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Res. #12188 authorizing execution of agreement
with M.B. Chamber of Commerce for use of Conv.
Hall for luncheon. 7-25-67 52 140
Res. #12199 authorizing execution of agreement
with Southern Apparel Exhibitors for Conv. Hall
for five Apparel Shows in 1968. 8-9-67 52 173
Rea.#12200 authorizing execution of agreement
with Southern Apparel Exhibitors for Conv. Hall
for five Apparel Shows in 1969. 8-9-67 52 173
Res. #12201 authorizing execution of agreement
with Epsilon Chapter, Gamma Phi Delta, Inc.
for Conv. Hall for dance, Aug. 3, 1967.
8-9-67 52 173
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Approval of amendment to existing contract
with Pan American Hotel and Restaurant
Exposition for use of Conv. Hall, Oct. 23
through Oct. 29 so as to include an
admission charge. 8-9-67 52 181
Res. #12217 - lease agreement with U S.
League Convention Services, Inc. for use
of Conv. Hall, Nov. 8-15, 1968, for
Exhibits, General Sessions and Variety
Show. request 8 30-67 52 221A
Men's & Boys' Apparel Club/Contracts for
1970 & 1971 deferred to 9/20/67 (Co.Memo
770). 9/6/67 52 257
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Request of Men's & Boys' Apparel Club for
contracts for 1970/71 approved. 9-13-67
Report re. continued use of student ushers
during events at Auditorium & Convention Hall
presented. 9-20-67
Res. 12254 authorizing lease agreement with
Miami International Boat Show, 2/18/69-
3/5/69 with 4 -year option. 10-4-67
Res. #12258 adopted authorizing lease,
Andy Williams Show, 11/3/67. 10-18-67
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Res. #12211 extending expiration date of
contract for food and beverage concession
at Auditorium & Convention Hall for 3 years
with no further bids with Oscar Markovich to
10/31/71. 8-9-67 52 184
Mayor Dermer discussed his earlier refusal to
sign the amendment to the food and beverage
concession contract at the Auditorium and
Convention Hall (approved by Council 8/9/67
extending term for 3 years from 11/1/68).
Mr. Edward Bramson, external auditor for the
City, discussed his recommendations as to
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auditing this concession and procedures
currently being followed. Mr. Markovich's
offer accepted - through his attorney,
Mr. Burnett Roth - to send Mr. Bramson to
New York City at Markovich's expense to
examine centralized records. Mr. Bramson to
report recommendations to City Manager for
transmittal to Council. At conclusion of dis-
cussion, Mayor Dermer executed the agreements.
10-18-67
Change of days in Men's and Boys' Apparel Club
approved from May 4-8, 1968 to April 18-22,
1968 (Convention Hall contract) 10-18-67
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Res.#12266 adopted authorizing lease,
University of Miami basketball games, 1967-
1968. 11-1-67
Res. #12267 adopted authorizing lease for
University of Miami Hurricane Classic,
12/27 and 28, 1967. 11-1-67
Resolutions #12268 and #12269 adopted
authorizing Norman Litz, Assistant Manager,
to sign checks of M.B. Auditorium and
Convention Hall Trust Account and Payroll
Account. 11-1-67
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Res. #12286 authorizing lease for South Florida
Council, Inc. #84, Boy Scouts of America for
Exposition, Nov. 21-23, 1968. 12-6-67
Request for change of date by Men's and Boys'
Apparel Club to 5/4/68 through -5/8/68 approved.
12-6-67
Res. #12295, B'nai B'rith Hotel Executives
Hospitality Lodge #2690 for Dade County Fun -in -
the -Sun Program, 12/10/67 lease. 12-6-67
Res. #12301, American Productions, Beach Boys
Show, 4/14/68. 12-20-67
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Res. #12311, Cypress Room lease, First Hanover
Corp., 1/9/68. 1-3-68 52 480
Action re. telescopic platforms deferred to
1/17/68. 1-3-68 52 484
Res. #12324, Florida Furniture Mart, furniture
show, 8/21-27/68 approved. 1-17-68 52 513
Res. #12332, United States Independent
Telephone Ass'n., 12/4-12, 1968. 2-7-68 52 530
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City Manager to hire acoustical consulting engi-
neer re. feasibility, cost and time factor of
converting portion of Convention Hall for
cultural programs subject to telephone approval
of Council. Res. #12345 adopted expressing City's
policy on use of Auditorium & Convention Hall for
cultural activities re. Marvin Marx request to
use for weekly television show. Mr. Marx and
associates to return 2/21/68 for Council's deci-
sion. 2-7-68 52 535
Request of Chris Dundee to use Convention Hall
3/4/68 for closed circuit TV showing of two
boxing events approved. 2-7-68 52 552
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Res. #12348, HOLIDAY ON ICE, INC. show,
3/8-18, 1968. 2-21-68 53 2
Motion for employment of acoustical engineer to
determine cost of converting portion of Convention
Hall for cultural purposes failed of passage.
Mr. Breeskin suggested Auditorium and Convention
Hall Manager be empowered to make firm date com-
mitments for concerts, etc., one year in advance.
2-21-68 53 17
Change in rates for use of Cypress Room denied
to Presidents' Council for Town Hall Forum. City
Manager to notify president. 2-21-68 53 30
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Res. #12364 adopted, South Fla Council Boy
Scouts, Cypress Room, 5/23/68. 3-6-68 53 54
Res. #12365, D. S. Clarke Antique Show,
1/31/69-2/6/69. 3-6-68 53 55
Motion approved --Auditorium & Convention Hall
to issue passes to TDA members to inspect
facilities. 3-6-68 53 59
City Manager to submit recommendations on 3/6/68
re. request of M. B. Chamber of Commerce to
employ traffic engineering consultant to assist
in traffic engineering re. GOP Convention.
2-21-68
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Action deferred to 3/6/68 re. appropriation of
$50,000 from Resort Tax -Convention Hall Expan-
sion Funds for installation of additional toilet
facilities in Convention Hall addition for
Republican National Convention. 2-21-68 53 36
City Manager's recommendation adopted re. in-
stallation of permanent fixtures, water and
sewer installations, permanent floor with metal
type roof and wall for about $45,000. City
Manager to discuss with Senator Knowles, GOP
representative and Chairman of TDA re. con-
tributions to defray some of the expense.
3-6-68 53 56
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Ciment's request to consider vote re. permanent
toilet facilities instead of semi-permanent
failed. 3-6-68 53 59
Memo re. request of M. B. Chamber of Commerce
to employ traffic engineering consultant for
GOP Convention denied. City currently using
Robert Dunivan, Dade County Traffic Engineer,
to perform whatever functions required.
Shuttle -bus system mentioned between hotels &
Convention Hall. 3-6-68
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Res. #12372, Miami Dade Junior College
graduation exercises, 4/28/68. 3-20-68 53 66
Res. #12374, Independent Housewares, Inc.,
exhibit, 2/7-13, 1969. 3-20-68 53 67
Res. #12375, University of Miami Homecoming
Dance, 11/15/68. 3-20-68 53 67
Res. #12376, Men's and Boys' Apparel Club,
shows 4/4-8, 1970 and 9/19-24, 1970. 3-20-68 53 67
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Request that City sponsor 2nd World -Wide Orchid
Show referred to TDA and Auditorium & Convention
Hall. 3-20-68
Date changes approved for Helen Brett Enter-
prises Gift Shows for 1968 thru' 1971.
3-20-68
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Report re. GOP contribution to defray cost of
additional restroom facilities not given.
3-20-68 53 85
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City Atty. to review requirements for
City to obtain liquor license at Convention
Hall and report on 4/17/68. 4-3-68
Res. #12396, National Exhibits, Inc. for Senior
Citizens Trade Fair, Mar. 20-26, 1969.
4-3-68
Res. #12397,Expositions Internat'l. Sport
Shows for 2-yr. period, (Mar. 12-25, 1969 and
Mar. 11-24, 1970), no option. 4-3-68
All future agreements, where applicable, for
use of Conv. Hall, to contain provision for
payment by lessee for traffic control required,
(Policemen or Firemen). City Mgr. reported
this procedure currently being fol oieg8
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Recommendation of Auditorium & Convention Hall
Advisory Board for additional rehearsal charges
to be added to rate schedule authorized. 4-3-68 53
Res. #12407, Dade County Board of Public
for festival 5/11, 12, 1968.
Res. #12409, Helen Brett Enterprises for
shows, 1/6-11, 1973 & 9/8-13, 1973.
Instruction
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1973 gift
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City Attorney reported meeting with State Beverage
Department re. liquor license for Hall. He will
take steps to secure license. 4-17-68
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Action deferred to 5/15/68 re. lease, Water &
Wastewater Mfg. Assoc., at request of Auditorium
& Convention Hall Manager. 5-1-68
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Res. #12412, American Sports Enterprises for
Mr. Universe Pageant 1968 & Miss Americana
pageant, 9/26-30, 1968. 5-1-68 53 159
Res. #12413, approving lease agreement with
Expositions International, Sport Show, 3/12-25,
1969. 5-1-68 53 159
Res. #12415, University of Miami commencement
exercises, 6/8/69. 5-1-68 53 160
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Res. #12417, Boy Scouts Council, 1969 & 1971
scouting arenas & Expositions 1970 & 1972.
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Southern Apparel Exhibitors' request for change
of date in 1969 contract approved. 5-1-68
Change in date for use of Hall approved for Miami
International Boat Show --new dates: 2/17/69-
3/1/69. 5-15-68 53 203
Lease agreement change in dates by American
Dental Association of Auditorium & Convention
Hall approved --new overall dates 10/24/68-
11/2/68. 5-15-68 53
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Recommendation approved for $350 rental rate
charge for use of Hall lobby by TDA for free
dances on 6/1, 6/8 & 7/6/68. 5-15-68 53 206
Recommendation approved to authorize Millman
Construction Co. to construct additional toilet
facilities at cost of $56,539 ($25,000 previously
committed by TDA & $31,439 as committed by
Administration. City Manager again requested
to write Senator Knowles re. GOP bearing their
portion of cost of additional facilities.
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Res. #12441 adopted, Pan American Hospitality
Exposition, Inc. for Hotel & Restaurant Exposition
& Convention, 10/4/68-10/9/68. 6-5-68 53 221
Res. #12442 adopted, Wilding, Inc. for 1969 Ford
Introduction Activity, 9/1-4, 1968 & 9/3-5, 1968.
6-5-68 53 221
Request for rental consideration by Greater
Miami International Auto Show, February, 1969
denied. 6-5-68 53 235
Dermer's motion re. all payments to architect
be withheld until acoustics problem corrected
failed. Manager not to make final payment
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to architect without prior notification with
Council. $70,000 appropriation from resort tax
funds for correcting acoustics problem authorized.
Burris -Meyer, acoustics expert employed by
architect, requested to place recommendations in
writing. Manager reported steps taken by City
forces to overcome air conditioning noise problem.
Re. use of Hall addition by University of Miami
for its commencement exercises, Malek expressed
willingness to refund fee paid or give future
date. University notified & action ratified at
this meeting. 6-26-68 53 243
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Res. #12454, Southeastern Hospital Conference,
5/3-8, 1969. 6-26-68 53 260
Action on request by American Basketball Assoc.
for rental of Hall by new professional basketball
team for 30 -game schedule for 1st season 1968-69
deferred to 8/7/68. 7-3-68 53 276
City Manager to contact bond attorneys to get
opinion whether City can use surplus meter money
for completion of Convention Hall. 7-3-68
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Recommendation of Manager accepted for retention
of payment to Gilbert Fein until such time as
acoustic & sound values of Expansion have been
ascertained --deferred to 7/17/68. 7-3-68 53 291
Request for use of Hall for University of Miami
Basketball games at Auditorium rental rates
during 1968-69 deferred until 7/17/68. Manager
to furnish information as to how much return
previously there was per game to City. 7-3-68
$9,000 worth of lumber emergency purchase approved
to build box seats & stairways to Hall seating,
funds to be appropriated from Goods & Services
portion of GOP commitment. 7-3-68 53 294
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