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Resolution R-17-0501
File Number: 3184
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
Final Action Date: 10/26/2017
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION SUPPORTING THE
EFFORTS OF THE SOUTH FLORIDA COLLEGE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
TASK FORCE TO HOLD THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP AT THE HARD ROCK STADIUM, LOCATED IN MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN JANUARY 2021, 2023, OR 2024; FURTHER
SUPPORTING THE CITY OF MIAMI'S ("CITY") HOSTING AND PARTICIPATING
IN RELATED EVENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXPLORE THE
POSSIBILITIES OF ANY POTENTIAL WAIVER OF CITY FEES FOR SERVICES
RELATED TO THE FIRE -RESCUE DEPARTMENT, THE MIAMI POLICE
DEPARTMENT, AND ANY OTHER APPLICABLE FEES FOR THE USE OF
BAYFRONT PARK, MARLINS PARK, OR ANY OTHER VENUES.
WHEREAS, the College Football Playoff ("CFP") is a postseason tournament in
American college football for the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision ("FBS"); and
WHEREAS, the CFP National Championship Game ("Game") venue is selected based
on competitive bids submitted by cities across the country, similar to the Super Bowl or NCAA
Final Four; and
WHEREAS, the South Florida College Football Championship Task Force ("Task
Force") is leading the effort to submit bids for the 2021, 2023, and 2024 Games and the
selected destination would be required to host a series of ancillary events for the CFP around
the Game; and
WHEREAS, the Task Force has identified the City of Miami ("City") as a host destination
for events and venues related to the Game, including, but not limited to the following:
- Media Day: A free event for fans to watch their favorite players, listen to interviews,
and experience more than 1,000 media members preview the Game; and
- Extra Yard for Teachers 5k: A family friendly 3.1 mile race, which generates
proceeds that benefit Extra Yard for Teachers, the CFP's primary philanthropic
initiative that honors, celebrates, inspires, and empowers teachers; and
WHEREAS, the Task Force has requested support from the City; and
WHEREAS, the City has historically been supportive of such events such as the Super
Bowl and WrestleMania; and
WHEREAS, the Task Force is invited to meet with the Mayor, Commission members,
and the City Manager to discuss how the City can help secure the bid to host the Game; and
WHEREAS, the City is committed to working with the Task Force as needed in its
efforts to host the Game; and
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File ID: 3184
Enactment Number: R-17-0501
WHEREAS, nationally recognized sporting events such as this Game bring tens of
thousands of visitors to the City resulting in both direct and indirect positive economic impact for
local businesses;
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 Commission hereby supports the efforts of the Task Force to hold
the Game at the Hard Rock Stadium, located in Miami -Dade County, Florida, in January 2021,
2023, or 2024, and further supports the City's hosting and participating in related events.
Section 3. The City Commission further directs the City Manager to explore the
possibilities of any potential waiver of City fees for services related to the Fire -Rescue
Department, the Miami Police Department, and other applicable fees for the use of Bayfront
Park, Marlins Park, and other venues.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and
signature of the Mayor.'
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
1
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If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten (10) 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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