2015-28906 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2015-28906
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, WAIVING THE SQUARE
FOOTAGE SPECIAL EVENT FEE IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$9,429.27 FOR THE MIAMI BEACH FOODIE FEST ON FEBRUARY 22,
2015 IN NORTH BEACH.
WHEREAS, in January 2014, the City Administration began efforts to develop a North
Beach Economic Development and Revitalization Strategy Plan; and
WHEREAS, in March 2014, Mayor Philip Levine created the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Panel
on North Beach Revitalization; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Panel on North Beach Revitalization has met
weekly and recommended that the City waive special event fees for events that take place in
North Beach as a means to incentivize event producers to host events in the area; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Panel on North Beach Revitalization believes
hosting a wide variety of special events will enhance the offerings available for the local
residents while also attracting visitors to the area; and
WHEREAS, on April 23, 2014, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2014-
28560 establishing a North Beach Special Event Incentive Program designed to attract events
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to the North Beach area of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Miami Beach Foodie Fest meets all of the criteria established by the
City Commission in Resolution No. 2014-28560, except for the 501(c)3 requirement; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission believes it is in the best interest of the City to waive
the square footage special event fees in the amount of $9,429.27 for the Miami Beach Foodie
Fest to be held on February 22, 2015 in order to stimulate event activity in the North Beach
neighborhood.
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 waive the square footage special event fee in the total amount of$9,429.27
for the Miami Beach Foodie Fest on February 22, 2015 in North Beach.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 14TH day of January, 2015.
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CA- MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION
MEMORANDUM
TO: Jimmy Morales, City Manager
FROM: Micky Steinberg, Commissioner
DATE: January 6, 2015
SUBJECT: Agenda item for January 14, 2015 City Commission Meeting
Please add to the January 14, 2015 City Commission agenda a discussion item to waive
the Square Footage fees for the Miami Beach Foodie Fest event, for a total $9,429.27
(including tax).
The Miami Beach Foodie Fest is a new, affordable local's food festival which will take place
on February 22, 2015 in North Beach.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call our office.
Thank you.
Tathiane Trofino
MIAMI .
On behalf of Commissioner Micky Steinberg
OFFICE OF MAYOR AND COMMISSION
1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL.33139
Tel: 305-673-7103/Fax: 305-673-7096/www.miamibeachfl.gov
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic
community.
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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