Res No 115-14-14209RESOLUTION NO.11 5-1 4-1 4209
A Resolution appointing Omar A.Morales to serve on the Environmental
Review and Preservation Board fora two-year term ending June 2,2016.
WHEREAS,theMayorandCommissionrecognizetheimportantcontributionsmadeby
thosewhoserveonthevariousCityboardsand committees andwishtoappointa fiill complement to
each of the active boards and committees;and
WHEREAS,theCityCommissiondesirestoappointOmarA.Moralestoserveforatwo-
yeartermontheEnvironmentalReviewand Preservation Board.This appointment(s)shallexpire
June 2,2016oruntila successor isdulyappointedandqualified.
WHEREAS,commencing withappointmentsmadeafterJanuary1,2009,Sec.2-22"Term
Limits"oftheCode of Ordinancesprovidesthat,appointees arelimitedtotwo(2)consecutive two-
yeartermsofmembershiponaspecific commission,board,or committee.Afterservinga maximum
oftwo(2)consecutive yearterms,an appointee shallnotbe reappointed tothesame commission,
board or committee unless atleastoneyearhas elapsed between theterm limited position andthe
effectivedate of commencement of theproposedappointmentforanewterm.
WHEREAS,pursuant toSec.2-22 "Term Limits"of theCode of Ordinances,thiswillbeMr.
Morales's first two-year term.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,THAT:
Section1.TheCityCommissionherebyappointsOmarA.Moralestothe
Environmental Review and Preservation Board.
Section2.Theexpirationdate of thisappointment(s)shallbeJune2,2016oruntila
successor isduly appointed andqualified.
Section3.This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd of June,2014.
ATTEST:APPROVED:
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Commissioner Welsh:Yea
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Referred by:Phillip Stoddad
Mayoror Commissioner
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI BOARD/COMMITTEE APPLICA TION
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami,FL 33143
Phone No.305-663-6340
Fax No.305-663-6348
1.I am interested in serving on the following board(s)/com mittee(s):
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Name:
Home Address:
Omar A,Morales
(Please print)
674Q SW 64 CT
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Business Address:4300 SW 73 Ave,suite 106,Miami,FL 33155
Home Phone No.7862812535
E-mail Address:
Business Phone No.3054434244
FaxNo.3054433338
omar(%formgroup.net
Education/Degree Earned:
Pertinent Experience:15 Years experience operating private architecture firm in Miami
BARCH,University of Miami,1989
Field Expertise:
8.Community Service:
9.Attached Resume:(Optional)
10.Are youa registered voter?
11.Are youa resident of theCity?
12.Doyou havgji businessintheCity?
Signature
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Omar A.Morales
Resume
Qualifications:
Registered Architect with over20yearsexperience in
design and project management specializing in retail,commercial,and multi-family
residential projects.
Education /Registration:
University of Miami,1989 Bachelors of Architecture
NCARB:1992,AR#0014851
Professional Experience:
FORMGROUP,Inc.March 1999-Present
President,Principal Architect
Founder andprincipalarchitect,celebrating 14years ofexcellentservice
totheSouthFloridamarketspecializinginavarietyofcommercialand
residential projects.
Biscayne Park Condominiums
1800 Biscayne Apartments .
CIMA Corporate Center
Cipriani Restaurant,Miami
Overtown Civic Center
Keystone Park Condominiums
Keystone Villas,l&ll
814 Ponce Corporate Center
Multiple commercial and retail projects
Multiple Custom Homes
Flagler Development June 1997-February 1999
Project Manager
Owner representative during development of The Mutiny
Condominiums and Mutiny Park Condominium,Coconut
Grove.Oversaw daily construction operations and coordination with design
professionals.
Sackman2 Architects August 1995-June 1997
Senior Project Architect
Project Architect for multiple commercial and industrial projects including
International Corporate Center,Beacon Center.
Bruce Graham,FAIA February 1993-July 1995
Project Architect
Worked directly under Bruce Graham on projects including St.Stevens Church,
Male Residence,Barcelona Hotel.
Additional information and references available upon request.
Omar A.Morales
Biography
President and Principal Architect of FORMGROUP inMiami,Omar
Morales has designed and overseen the construction of over
1,000,000sf.of commercial buildings and numerous residential
projects throughout the South Florida.A specialist in many building
types,his past work includes thehigh-rise condominiums,luxury
restaurants,officebuildings,and various custom single family
homes.Recently completed Cipriani Restaurant inBrickell has
brought the world class eatery to the Miami market whilea
residence inSouth Miami stretches the limits ofsustainabilityand
modern design.The CIMA Corporate Center onCoralWay
completed in 2011 received numerous design awards forits
innovative use ofmaterialandefficiency.
A40 year resident of Miami,OmarMoralesreceivedhis degree in
Architecture from the University of Miami wherehewasnamedtotop
design student inhis graduating class.Afterabrief service in the
United States Air Force,hewasawardedamentorshipunderBruce
Graham,FAIA,famed Chicago architect of the Sears Tower and the
HancockTowerinChicago.Histraining under Bruce Graham
exposed himto the highest levelof design excellence and atrue"old
school"approachtoarchitecturethat included theconceptof
Architect as Master Builder.Histraining under Bruce Graham
includedall aspects ofconstruction techniques whichhismentor
instilled as the keyto great design.Hisdriveforconstruction
knowledgeled him to become certified as a general contractor andhe
continues to bring his knowledge of construction techniquestoevery
project.After returning to South Florida,Omar Morales worked on
prominenthoteland condominium projects including therenovationof
the MutinyHotelin Coconut Grove.In 1999 he established hisown
design firmin Coral Gables and has maintained a focus on
excellence in design and constructability.
Biography
Page two
Omar Morales was certified asa LEED Accredited Professional bythe
US Green Building Council in 2008 and a member of the American
Institute of Architects.An avid proponent ofsustainabledesign,heis
currently developing several projectsin the Miami area that will
achieve LEED Certification including the first single family home to
completelysustainablewithno public energyorwaterconsumption.
Current workincludesthedesignofa 12,000s.f.luxury restaurant and
development ofthenewheadquarters for the Miami HispanicBallet
whichfeaturesthe restoration ofthe historic WarnerHousealongthe
Miami Riverand the additionof new modern performance studio.The
recently completed CIMA Corporate Center alongCoral Way has
already been awarded a PRISM award from the Gold Coast Builders
Association and has set a new standard for modern designalong the
busy commercial corridor.
Omar Moralesis committed to the continued development of the state
of architecture in the South Florida region,hislonghistoryin the area
has instilleda passion forit'shistory,culture,and vernacular which
are now being developed inhisbuilding designs.
Ever seeking artistic expression,his other creative outlet is music.As
a semi-professional drummer,he regularly plays with several local Jazz
and Blues groups and can occasionally be heard atlocal venues.