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4/29/85
RESOLUTION NO. 85ft-474-
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COCONUT
GROVE ARTISTS GROUP TO HOLD THE SUMMER
SEASON ART SHOW SERIES ON COMMODORE
PLAZA ON THREE DATES TO BE SELECTED IN
1 MAY, JULY AND AUGUST, 19859 CONDITIONED
UPON THERE BEING NO ACCESS BARRIERS TO
SHOPS LOCATED ON COMMODORE PLAZA.
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! WHEREAS, the City of Miami desires to encourage the revival
' of the Coconut Grove sidewalk art tradition; and
WHEREAS, the Coconut Grove Artists Group has planned the
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t Summer Season Sidewalk Art Show Series on Commodore Plaza on
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three dates to be selected in May, July and August, 19859 from
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM; and
WHEREAS, said art shows will not require the closing of any
streets; and
WHEREAS, the Coconut Grove Artists Group is working with the
shop owners along Commodore Plaza to ensure that there will be no
barriers to access to the shops;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The Coconut Grove Artists Group is hereby
authorized to hold the Summer Season Sidewalk Art Show Series on
Commodore Plaza on three dates to be selected in May, July and
August, 1985, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Section 2. The herein authorization is conditioned upon
there being no barriers to access to the shops located on
Commodore Plaza.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 9th _ day of May , 1985•
Maurice A. Ferre
MAYOR
TEST: O PREPARED AND APPROVED BY:
Ra ph G. Ongie, Robert F. Clark
City Clerks Chief Deputy City Attorney
APPR AS TO ORM AND CORRECTNESS:
Lucia- , oug rty, City Attorney
CITE OF MIAMI. FLOIRIDA
IIVTito IFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO Sergio Pereira
City Manager
Carl Kern, Director
FROM parks and Recreation Department
DATE- April 23, 1985 FILE'
SUBJECT Resolution Authorizing a
Sidewalk Art Show
May 9, 1985, City
REFERENCES Commission Agenda
ENCLOSURES.
"It is recommended that the
Coconut Grove Artists Group
be authorized to hold the
Summer Season Sidewalk Art
Shows on Commodore Plaza on
from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, on
three dates to be selected in
May, July and August, 1985,
per the attached resolution."
The Coconut Grove Artists Group is an association of concerned
local artists who are working to provide more exposure for the
local art tradition. The Sidewalk Art Show, authorized by
Resolution No. 85-319 and held on April 16, 1985, on Commodore
Plaza, was a great success for both artists and merchants.
The Group has planned the Summer Season Series for three dates
to be selected in May, July and August, 1985, on Commodore
Plaza, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The events will require no
street closings and the exhibitors are working with the
merchants to ensure that there are no barriers to access to the
shops on the street. Additionally, the artists will employ
off -duty police, and will be responsible for cleaning the area
after the show.
The Parks and Recreation Department recommends that this
organization be authorized to hold its Summer Season Sidewalk
Art Show Series on Commodore Plaza as provided in the attached
resolution. These art shows will help revive the Coconut Grove
sidewalk art tradition.
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