Extend pop-up permits to nine months to activate vacant storefronts

A resolution of the mayor and city commission of the city of miami beach, florida, accepting and approving revisions to the special events requirements and guidelines; said revisions to (1) extend the current term limit on pop-up permits from ninety (90) days to nine (9) months, with the possibility for permit holders to further extend the term to one (1) year, to incentivize businesses to activate vacant storefronts, (2) allow potential restaurants and bars on lincoln road to apply for pop-up permits to activate vacant storefronts and (3) add a suggested $5,000 minimum donation to a public benefit fund for events occupying more than 40,000 square feet of public space and that choose a donation as a resident benefit. Applicable area: citywide tourism and culture commissioner alex fernandez commissioner tanya k. Bhatt