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Res. No. 090-99-10714RESOLUTION NO.90-99-10714 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,RELATING TO FUNDING FOR THE MIAMI/BAHAMAS GOOMBAY FESTIVAL BATTLE OF THE JUNKANOO BANDS,AUTHORIZING DISBURSEMENT OF $4,500 AND CHARGING THIS TO ACCOUNT NO.1100-511- 9910 "SPECIAL EVENTS CONTRIBUTION." WHEREAS,the Mayor and Commission recognize the benefit to the community made by cultural events;and WHEREAS,itis important for the Cityto be actively support culturally diverse events;and, WHEREAS,the Cityof South Miami Grants Advisory Board has considered the request for funding,and has recommended granting the Goombay Festival $4,500 in support of the Battle of the Junkanoo Bands which will be held at Murray ParK. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA: Section 1,That the City Manager is authorized to disburse the sum of $4,500 to the Miami/Bahamas Goombay Festival from Account No.1100-511-9910,"Special Events Contribution." Section 2.This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval. PASSED ANDADOPTED this4th day of'May,1999. am TEST:J)APPROVED: CITY CLERK //MAYOR READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:COMMISSION VOTE:5-0 Mayor Robaina:Yea f^/*s~J ^ice Mayor Oliveros:Yea s^s*_/Ctp <z?dZiJ/b/^Commissioner Feliu:Yea Commissioner Russell:Yea Commissioner Bethel:Yea CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM To:Mayor and Commission s*\Date:April 29,1999 Agenda Item # From:Charles Scurr /'//II U ~Subject:Comm.Mtg.5/4/99CityManager/JLJCr Grant Request /(, REQUEST Theattached resolution requests approval for disbursement offundstothe Miami/Bahamas Goombay Festival in the amount of$4,500 from Account No.1100- 511-9910 "Special Events Contribution."The balance in this account is $23,800. BACKGROUND The Goombay Festival hasbeena hallmark special event in South Florida for almost 30years.Thethreedayeventis held annually onGrand Avenue in Coconut Grove in the City of Miami.Theeventhas grown tremendously andhasbeen named the Ethnic Eventof the Year by Events Business News. The organizers ofthe festival would like to expand thescopeandreachoftheevent and hold a major new event outside ofthe City of Miami.They feel that South Miami would be an optimal location for this new event. Thenewevent will be "The Battle oftheJunkanoo Bands'*.Scheduledtobeheldon May 29 in Murray Park theevent will feature an international junkanoo band anda competitionamonglocalandregionaljunkanoos. This is an excellent opportunity for the City to participate in a very well attended festival event,while providing an exciting and fun afternoon for our residents and surrounding communities. Funding for this item in the amount of $4,500.00 was recommended by the Grants Advisory Boardattheir April 26th meeting. RECOMMENDATION Approval is recommended. \\^ v <r Gty ofSouth Miami Grantsto Non-Prof it Organizations Grant Application 1997 (Please submit original and ten (10)copies of this form and attachments) Organization name:Miami/Bahamas Goombay Festival in Coconut Grove Inc. Street Address:3582 Florida Avenue Gty:Miami St:FL Zip:33133 Mailing address:P.O.Box 330052 City:Miami St:FL Zip:33133 Phone:Fax:Voice Mail: Applicant Name:Henry Givens Title:Executive Director Co-applicant orothercontact:Susan Neuman Title:P.R. Project name (please give short description):Showcase of Bahamian Junkanoo bands whose members will dance to the beat of drums and calypso music in an attempt to win prizes. Grant amount requested: On a separate sheet,kindly provide a history of your organization.Include in your history the following: 1.Date organization was formed 2.Organization mission and goal(s). 3.Namesandaddressesof officers and directors 4.Date of incorporation,if applicable 5.Past activities,include media coverage,acknowledgements and awards 6.Previous grants from Gtyof South Miami 7.Previous grants from other public and private organizations. Please attach a copy of the Internal Revenue Service "Letter of Determination"of the organization s non-profit status. Project Information (provide a description of frrm prnjftft whnfr jfr i^whn if'*fnr whon If wilt f^lr^ place,where it will take place and,how it will be produced and conducted; In an effort to share the festive spirit of Goombay with its neighboring city,The Miami Bahamas Goombay Festival in Coconut Grove will help kick off this year's Miami/Bahamas Goombay Festival with a Battle ofthe Junkanoo bands.The event will bea showcase of Junkanoo bands whose members will dance to the beat of drums and Calypso music in an attempt to win prizes.Groups will be judged based on dance ability and costume design.First,Second and Third Place prizes will be awarded Named the "Ethnic Event of the Year"by Events Business News,the Miami/Bahamas Goombay Festival is a cultural event that takes place in Miami's bayside Coconut Grove,an historical settlement ofthe city's first black settlers.The festival exists to promote Bahamian heritage,share Bahamian culture and commemorate the early Bahamian settlers.The three-day event features a free two-day street festival wherestraw market and food vendors showcase their talents at individual rented booths. Each yeara celebrity king or queen is chosen to reign over the activities including a golf tournament,a VIP reception,and pioneer luncheon.Past Kings/Queens include Esther Rolle and Comedian Robert Townsend.In conjunction with the community,the festival is sponsored by local media outlets and corporations. Financial Information Amount of cash grant requested Amount of in-kind grant requested Amount of Annual Budget (before this grant): CATEGORY Personnel-artistic Personnel production Space Rental Estimated Project Expenses CASH EXPENSE IN-KIND EXPENSE $4.800.00 $300.00 $500.00 Transportation (air &local)$6.300.00 Marketing Publicity $1.500.00 Office Supplies/utilities $ Equipment rental/purchase $ $1.850.00 $250.00 $19200 $15.692.00 1 Other costs (please itemize) Prizes: Portalets: Gean up: Total Expense: CATEGORY Admission Grants Corporate County State Federal Others (Booths) Cash on hand Gty grant request Total Estimated Project Revenues CASH EXPENSE $ $ $6.69200 $ $ $ $4.000.00 $ $5.000.00 $15.692.00 IN-KIND CONTRIBUTION $ SUBTOTAL $ I I SUBTOTAL $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ History and Description of Organization The Miami/Bahamas Goombay Festival began celebrating Bahamian heritage in Miami in the 1970's andhasgrowntobethelargestblackheritageeventintheUnitedStates,tobeheldonJune 4,5, and6,1999.It commemorates the historical roots of thefirst black settlers in South Florida,the Bahamians who settled in Coconut Groveinthe 1800s,manyofwhom were among (he signersofthe CityCharterin 1896s.Today,theBahamiansarethelargestsingleforeigngroupthroughMiami InternationalAirport,makingthemourchieftradeandtourismpartners. TheBoard of Directorsismadeupofapanelofvolunteers,manyofwhomhavebeenonthe BoardsincetheFestival's incorporation in 1979.TheBoardmeets continuously throughout theyearto ensuretheyaccomplishtheirgoalsduringthefestival,whichisheldannuallyduringthefirst full weekend inJune.InthepastyearsthegrantsforGoombayhadcomefromtheCityofSouthMiami.TheCityof SouthMiaminolongergivesGoombayagrant.Nowall of Goombay's Grantsare coming fromDade County and several Corporate Sponsors. Over half amillion participants are expected in 1999,to enjoy thevastarray of musicand entertainment on numerous stages.Over400vendors providing Bahamians cuisine,artsandcrafts, fashions arvj straw creations makeitan unique tourist attraction.The Festival hasbeen expanded to providea.:c-festival weekwitha golf tournamentandafishing tournament,a "Miss Goombay"contest, thefestivalKingand Queen,andopening ceremonies.The 55-member RoyalBahamasPoliceBand,a native junkanoo group,chefs,fashionsplus entertainers and artists arebroughtinfromtheBahamasto giveanauthenticflavor. Our marketing planseekstobringvisitorstoDade County inthe early summer,thelow occupancy lime.Weare specifically targetsblackvisitors,familiesfor summer vacationsandtravelers wantingataste of aforeign experience withoutleavingthe safety of theU.S.Publicityeffortstarget travel/tourism trade publication,black viewer and readership media,travel sections of iln%100 top metropolitan dailies,airline in-flight magazines,suburban publications inthe Southeast I '.S.and Caribbean and international travel media. Throughout Goombay's 22previous seasons,the gigantic eventhasservedMiamiasapositive beaconofmulti-ethnic unity,notonlyforitscitizens,butforthemanyinquisitivetravelersand vacationingfamiliesduringthesummer.Vendorscomefromallovertoparticipateintheevent:people fromall over the world call asking forthe dates of the festival aswellas directions and information on area hotel accommodations and transportation. Whatisthe festival's impact onDade County?The overall economic impactto summer tourism in Miami fromthis event is conservatively estimated at $19 million.The Greater Miami Visitors & Convention Bureau often utilizes theevent as an opportunity tohost groups of black meeting planners who are consideringbringingconventionstoMiamiandblackjournaliststo encourage positivenews coverage of the event and of Miami outside the area. Howis Goombay Festivalperceivedoutside of the community?Fewplacesintheworldcontain the diversity of ethnic cultures as does Dade County.Thus.Miami has becomea tourism-friendly place forvisitors of othercontinentstovisit.Goombay Festival servesasamodel of peaceforalltheworldto see.therebydemonstratingatruesense of racial unityandharmonyamongstits participants andthe citizens of Miami.Thus,asthe revenues gainedfrom tourism arevitaltoDade County's economic landscape,thiskind of positive multi-ethnic imagehas helped toshapeDade County's tourism business intowhatitis today—a year-around billion dollar industry that help payfor taxes thatgointo school programs,building new roads,majorarearenovationandrestorationprojects. Miami/Bahamas Goombay Festival in Coconut Grove,Inc. Board of Directors Dorothy P.Lee President Miles Jennings Vice President HenryL.Givcns Vice President Leona C.Baker Secretary/Historical Annie B.Baker Financial Secretary Twyman Bent ley Treasurer Frankic S.Rollc Chair/Execulivc Board Andrew Albury Immediate Past President Vanya Albury Dolores Bankston Hospitality Charles Christie Sanitation Preston Cowvins Transportation Leon Dixon Oscar Jessie Melodic Mitchell Tcrrcncc A.Taylor Garth Reeves Hornii ;u y Member Donncv Sands 3459 Pcrcival Avenue Miami.FL 33133 3471 Oak Avenue Miami.FL 33133 10500 S.W.149th Slrcel Miami.Fl.33133 201 WashingtonDr. Miami,FL 33133 3802 Oak Avenue Miami,FL 33133 10331 S.W.107th Slrcel Miami.FL 33176 3430 Williams Avenue Miami,FL.33133 11341 S.W.155 Street Miami,FL.33157 11341 S.W.155 Street Miami,FL.33157 14600 Buchanan Street Miami.Fl.33176 6730 SW 62nd CT. Miami.FL 33143 6061 SW 63rd Court Miami,FL 33143 740 NE 199 Street Suite #GI04 Miami,FL.33179 3450ShippingAvenue Miami.FL.33133 4716 Brookcr Slrcel Miami,FL.33133 P.O.Box 833 Miami FL 33133 900 NW 54 Slrcel Miami.II..Ml27 6061 SW 63rd Court Miami.FL.33143 448-9501 H:446-32l>5 238-6186 445-6662 444-1482 H:275-0756 W:789-1 194 443-7928 235-8504 662-2187 H:661-6074 W:694-2738 H:651-3228 W:949-5244 444-3132 445-7978 573-9873 375-1797 757-1147 6*1-6074 Pinky Sands *6061 S.W.63 Cl.661-6074 Security Miami.FL 33143 Henry L.Givcns 10500 S.W.I49lh Slrcel 238-6186 Acting Executive Director Miami.Fl.33133 *ReferstoCounlyEmployee