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Commission reviews four anniversary event packages ranging from $145K to $216K; commissioners split over beach vs. Gateway venue and scope

City Commission, City of Sunny Isles Beach · April 21, 2024
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Summary

Staff presented four city anniversary event options (costs from ~$145,000 to ~$216,000) with varying combinations of barbecue, concert and drone show; commissioners voiced accessibility and cost concerns and gave direction for staff to finalize logistics and pricing for the June 2 event.

City staff presented four options and approximate costs for the upcoming city anniversary event (scheduled for June 2) and asked commissioners to indicate a preferred package so vendors, permitting and logistics could proceed on a compressed timeline.

The options were: Option 1 — Sampson Park with barbecue and concert but no drone show (~$167,000, requiring an $8,000 budget amendment); Option 2 — Sampson Park with barbecue and drone show but no concert (~$152,000, funded from…

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