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File Number: 10-01299 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
DESIGNATING ART BASEL AS A SPECIAL EVENT TO TAKE PLACE DECEMBER
1-6, 2010, WITHIN THE DESIGN DISTRICT, MIDTOWN AND WYNWOOD AREAS,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 57-46 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "SPECIAL EVENTS OPERATION".
WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") has adopted regulations governing the operation of
nonmotorized vehicles, more specifically, pedicabs, on public streets; and
WHEREAS, the City's economy, and in turn, its citizens, benefit from special events, as they serve
to entertain and educate both citizens and visitors; and
WHEREAS, Art Basel, taking place in December, 2010, and the activities that follow the festival,
will bring thousands of visitors to the City; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 57-46 of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended ("City
Code"), entitled "Special Events Operation", the City deems it to be in the best interest of its citizens
and the general public to designate Art Basel as a special event to take place December 1-6, 2010,
within the Design District, Midtown and Wynwood areas, as more particularly depicted in the map
attached hereto as Exhibit "A", wherein regulation of pedicabs will be user and operator friendly, while
still protecting the public health, safety, and welfare;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA:
Section 1. Pursuant to Section 57-46 of the City Code, entitled "Special Events Operation", the
Miami City Commission designates Art Basel as a special event to take place December 1-6, 2010,
within the Desiy,' District, Midtown and Wynwood areas, as more parti early depicted in the map
attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
Section 2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of
the Mayor. {2}
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
JULIE O. BRU
CITY ATTORNEY
City of Miami
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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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