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December 16, 1998
Larry Levy, Esq.
Assistant City Attorney
City of Miami Beach
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Re: Beach Concession Agreement dated October 1st, 1998 between City of
Miami Beach ("City") and MB Redevelopment, Inc. ("Concessionaire")
Dear Larry:
Enclosed please find the above-referenced Beach Concession Agreement, revised in
accordance with our telephone conversation with your office, and blacklined to reflect changes from
the previous draft. Also enclosed are four originals of the document executed on behalf of MB
Redevelopment, Inc. Please send us two fully executed originals as soon as possible.
I look forward to speaking with you soon.
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BEACH CONCESSION AGREEMENT
THIS BEACH CONCESSION AGREEMENT ("Agreement") made the 1st day of
October, 1998 between the City of Miami Beach, a municipal corporation of the State of Florida
(hereinafter called the "City") and MB Redevelopment, Inc., a Florida corporation, with offices at
667 Madison Avenue, New York, New York 10021-8087 (hereinafter called the
"Concessionaire").
WIT N E SSE T H:
WHEREAS, the State of Florida (the "State"), acting by and through the Trustees of the
Internal Improvement Trust Fund, owns all beach property within the City of Miami Beach (the
"City") that lies seaward of the erosion control line; and
WHEREAS, the City and the State have heretofore entered into a Management
Agreement dated February 3, 1982 (Agreement No. 750-0006, subsequently renumbered
Management Agreement No. 3595, and hereinafter referred to as the "Beachfront Management
Agreement"), pursuant to which the City agreed, among other things, to maintain the beaches
lying within the City limits; and
WHEREAS, the City is vested with jurisdiction over and control of all City parks and
open space in the City of Miami Beach and is responsible for the operation and maintenance of
such facilities under its jurisdiction as may be necessary, desirable or convenient 'for the use of
the public for healthful recreation; and
WHEREAS, the City has heretofore executed, for certain limited purposes, that certain
Agreement of Lease (the "Ground Lease") between the Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency
(the "Owner") and MB Redevelopment, Inc., as tenant, dated as of September 20, 1996,
pursuant to which, among other things, Owner leased to Concessionaire the land (the "Land")
underlying the Loews Miami Beach Hotel at 1601 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida (the
"Hotel"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Ground Lease, the City has agreed to grant to the
Concessionaire the exclusive privilege of operating a concession on the beach at the
Concession Area (as hereinafter defined) to provide goods and services as hereinafter
described, and the City and Concessionaire desire to enter into this Agreement for the operation
of said concession.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants and
conditions herein contained, it is agreed by the parties hereto as follows:
1. Grant of Concession. The City hereby grants to Concessionaire, and
Concessionaire hereby accepts from the City, an exclusive agreement to operate the following
described concession on the beach west of the sand dunes and east of the sand dunes
immediately adjacent and east of the Hotel and having a width from the northerly boundary to
the southerly boundary of the Land (the "Concession Area") and in accordance with the purpose
and for the period stated herein and subject to the terms and conditions herein contained;
provided, however, that (a) no concession activity (or other activity whatsoever, except for
maintenance and cleaning in conformance with state, federal, county and municipal laws) shall
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be conducted upon any sand dunes within the Concession Area, and (b) Concessionaire shall
maintain the sand dunes within the Concession Area, including keeping said sand dunes free of
litter and foreign objects.
2. Term. This Agreement shall commence on the Hotel Opening Date (as such
term is defined in the Ground Lease) and shall end on the fifth anniversary following such
commencement date (the "Term"). Concessionaire may, provided that it is not in default of any
terms of this Agreement, in its sole discretion, extend the Term under all of the terms and
conditions contained in this Agreement for successive five-year periods during the Term of the
Ground Lease, but only until March 30, 2023, unless the parties mutually agree to a further
extension of the Term. Concessionaire shall give the City written notice of its intention to extend
the Agreement term at least thirty (30) days prior to the end of the Term then in effect. In the
event of a default by Concessionaire as Tenant under the Ground Lease which results in the
termination of the Ground Lease, this Agreement shall terminate simultaneously therewith.
3. Facilities. Concessionaire shall, at its sole cost and expense, provide or
construct all facilities used in connection with this Agreement. Concessionaire shall maintain
such facilities (the "Facilities") at its sole cost and expense, without limiting thereby the City's
obligations, pursuant to Section 14.5 of the Ground Lease, which is incorporated herein by
reference, to maintain the boardwalk adjacent to the Hotel, the sand dunes, and the beach area.
Any construction or location of the Facilities shall be performed in accordance with all applicable
federal, state and local law and all necessary permits will be obtained prior to commencement of
construction or location. In addition, the Facilities shall be designed in a manner that is
consistent with the City's Beachfront Management Plan, as amended, which has been adopted
by the City in accordance with the Beachfront Management Agreement and the Rules and
Regulations for Beachfront Concession Operations, as amended.
4. Uses. Concessionaire is hereby authorized to conduct the following kinds of
business and to provide the following services at the Concession Area:
(a) Food and Beveraqe Service. Sale of food and/or beverages from the
Facilities, and if permitted by the City, from permanent designated locations on the beach. To
the extent that the City permits other concessionaires on the beach to sell food and/or
beverages from pushcarts or mobile vehicles, Concessionaire shall also be permitted to do so.
(b) Beach Equipment and Rentals. Rental of beach equipment including, but
not limited to, chairs, umbrellas, rafts, or other non-motorized personal floatation devices.
(c) Beach Products. At the discretion of Concessionaire, the concession
may include the sale of beach products.
(d) Water Recreational Equipment. Rental of special recreational equipment
on the beach including, but not limited to, surfboards, windsailing, catamarans, and motorized
and non-motorized personal watercraft. Any special water recreational activity is subject to the
prior approval of the Miami Beach Marine Authority (and any other governmental authority
whose approval is required) and may be permitted upon Concessionaire's obtaining applicable
insurance (at Concessionaire's sole cost and expense) required and approved by the City. The
location for the rental of such surfboards, windsailing, catamarans, and motorized and
non-motorized personal watercraft shall be determined by the City, in its reasonable discretion,
and such surfboards, windsailing, catamarans, and motorized and non-motorized personal
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watercraft shall be operated in channels which shall be clearly identified in accordance with the
Beachfront Management Plan, and not in any areas designated for swimmers and/or bathers.
(e) Special Events. Concessionaire may provide "Special Events" (as
hereinafter defined) as may be desired by Concessionaire from time to time, provided that any
Special Event shall be subject to the prior approval of the City and subject to the City's
applicable rules and procedures for such Special Events.
(f) Miscellaneous. Such other businesses and services permitted by the
City.
All of the above activities shall be conducted in strict accordance with all applicable
federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
5. No Concession Fees. Concessionaire shall not be required to pay any
concession fees in connection with this Agreement or the concession; provided, however, that
Concessionaire shall pay to the State of Florida concession fees in an amount, if any, required
from time to time by law or regulation by the State of Florida. Such fees will be subject to any
applicable sales and use taxes. Concession fees shall be net to the State of Florida. As of the
date of this Agreement, the State of Florida imposes no concession fees.
6. Special Events. The beach area is for the use of the public for recreation and
other public purposes and the public's right to such use shall not be infringed upon by any
activity of Concessionaire. However, this does not preclude Concessionaire from scheduling
promotional events or "Special Events" (as hereinafter defined), including events which might
temporarily limit access to the event site, subject to the prior approval of the City Manager and
Concessionaire's compliance with the City's rules and procedures for Special Events.
Concessionaire shall have the exclusive right to provide Special Events within the Concession
Area (except that the City shall not be precluded from using the Concession Area for public
and/or civic purposes as deemed necessary or desirable). For purposes of this Agreement, the
term "Special Event" shall mean a concert or other attraction which will 'involve production
expenses of at least $250,000.00, adjusted for inflation, including, without limitation, expenses
in connection with talent and accommodations therefor, advertising and promotion, security,
beach area clean-up, insurance, and legal and other professional expenses.
7. Permits: Licenses: Taxes. Concessionaire agrees to obtain and pay for all
permits and licenses necessary for the conduct of the business and agrees to comply with all
laws governing the responsibility of an employer with respect to persons employed by
Concessionaire. Concessionaire shall also be solely responsible for payment of any and all
taxes levied on the concession operation. In addition, Concessionaire shall comply with all
rules, regulations and laws of the City of Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, the State of Florida,
or the federal government now in force or hereafter to be adopted.
8. Utilities. Concessionaire agrees to pay for all utilities used within the Concession
Area.
9. Siqnaqe.. Concessionaire shall have the right to post sign age and other
postings desired by Concessionaire in the Concession Area. Such signage shall be subject to
the prior approval of the City, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All
signage shall be in compliance with all municipal, state, county and federal laws.
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10. Trash and Garbaoe Removal. Concessionaire shall provide, at its expense,
receptacles for trash, rubbish and garbage within the confines of its area and shall provide a
sufficient number of these receptacles for Concessionaire's own use and for the use of the
public. The removal of trash, rubbish and garbage shall be the responsibility of Concessionaire
and shall be performed on a daily basis. Receptacles for trash, rubbish and garbage shall be
subject to the prior approval of the City, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or
delayed.
11. Indemnification. Concessionaire shall indemnify and hold the City harmless from
all loss, cost, liability, claim, damage and expense (including, without limitation, reasonable
attorneys' fees and disbursements), penalties and fines, incurred in connection with claims by a
person or entity against the City arising from (a) the use or occupancy or manner of use or
occupancy of the Concession Area by Concessionaire or any person claiming through or under
Concessionaire or (b) any acts, omissions or negligence of Concessionaire, or of the
contractors, agents, servants, employees, guests, invitees or licensees of Concessionaire, to
the extent in, about or concerning the Concession Area, including, without limitation, any acts,
omissions or negligence in connection with any construction work or in the making or performing
of any repairs, restoration, alterations or improvements, except to the extent any of the
foregoing is caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the City or its agents.
12. Insurance Requirements.
(a) Liability Insurance. At all times during the Term, Concessionaire, at its
sole cost and expense shall carry or cause to be carried insurance against liability with respect
to the Concession Area and the operations related thereto in an amount of not less than One
Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence combined single limit and designating the City as an
additional insured.
(b) Property Insurance. At all times during the Term, Concessionaire, at its
sole cost and expense, shall carry or cause to be carried "All Risk" (or its equivalent) property
damage insurance protecting Concessionaire and the City, as their interests may appear,
against loss to the Facilities. Concessionaire will be designated as "loss payee".
(c) Construction Insurance. Prior to the commencement of any construction
work, Concessionaire shall procure or cause to be procured, and after such dates shall carry or
cause to be carried, until final completion of such work, in addition to and not in lieu of the
insurance required by the foregoing subsections (a) and (b).
13. Records; Audit. Concessionaire agrees to establish and maintain (separate from
the Hotel's books and records) books of account reflecting the operation of the Concession
Area. The City and its representatives shall have, during normal business hours and upon
reasonable advance notice, access to inspect (but not photocopy) the books and records of
Concessionaire, including, without limitation, books of account properly reflecting the operations
of the Concession Area, which books and records shall be kept at the Hotel. Such right of
inspection and audit may be exercised at any time once within any twelve-month period and
within one (1) year after the end of the Term to which such books and records relate, and
Concessionaire shall maintain all such books and records for at least such period of time and, if
any dispute between the parties has arisen and remains unresolved at the expiration of such
period of time, for such further period of time until the resolution of such dispute.
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14. Cooperation. Emerqencies. Concessionaire agrees to use its reasonable efforts
to cooperate with the City in the conduct of surveys, to provide reports of visitor contacts, and to
respond to City inquiries about public usage of concession services.
The City agrees to provide Concessionaire with advance notice of any Special Event to
be conducted by the City or a party other than Concessionaire within the Concession Area, in
writing at least five (5) calendar days prior to any such Special Event, and to coordinate with
Concessionaire regarding same.
Concessionaire agrees to cooperate with the City in the event of any emergencies,
particularly in the case of any hurricanes or tropical storms, which threaten the City. In the case
of hurricanes and tropical storms, the Concessionaire agrees to remove all beach chairs,
umbrellas, rafts, or other non-motorized personal floatation devices, surfb"oards, windsailing,
catamarans, and motorized and non-motorized personal watercraft, and all other things used in
connection with the Concession Area from the Concession Area within tbe time required
pursuant to the Rules and Regulations for Beachfront Concession Operations of the City (a
copy of which is attached hereto, and by this reference made part hereof), as the same may be
amended from time to time, and any successor rules or regulations, after being advised to do
so, either orally or in writing, by the City.
15. Employees; Manaqers; Hours of Operation. Concessionaire shall employ people
to work at the Concession Area who are neat, clean, well-groomed and courteous.
Concessionaire and any persons employed by Concessionaire, shall never have been convicted
of any offense involving moral turpitude or felony. Concessionaire shall have an experienced
manager or managers overseeing the concession operations at all times. Concessionaire from
time to time shall determine hours of operation in accordance with the needs of the Hotel, in
compliance with all City rules and regulations.
16. No Improper Use; Applicable Laws to be Followed. Concessionaire will not use,
nor suffer or permit any person to use in any manner whatsoever, the assigned concession
Facilities for any improper, immoral or offensive purpose, or for any purpose in violation of any
federal, state, county, or municipal ordinance, rule, order or regulation, or of any governmental
rule or regulation now in effect or hereafter enacted or adopted. Concessionaire agrees to
operate and maintain the concession in compliance with this Agreement and .in accordance with
applicable laws.
17. Notices. Any notice or demand required to be given herein shall be made in
writing and sent by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, or overnight courier to
the address of the respective parties set forth below:
If to the City:
The City Manager
City of Miami Beach
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
If to Concessionaire:
MB Redevelopment, Inc.
667 Madison Avenue, 8th Floor
New York, New York 10021-8087
Attention: Corporate Secretary
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With a copy to the Hotel:
Loews Miami Beach Hotel
605 Lincoln Road, Suite 300
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Attention: General Manager
The City or Concessionaire may from time to time designate any other address for this
purpose by written notice to the other party.
18. Not a Lease. It is expressly understood and agreed that no part, parcel, building,
structure, equipment or space is leased to Concessionaire pursuant to this Agreement; that
Concessionaire is a concessionaire and not a lessee pursuant to this Agreement; that
Concessionaire's right to operate the concession shall continue only so long as the concession
operation complies with the undertakings, provisions, agreements, stipulations and conditions of
this Agreement.
19. No Partnership. Nothing herein contained shall create or be construed as
creating a co-partnership between the City and Concessionaire or to constitute Concessionaire
as an agent of the City.
20. Default and Termination. Concessionaire may be deemed in default under this
Agreement if Concessionaire fails to comply with a material term or condition hereof and if such
breach is not cured within thirty (30) days after written notice is given to Concessionaire
specifying the nature of the default (unless the default is of such nature as cannot be reasonably
cured within such thirty-day period [but is otherwise susceptible to cure]), in which event
Concessionaire shall not be deemed to be in default provided Concessionaire commences to
cure the breach within thirty (30) days following the City's written notice thereof and diligently
pursues such cure to completion). In the event of a default by Concessionaire following the
expiration of the applicable grace period, the City may cancel this Agreement upon a further
written notice to Concessionaire specifying a termination date ("Termination Date"), which shall
be a date at least fifteen (15) days following the date of the City's notice and (unless the default
is cured within such further notice period), this Agreement shall end as of the Termination Date
as if it were the expiration date originally set forth herein, Tenant shall vacate the Concession
Area, and neither party shall have any further obligation to the other.
21. No Discrimination. Concessionaire agrees that there shall be no discrimination
as to race, sex, color, creed or national origin in the operations referred to by this Agreement;
and further, there shall be no discrimination regarding any use, service, maintenance, or
operation of the Concession Area. All Facilities located on the Concession Area shall be made
available to the public, subject to the right of Concessionaire to establish and enforce rules and
regulations to provide for the safety, orderly operation and security of the Facilities.
22. Biodeoradable Containers. The sale of beverages from cans, bottles or plastic
containers is not permitted. Beverages must only be dispensed in paper cups or other
biodegradable containers, in accordance with applicable State and County requirements. The
use of plastic straws is also prohibited.
23. Florida Law., This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of Florida.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused their names to be signed and
their seals to be affixed, all as of the day and year first above written.
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City of Miami Beach
RULES AND REGUlATIONS
FOR BEACHFRONT CONCESSION OPERATIONS
The City of Miami Beach has established policies and procedures concerning the management
and operation of beachfront cODcessioD.s. The following rules and regulatioDs shall apply to
all beachfront concession operators.
1. If the concession includes food . and beverage service, then at least' one supervisory .employee
must possess a Food Service Management Certification issued by a County Public Health
Department in Florida.. In addition, each food service unit, cart or facility must be licensed
by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation - Division of Hotels and
Restaurants [8405 N. W. 53rd Street, Miami, Florida; Telephone No. (305) 470-5680 ].
2. No food and beverage concession will be pennirted from mobile units in the area of the
boardwalk (21st Street. 68th Street); but only for concessions which are operated from
"chickee huts", shade structw"es and outdoor cafes as outlined in the Miami Beach Zoning
Ordinance (Section 18.2, E.3), as amended.
3. The Concessionaire shall provide, at its sole expense, at least two (2) trash receptacles within
the confines of the area approved for its use and for the use of the public. Disposal of the
contents of said receptacles and removal of any tnJsh or debris within the approved area,
shall be done on a daily basis, and shall be the sole responsibility of the Concessionaire.
4. The Concessionaire must provide the City written authorization from the upland owner (see
page 12), allowing the Concessionaire to operate behind the upland owner's property. Said
authorization must contain the name, title, and signature of an authorized representative
of the upland owner, and must be notarized. The Concessionaire's application will not be
considered UIltil said authorization is presented to the City's Asset Manager. A new
authorization form from the upland owner is required in order to be eligible for renewal of
the Occupational License each year.
5. The Concessionaire agrees to abide by all City. County. and State laws with regards to the
use of the beachfront areas, as amended, or adopted hereafter~ The authorization to operate
a beachfront concession may be suspended at any time by written notice from the City
Manager. The Concession authorization may be revoked upon ten (10) days written notice
from the City Manager. Such suspension may be subject to an administrative
hearing/review.
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1998/1999 FISCAL YEAR
6. There is no responsibility on behalf of the City of Miami Beach for any lost, stolen or
damaged property belonging to the Concessionaire.
7. The Concessionaire must prepare a written evacuation plan for the prompt removal of all
mobile units used in the concession operations from the beachfront within one (1) hour of
notification by appropriate City authorities. This plan must be submitted to the City for
approval (see page 10). An operation plan must also be ,submitted (see page 9).
8. There shall be no overnight storage of any kind east of the dune line on the beach, except for
the foUowing:
a) Beach chairs will be permitted to remain on the sand overnight, as long as they are
in good condition, neatly stacked (a maximum of 10 chairs per stack for plastic. and
4 chairs per stack for wood), and ammged side by side adjacent to the concession
stand.
b) Concession Kiosks, will be allowed to rema.inonthebeach, as long as they are well
maintained and kept \Vest of the lifeguard stands.
ViolatorswiU have their concessions closed and the City shall have the right to confiscate
any and all equipment left on the beach overnight.
9. The City of Miami Beach retains the authority to determine the number of employees
required for each concession.
10. Concessionaire will conduct its operations so as to maintain reasonable quiet and make no
public disturbances. Hawking to attract attention, and/or summoning or accosting any
person, is prohibited. The playing of any music, or allowing any other activity, that disturbs
the public is prohibited.
11. Vehicles are only allowed in areas where roadways are provided, and may only park only in
areas designated for vehicle parking. Concessionaire's vehicles shall only be allowed on the
beachfront for purposes of supplying the concession's operations, and to remove equipment
at the close of operations each day, and must be removed from the beachfront immediately
thereafter.
12. Concessionaire will be responsible for any damage caused to any City-owned property or
the beachfront during the time of its usage of said area.
13. For any event at which a larger than.ordinary attendance is expected, the ConcessioOalre
must inform the City ofMiaml Beach Police Department of expected attendance and comply
with Police supervision requirements.
(Asv. 9/4/98)
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FOR BEACHFRONT CONCESSION OPERATIONS
1998/1999 FISCAL YEAR
14. All Concessionaires and their employees shall wear City of Miami Beach or City approved
identification badges, and mustcompon themselves in a professional and COurteous manner,
at all times during hours of operation.
15. The sale of beverages from cans, bottles, or plastic containers are not permitted. Beverages
must only .be dispensed in paper cups or other biodegradable containers, in accordance with
applicable State and COUQtyrequirements. The use of plastic straws is also prohibited.
16. The concession facility, including any structures, buildings, vehicles, trailers, pushcarts,
stands, and the concession furnishings and equipment shall be neat" clean, and well
maintained at all times. The t:oncession operation must beaestb.etically pleasing and non-
detrimental to the surroundin~ environment
17. The following regulations specifically apply to Concessionaires offering Water Recreational
EqUipment:
A. All propeller craft must have propeller guards~
~. All operations that involve the use of water craft must have a "chase boat" available
readily available. The"chase boat"is subjecttothe approval of the City.
c. The operation of all water sport activity shall be conducted outside the 300 foot
swimming area ("guarded area") and no closer than 400 feet of any lifeguard stand.
The location ofbeachfront operations shall be subject to the approval of appropriate
City Departments. The Concessionaire must instruct all users as to all safety
precautions, including avoidance of swimmers" and bathers.
D. All concession activities, including the placement and/or use of umbrellas, cabanas,
sailboat. etc., shall not obstruct the view of a lifeguard.. Any request from a lifeguard
to relocate any item that obstructs hiSther view shall be treated as an emergency and
be relocated immediately .
.E. Concessionaires are responsible for instructing clients on safe operation of equipment
including advisement to stay away from all "guarded areas."
F. The "guarded area" extends 300 feet east of the shoreline, and 100 feet from the
nearest bather or swimmer.
G. The Concessionaire must identify a channel to be used as an access route through
which users of water recreational equipment may leave the bea.chfront and enter open
water. Said channel shall extend 300 feet east, and perpendicular to the shore line
and be marked by removable orange colored buoys which shall be a minimum of
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1998/1999 FISCAL YEAR
eighteen (18) inches in diameter. There shall be a minimum of four (4) buoys on
each side of the channel, equally spaced.
H. Watercraft shall not exceed "idle speed" within the channeL
I. Wearing a life jacket is required for all water activities (i.e. "hobie cars", "wave
runners", "para-sailing", etc).
J. Concessionaire shall prohibit anyone under the age of 16, to rent, or use any powered
or sailing watercraft.
K. Para-sailing shall be conducted only from winch boats beyond the designated swim
areas.
L. Concessionaire shall supply all users of waterrecreatiooaIequipment with life
jackets in appropriatesb:cs.
M. All watercraft equipment shall meet the registration. and license requirements of the
State of Florida.
N. All power equipment shall be equipped with approved kill switches in working order.
O. Fueling is allowed on the beach under the following conditions 2I1b:: signs must be
posted where the gasoline is kept; cans which are spill-proof must be used; citizens,
tourists, and the general public. must be kept a safe distance from where the fueling
process is taking place.
P. Any change or addition to an concession operation requires review and ~tten
authorization by the City of Miami Beach.
Q. All water SPOrts concessions must be approved by the City's Marine Authority &ml
by the City Manager or his designee.
18. Any transport vehicles operated on the beachfront shall not exceed 10 m.p.h. and shall only
operate in the immediate vicinity of the concession or to-and.from the nearest access ramp.
A:fter transporting equipment to the concession site, the vehicles shall be removed from the
beachfront area and parked in a legally authorized location. Driving on the beachfront area
shall be kept to a minimum.
19. A Food SCIVice license issued by the Florida Department of Business Regulation - Division
of Hotels and Restaurants for the food service unit must be supplied by the Applicant before
a City Occupational License for a Food and Beverage Beachfront Concession may be issued.
(a.v, 9/4./98)
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FOR BEACHFRONT CONCESSION OPERATIONS
1998/1999 FISCAL YEAR
20. A City of Miami BeachOccupational License (valid from October 1, through September 30,
of each year) is required for each activity which the Concessionaire operates on the
beachfront ( Example: a concessionaire providing food and beverage, and water sports
activities, must obtain Dm Occupational Licenses).
THE ISSUANCE OF AN OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE BY THE CITY IS
CONDITIONED UPON COl\{PLIANCE WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS
CONTAINED HEREIN. SAID OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE SHALL BE
CONSIDERED NULL AND VOID IF THE CITY WITHDRAWS, DISCONTINUES,
OR OTHERWISE REVOKES THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED TO THE
CONCESSIONAIRE TO OPtRATE A BEACH FRONT CONCESSION.
21. The Concessionaire must maintain the required insurance coverage, described on the
following page, at all times.
22. . The City reserves the right to issue additional Rules and Regulations for Beachfront
Concession Operations. Said additions shall be binding on all beachfront Concessionaires.
23. The City reserves the right to revoke a Concessionaire's authorization, and Occupational
License(s) due to non-compliance with the Rules and Reaulations herein specified.
24. "Anyone found operating a concession prior to meeting all of the requirements outlined in the
Rules and ReguIations,and/or operating without the appropriate licenses and approvals, will
be" removed from the beach and will not be allowed to re-apply.
(R..v. '/4/98)
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RULES AND REGULATIONS
FOR BEACHFRONf CONCESSION OPERATIONS
1998/1999 FISCAL YEAR
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
The Concessionaire shall cany and maintain in full force and effect, at all times during its operation,
the following insurance coverage.
1. Comprehensive General Liability in the minimum amount of five hundred thousand dollars
($500,000)1 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. This policy must also
contain coverage for premises, operations, products, and contracrualliability.
2. The City must be named as an additional insw"ed on the policies required above.
3. Workers' Compensation and Employers'liability to'meet the statutory requirements of the
State of Florida.
4. The City shall receive thirty (30) days advance written notice of cancellation or changes of
the above-mentioned policies.
5. All insurance policies shall be issued by companies authorized to do, business under the laws
of the State of Florida and must have a ratingofB+:VI or better per A.M. Best's Key Rating
Guide, latest edition.
6. The Concessionaire shall furnish original Certificates of Insurance, evidencing the required
coverage, and receive" approval of same. prior to the commencement of operations.
7. Certificates of Insurance must be approved by the City's Risk Manager before start up of
operations.
1 A minimum eoverage of one million dollars ($1,000,000) ~B
required zo~ water 8port~ operations.
(Rev, 9/4,/)8)
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