Art Basel Miami Beach license at the Convention Center, 2026–2031, and Art Basel Zone letter of understanding

The Commission debated a new five-year Art Basel deal that cuts the fair's Convention Center rent and has the city cover part of its police and fire costs. Commissioner Suarez and fair founder-era promoter Norman Braman opposed it as too generous. Fernandez, Bhatt, Dominguez and the City Manager defended it. The discussion was still going when this part of the meeting ended.

The full write-up (what each member said, the conditions, and links to the exact minute in the city’s video) is for members.