Res No 011-23-15945RESOLUTION NO. 011-23-15945
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF CERTAIN EVENT-RELATED FEES AND
COSTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 158-6 OF THE CITY CODE FOR A SPECIAL EVENT
KNOWN AS THE "UNITY FESTIVAL" PRESENTED BY THE SOUTH MIAMI BLACK
CULTURAL AFFAIRS FOUNDATION, INC., TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY
18, 2023, AT MURRAY PARK; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY OF OTHER FEES
AND CODE REQUIREMENTS; IMPLEMENTATION; CORRECTIONS; SEVERABILITY;
AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, in observance of Black History Month, the South Miami Black Cultural Affairs
Foundation, Inc. (the "Applicant'), a not for profit corporation, has submitted an application to
host its annual Unity Festival on Saturday, February 18, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at
Murray Park (the "Event"); and
WHEREAS, the application for the Event is under review and subject to approval by the
City Manager pursuant to Section lSB-6 of the City Code; and
WHEREAS, provided the application for the Event is approved, the Applicant is requesting
a waiver of event-related fees for the Event in the amount of $3,397, as follows:
APPLICABLE EVENT FEES AMOUNT
SPECIAL EVENT FEES ($60 APPLICATION, $100 $220 ADMINISTRATIVE & $60 EXPEDITING FEE)
PARKS AND RECREATION (2 STAFF) $1,040
POLICE DEPARTMENT FEES (3 OFFICERS) $987
PARK RENTAL FEES (13HRS X $50/HR.) $650
REFUNDABLE SECURITY DEPOSIT $500
TOTAL $3.397
; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section lSB-6(11) of the City Code, the City Commission may
waive event-related fees and costs imposed pursuant to Section 15B-6; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to support the Event by waiving a portion of the
special event-related fees and costs as set forth herein and finds that such waiver is in the best
interests of the City.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
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Res. No .011-23-15945
Section 1. Recitals Adopted. The foregoing recitals are hereby ratified and confirmed
as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this resolution upon adoption
hereof.
Section 2 . Waiver of Fees. Pursuant to Section 15B-6(11) of the City Code, the City
Commission hereby waives $3,397 in event-related fees and costs associated with the Event as
required under the Code, provided and conditioned upon the City Manager approving the
application for the Event and the Applicant's compliance with all requirements under Section 15B
of the City Code.
Section 3. Applicability of All Other Fees and Requirements. Except as waive d and
provided for herein, all other fees and costs and requirements of the Code remain applicable to
the Event, and the City Manager shall ensure compliance with all Code requirements.
Section 4. Implementation. The City Manager is hereby authorized to take any and
all necessary action to implement the purposes of this Resolution.
Section 5. Corrections. Conforming lan guage or technical scrivener-type corrections
may be made by the City Attorney for any conforming amendments to be incorporated into the
final resolution for signature.
Section 6. Severability. If any section, clause, sentence, or phrase of this Resolution
is for any reason held inva lid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the holdin g
shall not affect t he val idity of the remaining portions of this Resolution.
Section 7. Effective Date. This Resolution sha ll become effective immediately upon
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7 t h day of February, 2023.
ATTEST:
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READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM ,
LANGUAGE, LEGALITY, AND
EXECUTION THEREOF
BIERMAN, P.L.
CITY ATTORNEY
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COMMISSION VOTE:
Mayor Fernandez:
Vice Mayor Bonich :
Commiss i oner Calle:
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Yea
Yea
Commiss ion er Corey: Yea
Commissioner Liebm an: Yea
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Agenda Item No:6.
City Commission Agenda Item Report
Meeting Date: February 7, 2023
Submitted by: Quentin Pough
Submitting Department: Parks & Recreation
Item Type: Resolution
Agenda Section:
Subject:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING
THE WAIVER OF CERTAIN EVENT-RELATED FEES AND COSTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 15B-6 OF THE
CITY CODE FOR A SPECIAL EVENT KNOWN AS THE “UNITY FESTIVAL” PRESENTED BY THE SOUTH
MIAMI BLACK CULTURAL AFFAIRS FOUNDATION, INC., TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18,
2023, AT MURRAY PARK; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY OF OTHER FEES AND CODE
REQUIREMENTS; IMPLEMENTATION; CORRECTIONS; SEVERABILITY; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 3/5
(CITY MANAGER-PARKS & RECREATION DEPT.)
Suggested Action:
Attachments:
MEMO-Unity Festival 2023.pdf
45W5886-Resolution Unity Event Waiver of Fees CAv2.DOCX
Supporting Documents - Unity Festival 2023.pdf
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Mayor & Members of the City Commission
VIA: Genaro “Chip” Iglesias, City Manager
From: Quentin Pough, Director of Parks & Recreation
DATE: February 7, 2023
SUBJECT: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of South Miami, Florida,
authorizing the waiver of certain event-related fees and costs pursuant to
section 15B-6 of the city code for a special event known as the “Unity
Festival” presented by South Miami Black Cultural Affairs Foundation, Inc.,
to be held on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Murray Park; providing for
applicability of other fees and code requirements; implementation;
corrections; severability; and an effective date.
BACKGROUND: In observance of Black History Month, the South Miami Black Cultural
Affairs Foundation, Inc. (‘the applicant’), a not for profit corporation, has
requested to host its annual Unity Festival on Saturday, February 18, 2023,
from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Murray Park.
The festival is a free public event that will consist of live music, community
speakers, and performances. There will be 10’x10’ tents on the perimeter
of the main multipurpose field showcasing arts & crafts vendors, food
vendors, and other special exhibits/vendors.
As done in previous years, parks and recreation staff will be required to be
on site to assist with litter removal and restroom upkeep. Additionally,
based on the anticipated attendance—300-400 persons per the
applicant—police officers will be required to be on site for the duration of
the event.
Upon approval of this event, the applicant must provide the City with the
required Certificate of Liability Insurance that complies with the City’s
standard insurance requirements, including naming the City of South
Miami as an additional insured prior to the event.
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
FEES TO BE WAIVED: The applicant has completed the special event application and is requesting
to waive all special event fees in the amount of $3,397, as illustrated in the
table below:
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution
Special Event Application & Supporting Documents
APPLICABLE EVENT FEES AMOUNT
SPECIAL EVENT FEES ($60 APPLICATION, $100 ADMINISTRATIVE &
$60 EXPEDITING FEE) $220
PARKS AND RECREATION (2 STAFF) $1,040
POLICE DEPARTMENT FEES (3 OFFICERS) $987
PARK RENTAL FEES (13HRS X $50/HR.) $650
REFUNDABLE SECURITY DEPOSIT $500
TOTAL $3,397
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South f Miami
SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATION
Permit#: ( L 8'1?>
This application must be submitted for special even t s that will be held on city property or requiring city serv ices at
lea st sixty (60) days prior to the date of the event. Application submitted less than thirty (30) days prior to an event
will NOT be accepted . Plea se refer to the Special Events Handbook for more information about applying for a specia l
event in the City of South Miam i.
APPLICANT IN FORMATION
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DAY TIME PHONE: Se,,\ \ E------/
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TITLE: R6Sl S)Efs,/ 1 ~ A
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ORGANIZATION INFORMArtON
NAME OF ORGANIZATION: S 4 mt ""1 fr Y1 -n1 A.c.¥:.wrru e.A Aff", f-i tiuttl · J-ti
ADDREss: ~ 2.... · S w. &o A VE;,, r,.A \ oM l ,==L-. 33r 4 :3
PRESIDENT/MANAGER NAME : --'-k--'""-v'-y-+-_/_L_<L._·\_\ \.,-+/----·_-PHO.NE ; rra0 -'-~j~, -~·77~
Is your organization a non-profit, SOl(c) (3) certificate holder? O NO [)YES -If YES , please provide a
copy of your certificate with the application.
EVENT INFORMATION
TYPE OF EVENT : ~STIVAL/CELEBRATION O RUN/WALK 0 FILM/PHOTO PERMIT
0 CHARITY O OTHER : ------------
NAME OFEVENT U IJ !J j ~ I lll('r £...,
LOCATION OF EVENT r&,rw G / b \ \[)r '.DC".,-, (.e...u-..l-t,~
EVENT DATE(S): 2 -l S -Z S □ NEW EVENT □ RETURNING EVENT
WILL THIS BE AN ANNUAL fVENT? 0 NO [B-"vES IF YES, THIS IS THE /f2__ YEAR OF THE EVENT
ANTICIPATED ATTENDANCE. , t/t..XJ ACTUAL EVENT TIME: /0 r-Q /PM to jt2yYJ AM/ M
ASSEMBLY DATE(S): :2 -1 . &3
BR EAKDOWN DATE(S): l -16 k2 BREAKDowN TIMEs :M:cv AM
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EVENT NARRATIVE
A detailed written description/summary of your event is required . Please describe all activities, schedule
of activities, inventory of any sold items, giveaway items, list of vendors and any other important
information . If additional space is needed please use a blank sheet of paper and attach to the
application .
LOCATION APPROVAL
If the organization is a tenant and/or renter of the event location, please have the property owner
complete the following.
Mark all that apply:
□~cation is City of South Miami property (street, sidewalk, right-of-way, park, etc.)
D Applicant/Organization owns the requested event location
D Applicant/Organization will be using private property
Comments/Restrictions: ---------------------------
Property Owners Name: \ ~ , ( S1 l\ I I/ ~\rJ \HI Phone : _______ _
Property Address: _"__._. ......... ( _l ______ .'.'i_\-'---_....__/1 __.{.._(_f_l _, -----''------'-'---'--------------
I am _______________ [Print name of Property Owner]
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have read the foregoing application , including the information that
has been inserted into this form , and the facts stated in this document are true .
PROPERTY OWNER SIGNATURE DATE
NOTARY SIGNATURE
Subscribed and sworn before me , this
____ Dayof ______ _,a
Notary Public in and for ____ _
County, State of _______ _
Signature (NOTARY PUBLIC)
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
Off-duty police officers are required for street closures as determined by the Police Department. You will
be required to hire off-duty police officers if your event includes street closures, alcohol sales or large
crowds over 50 people. Applicants will be responsible to pay for off-duty officers prior to the event date.
Yes
□ ~
No ,,..-· 9' Will your event obstruct the normal flow of traffic or sidewalks?
D Do you expect the total attendance for your event to be over 50 people
at any one given time?
□ Will you be requesting the use of off-duty police officers?
If YES, how many ___ Please note: if you answered NO, to this
question off-duty officers can still be assigned to your event at a cost to
the applicant if deemed necessary.
If NO, please describe why you feel the event will not require off-duty officers.
STREET, SIDEWALKS AND RIGHT-OF-WAY CLOSURES
List detailed closures you are requesting for your event including street, sidewalks and right-of-ways.
Please note: All closures require City Commission approval by resolution and may take up to two (2)
months to be approved. All street, sidewalk and right-of-way closures must be identified on the site map.
PLANNING AND ZONING
Yes
□
No
~ Will you be hanging any banners over public streets or pole banners? If
YES, a separate Banner Application with the City of South Miami Planning
& Zoning Department will be required.
□
Please note; Only 501(c)(3) organizations may apply for a banner application. All
requests for banners over public streets must be reviewed and pre-approved. A
501(c}{3) certificate, insurance and photos of the banner must be included with
the application to the Planning & Zoning Department.
Have you notified the event location neighbors or businesses about your
event?
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CODE ENFORCEMENT
Yes No
D Will you be having any music and/or amplified sounds during your event?
Will your event be starting before 8:00 AM? □
□ ~ Will any music and/or amplified sounds play past 9:30 PM?
PARKS AND RECREATION
if No
□
PARKING DIVISION
Yes No
□ ~
□
□ 0 ,....
PUBLIC WORKS
Yes if □
□
□ G /
□ s"
Will this event take place in any of the South Miami City parks and/or
recreation facilities?
Please no te: A rental fee will be applicable if a city park is be ing used .
Will this event require the use of any Department equipment (stage)?
If YES , p lease sp ecify si ze of t h e stage re q uesting: ________ _
Will this event require the use of any Department staff?
Will you be renting any City parking meters? If YES , how many __ _
Please note: All clo sures or i nterference on right-of-ways that includes park ing
meters will be requ ired to pay the da ily meter fee .
• i)o yoLl h ave ~n o ug h on-~1t e pa rkin g to accommodate your ev2 nt?
Will your event involve the use of a shuttle and/or alternate parking
sites?
Will your event interfere with any public right-of-ways, such as roads ,
idewalks, alleys, etc .?
Will your event require any full and/or partial right-of-way closures?
Please note: Any right-of-way closures will require at least one off-du t y officer
per corne r and the rental of barricades .
Would you like the City to provide you with any additional barricades for
your event? If YES , how m any ____ _
Will your event require City Staff to remove recyclable goods, waste and
garbage during and after the event?
If NO , please describe your plans for the cleanup and removal of recyclable goods, waste and
garbage during and after your event . :X,ev ~ ~ 1L---k ~'Y\oUe__
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ADDITONAL EVENT FEATURES
D Temporary Fencing 0 Inflatables/Rides
~ Signs/Banners
~ Tents or Canopies
D ~ditional Barricades
if Electrical Services/ Generators
~eMusic
D Open Flames
D Port-A-Johns
D Other: ________________________ _
Pl ease note: If any of the following apply, a separate narrative descr iption of each add itional feature may be required
by t he City with this application . Additionally, tents, open flames and signs/banners may require an additional Permit
at the cost to the applicant.
FEE WAIVERS
Applicants requesting a fee waiver must complete the below section and must include a letter from the
business or organization along with the completed Special Events Application. It is at the discretion of the
City Commission, to approve or disapprove all fee waiver requests and may take up to two (2) months .
Yes No
~ D Will you be submitting a letter for the waiver offees?
If YES, please list all fees that w ill be request e d to be waived :
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FILM/STILL PHOTOGRAPHY
Type of Production : __________ -4k--1--\-------------------
Special Effects or W eapons: ---~j-+/--+1/-_;+) _________________ _
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Base Camp Location: _____________________________ _
Number of Cast : ______ _ Crew: --------Extras : ________ _
Type of Vehicle : _________________ _ Total Vehicles: ------
Parking Location : _____________________________ _
DEPARTMENT DIRECTORY
Special Events Division (305) 668 -3873
Publ ic Works & Engineering (305) 403 -2063
Cod e Enforcement (305) 668 -7335
South Miami Police
Parks a nd Recreation
Pl a nning a nd Zoning
(305) 663-6301
(305) 668 -3876
(305) 663-6326
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INDEMINIFATION AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is entered into by and between S. \\.A., B"\ 2G\l W 1.Jv-l Af-Ja \
("Applicant"), and the City of South Miami ("City") on the date on which the last of the Parties executes this
Agreement .
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the ~licant has submitted a Special Event Permit Application to the City for (event title)
\l.1111 ~ ~l :L-at Ee/J,1e I /GI~,, So v1 ei . (location) on
(date(s)) J Lk3 . ("Special Event"); and WHERAS, pursuant to of the City's Code
and the City's Special Event Regulations, the Applicant must execute an indemnification and hold harmless
agreement protecting the City from claims which may arise out of the Special Event.
Now, THEREFORE, in consideration of the matters recited above, the mutual covenants set forth herein, and other
good consideration the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereby agree as follows :
1 . The above recita ls are true and correct .
2. Applicant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold the City, its officers, affiliates, employees, successors and
assigns ( co l lectively "lndemnitees") harmless from and against any and all such claims, suits, actions,
damages, or causes of action arising as result of the Special Event, or of the condition of the site on which
the Spec i al Event is held including any personal injury or loss of life, or damage to or loss of property, and
from and against any costs, attorney's fees, expenses or liabilities included in and about the defense or
settlement of any clams, and the investigation thereof, except to the extent caused by indemnitees
negligence of willful misconduct.
3. No Street shall be closed without approval from the City Commission .
4. Traffic shall be maintained in accordance with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Miami-Dade
County standards and any additional requirements by the City of South Miami Public Works Department
and Police Department.
5. Event areas shall be restored to equal or better condition than they were before the event started .
G. , nv 1.!21 ,1age to private prop erty ~hall b~ 1 estored t " i t:s, 1ri ginal condition or better and as accepted by the
Owner caused by appl icant or any of its agents, servants or employees, invitees and onlookers.
7. If all restoration work is not performed within 30 days of work completion, the City of South Miami Public
Works Department may restore the event area and charge the applicant for the cost of restoration and
additional incidental fees .
8. Applicant must pay all fees prior to the date of their event(s).
9. Applicants shall notify the City of South Miami Special Event Coordinator at least forty-eight (48) hours prior
to start of their event of any cancellations to be considered for any refunds .
IN WITNESS WHEREOF , each of the parties hereto has caused this Agreement to be executed and sealed by its duly
a thorized signato Tt) on the date set forth below and notarized . {):{/ ill~ /~ '-J J ,.
E APPLICANT'S TITLE /
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DATE
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ROUTE/MAP
A map of the event site is required and should indicate d the event layout with proposed attractions,
recommended street closures, parade or run/walk route s, etc. Please draw your map on the space
provided below, or attach a map to the appl icat i on upon subm ittal. The followi ng must be identified and
labeled
1. Event site {streets, bld g., etc.) 3. Can opies, tents, stage s 5. Fenc i ng/Barricades 7. First aid facilities
2. Routes {races, para des, etc.) 4. Restroom facili ties 6. Off d uty pol ice officers 8. Pa rking Area
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NOTIFICATION/PEmION
We, the undersigned business and/or residents, have been notified of street closures associated with
the event noted about on said date, and hereby agrne or disagree to the closure(s). We are also aware
that this response may not effect this application being disapproved.
Resident/Business Name Contact Name/Title Phone No. Signature Check one
D Agree D Disagree
0 Agree D Disagree
D Agree D Disagree
D Agree D Disagree
D Agree D Disagree
D Agree D Disagree
D Agree D Disagree
D Agree D Disagree
D Agree D Disagree
D Agree D Disagree
D Agree D Disagree
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FINAL CH ECK LIST
This list is to ensure that all necessary documentation is included and that all required procedures are
followed . The Special Event Coordinator will check the application against this checklist to ensure all
information was submitted correct ly.
I [lj,' APPLICATION:
0 APPLICATION FEE :
SIGNATURES:
[g EVENT NARATIVE:
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All i nformation has been properly filled out on the application
with all required documents at least 21 days prior to the
proposed event .
A $60 application fee and $100 administrative fee must
accompany your submissio n in check or money order form .
Application must be signed and notarized.
Briefly discuss your Organization/Business, the purpose of your
event, the benefits, etc .
NOTIFICATION FORM: The name, signature, address and phone number of each person
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[21 SITE PLAN:
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[21 ' COPY:
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:
who is either a property owner or lessee within the requested
event area must appear on the sheet .
A site plan must be submitted with the application that must
show inters ecting streets, parking areas, tents, stages, routes,
barricades, etc.
It is strongly recommended that you make a copy of your
app l ication for your own records
Yvette Valdes, Special Events Coordinator
Gibson-Bethel Community Center
5800 SW 66th Street South Miami, FL 33143
Office: 305-668-3873 Email: yvaldes@southmiamifl.gov
Once the app lication has been approved processed and the date has been reserved the following must be
submitted prior to the event date.
0 INSURANCE:
0 EVENT FEES :
Th e applicant is required to submit a Certificate of Insurance
naming the event and the City of South Miami (6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami, FL 33143) as an additional insured, in the amount
of $1,000,000.
All other City service fees including but not limited to, Off-Duty
Police, Public Works, Parking Meters, etc . will be due ten (10)
days prior to the event date .
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Mr. Genaro "Chip " Iglesias,
City of South Miami, City Manager
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami , FL 33143
Dear Mr. Iglesias,
Please accept this letter as formal request to waive ALL City fees including special event fees, police,
park rental and park staff fees to host our annual Unity Festival to be held on Saturday, February 18,
2023, from 10am to 5pm at Murray Park.
The City of South Miami has been an active Community Partner with our organization for many years for
th is event and others . As an active partner, it would be si ncerely appreciated if the fee waivers can be
granted .
We Thank you for your support and consideration .
South Miam i Black Cultural Foundation Inc .
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Police Department
E ent C o t E ti.mate
ubmitted To:
ame of E n.t: nity F riv al
211sn3
3 Offic r
FICA:
Equipment:
Barricade Flat Rat (P r rd r
ddit io nal fe per Barri ad -3.00 (Q . Q)
Polic e h icle
Pr pared by: ppro d
Capt. Larry Corbin
officer
Total
98 7 .00
[G rand Total: 987.00
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CITY OF SOUTH M I AMI
SoMi Parks
PARKS AND RECREA TION DEPARTMEN T
Special Events Division
5800 SW 66 Street
South M i ami , FL 33143
TO :
Unity Festival
South Miami Black Cultural Affairs Foundation Inc.
February 18, 2023
CITY SERVICE
Special Event Application
Special Event Administrative Fee
Expediting Fee
Security Deposit
(2) Parks Staff (13 hrs. X $40/hr. X 2 Staff)
Murray Park field (13 hrs. X $50/hr.)
CITY ESTIMATE
DATE : 1/31/2023
AMOUNT
$60
$100
$60
$500
$1040
$650
Total Amount Due: $2,410
Please make checks payable to ...
City of South Miam i
6130 Sunset Drive
South M i ami , FL 33143
1111 I 111 'I!\' I 11 I I,
THANK YOU!