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FACTS
Miami-Dade County Code of Ordinances, Section 33-452, permits the use of the Hard Rock Stadium property for automotive shows, races and exhibitions.
In October 2019, a proposed Zoning Amendment Regulation was introduced to the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners to revise the rules in Section 33-452 and require a public hearing for automotive races in the stadium district.
In October 2019, Miami Gardens City Council voted to support the proposed amendment.
In February 2020, the Zoning Amendment Regulation failed with the Board of County Commissioners voting against the amendment.
Hard Rock Stadium redesigned the proposed race track to eliminate the use of Northwest 199th Street in response to concerns raised by the community.
Formula One Grand Prix (F1) 2022 is scheduled to take place at Hard Rock Stadium under the authorized uses allowed by Miami-Dade County. There has been a long history of events occurring in the City of Miami Gardens without any direct benefits to the residents and local businesses.
In a proactive move in 2021, City of Miami Gardens leaders negotiated and voted to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hard Rock Stadium (HRS) and South Florida Motorsports, LLC, regarding F1 racing taking place at the stadium.
The benefits package provides substantial economic and community benefits and opportunities that directly support City residents and businesses.
SUBSTANTIAL COMMUNITY BENEFITS
$5M payable over ten (10) years to the City of Miami Gardens earmarked for community initiatives.
Development of the ‘F1 in Schools” STEM program for elementary, middle and high school students.
Paid event internships to high school and/or college students, as well as paid internships for graduate students attending schools located in the City with a structure in place to facilitate potential future employment.
Opportunity for local restaurants to participate in the onsite sale of food and non-alcoholic beverages without a buyout fee to the stadium.
Availability of an allotment of discounted event tickets for Miami Gardens’ residents.
Provision for an extension to the Jazz in the Gardens agreement by a period of ten (10) years on substantially similar terms.
ADDRESSING RESIDENT CONCERNS
No portion of the proposed track will utilize Northwest 199th Street and Northwest 27th Avenue.
Races may not commence prior to 2:30 p.m. on weekdays when schools are in session or after sunset on any day.
Noise mitigation barriers will be erected and the organizers must also provide air quality and noise monitoring during the event, all of which must meet industry standards.
Residents will be notified of all event dates and applicable road closures with appropriate signage.
Shuttle bus program for rideshare customers will be created to minimize the traffic impact.
All site work and plans by the promoter will have ongoing inspections by the City of Miami Gardens.
Operation of a multi-jurisdictional command center at the stadium during each event designed to coordinate communications and operations amongst applicable City, County and State resources.
