HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2026-34283RESOLUTION NO. 2026-34283
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING A DONATION IN THE
AMOUNT OF $200,000 FROM GRIFFIN CATALYST, AS PART OF THE
FIFA LEGACY PROJECT, TO PARTIALLY FUND THE CITY'S EXISTING
$1.5 MILLION ARTIFICIAL TURF REPLACEMENT PROJECT AT
NORMANDY ISLE PARK AND POOL; PROVIDING THAT THE PROJECT
IS ALREADY FULLY FUNDED BY AN APPROVED AMENDMENT TO
THE FY 2026 CAPITAL BUDGET; AND AUTHORIZING THE DISPLAY
OF CITY -APPROVED DONOR BRANDING ON THE FIELD.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach ("City") is undertaking a $1.5 million artificial
turf replacement project at Normandy Isle Park and Pool, located at 7030 Trouville
Esplanade, Miami Beach, Florida, which is fully funded by an approved amendment to
the FY 2026 Capital Budget; and
WHEREAS, the project includes the installation of new artificial turf at the athletic
field at Normandy Isle Park and Pool, improving safety, usability, and long-term durability
of the recreational facility; and
WHEREAS, the FIFA World Cup 2026 Miami Host Committee has advised, that
Griffin Catalyst, a FIFA Partner, participates in the FIFA Legacy Project, an initiative
designed to create long-term community benefits in host cities by supporting
improvements to local recreational and play spaces, including athletic field
enhancements, and that the Normandy Isle Park and Pool project aligns with the Legacy
Project's goals and desired outcomes; and
WHEREAS, Griffin Catalyst, as part of the FIFA Legacy Project, has offered to
donate $200,000 to partially fund the City's existing artificial turf project; and
WHEREAS, if the City accepts the donation, the City would be required to host an
event during the FIFA World Cup games to announce the collaboration and display
related signage, and that upon completion of the project, donor branding —most likely the
Griffin Catalyst logo —must be displayed on or adjacent to the field, subject to City
approval; and
WHEREAS, the Administration recommends acceptance of the donation, which
will offset a portion of the total project cost without altering the project schedule or adding
to the approved FY 2026 capital funding; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission wish to accept the donation and
authorize City -approved donor branding in connection with the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby accept a donation in the amount of $200,000 from Griffin Catalyst,
as part of the FIFA Legacy Project, to partially fund the City's existing $1.5 million artificial
turf replacement project at Normandy Isle Park and Pool; acknowledge that the project is
already fully funded by an approved amendment to the FY 2026 Capital Budget; and
authorize the display of City -approved donor branding on the field.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this
ATTEST:
MAY 2 6 2026
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Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
day of 2026.
even Meiner, Mayor
(Sponsored by Commissioner Joseph Magazine)
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
& FOR EXECUTION
ity Attorney Date
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE: May 20, 2026
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING A DONATION OF APPROXIMATELY
$200,000.00 TO SUPPORT AN ARTIFICIAL TURF PROJECT AT NORMANDY ISLE
PARK AND POOL.
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BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
This resolution was requested by the sponsor, Commissioner Joseph Magazine. The resolution
will be published via Supplemental Agenda.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
Positive impact of approximately $200,000.00.
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on:
See BIE at: https://www miamibeachfi.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? Project?
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No
No
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which as defined in Code Sec. 2-481,
includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
Department
City Attorney
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Joseph Magazine
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
Accept Donation of Approximately $200,000.00 for Artificial Turf Project (Magazine) CA
Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)
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