2003-25327 ResoRESOLUTION NO. 2003-25327
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RETROACTIVELY
APPROVING THE ACTIONS OF THE ADMINISTRATION WITH
RESPECT TO FINDING AND DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A
PARKING EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO UNIVERSAL
TELEVISION'S "KAREN SlSCO" PRODUCTION; AND FURTHER
DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A PARKING EMERGENCY ON
THE FOLLOWING SPECIFIED DATES WITH RESPECT TO THE
INCREASED TRAFFIC AND PARKING DEMAND CAUSED AS A
RESULT OF THIS PRODUCTION, OTHER EXlSlTNG EVENTS,
CONVENTIONS, VISITORS, AND THE FIRST WEEK OF PUBLIC
SCHOOL FROM AUGUST 25, 2003 THROUGH AUGUST 31,
2003; ALLOWING FOR THE PROVISION OF THE VACANT LOT
LOCATED AT 17 STREET AND WEST AVENUE OWNED BY THE
HOUSING AUTHORITY TO BE UTILIZED TO SATISFY SAID
INCREASED DEMAND; PROVIDED THAT THE CITY SHALL
FURTHER REQUIRE UNIVERSAL TELEVISION TO SECURE THE
APPROPRIATE SECURITY AND INSURANCE FOR THE
PURPOSES SET FORTH IN THIS RESOLUTION.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach has experienced parking shortages
during major event periods such as the NFL Weekend 1999, the NMMA Boat Show,
Graphics of the Americas, and Auto Show; and
WHEREAS, during various periods throughout the year, severe parking
demand has historically lead to mobility problems and ultimately gridlock on our
City's roadway system; and
WHEREAS, the Administration has found that allowing for the use of
specified vacant surface parking lots for additional parking opportunities during high
impact events has alleviated the mobility problems and gridlock anticipated during
these periods; and
WHEREAS, the Administration found that such a temporary parking
emergency existed from August 25, 2003 through August 31, 2003, due to Universal
Television's "Karen Sisco" production and other ancillary events, and would herein
recommend that the Mayor and City Commission notify such actions for the term set
forth herein; and
WHEREAS, the Administration identified a specified vacant surface lot,
located on 17th Street and West Avenue (Housing Authority Lot) that was available
for use from August 25, 2003 through August 31,2003, to alleviate anticipated traffic
congestion and severe parking demand; and
WHEREAS, the Administration required Universal Television to secure the
appropriate insurance and security for this purpose.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND
CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor
and Commission retroactively approve the actions of the Administration with respect
to finding and declaring the existence of a parking emergency with respect to
increased traffic and parking demand caused as a result of Universal Television's
"Karen Sisco" production and other ancillary events from August 25, 2003 through
17th
August 31, 2003; allowing for use in a specified vacant lot, located on Street and
West Avenue (Housing Authority Lot), as designated by the Administration; and
providing that the City shall further require Universal Television to secure the
appropriate insurance and security for the purposes set forth in this resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this lOth day of September , 2003.
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APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
& FOR EXECUTION
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
Retroactive approval of the actions of the Administration with respect to finding and declaring the existence
of a parking emergency with respect to increased traffic and parking demand caused as a result of
Universal Television's "Karen Sisco" production, other events, conventions, visitors, and the first week of
public schoo from August 25, 2003 through August 31, 2003; allowing for the provision of a specified
vacant lot, located on 17th Street and West Avenue (Housing Authority Lot), as designated by the
Administration; provided that the City shall further require Universal Television to secure the appropriate
insurance and security for the purposes set forth in this resolution.
Issue;
Whether to retroactively approve the declaration of a parking emergency from August 25, 2003 through
August 31,2003, as result of Universal Television's "Karen Sisco" production, other events, conventions,
visitors, and the first week of public school; allowing for the provision of a specified vacant lot, located on
17th Street and West Avenue (Housing Authority Lot), as designated by the Administration; provided that
the City shall further require Universal Television to secure the appropriate insurance and security for the
purposes set forth in this resolution.
Item Summary/Recommendation:
During various events and weekends throughout the year, severe parking demand leads to mobility problems
and ultimately gridlock on our City's roadway system. This fact has been experienced during the NFL
Weekend 1999, Boat Show, Memorial Day Weekend, and New Year's Eve. The creation of additional
parking opportunities for visitors to the City during high impact events alleviates the mobility problems and
gridlock anticipated during these events and/or weekends.
The Administration recommends the adoption of the resolution.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
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DATE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
www.cLmiami-beach.fl.us
To:
From:
Subject:
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
Date: September 10, 2003
Mayor David Dermer and
Members of the City Commission
Jorge M. Gonzalez ~
City Manager
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RETROACTIVELY APPROVING THE
ACTIONS OF THE ADMINISTRATION WITH RESPECT TO FINDING AND
DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A PARKING EMERGENCY WITH
RESPECT TO UNIVERSAL TELEVISION'S "KAREN SlSCO"
PRODUCTION; AND FURTHER DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A
PARKING EMERGENCY ON THE FOLLOWING SPECIFIED DATES WITH
RESPECT TO THE INCREASED TRAFFIC AND PARKING DEMAND
CAUSED AS A RESULT OF THIS PRODUCTION, OTHER EXlSlTNG
EVENTS, CONVENTIONS, VISITORS, AND THE FIRST WEEK OF PUBLIC
SCHOOL FROM AUGUST 25, 2003 THROUGH AUGUST 3'1, 2003;
ALLOWING FOR THE PROVISION OF THE VACANT LOT LOCATED AT
17 STREET AND WEST AVENUE OWNED BY THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY TO BE UTILIZED TO SATISFY SAID INCREASED DEMAND;
PROVIDED THAT THE CITY SHALL FURTHER REQUIRE UNIVERSAL
TELEVISION TO SECURE THE APPROPRIATE SECURITY AND
INSURANCE FOR THE PURPOSES SET FORTH IN THIS RESOLUTION.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
BACKGROUND
The City of Miami Beach has experienced parking shortages during major event periods
such as the NFL Weekend 1999, the NMMA Boat Show, Graphics of the Americas, and
Auto Show. There are various annual or one-time special events scheduled on Miami
Beach and the Administration has determined that there will be a severe parking shortage
for a number of these events.
ANALYSIS
To alleviate current parking emergency due to existing conventions, events, travelers
during Labor Day weekend, and the first week of public school, the City Administration
declared the existence of a parking emergency from August 25, 2003 through August 31,
2003. The vacant lot located at 17 Street and West Avenue, which is owned by the
Housing Authority was utilized by Universal Television to satisfy this increased demand.
Said lot was utilized for production vehicles and motor home parking. Activity in said lot
consisted of base camp and catering for the cast and crew of the production, and shuttling
Karen Sisco Parking Emergency
Commission Memorandum
September 10, 2003
Page 2 to the main location(s). Vehicles were present twenty-four hours a day, and were guarded
by private security as provided by the production. At all times during such active use, the
lot was supervised. Additionally, the production hired off-duty police officers to maintain
adequate flow in and out of the lot. The production secured the appropriate security,
insurance as required by the Film and Print Office of the City of Miami Beach and was
issued a permit to film in the city and use said lot.
CONCLUSION
The Mayor and City Commission should retroactively approve the declaration of a
temporary parking emergency during the filming of Universal Television's "Karen Sisco"
production from August 25 - 31,2003.
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