Commissioners reviewed a private offer to donate artwork wrapping for five new lifeguard stations and asked staff to return with details on permitting, maintenance, and a public engagement plan.

The initiative was brought forward by Commissioner Joseph, who said local residents and artists—identified as Lucas and Romero Britto—offered to donate designs to wrap the city’s new towers. Joseph told the commission the designers are Sunny Isles Beach residents and are willing to donate the artwork; he asked the commission to consider the offer and suggested it could support the city’s public‑art program.

Commissioners and staff discussed regulatory questions and costs. Staff noted the city must check the code to determine whether the wrap would be treated as a mural, whether the city’s color‑palette rules apply to structures, and what licensing and maintenance agreements would be required for donated art. The city attorney said donation agreements should cover licensing and repair obligations so the city can restore or replace wraps if damaged. Commissioner Joseph clarified that the artists would donate the artwork but the city would pay wrapping installation; city staff said wrapping costs had been budgeted for new towers.

Several commissioners asked for a broader public process and suggested including other local artists and a community vote; staff said the city’s in‑house designer had previously produced three staff designs and the city had collected about 390 resident responses to an online survey. Commissioners asked for printed materials and maps of options and requested the city manager return with recommendations on public engagement, code compliance, licensing language, and maintenance responsibilities. The commission did not vote on the wrapping at this meeting.

Next steps: staff will provide printed design options for commissioner review, outline code and permitting requirements, draft a donation/license agreement if the commission moves forward, and propose a public‑engagement timeline.