HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-96-0281Commission approved the "Watson Island Policy Plan 1991
provides the basis for implementation of plan objectives and
emphasizes a statement of the policy for the use of Watson
Island; and
WHEREAS, consistent with the Watson Island Policy Plan 1996,
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WALTER OEMAN
CITY CLERK
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM 54
To: Honorable Mayor and Members DATE: APR 15 1999 FILE
of:the;City Commission Authorization to Negotiate
SUBJECT : Interlocal Agreement with
MESA for Visitors Center
Ces o For City 'Commission Meeting
FROM : ' Clt cser REFERENCES :of 4/25/96
ENCLOSURES :Resolution
RECOMMENDATION
It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the
attached Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager to
negotiate an interlocal agreement with the Miami Sports and Exhibition -
Authority ("MESA") an agent and instrumentality of the City,
conveying a long term interest in a parcel of land on Watson Island
for the purpose of developing a regional visitors center and
associated services.
BACKGROUND
The Department of Community Planning and Revitalization has prepared
the attached Resolution to continue implementation of the Watson
Island Policy Plan 1996, approved by the City Commission pursuant to
Resolution No. 96-80.
Consistent with the policy plan for Watson Island, development of a
world -class, regional visitors center and associated services is
proposedto enhance visitor and tourist uses, complimenting existing
facilities on the island. The promotion of exhibition, convention and
tourist trade in. Greater Miami is enhanced by the provision of
associated administrative support, visitor information and tourist
transportation services. A regional visitors center and associated
services may include air transportation facilities, food and beverage
services, museum space and administrative office space.to promote .and
support visitor center services
It is recommended that MESA be designated as the entity to coordinate
the development of a regional visitors center and associated services
"O on Watson Island.
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