Resolution 2023-32463RESOLUTION NO. 2023-32463
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE SELECTION OF
A NINE MEMBER COMMISSION -APPOINTED HALL OF FAME
SELECTION COMMITTEE.
WHEREAS, on September 25, 2017, the City Commission adopted Resolution No.
2017-29987 accepting the recommendations of the Public Safety and Neighborhood
Quality of Lice Committee, and approving the creation of a Miami Beach Hall of Fame
to be located on the South Concourse Wall of the Miami Beach Convention Center,
and the creation of a selection committee and selection process, as follows:
1. Hall of Fame Selection Committee
The Selection Committee for the Hall of Fame shall be comprised of nine (9)
members, with seven (7) direct appointments made by individual City
Commissioners and the Mayor, and two (2) at -large appointments. The seven (7)
direct appointments shall be City of Miami Beach residents, and the two (2) at -
large appointments may be representatives or owners of a local business or civic
association, or residents.
Selection Committee Appointees should be knowledgeable in the following fields
of expertise: Business, Education, Arts & Entertainment, Philanthropy, Sport,
Public Service, or Literature/History.
2. Hall of Fame Eligibility
Hall of Fame nominees must meet the following criteria for consideration:
• Must have either been born in City of Miami Beach, have substantial connections
to the City of Miami Beach, or be a past or current resident of the City of Miami
Beach.
• Must have made substantial contributions to their respective area as an Artist,
Architect, Designer, Scientist, Athlete, Business Leader, Civic Leader, or Family
Legacy.
• Must have a history of demonstrating strong character and integrity while acting as
an ambassador for the City of Miami Beach.
• Must have had a direct and significant positive impact on the City of Miami Beach.
• Nominees must be in good standing in the community at the time of selection by
the City Commission.
Ineli ibili
• No sitting elected or appointed public official shall be eligible for nomination. A
moratorium, for a period of five "5" years after leaving office, shall be placed on
the nomination of elected and appointed officials.
• Members of the Miami Beach Hall of Fame Selection Committee may not submit
nominees or be considered for nominations.
• Individuals cannot nominate themselves
• Prior years nominees to the Hall of Fame may not be considered for nomination
unless re -nominated to the current Hall of Fame year.
3. Nomination Process
• Hall of Fame nominations will be open on February 15, 2023. The deadline to
submit nominations is April 15, 2023. Completed nominations must be submitted
to halloffame(omiamibeachfl.gov.
• Nomination forms must include the completed application form, a brief biography
of the individual, achievements, awards and two letters of recommendation.
All sections of the nomination form must be completed. Please refrain from
sending petitions, photographs, books, resumes, Curriculum Vitae (CV), etc. in
lieu of completing the nomination form. If additional materials are requested by
the members of the Miami Beach Hall of Fame Selection Committee, you will be
contacted. Be sure to include complete citations of sources of information used to
write the nomination (reference books, periodicals, etc.)
4. Selection of Inductees:
• Once the application is completed and submitted, the nomination package will be
reviewed by the Tourism and Culture Department. Staff will serve as liaison to the
Hall of Fame Selection Committee.
• The Hall of Fame Selection Committee will review all complete applications
• The Selection Committee will determine how many inductees to recommend each
year. No more than five (5) inductees may be recommended per year, with at least
one induction being a posthumous honor.
• The Miami Beach City Commission will approve the inductees; and
WHEREAS, the Selection Committee is established to review the applications,
deliberate, and decide who deserves the coveted recognition; and
WHEREAS, the Selection Committee and Hall of Fame nomination process is
outlined as follows:
February 15 - April 15, 2023 - Hall of Fame Nomination Period
April 25, 2023* - First review meeting of the Miami Beach Hall of Fame
Selection Committee
May 16, 2023* Second review of Miami Beach Hall of Fame Selection
Committee and recommendation meeting
July 2023 - Selection Committee recommendations presented to Miami
Beach City Commission for approval
October 2023 - Hall of Fame 2023 Inductees will be honored with a
ceremony, to be determined at a later date.
*These dates are tentative and may change.
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 authorize the selection of a nine member commission -appointed Hall
of Fame Selection Committee.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 1st day of February,
ATTEST:
d- FEB 0 8 2023
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
Mayor Dan Gelber
APPROVED AS TO
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Alina T. Hudak, City Manager
DATE: February 1, 2023
SUBJECT.A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE SELECTION OF A NINE
MEMBER CITY COMMISSION -APPOINTED HALL OF FAME SELECTION
COMMITTEE, INCLUDING TWO AT -LARGE MEMBERS FROM THE LOCAL
COMMUNITY, FOR THE YEAR OF 2023.
The Administration recommends the appointment of a nine -member Commission appointed
Miami Beach Hall of Fame Selection Committee, including two at large members, from the local
community. The Mayor and Commission may each designate one appointee, with two members
being nominated at -large.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
On September 25, 2017, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2017-29987 accepting
the recommendations of the PSNQLC and approving the creation of a Miami Beach Hall of
Fame to be located on the South Concourse Wall of the Miami Beach Convention Center, and
the creation of a selection committee and selection process, as follows:
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A nine -member Commission -appointed Selection Committee for the Hall of Fame, including
two (2) at -large members from the local community. The Mayor and Commission may each
designate one appointee, with two members being nominated at -large.
Selection Committee Appointees could be knowledgeable in the following fields of expertise:
Business
Education
Arts & Entertainment
Philanthropy
Sports
Public Service
Literature/History
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A person would be eligible for induction to the City of Miami Beach Hall of Fame if that person
meets any or all of the following criteria:
• Had significant ties to the City including:
Born in Miami Beach
Made Miami Beach his/her place of residence or business
Made a positive and lasting impact on Miami Beach
• Must have made substantial contributions to their respective area as an Artist, Architect,
Designer, Scientist, Athlete, Business Leader, Civic Leader, or Family Legacy.
• Must have a history of demonstrating strong character and integrity while acting as an
ambassador for the City of Miami Beach.
• Must have had a direct and significant positive impact on the City of Miami Beach.
• Nominees must be in good standing in the community at the time of selection by the City
Commission.
Ineligibility:
• No sitting elected or appointed public official shall be eligible for nomination. A
moratorium, for a period of five (5) years after leaving office, shall be placed on the
nomination of elected and appointed officials.
• Members of the Miami Beach Hall of Fame Selection Committee may not submit
nominees or be considered for nominations.
• Individuals cannot nominate themselves.
• Prior year nominees to the Hall of Fame may not be considered for nomination unless re-
nominated to the current Hall of Fame year.
3. Nomination Process
• Hall of Fame nomination applications will open on February 15, 2023. The deadline to
submit nominations is April 15, 2023. Completed nominations must be submitted to
halloffame@miamibeachfl.gov.
• Nomination forms must include the completed application form, a brief biography of the
individual, achievements, awards and two letters of recommendation (as described in the
application).
• All sections of the nomination form must be completed. Please refrain from sending
petitions, photographs, books, resumes, Curriculum Vitae (CV), etc. in lieu of completing
the nomination form. If additional materials are requested by the members of the Miami
Beach Hall of Fame Selection Committee, you will be contacted. Be sure to include
complete citations of sources of information used to write the nomination (reference
books, periodicals, etc.)
4. Selection Process
• Once the application is completed and submitted, the nomination package will be
reviewed by the Tourism and Culture Department. Staff will serve as liaison to the Hall of
Fame Selection Committee.
• The Hall of Fame Selection Committee will review all complete applications
• The Selection Committee will determine how many inductees to recommend each year.
Potentially, three inductees each, with at least one induction being a posthumous honor.
• The Miami Beach City Commission will approve the inductees.
On May 13, 2021, the Hall of Fame Committee voted unanimously on a motion in support of the
following recommendations for the nominee selection process:
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1) In order to obtain a more diverse list of nominees, increase community outreach to ensure
that the community participate in the nominating process.
2) Increase the involvement of the Hall of Fame committee in order to enhance networking
opportunities and therefore, allowing for a more diverse list of nominees.
3) Further refine the application process by defining the qualifications for family legacy, and
clarifying eligibility and residency.
4) Prior years nominees to the Hall of Fame may not be considered for nomination unless re-
nominated to the current Hall of Fame year.
5) Rectify the number of inductees that the Hall of Fame Committee may submit to the
Commission for final approval.
These recommendations have been incorporated into the nomination process, guidelines and
application.
ANALYSIS
The Selection Committee is established to review the applications, deliberate, and decide who
deserves the coveted recognition. The Selection Commttee and Hall of Fame nomination process is
outlined as follows:
Nomination and I nduction Timeline
February 15 -April 15, 2023 - Hall of Fame Nomination Period
April 25, 2023* - First review meeting of the Miami Beach Hall of Fame Selection Committee
May 16, 2023* -Second review of Miami Beach Hall of Fame Selection Committee and
recommendation meeting
July 2023 - Selection Committee recommendations presented to Miami Beach City
Commission for approval
October 2023 - Hall of Fame 2023 Inductees will be honored with a ceremony, to be
determined at a later date. The Hall of Fame is located on the South Concourse of the Miami
Beach Convention Center.
*These dates are tentative and subject to change.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
This item is funded through the Tourism and Cultural Department
Amount(s)/Account(s):
Funding for the 2023 Hall of Fame is allocated in the FY 22123 Tourism and Culture Department
budget
CONCLUSION
Adopt this resolution.
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Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right
to Know" item. pursuant to
CRY -Code Section 2-14?
No
Does this item utilize G.O.
Bond Funds?
No
Strategic Connection
Prosperity - Market and promote Miami Beach as a world class arts, culture, and quality
entertainment destination.
Legislative Tracking
Tourism and Culture
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
0 2023 Hall of Fame Nomination Form
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MIAMI BEACH HALL OF FAME NOMINATION FORM
>>> Please Type All Information <<<
NOMINEE'S INFORMATION
Nominee's Name:
Nominee's Occupation, Field of Achievement or Title:
Nominee's Category of Expertise (Select one from the options below):
Artist/ Architect/ Designer/ Scientist
Athlete
Business Leader
❑ Civic Leader
Family Legacy
Date of Death (if posthumous nomination):
Questions 1 -5: Fully explain your answers for all questions. Please put the nominee's
accomplishments in context; show how they are relevant and valuable to Miami Beach.
1. Enter a brief biography highlighting the nominee's personal history and connection to Miami
Beach.
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2. Describe the nominee's lasting contributions to Miami Beach.
3. Describe the significant impact of the nominee's achievements. Quantify the answer where
possible.
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4. Present evidence that the nominee's achievements have (or will have) enduring value to Miami
Beach. Where applicable, focus your comments on change that has been or will be created
and how that change is expected to last over time.
5. Enter a list of the nominee's significant awards.
6. Provide two (2) letters of Recommendation. (Please attach this within the submission)
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SUBMITTER INFORMATION
Nomination Submitted By:
Title/Occupation of Submitter:
Relationship to the Nominee:
(Example: friends, colleague, student, employee, relative, etc.)
Address of Submitter:
(Street Address, City, State, Zip Code)
Telephone:
Email Address:
Nomination Package Checklist:
Before submitting the City of Miami Beach Nomination Form, make sure you have done all the following.
Completed the Nomination form. Please refrain from sending petitions, photographs, books,
resumes, Curriculum Vitaes (CV), etc. in lieu of completing the nomination form.
Included two (2) letters of recommendation. The letters of recommendation must be
submitted in conjunction with the nomination form.
Signature of Submitter:
Date:
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