HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-002-2459_-_Art_in_Public_Place_Grant_Program_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2026-002-2459
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER
TO CREATE AN ARTS IN PUBLIC PLACES GRANT PROGRAM;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Gardens recognizes the importance of public art as
a tool for beautification, placemaking, economic vitality, and community pride; and
WHEREAS, supporting local artists and creative businesses contributes to
neighborhood revitalization and enhances the visual character of commercial corridors,
homeowner association common areas, and other highly visible public-facing spaces; and
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Linda Julien has requested the development of a City-
administered Arts in Public Places Grant Program to fund murals, small-scale sculpture,
planters and landscape features, wayfinding, and other placemaking projects
implemented by local artists and small businesses; and
WHEREAS, the proposed grant program is intended to create an accessible,
competitive small-grant pathway with tiered award levels and a simplified application
process to build local capacity and rapidly activate public space improvements; and
WHEREAS, the program provides a structured framework of governing policies
and operational standards, including, but is not limited to program purpose and goals,
eligibility and priority locations, tiered grant award levels, application and selection criteria,
permitting and installation requirements, maintenance and compliance standards, and
program funding and administrative structure; and
WHEREAS, comparable municipalities utilize public art grant programs funded
through a variety of mechanisms, including percent-for-art allocations, dedicated grant
pools, and public-private partnerships, supported by interdepartmental coordination and
advisory review processes; and
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Linda Julien recommends the City Council direct the
City Manager to develop an Arts in Public Places Grant Program and return to the City
Council with a recommended implementation plan for consideration and approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS: The foregoing Whereas
paragraphs are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby
made a specific part of this Resolution.
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Resolution No. 226-002-2459
Section 2: DIRECTIONS TO THE CITY MANAGER: The City Council hereby
directs the City Manager to develop an Arts in Public Places Grant Program for Council
consideration and approval.
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall become effective immediately
upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 14, 2026.
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RODNEY HARRIS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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MARIO BATAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN
Moved by: Councilman Leon
Seconded by: Vice Mayor Stephens
VOTE: 7-0
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Stephens, III Yes
Councilwoman Baskin Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Powell Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
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