Resolution 2019-31087 RESOLUTION NO.i 2019-31087
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING NEW YEAR'S EVE ACTIVITIES
ON OCEAN DRIVE, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE OCEAN DRIVE
ASSOCIATION, AND AUTHORIZING (1) THE CLOSURE OF OCEAN DRIVE,
BETWEEN 5TH STREET AND 14TH STREET, FROM TUESDAY, DECEMBER
31, 2019, AT 7:00 A.M., UNTIL THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 2020, AT 7:00
A.M.; (2) THE EXPANSION OF PARTICIPATING SIDEWALK CAFES TO
THE CENTER LINE ON OCEAN DRIVE, BETWEEN 5TH STREET AND 14TH
STREET, FOR FOOD AND/OR BAR SERVICE WITHIN THE EXPANDED
SIDEWALK CAFÉ AREAS, SUBJECT TO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS APPROVAL OF PLANS; AND (3) THE EXTENSION OF HOURS
UNTIL 7:00 A.M. ON JANUARY 2, 2020, FOR ON-PREMISES
CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR PARTICIPATING
SIDEWALK CAFES AND CERTAIN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
ESTABLISHMENTS WITH A 5:00 A.M. LIQUOR LICENSE, SUBJECT TO
THE CONDITIONS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 6-3(A)(6) OF THE CITY CODE.
WHEREAS, as in the past eight (18) years, the Ocean Drive Association ("ODA") has
approached the City to request City participation in, and sponsorship of, a New Year's celebration
on Ocean Drive and free fireworks display on the beach, located east of Lummus Park, at 12:00
midnight on New Year's Day; and
WHEREAS, the City's New Year's celebration on Ocean Drive draws large crowds,
including both residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, in recent years, the City has partnered with ODA to share in the expenses
related to the street closure and fireworks display on New Year's Eve, which celebration duration
ranges from two (2) to four (4) days, depending on whether the holiday falls on a weekend or a
weekday, and
WHEREAS, this year, New Year's Eve falls on a Tuesday and, as in recent years, hotel
occupancy will be very strong due to increased numbers of visitors taking advantage of the long
holiday weekend; and
WHEREAS, the ODA has requested the closure of Ocean Drive to vehicular traffic
between 5th and 14th Streets, beginning at 7:00 a.m. on December 31, 2019, and ending at 7:00
a.m. on January 2, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the ODA has also requested that sidewalk cafes participating in the New
Year's celebration be allowed to expand their cafes onto the southbound lane of Ocean Drive,
up to the center line of the road, between 5th Street and 14th Street, for food and/or bar service
within the expanded sidewalk café areas, subject to Department of Public Works approval of
expanded sidewalk café plans; and
WHEREAS, the ODA has requested that certain alcoholic beverage establishments with
5'00 a.m. liquor licenses be allowed to serve alcoholic beverages for consumption at the
participating sidewalk cafes until 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2020, only; and
WHEREAS, in previous'years, the City funded 47% of the sanitation, sand-shifting, and
other costs associated with the Ocean Drive road closure and fireworks display for New Year's
Eve, and the ODA has funded the remaining 53% of the costs; and
WHEREAS,the ODA is requesting the following contributions from the City for this year's
celebration:
1. ODA has represented that the actual cost of the fireworks display is approximately
$33,000, and has requested that the City cover 47% of the cost, and
2. ODA has requested that the City contribute 47% of the sanitation, sand-shifting, and
other costs associated with the Ocean Drive road closure; and
WHEREAS, the total estimated costs associated with the 2019/2020 New Year's Eve
celebration on Ocean Drive, including Items 1 and 2, above, are estimated at $132,300.
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 New Year's Eve activities on Ocean Drive, in partnership with the Ocean Drive
Association, and authorize(1)the closure of Ocean Drive, between 5th Street and 14th Street,from
Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at 7:00 a.m., until Thursday, January 2, 2020, at 7.00 a.m.; (2) the
expansion of participating sidewalk cafes to the center line on Ocean Drive, between 5th Street
and 14th Street, for food and/or bar service within the expanded sidewalk café areas, subject to
Department of Public Works approval of plans; and (3) the extension of hours until 7:00 a.m. on
January 2, 2020, for on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages for participating sidewalk
cafes and certain alcoholic beverage establishments with a 5:00 a.m. liquor license, subject to the
conditions specified in Section 6-3(a)(6)of the City Code.
PASSED and ADOPTED this if day of December 2019.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: December 11, 2019
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING NEW YEAR'S EVE
ACTIVITIES ON OCEAN DRIVE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE OCEAN
DRIVE ASSOCIATION,AND AUTHORIZING (1) THE CLOSURE OF OCEAN
DRIVE, BETWEEN 5TH STREET AND 14TH STREET, FROM TUESDAY,
DECEMBER 31, 2019, AT 7:00 A.M., UNTIL THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 2019,
AT 7:00 A.M.; (2) THE EXPANSION OF PARTICIPATING SIDEWALK CAFES
TO THE CENTER LINE ON OCEAN DRIVE, BETWEEN 5TH STREET AND
14TH STREET, FOR FOOD AND/OR BAR SERVICE WITHIN THE
EXPANDED SIDEWALK CAFE AREAS, SUBJECT TO DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS APPROVAL OF PLANS; AND (3) THE EXTENSION OF
HOURS UNTIL 7:00 A.M. ON JANUARY 1, 2019, FOR ON-PREMISES
CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR PARTICIPATING
SIDEWALK CAFES AND CERTAIN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
• ESTABLISHMENTS WITH A 5:00 A.M. LIQUOR LICENSE, SUBJECT TO
THE CONDITIONS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 6-3(A)(6) OF THE CITY CODE.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and Commission approve the activities on
Ocean Drive, as well as the 7am extension of liquor sales as per the requirements outlined in
this item.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY •
Similar to the prior eighteen (18) 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 the 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.
The Ocean Drive Association has requested the closure of Ocean Drive to vehicular traffic from
5th to 14th Streets, beginning the morning of Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at 7:00 a.m., and
reopening on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at 7:00 a.m.
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For the sanitation and sand-sifting costs and resources specifically directed towards the Ocean
Drive road closure and fireworks, the City has , since 2017, shared in:
1. 47% of the costs to Ocean Drive Association's 53% of the costs for two days of closure and
fireworks.*
2. The additional ODA sanitation and barricade expenses.*
* These costs are not available at the time of this memo submission, however should be
available for discussion at the Commission Meeting.
In addition to closing Ocean Drive, approved sidewalk cafes participating in the Ocean Drive
Association's New Year's Eve event will be allowed to expand their cafes onto the southbound
lane of Ocean Drive, up to the midpoint yellow line. Participating cafes are required to submit
this alternate set of plans to Public Works for approval. Café expansion uses may include food
and bar service, but may not include entertainment elements. The Ocean Drive Association has
requested participating cafes be allowed to sell liquor within their café areas beyond the 2:00
a.m. required cut-off and be provided an extension of 5:00 a.m. liquor licenses on Thursday,
January 2, 2020 only.
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 are
appropriately allocated for the weekend.
ANALYSIS
The Administration recommends adopting the attached resolution, allowing closure, café
expansion and extension of liquor and café liquor license allowance, and accepting a
contribution in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 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.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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 2019/20
budget amendment.
Account(s) TBD -would Amount(s) $50,000
need to be
identified.
Applicable Area
South Beach
Is this a Resident Right to Does this item utilize G.O.
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Know item? Bond Funds?
No No
Strategic Connection
Prosperity - Market and promote Miami Beach as a world class arts, culture, and quality
entertainment destination.
Legislative Tracking
Economic Development
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