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Home My WebLink AboutR-00-0465J-00-508 5/25/00 .d� RESOLUTION NO. i ►' A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION RELATED TO THE ROOTS AND CULTURE FESTIVAL 2000, CONDUCTED BY. THE ROOTS AND CULTURE FOUNDATION, INC. (THE "ORGANIZER"), TO BE HELD IN THE LITTLE HAITI AREA, AT MIAMI AVENUE FROM 54TH TO 59TH STREETS, MIAMI, FLORIDA, ON MAY 27 - 28, 2000; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO AUTHORIZE: (1) THE WAIVER OF UP TO FIFTY PERCENT (50%) OF ALL COSTS AND FEES RELATED TO THE FESTIVAL, AS PERMISSIBLE BY THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI; FLORIDA, AS AMENDED; AND (2) THE PROVISION OF IN-KIND SERVICES BY THE DEPARTMENTS OF POLICE,' FIRE -RESCUE, GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, SOLID WASTE., AND PARKS AND RECREATION; CONDITIONING SAID AUTHORIZATIONS. UPON THE ORGANIZER: (1) OBTAINING ALL PERMITS REQUIRED BY LAW; (2) PAYING FOR ALL NECESSARY COSTS OF CITY SERVICES AND APPLICABLE FEES ASSOCIATED WITH SAID EVENT NOT WAIVED HEREIN; (3) OBTAINING INSURANCE TO PROTECT THE CITY IN THE AMOUNT AS PRESCRIBED BY THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE; (4) .COMPLYING WITH ALL CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS AS MAY BE PRESCRIBED BY THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE; AND FURTHER URGING THE CITY MANAGER TO COORDINATE EFFORTS WITH THE SUPERINTENDENT OF MIAMI-DADE SCHOOL BOARD, THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MANAGER, THE CITIES OF NORTH MIAMI AND EL PORTAL, AND THE FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZER IN REDUCING THE OVERALL COSTS OF THE FESTIVAL AND IN PROVIDING SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The City Manager is hereby directed to authorize: (1) the waiver of up to fifty percent (50%). of all Y COMMISSION MEETING OF MAY 2 5 2000 Resolution No. 1 0 0 costs and fees, as permissible by the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended; and (2) the provision of in-kind services by the Departments of Police, Fire -Rescue, General Services Administration, Solid Waste and Parks and Recreation for the ROOTS AND CULTURE FESTIVAL 2000 (the "Festival"), conducted by the Roots and Culture Foundation, Inc. (the "Organizer"), to be held in the Little Haiti area at Miami Avenue from 54th to 59th Streets, Miami, Florida, on May 27 - 28, 2000. Section 2. The herein authorizations are hereby conditioned upon the Organizer: (1) obtaining all permits required by law; (2) paying for all other necessary costs of City services and applicable fees associated with said event not waived herein; (3) obtaining insurance to protect the City in the amount as prescribed by the City Manager or designee; and (4) complying with all conditions and limitations as may be prescribed by the City Manager or designee. Section 3. The City Manager is hereby urged to coordinate efforts with the Superintendent of Miami -Dade School Board, the Miami -Dade County Manager, the Cities of North Miami and E1 Portal, and the Florida Highway Patrol to assist the Organizer in reducing the overall costs of the Festival and in providing security and law enforcement services. Page 2 of 3�" 11 • Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.'/ PASSED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of May , 2000. JOE CAROLLO, MAYOR In accordance with Miami Code. Sec. 2-36, since the Mayor dH, 00t 1r,0009 00?0vo 611 this legislation by signing it in the designated !acs: provided, Said gi i ati I ft -W becomes effective with the elapse of ten (i d s from the date of mission aztron regarding same, without the Mayor exerci in vel-d)l ATTEST: WALTER J. FOEMAN CITY CLERK APPROV/S.TO F AND CORRECTNESS:e, JL DRO—VITTORNEY 466 �i 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 MAY -15-00 02:19 PM JOB DEPOT 305+756 6292 P.02 10 0 3A 900T52 '�C 6 ULT UIT E FOUNDATION, INC. Preservation is our ultimate goof City Commissioners City Hall Miami May 15, 2000 Dear Sir: In response to our recent telephone discussion concerning the Roots & Culture Festival, please note those herein are my requests to the City Commission. We are requesting that the City waive 50% of the following cost: a. the fee for the police officers on duty at the two day festival,-- b. estival;b. the fee for clean-up by thecity's Sanitation Dept; c. the fees for closure for the streets round the environs of the festival. These waivers will be the City's contribution to this event, Little Haiti and surrounding communities. The festival committee will contribute the remainder of the incurred cost. Wiranks, Albert 1 lexis 11006 Biscayne Blud, North A i.gns4 FL 3.3161, Tet: 305- 891-1626 — Fax: 305-891-1775 E-mail. ayibobo ai oar com 00- 465 0 IL w a 0 III E a m a� N m 0 m ID } a E A�1► R+1► •�►�Neas • ® • � a r N` ti1LETt• mea wor4 `wr Ln h v V614prp S 1bfOoTN 1 lJ ' °d vwNlr�aS Q5a��1�. _v► t„1- ut � L7 �o w Ot r -o R- � 13011 cl.ui� HFoI`AL"M 1ps2 L I T-rL f. H A I r► F c STI YA L 2.000 SITE t'Le►r, ". T. s ETO ,)Ei14W �Y r bli G lfc MI►n� �14•� 0 C K9%t MLD4. ® FI a E NY bpjw r n bAftA16R h v V614prp S 1bfOoTN 1 lJ ' °d vwNlr�aS Q5a��1�. _v► t„1- ut � L7 �o w Ot r -o R- � 13011 cl.ui� HFoI`AL"M 1ps2 L I T-rL f. H A I r► F c STI YA L 2.000 SITE t'Le►r, ". T. s ETO ,)Ei14W �Y r bli G lfc MI►n� �14•� ® CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA 0 INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members of DATE: FILE The City Commission MAY 1 ? 200? SUBJECT: City Commission Agenda Meeting of May 25, 2000 FROM: IFnez REFERENCES City Manage ENCLOSURES: BACKGROUND: Mr. Albert J. Alexis, President of Roots & Culture, Inc., has requested a personal appearance before the City Commission on May 25, 2000. Mr. Alexis will request financial support for City services. He is requesting 50% waiver of City services. Roots & Culture Festival is Miami's biggest Black Heritage block party. The theme for the festival will be "Preservation of Caribbean Culture in the New Millennium". This event will provide the opportunity to enlighten the community on issues such as Immigration, Caribbean Relations, and Education. RECCOMENDATION: As it relates to the waiver of fees, the administration recommends denial due to budgetary constraints. Approval of this request may set a precedent for other festivals seeking financial support from the City. In the past, the promoters have paid for all City services and fees. r,, CAG/ F R/Irb 60- 465 • ROOTS & CULTURE FESTIVAL 2000 SATURDAY & SUNDAY, MAY 27 & 28, 2000 ESTIMATED COST OF CITY SERVICES AND FEES Police Department (Security) (Permit) (Admin. Fees) Solid Waste (Labor/Clean Up) (Equipment Rental) (Disposal Cost) Public Works (Permit) TOTAL GRAND TOTAL: $27,097.32 CITY WAIVABLE OTHER SERVICES FEES FEES $19,731.00 S 100.00 $ 2,511.00 $ 2,394.00 $ 1,134.00 $ 789.32 $438.00 $22,125.00 $ 4,534.32 $438.00 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 - 05/17/00 GV` 465 • PRE .ss RELEASE � WESTEV UNION PRESENTS The 6T°l AIYNVAL MUMI-LITTLE II rl FESTIVAL Saturday R4 Y 2 7r and Sunday May 2s 20M IPM-IIPM FOR IMMEDIA TSE' RELEASE........ Miami's biggest Black Heritage Block Party for the new millennium is undoubtedly the Roots and Culture Festival and this year it is again scheduled for Memorial Day weekend, The grand two-day event that starts on Saturday May 2,16, and ends on Sunday May 20 has again attracted many top Caribbean artistes. A large Caribbean crowd is expected to gather in Little Haiti (Miami Ave, from U* Street to 50*- Street) in Miami Florida. at the spacious secure and easily accessible venue for the big event. This family-oriented event will have a Kids World 'with plenty of entertainment for the children that will include games and rides We are planning to feature a special book drive where old or no -longer -needed books can be collected and sent to children in desperate need of reading material. The theme for this 2000 festival is "Preservation of Caribbean Culture in the New Millennium" and a large contingent of Caribbean artistes from the islands of Haiti, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados. Jamaica and Puerto Rico along with their US -based counterparts are scheduled to make an appearance at this gala festival. Some of the.performers already confirmed to appear are Rita Marley, KCy-mani Marley, Boukman Eksperyans, Strings, Phantoms, Georgie & Top Adlerman of Original Rip Stuff~ Sabor Tropical, Pliers, Mahlon Stewart, Rosie Cadet & the Getup Dancers, Dhaima , Silhouette, M idnitt Yah Breeze, Tr -f Boys. Massaj, Nicole Moretta Dance Group, Ayabonmbe and Phillip Michael Thomas Jr. and [aitch more. A targe number of vendors and sponsors have already been assigned their booths for this gala event. These booths will feature the various culinary tastes of the Caribbean and the products and services of the many sponsors participating. This year a commemorative souvenir magazine will also be published. As the organizers have stated, its 2 DAYS OF 2 **(UCH FUN, so don't miss it For further information: Contact: hoots & Culture Festival Inc.. Alexis or Mertine It 305-891-1626 or Fax 305-891-1775 Email: AyiBoBo9'iaoLcom Or visit: www,rootsandculturefestival.com (Artached please find list of Sponsors and performers.) 60- 465 Z0'd Z6Z9 991+90£ loaaa aor Wd ZZ:£0 00-9i-AtJW ROOTS & CULTURE FESTIVAL 2000 SATURDAY & SUNDAY, MAY 27 & 28, 2000 ESTIMATED COST OF CITY SERVICES AND FEES Police Department (Security) (Permit) (Admin. Fees) Solid Waste (Labor/Clean Up) (Equipment Rental) (Disposal Cost) Public Works (Permit) TOTAL GRAND TOTAL: $33,196.32 CITY SERVICES $ 25,830.00** $ 2,394.00 WAIVABLE $ 100.00 $ 2,511.00 $ 1,134.00 $ 789.32 $28,224.00 $ 4,534.32 3-A OTHER $ 438.00 $ 438.00 SALES TAX IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS BUDGET. IF THE SPONSOR PUTTING ON THE EVENT IS A "FOR-PROFIT" ORGANI7.ATION, SALES TAX WILL HAVE TO BE INCLUDED. ** INDICATES TIME AND A HALF PAYROLL Prepared by Lina R. Blanco - 05/17/00 00- 465