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SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT
2025 SOUTH BEACH SEAFOOD FESTIVAL
THIS SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT (the "AgreemenY') is made and entered into this
5 day of_November , 2025 ("Effective Date"), by and between the City of Miami
Beach, Florida, a Florida municipal corporation, with offices at 1700 Convention Center Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139 (the "City"), and CI Management Group Inc. a Florida corporation,
with offices at 7150 SW 139TH Street, Palmetto Bay, FL 33158 ("Event Organizer").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City desires to sponsor the South Beach Seafood Festival(the "Event"),
as more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference;
WHEREAS, the Event is an annual public event celebrating and benefitting the talents of
South Florida's leading chefs, restaurants, and culinary masters;
WHEREAS, the Event Organizer has produced the Event successfully for over twenty(20)
years, generating a significant economic impact (including hotel room nights) in Miami Beach;
WHEREAS, on February 3, 2025, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution
No.2025-33497, authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk to execute this five-year Agreement
with the Event Organizer to provide, for each annual Event from 2025 through 2029, subject to
budget appropriation during each applicable fiscal year and the provision of appropriate public
benefits by the Event Organizer: (i)a cash sponsorship in the amount of$25,000,and (ii)a waiver
of special event fees, including approximately$85,000 in waived fees for the 2025 Event;
WHEREAS, on September 30, 2025, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution
No. 2025-33945, adopting the City's FY 2026 Operating Budget, which includes sponsorship
funding in the amount of$25,000 for the 2025 Event;
WHEREAS, notwithstanding the five-year term of the Agreement, cash sponsorship
funding for the 2026-2029 Events is not guaranteed, and shall only be provided if approved
explicitly in the City's adopted budget for each applicable fiscal year;
WHEREAS, on June 25, 2025, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution No.
2025-33757, establishing a policy that the waiver of special event fees, including but not limited
to special event application fees, permit fees, vehicle beach access passes, square footage fees
and park user fees, shall be limited to the first three years of an event, with an exception for
events held during the months of July, August and September;
WHEREAS, because the waiver of special event fees for the 2025-2029 Events was
approved prior to the adoption of Resolution No. 2025-33757,the City's ability to waive such fees
for the 2025-2029 Events remains unaffected by the Resolution; and
WHEREAS, however, unless the foregoing waiver policy is modified, the Event Organizer
will not be eligible for special event waivers following the expiration or termination of this
Agreement.
NOW,THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants made herein,
City and Event Organizer agree as follows:
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1. Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated by reference
herein.
2. Term. The term of this Agreement(the"Term")will commence on the Effective Date set forth
above, and shall expire following the conclusion of the Event and Event Organizer's
completion of all of its obligations hereunder, unless terminated earlier in accordance with
this Agreement.
3. Event. Event Organizer shall be solely responsible for producing and promoting all aspects
of the Event, including securing private sponsors and vendors to participate in the Event. The
Event Organizer has advised the City that the Event shall be known and promoted under the
title of"South Beach Seafood Festival". Event Organizer shall be responsible for the conduct
and operation of the Event and will provide the appropriate personnel to conduct the Event
in a safe manner. The City is under no obligation to fund subsequent Events.
Event Organizer shall be responsible for any and all compensation that may be due to any
and all performers, entertainers, vendors, organizations, event sanctioning bodies, vendors
and participants, and the City have no such responsibility, obligation or liability therewith. The
City shall not be responsible or liable to competitors for prize money payments,or to any third
party for any aspect of the production of the Event. Further, the City shall not be a party to
any independent contracts that the Event Organizer may enter into with other organizations,
contractors, or participants in the Event and/or supporting activities, nor shall the City be
liable to such third parties. Event Organizer shall not represent that it is an agent, official,
authorized representative, or employee of City.
4. Sponsorship Fundinq. Subject to (i) Event Organizer's compliance with its obligations under
this Agreement, including the provision of appropriate public benefits, and (ii) an annual
appropriation of funds at the City Commission's sole and absolute discretion, the City shall
provide Event Organizer with the following for the Event: a cash sponsorship in the amount
of $25,000.00 for the 2025 Event, and a waiver of special event fees for the 2025-2029
Events (totaling approximately $85,000 for the 2025 Event). Nothing in this Agreement shall
be construed to obligate the City to provide such cash sponsorship for any Event occurring
after the 2025 Event.
The 2025 cash sponsorship and any subsequent cash sponsorships, if any, shall be paid on
a reimbursement basis,and shall only be made once the following conditions have been met:
(a) the Event has concluded; (b) the Event Organizer has submitted the Final Report, and
City has accepted same; and (c)the Event Organizer is registered to do business in Florida.
5. Warranties. Event Organizer warrants and represents that it has all necessary rights,
authority, licenses and permits necessary to enter into this Agreement,to grant the rights and
licenses herein granted, and to carry out its responsibilities as set forth herein. Event
Organizer shall utilize the sponsorship benefits to conduct and operate the Event in a safe
and respectful manner, in accordance with all applicable laws, and without endangering
others or violating their rights.
6. Sponsorship Benefits. In consideration of the City sponsorship funding described in this
Agreement, and the mutual promises made herein, Event Organizer shall provide
sponsorship benefits to the City which, at a minimum, shall include the sponsorship
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requirements set forth in Section 9 and in Exhibit B to this Agreement, attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference.
7. Public Benefit Proqram. Event Organizer shall provide a public benefit program (the "Public
Benefit Program")to be made available to City of Miami Beach residents. The EvenYs Public
Benefit Program shall include the following, wherever permissible and applicable within the
Event footprint:
A. 50% resident discount for general admission tickets for purchases made from July 8,
2025 to July 15, 2025;
B. 25% resident discount for general admission tickets for purchases made from July 16,
2025 to August 7, 2025;
C. Educational Culinary Program South Beach Seafood Festival shall expand the Eat Smart
Program with Miami Beach High School, at its sole cost and expense, whereby chefs will
visit Miami Beach High School, and host a student culinary competition. Winner(s) of this
competition will be invited to the Event, and may serve as 'sous chefs' as part of the
culinary competitions at the Event. Event Organizer shall provide the City with a report of
this education culinary program including students' names, dates and details of all events,
and photos/videos; and
D. Environmental/Sustainability Program
a. Support of the Miami Beach Plastic Free Campaign. South Beach Seafood
Festival will:
i. Register as a plastic free business at www.MBrisingabove.com
ii. Place #PlasticFreeMB link, www.MBrisingabove.com on the Seafood
Festival website
iii. Send info fo participating Miami Beach restaurants to encourage
participating restaurants to register as a plastic free business
iv. Work with City staff to create social media posts and giveaways to
promote the plastic free campaign
v. Place signage on all cafes with the plastic free logo
vi. Include plastic free messaging on signage where applications (bar
stations)
8. Final Report. The Event Organizer shall provide, within thirty (30) days of the completion of
the Event, a final report (the "Final Report"), detailing the following:
• Third-party verification of Event outcomes including, without limitation, event attendance
figures with proven method of collection, media impressions generated by the event,
photos, and videos of the event, and number of City of Miami Beach hotel
room nights generated by the Event;
. The implementation of the Public Benefit Program, including statistics relating to how
many residents, seniors, and children were served, and how this program was marketed
and communicated to the residents;
• All supporting documentation required under Section 4 for the payment of the
sponsorship funds;
• Vendor and community feedback; and
• Any additional supporting information related to the Event that the City Manager, or his
designee, may reasonably request.
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9. Sponsorship Requirements
The following is a list of publicity and credit requirements for events or programs receiving
financial or in- kind support from the City of Miami Beach (if applicable):
A. Prominently display City of Miami Beach logo in all media and promotional marketing
materials related to the Event/program including, but not limited to, advertisements,
brochures,websites, e-mails, newsletters, banners, posters, event programs, and other
print and/or electronic publications in a manner where the City logo is displayed before
sponsors of lesser value, and placed in the most prominent position amongst sponsors
of the same level. Event Organizer will also tag the City on all Event-related postings
on digital distribution platforms, also referred to as social media platforms. Event
Organizer's Event-related postings shall include high quality content relevant to the
Event and its target audiences. All marketing materials shall be subject to approval of
the City Manager's designee prior to dissemination.
B. Live announcement(s) during the event by emcee.
C. Operate within the requirements of all City of Miami Beach existing sponsorships
including the non-alcoholic pouring rights agreement with PepsiCo who is granted
exclusivity in ALL non-alcoholic beverage categories with the exception of hot tea,
dispensed hot coffee and hot cocoa, and Red Bull who is granted exclusivity in the
Energy Drink category. As well, all soda and water must be served in non-plastic
containers.
D. All complimentary tickets provided by an evenUevent producer shall be consistent with
the City Commission established policy for the distribution of tickets and the City's
Administrative Guidelines for Distribution of any tickets and must be sent to the
attention of the Director of the Tourism and Culture Department, located at 1755
Meridian Avenue— 5ih Floor, Miami Beach, FL 33139.
E. No press releases, public announcements or public disclosures relating to this
sponsorship or its subject matter, including but not limited to promotional or marketing
material, shall be made public by Event Organizer without the prior written consent of
the City. Event Organizer shall cease using all logos or other city marks upon the
expiration of the Term. Additionally, the City reserves the right to require the removal
of its logo/marks from any promotional materials. This paragraph shall survive the
expiration of this Agreement.
10. Event Organizer is responsible for the following:
A. Event Organizer shall arrange for vendor concessions inside the enclosed area of the
Event Site. All sales of soft drinks or other beverages must be in compliance with the
City's beverage contract. Event Organizer will collect all proceeds from Event
concessions. City shall have no responsibility, obligation or liability relating to vendor
concessions. Event Organizer shall be solely responsible for ensuring that all vendors'
services are provided in accordance with all applicable laws, including, without limitation,
all food service,food handling, and alcoholic beverage and license regulations, including
the following:
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1. Event Organizer hereby agrees and acknowledges that, pursuant to Section 82-7 of
the City Code, as may be amended from time to time, Event Organizer shall not sell,
use, provide food in, or offer the use of expanded polystyrene food service articles (as
defined in City Code Section 82-7) within the Event Site or otherwise in connection
with the Event. A violation of this section shall be deemed a default under the terms of
this Agreement. Notwithstanding the above, this section shall not apply to expanded
polystyrene food service articles used for prepackaged food that have been filled and
sealed prior to receipt by Event Organizer.
2. Additionally, Event Organizer agrees and acknowledges that, pursuant to Section 82-
8 of the City Code, as may be amended from time to time, Event Organizer shall not
sell, use, provide food in, or offer the use of single-use plastic beverage straws or
single-use plastic stirrers (as defined in City Code Section 82-8) within the Event Site
or otherwise in connection with the Event. A violation of this section shall be deemed
a default under the terms of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the above, the
requirements of Section 82-8 shall not restrict Event Organizer from providing a
beverage with, or offering the use of, a single-use plastic beverage straw or single-use
plastic stirrer to an individual with a disability or medical condition that impairs the
consumption of beverages without a single-use plastic beverage straw or single-use
plastic stirrer.
3. Event Organizer agrees to comply with Section 46-92(c) of the City Code, which
provides that it is unlawful for any person to carry any expanded polystyrene product,
single-use plastic beverage straw, or single-use plastic stirrer onto any beach or park
within the City. It is also unlawful for any business to provide single-use plastic
beverage straws or single-use plastic stirrers with the service or delivery of any
beverage to patrons on any beach within the City. Notwithstanding the above, the
provisions in Section 46-92(c) that pertain to single-use plastic beverage straws and
single-use plastic stirrers shall not apply to a person or patron with a disability or
medical condition that impairs the consumption of beverages without a single-use
plastic beverage straw or single-use plastic stirrer.
4. Event Organizer hereby agrees and acknowledges that, pursuant to Section 82 of the
City Code, as may be amended from time to time, Event Organizer shall adhere to
City prohibition regarding the sale or use of expanded polystyrene food service
articles, single use plastic beverage straws, and single-use plastic stirrers.
B. Event Organizer shall be responsible for handling all media vendors and organizations
and will be solely responsible for handling all issues relating to the media vendors.
C. Event Organizer shall retain any and all rights to the Event, including any rights
associated with Event-related apparel and/or product sales.
D. Event Organizer shall keep the City apprised, on a monthly basis, of its progress with
respect to the activation of the Event. City, at its sole discretion, may monitor and
conduct an evaluation of Event Organizer's implementation of the Event. Event
Organizer agrees to cooperate with City to promptly address any deficiencies or
concerns the City may have in connection with the Event.
E. Event Organizer hereby grants the City a non-exclusive license and right to use the title
of the Event or any photographic, video, audio or other footage of the Event, in
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connection with any City produced publication, including the City produced magazine or
any City media outlets, such as MBTV. This section shall survive the termination or
expiration of this Agreement.
F. Event Organizer shall purchase and obtain all required Event Insurance policies for the
following coverages:
i Commercial General Liability Insurance with minimum limits of:
a. $1,000,000.00 per occurrence;
b. $1,000,000.00 general aggregate;
c. $1,000,000.00 products/completed operations;
d. $1,000,000.00 personal and advertising injury.
ii Liquor Liability Insurance with a minimum limit of$1,000,000.00.
iii Host Liquor Liability Insurance with a minimum limit of$1,000,000.00
iv Products/Completed Operations in the amount of at least$1,000,000.00; and
v Personal and Advertising Injury in the amount of at least $1,000,000.00 per
occurrence
The above policies shall cover the City, and all participants, no later than 10 days prior
to the Event. Event Organizer shall provide a Certificate of Insurance evidencing such
coverage to the City's Risk Manager no later than 10 days prior to the Event. All
insurance policies shall name City as additional insured and Certificate Holder, as
follows:
City of Miami Beach, Florida
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
G. Compliance with Sqecial Events Permit and Applicable Law. Event Organizer shall
obtain all applicable federal, state, and local approvals, permits and licenses relating to
the Event and any activities related thereto. Event Organizer shall maintain its good
standing in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida and the City of Miami Beach
Code of Ordinances ("City Code"), and shall comply with any federal, state, county or
City Code requirement applicable to Event Organizer or to the Event Organizer's
operation its business or other activities in the City of Miami Beach, including, without
limitation, obtaining any Certificate of Use or Business Tax Receipt(s) that may be
required for any business activity, timely making payment of all taxes, fees or charges
that may be due to the City. Event Organizer shall promptly take corrective action to
correct any City Code violation or notice of violation issued by any governmental agency
with jurisdiction over Event Organizer. Further, Event Organizer agrees to comply with
the terms and conditions of any lease, contract, or other grant agreement that Event
Organizer may have separately entered into with the City, if any("Other City Contracts").
Any failure by Event Organizer to comply with any provision of the City Code applicable
to Event Organizer, or any breach or default by the Event Organizer of any covenant or
other term or condition contained in any Other City Contracts (after the passage of any
applicable notice and cure period set forth therein), shall, at the option of the City, be
considered an event of Default(as such term is deflned more fully below), in which event
the City shall be entitled (but in no event required) to apply all rights and remedies
available to the City under the terms of this Agreement by reason of an Event Organizer's
breach or failure to comply with said obligations.
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H. Indemnification. Event Organizer shall indemnify and hold harmless the City and its
officers, employees, agents, and contractors, from and against any and all actions
(whether at law or in equity), claims, liabilities, losses, expenses, or damages, including,
without limitation, attorneys'fees and costs of defense, for personal, economic, or bodily
injury, wrongful death, or loss of or damage to property, which the City or its officers,
employees, agents, and contractors may incur as a result of claims, demands, suits,
causes of action or proceedings of any kind or nature arising out of, relating to, or
resulting from the performance of this Agreement by Event Organizer or its officers,
employees, agents, servants, partners, principals or contractors, or Event Organizer's
use of the Event Site, including, without limitation, any claim that any aspect of the Event
infringes upon any third-party's existing copyrights, trademarks, trade names, or other
intellectual property or proprietary rights. Event Organizer shall pay all claims and losses
in connection therewith and shall investigate and defend all claims, suits, or actions of
any kind or nature in the name of the City, where applicable, including appellate
proceedings, and shall pay all costs, judgments, and attorneys' fees which may issue
thereon. Event Organizer expressly understands and agrees that any insurance
protection required by this Agreement, or otherwise provided, shall in no way limit its
obligation, as set forth herein, to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the City or its
officers, employees, agents, and contractors as herein provided.
11. Limitation of Liability: Notwithstanding any other term or condition of this Agreement, Event
Organizer hereby agrees that the City shall not be liable to Event Organizer for damages in
excess of$10,000 arising from any and all actions or claims for breach of contract relating to
the City's performance or non-performance of its obligations under this Agreement. Event
Organizer hereby affirms that it is entering into this Agreement with the understanding, and
in agreement, that its total cumulative recovery from the City for all such claims shall not
exceed $10,000. The parties to this Agreement acknowledge and agree that the limitation of
liability set forth in this Section was a material inducement for the City to enter into this
Agreement, and the City would not have entered into this Agreement absent such limitation.
12. Events of Default, Termination of Agreement for Cause, and Remedies.
A. The following shall constitute events of default:
i. Any material misrepresentation, written or oral, made by Event Organizer and/or
its representatives to City.
ii. Failure by Event Organizer to timely perform and/or observe any of the terms and
conditions of this Agreement.
iii. Insolvency or bankruptcy on the part of Event Organizer.
B. The occurrence of any event of default by Event Organizer may, at the sole option of City,
operate as an automatic forfeiture of any rights or benefits conferred under this
Agreement, and accordingly, City reserves the right to revoke the fee waivers,
discontinue the funding provided for herein, or request the return of sponsorship funds.
C. In the event that Event Organizer is in default of any of its obligations under this
Agreement, Event Organizer shall be liable for all damages, costs and expenses arising
out of or related to its default. In the event of a default, City reserves the right to pursue
any and all legal remedies available to it, including, but not limited to, termination of this
Agreement for cause,which termination may be effected upon ten (10)days written notice
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to Event Organizer. In the event of any such termination, City shail have no further
obligation or liability to Event Organizer.
13.Assipnment. Event Organizer shall not assign its rights, interests or obligations under this
Agreement without the City's prior written consent. Any purported assignment in violation of
this section shall be void and shall constitute an event of default hereunder.
14.Audit and Inspections. Event Organizer shall keep accurate and complete books and records
of all receipts and expenditures relating to this Agreement, in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles, and shall retain such books and records for at least four (4)
years after completion of the Event. At the request of the City, Event Organizer shall provide
the City (and/or its designated representatives) reasonable access to its files, records and
personnel during regular business hours for the purpose of making financial audits,
evaluations or verifications, program evaluations, or other verifications concerning this
Agreement, as the City deems necessary. Furthermore, the City may, at its expense, audit or
have audited, all the financial records of the Event Organizer related to this Event.
15. Inspector General Audit Riqhts.
A. Pursuant to Section 2-256 of the Code of the City of Miami Beach, the City has
established the Office of the Inspector General which may, on a random basis, perform
reviews, audits, inspections and investigations on all City contracts, throughout the
duration of said contracts. This random audit is separate and distinct from any other audit
performed by or on behalf of the City
B. The O�ce of the Inspector General is authorized to investigate City affairs and
empowered to review past, present and proposed City programs, accounts, records,
contracts and transactions. In addition,the Inspector General has the power to subpoena
witnesses,administer oaths, require the production of witnesses and monitor City projects
and programs. Monitoring of an existing City project or program may include a report
concerning whether the project is on time, within budget and in conformance with the
contract documents and applicable law. The Inspector General shall have the power to
audit, investigate, monitor, oversee, inspect and review operations, activities,
performance and procurement process including but not limited to project design, bid
specifications, (bid/proposal) submittals, activities of Event Organizer, its officers, agents
and employees, lobbyists, City staff and elected officials to ensure compliance with the
contract documents and to detect fraud and corruption. Pursuant to Section 2-378 of the
City Code, the City is allocating a percentage of its overall annual contract expenditures
to fund the activities and operations of the Office of Inspector General.
C. Upon ten (10) days written notice to Event Organizer, Event Organizer shall make all
requested records and documents available to the Inspector General for inspection and
copying. The Inspector General is empowered to retain the services of independent
private sector auditors to audit, investigate, monitor, oversee, inspect and review
operations activities, performance and procurement process including but not limited to
project design, bid specifications, (bid/proposal) submittals, activities of the Event
Organizer, its officers, agents and employees, lobbyists, City staff and elected officials to
ensure compliance with the contract documents and to detect fraud and corruption.
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D. The Inspector General shall have the right to inspect and copy all documents and records
in the Event Organizer's possession, custody or control which in the Inspector General's
sole judgment, pertain to performance of the contract, including, but not limited to original
estimate files, change order estimate files, worksheets, proposals and agreements from
and with successful subcontractors and suppliers, all project-related correspondence,
memoranda, instructions, financial documents, construction documents, (bid/proposal)
and contract documents, back-change documents, all documents and records which
involve cash, trade or volume discounts, insurance proceeds, rebates, or dividends
received, payroll and personnel records and supporting documentation for the aforesaid
documents and records.
The Event Organizer shall make available at its office at all reasonable times the records,
materials, and other evidence regarding the acquisition (bid preparation) and
performance of this Agreement, for examination, audit, or reproduction, until three (3)
years after final payment under this Agreement or for any longer period required by
statute or by other clauses of this Agreement. In addition:
i. If this Agreement is completely or partially terminated, the Event Organizer
shall make available records relating to the work terminated until three (3)
years after any resulting final termination settlement; and
ii. The Event Organizer shall make available records relating to appeals or to
litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this
Agreement until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.
E. The provisions in this Section shall apply to Event Organizer, its officers, agents,
employees, subcontractors and suppliers. Event Organizer shall incorporate the
provisions in this section in all subcontracts and all other agreements executed by Event
Organizer in connection with the performance of this contract.
F. Nothing in this section shall impair any independent right to the City to conduct audits or
investigative activities. The provisions of this section are neither intended nor shall they
be construed to impose any liability on the City by Event Organizer or third parties.
16. No Discrimination: Event Organizer also accepts and agrees to comply with the following
Special Conditions:
A. Event Organizer hereby agrees that it will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.) prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color,
national origin, handicap, or sex.
B. Event Organizer hereby agrees that it will comply with City of Miami Beach Human Rights
Ordinance as codified in Chapter 62 of the City Code, and as may be amended from time
to time, prohibiting discrimination in employment (including independent contractors),
housing, public accommodations, public services, and in connection with its membership
or policies because of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, sex,
intersexuality, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital and familial status, age,
disability, ancestry, height, weight, hair texture and/or hairstyle, domestic partner status,
labor organization membership, familial situation, or political affiliation.
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C. The City endorses the clear mandate of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990(ADA)
to remove barriers, which prevents qualified individuals with disabilities from enjoying the
same employment opportunities that are available to persons without disabilities.
D. The City afso endorses the mandate of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Section 504
and prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability and requires that spansorship
recipients provide equal access and equal opportunity and services without discrimination
on the basis of any disability.
17. Florida Public Records Law:
A. Event Organizer shall comply with Florida Public Records law under Chapter 119, Florida
Statutes, as may be amended from time to time.
B. The term "public records" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 119.011(12), which
means all documents, papers, letters, maps, books, tapes, photographs, films, sound
recordings, data processing software, or other material, regardless of the physical form,
characteristics, or means of transmission, made or received pursuant to law or ordinance
or in connection with the transaction of official business of the City.
C. Pursuant to Section 119.0701 of the Florida Statutes, if Event Organizer meets the
definition of"Contractor" as defined in Section 119.0701(1)(a), Event Organizer shall:
i. Keep and maintain public records required by the City to perform the
service;
ii. Upon request from the City's custodian of public records, provide the
City with a copy of the requested records or allow the records to be
inspected or copied within a reasonable time at a cost that does not
exceed the cost provided in Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or as
otherwise provided by law;
iii. Ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt
from public records disclosure requirements are not disclosed, except
as authorized by law, for the duration of the contract term and following
completion of the Agreement if Event Organizer does not transfer the
records to the City;
iv. Upon completion of the Agreement, transfer, at no cost to the City, all
public records in possession of the Event Organizer or keep and
maintain public records required by the City to perform the service. If
the Event Organizer transfers all public records to the City upon
completion of the Agreement, Event Organizer shall destroy any
duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt
from public records disclosure requirements. Ifi Event Organizer keeps
and maintains public records upon completion of the Agreement, the
Event Organizer shall meet all applicable requirements for retaining
public records.All records stored electronically must be provided to the
City, upon request from the City's custodian of public records, in a
format that is compatible with the information technology systems of the
City.
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D. Request For Records; Noncompliance.
i. A request to inspect or copy public records relating to the City's
contract for services must be made directly to the City. If the City does
not possess the requested records, the City shall immediately notify
the Event Organizer of the request, and Event Organizer must provide
the records to the City or allow the records to be inspected or copied
within a reasonable time.
ii. Grantee's failure to comply with the City's request for records shall
constitute a breach of this Agreement, and the City, at its sole
discretion,may: (1)unilaterally terminate the Agreement; (2)avai!itself
of the remedies set forth under the Agreement; and/or (3) avail itself
of any available remedies at law or in equity.
iii. A Grantee who fails to provide the public records to the City within a
reasonable time may be subject to penalties under s. 119.10.
E. CIVIL ACTION.
i. If a civil action is filed against a Grantee to compel production of public
records relating to the City's contract for services, the court shall
assess and award against Event Organizer the reasonable costs of
enforcement, including reasonable attorneys'fees, if:
a. The court determines that Event Organizer unlawfuHy refused
to comply with the public records request within a reasonable
time; and
b. At least 8 business days before filing the action, the plaintiff
provided written notice of the public records request, including
a statement that Event Organizer has not complied with the
request, to the City and to Event Organizer.
ii. A notice complies with subparagraph (1)(b) if it is sent to the City's
custodian of public records and to Event Organizer at Event
Organizer's address listed on its contract with the City or to Event
Organizer's registered agent. Such notices must be sent by common
carrier delivery service or by registered, Global Express Guaranteed,
or certified mail, with postage or shipping paid by the sender and with
evidence of delivery, which may be in an electronic format.
iii. A Grantee who complies with a public records request within 8
business days after the notice is sent is not liable for the reasonable
costs of enforcement.
F. IF EVENT ORGANIZER HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE
APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO
EVENT ORGANIZER'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS
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RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN
OF PUBLIC RECORDS AT:
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
ATTENTION: RAFAEL E. GRANADO, CITY CLERK
1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
E-MAIL: RAFAELGRANADO(c�MIAMIBEACHFL.GOV
PHONE: 305-673-7411
11. E-Veri .
A. Event Organizer shall comply with Section 448.095, Florida Statutes, "Employment
Eligibility" ("E-Verify Statute"), as may be amended from time to time. Pursuant to the E-
Verify Statute, commencing on January 1, 2021, Event Organizer shall register with and
use the E-Verify system to verify the work authorization status of all newly hired employees
during the Term of the Agreement, provide an affidavit stating that Event Organizer does
not employ, contract with, or subcontract with an unauthorized alien, or, upon the City's
written request, otherwise demonstrate Event Organizer's compliance with Section
448.095 as described therein. Additionally, Event Organizer shall expressly require any
subcontractor performing work or providing services pursuant to the Agreement to utilize
the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system to verify the employment
eligibility of all new employees hired by the subcontractor during the contract Term, as
applicable. If Event Organizer enters into a contract with an approved subcontractor, the
subcontractor must provide Event Organizer with an affidavit stating that the subcontractor
does not employ,contract with,or subcontract with an unauthorized alien. Event Organizer
shall maintain a copy of such affidavit for the duration of the Agreement or such other
extended period as may be required under this Agreement.
B. Termination Riqhts.
1. If the City has a good faith belief that Event Organizer has knowingly violated Section
448.09(1), Florida Statutes, the City shall terminate this Agreement with Event
Organizer for cause, and the City shall thereafter have or owe no further obligation or
liability to Event Organizer.
2. If the City has a good faith belief that a subcontractor has knowingly violated the
foregoing Subsection 3(A), but Event Organizer otherwise complied with such
subsection, the City will promptly notify Event Organizer and order Event Organizer to
immediately terminate the Agreement with the subcontractor. Event Organizer's
failure to terminate a subcontractor shall be an event of default under this Agreement,
entitling City to terminate Event Organizer's contract for cause.
3. A contract terminated under the foregoing Subsection (B)(1) or(B)(2) is not in breach
of contract and may not be considered as such.
4. The City or Event Organizer or a subcontractor may file an action with the Circuit or
County Court to challenge a termination under the foregoing Subsection (B)(1) or
(B)(2) no later than 20 calendar days after the date on which the contract was
terminated.
5. If the City terminates the Agreement with Event Organizer under the foregoing
Subsection (B)(1), Event Organizer may not be awarded a public contract for at least
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1 year after the date of termination of this Agreement.
6. Event Organizer is liable for any additional costs incurred by the City as a result of the
termination of this Agreement under this Section.
18. Entire Aqreement. This Agreement shall constitute the entire agreement befinreen the parties,
and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements either written or oral.
No warranties, inducements, considerations, promises or other references shall be implied or
impressed upon this Agreement that are not expressly addressed herein.
19. Governinq Law and Attornev's Fees. This Agreement shall be governed as to performance
and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida.Any claim or dispute arising
out of the terms of this Agreement shall be litigated in Miami-Dade County, Florida. BY
ENTERING INTO THIS AGREEMENT, THE CITY AND EVENT ORGANIZER EXPRESSLY
WAIVE ANY RIGHTS EITHER PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRAIL BY JURY OF ANY CIVIL
LITIGATION RELATED TO, OR ARISING OUT OF, THIS AGREEMENT. In the event of any
dispute which arises out of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable
attorney's fees and costs, including bankruptcy and/or appeal if any.
20. Scope. It is expressly understood and agreed that this Agreement is for the duration of this
Event only and that Event Organizer has no right or privilege other than that expressly
provided herein.
21. No Partnership or AQency. Event Organizer agrees that nothing herein contained is intended
or should be construed as in any way creating or establishing the relationship of partners or
joint venturers between City and Event Organizer. In no event shall Event Organizer
represent to any third party that it is acting as an agent, representative or on behalf of City for
any purpose ar in any manner whatsoever.
22. Citv's Riqht to Suspend Activities or Remove Persons from Event Site. The City Manager shall
have the authority to suspend all or any part of the activities of Event Organizer when, in the
City Manager's sole judgment and discretion, such activities may be or are detrimental to the
public or to the City, or if the City has reason to believe any law or ordinance is being violated
by Event Organizer, its agents or employees. City reserves the right, through the City
Manager, to suspend, or terminate, use of the Event Site if visitors become unruly, and to
reject any sponsor, presentation, material or item which is or may be, in the sole opinion of
the City Manager, hazardous, offensive, immoral or disparaging to the image of the City, or to
any person or group of persons. The decision of the City Manager in such regard shall be
final, binding, and conclusive.
23. Termination for Convenience.
a. The City may terminate this Agreement at any time, at the sole and absolute discretion of
the City Manager,for any reason or no reason,and for the City's convenience. Termination
shall be effective upon written notice from the City Manager to the Event Organizer.Should
the City terminate the Agreement, the Event will be discontinued.
b. Event Organizer may terminate this Agreement, and no longer conduct the Event, as long
as Event Organizer provides written notice to the City no iater than June 19, 2025. If the
Event Organizer elects not to seek an extension of the Term, this Agreement will
automatically terminate as provided in Section 2.
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24. Amendment. No modification amendment or alteration of the terms or conditions contained
herein shall be effective uniess contained in a written document executed by the parties
hereto, with the same formality and of equal dignity herewith.
25. Notice. Whenever any party desires to give notice to any other party, it must be given by
written notice sent by registered United States mail, with return receipt requested, addressed
to the party for whom it is intended at the place designated below and the place so designated
shall remain such until they shall have been changed by written notice in compliance with the
provisions of this Section. For the present, the parties designate the following as the
respective places for giving notice:
CITY:
City of Miami Beach
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Attn: City Manager
EVENT ORGANIZER:
CI Management Group Inc.
7150 SW 139TH Street
Palmetto Bay, FL 33158
26. Corporate Status. This Agreement shall automatically terminate if, within thirty(30)days from
execution of this Agreement, Event Organizer does not provide City with proper
documentation evidencing that Event Organizer is registered to do business in the State of
Florida.
27. Event Orqanizer's Compliance with Anti-Human Traffickinq Laws. Event Organizer agrees to
comply with Section 787.06, Florida Statutes, as may be amended from time to time, and has
executed the Anti-Human Trafficking Affidavit, containing the certification of compliance with
anti-human trafficking laws, as required by Section 787.06(13), Florida Statutes, a copy of
which is attached hereto as Exhibit C.
28. Prohibition on Contractinq with a Business Enqaqinq in a Bovcott. Event Organizer warrants
and represents that it is not currently engaged in, and will not engage in, a boycott, as defined
in Section 2-375 of the City Code. In accordance with Section 2-375.1(2)(a)of the City Code,
Event Organizer hereby certifies that Event Organizer is not currently engaged in, and for the
duration of the Agreement, will not engage in a boycott of Israel.
29. Prohibition on Contractinq with an Individual or Entitv Which Has Performed Services for
Compensation to a Candidate for Citv Elected Office. Event Organizer warrants and
represents that, within two (2) years prior to the Effective Date, Event Organizer has not
received compensation for services performed for a candidate for City elected office, as
contemplated by the prohibitions and exceptions of Section 2-379 of the City Code.
For the avoidance of doubt, the restrictions on contracting with the City pursuant to Section
2-379 of the City Code shall not applv to the following:
A. Any individual or entity that provides goods to a candidate for office.
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B. Any individual or entity that provides services to a candidate for office if those same
services are regula�ly performed by the individual or entity in the ordinary course of
business for clients or customers other than candidates for office. This includes, without
limitation, banks, telephone or internet service providers, printing companies, event
venues, restaurants, caterers, transportation providers, and office supply vendors.
C. Any individual or entity which performs licensed professional services (including for
example, legal or accounting services).
30. Prohibition Against Contractinq with Foreign Countries of Concern when an Individual's
Personal Identifvinq Information Mav Be Accessed. Event Organizer hereby agrees to comply
with Section 287.138, Florida Statutes, as may be amended from time to time, which states
that as of January 1, 2024, a governmental entity may not accept a bid on, a proposal for, or
a reply to, or enter into, a contract with an entity which would grant the entity access to an
individual's personal identifying information (PII), unless the entity provides the governmental
entity with an affidavit signed by an officer or representative of the entity under penalty of
perjury attesting that the entity does not meet any of the criteria in Paragraphs 2(a)-(c) of
Section 287.138, Florida Statutes: (a)the entity is owned by a government of a foreign country
of concern; (b)the government of a foreign country of concern has a controlling interest in the
entity; or (c) the entity is organized under the laws of or has its principal place of business in
a foreign country of concern (each a "Prohibited Entity"). A foreign country of concern is
defined in Section 287.138 (1)(c), Florida Statutes, as may be amended from time to time, as
the People's Republic of China, the Russian Federation, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the
Democratic People's Republic of Korea, the Republic of Cuba, the Venezuelan regime of
Nicolas Maduro, or the Syrian Arab Republic, including any agency of or any other entity of
significant control of such foreign country of concern. Additionally, beginning July 1, 2025, a
governmental entity may not extend or renew a contract with a Prohibited Entity. Event
Organizer warrants and represents that it does not fall within the definition of a Prohibited
Entity, and as such, has caused an authorized representative of Event Organizer to execute
the "Prohibition Against Contracting with Entities of Foreign Countries of Concern AffidaviY',
incorporated herein by reference and attached hereto as Exhibit D.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties or their duly authorized representatives hereby
execute this Agreement on the date written below.
ATTEST: CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA
By: .�c �, ,
Rafael E. Gra ado Eric T. Carpente , P.E.
City Clerk City Manager
Date
FOR EVENT ORGANIZER: CI MANAGEMENT GROUP INC.
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EXHIBIT A
EVENT DETAILS
Event Organizer shall produce, oversee and promote the Event, "South Beach Seafood Festival"
on Miami Beach. The Event shall take place in Lummus Park from 10th through 13th Street on
October 22-25, 2025. The South Beach Seafood Festival hosts an annual culinary showcase of
epic proportions as this curated weeklong experience celebrates the best talents of South
Florida's leading chefs and culinary masterminds via a diverse group of events where guests
experience the best seafood from Miami Beach and its surrounding areas, kicking off world
renowned stone crab season.
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EXHIBIT B
SPONSORSHIP/MARKETING BENEFITS:
o Event Organizer shall prepare and finalize a robust marketing plan with local and national reach.
o Should the name not appear in the logo lockup,the Event must recognize the City
of Miami Beach as a top tier partner in all announcements, posts, coverage and
other, where event name is used.
o City name recognition/logo to be prominently displayed on promotional
materials including press releases, and all printed (stage banners, programs,
site signage), social and digital collateral.
o No press releases, public announcements or public disclosures relating to this
sponsorship or its subject matter, including but not limited to promotional or
marketing material, shall be made public by the Event Organizer without the
prior written consent of the City.
o The Parties agree not to use the other Party's name or Event names in
any promotional material or public announcement without prior
written or oral consent of the other.
o Event Organizer agrees to make every effort to make themselves available for
photo calls and/or interviews with press or broadcasting agents with a minimum
of twenty-four(24) hours' notice to any media event.
o Event Organizer shall offer the City an opportunity for City representatives to
speak at all press conferences and ribbon cutting events.
o Event Organizer shall make City aware of all press events with at least twenty-
four (24) hours' notice.
o Event Organizer shall provide the City with all video and photography captured
by Event Organizer, or its designated production team, from the Event, for
archival and promotional purposes, and grants City a non-exclusive license to
the City for its use.
o Event Organizer shall provide working passes for City Marketing and
Communications staff who will be working the event. City to provide a confirmed list
of individual names no later than seven (7) days before the Event date.
o Event Organizer shall tag @miamibeachnews (IG, Twitter) or
@CityofMiamiBeachGovernment (FB) in all social media posts
o Event Organizer shall promote the Event on all Event Organizer owned social and
digital channels, starting at least one month prior to Event start date.
o Event Organizer shall make dedicated City, non-sales specific, spotlight Instagram
posts.
o City name recognition/logo on step 8�repeat banners.
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EXHIBIT C
ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFIGKING AFFIDAVIT
In accordance with Section 787.06 (13), Florida Statutes, the undersigned, on behalf of Event
Organizer hereby attests under penalty of perjury that Event Organizer does not use coercion for
labor or services as defined in Section 787.06, Florida Statutes, entitled "Human Trafficking".
I u�derstand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in
this affidavit and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.
The undersigned is authorized to execute this affidavit on behalf of Event Organizer.
EVENT ORGANIZER:
CI Management Group Inc., a Florida corporation 7y50 SW 139fh Street
Palrnetto Bay.FL 33158
Name/Title: �ason venger,COO (Address)
State of ���'a'�
County of J,��-cU�Pl�
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by means af ❑ physical presence or ❑
online notarization, this /�'�- day of >l/llc.�ju,c.�eic� , 2025 by
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Group Inc., a Florida corporation, known to me to be the person described herein, or who
produced 1/5Z6-S�36-kZ- Z�3-� as identification, and who did/did not take an
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EXHIBIT D
PROHIBITION AGAINST CONTRACTING WITH FC?REIGN COUNTRIES OF CONCERN
AFFIDAVIT
In accordance with Section 287.138, Florida Statutes, incorporated herein by reference, the
undersigned, on behalf of Event Organizer, hereby attests under penalty of perjury that Event
Organizer does not meet any of the following criteria in Paragraphs 2(a)-(c) of Section 287.138,
Florida Statutes: (a) Event Organizer is owned by a government of a foreign country of concern;
(b) the government of a foreign country of co�cern has a controlling interest in Event Organizer;
or (c) Event Organizer is organized under the laws of or has its principal place of business in a
foreign country of concern.
I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath, under penalties of perjury, to the
truthfulness of the claims made in this affidavit and that the punishment for knowingly making a
false statement includes fines and/or imprisonment.
The undersigned is authorized to execute this affidavit on behalf of Event Organizer.
EVENT ORGANIZER:
CI Management Graup Inc., a Florida corporation 7�50 SW 139th Street
Palmetto Bay,FL 33158
N8m@/TItl2: �ason venger,COO (Address)
State of �L�w�
County of ��C.��
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by means of ❑ physical presence or ❑
onli� notarizati n, this ��c day/� of ,/�-�����- , 2025 by
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Group Inc., a Florida 'corporation, known to me to be the persan described herein, or who
produced �5Z(d�5�� '�L• 2�3-0 as identification, and who did/did not take an
oath.
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2025-33945
RESOLUTION NO
A RESC?LUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CiTY COMMiSSfON C?F THE CITY OF
MtAMI BEACH, FLORtDA, ADOPTING THE FINAL BUDGETS FOR THE
GENERAL, G.O. DEBT SERYICE, GI7Y GENTER RDA AD VALOREM TAXES,
NORTH BEACH CRA AD VALOREM TAXES, ENTERPRISE, INTERNAL
SERVICE, AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026.
WHEREAS, the City Manager's total final Fiscal Year(FY)2026 operating budget, net of
transfers and Internal Service Funds, as amended at the second public hearing on September
3Q, 2Q25, is $91Q,849,OOQ including the Genera4, Genera{ Obfigation (G.O.) Qebt Service, City
Center RDA Ad Valorem Taxes, North Beach CRA Ad Valorem Taxes, Enterprise, and Special
Revenue Funds, as reflected in the attached Composite Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, the FY 2026 General Fund operating budget, as amended, totals
$482,497,Q00; and
WHEREAS,the FY 2026 budgets for the G.O. Debt Service, City Center RDA Ad Valorem
Taxes, and North Beach CRA Ad Valorem Taxes total, as amended, $16,296,400, $36,255,Q00,
and $1,693,OQ0, respectively; and
WHEREAS, the FY 2026 budgets for the Enterprise Funds total $312,047,000; and
WHEREAS, the FY 2026 budgets for the Special Revenue Funds total $144,887,000; and
WHEREAS, the FY 2Q26 budgets for the fnternal Service Funds, which are primarily
supported by transfers from the General Fund, Enterprise �unds,the City Center and North Beach
Community Redevelopment Areas, and Special Revenue Funds, total $146,307,000, as
amended; and
WHEREAS, in order to utilize prior year fund balance/reserves to fund recurring casts for
the Building, Sanitation, and Sustainabifity Funds in accordance with the budgets proposed for
FY 2026, the Mayor and City Commission would need to waive the City's established poficy of
not uti(izing one-time, non-recurring revenue to fund recurring pe�sonnel, operating, and
maintenance costs; and
WHEREAS, Section 932.7055 of the Florida Statutes sets forth the purpose and
procedures to be utilized for the appropriation and expenditures of the Police Confiscated Trust
Fund; and
WHEREAS, the praceeds and interest eamed from the Police Canfiscated Trust Fund are
authorized to be used for crime prevention, safe neighborhoods, drug abuse education and
prevention programs, or for other law enforcement purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Chief of Police is authorized to expend these funds following a request to
the City of Miami Beach Gommission, and oniy upon appropriation to the Miami Beach Police
Department by the Cfty of Miami Beach Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Chief of Police of the City of Miami Beach has submitted a written
certification (attached as Exhibit "B") which states that this request complies with the provisions
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of Section 932.7055 of the Florida Statutes and the Guide to Equitable Sharing of Federally
Forfeited Property for Laca! Law Enforcement Agencies; and
WHEREAS, the Police Confiscation Trust Fund budgets for FY 2026 in the amount of
$�43,000 shall be funded from State Confiscation Funds in the amount of $71,000 and Federal
Treasury and Justice Confiscation Funds in the amount of $72,000, as reflected in the attached
Exhibit "B"; and
WHEREAS,funds in the amount of$143,000 are available in the Police Confiscation Trust
Funds; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach is authorized to assess $2.00 from court costs for
criminal proceedings for expenditures for Criminal Justice Education degree programs and
tra+ning courses tor otficers and support personnel of the Miami Beach Police Department
pursuant to Section 938.15 of the Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the Poliee Training and School Resources Fund is currently funded with the
assessed criminal justice education expenditures for the City of Miami Beach pursuant to Section
938.15 of the Flarida Statutes, in the amount of$29,000, as reflected in the attached Exhibit"C";
and
WHEREAS, the Chief of Police of the City of Miami Beach has submitted a written
certification (attached as Exhibit "C") which states that this request complies with the provisions
of Sections 938.15 and 943.25 of the Florida Statutes and the guidelines established by the
Division of Griminal Justice Standards and Training; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach Police Department intends to utilize the $29,000 for
those purposes as authorized pursuant to Section 938.15 of the Florida for education degree
programs and training courses for officers and support persannel of the Miami Beach Police
Department; and
WHEREAS, the Miami Beach Cultu�al Arts Council (CAC)was established by the Mayor
and City Commission on March 5, 1997; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the CAC is to develop, coordinate, and promote the visual and
performing arts in the City of Miami Beach for the enjoyment, education, cultural enrichment, and
benefit of the residents of, and visitors to, the City of Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Gommission adopted the Gultural Arts Master Plan on
June 3, 1998, identifying the following program areas for the CAC: cultural arts grants, marketing,
facilities, advocacy and planning, and revenue development; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to its enabling legislation, the CAC's budget for each fiscal year
shall be adopted by the Mayor and City Gommission; and
WHEREAS, accordingly, the CAC recommends a $1,855,000 budget a(location for FY
2Q26 to continue implementation of its programs; and
WHEREAS, from January 6, 2025 through June 5, 2025, the Cultura! Affairs staff and the
CAC conducted its application and review process for its FY 2026 Cultural Arts Grant Programs;
and
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WHEREAS, grants panelists, comprised of the CAC members, yielded 61 viabfe
app{ications; and
WHEREAS, the CAC, at its regular meeting on July 3, 2025, reviewed the grant panelists'
recommendations and unanimously supported the recommended Cultural Arts awards totaling
$1,040,424 for FY 2026, as more specifically identified in the "Recommended FY 2026 Funding"
column in Exhibit "D," attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has reviewed the recommended Cultural Arts awards and
concurs with same; and
WHEREAS, the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (MBVCA) was created
pursuant to Chapter 67-930 of the Laws of Florida, and Sections 102-246 through 102-254 of the
Code of the City of Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to its enabling Vegislation, the MBVCA's budget for each fisca{ year
shall be presented to the Mayor and Commission; and
WHEREAS, the MBVCA has recommended approval of the work plan and budget for FY
2026, in the amount of$3,794,000, to continue implementation of its programs as shown in Exhibit
«E „
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND 7HE CITY
COMMISSI�N OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLOR{DA, that the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, hereby adopts, as amended at the second public
hearing on September 30, 2025,the final budgets for the General, G.O. Debt Service, City Center
RDA Ad Valorem Taxes, North Beach CRA Ad Valorem Taxes, Enterprise, Internal Service, and
Special Revenue Funds for FY 2026 as reflected in Composite Exhibit "A" (Total Revenues by
Fund and Major Category and Expenditures by Fund and Department), Exhibit "B" (Confiscation
Trust Funds), Exhibit "C" (Police Training & School Resources Fund), Exhibit "D" (Cultural Arts
Council Grants), and Exhibit"E" (MBVCA); and fuRher, waives the City's established policy of not
utilizing one-time, non-recurring revenue to fund recurring costs for the Bu+lding, Sanitation, and
Sustainability Funds.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this� day�Q�'`1 B&�, 2025.
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The City desires to sponsor "South Beach Festival" (the "Event"), an annual culinary showcase of epic proportions as this curated
experience celebrates the best talents of South Florida's leading chefs and culinary masterminds via a diverse group of events where
guests experience the best seafood from Miami Beach and its surrounding areas, kicking off world renowned stone crab season.The
Event took place from October 22-25,2025 in Lummus Park from lOth through 13th Street.
On September 30,2025,the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution No.2025-33945,adopting the City's FY 2026 Operating
Budget which includes sponsorship funding in the amount of$25,000 for the 2025 Event.The funding for this Event is budgeted in the
FY 2026 Resort Tax Budget.
One-time N/A One-time
Grant Funded: Yes No State federal Other:
Initial
1 $25,000 160-0380-000349-25-406-548-00-00-00- Yes x No u�
2 Yes No
3 Yes No
4 Yes No
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approval indicates approval for the current fiscal year only. Future years are subject to City Commission approval of the annual
adopted operating budget.
City Commission Approved: x Ves No Resolution No.: CC Agenda Item No.: CC Meeting Date:
2025-33495 R7 B 9/30/2025
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