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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1996-03-29 MinutesOF MIAMI CIL. INCOMP lilt %TED MARCH 29,1996 OF MEETlNG HELD ON SPECIAL PREPARED BY THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CITY HALL WALTER FOEMAN CITY CLERK m ITEM SUBJECT NO. INDEX MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING March 29, 1996 LEGISLATION PAGE NO. 1. APPROVE FINANCING PLAN TO BUILD R 96-237 2-5 NEW SPORTS FACILITY AT FEC 3/29/96 SITE -- DESIGNATE MR. P. ANTHONY BIDDER, SUPPORTED BY CONSULTANTS FROM INTERNATIONAL FACILITIES GROUP, TO FINALIZE MASTER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI HEAT -- AUTHORIZE MARITIME PARK BOARD TO SERVE AS STEERING COMMITTEE TO NEGOTIATE ON BEHALF OF CITY AND METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY. 2. EXPRESS SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO R 96-238 6-7 FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF NEAL ADAMS, 3/29/96 FORMER D=POLITAN DADE COUNTY COMMISSIONER. {FbN+I MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF MIAMI, FLORIDA On the 29th day of March, 1996, the City Commission of Miami, Florida, met at its regular meeting place in the City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, Florida in special session. The meeting was called to order at 8:09 a.m. by Mayor Stephen P. Clark with the following members of the Commission found to be present: ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Stephen P. Clark Vice Mayor Wifredo Gort Commissioner Joe Carollo Commissioner Miller J. Dawkins Commissioner J.L. Plummer, Jr. Cesar H. Odio, City Manager A. Quinn Jones, III, City Attorney Walter J. Foeman, City Clerk Maria J. Argudin, Assistant City Clerk An invocation was delivered by Mayor Clark who then led those present in a pledge of allegiance to the flag. 1 March 29, 1996 k— ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. APPROVE FINANCING PLAN TO BUILD NEW SPORTS FACILITY AT FEC SITE -- DESIGNATE MR. P. ANTHONY RIDDER, SUPPORTED BY CONSULTANTS FROM INTERNATIONAL FACILITIES GROUP, TO FINALIZE MASTER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI HEAT -- AUTHORIZE MARITIME PARK BOARD TO SERVE AS STEERING COMMITTEE TO NEGOTIATE ON BEHALF OF CITY AND METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mayor Clark: I don't believe we have to explain the reason for us meeting here today in this emergency session, but to give us all a real proper update, I'd like to call to the microphone Mr. Tony Ridder. Mr. Ridder, please. Mr. P. Anthony Ridder: OK. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. I'm going to give a very short report. I just want to say that if you approve this resolution this morning, and if the MSEA (Miami Sports and Exhibition Authority) Board and the County Commission approve it, the Heat have agreed to stay in Miami for 30 years. At least 30 years - not 30 years, "at least" thirty years. So I am... have had great support from many people, and I'm not going to try to name them all, but I will mention this guy sitting right here, Cesar Odio, who has been extremely helpful. But there have been a lot of people that have helped along the way, and I hope you will approve this resolution this morning. Mayor Clark: Thank you, Mr. Ridder. You've approached this in a very objective manner, unselfishly. You've listened to both sides, I'm sure you have, and we can't pay you enough in homage to what you've done for this great community - saved it. If... I liken you to a fellow that came from Ohio, I think it was, back a number of years ago. And if it hadn't been for his foresight and his fortitude to carry on through, we wouldn't have a Miami. That's Henry M. Flagler. I congratulate you, Mr. Ridder, for the work you've done. Mr. Ridder: Well, thank you very much. Mayor Clark: Thank you, sir. Commissioner Dawkins: Mr. Mayor. Commissioner Plummer: Mr. Mayor, I think it's important, also, to recognize the consultants who we... never gave in. They were always there. Steve and your partner, please stand up and be recognized. These are the people who went and did all of the legwork. They did all of the numbers. And I think it is only fitting that they should, likewise, be thanked for what they have done for this. They represent a good community. Mayor Clark: Thank you. And our... Commissioner Carollo: And most of all, Mr. Mayor, if I may. I think that this community has shown that County government, City government, including one of our agencies, the Sports Authority, together with the civic community, have been able to work together. And I think we've accomplished something that few people would believe that we could do in such a very short time. The clock had almost run out. And when we were put to the challenge, the private sector, together with government, and government working together, the different branches of government, we were able to come and finish the task. So I think this is an historic day in Miami and Dade County, that we have come here together today. One of our agencies, the Sports 2 March 29, 1996 k -. Authority, will be meeting soon, and soon after that, the Dade County Commission will be meeting, all on the same day, working together, together with the private sector, to accomplish something that's of extreme, importance, now and into the future, for Miami and Dade County. Mayor Clark: Thank you, sir. All right. Mr. Plummer and Mr. Dawkins. Commissioner Dawkins: Mr. Mayor, I'm at a loss. We appointed J.L. Plummer as liaison, and Mr. Carollo was a liaison. Mr. Plummer promised me I would get a written report from him as to progress. Then Mr. Carollo said we would get a written report, and I've gotten nothing. Although I, too, applaud the yeoman's efforts that's been made, but when something is said up here, it should be followed through. And I have yet to get anything from Mr. Plummer. And he was designated as the liaison for the City of Miami. But that's neither here nor there. With no further comments, I'm ready to vote. Mayor Clark: All right. Commissioner Carollo: Mr. Mayor, I make a motion that we so move... Mayor Clark: Excuse me. I... Mr. Plummer has the floor. He has the motion in order. Commissioner Plummer: I have the resolution, Mr. Mayor. It's a resolution with the attachments approving the financing plan to build a new sports facility at the FEC (Florida East Coast) site, Attached hereto and made a part hereof, designating Mr. Anthony P. Ridder, supported by the consultants from International Facilities Group to continue to negotiate, to finalize a master development agreement with the Miami Heat; and further authorizing the Maritime Park Board to serve as steering committee to negotiate on behalf of the City of Miami and Metropolitan Dade County. I so move. Mayor Clark: Is that the resolution? Commissioner Plummer: That is the resolution that has been approved. Mayor Clark: Is there a second? Commissioner Dawkins: Second and under discussion. Mayor Clark: Yes, sir. Commissioner Dawkins: Who is the Maritime Board? Numbers... the numbers... Mayor Clark: At the present... Commissioner Dawkins: The person... the person... Commissioner Plummer: At the present time, Mr.... At the present time, it will be, until there will be another resolution that will be offered, myself and Mr. Carollo have been appointed to serve from the City, and on the County level, it is my understanding that it is Arthur Teele, and (Miguel Diaz] de la Portilla, and those four people shall sit down and select a fifth member. Commissioner Dawkins: Thank you. No further questions. Call the roll. Mayor Clark: All right. Call... Well, who seconded it? Commissioner Dawkins: I did. 3 March 29, 1996 %,:.''-' Mayor Clark: Call the roll, Mr. Clerk. The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Plummer, who moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 96-237 A RESOLUTION, WITH ATTACHMENTS, APPROVING THE FINANCING PLAN, ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, TO BUILD A NEW SPORTS FACILITY AT THE FEC SITE; DESIGNATING MR. P. ANTHONY RIDDER, SUPPORTED BY THE CONSULTANTS FROM INTERNATIONAL FACILITIES GROUP, TO CONTINUE NEGOTIATING TO FINALIZE A MASTER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, WITH THE MIAMI HEAT; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE MARITIME PARK BOARD TO SERVE AS THE STEERING COMMITTEE TO NEGOTIATE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF MIAMI AND METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY. (Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Commissioner Dawkins, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Commissioner Joe Carollo Commissioner Miller J. Dawkins Commissioner J.L. Plummer, Jr. Vice Mayor Wifredo Gort Mayor Stephen P. Clark NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. COMMENTS MADE DURING ROLL CALL: Vice Mayor Gort: Mr. Mayor, I'd like to mention that the public sector and private sector get involved, anything can be done. And especially, I think we've got to be thankful to our State legislators who worked very hard during the session to make sure certain things passed so we can get this moving. Yes. Commissioner Carollo: I vote yes, and I would like to say that I personally would like to thank all those silent heroes that we have from the City of Miami government and the Dade County government, our people in the Sports Authority, and those in the private sector that no one has heard about, no one probably will hear about, of what they did through these negotiations, this work. But nevertheless, we could never have been here today if it weren't for them. This is a joint effort by many people, and I thank them. I vote yes. Mayor Clark: This was a campaign promise of mine back in 1993. We're going to do everything possible in our power to keep the Heat in Miami. If you remember, that was the campaign promise. And now, we're delivering on that campaign promise. We're doing the very best we can to culminate it. And I think with this vote today, I think we've culminated it by a promise that has been made and kept. Mr. Dawkins, like you say, if you make them, keep them. I vote yes. 4 March 29, 1996 k, COMMENTS MADE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL: Commissioner Plummer: Mr. Mayor, there's one that's been overlooked. Mr. Krongold and Mr. Todd. They are the ones that also are private attorneys who the City designated to work with us. They put in many, many hours, just like the rest of us did, and I think that it would be wrong if we didn't recognize those two gentlemen. Mayor Clark: Thank you Mr. Krongold and Mr. Todd. Commissioner Dawkins: And David Weaver should not be overlooked, too. He's done a hell of a job. And we thank you. Mayor Clark: David, has been... He's been a shaker and a mover for many months down here. We've tried, and we've succeeded. And I'm going to say this in finality before this meeting is over. Mr. Ridder, to you, personally, if I had it within my power for a man to come to our community as recently as you have... You have been here before many times and very well involved in the well being of our community. We don't have a name on the Miami Arena, just the Miami Arena. That's pretty popular. I would suggest to the Maritime Board and the others, of those who can name the Arena, how about the Ridder Arena? The Ridder Arena would be a good name. Mr. Ridder: Can I respond? Mayor Clark: Yes, sir. Mr. Ridder: Thank you very much. I appreciate that. Part of our arrangement with the Heat is that they are going to be able to name it, and I think they are going to get a fair amount of money from American Airlines or Carnival Cruise Lines or somebody, in return for putting their name on the building. But I appreciate very much what you said. I would like, if I could, to make this one last point. That... You know, I've spent a lot of time with Joe, and J.L., and a number of people here, and I have had, all along the way, nothing but full cooperation from the City of Miami. And I really appreciate it. It was not difficult because there was full support, a willingness to try to make this happen at the... Commissioner Plummer: The only problem, Mr. Mayor, is when Mr. Ridder calls and says, "I need you here in an hour," then it went to "I need you here in a half hour." And trying to find a parking space in front of his office is not the easiest thing in the world. Mayor Clark: If you'd check with Joe, you might find a parking space there. Right, Joe? Commissioner Carollo: Well, we had a hotel room at the Herald Plaza for the last few weeks. Mayor Clark: Congratulations, Mr. Ridder, the Sports Authority. We look forward to your approval. Ladies and gentlemen, this commission is in recess at 8:19. 5 March 29, 1996 ky- ------------------------------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------------- 2. EXPRESS SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF NEAL ADAMS, FORMER METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY COMMISSIONER. Commissioner Dawkins: Mr. Mayor, may I take a point of special privilege? Mayor Clark: Yes, sir. Commissioner Dawkins: I would like... I would move that this Commission go on record and present a resolution to the family of Neal Adams, who passed. I so move. Commissioner Plummer: Oh, yeah. Commissioner Carollo: So moved. Commissioner Plummer: I saw that. Mayor Clark: Cast a unanimous ballot, Mr. Clerk. The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Dawkins, who moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 96-238 A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND SINCEREST CONDOLENCES OF THE CITY COMMISSION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF MIAMI AND ITS CITIZENS TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF NEAL ADAMS UPON HIS UNTIMELY DEATH. (Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Commissioner Carollo, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Commissioner Joe Carollo Commissioner Miller J. Dawkins Commissioner J.L. Plummer, Jr. Vice Mayor Wifredo Gort Mayor Stephen P. Clark NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. 6 March 29, 1996 Mayor Clark: Any other matters? Congratulations. Thank you all very much. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE CITY COMMISSION, THE SPECIAL MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 8:19 A.M. i ATTEST: Walter J. Foeman CITY CLERK Maria J. Argudin ASSISTANT CITY CLERK Stephen P. 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