C7AU - Waive Fees for Winter Party Festival

Resolutions - C7 AU

C7 AU A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE 2026 WINTER PARTY FESTIVAL (THE “FESTIVAL”), TAKING PLACE IN THE CITY FROM FEBRUARY 25 THROUGH MARCH 3, 2026; WAIVING VEHICLE BEACH ACCESS FEES, SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATION AND PERMIT FEES AND SQUARE FOOTAGE FEES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $36,564; APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF FORTY (40) PARKING PASSES FOR EVENT VOLUNTEERS; AND APPROVING, PURSUANT TO SECTION 6-3(A)(6) OF THE CITY CODE, THE EXTENSION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SERVICE HOURS FROM 5:00 A.M. TO 7:00 A.M. ON FEBRUARY 27, FEBRUARY 28, AND MARCH 1, 2026, FOR ESTABLISHMENTS WITH A 5:00 A.M. LIQUOR LICENSE THAT ARE HOSTING EVENTS SPONSORED BY THE FESTIVAL, ARE LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY, AND COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN SECTION 6-3(A)(6) OF THE CITY CODE. Applicable Area:

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

RECOMMENDATION

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

ANALYSIS

The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Alex Fernandez.

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT

The fiscal impact of this measure shall not exceed $36,564.00.

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.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

CONCLUSION

Applicable Area

Citywide

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 Alex Fernandez

Co-sponsor(s)

Condensed Title

Waive Special Event Fees, Extend Alcohol Hrs, Sponsor 40 Volunteer Parking Passes, Winter Party Festival 2026. (Fernandez) CA

Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)

RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA. RELATING TO THE 2026 WINTER PARTY FESTIVAL (THE “FESTIVAL”), TAKING PLACE IN THE CITY FROM FEBRUARY 25 THROUGH MARCH 3, 2026; WAIVING VEHICLE BEACH ACCESS FEES. SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATION AND PERMIT FEES AND SQUARE FOOTAGE FEES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $36,564; APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF FORTY (40) PARKING PASSES FOR EVENT VOLUNTEERS; AND APPROVING. PURSUANT TO SECTION 6- 3(A)(6) OF THE CITY CODE, THE EXTENSION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SERVICE HOURS FROM 5:00 A.M. TO 7:00 A.M. ON FEBRUARY 27, FEBRUARY 28. AND MARCH 1. 2026. FOR ESTABLISHMENTS WITH A 5:00 A.M. LIQUOR LICENSE THAT ARE HOSTING EVENTS SPONSORED BY THE FESTIVAL. ARE LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY. AND COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN SECTION 6-3(A)(6) OF THE CITY CODE.

WHEREAS, the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, a Florida not-for-profit corporation, will celebrate its 33rd anniversary season by presenting the 2026 Winter Party Festival throughout the City of Miami Beach from February 25 through March 3, 2026; and

WHEREAS, the Festival is expected to attract more than 10,000 visitors from around the world, continuing to position Miami Beach as a premier LGBTQ travel destination; and

WHEREAS, the Festival has experienced significant growth over the past 25 years and remains a cornerstone of the City’s cultural and tourism calendar; and

WHEREAS, the City Administration recommends, and the Mayor and City Commission support, the waiver of special event fees for the 2026 Winter Party Festival, including $2,020 in vehicle beach access fees, $33,548 in square footage fees, a $333 application fee, and a $663 permit fee, totaling an amount not to exceed $36,564; and

WHEREAS, the Festival’s main event will be held at its traditional location on the

Lummus Park beachfront between 12th and 13th Streets; and

WHEREAS, festivities associated with the Festival often extend into the early morning hours; and

WHEREAS, to accommodate such events, Section 6-3(a)(6) of the City Code authorizes the extension of alcoholic beverage service hours from 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. during designated major event periods, for establishments with a 5:00 a.m. liquor license, subject to compliance with all applicable conditions; and

WHEREAS, the City’s Major Events Plan and Special Event Guidelines designate the Winter Party Festival as a “major event period,” making it eligible for such extended service

hours; and

WHEREAS, the extension of alcoholic beverage service hours shall apply only to

Festival-sponsored events held within the City on February 27, February 28, and March 1, 2026; and

WHEREAS, the Festival organizers have also requested the issuance of forty (40) parking passes for event volunteers; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission have consistently supported major cultural events through similar resolutions in prior years.

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 direct the Administration to take the following actions with regard to the 2026 Winter Party Festival (the “Event”) taking place in the City of Miami Beach from February 25 through March 4, 2026: (1) waive vehicle beach access fees, special event application and permit fees and square footage associated with the Winter Party Festival in an amount not to

exceed $36,564; (2) approve the issuance of forty (40) parking passes for Event volunteers; and (3) approve, pursuant to Section 6-3(a)(6) of the City Code, the extension of alcoholic beverage service hours from 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. on February 27, February 28 and March 1, 2026, for establishments with a 5:00 a.m. liquor license that are hosting events sponsored by the producers of the festival, are located within the City of Miami Beach, and fully comply with all requirements set forth in Section 6-3(a)(6) of the City Code.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this

ATTEST:

Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk

(Sponsored by Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez)

2025

day of

Steven Meiner, Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM & LANGUAGE

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