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
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this �Sday of r?6 . , 2026.
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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) � �
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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, 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)
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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
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