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J-89-360
3/16/89
RESOLUTION NO.�"`'
A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE IITH ANNUAL
COCONUT GROVE BED RACE, TO BE HELD MAY 21,
E
1989 SPONSORED BY TIDE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
ASSOCIATION, CLOSING CERTAIN STREETS TO
THROUGH VEHICULAR TRAFFIC; ESTABLISHING A
PEDESTRIAN MALL SUBJECT TO THE ISSUANCE OF
PERMITS BY THE DEPARTMENTS OF POLICE AND FIRE,
RESCUE AND INSPECTION SERVICES; FURTHER
ESTABLISHING AN AREA PROHIBITED TO RETAIL
PEDDLERS DURING THE PERIOD OF THE EVENT;
CONDITIONED UPON THE REQUIREMENT TIiAT THE CITY
WILL BE INSURED AGAINST ANY POTENTIAL
LIABILITY AND UPON THE ORGANIZERS PAYING FOR
ALL NECESSARY COSTS OF CITY SERVICES
ASSOCIATED WITH SAID EVENT.
WHEREAS, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, a nonprofit
corporation under the laws of the State of New York, with
operations in Florida, will conduct the llth Annual Coconut Grove
Bed Race on May 21, 1989; and
WHEREAS, certain streets should be closed to through
vehicular traffic during specified dates and hours to insure the
safety of the participants and pedestrians attending this event;
and
WHEREAS, the organizers have requested that retail peddlers
be restricted in the area of the event;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. In order to effectuate safe passage and
establish a temporary pedestrian mall during the 11th Annual }E
Coconut Grove Bed Race to be conducted by the Muscular Dystrophy
Association, the following streets are hereby closed to through
vehicular traffic from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Sunday, May 21,
1989 as specified below:
McFarlane Road from Grand Avenue to South Bayshore Drive.
South Bayshore Drive from McFarlane Road to Southwest
Twenty-seventh Avenue.
CITY COMMISSION
MEE`i'ING OF
APR 13 1989
)N E.o. F_4-1
REMARKS:
Included in the herein closure are all streets,
avenues, alleys, ways and thoroughfares which intersect
thethe enumerated areas delineated. in this Section.
Section 2. Sucli closing of streets is subject to State
approval and issuance of permits by the Departments of Police and
Fire, Rescue and Inspection Services. Said permit from the
Department of Police is to be issued upon full approval of the
Chief of Police after giving all due consideration to the safety
and traffic needs of residents, businesses and religious
institutions in the area for entering and crossing through said
arterials and upon the favorable exercise of the City Manager's
judgement predicated upon all factors set forth herein.
Section 3. Pursuant to the provision of City Code Section 39-11
all retail peddlers' occupational
licenses issued under the provisions of Chapter 31 of the City
Code, as amended, will not be valid on May 21, 1989, during the
hours of 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. on the above designated streets
and on all intersecting streets for two blocks in all directions.
Section 4. Such authorizations are hereby subject to the
organizers obtaining insurance requirements as mandated by the
City of Miami and paying for all necessary costs of City
services.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption pursuant to law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of �&Lsril ("�,E 1989.
ATTES -.
MATTY HIRAI, CITY CLERK
PREPARED AND APPROVED BY:
1
ROBERT F. CLERK
CHIEF DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY
XAVIER L. SU I1LZ, M OR
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
CORRECTNESS:
JORGE L . F
CITY ATTOR
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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO` The Honorable Mayor
FILE:
and DATE: APR
(� f989
Members of the City
Commission
SUBJECT: Resolution/Street Closure
and Peddlers for Muscular
Dystrophy -Bed Race
FROM:
-' Cesar H. Odi
REFERENCES:
Commission Agenda Item
City Manager
ENCLOSURES: April 13, 1989
RECOMMENDATION:
It is respectfully recommended
that the City Commission adopt the
attached resolution
authorizing the closure of certain streets
and the restriction
of retail peddlers in the area in connection
_ with the Bed Race
to be conducted by the Muscular Dystrophy
Association on May 21, 1989.
BACKGROUND:
The Department of
Community Development has prepared the
appropriate legislation for the above mentioned authorizations
for the llth Annual
Coconut Grove Bed Race to be conducted by the
Muscular Dystrophy Association. The Department of Parks and
Recreation is a cosponsor of this event. The Police Department
has approved the route conditioned upon authorization by the City
Commission.
Attachment: (1) Proposed Resolution