12-15-1998 Commission Meeting MINUTES
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1998 6:00 P.M.
Biscayne Medical Arts Center
2'1110 Biscayne Boulevard Suite 10'1
Aventura, Florida
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by
Mayor Arthur I. Snyder. Present were Commissioners Arthur Berger, Jay R. Beskin,
Ken Cohen, Jeffrey M. Perlow, Patricia Rogers-Libert, Vice Mayor Harry Holzberg,
Mayor Snyder, City Manager Eric M. Soroka, City Clerk Teresa M. Smith, and City
Attorneys Richard Jay Weiss and David M. Wolpin. As a quorum was determined to
be present, the meeting commenced.
2. ZONING HEARINGS - SPECIALLY SET BY COMMISSION FOR 6 P.M.
Ex-parte communications by Commissioners, if any, were disclosed and filed with
the City Clerk in accordance with Ordinance 96-09. All witnesses giving testimony in
these hearings were sworn in by the City Clerk.
A. Mr. Wolpin read the following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA GRANTING SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR A
SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY IN A BU-2, SPECIAL BUSINESS
DISTRICT AS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO SECTION 33-247(38) OF
THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CODE; GRANTING A VARIANCE FROM
CHAPTER 33 OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CODE TO ALLOW A
FLOOR AREA RATIO OF 1.66, WHERE A MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA
RATIO (FAR) OF 0.84 IS ALLOWED; GRANTING A VARIANCE FROM
CHAPTER 33 OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CODE REQUIRING A
DECORATIVE MASONRY WALL AT LEAST FIVE (5) FEET IN HEIGHT
ERECTED ON THE BUSINESS LOT OF THE COMMON PROPERTY
LINE ADJACENT TO RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY WHERE A
PROVISION OF CHAINLINK FENCE IS PROPOSED ON THE REAR
PROPERTY LINE; GRANTING SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPROVAL
FROM CHAPTER 33 OF THE DADE COUNTY CODE REQUIRING
THAT RESIDENTIAL USES ARE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
APPROVAL IN A BU-2, SPECIAL BUSINESS DISTRICT WHERE A
PROVISION OF A MANAGER'S APARTMENT ON SITE IS
PROPOSED; DENYING A VARIANCE FROM SIGN ORDINANCE NO.
97-17 PERMITTING WALL SIGNS ONLY ON BUILDINGS WHERE THE
MAJORITY OF THE FLOOR AREA IS IN RETAIL USE WHERE A
PROVISION OF TWO (2) WALL SIGNS IS PROPOSED FOR A NON-
RETAIL USE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF UNIMPROVED MIAMI-GARDENS DRIVE EXTENSION
AND JACK SMITH BOULEVARD; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Cohen and seconded by
Vice Mayor Holzberg. Brenda Kelley, Community Development Director,
explained the request of the applicant and entered the staff report into the
record. Mayor Snyder opened the public hearing. The following individuals
addressed the Commission: Ronald Shapo, Esq., 200 S. Biscayne Blvd., on
behalf of the applicant; Bruce Manley, developer; Dan Eichmann, Commodore
Plaza; Jan Brooks, Williams Island; Edward Rojas, Imperial Club; Eric
Silverman, 17970 NE 31st Court; William Landa, 19355 Turnberry Way. There
being no further speakers, the public hearing was closed. The motion for
approval failed, 1-6, with Commissioner Cohen voting yes.
B. Mr. Wolpin read the following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA APPROVING A SIGN VARIANCE FOR BUSY
BODY INC., LOCATED AT 2'1155 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, TO
PERMIT THE ERECTION OF A SECOND WALL SIGN ON THE SOUTH
ELEVATION, SIGN SIZE NOT TO EXCEED 88 SQUARE FEET, WHERE
ONE (1) WALL SIGN IS ALLOWED BY CODE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Berger and seconded by
Commissioner Perlow. Ms. Kelley explained the request of the applicant and
entered the staff report into the record. She then stated that the applicant had
submitted a letter of agreement relative to "thru-store" designation and signage
and requested staff's approval thereof. Mr. Soroka indicated that staff would not
be in a position to make recommendation at this time, having just received the
letter. Mayor Snyder opened the public hearing. The following individual
addressed the Commission: Ben Fernandez, Esq., 200 S. Biscayne Blvd., on
behalf of the applicant. There being no further speakers, the public hearing was
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closed. At the request of Mr. Fernandez and upon advice of Mr. Wolpin, a
motion for deferral was offered by Commissioner Beskin, seconded by
Commissioner Rogers-Libert and unanimously passed.
C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA APPROVING RELEASE OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 3166 WHICH GRANTED SPECIAL
PERMIT APPROVAL TO ALLOW A CHILDREN'S AMUSEMENT PARK,
ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN AND CIRCUS WINTER QUARTERS ON THE
PROPERTY; APPROVING REZONING OF THE PROPERTY FROM IU-
1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO RU-4M, MODIFIED APARTMENT
HOUSE DISTRICT; GRANTING VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 33 OF
THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CODE TO PERMIT A TOTAL LOT
COVERAGE OF 32.66% WHERE A MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE OF
30% IS ALLOWED FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF NE 28 COURT AND NE 186 STREET; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval was offered by Vice Mayor Holzberg and seconded by
Commissioner Perlow. Ms. Kelley explained the request of the applicant and
entered the staff report into the record. Mayor Snyder opened the public
hearing. The following individuals addressed the Commission: Clifford
Schulman, Esq., 1221 Bdckell Avenue and Bruce Farrity, on behalf of the
applicant. There being no further speakers, the public hearing was closed. An
amendment was offered by Commissioner Rogers-Libert, seconded by
Commissioner Perlow and unanimously passed that a provision be included that
garages be permanently maintained in the condition they are originally
developed. The motion for approval, as amended, passed unanimously and
Resolution No. 98-99 was adopted.
Commissioners Perlow and Beskin left the room at this time.
D. Mr. Wolpin read the following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA APPROVING MODIFICATION OF A PREVIOUS
APPROVAL TO ALLOW THE EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING DAY-
CARE/PRE-SCHOOL/ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 20400 NE 30 AVENUE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Rogers-Libert and
seconded by Vice Mayor Holzberg. Ms. Kelley explained the request of the
applicant and entered the staff report into the record. Mayor Snyder opened the
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public hearing. The following individuals addressed the Commission: Stanley
Price, Esq., 2500 First Union Financial Center; Lisa Blair, 19101 Mystic Point
Drive, both on behalf of the applicant. There being no further speakers, the
public hearing was closed. The motion for approval passed unanimously and
Resolution No. 98-100 was adopted.
Commissioners Perlow and Beskin returned to the meeting at this time.
E. MOTION TO APPROVE REQUEST BY JOSEPH B. KALLER FOR
WAIVER FROM MORATORIUM, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS AS
OUTLINED IN CITY MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM DATED DECEMBER
9, 1998
Mr. Soroka stated that this item has been removed from the agenda at the
request of the applicant.
F. MOTION TO APPROVE REQUEST BY NORMAN LEOPOLD FOR
WAIVER FROM MORATORIUM, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS AS
OUTLINED IN CITY MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM DATED DECEMBER
9, 1998
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Rogers-Libert and
seconded by Commissioner Beskin. Ms. Kelley explained the request of the
applicant and entered the staff report into the record. Mayor Snyder opened the
public hearing. There being no speakers, the public hearing was closed. The
motion for approval passed unanimously.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion to approve the minutes of the November 17,
1998 Commission Meeting, and the December 10, 1998 Workshop meeting was
offered by Commissioner Perlow and seconded by Commissioner Berger.
Commissioner Beskin offered an amendment, seconded by Commissioner Rogers-
Libert and unanimously passed, that the Workshop Meeting minutes be amended to
provide in paragraph 5 for the design of an entrance feature at 213th
Street/Biscayne Blvd. and inquire as to the feasibility of constructing an entrance
feature at 178th Street/Biscayne Blvd. The motion for approval, as amended, was
unanimously approved.
4. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS:
Commissioner Cohen requested removal of items 7-F and 7-H and Commissioner
Beskin requested removal of items 7-A, 7-G and 7-K, all from the Consent Agenda.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None.
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6. CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Rogers-Libert disclosed her conflict of interest
relative to item 7-B, filed the appropriate notice of disclosure and abstained from the
vote on that item only. A motion to approve the items remaining on the Consent
Agenda was offered by Commissioner Perlow, seconded by Commissioner Beskin,
unanimously passed and the following items were approved:
B. Resolution No. 98-101 was adopted:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, SELECTING THE FIRM OF WALLACE
ROBERTS & TODD TO PERFORM PROFESSIONAL PLANNING
SERVICES RELATIVE TO ISQ NO. 98-10-28-2, COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FEASIBILITY STUDY; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ON
BEHALF OF SAID CITY, TO NEGOTIATE THE TERMS AND FEES FOR
SAID WORK; AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATIONS WITH ALTERNATE
FIRM TO PERFORM THE REQUIRED SERVICES SHOULD
NEGOTIATIONS WITH SELECTED FIRM BE UNSUCCESSFUL; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. Resolution No. 98-102 was adopted:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE AND OTHERWISE ENTER INTO
THE ATTACHED MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
AVENTURA AND THE CITY OF HALLANDALE FOR LAW
ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF
THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
D. Resolution No. 98-103 was adopted:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE AND OTHERWISE ENTER INTO
THE ATTACHED MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
AVENTURA AND BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE FOR LAW
ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF
THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
E. Resolution No. 98-104 was adopted:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF
MEMBERS TO THE CITY OF AVENTURA BEAUTIFICATION
ADVISORY BOARD; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
I. Resolution No. 98-105 was adopted:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND OTHERWISE ENTER INTO THE
ATTACHED CHANGE ORDER FOR BID NO. 98-2-2-2 BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY AND M. VlLA & ASSOCIATES, INC.;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS
NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
J. Resolution No. 98-106 was adopted:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ADJUSTING THE 1997198 FISCAL YEAR
OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT "A"
ATTACHED HERETO; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO
ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS
RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The following items were removed from the Consent Agenda and addressed
separately:
A. Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
THE CITY CODE BY CREATING ARTICLE V "CONSTRUCTION SITES"
CONSISTING OF SECTION 14-100 "SECURING OF CONSTRUCTION
SITES", OF CHAPTER 14 "BUILDINGS AND BUILDING
REGULATIONS" TO PROVIDE FOR SECURING OF ACCESS TO AND
MATERIALS AT CONSTRUCTION SITES WITHIN THE CITY;
PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY AND LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS, INTENT
AND PURPOSE, OBJECTIVES, PROHIBITIONS, DEFINITIONS,
ADMINISTRATION; PROVIDING PENALTY; PROVIDING
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Perlow, seconded by
Commissioner Rogers-Libert and unanimously passed by roll call vote.
Commissioner Berger was absent from the room for this vote.
F. Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
THE CITY CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 26 "ELECTIONS" AT
ARTICLE II "CITY COMMISSION AND MAYOR" BY CREATING
SECTION 26-32 "COMMENCEMENT OF TERM OF ELECTED
OFFICIALS"; PROVIDING FOR COMMENCEMENT OF TERM OF
OFFICE OF ELECTED OFFICIALS OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING
FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Cohen and seconded
by Commissioner Berger. An amendment was offered by Commissioner
Cohen and seconded by Commissioner Perlow to amend (c) to provide
that the terms commence the third day after the third Tuesday in March.
The amendment passed 5-2, with Commissioner Beskin and Mayor
Snyder voting no. The motion for approval of the ordinance, as amended,
was unanimously passed by roll call vote.
G Mr. Wolpin read the following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE ATTACHED WORK AUTHORIZATION NO. 15414.51
FOR THE PREPARATION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS AND
DOCUMENTS FOR NE 185TM STREET AND NE 28TM COURT
IMPROVEMENTS BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND
KEITH AND SCHNARS, P.A.; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS
RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Rogers-Libert,
seconded by Commissioner Cohen, unanimously passed and Resolution
No. 98-107 was adopted.
H. Mr. Wolpin read the following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE ATTACHED STANDARD FORM OF AGREEMENT
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BETWEEN OWNER (CITY OF AVENTURA) AND CONSTRUCTION
MANAGER (JAMES A. CUMMINGS, INC.) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE GOVERNMENT CENTER PROJECT; ESTABLISHING THE
GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE AT $13,028,946; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT
THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Berger, seconded by
Commissioner Rogers-Libert, unanimously passed and Resolution No. 98-108
was adopted.
K. Mr. Wolpin read the following resolution by title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA APPROVING THE WILLIAMS ISLAND FIFTH
AMENDED FINAL PLAT SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 52 SOUTH, RANGE
42 EAST CITY OF AVENTURA, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA;
PROVIDING FOR RECORDATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Mr. Schulman spoke relative to this item. A motion for approval was offered by
Commissioner Perlow, seconded by Vice Mayor Holzberg, unanimously passed
and Resolution No. 98-109 was adopted.
7. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCES - FIRST READING: None
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES - SECOND READING:
A. Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
THE CITY CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 34 "PLANNING AND
ZONING", AMENDING ARTICLE IV "ZONING" AT DIVISION I
"GENERALLY" TO CREATE SECTION 34-95 "RESTRICTION UPON
VARIANCE AND OTHER DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS"; TO
PROHIBIT ACTION UPON APPLICATIONS PRIOR TO ABATEMENT OF
VIOLATION; REQUIRING REMOVAL BOND UNDER CERTAIN
CIRCUMSTANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Beskin and seconded by
Commissioner Rogers-Libert. Mayor Snyder opened the public hearing. There being
no speakers, the public headng was closed. The motion for approval passed
unanimously by roll call vote and Ordinance No. 98-25 was enacted.
B. Mr. Wolpin read the following ordinance by title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 98-22, WHICH
ORDINANCE ADOPTED A BUDGET FOR THE 1998199 FISCAL YEAR
BY REVISING THE 1998199 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING AND CAPITAL
BUDGET AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS
NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS ORDINANCE;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Rogers-Libert and seconded
by Commissioner Beskin. Mayor Snyder opened the public headng. There being
no speakers, the public hearing was closed. The motion for approval passed
unanimously by roll call vote and Ordinance No. 98-26 was enacted.
C. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING
THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA (THE
"PLAN"), PURSUANT TO SECTION 163.3161, ET SEQ. FLORIDA
STATUTES, "LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING
AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION ACT;" PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; REPLACING PREVIOUSLY APPLICABLE MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
A motion for approval was offered by Commissioner Berger and seconded by
Vice Mayor Holzberg. Mayor Snyder opened the public hearing. The following
individuals addressed the Commission: Janet Aiken, Biscayne Lake Gardens;
Gary Dickens, Ivey Harris & Walls, the City's Comprehensive Planner; Ginger
Grossman, West Country Club Drive and Bernard Schoenfeld, Coronado II.
There being no further speakers, the public hearing was closed. An amendment
was offered by Commissioner Perlow and seconded by Commissioner Cohen to
provide for the zoning of 188th Street in its entirety as Town Center. An
amendment was offered by Commissioner Perlow and seconded by
Commissioner Cohen to overlay the Town Center concept over the two specific
areas, maintaining the existing zoning designations. The amendments were
withdrawn by the makers. The motion for approval passed unanimously by roll
call vote and Ordinance No. 98-27 was enacted.
9. RESOLUTIONS: None
10. OTHER BUSINESS:
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MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY MANAGER TO
PREPARE REGULATIONS RELATING TO WINDSHIELD ADVERTISING
FLYERS (COMMISSIONER BESKIN)
The motion was offered by Mayor Snyder, seconded by Commissioner Beskin
and unanimously approved.
11.REPORTS: As presented.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
13. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Commission
at this time, after motion made, seconded and unanimously passed, the meeting
adjourned at 10 p.m.
Teresa M. Smith, CMC, City Clerk
Approved by the Commission on January 5, 1999.
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FORM 8B.. MEMORANDUM OF VOTING .CONFLICT FOR
COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND OTHER. LOCAL PUBLIC. OFFICERS
Rogers-Libert, Patricia Aventura City Co--nj ssion
2999 NE 191st Street Suite 500 ~crrY ~OOU~TY
Aventura, FL 33180 Dade ~o~o,~?lcxLatr~0~amoN:
r~Eo~wmcHvorsoccu~a~ ] City of Aventura
December 15, 1998
WHO MUST FILE FORM 8n
T/~ie fotera is for use by ally person nerving a~ the ~ounty, city, or other local level of g~vernment on an ~ppointed or elected board,
count-i], commission, authority, or committee. It applies equally to members of advisory and n~n-~clvisory bodiu who are presented
~vit~ a v~t~ng ~nflict of interest under ~-tlo~ 11~.3143, l;'lori,ta ~t~tutos.
Your re~por~sibilitias under the law when faced with voting on a measure in which you have a conflict of interest will vary greatly
d~pending on whether you held an e]~tive or appointive position. For this reason, please pay clo~e attention to the instructions 0~
this fol-~ before completing the reverse side alld filing the form.
INSTflUCTION$ FOR COMPLIANCE wITH SECTION 112.3143, FLORIDA STATUTES
A par~oo ho~ing elective or app~ntivo county, munlclp~l, or other local l~h]ie office MUST AI~TAII~ from voting o~ ~ measure
which inures to his or her ~scial private gain or loss. Each el~d or appointed local officer also is proMbited fram knowingly vol~ ng
cia a measure which inurs~ to the special gain or leas of a principal (other than a government agenCy) by whom he or she i~ retained
(including the per~n~ erganizstion or subsidiary of a corporate principal by which he or she ie retained); to the special private gain or
]oe~ et' a relative; or to the special private gain or 1o~ Of a busine~ a~soclste. Cammission~rs of community redevelopment agencieo
ureter See. 163~56 or 165..~7, P~.. and ~i~ers ofindepemfent special tax districts aleet~i off a one-acre, one-veto ~,i~ are not pro-
h~itod from voting in that capacity.
F~r purpose of this law, a 'relative' includes only the o~cer'e f~ther, mother, ~n, daughter, hushami, wife, brother, sister, father-
in-law, mother-in-law, ~oo-in-law, and dau~ht~rdn-]aw. A*~ualnes~ associate' means ~ny person or entity enga~ecl in or carrying on
a btlSt~le~ en~,'In 1~ with the officer as a p~-~mer, joint venturer, coown~r of propecty, or corporate s,~arel~older (wl~r~ the shar~s of
the corporation ~re not listed of~ any natim~al or re~i~mal st~k e~ch~).
ELECTED OFFICER~
la ~ldition to ~]~aining from votin6 in ~ ~itu~eas a~rihea above, you must dieclo~e the conflict:
PRIOR TO THR VOTE BRING TAKEN by publicly stating to the assembly tho nature el'your interest in the measure on
WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER THE VOTE OCCURS by ~mpleting and illin6 this form wit~ the person responsible for recording
the minutes of the meeting, who sh~ld inc~t~orato the form in the ilti~ut~s.
You mu~ ~stain from voling ~nd di~Joee the conflict in the situations described above and in the manner descrilaed f01' elated offi-
cers. In order to pm-ticipate in the~ mature, you meet disclose the rla~tlre of the covlflict before making any attempt to influenc~ tho
d~isiea, whether orally ~r in writing and whether made by you or at your direction.
IF YOU 1NTRND TO MAKE ANY AfI'I'EI~I~ TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION PRIOR TO TH~ MEETING AT WHICH THE
VOTE wILL BE TAKEN:
· You must complete ancl tile this form 0~fors makin~ any attumpt to influence the decision) with the person responsible for
recording the minutes Of the m~eting, who will incm'porate the form i0 the minutes.
· A copy of the form mvst he provided immedintely to the other members 0f the alIency.
· The form muat be read publicly at the next meeti~ after the form ie filed.
IF yOU MAK~ NO ATFF-.MI~ TO INFLLI~NCE THE DE CI~ION' EXCEPT ~ D~U~ION AT
· You mu~ ~ ~]y tba ~ ~ ~c~ in ~e m~e ~f~
~nu~e ~ ~e m~fi~. ~o ~ i~am ~e fo~ in ~e ~nu~s. A ~py of
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DISC1.OSURE OF LOCAL OFFICER'S INTEREST
1, Patricia Ro~ers-Liber~ ,h~rebydieclo~th~t~m December 15 ,1~8 :
(~ A me~re ~ ~ ~11 ~ ~f~ my ~en~ whi~ (ch~ck one) c~'~ inu~ m my ~ p~va~ ~n or
in~d ~ ~e ~ g~n ~ I~ ~ · ~
is ~ p~en~ ~ or ~ of a p~n~p~] which h~ re~ me.
(~) ~e me~u~ ~f~e my ~en~ ~d ~ n~t~ of my ~nflic~ng in~tos~ in ~e m~ure f~ ~ follows:
NOTICE: UNDER PROVISIONS OF FLOam& STATUTES §112,317, A FAILURE TO MAKE ANY REQUIRED DISCLO-
lURE CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR AND MAY BE pUNISHED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING:
rt~PEA~, REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE OR EMPLOI'~NT, DEMOTION, REDUCTION I~
SALARY. REPRIMAND, OR A CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $10,000.
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