Resolution 2022-32112 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-32112
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 IN THE AMOUNT OF:
$1,000,000.00 FROM LENNAR FOUNDATION, INC.; $500,000, FROM THE
MIAMI FOUNDATION; AND $480,000, FROM THE KNIGHT FOUNDATION, IN
THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,980,000, WITH THE DONATED FUNDS TO BE
DEDICATED FOR THE CLIMATE SUMMIT MIAMI BEACH HOST
COMMITTEE, INC., A LOCAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION OF THE
STATE OF FLORIDA (THE "COMMITTEE"), IN CONNECTION WITH ITS
EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES RELATING TO THE ASPEN
IDEAS CLIMATE CONFERENCE AND RELATED EVENTS; FURTHER,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A
GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE COMMITTEE, FOR THE DONATED FUNDS
TO BE USED IN FURTHERANCE OF PUBLIC PURPOSES RELATED TO THE
2022 ASPEN IDEAS CLIMATE CONFERENCE IN THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH.
WHEREAS, the Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing
a free, just, and equitable society that drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to
help solve the most important challenges facing the United States and the world; and
WHEREAS, the primary roles of the Aspen Institute include the gathering of diverse,
nonpartisan leaders, creatives, scholars and members of the public to address some of the
world's most complex issues or problems, and to have a meaningful impact beyond the mere
conference room meeting, in order to provoke and improve those actions that should be taken
throughout the world, and
WHERAS, the Aspen Institute accomplishes it's mission through conferences and
events that invite the public to engage with experts and each other; programs that drive change
on global and domestic challenges; leadership programs that build networks and values-based
leaders that drive action in their communities and businesses; youth leadership programs that
foster civic engagement and active citizenship among young leaders; seminars in which experts
and leaders reflect, connect, and share ideas; international partners in 11 nations that address
global challenges and develop civil society; and media resources that promote innovative
thinking and solutions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach is a world renowned international tourist destination
at the forefront of those adverse impacts stemming directly from climate change, and has taken
a prominent role in recognizing the importance of this subject matter, whose impacts the Mayor
and City Commission have taken great efforts to mitigate; and
WHEREAS, the Aspen Institute holds various virtual and live events in different U.S.
cities; and
WHEREAS, the 2022 Aspen Ideas Climate Conference, to be held in the City of Miami
Beach from May 9, 2022 through May 13, 2022, will be a featured global event addressing the
impacts surrounding climate change throughout the world and resiliency strategies for mitigating
these issues (the "Event"); and
WHEREAS, the hosting of the Event in the City of Miami Beach will promote tourism, art,
and culture in the City, will provide public benefits and generate revenue for local businesses,
and serves a public purpose; and
WHEREAS, on September 30, 2021, the Mayor and City Commission adopted
Resolution No. 2021-31878, declaring that the City's hosting of the 2022 Aspen Ideas Climate
Conference serves a public purpose, and authorizing the establishment an ad hoc Host
Committee to raise funds for the City's costs in hosting the Event; and
WHEREAS, a local not-for-profit corporation, the Climate Summit Miami Beach Host
Committee (the "Committee"), has been created in support of the Event, but is currently pending
its IRS determination letter, to permit the organization to receive tax-deductible charitable
donations in support of the Event; and
WHEREAS, to date, the following entities desire to make charitable donations to the
Committee for the benefit of the Event: Lennar Foundation, Inc., in the total amount of
$1,000,000; the Miami Foundation, in the total amount of$500,000; and the Knight Foundation,
in the total amount of$480,000; and
WHEREAS, pending the issuance of the IRS determination letter for the Committee, the
City Commission desires to formally accept the foregoing donations via this Resolution, with the
donations earmarked for the specific purpose of permitting the City to enter into a grant
agreement with the Committee, for the donated funds to be used by the Committee in
furtherance of public purposes related to the Event.
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 in the
amount of: $1,000,000.00 from Lennar Foundation, Inc.; $500,000, from the Miami Foundation;
and $480,000, from the Knight Foundation, in the total amount of $1,980,000, with the donated
funds to be dedicated for the Climate Summit Miami Beach Host Committee, Inc., a local not-
for-profit corporation of the State of Florida (the "Committee"), in connection with its educational
and charitable activities relating to the Aspen Ideas Climate Conference and related events;
further, authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute a grant agreement with the
Committee, for the donated funds to be used in furtherance of public purposes related to the
2022 Aspen Ideas Climate Conference in the City of Miami Beach.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day rl i , 2022.
Attest:
APR 1 2 2022pan Gelber, Mayor
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk h r� .
IN(ORP({ORA ED
(sponsored by Mayor Dan Gelber) A ,,
APPROVED AS TO
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City Attorney`� Date
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rafael A. Paz, City Attorney
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 IN THE AMOUNT OF:
$1,000,000.00 FROM LENNAR FOUNDATION, INC.; $500,000, FROM THE
MIAMI FOUNDATION; AND $480,000, FROM THE KNIGHT FOUNDATION,
IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,980,000, WITH THE DONATED FUNDS TO
BE DEDICATED FOR THE CLIMATE SUMMIT MIAMI BEACH HOST
COMMITTEE, A LOCAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION OF THE
STATE OF FLORIDA (THE "COMMITTEE"), IN CONNECTION WITH ITS
EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES RELATING TO THE
ASPEN IDEAS CLIMATE CONFERENCE AND RELATED EVENTS;
FURTHER, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO
EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE COMMITTEE, FOR THE
DONATED FUNDS TO BE USED IN FURTHERANCE OF PUBLIC
PURPOSES RELATED TO THE 2022 ASPEN IDEAS CLIMATE
CONFERENCE IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.
ANALYSIS
Pursuant to the request of Mayor Dan Gelber,the above-referenced Resolution is submitted for
consideration by the Mayor and City Commission at the April 6, 2022 Commission meeting.
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Is this a "Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O.
to Know" item,pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
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