2013-28179 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2013-28179
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 2013.
WHEREAS, in 2008, Mayor Bower created the Gay Business Development Ad Hoc
Committee (now the Gay Business Enhancement Committee), whose first initiative was the
creation of the event known as Miami Beach Gay Pride; and
WHEREAS, Miami Beach Gay Pride a not-for-profit organization that produces free,
safe, quality mass-appeal events that are open to all, and that include the Gay Pride Parade,
Festival, Expo, and other 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, at its meeting on March 21, 2013, the Finance and Citywide Projects
Committee considered a request by Miami Beach Gay Pride, and 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 2013.
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 2013.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of April, 2013.
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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 2013.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Increase community ratings of cultural activities.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): N/A
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 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 fees except for the Application and Permit fees.
On March 12,2012,the City Commission adopted Resolution No.2012-27865 waiving the Lummus Park
User Fee and Square Footage Fee for Gay Pride 2012 event. The Finance and Citywide Projects
Committee discussed waiving these fees again for the 2013 event and recommended in favor of a waiver
for the Square Footage and Lummus Park User fees for Gay Pride 2013. Based on prior years the Square
Footage Fee is estimated to be$5,130.65 and the Lummus Park User Fee is estimated to be$3,476.70,
totaling an estimated $8,607.35.
The Administration has also developed criteria for future fee waivers, which is detailed in the attached
memorandum.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
The Finance and Citywide Projects Committee recommended in favor of the waiver at their March 21,2013
meeting.
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account Approved
Funds: 1
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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.
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Mem ers of the ity Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: April 17, 2013
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYO AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AC EP TING THE on
OF THE
FINANCE AND CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE WAIVING THE SQUARE
FOOTAGE AND LUMMUS PARK USER FEES FOR GAY PRIDE 2013.
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 2013.
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 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 fees except for the Application and Permit fees.
On March 12, 2012, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2012-27865 waiving the
Lummus Park User Fee and Square Footage Fee for Gay Pride 2012 event. On March 21,
2013, The Finance and Citywide Projects Committee discussed waiving these fees again for the
2013 event. The Committee recommended in favor of waiving the Square Footage and
Lummus Park User fees for Gay Pride 2013. Based on prior years the Square Footage Fee is
estimated to be $5,130.65 and the Lummus Park User Fee is estimated to be $3,476.70,
totaling an estimated $8,607.35.
CRITERIA FOR FEE WAIVERS
The Administration was also directed to develop criteria for future fee waivers. The following
criteria have been developed for consideration.
1. Type of Event
a. The event must be produced by a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides
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direct services to the community.
b. All proceeds from the event must be received by the 501(c)3 non-profit organization
producing the event.
c. The event must be open to the general public.
d. The event must be within one of the City's target categories (i.e. Design and
Architecture; Film and Fashion; LGBT; Wine and Food).
2. Economic Impact and Promotional Value to the City
a. Significant Impact — events that have a track record or a demonstrable potential to
provide a significant national and/or international return for Miami Beach in regard to
publicity and visitorship.
b. Television Coverage — events with confirmed television coverage and viewership
from a major network or cable provider.
c. Hotel Room Nights — events with confirmed hotel room nights in Miami Beach with
500 room nights or greater.
d. Development Areas — events which occur during holidays; programs which help
expand the positive impact of tourism into under-utilized areas.
3. Other
a. The entity producing the event must be in good standing with the City and be
current on all debts.
CONCLUSION
As directed by the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee, waiver of the Square Footage Fee
($5,130.65) and the Lummus Park User Fee ($3,476.70) for Miami Beach Gay Pride 2013 is
being presented for consideration.
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