HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecommendation LetterCITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO :
FROM :
The Honorable Mayor embers
Of t ity Com sion 1
Joe �� la
City ager
DATE :
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July 14, 2005
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Variance to Noise
Ordinance
"Christmas in Miami"
RECOMMENDATION
It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission grant Filmauro, their request
for a waiver of the City of Miami noise ordinance. The purpose of this waiver is to
facilitate the filming of the feature film, "Christmas in Miami," which will be shooting in
our area from August 15th, 2005 through early October 2005.
BACKGROUND
"Christmas in Miami," is one in a series of "Christmas movies, produced by Filmauro
each year. This year, Miami was selected as the choice city, to be featured to Italian
movie fans this holiday season. The movie will be filmed in its entirety in South Florida,
hiring 85% of its crew from this region.
This production is requesting a variance of the noise ordinance to film in two different
residential areas in the City of Miami: Spring Garden and Venetian Isles for a total of 5
nights starting on or about August 30th until the 3rd of October. It must be noted that
these dates are subject to change due to technical or weather related reasons. Upon
approval of the City Commission, the production company will proceed with the usual
permitting process, as specific locations are needed, with the Mayor's Office of Film,
Arts & Entertainment.
The Mayor's Office of Film, Arts & Entertainment will ensure that all affected residents,
city agencies, commercial businesses, and/or civic organizations are fully aware of the
scheduled filming in their area and that every step is taken to ensure that filming activity
will cause minimal disruption to the community.