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Reso No. 2025-33945
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
GRANT AGREEMENT
This GRANT AGREEME (hereinafter the "Agreement') is made and entered into this
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Florida (hereinafter the "City"), and Clean Miami Beach, Inc., a Florida not -for -profit corporation
(hereinafter the "Grantee"). This Agreement is effective January 1, 2026, the "Effective Date."
ARTICLE I ( GRANT DESCRIPTION
GRANTEE:
GRANTEE CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR:
ADDRESS:
CITY, STATE, ZIP:
PHONE, FAX, E-MAIL:
GRANT AMOUNT:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
GRANT PROJECT BUDGET:
GRANT TERM. -
EXPENDITURE DEADLINE:
PROJECT COMPLETION DATE:
INITIAL REPORT DEADLINE:
FINAL REPORT DEADLINE:
Clean Miami Beach, Inc.
Sophie Ringel
2395 Lake Pancoast Dr., Apt. 10
Miami Beach, FL, 33140
(305) 479-5695
sophie.ringel@cleanmiamibeach.org
$25,000
See Exhibit 1 hereto
See Exhibit 2 hereto
January 1, 2026 — December 31, 2026
December 31, 2026
December 30, 2026
June 1, 2026
December 30, 2026
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ARTICLE 11 / GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. PARTIES: The parties to this Agreement are the Grantee listed in Article I, and the City,
a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of Florida. The City has delegated
the responsibility of administering this Grant to the City Manager or the City Manager's authorized
designee (the "City Contract Administrator').
2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Grantee may only use the Grant for the purposes that are
specifically described in the Project Description, attached hereto as Exhibit 1 (the "Project"). Any
modification to Exhibit 1 ("Project Description"), shall not be effective unless approved by a written
amendment to this Agreement signed by the City and Grantee. Grantee agrees that all funding
provided by the City pursuant to this Agreement will be used exclusively for goods or services to
be provided within the City of Miami Beach.
3. GRANT PROJECT BUDGET: Subject to the availability of City funds, the maximum
amount payable to Grantee for goods or services rendered under this Agreement shall not exceed
the Grant Amount as set forth in Article I of this Agreement. Grantee agrees that should available
City funding be reduced, the amount payable under this Agreement will be reduced at the sole
option of the City of Miami Beach. All of the Grantee's expenditures are subject to the terms of
this Agreement, and as specified in the Grant Project Budget, attached hereto as Exhibit 2. Any
modification to Exhibit 2 ("Project Budget"), shall not be effective unless approved, in writing, by
the City and Grantee. Any request by Grantee to modify the Project Budget shall be made in
writing, using City approved forms, detailing and justifying the need for such changes.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, no modification to the Project Budget shall exceed the Grant
Amount set forth in Article I of this Agreement.
4. REPORTS: This Grant has been awarded with the understanding that the activities and
services contemplated under the Project Description will mutually contribute to the enhancement
of services available to City residents, businesses, and visitors. If providing community
engagement activities, reports must include dates, locations, information on the activities
provided, and the number of participants or individuals engaged. As a condition of disbursements
of grant funds, and to demonstrate that the Grant is fulfilling, or has fulfilled, its purpose, the
Grantee must submit bi-annual reports to the Environment and Sustainability Department. The
first report must be submitted by Grantee prior to June 1, 2026. The final report must be submitted
by Grantee by December 30, 2026.
New Grant awards will not be released to the Grantee until all final reports for previously
awarded grants are received. The City may withhold any future payments of the Grant, or the
award of any subsequent Grant, if it has not received all reports required to be submitted by
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Grantee, or if such reports do not meet the City's reporting requirements. Any reports may be
disseminated by the City without the prior written consent of the Grantee. All reports must be
submitted on the Grant Status Report Form, attached hereto as Exhibit 3, detailing Grantee's
compliance at the time of a partial reimbursement request.
5. GRANT DISBURSEMENT: 50% of the Grant Funds shall be paid to Grantee upon
execution of this Agreement. The next 25% of the Grant Funds shall be paid to Grantee upon
completion and submission of an acceptable and approved initial report by the Grantee to the
City. The remaining 25% of the Grant Funds shall be paid to Grantee upon completion and
submission of an acceptable and approved final report by the Grantee to the City; provided
Grantee is in compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Grantee shall provide
the City with copies of all receipts, invoices, cancelled checks (with copies of both front and back)
and proof of expenditures of Grant monies. Grantee shall provide the City with and shall
categorize all receipts, invoices, cancelled checks, and other documentation, according to the
categories set forth in the grant budget. Invoices and checks must be directly related to expenses
for Grant -funded activities taking place within the term of this Agreement.
6. AMOUNT OF GRANT AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE: The total amount of the Grant is set
forth in Article I, subject to the restrictions set forth herein. In awarding this Grant, the City
assumes no obligation to provide financial support of any type whatsoever in excess of the total
Grant Amount. Cost overruns are the sole principal responsibility of the Grantee. The Grant funds
will only be remitted to the Grantee once the Mayor and City Commission have approved the
grant award, and once all parties have executed this Agreement.
7. GRANT RESTRICTIONS: Grant funds awarded pursuant to this Agreement may not be
used for the following expenditures: remuneration of City employees for services rendered as part
of a project funded by this Grant, debt reduction; social and/or fundraising events; cash prizes;
lobbying or propaganda materials; charitable contributions; events not open to the public; tips or
gratuities of any kind; or meal delivery fees or surcharges, including service charges from third -
party delivery platforms, whether voluntary or mandatory.
8. NO GUARANTEE OF FUNDING: The Grantee acknowledges that the receipt of this Grant
does not imply a commitment on behalf of the City to continue or provide funding beyond the
terms specified in this Agreement.
9. PROGRAM MONITORING AND EVALUATION: The City Manager or the City Manager's
designee may monitor and conduct an evaluation of the Project under this Grant, which may
include, with or without limitation, visits by City representatives to Grantee's offices and/or the site
of any project funded by this Grant, to observe Grantee's programs, procedures, and operations.
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or to discuss the Grantee's programs with Grantee's personnel; and/or requests for submittal of
additional documentation or written reports, prior to the Project completion date, evidencing
Grantee's progress on the Project.
10. BANK ACCOUNTS AND BONDING: Grantee shall maintain all monies received pursuant
to this Agreement in an account with a bank or savings and loan association that is located in
Miami -Dade County. The Grantee shall provide the City with the name of the bank or savings and
loan association, as well as the name and title of all individuals authorized to withdraw or write
checks on Grant funds.
11. ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW: The Grantee shall keep accurate and
complete books and records of all receipts and expenditures of Grant funds, in conformance with
reasonable accounting standards. These books and records, as well as all documents pertaining
to payments received and made in conjunction with this Grant, including, without limitation,
vouchers, bills, invoices, receipts and canceled checks, shall be dated within the fiscal year for
which they are approved and retained in Miami -Dade County in a secure place and in an orderly
fashion by the Grantee for at least three (3) years after the Expenditure Deadline specified in in
this Agreement. These books, records, and documents may be examined by the City, and/or its
authorized representatives, at the Grantee's offices during regular business hours and upon
reasonable notice. Furthermore, the City may, at its expense, audit or have audited, all the
financial records of the Grantee, whether or not purported to be related to this Grant.
Grantee costs or earnings claimed under this Agreement may not also be claimed
under any other Agreement from the City of Miami Beach or from any other entity. Any
claim for double payment by Grantee shall be a material breach of this Agreement.
12, INSPECTOR GENERAL AUDIT RIGHTS:
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 Office 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
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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 the Grantee , 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 (1 Q) days written notice to the Grantee, the Grantee 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 Grantee, its officers, agents and employees, lobbyists, City staff and
elected officials to ensure compliance with the contract documents and to detect fraud and
corruption.
D. The Inspector General shall have the right to inspect and copy all documents and
records in the Grantee'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,
E. The Grantee 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
contract, for examination, audit, or reproduction, until three (3) years after final payment under
this contract or for any longer period required by statute or by other clauses of this contract. In
addition:
If this contract is completely or partially terminated. the Grantee shall make
available records relating to the work terminated until three (3) years after any
resulting final termination settlement: and
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ii. The Grantee shall make available records relating to appeals or to litigation or the
settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract until such appeals,
litigation, or claims are finally resolved.
F. The provisions in this section shall apply to the Grantee, its officers, agents,
employees, subcontractors and suppliers. The Grantee shall incorporate the provisions in this
section in all subcontracts and all other agreements executed by the Grantee in connection with
the performance of this contract.
G. 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 the Grantee or third parties.
13. PUBLICITY AND CREDITS: The Grantee must include the City of Miami Beach logo
and/or the Miami Beach Rising Above logo and/or the following credit line in all publications
related to this Grant: "This Project is funded in whole or in part by a grant from the City of
Miami Beach." During the use of social media, Grantee must credit the City's official accounts
and use the hashtag: #mbrisingabove. Grantee's failure to comply with this paragraph may
preclude future grant funding from the City, in the same manner as if Grantee defaulted under
this Agreement.
14. LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION: Grantee shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless
the City and its officers, employees, agents, contractors, operators, sub operators, consultants,
subconsultants, bond trustees, and instrumentalities (collectively, "Indemnitees"), from and
against any and all actions (whether at law or in equity), claims, liabilities, losses, expenses, or
damages, including, without limitation, attorney's and expert fees and costs of defense, for
personal, economic, cost or bodily injury, wrongful death, or loss of or damage to property, which
the Indemnitees 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 (i) the performance of this
Agreement by the Grantee or its officers, employees, agents, servants, partners, principals,
operators, vendors, contractors, suppliers, or any persons acting under Grantee (collectively
"Indemnitors"); (ii) any injury, loss, theft, damage or cost to any person or property while on or
about the City's property, or out of any condition on the City's property or (iii) any act or omission
by Indemnitors. Grantee 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' and expert fees which may be issued thereon. Grantee 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, defend and hold harmless the
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Indemnitees as herein provided. This provision shall survive expiration or termination of this
Agreement.
If the Grantee is a government entity, this indemnification shall only be to the extent and
within the limitations of Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, subject to the provisions of that Statute,
whereby the Grantee entity shall not be held liable to pay a personal injury or property damage
claim or judgment by any one person which exceeds the sum of $200,000, or any claim or
judgment or portions thereof, which, when totaled with all other claims or judgments paid by the
government entity arising out of the same incident or occurrence, exceed the sum of $300,000
from any and all personal injury or property damage claims, liabilities, losses or causes of action
which may arise as a result of the negligence of the Grantee entity.
15. ASSIGNMENT: The Grantee shall not be permitted to assign this Grant, and any
purported assignment will be void, and shall be treated as an event of default pursuant to this
Agreement.
16. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS: The Grantee agrees to abide by and be governed by all
applicable Federal, State, County and City laws, including but not limited to Miami -Dade County's
Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics Ordinance, as amended, which is incorporated herein by
reference as if fully set forth herein, and Chapter 2, Article VII of the City Code, as amended,
which is incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth herein.
17. DEFAULT/TERMINATION PROVISIONS: In the event the Grantee shall fail to comply
with any of the provisions of this Agreement, the City Manager or the City Manager's designee
may terminate this Agreement and withhold or cancel all or any unpaid installments of the Grant
upon giving five (5) calendar days written notice to the Grantee, and the City shall have no further
obligation to the Grantee under this Agreement. Further, in the event of termination, the Grantee
shall be required to immediately repay to the City all portions of the Grant which have been
received by the Grantee, as of the date that the written demand is received.
Any uncommitted Grant funds which remain in the possession or under the control of the
Grantee as of the date of the Expenditure Deadline specified in this Agreement must be returned
to the City within fifteen (15) days after the Expenditure Deadline. If such funds have been
committed but not expended, the Grantee must request in writing from the City Manager an
extension of the Expenditure Deadline which, if approved, shall be for a period not to exceed one
(1) year.
Grant funds which are to be repaid to the City pursuant to this Section are to be repaid
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upon demand by delivering to the City Manager a certified check for the total amount due, payable
to the City of Miami Beach, Florida.
These provisions shall not waive or preclude the City from pursuing any other remedies
that may be available to it under the law or in equity.
Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section, and without regard to whether City has
exercised the Default provisions thereof, the City reserves the right, at its sole and absolute
discretion, to discontinue funding of the Grant if it is not satisfied with the progress of the Project
or the content of any required written report. In the event of discontinuation of the Grant or at the
close of the Project, any unexpended Grant Funds shall be immediately returned to the City,
except where the City Manager has agreed in writing to alternative use of the unused/unexpended
Grant Funds.
18. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:
A. Verification of Coverage
Grantee shall provide the required insurance certificates, endorsements or applicable policy
language effecting coverage required by this Section, as follows. All certificates of insurance and
endorsements are to be received prior to any work commencing. However, failure to obtain the
required coverage prior to the work beginning shall not waive the Grantee's obligation to provide
them. The City of Miami Beach reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all
required insurance policies, including endorsements required by these specifications, at any time.
i. Worker's Compensation Insurance as required by Florida Statute, Chapter 440,
and Employer's Liability Insurance with limits of no less than $1,000,000 per
accident for bodily injury or disease.
ii. Commercial General Liability on a comprehensive basis, including products and
completed operations, contractual liability, property damage, bodily injury and
personal & advertising injury combined single limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence
for bodily injury and property damage. City of Miami Beach must be shown as an
additional insured with respect to this coverage.
iii. Automobile Liability Insurance covering all owned, non -owned and hired vehicles
used in connection with the work, in an amount not less than $500,000 combined
single limit per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage.
iv. Professional Liability coverage in the amount of $1,000,000 per claim.
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B. Additional Insured Status
The City of Miami Beach must be covered as an additional insured with respect to liability arising
out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the Grantee.
C. Waiver of Subrogation
Grantee hereby grants to the City of Miami Beach a waiver of any right to subrogation which any
insurer of the Grantee may acquire against the City of Miami Beach by virtue of the payment of
any loss under such insurance. Grantee agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be
necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or
not the City of Miami Beach has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.
D. Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A:VII,
unless otherwise acceptable to the City of Miami Beach Risk Management Office.
E. Special Risks or Circumstances
The City of Miami Beach reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based
on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.
Certificate Holder
Certificate holder must read:
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
c/o HR Department/Risk Management Division
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Compliance with the foregoing requirements shall not relieve the Grantee of its liability and
obligation under this section or under any other section of this Agreement.
19. FLORIDA PUBLIC RECORDS LAW:
A. Grantee 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.
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C, Pursuant to Section 119.0701 of the Florida Statutes, if the Grantee meets the
definition of "Contractor' as defined in Section 119.0701(1)(a), the Grantee 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 the Grantee 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 Grantee or keep and maintain public records
required by the City to perform the service. If the Grantee transfers all public
records to the City upon completion of the Agreement, the Grantee shall destroy
any duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from
public records disclosure requirements. If the Grantee keeps and maintains
public records upon completion of the Agreement, the Grantee 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.
D. REQUEST FOR RECORDS; NONCOMPLIANCE
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 Grantee of the request,
and the Grantee 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
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terminate the Agreement; (2) avail 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
the Grantee the reasonable costs of enforcement, including reasonable attorneys'
fees, if:
a. The court determines that the Grantee unlawfully 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 the Grantee has
not complied with the request, to the City and to the Grantee.
ii. A notice complies with subparagraph (i)(b) if it is sent to the City's custodian of
public records and to the Grantee at the Grantee's address listed on its contract
with the City or to the Grantee'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 THE GRANTEE HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE
APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE
GRANTEE'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO
THIS AGREEMENT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS
AT:
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
ATTENTION: RAFAEL E. GRANADO, CITY CLERK
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1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
E-MAIL: RAFAELGRANADO a,MIAMIBEACHFL.GOV
PHONE: 305-673-7411
20. E-VERIFY:
A. Grantee 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, Grantee 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. Additionally, Grantee shall expressly require that any approved sub -contractor
performing work or providing services pursuant to the Agreement to likewise 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. If Grantee enters into a contract
with an approved subcontractor, the subcontractor must provide the Grantee with an affidavit
stating that the subcontractor does not employ, contract with, or subcontract with an unauthorized
alien. Grantee shall maintain a copy of such affidavit for the duration of the subcontract or such
other extended period as may be required under this Agreement.
B. TERMINATION RIGHTS.
i. If the City has a good faith belief that Grantee has knowingly violated Section
448.09(1), Florida Statutes, the City shall terminate this Agreement with Grantee
for cause, and the City shall thereafter have or owe no further obligation or liability
to Grantee.
If the City has a good faith belief that a subcontractor has knowingly violated the
foregoing Subsection 20(A), but the Grantee otherwise complied with such
subsection, the City will promptly notify the Grantee and order the Grantee to
immediately terminate the agreement with the subcontractor. Grantee's failure to
terminate a subcontractor shall be an event of default under this Agreement,
entitling City to terminate this Agreement for cause.
A contract terminated under the foregoing Subparagraphs (B)(i) or (B)(ii) is not in
breach of contract and may not be considered as such.
iii. The City or Grantee or a subcontractor may file an action with the Circuit or County
Court to challenge a termination under the foregoing Subparagraphs (B)(i) or (B)(ii)
no later than 20 calendar days after the date on which the contract was terminated.
iv. If the City terminates the Agreement with Grantee under the foregoing
Subparagraph (BXi), Grantee may not be awarded a public contract for at least 1
year after the date of termination of this Agreement.
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v. Grantee is liable for any additional costs incurred by the City as a result of the
termination of this Agreement under this Section 20.
21. BOARD TRAINING: Pursuant to Resolution 2018-30552, Grantee is required to have
51 % or more of its board membership complete the City's training for board members, if all three
of the following apply: 1) the agency is a non-profit; 2) the agency has an annual operating budget
of less than $5 million: and, 3) the grant award is for $25,000 or more in City funds. The Board
Training must be completed within the last two years prior to the receipt of City funds.
22. WRITTEN NOTICES: Any notices required under this Agreement will be effective
when delivered to the City in writing and addressed to the City Contract Administrator, as identified
in Section 23. Any notices required under this Agreement will be effective when delivered to the
Grantee in writing and addressed to the Grantee Contract Administrator.
23. CITY CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR: All contract related questions, reports and
requests for reimbursements shall be submitted to the Environment & Sustainability Department,
as listed below:
Alyssia Berthoumieux, Sustainability and Resilience Manager
City of Miami Beach
Environment and Sustainability Department
1700 Convention Center Drive — 31d Floor
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tel: 305-673-7084/ 305-673-7000 ext. 26894
Email: AlyssiaBerthoumieux@miamibeachfl.gov
ARTICLE Ili / MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
24. PUBLIC PURPOSE: The Grant awarded herein is the result of a finding by the City.
based on representatives, documents, materials and other information supplied by Grantee, that
the Grantee is performing a public purpose through the programs, projects, and/or services
recommended for support. As such, use of Grant funds for any program component not meeting
this condition will be considered a breach of the terms of this Agreement and will allow the City to
seek remedies including, but not limited to, those outlined in this Agreement.
25. NO DISCRIMINATION: The Grantee also accepts and agrees to comply with the
following Special Conditions:
A. Grantee hereby agrees that it will comply with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of
1964 (Pub. L. 88-352) (Title VII), as amended, as it appears in volume 42 of the United States
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Code, beginning at Section 2000e, prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color,
religion, sex and national origin.
B. The Grantee hereby agrees that it will comply with City of Miami Beach Human
Rights Ordinance as codified in Chapter 62 of the City Code, as may be amended from time to
time, prohibiting discrimination in employment (including independent contractors), housing and
public accommodations, public services and in connection with its membership or policies on
account 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.
C. The City endorses, and Grantee shall comply with, 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 also endorses the mandate of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Section
504 and prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability and requires that Grant recipients
provide equal access and equal opportunity and services without discrimination on the basis of
any disability.
26. GOVERNING LAW AND EXCLUSIVE VENUE: This Agreement shall be governed
by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Florida, both substantive and
remedial, without regard to principles of conflict of laws. The exclusive venue for any litigation
arising out of this Agreement shall be Miami -Dade County, Florida, if in State court, and the U.S.
District Court, Southern District of Florida, if in federal court. BY ENTERING INTO THIS
AGREEMENT, GRANTOR AND GRANTEE EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY RIGHTS EITHER
PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY CIVIL LITIGATION RELATED TO, OR
ARISING OUT OF, THIS AGREEMENT.
27. NO WAIVER: No waiver of any breach or failure to enforce any of the terms,
covenants, conditions or other provisions of this Agreement by either party at any time shall in
any way affect, limit, modify or waive either party's right thereafter to enforce or compel strict
compliance with every term, covenant, condition or other provision hereof.
28. CAPTIONS USED IN THIS AGREEMENT: Captions, as used in this Agreement, are
for convenience of reference only and should not be deemed or construed as in any way limiting
or extending the language or provisions to which such captions may refer.
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29. CONTRACT REPRESENTS TOTAL AGREEMENT: This contract, including its
special conditions and exhibits, represents the whole and total agreement of the parties. No
representations, except those contained within this Agreement and its attachments, are to be
considered in construing its terms. No modifications or amendments may be made to this
Agreement unless made in writing signed by both parties. The City Manager, on behalf of the
City, shall be authorized to execute amendments to this Agreement, however, any changes to the
Grant Amount shall require approval by the Mayor and City Commission.
30. BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: (ONLY IF GRANTEE OR
GRANTEE'S EMPLOYEES WILL. BE IN CONTACT WITH CHILDREN DO YOU NEED THIS
BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT)ln accordance with Sections 943.0542, 984.01,
39.001 and 1012.465, Florida Statutes and Chapters 430, 435, and 402, Florida Statutes, as
applicable, employees, volunteers, contractors, and subcontracted personnel who work in direct
contact with children or who come into direct contact with children must complete a satisfactory
Level 2 background screening prior to commencing work pursuant to this Agreement.
Level 2 Background screenings must be completed through the City of Miami Beach,
Human Resources Department. Contractor agrees to complete Level 2 Background screening
prior to initiating any work related to this Agreement, unless the City's Contract Administrator
approves an alternative process.
31. GRANTEE'S COMPLIANCE WITH ANTIHUMAN TRAFFICKING LAWS: Grantee
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 4 and incorporated herein.
32. PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH A BUSINESS ENGAGING IN A
BOYCOTT: Grantee 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, Grantee hereby certifies that Grantee is not currently engaged in,
and for the duration of the Agreement, will not engage in a boycott of Israel.
33. PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH AN INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY WHICH HAS
PERFORMED SERVICES FOR COMPENSATION TO A CANDIDATE FOR CITY ELECTED
OFFICE: Grantee warrants and represents that, within two (2) years prior to the Effective Date,
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Grantee 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 apply to the following:
A. Any individual or entity that provides goods to a candidate for office.
B. Any individual or entity that provides services to a candidate for office if those same
services are regularly 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).
34. PROHIBITION AGAINST CONTRACTING WITH FOREIGN COUNTRIES OF
CONCERN WHEN AN INDIVIDUAL'S PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION MAY BE
ACCESSED: Grantee 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. Grantee
warrants and represents that it does not fall within the definition of a Prohibited Entity, and as
such, has caused an authorized representative of Grantee to execute the "Prohibition Against
Contracting with Entities of Foreign Countries of Concern Affidavit", incorporated herein by
reference and attached hereto as Exhibit 4.
35. CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH ANTIDISCRIMINATION AND ANTI -
BOYCOTT REQUIREMENTS.
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As required by Section 2-375.2 of the City Code, Grantee has executed the Certification of
Compliance with Antidiscrimination and Anti -Boycott Requirements, a copy of which is attached
hereto as Exhibit 4 and incorporated herein.
36. CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH CITY ANTIDISCRIMINATION
REQUIREMENTS:
As required by Section 2.375.3 of the City Code, Grantee has executed the Certification of
Compliance with City Antidiscrimination Requirements, a copy of which is attached hereto as
Exhibit 4 and incorporated herein.
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EXHIBIT 1
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
BACKGROUND/DESCRIPTION OF NEED
"Environmental stewardship is a responsibility that calls upon all of us. We are proud to answer."
- (S. Ringel, founder)
Clean Miami Beach is a volunteer -based environmental -action group full of educational
opportunities. The vision is to spearhead year-round beach cleanups and demonstrate the
negative effects of plastics on the fragile ecosystem. "Protect the Oceans" program is a varied
collection of projects to help keep the growing community interested: Classroom on the Sand,
Land & Sea, Clean the Beat, Sunset Meditation Cleanup/Yoga Cleanup, are just a few examples
of the weekly cleanup events. This program provides volunteers, and passers-by, with a rotating
schedule of interesting events, education, and exposure to unique situations. The funding will
ensure our responsible and sustainable practice of protecting our ecosystem via "Protect the
Oceans" program.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Grantee will obtain the equipment, supplies, and necessary tools to educate the growing
community of volunteers in Miami Beach. Sixteen (16) community cleanup events will be funded
by this grant.
All program events will be scheduled on dates selected and finalized in collaboration with the City
of Miami Beach staff. These event dates will include high -volume times such as Memorial Day,
July 4th, Labor Day, etc. Each event will be held for at least 3 hours.
LOCATION
Locations throughout Miami Beach city limits, to be selected and finalized in collaboration with
the City of Miami Beach staff.
GRANT ACTIVITIES
Clean Miami Beach events are held throughout the City of Miami Beach. Cleanups take place
everywhere from North Beach to South Beach and inland waterways. The goal is to teach people,
and educate the youth of today, how they can reuse, re -purpose and reduce the consumption of
plastic waste. The social focus of "Protect the Oceans" program will benefit everyone. Clean
Miami Beach seeks to clean waterways, shorelines, parks, and provide a safe space for wildlife.
No longer will the unsightly trash and litter be an eyesore. Tourists and residents will have the
ideal experience when visiting Miami beaches. This is thanks to the committed efforts of our
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volunteer community. We seek to inspire and show the community how one's efforts can make
an immediate and visible long-term difference.
The Grantee will recruit volunteers through its various channels of communication, provide
materials to volunteers such as buckets and gloves, provide guidance to volunteers, and
encourage tracking through the Clean Swell app from the Ocean Conservancy. Calibrated digital
scales are used to ensure consistent and accurate measurements of the collections. Once all
visible pollutants are removed, the event closes and prepares for the next one. The use of the
Clean Swell app from the Ocean Conservancy records and tracks the contributing data from each
of the cleanup events.
The Grantee shall promote upcoming events on social media following guidance per Article It
Section 13. The Grantee will recruit volunteers through its email newsletter, social media
channels, and school program.
GOALWOUTCOMES
At each of the proposed sixteen (16) community cleanup events, the Grantee expects to engage
with 80 volunteers per event.
The outcomes of each event, including number of volunteers and total pounds of debris collected,
shall be recorded and be included in the initial and final reports. The Grantee shall provide pictures
from each of their events.
STAFFING
Sophie Ringel - Executive Director
Jeena Prasertlum, M.S. - Program Manager
All other staff are volunteers.
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EXHIBIT 2
PROJECT BUDGET
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EXHIBIT 3
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
GRANT STATUS REPORT FORM
GRANTEE NAME:
GRANTEE ADDRESS:
GRANTEE CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR:
GRANTEE CONTRACT
ADMINISTRATOR'S E-MAIL ADDRESS:
REPORT PERIOD:
❑ Initial Report ❑ Final Report
❑❑❑❑ Due June 1, 2026 Due December 30, 2026
GOALS/OUTCOMES-
Outcome
Measure
Target
Accomplishments
To -Date
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PROBLEM ENCOUNTERED:
OTHER NOTABLE ITEMS:
Grantee
Report Prepared By:
Name
City of Miami Beach
Report Reviewed By:
Name
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EXHIBIT 4
CITY'S AFFIDAVITS AND CERTIFICATIONS
This Exhibit includes affidavits and certifications required under applicable Florida law and the Code of the
City of Miami Beach in connection with the execution and administration of this Agreement. To ensure
acknowledgment and understanding of each requirement, the Grantee shall initial each section included in
this Exhibit. The act of initialing confirms the Grantee's review of, and agreement to, the statements contained
therein. The Grantee shall also sign and notarize the acknowledgment at the end of this Exhibit, affirming the
truth and accuracy of all initialed statements.
This Exhibit must be completed by a person authorized to make the following attestations on behalf of
Grantee:
Initials (-
In accordance with Section 787.06(13), Florida Statutes, incorporated herein by reference, the undersigned,
on behalf of Grantee, hereby attests under penalty of perjury that Grantee does not use coercion for labor or
services as defined in Section 787.06, Florida Statutes, entitled "Human Trafficking".
���'
In accordance with Section 287,138, Florida Statutes, incorporated herein by reference, the undersigned, on
behalf of Grantee, hereby attests under penalty of perjury that Grantee does not meet any of the following
criteria in Paragraphs 2(a)-(c) of Section 287.138, Florida Statutes: (a) Grantee 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 Grantee; or (c) Grantee is organized under the laws of or has its principal place of business in a foreign
country of concern.
Initials (—A
In accordance with Section 2-375.2 of the City Code, incorporated herein by reference, the undersigned, on
behalf of Grantee, hereby attests that Grantee will comply with all relevant antidiscrimination laws, including
the anti -boycott provisions of Section 2-375.1 of the City Code, and affirms that Grantee will not engage in a
boycott of Israel, antisemitic discrimination or antisemitic speech in conjunction with Project.
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InitialsSk
In accordance with Section 2-375.3 of the City Code, incorporated herein by reference, the undersigned, on
behalf of Grantee, hereby attests that Grantee will comply with all relevant antidiscrimination laws, and affirms
that Grantee will not engage in discrimination based upon any classification category as set forth in Section
62-31 of the City Code in conjunction with the Project.
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BY SIGNING AND NOTARIZING THIS PAGE, YOU ARE ATTESTING TO THE AFFIDAVITS AND
CERTIFICATIONS IN SECTIONS 1-4 OF THIS EXHIBIT.
I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath, under penalties of perjury, to the truthfulness of the
claims made in this Exhibit and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement may include fines
and/or imprisonment.
The undersigned is authorized to execute this affidavit on behalf of Grantee:
GRANTEE.
Clean Miami Beach, Inc., a Florida not -for -profit corporation.
Sign re of Authorized Representative (Address)
Name/Title: So,e—e(e C� (✓C' /c�G!40��
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State of (C) i> dO—
County of
/Lq ►-CLV.,".- DI 6'-de-
The foregoing instru gnt was acknowledged before me by means of ❑ physical presence or ❑ online
notarization, this day of �a h u u r`� , 202� by h i i ✓> ec_ I ___, as
�Xe c (A+I V-L ro � torof Clean aIV}emi Beach, Inc., a Florid not -for -profit corporation, own
me to be thhp_2emaa..described herein, or who produced as
iden I ica Ion, and who@)Jdid not take an oath.
NOWY PUBLIC:
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C< 5 kC4_ N e vl CL r f o r/�
(Print Name)
My commission expires. vsLzq
DASHA NENARTOVICH
Notary Public -State of Florida
,i Commission # HH 647883
t�'-;��Wi►�°: My Commission Expires
March 05, 2029
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RESOLUTION NO
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING 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 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
30, 2025, is $910,849,000 including the General, General Obligation (G.O.) Debt 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
$482,497,000; 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, $16,296,000, $36,255,000,
and $1,693,000, 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 2026 budgets for the Internal Service Funds, which are primarily
supported by transfers from the General Fund, Enterprise Funds, 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 costs for
the Building, Sanitation, and Sustainability Funds in accordance with the budgets proposed for
FY 2026, the Mayor and City Commission would need to waive the City's established policy of
not utilizing one-time, non -recurring revenue to fund recurring personnel, 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 proceeds and interest earned from the Police Confiscated 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 Commission, and only upon appropriation to the Miami Beach Police
Department by the City 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 Local Law Enforcement Agencies; and
WHEREAS, the Police Confiscation Trust Fund budgets for FY 2026 in the amount of
$143,000 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
training courses for officers and support personnel of the Miami Beach Police Department
pursuant to Section 938.15 of the Florida Statutes: and
WHEREAS, the Police 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 Florida 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 Criminal 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 personnel of the Miami Beach Police
Department; and
WHEREAS, the Miami Beach Cultural 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 Commission adopted the Cultural 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 Commission; and
WHEREAS, accordingly, the CAC recommends a $1,855,000 budget allocation for FY
2026 to continue implementation of its programs; and
WHEREAS, from January 6, 2025 through June 5, 2025, the Cultural Affairs staff and the
CAC conducted its application and review process for its FY 2026 Cultural Arts Grant Programs;
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WHEREAS, grants panelists, comprised of the CAC members, yielded 61 viable
applications; 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 legislation, the MBVCA's budget for each fiscal 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 THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, 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 further, waives the City's established policy of not
utilizing one-time, non -recurring revenue to fund recurring costs for the Building, Sanitation, and
Sustainability Funds.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this X day P_TIR''i burl 2025.
ATTEST:
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T"T o 2 2025 Steven Meiner, Mayor
Rafael E. G nado, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO
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COMPOSITE EXHIBIT A
TOTAL REV' NUE SUMMARY BY FUND AND MAJOR CAT€GOR`.'
Fiscal Year 2026
O.O. DEBT CITY CENTER NORTH SPECIAL
FUNCTION/DEPARTMENT GMERAI SERVICE RDA BEACH CRA ENTERPRISE REVENUM
GENERAL OPERATWO REVENUES
Ad V.I—..'ax.s
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FUND TOTAL
G.O. DEBT SERVICE FUND
Ad Vdoren•. Iv...
FUND TOTAL
OTV CRI FIR RDA FUND -CRT' TO 0.1y
AD VALOMM TAXIS
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FUND TOTAL
FORTH BEACH CAA FUND-CTTT TIF +.4y
AD VALORW TAMS
14a0, 3—h CRA i-r,
FUND TOTAL
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
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FUND TOTAL
'.NTERNAS SERVICES FUNDS
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FUND TOTAL
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
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FUND TOTAL
3 266,]e I,500
a.000.000
5.691,000
28,947.000
26,765,000
11, 132A00
17.990,000
2,105,000
5.108,000
9,378,000
6 869,500
A 1,247,000
5.067 000
3,960.000
s u;s97,6RD
6,296.000
4 _ K,24K,000,
36,255.MO
s saaBsooe
.6.'3,000
S I,NS,ORR
21,757,000
46.528,000
57,264,000
77.386,000
68.802,ODO
AI A70,000
48.820.000
$ 212,WA0O
TOTALS
$ "2,407A0D
III 16,206ANO
$ 26,255,004,
$ 1A9;D0D
S 31;667,000
2,197.000
11' 62'.,000
58.000
1,855,000
T03,000
113.000
343,000
383,000
422,000
269,000
109,000
1,028,000
2,623,000
12A63.000
.49,000
2.000
5,528,000
72.000
71,000
29,000
913,000
924,000
937,OOD
300,000
121,000
30,000
667.000
268,000
9/,OW
! 0,000
5000
42,000
_ ]9,000 _
6 IMAWAM _$ 144,11f7A11O
INTERNAL
SEWMEs
1.139,000
21.071.000
21,677.000
57,146.000
2.167.0DO
12,952,000
30,155,000
SI AM
TOTAL ALL FUNDS _-___--- - 4
>i N2KN7A00 S 16,2N,000 S i6.2iS,D80. _.8 . 1,6gAN f sl;OR7,080 f IR6A7A00 f 993A75AN f IN,207,000
j82,626,0001
GRAND TOTAL - ALL FUNDS S 910,6MA00
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COMPOSITE EXHIBIT A
TOTAL EXPENDITURES BY FUND AND DEPARTMENT
Fiscal Your 2026
O.O. DEBT
CITY CENTER NORTH
SPECIAL
INTERNAL
FUNCTION/DEPARTMENT
SERVICE
RDA REACH CRA ENTERPRISE
REVENUES TOTALS
SERV%n
MAYOR A COMMISSION
4LlBBABB
MAYOR 6 coMV1551014 S
A.243,000
S 34,114AW
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES
CITY ATTORNEY
7,915,000
CITY CLERK
2.762,000
1,139.000
C—A S—k.,
CRY MANAGER
A, 199.500
2.167.000
INSPECTOR GENERAL
FINANCE
8.56A.000
Ea. - Inmmi..,
2.197,000
HUMAN RESOURCES
3,539,000
30, 1SS.WO
CA M9-1
me
57.46
Ml 3 D-1 Inwrmce
dr
2177.000
21,6.000
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Info S Cm.n T4eb-6gy
300,000
MARKETING 6 COMMUNICATIONS
3,276,000
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT S BUDGET
1.936,000
PROCUREMENT
3,426.000
ECONOMIC DEV. A CULTURAL ARTS
S 211140,2811,11111101
31AIDING
21.751 000
CODE COMPLIANCE
7.571,000
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
2.468.000
,. _.QC--
A6.528.000
Twr sl.l6 -Hospa.6y
56,000
HOUSING 6 COMMUNITY SERVICES
6,130.000
ReaM.nnol Lbu.ng
924,000
R.6coam S.n¢o
42,000
PLANNING
6,039.000
TOURISM 6 CULTURE
4,127.000
R— T..
111,621,000
121,000
M m hbk KYxs,
C,4" Ma C—I
I,8S3,000
Fr q of 1M Am
39.000
S SSOL=BO.BDO
OPERATIONS
CAP1TAI IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
6.441,000
ENVIRONMENT 6 SUSTARNANUTY
2,238,D00
T— Prse.rvaim
449.000
2.000
C.mnR W,- Tr« T,w
S.wirobilny
703,000
'—hfrm, C—r- 1n;.—
20'�
268'000
S.aoinobihy 6 R..b. y
8iuoyn. Soy Prol.ctlm T—
97,000
667,000
2.4" y
FACIUTIES 6 `L=ET MANAGEMEN!
12,952.000
..c,Ilw Morggwn•n,
5.021,000
21,071.000
F{ee1 Mo..9-1
343.000
.—,4y SI-
383.000
a,xrome P—n
422.000
Al— 1,6,.d
269,000
am.yn. a--
Mi—I Ciy 3.t6109,000
PARKING
57.284,OW
V 6 Ab- G.,."
I.028,000
7' So" G-9.
2,623.000
PARKS 6 RECREATION
51,353.000
1 .000
AdopLA 8-1,
&c1 P—
5 .000
PUBLIC WORKS
18.723,000
Saniwian
S—
27.386.000
64'$02,000
w,. SWow
41 470,000
W.w
48.820,000
17,000
17.667.000
TRANSPORTATION 6 MONIITY
5.528.000
P.op6', Tw polenm Plop (PTP(
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COMPOSITE EXHIBIT A
TOTAL EXPENDITURES BY FUND AND DEPARTMENT
rizcai Tour 2026
FUNCTION/DEPARTMENT
G.O. OERT
GENERAL SERVICE
CITY CENTER
RDA
NORTH
REACH CRA ENTERPRISE
SPECIAL
REVENUES
INTERNAL
TOTALS SERVICES
PUBLIC SA WT
FIRE
132,515.ODO
E.91 1
933.000
POLICE
1f,nj,.
F.k. C-fi—nons F.d—d
72,000
Pdka Confi,ca+iom Sane
71,DDO
?ok. T.-r,9
29000
Rad Ggh+C.—
913:000
CLTVWDE ACCOUNTS
S 33.247.S00
CITYWIDE ACCTS
8,664,000
CITYWIDE ACCTSOp—hN C-k,ng—y
500,000
OT) WIDE ACCTS-T—,f.,
Capwl R—.
978,000
!aS A, Come 7actn:Jogy
300.000
PayA.Y--Go CapNal
1 1,234,000
Gaa..al Fund R--
3,12R,D00
5.100 Sabihmlroa
113,500
Capibl R--I 6 RWloceman,
5,760.000
Ed-.i- 1ei+bNvn
1.951,000
50-aa6 and Sod 11, Renewal 8 Bad«amens
360.000
SoniloNan
120,000
Tmn+p—, A
i 39.000
O.O. DEBT SERVICE
S 16,296,000
:.O DEBT SERVICE
16,296,000
RDA -City TIF T—I., —fy
S 26,2SS,000
STY CENTER RDA
36,255,000
NORM REACH CRAQry M T—Sfw a>My
S IA93A00
NORTH BEACH CRA
1,693,D00
TOTAL - ALL KINDS
S 402M7,000 f 14,
30,3S0A00
S IA93MO f 312,047,040
S 1,44,jiT,000 T"11,67SAW f 144,WA00
I— T-4—
162,826,000)
GRAND TOTAL - ALL FUNDS
$ 9110,640,004
S6M.OM 000
S3VU,U0U.OW
S400,000.000
$300,000 000
$200,000.000
$100.000,000
s-
€Y 20-26 APPROPRIATION. BY FUND TYPE
$312,047,000
S I A4,887,DDD S146,307.000
TOTAL -ALL FUNDS
0e-1 •G.O. Deb+Swiw •C.N Cantu, RDA • Nooh Beech CRA E—P.- .Special Ra.aaaaa •i—I5—i—
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EXHIBIT B
CERTIFICATION
1, Wayne A. Jones, Chief of Police, City of Miami Beach, do hereby certify
that the aforementioned proposed request for expenditures from the City of
Miami Beach Police Confiscation Trust Funds, for the 2025/26 fiscal year providing
funds for expenditures, complies with the provisions of Section 932.7055(4) (a),
Florida Statutes, and the Guide to Equitable Sharing of Federally Forfeited
Property for Law Enforcement Agencies.
i
Waynt
A. Jones
Chief Police
Miami Beach Police Department
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Date
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EXHIBIT B
Miami Beach Police Department
Confiscations = federal & State Funds
FY 2026 Proposed Budget
Federal Funds;
FY 2026 1
Proposac! Budget
i
l 1 e o 000
urganizotianar Development Training, Traver, anaO Testing ieStrny � 1120001
v1
Bulletaroof Vest PartnershiD 60,000 l
State Funds;
FY 2026
i Proposed Budget
Organizational Development Training, Travei, and Off -Site testing
$ 22,000
Costs connected with the Prosecution/Processing of Forfeitures
15,000
Drug Abuse Treatment, Crime Prevention Education, and Non-profit Community Programs
12,000
Crime Prevention Initiatives and School liaison Projects
12,000
AR Rifle Pr ram/Initiative
10,000
[TOW $111111111110 i�
71
VO&OM [ i 11liala Fvads i 14300
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CERTIFICATION
I, Wayne A. Jones, Chief of Police, City of Miami Beach, do hereby certify
that the aforementioned proposed request for expenditures from the City of
Miami Beach Police Training & School Resources Fund, for the 2025/26 fiscal year,
to provide funds for the education of police personnel at various schools,
conferences, and workshops and for the purchase of training and operational
supplies, is in accordance with the guidelines established by the Division of
Criminal Justice Standards and Training, as provided by Section 938.15 and
943.25, Florida Statutes.
Miami Beach Police Department
Date
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Miami Beach Police Department
Police Training and School Resources Fund
ry nnnc R'_-1n..J.
r i L%ozgj pt Vj.siaw f Udgiaa
e� i' ' ' 1 t_i__ _i--_ ia__—J__
Police Training arts xnvot tcesvurce ru+nas:
FY 2026
Proposed Budget
Education and Training of Police Personnel at Various Schools, Conferences, and I
$ 29,000
Workshops
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EXHIBIT D
CULTURAL ARTS COUNCIL
GRANT RECOMMENDATIONS FY 25/26
Miami Beach Cultural Anchors
Recommended
FY 2026 Funding
FIU - Jewish Museum of Florida (Florida International University Board of Trustees)
$26,367.00
FIU - Miami Beach Urban Studios (Florida International University Board of Trustees)
$25,505.00
FIU - Wolfsonian (Florida International University Board of Trustees)
$30,305.00
Friends of the Bass Museum
$31,387.00
Holocaust Memorial Committee
$27,009.00
Living Arts Trust (0 Cinema)
$27,380.00
Miami Beach Garden Conservancy, Inc.
$26,170.00
Miami Beach JCC
$30,707.00
Miami City Ballet
$31,292.00
Miami Design Preservation League
$23,688.00
Miami New Drama
$31,420.00
Moonlighter FabLab
$20,868.00
New World Symphony
$31,255.00
0, Miami
$267085.00
South Florida Arts Center, Inc. (Oolite Arts)
$28,228.00
The Rhythm Foundation
$26,289.00
SUBTOTAL (Cultural Anchors)
$$443,955.00
Miami Beach Cultural Presenters
Recommended
FY 2026 Funding
DANCE_
_
Armour Dance Theatre
$14,548.00
Ballet Flamenco La Rosa, Inc.
$13,900.00
Cuban Classical Ballet of Miami Corp.
$15,163.00
Miami Hispanic Ballet Corp
$14,969.00
Peter London Global Dance Company, Inc.
$14,515.00
The Dance NOW! Ensemble, Inc.
$15,714.00
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CULTURAL ARTS COUNCIL
GRANT RECOMMENDATIONS FY 25126
Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education ;Jev.vish Film Festival�
$1F 512.f}n
Italian Film Festival l
$14.062.00
Miami Dade College's Miami Film Festival
15:zso.ao
Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, Inc.
$14,904.00
Miami Short Film Festival
$14,710.00
Ras Fisher Invitational
$14,872.00
Edge Zones
Afro Borinken Roots Performing Group
$13,802,00
$13,187.00
Caro Events
$13,381.00
Community Arts and Culture; Inc.
$13,057.00
Greater Miami Youth Symphony
$14,677.00
illuminArts
$14,548.00
Miami Chamber Music Society
$14,839.00
Miami Children's Chorus
$14,450.00
Miami Music Project, Inc.
$15,228,00
Nu Deco Ensemble
$15,422.00
Orchestra Miami, Inc.
$14,774.00
Patrons of Exceptional Artists
$13,640.00
Power Access, Inc.
$14,839.00
Seraphic Fire, Inc.
$10,187.00
South Beach Chamber Ensemble, Inc.
$13,316.00
South Florida Symphony Orchestra
$14,159.00
The Miami Symphony Orchestra
$$14,904.00
'young Musicians unite
$15,584.00
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CULTURAL ARTS COUNCIL
GRANT RECOMMENDATIONS FY 25/26
"FloridaUOpere Zarzuela Group
$13,252.00
Florida Grand Opera
Area Performance Gallery/Area Stage
$14,386.00
$10,765.00
Fantasy Theater Factory, Inc.
Arts Accelerator Inc
$14,677.00
$12,072.00
FUNDarte Inc
$14,710.00
Infinito Art & Cultural Foundation Inc.(Brazilian Film Festival)
$14,710.00
Miami Light Project
$10,996.00
National Foundation for the Advancement in the Arks (Young Arts)
$15,260.00
Siempre Flamenco
$10,668.00
Sybarite Productions
$8,437.00
The Opera Atelier
$13,867.00
Yiddishkayt Initiative
$10,546.00
SUBTOTAL
$111,2
SUBTOTAL (Cultural Presenters)
$596.469.00
TOTAL (Cultural Anchors and Cultural Presenters)
$1,040,424.00
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EXHIBIT E
F GVCA r i 2026 WORK PLAN AND BUDGET
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMEN& A, o0ri
Adopt the Budget
ANALYSIS
BACKGROUND
The Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (MBVCA) was created and exists pursuant to Chapter 67-930
of the Laws of Florida and Sections 102-246 through and including 102-254 of the Code of the City of Miami Beach
(CMB).
According to Sec. 102-251, the MBVCA is to take "all necessary and proper action to promote the tourist industry
for the city, including but not restricted to causing expert studies to be made, promotional programs, the
recommendations and development of tourist attractions and facilities within the city, and to carry out programs
of information, special events, convention sales and marketing, advertising designed to attract tourists, visitors
and other interested persons." The MBVCA also has the duty of making all necessary rules and regulations for the
efficient operations of the authority.
The MBVCA is a seven -member authority. Each member is appointed by the City of Miami Beach Commission,
with the goal of encouraging, developing, and promoting the image of Miami Beach locally, nationally, and
internationally as a vibrant community and tourist destination. To this end, the MBVCA strategically focuses its
funding investments in a balanced manner, fostering outstanding existing programs, stimulating new activities,
and encouraging partnerships. The MBVCA is committed to a careful, long-term plan for allocation of resources
to build the uniqueness of Miami Beach as one of the world's greatest communities and tourism destinations.
A budget revenue projection is provided to the MBVCA by the City of Miami Beach Budget Office annually based
on 5% of the 2% Resort Tax, less 4% for administrative allowance. On an annual basis the MBVCA must provide
the City with a budget, on City forms, based on this projection as outlined in Sec. 102-252, before October 1".
The MBVCA normally budgets funding below the City's projection, as the collection of funds can differ substantially
from projection, such as the result of unanticipated problems like an airline strike, terrorism, economic issues, or
storms. In 2008, revenue collections came in $48,000 under the estimated projection, and in 2001 the revenue
collection was down approximately $300,000 from projection. When and if there are unallocated funds remaining
at the end of the budget year, those funds are either rolled over and allocated in the next budget year, or retained
in MBVCA accounts for future reserves, to address any funding reductions in future years. In 2001, by statute, the
MBVCA began investing in the creation of an endowment fund.
The MBVCA is required by law to maintain reserve bank accounts in approved public depositories, with sufficient
reserves to cover one year of funding, which it does. Reserves are maintained to pay grant recipients (contracted)
for the previous program funding cycle, and to ensure that sufficient funds can be invested to stimulate tourism
in the future. The level of reserves was modified in 2011 to maximize the value and impact of tourism -directed
funds.
The MBVCA submits an annual Program of Work to the CMB as required by Sec. 102-281.
FY 2024/2025 REVIEW/TOURISM ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM (TAP)
The MBVCA Tourism Advancement Program (TAP) was established to promote Miami Beach as a sophisticated
tourist destination by increasing the number of visitors; through the enhancement of visitors' experiences;
through the allocation of funds granted to events or programs that bring visitors to the CMB and strengthen the
CMB brand. In fiscal year 2024/2025, the MBVCA funded the TAP in seven categories, including: Development
Opportunities, Film Incentive, Major Events, Special Events Recurring, Special Projects, Special Projects Recurring,
and Tourism Partnerships.
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A total of $1,309,500 was awarded in FY 2024/2025, compared to $1,416,000 in FY 2023/2024. The decrease is
attributed to many events who were towards the end of the declining scale and therefore had a reduced grant
request and award.
Grants funded in partnership with the CMB are critical, branded tourism -related programs, such as the Food
Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine + Food Festival and Scope Art Fair; both examples of events whose
beginnings in Miami Beach stem from grants provided by the MBVCA; events that could easily be recruited by
other destinations.
FY 202512026 TOURISM ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM
The MBVCA strategically focuses its funding to maximize tourism and brand; to improve Miami Beach by focusing
on events and projects that generate significant publicity; strengthen brand and increase tourism (generating
critical resort taxes for Miami Beach). The Board pays significant attention to marquee events.
Review process:
For over two decades, the MBVCA has used a multi -level review process for its grant program and the process is
reviewed annually. The process includes a mandatory pre -proposal staff conference to discuss MBVCA policies,
procedures, and the TAP. During the meeting, MBVCA administration advises each potential applicant regarding
the eligibility and appropriateness of the proposed project and determines the grant category best suited to the
potential applicant. Once it is determined that the project is eligible, the MBVCA administration provides the
applicant with an overview of the application submission process. All applications are submitted through the
online Application Portal in a multi -step format. All grant formats and policies are available on the MBVCA
website. By Florida law, all MBVCA meetings are advertised and open to the public; all records are public records.
Annually, the MBVCA Board reviews and refines grant guidelines with respect to efficacy and effectiveness. In FY
2012/2013, the MBVCA implemented changes to its funding caps and declining scale. The new declining scale and
funding caps allowed the MBVCA to diversify their funding into other areas and initiatives as requested by the City
Administration and/or the Board.
The grant criteria guidelines were reviewed for clarity and accuracy, continuing with the requirements regarding
fully executed agreements and contracts to be submitted prior to proceeding with the next step in the application
process. The application requires hotel room block agreements and/or contracted room blocks; fully executed
media contracts or confirmed and generated media impressions, and/or broadcast/cable/TV contracts, in order
to proceed with the grant submission. The criteria must be confirmed before funding is awarded, and after the
project's successful completion. Grant applicants must meet two of the three criteria in place for each of the
MBVCA grant categories.
In FY 202412025 the MBVCA voted to change the name of the Major One Time Special Event grant category to
Major Events. This eliminated the confusion for first-time applicants whose events are expected to take place past
Year 1. In addition, the MBVCA voted to increase the Major Events and Special Events Recurring minimum criteria
for hotel room nights, media impressions and viewership. The maximum requests also increased from $45,000 to
$50,000 for Major Events and from $45,000 to $50,000 for Year 1 of Special Events Recurring, after which the
declining scale would be implemented.
The MBVCA also voted to increase the minimum criteria for Special Projects and Special Projects Recurring's hotel
room nights, media impressions, and viewership. The maximum requests for said categories were also increased
from $90,000 to $100,000 for Special Projects, and from $85,000 to $95,000 for Year 1 of Special Projects
Recurring, after which the declining scale would be implemented.
Lastly, the Board voted to increase the minimum criteria for the Development Opportunities' hotel room nights
and media impressions, with the minimum criteria for viewership remaining the same as in the prior fiscal year.
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i ne maximum request for the category aiso remained unchanged aL $30,0W. The Tour ism, 1=dr LneF S'l ipt. grdllL
category criterion and maximum allowable request remained the same for FY 2024/2025.
In 2025/2026, the MBVCA voted to implement several changes to both their minimum criteria and maximum
allowable request amounts to encourage ne-w organization,sto approach the MBVCA for funding support as well
as implementing other changes across all grant categories. The Major Events and Special Events Recurring
maximum request amounts increased from $50,000 to $60,000 and $45,000 to $50,000 in Year 1, respectively,
while the minimum criteria remained the same as in FY 2024/2025,
The MBVCA also voted to increase the maximum request amounts for Special Projects and Special Projects
Recurring from $1 n0 000 to $120,000 and $95,000 to 5100,000 in Year 1, respectively, while the minimum criteria
remained the same as in FY 2024/2025. The Board voted to increase the maximum allowable request for
Development Opportunities from $30,000 to $35,000, without a change to the minimum criteria in place.
Lastly; the Tourism Partnerships minimum criteria and maximum requests were both increased. The hotel room
night requirement increased from 175 to 200 hotel room nights; the media impressions requirement increased
from 500.000 to 650,000, while the engagement minimum increased from 1,500 to 2,000. The maximum request
for the category increased from $30,000 to $45,000, a significant increase from years past.
The declining scale will remain the same for recurring events, in FY 2025/2026.
In FY 2025/2026, the guidelines will continue to specify that third party hotel agreements will not be accepted. In
addition, any changes to original hotel agreements must be reported to the administration. Hotel confirmations
must be in the form of fully executed agreement and must be entered into by the Applicant Organization or the
Contracted Hotel Booking Agent. A copy of the contract between the Hotel Booking Agent and the grant applicant
organization must be provided with the fully executed hotel agreements, as well. Post -event hotel pick-up forms
and/or reservation reports must be in the Grantee's or Hotel Booking Agent's name with the Group Name clearly
stated.
The Board will continue to allow applicants to submit their reviews and/or audits using Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles (GAAP), as well as, prepared in accordance with Statements on Standards for Accounting
and Review Services promulgated by the Accounting and Review Services Committee of the AICPA, for tax basis
financial statements, in FY 2025/2026. In addition, the Board will allow organizations to submit a copy of their
previous year's income tax return along with a compilation verified by an accountant via a signed letter, and/or
reviewed or audited financial statements for their organization for their last completed fiscal year. A CPA letter of
engagement is required when the most current financials are not completed/submitted by the time of application
submission.
MBVCA grants are paid upon performance; therefore, grantees are required to provide post -performance reports
in the form of reservation or pick-up reports from Miami Beach hotels; impressions analytics garnered from the
organization's PR Firm, or accompanied by third party confirmation from a media monitoring/press clipping
service such as Meltwater, Critical Mention, and Agility PR Solutions, to prove media impressions, and/or a
broadcast post -performance report from a third party reporting delivery of Adult 18+ and Households (HH) in
Thousands (000) from Nielsen, Over The Top (OTT), or Comscore/Rentrak for viewership.
The 2025/2026 guidelines will also remove the funding restriction preventing conventions and conferences that
do not have a significant national and/or international tourism impact for Miami Beach. This will allow for more
collaboration with the City and the GMCVB when attracting large citywide conferences that seek partnerships in
the form of sponsorships through the host City.
In 2025/2026, the MBVCA will implement a new online application portal after over a decade of utilizing a custom
Portal hosted on their website. This new grant management software, NextZen — powered by Submittable, will
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allow grant applicants to apply directly on the site while managing past applications, reports, and overall data. All
reporting will be conducted through the portal to ensure clarity and data management.
RECURRING PROJECTS:
The MBVCA has a current policy in place to fund recurring projects on a declining scale. The declining scale
encourages recurring events to recruit corporate and private sponsorship and therefore, not solely rely on MBVCA
funds as a means of sustaining the event year after year. The award category establishes funding caps for
recurring events, funding that can be reduced based on the maximum request for the specific grant category.
Below is the current scale, implemented in FY 2012/2013, and applicable to both non- and for -profit agencies. The
declining scale will remain in place for FY 2025/2026.
Year 1
Initial Grant Award
Year 2
No more than 80% of Eligible Request
Year 3
No more than 70% of Eligible Request
Year 4
No more than 60% of Eligible Request
Year 5
1 New Cycle Begins
CATEGORIES:
TAP funds are currently awarded in seven categories, including: Development Opportunities, Film Incentive,
Major Events, Special Events Recurring, Special Projects, Special Projects Recurring, Tourism Enrichment, and
Tourism Partnerships. The MBVCA has developed pre -eligibility criteria for grants within these categories. The
criteria allow staff to determine eligibility and the appropriate grant category. Applicants must meet two of the
three criteria, unless otherwise noted.
Grant Category
Contracted Hotel
Room Nights
Contracted Media
Impressions
Contracted Television and/or Cable
Broadcast
Development
Opportunities
75
400,000
500,000
Film Incentive*
200
N/A
N/A
Major Events
250
1,500,000
1,500,000
Special Events
Recurring
250
1,500,000
1,500,000
Special Projects
1,500
150,000,000
15,000,000
Special Projects
Recurring
1,500
150,000,000
15,000,000
Tourism Partnerships
200
650,000
2,000 (Engagement)**
* Specific requirements are in place for the Film Incentive Grant Program.
** Engagement is determined through a combination of confirmed visitors/guests (walk-ins); Website Hits, -
Telephone Calls; Emails, App downloads; Webpage Engagement via Website through "Contact Us Form" or Live
Chat, from prior fiscal year.
Budget
Budget (TAP) FY 202512026
The MBVCA has budgeted $1,816,000 for its Tourism Advancement Program in FY 2025/2026, which reflects 48%
of the total budget. This grant funding reflects an increase of $1,500 from FY 2024/2025. This increase is due to
an increase in the grant category maximum requests.
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111C N19VCA h a b budgeted Y11,61U,3u^G for 1lJ 1 our rsm A udvair c a 1llerrt Pr Vier a,n, irr Fy GV LJ/-In
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of the total budget. This grant funding reflects an increase of $1.500 from FY 2024/2025. This increase is due to
an increase in the grant category maximum requests.
The Tourism Qartnershin< rateaory i� hr.,rioctori :it CQn,nnn, raflartinao 7oA of the total budget for FY
.. r..+ b... r ..per.....
2025/2026, The category currently includes applicants at the maximum request cap of $45,000, Two
applications are anticipated to be received
• The Major Events category, representing 3% of the total budget, is budgeted at $120,000 for FY
2025/2026. The MBVCA expects two to three new events to apply at a maximum request of $60,000 each.
The MBVCA works tirelessly to stimulate and recruit new events and is willing and prepared to fund
valuable tourism and brand -related events. In fact, the MBVCA works with all partners, city leadership
and media to solicit appropriate new projects. New applicants are expected to include the Art Deco 100
Anniversary Celebration and Future Proof.
• The Special Events Recurring category, reflecting 15% of the total budget, has been budgeted at $581,000
for FY 2025/2026 based on the established declining scale and the number of applicants anticipated to
return.
• The Special Projects category is budgeted at $240,000 with two applicants expected at the maximum
request of $120,000 representing 6% of the total budget in FY 2025/2026.
• The Special Projects Recurring category is budgeted at $610,000 and represents 16% of the total budget.
Anticipated return applicants include the Orange Bowl Marketing Campaign; the Food Network & Cooking
Channel South Beach Wine + Food Festival; Paraiso Miami Beach/Miami Swim Week, the Miami Beach
Classical Music Festival, Miami Beach Holiday Festival of Lights, and National Salute to America's Heroes.
These events, recruited and sustained by the MBVCA, are ail marquee events and annually fill the City's
hotel rooms.
• The Film incentive category is budgeted at $70,000 for FY 2025/2026 representing 2% of the budget.
• The Development Opportunities category is budgeted at $105,000 for FY 2025/2026, representing 3% of
the budget; in anticipation of three applicants at the maximum request of $35,000 each.
Partnerships
Tourism Enrichment has been budgeted at $240,000 for FY 2025/2026, representing 6% of the budget. This will
allow for partnerships with the Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council, for the No Vacancy project and for additional
citywide projects like Open House Miami.
Started in FY 2020/2021, No Vacancy is a contemporary art experience that transforms hotels into temporary art
spaces, showcasing Miami Beach's hotels as destination art spaces. The project celebrates artists and provokes
critical discourse by exhibiting art in various hotel spaces, including lobbies, restaurants, lounges, patio areas,
rooms, balconies, and swimming pools.
Artists are selected through a Call to Artists process, and each receives a $10,000 stipend to create their project.
The project awards prizes, including a $10,000 public vote prize and a $25,000 jury prize, recognizing outstanding
work.
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Over the years, No Vacancy has grown in popularity and attendance, with tens of thousands of people
experiencing art projects in person. The event typically takes place over several weeks in November and
December, making it a significant part of Miami Beach's cultural calendar. No Vacancy is committed to providing
art experiences that are accessible to everyone, free and open to the public as well as reinventing Cultural Tourism
on Miami Beach.
In FY 2023/2024, the MBVCA first partnered with the GMCVB, the Miami Center for Architecture & Design (MCAD),
and other organizations to launch the inaugural Open House Miami. Part of the global Open House Worldwide
network, this event featured participating buildings and venues throughout Miami Dade County and beyond,
providing public access to areas typically restricted. This initiative aimed to make cities more open, accessible, and
equitable by allowing patrons to explore buildings, learn about their architecture, and understand behind -the -
scenes operations.
In 2024/2025, the MBVCA once again partnered with the GMCVB and MCAD to launch Open House Miami.
Approximately 110 unique tours took place across 80 hosts throughout South Florida including tours of the Art
Deco District, private home tours, The Betsy South Beach Hotel, the Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL),
the Miami Beach Bandshell, and many more.
In 2025/2026, the MBVCA will once again partner with the City of Miami Beach for the 5`h rendition of No Vacancy,
scheduled to take place November 13 — December 20, 2025. Since its inaugural year, the project has expanded
from 10 hotels and artists to an anticipated 15 hotels and artists for 2025. All participating hotels will continue to
be within walking distance of accessible by the Miami Beach Trolley system. In addition, the project that once took
place over the course of 2 weeks, will now span a full 6 weeks.
In addition, the MBVCA will once again partner with the GMCVB and MCAD to launch the 3rd iteration of Open
House Miami, hoping to expand the number of tours offered through Miami Beach and beyond.
Initiatives
The MBVCA expects to support new initiatives in FY 2025/2026. Strategic plans, goals and initiatives are developed
through consultation and are the result of ongoing communications with the Mayor, Commission, and City
Administration.
Public Relations Initiative
This text provides a detailed overview of the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority's (MBVCA)
partnerships with public relations agencies, specifically Hill & Knowlton/SAMCOR (H+K) and Private Label
Marketing, LLC.
H+K was selected as Agency of Record in 2011/2012 to enhance Miami Beach's image, with objectives including
destination marketing, media outreach, and social media growth. Over 11 years, H+K generated significant media
impressions and value. In their first year, H+K generated 3,416,S81,560 media impressions, and in their final year,
they generated 2,495,686,016 impressions, valued at $3,904,285,476.81.
After H+K's contract ended, Private Label Marketing, LLC was awarded a one-year contract in FY 2021/2022, In
their first year, they generated 2,736,064,485 impressions, valued at $24,864,486.11. In their second year, they
generated 2,541,016,393 impressions, valued at $532,567,481.14. During their third year, Private Label
Marketing, LLC generated 2,293,516,758 impressions, with a value of $21,170,107.07. As of July 2025, Private
Label Marketing had distributed 10 press releases, generating 1,811,007,991 media impressions with a value of
$16,692,158.65.
FY 2025/2026, Private Label Marketing, LLC will continue to promote the destination through a series of social
media influencers, FAM trips, monthly press releases, and campaigns to continue to lure visitors to Miami Beach.
They will also provide support in distributing newsletter and increasing followers to the Experience Miami Beach
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social media accounts
The MBVCA's partnerships with these agencies have resulted in significant media coverage and brand awareness
for Miami Beach.
There is an allotment of $200,000, representing 5% of the total budget, towards this effort, in FY 2025/2026.
Destination Marketing
The Destination Marketing allocation reflects 13% of the total budget for FY 2025/2026. This allocation provides
for the additional placement of stories and press releases on the PR Newswire as well as the continuation of our
F An trips, online Sw22pStok^S to promote increased activity on our social media channels, a5 well as ticket
giveaway promotions/sweepstakes from MBVCA-funded events.
Projects will include the continuation of the Forbes Travel Guide Online Webinars, offering free hospitality training
webinars, that were originally incorporated during the pandemic when live trainings could not be conducted. Due
to their popularity, they will again be offered during the upcoming fiscal year, for both Frontline and Leadership
level Pmnloyees and available to all hospitality emolovees, A different topic will be introduced during each
session.
Apo Marketin$
The Experience Miami Beach App offers a wide range of features to help visitors navigate and enjoy Miami Beach.
It includes an A-Z listing format, making it easy to find specific information. The app is organized into categories
such as Shopping, Nightlife, Art & Culture, and Restaurants, allowing users to quickly find relevant information.
One of its key features is the "My Miami Beach" section, where users can create personalized itineraries, add
events, and share photos. Additionally, the app has a "Deals" section that offers special promotional rates and
offers from local businesses, which can be cross promoted through social media platforms like Facebook, X, and
Instagram.
Since its inception, the app's name has changed from Miami Beach Information to Experience Miami Beach to
better align with the MBVCA's social media accounts. it has also been promoted through partnerships with local
businesses and event features. Overall, the app aims to provide a comprehensive and user-friendly guide to Miami
Beach, enhancing the experience for both visitors and residents.
The MBVCA also offers the EXPMiamiBeach.Tours, that offers a range of guided tours of Miami Beach, developed
in collaboration with various partners such as the City of Miami Beach, The Bass Museum, and other local
organizations. These tours cater to different interests, including art, culture, and history.
The MBVCA continued to promote both the Experience Miami Beach App and the new tours app through social
media, its website, targeted ads, and partnerships with grantees, allocating 1% of its budget to these efforts. As a
result, the Experience Miami Beach App has seen significant engagement, with 28,000 downloads as of July 2024.
Notably, about half of these downloads came from European users, indicating a strong interest in Miami Beach
from international visitors
in FY 2024/2025 The MBVCA refreshed the Experience Miami Beach app, making several updates. The app's
libraries and security features were updated for both Android and Whone platforms. Additionally, the
EXPMiamiBeach.Tours app was updated to include more tours; adding new ones that appeal to Miami Beach
visitors. These updates aimed to enhance the user experience and showcase the best of Miami Beach's attractions
and activities.
FY 2025/2026, the MBVCA will continue to partner with the City and local partners to enhance the
EXPMiamiBeach.Tours app. Tours will be developed to cater to the diverse tourism the City enjoys year round as
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well as tours specific to the impactful events to the City
IT Development
The MBVCA initiated a project in 2011 to develop a digital content management system and application
programming interface (API) to support mobile applications. After awarding a contract to Solodev in 2012, the API
was developed to feature 44 distinct business categories, each with around 90 services and amenities.
Over the years, the MBVCA continued to upgrade and refine the API and Experience Miami Beach App. In FY
2020/2021, updates were made to various business categories, including restaurants, bars, and hotels, to provide
more detailed information. These updates enabled businesses to showcase their offerings more effectively and
helped users find the information they needed.
In FY 2022/2023, the Experience Miami Beach App was updated with a revamped list of businesses, condensed
into categories that cater to tourists' needs. This update allowed users to easily find relevant information and
promotions. The MBVCA also continued to promote grantee deals and highlight various promotions available
through the App.
FY 2024/2025, the MBVCA designed and launched the official Experience Miami Beach website. This website
serves as the hub for all aspects of the Experience Miami Beach brand. The site features tours from the
EXPMiamiBeach Tours app; Miami Beach deals, an itinerary builder, and much more. The website also serves to
compliment the current social media handles and recently trademarked brand.
In FY 2025/2026, the MBVCA will continue to update the Experience Miami Beach app into a one stop website for
tourists planning their visits to Miami Beach.
The MBVCA will implement a new grants portal system, NextZen - powered by Submittable grants management
software, in FY 2025/2026. Grant applicants will be able to easily create accounts, submit grant applications, track
their award(s), submit supporting documents, and complete and submit required reports, both pre- and post -
event. The transfer to this new grant portal system replaces the MBVCA's grant portal submission site that was
implemented over 15 years ago.
A total of $50,000, or 1% of the total budget, will be allocated towards IT development.
Research and Development
The MBVCA will develop a strategic list of major events worldwide as the result of ongoing communications and
consulting with all partners. We expect to investigate some of these events with the goal of the development of
a new major event for the destination. The MBVCA will continue to work with their PR firm of record, to compile
a list of major events that could be attracted to the destination. The MBVCA will also continue to collaborate with
local partners. A total of $64,106 has been allotted for Research and Development in FY 2025/2026.
Projected Cash Flow Reserve
The MBVCA has budgeted $2,000 of the total budget, for cash flow reserve in FY 2025/2026. The City of Miami
Beach allots resort tax payments to the MBVCA a month after its collection; therefore, as a fiscal responsibility,
the MBVCA has built in a projected cash flow reserve to its budget to ensure that all grants awarded will have the
necessary funds to be reimbursed upon proper request and documentation.
Administration and Overhead
The MBVCA's administration and benefits costs are budgeted at $586,894 for FY 2025/2026. This figure represents
15% of the total budget. The overhead allocation is budgeted at $150,000, which reflects 4%of the overall budget,
with $5,000 allocated for capital expenses. The increase from FY 2024/2025 is attributed to the purchase of
updated office equipment, technology, and the updated equipment for the reconfigured conference room utilized
by the Board for their monthly meetings, along with a 3% COLA increase for all employees. The total administration
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and overhead costs are 20% of the ioiai budget.
Reserves
A total of $300,000 is being transferred from reserves to supplement the FY 2025/2026 budget.
Conclusion
During their August 20, 2025 meeting, the MBVCA Board recommended the Mayor and City Commission adopt
the MBVCA Budget for FY 2025/2026 in the amount of $3,794,000, as reflected in Exhibit A.
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APPROVED PROPOSED % OF PROPOSED
FY 2024.2025 FY 2025.2026 S VARIANCE BUDGET
REVENUES
Unrestricted
Rollover
$
$
$
Reserves
$
410,000
$
300,000
$ (110,000)
8%
Projected Resort Tax
$
3,526,000
$
3,494,000
$ (32,000)
92%
$
3,794,000
$ (142,000)
100%
TOTAL REVENUES
S
3,936,000
EXPENDITURES
Administration & Benefits
$
569,800
$
586,894
$ 17,094
15%
Operating Expenses
$
150,D00
$
150,000
5
4%
Capital
$
2,000
$
5,000
$ 3,000
0.1%
$
741,894
$ 20,094
20%
Total Administration
$
721,800
GRANTS - Tourism Advancement Program
Tourism Partnerships
$
90,000
$
90,000
$
2%
Major Events
$
150,000
$
120,000
$ (30,000)
3%
Special Events Recurring
$
508,500
$
581,000
$ 72,500
15%
Special Projects
$
200,000
$
240,000
$ 40,000
6%
Special Projects Recurring
$
646,000
$
610,000
$ (36,000)
16%
Film Incentive
$
100,000
$
70,000
$ (30,000)
2%
Development Opportunities
$
120,D00
$
105,000
$ (15,000)
3%
$
1,216,000
$ 1,S00
411%
Total Tourism Adv. Program
$
1,814,S00
PARTNERSHIPS
Tourism Enrichment
$
220,000
$
240,000
$ 20,000
6%
$
240,000
$ 20,0D0
6%
Total Partnerships
$
220,000
MARKETING/PR/TECH NOLOGY
Marketing/Communications & PR
$
200,000
$
200,oD0
$
5%
Destination Marketing
$
500,000
$
500,000
$
13%
APP Marketing
$
30,000
S
30,000
$
1%
IT Development
$
50,000
$
50,000
$
1%
Total Marketing/PR/Tech
$
790,000
$
780,000
$
21%
OTHER
Initiatives
S
150,000
$
150,000
$
4%
R&D
S
244,700
$
64,106
$ (190,594)
2%
Projected Cash Flow Reserve
$
5,000
$
2,000
$ (3,DOD)
0.1%
$
216,106
$ (183,S94)
6%
Total Other
$
399,700
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
$
3,936,000
$ 3,794,000
$ (142,000)
100%
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Resolutions - R7 B
A A I A A A i r► r- A /"% 1 1
M I/A/VI 1 b LA(,.., rl
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Eric (�nrnontor, (�itv Unnanor
DATE: September 30, 2025 5.-01 p.m. Second Reading Public Hearing
TITI E: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MiAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING 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 FISCAL YEAR 2026.
RECOMMENDATION
TL_ AJ.__' _ J_ aL _♦ V_ l.1_,.__ J /'".:a !�____._:_-.�- J L... attached
i Ile 'Ad f inistratioli 7S;CliiWAEl iluJ :i al the Mayor and City Co ilt;flsslo f adopt the attac eu
Resolution which sets the final budgets for the General, General Obligation (G.O.) Debt Service,
City Center Redevelopment Agency (RDA) Ad Valorem Taxes, North Beach Community
Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Ad Valorem Taxes. Enterprise, Internal Service, and Special
Revenue Funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026.
As summarized below, the City's total final operating budget for FY 2026, net of interfund
transfers, is $911.7 million which includes the General, G.O. Debt Service, Enterprise, and
Special Revenue Funds budgets.. as well as the City's contributions to the City Center
Redevelopment and North Beach Community Redevelopment Areas. Overall, this represents an
increase of $39.3 million, or 4.5%, over the City's total operating budget of $872.4 million that was
adopted for FY 2025.
General Fund
! $456.164,000
$483,216,000
$27,052,000 5.9%
G.O. Deist Service
City Center RDA Ad Valorem Taxes
16.298.000
33,909,000
16.296,000
36,344.000 ,
(2,000) (0.01%)
2,435,000 7.2%
North Beach CRA Ad Jalorern Taxes
1,396,000
1.697 000
301.000 21 6'%
Enterprise Funds
299,757,000 I
312,047,000
12,290,000 I 4.1% i
i Special Revenue Funds — ---
ICota1NlFWxis
, 146.792000
"K316,fl00
14
144887000
4,887,000
><!l4,437,000
(1,905.000) ( 3%)
1 —.�
$4 0'171.M 42%
Legs Transfeis
Cararwd tcrhM AM Funds
(81 938,OCi)` `
(82 751,000)
1,736, y
9 t3,000) 1.0'io
i39 356,000 4 SX y
internal Service Funds"
$136.208.000
$146,327,000
$10,119,000 7.4%
'Presented for informational purposes only; costs allocated within the General. Speciai Revenue, and Enterprise Funds. etc
. #-% .I°.yo �t�IliI IST"R`�
As outlined in the companion General Operating Millage Agenda Item, Section 200.065, Florida
Statutes, specifies the manner in which the City's budgets must be adopted. First, the final millage
rate for both general operating and debt service is adopted. then immediately thereafter. the final
budgets by fund are adopted.
The Resolution adopting 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 is. therefore. presented to you at this time for final adoption.
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ANALYSIS
As detailed in the Letter to Commission (LTC #269-2025) dated July 2, 2025 and summarized
below, the City's overall taxable property values based on the 2025 Certified Taxable Values
provided by the Miami -Dade County Property Appraiser as of July 1, 2025 increased overall by
approximately $3.9 billion, or 6.9%, from the 2024 Certified Taxable Values of $56.4 billion to the
2025 Certified Taxable Values of $60.3 billion. Within the overall increase, however, property
values in the City Center Redevelopment Area and the North Beach Community Redevelopment
Area increased by 2.7% and 3.7%, respectively, compared to the previous year.
Property Values:
� 1
Existing Values $56-396,947 099
New Construction
559,251,456.909
1,048.123 655
$2.854,509,810
1.048,123,655
5.1%
100 0%
Total $56,396,947.099
$60,299,580,564
$3,902,633,465
6.9%
City Center Redevelopment Area $6,709,447,439
$6,893,643.464
$184,196,025
2.7°k
North Beach Community Redevelopment Area 1,844,424.002�
1,913,319,827
68,895,825
33%
Total (Net of RDA 8, CRA) $47,843,075,658
$51,492,617,273
$3,649,541,615
7 6%
It is important to note that while the City s overall taxable
values increased by $3.9 billion,
or 6.9%,
compared to the previous year, overall taxable property
values within the City since FY 2023 have
been increasing at a diminishing rate as reflected in the overall property
value trend chart below
Overall Property Value Trend
35.0% o
30.3 /a
30.0%
25.0%
20.0%
15.0%
10.0%
5.0°/
0.0%
-5.0%
-10.0%
-15.0%
FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
The overall increase in values of $3.9 billion, or 6.9%, is comprised of $2.9 billion, or 5.1%,
increase in existing values and a $1.0 billion increase in new construction values.
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Existing Property Value Trend
30.0 io 25.8%
25.0%
20.0%
15.0%
10.0%
5.0%
0.0%
-5.0%
-10.0%
-15.0%
-20.0%
FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
$2.0
$1.8
$1.6
$1.4
$1.2
c
0
m $1.0
$0.8
$0.6
$0.4
$0.2
New Construction Value Trend
$1.8
FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
GENERAL FUND BUDGET
The General Fund is the primary source of funding for many City services that are provided such
as Police and Fire, as well as Parks and Recreation, Public Works, Code Compliance, among
other services. Revenues that fund these services and the various other City services in the
General Fund are comprised of ad valorem property taxes, franchise and utility taxes, business
license and permit fees, revenue sharing from various statewide taxes, intergovernmental
revenues from Miami -Dade County, user fees for services, fines, rents and concession fees, and
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interest income. Additionally, the City's 2% Resort Tax Fund contributes funding annually for
tourism -related services provided by General Fund departments.
At the July 11, 2025 Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee (FERC) Budget Briefing, the
Mayor and City Commission were briefed regarding the preliminary FY 2026 General Fund
budget. The preliminary budget represents the cost of providing the same level of services as in
the prior year and serves as the baseline of funding for the annual budget development process.
Revenues $478, 367,000
Expenditures 1 477,513,000
Surplus[Gapj j $04,000
The Administration also identified and recommended a combination of budget
reductions/efficiencies, one-time and recurring expenditure enhancements, as well as revenue
and expenditure refinements, which, if endorsed by the FERC, would have resulted in a balanced
General Fund budget for FY 2026
Preliminary Surplus!(Gap)
$854,000
Recommended Recurring Reductions/Efficiencies 1,343,000
Recommended "One -Time' Expesxlilexe Enttancelmerft (1,886,000)
Recommended Recurring Expenditure Enhancements (2,485,000)
Revenue FWr*merfta 4,567,000
Expenditure Refinements
Net Surpiusl(Cap)
(2,393,000)
The FERC endorsed most of the Administration's recommendations summarized above and
proposed several additional reductions/efficiencies and expenditure enhancements to be included
in the FY 2026 General Fund budget.
Adjustments Subsequent to Budget Briefings
Following the FERC's recommendations from the July 11, 2025 Budget Briefing and the
finalization of the proposed FY 2026 General Fund budget, the Administration made further
updates and refinements to the FY 2026 General Fund budget. These updates are detailed further
below.
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• At the July 11, 2025 Budget Briefing, the FERC recommended the following
adjustments to the recurring General Fund reductions/efficiencies:
o Eliminate the Employee Wellness Program - $190,000 (General Fund Impact)
Eliminate additional Commission Aide position of one Commissioner - $120,000
o Withdraw recommendation to reduce funding for senior events at the Miami Beach
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Recommended Recurrina General Fund Expenditure Enhancements - ($261,000
• At the July 11, 2025 Budget Briefing, the FERC recommended funding for the following
recurring General Fund enhancements:
o Extension of Wraparound Palm Tree Lighting on 71st Street to the East of
Normandy Fountain and Collins Avenue - ($129,000)
Sanitation Fund Contribution for Dedicated Pressure Washing Services on Lincoln
Road from Washington to Collins Avenue - ($120,000)
• Finalization of Recommended FY 2026 Living Wage Increase Impact - ($12,000)
(General Fund Impact)
General Fund Revenue Refinements - $475,000
• Adjustment in. FY 2026 Resort Tax contribution to General Fund for tourism -eligible
expenditures based on finalization of the proposed FY 2026 Resort Tax Budget -
$316,000
• Finalization of FY 2026 General Fund administrative fees based on cost allocation
study - $190,000
• Refinement of other miscellaneous General Fund revenues based on finalization of
the proposed FY 2026 General Fund budget — ($31,000)
General Fund Expenditure Refinements - ($506.000)
• Finalization of FY 202E Internal Services Funds budgets and allocations - ($140,000)
• Refinement of other miscellaneous General Fund expenditures based on finalization
of the proposed FY 2026 General Fund budget - ($5,000)
• Adjustment in FY 2026 General Fund budgeted set aside for reserves - ($361,000)
First Public Hearing
At the first public hearing on September 17, 2025, the Administration presented the proposed FY
2026 General Fund budget to the Mayor and City Commission, which was balanced.
In addition, several additional one-time and recurring General Fund expenditure enhancements,
reductions/efficiencies, and other revenue and expenditure adjustments were presented by the
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Administration. These items, which were approved by the Mayor and City Commission as part of
the FY 2026 General Fund budget, are further detailed below.
Surplus/(Gap) as of September V, 2025 First F
Recommended Recurring Reductions/Efficiencies
Recommended "One -Time" Expenditure Enhancements I (100,000)
Recommended Recurring Expenditure Enhancements (250,000)
jRevenue Refinements I (193,000)
Expenditure Refinements 540,000
Net Su lust
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Recommended Recurring General Fund Reductions/Efficiencies - $3,000
• Add Back Partial Funding for Continuation of Wellness Program - ($77,000) (General
Fund Portion)
• Reductions in operating expenditures in the City Attorney's Office and Municipal
Prosecution Program for Professional Services and Legal Fees - $80,000
Recommended "One Time" General Fund Expenditure Enhancements - ($100,000)
• Flag Football Program (based on the realignment of funding In the 2% Resort Tax budget
for Wodapalooza) - ($50,000)
League Against Cancer, Inc. Grant for Mobile Mammogram Screening Services -
($25,000)
Clean Miami Beach, Inc. Grant Award - ($25,000)
Recommended Recurrinq General Fund Expenditure Enhancements - ($250,000)
• Maintenance of Green Bicycle Lanes (requested as recurring enhancement, but
recommended for funding as one-time in FY 2026) - ($100,000)
Additional funding for UNIDAD Senior Meals Services Program - ($70,000)
• Jewish Community Services' Senior Transportation Program Grant (requested as
recurring enhancement, but recommended for funding as one-time in FY 2026) -
($41,000)
• Dedicated Mid -Size Bus Service to Enhance Transportation at Senior Centers (requested
as recurring enhancement, but recommended for funding as one-time in FY 2026) -
($39,000)
General Fund Revenue Refinements - ($191000)
• Adjustment in 2% Resort Tax Contribution to General Fund - ($193,000)
General Fund Expenditure Refinements - $540,000
Adjustment in Parks and Recreation's FY 2026 budget based on Children's Trust Grant
Award - $234,000
Adjustment in set aside for budgeted General Fund reserve and stabilization - $306,000
FY 2026 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
Based on discussion and direction given at the May 27, 2025 Commission Budget Retreat, the
two (2) FERC Budget Briefings that were held on June 13, 2025 and July 11, 2025, the additional
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budget adjustments made over the summer recess, and direction given by the Mayor and City
Commission nt the first public hewn-- on September 17 202� the ,administration nro-uses the
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following FY 2026 General Fund budget, which, if approved by the Mayor and City Commission,
will result in a balanced budget that includes the expenditure enhancements and
reductions/efficiencies listed below.
Revenues
Expenditures
Surplus/(Gap)
$483,2 16,COC
483,216,000 i
The charts below reflect the major revenue and expenditure categories of the FY 2026 General
Fund budget totaling $483,216,000.
Property Taxes
62%
FY 2026 GENERAL FUND REVENUES
Resort Tax Contribution
8%
--licenses & Per -nits
6 %
_ Charges For Services
4%
Non -Operating Revenues
_ 3%
Intergovernmental
3%
e of General Fund Reserves/Prior Year
Surplus
�. _Other Revenues 1 %
4%
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