Resolution 2024-32929 RESOLUTION NO 2024-32929
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE ELIGIBILITY OF MIAMI
MUSIC FESTIVAL D/B/A MIAMI BEACH CLASSICAL MUSIC FESTIVAL TO
APPLY FOR A GRANT FROM THE MIAMI BEACH VISITOR AND
CONVENTION AUTHORITY (VCA) AND TO SEEK A SPECIAL EVENT
SPONSORSHIP FROM THE CITY IN LIGHT OF ITS IMPACTFUL FREE,
FAMILY-FRIENDLY CULTURAL PROGRAMMING IN THE CITY.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach's current funding guidelines restrict organizations
that receive funding from the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (VCA)from applying
for Special Event Sponsorships and Cultural Arts Council grants, however, the special event
guidelines allow an applicant to seek both a VCA grant and a Special Event Sponsorship if
approved by the Mayor and City Commission; and
WHEREAS;Miami Music Festival, Inc. d/b/a Miami Beach Classical Music Festival wishes
to apply for a VCA grant and seek a Special Event Sponsorship from the City in the amount of
$30,000 for the 2024 fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, Miami Beach Classical Music Festival produces free, public, family-friendly
events, and is entirely reliant on City funding to make these impactful cultural experiences
possible in Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, the Miami Beach Classical Music Festival believes that obtaining approval to
access both a VCA grant and a Special Event Sponsorship would significantly enhance the scope
and quality of its events; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission wish to approve and authorize the eligibility
of Miami Beach Classical Music Festival to apply for a grant from the VCA and to seek a Special
Event Sponsorship from the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA that the Mayor and the City
Commission hereby approve and authorize the eligibility of Miami Music Festival, Inc. d/b/a Miami
Beach Classical Music Festival to apply for a grant from the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention
Authority (VCA) and to seek a Special Event Sponsorship from the City in light of its impactful
free, family-friendly cultural programming in the City.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this a/ day of kb 144r'• , 20
ATTEST:
FEB 2 3 2024 Steven Meiner, Mayor
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Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk _4tP1-B ,c'y''"-,,
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City Attorney op_ Date
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rafael A. Paz, City Attomey
DATE: February 21, 2024
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE ELIGIBILITY
OF MIAMI MUSIC FESTIVAL D/B/A MIAMI BEACH CLASSICAL MUSIC
FESTIVAL TO APPLY FOR A GRANT FROM THE MIAMI BEACH VISITOR
AND CONVENTION AUTHORITY(VCA)AND TO SEEK A SPECIAL EVENT
SPONSORSHIP FROM THE CITY IN LIGHT OF ITS IMPACTFUL FREE,
FAMILY-FRIENDLY CULTURAL PROGRAMMING IN THE CITY.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481,
includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No
'If so, specify name of lobbyist(s)and principal(s): N/A
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Alex
Fernandez.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The fiscal impact of this item is set forth in the Resolution.
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
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Sponsor
Commissioner Alex Fernandez
ATTACHMENTS:
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