C7AV - Limit Special Event Fee Waivers to 3 Years

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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A POLICY THAT THE WAIVER OF SPECIAL EVENT FEES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATION FEES, PERMIT FEES, VEHICLE BEACH ACCESS PASSES, SQUARE FOOTAGE FEES, AND PARK USER FEES, AS WELL AS THE SUBSIDIZING OF ANY CITY SERVICES FEES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO POLICE, FIRE, AND SANITATION, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE FIRST THREE YEARS OF AN EVENT, WITH AN EXCEPTION FOR EVENTS HELD DURING THE MONTHS OF JULY, AUGUST, AND SEPTEMBER TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY BASED ON FINANCIAL HARDSHIP; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH A REVIEW PROCESS FOR FEE WAIVER APPLICATIONS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THIS POLICY. Β 

June 25, 2025
Sponsors
City Attorney
Commissioner Tanya Bhatt
Commissioner Tanya Bhatt
Commission Vote Result

7-0

PASSED

Resolution: 2025-33757
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Detailed Information

Cached: 3 weeks ago

Resolutions - C7 AV

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM:
City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE:
June 25, 2025
TITLE:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A POLICY THAT THE WAIVER OF SPECIAL EVENT FEES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATION FEES, PERMIT FEES, VEHICLE BEACH ACCESS PASSES, SQUARE FOOTAGE FEES, AND PARK USER FEES, AS WELL AS THE SUBSIDIZING OF ANY CITY SERVICES FEES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO POLICE, FIRE, AND SANITATION, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE FIRST THREE YEARS OF AN EVENT, WITH AN EXCEPTION FOR EVENTS HELD DURING THE MONTHS OF JULY, AUGUST, AND SEPTEMBER TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY BASED ON FINANCIAL HARDSHIP; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH A REVIEW PROCESS FOR FEE WAIVER APPLICATIONS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THIS POLICY.

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BACKGROUND/HISTORY

ANALYSIS

The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt.

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT

N/A

Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate? (FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)

If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on: See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

CONCLUSION

Applicable Area

Citywide

Is this a β€œResidents Right to Know” item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-17?

Is this item related to a G.O. Bond Project?

No

No

Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481, includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No

If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):

Department

City Attorney

Sponsor(s)

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Co-sponsor(s)

Condensed Title

Establish Policy to Limit Waiver of Special Event Fees to First Three Years of an Event. (Bhatt) CA

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