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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, REJECTING THE CURRENT PLAN TO DEMOLISH THE HISTORIC BYRON CARLYLE THEATER AND REBUILD THE STRUCTURE WITH HOUSING ON TOP; DIRECTING THAT THE PROJECT REVERT TO A COMPLETE RENOVATION, WHICH RENOVATION WOULD BE CONSISTENT WITH THE 2022 GENERAL OBLIGATION (G.O.) BOND FOR ARTS AND CULTURE (GOBAC) REFERENDUM QUESTION APPROVED BY MIAMI BEACH VOTERS β€œTO IMPROVE FACILITIES FOR RESILIENCY OF ARTS AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS THROUGHOUT THE CITY;” DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO UTILIZE THE ALLOCATED GOBAC FUNDS AND OTHER AVAILABLE FUNDING TO RENOVATE AND REOPEN THE BYRON CARLYLE AS A FIRST-RUN MOVIE THEATER AND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX TO PRESERVE THIS CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT VENUE; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO PREPARE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR AN EXPERIENCED OPERATOR TO MANAGE A RENOVATED BYRON CARLYLE AS A MOVIE THEATER AND ACCOMPANYING FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX, WITH A DRAFT RFP TO BE PRESENTED AT THE DECEMBER 17, 2025 MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. Β 

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

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Resolutions - R7 W

R7 W A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, REJECTING THE CURRENT PLAN TO DEMOLISH THE HISTORIC BYRON CARLYLE THEATER AND REBUILD THE STRUCTURE WITH HOUSING ON TOP; DIRECTING THAT THE PROJECT REVERT TO A COMPLETE RENOVATION, WHICH RENOVATION WOULD BE CONSISTENT WITH THE 2022 GENERAL OBLIGATION (G.O.) BOND FOR ARTS AND CULTURE (GOBAC) REFERENDUM QUESTION APPROVED BY MIAMI BEACH VOTERS β€œTO IMPROVE FACILITIES FOR RESILIENCY OF ARTS AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS THROUGHOUT THE CITY;” DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO UTILIZE THE ALLOCATED GOBAC FUNDS AND OTHER AVAILABLE FUNDING TO RENOVATE AND REOPEN THE BYRON CARLYLE AS A FIRST-RUN MOVIE THEATER AND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX TO PRESERVE THIS CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT VENUE; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO PREPARE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR AN EXPERIENCED OPERATOR TO MANAGE A RENOVATED BYRON CARLYLE AS A MOVIE THEATER AND ACCOMPANYING FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX, WITH A DRAFT RFP TO BE PRESENTED AT THE DECEMBER 17, 2025 MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. 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, REJECTING THE CURRENT PLAN TO DEMOLISH THE HISTORIC BYRON CARLYLE THEATER AND REBUILD THE STRUCTURE WITH HOUSING ON TOP; DIRECTING THAT THE PROJECT REVERT TO A COMPLETE RENOVATION, WHICH RENOVATION WOULD BE CONSISTENT WITH THE 2022 GENERAL OBLIGATION (G.O.) BOND FOR ARTS AND CULTURE (GOBAC) REFERENDUM QUESTION APPROVED BY MIAMI BEACH VOTERS β€œTO IMPROVE FACILITIES FOR RESILIENCY OF ARTS AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS THROUGHOUT THE CITY;” DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO UTILIZE THE ALLOCATED GOBAC FUNDS AND OTHER AVAILABLE FUNDING TO RENOVATE AND REOPEN THE BYRON CARLYLE AS A FIRST- RUN MOVIE THEATER AND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX TO PRESERVE THIS CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT VENUE; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO PREPARE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR AN EXPERIENCED OPERATOR TO MANAGE A RENOVATED BYRON CARLYLE AS A MOVIE THEATER AND ACCOMPANYING FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX, WITH A DRAFT RFP TO BE PRESENTED AT THE DECEMBER 17, 2025 MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.

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BACKGROUND/HISTORY

ANALYSIS

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

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT

The sponsor of this item requests that the Administration be prepared to address the fiscal impact of this proposed measure, at the City Commission meeting.

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

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

Renovate and Reopen Byron Carlyle Movie Theater and Family Entertainment Complex. (Suarez) CA

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