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Miami Gardens to accept roughly $95,000 in unused FIFA World Cup equipment
Summary
Council approved accepting donated air-conditioning units and related equipment from FIFA World Cup 2026 valued at about $95,000 for use in city programs; staff said the donation exceeds the manager's acceptance authority, so council approval was required.
City Manager Benson told the council that FIFA World Cup organizers offered unused air-conditioning units and other equipment for donation to the city following recent events. Benson said the value exceeds the manager’s administrative acceptance threshold and estimated the donation at about $95,000.
"It is an estimated amount in amount about $95,000," Benson said while presenting Resolution 12.2. Council approved the resolution by voice vote, authorizing the city manager to accept the equipment for use in city programs.
The manager said staff plans to repurpose the units for public facilities and city programs; the transcript does not specify which facilities will receive the equipment.
