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Res. #12476 adopted, International Expositions,
for International Auto Show, Feb. 5-14, 1969.
7-17-68
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Res. #12477 adopted, National Swimming Pool
Exposition for convention, Jan. 20-27, 1971.
7-17-68 53 312
Res. #12478 adopted, Hall Addition, Spotlight
Productions, Inc., Liberace concert, 11/23/68.
7-17-68 53 312
Res. #12479 adopted, Spotlight Productions for
Bill Cosby & Nancy Sinatra concerts, 12/29-30, 1968.
7-17-68 53 313
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Res. #12480 adopted, National Shows, Inc. for
"The Association Show", October 19, 1968.
7-17-68
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53 313
Request of University of Miami re. basketball
games not approved and regular Auditorium and
Convention Hall rates apply, for 1968-1969
games in Convention Hall. Council further
voted, upon application of University of Miami
Athletic Dept., consideration would be given
for provision of subsidy in future budgets for
difference between normal rental providing
transfer of facilities was requested by City.
7-17-68 53 316
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Action deferred to 7/24/68 on new Dundee 317 &
agreement. 7-17-68 53 330
Informal approval ratified of Administration's
recommendation for $14,310.00 expenditure re.
modifications to air conditioning necessitated
by TV lighting. City Manager to explore this
further with networks. 7-17-68 53 329
Res. #12485 adopted authorizing execution of
agreement with Chris Dundee for 12/1/68-
11/30/71. 7-24-68 53 333
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Res. #12495, National Shows, Inc. for "Eddy Arnold"
Show, 11/8/68. 8-21-68 53 352
Res. #12496, D. S. Clarke for Antique Show,
1/30/70 - 2/5/70. 8-21-68
53 353
Res. #12497, National Shows & Dick Clark Productions
for "Motown Four Tops", 11/9/68.
8-21-68 53 353
Auditorium & Convention Hall Manager to investigate
possibility of holding free concerts at Hall
instead of Auditorium (Miami Beach Cultural Society,
Inc., 4 concerts: 9/15, 11/11/68 & 1/6, 3/10/69) in
order to accommodate more people. 8-21-68 53 353
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Res. #12499 requesting The Pressprich Corp. to
submit proposal re. methods of financing
improvements to Hall & construction of Theatre
of Performing Arts, etc. 8-21-68 53 354
Flat rental rate of $700 per game for 30 -game
schedule of American Basketball Association's
Miami Floridians for 1968-69 in Hall conditioned
upon City's participation in radio & TV rights,
clause to be incorporated in agreement &
payment of all extras required. 8-21-68 53 355
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Amendment to lease agreement with U. S. Independent
Telephone Association for Dec. 4-12, 1968 to include
Auditorium on Dec. 9, 1968 approved; rental rate,
based on negotiations, to be "out of pocket" ex-
penses. 8-21-68
Res. #12509, University of Miami, 7 basketball
Jan. 4,16,31; Feb. 1,4,15; Mar. 1, 1969.
9-4-68
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Motion to reconsider rental of Hall at $700 per
game for Miami Floridians Basketball games failed
of passage. 9-4-68 53 427
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Res. #12510, University of Miami, 2 Hurricane
Classic Basketball Games, Dec. 27 & 28, 1968.
9-4-68 53 438
Pressprich Corporation proposal re. methods of
financing improvements to Convention Hall,
construction of Theatre of Performing Arts, etc.,
deferred to 10/9/68. 9-18-68 53 448
Action deferred to 10/9/68 re. execution of agree-
ment with Miami Floridians for use of Hall for
basketball games. Attorney Kastenbaum requested
to meet with Administration re. City's participa-
tion in radio & TV rights. 9-18-68
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Change of building from Convention Hall to
Auditorium approved: Mr. Universe Pageant 1968
& Miss Americana from September 26-30, 1968 to
September 27-28, 1968. 9-18-68 53 459
"National Shows, Inc. - The Association Show"
Oct. 19, 1968, change from Convention Hall to
Auditorium approved. 9-18-68 53 459
Additional expenditure to Slurry Asphalt, Inc.
approved for $6,508.69 for oiling & sanding
parking areas in immediate vicinity of Hall.
(Original contract awarded on 5/1/68 for
$3,118.50). 9-18-68 53 459
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Consideration of proposals from Pressprich Corp.
& Victor Gruen & Assoc. re. financing improve-
ments to Convention Hall deferred to 11/13/68
pending meeting with these companies' repre-
sentatives. 10-9-68
Res. #12533, Florida Conference Board of Lay
Activities of Methodist Church, Jan. 17, 1969.
10-9-68
Res. #12542 adopted, as amended, authorizing
execution of agreement with Florida Professional
Sports, Inc. (Miami Floridians) for 30 basketball
games in Halls North & South --Nov. 6, 1968 through
Apr. 2, 1969 (possibly Apr. 6 through Apr. 8, 1969)--
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for national television shows, lessee will return
to City 12% of rights derived by Florida Profes-
sional Sports; lessee to submit to City Manager
sum total figure to be included in contract for
specific expenses to be deducted from gross
amount of local radio & television rights;
specific amount to be approved by City Council.
10-9-68 53 487
Cancellation of Spotlight Productions contract
for Liberace Concert, November 23, 1968 approved,
and $500 deposit authorized to be applied to
Spotlight Productions concerts to be held on
December 29 and/or December 30. 1968. 10-9-68 53 502
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Request denied for refund of 1968 deposit of
Southern Apparel Exhibitors --Convention Hall
contract --and approved recommendation that $1,000
deposit on 1969 contract be retained and applied
to any future contract with same lessee. 10-9-68 53 502
Request of American Public Works Association
approved for aid of $6,000 representing one-
half of their rental of Convention Hall, such
amount to come from 1968-1969 TDA budget allot-
ment. 10-9-68 53 503
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Resolution #12551 adopted, Hall North lease,
Miami International Hobby Show, April 23 -
May 1, 1969. 10-11-68 53 538
Resolution #12552 adopted, Hall North lease,
Albert Grossman Management for "Psychedelic"
Concert, November 24, 1968. 10-11-68 53 539
Resolution #12555 adopted, Hall South, Miami
Beach Board of Realtors for forum on Educational
Complex in Cypress Room on October 23, 1968.
10-16-68 53 543
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City Attorney to report best possible quotation
on insurance for Convention Hall which expires
November 20, 1968. 11-4-68 53 54+7
Resolution #12561 adopted, Hall North, Gerald W.
Purcell Associates for "Eddy Arnold" Show on
November 9, 1968. 11-6-68 53 558
Resolution #12562 adopted, Hall North, United
Christian Evangelistic Association, religious
services, November 22 and 29, 1968. 11-6-68
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Resolution #12564 adopted, Hall South, Florida
Education Association for exhibits, etc.,
April 22-27, 1969. 11-6-68
Resolution #12565, Hall North, "Holiday on Ice"
Show, March 28 -April 8, 1969. 11-6-68
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Resolution #12566, Hall North and South, National
School Boards Association for convention and
exhibits: North --April 9-17, 1968; South --April 11-
16, 1969. 11-6-68 53 560
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Resolution #12568, National Exhibits, Inc.,
Hall Lobby, Florida Franchise and Business
Opportunity Show, March 13 through 18, 1969.
11-6-68
Radio and television charges, etc., presented
re. agreement with Miami Floridians. Southern
Bell Telephone Manager to secure information
whether costs are accurate. 11-6-68
Radio and television charges accurate, per
Mr. Gilstrap (Bell Telephone Manager), and
City Attorney to prepare resolution and agree-
ment re. Miami Floridians. 11-6-68
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Resolution #12580, American Apparel Manufacturers
Association, Convention and Exhibits, June 13-24,
1969. 11-20-68 54 14
Return of $1,000 deposit to Southern Apparel
Exhibitors approved since definite contract
for dates in August, 1969 received from
Florida Furniture Mart. 11-20-68 54 18
City Attorney advised fire and extended insurance
coverage expiring on November 21, 1968. In nego-
tiating for coverage, three companies agreed to
tax maximum of 20% of total coverage sought
(little over $6,000,000), and one company would
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take maximum coverage but on a $250,000 deductible.
City Attorney to continue to negotiate and advise
Council. 11-20-68 54 34
City Manager and City Attorney to take steps for
preparation of resolutions, etc., to get under-
way recommendations of Victor Gruen and financial
consultants on expansion of Convention Hall in-
cluding Theater of Performing Arts; also to go to
New York City to consult with bond attorneys.
Ernest Silverman expressed disapproval of certain
cultural groups at their not being part of com-
mittee re. proposed Theater of Performing Arts.
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Councilman Seiderman expressed intent in future
to submit resolution for formation of Committee
on above Theater. 12-4-68
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Per announcement by City Manager, request for
use of Hall for showing of Beatle Film cancelled.
12-4-68 54 51
Re. Spotlight Productions, Inc. request for refund
of $1,500 deposit paid to City for December 29 and
30 for Bill Cosby and Nancy Sinatra at Convention
Hall --Administration's recommendation approved by
Council to deny request and hold same in escrow.
12-4-68 54 57
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City Attorney reported on present insurance
coverage for Convention Hall and Convention Hall
North, slightly under $4,000,000 carried partly
by Aetna Insurance Company, U. S. Fidelity &
Guaranty, Phoenix of Hartford and Lititz Mutual
Insurance Company. American Insurance Agency
sending out inspectors for Great American &
Employers Liability Insurance Company to bring
insurance up to $6,000,000 coverage. Ben Wolf
failed to appear at time called. 12-4-68 54 62
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Resolution #12599 adopted, Miami Dade Junior
College for use of Hall North on May 4, 1969
for graduation exercises. 12-18-68
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Resolution #12600 adopted, Ringling Bros. Barnum
& Bailey Combined Shows, Inc. for Hall South,
January 14-22, 1969 for Circus. 12-18-68 54 97
$6,500 authorized from Contingency Funds for
roof repairs to Convention Hall South ($6,000
for repairs and $500 for incidentals). City
Manager to take bids and proceed with necessary
work. 12-18-68
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Council authorized payment to American Insurance
Agency, Inc. in total amount of $20,189.00 for
coverage on Convention Hall amounting to $6,156.00
for one year (fire, extended coverage, etc.).
Method of payment to be determined (lump sum or
in thirds) with full payment to be made 90 days
from November 21, 1968. 12-18-68
Development Corporation for Israel's request
approved to lease Hall North instead of Auditorium
for Chanukah Festival on December 22, 1968 with
payment of additional rent. 12-18-68
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City Manager, City Attorney and other affected
members to go to New York City on December 27,
1968 re. Convention Hall, etc., revenue
bonding. 12-18-68 54 102
Miami Floridians withdrew request at this time
for reduction of box office rental re. their
use of Convention Hall. 1-2-69 54 132
Resolution # 12617, Convention Hall
South lease, Florida Furn. Mart 8-13-
8/19/69. 2/5/69 54 166
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Resolution #12619, Auditorium lease,
M.B. Symphony concert 3/16/69.
Resolution #12620, Auditorium lease,
Society for Young Performers concert,
3/29/69.
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2/5/69 54 167
2/5/69 54 167
2/5/69 54 167
Resolution #12621, Convention Hall South
lease, American Prods. for Beach Boys
show, 4/5/69. 2/5/69 54 168
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Res. No. 12622, Auditorium lease for
1969 with Miss USA -Miss Universe Pageants.
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2/5/69 54 168
Housewares Exh. & Sr. Citizens Trade Fair.
Request for waiver of Conv. Hall min.
guarantee for shows, approved for 1969
shows only - Jules Karel. 2/5/69 54 176
Reports from City Atty. Payment of
additional invoice in amt. $1,197 authorized
in connection with Convention Hall coverage,
American Assurance of Wausau. 2/5/69 54 180
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Res. #12631 -Convention Hall No. lease -
11/26 -30/69, Chris Dundee- Royal Lippizan
stallions. 2/13/69
Res. #12632 - Convention Hall No. lease -
5/31-6/1/69, Radio Show WGMA Country music.
2/13/69
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Res. #12644 -Convention Hall So. agreement -
Chris Dundeefor Harlem Globetrotters (3/7-8/69 54 213
2/25/69
Res. #12645 - Cony. Hall So. agreement,
National Shows, Inc. Sergio Mendez & Brazil
66, 3/9/69. 2/25/69 54 214