LTC 237-2006 Scheduled Meetings on the Future of the Jackie Gleason Theater
lb. MIAMI BEA~CH,
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. 'OFFICE OF-THE CITY MANAGER
LTC #: 237-2006 .
L,ETTER TO COMMISSION
FROM:
Mayor David Dermer and.Memb,ers ofth~City Commission
JOrg.eM. GO~I~t, Ciiy M~n~ger~t'\r..'
October 9.,.2006 ." .... : a. '
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. SUBJEC.J; , Schedi.Jl~d Meetingl) on the F.uture of the Jackie Gleason Theater.
In an effort to e~sure 'com~(mity input, a community meeti~g has bee~ scheduled to discu~s
and solicit comments on thefuture.ofthe Jackie GleasOn Theater of the Performing Arts
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. This Community Meeting is scheduled for
, Monday, October 16,2006 at 5 PM
, Jackie Gleason Theater of the Performing Arts
1700 Washington Avenue; Miami Beach
The purpose of this meeting is to gain general input from the comm,uqity at large regarding
preferences and vision for the next stage of prog~amming'fortheJG:r. General feedback is
. also expected with regard to ttie three cOll1paniesthat have submitted proposals to operate
the facility. The.format for this meeting is expected to be a staff presentation, followed by
direct interaction with the members of the publi~ present'at the:me~til1g. Although there is
no formal role contemplated for the three companies,'they havebeen invited to attend and.
. may respona t6questions from st?ff-if appropriate.' '
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As yo'uare aware; a Special City COnlmissipn Meeting to discuss and, consider the future:of.
the JGT is scheduled for . .
Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at 5 PM ,
, CityCommission'Chambers" City Hall ,
1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach .
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It is anticipated,that staff will make ,a presentation, as will each of the three companies; to .
the City Commission for your deliberation and consideration. Staff and representatives of
the three companies will be available to respond to questions and.comments, as well.
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In addition, at the October 12, 2006 meeting of CANDO (10:00 AM., City Commission
Chambers), I will be providing an overview of the status of the JGT, as well as discussing the
gen~ral elements of the options being proferred for the facility:
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Plea~e feel free to contact me if you, have any questions or concerns regarding the~e
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'C:Jose Smith, City Attorney ',. LS :01 W~ 6~ 13090Ul.
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