2016-29314 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2016-29314
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, WAIVING THE SPACE RENTAL
CHARGES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,550, AT THE COLONY THEATRE
FOR THE MIAMI GAY AND LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL, INC. A NON-
PROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, FOR EVENTS TAKING PLACE IN
MIAMI BEACH FROM APRIL 22—MAY 1, 2016.
WHEREAS, the Miami and Fort Lauderdale ("MiFo") Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
("Festival") holds two film festivals per year, one in April in Miami and one in October in Fort
Lauderdale, with additional films screened at locations throughout Miami-Dade County; and
WHEREAS, the Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, Inc., is a Florida non-profit
501(c)3 corporation which organizes the Festival annually in Miami Beach, and features full-
length narratives, short films, and documentaries offering historical and contemporary
perspectives on the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender experience; and
WHEREAS, the 18th Festival in Miami Beach will take place from Friday, April 22, 2016
through Sunday, May 1, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission
approve the waiver of the space rental charges, in the amount of$2,550, for the 18th Miami Gay
and Lesbian Film Festival to be held at the Colony Theatre from Friday, April 22, 2016, through
Sunday, May 1, 2016.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby waive the space rental charges at the Colony Theater for the Miami Gay
and Lesbian Film Festival, Inc., a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, for the Festival taking place
in Miami Beach April 22—May 1, 2016.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this q th day of March, 2016.
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
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TO: Jimmy Morales, City Manager •
FROM: Ricky Arriola, Commissioner
DATE: March 1, 2016
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION TO CONSIDER WAIVING THE COLONY
THEATRE RENT FEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,550 FOR THE MIFO
LGBT FILM FESTIVAL.
Please add the above subject as a consent item to the March 9, 2016 Commission meeting
agenda.
Sincerely,
Ricky Arriola
W e are committed t o providing excellent public service and safety t o all who live, work, and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community. - -- -_
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Date 3-9-/j,