HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecommendation MemoCITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO :
FROM :
The Honorable May+ s Members
Ofe City Com . ission ,
Joe riola
City eager
DATE :
SUBJECT :
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July 14, 2005
Variance to Noise
Ordinance
"South Beach"
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RECOMMENDATION
It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission grant Paramount Pictures, in
association with Jennifer Lopez and UPN, their request for a waiver of the City of Miami
noise ordinance. The purpose of this waiver is to facilitate the filming of the TV Show,
"South Beach," which will be shooting in our area from August 15th, 2005 through
January 15th, 2006.
BACKGROUND
"South Beach," as the name suggests, will be based in Miami and will star Vanessa
Williams. The show, an hour long drama, similar to the "O.C" in style, will be filming
12 episodes with Miami as its backdrop. The length of the project is a great indicator of
the impact this production will have on local job creation, in addition to the promotion of
Miami to a national audience.
A blanket waiver is customary for the filming of large productions in the City of Miami
since locations and shooting dates wary widely and are scheduled in such a manner that it
would be impractical and nearly impossible to come before the Commission for each and
every waiver request. The production company anticipates filming up to 12 nights in the
time period requested. 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.