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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE, AT ITS FEBRUARY 20,
2026 MEETING, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO CLOSE OCEAN
DRIVE TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC DURING THE FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 GAMES
IN MIAMI; AND, AS AMENDED BY THE CITY COMMISSION AT THE MARCH 18,
2026 MEETING, FURTHER DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO EXTEND THE
DURATION OF THE CLOSURE BY COMMENCING THE OCEAN DRIVE
CLOSURE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 2026 AND
MAINTAINING SUCH CLOSURE THROUGH THE CONCLUSION OF THE FIFA
WORLD CUP 2026 GAMES IN MIAMI.
WHEREAS, at the February 20, 2026 Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee ("FERC"
or "Committee") meeting, during a discussion on item NB 11 - "Discuss Resolution Directing the
Administration To Put Its Best Foot Forward And Use Best Efforts To Have Municipal And Private
Projects In The Pipeline, Permitted And Completed, To The Extent Feasible, Ahead Of The 2026
World Cup, Including Issuance Of Permits For New Businesses", the Committee passed a motion
directing the Administration to close Ocean Drive to vehicular traffic during the FIFA World Cup 2026
games in Miami; and
WHEREAS, the closure of Ocean Drive to vehicular traffic during major special events in the
City of Miami Beach ("City") has been previously accomplished via a permit from the Miami -Dade
County Department of Transportation and Public Works ("DTPW"), the agency with purview and
authority over street closures countywide, including within incorporated municipalities; and
WHEREAS, during discussion on agenda item R7 X at the March 18, 2026 City Commission
meeting, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2026-34197 and passed a motion amending
said resolution directing the AdmiN$tration to extend the closure of Ocean Drive from Memorial Day
Weekend 2026 through the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup 2026 games in Miami.
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 accept the recommendation of the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee, at its
February 20, 2026 meeting, directing the Administration to close Ocean Drive to vehicular traffic
during the,FIFA World Cup 2026 Games in Miami; and, as amended by the City Commission at its
March 16, 2026 meeting, further directing the Administration to extend the duration of the closure by
commencing the Ocean Drive closure at the beginning of the Memorial Day Weekend 2026 and
maintaining such closure through the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup 2026 games in Miami.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 18th day March, 2026. ,�
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Steven Meiner, Mayor
MAR 3 1 2026
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
(Sponsored by Vice -Mayor Monica Matteo-Salinas)
Co -Sponsored by Commissioner Joseph Magazine
Co -Sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt :\l.e•:�y,,
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Resolutions - R7 X
MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Eric Carpenter, City Manager
DATE: March 18, 2026
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE, AT ITS FEBRUARY 20,
2026 MEETING, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO CLOSE OCEAN
DRIVE TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC DURING THE FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 GAMES
IN MIAMI.
RECOMMENDATION
The City Administration ("Administration") recommends that the Mayor and City Commission
("City Commission") adopt the Resolution.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
At the February 20, 2026 Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee ("FERC" or "Committee")
meeting, during a discussion on item NB 11 - "Discuss Resolution Directing the Administration To
Put Its Best Foot Forward And Use Best Efforts To Have Municipal And Private Projects In The
Pipeline, Permitted And Completed, To The Extent Feasible, Ahead Of The 2026 World Cup,
Including Issuance Of Permits For New Businesses", the Committee passed a motion directing
the Administration to close Ocean Drive to vehicular traffic during the FIFA World Cup 2026
games in Miami.
ANALYSIS
The closure of Ocean Drive to vehicular traffic during major special events in the City of Miami
Beach ("City") has been previously accomplished via a permit from the Miami -Dade County
Department of Transportation and Public Works ("DTPW"), the agency with purview and authority
over street closures countywide, including within incorporated municipalities.
Should this Resolution be adopted by the City Commission, the Administration will work with
DTPW to secure approval for the closure of Ocean Drive to vehicular traffic during the FIFA World
Cup 2026 games in Miami.
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://www.miamibeachfLgovicity-haII/city-clerklmeetinq-notices/
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Should this Resolution be adopted by the City Commission, the Administration will work with
DTPW to secure approval for the closure of Ocean Drive to vehicular traffic during the FIFA World
Cup 2026 games in Miami.
Applicable Area
South Beach
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item,
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17?
Yes
Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
Proiect?
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
Transportation and Mobility
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Monica Matteo-Salinas
Co-sponsor(s)
Commissioner Joseph Magazine
Condensed Title
NR- Accept Rec/Close Ocean Drive During FIFA World Cup 2026. (MMS/JM) TR
Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)
Not reached on 2/25/2026 - C7 AC
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