VIZCAYA MUSEUM AND GARDENS MASTER PLAN UPDATE

Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee · 2026-09-09 · resolution

A resolution approving the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens 2026 Master Plan, authorizing the Commissioner of District 7 to negotiate an agreement for the relocation of Villa Serena to Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, and delegating authority to negotiate amendments to the Operating and Management Agreement. The resolution was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 9/9/2026. The agenda date is 10/6/2026. The site is 50 acres. The applicant is Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Trust, Inc. The file number is 261164. The decision is a favorable recommendation, pending before the Board. Key dates: introduced 6/24/2026, committee action 9/9/2026, agenda date 10/6/2026. The resolution includes a $5,000,000.00 endowment pledged by Kenneth C. Griffin for Villa Serena's long-term care. Public comment sentiment is not stated.