20170426 SM3MIAMI BEACH
Gommission Meeting
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERTAL 3 (4125120171
City Hall, Gommission Chambers,3'd Floor,lTOO Convention Center Drive
April26,2017
Mayor Philip Levine
Commissioner John Elizabeth Alem6n
Commissioner Ricky Arriola
Commissioner Michael Grieco
Commissioner Joy Malakoff
Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
Comm issioner Micky Steinberg
City Manager Jimmy L. Morales
City Attorney Raul J. Aguila
City Clerk Rafael E.
Granado
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SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
R9 - New Business and Gommission Requests
R9 T DISCUSS POTENTIAL FILM INCENTIVES FOR MIAMI BEACH TO SUPPORT THE FILM AND
TELEVISION INDUSTRY ON A LOCAL LEVEL.
Tourism, Culture and Economic Development
Supplemental updated on 412512017
(Production !ndustry Counci! Letter)
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Daniel Davidson
Chairman, Production lndustry Council
City of Miami Beach
Miami Beach, FL
33139
April26,2A17
Dear Mayor & Commissioners:
The very prominence of Miami Beach
on the global stage has been due in great part to
the exposure the City has historically enjoyed in film, video and print.
The recent
elimination of tax incentives by Tallahassee has had
a devastating financial
impact on Miami Beach, resulted in
an exodus of jobs and has eroded Florida's credibility
as a viable location for production. This coupled with Zika, the threat of hurricanes and
other natural forces have together taken a significant financial toll on the economy of
Miami Beach.
The Production lndustry Council has been tasked with the responsibility of helping to
restore this vital industry
to Miami Beach by proposing reasonable guidelines for film and
production.
A thoughtfully managed film and production industry leads to:
1) lncreased tourism,
2) Heighted sales of our valuable real estate and businesses,
3) lncreased real estate tax rolls,
4) A robust hospitality industry,
5) Greater revenue for
the City to support critical infrastructure,
6) The propagation of a positive message about our amazing City, as well as
7) A source of tremendous pride for Miami Beach residents.
On Wednesday, April 26th during the Commission meeting, you will have the opportunity
cast your vote on suggested changes to the film and production guidelines in
the City of
Miami Beach. This vote will determine the future of the film and production industry which
is integral to the fabric
of Miami Beach, and the foundation upon which this great city has
built its global reputation.
The proposed changes to the film and production guidelines represents the culmination
of 2-years of research by the Production lndustry Council, in concert with the residents,
the industry and various departments within the City of Miami Beach.
The proposed guidelines are only small steps towards resurrecting this critical industry,
and while I believe that we could do even more to advance this effort, what you will vote
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Daniel Davidson
Chairman, Production lndustry Council
City of Miami Beach
Miami Beach, FL 33139
on at the Commission meeting represents a balanced and thoughtful approach to meeting
the diverse needs
of residents, Iocal businesses and the production industry.
The Production lndustry Council hereby respectfully requests Commission's adoption of
the proposed recommendations and we look fonrvard to reinvigorating an industry crucial
to our long-term
survivalwhile helping to further restore the reputation of Miami Beach as
a global leader in
culture and the arts.
Sincerely,
Daniel Davidson, Resident
Chairman, Production lndustry Council
Joanna Rose Kravitz, Member
Ellen Marchman, Member
Abdul Muhammad, Member
Tom Musca, Member
Belkys Nerey, Member
Aleksander Stojanovic, Member
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