97-22592 RESO
RESOLUTION NO. 97-22592
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING
THE CHILDREN'S CANCER CARING CENTER'S REQUEST
FOR A COMPLETE WAIVER OF COSTS FOR THE
CHILDREN'S HOLIDAY PARTY EVENT ON DECEMBER 20,
1997, AT THE MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER.
WHEREAS, on July 26, 1995, the Mayor and City Commission approved guidelines
for consideration of adjustments to cost, rent, and fees at the Miami Beach Convention
Center; and
WHEREAS, at the September 25, 1997, Convention Center Advisory Board
meeting, Lee Klein, representing the Children's Cancer Center (Center), made a
presentation to the Board requesting a reduction in costs for the Children's Holiday Party
event, to be held at the Convention Center on December 20, 1997; and
WHEREAS, the Board passed a motion for the Center to receive an "at cost"
reduction for its event, at an estimated cost of $3,321.56; and
WHEREAS, the event charges will be based on the Center's actual usage of space,
equipment, and services; and
WHEREAS, on November 3, 1997, Lee Klein requested a complete waiver of costs
for the event, despite the Board's recommendation, said request being brought to the
Mayor and City Commission herein, for its consideration.
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 herein approve the Children's Cancer Caring Center's request for a complete
waiver of costs for the Children's Holiday party event on December 20, 1997, at the Miami
Beach Convention Center.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 19th day of
November
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO. ~
TO:
Honorable Mayor and
Memben of the City Commission
DATE: November 19, 1997
FROM:
Jose Garcia_pe~ros
City Manager
RESOLUTION ROVING TIlE CHILDREN'S CANCER CARING CENTER'S
REQUEST FO A COMPLETE WAIVER OF COSTS FOR TIlE CHILDREN'S HOLmA Y
PARTY EVENT ON DECEMBER 20,1997, AT THE MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION
CENTER.
SUBJECT:
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the resolution.
BACKGROUND:
On July 26, 1995 the City Commission approved the "Guidelines for Consideration of Adjustments to Cost, Rent, and
Fees at the Miami Beach Convention Center." (See Attachment I). The guidelines give the Convention Center Advisory
Board (CCAB) the authority to approve waiver of an expense which exceeds cost The City Commission is the entity
which approves waiver of the "at cost" expense. The Children's Cancer Caring Center (Center) is requesting waiver of
the "at cost" expense of$3,32 1.56. (See Attachment 2).
At the September 25, 1997 CCAB meeting, Ms. Lee Klein, representing the Center, made a presentation to the Board
requesting a reduction in costs for the December 20, 1997 event A motion was passed by the Board for the Center to
receive an "at cost" reduction for their event The event charges will be based on the Center's actual usage of space,
equipment, and services. An estimated cost of $3,321.56 was approved in lieu of the standard rate of $4,330.00. (See
Attachment 2).
ANALYSIS:
The Administration would normally not recommend waiver of costs for events at the Convention Center unless the
waiver amount was approved and taken into consideration during the preparation of the budget The Children's Cancer
Caring Center is a unique organization which provides care for children afflicted with cancer. During the Holiday season
they have a annual party for the children and their families. Additionally, this event has been held at the Convention
. Center for several years at "no cost". It is because of these reasons that the Administration recommends waiver of the
costs for this event
CONCLUSION:
This is a worthwhile event for the children; therefore, this resolution should be approved.
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