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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Item Cover PageAGENDA ITEM COVER PAGE File ID: #18506 Resolution Sponsored by: Mayor Francis Suarez A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION ESTABLISHING CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") POLICY TO PROVIDE FUNDING SUPPORT RELATED TO THE 2026 WORLD CUP MATCHES TO BE HELD IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, CONSISTING OF A PREVIOUSLY BUDGETED CASH CONTRIBUTION, AND IN -KIND CITY SERVICES VALUED IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SEVEN MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($7,500,000.00); AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ONE OR MORE RELATED AGREEMENTS, EACH IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, WITH GREATER MIAMI SPORTS COMMISSION, INC., D/B/A FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 MIAMI HOST COMMITTEE, AND ANY OTHER REQUIRED ENTITIES TO PROVIDE CASH AND IN -KIND SUPPORT CONSISTENT WITH THIS RESOLUTION; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS, RENEWALS, OR EXTENSIONS, EACH IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, SUBJECT TO ALL ALLOCATIONS, APPROPRIATIONS, AND PRIOR BUDGETARY APPROVALS, AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS, INCLUDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, AS MAY BE DEEMED NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTIONS REQUIRED TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSE OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City of Miami Legislation Resolution Enactment Number: R-25-0493 City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigov.com File Number: 18506 Final Action Date:11/20/2025 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION ESTABLISHING CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") POLICY TO PROVIDE FUNDING SUPPORT RELATED TO THE 2026 WORLD CUP MATCHES TO BE HELD IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, CONSISTING OF A PREVIOUSLY BUDGETED CASH CONTRIBUTION, AND IN -KIND CITY SERVICES VALUED IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SEVEN MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($7,500,000.00); AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ONE OR MORE RELATED AGREEMENTS, EACH IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, WITH GREATER MIAMI SPORTS COMMISSION, INC., D/B/A FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 MIAMI HOST COMMITTEE, AND ANY OTHER REQUIRED ENTITIES TO PROVIDE CASH AND IN -KIND SUPPORT CONSISTENT WITH THIS RESOLUTION; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS, RENEWALS, OR EXTENSIONS, EACH IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, SUBJECT TO ALL ALLOCATIONS, APPROPRIATIONS, AND PRIOR BUDGETARY APPROVALS, AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS, INCLUDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, AS MAY BE DEEMED NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTIONS REQUIRED TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSE OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Miami has been selected as a host community for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and related official events, creating significant opportunities for economic activity, global exposure, and community engagement within the City of Miami ("City"); and WHEREAS, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is anticipated to attract more than 600,000 visitors to Miami -Dade County with an estimated direct economic impact exceeding $500,000,000.00 and to provide worldwide exposure for the community; and WHEREAS, the Greater Miami Sports Commission, Inc., d/b/a the FIFA World Cup 2026 Miami Host Committee ("GMSC"), has requested financial and logistical support from the City to plan and deliver FIFA -sanctioned events and public activations, including fan experiences and community programming; and WHEREAS, as part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Miami -Dade County is scheduled to host seven matches, including group matches, a quarterfinal match, and the third -place match, at Hard Rock Stadium between June 15, 2026, and July 18, 2026, and official events and activities are expected at venues throughout the County, including venues within the City of Miami; and WHEREAS, the City anticipates FIFA -sanctioned events, public activations, and related operational needs within City limits that will require City services and intergovernmental coordination, including but not limited to police, fire -rescue, sanitation, code compliance, parks, public works, and special event permitting support; and WHEREAS, the City has historically supported large-scale international events by authorizing in -kind City services and addressing event -related fees through City Commission action, as reflected in prior resolutions for major events hosted in Miami; and WHEREAS, on July 24, 2025, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. R-25-0305 approving the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Mid -Year Budget Amendment, which appropriated an amount to fund the City's cash contribution in support of FIFA World Cup 2026 activities within the City of Miami ("Cash Contribution"); and WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to allocate in -kind City services in a total amount not to exceed Seven Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($7,500,000.00) for FIFA - sanctioned events and activities within City limits, including police, fire -rescue, code compliance, parks, public works and resiliency, and special event permitting support, with all fee waivers counted toward the cap and all costs tracked and reported; and WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that providing the City's cash contribution and allocating in -kind City services to support FIFA -sanctioned activities within City limits will stimulate economic activity, encourage tourism, enhance the City's international profile, and deliver community benefits, all of which serve a significant public purpose and are in the best interests of the City of Miami; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The City Commission hereby establishes the City policy to provide funding support related to the 2026 World Cup matches to be held in Miami -Dade County, consisting of the previously budgeted Cash Contribution, and in -kind city services valued in an amount not to exceed Seven Million Five Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($7,500,000.00). Section 3. The City Manager is authorized' to negotiate and execute one or more related agreements, each in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, with GMSC, and any other required entities to provide cash and in -kind support consistent with this Resolution, subject to all allocations, appropriations, and prior budgetary approvals at the time of need. Section 4. The City Manager is further authorized1 to negotiate and execute all other documents, including amendments, renewals, or extensions, each in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, subject to all allocations, appropriations, and prior budgetary approvals, and in compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, including the City Code, as may be deemed necessary for said purpose. Section 5. The City Manager is directed to take any and all actions required to accomplish the purpose of this Resolution. Section 6. This Resolution shall become immediately effective upon its adoption. 1 The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all legal requirements that may be imposed, including, but not limited to, those prescribed by applicable City Charter and City Code provisions. APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: