ANALYSIS:
On December 21, 2018, Moonlighter Makerspace (Moonlighter) submitted a Letter of Intent to the City, attached hereto as Attachment A (Letter of Intent). As contained in the Overview section on Page 2 of the Letter of Intent, “Moonlighter is a social venture that brings a S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math) education center, co-working space, and digital fabrication lab together in the same space. This encourages creative collaboration and innovation to occur organically - where members are constantly learning, making, and sharing ideas. By empowering the community with the technical skills they need and giving them affordable access to advanced manufacturing technologies, we prepare citizens for exponential and changing economies, and we close the digital divide by leveling the playing field and giving everyone an opportunity to harness the means of shaping their futures and the environments where they live, work and play.” Moonlighter has provided several articles regarding their work within the community, attached hereto as Attachments B, C and D.
While Moonlighter currently operates as a social venture (S-corp.), the corporation is in the process of incorporating and filing for 501(c)3 status, expected to be completed in February 2019.
The basic terms and conditions contained in the Letter of Intent are as follows:
Demised Premises: Approximately 7,722 rentable square feet
Use: S.T.E.A.M. education center, co-working space, and digital fabrication lab
Term: Up to ten (10) years
Rent: $1.00 annually
Moonlighter has proposed numerous public benefits initiatives as outlined below:
STEAM Education
Supporting Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics education to students throughout Miami Beach.
- 1 Free Field Trip to all Miami Beach schools (up to 30 students per field trip)
- Reduced rate after school programming to Miami Beach students.
- Bi-Annual Educator Professional Development Workshops.
- Free Monthly Maker Workshops for Miami Beach Residents.
Urban Placemaking / Arts Activations
Partnering with local Miami Beach institutions to activate public spaces and/or support arts initiatives with the digital fabrication lab. Work with local artists to nurture emerging talent.
Artisans and Innovators in Residence
A residency program that supports creatives with the resources they need to build their innovative concepts. 1 studio space per year for a selected person or team based on project proposal submission.
Moonlighter Memberships
Memberships are a low-cost solution for people interested in learning how to use digital
fabrication techniques and tools to build their ideas. It provides a low barrier to entry for new ideas to be tested before committing to more expensive manufacturing methods.
Community Benefit Venue Waiver
Exhibition space can be granted to cultural and educational organizations for exhibitions, fundraisers, workshops, and events that support the advancement of the mission.
Fourth Industrial Revolution Lecture Series
A lecture series bringing in experts in the fields of Internet of Things, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Automation, Autonomous, Alternative Energies, Advanced Manufacturing and Construction, and other relevant topics to advance workforce development in the region, preparing the city for industry 4.0.