Resolution 2025-33813RESOLUTION NO.2025-33813
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,AUTHORIZING THE
ADMINISTRATION TO VIDEO-RECORD AND AIR ON MBTV THE
MAYOR AND GROUPS I,II,AND Ill COMMISSION CANDIDATE VIDEO
PRESENTATIONS FOR THE NOVEMBER 4,2025 GENERAL
ELECTION AND AFFIRMING AS ITS POLICY STATEMENT THE
PUBLIC PURPOSE OF EDUCATING THE CITY'S VOTERS AS TO
QUALIFIED CANDIDATES SEEKING ELECTION IN THE CITY'S
NOVEMBER 4,2025 GENERAL ELECTION.
WHEREAS,immediately preceding the City's 2001 General Election,the City Commission
authorized the Administration to video-record and replay on the City's Government Channel,now
known as MBTV,a candidate forum sponsored by a local organization;and
WHEREAS,the 2001 City Commission also referred to the Community Affairs Committee,
now known as the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee,the issue of
selecting two additional forums to be recorded and aired;and
WHEREAS,on September 25,2001,at the Community Affairs Committee meeting,the
issue concerning candidate forums was discussed,and the Committee was not comfortable with
selecting only two additional forums to air and instead recommended that each qualified candidate
be provided up to five minutes to make a presentation of their platform;and
WHEREAS,pursuant to Resolution No.2001-24626,the City Commission adopted the
recommendation of the Community Affairs Committee to arrange a presentation whereby each
qualified candidate for a City of Miami Beach elected office be given up to five minutes of airtime
on the City's Government Channel,now known as MBTV,to allow each such candidate to present
themself and their platform,with the presentation to be publicly advertised,recorded,and aired
on MBTV;and
WHEREAS,expenditures related to such video presentations concerning the City's
November 4,2025 General Election have been budgeted inasmuch as such expenditures will
serve a public purpose by educating the voters as to each qualified candidate's position,thereby
resulting in a more informed electorate vote,benefiting the public good;and
WHEREAS,the following are the 2025 City of Miami Beach Candidate Presentation
Guidelines:
1.To offer Miami Beach viewers an informative and organized presentation,the Candidates'
Video Presentations will be recorded live and replayed multiple times on MBTV.Once the
recording of a qualified candidate begins,the camera will not be turned off until the earlier of when
the candidate indicates they are finished or the five-minute time limit has been reached.Each
candidate shall have two opportunities for live recording,with the second recording to take place
immediately after the first.After the recordings,candidates will be emailed a link where they must
select,within the stated time,which recording they would like to have aired.In the event a
candidate fails to select their preferred recording in a timely manner,the second recording will be
chosen to air by default.NOTE:All individual candidate recorded presentations are public records
pursuant to Chapter 119,Florida Statutes,and as such may not be edited or redacted for any
reason.
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2.Candidates will be offered the use of the City's teleprompter and a one-hour rehearsal
session prior to the recording date.Candidates who wish to use the City's teleprompter must
provide their script at the time of each session (rehearsal and recording)as a Microsoft Word
document saved in "Rich Text Format"saved on a USB flash drive.Candidates are highly
encouraged to bring a person to assist them with the teleprompter and any personal needs (such
as makeup and hair)they may have.
3.To have an organized presentation of candidates and issues,a strict timetable must be
developed and adhered to.Each candidate will be assigned a scheduled time slot for their
rehearsal and final video recording.It is the sole responsibility of the candidate to ensure they are
available when it is their turn to speak.Any candidate who misses their assigned time slot will
forfeit their opportunity to present.The City Clerk is authorized to take any action not otherwise
inconsistent with this Resolution,including but not limited to altering the days and times of the
rehearsal and/or final video recording if necessary due to an unforeseen event,with the City Clerk
immediately reporting the change to the Mayor and Commissioners via a Letter to Commission
(LT C ).
4.The Candidate Video Presentations will be shown multiple times on MBTV.The scheduled
airtimes will be published on the publicly accessible website designated by Miami-Dade County
for such publications as provided in Section 50.0311,Florida Statutes;on the City's website;and
on MBTV.
5.Candidates must arrive at the Office of the City Clerk at least 10 minutes before their
assigned time slot.This will ensure an orderly transition from one candidate to another.
6.The time slots will be assigned in the order of ballot presentation:candidates for Mayor,
followed by candidates for each of the three Commission Groups.Within each corresponding
Group,time slots shall be assigned alphabetically by candidate name (as each name will appear
on the ballot).It is the sole responsibility of the candidates to be available at their designated time.
7.Before the candidates begin speaking,the moderator will give an introductory statement
stating the purpose and explaining the format of the Candidate Presentations.
8.Each candidate will be allocated a maximum of five minutes of airtime on MBTV.To
maintain equitable time for each candidate who elects to participate in the Candidate Video
Presentations,when the candidate's five minutes have elapsed (or earlier if the candidate makes
clear that they have completed the presentation),the candidate will be cut off,even if in mid-
sentence.As all Candidate Video recordings are public records,the candidates'recorded
presentations shall not be edited or redacted.
9.The moderator will introduce each candidate.The introduction will be limited to the Mayor
or Commission Group Number and the corresponding name of the candidate (example:"Mayoral
candidate;candidate's name"or "Commission Group I,II,or Ill candidate;candidate's name.")
The candidate will be introduced by their name,as it will appear on the ballot.
10.Only the candidate may speak on their own behalf,not a representative.
11.No pre-recorded videos will be used.
12.No background music,special backgrounds,or special effects will be allowed.
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13.The Administration will be given a time slot at the end of the Candidate Video
Presentations to provide general voter information about the General Election (and Run-Off
Election,if required).
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,that the Mayor and City Commission hereby affirm the
public purpose of educating the City's voters as to qualified candidates seeking election in the
City's November 4,2025 General Election,and thus approve the expenditure of related budgeted
funds for this public purpose,and thus further authorize,subject to the guidelines stated in this
Resolution,the Administration to video-record and air on MBTV the Mayor and Groups I,II,and
Ill Commission Candidate Video Presentations for the City of Miami Beach's November 4,2025
General Election.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23"°day of July,2025.#at2
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM:City Clerk Rafael E.Granado
DATE:July 23,2025
TITLE:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO VIDEO-
RECORD AND AIR ON MBTV THE MAYOR AND GROUPS I,II,AND Ill
COMMISSION CANDIDATE VIDEO PRESENTATIONS FOR THE NOVEMBER 4,
2025 GENERAL ELECTION AND AFFIRMING AS ITS POLICY STATEMENT THE
PUBLIC PURPOSE OF EDUCATING THE CITY'S VOTERS AS TO QUALIFIED
CANDIDATES SEEKING ELECTION IN THE CITY'S NOVEMBER 4,2025
GENERAL ELECTION.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
Immediately preceding the City's 2001 General Election,the City Commission authorized the
Administration to video-record and replay on the City's Government Channel,now known as
MBTV,a candidate forum sponsored by a local organization.The 2001 City Commission also
referred the issue of selecting two additional forums to be recorded and aired to the Community
Affairs Committee,now known as the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee.
On September 25,2001,the Community Affairs Committee considered the issue of candidate
forums.The Committee was not comfortable selecting only two additional forums to air.It was
believed that selecting only two would be unfair,as other organizations might be left out.After
much discussion,the Committee recommended arranging a Candidate Presentation,where each
qualified candidate would be given up to five minutes of airtime on the City's Government Channel
to present themselves and their platform.Pursuant to Resolution No.2001-24626,the City
Commission approved the recommendation of the Community Affairs Committee.Subsequently,
in 2003,2005,2006,2007,2009,2011,2013,2015,2017,2019,2021,2022,and 2023,the City
Commission authorized the Administration to video-record and replay on the City's Cable Channel
the five-minute Candidate Presentations.The Office of the City Clerk and the Office of Marketing
and Communications,using the Candidate Presentation Guidelines,attached hereto as Exhibit
A,"will coordinate the Candidate Presentations for those candidates who have qualified to run
for election in the City's upcoming November 4,2025,General Election.The rehearsal dates are
scheduled for September 15 and 16,2025.The final video recording will take place on September
18 and 19,2025.Upon approval of this Resolution by the City Commission and after receipt of
the qualifying documents during the Qualifying Period,each qualified candidate will be asked to
confirm their attendance and will receive a copy of the Presentation Guidelines along with their
designated timeslots.A sample Rehearsal/Final Video Recording Schedule is attached as Exhibit
B."The City Clerk will finalize the Rehearsal/Final Video Recording Schedule after the conclusion
of the Qualifying Period.Upon adoption of this Resolution,a "Save the Dates"memorandum will
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be sent to the candidates.A sample of the Save the Dates memorandum is attached hereto as
Exhibit "C."
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
No additional funding is required to video-record and air on MBTV the Mayor and Groups I,II,and
111 Commission Candidate Video Presentations,as the Administration will use funds budgeted
and appropriated in FY 24/25 for MBTV.
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:/lwww.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the City Commission authorize the video recording and airing on MBTV
of the Mayor and Groups I,II,and Ill Commission Candidate Presentations for the November 4,
2025 General Election.
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right to Know"item,
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17?
No
Is this item related to a G.O.Bond
Project?
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 Clerk
Sponsor(s)
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
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Authorize Video-Recording and Broadcasting Candidate Presentations -Nov 4,25 Election On
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Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)
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MIAMIBEACH
2025-City of Miami Beach Candidate Presentation Guidelines
1.To offer Miami Beach viewers an informative and organized presentation,the Candidates'
Video Presentation will be recorded live and replayed multiple times on MBTV.Once the
recording of a qualified candidate begins,the camera will not be turned off until the earlier of
when the candidate indicates they are finished or the five-minute time limit has been reached.
Each candidate shall have two opportunities for live recording,with the second recording to
take place immediately after the first.After the recordings,candidates will be emailed a link
where they must select,within the stated time,which recording they would like to have aired.
In the event a candidate fails to select their preferred recording in a timely manner,the second
recording will be chosen to air by default.NOTE:All individual candidate recorded
presentations are public records pursuant to Chapter 119,Florida Statutes,and as such may
not be edited or redacted for any reason.
2.Candidates will be offered the use of the City's teleprompter and a one-hour rehearsal session
prior to the recording date.Candidates who wish to use the City's teleprompter must provide
their script at the time of each session (rehearsal and recording)as a Microsoft Word
document saved in "Rich Text Format"saved on a USB flash drive.Candidates are highly
encouraged to bring a person to assist them with the teleprompter and any personal needs
(such as makeup and hair)they may have.
3.To have an organized presentation of candidates and issues,a strict timetable must be
developed and adhered to.Each candidate will be assigned a scheduled time slot for their
rehearsal and final video recording.It is the sole responsibility of the candidate to ensure they
are available when it is their turn to speak.Any candidate who misses their assigned time slot
will forfeit their opportunity to present.The City Clerk is authorized to take any action not
otherwise inconsistent with this Resolution,including but not limited to altering the days and
times of the rehearsal and/or final video recording if necessary due to an unforeseen event,
with the City Clerk immediately reporting the change to the Mayor and Commissioners via a
Letter to Commission (L TC).
4.The Candidate Video Presentations will be shown multiple times on MBTV.The scheduled
airtimes will be published on the publicly accessible website designated by Miami-Dade
County for such publications as provided in Section 50.0311 Florida Statutes and Section 2-
2 of the Miami Beach City Code;on the City's website;and on MBTV.
5.Candidates must arrive at the Office of the City Clerk at least 10 minutes before their assigned
time slot.This will ensure an orderly transition from one candidate to another.
6.The time slots will be assigned in the order of ballot presentation:candidates for Mayor,
followed by candidates for each of the three Commission Groups.Within each corresponding
Group,time slots shall be assigned alphabetically by candidate name (as each name will
appear on the ballot).It is the sole responsibility of the candidate to be available at their
designated time.
7.Before the candidates begin speaking,the moderator will give an introductory statement
stating the purpose and explaining the format of the Candidate Presentations.
8.Each candidate will be allocated a maximum of five minutes of airtime on MBTV.To maintain
equitable time for each candidate who elects to participate in the Candidate Video
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Presentations,when the candidate's five minutes have elapsed (or earlier if the candidate
makes clear that they have completed the presentation),the candidate will be cut off,even if
in mid-sentence.As all Candidate Video recordings are public records,the candidates'
recorded presentations shall not be edited or redacted.
9.The moderator will introduce each candidate.The introduction will be limited to the Mayor or
Commission Group Number and the corresponding name of the candidate (example:"Mayoral
candidate;candidate's name"or "Commission Group I,II,or Ill candidate;candidate's name.")
The candidate will be introduced by their name,as it will appear on the ballot.
10.Only the candidate may speak on their own behalf,not a representative.
11.No pre-recorded videos will be used.
12.No background music,special backgrounds,or special effects will be allowed.
13.The Administration will be given a time slot at the end of the Candidate Video Presentations
to provide general voter information about the General Election (and Run-Off Election,if
required).
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SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Schedule to be adjusted after qualifying.
REHEARSAL
Monday,September 15,2025
Seat Arrival*Start End
Mayor
Candidate 1 8:30 AM 8:45AM 9:45 AM
Candidate 2 9:45 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM
Group I
Candidate 3 11:00 AM 11:15 AM 12:15 PM
Candidate 4 1:15 PM 1:30 PM 2:30 PM
Candidate 5 2:30 PM 2:45 PM 3:45 PM
Candidate 6 3:45 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM
Tuesday,September 16,2025
Continued Arrival*Start End
Candidate 7 8:30 AM 8:45AM 9:45 AM
Candidate 8 9:45 AM 10:00 AM 11.00 AM
Candidate 9 11:00 AM 11:15 AM 12:15PM
Group ll
Candidate 10 1:15 PM 1:30 PM 2:30 PM
Candidate 11 2:30 PM 2:45 PM 3:45 PM
Group Ill
Candidate 12 3:45 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM
Candidate 13 5:00 PM 5:15 PM 6:15 PM
RECORDING
Thursday,September 18,2025
Expected Must Leave
Seat Arrival*Record time Studio by
Mayor
Candidate 1 8:45AM 9:00 AM 9:25 AM
Candidate 2 9:15 AM 9:30 AM 9:55 AM
Group I
Candidate 3 9:45 AM 10:00 AM 10:25 AM
Candidate 4 10:15 AM 10:30 AM 10:55 AM
Candidate 5 10:45 AM 11:00 AM 11.25 AM
Candidate 6 11:15 AM 11:30 AM 11:55AM
Candidate 7 11 :45 AM 12:00 PM 12:25 PM
Friday,September 19,2025
Expected Must Leave
Seat Arrival*Record time Studio by
Group I
Candidate 8 8:45AM 9:00 AM 9:25 AM
Candidate 9 9:15 AM 9:30 AM 9:55 AM
Group II
Candidate 10 9:45 AM 10:00 AM 10:25 AM
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Candidate 11 I 10:15 AM]10.30 AM]10:55 AM
Group Ill
Candidate 12 I 10:45 AM]11.00 AM]11:25 AM
Candidate 13 I 11:15 AM]11.30 AM]11:55 AM
Candidates are to report to the Office of the City Clerk at the scheduled arrival time.
The City Clerk's Office is located at 1700 Convention Center Drive,1st Floor,Miami Beach,FL.
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NIAN[BEACH
City of Miami Beach,1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
Rafael E.Granado,City Clerk
Telephone:305.673.7411
Email:RafaelGranado@miamibeachfl.gov
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Prospective Candidates for Mayor or Commissioner
Rafael E.Granado,City Clerk
,2025
SAVE THE DATES -MBTV CANDIDATE PRESENTATION REHEARSAL AND
LIVE VIDEO RECORDING SCHEDULES
On July 23,2025,the Miami Beach City Commission authorized the Administration to video-
record and air on MBTV the Mayor and Groups I,II,and Ill Commission Candidate Video
Presentations for the November 4,2025 General Election.(A copy of the materials provided to
the City Commission is attached hereto.)
SAVE THE DATES
Candidate Video Presentation Rehearsal Schedule -A one-hour rehearsal session will be
offered to each candidate on September 15,2025 or September 16,2025.
Candidate Video Presentation Live Video Recording Schedule -The live video recording of
the candidate's five-minute presentation will occur on September 18,2025 or September 19,
2025.
Finalization of Schedule -The rehearsal and video recording schedules will be finalized after
the conclusion of the City's Qualifying Period.Each qualified candidate will receive an email
requesting confirmation of their attendance at the Candidate Video Presentation rehearsal and
live video recording session,along with a copy of the Presentation Guidelines and their
designated rehearsal/video recording time slots.
It is the sole responsibility of the candidate to ensure they are available when it is their time to
rehearse and/or participate in the live video recording.The assigned date and time cannot be
changed,and as such,any candidate who misses their assigned time slot will forfeit their
opportunity.
Teleprompter Use -A candidate who wishes to use the City's teleprompter must provide their
script at the time of the rehearsal and recording sessions as a Microsoft Word document saved
on a USS flash drive in "Rich Text Format."The Office of Marketing and Communications will
not retain speech copies.
Candidates may practice delivering their speeches using the teleprompter application by
downloading a free 10-day trial version of PrompterPro.
How to Use the 10-Day Trial of PrompterPro Teleprompter Software
Follow the steps below to download,install,and activate the trial version of PrompterPro (version
4.1.0):
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1.Download PrompterPro
Choose your operating system and click the appropriate link:
•For Windows:Click Here:Windows Download
•For Mac:Click Here:Mac Download
2.Install the Application
•Once the file finishes downloading,locate it in your Downloads folder.
•Double-click on "PrompterPro 4.1.0"to begin installation.
•Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
3.Activate the Free Trial
•After installation,launch the PrompterPro application.
•On the first screen,select "Continue with Trial."
•Enter your name and email address when prompted.
•You now have full access to PrompterPro for 1 O days at no cost.
Assistance -Candidates are highly encouraged to bring a person to assist them with the
teleprompter and any personal needs (such as makeup and hair)they may have.
If you have any questions,please feel free to contact me at 305.673.7 411.
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