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Home My WebLink AboutR-96-0855J-96-1202 11/21/96 RESOLUTION NO 9 _ 5 e A RESOLUTION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE USE THOSE PORTIONS OF WATSON ISLAND DEPICTED IN EXHIBIT "A", ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, BY NATIONAL MARINE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION, INC. ("NMMA"), FOR PARKING AND CONCESSION, IN CONNECTION WITH THE 1997 INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 13-19, 1997, SUBJECT TO NMMA OBTAINING A CLASS I SPECIAL PERMIT; ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL FEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $90,000 FOR SAID USE; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO INSTRUCT THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO ISSUE A PARK PERMIT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM. WHEREAS, pursuant to prior City Commission authorization, the National Marine Manufacturers Association, Inc., ("NMMA") has successfully staged in the past its annual International Boat Show on portions of City -owned Watson Island; and i WHEREAS, the NMMA uses the southeast side of Watson Island for its "park and ride" facility and areas on the northeast side for exhibit space, concession space and for exhibitor parking; 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 ATTACHMENT (S) -CONTAINED :CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF NOV 2 1 1996 Resolution No. 96- 855 Ei ,x j} Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to instruct the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation issue a park permit, in substantially the attached form, to the National Marine Manufacturers Association, Inc., for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days, for the use of those portions of Watson Island depicted in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a part hereof, for parking and concessions in connection with the 1997 Miami International Boat Show to be held February 13-19, 1997, subject to the National Marine Manufacturers Association, Inc., obtaining a Class I Special Permit from the City for such use and occupancy of Watson Island. Section 3. A special fee of $90,000 is hereby established in connection with said permit. Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21St day of November_ 1996. O CAROLLO, MAYOR A S WALTER J. OEMAN, CITY CLERK PREPARED AND APPROVED BY: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: JAMIE 0. INN 0 S, -if 2- 7--ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY CITY ATT EY W1390/JOB/bss/kd - 2 - 96_ 855 60 -A 4 do %6O- - aoc-1�s t C4NtGss,QaJS C 1442Ec� r'c�vT (� C.ee�,c-cues on CP UT Sena by: GREENSERG TRAURIG 305 579 0717; 11/12/96 10:59; JetraX #741;Page 2/2 i A T 1'u H N Y T> A T 1. a W I i Lucia A. Daugherty 305.579-0603 I November 12,1996 i BY FAX Mr. Merrett stierheim Interim City Mmger City ofMianxi 3500 pan. American Drive Miami, Florida 33133 Re: Boat Shover Parking at Watson Island Dear M=ett: This letter is written to request a personal appearance before the City Commission can November 21, 1995, to discuss the special events permit for the Boat Show parking at Watson Island. Thank you for your kind consideration of this matter. f Sincerely, Lucia A. Dougherty cc: Mr. Albert Ruder, Parks Department Ms. Christina Cuervo, City Manager's Office CRI:FNHERG 7'RAIIHIG 11141'}'MAN LINIWl lt<14kN & QVLNTF.L.1�.A. J21211 OKIt tm. AvrriUL M14MI. te1.uHII,A 33t 31 3115- 579.0500 Nx 305 579.0717 M1AM1 Nr m• YaHu WA%;jw-4 )T11N, 1a.t:. FUNT 1.AUUY.NpA61: WKST PALM HF.AI:11 TAI-LAHASSO'. UHLANUU 9 6." 8 5 5 1 } CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Merrett R. Stierheim DATE : November 12, 1996 FILE: City Manager SUBJECT : Personal Appearance by National Marine Manufacturers Association, Inc. FROM : REFERENCES: 11 f 21 /96 City Commission Meeting Alberto Ruder, Director ENCLOSURES: Parks and Recreation Department RECOMMENDATION It is respectfully recommended that we deny the National Marine Manufacturers Association, Inc.'s (NMMA) request to utilize portions of Watson Island for exhibits, parking and concession sales in connection with the Miami International Boat Show to be held on February 13-19, 1997. BACKGROUND As has been the case in the past two (2) years, NMMA is requesting to utilize portions of Watson Island for exhibit, parking and concession sales in connection with the 1997 Miami International Boat Show. It is proposing to pay a fee in the amount of $75,000 for the permit. Additionally, NMMA will pay for any other required city costs such as police and provide the necessary insurance. This represents a much needed revenue source to the City of Miami. It is for a temporary use only and in the past, it has been a trouble -free event. As a result of the attached October 23, 1996 memorandum from City Attorney A. Quinn Jones III, we must recommend DENIAL. The City Attorney's memorandum indicates that "Section 29-C provides, in pertinent part, that no revocable use permit, or license agreement may be entered into for the occupancy or use of the areas known as Watson Island - unless there is public notice and the proposed transaction is approved by a majority of the votes cast by the electoral at a referendum." AR/jag Attachment 3 96WZ855 { CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM Alberto Ruder, Director DATE : October 23, 1996 FILE : A-96-908 To : parks & Recreation Department FROM A. Q n es, III City At ney SUBJECT: Park Permit REFERENCES : Watson Island ENCLOSURES: We are in receipt of, and have reviewed various documents provided by your office pertaining to a request from National Marine Manufacturers Association, Inc. (NMMA) for permission to utilize certain areas of Watson Island for purposes of operating a "park and ride", food and beverage concession, and exhibitions in connection with the 1997 International Boat Show to be held on February 13-19, 1997. NMMA has offered to pay a fee in the amount of $77,200.00 for the permit. Please note that, as has been the position of this office in prior years, the use and occupancy of Watson Island contemplated by NMMA is addressed in Section 29-C of the City of Miami Charter. Section 29-C provides, in pertinent part, that no revocable use permit, or license agreement may be entered into for the occupancy or use of the area known as Watson Island unless there is public notice and the proposed transaction is approved by a majority of the votes cast by the electorate at a referendum. This office will review and approve the proposed resolution as to "form and correctness". However, please note that in accordance with the foregoing, this office cannot opine that the award of a "park permit" for such commercial use at Watson Island is permitted under the provisions of the City of Miami CharEer absent* compliance with the notice 'and referendum 'requirements discussed above. If you require any further assistance in this matter please contact the undersigned. AQJ/kd cc: Merrett R. Stierheim, City Manager Rafael O. Diaz, Deputy City Attorney Julie O. Bru, Assistant City Attorney Maria Perez, Support Staff Coordinator Parks & Recreation Department U-Nemo/Perematson.doc f 96-855 5