HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2025-34006RESOLUTION NO. 2025-34006
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING SPONSORSHIP FUNDING FOR THE
2026 ART DECO WEEKEND SPECIAL EVENT (THE "EVENT"), TO BE HELD
FROM JANUARY 9, 2026 THROUGH JANUARY 11, 2026 ON OCEAN DRIVE
BETWEEN 6TH AND 14TH STREETS, INCLUDING: (1) A CITY CONTRIBUTION
FOR EVENT RELATED PUBLIC SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$150,000, WITH ANY REMAINING BALANCE TO BE AVAILABLE FOR THE
REIMBURSEMENT OF PRODUCTION EXPENSES IN CONNECTION WITH
THE EVENT, AND (II) A WAIVER OF ALL SPECIAL EVENT FEES RELATED
TO THE EVENT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $85,000; AND FURTHER,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A
SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI DESIGN PRESERVATION
LEAGUE, INC.
WHEREAS, the City desires to sponsor the 2026 Art Deco Weekend (the "Event"), a
special event taking place primarily on Ocean Drive between 6th and 14th Streets (the "Event
Site"), on Miami Beach, from Friday, January 9 through Sunday, January 11, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Miami Design Preservation League, Inc. ("MDPL") shall produce, promote,
and hold the 2026 Event on Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to support MDPL in its production of the Event by (i) providing
funding in an amount not to exceed $150,000 for Police off -duty fees, Fire off -duty fees, Parking
meter fees, and other City service costs associated with the Event, including the Event's
marketing needs, and (ii) waiving all special event fees related to the Event, in a the total not -to -
exceed amount of $85,000, including $343 application fee, $343 permit fee, vehicle beach access
pass fees, square footage fees, Lummus Park user fees (to be determined upon review of the
site plan); and
WHEREAS, the City further desires that, in the event the total cost of City services
provided is less than $150,000, the remaining balance of this City contribution may be used to
reimburse MDPL for eligible production -related expenses; and
WHEREAS, on September 30, 2025, the Mayor and City Commission adopted the City's
FY 2026 operating budget that includes funding in the amount of $150,000 for the sponsorship of
MDPL's 2026 Art Deco Weekend; and
WHEREAS, the Event's public benefit program shall include the following, wherever
permissible and applicable within the Event footprint: themed lectures, guided walking tours, jazz
stage with live music, dance lessons and competitions, Deco Kids Zone, artisan market, classic
car show and parade, curated food plaza, pet related events, and community organization led
events and tents.
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 approve sponsorship funding for the 2026 Art Deco Weekend special event
(the "Event"), to be held from January 9, 2026 through January 11, 2026 on Ocean Drive between
60 and 14H' Streets, including: (i) a City contribution for Event related public services in an amount
not to exceed $150,000, with any remaining balance to be available for the reimbursement of
production expenses in connection with the Event, and (it) a waiver of all special event fees related
to the Event, in an amount not to exceed $85,000; and further, authorize the City Manager and
City Clerk to execute a Sponsorship Agreement with the Miami Design Preservation League, Inc.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 17 day of Aue, 2025. _ 2
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Eric Carpenter, City Manager
DATE: December 17, 2025
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING SPONSORSHIP FUNDING FOR THE 2026
ART DECO WEEKEND SPECIAL EVENT (THE "EVENT"), TO BE HELD FROM
JANUARY 9, 2026 THROUGH JANUARY 11, 2026 ON OCEAN DRIVE BETWEEN
6TH AND 14TH STREETS, INCLUDING: (1) A CITY CONTRIBUTION FOR EVENT
RELATED PUBLIC SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000, WITH
ANY REMAINING BALANCE TO BE AVAILABLE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF
PRODUCTION EXPENSES IN CONNECTION WITH THE EVENT, AND (11) A
WAIVER OF ALL SPECIAL EVENT FEES RELATED TO THE EVENT, IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $85,000; AND FURTHER, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT
WITH THE MIAMI DESIGN PRESERVATION LEAGUE, INC.
The Administration recommends adopting the resolution to authorize the City Manager and City
Clerk to execute a sponsorship agreement with the Miami Design Preservation League, Inc. in
the amount not to exceed $150,000 for the 2026 Art Deco Weekend event.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
The City of Miami Beach began sponsoring the Miami Design Preservation League's ("MDPL")
Art Deco Weekend event, beginning in Fiscal Year 2018.
On October 18, 2017, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2017-29893 to
fund the 2018 event in the amount of $100,000.
On October 17, 2018, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2018-30512 to
fund the 2019 event.
On October 16, 2019, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2019-31004 to
fund the 2020 event.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, no event was held in Fiscal Year 2021. On October 13, 2021,
the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2021-31872, resuming sponsorships of
the event, by approving $100,000 to fund the 2022 event.
As part of the City's ongoing support for established cultural events, the City increased its
sponsorship to $150,000 beginning in Fiscal Year 2023, as approved by Resolution No. 2022-
32334 on October 26, 2022. This enhanced funding level was reaffirmed through Resolution No.
2023-32850 on October 18, 2023, for the 2024 event.
On September 25, 2024, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution 2024-33294 which
included sponsorship funding for the 2025 Art Deco Weekend event in an amount not to exceed
$150,000 ("City's Contribution").
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The 2025 sponsorship agreement waived all special event fees related to the event, which
included the application and permit fees, vehicle beach access pass fees, square footage fees,
Lummus Park user fees, and provided funding in an amount not to exceed $150,000, to be paid
directly by the City Administration to the City of Miami Beach for Police off -duty fees, Fire off -duty
fees, Parking meter fees, and other City service costs associated with the Event, including the
Event's marketing needs. The agreement required MDPL to provide a final report including, but
not limited to, marketing and media efforts, audience attendance and demographics, and details
of public benefit.
For the 2026 event, the MDPL sponsorship request from the City remains unchanged from the
previous two (2) years at $150,000, which includes a waiver of special event fees.
On September 30, 2025, the Mayor and City Commission adopted the FY 2026 budget that
included the requested funding for the 2026 Event series in the Resort Tax Fund.
ANALYSIS
The 2026 Art Deco Weekend event is presented by the Miami Design Preservation League
(MDPL), in partnership with the City of Miami Beach. The event is scheduled to take place
primarily on Ocean Drive between 6th and 14th Streets on Miami Beach, from Friday, January 9
through Sunday, January 11, 2026. For 2026, the Event shifted their dates to a weekend earlier
due to the College Football Championship (CFP) occurring the following weekend on January 16-
18, 2026.
The 2026 Programming Includes:
• Educational Lectures
• Guided Walking Tours
• Jazz Age Stage and Live Music
• Artisan Market
• Classic Car Show and Parade
• Community Organization Led Events and Tents
• Curated Food Plaza
• Dancing Lessons and Competitions
• Deco Kids Zone
• Pet Related Events
• Ribbon Cutting with City and Elected Officials
Art Deco Weekend has been the premier celebration of Miami Beach's unique architectural
heritage for over four decades, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. While the
event continues to Flourish in cultural programming, performances, and lectures, recent years
have shown that food and beverage offerings have not reflected the caliber of Ocean Drive's
renowned dining scene.
For 2026, the Ocean Drive Association (ODA), in collaboration with MDPL, is proud to present a
new and revitalized dining program, Art Deco Taste of Ocean Drive, for the annual Art Deco
Weekend.
ODA's proposed An Art Deco Taste of Ocean Drive is expected to elevate the festival experience,
enhance the brand of the destination, and provide both locals and visitors with a true taste of
Miami Beach's most iconic street. This event has the potential to become a landmark annual
collaboration between MDPL, Ocean Drive, and the City of Miami Beach, anchoring Art Deco
Weekend with a culinary experience that is as memorable as its architecture and entertainment.
An Art Dew Taste of Ocean Drive
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Participating restaurants along Ocean Drive will have the opportunity to expand into the
street for the festival weekend, as is already done annually for New Year's Eve with the
same footprint, with highlighted points below:
Will offer a prix-fixe Taste of Ocean Drive menu featuring 1-3 items at $35 for
lunch and $45/$60 for dinner, mirroring The Miami Spice program.
Will provide options for packaged to -go meals for guests enjoying Art Deco
Weekend performances, lectures, and activations by optionally, activating a fast-
food cart for affordable grab -and -go dining.
Operate a Taste of Ocean Drive branded bar, serving a pre-set menu of alcoholic
beverages with standardized pricing and sizes, and featuring a signature cocktail
sponsored by a liquor partner.
Just over 30 Ocean Drive restaurants are currently participating in New Years Eve programming,
and the expectation is to achieve full participation for Art Deco Weekend 2026 as well.
Additionally, to fully immerse guests in the spirit of the weekend, participants will be encouraged
to embrace Art Deoo/1920s-inspired d6cor, themed uniforms, and host attire.
City Sponsorship Request
City shall provide funding in an amount not to exceed $150,000 to be used for City
of Miami Beach departments for Police off -duty fees, Fire off -duty fees, Parking meter
fees, other City service costs associated with the Event, and marketing needs for the
event
Provided up to $150,000 to be paid directly by the City Administration to the City of
Miami Beach for Police off -duty fees, Fire off -duty fees, parking meter fees, and other
City services associated with the Event. All remaining cash contributions shall be
made on a reimbursement basis following the conclusion of the event, and upon
MDPL's submission, and the City's acceptance, of the final report referenced in this
Agreement.
Waiver of all special event permit fees related to the event, including the application
fee, permit fee, vehicle beach access passes, in square footage fees, and Lummus
Park user fees, in an amount not to exceed $85,000.
Community Benefits
Event Organizer shall provide a public benefit program to create a positive impact to the
City of Miami Beach. The Event's public benefit program shall include the following,
wherever permissible and applicable within the Event footprint:
o Free Events: Dozens of free events spanning the weekend, accessible to
both city residents and visitors.
o Themed Lectures: Sessions centered on the theme "Art Deco Land, Air and
Sea"
o Music and Dance: Live music open to the public and dance sessions
offered throughout Saturday and Sunday.
o Kids Club Area: Inflatable slides, bounce houses, and/or other activities,
sponsored by MDPL with all proceeds benefiting Feinberg -Fisher K-8 PTA
o VIP Event including Elected Officials: An exclusive event on Friday night
where elected officials receive complimentary passes for themselves and
guests, and a live music performance.
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o Complimentary Tents on Ocean Drive: No -charge tents provided to
community organizations, Miami Beach Ocean Rescue, and other
interested city departments.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
For the 2026 event, the MDPL sponsorship request from the City remains unchanged from the
previous two (2) years, not to exceed $150,000, which includes a waiver of special event fees.
On September 30, 2025, the Mayor and City Commission adopted the FY 2026 budget that
included the requested funding for the 2026 Event series in the Resort Tax Fund.
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:t/wvvw.miamibeachf.gov/city-hall/city-clerklmeetino-noticesl
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The $150,000 sponsorship for the 2026 Art Deco Weekend is funded from the Resort Tax Fund
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CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends adopting the Resolution to authorize the City Manager and City
Clerk to execute a sponsorship agreement with the Miami Design Preservation League, Inc., in
the amount not to exceed $150,000 for the 2026 Art Deco Weekend event.
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Condensed Title
Execute Sponsorship Agreement w/ MDPL for the 2026 Art Deco Weekend.
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