FEC 13-225 Fabiola Diaz - Florida Elections Commission
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FEC 13-225 Fabiola Diaz - Florida Elections Commission
STATE OF FLORIDA FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION In Re: Fabiola Diaz TO: Case No.: FEC 13-225 Fabiola Diaz 1519 SW 19th Street Miami, FL 33145 Division of Elections 500 S Bronough Street, Room 316 I allahassee, FL 323 99 NOTICE OF HEARING (INFORMAL HEARING) A hearing will be held in this case before the Florida Elections Commission on October 28, 2014, at 8:30 am, or as soon thereafter as the parties can be heard, at the following location: Senate Office Building, Room S-110, 404 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399. Failure to appear in accordance with this notice will constitute a waiver of your right to participate in the hearing. Continuances will be granted only upon a showing of good cause . This hearing will be conducted pursuant to Section 106..25, Florida Statutes, which governs your participation as follows: If you are the Respondent, you may attend the hearing, and you or your attorney will have 5 minutes to present your case to the Commission However, some cases (including those in which consent orders or recommendations for no probable cause are being considered) may be decided by an en masse vote and, unless you request to be heard or the Commission requests that your case be considered separately on the day of the hearing, your case will not be individually heard. If you are the Complainant, you may attend the hearing, but you will not be permitted to address the Commission. In addition, some cases (including those in which consent orders or recommendations for no probable cause are being considered) may be decided by an en masse vote and, unless the Respondent requests to be heard or the Commission requests that the case be considered separately on the day of the hearing, the case will not be individually heard. If you are an Appellant, and you have requested a hearing, you may attend the hearing, and you or your attorney will have 5 minutes to present your case to the Commission. Please be advised that both confidential and public cases ar·e scheduled to be heard by the Florida Elections Commission on this date As an Appellant, Respondent or Complainant in one case, you will not be permitted to attend the hearings on other confidential cases The Commission will electronically record the meeting. Although the Commission's recording is considered the official record of the hearing, the Respondent may provide, at his own expense, a certified court reporter to also record the hearing If you require an accommodation due to a disability, contact Donna Malphurs at (850) 922-4539 or by mail at I 07 West Gaines Street, The Collins Building, Suite 224, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, at least 5 days before the hearing. See further instructions on the reverse side. }!!!!JI :MCJ(eever 'Toman Executive Director Florida Elections Commission October 13, 2014 Please refer to the information below for further instructions related to your particular hearing: If this is a hearing to consider an appeal from an automatic fine, the Filing Officer has imposed a fine on you for your failure to file a campaign treasurer's report on the designated due date and, by filing an appeal, you have asked the Commission to consider either (1) that the report was in fact timely filed; or (2) that there were unusual circumstances that excused the failure to file the report timely. You are required to prove your case. If the Commission finds that the report was filed timely or that there were unusual circumstances that excused the failure, it may waive the fine, in whole or in part The Commission may reduce a fine after considering the factors in Section 106 265, Florida Statutes If the Commission finds that the report was not timely filed and there were no unusual circumstances, the fine will be upheld If this is a hearing to consider a consent order before a determination of probable cause has been made, the Commission will decide whether to accept or reject the consent order If the Commission accepts the consent order, the case will be closed and become public If the Commission rejects the consent order or does not make a decision to accept or deny the consent order, the case will remain confidential, unless confidentiality has been waived If this is a hearing to consider a consent order after a determination of probable cause has been made, the Commission will decide whether to accept or reject the consent order. If the Commission accepts the consent order, the case will be closed If the Commission rejects the consent 01der or does not make a decision to accept or deny the consent order, the Respondent will be entitled to another hearing to determine if the Respondent committed the violation( s) alleged If this is a probable cause hearing, the Commission will decide ifthere is probable cause to believe that the Respondent committed a violation of Florida's election laws Respondent should be prepared to explain how the staff in its recommendation inconectly applied the law to the facts of the case. Respondent may not testifY, call others to testi.fY, or introduce any documentary or other evidence at the probable cause hearing The Commission will only decide whether Respondent should be charged with a violation and, before the Commission determines whether a violation has occurred 01 a fine should be imposed, Respondent will have an opportunity for another hearing at which evidence may be introduced If this is an informal hearing, it will be conducted pursuant Sections 120 ..569 and 120. 57(2), Florida Statutes; Chapter 28 and Commission Rule 2B-l .004, Florida Administrative Code At the hearing, the Commission will decide whether the Respondent committed the violation(s) charged in the Order of Probable Cause . The Respondent will be permitted to testify. However the Respondent may not call witnesses to testify Respondent may argue why the established facts in the Staff Recommendation do not support the violations charged in the Order of Probable Cause At Respondent's iequest, the Commission may determine whether Respondent's actions in the case were willful. The Respondent may also address the appropriateness of the recommended fine If Respondent claims that his limited resources make him unable to pay the statutory fine, he must provide the Commission with written proof of his financial resources at the hearing A financial affidavit form is available from the Commission Clerk / I FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION 107 W. Gaines Str·eet, Suite 224 Collins Building Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1050 (850) 922-4539 August 15, 2014 Fabiola Diaz 1519 SW 19"' Street Miami, FL 33145 RE: Case No.: FEC 13-225; Respondent: Fabiola Diaz Dear Ms Diaz: The Florida Elections Commission at its last regularly scheduled meeting was unable to hear this case. Therefore, this case has been rescheduled for its next meeting, which is scheduled for October 28-29, 2014 in Tallahassee. A notice of hearing will be mailed approximately 14 days before the hearing If you have any questions, please contact us at the number [email protected] Sincerely, /s/Jlmy 94.c'}(,flever<Toman Executive Director AMT/em cc: Division of Elections, Complainant Aut029(12/08) listed above or at STATE OF FLORIDA FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION In Re: Fabiola Diaz TO: Case No.: FEC 13-225 Fabiola Diaz 1519 SW 19th Stteet Miami, FL 33145 Division of Elections 500 S Bronough Street, Room 316 Tallahassee, FL 32399 NOTICE OF HEARING (INFORMAL HEARING) A hearing will be held in this case before the Florida Elections Commission on August 6, 2014, at 8:30 am, or as soon thereafter as the parties can be heard, at the following location: Senate Oflice Building, Room S-110, 404 South Monroe Street, 'Iallahassee, FL 32399. Failure to appear in accordance with this notice will constitute a waiver of yom right to participate in the hearing Continuances will be granted only upon a showing of good cause This hearing will be conducted pursuant to Section 106 25,.Floiida Statutes, which governs yom participation as follows: If you are the Respondent, you may attend the hearing, and you or your attorney will have 5 minutes to present your case to the Commission. However, some cases (including those in which consent orders or recommendations for no probable cause are being considered) may be decided by an en masse vote and, unless you request to be heard or the Commission requests that your case be considered separately on the day of the hearing, your case will not be individually heard If you are the Complainant, you may attend the hearing, but you will not be permitted to address the Commission In addition, some cases (including those in which consent orders or recommendations for no probable cause are beiug considered) may be decided by an en rnasse vote and, unless the Respondent requests to be heard or the Commission requests that the case be considered separately on the day of the hearing, the case will not be individually heard. If you are au Appellant, and you have requested a hearing, you may attend the hearing, and you or your attorney will have 5 minutes to present your case to the Commission Please be advised that both confidential and public cases are scheduled to be heard by the Florida Elections Commission on this date As an Appellant, Respondent or Complainant in one case, you will not be permitted to attend the hearings on other confidential cases The Commission will electronically record the meeting Although the Commission's recording is considered the official record of the hearing, the Respondent may provide, at his own expense, a certified court reporter to also record the hearing If you require an accommodation due to a disability, contact Donna Malphurs at (850) 922-4539 or by mail at 107 West Gaines Street, The Collins Building, Suite 224, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, at least 5 days before the hearing See further instructions on the reverse side. JI.my 9dd(eever'I'oman Executive Director Florida Elections Commission July 16, 2014 Please refo1 to the information below for fmther instmctions related to your pa1ticular healing: If this is a hearing to consider an appeal from an automatic fine, the Filing Officer has imposed a fine on you for yom failme to file a campaign treasurer's report on the designated due date and, by filing an appeal, you have asked the Commission to consider either (1) that the report was in fact timely filed; or (2) that there were unusual circumstances that excused the failme to file the report timely. You are required to prove your case If the Commission finds that the repo1t was filed timely or that there were unusual circumstances that excused the failure, it may waive the fine, in whole or in pa1t. The Commission may reduce a fine after conside1ing the factors in Section 106.265, Florida Statutes If the Commission finds that the report was not timely filed and there were no unusual circumstances, the fine will be upheld If this is a hearing to consider a consent order before a determination of probable cause has been made, the Commission will decide whether to accept or reject the consent order If the Commission accepts the consent order, the case will be closed and become public. If the Commission iejects the consent order 01 does not make a decision to accept or deny the consent 01der, the case will remain confidential, unless confidentiality has been waived If this is a hearing to consider a consent order after a determination of probable cause has been made, the Commission will decide whether to accept or ieject the consent order If the Commission accepts the consent order, the case will be closed If the Commission rejects the consent order or does not make a decision to accept or deny the consent order, the Respondent will be entitled to another hearing to determine if the Respondent committed the violation( s) alleged. If this is a probable cause hearing, the Commission will decide ifthere is probable cause to believe that the Respondent committed a violation of Florida's election laws Respondent should be prepmed to explain how the staff in its recommendation incorrectly applied the law to the facts of the case Respondent may not testifY, call others to testify, or introduce any documentary or other evidence at the probable cause hearing The Commission will only decide whether Respondent should be charged with a violation and, before the Commission dete1mines whether a violation has occurred or a fine should be imposed, Respondent will have an opportunity for another hearing at which evidence may be introduced. If this is an informal hearing, it will be conducted pursuant Sections 120.569 and 120 57(2), Florida Statutes; Chapter 28 and Commission Rule 2B-l 004, Florida Administrative Code. At the hearing, the Commission will decide whether the Respondent committed the violation(s) charged in the 01der of Probable Cause . The Respondent will be pe1mitted to testify. However the Respondent may not call witnesses to testify Respondent may argue why the established facts in the Staff Recommendation do not support the violations chmged in the Orde1 of Probable Cause . At Respondent's request, the Commission may determine whether Respondent's actions in the case were willful. The Respondent may also address the apprnpriateness of the recommended fine . If Respondent claims that his limited resources make him unable to pay the statutory fine, he must provide the Commission with written proof of his financial resources at the hearing A financial affidavit fo1m is available from the Commission Clerk ( STATE OF FLORIDA FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION '.1.~·.-· .•!:.,:! >' -~- .·.·,", (), ,--- -o-· ~ Florida Elections Commission, Petitioner, Case No.: FEC 1.3-225 v. Fabiola Diaz, Respondent. ORDER OF PROBABLE CAUSE THIS MATTER was heaid by the Florida Elections Commission ("Commission") at its regulaily scheduled meeting on May 7, 2014, in Tallahassee, Florida Based on the Complaint, Report of Investigation, Staff's Recommendation, and 01al statements (if any) made at the probable cause hearing, the Commission finds that there is pr·obable cause to charge Respondent with the following violations: Count 1: Respondent violated Section I 06 07(2)(b) I , Florida Statutes, when she failed to file timely an addendum to Alex Diaz de la Portilla's I ermination Report after receiving notification from the filing officer that the Termination Report was incomplete DONE AND ORDERED by the Florida Elections Commission on May 7, 2014 Copies famished to: Eric Lipman, General Counsel Fabiola Diaz, Respondent Division of Elections, Complainant OPC . NOTICE OF IUGHT TO A HEAIUNG As the Respondent, you may elect to resolve this case in several ways First, you may elect to resolve this case by consent order where you and Commission staff agree to resolve the violations and agree to the amount of the fine.. The agreed to consent order is then presented to the Commission for its approval To discuss a consent order, contact the attorney who signed the Staff Recommendation attached to the Order of Probable Cause. Second, you may request an infotmal hearing held before the Commission, if you do not dispute any material fact in the Staff Recommendation You have 30 days from the date of the Order of Prnbable Cause to request such a hearing. At the hearing, you will have the right to make written or oral atguments to the Commission concerning the legal issues related to the violations and the potential fine At the 1equest of Respondent, the Commission will consider and dete1mine willfolness at an info1mal heating Othe1wise, live witness testimony is unnecessary Thi1d, you may request a formal heating held before an administrative law judge in the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH), if you dispute any mate1ial fact in the Staff Recommendation You have 30 days fiom the date of the 01der of Probable Cause to request such a hearing At the heating, you will have the right to p1esent evidence relevant to the violation( s) listed in this order, to c1 oss-examine opposing witnesses, to impeach any witness, and to rebut the evidence presented against you If you do not elect to resolve the case by consent 01de1 or request a formal heating at the DOAH or an info1mal hearing befo1e the Commission within 30 days of the date of this 01de1 of Probable Cause, the case will be sent to the Commission and you will be entitled to a fo1mal or infi:nmal heating To request a heating, please send a w1itten 1equest to the Commission Clerk, Donna Ann Malphurs The address of the Commission Clerk is 107 W Gaines Street, Collins Building, Suite 224, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1050 The telephone number is (850) 922-4539 The Clerk will provide you with a copy of Chapter 28-106, Florida Administrative Code, and other applicable rules upon request No mediation is available OPC I STATE OF FLORIDA FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION In Re: Fabiola Diaz TO: Fabiola Diaz 1519 SW 19th Stieet Miami, Flo1ida 33145 Case No.: FEC 13-225 Division of Elections 500 S . Bronough Stieet, RM 316 I allahassee, Flo1ida 32399 NOTICE OF HEARING !PROBABLE CAUSE DETERMINATION) A hearing will be held in this case before the Florida Elections Commission on May 7, 2014, at 8:30 am, or as soon thereafter as the parties can be heard, at the following location: Senate Office Building, Room 110-S, 404 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399. Failure to appear in accordance with this notice will constitute a waiver of your right to participate in the hearing. Continuances will be granted only upon a showing of good cause. This hearing will be conducted pursuant to Section 106.25, Florida Statutes, which governs your participation as follows: If you are the Respondent, you may attend the hearing, and you or your attorney will have 5 minutes to present your case to the Commission However, some cases (including those in which consent orders or recommendations for no probable cause are being considered) may be decided by an en masse vote and, unless you request to be heard or the Commission requests that your case be considered separately on the day of the hearing, your case will not be individually heard If you are the Complainant, you may attend the hearing, but you will not be permitted to address the Commission. In addition, some cases (including those in which consent orders or recommendations for no probable cause are being considered) may be decided by an en masse vote and, unless the Respondent requests to be heard or the Commission requests that the case be considered separately on the day of the hearing, the case will not be individually heard. If you are an Appellant, and you have requested a hearing, you may attend the hearing, and you or your attorney will have 5 minutes to present your case to the Commission. Please be advised that both confidential and public cases are scheduled to be heard by the Florida Elections Commission on this date As an Appellant, Respondent or Complainant in one case, you will not be permitted to attend the hearings on other confidential cases The Commission will electronically record the meeting Although the Commission's recording is considered the official record of the hearing, the Respondent may provide, at his own expense, a certified court reporter to also record the hearing If you require an accommodation due to a disability, contact Donna Ann Malphurs at (850) 922-4539 or by mail at 107 West Gaines Street, The Collins Building, Suite 224, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, at least 5 days before the hearing See further instructions on the reverse side. ;I.my 9dc1(ewer'l'oman Executive Director Florida Elections Commission April 16, 2014 Please tefor to the information below for further instructions related to your particular hearing: If this is a hearing to consider an appeal from an automatic fine, the Filing Office1 has imposed a fine on you for yow failure to file a campaign t1easure1 's teport on the designated due date and, by filing an appeal, you have asked the Commission to consider eithet (I) that the report was in fact timely filed; or (2) that there were unusual circumstances that excused the failure to file the report timely You are 1equi1ed to prove your case If the Commission finds that the report was filed timely or that there were unusual circumstances that excused the failure, it may waive the fine, in whole or in part The Commission may reduce a fine after considering the factors in Section 106 265, Florida Statutes If the Commission finds that the report was not timely filed and there were no unusual circumstances, the fine will be upheld If this is a hearing to conside1 a consent order before a determination of probable cause has been made, the Commission will decide whether to accept or reject the consent order If the Commission accepts the consent order, the case will be closed and become public If the Commission rejects the consent order or does not make a decision to accept or deny the consent order, the case will remain confidential, unless confidentiality has been waived If this is a hearing to consider a consent order after a determination of probable cause has been made, the Commission will decide whether to accept or reject the consent order. If the Commission accepts the consent order, the case will be closed . If the Commission rejects the consent order or does not make a decision to accept or deny the consent orde1, the Respondent will be entitled to another hearing to determine if the Respondent committed the violation( s) alleged If this is a probable cause hearing, the Commission will decide ifthere is probable cause to believe that the Respondent committed a violation ofF101ida's election laws Respondent should be prepared to explain how the staff in its recommendation inconectly applied the law to the facts of the case. Respondent may not testify, call others to testify, or introduce any documentary or other evidence at the probable cause hearing The Commission will only decide whether Respondent should be charged with a violation and, before the Commission determines whether a violation has occuned or a fine should be imposed, Respondent will have an opportunity for another hearing at which evidence may be introduced If this is an informal hearing, it will be conducted pursuant Sections 120 569 and 120 57(2), Florida Statutes; Chapter 28 and Commission Rule 2B-1 .004, Florida Administrative Code. At the hearing, the Commission will decide whethe1 the Respondent committed the violation(s) charged in the Order of Probable Cause The Respondent will be permitted to testify However the Respondent may not call witnesses to testify Respondent may argue why the established facts in the Staff Recommendation do not support the violations charged in the Order of P1obable Cause At Respondent's request, the Commission may determine whethe1 Respondent's actions in the case were willfol. The Respondent may also address the app1opriateness of the recommended fine If Respondent claims that his limited resomces make him unable to pay the statutory fine, he must provide the Commission with written proofoj his financial resources at the hearing A financial affidavit form is available from the Commission Clerk ( STATE OF FLORIDA FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION In Re: Fabiola Diaz Case No.: FEC 13-225 STAFF RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWING INVESTIGATION Pursuant to section 106.25(4)(c), Florida Statutes, undersigned staff counsel files this written recommendation for disposition of the referral in this case recommending that there is probable cause to charge Respondent with violating Section 106.07(2)(b)1., Florida Statutes . Based upon a thorough review of the Report of Investigation submitted on February 10, 2014, the following facts and law support this staff recommendation: On July 30, 2013, the Florida Elections Commission received a referral from the Department of State, Division of Elections ("Division") alleging that Fabiola Diaz ("Respondent") violated Chapter 106, Florida Statutes 2 Respondent was the treasurer for Alex Diaz de la Portilla's 2012 campaign for State Representative, District 112 On September 13, 2012, Mr Diaz de la Portilla filed a DSDE 9 appointing Respondent as his campaign treasurer (ROI Exhibit 1) 1 3. By letter dated September 14, 2012, Kristi Reid Brnnson, Division of Elections, Chief, Bureau of Election Records, send Respondent a letter acknowledging her appointment as treasurer for Mr.. Diaz de la Portilla effective September 13, 2012 A security envelope containing his confidential PIN number to access the Division's electronic filing system ("EFS") was enclosed in the letter.. (ROI Exhibit 7) The September 14, 2012 acknowledgment letter also informed Respondent that all of the Division's publications and reporting forms are available on the Division website, including Chapter 106, Florida Statutes, the Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook, and the Division's Calendar of Reporting Dates. Id 4 5. Mr.. Diaz de la Portilla's Termination Report ("TR") was filed on February 4, 2013 (ROI Exhibit 6) However the report was incomplete (ROI Exhibit 3, page 1) 6 By letters dated February 21, 2013, March 28, 2013, and July 12, 2013, the Division sent Respondent notification to the address listed on the September 13, 2012 DS-DE 9 The notification advised Respondent that Mr.. Diaz de la Portilla' s TR was incomplete and Respondent needed to file an amended TR A Compliance Report specifically listing the enors 1 The Report oflnvestigation is refoned to herein as "ROI." Staff Recommendation FEC 13~225 1 f I was attached to each letter.. (ROI Exhibit 3, 4, and 5) The July 12, 2013 notification letter was confirmed delivered on July 15, 2013.. (ROI Exhibit 5, page 4)2 7 As of March 10, 2014, Respondent had not filed an amended 2013 IR correcting all the identified errors (Attachment A) 8.. "Probable Cause" is defined as reasonable ground of susp1c10n supported by circumstances sufficiently strong to wanant a cautious person in the belief that the person has committed the offense charged Schmitt v State, 590 So 2d 404, 409 (Fla . 1991 ).. Probable cause exists where the facts and circumstances, of which an [investigator] has reasonably trustworthy information, are sufficient in themselves for a reasonable man to reach the conclusion that an offense has been committed Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles v Favino, 667 So 2d 305, 309 (Fla. 1st DCA 1995) The facts set forth above show that Respondent was the treasurer for Alex Diaz de 9 la Portilla's campaign for State Representative in the 2012 election Mr Diaz de la Portilla's I ermination Report contained en ors Despite receiving three letters fiom the Division identifying the items that needed conecting, Respondent has failed to file the required amended IR Based upon these facts and circumstances, I recommend that the Commission find probable cause to charge Respondent with violating the following: Count 1: Respondent violated Section 106.07(2)(b)l , Florida Statutes, when she failed to file timely an addendum to Alex Diaz de la Portilla's I ermination Report after receiving notification from the filing officer that the Termination Report was incomplete. Respectfully submitted on March~, 2014, Eric M. Lipman General Counsel 2 It appears Respondent filed an amended TR on May 15, 2013, however the report still contained errors or missing information. Additionally, it appears that the campaign made more expenditures that it received contributions which could be a separate election law violation Staff Recommendation FEC 13-225 2 ( I 1eviewed this Staff Recommendation this Staff Recommendation FEC 13~225 3 (L~y of Maich 2014 ,.-- / I 1 ' Alex Diaz de la Portilla Lawson, I eni S to: Cedric Oliver 03/10/2014 04:09 PM Show Details Secwity: To ensure privacy, images from remote sites were prevented from downloading Show Images Cedric, Re: 55755 Alex Diaz de la Portilla The contributions versus expenditures is still not balanced. A deficit still exists Also, I don't see where the petty cash issue has been resolved Report still incomplete Terri Sue Terri Sue Aldridge Lawson Senior Management Analyst Bureau of Election Records Florida Department of State RA Gray Building 500 S. Bronaugh Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 (850) 245-6243 (direct line) Note: This response is provided for reference only and does not constitute a formal legal opinion or representation from the Department of State or the Division of Elections As applied to a particular set of facts circumstances, interested parties should refor to the Florida Statutes and applicable case law, and/or consult an attorney to represent their interests before drawing any legal conclusions or relying upon the information provided @ltsWorkingF~L~-- r )( Wha:~W~rking Today:_1 The Department of State is committed to excellence Please take our Customer Satisfaction Survey. ATTACHMENT 01 / I ' I ' FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION REPORT OF INVESTIGATION Case No.: FEC 13-225 Respondent: Fabiola Diaz Counsel for Respondent: n/a Complainant: Division of Elections Counsel for Complainant: n/a Pursuant to Section 106.25, Florida Statutes, on July 30, 2013, the Florida Elections Commission received information from the Division of Elections that Respondent violated Chapter 106, Florida Statutes. The Division's refenal was mandated pursuant to Section 106.07(8)(d), Florida Statutes Commission staff investigated whether Respondent violated the following statute: Section 106.07(2)(b)1, Florida Statutes, failure of the treasurer of a candidate to file an addendum to an incomplete report after receiving notice from the filing officer I. -- Preliminary Information: 1. Respondent served as the campaign treasurer for Alex Diaz de la Portilla's 2012 election campaign for State kepresentative, District 112 2 3 Records. II. Complainant is the Division of Elections Respondent's filing officer is Kristi Reid-Bronson, Chief, Bureau of Election Alleged Violation of Section 106.07(2)(b)l, Florida Statutes: 4 I investigated whether Respondent violated this section of the election laws by not filing an addendum to the 2013 Termination Report (TR), after receiving notice that it was incomplete On September 13, 2012, the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and 5 Designation of Campaign Depository form (DS-DE 9) was filed with the filing officer This form appointed Respondent as the campaign treasurer for the Alex Diaz de la Portilla election campaign 1 To review a copy of the filed DS-DE 9 forms, refer to exhibit 1 6 A DOE staff representative, Kristi Reid-Bronson, submitted a sworn affidavit dated July 26, 2013 regarding Respondent's failure to file an addendum to the 2013 TR Report or to provide a written explanation as to why no addendum had been filed To review the July 26, 2013 sworn affidavit, refer to exhibit 2 1 Prior to this appointment, Mr Alex Diaz de la Portilla served as his own campaign treasurer lnv002 (7/08) 1 ( / I ' 7. On Febmary 21, 2013, Complainant mailed Respondent an incomplete-audit letter regarding the original 2013 TR Report This letter included an error report that detailed the information that Respondent needed to amend This letter was mailed to the address that was provided on the DS-DE 9 form (Exhibit !). Io review a copy of the Febmary 21, 2013 incomplete-audit letter with enor report, refer to exhibit 3 8.. On March 28, 2013, Complainant mailed Respondent another incomplete-audit Jetter regarding the original 2013 TR Report. This letter also included an error report that detailed the information that Respondent needed to amend. This letter was also mailed to the address that was provided on the DS-DE 9 form (Exhibit I) Io review a copy of the March 28, 2013 incomplete-audit letter with error report, refer to exhibit 4 9 On July 12, 2013, Complainant mailed Respondent a certified mail final notice regarding the 2013 TR Report This final notice included a copy of the error report detailing the information that Respondent needed to amend This certified letter was sent to the address that was provided on the DS-DE 9 form (Exhibit I) A delivery confirmation receipt verified that the information was received at Respondent's address To review a copy of the July 12, 2013 final notice with delivery confirmation receipt, refer to exhibit 5 IO As of the day of this report, there is no record that Respondent has filed an amended 2013 TR Report with no errors, or provided a written explanation regarding the same. To review a copy of Respondent's 2013 TR Report filing history, refer to exhibit 6 11 There is no record that Respondent has previously violated this section of the election laws . Ill. FEC History: 12 None. Conclusion: 13 Respondent was offered opportunities to make comments regarding the findings of this investigation Respondent did not respond to any of these attempts 14. In a September 14, 2012 acknowledgement letter, Complainant informed Respondent that all of the Division's publications and reporting forms are available on the Division of Elections' website In the letter, Respondent was admonished as follows: "It is your responsibility to read, understand, and follow the requirements of Florida's election laws . Therefore, please print a copy of the following documents: Chapters 104 and 106, Florida Statutes, 2012 Candidate and Campaign 1'easure1 Handbook, 2012 Calendar of Reporting Dates, and Rule lS-2.017, Florida Administrative Code." To review a copy of the September 14, 2012 acknowledgement letter, refer to exhibit 7 lnv002 (7/08) 2 Respectfully submitted on February 10, 2014, Investigation Specialist Current address of Respondent Current address of Complainant Ms Fabiola Diaz 1519 SW !9'h Street Miami, Fl 33145 Division of Elections 500 South Bronough Street, Room 316 Tallahassee, Fl 32399 Nanie and Address of Filing Officer: Ms . Kristi Reid-Bronson Chief of Bureau of Election Records 500 South B10nough Street, Room 316 Tallahassee, Fl 32399 Copy furnished to: Mr David Flagg, Investigations Manager lnv002 (7/08) 3 (_ FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION REPORT OF INVESIIGAIION Fabiola Diaz -- FEC 13-225 ' ·. . . .. . •.. Exhibits #s Description of Exhibits Exhibit 1 DS-DE 9 form and related documents reflecting Respondent being appointed as Campaign Treasurer Exhibit 2 July 26, 2013 sworn affidavit from Complainant Exhibit 3 February 21, 2013 incomplete-audit letter Exhibit 4 March 28, 2013 incomplete-audit letter Exhibit 5 July 12, 2013 final notice with delivery confirmation receipt Exhibit 6 Respondent's 2013 TR Report filing history with amended incomplete report Exhibit 7 September 14, 2012 acknowledgement letter lnv004 (5/08) ' . ;· o--. r"lfCf:/VC:.;J Co.-<f, '[/iT _ 0 r S7ATE ' APPOINTMENT OF CAMPAIGN TREASURER AND DESIGNATION OF CAMPAIGN DEPOSITORY FOR CANDIDATES 2012 SEP 13 AM '7: SO (Section 106 021(1), F S.) 0/V/S/i)l.J or: r, . TM AHASC.SL.f.FcTJO//S t. · (PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE) NOTE: This form must be on file with the qualifying officer before opening the campaign account. [ D OFFICE USE ONLY / 1. 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I have appointed the following person to act as my -1O Name of Treas!Jier or '?eputy Tre~~rer ______ 1-o, b, ol c:l 1\J\ 6- 2.. cg--caiiipaign Treasurer ---··--· [O candidate Deputy Treasurer ------------~-----------! 12 Telephone 11 Mailing Address \:)IC\ >--------·-·----···· 13 City 0 1:: (_ -~')I (j· s-· 8 If a candidate for a partisan office, check block and fill in name of party as applicable: Write-In Office 7 If a candidate for a nonpartlsalJ. office, check if 6 Office sought (include district, circuit, group number) [ 0 D . l 1 ') s-4 inc +- 0 i,..:r ""'~vsitory 3 Address (include post office box or street, city state, zip D1q;c.. de (C\, Vov-1-d \~ ~. Telep~one FL \ctS·f- 'SLL> 14. County (;tt'YI 1 l/--A. \OfY\ I . l · \)J. d-e µI ( 17 E-mail address 15. State FL ~rimary Depository 18. I have designated the following bank as my ) --·--- Cjlf econdary Depository ·-·----·--------------------l-;:.L----------L.l----------1 19 Name of sank 1 \J).e_ \ t ~ 21 City 20 Address f ~-'.'..~.s~--o~______,___1_,,0_q~q-'--_C'..-'-o_v-__£_;,1_w_~_'-_..-i-,----·----1 24. Zip Code •• 22 County 23 State 'F-Iv\. I~ W\ ~.:O..cl e_ s"'?llfS I UNDER PENALTIES OF PERJURY, <DECLARE l'HAT I HAVE READ l'HE FOREGOl_NCj ~ORM FOR APPOINTMENT OF CAMPAIGN TREASURER AND 25 Dateq.... I-;-- ~E:ATION ~F 27 1. CAMPA<GN DEPOSITORY ~o:;rc ~ifii-Fi_~- Treasurer's Acceptance of Appointment (fill in the blanks and check the appropriate block) ____ fG\b,olc,.<_ D;et L (Please Print designated above as: Campaign Treasurer _0-'-t-{_,__,roll-'-'1r-=-·-,----o_____ _ ~ ·--------·-.Type Name) x Date DS-DE 9 (Rev .. 10/10) EXHIBIT \ ( do hereby accept the appointment g~~- Signature of Campaign Treasurer or D#uty Treasurer \1* &J Rule 15·20001, F.AC. ,---- . n··p·· P''C"'I\'~ ·r- .,1:. c.D .t'<;R;,;rur CF STATE ALEX DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA 1519SW19 Street Miami, FL 33145 2012 SEP 13 AH 7: SO 0/ViSlflN Of' ELEO IONS TAI AflASSfE. Fl To: Florida Division of Elections From: Alex Diaz de la Portilla Re: Resignation as treasurer Date: September 12, 2012 To whom it may concern, I herby resign as treasurer of my committee for State Representative. Enclosed is the form to appoint Fabiola Diaz to serve as my new campaign treasurer Alex Diaz de la Portilla AFFIDAVIT STATE OF FLORIDA County of Leon Kristi Reid Bronson, being duly sworn, says: L I am the Chief of the Bureau of Election Recmds of the Division of Election In that capacity, I ovetsee the Division's duties related to the filing of campaign finance repmts 2. I his affidavit is made upon my petsonal knowledge, including info1mation obtained from review of the attached 1eco1ds, of which I am the custodian 3.. I am of legal age and competent to testify to the matters stated hetein. 4.. Alex Diaz de la Portilla (55755) was a candidate fot the office of State Representative, duiing the 2012 election cycle 5.. On Febrnaty 9, 2012, a filed the Appointment of Campaign Tteasuret and Designation of Campaign Deposito1y with the Division of Elections (Division) On Septembe1 13, 2012, Mt Diaz de la Po1tilla appointed Fabiola Diaz as treasure1 6 On Febrnaty 21, 2013, the Division mailed Ms Diaz notification that the 2013 tetmination report was incomplete (See attached letter) 7.. On Mmch 28, 2013, the Division mailed Ms Diaz notification that the 2013 te1mination repott was incomplete (See attached letter) 8 On July 12, 2013, the Division mailed Ms . Diaz notification with delivety confitmation that the 2013 termination 1epo1t was incomplete . (See attached letter with delive1y confitmation). ····000·002 INV035 (5/00) 9.. As of July 26, 2013, Ms. Diaz has failed to make the necessa1y amendments to the 2013 termination report or provide a written explanation regarding the same. I hereby swear or affirm that the foregoing information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge . SJgature of Afnant ; Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me this 26th day of July 013 ----~--- Signature of Notary Public - State of Florida Print, Type, or Stamp Commissioned Name of Notary Public Personally Known~ J ()) EXHIBIT & ( Q 0000:':;3 INV035 (5/00) ---------------------------- ( ' FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzncr Secretary of State DIVISION OF ELECTIONS February 21, 2013 Ms Fabiola Diaz, Treasurer for Candidate Alex Diaz de la Po1tilla 1519 Southwest 19th Street Miami, FL 33145 Re: CAN 55755 Dear Ms Diaz: The Division of Elections has determined that the following report is incomplete for the reasons noted in the attached error repoJt: Year Type 2013 TR Cover Period 11/2/12- 2/4/13 Pu1suant to Section 106 07(2), Florida Statutes, you have 7 days from receipt of this notice to file an amended report to correct errors or p1ovide missing information If the information has been reported accurately, provide a written explanation lo the Division addressing the issue noted in the errm report Please be advised that failure to supply this information within the time allowed may constitute a violation of Chapter 106, Florida Statutes lfyou need assistance in filing an amendment, please contact the Division's help line at (850) 245-6280, ~-\) Sincerely, A Mk:t~.Q_~,l "D----- Ki i~ti Reid Bronson Chief: Bureau of Election Records Attachment cc: The Honorable Alex Diaz de la Portilla, Candidate ~. :. ,_ ~ " "'"'")_ EXHIBIT__::3=--(_:_\ r.. __ ,..... ·~1;:1"'1 .. 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C'/'\ 0/2013 Page 1 fllll'itla Danartment of State - Division of Hections _ andidate: Alex Diaz de ia Portilla eport; 2013 TR (9) Covering Period: ~la!J!:B RenQ!'_t __ _ Office: STR 11/2/12 - 2/4/13 Account: 55755 al tatute FAG Description ~.07 Petty Cash Spent not reported ~.11(3) Deficit balance rlluUons lllltures ·-------------------~------------------------------------- ~ Ee& Description ----------------~---- Seq Date Name Expenditure Clty -----------------~ Amount 6.12 Petty Cash over limits 26 121241201 CAROTRONIC PCW $301 05 6.12 Petty Cash over limits 28 121241201 CAROTRONIC PCW $301.95 Transfers r Dlstrlllltlons e 0 0 ~ 63 0 =i ~ l.;J ~d· 0 "'-' -1= .J::::• r_-,_\ ', Sum of Contributions vs Expenditures 2/20/2013 5:57:26 PM 55755 Alex Diaz de la Portilla Date of last Contribution: 1119/12 Year 14After11/1/12 Contributions Expenditures Running Total Q1 $8,600 00 $702.43 $7,897.5'7 F1 $10,250.00 $15,477.28 $2,670.29 F2 $9,250 00 $8,889.38 $3,030 91 F3 $29.000 00 $22,277 30 $9,753 61 G1 $36,775 00 $22,276.78 $24,251 83 G2 $3,800 00 $20,026.81 $8,025.02 G3 $10,000.00 $32,425 21 ~-~~ G4 $24,550 00 _$_18,299.74 J-.i~~i~11 TR $5,500 00 $21 007."73 $137,725 00 $161,382 66 - Report ... - --· Previous Balance: 2012 2013 Campaign Total: ---- Grand Total: EXHIBIT 3 ( QJ Y) 000012 ( Petty Cash 2/20/2013 5:57:50 PM 55755 Alex Diaz de la Portilla 20121106-GEN Year Report Withdrawn Previous Balance: 2012 Q1 2013 Spent Running Total ·--·-. $0 00 F1 $300 00 $300 00 F2 $300 00 $600 . 00 F3 $600.00 G1 $600 00 G2 G3 $600 00 . $600.00 G4 $600.00 TR $603.00 00001.J $120300 ,' I ' FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner Secretary of State DIVISION OF ELECTIONS Second Notice March 28, 2013 Ms Fabiola Diaz, Ireasw·er for Candidate Alex Diaz de la Portilla 1519 Southwest 19th Street Miami, FL 33145 Re: CAN 55755 Dear Ms. Diaz: On February 21, 2013, you were advised that one or more of yow campaign treasurer's reports were incomplete and that you had 7 days to file amended repor1s providing the requested information. fhe Division's electronic filing system indicates that the required information has not been provided . Pursuant to Section I 0622, Florida Statutes, the Division is required to notify the Florida Elections Commission of the failure to provide infoimation requhed by Chapter 106 . Acco1dingly, if the information requested in ou1 prior notice is not received within 7 days of receipt of this letter, we will refer this matter to the Commission A second copy of the error report is attached for your convenience Sincerely, ~/(,_,_:,_,(:~~~ :p,Kristi Reid Bronson, Chief Bureau of Election Records Attachment cc: The Honorable Alex Diaz de la Portill'\ Candidate EXHIBIT q( \J 3) .• 00001.q Room .116 R.A Gray Building • 500 South Bronough Street • Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250 • (850) 245-6280 FAX: (850) 245-·6260 • WWW Address: http://www.dosstate.tl us • E-Mail: DivE/ectiom@maildos statejlus Page 1 Horiaa Oepartmsnt of State - mvision of auctions ··--· ··-· Cmnpl!ance_Report 3128/2013 Office: STR Candidate: Alex Diaz de "la Portilla Report: 2013 TR Coverrng Period: (9) Account: 55755 11/2112 - 2/4/13 Overal FAC Statute Description Cash Spent not reported 106.07 Pett'/ 106.11(3) Deficit balance contrlJIJtions ExPlllllitures ----------------------------------------------------------106.12 Description Petty Cash over iimits 106.12 Petty Cash over limits FAC Statute fund Transfers Other mstrillitions e ~ 0 ffi :::j 0 0 ~-' Ui ___f.:::. ~ \.A) \____/ --------------------Seq Date Name 26 121241201 CAAOTRONIC 28 12/241201 CAADTRONlC Expenditure City - --- -- ----- ------ - "' Amount ~ PCW $301.05 PCW $301.95 Sum of Contributions vs Expenditures 3/28/2013 3:47:09 PM 55755 Alex Diaz de la Portilla Date of last Contribution: 11/9/12 Year Report 14After 11/1/12 Contributions Expenditures Running Total Q1 $8,60000 $702 43 $7,897.57 F1 $10.250.00 $15,477.28 $2,670.29 F2 $9,250.00 $8,889.38 $3,030 91 F3 $29,000 .00 $22,277 30 $9,753.61 G1 $36,775.00 $22,276.78 $24,251 83 G2 $3,800.00 $20,026.81 $8,025.02 G3 $10,000.00 $32,425.21 G4 $24,550.00 $18,299.74 TR $5,500 00 $21,007.73 $137,725 00 $161.382 66 - ---·- ·- Previous Balance: 2012 2013 Campaign Total: Grand Total: 0000:1.b ( ( '· FLORJDA DEPARTMENT Of STA!!! RICK SCOTT KENDETZNER Governor Secretary of State FINAL NOTICE Delivery Confirmation:·- usPsTRAcK>NG• 9114 9010 7574 2355 4692 77 & CUSTOM CR flECElM ForTn:ickmg or lnqul®s ~to USPS.corn or ca111-B00-2Z!.. 191 t July 12, 2013 Fabiola Diaz, Treasurer for Candidate Alex Diaz de la Portilla (55755) 1519 Southwest I9'h Street Miami, FL 33145 Deat Ms Diaz: You have been advised on several occasions that one or more of your campaign treasurer's reports were incomplete and that you had 7 days to file amended reports providing the requested info1mation. The following report needs amending: 201.3 Report Cover Period TR 11102/2012 - 021041201.3 For your convenience, a copy of the enor report is attached If the report is not filed within 7 days of receipt of this Jetter, the Division will forward this matter to the Florida Elections Commission for further action . Section I06.265(1 ), Florida Statutes, authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation If you have any questions, please call the Help Desk at (850) 245-6280 Sincerely, ,)L.l A~=i)~-:$-.Kristi Reid Bronson, Chief Bureau of Election Records KRB/tsal Enclosure PC: The Honorable Alex Diaz de la Portilla (55755) \ ~l~'l10.~UGl~g~•~ub 00001'? South Bronough Str·eet • Tallahassee, Florida 32399-.0250 Telephone: (850) 245-6240 • Facsimile: (850} 245-6259 www.dos.state.fl.us Commemorating 500 yeanJ of Florida history www.flaSOO .. com unu ru1n1n1 rnn J Rorida Ue~artmant of Stata - OMsian otEisct!ons Page C\lmilllance_Ro!lllrt date: Alex Diaz de la PoFtilla "t: 2013 TR Q EM< (9) Covering Period: Office: STR Account: 55755 11/2112 - 2/4/13 Descnption Pe\ty Cash Spent not reported 3) Oef1cil balance inns .~, l'e3 _______ ·--A~~-------~-----·-----------------------~~---------- it Descr1g_tion FAC 8fill'S lrillllions e 0 0 0 Seq 4 _____________ ~ Name Expenditure CiW -------~-- --~----- ~ Amount Petty Cash ov~r limits 26 12n41201 C:NU.H RONIC PCW $301 05 Petty Cash ovE-r limits. 26 12/Z4fZOf CA~Qt~OWC PCW 5301.95 ~ ~ 1---" ():; ~ .\.__/ Sum of Contributions vs Expenditures 3/28/2013 3:47:09 PM 55755 Alex Diaz de la Portilla Date of last Contribution: 11/9112 Year 14 After 11/1/12 Contributions Expenditures Running Total Q1 $8,600 00 570243 $7,897.57 F1 $10.250.00 $15,47'7..28 $2,670.29 F2 Report . Previous Balance 2012 ·--·-···F3 $9,250.00 $8,889.38 $3,030 91 $29,000 00 $22,277 . 30 $9,753.61 G1 $36,775 00 $22,276 78 $24,251 83 G2 $3,800 00 $20,026.81 $8,025.02 83 $10,000.0() ··-·-·-·· 2013 G4 $24,550 00 TR $5,500 00 521,007 73 $137,725 00 $161 382 66 Campaign Total: Grand lotal: EXHIB1T 5 (3 ~ 4J 0000.1.9 ~"';,J_;~l:-i"""tir,-r~··11-•;:,"» ;1,~lie!?~.~!i~,gg). USPS - Track & Confirm Page I of I !iiiPOSTllL (jNITE.l)STllTES Home SERVICE~ l l:!filQ I fil9.!lJ.n Track & Confirm Search Results Label/Receipt Number: 9114 9010 7574 2355 4692 77 Service(s): USPS Tracking/Delivery Confirmation™ Status: Delivered Track & Confirm .§.~.!~!_!-:~-~~~~~9~~!_~~~~- Your item was delivered at 6:20 pm on July 15, 2013 in MIAMI, FL 33145 Detailed Results: •Delivered, July 15, 2013, 6:20 pm, MIAMI, FL 33145 •Out for Delivery, July 15, 2013, 8:31 am, MIAMI, FL 33125 •Sorting Complete, July 15, 2013, 8:21 am, MIAMI, FL 33125 •Arrival at Post Office, July 15, 2013, 8:20 am, MIAMI, FL 33125 • Depart USPS Sort Facility, July 14, 2013, OPA l.OCKA, FL 33054 •Processed through USPS Sort Facility, July 13, 2013, 10:29 pm, OPA LOCKA, FL 33054 •Depart USPS Sort Facility, July 12, 2013, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301 •Processed through USPS Sort Facility, July 12, 2013, 7:15 pm, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301 motilicution Options 'Track & Confirm by email Get current event information or updates for your item sent to you or others by email Custpmer Servjye Copyright© 2010 USPS All Rights Reserved Goy't Services Ptivacy Policy No FEAR Act EEO Data Go> Tem1s or Use Business Customer Gateway FOlA EXHIBIT_fS~(..:.....!4~of,...:..;4)_ OOOQ.;;l5 https://trkcnfrm2 .smi . usps. com/P TSinternetW eb/InterLabellnquity do 8/112013 2/6/2014 Account: 55 755 Rpt Seq: Page 1 Queued Items for 2013-TR STR 112 Alex Diaz de la Portilla 9 ProcessDescription Create Pending Report Status Processing Complete 55755 11/15/20129:57:31 PM lastUpdate 11/15/2012 9:57:31 PM Delete Pending Report Processing Complete 55755 11/16/2012 8:47:08 PM 11/16/2012 8:47:08 PM Create Pending Report Processing Complete 55755 2/4/2013 5:25:09 AM 2/4/2013 5:25:09 AM Review Pending Report Processing Complete 55755 2/4/2013 6:14:37 AM 2/4/2013 6:14:37 AM Review Pending Report Processing Complete 55755 2/4/2013 6:15:50 AM 2/4/2013 6:15:50 AM Review Pending Report Processing Complete 55755 2/4/2013 6:18:55 AM 2/4/2013 6:18:55 AM Review Pending Report Processing Complete 55755 2/4/2013 6:19:26 AM 2/4/2013 6:19:26 AM Review Pending Report Processing Complete 55755 2/4/2013 9:50:13 PM 2/4/2013 9:50:13 PM Review Pending Report Processing Complete 55755 2/4/2013 9:51:01 PM 2/4/2013 9:51:01 PM Review Pending Report Processing Complete 55755 2/4/2013 9:51:30 PM 2/4/2013 9:51:30 PM File Pending Report Processing Complete 55755 2/4/2013 9:53:51 PM 2/4/2013 9:53:51 PM Amend Filed Report Processing Complete 55755 3/6/2013 7:3 l :52 AM 3/6/2013 7:31:53 AM File Pending Report Processing Complete 55755 5/15/2013 8:33:20 AM 5/15/2013 8:33:20 AM EXHIBIT SUbniitter p(\JtS) C't·eated - FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF ELECTIONS CAMPAIGN TREASURER'S REPORT SUMMARY (1) Alex Diaz de la Portilla Candidate Committe or Party Name (3) 1519 Southwest 19th Street Miami Address (number and street) City 0 55755 (2) ---- ID Number ,, ______ __ , FL State ·- 33145 Zip Code Check box if address has changed since last report Check appropriate box(eS)' (4) ~ Candidate (office sought) D Political Committee D D 0 0 Committee of Continuous Existance Check If PC has DISBANDED Check If CCE has DISBANDED Party Executive Committee (5) REPORT IDENTIFIERS Cover Period: 0 From To 11/02/2012 ~Amendment Original D Report Type, 02/04/2013 Special Election Report (6) CONTRIBUTIONS THIS REPORT (7) EXPENDITURES THIS REPORT $5 500 00 Cash & Checks Loans $0 00 Total Monetary TR $0 00 $0 00 Transfers to Office Account Total Monetary $5 500 00 In-Kind $21,007 73 Monetary Expenditures $21,007 73 (8) Other Distributions - Certification It is a first degree misdemeanor for any person to falsify a public record (ss 839 13 F S) I certify that I have examined this report and it is true correct and complete I certify that I have examined this report and it is true correct and complete '""'"-'"'-·-····---·------··'--"-··--Name of D Treasurer 0 Deputy Treasurer Name of x x Signature Signature ~Candidate 0 Chaiman (PC/PTY Only Reviewed On· Prepared on: 8/8/13 3:35·37PM EXHIBIT----'"-~(~Q. : . . :.o~. . ;.5. .; . J_ 3/6/13 7'31 am ID: 55755 CAMPAIGJ . <EASURER'S REPORT - ITEMIZED Alex Diaz de la Portilla Name: "'* 1 11/05/2012 2 ---·11/05/2012 3 11/05/2012 4 5 6 11/09/2012 11/09/2012 ---.-· 11/09/2012 9 _,,,,.,,_, _____ ,,,.,,_,,,,_ 11/0912012 __ ...,.,_,, 10 __,., , 11/09/2012 11 ___,,_ 11/0912012 __ f-"""""""1'2" ........ _,,,, """"""' 1110912012 ···-1-3-·- ----11/0912012 r--:;4- --11109/2012 $250 00 GRAPHICS CHE CHE $500 00 RESEARCH B CHE $500 00 REAL ESTATE B CHE FORTUNE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 315 SOUTH BISCAYNE BLVD MIAMI FL 33133 PRH AFFORDALE INVESTMENT LLC 315 SOUTH BISCAYNE BLVD MIAMI FL 33133 $500 00 CONSTRUCTION B CHE -----·-- r--··-..B ··cHE:- _______ INVESTMENT ,,,,_, -· ,,,_., ..._ """"'_, __ .. --· _, __ """'"""--"""""""'-'""""' I ATTORNEY ··-ci:iE"- ..... -· . CHE·B """-""""-·--....... ESTATE ..,._,REAL ..,,_.,_,_,, .. B CHE ·---- --··---··-·-·---"'-"·--· Reviewed On .. ............... ·-----·"---··--·... ,_,_,.,_ ..,,,, ... __ ,,,,.,,_,,,. _.,,_, , -·---- -···--"'-·---·-··· 3/6/13 7:31 am $250 00 ·--······ $25o"oo ,,_,.,.,,,,, INFOMATION SERVICES OTOLARYNGOLOG!CAL TRAINING $500 00 ,_,_,_ . ,,,,,,_,_,_,,,,_,,_, ,,,, CHE ·-- ---··· ... ,,,_,,, ·-·---"""""" ;_ , ,, ,,,_, , $500 00 , ·-· ,__.CHE·- --··-·--'-"""-""'"'_"_..,...,,_._,, ···-···-- " ' " - " " " ' - " " ___ ___ __ -·-·-""-"""'-""-___ ___ ____________ _____ __ ___ __ __ __ __ __ B STRATEGIC B --·-· $500 00 CHE FERGUSON THAYER STELLA P.O. BOX 4209 THONOTOSSA FL 33582 -------·----"'·-·-··-MIAMI DATA VAULT ______ CONSTRUCTION B " ·--· _, ·-·· FLAGLER CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION 2855 LE JEUNE RD 4 FLOOR COARAL GABLES FL 33134 FECI HOLDING CORP 4601 TOUCHTON ROAD EAST JACKSONVILLE FL 32246 $500 00 INVESTMENTS B 4601 TOUCHTON ROAD EAST JACKSONVILLE Fl 32246 " Incomplete Record $250 00 MARKETING B 4601 TOUCHTON ROAD EAST JACKSONVILLE FL 32246 TWJ 100 BISCAYNE BLVD MIAMI FL 33131 $500 00 CHE 1200 BRICKELL AVE SUITE 1410 MIAMI Fl 33131 100 BISCAYNE BLVD MIAMI FL 33131 Amend COMMITTEE B GREEN GRAPHICS P.O. BOX 831033 MIAMI Fl 33280 OPERA TOWER Ll.C 100 BISCAYNE BLVD MIAMI FL 33131 Amount CHE ZOOM IQ 940 UNCOLN RD SUITE 314 M!AM1 BEACH Fl 33019 FLORIDA EAST COAST INDUSTRIES ~7 to 02/04/2013 In-Kind Description B FECI COMPANY 11/09/2012 Period: 11/02/2012 Occupation Type UPSPAC-FLOR!DA 55 GLENLAKE PARKWAY NE ATLANTA GA30032 LINCOLN CAPITAL LLC 11/09/2012 _,,,_,,,,_, Contributor Page 1 of 1 ~IBUTIONS Report 2013 TR Records in Filed Report"'* Full Name {Last, Suffix First, Middle Street Address & City, State, Zip Seq# Date co( ,, $250 00 ·-··--$250 00 ··- ----··--- ··- Prepared on: 8/8/13 3'35.38PM ID: 55755 Name: CAMPAIG( ~EASURER'S REPORT- ITEMIZED Ex( Alex Diaz de la Portilla Report: 2013 TR ** Records in Filed Report** 11/0512012 2 MCDONALDS 1789SW SST MIAMI, FL 33131 3 11/05/2012 4 11/05/2012 5 11/06/2012 6 FOOD AND BEVERAGES MON GAS U.S, POSTMASTER 2200 NW 72 AVE MIAMI. FL 33152 MON MAIL 3390 BRM U.S. POSTMASTER 2200 NW 72 AVE MIAMI, FL 33152 MON MAIL 3390 BRM CHEVRON 195 BIRD ROAD CORAL GABLES, Fl 33146 MON GAS MON BANK FEES MON GAS 12201 S.W. 8 ST 7900SW 25T 11/09/2012 a 11/11/2012 ___ 11/13/2012 - __ __ 10 """"""'" ,,, 11/13/2012 l--·-·11 """""""'""--""'""" .... ..... MIAMI, FL 33166 ,,,,, ,,, .. 11/14/2012 13 --·"'"'""""_, __ 11/14/2012 1980 NE 167TH ST#6 MIAMI BEACH, FL 33130 r·--1-6_ _ , 11/15/2012 --·-1-7-- ··-· 11/1512012 18 11/19/2012 19 11/19/2012 20 11/19/2012 21 11/21/2012 22 11/26/2012 $88 05 $3 00 $45 82 ·-·----·· MON GAS MON WAGES -· ,, ·-··-·..--- ____ A-ETRON 5661 SW SST MIAMI, FL 33134 __ ___ ___ ___ ,,_,,, , ___ MON , - RUTH COMME 3355 W68TH ST#108 HIALEAH, FL 33131 ., __ __ .. , ,,, ___ ,, ,_, ,_ ,,,,,_, ,,,,_, , -- "-- ----·$400 00 ___ ,. $350 00 - .. MON WAGES MON WAGES $345 00 ··-·---·-..·----·------··- ,_,_____ $30600 ___ _____ ________ ___ .....,., WAGES MON WAGES MIRIAM ZAMANILLO 1135SW6THST#1 MIAMI, FL 33145 MON WAGES VANIA OLIVAS 3901NW11TH STRTEET MIAMI, FL33133 MON WAGES SANDRA OVIEDO 3901NW11TH STRTEET HOMESTEAD, FL 33032 MON WAGES MAGDALENA SANTALLANA 23190 SW 123RO CT MIAMI, FL 33170 MON WAGES JAIME GUTIERREZ 15179SW128TH PL MIAMI, FL 33186 MON WAGES - ···- 3/6/13 7'31 am EXHIBIT ., ,__ ,, ,, $200 00 COMPUTER RENTALS MON " Incomplete Record ___ __ __ __ ___ __ _______ ,..,_,_,,.... ----·- -··· --·- ""-'""""'--·-·--·----""""""" , ANGELICA SERNA 12352 SW 10TH LN MIAMI, FL 33184 ___ WAGES - SAVANA ROMAN 7820 SW 148TH MIAMI, FL 33177 - WAGES --···MON $500 00 $250 00 "->-·--·- f - - - - · .. """·--·- MON ALMA MARQUEZ 3901NW11TH STRTEET MIAMI, FL 33126 , $40 00 WAGES MON ROS MARIA CORREA 4242 NW 2ND ST#802 MIAMI, FL 33136 I-· YOHANNA MEDEROS 11821 SW 177 TERR 11/14/2012 MIAMI, FL 33177 11/14/2012 $460 00 .... ... AUNA ALONSO 285 NE 118TH ST MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162 ----·- -------- $15 000 00 --··· NINFA SANCHEZ ~·-14--·- 15 -- -· - KATOURA INC 3201 NW 36AT MIAMI, FL 33142 __ __ -· 11/13/2012 ····-~- $49 30 MIAMI, Fl 33175 SUNOCO 7 $24 06 MIAMI. FL 33135 WELLS FARGO 11/08/2012 Amend MON CHEVRON 11/05/2012 Purpose Type 9900 SW 72 ST 9 to 02/04/2013 Amount (Last, Suffix First, Middle Street Address & City, State, Zip 1 ··--"""""' Period: 11/02/2012 FuU Name Seq# Date -· Page 1 of2 ~DITURES ...,_,, , -· ···--""'"" $300 00 $440 00 $500 00 $13000 $100 00 $100 00 $200 00 Prepared on: 8/8/13 3 35.39PM ID: 55755 Name· CAMPAIG{ ~EASURER'S REPORT - Alex Diaz de la Portilla Id Seq# Date 23 12/03/2012 24 Report: 2013 TR Records in Filed Report** Full Name (Last, Suffix First Middle Street Address & City, State, Zip ARNALDO RIVERO 5175 E 8TH AVE MIAMI. FL 33130 12201 S.W. 8 ST 25 12/24/2012 26 26 27 28 12/24/2012 29 12/24/2012 30 .. _,,,_,,_""'"""" 11/02/2012 ___ 31 ,,.,,., ___ ,,,_,,. 11/02/2012 32 .., , _ 11/05/2012 to 02/04/2013 Purpose Amend MON WAGES MON BANK FESS MON BANK FEES PCW PETTY CASH $400 00 $3 00 - - CARDTRONIC 2445 WEST FLAGLER ST MIAMI, FL 33133 PCW -- WESTAR 6703SW 8ST MIAMI, FL 33165 ·-· ,, .. · Incomplete Record ,,._,_,,_, __ ,_..,,,, ______ ... MON BANK FESS MON GAS MON GAS MON GAS ----·~-- Reviewed On· EXHIBIT (,(CS D~5J $301 95 PETTY CASH - CHEVRON 9695 SW 88 ST MIAMI, FL 33176 $2 50 BANK FEE --·· WELLS FARGO 12201 S.W. 8 ST MIAMI, FL 33175 __ ___ $301 05 !JistO!) 05 15 13 MON CHEVRON 195 BIRD ROAD CORAL GABLES, FL 33146 $301 05 PETTY CASH PCW 2445 WEST FLAGLER ST MIAMI, Fl 33132 MIAMI, FL 33175 $2 50 UPD WELLS FARGO 12201 S.W. 8 ST 12/24/2012 ... 2445 WEST FLAGLER ST MIAMI, FL 33132 CARD TRON IC 12/24/2012 Period: 11/02/2012 MIAMI, FL 33175 WELLS FARGO 12201 S.W. 8 ST MIAMI, FL 33175 CARDTRONIC 12/24/2012 Page 2 of2 ~DITURES Amount Type WELLS FARGO 12/10/2012 ITEMIZED Ex\ - - $45 00 -- -·----$60 00 $64 00 ·-·---·-..·-----"'-·---···-··--"-'""-' .. 3/6/13 7·31 am $2 50 ,,,_ Prepared on· 8/8/13 3:35·39PM RICK SCOTT Governor KENDETZNER Secretaiy of State September 14, 2012 Ms Fabiola Diaz, Treasurer 1519 Southwest 19 street Miami, Florida 33145 Dear Ms. Diaz: Yom appointment as campaign treasurer for fhe Honorable Alex Diaz de la Portilla was filed in this office on September 13, 2012. Enclosed is a security envelope containing yow confidential PIN number to access the Division of Election's electronic filing system (EFS) for submitting campaign treasurer's reports. All of the Division's publications and reporti!lg forms are available on the Division of Elections' web site at http://clections . myflorida.com., It is your responsibility to read, understand, and follow the requirements of Florida's election laws. Therefore, please print a copy of the following documents: Chapten 104 and 106, Florida Statutes, 2012 Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook, 2012 Calendar of Reporting Dates, and Rule !S-2 . 017, Florida Administrative Code, If you have questions concerning the electronic filing system you may call the EFS Help Desk at (850) 245-6280 Sincerely., ~~,f-=1~---~ Kristi Reid Bronson, Chief Bureau ofF.kction Records KRB/ljr Enclosure pc: The Honorable Alex Diaz de la Portilla, Candidate (55 755) )t_ VIVA flORIDA5UO Division of Elections R.A Gray Bldg . , Rm . 316 • 500 S Bx·onough St.• Tallahassee, Flodda 32399···0250 Telephone: (850) 245-6240 • Facsimile: (850) 245-6259 elections.myflorida . com Commemorating 500 yeus of Flodda history www . tla500 . com EXHIBIT_7_.__ __ )t_ VIV! fl0Rlll!500 FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION 107 W, Gaines Street, Suite 224 Collins Building Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1050 Telephone: (850) 922-4539 Fax: (850) 921-0783 November 27, 2013 CERTIFIED MAIL 7004 1160 0004 9189 1913 Fabiola Diaz 1519 SW 19th Street Miami, FL 33145 RE: Case No.: FEC 13-225; Respondent: Fabiola Diaz Dear Ms . Diaz: On July 30, 2013, the Florida Elections Commission received a referral from the Division of Elections alleging that you violated Florida's election laws.. I have reviewed the referral and find that it contains one or more legally sufficient allegations The Commission staff will investigate the following alleged violation: Section106.,07(2)(b)l., Florida Statutes: Fabiola Diaz, treasurer for Alex Diaz de la Portilla, candidate for State Representative, District 112, during the 2012 election cycle, failed to make necessary amendments to the 2013 I ermination Report, as alleged in the complaint You may respond to the allegation above by filing a notarized statement providing any information regarding the facts and circumstances surrounding the allegation.. If you choose to file a response to the alleged violation, you should do so within 20 days of the date you receive this letter Your response will be included as an attachment to the investigator's report When we conclude the investigation, you will receive a copy of the Report ofinvestigation You may file a response to the report within 14 days from the date the report is mailed to you Based on the results of the investigation, legal staff will make a written recommendation to the Commission on whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapter 104 or 106, Florida Statutes You will receive a copy of the Staff Recommendation and may file a response within 14 days from the date the recommendation is mailed to you.. Your timely filed response(s) will be considered by the Commission when determining probable cause. The Commission will then hold a hearing to determine whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapters 104 or 106, Florida Statutes. You and the complainant will receive a notice of hearing at least 14 days before the hearing The notice of hearing will indicate the ComOl l (10/07) location, date, and time of your hearing. You will have the opportunity to make a brief oral statement to the Commission, but you will not be pe1mitted to testiry or call others to testify, or introduce any documentary or other evidence At any time before a probable cause finding, you may notify us in writing that you want to enter into negotiations directed towards reaching a settlement via consent agreement. The Report ofinvestigation, Staff Recommendation, and Notice of Heaiing will be mailed to the same address as this letter . The1efore, if your address changes, you must notify the investigator assigned to this case of your new address Otherwise, you may not receive the correspondence from the staff Failure to receive the documents will not delay the probable cause heaiing. Under section 106 25, Florida Statutes, complaints, Commission investigations, investigative reports, and other documents relating to an alleged violation of Chapters 104 and 106, Florida Statutes, aie confidential until the Commission finds probable cause or no probable cause The confidentiality provision does not apply to the person filing the complaint However, it does apply to you, the Respondent, unless you waive confidentiality in writing The confidentiality provision does not preclude you from seeking legal counsel However, if you retain counsel, your attorney must file a notice of appeaiance with the Commission before any member of the Commission staff can discuss this case with him or her. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Cedric Oliver, the investigator assigned to this case. Since ly, AMI/em ComOl l (8108) / I DIVISION OF ELECTIONS FEC REFERRAL FORM To FEC from Division of Elections Name: Alex Diaz de la Portilla Account Number: 55755 Candidate: Alex Diaz de la Portilla Treasurer: Fabiola Diaz Person Named/Notified: Fabiola Diaz The Division of Elections is referring this issue to the Florida Elections Commission pursuant to Section 106 . 25, Florida Statutes.. .f\ddendums have not been filed pursuant to Section 106 07(2)(b)1 . , Florida Statutes, for the following report(s): 2013 Termination Report ,.,, ..... r = ;;;;; fT1U) -~i;! .... o..., :ii: "'.\ij ("') ...,, o,... :r.o \L~tt v\ \ 0000:.1 - cno _;i:> ;:;;~ 0 N :z Kristi Reid Bronson July 26, 2013 w 0 :::0 rn Q m u < rn ~ :l:::o Sent By: Date: <-pi: C!J' o· ( I ' ' AFFIDAVIT STATE OF FLORIDA County of Leon Kristi Reid Bronson, being duly sworn, says: L I am the Chief of the Bureau of Election Records of the Division of Election. In that capacity, I oversee the Division's duties related to the filing of campaign finance reports 2.. This affidavit is made upon my personal knowledge, including information obtained from review of the attached records, of which I am the custodian 3. I am oflegal age and competent to testify to the matters stated herein. 4.. Alex Diaz de la Portilla (55755) was a candidate for the office of State Representative, during the 2012 election cycle . 5 On Febrnaiy 9, 2012, a filed the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository with the Division of Elections (Division). On September 13, 2012, Mr. Diaz de la Portilla appointed Fabiola Diaz as treasurer 6 On February 21, 2013, the Division mailed Ms. Diaz notification that the 2013 termination report was incomplete (See attached letter).. 7. On March 28, 2013, the Division mailed Ms Diaz notification that the 2013 termination report was incomplete . (See attached letter) 8 On July 12, 2013, the Division mailed Ms . Diaz notification with delivery confirmation that the 2013 termination report was incomplete . (See attached letter with delivery confirmation).. !NV035 (S/00) OOOOG2 ( 9.. As of July 26, 2013, Ms. Diaz has failed to make the necessary amendments to the 2013 termination report or provide a Wiitten explanation regarding the same . I hernby swear or affirm that the foregoing information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me this 26th day of July oa. Signature of Notary Public - State ofFlorida Print, Type, or Stamp Commissioned Name of Notary Public Personally Known~ rNV035 (5/00) (>·> 0000 . ·-·-> ~ I F'ioruoA DEPARTMENr_2ffilil RICK SCOTT KENDETZNER Governor, Secretary of State February 17, 2012 The Honorable Alex Diaz de la Portilla 1519 Southwest I91h Street Miami, Florida 33145 Dear Senator Diaz de la Portilla: This will acknowledge receipt of the Appointment of Campaign Tleasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository for the office of State Representative, which was placed on file in our office on February 14, 2012., Your name has been placed on the 2012 active candidate list Campaign Treasur'er's Reports Your first campaign treasurer's report will be due on April 10, 2012 The report will cover the period of January 1- March31, 2012 All candidates who file reports with the Division of Elections rue required to file by means of the Division's electronic filing system (EFS), Credentials .!Jnd Sign-ons Below is the web address to access the EFS and your user identification number The enclosed sealed envelope contains your initial password Once you have logged in using the initial password, you will be immediately prompted to change it to a confidential sign-on You, your campaign treasurer, and deputy ueasurers are responsible for protecting these passwords fwm disclosure and are responsible for all filings using these credentials, unless the Division is notified that your credentials have been compromised EFS Web site Address: https://efa,dos.stateJl.us Identification Number: 55755 ()00004 ~ VIVA flORIDA500., Division of' Elections R.A. Gray Bldg., Rm,, 316 • 500 S Bronough St.• Tallahassee, Flodda 32399·0250 Telephone: (850) 245-6200 • Facsimile: (850) 245·6217 elections.myflodda,,com Commemorating 500 years of Florida history www.fla500,.com )t VIVA HORIDA 51 I he Honorable Alex Diaz( February 17, 2012 Page Two ia Portilla Pin Numbers Pin numbers are confidential secure credentials that allow you to submit reports and update personal information The enclosed sealed envelope contains your confidential pin numbers Each candidate is required to provide the Division of Elections with confidential personal information that may be used to allow access in the event that password is forgotten or lost. When you enter the campaign account screen, there will be a drop down box where you pick a question (such as What is your mo/her 's maiden name~) and supply an answer. All passwords and answers to questions are stored as encrypted data and cannot be viewed by Division staff and given out over the phone Please notify the Division if your credentials have been compromised Timely Filing All reports filed must be completed and filed through the EF S not later than midnight of the due date.. Reports not filed by midnight of the due date are late filed and subject to the penalties in Section I 06 07(8), Florida Statutes In the event that the EFS is inoperable on the due date, the report will be accepted as timely filed if filed no later than midnight of the first business day the EFS becomes operable No fine will be levied during the period the EFS was inoperable. Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first 3 days late and, thereafter, $500 per day for each late day, not to exceed 25% of the total receipts or expenditures, whichever is greater, for the period covered by the late report.. However, for reports immediately preceding each primary and general election, the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day. not to exceed 25% of the total receipts or expenditures, whichever is greater, for the period covered by the late report. Electtonic Receipts The person submitting the report on the EFS will be issued an electronic 1eceipt indicating and verifying the report was filed . Each campaign treasurer's report filed by means of the EFS is <:Onsidered to be under oath by the candidate and campaign treasurer and such persons aie subject to the provisions of Section 106.07(5), Florida Statutes 000005 The Honorable Alex Diai, _ ia Portilla February 17, 2012 Page Three Instructions and Assist!!nce An online instmction guide is available to you on the EFS to assist with navigation, data entry, and submission of reports. The Division of Elections will also provide assistance to all users by contacting the EF S Help Desk at (850) 245··6280 . All of the Division's publications and reporting forms are available on the Division of Elections' web site at http://elections . myflorida.com. lt is your responsibility to r·ead, understand, and follow the requirements of Florida's election laws. Therefore, please print a copy of the following documents: Chapter~ 104 and 106, Florida Statutes, 2012 Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook, 2012 Calendar of Reporting Dates, and Rule IS-2.017, Florida Administrative Code. Please let me know if you need additional information Sincerely, ~ ~~ ~.J-~C{ ~ Kristi Reid Bronson, Chief Bureau of Election Records KRB/ean Enclosures (J00006 ( OFFICE USE ONLY STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE 2012 FEB I 4 Pll I: f; 2 (Section 106. 023, F. S.) (Please print or type) .''·\'.;::::.:: I .... ' I, '"" '~- .·I I ' :·_ "" t' ., . • ..,, " ..• .,.' •; • ; If''; •t• '•• ·~· ~ '· · I > '-• i,.:::: Alex Diaz de la Portilla candidate for the office of State Repre£e,....,n...,ta.,_,t~iv~e..______.__ have been provided access to read and understand the requirements of Chapter 106, Florida Statutes x .;)...-_ ('3 ·- ( 2.. Date Each candidate must file a statement with the qualifying officer within 10 days after the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository is filed Willful failure to file this form is a first degree misdemeanor and a civil violation of the Campaign Financing Act which may result in a fine of up to $1,000, (ss 106.19(1)(c), 106.265(1), Florida Statutes) . 000007 OS-DE 84 (0511 I) u A~1n net nn:ai:n ( -~, /1s:cc1vc.D 0 trr1; 'fliT 0- 2012 SEP 13 AH 7: 50 F (Section 106 021(1), r S1ATE ' APPOINTMENT OF CAMPAIGN TREASURER AND DESIGNATION OF CAMPAIGN DEPOSITORY FOR CANDIDATES S.) 0/V/S/ON oi:- ,.., - TM AHAss~~~ nons - ··FL (PLEASE PRINT OR TVPE) NOTE: This form must be on file with the quallfylng officer before oDenln!I the campalan account. [ OFFICE USE ONLY 1. CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX(ES): 0 Re-filing to Change: [p---,-(easurer/Deputy Initial Filing of Form OD-oePo;epository 0 A\~ coi~~i~ t:Fr0~~\· ti;~ 4 . Telephone ) ( code) 5 E-mail address 15' Icl S 1--t ! cA vn ··- t 1 I ct \.,l.J Write-lnQ] No Party Affiliation Party [9-6mpaign Treasurer 9. I have appointed the following person to act as my ----·~-··· 14. County . 6--l1ct«u - 0:.tt~€ Deputy Treasurer ( 15. State ·FL 18 I have designated the following bank as my 19 Name of Bank \)).~\\ S. f~Y.~SO candidate 12. Telephone \Or 5·.f- 'S,t.0 16. Zip Code r ~ ~rimary Depository I' 20 Address 22 County ) if-fecondary Depository C!_o v- cd w c~.y 23 State t--_;\_ \~ W\ I ~~)..cl. €._ ··- 17 E-mail address "33 l 'IS- 10'1'0 21 City ID - 11 Mailing Address clr'~io.m·, .s-t My intent is to run as a OJ -1o Name of Treas!dfer or r;ieputy Tre<JGer ___ 1-o._ b ola.. \C:A 2-13. Party "f:: l.. ~·3> 1<.-f is-·· 8 II a candidate for a partisan office, check block and fill in name of party as appllcable: l5lC\ D app:t,fle: My intent is to run as a Write-In candidate ·:} s....\.inc -\-- \ ld- [ 0 0 Office 7 If a candidate for a nonpartisan office, check if 6. Office sought (include district, circuit, group number) -·- D 3 Address (include post office box or street, city state, zip 0 2 0 24. Zip Code 1'.t..- s)l ·~--- l/'; ... UNDER PENALTIES OF PERJURY, I DECLARE TIIAT I HAVE READ TIIE FOREGOINl FORM FOR APPOINTMENT OF CAMPAIGN TREASURER AND DESIGNATION OF CAMPAIGN DEPOSITORY AND THAT 25 Date--·-··-·-·------· 26. Si_. q 27 I, x 10 \~ Treasurer's Acceptance of Appointment (fill in the blanks and check the appropriate block) ____:fIA\), ti l°' D;Q i · - , do hereby accept the appointment (Ple~-Type'Name) designated above as: - ... f.'.':':~~lifi:itl: '-'-1 d ~ Campaign Treasurer q ( f b{ I)'"' Date _,.. ,.... _.......... ,., ...." D ---~··· UO~OC8 O o;;;_ure~ D .) -12,, . Signature of Campaign Treasurer or D~uty Treasurer Dool.,.. 11 C- '> nn.t\11 C A ,... RICK SCOTT Governor KENDETZNER Secretary of State September I 4. 20 I2 Ms. Fabiola Diaz, Treasurer 1519 Southwest I 9 street Miami, Florida 33145 Dear Ms. Dia;:: Your appointment as campaign treasurer for Ihe Honorable Alex Diaz de la Portilla was filed in this office on September 13, 2012 Enclosed is a security envelope containing your confidential PIN number to access the Division of Election's electronic filing system (EFS) for submitting campaign treasure(s rcpoJts. · All of the Division's publications and reporting forms are available on the Division of Elections' web site at http:f/clections . myflorida . com. It is your responsibility to read, understand, and follow the requirements of Florida's election laws. Therefore, please print a copy of the following documents: Chapters 104 and 106, Florida Statutes, 2012 Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook, 2012 Calendar of Reporting Dates, and Rule lS-2.017, Florida Administrntive Code. lf you have questions concerning the electronic filing system you may call the EFS Help Desk at (850) 245-6280 Sincerely, ~lµJ, 4--~,.:c,(,·~·····' Kristi Reid Bronson, Chief Bureau of Election Records KRB/ljr Enclosure pc: The Honorable Alex Diaz de la Portilla, Candidate (55 755) OOOOC9 Division of Elections R.A. Gray Bldg . , Rm. 316 • 500 S Bronough St.,• Tallahassee, Florida 32399·0250 Telephone: (850) 245·6240 • Facsimile: (850) 245-6259 elections,myflotida .. com Commemorating 500 years of Flodda history www .. flaSOO .. com ~ VIV~ flOR\0~500 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Det:mcr Secretaty of State DIVISION OF ELECTIONS February 21, 20 I 3 Ms Fabiola Diaz, Treasurer for Candidate Alex Diaz de la Poitilla 15 I 9 Southwest I 9th St1 eet Miami, FL 33145 Re: CAN 55755 Dear Ms. Diaz: The Division of Elections has determined that the following report is incomplete for the reasons noted in the attached error repo1t: Year Type 2013 TR Cover Period 11/2/12- 2/4113 Pursuant to Section I 06 07(2), Florida Statutes, you have 7 days from receipt of this notice to file an amended report to correct errors or provide missing information If the information has been reported accurately, provide a written explanation to the Division addressing the issue noted in the error report Please be advised that failure to supply this information within the time allowed may constitute a violation of Chapter l 06, Florida Statutes. If you need assistance in filing an amendment, please contact the Division's help line at (850) 245-6280 --:L:l . ~..--i"') ,N.c:>evrl..Q..,u..t "'D-·---· Sincerely, 1 ti Reid Bronson Chief, Bureau of Election Records Attachment cc: The Honorable Alex Diaz de Ia Pottilla, Candidate 00001.0 r. • ..... ·~1 t: T\ .. ,.._,, .. n .. !t.J! .. ·T ... 11.1 ........ ¥"'.1 .. !J. ,, .... .,<'IA r.•"\C'f\ 0/2013 Page 1 Florida Department of state - DiViSion of Hections _ ~mpUB!l? llBD~t __ _ andidate: Alex Diaz de ia Portilla eport; 2013 TR (9) Covering Period: Office: STR Account: 55755 11/2112 - 214/13 al tatute ~ Description 16.07 Petty Cash Spent not reported '6.11(3) Deficit balance rlmtlllns 1111~ tatute -~------------------- EA£ Description Seq Date Name Expenditure City - -- ----------- -- -Tu@ Amount 6.12 Petty Cash over limits 26 121241201 CARDTRONIC PCW $301 05 6.12 Petty Cash over limits 28 12124/201 CAROTRONIC PCW $301.95 Transflll's r Olstrlllltlutts e 0 0 0 ~A- l-" /-~~ ( Sum of Contributions vs Expenditures 212012013 5:57:26 PM 55755 Alex Diaz de la Portilla Date of last Contribution: 11/9/12 Year 14After11/1112 Contributions Expenditures Running Total $8,600 00 $702.43 $7,897.57 $10,250.00 $15,477.28 $2,670.29 F2 $9,250.00 $8,889 . 38 $3,030.91 F3 $29 . 000 00 $22,277.30 $9,753 61 G1 $36,775 00 $22,276.78 $24,251 83 G2 $3,800 00 $20,026.81 $8,025.02 G3 $10,000.00 $32,425.21 ~•~.~-;9,~ G4 $24,550 00 _$_18,299.74 _!li&Kl{{~J~-~ TR $5,500.00 $21 007.73 $137,725 00 $161,382 66 - Report .. -- -- Previous Balance: 2012 Q1 .. -··---- F1 2013 --- Campaign Total: ---- Grand Total: 00001.2 ,, ( I 2/20/2013 5:57:50 PM Petty Cash 55755 Alex Diaz de la Portilla Re~_rt 20121106-GEN .. -· . Year --------- Previous Balance: Q1 2012 Withdrawn Spent , _Runn~ng Total " --- .. - -- " _,. ' -- $300 00 F2 $300 00 $300 00 - -··--·- - - ,. -·---- ,, $600.00 _____ G1 $600 00 G2 , $600 00 . $600.00 G3 2013___ __ ----- $600.00 __ -··--- -- F1 F3 ·-··-- $0 00 G4 TR ,. $603,00 00001.3 _____ ---· $600 00 . ·-·. $1,203, 00 ( /' '· FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner Secretary of State DIVISION OF ELECTIONS Second Notice March 28, 2013 Ms Fabiola Diaz, Ireasw·er fot Candidate Alex Diaz de la Portilla 1519 Southwest 19th Street Miami, FL 33145 Re: CAN 55755 Dear Ms . Diaz: On February 21, 2013, you were advised that one or more of your campaign treasurer's reports were incomplete and that you had 7 days to file amended reports providing the requested information. The Division's electronic filing system indicates that the required information has not been provided. Pw·suant to Section l 06 22, Florida Statutes, the Division is required to notify the Florida Elections Commission of the failure to provide info1mation requited by Chapter 106 . Accordingly, if the information requested in our prior notice is not received within 7 days of receipt of this letter, we will refer this matter to the Commission . A second copy of the erro1 repoit is attached for your convenience Sincerely, ~ ,,t_._:,C:'4;-t~-~~ Kristi Reid Bronson, Chief Bureau of Election Records Attachment cc: The Honorable Alex Diaz de la Portilla, Candidate 00001.4 Room 316 R.A Gray Building • 500 South Bronough Street • Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250 • (850) 245-6280 PAX: (850) 245-6260 • WWW Address: http://www.,dos.state fl us • E-Mail: DivE/ections@mail dos statejl u• 3/2812013 Page ·i floritla llepartmant Of State - DiVision Of Bect!ons CUnlpllance_f!eport Candidate: Alex Diaz de 1a Portilla Report: 2013 TR (9) Covering Period: Office: STR Account: 55755 11/2112 - 2/4/13 overal Statute FAC 106.07 Descnption Petty Cash Spent not reported 106.11(3) Deficit balance &JllltrlJutions Expmtures Statute --------------··----FAC 106.12 106.12 D~scription Petty Cash over limits Petty Cash over limits Seq Date Name Expenditure City -----------------~ Amount 26 12124/201 CAAOTRONJC PCW $301.05 28 12/24/201 CAADlRONlC PCW $301.95 ~ fllml rransfllrs Dthll' mstrillltions e 0 0 0 ~,\ C/i /~-, / . / \ 1. Sum of Contributions vs Expenditures 3128/2013 3:47:09 PM 55755 Alex Diaz de la Portilla Date of last Contribution: 11/9/12 Year Report ·-· . ---·- Previous Balance: 2012 2013 14After11/1/12 Contributions Expenditures Running Total Q1 $8,600 00 $70243 $7,897.57 F1 $10,250.00 $15,477 28 $2,670.29 F2 $9,250.00 $8,889.38 $3,030 91 F3 $29,000.00 $22,277 30 $9,753.61 G1 $36,775.00 $22,276.78 $24,251 83 G2 $3,800.00 $20,026.81 $8,025.02 G3 $10,000.00 $32,425.21 G4 $24,550.00 $18,299.74 TR $5,500 00 $21,007.73 $137,725 00 $161,382.66 Campaign Total: Grand i·otal: 00001.6 ( FLoru'DA DEPARTMENT of STATE --. RICK SCOTT KENDETZNER Governor Secretary of State FINAL NOTICE Delivery Confirmation: - usPSTRACKING# & CUSTOMER RECEIPT 9114 9010 7574 2355 4692 77 ForTraeklno or lnquines go to USPS com or ca111-000-222-101t July 12, 2013 Fabiola Diaz, Treasurer for Candidate Alex Diaz de la Portilla (55755) 1519 Southwest 19•h Street Miami, FL 33 l 45 Dear Ms . Diaz: You have been advised on several occasions that one or more of your campaign treasmer's reports were incomplete and that you had 7 days to file amended reports providing the requested information. The following report needs amending: 2013 Report Cover Period TR 11/02/2012- 02/04/2013 For your convenience, a copy of the error report is attached. If the report is not filed within 7 days of receipt of this letter, the Division will forward this matter to the Florida Elections Commission for further action. Section I06 ..265(1 ), Florida Statutes, authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation If you have any questions, please call the Help Desk at (850) 245-6280. Sincerely, ~lA~==t)~-~$. .Kristi Reid Bronson, Chief Bureau of Election Records KRB/tsal Enclosure PC: The Honorable Alex Diaz de la Portilla (55755) )t_ u1u1 r1nn1nt r-nn 000017 R. A. Gray Building • 500 South Bronougb Street • Tallahassee, Florida 32399··0250 Telephone: (850) 245-6240 • Facsimile: (850) 245-6259 www .dos.state.fl.us Commemorating 500 year'S of Florida history www.flaSOO .. com Florida Uepartmant or State - UMsiun OfEI6ctlons 3 Page Cllrnpllance_Reirort date: Alex Diaz de la Portilla i: 2013 TR (9) Covering Permd: £ ~ Ofnce: STR Account: 55755 11/2112-2/4/13 Descrsption Pe\ty Cash Spent not reported 3) Deficit balance inns res ---~------ ---~----------------------------------------~ Ui£ Sf!l1'3 1ru11tioos c 0 0 0 1---" 00 Oescnption --------------------Seq ~ Name Expenditure Cit'i _______ ... ____ ., _____ ~ Amount Petty Cash over limits 26 121241201 c:NID I RON IC PCW $JOI 05 Petty Cash ove-r Umlls 28 121241201 CAAO?ROWC PCW SJnl.95 ( ( Sum of Contributions vs Expenditures 3/2812013 3:47:09 PM 55755 Alex Diaz de la Portilla Date of last Contribution: 11/9112 Year 14 After 11/1112 Contributions . Expenditures Running 'Total Q1 $8,600 00 5702 43 $7,897 57 F1 $10.250 00 $15,4T7 ..28 $2,670.29 F2 $9,250.00 SS,889.38 $3,03091 !'3 $29,000.00 $22.277 . 30 $9,75361 G1 $36,775.00 $22,276 78 $24,251 83 G2 $3,800.00 $20,026.81 $8,025.02 G3 $10,000.00 G4 $i4,550 00 TR $5,500 00 521,007 73 $137,725 00 $161,382 66 Report Previous Balance 2012 ·--·~···- ··-""·-·- 2013 Campaign Total: Grand Total: 0000.19 ~"~~r.-1""Y::f'.-l""'"'"""I''"~ ;!,'.l:i:l~;ll!:~~J.:~~t FLORJDA DEPARTMENT Of STATE --. RICK SCOTT KENDETZNER Governor Secretary of State FINAL NOTICE Delivery Confir·mation: - usPsTRAcK>NG• 9114 9010 7674 2355 4692 & CUSTOMER RECEIM ForTrticlang or lnqul!1flt go to USPS com 77 or ca111.aoo-222..1a11 July 12,2013 Fabiola Diaz, Treasurer for Candidate Alex Diaz de la Portilla (55755) 1519 Southwest 19'0 Street Miami, FL 33145 Dear Ms. Diaz: You have been advised on several occasions that one or more of your campaign treasurer's reports were incomplete and that you had 7 days to file amended reports providing the requested information. The following report needs amending: 2013 Report Cover Period TR 11/02/2012 - 02/04/2013 For your convenience, a copy of the enor report is attached l f the 1eport is not filed within 7 days of receipt of' this letter', the Division will forward this matter to the Florida Elections Commission for further action. Section l 06.265(1 ), Florida Statutes, authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation If you have any questions, please call the Help Desk at (850) 245-6280 Sincerely, ~-,A~:=1)~=$.. Kristi Reid Bronson, Chief Bureau of Election Records KRB/tsal Enclosure PC: The Honorable Alex Diaz de la Portilla (55755) )k_ uura r1nn1n1 r-on 000020 R. A. Gray Building • 500 South Bronough Street • Tallahassee, Florida 32399··0250 Telephone: (850) 245-6240 • Facsimile: (850) 245-6259 www.dos.state.n.us Commemorating 500 year,, of Flotida history www.fla500 .. com ~ u1111 n noin11 flarida Ue(ll!rl1mmt or State · llMslan or l:l6ct!ons J Page 0 Cempllanca_Ral!Drt Office: STR date: Alex Diaz de la Portilla "t: 2013 TR £ !:8£ (9) Covering Period: Account: 55755 11/2112-2/4113 Description PeUy Cash Spent not reported 3) Deficit balance ums ,-, res ·----~---- ---------------------------~------~-------J-- ~ FAC 8fe1'3 lrillltions e 0 0 0 l\~1 ~ Oescrietion -- ------- --- - _... ----Seg .Qfil!! Name Expenditure Citv -------~-- --~----- ~ Amount Petty Cash over limits 26 121241201 CMO 1R.ONIC PCW SJOl 05 Petty Cash ove-r limit~ 28 121Z41Z01 C.\!{D'lROWC PCW S301.95 ( Sum of Contributions vs Expenditures 3/28/2013 3:4'7 09 PM 55755 Alex Diaz de la Portilla Date of last Contribution: 11/9112 Year Report 14After11/1112 Contributions Running Tota' . Previous Balance 01 $8,60000 5702 43 $7,897 57 F1 $10.250 00 $15,477 . 28 $2,670.29 F2 ·--·-···- $9,250.00 SB,889.38 $3,030 91 F3 $29,000.00 $22,277 . 30 $9,753.61 G1 $36,775 00 $22,276 78 $24,251 83 G2 $3,800 oo $20,026.81 $8,025.02 G3 $10,000.0() G4 $24,550 2012 - ,_,.a•-•• 2013 1R Campaign Total: oo SS,500 00 s21,007 73 $137,725 00 $161 382 66 Graml 'fetal: 000022 ~~J.;-r.'"!¥-~<'-i-1•·:1·1 &!3:1.~i!;i.:~~J;;g~I: HISTORY NOTES Alex Diaz de la Portilla - 55755 Unique ID 30443 Last Edited Date Date Recorded Orginally Recorded By 9/17/20121:01:00 PM taholdeen 2012 F1 Fine: Sent the following email: To:Senator Alex Diaz de la Portilla, Candidate Ms Fabiola Diaz Treasurer Attached are copies of previously mailed notices with regards to the fine owed the State of Florida for the late filing of the 2012 F1 campaign finance report Please pay this fine to avoid referral to the Florida Elections Commission If you need assistance, or have further questions, please contact our Help Desk at (850) 245-6280 Thank you in advance for your immediate attention to this matter 30205 8/24/2012 9:48:00 AM taholdeen 2012 F1, F2, F3 audit, & 2012 01 Fine: Sent the following email to candidate: Attached are copies of previously mailed notices with regards to campaign finance reports that have errors_ as well as a past due fine Please correct these reports as quickly as possible to avoid referral to the Florida Elections Commission. The Florida Elections Commission can impose civil penalties of up to $1000 per violation In addition, you have an outstanding fine from the late filing of the 2012 01 report. You had 20 days from the receipt of those letters to either pay the fine, or submit an appeal. Since you have not responded to the letters, the matter is going to be referred to the Florida Elections Commission, unless we receive payment in the next week If you have questions or concerns, feel free to contact our Help Desk at (850) 245-6280 Thank you in advance for your immediate attention to these matters 29224 6/12/2012 10:22:00 AM taholdeen 2012 01 Fine: Mailed final notice w/delivery confirmation #03120860000134068514 29184 taholdeen 6/5/2012 5:47:00 PM 2012 01 Fine: Sent the following email to candidate/treasurer at rdiazdelaportilla@hotmail com, and senatoradlp@gmail com: Attached are copies of previously mailed notices with regards to the outstanding fine due for the late filing of the 2012 01 campaign finance report Please handle this matter immediately_ to avoid referral to the Florida Elections Commission, as you are in violation of the Florida Statutes If you have further questions regarding this fine, please contact our Help Desk at (850) 245·6280 and feel free to ask for me Thank you in advance for your immediate attention to this matter 28413 4/11/2012 5:31:00 PM ljrandolph RE: EFS Credentials I received a authorization to release The Honorable Diaz de la Portilla credentials to his brother Mr Renier Diaz de la portilla on 4/11/2012 Mr Renier called me and asked me did I get the email and I confirmed receiving it and gave him the credentials that was requested Page 1 of2 000023 7/26/2013 HISTORY NOTES Alex Diaz de la Portilla - 55755 Unique ID 28405 Date Recorded Last Edited Date 4/11/2012 10:45:00 AM Orginally Recorded By eanesmith RE: Password and Pin #s Spoke w/ Sen Diaz de la Portilla's brother Renier He stated his brother never received his credentials to file the Q1 via EFS after he switched from the House to the Senate I explained to him the account# and credentials remain the same eventhough he switched offices The credentials were mailed on 2/17 and the ack letter for the redesignation was mailed on 3/19 Advised him to go to the Divisions website his he needed copies of the letters He stated his brother was going to fax a request to have the credentials released over the phone b/c the Q1 is already one day late 27956 3/9/2012 2:35:00 PM lbelvin RE: Switching office- Need DS-DE 9 form 786-239-2231 2:38 I called and left a message for Senator Diaz de la Portilla regarding the switching office letter that we received in our office explained that he will need to submit another OS-DE 9 form, in addition to this letter, in order for our office to process this change. I left my contact information for him to return my call if he has any questions 000024 Page 2 of2 7/26/2013 USPS - I rack & Confirm Page I of I ~UNITED 5Tl:.TES Home Zilllt POSTllt SERVfCE,, I !:!filQ I Sign In Track & Confirm Track & Confirm Se arch Resu Its Label/Receipt Number: 9114 9010 7574 2355 4692 77 Service(s): USPS Tracking/Delivery Confirmation™ Status: Delivered Track & Confirm -~~.~~:WL~~~~~~.~~~~_,~umber Your item was delivered at 6:20 pm on July 15, 2013 in MIAMI FL 33145 Detailed Results: •Delivered, July 15, 2013, 6:20 pm, MIAMI, FL 33145 • Out for Delivery, July 15, 2013, 8:31 am, MIAMI, FL 33125 •Sorting Complete, July 15, 2013, 8:21 am, MIAMI, FL 33125 •Arrival at Post Office, July 15, 2013, 8:20 am, MIAMI, FL 33125 •Depart USPS Sort Facility, July 14, 2013, OPA LOCKA, FL 33054 ·Processed through USPS Sort Facility, July 13, 2013, 10:29 pm, OPA LOCKA, FL 33054 •Depart USPS Sort Facility, July 12, 2013, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301 •Processed through USPS Sort Facility, July 12, 2013, 7:15 pm, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301 Notification Options Track & Confirm by email Get current event information or updates for your item sent to you or others by email Customer Service Copyright© 2010 USPS All Rights Reserved QQv't Services No FEAR Act EEO Data Privacy Policy FOIA Gu> T (!rl11-> of USE> 811siness C11stomer Gmewm: • 00000!.5 https://trkcnfim2 smi usps com/PISintemetWeb/InterLabel!nquiry do 8/1/2013