RESOLUTION 90-20207 RESOLUTION NO. 90-20207
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND
SPECTACOR MANAGEMENT GROUP FOR OPERATION AND
MANAGEMENT OF THE MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION
CENTER AND THE JACKIE GLEASON THEATER OF THE
PERFORMING ARTS
WHEREAS, the CITY currently owns, operates and manages the
Miami Beach Convention Center and the Jackie Gleason Theater of the
Performing Arts (hereinafter collectively referred to as the
"FACILITY") , and;
WHEREAS, the CITY has determined that the best interests of
the FACILITY and the citizens of Miami Beach require that the
management of the FACILITY be conducted by a private management
entity, which has the experience and capability of providing
quality management and operational services at the FACILITY, and;
WHEREAS, the CITY has set the following specific goals to be
pursued by a private management entity; the efficient operation of
the FACILITY, while minimizing the net cost to the CITY; the
safeguarding of the CITY' S capital investment through the exercise
of the highest standards of maintenance and preservation; the
active solicitation, promotion and co-promotion of exhibits and
trade shows in the Convention Center during the 24-month booking
window to maximize the revenues to the CITY; the active
solicitation, promotion and co-promotion of a Summer Season in the
Jackie Gleason Theater of the Performing Arts, and;
WHEREAS, the CITY through RFP No. 14-90/94 solicited proposals
from private management entities to accomplish the above, and;
WHEREAS, through a selection process, Spectacor Management
Group was the successful proposer, and;
WHEREAS, the CITY desires to enter into a Management Agreement
with SMG to manage the FACILITY, including its booking, promotion,
marketing, box office operation, building maintenance and other
services customarily provided with respect to the operation of a
similar facility.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the City of Miami Beach City
Commission approves the attached Agreement between the City of
Miami Beach and Spectacor Management Group, and authorizes the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City
of Miami Beach.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 19th day of December , 1990.
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FORM APPROVED
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CITY MANAGER TELEPHONE: 673-7010
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO.
CGS,3-90S
DATE:December December 19, 1990
TO: Mayor Alex Dao = .nd
Members of - City Com 'ssi•
FROM: Rob W. Par 'ns
City Manager
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION A•PROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH AND SPECTACOR MANAGEMENT GROUP FOR THE
OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF THE MIAMI BEACH
CONVENTION CENTER AND THE JACKIE GLEASON THEATER OF THE
PERFORMING ARTS
In response to RFP No. 14-90/94 , the City Commission selected
Spectacor Management Group (SMG) as the successful proposer.
During the past several months, the Administration has negotiated
with SMG to provide the operation, maintenance and management of
the Convention Center and the Jackie Gleason Theater of the
Performing Arts (FACILITY) . A summary of the major points in the
attached Agi ee etl V follows:
I. Scope of Work.
o SMG to act as a managing agent of the FACILITY.
o SMG shall establish and adjust rates at the FACILITY,
provided they are competitive and after consultation with
the Convention Center Advisory Board (CCAS) and the
Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) .
o SMG shall promote and produce a Gala re-opening for the
FACILITY and a Summer Series in the Theater at a minimal
cost of $500, 000.
o SMG shall provide a marketing plan for the FACILITY.
o SMG shall follow the City' s Booking Policies, however,
subject to the CCAB approval, the Policies may change at
SMG' s recommendations.
o SMG shall act as the City' s collection agent on the $1
sur charge at TOPA and on Sales Tax for the FACILITY.
II. Employees.
o City employees will retain their status as City employees
for a period of one year.
o All current vacancies at the FACILITY convert to SMG
vacancies upon the approval of the Agreement.
III. Consideration.
o Management Fee of $200, 000 per year, increasing by the
CPI on a yearlybasis, no more than a five percent (5%) 1
increase in any one year.
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o Additional percentage fees of ten percent (10%) of
increases in revenues and ten percent (10%) of decreases
in expenditures.
o Percentage Fees not to exceed Management Fee in any one
contract year.
IV. Ownership.
o City to maintain ownership of the building and all
equipment.
o City to provide funds for the operation, maintenance and
management of the FACILITY.
o Contract Administrator to be the City Manager or his
designee.
o Contract Administrator to review and monitor SMG' s
activities.
o Contract Administrator's interpretation of Agreement
binding, SMG has right to appeal in thirty (30) days to
City Manager.
o SMG to name a General Manager of the FACILITY.
o General Manager removable for cause upon the request or
recommendation of the City.
V. Term.
o Initial Term is three (3) years.
o Two one-year extensions at the City' s option.
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The City Administration recommends that the City Commission approve
the attached Agreement between the City of Miami Beach and
Spectacor Management Group and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City of Miami Beach.
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ORIGINAL
RESOLUTION NO. 90-20207
Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute an agreement by and between the
C.M.B. and Spectacor Management Group for
operation and management of the Miami
Beach Convention Center and the Jackie
Gleason Theater of the Performing Arts.