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10/14/99
RESOLUTION NO. 8 0 0
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION
ESTABLISHING A POI.,ICY THAT ALLOWS EACH
COMMISSIONER TO INTRODUCE A FEE WAIVER FOR
ONE PARADE, FESTIVAL OR SIMILAR EVENT IN
HIS/HER DISTRICT FOR ANY FISCAL YEAR.
WHEREAS, a fiscal crisis was identified in the latter part
Of 1996 that seriously compromised the future of the City of
Miami; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission, soon thereafter, established a
Policy to eliminate any fee waivers for any fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the City has begun to recognize an improved
financial health as recognized by the Financial Oversight Board,
the bond rating agencies and the City Administration; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has directed the Administration
to create a policy which would allow each Commissioner to
introduce one parade, festival or similar event within his/her
CITY COMMWSION
MEETING OF
Q C; T 2 S 1999
Resolution No. 9 9- 800,
district to be considered by the Commission for a waiver of fees;
and
WHEREAS, the waiver of fees associated with a parade,
festival or similar event shall be limited to administrative fees
and permits associated with Police, Fire/Rescue and Public Works;
and
WHEREAS, overtime costs shall not be waived pursuant to this
resolution; and
WHEREAS, the district form of government creates an
opportunity for each Commissioner to become thoroughly involved
with a community and, thereby, recommend an event that should
receive a waiver;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the
Preamble to this Resolution are hereby adopted by reference
thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this
Section.
Section 2. The members of the City Commission hereby
establish a policy that each City Commissioner shall have the
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opportunity to introduce one parade, festival or similar event
for consideration of a fee waiver for any fiscal year;
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor!'
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of Oct�L r 1999.
JOE CAROLLO, MAYOR
In accordance with Miami Code Sec. 2.36, since the Mayor did not indicGte .,rr a 4
this legislation by signing it in the designated place fro:
becomes effective with the elapse of ten (10) s from
regarding same, without the M 'or exec 's' veto
ATTEST:
er J. Foeman, City Clerk
WALTER J. FOEMAN
CITY CLERK
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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.
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