Resolution 2020-31407RESOLUTION NO. 2020-31407
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, WAIVING, PURSUANT
TO ORDINANCE NO. 2018-4176, FEES ASSOCIATED WITH
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD REVIEW OF THE
INSTALLA TION ENTITLED ETERNITY NOW, BY ARTIST
SYLVIE FLEURY, AT 2100 COLLINS AVENUE, PROPOSED BY
THE FRIENDS OF THE BASS MUSEUM, INC., A FLORIDA
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION.
WHEREAS, the City Code sets forth fees for development review, permitting, and other
services, which fees permit the City to recover its costs for implementing the regulations
contained therein; and
WHEREAS, on March 7, 2018, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Ordinance No.
2018-4176 which, in pertinent part, amended Appendix A to the City Code to authorize the City
Commission to reduce or waive Design Review Board or Historic Preservation Board fees for
nonprofits proposing art in public places and/or non-commercial artistic murals; and
WHEREAS, certain nonprofit organizations, such as The Bass Museum, desire to invest
in public art installments for the benefit of City residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, The Bass Museum was established from its inception as a public/private
partnership through a 1963 contractual agreement entered between the City of Miami Beach
and John and Johanna Bass, whereby the City accepted the gift of the art collection of John and
Johanna Bass (the "Collection"), in exchange for making the Collection open and available to
the public in a building maintained by the City; and
WHEREAS, The Friends of the Bass Museum, Inc. serves as the non-profit organization
that oversees the management of The Bass Museum; and
WHEREAS, The Bass Museum is a Miami Beach contemporary art museum that
creates connections between international contemporary art and its diverse audiences, and
shares the power of contemporary art through experiences that excite, challenge and educate;
and
WHEREAS, in 2017, The Bass Museum acquired a site-specific work of public art by
artist Sylvie Fleury, entitled Eternity Now (2015), which is currently on display on the east facing
façade of The Bass; and
WHEREAS, on May 8, 2018, the Historic Preservation Board ("HPB") approved a
Certificate of Appropriateness for the continued display of Eternity Now on top of the Bass
Museum façade for up to three (3) additional years; and
WHEREAS, Eternity Now is an iconic work of public art and has attracted national and
international acclaim, and is a visual landmark for the Co llins Park community; and
WHEREAS, The Bass Museum is required to submit a revised application for HPB
review by May 2021; and
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W H E R E A S , The Bass Museum's HPB application will request that the HPB (i) delete the
condition limiting the term of the approval to three (3) years, and (ii) convert the installation to a
permanent exhibition; and
WHEREAS, the estimated amount of the The Bass Museum's HPB application fee is
$2,573.00; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2018-4176, fees associated with The Bass
Museum's HPB application may be waived by Resolution of the City Commission adopted by a
4/7" affirmative vote.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DUL Y RESOLVED BY THE MA VOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby waive, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2018-4176, fees associated with Historic
Preservation Board review of the installation entitled Eternity Now, by artist Sylvie Fleury, at
2100 Collins Avenue, proposed by the Friends of the Bass Museum, Inc., a Florida non-profit
organization.
PAssED and ADOPTED this _aa or_Sé9/mbur_, o2o.
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Dan Gelber, Mayor
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
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Resolution s-C7 AC
MIAMI BEAC H
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: September 16, 2020
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, WAIVING, PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO.
2018-4176, FEES ASSOCIATED WITH HISTORIC PRESERVATION
BOARD REVIEW OF THE INSTALLATION ENTITLED ETERNITY NOW, BY
ARTI ST SYLVIE FLEURY, AT 2100 COLLI NS AVENUE, PROPOSED BY THE
FRIENDS OF THE BASS MUSEUM, INC., A FLORIDA NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATION.
RECOMMENDATION
Accept the waiver of, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2018-4176, fees associated with the Historic
Preservation Board's review of the installation Eternity Now by artist Sylvie Fleury at The Bass
Museum.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
The Bass Museum is a Miami Beach contemporary art museum that creates connections
between international contemporary art and diverse audiences, and shares the power of
contemporary art through experiences that excite, challenge and educate. The Bass Museum
was established as a public/private partnership, through a 1963 contractual agreement entered
between the City of Miami Beach and John and Johanna Bass, whereby the City accepted the
gift of the art collection of John and Johanna Bass (the "Collection"), in exchange for making the
Collection open and available to the public in a building maintained by the City.
In 2017, The Bass Museum acquired a site-specific work of public art by artist Sylvie Fleury,
entitled Eternity Now (2015), which is currently displayed on the east facade of The Bass
Museum. Eternity Now is an iconic work of public art that has attracted national and international
acclaim, and is a visual landmark for the Collins Park community.
ANALY SIS
On May 8, 2018, the Historic Preservation Board approved The Bass Museum's Land Use
Board Hearing application for the continued display of Eternity Now on the east façade of the
Bass Museum for up to three (3) years. The Bass Museum is required to submit a revised
application for Historic Preservation Board review by May 2021. The Bass Museum's Historic
Preservation Board application will request the Historic Preservation Board remove the three (3)
year term and request the work convert to a permanent exhibition.
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The Bass Museum's estimated Historic Preservation Board application fee is $2,573.00.
Pursuant to Ordinance No. 2018-4176, fees associated with the Historic Preservation Board or
Design Review Board may be reduced or waived by a 4/7 affirmative vote of the Mayor and
City Commission via resolution. The Friends of the Bass Museum, Inc., have requested a
waiver of these fees.
CONCLUSION
The fee waiver will assist The Bass Museum in investing in public art installations that will benefit
the residents and visitors of Miami Beach. The fee waiver will reduce the fees associated with
the Historic Preservation Board review of public art and/or non-commercial artistic murals,
graphics and images, as per Ordinance No. 2018-4176.
Applicable Area
South Beach
Is this a "Residents Right
to Know" item, pursuant to
City Code Section 2-14?
No
Does this item utilize G.O.
Bond Funds?
No
Strategi c Connection
Prosperity - Market and promote Miami Beach as a world class arts, culture, and quality
entertainment destination.
Legislative Tracking
Tourism and Culture
ATTACHMENTS;
Description
Image of Eternity Now
Resolution
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