C7BO - Waive Fees for Winter Party

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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE 2026 WINTER PARTY FESTIVAL (THE β€œFESTIVAL”), 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. Β 

December 17, 2025
Sponsors
City Attorney
Commissioner Alex Fernandez
Commissioner Alex Fernandez

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Resolutions - C7 BO

C7 BO A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE 2026 WINTER PARTY FESTIVAL (THE β€œFESTIVAL”), 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

TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM:
City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE:
December 17, 2025
TITLE:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE 2026 WINTER PARTY FESTIVAL (THE β€œFESTIVAL”), 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.

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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

Is this a β€œResidents Right to Know” item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-17?

Is this item related to a G.O. Bond Project?

No

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

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

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