2016-29431 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2016-29431
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE FINANCE AND
CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO
WAIVE THE RENTAL FEES AT THE COLONY THEATER FOR THE
2016 SOUTH BEACH JAZZ FESTIVAL; TO WAIVE SPECIAL EVENT
PERMIT FEES IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000 FOR THE FESTIVAL; AND,
FURTHER, TO APPROVE A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,000 TO
POWER ACCESS, INC., A FLORIDA NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENTITY, IN
SUPPORT OF THE FESTIVAL.
WHEREAS, the first annual South Beach Jazz Festival ("Festival") is scheduled to take
place on Friday December 9, 2016 and is being organized by Power Access, Inc., a Florida
501(c)(3) not-for-profit entity; and
WHEREAS, during the Festival, paid performances will occur at the Colony Theater and
free performances will take place on Lincoln Road; and
WHEREAS, Festival musicians will raise public awareness of persons who have
disabilities as the Festival will feature musicians with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, at the April 13, 2016 City Commission meeting, Commissioner Ricky Arriola
sponsored an item for the City Commission to consider funding support for the Festival and
explained that the Disability Access Committee passed a Resolution requesting funding from the
City to help support the first Annual South Beach Jazz Festival; and
WHEREAS, the item was referred to the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee to
consider a waiver of rental fees for the Colony Theater and to consider finding funding in the
amount of$15,000; and
WHEREAS, the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee met on April 22, 2016 and
recommended waiver of the rental fee for the use of the Colony Theater. Additionally, the Finance
and Citywide Projects Committee discussed this item again at their May 20, 2016 meeting and
recommended waiver, in the amount of $3,000, for Special Event Permit Fees and also
recommended that the City provide a $13,000 grant to Power Access, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit
entity, for the Festival; and
WHEREAS, the Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission accept
the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee's recommendations to waive the rental fees at the
Colony Theater, to waive the Special Event Permit Fees in the amount of $3,000; and, further, to
award a grant of $13,000 in support of the Festival which serves a public purpose by supporting
the arts and the disabled community in the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, hereby accept the recommendations
of the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee and waive the rental fees at the Colony Theater,
for the 201 South Beach Jazz Festival; waive the Special Event Permit Fees in the amount of
$3,000 for the Festival; and, further, to award a grant of $13,000 to Power Access, Inc., a Florida
501(c)(3) not-for-profit entity, in support of the 2016 South Beach Jazz Festival.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 8th day of June, 2016.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution Accepting The Finance And Citywide Projects Committee Recommendation To Waive
The Rental Fees At The Colony Theater, Waive Special Event Permit Fees In The Amount Of$3,000
And; Further Recommended A Grant Of$13,000 In Support Of The Event.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Improve Alliance With Key Business Sectors Namely Hospitality Arts International Business With A
Focus On Enhanced Culture Entertainment Tourism
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): N/A
Item,,Summary/Recommendation:
The first,annual South Beach Jazz Festival is scheduled to take place on Friday December 9, 2016.
Over that weekend, while ticketed venues like the Colony Theater present internationally recognized
acts, thirty hour long, open-air performances by local and lesser-known ensembles will draw Lincoln
Road patrons. More significantly, the festival musicians will bring public awareness in the municipality
to persons who have disabilities. The South Beach Jazz Festival will take pride and find its purpose in
featuring musicians with disabilities. Every act performing under the festival's auspices will showcase
the artistry of at least one person with a disability.
At the April 13, 2016 City Commission meeting, Commissioner Arriola sponsored an item to consider
providing funding support for the event. Commissioner Arriola explained that the Disability Access
Committee met about month ago and they passed a Resolution requesting funding from the City to
. help support the first Annual South Beach Jazz Festival. They need funding so the disabled can
perform in the Jazz Festival along Lincoln Road. The item was referred to the Finance and Citywide
Projects Committee to consider a waiver of rental fees for the Colony Theater Raise fund from private
sectors and to consider finding funding in the amount of$15,000.
The Finance and Citywide Projects Committee met on April 22, 2016 and recommended waiver of the
rental fee for the use of the Colony Theater. Additionally, the Finance and Citywide Projects
Committee discussed this item again at their May 20, 2016 meeting and recommended waiver, in the
amount of $3,000, in Special Event Permit Fees and also recommended the City provide the a
$13,000 grant to the event.
The Administration recommends the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida,
accepts the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee recommendation to waive the rental fees at the
Colony Theater, Special Event Permit Fees in the amount of $3,000 and; further recommended a
grant of$13,000 in support of the event.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
The Finance Committee met on May 20, 2016 and recommended in support of this request.
Financial Information:
Source of nn f Amount Account
Funds:click) 1 10,000.00 County Parking Reimbursement Fund
• 2 3,000.00 Citywide Account
OBPI _ Total 13,000.
Financi mpact Summary:
N/A.
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Max Sklar, Tourism and Cultural Development Director
Sign-Offs:
D-p-rtmen -'irector Assistant City Manager I City Manager
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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members of e City Co mission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: June 8, 2016
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR ND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE FINANCE AND
CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TO WAIVE
THE RENTAL FEES AT THE COLONY THEATER, WAIVE SPECIAL
EVENT PERMIT FEES IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000 AND; FURTHER
RECOMMENDED A GRANT OF $13,000 IN SUPPORT OF THE EVENT.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
FUNDING
County Parking Reimbursement Fund: $10,000
Citywide Account: $ 3,000
TOTAL $13,000
BACKGROUND
The first annual South Beach Jazz Festival is scheduled to take place on Friday
December 9, 2016. Over that weekend, while ticketed venues like the Colony Theater
present internationally recognized acts, thirty hour long, open-air performances by local
and lesser-known ensembles will draw Lincoln Road patrons. More significantly, the
festival musicians will bring public awareness in the municipality to persons who have
disabilities. The South Beach Jazz Festival will take pride and find its purpose in
featuring musicians with disabilities. Every act performing under the festival's auspices
will showcase the artistry of at least one person with a disability.
At the April 13, 2016 City Commission meeting, Commissioner Arriola sponsored an
item to consider providing funding support for the event. Commissioner Arriola
explained that the Disability Access Committee met about month ago and they passed a
Resolution requesting funding from the City to help support the first Annual South Beach
Jazz Festival. They need funding so the disabled can perform in the Jazz Festival along
Lincoln Road. The item was referred to the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee to
consider a waiver of rental fees for the Colony Theater Raise fund from private sectors
and to consider finding funding in the amount of$15,000.
City Commission Meeting
South Beach Jazz Festival Support
June 8, 2016
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The Finance and Citywide Projects Committee met on April 22, 2016 and recommended
waiver of the rental fee for the use of the Colony Theater. Additionally, the Finance and
Citywide Projects Committee discussed this item again at their May 20, 2016 meeting
and recommended waiver, in the amount of $3,000, in Special Event Permit Fees and
also recommended the City provide the a $13,000 grant to the event.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach, Florida, accepts the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee recommendation
to waive the rental fees at the Colony Theater, Special Event Permit Fees in the amount
of$3,000 and; further recommended a grant of$13,000 in support of the event.
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