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Home My WebLink AboutR-82-0670if r w r RESOLUTION NO. Sti''rof � A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SURROUNDED ISLANDS PROJECT FOR FOUR ISLANDS WITHIN CITY OF MIAMI JURISDICTION IN BISCAYNE BAY AS SHOWN ON THE VICINITY SKETCH DATED JUNE 28, 1981, ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE; AUTHOR- IZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT WITH CVJ COR- PORATION ("APPLICANT"); REQUIRING THE APPLICANT TO REMOVE THE PROJECT UPON COMPLETION OF THE DURATION OF THE PROJECT AND PROVIDE PROOF OF RESTORATION; SUBJECT TO APPLICANT OBTAINING ALL NECESSARY STATE AND COUNTY PERMITS; AND IMPOSING FURTHER CONDITIONS UPON THE HEREIN APPROVAL; AND FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT. WHEREAS, by letter of June 28, 1982, the artist Christo has requested permission to proceed with the Surrounded Islands project for four islands within City of Miami jurisdiction in Biscayne Bay; and WHEREAS, this project is sanctioned by the New World Festival of. the Arts and would be of artistic benefit to the region; and WHEREAS, the project would have no detrimental impact; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The City Commission hereby approves the Surrounded Islands project for four islands within City of Miami jurisdiction in Biscayne Bay, as shown on the vicinity sketch dated June 22, 1981, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, said project being the placement of floating fabric extending approximately 200 feet from shore, suitably anchored, for a three week period during the spring of 1983. Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to enter into an Indemnification Agreement with CVJ Corporation ("applicant"). Section 3. The applicant shall remove the fabric boom, stakes and markers and restor all lands to their natural condition upon completion of the duration of the project CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF JuL2sti982�� f provide written statements, based upon site inspection, from the Dade County Department of Environmental Resource Management to the City Manager certifying completed restoration. Section 4. This approval is subject to the applicant obtain- int all necessary State and County Permits. Section 5. The herein approval is further conditioned upon the applicant providing the City with the following: (a) artwork to be given to the City commensurate in value to the artwork given by the applicant to Metropolitan Dade County having an approximate value of $50,000; and (b) artbooks on the project signed by the artist given to the City and dedicated in the name of Helen Muir for use at libraries located within the City of Miami; (c) an agreement to indemnify the City and hold harm- less from all claims arising from the project; and (d) evidence of liability insurance coverage protecting the City in an amount and form satisfactory to the City Attorney; further providing that all agreements required under this resolution be brought before the City Commission for approval prior to execution thereof. Section G. The City Clerk is hereby directed to forward a certified copy of the herein resolution to the Dade County Department of Environmental Resource Management. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 22 day of July , 1982. AT MATTY HIRAI ACTING CITY CLERK PREPARED AND APPROVED BY: � Cal 5-1 t_'.(JC% E. MAXWE L kSE SASTANT CITY ATTOR APPRO%95'AS., M ��ESS: GEORGE Ff KNOX, JR., CITY -h4 TORNEY PAI Maurice A. Ferre M A Y O R 82lGs® Jear"WO-Ciaudo ChrWo and Cho Wta 48 Howard S Y Project For Biscayne Bay, Greater Miami, Florida Tel. 212-ss8_a` 43737 New io�o .mom. June 28, 1982 Mayor Maurice Ferre and Members of the City Commission City of Miami City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, Florida _ Christo - Surrounded Islands Project for Biscayne Bay, Miami, Florida Dear Mayor Ferre and City Commissioners: This will confirm that I desire to obtain your permis- sion to enable CVJ Corporation to proceed with the Surround- ed Islands Project during the Spring of 1983. I desire to include in the Project islands which are located in the City of Miami boundaries (including islands 1, 2, 3, and 8). I have been advised, through representatives of the City, that the necessary request for permission to enable the Project to proceed as to the islands within the City of Miami and those owned by the City should be presented to you at a Commission Meeting. I would appreciate the opportunity to appear before you and obtain such permission at a meeting in July of 1982. I remain willing to present additional information in - support of this request to the appropriate City representa- tives and officials. Should anything further be required, please do not hesitate to let me know. Sincerely, Christo ' on behalf of CVJ Corporation cc: Mr. Joseph McManus City of Miami Planning Director �IILI`.!lTY �K�TGN I'acco cl:�r emu.: =TSB ►ems 1,t+C'L't�iCI1.;C k t4L,1-=0 OU M.I. V. mSTum- clef L•r THF- cF FLGZIpG. AW Greenleaf-Telesca PLMM . Doom" - WATIM 2GW 5M t71%AVENVE M1.M1 FLOA1OA 7017.7 PHONE 70i4�0411 i , H TaTE. 'cF FL-C W CA PQ.Cr'� Li�'IST7L (:1�1'll.`( CW L 4V oCsC LJ.iT TO 6MI L tN�ZT I CF 5 , VICINITY SKETCH SURROUNDED ISLANDS PROJECT Resolution pertains to Islands 1, 2, 3 & 8 within City of Miami jurisdiction i � %rini�c V�'w� < 0 To: Howard V . Gary City Manager J k W. McManus cting Director Planning Department V /V CITY OF MIAMI• FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM July 6, 1982 FILE: Surrounded Islands Project in Biscayne Bay p T«'t F:4Crf; L N-C1-..'_lf*4 Es It is recommended that the Commission approve the Surrounded Islands project for four islands, within City of Miami jurisdiction, in Biscayne Bay, per the attached resolution. By letter of June 28, 1982 (attached), the artist Christo requests permission to proceed with the Surrounded Islands project for four islands within City of Miami jurisdiction, in Biscayne Bay. This project, sanctioned by the New World Festival of the Arts, would surround the islands with a pink woven polypropylene fabric, floating on the water, extending approximately 200 feet from shore. The outer edge of the floating fabric would be secured to a floating boom, the boom would be secured to the bay bottom with anchors at 100 foot intervals. The inland edge of the fabric would be secured with rebar stakes. The project would commence in the spring of 1983 and be in place for approximately 3 weeks. The project would be entirely at the expense of Christo. This project also requires approval from State and County agencies. It is requested that this item be heard at the City Commission meeting of July 22, 1982. I JWM/vb Attachments cc: Law Department r--