Resolution 2024-32924 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-32924
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY
CLERK TO EXECUTE A SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT WITH THE
WASHINGTON AVENUE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, FOR THE
MUHAMMAD ALI TIMELINE EXHIBITION, THE TERMS OF WHICH SHALL
INCLUDE SPONSORSHIP FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$25,500 FOR THE 2024 EVENT.
WHEREAS, the Muhammad Ali Timeline Exhibition (the "Event") is a landmark tribute
commemorating the 60th anniversary of Muhammad Ali's historic victory over Sonny Liston at the
Miami.Beach Convention Center; and
WHEREAS, the Washington Avenue Business Improvement District("Event Organizer")
is a non-profit municipal board of the City of Miami Beach representing property owners that
comprise the blocks of Washington Avenue corridor from 5 Street to 17,Street,,with the aim to
preserve, stabilize, and improve Washington Avenue retail and business district located inside
historic Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, the Event is scheduledto-take place from February 23 through April 1, 2024,
which includes a historical photo exhibition of Muhammad Ali along with celebrity appearances
and music entertainment; and
WHEREAS, Washington Avenue holds a unique place in the history of Muhammad Ali's
illustrious career— it is home to the renowned 5th Street Gym where Ali honed his skills, and it
was also the location where he secured his first heavyweight title at the Miami Beach Convention
Center; and
WHEREAS, the Event Organizer.has requested special event sponsorship of$25,500 to
assist in offsetting a portion of the costs associated with the art exhibition.
• 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 City Manager and City Clerk to execute a sponsorship
agreement with'the Washington Avenue Business Improvement District, for the Muhammad Ali
Timeline Exhibition, the terms of which shall include sponsorship funding in the amount not to
exceed $25,500 for the 2024 event.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2/ day of ebru e 2024.
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• FEB 2 3°2024 Steven Meiner, Mayor ' ,
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO
FORM&LANGUAGE
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner &FOR EXECUTION
Co-sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt)
Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Joseph Magazine
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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 THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND
CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT WITH THE
WASHINGTON AVENUE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, FOR THE
MUHAMMAD ALI TIMELINE EXHIBITION, THE TERMS OF WHICH SHALL
INCLUDE SPONSORSHIP FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$25,500 FOR THE 2024 EVENT.
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?Yes
If so, specify name of lobbyist(s)and principal(s): Troy Wright— Executive Director Washington
Avenue BID
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Mayor Steven Meiner, and
co-sponsor, Commissioner Tanya Bhatt.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The fiscal impact of this measure is$25,500.
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?
No No
Legislative Tracking
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Office of the City Attorney
Sponsor
Mayor Steven Meiner and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt
ATTACHMENTS:
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