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licenses for their types of products/servs. 1/5/83
(see PURCHASING PROCEDURES)
Memo 10-83, elec. contr. Res. 83-17226 adopted, 1/5/83
Edlen Elec. Exhibition Servs., Inc. Graphics of
the Americas, So. Hall, 1/26-31/83.
Memo 41-83, Gen. Obligation Omnibus Bond Issue. 1/19/83
Res. 83-17249 adopted, (amdg. Res. 82-17188) amdg.
certain provisions re. issuance of bonds in coupon
form. (see COMMUNITY CENTERS, $24,000,000 OMNIBUS
BOND ISSUE)
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Date
Rev. Memo 756-82, Rep. Bill Vervaeke of Eastern 1/19/83
Air Lines requested defrayal of costs in connection
w/"Taste of FL" party for ASTA Conv. - 10/12/82.
Request approved as recommended by Admin. & $7,500
fr. contingency appropriated for payment to Food
Mgt., as outlined in Memo 756-82 rev.
Memo 48-83, sale lease/back capital & equipment 1/19/83
financing opportunities. Mr. Calvin Grigsby,
Calvin Grigsby, Inc. appeared & gave a brief out-
line of what is involved in such ventures. Mr.
Grigsby was requested to furnish the C. Mgr.
w/documents relating to other cities & to Dade Co.
for rev. It was suggested that he rev. the City's
Conv. Ctr. Complex & outline what could be Flo e
(cont d)
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with it utilizing tax-exempt techniques. C. Mgr. 1/19/83
will provide documentation to mems. of Comm. for
info. & subsequent rev. & Comm. action. (see
PURCHASING PROCEDURES, SALE/LEASE-BACK FINANCING)
Admin. to explore all facets of expanding Conv. Ctr. 1/19/8:
Complex & ways & means to induce addnl. hotels to be
erected. Investigation to cover all phases of financing -
St., Co., pvt., etc. Status rep. to be submitted
2/2/83.
Memo 59-83, elec. contr. Res. 83-17255 adopted, 2/2/83
w/Elec. Exhibition Servs., Inc., Baron Antique Show,
So. Hall, 2/1-10/83.
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Date
Memo 60-83, elec. contr. Res. 83-17256 adopted, 2/2/83
Edlen Elec. Exhibition Servs., Inc. Interface '83
Conv., Conv. Ctr., 3/17 - 27/83.
Memo 62-83, elec. contr. Res. 83-17258 adopted, 2/2/83
F.M. Morgan, Inc., Miami Intl. Boat Show, Conv.
Ctr., 2/11-26/83.
Memo 67-83, request fr. MB Chamber of Commerce to 2/2/83
waive out-of-pkt. expenses for trash & treasurers
sale in rm. 105 on 4/1-2/83. Conv. Ctr. Adv. Bd.
recommendation, as concurred in by Admin. to extend
fin. support & grant request, approved. (see M.B.
CONVENTION CTR. ADV. BD.)
CONVENTION CENTER COMPLEX 409
Date
Memo 68-83, request for reconsideration of new 2/2/83
rental rate incr. - 1983 So. FL Auto Show.
Conv. Ctr. Adv. Bd. recommended=, as concurred
in by Admin. that since S. FL Auto Dealers, Inc.
has already signed up 1983 booth sp. w/dealers at
rates based on 1982 Conv. Ctr. rental rates, City
grant fin. consideration for Nov. '83 show only,
that in event sq. footage used is in excess of
190,000, the Auto Show rec. a $3,000 cr. against
the rent due, approved. (see MB CONV. CTR. ADV. BD.)
Memo 78-83, sale of $24,000,000 Gen. Obligation 2/2/83
Bonds. Res. 83-17262 adopted, auth'g. issuance of
negotiable coupon bonds in amt. of $24,000,000.
Form of Official Notice of Sale approved; adv.
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auth'd., Form of Preliminary Official Statement 2/2/83
approved; Statement release auth'd. City's fin.
advisor, Stanley Ross of Dean Witter Reynolds,
Inc., appeared. Bonds to be sold 3/2/83 at
11 a.m. (see JUSTICE CTR., BEACHFRONT PK. &
PROMENADE PROJECT, ARTHUR GODFREY RD., COMMUNITY
CTRS., $24,000,000 OMNIBUS BOND ISSUE)
Memo 79-83, expansion of Conv. Ctr. Comm. voted 2/2/83
in support of proposed expansion. City's fin.
advisor, Stanley Ross of Dean Witter Reynolds, Inc.
advised of approx. time per. req'd. for issuance
of bonds if req'd. for expansion. Comr. Eisenberg
urged City move forward expeditiously, advising he
has assurance fr. Miami Mayor Maurice Ferre if
City proceeds w/in reasonable time, he will
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Date (Cont'd)
2/2/83 not recommend a cony. ctr. be built in Miami. (see
MIAMI, CITY OF)
2/2/83 Discussion on creating an ad hoc com. for the
expansion of the Conv. Ctr., def. to 2/16/83 due to
absence of Mayor Ciment.
2/16/83 Memo 102-83, Res. 83-17267 adopted, elec. contr.,
C3C Elec. Exhibition Servs., Inc., World's Largest Indoor
Flea Mkt., No. Hall, 3/4-14/83.
2/16/83 Discussion on creating an ad hoc com. for the
R9A expansion of the Conv. Ctr., not reached -
CONVENTION CENTER COMPLEX
Date (Cont'd)
2/16/83 def. to 3/2/83.
2/16/83 Stat. rep. re. monies allegedly owed City by CC
R9B food concessionaire not reached -def. to 3/2/83.
2/16/83 Allocation of $1 million to re-do TOPA acoustical
R9) & amplification systs and to renovate; $60,000 to
hire a consultant to rep. on schematic subj. to
approval of C Mgr & Cony. Ctr. Dir. Comm.
adopted policy to upgrade TOPA to a 1st-class
facilty. (see mtg. records for details) Ad Hoc
TOPA Renovation Com. est'd, to consist of Judy
Drucker (Chm), Dan Paul, Bob Herman, Zev
412
CONVENTION CENTER COMPLEX 413
Date (Cont'd)
2/16/83 Bufman Entertainment rep., 5 other persons (to be
R9D selected by C Mgr/Conv. Ctr. Dir.), C Mgr, Conv.
Ctr. Dir., & V-M Fromberg as Comm liaison. Com.
to rev. consultant applicants, proceed
w/preliminary negotiations w/same & submit rep.&
recommendation for 3/2/83 mtg. (see THEATER
OF PERFORMING ARTS, AD HOC TOPA
RENOVATION COM.)
CONVENTION CENTER COMPLEX 414
Memo 136-83, Res. 83-17282 adopted ratifying offi- Date
cial Notice of Sale and Bid Form, accepting bid of 3/2/83
William R. Hough & Co. for net int. cost of
$28,236,919.30 plus accrued int. on bds., from 3/1/83
to date of delivery, at rates set forth in bid. (see
JUSTICE CENTER, BEACHFRONT PARK & PROMENADE, ARTHUR
GODFREY RD., COMMUNITY CTRS., $24,000,000 OMNIBUS BOND
ISSUE)
CONVENTION CENTER COMPLEX 415
Date
Discussion on creating Ad Hoc Comm. for Expansion 3/2/83
of Conv. Ctr. Mayor Ciment req'd. Comrs. to submit
names of suggested appointees to prop'd. comm. for
his consideration & action.
Status rpt. re. monies alledgedly owed .City by 3/2/83
Food Concessionaire in Conv. Ctr.; not reached -
def. to 3/16/83.(see CONV. CTR. CONCESSIONAIRE CONTRACTS)
Req. for funding for Annual Holocaust Memorial 3/2/83
Event on 4/10/83. Presentation by Mark Pollack,
Exec. Dir., Holocaust Mem. Ctr.; to be at TOPA &
cosponsored by City, Metro.Dade Cnty., & Gr. Miami
Jewish Fedn. Comm. auth. $3,500 appropriation fr.
Contingency Funds for event. (see THEATER OF PERFORMING
ARTS and METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY)
CONVENTION CENTER COMPLEX 416
Date
3 16%83 Memo 185-$3, Res. 38-17299A ado ted auth.
R-81 ex. of agmt. w/L. Gary Smith, Jr. lobbyist); fee
$1,666.67 mo.; $3,750 qtrly. on favorable qtrly.
evaluation by C. Mgr. (from Contingency Fund).
Immed. priorities including Convention Center
expansion. (see FLORIDA, STATE OF, MIAMI
BEACH REDEVELOPMENT &/OR AGENCY,
LOBBYIST, SAVE OUR COAST PROGRAM,
TOURISM, LIBRARY, YEAR 2000 PLAN,
CAUSEWAY, MacARTHUR, ADULT
CONGREGATE LIVING FACILITIES)
CONVENTION CENTER COMPLEX 417
Date
Memo 151-83, Renewal of contract awarded under 3/16/83
Bid 65-79, lease of trash compactors w/pickup
serv. for M.B. Conv. Ctr. C. Atty. to rev. to
det. if renewal in order or if bids must be taken
again. Def.' to 4/6/83. (see CONVENTION CENTER CONTRACTS,
GARBAGE & TRASH DISPOSAL CONTRACTS.)
Memo 164-83, Res. 83-17290 adopted,elec. contr., 3/16/83
Edlen Elec. Exhibition Servs., Inc., American
Hdwe. Mfrs. Assn., So. Hall, 4/25-4/27/83.
Mayor Ciment announced Workshop Meeting on 3/23/83 3/16/83
to discuss proposed expansion of Conv. Ctr. & the
Kutun & Levin bills. C.Mgr. invited M.B. C. of C.
Task Force to attend. Mayor requested members of
newly-app't'd. Ad Hoc Comm. on Expan. of Conv.Ctr.
be notified.(see FLORIDA. STATE OF. MIAMI BEACH (cont'd)
CONVENTION CENTER COMPLEX 418
(cont'd.) Date
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, AD HOC COMMITTEE ON THE 3/16/83
EXPANSION OF THE CONVENTION CENTER COMPLEX)
Memo 200-83, Res. 83-17304 adopted,elec. contr., 4/6/83
Electrical Exhibition Servs., Inc., Comunicaciones
Expo '83, No. Hall, 4/7-4/15/83.
Memo 203-83, Res. 83-17306 adopted, elec. contr., 4/6/83
Edlen Elec. Exhibition Servs., Inc., Merchants
Buying Syndicate, So. Hall, 5/2-5/8/83.
Memo 204-83, Request from Ringside Events, Inc., 4/6/83
for ext. of rental dep. Comm. approved rec'dation
of Conv. Ctr. Adv. Bd., as concurred by Admin., that
$1,000 dep. for canc. 3/1/83 boxing matches in Rm. 100
be held in escrow to be applied to any other event
they may present on or bef. 3/1/84(see CONV CTR ADV BD)
CONVENTION CENTER COMPLEX 419
Date
Memo 205-83, Request for Protection Clauses 10/83 4/6/83
& 1/85 Fine Jewelry & Diamond Trac Show Contracts.
Comm. approved rec'dation of Cony. Ctr. Adv. Bd.,
concurred by Adm., to 1) grant protection for 10/83
show, issue amdt. to contr.; Lessor won't permit
other such show for 60 days before and 30 days after
event; 2) deny request for protection clause for 90
days after 1/85 show & issue amdt. that Lessor won't
permit other such show for 30 days before and 60 days
after event. (see CONVENTION CENTER ADVISORY BOARD)
Memo 206-83, Request from Tuto Enterprises, Inc., 4/6/83
for continuation of special Rm. 100 Boxing rates;
withdrawn by C. Mgr. (see. BOXING & WRESTLING)
CONVENTION CENTER COMPLEX
420
Date
Memo 207-83, Hungarian Church of Reformation - 4/6/83
Review of perf. record of Theater use. Def. to
4/20/83 at 10 am Time Certain at request of
Atty. Fred Sake, rep. HCR. (see THEATER OF
PERFORMING ARTS)
Memo 218-83, Res. 83-17308 adopted endorsing 4/6/83
House Bill 288 (spon. by State Reps. B. Kutun,
H. Spaet, & M. Friedman) to inc. Resort Tax on
hotel rm. rental by 2% to fin. cons. costs for
expansion of Cony. Ctr. Discussion on bill
proposed by Sid Levin on creation of cnty.-wide
tourist agcy; M.B.C.of C. & Gr. Miami C.of C. reps.
support concept; Comm. passed motion in support of
concept of such agcy. to promote the area w/under-
standing bill won't interfer w/City's ability to
(runt d)
CONVENTION CENTER COMPLEX 421
(cont'd.) Date
fund necessary imp'ments/expansion of Conv. Ctr. 4/6/83
C. Mgr. & C. Atty, auth. to meet w/drafters of
proposed legis. to try resolve conflicts & improve
bill to protect City interests, & bring rev. bill
to Comm. for final approval. Comm. Weinstein urged
Comrs. meet w/C.Mgr. to offer suggestions on matter.
(see FLA.,STATE OF, TOURISM, RESORT TAX)
Memo 222-83, Res. 83-17311 adopted, auth. agree- 4/6/83
ment w/Food Mgt. Associates calling for dep. of
qtrly. pmts. in excess of gntee. into a City trust
acct., w/rebates of any overage pd. by FMA w/int.
earned if applicable, to be rept'd. & pd. annually
'fter ea. contr. anniversary date. (see CONV. CTR.
CONCESSION [CONTRACTS])
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Memo 223-83, Adm. to -solicit RFD's for the
development, const., & operation of a Conv. Ctr.
hotel (in air rights) and the rehab., const.,
& expansion of MB Conv. Ctr. Proposed hotel to be
under long-term lease agreement. (see AIR RIGHTS)
Memo 224-83, Comm. approved C. Mgr's amended recom-4/6/83
mendation giving Mgr. auth. to solicit RFPs for
prof. tax-exempt leverage leasing/fin. adv. svcs.
(vs. auth. to negotiate solely w/Fiscal Funding Co.,
Inc.) & submit rept. & recommendation to Comm. for
selection of firm for negotiation.(see TAX-EXEMPT
LEVERAGE LEASING)
Date
4/6/83
CONVENTION CENTER COMPLEX
Date 423_
C.Mgr. report re Food Mgt. Assoc. (Conv. Ctr. food 4/6/83
concessionaire) pmts. to City now up-to-date(in
response to allegation monies owed City).
Memo 232-83, Res. 83-17312 adopted,elec. contr., 4/20/83
Edlen Elec. Exhibition Svcs., Inc. ABA Automotive
Conf, Conv. Ctr., 5/18-5/26/83.
Memo 237-83, Res. 83-17317 adopted, elec. contr., 4/20/83
Elec. Exhibition Svcs., Inc., Baron Antique Show,
So. Hall, 4/28-5/1/83.
Memo 244-83, Change Order #1 approved re Bid Award 4/20/83
135-82 (Memo 7-83, Item C2G, 2/2/83 - P.O. 88841)
incr'g. contr. w/Complete Building Maint. Co.for
roof repair So. Hall Conv. Ctr.(secs 6,7 & 10
from $58,560 to $88,560.(see ROOF REPAIR CONTRACTS)
CONVENTION CENTER COMPLEX 424
Date
Memo 207-83, Comm. approved rec'dation of Conv. 4/20/83
Ctr. Adv. Bd. & Adm. that contr. be issued to
Hungarian Church of Reformation for 6-8 dates
irom.5/1/83-10/30/83 (TOPA) w/min. dep. of $1500
to secure; Adm. auth. to negotiate winter dates.
(see CONVENTION CENTER ADVISORY BOARD and THEATER
OF PERFORMING ARTS)
Memo 271-83, Res. 83-17327 adopted, elec. contr., 5/4/83
Lind Elec., Miami Home Show, No. & So. Halls,
5/26-6/7/83.
Memo 272-83, Res. 83-17328 adopted, elec. contr., 5/4/83
Elec. Exhibition Svcs., Inc., Miami Int'l. Culinary
Show, No. Hall, 4/20-4/25/83.
CONVENTION CENTER COMPLEX 425
Date
Memo 280-83, Comm. approved rec'dation of Conv. 5/4/83
Ctr. Adv. Bd. & Adm.;request of M.B. P.A.L. for
spec. rate of $1250 for 8/13/83 Country -Western
Show, So. Hall. (see CONVENTION CENTER ADVISORY BOARD)
Memo 281-83, Comm. approved rec'dation of Conv. 5/4/83
Ctr. Adv. Bd. & Adm.; request for refund of $1,000
dep. of Amer. Zionist Fed. of So. Fla. on canc.
Israel Indep. Day Celebration on 4/17/83 in So. Hall.
(see CONVENTION CENTER ADVISORY BOARD)
Memo 282-83, Comm. approved rec'dation of Conv. 5/4/83
Ctr. Adv. Bd. & Adm. to hold in escrow dep. for
canc. 4/29/83 Fla. Office Olympics to be applied to
any Neal Pedowitz event held on or before 4/29/84.
(see CONVENTRION CENTER ADVISORY BOARD)
CONVENTION CENTER COMPLEX 426
Date
5/4/83 Res. to draft ballot quests. re add'l. 2% Resort
R-9 H Tax on hotel/motel rms. & issuance of Rev. Bds. to
expand Cony. Ctr., not reached - deferred to
5/17/83. (see ELECTIONS, RESORT TAX)
427
3L 7 - Memo 308 43; 'requesffr.-� INS Syrnphc y -to waive
C5A $750 theater rent for free children concerts.
Comm. approved recommendation of Cony. Ctr.
Adv. Bd., as concurred in by Admin. that Symphony
be granted refund of $250 of $750 rental pd. for
use of TOPA on 4/13/83 to pres. 2 concerts. (see
MB CONV. CTR. ADV. BOARD, THEATER OF
PERFORMING ARTS)
5/17/83 Res. 83-17352 adopted, that upon enactment of bill
R9C incr'g Resort Tax on hotel/motel rooms, C Atty &
C Clerk directed to prepare appropriate resolutions
& ballot ques's to seek electorate approval of
CONVENTION `'CEf 'CENTER -COMPILE
Date Cont'd
-311713 addril. 2%= Resort Tax & 'issuance of revenue bonds
R9C for expansion of Cony. Ctr. Comr. Eisenberg
requested resolution be sent to Dade & FL Leagues
of Cities. VM Fromberg requested copies be sent
to Laventhol & Horwath CPA for circulation
as well as to the Gov., Cab., & all Legis. (see
FLORIDA, STATE OF, FL LEAGUE OF CITIES,
DADE CO. LEAGUE OF CITIES, RESORT TAX,
BONDS)
428
CONVENTION CENTER COMPLEX 429
Date
6/1/83 Res. 83-17372 adopted, expressing Comm's desire
R9C that a.s.a.p., MB be incl'd in downtown people
mover syst. (to connect w/Conv. Ctr.) via ground -
level form of transportation, & to wk.
w/authorities in design of same. (see RAPID
TRANSIT SYSTEM)
6/1/83 Comr. Eisenberg requested addn. of an item for
RHC discussion re. cond. of Conv. Ctr. roof. Matter was
scheduled to be heard imdtly after lunch, however
item was not reached during the mtg - def. to
6/15/83. NOTE: 6/1/83 memo fr. Conv. Ctr. Dir.
to C Mgr, re above, filed w/mtg. records.
CONVENTION CENTER COMPLEX 430
Date
6/15/83 Memo 378-83, Res. 83-17376 adopted, elec. contr.,
C-3C Elec. Exhbn. Servs., Inc., World's Largest Indoor
Flea Mkt., No. Hall, 6/17-27/83.
6/15/83 Memo 405-83, discussion on cond. of Cony. Ctr.
R9C roof; not reached - def'd to 7/6/83.
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Date
7/6M3 Memo 43443, Res. 83-17395 adopted, elec. contr.
C-3G Edlen Elect. Exhib. Svcs., Florida Furniture
Exhibitors, No. & So. Halls, 8/17-24/83.
7/6/83 Memo 440-83, Comm. approved rec'dation of
C-5 E Conv. Ctr. Adv. Bd. (Adm. concurred) for approval
of request by Temple King Solomon Theater
Promoter for deletion of cancelled (poor ticket
sales) 6/10/83 Camilo Sesto performance fr.
contracted 8 Span. oriented summer series
concerts. (see M. B. CONVENTION CENTER
ADVISORY BOARD, THEATER OF PERFORMING
ARTS)
431
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Date
7/6/83 Memo 442-83, Comm. a roved rec'dation of
C -5G Conv. Ctr. Adv. Bd. Adm. concurred) to grant
Tennis Industry's Nat'l Buying Show rate of $70/hr
used (incl. precooling time) for add'l air condi.
during 1/6-7/84 move-in/seminar dates (No. Hall &
Wraparound) as requested. (see M. B.
CONVENTION CENTER ADVISORY BOARD)
7/6/83 Memo 453-83, C. Mgr. auth. to award essential
R -8F contracts & approve Conv. Ctr./TOPA leases
during August Comm. recess w/rept. to be given
Comm. for ratification in Sept. (see
PURCHASING PROCEDURES, COMMISSION MEETING)
CONVENTION CENTER commix
Date
7-P113 Memo 40543, discussion on condition of the
R-9 A Conv. Ctr. roof - def. to 7/20/83.
433
7/6/83 Discussion on notifying/requesting other
R-9 F municipalities for support/financial aid on
expansion of Conv. Ctr. - def. to 7/20/83.
7/6/83 Res. expressing appreciation to Gr. Miami
R-9 G C of C Tourist Comm. & ratifying their support of
expan. of Conv. Ctr. & establishing a priority that
next people mover linkage be to M.B. - not reached
- def. to 7/20/83. (see RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM)