Resolution 2020-31172 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-31172
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, WAIVING SPECIAL
EVENT FEES, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $6594.05, FOR THE
GROUNDUP MUSIC FESTIVAL TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 14-
16, 2020, AT THE NORTH BEACH BANDSHELL AND THE
ADJACENT PALM GROVE PARK.
WHEREAS, The Rhythm Foundation, Inc., the applicant for the GroundUP Music
Festival, is a Florida not-for-profit corporation that is celebrating its 30th Season in presenting
quality community-based programs, concerts, events, and festivals that feature established and
innovative artists from South Florida and around the world; and
WHEREAS, from February 14-16, 2020, the Rhythm Foundation, Inc. will present the
second annual GroundUP Music Festival, featuring such artists as Snarky Puppy, Chris Potter,
and many others; and
WHEREAS, the GroundUP Music Festival will be held at the North Beach Bandshell and
the adjacent Palm Grove Park; and
WHEREAS, in excess of 700 hotel room nights are expected from attendees of the
GroundUP Music Festival, with more than fifty percent of the audience coming from outside of
the State of Florida, including sixteen percent coming from outside the country;
WHEREAS, the City Administration recommends, and the Mayor and City Commission
approve, the waiver of special event fees, in the total amount of $6594.05, for the GroundUP
Music Festival, which represents $3,547.05 in square footage fees, $2274.00 in Police
administrative fees, permit fee of$515, and the application fee of$258.00.
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 waive special event fees, in the total amount of $6594.05, for GroundUP
Music Festival to be held February 14-16, 2020, at the North Beach Bandshell and the adjacent
Palm Grove Park.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of February, 2020.
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Dan Gelber, Mayor
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Rafa I E. Granado, City Clerk
(Sponsored by Commissioner Ricky Arriola) APPROVED AS TO
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Raul J.Aguila, City Attorney
DATE: February 12, 2020
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, WAIVING SPECIAL EVENT FEES, IN THE
TOTAL AMOUNT OF $6,594.05, FOR THE GROUNDUP MUSIC FESTIVAL
TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 14-16, 2020,AT THE NORTH BEACH BANDSHELL
AND THE ADJACENT PALM GROVE PARK.
RECOMMENDATION
Pursuant to the request of Commissioner Ricky Arriola, the above-referenced Resolution is
submitted for consideration by the Mayor and City Commission at the February 12, 2020
Commission meeting.
Applicable Area
Not Applicable
Is this a"Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O.
to Know" item. pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
No No
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Office of the City Attorney
Sponsor
Commissioner Ricky Arriola
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