RESOLUTION 88-19321 RESOLUTION NO. 88-19321
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A SET OF REQUIREMENTS
FOR SPECIAL EVENTS TO BE HELD WITHIN THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach is desirous of assisting promoters in holding safe
and successful Special Events within the City; and
WHEREAS, in order to ensure that Special Events are safe and successful, certain
guidelines and requirements must be established; and,
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Miami Beach is desirous of guidelines
and requirements being established, in writing, to notify all perspective Special Events
promoters of the City's requirements; and,
WHEREAS, the Rules and Special Events Committee of the City Commission has
reviewed the requirements at their July 19, 1988, meeting and recommends approval of the
said requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the City of Miami Beach Commission adopts the
recommendation of the Rules and Special Events Committee and approves the attached City
of Miami Beach Requirements for Special Events.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 2 7 th day of July 1988.
Vice Mayor
Attest:
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City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Legal Department
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ADOPTED JULY 27, 1988
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS
I . SPECIAL EVENT PROPOSAL
A written proposal must be submitted to the City of Miami Beach 120 days
before the event. If the proposed event is to be held on the beach, the
proposal must be submitted no later 150 days prior to the event to allow
for the appropriate State permits to be obtained. If the event is to be
held on Lincoln Road Mall , the proposal should be submitted no later
then 150 days prior to the event to allow for approval of the event by
the Lincoln Road Development Corporation. The proposal must contain at
a minimum the name of the organization requesting the event, resume of
the past events held by the organization and/or promoter, the dates of
the event, the venue for the event and the type of event proposed. The
proposal should be submitted to Mr. Rob W. Parkins, City Manager, 1700
Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Fla. 33139.
II. FUNDING FOR SPECIAL EVENTS
The City of Miami Beach does not directly fund Special Events. The City
contributes funds to the Visitor and Convention Authority for the
purpose of Special Events funding. Applications for funding are
available through the Dade County Cultural Affairs Council, 111 N. W.
1st Street, Suite #625, Miami , Fla. 33128. This application does not
constitute notice to the City of Miami Beach and must be submitted
separately and, in addition, to the above_proposal.
III . INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
General Requirements
a. The City of Miami Beach must be named as additional named insured on
all insurance.
b. All insurance policies must be issued by companies authorized to do
business in the State of Florida and must have a rating of B+VI or
better per the Best' s Key Rating Guide, latest edition.
c. A hold harmless/indemnity agreement must be executed by the
promoter/president and the insurance company must be made aware of
this agreement.
d. Compliance of insurance requirements must be in the form of an
original Certificate of Insurance received no later then 30 days
prior to the event.
e. The Certificate of Insurance should be submitted to Ms. Susan Winn,
City Manager' s Office, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach,
Fla. 33139. The certificate of insurance must state the time, date
and place of the event.
f. Approval of the Certificate of Insurance will be by the City's Risk
Manager and once approved the certificate will be kept on file in the
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Finance Department, Risk Management Division, 1700 Convention Center
Drive, 3rd Floor, Miami Beach, Fla. 33139.
g. The City of Miami Beach reserves the right to amend these
requirements as necessary to protect the interests of the City. This
could result in an increase of the amount and type of coverage
required.
Comprehensive General Liability
a. Minimum amount of $1,000,000 (one million dollars) per occurrence for
bodily injury and property damage. Amount may be reduced or
increased dependent on the type, location and estimated attendance at
the event. This policy must contain coverage for
premises/operations, products and contractual liability.
Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability
a. Proof of the above coverage in the form of a certificate of insurance
should be submitted as above.
b. Requirements are as per the State Statute.
liquor Liability
a. If alcoholic beverages are to be sold or served at the event, liquor
liability insurance must be obtained in the amount of $1,000,000 (one
million dollars) by the group or individuals selling or serving the
alcoholic beverage. The group or individuals must provide proof of
coverage in the form of a certificate of insurance and should be
submitted as above.
_ Construction Contractor Insurance
a. If the-event requires the construction of a stage or any other type
of construction, the contractor shall provide proof of insurance in
the amount of $1,000,000 (one million dollars). This proof shall be
in the form of an original certificate of insurance with the City as
an additional insured and should be submitted as above.
Fireworks Display Insurance
a. If the event includes a fireworks display and/or show, comprehensive
general l i ab i l i ty or fireworks display liability insurance must be
obtained by the firm or individual responsible for the fireworks.
b. The policy shall be obtained in the amount of $1,000,000 (one million
dollars) with combined single limit coverage.
c. The Certificate of Insurance must also state that this "coverage is
primary to all other coverages the City has for this special event
only."
d. If the agent is out of state, the certificate must be countersigned
by a Florida Resident Agent.
IV. INDEMNITY AGREEMENTS
Indemnity Agreements are required for the promoters and all parties
required to obtain insurance as listed above. The agreements must be
signed by the president of the corporation (both for profit and not for
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profit) , witnessed and notarized. The Agreements should be submitted to
Ms. Susan Winn, City Manager' s Office, 1700 Convention Center Drive,
Miami Beach, Fla. 33139, no later then 30 days prior to the event.
V. SITE PLANS
a. A complete site plan for the event shall be drafted and submitted to
Ms. Susan Winn, City Manager's Office, 1700 Convention Center Drive,
Miami Beach, Fla. 33139, no later then 90 days prior to the event.
Should the event be held on the beach and therefore, require State of
Florida permitting and approval, the site plan should be submitted a
minimum of 150 days prior to the event. This timing is subject to
change based on the type of event, the construction required for the
event (stage and fencing) and if an admission fee is to be charged.
The City will assist the promoter in obtaining the State permits and
in the drafting of the site plan for this purpose.
b. The site plan should contain, at a minimum, the lay out of the event,
the location of concession booths, the location of entertainment, the
requirements for electricity and water and the closing of streets, if
any. Should the event be held on the beach and therefore, require
State of Florida permitting and approval , the site plan must contain
the location of the coastal construction line, the erosion control
line and the mean high water line.
VI. REQUIRED PERMITS
State of. Florida
_ _ a. Division of Beachesnd__Shores--If the event is to be held on the
beach, State permits are necessary for all structures on the beach
that are not of a portable nature. This would include but not be
limited to the following types of structures: stages, fences, tents,
lighting and sound systems. Division of Beaches and Shores permits
are required for all of these types of structures constructed west of
the erosion control line. The State permit fee is a minimum of
$220.00 and is required to be paid by the promoter. The City will
assist in obtaining the permit and the permit will be issued in the
City' s name.
b. Division of State Lands--Should any of the above structures be located
east of the erosion control line, approval must be obtained from the
Department of Natural Resources, Division of State Lands. If at_ al l
possible the event will be approved under the City of Miami Beach' s
Management Agreement with the State of Florida. However, depending on
the type and nature of the event, the Division of State Lands has the
right to negotiate a separate use agreement with the promoter and will
charge a fee for the use of the land. This fee could include a
contribution to the State Lands Trust fund as well as a use fee and
would require State of Florida Cabinet approval .
c. Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco--If alcoholic beverages
are to sold or served at the event, a license from the State of
Florida, Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco must be obtained.
This can be obtained from the Licensing Office located at 1350 N.W.
12th Avenue, Room 552, Miami , Florida 33136. In order to obtain the
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permit from the State, a letter of authorization must be obtained from
the City of Miami Beach. This letter will be issued by the City
Manager's Office subsequent to the submittal and approval of liquor
liability insurance and completed indemnity agreements.
City of Miami Beach
a. Electrical Permits--Pursuant to the South Florida Building Code, an
electrical permit must be issued by the City of Miami Beach, Building
Department for all special events. Fees for the permit are contingent
on the type of event to be held and the location of the event. Prior
to the permit being issued the event must be inspected by the City of
Miami Beach.
b. Fireworks permit--The City of Miami Beach Fire Department must issue a
permit for the public display of fireworks. A written request for the
permit must be submitted to the Fire Department, Fire Prevention
Bureau, 2300 Pi netree Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33140, no later then
45 days prior to the event. The requester will receive an application
package to be completed and submitted no later then 15 days prior to
the event. Once the application is approved a site inspection will be
made by the Fire Prevention Bureau. A minimum of 2 (two) off-duty
firefighters will be required to be on site from the time the
fireworks are delivered at the site until termination of the display
and the removal of all fireworks from the site. In addition, off-duty
police officers may be required dependent on the site security of the
display area. Payment of the off-duty firefighters and police
officers is the sole responsibility of the promoter and/or permittee.
The cost of off-duty personnel is $16.00 per hour per firefighter or
police officer with a four hour minimum.
Miscellaneous Approvals and Permits
a. Any type of water activity held adjacent to Miami Beach must have
approval of the Florida Marine Patrol and the United States Coast
Guard. Proof of such approval must be in the form of a letter to the
City of Miami Beach.
VII. CITY SERVICES
General Requirements
a. Based upon the written proposal for the event and the event site plan,
an estimate of City services required and their associated cost will
be prepared and submitted to the promoter within 60 days of the event.
b. If the event does not have funding from the VCA Special Events
Committee for City services, the City will require an assurance that
the City services will be paid in full prior to the event. This
assurance will be in the form of a bond, cashiers check or letter of
credit in the amount of the estimated cost for City services to be
posted with the City no later then 30 days prior to the event. This
security will be released to the promoter subsequent to the event
provided that all City services have been paid in full by the
promoter. It is not the intent of the City to directly pay for
services from this security but to provide the City of Miami Beach
taxpayers with an assurance that the cost of the event will be borne
solely by the promoter.
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c. Payment of all City Services must be made within seven days subsequent
to the event and/or receipt of invoice for said services.
d. Per hour rates for employees are at double the rate quoted below, if
the event is held on the following days:
New Years Eve (begining at 6:00 pm)
New Years Day
Washington' s Birthday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve (begining at 6:00 pm)
Christmas Day
Beach Patrol
a. If the event is held on the Beach, additional lifeguards will be
required dependent on the estimated attendance and the hours of the
event. The number of additional personnel required will be determined
by the Chief of the Beach Patrol . Where practical on duty personnel
will be utilized at no cost to the promoter.
b. The cost of lifeguard personnel is $15.00 per hour per lifeguard with
a four hour- minimum.
c. The payment of all off-duty personnel is the sole responsibility of
the promoter and/or event organizer.
d. Checks are to be written to the individuals that worked- the event and- = -
not to the City of Miami Beach.
Fire Department
a. Dependent on the type of event, site plan for the event and estimated
attendance of the event, Fire Rescue personnel may not be required on
site. However, should the event prohibit an acceptable response time,
above a minimum of one fire rescue vehicle with three off-duty rescue
personnel will be required on site.
b. As stated above, firefighters will be required for all fireworks
display. -
c. The cost of off-duty fire personnel is dependent upon the type of
apparatus needed for the event. A rescue unit will require two
firefighters (paramedic and/or EMT) and a team leader. The cost oe
each firefighter will be $16.00 per hour and the team leader will
receive $18.00 per hour. If a fire engine or ladder company is
required, a minimum of three firefighters will be required and they
will be supervised by either a Lietutenant or Captain at the rate of
$20.00 per hour. If four or more firefighters are needed for an
off-duty detail or special event, an officer should be present. This
need will be determined by the Chief of the Fire Department or his
designee. the cost of fire personnel is as follows:
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Firefighters: $16.00 per hour
Team Leader: $18.00 per hour
Lieutenant/Captain $20.00 per hour
d. The payment of all off-duty personnel is the sole responsibility of
the promoter and/or event organizer.
e. Checks are to be written to the individuals that worked the event and
not to the City of Miami Beach.
Police Department
a. Overnight Security--The City of Miami Beach will not provide off-duty
police officers for overnight security of the event. The promoter is
expected to hire security guards for this function. The City can
assist the promoter in this function by hiring the security through
its contract at a cost of $6.50 per hour per employee. The City will
arrange for the security, if so desired by the promoter, and will bill
the promoter for the cost. This cost will be included in the above
estimate for City services.
b. Back Stage Security--The City of Miami Beach will not provide off-duty
police officers for back stage security at a concert. The promoter
must arrange for this function. If desired by the promoter, the City
will provide off-duty police officers at back stage entrances.
c. Police Escorts for-Entertainment--The City - of Miami Beach will supply
an off-duty motor cycle escort for entertainment personnel , if so
desired. This must be arranged in advance of the event and should be
listed in the. proposal for the event, _ _=
d. Crowd Control--The City of Miami * Beach will require off-duty police
personnel for crowd control , traffic control and general security
during the event. The number of police personnel is dependent upon
the type of the event, the site plan for the event, the type of
entertainment during the event and the estimated attendance of the
event. The requirement will be determined by the- Chief of Police or
his designee. All personnel will be off-duty and where practical or
advantageous .to the City, supplemented with on duty personnel .
e. Cost of off-duty police personnel is dependent on the number and rank
required. As a general rule, for four or more officers a sergeant is
required and for more then eight officers a lieutenant and/or captain
is required. The cost of the police personnel is as follows:
Officer--$16.00 per hour; Sergeant--$18.00 per hour and
Lieutenant/Captain--$20.O0. There is a four hour minimum for police
personnel .
f. The payment of all off-duty personnel is the sole responsibility of
the promoter and/or event organizer.
g. Checks are to be written to the individuals that worked the event and
not to the City of Miami Beach.
Public Services Department
a. Dependent on the venue for the event, the type of event and the
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electrical requirements for the event, City services may be required
from the Building Maintenance Division, Parks Division and/or
Recreation Division.
b. Cost of personnel varies dependent on the type of personnel needed.
As a general rule, personnel cost is approximately $20.00 per hour.
c. The City of Miami Beach has a portable stage that can be rented. The
rental rate is $300 without covering, $900 with covering.
d. The cost of some of the basic services provided by this Department are
as follows:
Kiosk's rental $72.00 each
Hanging of banners $85.00 each
Electrical Services $25.00 hr/person
Clean up (park venue) $20.00 hr/person
e. A bill from the Department will be sent to the promoter for services
performed. Payment is due within seven days of receipt of the bill .
Sanitation Department
a. Beach Clean-up--If the event is to be held on the beach, the City of
Miami Beach does not clean the beach area. It is imperative that the
promoter contact the Dade County Parks and Recreation Department for
clean up of this area after the event. The contact person for Dade
County Parks is Mr. Pat Brady, Division Superintendent, at 662-3825.
In his absence contact Mr. Jim Hoover, at 868-7075. An estimated cost
will be provided by Dade County and a letter must be obtained from the
,___ County as proof of beach clean up arrangements prior to the event.
b. If the event is not held on the beach, the promoter will be responsible
for cleaning the area during the event and after the event. Should the
promoter choose, the City of Miami Beach will provide personnel for
this function. The cost of the personnel varies dependent on the
individual 's rate of pay. In addition, the promoter will be charged
for dumping fees and equipment rental . An estimated cost of the City
providing this service will be calculated and transmitted to the
promoter. Should the promoter choose to provide clean-up personnel and
clean-up not through the City, the promoter will be responsible to
provide assurance to the City in the form of a bond, letter of credit
or cashiers check in the amount of the estimated City cost of clean-up.
This assurance will be required no later than 30 days prior to the
event.
VIII. OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Barricades
a. Barricades may be required, dependent upon the site plan of the event,
to be placed in the surrounding areas of the event and to close streets
to vehicular traffic.
b. The number and location of barricades will determined by the City of
Miami Beach Police Department.
c. The cost of the barricades will be include in the estimated cost for
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City Services and will be order by the City for the event.
Port-a-toilets
a. Port-a-toilets will be required during the event. The number required
will be dependent upon the site plan and the estimated attendance of
the event.
b. The order and payment of Port-a-toilets will be the sole responsibility
of the promoter. Proof of fulfilling the City's requirement will be in
the form of a confirmation letter from the sanitation company.
Should there be any questions concerning the above requirements, please contact
Carla Bernabei Talarico, Assistant City Manager at 673-7010.
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DATE: July 27, 1988
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FROM: Rob W. Parki Irda.
City Manager
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS
HELD ON MIAMI BEACH
In the past, the City Commission discussed the need for detailed guidelines and requirements
to be implemented for Special Events held on Miami Beach. As a result, the Administration
has prepared a set of guidelines with time requirements for submittal of proposals and site
plans and a requirement for a security deposit in the form of a bond, letter of credit or
cashier's check in the amount of the estimated cost of City services when funding for City
services is not received from the VCA/Special Events Committee.
These requirements, as prepared, include all of the City's current requirements•reduced to
writing, as well as the requirements from the State of Florida and Dade County and the
additional time and security requirements outlined above.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION:
The Administration recommends the approval of the Requirements for Special Events.
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ORIGINAL
RESOLUTION NO. 88-19321
(Approving a set of requirements for
Special Events to be held within the City
of Miami Beach)