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6/13/02
RESOLUTION NO. 02— 652
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION
AUTHORIZING, APPROVING AND GRANTING THE
REQUEST, FROM METRO GOLDWYN MAYER PICTURES,
INC., FOR A VARIANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
NOISE ORDINANCE FOR THE FILMING OF THE MOVIE
"OUT OF TIME," FOR THE PERIOD JUNE 15, 2002
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15, 2002.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA:
Section 1. The request from Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Pictures, Inc. for a variance of the City of Miami noise
ordinance for the filming of the movie "Out of Time," for the
period June 15, 2002 through September 15, 2002, is approved and
granted.
Section 2. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.11
If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at
the end of ten calendar days from the date it was passed and adopted. If
the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective immediately
upon override of the veto by the City Commission.
CITY COMMISSION
KEETING OF
J U N 1 3 2002
Resolution No.
02- 652
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13th
ATTEST:
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PRISCILLA A. THOMPSON
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
day of
June
2002.
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lv9UEL A. DIAZ, MAYOR
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02- 652
Rollason, Frank
From: sam tedesco [zegerina@earthlink.net]
Sent: Monday, June 03, 2002 12:21 AM
To: Rollason, Frank
Subject: MGM sound ordinance variance request
Dear Mr. Rollason,
MGM is pleased to be filming "Out of Time", starring recent Academy Award
winner Denzel Washington, and being directed by Carl Franklin, here in
Miami. Our production is based at the Doubletree Grand in downtown Miami.
Whereas we will be filming in several areas of the City of Miami, in
residential neighborhoods and at night, we would like to request a general
variance from the sound ordinance for twenty nights between June 15th and
September 15th, 2002.
We can provide the exact locations and dates in advance of filming as that
information becomes available, however two locations already picked are 990
NE 78 St. and 455 NE 28 St.
In all cases, the nature of our night time filming will be limited to
typical dialogue scenes, so there will not be gunfire or explosions creating
very loud sounds. There will be some low level noise created by the presence
of our crew and trucks after hours, however we endeavor to keep our set as
quiet as possible and give affected neighbors advance notice and a number to
reach us in the event of problems or concerns. We are prepared to offer
hotel rooms to neighbors with special needs.
At wrap, there will be some vehicles that must start their engines to leave,
as well as raising tailgates and closing doors, again with the crew keeping
the noise to a minimum.
We will have off duty police, including a supervisor, with us at all times
for traffic control and as a liaison with the public.
Please let me know if you need additional information in order to process
this request. As we lock in dates and locations within the city, I'll update
your office immediately.
Thank you for your support of the film industry. It is highly valued.
Sincerely,
Sam Tedesco, Location Manager
"Out of Time"
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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA 10A
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members DATE: 3c FILE
of the City Commission Multi - 2�
FROM:
Cos ez
City Manager
SUBJECT: Request for Noise Ordinance
Variance for Filming of MGM
Movie "Out of Time"
REFERENCES:
ENCLOSURES:
Please be advised that Mr. Sam Tedesco, Location Manager for the movie "Out of Time,"
or his representative, from Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures, Inc., will appear before the
Commission on June 13, 2002, to request a waiver of the City's Noise Ordinance.
This particular movie is starring recent Academy Award winner Denzel Washington, is
being directed by Carl Franklin, and is being shot on location in several neighborhoods
within the City of Miami. Their production unit is based at the Doubletree Grand in
downtown Miami. Filming will take place in several areas of the City, thus a general
variance is requested for twenty (20) nights between June 15th and September 15th,
2002.
In all cases, the nature of the night filming will be limited to typical dialogue scenes —
there will be no gunfire or explosions creating very loud sounds. There will be some
low-level noise created by the presence of crews and trucks in the late hours. In an effort
to keep the set as quiet as possible and give affected neighbors advance notice, a phone
number to reach the production unit will be distributed in the filming areas. MGM is also
prepared to offer hotel rooms to neighbors with special needs if that becomes necessary.
At the closing of a typical filming evening, there will be some vehicles that must start
their engines to depart, as well as raising tailgates and closing doors, again, with the crew
keeping the noise to a minimum. MGM will employ off-duty police, including a police
supervisor, at all times for traffic control and as a liaison with the public.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION:
The Administration recommends that this noise waiver request be granted.
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CAG I ,R. sg
cc: Frank K. Rollason, Assistant City Manager for Operations
Chief Raul Martinez, Chief of Police
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