Resolution 2023-32751RESOLUTION NO. 2023-32751
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, WAIVING SPECIAL EVENT FEES IN THE TOTAL
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $21,748 FOR THE ANNUAL MODEL VOLLEYBALL
TOURNAMENT THAT WILL BE HELD THE WEEKEND OF MARCH 16-17, 2024,
ON THE BEACHFRONT BETWEEN 21ST AND 22ND STREETS.
WHEREAS, the annual Model Volleyball Tournament will take place during Miami Beach's
peak season, over the weekend of March 16-17, 2024; and
WHEREAS, with the event being held on the beachfront between 21s' and 22nd Streets, it
is anticipated to attract 15,000+ attendees, both tourists and locals, with excitement, open cultural
experiences, while simultaneously accentuating the beautiful and renowned legendary event
space; and
WHEREAS, the tournament celebrates Miami Beach's passion for giving back to the
community and supports a local charity, the Jack Brewer Foundation, which empowers women
and children living in impoverished and underdeveloped communities by enabling food security,
promoting access to education and cultural exchanges, and assisting in medical aid and disaster
relief; and
WHEREAS, with funds raised in the past, Model Volleyball was able to build the first
Women's Cancer unit in Haiti together with the local model agency winning team; and
WHEREAS, for the past 10 years, Model Volleyball has used only local production
vendors and businesses, making sure to give back to the growth of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission wish to approve the waiver of special event
fees in the amount not to exceed $21,748 for the Model Volleyball Tournament, which represents
$286 in application fees, $286 in permit fees, $2,076 in vehicle beach access passes, $17,850 in
square footage fees, and $1,249.60 in taxes.
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 special event fees in the total amount not to exceed $21,748 for the
annual Model Volleyball Tournament that will be held the weekend of March 16-17, 2024, on the
beachfront between 2111 and 22Id Streets.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13 day of ���m��r 2024.
ATTEST:
SEP 2 0 2023
0 Dan Gelber, Mayor
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO
(sponsored by Commissioner Ricky Arriola) FORM & LANGUAGE
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rafael A. Paz, CityAttomey
DATE: September 13, 2023
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, WAIVING SPECIAL EVENT FEES, IN THE
TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $21,748 FOR THE ANNUAL MODEL
VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT THAT WILL BE HELD THE WEEKEND OF
MARCH 16-17, 2024, ON THE BEACHFRONT BETWEEN 21ST AND 22ND
STREETS.
Pursuant to the request of Commissioner Ricky Aniola, the above -referenced Resolution is
submitted for consideration by the Mayor and City Commission at the September 13, 2023
Commission meeting.
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The fiscal impact of this measure does not to exceed $21,748.
Is this a "Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O.
to now" item pursuar t to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-147
No No
Legislative Tracking
Office of the City Attomey
Sponsor
Commissioner Ricky Arriola
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