2014-28539 Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 7014-28539
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA WELCOMING MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER ("MLS")
TO SOUTH FLORIDA AND URGING THAT AN MLS STADIUM NOT BE
LOCATED AT THE PORT OF MIAMI.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach welcomes
Major League Soccer to South Florida as it will provide many significant economic benefits to
the region as a whole; and
WHEREAS, the Port of Miami is an inappropriate location for a proposed 35,000 seat
MLS stadium due to the detrimental traffic impact that such a venue will have on the MacArthur
Causeway—one of the three major roadways for travel to Miami Beach by residents and
visitors; and
WHEREAS, not only will the MacArthur Causeway be overburdened by an MLS stadium
at the Port of Miami, but the addition of tens of thousands of MLS spectators to the area will
result in heightened traffic and congestion on City of Miami Beach roadways and the soon-to-be
completed Port of Miami tunnel; and
WHEREAS, the Port of Miami is a major economic engine for international trade and the
proposed MLS stadium will have a negative fiscal impact on the Port's revenue projections
when, currently, the Port is seeking to borrow an additional $385 million to fund the Port tunnel
and other project improvements; and
WHEREAS, other more appropriate and less controversial sites exist in Miami-Dade
County for the location of an MLS stadium.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA that Major League Soccer is
hereby welcomed to South Florida by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach and, for the reasons set forth above, it is urged that an MLS stadium not be located at
the Port of Miami.
PASSED and ADOPTED this q'`il day of April, 2014.
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JOSE SMITH, CITY ATTORNEY
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine
Members of the City Commission
CC: Jimmy Morales, City Manager
Ralph Granado, City Clerk
FROM: Jose Smith, City Attorne zAo •
DATE: April 9, 2014
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA
WELCOMING MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER ("MLS") TO
SOUTH FLORIDA AND URGING THAT AN MLS STADIUM
NOT BE LOCATED AT THE PORT OF MIAMI.
Pursuant to the request of Mayor Philip Levine, the above-referenced
Resolution is submitted for consideration by the City Commission.
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MIAMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Rafael E. Granado
Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov
April 14, 2014
Honorable Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 N.W. 1 st Street
Miami, FL 33128
Dear Honorable Mayor Gimenez,
Attached please find copy of Resolution No. 2014-28539:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami
Beach, Florida, Welcoming Major League Soccer ("MLS") To South
Florida And Urging That An MLS Stadium Not Be Located At The Port Of
Miami.
This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 9, 2014.
If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call.
Respectfully,
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Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Philip Levine
F:\CLER\$ALL\KAT\Transmittal Letters\soccer stadium.docx
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live,work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community.
OR MIAMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachf.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Rafael E. Granado
Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov
April 14, 2014
Commissioner Barbara J. Jordan
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 N.W. 1 st Street, Suite 220
Miami, FL 33128
Dear Commissioner Jordan,
Attached please find copy of Resolution No. 2014-28539:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami
Beach, Florida, Welcoming Major League Soccer ("MLS") To South
Florida And Urging That An MLS Stadium Not Be Located At The Port Of
Miami.
This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 9, 2014.
If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Philip Levine
F:\CLER\$ALL\KAT\Transmittal Letters\soccer stadium.docx
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant tropical,historic community.
MIAM.IBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Rafael E. Granado
Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov
April 14, 2014
Commissioner Jean Monestime
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 N.W. 1 st Street, Suite 220
Miami, FL 33128
Dear Commissioner Monestime,
Attached please find copy of Resolution No. 2014-28539:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami
Beach, Florida, Welcoming Major League Soccer ("MLS") To South
Florida And Urging That An MLS Stadium Not Be Located At The Port Of
Miami.
This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 9, 2014.
If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Philip Levine
FACLER\$ALL\KAT\Transmittal Letters\soccer stadium.docx
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live,work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community.
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MI.AMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfi.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Rafael E. Granado
Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov
April 14, 2014
Commissioner ss oner Audre Y Edmonson
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 N.W. 1 st Street, Suite 220
Miami, FL 33128
Dear Commissioner Edmonson,
Attached please find copy of Resolution No. 2014-28539:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami
Beach, Florida, Welcoming Major League Soccer ("MLS") To South
Florida And Urging That An MLS Stadium Not Be Located At The Port Of
Miami.
This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City
Commission of the City f Miami Beach on April 9, 2014.
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If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Philip Levine
FACLER\$ALL\KAT\Transmittal Letters\soccer stadium.docx
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community.
ID MlAiMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Rafael E. Granado
Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: Cit/Clerk @miamibeachfl.gov
April 14, 2014
Commissioner Sally A. Heyman
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 N.W. 1 st Street, Suite 220
Miami, FL 33128
Dear Commissioner Heyman,
Attached please find copy of Resolution No. 2014-28539:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami
Beach, Florida, Welcoming Major League Soccer ("MLS") To South
Florida And Urging That An MLS Stadium Not Be Located At The Port Of
Miami.
This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 9, 2014.
If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Philip Levine
FACLER\$ALL\KAT\Transmittal Letters\soccer stadium.docx
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community.
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0 MIAMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfi.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Rafael E. Granado
Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov
April 14, 2014
Commissioner Bruno A. Barreiro
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 N.W. 1 st Street, Suite 220
Miami, FL 33128
Dear Commissioner Barreiro,
Attached please find copy of Resolution No. 2014-28539:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami
Beach, Florida, Welcoming Major League Soccer ("MLS") To South
Florida And Urging That An MLS Stadium Not Be Located At The Port Of
Miami.
This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 9, 2014.
If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Philip Levine
FACLER\$ALLWAT\Transmittal Letters\soccer stadium.docx
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community.
IM MIAAA.IBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Rafael E. Granado
Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CiiyClerk @miamibeachfl.gov
April 14, 2014
Commissioner Rebeca Sosa
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 N.W. 1 st Street, Suite 220
Miami, FL 33128
Dear Commissioner Sosa,
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A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami
Beach, Florida, Welcoming Major League Soccer ("MLS") To South
Florida And Urging That An MLS Stadium Not Be Located At The Port Of
Miami.
This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 9, 2014.
If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call.
Respectfully,
Raf el E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Philip Levine
F:\CLER\$ALL\KAT\Transmittal Letters\soccer stadium.docx
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community.
MIA.MIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Rafael E. Granado
Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: Cit,/Clerk @miamibeachfl.gov
April 14, 2014
Commissioner Xavier L. Suarez
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 N.W. 1 st Street, Suite 220
Miami, FL 33128
Dear Commissioner Suarez,
Attached please find copy of Resolution No. 2014-28539:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami
Beach, Florida, Welcoming Major League Soccer ("MLS") To South
Florida And Urging That An MLS Stadium Not Be Located At The Port Of
Miami.
This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 9, 2014.
If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call.
Respectfully,
/'-L4
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Philip Levine
F:\CLER\$ALL\KAT\Transmittal Letters\soccer stadium.docx
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live,work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community.
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City of Miami Beath, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Rafael E. Granado
Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: Cit/Clerk @miamibeachfl.gov
April 14, 2014
Commissioner Lynda Bell
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 N.W. 1 st Street, Suite 220
Miami, FL 33128
Dear Commissioner Bell,
Attached please find copy of Resolution No. 2014-28539:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami
Beach, Florida, Welcoming Major League Soccer ("MLS") To South
Florida And Urging That An MLS Stadium Not Be Located At The Port Of
Miami.
This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 9, 2014.
If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call.
Respectfully,
R fael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Philip Levine
FACLER\$ALL\KAT\Transmittal Letters\soccer stadium.docx
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community.
101AMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Rafael E. Granado
Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov
April 14, 2014
Commissioner Dennis C. Moss
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 N.W. 1 st Street, Suite 320
Miami, FL 33128
Dear Commissioner Moss,
Attached please find copy of Resolution No. 2014-28539:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami
Beach, Florida, Welcoming Major League Soccer ("MLS") To South
Florida And Urging That An MLS Stadium Not Be Located At The Port Of
Miami.
This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 9, 2014.
If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Philip Levine
F:\CLERULL\KAT\Transmittal Letters\soccer stadium.docx
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community.
MIAM.IBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfi.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Rafael E. Granado
Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov
April 14, 2014
Commissioner Javier D. Souto
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 N.W. 1 st Street, Suite 320
Miami, FL 33128
Dear Commissioner Souto,
Attached please find copy of Resolution No. 2014-28539:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami
Beach, Florida, Welcoming Major League Soccer ("MLS") To South
Florida And Urging That An MLS Stadium Not Be Located At The Port Of
Miami.
This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 9, 2014.
If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call.
Respectfully,
/A---
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Philip Levine
FACLER\$ALL\KAT\Transmittal Letters\soccer stadium.docx
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MIAMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Rafael E. Granado
Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov
April 14, 2014
Commissioner Juan C. Zapata
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 N.W. 1 st Street, Suite 320
Miami, FL 33128
Dear Commissioner Zapata,
Attached please find copy of Resolution No. 2014-28539:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami
Beach, Florida, Welcoming Major League Soccer ("MLS") To South
Florida And Urging That An MLS Stadium Not Be Located At The Port Of
Miami.
This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 9, 2014.
If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call.
Respectfully,
/1�"
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Philip Levine
FACLERULL\KAT\Transmittal Letters\soccer stadium.docx
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live,work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community.
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City of Miami Beath, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Rafael E. Granado
Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: Cit/Clerk @miamibeachfl.gov
April 14, 2014
Commissioner Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 N.W. 1 st Street, Suite 320
Miami, FL 33128
Dear Commissioner Diaz,
Attached please find copy of Resolution No. 2014-28539:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami
Beach, Florida, Welcoming Major League Soccer ("MLS") To South
Florida And Urging That An MLS Stadium Not Be Located At The Port Of
Miami.
This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 9, 2014.
If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Philip Levine
FACLER\$ALL\KAT\Transmittal Letters\soccer stadium.docx
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community.
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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfi.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Rafael E. Granado
Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: Cit/Clerk @miamibeachfl.gov
April 14, 2014
Commissioner Esteban Bovo, Jr.
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 N.W. 1 st Street, Suite 320
Miami, FL 33128
Dear Commissioner Bovo, Jr.,
Attached please find copy of Resolution No. 2014-28539:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami
Beach, Florida, Welcoming Major League Soccer ("MLS") To South
Florida And Urging That An MLS Stadium Not Be Located At The Port Of
Miami.
This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 9, 2014.
If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Philip Levine
F:\CLER\$ALL\KAT\Transmittal Letters\soccer stadium.docx
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant,tropical, historic community.