HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-94-0550.1RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A PARK
PERMIT FOR THE USE OF DESIGNATED AREAS ON
WATSON ISLAND FOR A THIRTY (30) DAY PERIOD BY
NMMA BOAT SHOWS, INC. FOR PARKING, CONCESSION
AND EXHIBIT SPACE IN CONNECTION WITH THE
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL SAILBOAT SHOW TO BE HELD
FEBRUARY 16-22, 1995; SAID TERMS AND
CONDITIONS TO BE SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH
ALL REQUIREMENTS THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY THE
CITY ATTORNEY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
THOSE PRESCRIBED BY APPLICABLE CITY CHARTER
AND CODE PROVISIONS, AND FINAL APPROVAL BY
AND CITY COMMISSION.
WHEREAS, representatives of NMMA Boat Shows, Inc. have
contacted staff of the Parks and Recreation Department concerning
the possible use of portions of Watson Island in connection with
the 1995 Miami International Sailboat Show; and
WHEREAS, said event is scheduled for February 16-22, 1995,
and said sponsor has requested use of designated areas up to a
maximum of 22,850 square feet for a 30 day period, including set
up and dismantle times, for exhibit and concession space and
event parking; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department recommends that
special charges, terms and conditions be established for said
use, and suggests that the sponsor be responsible for the costs
as follows: a minimum of $0.25 per square foot use fee for
CITY C010USSION
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exhibit space, the applicable ticket surcharge on paid admissions
1 pursuant to City Code Section 53-1, customary concession fees for
beer/wine, food and beverage vendors, all City services including
I police and parks personnel, and liability insurance acceptable to
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lthe City; and
WHEREAS, said proposed use will further require
environmental and other permits from local and/or state agencies,
the issuance of which shall be made a condition of the City's
permit;
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 City Manager is hereby authorized to
negotiate with NMMA Boat Shows, Inc., terms and conditions of a
park permit for the use of designated areas on Watson Island for
a thirty (30) day period for parking, concession and exhibit
space in connection with the Miami International Sailboat Show to
be held February 16-22, 1995, said terms and conditions to be
subject to compliance with all requirements that may be imposed
by the City Attorney, including but not limited to those
prescribed by applicable City Charter and Code provisions, and
1 final approval by the City Commission.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of July_1994.
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INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Honorable Mayor and Members
of the City Commission. DATE sou
Use of Matson Island by
SU6lECT NMMA goat Shows, Inc.
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City Manager
RErERSNCES :
Resolution
ENCLOSURES.
RECO MINPATION:
It is respectfully recommended that, the City Commission adopt the
attached resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate the
charges, terms and conditions of a park permit: for the use of
designated areas on Watson Island. for a 30 day period by 1`NMMA
Boat Stows, Inc. in connection with the 1995 Miami International
Sailboat. show. The issuance of a permit would be subject to
compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and
environmental permit requirements and to the City Attorney's and
Commission's final approval.
BACKGROUND
The parks and Recreation Department has been contacted by
representatives of NMMA Boat Shows, Inc. concerning the possible
use of portions of Watson Island in connection with the 1995
Miami International Sailboat Show. This sponsor has safely and
successEully used the south portion of the island for the last
several years as a "park and ride" site for this multi -venue
exhibition.
Next year's event is scheduled for February 16 - 22, 1995 anti the
sponsor has asked to use designated ,areas shown on the attached
pian for a 30 day period, including set up and dismantle times,
for exhibit and concession space and for event parking. The
Parks and Recreation Department recommends that special charges,
torms and conditions be established for said use, and suggests
sponsor cover the costs as follows: a minimum of $0.25 per square
foot: ume fee for exhibit space:, the applicable ticket surcharge
on paid admissions as per City Code Section 53-1, a use fee of
$19,000 for the "park and ride" area, appropriate concession fees
for beer/wine, food and beverage vendors, all city services
inciuding police and parks personnel, and liability insurance
acceptable to the City.
j At this time, we would ask that the Commission approve such use,
in principle, and authorize she City Manager to proceed to
negotiate more detailed terms and conditions with the assistance
j of the City Attorney's office and subject to the issuance of
required environmental permits.
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