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Res. 410933 authorizing lease agreement
with Holiday on Ice, Inc. for presentation
of Harlem Globetrotters pro basketball
games on March 1 and 2, 1963.
2-20-63 45 346
U of M changes date of their Homecoming
Dance in Convention Hall from
Nov. 9 to Nov. 8, 1963 3-6-63 45 364
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Res. #10943 authorizing lease agreement
with Miss Universe, Inc. for Beauty
Pageant on July 11 - 23, 1963.
3-6-63 45 365
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Res. 4l0944 authorizing lease agreement
with Championship Sports, Inc. for
World Heavyweight Championship Boxing
on April 10, 1963. 3-6-63 45 365
In connection with Championship fight
scheduled next month at Convention Hall,
Mr. Pushkin requested to see that City
gets its $10,000 if fight is not held
on 4/10/63 as scheduled; that City retains
sufficient money to make refunds of tickets
sold by the City; also ascertain from Mr.
Bolan what they intend to do about obli-
gations incurred by them with merchants in
the City. 3-20-63 45 376
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Res. #10959 authorizing lease agreement
with International Convention of Christian
Churches for convention on Oct. 10-17,
1963 4-3-63 45 400
Councilman Liberman questions Mr. Pushkin
briefly re. recent events in connection
with Championship fight and indicated that
when any meeting is held concerning this
matter he wished to be present. City Mgr.
advised he would submit a report and
recommendation at proper time.
4-3-63 45 401
CONVENTION HALL 88.
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Res. #;10971 authorizing lease agreement
with Southern Apparel Exhibitors for
apparel show , Oct. 4 - 9, 1963
4-17-63 45 416
City to take action to secure $10,000
guaranteed for Liston -Patterson fight.
City Atty's opinion filed.
4-17-63 45 427
Res. #10990 authorizing lease agreement
with Fla. Gift, Jewelry, Handbag and
Novelty Ass'n May 18 - 21, 196.
5-15-63 45 454
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Communication from Al Bolan, Pres. of
Championship Sports, Inc. stating they
would be in position to dispose of City's
Claim in connection with recently cancelled
heavyweight fight, after the Patterson -Liston
fight in Las Vegas on July 22, 1963.
Council voices no objection.
6-5-63 45 483
Change of dates for U of M Homecoming
Dance in Convention Hall from Nov. 9, 1963
to December 6, 1963 approved.
6-5-63 45 491
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Request of Dr. Marie Volpe for use of
Convention Hall on Feb. 23, 1964 for
U. of M. Symphony Orchestra concert
with Van Cliburn at flat fee of $1,150.00
approved. 7-3-63 46 26
Res. #11021 authorizing lease agreement
with National Assn of Letter Carriers,
Tropical Branch #1071, for a dance on
Nov. 9, 1963 7-3-63 46
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Res. x'=11029 authorizing lease agreementi�9
with U of M for commencement exercises �,�f,3
on June 9, 1964. 7-17-63 46 45
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Res. *11030authorizing use of Book Page
Convention Hall Lobby on July 5, 1963
for the July 4th Fun Festival square
dance by Miami Beach Federal Savings &
Loan Assn. 7-17-63 46 45
City Atty Wanick presents letter received
from Al Bolan, Pres. of Championship Sports,
Inc. re. money owed the City as result
of cancellation of Patterson -Liston fight.
City Atty instructed to advise Bolan that
arrangements are to be made immediately to
settle matter. 8-7-63 46 51
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Change of date of U of M
Commencement exercises from
June 9,1964 to June 7, 1964
approved. 8-7-63 46 65
Res. *11036 authorizing Auditorium
and Convention Hall lease agreement
with American Legion 1963 Convention
Corp. August 29 through Sept. 13, 1963
8-7-63 46 65
Claude Ritter's recommendation that
American Supply & Machinery Mfgr's
Ass'n have use of the Convention Hall
May 22-26,1965 for conference booth
show, at usual rental rates for -convention
trade show of 3 days or les-approved.46 81
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Res. 411043 authorizing lease agreement - { C;• t 6,7,
with Southern Apparel Exhibitors for '- at
2 apparel shows, Jan. 24-29,1964 and 0-''''
May 29 - June 3, 1964 8-21-63 46 931
Res. 411044 authorizing lease agreement tom" ?
with Lady's Fair Inc. for exhibits, <<)��
beauty, fashion, interior decorating
Jan 30 - Feb. 10, 1964 8-21-63 46 93
Council approves recommendation of
Auditorium & Convention Hall Manager
concerning change or clarification of
rates in the Convention Hall for
Exhibit Shows. 9-18-63 46 139
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Councilman Oka discusses Convention
Hall leasing to conventions which do not
have their headquarters in Miami Beach.
He referred to the American Supply &
Machinery Mfgrs Assn lease which group
will be headquartered outside of M.B.
Hotel owners objecting . 9-18-63 46 139
Res. #11062 authorizing Convention
Hall lease agreement with U of M for
Van Cliburn concert on February 23, 1964
9-18-63 46 157
Councilman Frank asks City Mgr to furnish
Council with tabulation of bids received
in connection with food and beverage
cfmipssion in Auditorium an on ti; 62
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Tabulation of bids - food and beverage
concession at Auditorium/Convention Hall.
Auditorium Board recommends Oscar Markovich.
Nominations made. Contract awarded to
Oscar Markovich, period of 5 yrs. beginning
11/1/63, base rental of $35,000 per yr. plus
35% of gross receipts exceeding $100,000
per yr., less Fla. State sales tax.
10-2-63 46 185
Res. 411070 authorizing lease agreement
with American Supply and Machinery Mfgr's
Assn. for conference booth show program
and luncheon May 22-26, 1965.
10-2-63 46 195
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Action on presentation of resolution and
formal agreement between City and Oscar
Markovich for Auditorium/Convention Hall
food and beverage concession deferred
until Nov. 6th Council meeting.
10-16-63 46 203
Res. 4f11095 authorizing lease agreement
with Washington Federal Savings & Loan Ass'n
for Civic Forum on Dec. 14, 1963
11-6-63 46 254
Res. *11098 authorizing lease agreement
with Nat'l Ass'n of Retail Grocersof U. S. i1
for convention, June 17-26, 1964.
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11-6-63 46 255
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Lady's Fair show scheduled for 61111e
February, 1964, postponed until P
February, 1965. 11-6-63 46 256
Change in dates in Convention Hall
lase with Southern Apparel Exhibitors
to May 15-20, 1964. 11-6-63 46 256
Change in American Trucking Associations
contract approved. (Nov. 13th added as
move -in day and Nov. 14th changed to
show day) 11-6-63 46 256
Res. #11100 authorizing agreement with
Oscar ar ovic or o d everage
concession tg uditor Convention Hall
awarey,, ming 1I/1/63.(Contract
11-6-63 46 263
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No action taken in connection with -
matter of rates for 1967 American
Bowling Congress scheduled for Convention
Hall inasmuch as Thodore Goldstein
representing Greater Miami Bowling
Association, who previously requested
an appearance before the Council in this
respect, failed to appear. 11-20-63 46 280
Res. #11107 authorizing lease agreement
with Dade County Classroom Teachers'
Association, Inc. for "Fellowship Day"
Meeting on June 10, 1964 11-20-63 46 300
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Res. 411114 authorizing lease agreement
with U of M for annual Hurricane Classic
on Dec. 27 & 28, 1963. 12-4-63 46 327
Res. #11115 authorizing lease agreement
with Fla. Education Assn for use of
Auditorium & Convention Hall, April 21
thru 26, 1964 for convention.
12-4-63 46 327
Res. #11116 authorizing lease agreement
with U of M for 1963-64 Basketball game
series in Auditorium & Convention Hall
12-4-63 46 328
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Oscar Markovich, food and beverage
concessionaire at Auditorium/Convention
Hall asks permission to sell cigars and
cigarettes over the counter, and to pay
City 10% commission. City Mgr. recommends
that contract remain as is. Motion to
accept Mr. Pushkin's recommendation fails.
City Atty to prepare amendment to Markovich's
contract allowing him to pay 12%.
12-18-63 46 339
Rates for use of Convention Hall for
1967 :American Bowling Congress discussed.
Mr. Ritter states that the rates as decided
remain. Mrr. Rtterdsbye
pportareadlandMgr. should
kc0nt. ,)
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practical figures can be arrived at in _`�'
order to authorize local group to make y\`:
their bid for the "convention".
12-18-63 46 343
Res. #11127 authorizing Auditorium and
Convention Hall lease agreement with
National Automatic Merchandising Ass'n
for convention , Oct. 13-21, 1965.
12-18-63 46 355
Res. #11128 authorizing Convention Hall
agreement with Chris Dundee for Circus -
Ringling Bros & Barnum and Bailey Combined
Shows,Inc. Jan. 15-21,1964. 12-18-63 46 355
discussed. Interested parties to meet
with City Mgr to determine whether some \o
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City Mgr. advises outcome of meeting
relative to holding of 1967 Bowling
Congress in M.B. -- Agreement had been
arrived at as to rental which was suitable
to them to take for bidding for the
convention and no further action was
required by Council. 1-2-64 46 367
Res #11133 amending Oscar Markovich's
contract to permit him to sell cigars
and cigarettes over the counter at
same price as sold in vending machines.
1-2-64 46 371
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Discussion reopened re. bid extended
to American Bowling Congress to meet
in Convention Hall in 1967. Motion
made to rescind previous bid. Claude
Ritter questioned by Council. Motion 11
to rescind carries. City Mgr. to set
up meeting with Mr. Ritter and Tom Smith
and members of Council to discuss matters
of mutual interest. 1-15-64 46 392
City Mgr. advises Aud/Conv Hall Advisory Bd.
recommends Irving Ducoff be employed as
Asst. Aud/Conv.Hall Mgr. at annual salary
of $11,500. plus $500. for moving expense.
City Mgr. recommends Ducoff not be employed;
that there are other T plicants. Action on
mo a_.n employ �:co ta::led. 2-5-64 46 408
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Res. 411147 authorizing renewal agreement
with Stuart Blumberg, Ass't Aud/Conv. Hall
Mgr. for 1 yr. 2/11/64 thru 2/10/65
at samesalary $8,000. 2-5-64 46 408
Council asked to rescind its previous
action re. withdrawal of invitation
to American Bowling Congress to hold
its coovon in M.B. in 1967 at
Convention Hall. Council votes to
re -extend invitation to American Bowling
Congress to come to M. B. Feb. 13 to May 3,
1967. 2-5-64 46 422
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Res. *11155 authorizing lease agreement
with Miami Charity Horse Show and Florida
Horse Show Ass'n Inc. on Feb. 8 - 18 incl.
1964, for Miami Charity Horse Show.
2-5-64 46 425
Res. #11156 authorizing lease agreement
with U of M for Homecoming Dance on
Nov. 21, 1964. 2-5-64 46 425
Res. #11158 authorizing lease agreement
with Holiday on Ice Shows, Inc. for
Harlem Globetrotters pro basketball on
March 6 - 8, 1964. 2-5-64 46 426
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Res. #11159 authorizing lease agreement
with Holiday on Ice Shows, Inc. for
Holiday on Ice Show on March 19-30,1964.
2-5-64 46 426
Res. #11167 authorizing lease agreement
with Dundee -MacDonald Enterprises, Inc.
for World Heavyweight Championship boxing
on Feb. 25, 1964. 2-19-64 46 433
City Mgr. reports further in connection
with matter of employment of Irving Ducoff.
Action again tabled. City Mgr. to
examine files of other applicants held by
2\uditorium Board. 2-19-64 46 442
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REs. #11178 authorizing lease agreement
with D. S. Clarke for use of Convention
Hall Lobby, Jan. 29 thru Feb. 4, 1965
for antique show. 3-4-64 46 457
Action deferred on agreement with Temple
Israel for use of Convention Hall during
1964, 1965, 1966 and 1967 for High Holiday
services. 3-4-64 46 457
Res. #11179 authorizing employment of
Irving Ducoff as Asst. Auditoriu m/Conv.Hall
Mgr. for 1 yr. April 15,1964 to April 14,1965
annual salary $11,500. ($500. moving expense).
3-4-64 46 458
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Res. *11181 authorizing lease agreement
with Carroll Exposition Management, Inc.
for sports, travel & vacation show,
March 11-22, 1965 3-18-64 46 471
Res. *11182 authorizing agreement with
Supreme Session, Order of the White Shrine
of Jerusalem for use of Conv. Hall May 4-6,
1965, for convention. 3-18-64 46 471
Discussion resumed on proposed agreement
with Temple Israel for use of Conv. Hall
during 1964-65-66-67. Cit r. to
re -submit the lease to Mr. Ritter with
instructions to negotiate with parties
involved on basis of 1 yr at a time.
3-18-64 46 481
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Res. ##11194 authorizing Auditorium and
Convention Hall agreement with Commission
on Youth Activities, Lutheran Church in
America, 1965 Church -wide Youth Conference
Aug. 22-30, 1965 for convention.
4-1-64 46 504
Res. #11195 authorizing Agreement with
Southern Automotive Show, Inc. for
Show on April 25 thru May 3, 1966.
4-1-64 46 505
Res. ##11198 authorizing agreement with
Miss Universe, Inc. for Beauty Pageant
on July 22 -August 2, 1964. 4-1-64 46 506