Resolution 2025-33532RESOLUTION NO.2025-33532
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,AUTHORIZING A $5,000
SPONSORSHIP FOR THE EXEMPLARY WOMEN AWARDS EXHIBIT
TO BE INSTALLED IN LUMMUS PARK ALONG THE OCEAN WALK
IN CELEBRATION OF WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH IN MARCH
2025.
WHEREAS,the Exemplary Women Awards Exhibit is a joint collaboration
between the Miami Beach Commission for Women and the Miami Design Preservation
League;and
WHEREAS,this year's exhibit will feature ten giant placards honoring women
from diverse fields,increased in size to 4 feet by 4 feet,celebrating individuals who
have made significant contributions to the City of Miami Beach and,in some cases,the
world;and
WHEREAS,all honorees were selected by the Miami Beach Commission for
Women and have a personal relationship with Miami Beach;and
WHEREAS,this will be the fourth year of this highly successful outdoor exhibit,
with last year's display viewed by at least 500,000 residents and visitors,bringing
positive publicity to South Beach;and
WHEREAS,the $5,000 sponsorship will be used to cover graphic design fees,
printing,installation,and a reception for honorees and invited guests,which will be held
at the Miami Design Preservation League;and
WHEREAS,the 2025 honorees are:
•Twanisha "Tee Tee"Terry,Gold Medal Winning Olympic Sprinter
•Michelle Bernstein,James Beard Foundation Award-Winning Chef
•Sophie Ringel,Environmentalist and Clean Miami Beach Founder
•Belkys Nerey,Emmy Award-Winning Journalist
•Tracy Young,Grammy Award-Winning DJ
•Digna Abella,Miami Beach's and Miami-Dade's First Woman Fire Chief
•Dr.Leslie Baumann,Best-Selling Author and Skin Care Expert
•Judy Blume,Internationally Known Award-Winning Writer
•Toby Lerner Ansin,Miami City Ballet Founder
•Dr.Deborah Briggs,Vice President of Arts and Community Engagement at the
Betsy Hotel.
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 a $5,000 sponsorship for the Exemplary Women Awards
Exhibit to be installed in Lummus Park along the Ocean Walk in celebration of Women's
History Month in March 2025.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this Z,day Fray_2025.
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ATTEST:z4 MAR O J 2025
Rafael E.Granado,City Clerk
(co-sponsored by Commissioner Laura Dominguez,
Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez,and
Vice-Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt)
Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez
APPROVED AS TO
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM:City Attorney Ricardo J.Dopico
DATE:February 26,2025
TITLE:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,AUTHORIZING A $5,000 SPONSORSHIP FOR THE
EXEMPLARY WOMEN AWARDS EXHIBIT TO BE INSTALLED IN LUMMUS PARK
ALONG THE OCEAN WALK IN CELEBRATION OF WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
IN MARCH 2025.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsors,Commissioner Laura
Dominguez,Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez,and Vice-Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
The fiscal impact of this measure shall not exceed $5,000.
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://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Applicable Area
Citywide
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Is this a "Residents Right to Know"item,
pursuant to City Code Section 2-172
No
Is this item related to a G.O.Bond
Project?
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
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
Commissioner Tanya K.Bhatt
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
Approve $5,000 Sponsorship,Exemplary Women Awards Exhibit.(Dominguez,Rosen
Gonzalez,Bhatt)CA
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