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AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER 2
/ARTICLE XI/ DIVISION 10 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS
AMENDED, ENTITLED "ADMINISTRATION/BOARDS, COMMITTEES,
COMMISSIONS/CITY OF MIAMI ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT COUNCIL," MORE
PARTICULARLY BY AMENDING SECTION 2-1141, ENTITLED "PURPOSE,
POWERS AND DUTIES", TO MAINTAIN A SEPARATE, NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3)
CORPORATION; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Arts and Entertainment Council ("Council") implements and advises
the Mayor and the City Commission in the areas of art and entertainment special events,
performances and productions; and
WHEREAS, the Council desires to enhance the abilities of the Council to provide for events in the
City of Miami; and
WHEREAS, if the Council forms a 501(c)(3) corporation, it may qualify as a tax exempt entity; and
WHEREAS, the Council desires to take advantage of a tax exempt status for the purpose of
seeking funding from outside sources; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Ordinance are adopted and
incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. Chapter 2/Article XI/Division 10/Section 2-1141 of the Code of the City of Miami,
Florida, as amended entitled "Administration/Boards, Committees, Commissions/City of Miami Arts
and Entertainment Council", is amended in the following particulars:{1}
"CHAPTER 2
ADMINISTRATION
ARTICLE Xl. BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS
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DIVISION 10. CITY OF MIAMI ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT COUNCIL
Sec.:2-1141. Purpose; powers and duties.
The purpose, powers and duties of the council are:
(1) To serve in an advisory capacity and make recommendations and guide the mayor, city
commission and city manager regarding endorsement or support of specific art and entertainment
special events, performance and productions.
(2) To make recommendations and guide the mayor, city commission and city manager in
their determinations as to whether any specific art shall be accepted or acquired by the city by:
a. Evaluating the appropriateness of the design of proposed art;
b. Determining a proper location for such art;
c. Evaluating the costs for reception, construction, or installation and annual maintenance
costs of such art;
d. Determining responsibility for provision of indemnification and acquisition of permits for
erection, construction, installation and maintenance;
e. Providing information to those making donations of the technical standards and types of
permits required by the city for erection, construction, or installation of such art;
f. Recommending acquisition of works of art by the city to be used and made available for the
cultural betterment of the city; and
g. Coordinating activities with programs and support of museums in the city.
(3) To coordinate with city departments, as appropriate;
(4) To coordinate and originate cultural and entertainment activities within the city;
(5) To qualify community events as being officially recognized;
(6) To advocate, seek and encourage public participation in all cultural, fine arts and
entertainment events;
(7) To maintain a separate, non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation for the purpose of seeking funding
from outside sources
foundations, individuals and othcr sources to support major arts and entertainment special events;
(8) To appoint artists, entertainers or other knowledgeable individuals as honorary council
members, who shall advise and assist the council in the furtherance of its duties.
(9) To serve as the city's official liaison with major arts and entertainment facilities and
organizations to attract art and entertainment programs of other governmental, private or public
agencies to the city, including, but not limited to:
a. Gusman Center for the Performing Arts
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b. James L. Knight Center
c. Tower Theater
d. Manuel Artime Center
e. Coconut Grove Playhouse
f. New World School of the Arts
g. Miami Film Festival
h. Performing Arts Center
i. Miami City Ballet
j. Florida Philharmonic
k. New World Symphony
I. Florida Grand Opera
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Section 3. If any section, part of a section, paragraph, clause, phrase or word of this Ordinance is
declared invalid, the remaining provisions of this Ordinance shall not be affected.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after final reading and adoption
thereof.{2}
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
JULIE O. BRU
CITY ATTORNEY
Footnotes:
{1} Words/and or figures stricken through shall be deleted. Underscored words and/or figures
shall be added. The remaining provisions are now in effect and remain unchanged. Asterisks
indicate omitted and unchanged material.
{2} This Ordinance shall become effective as specified herein unless vetoed by the Mayor within
ten days from,the.date'it.was passed and adopted. If the _Mayor vetoes this Ordinance, it shall
E:become-effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission or upon the
effective date stated herein, whichever is later.
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