Resolution 2023-32822RESOLUTION NO., 2023-32822
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING -THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE, MADE AT ITS
OCTOBER 16, 2023 MEETING, AND APPROVING SPONSORSHIP
FUNDING FOR THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL IN THE AMOUNT
OF $200,000 FOR FY 2026 AND $200,000 FOR FY 2026; AND FURTHER,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE
SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENTS RELATED TO THE APPROVED FUNDS.
WHEREAS, the Miami Beach Special Event Sponsorship Program (the "Program")
was created in June 2021. to assist the City in the review of event sponsorship and fee waiver
requests; and
WHEREAS, the Program process is formalized and allows the Administration to
properly analyze and budget special event sponsorship requests; and
WHEREAS, any sponsorships request that falls outside of the standard review
process is subject to the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee (FERC) advisory
review and approval by the City Commission; and
WHEREAS, the American Black Film Festival (the "ABFF") is an annual event
dedicated to recognizing Black artists and showcasing quality film and television content by
and about people of African descent in various locations in the City of Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, the ABFF has taken place in Miami Beach for the last 19 years and has
become a cornerstone of diversity in the film industry, providing a platform for emerging Black
artists, with approximately 7,000 attendees traveling to Miami Beach each year for the five
(5) day event; and
WHEREAS, the City has previously provided sponsorship funding for the 2022 and
2023 Film Festival, and has approved funding for the 2024 Event in the amount not to exceed
$200,000; and
WHEREAS, at its October 16, 2023 meeting, the Finance and Economic Resiliency
Committee ("FERC") made a recommendation to award .sponsorship funding for Festival in
the amount of $200,000 for FY 2025 and $200,000 for FY 2026.
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 the recommendation of the Finance and Economic Resiliency
Committee, made at its October 16, 2023 meeting, and approve sponsorship funding for the
American Black Film Festival in the amount of $200,000 for FY 2025 and $200,000 for FY
2026; and further, authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the sponsorship
agreements related to the approved funds.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 41 day of AC14YWr , 2023.
ATTEST:
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Rafael E. Gran do, City Clerk
Dan Gelber, Mayor
(sponsored by Commissioner Laura Dominguez)
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rafael A. Paz, City Attorney
DATE: October 18, 2023
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,
ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE,
MADE AT ITS OCTOBER 16, 2023 MEETING, AND APPROVING SPONSORSHIP FUNDING FOR THE
AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000 FOR FY 2025 AND $200,000 FOR FY
2026; AND FURTHER, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE
SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENTS RELATED TO THE APPROVED FUNDS.
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of Commissioner Laura Dominguez, following discussion at the October 16, 2023
Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The fiscal impact of this measure is a total $200,000 in FY 25 and $200,000 in FY 26.
Amount(s)/Account(s):
Is this a "Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O.
to Know" item, pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
No No
Legislative Tracking
Office of the City Attorney
Sponsor
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
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