2008-26738 ResoRESOLUTION NO. 2008-26738
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, FINDING AND DECLARING THE EXISTENCE
OF A PARKING EMERGENCY AND ALLOWING THE MIAMI BEACH
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (MBSH-PTA),
A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENTITY, TO UTILIZE THE PUBLIC SWALE AREA
LOCATED AT DADE BOULEVARD, ADJACENT TO THE SCHOOL, TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PARKING FROM FEBRUARY 14-18, 2008, FOR
THE MIAMI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW, THROUGH A FUNDRAISING
EVENT; FURTHER PROVIDING THAT THE SWALE AREA BE UTILIZED
EXCLUSIVELY BY THE MBSH-PTA SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS SET
FORTH IN THIS RESOLUTION; AND FURTHER DELEGATING AUTHORITY
TO THE CITY MANAGER TO ADMINISTRATIVELY ALLOW FOR SAID USE
IN THE FUTURE, CONSISTENT WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET
FORTH IN THE RESOLUTION.
WHEREAS, the City has historically experienced parking shortages during certain
special events and weekends including, without limitation, the Boat Show and Auto Show, Art
Basel, Art Deco Weekend and Memorial Day Weekend; and
WHEREAS, during these times, severe parking demand has historically lead to
mobility problems and ultimately gridlock on the City's roadway system; and
WHEREAS, the Administration has found that allowing for the use of specified vacant
surface parking lots for additional parking opportunities during high impact events, has
alleviated the mobility problems and gridlock anticipated during these events; and
WHEREAS, the Administration has received a request from the Miami Beach Senior
High School Parent Teachers Association (MBSH-PTA) for permission to utilize the Dade
Boulevard swale, adjacent to the school, for parking for a fundraising event, and which would
also provide additional parking for the Miami International Boat Show, from February 14-18,
2008; and
WHEREAS, the Administration recommends approval of MBSH-PTA's request subject
to the following conditions:
That all profits generated by this fundraising event go exclusively to the MBSH-PTA for
the benefit of Miami Beach Senior High School;
2. 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;
3. That MBSH-PTA, at its sole cost and expense, shall restore the swale area to the same
condition as before its use;
4. That MBSH-PTA provide the City with proof of insurance, as determined and accepted
by the City's Risk Manager, prior to commencing its proposed use, including without
limitation a General Liability Certificate of Insurance naming the City of Miami Beach,
Florida, as an additional named insured;
5. .That MBSH-PTA hire an off-duty police officer to direct traffic for the ingress and egress
on Dade Boulevard;
6. That MBSH-PTA must properly install and maintain a secure perimeter for all
landscaping; specifically, the flower beds, irrigation timers, and irrigation heads must be
"flagged". The preferred method of restriction would be rebar and rope. Alternative
methods may be proposed by MBSH-PTA, subject to the prior approval of the City
Manager;
7. That MBSH-PTA will charge $20.00 for the preferred parking spaces or a fixed flat fee
for the duration of the Boat Show;
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
9. That MBSH-PTA must assure that vehicles are parked properly within the confines of the
swale area. Vehicles (or any portion thereof) obstructing pedestrian access may be
cited and/or impounded;
10. That MBSH-PTA is not permitted to park vehicles on the swale along Prairie Avenue;
and
WHEREAS, the City Manager would further recommend and request that the Mayor
and City Commission delegate him the authority to review and approve further requests from
the MBSH-PTA for this annual fundraiser, subject to the terms and conditions of this
Resolution.
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 find and declare the existence of a parking emergency and allow the Miami
Beach Senior High School Parent Teacher Association (MBSH-PTA), anot-for-profit entity, to
utilize the public swale area located at Dade Boulevard, adjacent to the school, to provide
additional parking from February 14-18, 2008, for the Miami International Boat Show, through a
fundraising event; further providing that the swale area be utilized exclusively by the MBSH-PTA
subject to the conditions set forth in this Resolution; and further delegating the authority to the
City Manager to administratively allow for said use in the future consistent with the terms and
conditions set forth herein.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 16th day of January, 2008.
ATTEST:
M
Matti H. Bower
CITY CLERK Robert Parcher
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
Resolution finding and declaring the existence of an emergency and allowing the Miami Beach Senior High
School Parent Teachers Association to use the Dade Boulevard swale,adjacent to the school, for parking
during the 2008 Miami International Boat Show for a fundraising event.
rce mtenaea outcome su ortea:
Increase community rating of cultural activities.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.):
The 2007 Community Satisfaction Survey indicated that 66% of residents and 60% of businesses feel
the city has the right amount of cultural activities. 71 % of residents also said the City has the right
amount of major events and 66% of residents feels the City is doing a good or very good job with
res ect to handlin major events.
Issue:
Should the Miami Beach Senior High School Parent Teachers Association be permitted to park cars on
City property (swale area) fronting the High School's property during the 2008 Miami International Boat
Show?
Item Summary/Recommendation:
The Miami Beach Senior High School Parent Teachers Association (PTA) is requesting permission to use
the Dade Boulevard Swale adjacent to the school to park cars during the Miami International Boat Show,
February 14-18, 2008. The PTA will operate with the condition that all profits generated by this fundraising
event will go to Miami Beach Senior High School. The PTA will provide off-duty police officers for traffic
control. The PTA will also provide a certificate of insurance or proof of insurance to the City.
This same resolution with the same terms and conditions has been approved each January since 2003. If
the City Commission so desires it can delegate the authority to the City Manager to administratively allow
for said use in the future consistent with the terms and conditions set forth herein.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: ~
2
3
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary:
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Max Sklar and Saul Frances
Si n-Offs:
Department Director Assistant City Manager CipX Manager
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti H. Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
DATE: January 16, 2008
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, FINDING AND DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A
PARKING EMERGENCY AND ALLOWING THE MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH
SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (MBSH-PTA), ANOT-FOR-
PROFITENTITY, TO UTILIZE THE PUBLIC SWALE AREA LOCATED AT DADE
BOULEVARD, ADJACENT TO THE SCHOOL, TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL
PARKING FROM FEBRUARY 14-18, 2008, FOR THE MIAMI INTERNATIONAL
BOAT SHOW, THROUGH A FUNDRAISING EVENT; FURTHER PROVIDING
THAT THE SWALE AREA BE UTILIZED EXCLUSIVELY BY THE MBSH-PTA
SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THIS RESOLUTION; AND
FURTHER DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO
ADMINISTRATIVELY ALLOW FOR SAID USE IN THE FUTURE CONSISTENT
WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH HEREIN.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
As part of a fundraising effort, the Miami Beach Senior High School Parent Teachers
Association (MBSH-PTA) requested permission to use the Dade Boulevard swale adjacent
to the school for parking of vehicles of persons who will be attending the 2007 Miami
International Boat Show, held at the Miami Beach Convention Center from February 14-18,
2008.
The Miami International Boat Show, like certain other Special/Major Events, increases the
demand for parking in the City. The use of this swale area for parking for this event would
alleviate this increased parking demand and create less of an inconvenience for those
citizens who live in the area. As you know, this is an annual request from MBSH-PTA.
Consistent with previous years, the Parents Teachers Association will agree to the following:
That all profits generated by this fundraising event go exclusively to the MBSH-PTA
for the benefit of Miami Beach Senior High School;
2. 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;
3. That MBSH-PTA, at its sole cost and expense, restore the property to the same
condition as before its use;
4. That MBSH-PTA provides the City with proof of insurance, as determined and
accepted by the City's Risk Manager, prior to commencing its proposed fundraiser;
5. That MBSH-PTA hire an off-duty police officer to direct traffic for the ingress and
egress on Dade Boulevard;
6. That MBSH-PTA obtain a General Liability Certificate of Insurance naming the City
of Miami Beach as an additional named insured;
7. That MBSH-PTA must properly install and maintain a secure perimeter for all
landscaping; specifically, the flower beds, irrigation timers, and irrigation heads must
be "flagged". The preferred method of restriction would be wooden stakes. and rope.
Alternative methods maybe proposed by MBSH-PTA; however, it must be approved
by the City Manager or his designee;
8. That MBSH-PTA will charge $20.00 for the preferred parking spaces or a fixed flat
fee for the duration of the Boat Show, primarily targeted for exhibitor use. The flat
rate parking fee to be assessed to users in the back lot will be consistent with the
City Parking Department's Citywide Boat Show Park and Ride plan;
9. The MBSH-PTA must assure that vehicles are parked properly within the confines of
the swale area. Vehicles (or any portion thereof) obstructing pedestrian access may
be cited and/or impounded; and
10. The MBSH-PTA is not permitted to park vehicles on the swale along Prairie Avenue.
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Commission adopt this Resolution and permit the
MBSH-PTA to use the specific properties delineated above at the maximum rate of $20 per
vehicle, which would ease the parking problems caused by the Boat Show and will allow the
PTA to have their fundraiser for the school.
This same resolution with the same terms and conditions has been approved each January
since 2003. If the City Commission so desires it can delegate the authority to the City
Manager to administratively allow for said use in the future consistent with the terms and
conditions set forth herein.
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