Resolution 2025-33900 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-33900
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
AN ALLOCATION OF $10,000 FOR A ONE-TIME GRANT TO
SUPPORT ART DECO ALIVE!, A MIAMI-MUMBAI ART DECO
CENTENNIAL EVENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK AND
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CITY'S STANDARD GRANT
AGREEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE FOREGOING.
WHEREAS, separated by 9,000 miles, Miami and Mumbai are home to the world's
largest Art Deco clusters, bound by a shared legacy; and
WHEREAS, Mumbai is believed to have the second-most number of Art Deco
buildings in the world after Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, their Deco architecture, born in the same era, speaks a common
language—bold scale, geometric elegance, tropical motifs, and a timeless romance; and
WHEREAS, both cities embraced Tropical Deco, weaving maritime influences into
their coastal landscapes, where the sea meets the soul of design through music, dance,
food, films, and attitude towards life; and
WHEREAS, today, their Art Deco legacy continues to inspire architects, designers,
and artists, bridging the past with the future; and
WHEREAS, Art Deco Alive! creates a unique opportunity to engage with the rich
legacies of both cultures, explore how they've intersected over the years, and celebrate
how they continue to influence global culture in contemporary design and innovation; and
WHEREAS, Art Deco Alive! will take place in Miami Beach, Florida, October 8-12,
2025, and in Mumbai, India, November 2025; and
WHEREAS, events will be held at the Miami Design Preservation League Art Deco
Museum, the Wolfsonian Museum, The Webster Hotel, the North Beach Bandshell, and
additional venues may be added; and
WHEREAS, this event will generate international publicity and attract cultural
tourism to experience the vibrant Miami Beach Art Deco living history; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach recognizes the economic, cultural, and
educational benefits derived from international exchange and wishes to support this
Centennial celebration; and
WHEREAS, on September 25, 2024, the Mayor and City Commission adopted the
FY 2025 budget, which included $1,000,000 in one-time Resort Tax funding for Cultural
Anchors and Cultural Presenters;
WHEREAS, funds remain available from these one-time allocations to support
cultural programming, and the Mayor and City Commission wish to allocate a $10,000
grant to "Art Deco Alive!" from these remaining balances.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA that the Mayor and the City
Commission hereby approve and authorize an allocation of$10,000 for a one-time grant
to support Art Deco Alive!, a Miami-Mumbai Art Deco Centennial Event; and authorize
the City Clerk and City Manager to execute the City's standard grant agreement with
respect to the foregoing.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3 day of S ��l�ff , 2025.
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MIAMlBEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE: September 3, 2025
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN ALLOCATION OF
$10,000 FOR A ONE-TIME GRANT TO SUPPORT ART DECO ALIVE!, A MIAMI-
MUMBAI ART DECO CENTENNIAL EVENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
CLERK AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CITY'S STANDARD GRANT
AGREEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE FOREGOING.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Tanya K.
Bhatt.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
The fiscal impact of this measure is $10,000, for a one-time grant.
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.qovlcitV-hall/city-clerk/meetinq-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Applicable Area
Citywide
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Is this a "Residents Riqht to Know" item, Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? Proiect?
No No
Was this Aqenda Item initiallv requested bv a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-4$1
includes a principal enqaqed in lobbyinq? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
Department
City Attorney
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt
Co-sponsor(sl
Condensed Title
NR- Allocate $10K for One-Time Grant, Art Deco Alive! (Bhatt) CA
Previous Action (For Citv Clerk Use Onlv)
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