HomeMy WebLinkAboutR7 D 1% Arts FundingPrioritizing Miami Beach
Arts, Youth, and Clean Water
Fully Fund Our Cultural Anchors and Youth Arts.
Reinvest in Infrastructure for a Resilient Future.
The Purpose
●Strengthen our local arts and youth programs that make Miami Beach
unique.
●Reallocate funding away from non-resident cultural presenters that
visit only occasionally.
●Address critical clean water and stormwater infrastructure needs in
tourist areas.
Background: Cultural Arts Funding
●The City allocates 10% of the 1% Resort Tax “Quality of Life” fund to
arts and culture.
●FY 2025/2026 total Cultural Arts Council funding: $1,040,424
●Currently split as:
○42.67% ($443,955)→ Miami Beach Cultural Anchors
○57.33% ($596,469)→ Organizations based outside Miami Beach
(“Cultural Presenters”)
Miami Beach Cultural Anchors
Cultural “Presenters”
(43 in Total)
The Issue
●Cultural Presenter grantees must hold only two events per year in
Miami Beach.
●Many are not based in our city, yet collectively receive over half a
million dollars in grants.
●Meanwhile, Miami Beach faces over $1 billion in unfunded capital
improvement needs —clean water, stormwater, and flood resilience.
Fiscal Reality
●The City must prioritize public safety and infrastructure over subsidies
to out-of-city organizations.
●Investing in stormwater and clean water systems protects residents,
businesses, and tourism.
●Every dollar reallocated strengthens long-term sustainability and
resilience.
The Proposal
Reallocation Plan (effective FY 2027):
1.Fully fund all Miami Beach–based Cultural Anchors.
2.Fully fund youth-focused cultural presenters.
3.Reallocate the remainder of “Cultural Presenter” funds to:
a.Capital projects improving stormwater infrastructure in tourist
areas.
b.Priority zones: those most affected by King Tides and major rain
events.
Who Remains Funded
●Organizations with a primary youth focus to remain eligible:
○Greater Miami Youth Symphony
○Miami Children’s Chorus
○Young Musicians Unite
○National Foundation for the Advancement in the Arts (YoungArts)
These total $59,971, which would be fully covered under the proposal.
Funding Breakdown
Why This Matters
●Keeps our arts and culture local.
●Supports youth programs and resident-based organizations.
●Strengthens tourism resilience by addressing flooding and clean water
challenges.
●Reflects responsible, resident-first budgeting —culture and
infrastructure, hand in hand.