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Home My WebLink AboutR-02-0974J-02-1011 9/11/02 RESOLUTION NO. 02- 974 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION RELATED TO THE ALLIED VETERANS ARMISTICE DAY PARADE ON NOVEMBER 10, 2002, ORGANIZED BY THE ALLIED VETERANS ASSOCIATION, INC.; AUTHORIZING THE CLOSURE OF DESIGNATED STREETS TO THROUGH VEHICULAR TRAFFIC; AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF ALL FEES AND PERMITS PERMISSIBLE BY LAW, INCLUDING THOSE REQUIRED FOR THE USE OF THE PUBLIC RIGHTS- OF-WAY; AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,000, FROM ACCOUNT NO. 001000921054.6.289, ENTITLED "SPECIAL EVENTS FESTIVAL ACCOUNT", TO DEFRAY PARADE COSTS; CONDITIONING SAID AUTHORIZATIONS UPON THE ORGANIZERS: (1) OBTAINING ALL PERMITS REQUIRED BY LAW; (2) PAYING FOR ALL OTHER NECESSARY COSTS OF CITY SERVICES AND APPLICABLE FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PARADE; (3) OBTAINING INSURANCE TO PROTECT THE CITY IN THE AMOUNT AS PRESCRIBED BY THE CITY MANAGER; AND (4) COMPLYING WITH ALL CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS AS MAY BE PRESCRIBED BY THE CITY MANAGER; AND FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO (1) INSTRUCT THE CITY'S OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS TO PROVIDE THE ORGANIZER WITH MEDIA TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING THE USE OF NET 9 TO BROADCAST AN APPEAL TO SURVIVING WORLD WAR I VETERANS; AND (2) FACILITATE A MEETING BETWEEN THE ORGANIZER AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMISSIONER BRUNO BARREIRO TO OBTAIN FUTURE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SPONSORSHIP FOR THE ANNUAL EVENT. CITY COMMISSION MEETING O' SEP 1 1 2002 Resale#ion No. 02- 974 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The closure to through vehicular traffic, including all streets, avenues, alleys, ways and thoroughfares which intersect said areas in Downtown Miami, Florida, at north bound Biscayne Boulevard, between Chopin Plaza and 15th Street, Miami, Florida, is authorized from 12 noon to 2:30 P.M. on November 10, 2002, for the Allied Veterans Armistice Day Parade, organized by the Allied Veterans Association, Inc. Section 2. The waiver of all fees and permits permissible by law, including those required for the use of the public rights-of-way and the allocation of funds in an amount not to exceed $5,000, from Account No. 001000921054.6.289, entitled "Special Events Festival Account" to defray Parade costs are authorized. Section 3. The herein authorizations are conditioned upon the Organizers: (1) obtaining all permits required by law; (2) paying for all other necessary costs of City services and applicable fees associated with the Parade; (3) obtaining insurance, to protect the City in the amount as prescribed by the City Manager; and (4) complying with all conditions and limitations as may be prescribed by the City Manager. Section 4. The City Manager is directed to (1) instruct the Office of Communications to provide the Organizer with media technical assistance, including the use of NET 9 to broadcast an Page 2 of 3 02— 974 appeal to surviving World War I veterans; and (2) facilitate a meeting between the Organizer and Miami -Dade County Commissioner Bruno Barreiro to obtain future Miami -Dade County sponsorship for the annual event. Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.11 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11th ATTEST: P ISCILLA A. THOMPSO , CITY CLERK APPROVE O RM ORRECTNESS VILARELLO CIT ATTORNEY 6731:BSS day of September , 2002. MANUEL A. DIAZ, OR 1� 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. Page 3 of 3 02— 974 'Jt -13-02 TUE 10:21 PM P.01 Y, .. _ .. - .-G� . .=�r. _ �.,,.-�J /. sas•:.cs.��... _ !-/T_p .��n �/vllJW�r �'j�' .. ._. Vol - _---.-'t.r�`�... �IV!!f/r`{�!•W� -."'� S . w . i vl .. ai.ili�.........£'7-�e .carsti.e<y,. ,.xif.�tliM1.,'� 1/CJS2se _'.= r s 6� 02- 974 AUG -14-02 WED 03:21 AM Au -i- -IIHM VETERANS ASSOCIATION 'V4DEeraaa8 1-106i3mg voEoraas Regirmod Colley President and Founder. Member, Royal Sntish Legion Bn6sh Korean War Vetarans AsmtledM Arrrncen Korean War VoWens Assoeiateon Alan H. Starr, Lt Commander, USNSCC Fest Vice President Comma. der, Conolly fWsion U S rJaual Sea Cadets Carp Ne'v leag*d y'e Wiled States Freddle Ambrose Second Vice Ptealdent Calor Guard Captain Vieften Vetorans of Amence Howard staple Judge AOVOCate. Pest PrepdeM Federal Jewish ~ Veterans George Navanni, Major. CAPA)SAF Etraaalve Director. Ronda Wing, Cent Air PaW Life Member. Air Force Assoclallon Board teamber, Speatz Associa%or Board of Directors rfonoutahte Simon Davey HMCounselbdte UnitadSlafts Stan Bodner, CokxW, USAF (teU President t3ae uta Com cf. USAF Pat Dunne Presowm V'yarrnSnowily Posoe, Post 29 Vfatnatn Velarars Association Connie Dyer, LtCol USAF. (raO VetWWYsAfMra GhWr Flnrlds state Council VwArow Brans of Amadca Moncrablo tela Lyddon Fanner Mayor or PentDroke Park Bili King ehatr. aowerdCourerveteran'sCamw Dr. Lawrence 14, Kbaky C Foundx. Norge MGeri Business Council FornoorPhOW& IL 1Aora Cab Or. V. Mathew Rea Vice Chair. Groword tb. Veteran's Council Korean veleroNs court d r.w erwe Pre,idms, lrreanre Cert Aeon YCB Ka esn War Vetarane Associltlon George Searle NdaaNleplWeN Chair AnY Pfth1AW� AnteAeesf MarcaarRMsylns Vetatans 9 August 2002 To the Commanding Officer Of all military units and organizations in South Florida Good Morning: P.01 The Allied Veterans Association would be honored by your participation at our Third Annual Armistice Day Parade in remembrance of all veterans who have fought for our freedom. Our celebration will be held in Downtown Miami on Sunday, November 10, 2002. The day's festivities will commence sharply at 11:00 AM, with a military parade on Biscayne Boulevard starting at South East 3t" Street, and marching north to the Torch of Freedom & JFK Memorial (in front of Bayside Market Place). A moving ceremony will then be celebrated at the Torch of Freedom, where the French Consul General will honor several World War II veterans who fought for the liberation of France. Our parade will then reform and continue north on Biscayne Boulevard, to North East 17' " Terrace. on the north end of the Omni Shopping Center. We are looliing for color guards, bands, and marching units! We are also looking for military vehicles and equipment, even antique cars to transport our honored veterans who can no longer march, but stili want to participate. It is most important than all military personnel; active, reserve, guard, auxiliary, or retired, to torn out and stand togotlaiar with our fighting fomes daring this troubled time in our Nation's history. If you can march with us, great! Or, you can drive a jeep, or truck, or simply stand on the sidelines and cheer on those in the parade, tate important thing is that you stand with us, and all those who today proudly and honorably wear the uniform of our Armed Forces. Again, we vmuld be honored by your presence and look forward to seeing you at aur celebration. As we are already far along in the planning for this signal event, we need to hear back from you as soon as possible Please return the attached farm no later than 31 October 2002. Far the ATT TFr) VF.TRRANS A'&%OCiATiON Sinoerely�s,� itcginnail%l'sT cy President 02- 9'7 4 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members of The City Commission r a - RECCOMENDATION: DATE: SEP - 3 2002 SUBJECT: Request for Fee Waivers REFERENCES: ENCLOSURES: FILE: It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission approve the request to waive permit and administrative fees, and allocate funds from the Special Events account for the cost of City personnel services (i.e. Police, Fire, Parks) in the amount of $5,055.00 for the Allied Veterans Association Parade. BACKGROUND: Mr. Reginald Colley, President, of Allied Veterans Association, has requested a personal appearance before the City Commission on September 11, 2002. Mr. Colley has met with City staff, including staff from the Police Department, to discuss street closures and City services and fees related to the parade. The organization request financial support for City services in the amount of $5,055.00. The Allied Veterans Association is a non -for-profit 5010 3 organization made up of mostly Veterans who help other Veterans. The Armistice Day Parade will be honoring our war Veterans from the past century, with special emphasis on our W.W.I. Veterans. The parade will be held on November 11, 2002. � s�o �UC`iJ CAG FKR/CPA/Irb 02- 974 9 THE ALLIED VETERANS ARMISTICE DAY PARADE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2002 ESTIMATED COST OF CITY SERVICES AND FEES CITY WAIVABLE OTHER SERVICES FEES FEES Police Department (Security) $ 3,750.00 (Permit) $ 100.00 (Admin. Fees) $ 140.00 Fire/Rescue (Insp.-Fire & Rescue) $ 605.00 (Permit) $ 55.00 (Admin. Fees) 48.00 Parks & Recreation (Labor) $ 700.00 (Equipment Rental) $ 225.00 TOTAL GRAND TOTAL: $ 5,055.00 $ 568.00 SALES TAX IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS BUDGET. IF THE SPONSOR PUTTING ON THE EVENT IS A "FOR-PROFIT" ORGANIZATION, SALES TAX WILL HAVE TO BE INCLUDED. Prepared by Lina R Blanco - 08/27/02 02- 974