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Home My WebLink AboutR-87-1122ok 'A J-87-1115 12/10/87 RESOLUTION NO. S7--1122 A RESOLUTION ALLOCATING AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,000 FROM SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND ACCOUNTS, CONTINGENT FUND, TO COVER DOCKAGE FEES FOR APPROXIMATELY TWENTY (20) VESSELS AT THE C;ITY'S MIAMARINA, IN CONNECTION WITH A REGATTA TO BE CONDUCTED BY THE INTERNATIONAL FIFTY FOOT YACHT ASSCIATION ON MARCH 3-6, 1988; SUBJECT TO AND CONTINGENT UPON COMPLIANCE WITH SUCH CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS AS MAY BE PRESCRIBED BY THE CITY OF MIAMI. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. An amount not to exceed $5,000 is hereby allocated from Special Programs and Accounts, Contingent Fund, to cover dockage fees for approximately (20) twenty vessels at the City's Miamarina, in connection with a regatta to be conducted by the International Fifty Foot Yacht Association on March 3-6, 1988. Section 2. The aforementioned allocation and approval are hereby subject to and contingent upon the organization's compliance with any and all applicable directives and/or requirements of the administration of the City of Miami. PASSED AND ADOPTED this loth day o December 010-9 , 1987. % ; �OeA-;T XAVIER L' UAREZ MAY ATTE •� MATTY HIRAI, CITY CLERK PREPARED AND APPROVED BY: 8-4j. ;�' / ROBERT F. CLARK CHIEF DE CITY CITY ATTORNEY APPRO9ED,AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: JCIA\ A. DOUGHYRTY ITY ATTORNEY" CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF DEC Q10 - *87 RESOLUTION No.O /-1 CITY OF MIAMI. FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM L;J .. 3 51 TO Cesar Odio owm November 16, 1987 FILE: City Manager - SUBJECT: Personal Appearance December 10, 1987 Commission - Meeting FROM: Rosario Kennedv REFERENCES: Commissioner ENCLOSURES: Ole Please place Ricardo Vadia on the personal appearances portion of the December 10 Commission meeting agenda. Mr. Vadia, will make a presentation on behalf of the International Fifty Foot Yacht Association. Thank you. cc: Ricardo Vadia J 416 --1 3 RICARDO VADIA October 28, 1987 Commissioner Rosario Kennedy City of Hiami Miami, Florida Dear Commissioner ::ennedy: As per our conversation, enclosed hereto is letter from the International Fifty Foot Yatch Association. Since our meeting, I met with r;r. Lee Goldfab who is Vice -President and General Manager to Bayside, where I explained to him our project in full and he was very enthu- siastic and willing to cooperate with the association and of course, with the City of r'lianii in order to make this event a success. I feel the enclosed letter covers all details about this project, but as mentioned on Mr. Mutter's letter we will be holding a planning session in Pliami in mid November where we will be more than happy to answer any questions you or Per. Cesar Oido might have about this event. In the meantime, if you need any further information regarding this matter, please feel tree to contact me. Sincerely, Ricardo Vadia /mell Encls. A A A. International 50 Foot — Yacht Association October 23, 1987 Commissioner Rosario Kennedy City of Miami Dear Commissioner Kennedy: On behalf of the entire International Fifty Foot Yacht Association, let me thank the City of Miami for its kind _ invitation to race in your city on March 3 - 6, 1988. I am confident that this will be a mutually beneficial proposition. The City of Miami's new Bayside facility will be an ideal setting for this regatta. It offers many of the necessary ingredients for a successful event. I am certain that it will receive excellent treatment from the representatives of the national press. The previous association events have generated a significant amount of favorable press both locally and in the national yachting publications. A similar event in Detroit was covered by all of the local papers, four local television stations, and at least 6 of the national yachting magazines such _ as Sail Magazine, Yachting Magazine, Yacht Racing/Cruising, and American Sailor. Participants came from Florida, New York, F Virginia, Boston and Sweden. The City of Miami can expect at least the same level of participation, around 10 to 15 - competitors. Each boat will be accompanied by a crew of approximately 14 people. Several members of the crew will bring significant others to watch the race. The race committee will have a minimum of 15 people along with their mates. At recent regattas held by the class, large crowds of spectators have gathered in the marina area after the race for impromptu and planned social activities. As a result, the restaurants and bars in the Bayfront area can expect a very lively trade from this upscale group. The yachts which will be competing in this regatta are highly sophisticated vessels which require a great deal of time, ef:,"ort and money to campaign. These vessels are the water born equivalents of Indy or Formula I race cars. To insure that the competitors are comfortable and able to maintain their yachts and crews, the city must provide the following facilities at no charge: 3 S 7-1122 ` 1. Docking facilities for the competing yachts. The yachts are approximately 50' in length with a beam measurement of about —' 16' and draft of 12'. Between ten and fifteen yachts can be expected. _ 2. Docking facilities for the race committee vessels. The boats will vary in size from 25' to 80' feet. As the time for the regatta approaches exact specifications for these yachts will - - be provided. 3. Docking facilities for the competitor support vessels. The — boats will vary in size from 25' to 80' feet. As the time for the regatta approaches exact specifications for these yachts will be provided. 4. Parking facilities for competitor support vehicles. The — yachts competing in this event have trucks and trailers which = are used to support the maintenance and repair of the competing vessels. The parking facilities must be close to -- -. the competing yachts. _ 5. Security for the dock and parking facilities. It is _ imperative that every effort is made to prevent any loss or damage during the event. The yachts and their support v•ahicles cariy a great deal of expensive equipment which is very difficult to replace. 6. A large work area for maintaining and folding sails. After each day's racing, the crews may wish to inspect, repair, and pack their sail inventories. This area need only be available for a few hours. The grassy area in Bayfront Park adjacent to the marina would be ideal. While work is underway, sails will be spread out in very colorful patterns, creating a very nice visual effect. The area would always be attended by those - that are working on their sails. Usage of this area after 8PM is not anticipated. 7. Water and electrical service. Each yacht will require electrical service and a supply of fresh water. The electrical service for the competitors need only be 110 power, however, many of the support vessels will require 220. The city can expect the competing vessels and their support vehicles to arrive about seven to ten days in advance of the regatta. The crews will spend that time tuning the boats and sails for the regatta. The entire fleet can be expected to leave - within one or two days after the last race. A total time in residence of approximately two weeks is expected. I look forward to working with the City of Miami during this event. The association should be holding a planning session in Florida in mid November. I hope to be able to meet with you at 0 that time. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact me in my office (313) 884 9216 during normal business hours. Sincerely, v Russel H. Nutter, Jr. Secretary 9 7-1.122