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Home My WebLink AboutR-90-0358a Ej J-90-329 5/3/90 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION SUPPORTING THE CONCEPT OF A 1996 INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION IN DOWNTOWN MIAMI TO CELEBRATE THE CENTENNIAL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI; ENCOURAGING A FEASIBILITY STUDY; AND EXPRESSING THE POSSIBILITY OF PUBLIC LAND(S) BEING AVAILABLE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SUCH INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION. WHEREAS, the City of Miami, Florida, will celebrate its Centennial in 1996; and WHEREAS, the concept of an International Exposition to celebrate the Centennial of the City of Miami would showcase the growing potential of the City as a "New World Center"; and WHEREAS, Downtown Miami offers a variety of Capital Improvements, Public Attractions and Infrastructure that could support an International Exposition; and WHEREAS, Downtown Miami has sufficient public and private land available to accommodate the development of an International Exposition; and WHEREAS, the City of Miami Commission adopted Resolution No. 88-685 on duly 21, 1988, declaring the City of Miami's recognition and endorsement of the "World's Fair for Miami 1996" concept; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The City Commission hereby supports the concept of a 1996 International Exposition in Downtown Miami to celebrate the Centennial of the City of Miami. Section 2. The planning and determination of the feasibility of such an International Exposition is hereby encouraged. CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF MAY 1 199 RfSplU116M N8". � f ___ qw Section 3. The City Commission of Miami, Florida. would consider making available public land(s) for the development of an International Exposition. Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of May , 1990. PREPARED AND APPROVED BY: jaz T. )Zj zgv TO L E . MAXWELL C EF ASSISTANT IITY ATTORNEY APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: J04E L . FE ANDEZ CITY ATTORNEY JEM/db/MI464 TO. CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission i FROM Cesar H. Odio City Manager Recommendation DATE: 111 A ./ 14 1990 FIL£t SUBJECT. j� i1 Jj Resolution Supporting the concept of a 1996 International Exposition REFERENCES: in Downtown Miami. For City Commission ENCLOSUR"e e t i n g of 5/ 2 4/ 9 0. It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission approve the attached resolution supporting the concept of a 1996 International Exposition in Downtown Miami. Background In 1996, the City of Miami will celebrate its Centennial. Of all the many possible events that could be scheduled to commemorate this event, an International Exposition would focus on Miami and showcase its growing potential as a "New World Center". Public investment in Downtown Miami, existing and proposed, is transforming the CBD into one of the major Metropolitan Areas of the country. The existing Metrorail/Metromover Systems and their extensions increases the accessibility of Downtown to all residents of the South Florida Region. The Arena, redevelopment of Bayfront Park, plans for public attractions on the Bicentennial Park/F.E.C. Waterfront, plans for Watson Island, the proposed Performing Arts Complex, expansion of the Seaport, development of the Southeast Overt.own/Park West Area, expansion of Miami Dade Community College and the New World School of the Arts and a Dupont Plaza Exhibition Center are representative of the Capital Projects which are transforming the Downtown and creating an environment that has the potential to attract millions of visitors. The existence of public and private land in sufficient amounts to accommodate a number of exhibition centers and attractions within the Downtown, is an added advantage for the development of a truly unique, diverse and successful International Exposition. The feasibility of such an endeavor and the ability to attract private sponsors has yet to be determined. The development of a World Exposition and the staging of a year long event celebrating Miami's first 100 years is an opportunity which should be pursued. Encl„ C A� -/ 90- 358 as J-88--740 7/21/88 RESOLUTION NO.�: A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DECLARING THE CITY OF MIAMI'S RECOGNITION AND ENDORSEMENT OF THE "WOR.LD'S FAIR FOR MIAMI 1090" CONCEPT WHICH HAS BEEN PROPOSED BY MIAMI RESEARCH INSTITUTE AS A UNIgUE AND LASTING CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL EXPOSITION REFLECTING MIAMI'S FIRST CENTURY. WHEREAS, the City of Miami desires to be identified as the looation for a ma,or Western Heraisphere exposition; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Greater Miami community to be designated by the Bureau of International. Exposition as a site for a registered universal category World's Fair in 1990; and WHEREAS, the City's endorsement will benefit private eeotor interests in obtaining World's Fair designation; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: 8eotion 1. The City of Miami hereby reoognizes and endorses the "World's Fair for Miami 1996" concept, whioh, has been proposed by Miami Re:se3aroh Institute as a unique and lasting oultural and educational exposition reflecting Miami's First Century. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of July 1988. Ic �e VIER L. ATTE8 REZ, MAYOR _ . MATT�iIRAI, CITY CLERK PREPARED AND APPROVED BY: R BERT F. CLARK CHIEF DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY RF'C/hss/X783 APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNE80 : r JgtGB 'L . r'�tRNANDEZ CITY ATTO EY CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF JUL 21 rose HCSOLUTION No, 8868 j REMARKS, U58 DOWNTOWN MIAMI MIAMI CENTENNIAL, EXPOSITION 1996 The development of a International Exposition to celebrate the Centennial of the City of Miami is an idea that deserves consideration. A number of potential sites presently exist along the Bayfror.t/Riverfront which when combined, have the possibility of supporting a considerable amount of exposition space. Development of each part of the whole could assume a unique character or theme with all parts interconnected by means of water transportation, light rail or the extension of the Downtown Metromover. The possibility of a future; high speed rail system with a downtown terminal will significantly increase Miami's accessibility from other major metropolitan areas of the state to the proposed Exhibition site. I A transportation link to the port would link the port to other sites and also provide a permanent link for cruise passengers and visitors between the port and downtown in the future. An additional link to Watson Island could tie it to other potential sites and if extended, make the Exposition accessible to residents and visitors on Miami Beach. This line would provide a permanent connection between Miami and Miami Beach of considerable positive impact on the future transportation needs of the entire region. With a focus on Biscayne Bay, the proposed Exposition could be composed of more than one site and connected by a variety of water based transportation systems; water taxis and the like. Water transportation accessibility between the Exposition sites and other municipalities throughout the region could be planned _ with the development of new and usage of existing remote parking facilities. This would reduce the possibility of vehicular congestion in and around downtown and the need for development of additional parking facilities within downtown to serve the needs of Exposition patrons. The prospect of a Downtown Exposition in 1996 is a once in a lifetime opportunity to show off Downtown Miami to the world on its 100th. Birthday. The following publicly and privately owned sites have the best potential as locations for the Exposition. No one site is sufficient in area but by combing two or more and coordinating their development, an exciting venue for the Exposition can be created. 90- 358 0 DOWNTOWN MIAMR OOMMiOMN dF'MCrLf NI AVIm"V MFAMI EXPOSITION 1996 POTENTIAL SITES 90- 358 POTENTIAL SITES PUBLIC LAND SITE Al BICENTENNIAL PARK/F.E.C. SITE SIZE-50 ACRES An approved Master Plan for this site calls for the development of public attractions. Utilization of the site for a 1996 Exposition would be compatible with future use. Permanent structures could be developed along the Bayfront and the deep water slip for future reuse according to the Master Plan. The balance of the site could be developed with temporary pavilions that would be removed after the closing of the Exposition. SITE A2 WATSON ISLAND SITE SIZE-86 ACRES The Master Plan for thin site emphasizes open space with minimal development. With the exception of a permanent structure at the location of the proposed hotel, all other exposition development could be temporary pavilions that would be removed after the Exposition. SITE A3 PORT OF MIAMI SITE SIZE-50 ACRES The interior area of the port provides potential sites for temporary and/or permanent structures. If compatible with the expansion needs of the cruise industry and the operation of the port, exposition pavilion development could be undertaken in a variety of forms. SITE A4 BAYFRONT PARK SITE SIZE-20 ACRES The only portion of the park left to be developed according to the Noguchi Plan is the south end. Exposition development could be patterned after the master plan and the existing park facilities and open space utilized for temporary structures that would be removed after the Exposition. 90-• 358 POTENTIAL SITES PRIVATE LAND SITE B 1 SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST SITE SIZE-20 ACRES There is some potential for Exposition development within the redevelopment area. Temporary and/or permanent pavilion development along the proposed Ninth Street Mall and extending to the blocks to the north and south could be connected with Exposition facilities located on the other side of Biscayne Boulevard within the Bicentennial Park/F.E.C. Site. SITE B2 CLAUGHTON ISLAND SITE SIZE-15 ACRES This site at the mouth of the Miami River could be utilized for Exposition development connected to and developed in conjunction with other public and/or private downtown sites. Appropriate support uses could be developed to serve the operations of the Exposition. SITE B3 RIVER QUADRANT SITE SIZE-30 ACRES This private site is of sufficient size to accommodate a significant amount of Exposition space. Because of its somewhat remote location, connections to another site or sites should be developed. The possibility of a new Metrorail Station could make this site more accessible and provide direct access to one or more other potential Exposition sites. SITE B4 DUPONT PLAZA SITE SIZE-15 ACRES This private site has been proposed for development of an Exposition Center with 250,000-300,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space, a hotel, retail, office space, a new Metromover Station and parking. If the proposed development were to be implemented, all of the proposed uses could be utilized as part of Expo 95. 90- 358 DOWNTOWN """OWN WvnorY # I All?mm" 9 DOWNTOWN MIAMI ANCILLARY FACILITIES ATTRACTIONS 90- 358 IV DOWNTOWN DO W MI DwN f1 t'�L(�'lf M M/I l ql •i f MIAMI EXPOSITION. 1996 POTENTIAL TRANSIT LINKAGES ?I. 90- 358 I Uk I 1 11 Y-1.5111-1 rL),GLEn J S. 0 ST. O O,- ��0 O -7: DOWNTOWN EA I r- 4F mft m = '0 m En PMUGI-frW BISCAYNE DAY POnT OF MIAMI MIAMI EXPOSITION, 1996 POTENTIAL WATER TRANSPORTATION 90- 358