Civic & Convention Center Master Development Plan_November to December 1966CIVIC S. CONVENTION CENTER MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN
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City Mgr. to furnish Council with
recommendations re. civic -cultural -
Convention Center Complex, and list
of architects. 11-23-66 51 187
City Mgr.'s recommendations re. Civic -
Cultural -Convention Center Complex
approved and authorization given to
proceed; also authorized to negotiate
with Gilbert Fein for contract for
Cony. Hall expansion, etc., contract
to be submitted to Council. 11-30-66 51 225
Convention Hall expansion items, etc.
deferred to next meeting. 12-15-66 51 266
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Financial consultant proposals for Civic
Center Complex deferred to 1/4/67 meeting.
12-21-66 51 281
Council authorized City Mgr. to negotiate
contract with Victor Gruen Assoc. re.
urban design consultant for Civic Center
Complex. 1-4-67 51 312
City Mgr. authorized to negotiate contract
with firms of R.W. Pressprich & Co., Inc.
and Goodbody & Co. for submission to Council,
for Financial Consultant Proposal for Civic
Center Complex. 1-4-67 51 314
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Res. #12030 authorizing execution of contract
with Urban Design Consultants in connection
with contemplated Civic Cultural Convention
Center Complex. 1-18-67 51 343
Res. #12031 authorizing execution of agreement
and disbursement of funds re. contract for
financial consultants - financing proposed
Civic Cultural Convention Center Complex.
1-18-67 51 343
Action deferred on institution of parking fee
in area behind the Conv. Hall pending total
complex development. 2-1-67 51 364
S.Z. Bennett authorized to proceed with off-street
parkin g land acquisitions (Merid4a9_8ye.) 51
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Victor Gruen & Associates indicates
that proposed exhibit hall addition to
north of Conv. Hall will not have
adverse effect on plans for Civic Center
Complex. 4-7-67 51 534
Res. #12107 authorizing purchase of Lots
6 and 7, Block 7, Amended Golf Course Subdiv.
(southeast cor. of 19th St. and Meridian
Ave.) from Gertrude C. and E. Shannon
Bradfield, for $150,000 for Meridian Ave.
off-street parking project. 5-3-601 51 568
Res. #12108 authorizing purchase of 66.9
feet of Block 7A of Amended Golf Course
Subdiv. (northeast cor. of 19th St. &
Merid ian Ave.) from Elizabeth Markoth
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for $81,750, for Meridian Ave, off-street
parking project. 5-3- 1/7 51 569
City Mgr. to notify Victor Gruen & Assoc.
of findings of work schedule reviews on
Civic Center Complex. 7-19-67 52 124
Res. #12180 authorizing payment to S.Z. Bennett
in connection with services as negotiator for
cities acquisition of land re. Civic -Cultural
Center (Meridian Ave.) 7-19-67 52 129
Progress report re. property on Meridian
Ave. in vicinity of 19 St. 9-20-67 52 303
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Res. 12247 adopted authorizing purchase of
Lot 4, Blk. 22, together with strip known
as Bridle Path from Joseph & Charlotte Burns
for $60,000; & authorizing payment of
$1,200.00 to S.Z.Bennett (1727 Meridian Ave.)
10-4-67
Res. 12248 adopted authorizing purchase of
S. 25', Lot 8 & N. 37'—z', Lot 7, Blk. 22
& Bridle Path for $76,500, S.Z.Bennett's fee
of $1,530 (1755 Meridian Ave.) 10-4-67
Res. 12249 adopted authorizing purchase of
Lots 3,4,5, Blk. 7 & Bridle Path for
$181,000 & S.Z.Bennett's fee of $3,620.00.
(1817-33 Meridian Ave.) 10-4-67
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Res. #12250 authorizing purchase of Lots 5 & 6,
S. 122 of 8, S. 372 of 9, Bik. 22 & Bridle
Path for $204,000 & S.Z.Bennett's fee of
$4,080 (1733, 1741 and 1765 Meridian Ave.).
10-4-67
52 319
Res. #12346 authorizing contract and maximum
expenditure of $15,000 for Victor Gruen
services to develop a financial program for
implementation of Civic and Convention Center
plan, funds to be appropriated from Contingency
Fund, later reimbursed from Resort Tax.
2-7-68 52 539
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Res. #12358 formally authorizing contract execu-
tion with Victor Gruen to develop financial pro-
gram for implementation of Civic Center -Conven-
tion Center plan. 2-21-68
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Res. #12446 adopted amending existing agreement
with R. W. Pressprich & Co. Incorporated (Civic
Center financial consultant) to reflect name
change to The Pressprich Corporation. 6-5-68 53 228
Resolution #12499 requesting The Pressprich Corp.
to submit proposal re. methods of financing
improvements to Hall & construction of Theater
of Performing Arts, etc. 8-21-68 53 354
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Pressprich Corporation proposal re. methods
of financing improvements to Convention Hall,
construction of Theater of Performing Arts,
etc., deferred to October 9, 1968. 9-18-68 53 448
Consideration of proposals from Pressprich Corp.
& Victor Gruen & Assoc. re. financing improve-
ments to Convention Hall deferred to November 13,
1968 pending meeting with these companies' re-
presentatives. 10-9-68 53 475
City Manager and City Attorney to take steps
for preparation of resolutions, etc., to get
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underway recommendations of Victor Gruen and
financial consultants on expansion of Convention
Hall including Theater of Performing Arts; also
to go to New York City to consult with bond
attorneys. Ernest Silverman expressed disap-
proval of certain cultural groups at their not
being part of committee re. proposed Theater of
Performing Arts. Councilman Seiderman expressed
intent in future to submit resolution for for-
mation of Committee on above Theater. 12-4-68 54 38
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Weinstein requested City Mgr. to schedule for
4/16/69, consideration, thru international
competition, employment of architect for completion
of Cony. Hall & Theatre of Perf.Arts. 4/2/69 54 327
Councilman Weinstein requested City Mgr. to
submit recommendations on 7/16/69 re. Gruen report
on Civic Center expansion as authorized in report
submitted,& Existing financial proposals to fund
recommendations of Gruen report.
RES.13519 adopted authorizing bonds
for roadways $1,500,000. 2/2/72
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City Mgr. authorized to negotiate with Mr. John
Beyer on costs of updating Civic & Convention
Center Plan report previously given to Council
in 1967 and to report back to council. 12/20/72
Discussion of proposals submitted by Mr. John
Beyer for updating Plan scheduled for adjourned
session, to be held on Wed., 2/14/73 at 2 P.M. 2/7/73
RES. 73a.13901A adopted, authorizing employment
of Wilbur Smith & Assoc. to make study re:
Civic & Convention Center Updated Plan, Traffic
Study, Phase 1A, at fee not over $3,000.
Appropriation of $4,000 authorized from Metered
Parking System Surplus Funds.
2/7/73
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Proposal dated 1/30/73 from Mr. Beyer of Beyer,
Blinder & Belle, and Larry Smith Company,Inc.
to Mr. Beyer as to the economic feasibility
study for Merchandise Mart, etc. were dis-
cussed and model of the Complex was examined
during the course of discussion. 2/14/73
City Council approved Mgr's recommendation
that these firms be employed--Cost of the
Byeer proposal $30,000; cost of Smith proposal
$13,000. As. .*Iq3-/31(r,- a4 2/14/73
In addition Council approved expenditure not
to exceed $10,000 to cover an economic
feasibility study for an arena or sports coliseum
(separate study) to be conducted by Beyer,
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Blinder and Belle if determined to be necessary. 2/14/73
Councilman Goodman's suggestion that if the
City of Miami is contemplating a similar
coliseum it should be taken into considera-
tion and the Council should be apprised of
it immediately so that the present commitment
for the study could be cancelled or could be
pursued, depending on the circumstances, was
made a part of the motion of approval. 2/14/73
Council agreed to conduct a workshop session
on 3/14/73 at 2:00 p.m. at which time Mr.
Beyer will be present and will review the City's
plans with the business community.
2/14/73
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Workshop held, Mr. Beyer's report and meeting 3/14/73
with business community not reached. City Mgr.
to set another date.
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Meeting Date
Governmental Center Site Selection and
Preliminary Report on status of updated
plan for Civic Center : presentation by
Mr. John Beyer. Add'l. reports to be made
as work progresses.
Appearance by John Beyer, consultant for Conven.
Denter Complex study.
1. Site selection for new gov't. center bldg.
approved as recommended.
Proposed convention center hotel market study,
and letter from Beyer, Blinder & Belle,
consultant deferred to 9/19/73 meeting.
4/18/73
6/6/73
9/5/73
CIVIC & CONVENTION CENTER MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN 15A
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Proposed Cony. Center Hotel Market Study.
Letter from Beyer, Blinder & Belle. Deferred
at request of City Mgr. To be rescheduled
when Mr. John Beyer is in City.
9/19/73
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Meeting Date
Res. 73-14217 adopted re: N. 50 Lot 1, Block 7A
amended Golf Cs. Sub. Plat Bk.6,Pg.26, authorizing
City Atty. to start condemnation proceedings Re:
acquisition of property.., together with 30'strip
of easterly property line known as "Bridle Path" 12/12/73
Res. 73-14217 adopted, authorizing City Atty.
to institute condemnation proceedings re:
acquisition of property for purpose of
cpmpleting Civic Convention Center Complex
Land Plan (Question 3, 2/20/73 bond ballot.) 12/12/73
Lot 2, Block 7A Amended Golf Course Sub.
Plat Bk.6, Pg. 26, public records of Dade
County and 30'strip on Easterly property
line known as Bridle Path. Same as above.
12/12/73
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Councdlman Weinstein.requested Administration to
expe i e report on easibility of air rights, in
Lincoln Lane area (in conjunction with the develop-
ment of Convention Hall Complex) and in other areas
of City, to be presented at either a regular meet-
ing or a workshop session so that the Council may
consider various alternatives and act. 1/23/74
Presentation by Mr. John Beyer re: pedestrian
walkway system for Civic Center Complex
presented. 3/20/74
Memo 4520- Recommended retention of John Beyer
as special planning consultant not reached.
Deferred to May 1, 1974.
4/17/74
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Master Development Plan approved as presented.
Approved in concept, extension of professional
services agreement and authorized Administration
to negotiate a formal agreement. Mayor Hall
requested Mr. Beyer to consider some plan to
improve appearance of rooftop of Convention
Center facility. 2/7/74
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Memo 45)11- Apprppriation $165,000 for land-
scaping of Convention Hall wraparound approved.
Adminis. recommend. :appropriate from$l2 million
bond issue for Civic Center complex roads and
landscaping, approved. 5/1/74
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Memo #4659, authorizing execution of agreement 7/10/74
with firm of Beyer, Blinder & Belle for co-
ordination & design service for Civic & Con-
vention Center Complex, deferred to July 17,
1974 meeting.
Res. 74-14423 adopted authorizing execution of 7/17/74
agreement with firm of Beyer, Blinder & Belle
for Coordination and Design Service for Civic
& Conv. Center Complex.
In response to Councilman Meyerson's
request that models for Complex be displayed
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7/17/74
aantty9opsytobe wreoCitslanfor development
of area, City Manager advised that Admini-
stration is pursuing idea and is considering
exhibiting same on Lincoln Rd. Mall.
Status report presented by Mr. John Beyer
re: Master Civic & Cony. Center Complex
Development Plan. 7/17/74
Request for Council Workshop on 2/20/75, to 2/5/75
hear Status Report from Mr. John Beyer, of
Beyer, Blinder & Belle, on development plans
for Cenvention Center Complex. Workshop
scheduled for 2/18/75, at 4:00 p.m., in
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Conv. Hall Conference Room. 2/5/75
Consideration of selecting a consultant to
assist City Mgr. in writing specifications
for Air Rights proposals for hotels over
City -owned property. City Mgr. recommended
retention of Mr. Guy R. Ramsey, of Hudgins,
Thompson, Ball & Assoc., at a fee not to
exceed $15,000. Council deferred action to
March 12, 1975. Admin. requested to confer
with City's consultant, Mr. John Beyer, for
his opinion and references. City Mqr. advised
that Mr. Beyer will be present at March 12,
1975 meeting.
2/27/75
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Authorizing City Mgr. to make application to
Internal Improvement Board for permit to con-
struct bridge over Collins Canal at Prairie
Ave., for Civic Center, B-45. (To be sub-
mitted) Res. #75-14654 adopted. 3/12/75
Mr. John Beyer of Beyer, Blinder & Belle
presented updated Master Development Plan
for Conv. Center Complex. 3/12/75
Approve hiring the firm of Hodgins, Thompson,
Ball & Assoc., to assist in drafting Air
Rights specifications for hotel on Conv. Center
site. Res. #75-14657 adopted, authorizing exe-
cution of contract, at a fee not to exceed
15,000. 3/12/75
CIVIC & CONVENTION CENTER MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN 23
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Authorization for Mr. John Beyer to proceed
to Design Development Phase of Civic & Con-
vention Center Complex, approved. 3/12/75
Extending current contract with Beyer,Blinder
and Belle for 1 yr to act as Coordinator for
implementation of Conv. Center Plan. Res.
#75-14658 adopted, extending current contract
for 1 yr, at the agreed fee of $50,000.00. 3/12/75
Approve moving forward with the design and
construction of the Meridian Ave. Garage
and authorize the City Mgr. to negotiate
with the contractual architect on this pro-
ject, Grove/Haack-B.B.A., for a revised fee.
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City Mgr. will proceed. Council action
unnecessary. 3/12/75
Authorize employment of Reynolds Securities,
Inc., as fiscal agent and Mr. John Trimble
as legal counsel to proceed with preparation
of resolution to issue $10 MILLION RESORT TAX
BOND ISSUE ($5 Million to be sold in 1975 and
$5 Million to be sold in 1976).
Councilman Spaet's motion for a public hearing
failed of passage. Res. #75-14659 adopted. 3/12/75
Authorize hiring of Wilbur Smith & Assoc., to
update financial status report on revenue
generating capacity of New Parking Facilities
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necessary prior to the sale of next Metered
Parking System Bond Issue.
Res. #75-14660 adopted, authorizing hiring of
Wilbur Smith & Assoc, at a fee not to exceed
$5,000.00. 3/12/75
Memo #5140, scheduling of public hearing re: 5/7/75
elevated walkway crossings over public streets -
Convention Center area. Public hearing scheduled
for June 18, 1975 at 2:30 p.m.
Authorizing issuance of $10 Million Excise Tax 5/7/75
Bonds, Series 1975, to finance construction and
acquisition of additions, extensions and improvements
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to Civic and Convention Center Complex and Theatre
of Performing Arts. This implements Council ap-
proval of 3/12/75. Withdrawn by City Manager. 5/7/75
Memo #5141 Phase One- Walkways for Lincoln
Lane West Parking Garage. Withdrawn by
City Mqr.
Resolution authorizing issuance of $10 M Excise 6/4/75
Tax Bonds, series 1975, to finance construction
and acquisition of additions, extensions and im-
provements to Civic & Convention Center & Theatre
of Performing Arts deferred to June 18, 1975 for
full council.
5/7/75
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Date
Res. #75-14745, adopted, authorizing issuance of 6/18/75
$10M Excise Tax Bonds, Series 1975, to finance
construction and acquisition of additions, ex-
tensions and improvements to the Civic and Con-
vention Center, and Theatre of Performing Arts,
(deferred from 6/4/75).
Hearing conducted re proposal for con-
struction of elevated pedestrian walkways
in vicinity of Civic Center complex and
concluded. Motion to reject proposal fails
of passage. Motion to approve elevated
pedestrian walkway system approved 6/18/75
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Discussion of moving forward with walkways 11/19/75
for 17th St Parking Garage, connector into
Burdine's and crossing 17th St, to be funded
by Metered Parking System. Not reached. De-
ferred to 12/10/75 meeting. Memo #5401 sub-
mitted and filed.
Memo #5401, discussion of moving forward with
Walkways for 17th St. Parking Garage connector
into Burdine's and crossing 17th St., to be
funded by Metered Parking System, withdrawn by
City Mqr. Admin. requested to notify Mrs. Falk
when matter will be placed on agenda in future.
12/11/75