HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-034-3589_-_2022_Jazz_in_the_Gardens_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2021-034-3589
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE 2022 JAZZ IN
THE GARDENS EVENT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ALL CONTRACTS AS MAY BE
NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF
THE 15TH ANNUAL JAZZ IN THE GARDENS EVENT TO BE
HELD IN MARCH 2022; PROVIDING FOR A WAIVER OF BID
PROCEDURES FOR PURCHASES MADE IN CONNECTION
WITH THE EVENT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXCEED HIS PURCHASING AUTHORITY AS MAY BE
NECESSARY FOR THE EVENT; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival, held annually at Hard Rock
Stadium, is not just a concert; it is a high-class event that has put the City of Miami
Gardens on the map as a thriving City and destination, showcasing our people,
community, and businesses, and
WHEREAS, the Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival has become one of the
premier spring events in the southeastern region of the United States, ranked as one of
the top festivals “… You need to attend in 2019” by Essence.com and "10 Best Music
Festivals in Florida" by DailyMusicRoll.com in February 2021, and
WHEREAS, based on the overwhelming response received in past years, Jazz in
the Gardens is strategically positioned to increase the City’s recognition and visibility, and
WHEREAS, in an abundance of caution, the festival did not occur in 2020 and
2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and
WHEREAS, to date, we are experiencing a turn for the better, so it is critical to
begin planning for 2022 to secure artists and solicit national sponsors, and
WHEREAS, it is the staff’s goal to have a production contract executed no later
than May 2021, and
WHEREAS, during this timeframe, discussions with advertised 2020 festival talent
will begin, and
WHEREAS, we anticipate that performing artists, advertising, marketing and
production expenditures in several areas will exceed the City Manager's authority as
prescribed under the City’s Purchasing Ordinance, and
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WHEREAS, if staff is required to bring each of these matters back to Council for
approval, we would have difficulty negotiating the various agreements for these services
in a timely manner, and
WHEREAS, City Staff request authorization to allow the City Manager to exceed
his purchasing authority, as it relates to all expenditures related to the 2022 Jazz in the
Gardens events,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS: The foregoing Whereas
paragraphs are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby
made a specific part of this Resolution.
Section 2: AUTHORIZATION: The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens
hereby approves the 2022 Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival; authorizes the City
Manager to negotiate and execute all contracts as may be necessary and appropriate for
the production of the Jazz in the Gardens event to be held in 2022; waives of bidding
procedures for purchases made in connection with the event; and authorizes the City
Manager to exceed his purchasing authority as may be necessary for the event.
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its final passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON APRIL 14, 2021.
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RODNEY HARRIS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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MARIO BATAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: CAMERON BENSON, CITY MANAGER
Moved by: Councilman Stephens
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Resolution No. 2021-034-3589
Seconded by: Vice Mayor Leon
VOTE: 7-0
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Leon Yes
Councilwoman Campbell Yes
Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Stephens, III Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
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