2015-29211 Resor
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-29211
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RETROACTIVELY APPROVING A
CONTRIBUTION FROM THE OCEAN DRIVE ASSOCIATION IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $60,000.00 IN SUPPORT OF THE
FIREWORKS SHOW ON THE BEACH AND THE CLOSURE OF OCEAN
DRIVE FROM 5TH TO 15TH STREETS FOR THE 2015-2016 NEW YEAR'S
CELEBRATION.
WHEREAS,similar to the prior fourteen(14)years,the Ocean Drive Association approached
the City to request participation and sponsorship of a free fireworks show on the beach east of
Lummus Park at midnight on New Year's Eve and the closure of Ocean Drive from 5th to 15th Streets
to vehicular traffic beginning at 7:00 a.m. on December 31, 2015 and reopening on January 3,2016
at 7:00 a.m.; and
WHEREAS,the City Administration has worked diligently with the area hotels and nightclubs
to ensure that resources and security will be appropriately allocated for the 2015-2016 New Year's
celebration; and
WHEREAS,due to the popularity of New Year's Eve, occupancy levels in Miami Beach are
strong and many visitors enjoy the free fireworks show and the closure of Ocean Drive; and
WHEREAS, in the past,the City has assisted in defraying costs associated with the closure
of Ocean Drive and the public fireworks show, and other ancillary City services associated with the
New Year's celebration in Miami Beach.
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 of the City of
Miami Beach, Florida, hereby retroactively approve a contribution from the Ocean Drive Association
and authorize the appropriation of an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 from the Ocean Drive
Association toward the support of the City's costs for the free public fireworks show on the beach
east of Lummus Park and the closure of Ocean Drive from 5th to 15th Streets for the 2015-2016 New
Year's celebration.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 9th day of December, 2015.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A resolution retroactively approving a contribution from the Ocean Drive Association of an amount not to
exceed $60,000.00 in support of the closure of Ocean Drive for the 2015-2016 New Year's celebration.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Maximize the Miami Beach Brand As A World Class Destination
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): The 2014 Community Satisfaction Survey
indicated that most Miami Beach residents(64%)indicated there were the right number of major events in
the City; 24%thought there were too many.
Item Summary/Recommendation:
Similar to the prior fourteen(14)years,the Ocean Drive Association(ODA)approached the City to request
participation and sponsorship of a free fireworks show on the beach east of Lummus Park at midnight on
New Year's Eve. The City has partnered with Ocean Drive Association to share in the expenses related to
the closure and fireworks for New Year's Eve, which has ranged from two (2) days to four (4) days
depending on if the holiday occurs on a weekend or weekday.
New Year's Eve occurs on a Thursday this year and early indication is that hotel occupancy will be very
strong as many visitors will take advantage of the long holiday weekend Therefore, the Ocean Drive
Association has requested the closure of Ocean Drive to vehicular traffic beginning the morning of
Thursday, December 31, 2015, reopening on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at 7:00 a.m.
As you know, each year the destination hosts the Orange Bowl Game,which is presented by the Orange
Bowl Committee. This closure helps to showcase the City to the visitors who come for the game.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
N/A
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account Approved
Funds: 1
2
3
4
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary: The Ocean Drive Association will contribute an amount not to exceed
$60,000.00 toward the costs of closure of Ocean Drive for New Year's Eve. The City's expenses
associated with New Year's Eve are funded from Resort Tax Collections.The contribution from the Ocean
Drive Association will be appropriated in the next FY 2015/16 budget amendment.
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
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MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members of the City CI, ' mission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager '•
DATE: December 9, 2015
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR A ND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,APPROVING A CONTRIBUTION FROM THE OCEAN
DRIVE ASSOCIATION OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $60,000.00 IN
SUPPORT OF THE 2015-2016 NEW YEAR'S CELEBRATION.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
FUNDING
The City's expenses associated with New Year's Eve are funded from Resort Tax Collections.
The contribution from the Ocean Drive Association will be appropriated in then FY
next
2015/16 .budget amendment.
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ANALYSIS
Similar to the prior fourteen (14) years, the Ocean Drive Association (ODA) approached the
City to request participation and sponsorship of a free fireworks show on the beach east of
Lummus Park at midnight on New Year's Eve. The City has partnered with Ocean Drive
Association to share in the expenses related to the closure and fireworks for New Year's Eve,
which has ranged from two (2) days to four (4) days depending on if the holiday occurs on a
weekend or weekday.
New Year's Eve occurs on a Thursday this year and early indication is that hotel occupancy
will be very strong as many visitors will take advantage of the long holiday weekend
Therefore, the Ocean Drive Association has requested the closure of Ocean Drive to
vehicular traffic beginning the morning of Thursday, December 31, 2015, reopening on
Sunday, January 3, 2016 at 7:00 a.m.
New Year's Eve
Ocean Drive Closure
City Commission Meeting
December 9, 2015
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The costs for this year's fireworks and closure are as follows:
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
New Year's Eve 2015
Staffing Costs
Ocean Drive Closure
Thur, Dec 31 (7am) -Sun, Jan 3 (7am)
3 Days
Police 67,600
Fire 43,000
Fireworks 17,000
Fireworks Clean-up, logistics, etc. 7,700
Public Works
Sanitation 15,200
TOTAL $ 150,500
Ocean Drive Association Contribution $ 79,765
City's Contribution $ 70,735
ODA Contribution Net of Fireworks
Costs $ 55,065
Additionally, many Miami Beach nightclubs and hotels host special New Year's Eve events.
The City works with the area hotels and nightclubs to ensure that resources and security were
appropriately allocated for the weekend.
NEW YEAR'S EVE ENHANCED STAFFING
Enhanced staffing levels for Police, Fire, Parking, Sanitation and Code Compliance are
provided during the New Year's Eve weekend in the entertainment district. The Police
Department has significant enhanced staffing throughout the weekend on foot patrols, bicycle
patrols and ATV patrols throughout the Entertainment District, as well as undercover Crime
Suppression Team officers. The Police Department also conducts DUI Saturation Patrols
throughout the weekend.
The City will also continue enforcement of our current laws and regulations with respect to
open containers and public consumption of alcoholic beverages, in order to ensure that
residents and visitors have a safe and enjoyable experience in Miami Beach. A letter will be
sent to businesses reminding them of the City's laws and asking for their assistance in
curbing public consumption of alcohol. The City's goal is to work in partnership with our
businesses to curtail the public consumption of alcoholic beverages throughout our city,which
sometimes results in negative and unwanted behavior.Various collateral materials have been
developed by the City and have been offered to businesses (free of charge) to help in
educating the public about our laws.
New Year's Eve
Ocean Drive Closure
City Commission Meeting
December 9, 2015
Page 3 of 3
Traffic & Parking Restrictions
• Ocean Drive (5 to 14 streets) will be restricted to pedestrians only (no vehicles)
from Thursday, December 31 at 7:00 a.m. through Sunday, January 3, 2016 at
7:00 a.m. in anticipation of large crowds during the holiday.
Parking
• All municipally operated parking facilities will be open. The following lots will have
extended hours until 4:00 a.m. on December 31/January 1:46 Street, South Pointe
Park, and Convention Center& Fillmore. Special event flat rates ($15-$20) apply
at most garages.
• Residential parking zones citywide will be enforced.
• Valet operations normally on Ocean Drive were relocated to Collins Avenue.
Extended Hours
• Nightclubs have been provided notice that service of alcohol for establishments
with 5am licenses will be extended until 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 1, 2016.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends adopting the attached resolution, accepting a contribution in
an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 from the Ocean Drive Association toward the costs of
closure of Ocean Drive for New Year's Eve as this event benefits the community and our
visitors.
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