LTC 202-2002 CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
Office of the City Manager
Letter to Commission No.
To:
From:
Subject:
Mayor David Dermer and
Members of the City Commission
Jorge M. Gonzalez ~,, /
City Manager ~_
LABOR DAY WEEKEND
Date: August 27, 2002
The purpose of this LTC is to inform the Mayor and Commission on the City's plans for the
upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend. In keeping with the City's planning for major events
and holiday weekends, the Administration has been closely monitoring the activities
planned for Labor Day Weekend. Other than the annual Home Show at the Miami Beach
Convention Center, there are no special public events scheduled throughout the City for
this holiday weekend. However, some nightclubs that have a 5:00 a.m. liquor license will be
extending their hours of operation to 7:00 a.m. If there are any problems during the
weekend, the extended hours may be rescinded by the City Manager.
Events at Public Venues:
Miami Beach Convention Center:
Home Design and Remodeling Show
Friday, August 30 through Tuesday, September 3, 2002 (Friday, 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.;
Saturday and Sunday, noon to 10:30 p.m.; Monday, noon to 7:30 p.m.; and Tuesday, 6:00
p.m. to 10:30 p.m.). Expected attendance at this event over the course of the weekend is
25,000.
Department Staffina:
Enhanced staffing will be provided throughout the weekend by the Police, Fire, Code
Compliance, and Sanitation Departments.
Information Hotlines:
A 24-hour information hotline (305-673-7400) will be in operation. A brochure welcoming
our visitors, providing a map and important contact information, and explaining some of the
City and State laws will be distributed throughout the weekend and will be available in
hotels throughout the City.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please feel free to contact
me.
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