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10/18/95
RESOLUTION NO .9 5 s 7 2 3'
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION
EXPRESSING APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION FOR A
TWO-DAY STATE LIQUOR PERMIT BY FLORIDA
INTERNATIONAL RESTAURANT & HOTEL EXPO, INC.,
FOR THE DISPLAY BY MANUFACTURERS OR
DISTRIBUTORS OF PRODUCTS LICENSED UNDER THE
STATE BEVERAGE LAW, AND ALSO FOR CONSUMPTION
OF SUCH BEVERAGES ON THE PREMISES OF THE
COCONUT GROVE CONVENTION CENTER, MIAMI,
FLORIDA, DURING THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 17-18,
1996, SUCH APPROVAL BEING A STATUTORY
REQUISITE PRIOR TO THE STATE'S ISSUANCE OF
SAID PERMIT.
WHEREAS, Section 561.421, TEMPORARY CONVENTION PERMITS, the
State Beverage Law, states that in convention halls, coliseums,
and similar type buildings where there is an existing beverage
license, upon the approval of the incorporated city, town, or
board of county commissioners, the director may, in his
discretion, issue a permit for not more than five calendar days
for the display by manufacturers or distributors of products
licensed under the Beverage Law and may authorize consumption of
such beverages on the premises only; and
WHEREAS, the State Beverage Director requires the approval
of such permit's issuance from the City Commission for liquor
display and consumption during the herein show to be held at the
Coconut Grove Convention Center in January, 1996;
CITY COMtMSSIOI;
MEETUTG OF
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings containedin 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 Miami City Commission hereby expresses
approval of the application by Florida International Restaurant &
Hotel Exposition, Inc. for a two-day liquor permit to allow
display by manufacturers or distributors of products licensed
under the Beverage Law and to allow consumption of such beverages
on the premises of the Coconut Grove Convention Center, Miami,
Florida, during the period of January 17-18, 1996.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 26th day o
ATTEST:
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WALTER J . FO
CITY CLERK
PREPARED AND APPROVED BY:
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RAFAEL 0. DIA
DEPUTY CITY TTORNEY
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P. CLAR MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
CORRECTNESS:
A.=TTOR_NAY
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CITY
95- 723
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUI
TO: Honorable Mayor. and
Members of the City Commission
FROM : G'es, dlo,
Cit ager
RECOMMENDATION:
DATE FILE
SUBJECT : Request from
Fl.or.ida International.
Restaurant & Hotel.
Expo., Inc. for a two -
REFERENCES : day liquor permit on
1/17-18/96
ENCLOSURES:
It is respectf.ul.l_y recommended that the City Commission adopt the
attached resolution expressing its approval of the application
for a two-day State liquor permit by Fl.or.ida International
Restaurant & Hotel Exposition, Inc., for the display by
manufacturers or distributors of products licensed under. the
State Beverage Law, and also for consumption of such beverages on
the premises of the Coconut Grove Convention Center, Miami,
Florida, during the period of January 17-18, 1996. (Lessee's
request attached.)
BACKGROUND:
The Department of Public Facilities has prepared the attached
legislation. The Commission's approval of the application of a
two-day liquor permit for Florida International Restaurant &
Hotel Exposition, Inc. pursuant to Section 561.421 TEMPORARY
CONVENTION PERMITS, of the State Beverage Law which states that
"in convention halls, coliseums, and similar type buildings where
there is an existing beverage license, upon the approval. of the
incorporated city, town or board of county commissioners, the
director may, in his discretion, issue a permit for not more than
five cal -ender days for the display by manufacutueres or
distributors of products licensed under the Beverage Law; and may
authorize consumption of such beverages on the premises only".
The State Beverage Director requires the request to emanate from
the City Commission. The liquor will. be dispensed free of charge
during the Florida International Restaurant and Hotel Exposition.
95- 723
THE FLORIDA INTERNATIONA.1 RESTAURANT,
HOTEL & BAKERS EXPG 1,,1RHBQ
501 N. BENEVA ROAD UNIT # 616 SARASOTA, FLORIDA 34232 USA
PHONE 813 - 366 - 2554 OR FAX 813 - 366 - 9861
NOTE: NEW AREA CODE AS OF XIAY 19951S 941.
August 28, 1995
Mr. Greg Wright
Coconut Grove Convention Center
2700 S. Bayshore Dr.
Miami, Fl. 33133
Dear Mr. Wright,
On behalf of the Board of Directors for the Florida Intl Restaurant & Hotel Expo,
Inc., I am requesting that you act on our behalf, to apply and acquire a temporary
liquor license for us, for the following Exposition:
The 13th Florida Intl Restaurant/Hotel & Bakery Expo, January 17-18, 1996 in
the Coconut Grove Convention Center.
The 14th Florida Int'1 Restaurant/Hotel & Bakery Expo, July 27-28, 1996 in the
Coconut Grove Convention Center.
I appreciate your help in this matter.
Sincerely,
Ian Howard
Vice President