HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2025-34008RESOLUTION NO. 2025-34008
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE
SELECTION OF CHRISTINA PETTERSSON, AS RECOMMENDED
BY THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMITTEE AND THE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD, TO CREATE A MURAL
HONORING MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS, TO BE LOCATED
AT MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS PARK; AUTHORIZING
THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE AND FINALIZE A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE ARTIST IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000 FOR A PUBLIC ART
COMMISSION FOR THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES MURAL; WITH
FUNDING FOR THE PERMANENT PUBLIC ART PROJECT
ALLOCATED AND AVAILABLE IN THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
FUND IN THE CURRENT YEAR CAPITAL BUDGET; AND
FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY
CLERK TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.
WHEREAS, at the March 5, 2024 Miami Beach Commission for Women meeting, members
approved a recommendation to the City Commission to honor Marjory Stoneman Douglas with a
mural to be installed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas Park; and
WHEREAS, at the City Commission meeting on April 3, 2024, the Mayor and City
Commission approved a referral item (C4 R) to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life
Committee ("PSNQLC"), to discuss the implementation of Marjory Stoneman Douglas mural at the
namesake Park; and
WHEREAS, at its May 22, 2024 meeting, the PSNQLC discussed the proposal that a mural
be created to honor Marjory Stoneman Douglas and recommended the item favorably to the City
Commission; and
WHEREAS, following this recommendation, Dr. Lynette Long, Chair of the Miami Beach
Commission for Women, presented the proposal to the Art in Public Places Committee ("AiPP"),
which approved a Call to Artists, proposed project budget, and proposed directive to the Tourism &
Culture Department at its meeting on June 18, 2024; and
WHEREAS, at the July 18, 2024, AiPP Committee meeting, staff recommended direct
selection of a muralist based on the available budget of $15,000, and artist Christina Pettersson
was invited to develop a proposal for a mural on the Park's restroom facility west -facing wall; and
WHEREAS, at the May 20, 2025 AiPP Committee meeting, members selected Pettersson's
mural proposal honoring Marjory Stoneman Douglas, communicated via LTC #303-2025; and
WHEREAS, at the October 21, 2025 Historic Preservation Board meeting, the mural
proposal by Christina Pettersson was issued a Certificate of Appropriateness (File No. HP1325-
0666); and
WHEREAS, the mural will measure approximately 16 feet wide by 6 feet tall, depicting
Marjory Stoneman Douglas in the Everglades habitat she dedicated her life to protecting; and
WHEREAS, funding in the amount of $15,000 is allocated and available in the Art in Public
Places Fund in the FY 2026 Capital Budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the City hereby approves the selection of Christina
Pettersson for the Marjory Stoneman Douglas mural project, as recommended by the Art in Public
Places Committee and for which a Certificate of Appropriateness was issued by the Historic
Preservation Board pursuant to HPB File No. HPB25-0666; authorizes the Administration to
negotiate and finalize a Professional Services Agreement with the artist in an amount not to exceed
$15,000; allocates funding from the AiPP Fund in the current year Capital Budget; and authorizes
the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the Agreement and take all necessary actions to
implement the project.
PASSED and ADOPTED this IS day of D0C2025.
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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 THE SELECTION OF CHRISTINA
PETTERSON (ARTIST) AND A PUBLIC ART COMMISSION FOR AN ART IN
PUBLIC PLACES MURAL OF MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS TO BE
LOCATED AT MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS PARK, AS RECOMMENDED BY
THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES (AIPP) COMMITTEE AND THE HISTORIC
PRESERVATION BOARD; WITH FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000 FOR
THE PUBLIC ART PROJECT ALLOCATED AND AVAILABLE IN THE AIPP FUND
IN THE FY 2026 BUDGET.
Adopt the Resolution.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
At the March 5, 2024, Miami Beach Commission for Women meeting, members made a motion
to honor Marjory Stoneman Douglas for her contributions to South Florida with a mural at Marjory
Stoneman Douglas Park ("the Park"). On April 3, 2024, at the request of Commissioner Rosen
Gonzalez, a discussion item (C4 R) was referred to the April 17, 2024, Public Safety and
Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee (PSNQLC) meeting to discuss the motion.
Following the PSNQLC favorable recommendation, Dr. Lynette Long, Chair of the Miami Beach
Commission for Women, presented to the Art in Public Places (AIPP) Committee at the June 18,
2024, meeting. The Call to Artists, project budget, and directive for the Tourism & Culture
Department (TCD) to identify measurements informing the project scope were approved by the
Committee and communicated via LTC#247-2024.
At the July 18, 2024, AiPP Committee meeting, TCD staff recommended pursuing direct selection
for the commissioned artist based on the available budget of $15,000 identified. Artist Christina
Pettersson ("the Artist") was in turn invited to develop a corresponding proposal and present
options for the mural on the Park's restroom facility west -facing wall. The Artist selected mural
depicts Marjory Stoneman Douglas relaxing in the habitat she spent her life protecting. The
funding for this project was allocated from the Art in Public Places Fund and appropriated in the
current budget.
At the May 20, 2025, AiPP Committee Meeting, Committee members selected the mural proposal
by the Artist for the Marjory Stoneman Douglas project and communicated via LTC #303-2025.
The Artist will install a concrete vinyl mural measuring approximately 16 feet wide and
approximately 6 feet tall honoring Marjory Stoneman Douglas at her namesake park on the
restroom facility's west -facing wall.
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At the October 21, 2025, Historic Preservation Board (HPB) meeting, the Marjory Stoneman
Douglas mural proposal, file number HPB25-0666, by artist Christina Pettersson received
unanimous approval. Proposal attached.
ANALYSIS
Project Descrint_on:
Christina Pettersson's selected mural depicts Marjory Stoneman Douglas relaxing in the
Everglades habitat she spent her life protecting, along with the flora and fauna of South Florida.
Christina Pettersson was born in Stockholm, Sweden, and raised in Miami, Florida. She creates
large-scale drawings,' videos, installations, and collaborative petformances that delve into
Florida's hidden histories and endangered ecosystems. Rooted in public engagement and cross -
disciplinary collaboration, her practice invites audiences to connect more deeply with the
landscapes and stories in their own backyards. Her work reflects reverence for the wilderness of
a bygone era and the haunting beauty of a world in decline.
Pettersson is a Fulbright Scholar and the recipient of numerous awards, including a Knight Arts
Challenge Grant, a Wavemaker Grant, two Ellies Creator Awards, and three Florida Cultural
Consortium Fellowships. Her work is held in the collections of the Perez Art Museum Miami,
Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami, Bass Museum of Art, the Margulies Collection, and
the Four Seasons Hotel.
Proposed Location:
Located in the heart of South Beach, Marjory Stoneman Douglas ("The Park") is a serene public
space offering a mix of natural beauty and family -friendly amenities. The Park features a shaded
playground, as well as open grassy areas, perfect for picnics or relaxing by the ocean breeze.
The Park is also equipped with public restrooms and water fountains. With direct access to the
beach and a welcoming atmosphere, the park is a cherished spot for locals and tourists alike. In
addition to the mentioned amenities, the Park will include a unique commissioned work of art as
part of the AiPP Collection.
The AiPP program is a city board responsible for the commission and purchase of artwork by
contemporary artists in all media. The program is funded from 2% of hard costs for city projects
and joint private/public projects. Funds from construction projects may be aggregated into the
AiPP Fund and allocated for artwork at public sites and for collection maintenance. The fund is
administered by a City Commission -appointed citizen's board of seven members, the AiPP
Committee.
The scope of work for the selected Artist, includes providing, delivering and installing a custom
art piece for the Park. This includes design therein with applicable material. The selected
proposal was required to provide a maintenance plan for the care of artwork.
The pre -determined potential location for placement of the artwork included the Park's restroom
facility's west -facing wall. (Proposal attached).
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
Funding for the Art in Public Places Project in Marjory Stoneman Douglas Park in the amount of
$15,000 is allocated and available in the Art in Public Places fund in the FY2026 budget.
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Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
M applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on:
See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachf.nov/city-hall/city-clerklmeetinn-notices/
AiPP Fund 147-6150-000312-25-406-555-00-00-00-
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission approve the selection of
Christina Pettersson's Marjory Stoneman Douglas public artwork, as recommended by the Art in
Public Places Committee and the Historic Preservation Board, to be sited at Marjory Stoneman
Douglas Park; with funding in the amount of $15,000 allocated and available in the AiPP fund in
the FY 2026 budget.
Applicable Area
South Beach
Is this a "Residents Riaht to Know" item,
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17?
No
Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
Project?
Yes
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481,
includes a principal engaged in Iobbyina? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
Department
Tourism and Culture
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
Commissioner Alex Fernandez
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
Approve Artist Selection and Mural for Marjory Stoneman Douglas Park. (TB/LD/AF) TC
Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)
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Committee Assignments -C4 R
MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
DATEApril 3, 2024
SUBJECT: A REFERRAL TO THE APRIL 17TH PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE
COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS THE MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION FOR WOMEN IMPLEMENTING A
CALL TO ARTISTS TO CREATE A MURAL HONORING MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS IN
MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS PARK.
Dear Commissioner Gonzalez,
First I want to thank you for attending the March meeting of the Miami Beach Commission for Women. I am sure you noticed we
have a very talented committee and they were all very excited that you took time to speak to us. After you left the committee
discussed the importance of doing something at Marjory Stoneman Douglas Park to honor her contributions to South Florida.
Everyone was on board and they voted unanimously to move forward. We thought a mural would be the best option. It's not
expensive, it has great visibility from the street, it's current and has the greatest impact. In fact, the United Nations Women's
Committee has a major project installing murals for women around the world to elevate the aspirations of women and foster gender
equality. I was wondering as the senior female Miami Beach Commissioner if you would sponsor an initiative to get this done. The
Commission for Women was adamant that they wanted an Open Call to Artists and have a voice in the selection. It's an exciting
project and aptly honors a woman who is beyond deserving.
Please let me know your thoughts. I look forward to hearing from you.
Lynette
Lynette Long, Ph.D.
Chair, Miami Beach Commission for Women
Member, The Miami -Dade Commission for Women
ddyneftelong@gmail.com
N/A
Applicable Area
South Beach
Is this a "Residents RlghjUtQ Does this Rem utilize G.O.
Know" Item, pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-147
Yes No
Strategic Connection
Neighborhoods - Enhance the beautification, physical appearance and cleanliness of neighborhoods.
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Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
$Ronsor
Co -sponsored by Commissioner Joseph Magazine
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