14-00853 DDA Memos and Resume

MI AM IDDA
DOWNTOW
Memorandum
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
To:
Todd Hannon, City Clerk
City of Miami
From:
Madelyne S. Raybourn Miami DDA Board Secretary
Date:
August 6, 2014
Subject:
September 11, 2014 City Commission Agenda
Appointment of Board Members to the Miami Downtown Development
Attached please find Miami DDA Resolution No. 24/2014 passed and adopted at the July 18,
2014 DDA Board Meeting nominating the following individuals to the DDA Board of Directors:
Jose Goyanes, Re-Appointment
Alan Ojeda, Re-Appointment
Kim Stone, Re-Appointment
Al West, Re- Appointment
Neisen Kasdin, Pending Re-appointment by the Governor's Cabinet
As you know, the City Commission must confinn all nominees. Please include these items on the
September 11, 2014 City Commission Agenda pursuant to Code Guidelines.
Attachment
cc: Commissioner Marc D. Sarnoff (via email)
Victoria Mendez, City Attorney (via email)
Nicole Ewan, Assistant City Clerk (via email)
Miami Downtown Development Authority
200 S. Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 2929
Wachovia Financial Center
Miami, Florida 33131
Tel: 305.579.6675
Fax: 305.371.2423
Web: www.miamidda.com
RESOLUTION NO. 24/2014 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE M IAMI
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ("DDA") OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE'S
RECOMMENDATION NOMINATING CANDIDATES TO THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY;
SAID NOMINEE S TO BE SUBMITIED TO THE MIAMI CITY
COMMISSION FOR CONFIRMATION AS REQUIRED.
WHEREAS, the DDA Board of Directors amended and the City Commission approved Rules of
Procedures (By-Laws) on June 12, 2007 setting forth guidelines and procedures for appointments to the DDA
Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to said Rules of Procedures (By-Laws), the DDA Board of Directors formed
a Nominating Committee to identify and consider qualified candidates for possible appointment to the DDA
Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, upon completion of the nominating process,
recommended cand idates/nominees to the DDA Board for consideration; and
the Nominating
Committee
WHEREAS, the DDA Board accepts the recommendation of the Nominating Committee.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resoh'ed by the Board of Directors of the Downtown Development
Authority of the C ity of M iami, Florida.
The recitals are true and correct and are adopted by reference and incorporated as
Section 1.
if fu lly set fo rth in this Section.
Section 2. The DDA Board of Directors hereby accepts the recommendation of the Nominating
Committee and nominates the following candidates to the Miami Downtown Development Authority Board of
Directors:
JOSE GOY ANES, RE-APPOINTMENT
ALAN OJEDA, RE-APPOINTMENT
KIM STONE, RE-APPOINTMENT
AL WEST, RE-APPOINTMENT
NEISEN KASDIN, PENDING RE-APPOINTMENT BY GOVERNOR ' S CABINET
Section 3 . The names of said nominees shall be submitted for confilmation to the Miami City Commission
as required.
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Chairman Marc D. Sarn off COmmiSSioner, City of Miami Vice-Chairman Sta te Cabinet Representative Neisen Kasdin Akerman Senteriltt Treasurer Alvin West Greater Miami Convention & VIsitors Bureau County Commission Representative
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CommisSioner. Miami-Dade County
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Re-appointment ofMr. Neisen Kasdin to the Miami Downtown
Development Authority DDA Board of Directors,
Dear Ms, Bixler:
As per the City of Miami Chalier and Code Section 14-52, the Miami Downtown
Development Authority Board of Directors is composed of fifteen members, one of
which may be appointed by the Cabinet of State. Participation on the DDA Board
requires a co mmitment of time and expertise to carry out the implementations of
proj ects supporting the DDA mandate; the economic development of downtown
Miami,
Mr. Neisen Kasdin was appointed by former Governor Jeb Bush (letter attached) and
has served at this capacity since 10/12/2006. His current term ends August 31,2014,
Mr. Kasdin has served this Board as Vice-Chair, is highly respected in the
Down town Miami community, devoted many hours to the mission of the Miami
DDA and made "aluable contributions to the economic turnaround of the urban core.
Mr. Kasdin has agreed to continue for another term on the Board of Directors and
respectfully requests his re-appointment to fill the State Representative seat.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly at 305-579-6675 or
at my email address robertson@ miamidda.com.
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Executive Staff
Alyce Robertson Executive Director Javier Betanco urt Deputy Director IDOWNTOWN MIAMI I
200 S. Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 2929
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Miami, FL 33131
Phone: 305.579.6675
Fax 305.371.2423
Web: www.miamidda.com
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Practice
Neisen Kasdin serves as the office managing partner of
Real Estate
Akerman's IViiami office. Neisen practices in the areas of land
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law, and procurement.
J. D., University of Florida Levin
College of Law, 1979
Neisen was involved in the revitalization of South Beach
B. A., Northwestern University,
through his service as chair of the Community Development
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Corporation for South Beach and as a City Commissioner and
Mayor of Miami Beach. He is Governor and Trustee of the Urban
Bar Admissions
Florida
Land Institute. He currently serves as Vice Chair of the Board
of Directors for the Miami Downtown Development Authority
and as immediate past Chairman of the Board of Trustees of
the New World Symphony. Neisen has been recognized by
Chambers USA and The Legal 500 as one of the leading land
use lawyers in Florida.
Areas of Experience
Affordable & Workforce Housing
Economic Development & Incentives
Florida Land Use & Entitlements
Green & Sustainable Development
Land Use & Development
Land Use Litigation
Local Government Advocacy
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Public-Private Partnerships
Transportation & Public Infrastructure
Transportation Regulation & Policy
Pepresentative Experience
• Representation of client in regard to the Brickell CityCentre
project in downtown Miami. Project consists of two levels of
underground parking, approximately 535,000 s.f. of retail, 910
residential units, 290 hotel rooms, 77 serviced apartments, and
925,000 s.f. of office space. Project is the first "Special Area
Plan" under the Miami 21 zoning code.
• Representation of Miami Design District Associates in the
development of an over 1 million square foot retail district, in
Miami's Design District, to include top global lUXUry brands.
Akerman represents the client in all aspects of development
approvals, including vacating rights of way, re-plating and
zoning, and site plan approvals as Special Area Plan under
Miami 21.
• Representation of Developers Diversified Realty (DDR) and the
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development of Midtown Miami, a three million plus square foot
mixed-use development built on an abandoned rail yard in the
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City of Miami. Representation included zoning and site plan
approval for a 645,000 square foot retail center and a binding
letter from the State Department of Community Affairs
avoiding the need for a Development of Regional Impact (DRI)
Review, and assistance with an Interlocal Agreement between
the City of Miami, Miami-Dade County, and the Community
Development District created by DDR and the residential
developer which involved $170 million incentive contribution
from the City and County toward construction of parking and
major public spaces.
• Representation of the developer in the Miami Worldcenter
project, a 30-acre, 12 million plus square foot mixed-use,
multi-phase development in downtown Miami, Florida. Advised
the developer in all aspects: drafting zoning and design
guidelines, developing strategies for DRI avoidance or
management such as legislative exemption or phasing within
area wide DRI, and negotiating and drafting a development
agreement to lock in zoning in exchange for public benefits.
• Representation of developers in numerous site plan and other
regulatory issues throughout South Florida.
Awards ~ Recognition
• Chambers USA 2009-2014, Ranked in Florida for Real Estate:
Zoning/Land Use
• South Florida Legal Guide Top Lawyers 2012, 2014, Listed for
Real Estate
• South Florida Business Journal 2014, Listed as a Power Leader
in South Florida Commercial Real Estate
• Super Lawyers Magazine 2014, Listed in Florida for Land
Use/Zoning
• The Legal 5002013, Recommended for Real Estate
• Business Leader Magazine 2009 and 2012, Recognized as a
"Power Player" in South Florida
• South Florida Business Journal 2011, Listed as Heavy Hitter in
South Florida Commercial Real Estate
• Shining Star Award, Arts & Business Council of Miami, 2011
• The Legal 500 2008-2009, Recommended in Florida for Real
Estate: Land Use and Zoning
• Florida Trend's Legal Elite 2007-2008, Listed for Environmental
and Land Use
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• Florida Redevelopment Association, Florida Redevelopment
Official of the Year
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• Dade Human Rights Foundation, Special Citation
• Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, Distinguished Service
Award
• American Institute of Architects, Miami Chapter, Government
Official of the Year
• Bring Back New Orleans Committee, Urban Land Institute, New
Orleans, Louisiana, November 2005
• Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, Bill Colson Award
• Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated
Published Work & Lectures
• Neisen Kasdin has spoken and written extensively on urban
revitalization, public-private projects, land use, and historic
preservation for the Urban Land Institute (ULl) and other
organizations.
• Guide to Doing Business in Florida, Co- Author, "Land Use :
Easements and Zoning," September 2013
• Urban Land Institute Charles F. Shaw Forum, Faculty Co-Chair,
"Innovative Public-Private Partnerships," 2012
• Guide to Doing Business in Florida, Co- Author, "Real Estate
Regulation," August 2011
• Growth Management and Environmental Permitting Short
Course, Speaker, "Traditional Neighborhood Development:
from Downtown to Greenfields," Daytona Beach, Florida,
February 2007
• Bring Back New Orleans Committee, Urban Land Institute,
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• International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Florida
Conference, Speaker, "Public-Private Partnerships," Orlando,
Florida, August 2005
• Japan Development Bank, Mayor's Forum, Speaker, "Creating
Value : The Miami Beach Story," Tokyo, Japan, July 2005
• Florida Chamber of Commerce, Growth Management and
Environmental Short Course, Speaker, "Successful New
Urbanism Projects," Orlando, Florida, February 2004 and March
2005
• Barcelona Meeting POint, Speaker, "Principals of Urban
Revitalization," Barcelona, Spain, September 2004
• The Urban Land Institute Latin American Conference, Speaker,
"Urban Revitalization," Sao Paolo, Brasil, July 2003
• Americas Meeting Point, Speaker, "The South Beach Story: Key
Elements in the Revitalization of South Beach," Buenos Aires,
Argentina, May 2000
CClJrt Admissfons
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District Court, Southern District of Florida
Professcrlal Membersl"llps 8, Actrvities
• City National Bank of Florida, Board Member
• Miami Downtown Development Authority, Vice Chairman of the
Board of Di rectors
• Urban Land Institute (UU), Southeast Florida/Caribbean
District Council, Governor, Trustee and Past Chair
• New World Symphony, Past Chairman of the Board of Trustees
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• University of Miami School of Architecture, Visiting Board C) ';
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• Wolfsonian Institute/Florida International University, Board
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• Miami-Dade County Bar Association, Member
• The Florida Bar, Member
• South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, Past Board
Member
• Miami-Dade County Ililetropolitan Planning Organization, Past
Board Member
• Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, Transportation
Committee, Past Chair; New World Center Committee, Past
Chair

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