RESOLUTION 92-20504 •
RESOLUTION NO. 92-20504
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING
SPECTACOR MANAGEMENT GROUP TO EXECUTE A LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH PTG FLORIDA, INC. , A FLORIDA
CORPORATION, FOR THEATRICAL AND DRAMATIC
PLAYS, AND MUSICALS AT THE JACKIE GLEASON
THEATER OF PERFORMING ARTS.
WHEREAS, the Agreement between Spectacor Management Group
("SMG") and the City of Miami Beach ("City") authorizes SMG to
execute contracts for lease of the Convention Center through
December 31, 1993 ; lease agreements for lease periods after
December 31, 1993 must be approved by the City Commission; and
WHEREAS, a Lease Agreement between SMG and PTG Florida, Inc.
providing for a period of three theatrical seasons has been
presented to the City Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has been advised of and is
familiar with the terms and provisions of the said Lease Agreement
and deems it to be in the best interest of the City to authorize
the execution of the said lease agreement by SMG.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the attached Agreement between
Spectacor Management Group and PTG +f Florida, Inc. is hereby
authorized and approved.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 6th d. .f May 1 , 9 92
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MAYOR
Attest:
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City Clerk
Form Approved
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA 33139
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER TELEPHONE: (305) 673-7010
FAX: (305) 673-7782
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO. 3)q _q
DATE: May 6, 1992
TO: Mayor Seymour Gelber and
Members of the City Commission
FROM: Roger M. Carlton! ill /
City Manager }, �---r-
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PACE THEATRICAL GROUP (PTG) CONTRACT
SUBJECT: (BROADWAY SHOWS)
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION: Approve contract with Pace
Theatrical Group (PTG) commencing on July 1, 1993 and ending on
June 30, 1996 to produce broadway shows in the Jackie Gleason
Theater.
BACKGROUND: Since 1975 broadway shows have been contracted in the
Jackie Gleason Theater. Spectacor Management Group (SMG) has been
negotiating with PTG and an agreement has been reached with the
administration's approval.
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ANALYSIS: The initial term is for three (3) theatrical seasons
(Nov-May) with two (2) one (1) year options.
. A minimum of 48 days of performances
. All shows to be presented shall be first class
productions as defined by Actors Equity
. The rental is as follows:
1993-94 season $15, 000 per week
1994-95 season $15, 000 per week
1995-96 season $16, 000 per week
1996-97 season $16, 000 per week (1st option)
1997-98 season $17 , 000 per week (2nd option)
(The current rental rate is $12 , 000 per week. )
. Issuance of promotional tickets to be furnished to the
City, i.e. 20 for opening night and 10 for each
performance thereafter. PTG acknowledges that the policy
currently in effect for promotional tickets is in the
process of being reviewed and that in the event the
policy changes, an economic adjustment will be negotiated
in good faith.
. Required insurance noted in the agreement to be
approved by the City.
It should be noted that, in accordance with the attached letter,
PTG has agreed to continue to assist in the creation of a corporate
sales campaign and negotiate a separate agreement which would
develop an incentive plan that would contribute and reimburse the
City for its efforts in these areas.
CONCLUSION: This agreement is an equitable agreement for the City
and PTG. PTG is the major user of the Theater. 2
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AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of
Kri 1992, by and between SPECTACOR MANAGEMENT GROUP,
hereinafter called "OPERATOR", AND PTG FLORIDA, INC. , a Florida
corporation, hereinafter called "PRODUCER", WITNESSETH: OPERATOR
manages, operates and maintains the Jackie Gleason Theater of the
Performing Arts, on behalf of the City of Miami Beach, a Florida
municipal corporation (the "City") , under rights granted by and
obligations imposed under an agreement between CITY and OPERATOR.
That the OPERATOR grants unto the Producer the use and occupancy of
the Jackie Gleason Theater of the Performing Arts, upon the
following terms and conditions.
1. OPERATOR does hereby give and grant to the PRODUCER the
right to present Broadway first class shows consisting of
theatrical and dramatic plays, and musicals at the Jackie Gleason
Theater of the Performing Arts (hereinafter referred to as "JGT") ,
Miami Beach, Florida, commencing on July 1, 1993 and ending on the
30th day of June; 1996. The initial term of this contract is for
three theatrical seasons, with two-one year renewal options, which
options are subject to the prior approval of the City in its sole
discretion. A theatrical season begins on the first day of
November and ends the following thirtieth (30th) day of May.
OPERATOR agrees that during the theatrical season it will not
permit the performance of any other Broadway first class show
running for more than one day in TOPA for a period of forty-five
days before and thirty days after any Broadway first class show
presented for a period of five consecutive days or longer by the
PRODUCER. The right granted hereby does not include or apply to
concerts, operas, symphonies, rock concerts, ballet, recitals, one
nighters, amateur productions, and any other non-Broadway first
class show as is commonly known in the industry, and the OPERATOR
specifically retains full, total and complete right thereto.
2 . This contract is granted upon the following terms,
conditions and covenants:
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a. PRODUCER covenants that under the rights granted by this
agreement, a minimum of forty-eight days, with at least one
performance per day, shall be presented in each theatrical season,
commencing on November 1, 1993. All shows to be counted towards
the minimum number of days shall be presented for a period of five
consecutive days or longer and shall be Broadway first class
theatrical shows in the Dade County area.
b. During each and every theatrical season the PRODUCER
shall present at the Jackie Gleason Theater a minimum of four first
class, first run Broadway shows in the Dade County area each
running for five or more consecutive days. All shows to be
presented in the Jackie Gleason Theater shall be First Class
productions, as defined by Actors Equity.
c. The extent, date and time of each performance shall be
presented by the PRODUCER to the Theater Manager of the Jackie
Gleason Theater and all dates are to be tentatively blocked
eighteen months in advance, and confirmed in writing but may be
changed subject to availability or canceled by 105 days' written
notice from the PRODUCER. All dates reserved and not so canceled
within 105 to 90 days shall be paid for by the PRODUCER at the rate
of $500 per day unless the CITY shall obtain another lessee for
those dates or any part thereof in which case PRODUCER shall be
liable for any deficiency. All dates reserved and not so canceled
within 89 days shall be paid for by the PRODUCER at the rate of
$1, 500 per day unless the CITY shall obtain another lessee for
those dates or any part thereof in which case PRODUCER shall be
liable for any deficiency. PRODUCER shall promptly and punctually
pay the deficiencies set forth in this section and in all cases
will pay the deficiency within thirty (30) days of its being due.
PRODUCER maintains the right to block out two (2) weeks per month
during the theatrical season, with a maximum hold of fourteen (14)
weeks. However, this shall not preclude PRODUCER from obtaining
additional weeks within said month subject to availability and CITY
approval.
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d. The base rental for each week the PRODUCER puts on a
first class show at the Jackie Gleason Theater will be as follows:
1993-94 Season $15,000.00 per week
1994-95 Season $15, 000.00 per week
1995-96 Season $16, 000.00 per week
(1st option) 1996-97 Season $16, 000.00 per week
(2nd option) 1997-98 Season $17,000.00 per week
For purposes of this contract, a week shall be defined as
the period of time consisting of Monday through Sunday during which
there are a minimum of six (6) performances of a Broadway first
class show. When the theater is being rented on a weekly basis the
PRODUCER will pay the OPERATOR $1, 250. 00 for an eighth day for
move-in and $2 , 000.00 for the ninth and subsequent move-in days.
CITY is required to provide the PRODUCER with air conditioning only
during theatrical. performances (show time) and not during
rehearsals and move-ins.
e. The base rental for each day the PRODUCER has use of the
theater for other than Broadway first class shows shall be the
OPERATOR'S prevailing base rental per performance excluding the
percentage of the gate per performance. First class Broadway shows
which run for less than six performances are subject to this base
rental. The OPERATOR maintains the right to rent the theater to
another lessee for portions of the same day on which PRODUCER is
presenting a show provided that such rental will not materially
interfere with the production of the PRODUCER'S show and will not
result in the PRODUCER incurring additional cost. The PRODUCER
will pay the OPERATOR the full prevailing rental rate for each and
every move-in day for other than Broadway first class shows and
Broadway first class shows running less than six performances.
f. The PRODUCER shall pay to the OPERATOR the sum of Two
Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2, 500.00) for each and every day
less than the minimum forty-eight (48) day requirement in paragraph
3c as liquidated damages and not as a penalty.
g. The PRODUCER shall furnish to the CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
twenty (2 0) top price promotional tickets for the opening night of
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each show, and ten (10) top price promotional tickets for each
additional performance thereafter. PRODUCER acknowledges that the
City is currently reviewing its policy regarding receiving
promotional tickets from producers, and PRODUCER agrees that in the
event CITY changes its policy so as to reduce the number of tickets
to be received, PRODUCER will negotiate in good faith for an
economic adjustment to this Agreement.
h. PRODUCER agrees to cooperate with OPERATOR and the CITY
in a joint marketing effort for the facility.
3 . Technicians, stage hands, ticket sellers, ticket takers,
off duty police officers, off duty firefighters, ushers, and other
personnel as needed may be employed by the PRODUCER and shall be
considered, for the purpose of this agreement, the employees of the
PRODUCER, and the PRODUCER shall be responsible for the payments of
Wages, Workers' Compensation, Unemployment Insurance, Social
Security and Withholding Taxes. The OPERATOR reserves the right
during the period of this contract to employ its own ticket takers,
and ticket sellers, ushers and other personnel, as needed in place
of PRODUCER'S employees with the exception of ticket telephone
sales and subscription sales. PRODUCER reserves the right not to
use OPERATOR'S ticket sellers and shall be provided with two (2)
ticket windows seven (7) days a week if such right is exercised.
In the event the OPERATOR employs ticket takers, ticket sellers,
ushers and other personnel as needed the PRODUCER agrees to pay the
OPERATOR competitive compensation for such services. PTG Florida,
Inc. agrees to pay for all preliminary and run of show box office
labor at the rate of $1, 500.00 per show week.
4 . The OPERATOR shall not schedule one day theatrical
productions less than six days before or after any dates which have
been reserved by PRODUCER at the time such one day presentation is
scheduled.
5. The OPERATOR at its expense will furnish air conditioning
when required by the season, accidents and unavoidable delays
accepted, excepting rehearsals, move in and move out days as
provided by herein. The OPERATOR shall also furnish at its expense
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janitorial services and supplies, house lights, all lighting
available in the Jackie Gleason Theater and lighting equipment, and
all available in the Jackie Gleason Theater sound equipment and
systems.
6. The PRODUCER agrees to procure and maintain in effect, at
his own expense, for each period of time during which he shall have
the right to possession of the said premises and facilities under
the terms and provisions of this agreement, commercial general
liability insurance, on an occurrence form, in the amount of
$1, 000, 000 per occurrence for bodily injury, death, property damage
and personal injury. The policy must include coverage for premises
operations, blanket contractual liability (to cover the
indemnification provision) products liability and completed
operations and independent contractors. PRODUCER shall also provide
automobile liability insurance in the amount of One Million
($1, 000, 000.00) Dollars per occurrence to provide coverage for any
owned and non-owned vehicles used by the lessee on the Facility
premises, including loading and unloading hazards, which must name
the City of Miami Beach and OPERATOR as additional insureds.
PRODUCER agrees to hold harmless, save, insure, protect, defend and
indemnify the OPERATOR and the CITY OF MIAMI BEACH and its
officials and employees from any and all suits, causes of action,
claims, obligations, demands, damages or liability which may arise
from or accrue by reason of the possession and use of the said
premises and facilities by the PRODUCER. The insurance policies so
provided shall contain provisions that the OPERATOR Insurance
Manager shall receive not less than five days prior written notice
of any change, modification, alteration or cancellation of said
insurance. Said policy shall be subject to the approval of the
City of Miami Beach and OPERATOR'S Insurance Managers, and shall be
submitted by the PRODUCER not less than five days prior to the
date of the first presentation under the provisions of this
agreement. The insurance required hereunder shall be furnished by
insurance companies rate A:X or better according to A.M. Best's Key
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Rating Guide (latest edition) and who are duly authorized to do
business in Florida.
7 . The PRODUCER further agrees:
a. That all concessions or other rights and privileges as to
the serving or dispensing of food, beverages, candy and tobacco or
any other article sold or offered for sale dispensed or served to
the public, excluding the distribution of free programs in or about
the premises are retained by the OPERATOR.
b. The said PRODUCER will not vend, sell, serve or otherwise
dispense beer, wine, or liquors, nor any other item conflicting
with the rights of the concessionaire upon said premises.
8. The PRODUCER further agrees to deposit with the OPERATOR
upon the execution and delivery of this instrument, Two Thousand
Five Hundred Dollars ($2, 500.00) which deposit shall be deemed a
guarantee and which deposit will be held by the OPERATOR and may be
applied to any rentals canceled without 105 days notice to the
OPERATOR or other obligations of PRODUCER.
9. Payments to be made to the CITY by the PRODUCER shall be
made as follows:
a. The basic rental payment as set forth herein or
adjustment thereof shall be paid for the entire run of each show on
or before move in day.
b. INTENTIONALLY OMITTED.
c. All other charges shall be paid on or before move out
day.
d. Unless otherwise determined, this agreement is subject to
the State of Florida sales tax, which is currently 6.5%, and the
PRODUCER shall pay the same.
10. PRODUCER further agrees to furnish the OPERATOR
attendance totals and any reasonable additional backup material
necessary for the OPERATOR internal auditor to verify such
attendance totals.
11. This agreement may be modified from time to time by
mutual agreement of the parties, which said agreement shall be
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reduced to writing and executed by the parties. Said modification
may be treated as an amendment to or a supplement to this
agreement.
12. PRODUCER shall collect for the CITY One Dollar ($1.00)
per ticket sold for the Community Benefit Committee for the
Performing Arts in accordance with Resolution Nos. 83-17447 and 84-
17882,
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17882, and remit to the City $1.00 per ticket sold, less the sales
tax, and furnish box office statements to Producer for each
performance. Surcharge is not considered rent.
13 . OPERATOR and PRODUCER hereby acknowledge and confirm that
the Broadway Series throughout Florida is presented by the Florida
Theatrical Association, a Federal and State not-for-profit 501 (c) 3
Organization in association with PRODUCER. Florida Theatrical
Association sponsors and presents the Broadway Series and has an
agreement with PRODUCER to implement the series and OPERATOR hereby
consents to the same.
14. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING: Producer shall not assign,
transfer, or sublet this agreement or its right, title or interest
therein without Operator's prior written approval, except as
provided above.
15. Future performances of "Phantom of the Opera" will be
contracted separately, however, "Phantom" can be included as part
of the minimum requirements within the season that it is scheduled.
16. PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT:
a) This Agreement grants unto the Producer the full use of
stage, existing stage setting, stage properties, stage lights,
dressing rooms, "green room", orchestra pit, orchestra, mezzanine
and balcony seats, lobby, gallery and entry ways. The Producer
shall take the premises as they are at the time of occupancy by the
Producer. In the event the Producer finds it necessary to remove
or change the location of any stage rigging, settings, curtain or
equipment, the changes shall be made by the Producer at the
Producer's expense; provided, however, that no removals or changes
shall be made without prior written consent of the Theater
Director. Producer further agrees to replace and restore all said
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stage riggings, settings, curtains or equipment to the former
location and condition in which the Producer found them.
b) Producer agrees to pay costs of repair and replacement
and all damages of whatever origin or nature which may occur during
the term of this agreement in order to restore the leased premises
or other parts of the Operator's premises affected by the event to
a condition equal to that at the time this agreement became
effective. In the event the Producer shall fully and faithfully
comply with all of the terms, covenants, provisions, and conditions
of this Lease, said security shall be set off against any rent owed
to the Operator at the termination of the Lease. In the event of
any bankruptcy or other insolvency proceeding against Producer, it
is agreed that all security deposits held hereunder shall be deemed
to be applied by Operator to rent, sales tax and other charges due
at date of bankruptcy and/or insolvency.
c) Producer shall not injure, mar, or in any manner deface
the premises or any equipment contained therein and shall not cause
or permit anything to be done whereby the said premises or
equipment therein shall be in any manner injured marred or defaced.
Producer further agrees it will not tape items, drive or permit to
be driven nails, hooks, tracks, or screws into any part of said
building or equipment contained therein and will not make or allow
to be made any alterations of any kind to said building or
equipment contained therein. Producer further agrees that if any
alterations are made to accommodate productions, Producer will
restore facility to same condition as when they took occupancy.
17. REHEARSAL HALL: Unless otherwise specified in this
Agreement, the rehearsal hall is not included in the leased
premises nor is rent for the rehearsal hall included in the amount
of rent payable for the leased premises. The rehearsal hall is
subject to additional rent charges. The rehearsal hall will not
however, be subject to additional rent charges if used by Producer
during run of show.
18. INTENTIONALLY OMITTED.
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19. ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS: Producer will comply with
all laws, ordinances and regulations adopted or established by
federal, state or local governmental agencies or bodies; and by all
facility rules and regulations as provided by Operator, and
Producer will require that its agents and employees likewise
comply. Producer agrees that at all times it will conduct its
activities with full regard for public safety and will observe and
abide by all applicable regulations and requests by duly authorized
governmental agencies responsible for public safety and by Operator
to assure such safety. Operator further agrees that all portions
of sidewalks, entries, doors, passages, vestibules, halls,
corridors, stairways, passageways, and all ways of access to public
utilities of the premises shall be kept unobstructed by the
Producer and shall not be used for any purpose other than ingress
or egress to and from the premises by Producer. Producer also
shall not use or store or permit to be used or stored in or on any
part of the Leased premises any substances or thing prohibited by
law, ordinance, or standard policies of fire insurance companies
operating in the State of Florida, without the permission of the
Operator. Illuminating oils, candies, oil lamps, turpentine,
benzene, naphtha, or other similar substances or explosives of any
kind shall not be placed in or on the licensed premises. It is
further agreed that no inflammable materials, such as bunting,
tissue paper, crepe paper, etc. , will be permitted to be used as
decorations, and decorative materials unless they are treated with
flameproof ing and are approved by the appropriate inspector of the
City of Miami Beach or Dade County, Florida, before the same are
installed.
20. POWERS TO VACATE PREMISES: Operator shall retain the
right to cause interruption of any performance in the interest of
public safety, and to likewise cause the termination of such
performance when in the judgment of the Operator such action is
necessary in the interest of public safety. Should it become
necessary in the judgment of the Operator to evacuate the premises
because of a bomb threat or for other reasons of public safety, the
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Producer will retain possession of the premises, for sufficient
time to complete presentation of its activity without additional
rental charge. If it is not possible to complete presentation of
the activity, rental shall be prorated, and the Producer hereby
waives any claim for damages or compensation from the Operator.
Operator reserves the right to make such announcements as are
deemed necessary at any time in the interest of public safety.
Producer agrees that it will cooperate with the delivery of such
announcements for public safety, including but not limited to,
announcements to require patrons to leave their seats or to leave
the premises. The Operator reserves the right to eject or cause to
be ejected from the premises any person or persons causing a
disturbance, and neither the Operator nor any of its officers,
agents or employees shall be liable to the Producer for any damages
that may be sustained by the Producer through the exercise by the
Operator of such right.
21. DEFAULT AND OPERATOR'S REMEDIES: Default shall be
defined as the untimely performance of any and all clauses in. this
Lease . Operator may exercise any or all remedies enumerated or
permitted by law. Operator may hold a landlord's lien on any and
all personalty when Producer is in default and Producer expressly
gives Operator permission to remove and store at Producer's
expense, any personalty abandoned on the demised premises.
The Producer shall pay upon demand all Operator's expenses and
costs incurred in enforcing the Producer's obligations under this
lease including but not limited to: legal costs, charges and/or
expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees incurred by Operator
in any pre-litigation negotiation, litigation and/or appeal in
which the Producer causes the Operator to become involved or
concerned. Operator may resort to any one or more of such remedies
or rights, and adoption of one or more such remedies or rights,
shall not necessarily prevent the enforcement of other remedies or
rights concurrently or thereafter.
22. RIGHT OF ENTRY: Any duly authorized agent or agents or
employees of the Operator shall have the right at any time to enter
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into any and all parts of the premises for the purpose of
inspecting the same, making or causing to be made, necessary
repairs thereto, enforcing all necessary and proper rules for the
management and operation of the premises, and enforcing the
Producer's obligations hereunder.
23 . SUPPLY OF KEYS TO DIRECTORS: The Operator or his
representative shall have available to him at all times, total and
complete access to all portions of the leased premises. Producer
shall supply to the Operator, or his representative, a key or keys
to any and all parts of the premises which Producer desires to
secure under lock, such keys and locks to be provided for and
installed and removed at the sole expense of Producer, subject to
immediate removal upon termination of this Agreement, or otherwise
at the discretion of the Director. In the event the Director
determines it to be necessary to remove any locks which have been
installed by Producer, the Director may order such removal, the
cost of which shall be borne by Producer.
24 . NO BOX OFFICE BAILMENT: In the handling, control,
custody and keeping of receipts and funds, whether the same are
received through the box office or otherwise, the Operator is
acting for the accommodation and sole benefit of Producer and that,
as to such receipts and funds, the Operator shall be responsible
only for gross neglect, bad faith or theft.
25. MISCELLANEOUS:
(a) All legal proceedings arising from this lease shall be in
the courts situated in Dade County, Florida.
(b) If any section, subsection, clause or provision of this
Lease is held invalid, the remainder shall not be affected by such
invalidity.
(c) This Lease may only be altered, changed or amended, by an
instrument in writing signed by both parties hereto.
(d) No waiver of any covenant or condition of this Lease by
either party shall be deemed to imply or constitute a further
waiver of the same covenant or condition or any other covenant or
condition of this Lease.
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(e) This Lease contains and embodies the entire agreement of
the parties hereto and no representations, inducements or
agreements oral or otherwise, between the parties not contained and
embodied herein shall be of any force and effect.
(f) In any conflict between the Lease and other written
provisions the lease shall prevail.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these
presence to be signed in this corporate names by their duly
authorized officers, their corporate seal is to be affixed, and
attested by their respective City Clerk and Secretary.
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SEC' TARY OF PTG FLORIDA, INC.
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RE SO UTION O. 92-20504
Authorizing Spectacor Management Group to
execute a lease agreement with PTG
Florida, Inc. , a Florida Corporation, for
theatrical and dramatic plays and musicals
at the Jackie Gleason Theater of
Performing Arts.
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