Resolution 2018-30341RESOLUTION NO. 2018 -30341
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
TO ACCEPT A DONATION FROM THE CLEVELANDER HOTEL FOR A
CITY CO-HOSTED RECEPTION FOR 2018 MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND.
WHEREAS, for the past year, the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Panel on Memorial Day
Weekend (the "Panel ") has been meeting to explore ways to enhance both the visitor and
resident experience during the holiday weekend; and
WHEREAS, one central idea to emerge from the Panel was to provide cultural
programming to welcome guests and celebrate the men and women who serve in our armed
services who have so generously given to our country; and
WHEREAS, a diverse array of low- impact programming has been put together for the
weekend, in addition to the large scale Air & Sea Show activity, including a Welcome Reception
on Friday, May 25, 2018 to kick -off the weekend; and
WHEREAS, the Clevelander Hotel has very generously offered to co -host the Welcome
Reception, donating the venue, refreshments, and music for the event; and
WHEREAS, the total value of the donation is $8,305.52; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach will cover the gratuity for the servers at the event,
in an amount not to exceed $500; and
WHEREAS, this donation is being provided to the City for official business in support of
tourism and to showcase City hospitality associated with the City's efforts for the public during
Memorial Day Weekend.
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 approve and authorize the City to accept a donation from the Clevelander
Hotel for a co- hosted reception for the 2018 Memorial Day Weekend.
PASSED and ADOPTED this day of (Arne. 2018.
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: June 6, 2018
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO
ACCEPT THE DONATION OF CLEVELANDER VIP RECEPTION FOR MEMORIAL
DAY WEEKEND.
RECOMMENDATION
Accept the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
For the past year, the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Panel on Memorial Day Weekend has been meeting to
explore ways in which to enhance both the visitor and resident experience during the holiday
weekend.
One central idea to emerge from the Panel was to provide cultural programming to welcome guests
and celebrate the service men and women who have so generously given to our country.
As such, a diverse array of low- impact programming has been put together for the weekend -- in
addition to the larger scale Air & Sea Show activity -- including a VIP Welcome Reception on Friday,
May 25, 2018 to kick -off the weekend.
The Clevelander Hotel has very generously stepped forward to host the VIP Welcome Reception,
donating the venue, open bar, lite bites, and music for the event. The total value of the donation is
$8,305.52.
The City will cover the gratuity for the servers at the event, not to exceed $500.
CONCLUSION
Administrations recommends that the Commission accept the donation and approve the Resolution.
KEY INTENDED OUTCOMES SUPPORTED
Maximize The Miami Beach Brand As A World Class Destination
Legislative Tracking
Tourism, Culture and Economic Development
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