2013-28154 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2013-28154
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
REQUESTING THE MIAMI BEACH VISITOR AND CONVENTION
AUTHORITY TO SERVE AS THE HOST COMMITTEE FOR THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH CENTENNIAL, WHICH WILL OCCUR ON MARCH 26,
2015.
WHEREAS, the City's Centennial will occur on March 26, 2015; and
WHEREAS, planning for a Centennial celebration requires a lot of time and
resources; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration referred a discussion to the
Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee at the December 12, 2012 City
Commission meeting; and
WHEREAS, the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee discussed this item
at their January 28, 2013 meeting and recommended the Miami Beach Visitor and
Convention Authority take this on as a project and serve as the host committee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, hereby accept the
recommendation of the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee requesting the
Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority to serve as the host committee for the
City of Miami Beach Centennial, which will occur on March 26, 2015.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 4 day of 2013.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee
requesting the Miami Beach Visitor And Convention Authority to serve as the host committee for the
City Of Miami Beach Centennial, which will occur on march 26, 2015.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Maximize Miami Beach as a Brand Destination
Promote and Celebrate Our City's Diversity
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): NIA
Item Summary/Recommendation:
The City's centennial will occur on March 26, 2015. Planning for a Centennial celebration requires a
lot of time and resources. In order to kick-start the planning process the City Administration referred
a discussion to the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee at the December 12, 2012 City
Commission meeting.
The Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee discussed this item at their January 28, 2013
meeting and agreed that planning for the City's Centennial should begin immediately and further
stated that it should be a yearlong celebration. Upon further discussion, the Committee passed a
motion recommending that the Miami Beach Visitor & Convention Authority (MBVCA) take this on as
a project. The MBVC would need to develop a comprehensive vision for the celebration and oversee
the planning, fundraising, logistics and coordination of the Centennial celebration.
The MBVCA will be discussing this item at their next meeting and additional information will be
provided following the meeting
The Administration recommends adopting the recommendation of the Neighborhood/Community
Affairs Committee.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
The Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee discussed this item at their January 28, 2013
meeting and recommended the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority take this on as a project
and serve as the host committee.
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: 1
2
3
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary:
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Max A. Sklar, Acting Assistant City Manager
Sign-Offs:
Department Director As nt it Manager C' anager
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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Kathie G. Brooks, Interim City Manager
DATE: March 13, 2013 '
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REQUESTING THE
MIAMI BEACH VISITOR AND CONVENTION AUTHORITY TO SERVE AS THE
HOST COMMITTEE FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH CENTENNIAL,WHICH
WILL OCCUR ON MARCH 26, 2015.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
KEY INTENDED OUTCOME
Maximize Miami Beach as a Brand Destination
Promote and Celebrate Our City's Diversity
BACKGROUND
The City's centennial will occur on March 26, 2015. Planning for a Centennial celebration
requires a lot of time and resources. In order to kick-start the planning process the City
Administration referred a discussion to the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee at
the December 12, 2012 City Commission meeting.
The Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee discussed this item at their January 28,
2013 meeting. The Committee agreed that planning for the City's Centennial should begin
immediately and further stated that it should be a yearlong celebration. Upon further
discussion, the Committee passed a motion recommending that the Miami Beach Visitor&
Convention Authority(MBVCA)take this on as a project. The MBVC would need to develop
a comprehensive vision for the celebration and oversee the planning, fundraising, logistics
and coordination of the Centennial celebration. They would also need to do the following as
part of this project:
• Celebrate the City through a comprehensive use of its venues and amenities.
• Manage a broad range of activities whose content and pricing reflect the
demographic, economic and cultural diversity of the City, including events that are
free to the public.
• Work collaboratively with all parties interested in these goals,and especially with the
City's cultural, historic and civic organizations.
City Commission Memorandum
Miami Beach Centennial
March 13, 2013
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• Creating an event to attract local, national, and international visitors.
• Coordinate with the City Administration and provide periodic updates to the
Administration and City Commission.
The MBVCA will be discussing this item at their next meeting and additional information will
be provided following the meeting
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission adopt the
recommendation of the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee.
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