LTC 044-2006 Hebrew Academy Parking - Boat Show 2006MIAMIBEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC# 044-2006
LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission
Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
February 13, 2006
SUBJECT: HEBREW ACADEMY PARKING - BOAT SHOW 2006
During the Sutnick Hour at the February 8, 2006 Commission Meeting, Mr. Jeffrey
Sudowsky, Hebrew Academy, requested permission to operate the academy's parking lot
during the upcoming NMMA Boat Show. The following are the specifics regarding the
Academy's request:
Request:
Operate the [Hebrew Academy's] parking lot with the proceeds
donated to the Hebrew Academy PTA (Parents and Teachers
Association).
Location:
Hebrew Academy Parking Lot (2400 Pinetree Drive)
Date of Operation: Sunday, February 19, 2006
Hours of Operation: 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Parking Flat Rate: $10.00 (Regular) $20.00 (Preferred)
For informational purposes, the City entered into an agreement with the Hebrew Academy
on October 17, 1995 granting them permission to utilize a portion of the City's right-of-way
for required parking; however, parking must be maintained for public use during
underutilized period. The Academy's request includes said area. The Hebrew Academy is
permitted to use the property in question under the declaration of a parking emergency for
the NMMA Boat Show for the dates of February 16-20, 2006 (Resolution 2005-25958). The
Parking Department has reviewed the Hebrew Academy's request and endorses the
academy's request to operate the parking lot during the requested date and hours.
Incidentally, the day and hours is not on a school day; therefore, the school's required
parking would be underutilized and is consistent with their agreement. The request is
approved with the following conditions:
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That all profits generated by this fundraising event go exclusively to the Hebrew
Academy PTA for the benefit of Hebrew Academy;
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That the subject permission is granted without establishing a precedent so as to
satisfy the unique situation created by a severe parking shortage in the City
during the Boat Show;
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That the Hebrew Academy, at its sole cost and expense, restore the property to
the same condition as before its use;
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That the Hebrew Academy provide the City with proof of insurance, as
determined and accepted by the City's Risk Manager, prior to commencing its
proposed fundraiser;
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That the Hebrew Academy obtain a General Liability Certificate of Insurance
naming the City of Miami Beach as an additional named insured;
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That the Hebrew Academy will charge $10.00 to $20.00 for the parking spaces,
a fixed fiat fee for the duration of the Boat Show, primarily targeted for exhibitor
use.
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That the Hebrew Academy must assure that vehicles are parked propedy within the
confines of the property in question.
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That a signage plan should be submitted to the City at least 48 hours prior to the
event.
A similar arrangement is currently in place with Miami Beach Senior High PTA for the use of
their property as well as the City's right-of-way (swale area) which was approved at the
February 8, 2006 Commission Meeting. The Hebrew Academy's requested use would ease
the parking challenges caused by the NMMA Boat Show and will allow the PTA to have their
fundraiser for the school.
JMG/F~F
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