Resolution 2024-33243 RESOLUTION NO.2024-33243
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC
RESILIENCY COMMITTEE, MADE AT ITS JULY 26, 2024,
MEETING, AND APPROVING A ONE-TIME FUNDING IN THE
AMOUNT OF$492,676.56 TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
TO MIAMI BEACH ARTS AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS DUE
TO STATE BUDGET CUTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025.
WHEREAS, the State of Florida Division of Arts and Culture requested a total of
$77,343,303 to support cultural organizations through the State's cultural grant program, with
$1,941,982 in Cultural and Museum Grants ("General Program Support") funding proposed
towards Miami Beach organizations; and
WHEREAS, during the 2024 Florida Legislative session, the Legislature appropriated a
funding amount representing 48% of the original ask, or $26,000,000, towards the General
Program Support, and $6,000,000 towards Cultural Facilities, with no appropriations towards the
Cultural Endowment and Culture Builds Florida Grants; and
WHEREAS, the $26,000,000 amount was approved by the Florida Legislature, with
$932,151,36 in General Program Support funding earmarked towards Miami Beach organizations
but was subsequently vetoed by the Governor DeSantis; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission approved a dual referral(C4L)to the Finance
and Economic Resiliency Committee ("FERC") and Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of
Life Committee("PSNQLC")on June 28, 2024,for the Administration to explore and provide input
on the possibility of making up the funding shortfall for Miami Beach Arts and Culture
organizations; and
WHEREAS, on July 26, 2024, the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee provided
a favorable recommendation to the Mayor and City Commission to approve support of$25,000 or
50%of the State Legislature's 48%recommendation,whichever is greater, per listed organization;
and
Divison of Arts& Legislative FERC Recommendation
Miami Beach Cultural Anchors Culture Panel Recommendation Greater of 50%or$25,000
Recommendation
The Wolfsonian(The Florida International S 150.000.00 S 72,000.00 S 36.000.00
University Board of Trustees)
Jewish Museum of Florida(Florida International $ 90,000.00 S 43,200.00 S 25,000.00
University Foundation.Inc.)
Friends of the Bass Museum,Inc. $ 150.000.00 S 72,000.00 S 36,000.00
Holocaust Memorial Committee S 100,000.00 S 48,000.00 S 25.000.00
Living Arts Trust,Inc. S 112,649.00 S 54,071.52 $ 27,035.76
Miami Beach Garden Conservancy.Inc. S 90,000.00 S 43,200.00 S 25,000.00
Miami City Ballet.Inc S 150.000.00 5 72,000.00 S 36,000.00
Miami Design Preservation League.Inc. S 150.000.00 5 72,000.00 S 36.000.00
Miami New Drama S 150,000.00 5 72.000.00 $ 36,000.00
New World Symphony.Inc. $ 150,000.00 $ 72,000.00 5 36,000.00
0.Miami,Inc $ 90,000.00 S 43,200.00 S 25.000.00
South Florida Art Center.Inc.(OoliteArts) S 150,000.00 S 72.000.00 S 36,000.00
The Rhythm Foundation,Inc $ 150,000.00 $ 72.000.00 S 36,000.00
S 1,682,649.00 $ 807,673.52 $ 415,035.76
Miami Beach Presenters
Fundane,Inc. 5 90,000.00 S 43,200.00 S 25.000.00
Miami Music Festival,Inc. 5 115.170.00 $ 55,281.60 5 27,640.80
The Dance Now!Ensemble.Inc. S 54,163.00 5 25,998.24 S 25.000.00
$ 259,333.00 $ 124,479.84 $ 77,640.80
S 1,941,982.00 $ 932,151.36 $ 492,876.56
WHEREAS, the Administration recommends the Mayor and City Commission accept the
one-time funding amount of $492,676.56 in Fiscal Year 2025 to support Miami Beach-based
Cultural Anchors and Cultural Presenters due to the State of Florida's Division of Arts and Culture's
Cultural and Museum Grants budget cuts.
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 accept the recommendation of the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee, made at
its July 26, 2024, meeting, and approve a one-time funding in the amount of$492,676.56 to provide
financial assistance to Miami Beach Arts and Cultural Organizations due to state budget cuts for
Fiscal Year 2025.
PASSED and ADOPTED this if day of %' fv2024.
ATTEST:
NOV 12 2024
RafaE. ranado, City Clerk Steven Meiner, Mayor
Sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt 1c�y
Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez 21 NCORP I ORATEDI
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Eric Carpenter, City Manager
DATE: September 11, 2024
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE AT ITS JULY 26, 2024
MEETING, APPROVING ONE-TIME FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $492,676.56
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MIAMI BEACH ARTS AND CULTURAL
ORGANIZATIONS DUE TO STATE BUDGET CUTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends the Mayor and City Commission adopt the resolution to accept
the recommendation of the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee for a one-time funding
amount of$492,676.56 in Fiscal Year(FY)2025 to support Miami Beach-based Cultural Anchors
and Cultural Presenters due to the State of Florida's Division of Arts and Culture's Cultural and
Museum Grants (General Program Support) budget cut.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
On June 28, 2024, at the request of Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, the Mayor and City
Commission approved a dual referral (C4 L)to the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee
(FERC) and Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee (PSNQLC) for the
Administration to explore and provide input on the possibility of making up the funding shortfall
for Miami Beach Arts and Culture organizations caused by the new State budget cuts.
The City of Miami Beach is home to a significant number of Arts and Culture organizations which
contribute significantly to our City's robust appeal to diverse residents and tourists. The City
supports various organizations through various grants and sponsorship awards. The
organizations also rely on the Florida state budget,through the state's Cultural and Museum Grant
Program, to meet their operational needs. During the 2025 state budget process, significant
funding was withheld from Arts and Culture organizations.
Originally, the State of Florida Division of Arts and Culture requested a total of $77,343,303 to
support cultural organizations through the State's cultural grant program:
Cultural and Museum Grants (General Program Support): $54,436,991
Cultural Endowment: $4,560,000
Cultural Facilities: $14,095,214
Culture Builds Florida Grants: $4,251,098
During the 2024 Florida Legislative session, the Legislature appropriated a funding amount
representing 48% of the original ask, or $26,000,000 toward the Cultural and Museum Grant
(General Program Support) and $6,000,000 towards Cultural Facilities, with no appropriations
towards the Cultural Endowment and Culture Builds Florida Grants. This amount was approved
by the Florida Legislature but subsequently vetoed by Governor De Santis.
The State of Florida Division of Arts and Culture originally recommended funding $1,941,982 in
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Cultural and Museum Grants (General Program Support) funding towards Miami Beach
organizations. Following the budget cut, these organizations were collectively expecting a total of
$932,151.36 in funding.
The Miami Beach Cultural Anchors affected by the Cultural and Museum Grant (General Program
Support) budget cuts are: The Wolfsonian, Jewish Museum of Florida, The Bass Museum,
Holocaust Memorial, Living Arts Trust (0 Cinema), Miami Beach Botanical Garden, Miami City
Ballet, Miami Design Preservation League, Miami New Drama, New World Symphony, 0, Miami,
South Florida Art Center(Oolite Arts), and The Rhythm Foundation.
The Miami Beach Cultural Presenters affected by the budget cuts are: FUNDarte, Miami Musical
Festival, and The Dance Now! Ensemble.
ANALYSIS
Arts and Culture Economic Impact
According to a study by Americans for the Arts published in 2023, the City of Miami Beach
witnessed economic benefits from its arts and culture focus in the form of an economic boost of
$334.9 million in the previous year. The study looked at 373 diverse communities and regions
from all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Economic activity related to the nonprofit arts and culture
sector in Miami Beach more than doubled since 2015—the last time the survey was conducted
by the nonprofit that is dedicated to advancing the arts throughout the United States.
The study reflects that approximately $222.7 million was spent by nonprofit arts and culture
organizations in Miami Beach and $112.2 million in event-related spending by audiences.
According to the study,this investment supported 5,201 jobs, generated$253 million in household
income for Miami Beach residents and delivered $74.1 million in tax revenue for the city, state
and federal government.
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Direct Economic Activity Organizations Audiences Total Expenditures
Total Industry Expenditures(FY2022) $222,694,809 $112,242,435 $334,937,244
Economic Impact of Spending by Arts and Culture Organizations and Their Audiences
Total Economic Impacts Organizations Audiences Total Impacts
(includes direct,indirect,and induced impacts) p
Employment(Jobs) 3,657 1,544 5,201
Personal Income Paid to Residents $193,306,837 $59,683,099 $252,989,936
Local Tax Revenue(city and county) $8,032,570 $4,133,559 $12,166,129
State Tax Revenue $6,170,999 $3,2166,503 $9,387,502
Federal Tax Revenue $40,331,539 $12,234,527 $52,566,066
Event-Related Spending by Arts and Culture Audiences Totaled$112.2 million
Locals Nonlocal' All
Attendance to Arts and Culture Events Attendees Attendees Attendees
Total Attendance to In-Person Events 1,408,151 569,589 1,977,740
Percentage of Total Attendance 71.2% 28.8% 100.0%
Average Per Person,Per Event Expenditure $40.91 $95.92 $56.77
Total Event-Related Expenditures $57,607,458 $54,634,977 $11Z242,435
Nonprofit Arts and Culture Audiences Spend an Average of$56.77 Per Person, Per Event
Local' Nonlocal' All
Category of Event-Related Expenditure Attendees Attendees Attendees
Food and Drink $21.09 $28.85 $23.33
Retail Shopping $3.22 $6.70 $4.22
Overnight Lodging(one night only) S1.58 $39.01 $12.38
Local Transportation $5.85 $11.28 $7.41
Clothing and Accessories $3.31 33.89 $3.48
Groceries and Supplies $2.86 S3.63 $3.08
Childcare $1.21 $0.48 $1.00
Other/Miscellaneous $1.79 $2.08 $1.87
Overall Average Per Person,Per Event $40.91 $95.92 $56.77
The findings support proponents of higher spending on arts and culture, who maintain that such
investments enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors, while also stimulating the local
economy. Miami Beach voters overwhelmingly approved a$159 million General Obligation Bond
for Arts and Culture in 2022 that will fund an unprecedented expansion of city museums,theaters,
and public performance venues over the coming decades.
Based on the study, Miami Beach attendees at nonprofit culture and art events spent an average
of $56 in addition to the cost of admission on a per person, per event basis compared to $38
nationally. More than 28% of Miami Beach attendees traveled from beyond Miami-Dade County
and spent more than $95 per person on average.
On July 9,2024,the Tourism and Culture Department held a Cultural Anchor Roundtable meeting
with the leadership of the Miami Beach cultural institutions to discuss the impact of the
unprecedented State budget cuts. The Cultural Anchors shared that budgets cuts significantly
impact their programming and/or possible operations.
During the July 12, 2024 FERC Budget Workshop, the Committee recommended providing one-
time funding for this purpose during FY 2025.
At the July 26, 2024 FERC meeting, the Committee provided a favorable recommendation to
provide support to Miami Beach Cultural Anchors and Cultural Presenters in the amount$25,000
or 50%, whichever is greater, of the State Legislature's 48% recommendation as shown below:
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_ _ _ _ -- Divison of Arts&
' Miami Beach Cultural Anchors Culture Panel
Legislative FERC Recommendation
Recommendation Greater of 50%or$25,000
Recommendation
The Wolfsonian(The Florida International
;University Board of Trustees) $ 150,000.00 5 72,000.00 5 36,000.00
'Jewish Museum of Florida(Florida International
University Foundation,Inc.) 5 90,000.00 5 43,200.00 $ 25,000.00
'Friends of the Bass Museum,Inc. 5 150,000.00 5 72,000.00 $ 36,000.00
Holocaust Memorial Committee 5 100,000.00 $ 48,000.00 $ 25,000.00
Living Arts Trust,Inc. $ 112,649.00 5 54,071.52 $ 27,035.76
!Miami Beach Garden Conservancy,Inc. 5 90,000.00 $ 43,200.00 5 25,000.00
'Miami City Ballet,Inc. $ 150,000.00 $ 72,000.00 $ 36,000.00
Miami Design Preservation League,Inc. 5 150,000.00 5 72.000.00 $ 36,000.00
!Miami 5 150,000.00 $ 72,000.00 $ 36,000.00
New World Symphony,Inc. S 150,000.00 5 72,000.00 $ 36,000.00
j0,Miami,Inc 5 90,000.00 $ 43,200.00 $ 25,000.00
SouthFloridaArtCenter,Inc.(OoliteArts) 5 150,000.00 $ 72,000.00 $ 36,000.00
The Rhythm Foundation,Inc. $ 150,000.00 $ 72,000.00 5 36,000.00
$ 1,682,649.00 $ 807,671.52 $ 415,035.76
Miami Beach Presenters
Fundarte,Inc. $ 90,000.00 $ 43,200.00 $ 25,000.00
Miami Music Festival,Inc. 5 115,170.00 $ 55,281.60 $ 27,640.80
IThe Dance Now!Ensemble,Inc. $ 54,163.00 5 25,998.24 $ 25,000.00
I $ 259,333.00 $ 124,479.84 5 77,640.80
$ 1,941,982.00 $ 932,151.36 $ 492,676.56
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
One-time funding in the amount of $492,676.56 has been recommended as part of the Fiscal
Year 2025 Budget.
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://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends the Mayor and City Commission adopt the Resolution to accept
the recommendation of the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee for a one-time funding
amount of$492,676.56 in FY 2025 to support Miami Beach-based Cultural Anchors and Cultural
Presenters due to the State of Florida's Division of Arts and Culture's Cultural and Museum Grants
(General Program Support) budget cut.
Applicable Area
Citywide
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?
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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
Tourism and Culture
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
Approve One-Time Funding for MB Arts and Cultural Organizations Due to State Budget Cuts.
(Bhatt) TC
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