Resolution 2024-33204 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-33204
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AWARDING A $10,000
SPONSORSHIP TO MIAMI BEACH RESIDENT AND ELITE SKELETON
RACER JARED FIRESTONE TO SUPPORT HIS PARTICIPATION IN
WORLD CUP RACES AND HIS JOURNEY TOWARDS REPRESENTING
ISRAEL AT THE 2026 OLYMPIC GAMES.
WHEREAS, Jared Firestone, a resident of Miami Beach, is a 2026 Winter
Olympic hopeful in the sport of Skeleton, representing Team Israel; and
WHEREAS, Jared has achieved notable success in his sport, being a 7-time
medalist on Olympic-qualifying circuits, and earning Israel's first-ever gold medal in
sliding sports, with a ranking as high as 24th in the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton
Federation ("IBSF") world rankings; and
WHEREAS, Jared is the co-founder of Advancing Jewish Athletics 501(c)(3), a
non-profit organization promoting sport as a pathway to ambassadorship, helping
athletes build bridges and fight antisemitism through the pursuit of athletic
accomplishment; and
WHEREAS, through his non-profit, Jared will be coordinating an educational
program with Miami Beach youth residents through the City's Parks and Recreation
Department, specifically with the summer camp, teaching young residents about the
importance of persistence and pursuing one's passions; and
WHEREAS, Jared will share with the participants his story of overcoming medical
hardships while growing up in South Florida to become an elite athlete in a winter sport,
and demonstrate Skeleton sport-related exercise activities; and
WHEREAS, a $10,000 grant sponsorship will enable Jared to compete in World
Cup races around the globe between November 2024 and March 2025, representing
the City of Miami Beach in 5 races simulcasted on ESPN3, culminating in the IBSF
Skeleton World Championships in Lake Placid, New York; and
WHEREAS, the Miami Beach logo will be prominently displayed on Jared's
equipment during these races, as well as at events and appearances Jared will make
throughout Miami Beach and all of South Florida during his off-season, inspiring many
in Miami Beach, especially the young residents he will meet with prior to the kick-off of
his season.
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 award a $10,000 sponsorship to Miami Beach resident and elite
skeleton racer Jared.Firestone to support his participation in World Cup races and his
journey towards representing Israel at the 2026 Olympic Games.
PASSED and ADOPTED this day of 1 / , 2024.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE: July 24, 2024
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AWARDING A $10,000 SPONSORSHIP TO MIAMI
BEACH RESIDENT AND ELITE SKELETON RACER JARED FIRESTONE TO
SUPPORT HIS PARTICIPATION IN WORLD CUP RACES AND HIS JOURNEY
TOWARDS REPRESENTING ISRAEL AT THE 2026 OLYMPIC GAMES.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Kristen
Rosen,Gonzalez,and co-sponsor, Vice-Mayor Laura Dominguez.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
The fiscal impact of this measure is $10,000.
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate(BIE)was published on
See BIE at: https:l/www.miamibeachfl.ciovlcity-hall/city-clerk/meetinq-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Applicable Area
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Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? Project?
No No
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 the name of lobbyist(s)and principal(s):
Department
City Attorney
Snonsor(s)
Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
Co-sponsor(s)
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
Condensed Title
Approve$10K Sponsorship to Support MB Resident, Jared Firestone - Elite Skeleton Racer.
(Rosen Gonzalez/Dominguez) CA
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