99-23413 RESO
RESOLUTION NO.
99-23413
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA OPPOSING
ANY INITIATIVE THAT WOULD IMPOSE AN ADDITIONAL
BED T AX IN MIAMI BEACH, BAL HARBOUR, AND
SURFSIDE, FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, there are discussions taking place in the municipalities ofBal Harbour, Miami
Beach, and Surfside regarding an initiative to place an additional two percent (2%) tax on hotel
rooms, and
WHEREAS, there currently exists a four percent (4%) bed tax in Bal Harbour; a 4% bed tax
in Surfside; and 3% bed tax plus a 3% Convention Development Tax in Miami Beach (total 6%);
and
WHEREAS, data indicates that, on average, a 2% increase or new bed tax would result in
a reduction of hotel room sales and associated visitor and convention spending per year; and
WHEREAS, any attempt to burden our visitors with another tax would put Bal Harbour,
Miami Beach, and Surfside hotels at a competitive disadvantage in attracting future convention and
leisure visitors as compared to our neighbors in Broward County, who only impose a bed tax of 5%
on their guests, and
WHEREAS, Miami Beach hotels could be faced with a potential 3 % increase in the bed tax
if this initiative is passed making the bed tax in Miami Beach the second highest in the nation; and
WHEREAS, bed taxes, that are not earmarked for travel-related uses, do not benefit tourism
and act only as a deterrent to travel by increasing a guest's costs; and
WHEREAS, the Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association has already taken
unanimous action, through its Board of Directors, and passed a resolution on September 16, 1999
opposing any initiative that would impose additional bed taxes in Bal Harbour, Miami Beach, and
Surfside.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT nUL Y RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA that any initiative to impose
an additional bed tax on hotel rooms within Miami Beach, Bal Harbour, or Surfside, Florida is
hereby opposed.
day of December
1999.
PASSED and ADOPTED THIS 15th
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO. ~
TO: Mayor Neisen O. Kasdinand DATE: December 15, 1999
Members of the City Commission
FROM: MWTay H. Dubbin ~
City Attorney ~
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION OPPOSING ADDITIONAL BED TAXES ON HOTELS IN
MIAMI BEACH, SURFSIDE, AND BAL HARBOUR
Pursuant to a unanimous request by the City Commission, attached is a Resolution opposing
additional bed taxes in Miami Beach, Surfside, and Bal Harbour.
cc: Sergio Rodriguez
City Manager
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
December 21, 1999
Ms. Paula Alegria
Miami-Dade County Legislative Delegation
FAX: 305-375-4151
RE: A Resolution Opposing Any Initiative That Would Impose An Additional Bed Tax In Miami
Beach, Bal Harbour, and Surfside, Florida
Dear Ms. Alegria:
Pursuant to our telephone conversation on Tuesday, December 21, 1999, I am forwarding to you,
via FAX, a copy of Miami Beach Resolution Number 99-23413, unanimously adopted by the Mayor
and City Commission at the December 15, 1999 Commission Meeting.
As we discussed, please distribute the resolution to the members of the Miami-Dade County
Legislative Delegation.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter. If you have any questions, or require additional
information, please do not hesitate to call the Office of the City Clerk at (305)673-7411.
Sincerely,
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Robert Parcher '
City Clerk
c: Mayor Neisen Kasdin and Members of the Miami Beach City Commission
Lawrence Levy, City Manager
Mr. Stuart Blumberg, President & CEO of the Greater Miami & the Beaches Hotel Association
(FAX: 305-531-8954)
Mr. William Talbert, President & CEO of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
(FAX: 305-539-3125)
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OFFICE OF THl; CITY CLERK
December 21. 1999
Ms. Pa.ula Alegria
Miami-Dade County LegislaLive Delegation
FAX: 305-375-4151
RE: A Resolution Opposing Pilly Initiative That Would Impose An Additional Bed Tax In Miami
Beach, Bal Harbour, an.d SUlfside, Florida
Dear Ms. Alegria:
Pursuant to our telephone conversation on Tue."iday, December 21, 1999, I am forwarding to you,
via FAX, a copy of Miami Reach Resolution Number 99-23413, unanimously adopted by the Mayor
and City Commission at the December 15, 1999 Commission Meeting.
As we discussed, please distribute the resolution to the members of the Miami~Dade County
Legislative Delegation.
Thank: you for your assistance in this matter. If you have any questions, or require additional
information, please do not hesitate to caH the OfficQ ofthc City Clcrk at (305)673-7411.
Sincerely,
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City Clerk
c: Mayor Neisen Kasdin and Members of the Miami Beach City Commission
Lawrence Levy, City Manager
Mr. Stuart Blumberg, President & CEO of the Greater Miami & the Beaches Hotel Association
(FAX: 305-531~8954)
1\1r. William Talbert. President & CEO of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
(FAX: 305-539w3125)
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
December 21, 1999
Ms. Paula Alegria
Miami~Dade County Legislative Delegation
FAU\:305-375-4151
RE: A Resolution Opposing Any fuitiative That Would Impose An Additional Bed Tax In Miami.
Beach, Bal Harbour, and Sw:fside, Florida
Dear Ms. Alegria:
'Pursuant to our te,lephone conversation on Tuesday, December 21, 1999, I am forwarding to you,
via FAX, a copy of Miami Beach Resolution Number 99-23413, unanimously adopted by the:; Mayor
and City Commission at the December 15, ] 999 Commission Meeting.
As we discussed, please distribute the resolution to the members of the Miami-Dade Coun.ty
Legislative Delegation.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter. If you have any questions, or require additional
infonllalion, please do not hesitate to call the Office of the City Clerk at (305)673-7411.
Sincerely,
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c: :\1ayor Neisen Kasdin and Members of the Miami Beach City Commission
Lawrence Levy, City Manager
Mr. Stuart Blumberg, President & CEO of the Greater Miami & the Beaches Hotel Association
(FAX: 305-531-8954)
Mr. William Talbert, President & CEO of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
(FAX: 305w539-3t2S)
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OFFICE OF THE OITY CLERK
December 21, 1999
Ms. Paula Alegria
Miami~Dade County Legislative Delegation
FAU(: 305-375-4151
RE: A Resolution Opposing Any Initiative That Would Impose An Additional Bed Tax In Miami
Beach, Bal Harbour, and Smfsidc, Florida
Dear Ms. Alegria:
Pursuant to our telephone conversation on Tuesday, December 21, 1999, I am forwardjng to you,
via FAX, a copy of Miami Beach Resolution Number 99-23413, unanimously adopted by the Mayor
and City Commission at the December 15, 1999 Commission Meeting.
As we discussed, please distribute the resolution to the members of the Miami-Dade County
Legisla~ve Delegation.
Thank. you for your assistance in this matter. If you have any questions, or require additional
infonn,ation, please do not hesitate to call the Officc of the City Clerk at (305)673-74] I.
Sincerely,
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City Clerk
c: Mayor Neisen Kasdin and Members of the Miami Beach City Commission
La.wrence Levy, City M.anager
Mr. Stuart Blumberg, President & CEO of the Greater Miami & the Beaches Hotel Association
(FAX: 305-531.8954) .
Mr. William Talbert, President & CEO of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
(FAX: 305-539-3125)
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