HomeMy WebLinkAboutSummary FormAGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORM
FILE ID: 01 33�
Date: 2/27/2007
Commission Meeting Date: 3/8/2007
Requesting Department: City Manager
District Impacted: Citywide
Type: ® Resolution n Ordinance ❑ Emergency Ordinance ❑ Discussion Item
❑ Other
Subject: Ballpark
Purpose of Item:
It is respectfully recommended that the Honorable Mayor and City Commission adopt the attached.
resolution accepting the City Manager's Report outlining the basic parameters of an agreement by and
among the Cityof Miami, Miami -Dade County, Florida Marlins, LP and Major League Baseball,
related to the development of a new ballpark for the Florida Marlins subject to subsequent
Commission approval.
Background Information:
The City of Miami has been supportive of retaining the Florida Marlins baseball team in South
Florida and, as such, has worked diligently over the last several years to assist in these efforts,
including evaluation of various potential stadium sites within the city limits. The purpose of this item
is to provide an overview and status report on our latest efforts to build a new ballpark for the Florida
Marlins. Significant progress has been made in determining the viability of a new ballpark in
downtown Miami utilizing publicly owned land next to Police Headquarters and the Stephen P. Clark
Government Center. In addition, the City of Miami, Miami -Dade County, Marlins and Major League
Baseball (MLB) are working toward an agreement for future City and County Commission
consideration.
Budget Impact Analysis
NO Is this item related to revenue?
Is this item an expenditure? If so, please identify funding source below.
General Account No: n/a
Special Revenue Account No: n/a
CIP Project No: n/a
NO Is this item funded by Homeland Defense/Neighborhood Improvement Bonds?
Start Up Capital Cost:
Maintenance Cost:
Total Fiscal Impact:
Final Approvals
(SIGN AND DATE)
CIP Budget
if using or receiving capital hinds
Grants
Risk Management?
Purchasing Dept. Director C f
Chief City Manager
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