2014-28874 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2014-28874
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR THE NORTH SHORE BAND SHELL
RELATING TO FACILITY HOURS AND USE OF AMPLIFIED SOUND.
WHEREAS, activation of the North Shore Band Shell (Band Shell) itself was one of the
most mentioned action items during North Beach Revitalization public input meetings to provide
entertainment to the residents of the area and to attract visitors to the area; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Panel on North Beach recommended that the City
maintain more control over Band Shell sound, including a recommendation to acquire, install,
and maintain a house sound system at the Band Shell and a review of other measures that
would direct sound away from neighboring properties or absorb the sound before reaching these
properties; and
WHEREAS, the City contracted with Edward Dugger and Associates, P.A. (EDA) for
architectural acoustic and audio video system consulting services; and
WHEREAS, EDA conducted site visits and reviewed architectural plans for the facility to
develop a sound modeling test and a preliminary recommended audio system equipment
configuration, which was then tested during a concert produced by the Rhythm Foundation, Inc.
on November 7, 2014.and November 8, 2014; and
WHEREAS, following the test, and in order to reduce the acoustic impact to the
surrounding commercial and residential properties, EDA recommended a series of equipment,
which included the use of a subwoofer and line array approach; setting the audio levels for the
whole audio system a t a maximum level of 105 dBC; and including a Studio Six Digital SPL
Traffic Light program at the in-house mix position, allowing the Sound Pressure Levels to be
monitored, as this software system will display green, yellow and red lights when sound exceeds
the pre-established levels, and will further generate time graphs and recording of the event,
isolating and identifying noise at a given point (collectively referred to herein as the "House
Sound System"; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration recommends implementing the recommendation of
EDA, which will significantly reduce noise intrusion experienced by the residents of the
neighboring properties; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration also recommends approving the following
operational rules, which would be incorporated into The Rhythm Foundation Management
Agreement and would be required of any other user of the Bandshell:
Facility Hours:
• From 10:00 am to 10:00 pm;
• City Manager has authority to extend hours on weekends (Fridays and
Saturdays)to 11:00 pm, on a case by case basis;
• Shall only use House Sound System. Users may not rent or bring
temporary sound equipment for any event; and
• Sound levels may not exceed 105 dBC.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA hereby approve and adopt the
Operational Guidelines for the North Shore Bandshell, as set forth herein, relating to the facility
hours and use of amplified sound.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 17th day of December, 2014.
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