Resolution 2021-31845RESOLUTION NO. 2021-31845
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH TO ACCEPT A
SPONSORSHIP CONTRIBUTION FROM T -MOBILE USA, INC., IN
THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $24,000, TO SUPPORT THE CITY'S
2021 VETERANS DAY PARADE AND "NO VACANCY" ART
PROGRAM; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER, OR HER DESIGNEE, TO MAKE SUCH
EXPENDITURES AND/OR REIMBURSEMENTS TO OFFSET THE
CITY'S COSTS FOR THE VETERAN'S DAY PARADE AND "NO
VACANCY" ART PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, on Thursday, November 11, 2021, the City of Miami Beach ("City") will host the
City's twelfth annual Veterans Day Parade, which celebrates individuals who have served in the
U.S. Armed Forces to defend and protect our country; and
WHEREAS, the City's Veterans Day Parade draws thousands of residents and tourists to the
City to enjoy great food and music, and to celebrate and honor the commitment and sacrifices of
our military veterans; and
WHEREAS, in addition, the City, in collaboration with the Miami Beach Visitor and
Convention Authority (MBVCA) is launching the second iteration of the "No Vacancy" Art Program
scheduled to run from November 18 — December 9th 2021; and
WHEREAS, "No Vacancy" is a juried art competition that celebrates artists, provokes critical
discourse, and invites the public to experience Miami Beach's famed hotels as destination art
spaces; and
WHEREAS, T -Mobile USA, Inc. would like to make a sponsorship contribution in the amount
of $24,000 to help offset the production costs for both the City's 2021 Veterans Day Parade and the
"No Vacancy" Art Program; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration recommends that the City Commission approve and
authorize the City's acceptance of the sponsorship funds, in the total amount of $24,000, from
T -Mobile USA, Inc.
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 approve
and authorize the City of Miami Beach to accept a sponsorship contribution from T -Mobile USA,
Inc., in the total amount of $24,000, to support the City's 2021 Veterans Day Parade and "No
Vacancy" Art Program; and further authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to make such
expenditures and/or reimbursements to offset the City's costs for the Veteran's Day Parade and "No
Vacancy" Art Program.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 17T day of September, 2021.
ATTEST:
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Alina T. Hudak, City Manager
DATE: September 17, 2021
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH TO ACCEPT SPONSORSHIP CONTRIBUTION FROM
T -MOBILE USA, INC., IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $24,000, TO SUPPORT
THE CITY'S 2021 VETERANS DAY PARADE AND "NO VACANCY" ART
PROGRAM; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HER
DESIGNEE, TO MAKE SUCH EXPENDITURES AND/OR
REIMBURSEMENTS TO OFFSET THE CITY'S COSTS FOR THE
VETERAN'S DAY PARADE AND "NO VACANCY" ART PROGRAM.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
On Thursday, November 11, 2021, the City of Miami Beach ("City') will host the City's twelfth
annual Veterans Day Parade, which celebrates individuals who have served in the U.S. Armed
Forces to defend and protect our country. The City's Veterans Day Parade draws thousands of
residents and tourists to the City to enjoy great food and music, and to celebrate and honor the
commitment and sacrifices of our military veterans.
The City of Miami Beach, in collaboration with the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority
(MBVCA) is launching the second iteration of the No Vacancy art program scheduled to run
from November 18 — December 9th. No Vacancy is a juried art competition that celebrates
artists, provokes critical discourse, and invites the public to experience Miami Beach's famed
hotels as destination art spaces.
T -Mobile USA, I nc. would like to make a sponsorship contribution in the amount of $24,000 to
help offset the production costs for both the City's 2021 Veterans Day Parade and the No
Vacancy art program.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
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CONCLUSION
The City Administration recommends that the City Commission retroactively approve and
authorize the Citys acceptance of the aforestated donations, and authorize the City Manager, or
her designee, to make any necessary reimbursements and/or expenditures of the aforestated
donation in furtherance of, and consistent with, the aforestated event and purpose.
Applicable Area
Not Applicable
Is this a "Residents Right
to Know" item, pursuant to
Cly Code Section 2-14?
No
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