HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2026-34143RESOLUTION NO. 2026-34143
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF SPECIAL EVENT -RELATED
FEES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,536 FOR THE ANNUAL
GROUNDUP MUSIC FESTIVAL, A FAMILY -FRIENDLY CULTURAL EVENT, TO
BE HELD MARCH 13-15, 2026 AT THE MIAMI BEACH BANDSHELL AND THE
ADJACENT BANDSHELL PARK.
WHEREAS, the GroundUP Music Foundation, Inc., the applicant for the GroundUP Music
Festival, is a Florida not -for -profit corporation seeking the waiver of certain City fees in an amount
not to exceed $4,536, consisting of square footage fees ($3,600), permit application ($343),
permit fee ($343) and fire life safety review ($250); and
WHEREAS, the GroundUP Music Festival will take place on March 13-14, 2025, at the
iconic Miami Beach Bandshell, and the adjacent Bandshell Park, delivering an immersive,
authentic and optimal experience for both musicians and fans with a line-up of artists such as
Snarky Puppy, Flying Lotus, Patrice Rushen, Rickie Lee Jones, Bilal, Julian Lage, Isaiah Sharkey,
Arooj Aftab, Varijashree Venugopal, Alain Perez, and others; and
WHEREAS, one of the most central aspects to the GroundUP ethos is diversity in every
sense of the word — diversity of genre, style, geography, culture, race, age, and sex — as well as
remarkable diversity among artists and attendees, with the Festival drawing regularly crowds of
passionate music lovers and musicians from 50 states and 55+ countries; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission wish to approve the waiver of specified fees
in an amount not to exceed $4,536.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby authorize the waiver of special event -related fees in an amount not to exceed
$4,536 for the annual GroundUP music festival, a family -friendly cultural event, to be held March
13-15, 2026 at the Miami Beach Bandshell and the adjacent Bandshell Park.
PASSED and ADOPTED this
ATTEST:
MAR 0 3 2026
Ra ael E. Granado, City Clerk
(Sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt)
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Steven Meiner, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
& FOR EXECUTION
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City Attorney Date
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE: February 25, 2026
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF SPECIAL EVENT -RELATED
FEES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,536 FOR THE ANNUAL GROUNDUP
MUSIC FESTIVAL, A FAMILY -FRIENDLY CULTURAL EVENT, TO BE HELD
MARCH 13-15, 2026 AT THE MIAMI BEACH BANDSHELL AND THE ADJACENT
BANDSHELL PARK.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Tanya K. Bhatt.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
The fiscal impact of this measure shall not exceed $4,536.
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on:
See BIE at: https //www.rniamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Applicable Area
Citywide
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Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item,
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17?
21T
Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
Project?
No
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which as defined in Code Sec. 2-481,
includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
Department
City Attorney
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt
Co-sponsors)
Condensed Title
Waive Special Event Fees for GroundUp 2026. (Bhatt) CA
Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)
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