2012-27865 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2012-27865
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE AND CITYWIDE
PROJECTS COMMITTEE WAIVING THE SQUARE FOOTAGE
AND LUMMUS PARK USER FEES FOR GAY PRIDE 2012 AND
REQUESTING THE ADMINISTRATION DEVELOP CRITERIA
FOR FUTURE FEE WAIVERS.
WHEREAS, in 2008, Mayor Bower created the Gay Business Development.Ad Hoc
Committee whose first initiative was the creation of Miami Beach Gay Pride; and
WHEREAS, Miami Beach Gay Pride is a not-for-profit organization that produces free,
safe, quality mass-appeal events that are open to all, and that include the Parade, Festival,
Expo, and adjunct, officially sanctioned Miami Beach Gay Pride events; and
WHEREAS, Miami Beach Gay Pride has produced three (3) successful years of events
that have generated hotel room nights in Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee recommended waiving the
Square Footage Fee, estimated at $5,130.65, and the Lummus Park User Fee, estimated at
$3,476.70 for Gay Pride 2012.
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 accept the recommendation of the Finance and Citywide Projects
Committee waiving the Square Footage and Lummus Park User fees for Gay Pride 2012 and
requesting the administration develop criteria for future f ee waivers.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21 st day of March, 2012.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee waiving the
Square Footage and Lummus Park User fees for Gay Pride 2012 and requesting the administration
develop criteria for future fee waivers.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Increase community ratings of cultural activities.
Supporting Data(Surveys,Environmental Scan,etc.):The 2009 Community Satisfaction Survey reported
more than one-fifth of all resident respondents feel there are "too few" family friendly activities (24.6%) and
cultural activities (24.1%). Additionally, on average, residents attended 10.61 cultural activities per year and
7.19 family friendly activities per year.
Issue:
Shall the City Commission waive the Square Footage and Lummus Park User fees for Gay Pride 2012?
Item Summa /Recommendation:
In 2008, Mayor Bower created the Gay Business Development Ad Hoc Committee. One of the first
initiatives of this Ad Hoc Committee was to establish a Miami Beach Gay Pride. In 2009, the Committee
celebrated the inaugural Miami Beach Pride event and they have successfully produced the event for three
(3) consecutive years. The City does not provide waivers to any entity for hard costs (police and fire
personnel, parking or sanitation), and cannot waive building fees by State law.
On July 13, 2011, Commissioner Gongora referred a discussion concerning city fees and charges for Gay
Pride 2012 to the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee(FCWPC). FCWPC deferred the matter until
such time as the organizers of Gay Pride could provide the City with documentation showing the positive
economic impact the event has the on the community. The item was discussed on March 1,2012 and the
City explained that the Square Footage and Lummus Park User fees could be waived if the Committee
determined it was in the City's interest to do so. Chip Arndt, Finance Director of Pride,presented statistics
on hotel occupancy during past Pride events. Upon further discussion, the Committee recommended in
favor of a one-year waiver be given for the Square Footage and Lummus Park User fees for Gay Pride
2012 and that Staff work with Pride representatives to create criteria for future fee waivers. In 2011, the
Square Footage Fee equaled $5,130.65 and the Lummus Park User Fee equaled $3,476.70, totaling
$8,607.35.
The Administration will also develop criteria for future fee waivers and will present those to the Finance and
Citywide Projects Committee.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
The Finance and Citywide Projects Committee recommended in favor of the waiver at their March 1,2012
meeting.
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account Approved
Funds: 1
2
3
4
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary: In 2011, the Square Footage Fee equaled $5,130.65 and the Lummus
Park User Fee equaled $3,476.70, totaling $8,607.35.
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Max Sklar
Sign-Offs:
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the .ty Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
DATE: March 21, 2012
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
FINANCE AND CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE WAIVING THE SQUARE
FOOTAGE AND LUMMUS PARK USER FEES FOR GAY PRIDE 2012 AND
REQUESTING THE ADMINISTRATION DEVELOP CRITERIA FOR FUTURE FEE
WAIVERS.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
As directed by the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee, the Administration recommends
waiver of Square Footage Fee ($5,130.65) and the Lummus Park User Fee ($3,476.70) for Gay
Pride 2012.
BACKGROUND
In 2008, Mayor Bower created the Gay Business Development Ad Hoc Committee. One of the
first initiatives of this Ad Hoc Committee was to establish a Miami Beach Gay Pride. In 2009,
the Committee celebrated the inaugural Miami Beach Pride event and they have successfully
produced the event for three (3) consecutive years. The City does not provide waivers to any
entity for hard costs (police and fire personnel, parking or sanitation), and cannot waive building
fees by State law. It should be also noted that approximately ten (10) years ago, fee waivers for
special events were reduced significantly because most non-profits were receiving waivers for a
majority of their special event permit related fees. Since that time, all new events produced by a
non-profit could only receive a waiver of their Application and Permit fees; all other fees are
required to be paid. As a result, Miami Beach Gay Pride has been required to pay for all special
event permit fee except for the Application and Permit fees.
On July 13, 2011, Commissioner Gongora referred a discussion concerning city fees and
charges for Gay Pride 2012 to the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee (FCWPC).
FCWPC deferred the matter until such time as the organizers of Gay Pride could provide the
City with documentation showing the positive economic impact the event has the on the
community. The item was discussed at the FCWPC on March 1, 2012 and the City explained
that the Square Footage and Lummus Park User fees could be waived if the Committee
determined it was in the City's interest to do so. Chip Arndt, Finance Director of Pride,
presented statistics on hotel occupancy during past Pride events. Upon further discussion, the
Committee recommended in favor of a one-year waiver be given for the Square Footage and
Lummus Park User fees for Gay Pride 2012 and that Staff work with Pride representatives to
create criteria for future fee waivers. In 2011, the Square Footage Fee equaled $5,130.65 and
the Lummus Park User Fee equaled $3,476.70, totaling $8,607.35.
City Commission Memorandum
Ordinance Amendment— Film and Print Productions
March 21, 2012 Page 2
The Administration will also develop criteria for future fee waivers and will present those to the
Finance and Citywide Projects Committee.
CONCLUSION
As directed by the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee, waiver of Square Footage Fee
($5,130.65) and the Lummus Park User Fee ($3,476.70) for Miami Beach Gay Pride 2012 is
being presented for consideration.
JMG/HMF/MAS
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