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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2026-34153RESOLUTION NO. 2026-34153 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO (1) ASSERT AND MAINTAIN COMPLETE CONTROL OVER ALL ASPECTS OF CITY -SPONSORED SENIOR EVENTS (SENIOR HOLIDAY PARTY, SENIOR PROM, SENIOR SUMMER BASH, AND THE SENIOR POLICE BALL), INCLUDING ENFORCING ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND ALL ASPECTS OF THE EVENTS PROGRAMMING; (2) LIMIT ATTENDANCE TO MIAMI- BEACH RESIDENTS WHO ARE 55 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AND EMPLOYEES, ELECTED OFFICIALS ATTENDING IN THEIR OFFICIAL CAPACITIES TO PERFORM THEIR OFFICIAL DUTIES, AND OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS NECESSARY TO STAFF AND EXECUTE THE EVENTS, INCLUDING PROGRAMMING AND ENTERTAINMENT; AND (3) ENCOURAGE ALL ATTENDEES TO REFRAIN FROM CAMPAIGNING FOR ANY POLITICAL OFFICE OR CAUSE WHILE ATTENDING THE EVENTS. WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach hosts four large senior events each year at the Miami Beach Convention Center, including the Senior Holiday Party, Senior Prom, Senior Summer Bash, and the Senior Police Ball; and WHEREAS, the purpose of these events is to provide our City's seniors with a fun, entertaining, and nonpolitical atmosphere; and WHEREAS, Resolutions Nos. 2024-33134 and 2025-33670 were previously enacted to permit City Commissioners and other declared candidates for election to attend these senior events with one additional guest while restricting the distribution of promotional materials to designated tables outside the event space; and WHEREAS, to maintain the integrity and purpose of these senior events, the Mayor and City Commission seek to rescind Resolution Nos. 2024-33134 and 2025- 33670 and to authorize and direct the City Administration to (1) assert and maintain complete control over all aspects of City -sponsored senior events (Senior Holiday Party, Senior Prom, Senior Summer Bash, and the Senior Police Ball), including enforcing admission requirements and all aspects of the events programming; (2) limit attendance to Miami -Beach residents who are 55 years of age or older and employees, elected officials attending in their official capacities to perform their official duties and outside contractors necessary to staff and execute the events, including programming and entertainment; and (3) encourage all attendees to refrain from campaigning for any political office or cause while attending the events. 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 hereby rescind Resolution Nos. 2024-33134 and 2025-33670 and authorize and direct the City Administration to (1) assert and maintain complete control over all aspects of City -sponsored senior events (Senior Holiday Party, Senior Prom, Senior Summer Bash, and the Senior Police Ball), including enforcing admission requirements and all aspects of the events programming; (2) limit attendance to Miami -Beach residents who are 55 years of age or older and employees, elected officials attending in their official capacities to perform their official duties and outside contractors necessary to staff and execute the events, including programming and entertainment; and (3) encourage all attendees to refrain from campaigning for any political office or cause while attending the events. ff PASSED AND ADOPTED this �Sday of r?6 . , 2026. �� `^""` teven Meiner, Mayor ATTEST: MAR 10 2026 APPROVED AS TO FORM & LANGUAGE Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk & FO ELUTION (Sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Shaft) � � City A y RR Date CO -Sponsored by commissioner Joseph Magazine ty,,.,.,_y♦B/�.,.w rINCORP ORA1F94 s Resolutions - R7 L 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, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO (1) ASSERT AND MAINTAIN COMPLETE CONTROL OVER ALL ASPECTS OF CITY -SPONSORED SENIOR EVENTS (SENIOR HOLIDAY PARTY, SENIOR PROM, SENIOR SUMMER BASH, AND THE SENIOR POLICE BALL), INCLUDING ENFORCING ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND ALL ASPECTS OF THE EVENTS PROGRAMMING; (2) LIMIT ATTENDANCE TO MIAMI-BEACH RESIDENTS WHO ARE 55 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AND CITY EMPLOYEES (INCLUDING CITY ELECTED OFFICIALS AND OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS) NECESSARY TO STAFF AND EXECUTE THE EVENTS, INCLUDING PROGRAMMING AND ENTERTAINMENT, AND (3) ENCOURAGE ALL ATTENDEES TO REFRAIN FROM CAMPAIGNING FOR ANY POLITICAL OFFICE OR CAUSE WHILE ATTENDING THE EVENTS. RECOMMENDATION BACKGROUNDIHISTORY ANALYSIS The attached resolution is presented at the request of sponsor, Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt. FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT N/A 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://w miamibeachfl ooy/city-hall/citycierkimeetinu-notices) 891 of 1589 CONCLUSION Applicable Area Citywide Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item. Is this item related to a G.O. Bond Pursuant to City Code Section 2-177 Project? No No Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which as defined in Code Sec. 2481 includes a principal enaaued in lobbying? No If so, specify the name of lobbyists) and principal(s): Department City Attorney Sponsor(s) Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Co-sponsor(s) Commissioner Joseph Magazine Condensed Title NR- City Sponsored Senior Events (Bhatt/Magazine) CA Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only) Not reached on 2/5/2026 - R7 H: Not reached on 12/17/2025 - R7 J 892 of 1589