Resolution 2022-32105 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-32105
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 DONATION FROM LA TEQERS, LLC, OF TWO
(2) TEQBALL TABLES, IN THE ESTIMATED TOTAL VALUE OF $7,000.00,
TO BE PLACED IN LUMMUS PARK FOR COMMUNITY USE.
WHEREAS, LA Teqers, LLC has graciously offered a donation of two (2) Teqball tables
to be placed in Lummus Park, in the spoil area east of the coral wall near 8th Street, for public
use; and
WHEREAS, the estimated value of these tables is $7,000; and
WHEREAS, Teqball is a ball sport that is played on a specially-curved table, combining
elements of soccer and table tennis where the players hit a soccer ball with any part of the body
except arms and hands; and
WHEREAS, Teqball can be played on various surfaces, indoors or outdoors, between
two players as a singles game, or between four players as a doubles game, outdoors and
follows a points-based scoring format; and
WHEREAS, currently, LA Teqers, LLC provides a few Teqball tables to Lummus Park on
the weekends for the community to use; and
WHEREAS, the sport has become popular and LA Teqers would like the City to be
proprietary owners of the tables; and
WHEREAS, LA Teqers are relinquishing the tables to the City with no additional caveat
or terms and conditions for the use of the tables, and no sponsorships or advertisements will be
on the tables.
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 donation from
LA Teqers, LLC of two (2) Teqball tables, in the estimated total value of$7,000.00, to be placed
in Lummus Park for community use.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 6th day of April 2022.
ATTEST:
Dan Gelber, Mayor
APR 1 2 2022,
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
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: April 6, 2022
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 A DONATION FROM LA TEQERS, LLC, OF
TWO (2) TEQBALL TABLES, IN THE ESTIMATED TOTAL VALUE OF
$7,000.00, TO BE PLACED IN LUMMUS PARK FOR COMMUNITY USE.
RECOMMENDATION
Accept approving and authorizing the City of Miami Beach to accept a donation from LA Tellers
LLC of two (2) Teqball tables, in the estimated total amount of $7,000.00, to be placed in
Lummus Park for the community to utilize.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
LA Teqers LLC has reached out to Parks and Recreation Department with the intention of
donating two (2) Teqball tables to be placed in Lummus Park, in the spoil area east of the coral
wall near 8th Street,for the community to utilize. The estimated value of these tables is $7,000.
ANALYSIS
Teqball is a ball sport that is played on a specially-curved table, combining elements of soccer
and table tennis. Back and forth, the players hit a soccer ball with any part of the body except
arms and hands. Teqball can be played between two players as a singles game, or between
four players as a doubles game. The sport follows a points-based scoring format and can be
played on various surfaces, indoors or outdoors.
Currently, LA Teqers LLC provides a few tables to Lummus Park on the weekends for the
community to use. It has become popular and they would like the City to be proprietary owners
of the tables. No sponsorships or advertisements will be on the tables. This also gives the City
flexibility to coordinate activations with the Teqball tables. LA Teqers LLC has not provided any
other term or conditions for use of the tables. They are relinquishing the tables to the City with
no additional caveat.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Applicable Area
South Beach
Is this a"Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O.
to Know" item, pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
Yes No
Strategic Connection
Non-Applicable
Legislative Tracking
Parks and Recreation
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
❑ Exhibit A—Teqball Presentation
D Resolution
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TEQBALL IN MIAMI
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