2012-28065 Reso RESOLUTION NO! 2012 -28065 1
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF A THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLAR ($30,000) DONATION FROM THE
MIAMI BEACH ARTS TRUST, FROM THE "STEPPING OUT FOR THE
ARTS" LUNCHEON; AND FURTHER APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS
FOR THE CREATION OF A DEDICATED CITY CULTURAL GRANTS
PROGRAM WHICH WILL BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CULTURAL ARTS
COUNCIL, CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY'S ESTABLISHED POLICIES
AND PROCEDURES.
WHEREAS, on October 18, 2012, the first "Stepping Out for the Arts" luncheon was held in
Miami; and
WHEREAS, the stated purpose of said luncheon was to raise funds (to be administered by the
Cultural Arts Council) for an additional City cultural grants program, to be known as the Miami Beach
Arts Gala Grants; and
WHEREAS, the Miami Beach Arts Trust, a private, not - for - profit Florida Corporation serves as
the fiscal agent for the luncheon and would like to donate the $30,000 raised from the luncheon to the
City for the aforestated purpose; and
WHEREAS, the Cultural Arts Council will administer the Miami Beach Arts Gala grants
program.
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 acceptance of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) donation from the Miami Beach Arts Trust; and
further authorize the appropriation of said funds for the creation of a dedicated City Cultural grants
program, which will be administered by the Cultural Arts Council, consistent with the City's established
policies and procedures.
PASSED AND ADOPTED thi day of Ave m b -e r 2012.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A authorizing the acceptance of $30,000 donation from the Miami Beach Arts Trust for a new
cultural grants program.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Increase community ratings of cultural activities.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): The 2012 Community Satisfaction Survey
reported two out of three residents (67 %) believed the City offered the right amount of cultural
activities, while 27% said there were too few. In 2005, 34% of residents thought there were too few
cultural activities, and in 2009 the figure decreased to 24 %. Residents of North Beach (30 %) and
South Pointe 31% were more likely to say there were too few cultural activities.
Issue:
Shall the City accept the donation of $30,000 from the Miami Beach Arts Trust for the creation of a new
cultural grants program to be administered by the Cultural Arts Council?
Item Summa /Recommendation:
The 2010 Miami Beach Arts Gala (Gala) was held on October 23, 2010 in the Miami Beach Convention
Center. A private event spearheaded by Commissioner Jerry Libbin, its stated purpose was to raise funds
to be administered by the Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council (CAC) as an additional cultural grants
program to be known as the Miami Beach Arts Gala Grants. The Miami Beach Arts Trust, a private, not-
for- profit Florida Corporation, served as fiscal agent for the Gala. The Gala raised $62,500 to be used for
a new dedicated cultural grants program to be known as the Miami Beach Arts Gala Grants. Resolution
No. 2010 -27552 was passed on November 17, 2010, accepting the donation and appropriating the funds
for the new grant program.
Qualified 501(c)(3) organizations with annual budgets less than $350,000 could apply for minimum grant
awards of $5,000 for projects and programs occurring within the current fiscal year. There is no matching
fund requirement. In place of a formal application, interested organizations were invited to submit a 150 -
word summary of the proposed project, along with proof of valid 501(c)(3) status via e -mail. The CAC
recommended awarding grants to ten (10) organizations for a total of $62,500. The second Miami Beach
Arts Gala was held on October 11, 2011, resulting in a donation to the City of $20,000 for the Arts Gala
Grants program. Out of 17 applicants, five were selected for funding.
On October 18, 2012, the "Stepping Out for the Arts" luncheon was held in place of the Arts Gala. The
Miami Beach Arts Trust collaborated with the Arts and Business Council of Miami to produce the event,
which raised $30,000 to continue the Arts Gala Grants program.
The Miami Beach Arts Gala Grants are administered by the Cultural Arts Council in a manner consistent
with the City's established policies and procedures.
It is recommended the Mayor and City Commission approve-the resolution.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
The Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council approved the donation at its meeting on November 1, 2012.
Financial Information:
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Financial Impact Summary: N/A
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti Bower and Members of the City Commissio
FROM: Kathie G. Brooks, Interim City Manager
DATE: November 14, 2012
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THIRTY
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($30,000) DONATION FROM THE MIAMI BEACH ARTS
TRUST RESULTING FROM THE "STEPPING OUT FOR THE ARTS" LUNCHEON;
AND FURTHER APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS FOR THE CREATION OF A
DEDICATED CULTURAL GRANTS PROGRAM WHICH WILL BE ADMINISTERED
BY THE CULTURAL ARTS COUNCIL CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY'S
ESTABLISHED POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
KEY INTENDED OUTCOMES SUPPORTED
Increase community ratings of cultural activities.
BACKGROUND
The 2010 Miami Beach Arts Gala (Gala) was held on October 23, 2010 in the Miami Beach
Convention Center. A private event spearheaded by Commissioner Jerry Libbin, its stated purpose
was to raise funds to be administered by the Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council (CAC) as an
additional cultural grants program to be known as the Miami Beach Arts Gala Grants. The Miami
Beach Arts Trust, a private, not - for - profit Florida Corporation, served as fiscal agent for the Gala.
The Gala raised $65,782. Pursuant to a discussion between . the Administration and the
Chairperson of the 2011 Arts Gala, Ray Breslin, it was suggested that $3,282 be held in escrow as
seed funding for the 2011 Gala. Therefore, $62,500 was donated to the City for a new dedicated
cultural grants program to be known as the Miami Beach Arts Gala Grants. Resolution No. 2010-
27552 was passed on November 17, 2010, accepting the donation and appropriating the funds for
the new grant program.
As outlined by Commissioner Libbin and the Arts Gala Committee, the Miami Beach Arts Gala
Grants will support cultural programs and projects in the City of Miami Beach, with an emphasis on
providing aid to neighborhood arts groups, and on increasing access to the arts for Miami Beach
residents and visitors. Qualified 501(c)(3) organizations with annual budgets less than $350,000
could apply for minimum grant awards of $5,000 for projects and programs occurring within the
current fiscal year. There is no matching fund requirement. In place of a formal application,
interested organizations were invited to submit a 150 -word summary of the proposed project, along
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Miami Beach Arts Trust donation
City Commission Meeting
November 14, 2012
with proof of valid 501(c)(3) status via e -mail. The CAC recommended awarding grants to ten (10)
organizations for a total of $62,500. The CAC was very pleased with the result of the new grant
category, specifically with the amount of additional programming being offered to the community. Of
the organizations recommended for award, seven (7) of them are new grantees never previously
receiving funding from the CAC and City.
The second Miami Beach Arts Gala was held on October 11, 2011, resulting in a donation to the
City of $20,000 for the Arts Gala Grants program. Out of 17 applicants, five were selected for
funding.
On October 18, 2012, the "Stepping Out for the Arts" luncheon was held in place of the Arts Gala.
The Miami Beach Arts Trust collaborated with the Arts and Business Council of Miami to produce
the event, which raised $30,000 to continue the Arts Gala Grants program.
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Commission accept the donation of $30,000 from the
Miami Beach Arts Trust so that it may continue the Miami Beach Arts Gala Grants program as
administered by the Cultural Arts Council in a manner consistent with the City's established policies
and procedures.
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