R7V - Reallocate Resort Tax for Stormwater Infrastruc...

View full title

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING, BEGINNING IN FISCAL YEAR 2027, THE ALLOCATIONS OF THE 1% RESORT TAX QUALITY OF LIFE PROCEEDS TO MAINTAIN EXISTING FUNDING LEVELS (EXPRESSED AS A PERCENTAGE) OF AMOUNTS DESIGNATED FOR (A) ARTS AND CULTURE ORGANIZATIONS BASED IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH (CULTURAL ANCHORS) AND (B) ARTS AND CULTURE ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE PROGRAMMING IS PRIMARILY FOCUSED ON THE CITY’S YOUTH, AND REALLOCATE THE REMAINING FUNDS CURRENTLY DESIGNATED FOR ARTS AND CULTURE PROGRAMS (EXPRESSED AS A PERCENTAGE) TOWARD CAPITAL PROJECTS THAT ENHANCE STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE IN TOURIST AREAS OF THE CITY MOST AFFECTED BY FLOODING DURING KING TIDES AND MAJOR RAIN EVENTS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO INCORPORATE THE NEW ALLOCATIONS WHEN PREPARING THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 BUDGET. Β 

December 17, 2025
Sponsors
City Attorney
Commissioner David Suarez
Commissioner David Suarez

Detailed Information

Cached: 1 minute ago

Resolutions - R7 V

R7 V A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING, BEGINNING IN FISCAL YEAR 2027, THE ALLOCATIONS OF THE 1% RESORT TAX QUALITY OF LIFE PROCEEDS TO MAINTAIN EXISTING FUNDING LEVELS (EXPRESSED AS A PERCENTAGE) OF AMOUNTS DESIGNATED FOR (A) ARTS AND CULTURE ORGANIZATIONS BASED IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH (CULTURAL ANCHORS) AND (B) ARTS AND CULTURE ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE PROGRAMMING IS PRIMARILY FOCUSED ON THE CITY’S YOUTH, AND REALLOCATE THE REMAINING FUNDS CURRENTLY DESIGNATED FOR ARTS AND CULTURE PROGRAMS (EXPRESSED AS A PERCENTAGE) TOWARD CAPITAL PROJECTS THAT ENHANCE STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE IN TOURIST AREAS OF THE CITY MOST AFFECTED BY FLOODING DURING KING TIDES AND MAJOR RAIN EVENTS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO INCORPORATE THE NEW ALLOCATIONS WHEN PREPARING THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 BUDGET. 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, AMENDING, BEGINNING IN FISCAL YEAR 2027, THE ALLOCATIONS OF THE 1% RESORT TAX QUALITY OF LIFE PROCEEDS TO MAINTAIN EXISTING FUNDING LEVELS (EXPRESSED AS A PERCENTAGE) OF AMOUNTS DESIGNATED FOR (A) ARTS AND CULTURE ORGANIZATIONS BASED IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH (CULTURAL ANCHORS) AND (B) ARTS AND CULTURE ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE PROGRAMMING IS PRIMARILY FOCUSED ON THE CITY’S YOUTH, AND REALLOCATE THE REMAINING FUNDS CURRENTLY DESIGNATED FOR ARTS AND CULTURE PROGRAMS (EXPRESSED AS A PERCENTAGE) TOWARD CAPITAL PROJECTS THAT ENHANCE STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE IN TOURIST AREAS OF THE CITY MOST AFFECTED BY FLOODING DURING KING TIDES AND MAJOR RAIN EVENTS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO INCORPORATE THE NEW ALLOCATIONS WHEN PREPARING THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 BUDGET.

RECOMMENDATION

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

ANALYSIS

The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner David Suarez.

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.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 David Suarez

Co-sponsor(s)

Condensed Title

Amend 1% Resort Tax Allocations. (Suarez) CA

Attachment

Download Attachments

Ready to Stay Informed?

Join residents tracking local government decisions

Track agenda items
Watch agenda video clips
See voting records
PRO Filter by sponsor or department
Create video clips