HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-054-3452 Clear Channel Business Billboard Program RESOLUTION NO. 2020-054-3452
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO
FOREGO THE ANNUAL COMMITMENT (2020 PAYMENT)
MADE TO THE CITY BY CLEAR CHANNEL AND
AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MIAMI GARDENS
BUSINESS BILLBOARD PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Covid-19 Pandemic has created a perilous climate for many
businesses in the City, County, State, and Country, and
WHEREAS, Clear Channel has indicated that it is unable to meet the financial
commitment associated with billboards located in the City of Miami Gardens because
the Covid-19 global pandemic has substantially reduced advertisers ability to purchase
billboard space, and
WHEREAS, Clear Channel is interested in entering into in abatement/agreement
with the City that would relieve the company of its obligation to pay the amount due in
2020, and
WHEREAS, Mayor Oliver Gilbert is recommending the City of Miami Gardens
forego the annual commitment (2020 payment) to be made to the City by Clear Channel
in order to establish a Business Billboard Marketing program by utilizing excess or
unused billboard inventory to assist Businesses, Programs, Developments located and
operating in the City of Miami Gardens as they open/reopen and regain their financial
footing,
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 authorizes the City to forego the annual commitment (2020 payment) made to
the City by Clear Channel in order to establish a Business Billboard Program.
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 SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON MAY 15, 2020.
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OLIVER GILBERT, III, MAYOR
ATTEST:
MARIO BATAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: MAYOR OLIVER GILBERT, III
Moved by: Mayor Gilbert
Seconded by: Vice Mayor Harris
VOTE: 7-0
Mayor Gilbert Yes
Vice Mayor Harris Yes
Councilman Ighodaro Yes
Councilwoman Odom Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilman Williams Jr. Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
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