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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission 
FROM:Rafael A. Paz, City Attorney 
DATE:April  3, 2024
 



SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXTEND THE EXISTING WAIVER OF CONCESSION FEES FOR OUTDOOR DINING CONCESSIONS IN THE NORTH BEACH AREA AND WITHIN THE COLLINS PARK OVERLAY BEYOND THE CURRENT SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 EXPIRATION OF THE FEE WAIVER, AND, ADDITIONALLY, TO IMMEDIATELY INCLUDE THE 41ST STREET BUSINESS CORRIDOR IN THE FEE WAIVER PROGRAM IN ORDER TO STIMULATE ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION OF THIS DYNAMIC AREA; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DEVISE AND IMPLEMENT A SIMPLIFIED APPROVAL PROCESS, WITH AUGMENTED STAFF ASSISTANCE THROUGHOUT THE CONCESSION AGREEMENT APPLICATION AND APPROVAL PROCESS, FOR NEW POTENTIAL OUTDOOR DINING CONCESSIONS LOCATED IN ANY AREAS WHERE THE CITY WAIVES CONCESSION FEES, IN ORDER TO ENCOURAGE BUSINESS AND PEDESTRIAN ACTIVATION TO REVITALIZE THESE CRUCIAL AREAS.

BACKGROUND/HISTORY


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 name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s): N/A

ANALYSIS

This item will be submitted via supplemental agenda.

SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA

N/A

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

N/A
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-14? Does this item utilize G.O. Bond Funds?
No No 
Legislative Tracking
Office of the City Attorney
Sponsor
Mayor Steven Meiner

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