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Resolution: R-12-0450
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Drive
Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 12-01281a Final Action Date: 11/15/2012
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING RODNEY
BARRETO, CHAIRMAN OF THE SUPER BOWL HOST COMMITTEE AND WILLIAM
TALBERT, III, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE GREATER
MIAMI CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, TO MAKE ALL EFFORTS
NECESSARY TO BRING THE 2016 SUPERBOWL TO DOWNTOWN MIAMI.
WHEREAS, South Florida has hosted Super Bowls several times including 1995, 1999, 2007
and 2010; and
WHEREAS, South Florida has an opportunity to host the 2016 Super Bowl ("Super Bowl"); and
WHEREAS, our community has a proven track record of successfully hosting the Super Bowl;
and
WHEREAS, over hundreds of thousands of people are expected to visit the host community
during the two (2) weeks of Super Bowl festivities; and
WHEREAS, at least 750 million viewers around the world will focus their eyes on our
community as they watch the event on television; and
WHEREAS, hosting this momentous sporting event in our community provides a tremendous
opportunity to boost our tourism industry and local economy; and
WHEREAS, the total economic impact on a host community from the Super Bowl is estimated
in excess of $300 million; and
WHEREAS, several main events will be held in the City of Miami ("City") as part of the Super
Bowl; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission recognizes the significance of hosting Super Bowl events
held in the City;
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 authorizes Rodney Barreto, Chairman of the Super Bowl
Host Committee and William Talbert, III, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Miami
Convention and Visitors Bureau, to make all efforts necessary to bring the 2016 Superbowl to
City of Miami
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Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of
the Mayor.{1}
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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