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Resolution: R-07-0627
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Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 07-01352 Final Action Date: 10/25/2007
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
REQUESTING THAT THE MIAMI PARKING AUTHORITY CREATE A SPECIAL
PARKING PROGRAM ON WEEKENDS DURING THE HOLIDAY SHOPPING
SEASON, THAT OFFERS FREE PARKING AS AN INCENTIVE TO DRAW
CUSTOMERS TO SHOP WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD).
WHEREAS, the City Commission recognizes that Downtown Miami is a key economic engine for
the City of Miami and that its shops and businesses are in intense competition with suburban malls
and retail centers where parking is free; and
WHEREAS, the holiday shopping season traditionally begins the day after Thanksgiving and
concludes at the end of the calendar year; and
WHEREAS, the Downtown Development Authority ("DDA") is requesting that the City Commission
ask the Miami Parking Authority ("MPA") to establish a free parking program on Saturdays and
Sundays during the holiday shopping season at all of its garages and surface lots within the
Downtown Business District ("CBD") boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the dates of the free parking for the holiday season shall be limited to: November 24-
25, December 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 2007; and
WHEREAS, the MPA will lose some revenue on these dates, but can make up that revenue
and more from future increased weekend parking usage when residents and visitors discover the
diverse offerings of Downtown's shops, restaurants, services, arts and culture;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted by
reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Miami City Commission accepts the recommendation of the DDA requesting that
the MPA create a special parking program on weekends during the holiday shopping season, that
offers free parking, at all of its garages and surface lots within the CBD boundaries, on November 24-
25, December 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 2007, as an incentive to draw customers to shop within the
CBD boundaries.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of
the Mayor.{1}
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Footnotes:
{1} If the Mayor does not sign this resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar
days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall
become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.
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