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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Item Summary FormAGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORM FILE ID: Date: 5/12/2008 Commission Meeting Date: 6/12/2008 Type: • CXI Resolution Ordinance Other Requesting Department: City Manager District Impacted: All districts Emergency Ordinance n Discussion Item Subject: Extension of the City Manager's Authority to grant noise waiver to film productions Purpose of Item: Extend manager's (previously granted) authority to waive the noise ordinance for film productions for an additional 90 day period. Background Information: Back in March, City Commission approved a resolution which granted the City Manager the authority to waive the noise ordinance for film productions for a 90 day period which ended on May 31, 2008. This new resolution is to seek an extension of that original 90 day period to begin June 1, 2008 until August 31 st, 2008. Budget Impact Analysis NO Is this item related to revenue? NO Is this item an expenditure? If so, please identify funding source below. General Account No: Special Revenue Account No: CIP Project No: 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 funds Grants Risk Management Purchasing Dept. Director Chief City Manage OS-00705 City of Miami Legislation Resolution City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigov.com File Number: 08-00702 Final Action Date: A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO GRANT WAIVERS OF THE NOISE RESTRICTIONS CONTAINED IN SECTIONS 36-4 AND 36-5 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, FOR AN ADDITIONAL NINETY (90) DAY PERIOD COMMENCING ON JUNE 1, 2008, TO FACILITATE THE FILMING OF MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF MIAMI. WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") continues to enjoy unprecedented growth and development, and the film industry continues its growth as a viable and important sector of our local economy; and WHEREAS, several film productions wish to film motion pictures, either in their entirety or in parts, within the City; and WHEREAS, the current noise restrictions found in Sections 36-4 and 36-5 of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended ("City Code"), prohibit film productions from filming any scenes that would violate those restrictions; and WHEREAS, the nature of the film industry prevents the film productions from timely requesting waivers directly from the City Commission; and WHEREAS, this Resolution will not allow the film productions carte blanche to violate the noise restrictions, but rather those film productions seeking waivers will be required to request a waiver from the City Manager for each and every instance of filming that will violate the noise restrictions; and WHEREAS, the Mayor's Office of Film and Cultural Affairs will work hand -in -hand with the film productions to guarantee that every affected area, including businesses and area residents, are properly notified and that disruptions arising from filming are as minimal as possible; and WHEREAS, in Resolution 08-0102 adopted February 28, 2008, the City Commission authorized the City Manager to grant waivers to the noise restrictions found in Sections 36-4 and 36-5 of the City Code through May 31, 2008; and WHEREAS, additional time is needed to finalize the current film productions taking place within the City; and WHEREAS, the City Manager's authority to grant waivers to the noise restrictions found in Sections 36-4 and 36-5 of the City Code will be limited to a ninety (90) day period commencing on June 1, 2008; City of Miami Page 1 of 2 Printed On: 6/9/2008 File Number: 08-00702 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 City Manager is hereby given the authority to grant waivers to the noise restrictions found in Sections 36-4 and 36-5 of the City Code for a ninety (90) day period commencing on June 1, 2008, to film productions that specifically request a waiver on their film permit application. Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.{1} APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: JULIE O. BRU CITY ATTORNEY 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. City of Miami Page 2 of 2 Printed On: 6/9/2008 CITY OF MIA1v!; FL.OR DA INTER-C FFf\r-E MEMORANDUM The Honorable Mayor and Members Oft. - ity Commission Pedro City Manager andez _ SUBJECT RErEREN ES : ENCLOSURES: May 12, 2008 Waiver for Noise Ordinance for film production(s) FILE : Draft Red Line Memo RECOMMENDATION It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission grant City Manager, Pedro G. Hernandez, the authority to grant waivers to the noise ordinance for a 90-day period commencing June 1, 2008. The purpose of this waiver is to facilitate the filming of various film projects, including USA's Network, Burn Notice, and an untitled project directed by Sam Mendes. BACKGROUND The authority to grant waivers, by the City Manager for a 90-day period, was previously approved by the City Commission at the March 13th, 2008 meeting. This request is an extension of that authority for an additional 90 days, which would cover any requests from June 1st through August 31 st, 2008. With the approval of the City Commission, the City Manager will be able to grant waiver(s) as necessary during the aforementioned time period. The production companies will proceed with the usual permitting process and review of each waiver request, as specific locations are needed, with the Mayor's Office of Film & Cultural Affairs. The Mayor's Office of Film & Cultural Affairs 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 effort is taken to ensure that filming activity will cause no (or minimal) disruption to the community.