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Following reappointed to MB Tourist Develop- 6/22/77
ment Authority for period of 2 yrs., terms
to expire 12/16/78: Memo #6392 -
Jesse Weiss General (Business)
Murray Gold Hotel (Arlington Htl)
Robert S. Goodman General (Business)
Representatives of Lincoln Road Assn,objected 6/22/77
to decision of TDA to reject proposal by Jackie
Gleason Show to finance telecast of two special
shows in City's facilities. City Mgr. advised
that Administration had verified newspaper story
that City of Miami is presently negotiating con-
tract with Peekskill Enterprises for use of Gus-
man Hall. Councilman Dr. Haber requested that
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both Administration and TDA look into this matter
to determine whether there is reason to reconsider
TDA's original position.
6/22/77
TDA Director and TDA members, Messrs. Grenald 7/6/77
and Weiss, appeared and requested passage of
an ord. to amend Resort Tax ord. so as to pro-
tect future collections, in the event a business
establishment defaults because of financial dif-
ficulties. City Atty was requested to prepare
an ord. for Council's consideration, which would
require business establishments with a poor record
of payment (to be determined by Finance Directors
to furnish City with a bond. Mr. Grenald requested
a change in Resort Tax distribution formula from
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present 60/40 split, to a 50/50 basis. Mayor
Rosen advised that Council approval at this time,
without some backup information, would be preci-
pitous, and he suggested to Mr. Grenald that he
confer with the Administration. Councilman Spaet
requested TDA to consider lending assistance to
City's hotels in obtaining funds for refurbishing
their establishments, and was advised by Mr. Grenald
of the unsuccessful efforts that had been made in
doing so with the banking community due to fact that
tourism is not recognized as an industry; further-
more, that efforts were being made in Tallahassee
to seek recognition of tourism as an industry. 7/6/77