2014-28731 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2014-28731
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 TO DISCONTINUE THE NIGHTLIFE INDUSTRY TASK
FORCE FORUMS AND DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO
HOLD A SERIES OF PUBLIC WORKSHOPS FOR INTERESTED
INDIVIDUALS TO DISCUSS AND PROVIDE INPUT REGARDING THE
CITY'S NIGHTLIFE INDUSTRY.
WHEREAS, the Nightlife Industry Task Force (NITE) was originally established in 2001 to
discuss nightlife issues and to provide a forum to address quality of life issues affecting our
residents; and
WHEREAS, NITE also strived to enhance communication and cooperation between the
Nightlife Industry and the Administration, and to discuss specific trends impacting the industry; and
WHEREAS, NITE forums have been held on an as-needed basis since 2001; and
WHEREAS, on June 11, 2014 the City Commission referred a discussion regarding NITE to
the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee; and
WHEREAS, the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee discussed this matter at its June 20,
2014 meeting and recommended the discontinuance of the NITE forums and directed the
Administration to hold a series of public workshops to engage those individuals who are interested
in providing input and to discuss of the City's nightlife industry.
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 Finance
and Citywide Projects Committee to discontinue the Nightlife Industry Task Force forums and direct
the City Administration to hold a series of public workshops for interested individuals to discuss
and provide input regarding the City's nightlife industry.
PASSED and ADOPTED this day of �4odeiwher 2014.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution Accepting The Recommendation Of The Finance And Citywide Projects Committee To
Discontinue Nightlife Industry Task Force Forums And Directing The City Administration To Hold A Series Of
Public Workshops For Individuals Interested To Discuss And Provide Input Regarding The City's Nightlife
Industry.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Streamline The Delivery of Services Through All Departments.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): The 2014 Community Satisfaction Survey showed 60% of
Businesses and 58% of Residents stated the City is doing an excellent or good job in meeting expectations
with services.
Item Summary/Recommendation:
The Nightlife Industry Task Force ('NITE') was originally established in 2001 to advise the City Manager on
nightlife issues and to provide a forum to address quality of life issues affecting our residents, as a result of the
City's popularity. The NITE also strived to enhance communication and cooperation between the Nightlife
Industry and the Administration and was to provide more specific trends impacting the industry and creating a
mechanism to quickly and proactively address issues. The Task Force has been meeting on an as needed
basis since 2001.
The City Commission referred this item to the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee on June 11, 2014.
The Finance Committee discussed this matter at their June 20, 2014 meeting. The Committee provided
administration direction to do a series of open forum workshops to engage those individuals that are interested
in providing real input and discussion of the nightlife industry taskforce. The Committee decided to allow the
Nightlife Industry Taskforce to sunset without action.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
The Finance and Citywide Projects Committee recommended allowing the Nightlife Industry Task Force to
sunset and directing the Administration to host annual open forums providing the nightlife industry with the
ability to provide input.
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: 1 N/A
Financial Impact Summary:
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Max Sklar, ext. 6116
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MIAMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members f the Cit ommission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: September 10, 2014
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYO AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION F THE FINANCE O O CE AND CITYWIDE PROJECTS
COMMITTEE AT ITS MEETING ON JUNE 209 2014 TO SUNSET THE
NIGHTLIFE INDUSTRY TASK FORCE.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Accept the recommendation of the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee allowing
the Nightlife Industry Task Force to sunset and directing the Administration to host
annual open forums providing the nightlife industry with the ability to provide input.
BACKGROUND
The Nightlife Industry Task Force ('NITE') was originally established in 2001 to advise
the City Manager on nightlife issues and to provide a forum to address quality of life
issues affecting our residents, as a result of the City's popularity. The NITE also strived
to enhance communication and cooperation between the Nightlife Industry and the
Administration and was to provide more specific trends impacting the industry and
creating a mechanism to quickly and proactively address issues. The Task Force has
been meeting on an as needed basis since 2001.
The City Commission referred this item to the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee
on June 11, 2014. The Finance Committee discussed this matter at their June 20, 2014
meeting. The Committee provided administration direction to do a series of open forum
workshops to engage those individuals that are interested in providing real input and
discussion of the nightlife industry taskforce. The Committee decided to allow the
Nightlife Industry Taskforce to sunset without action.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends accepting the Finance and Citywide Projects
Committee recommendation.
JLM/KG /MAS
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