Miami-Dade commissioners give initial approval for $10.5M in extra World Cup funding

Miami-Dade commissioners give initial approval for $10.5M in extra World Cup funding

Miami-Dade commissioners have given initial approval for an additional $10.5 million in funding for FIFA for the World Cup next year. At their meeting Tuesday, commissioners approved the funding in a 9-3 vote on a first reading. The measure will still have to be heard at a committee meeting and then be passed by commissioners in a final vote. The...

The Miami-Dade Commission gave Tuesday its initial approval to $10.5 million in funds for next year’s FIFA World Cup. With a 9-3 vote, the commissioners approved on first reading the bill, which should be discussed in committee and then returned to the committee plenary for final approval. The county has already approved $25 million for FIFA for services such as police and firefighters, in addition to a $10.5 million cash subsidy. The Hard Rock …