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J-86-171
02/13/86
RESOLUTION NO. 861 2 U _
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AN AGREF,MElNT WITH MIAMI CENTER ASSOCIATES FOR THE;
CONVERSION OF APPROXIMATELY 36,500 r
SQUARE FEET OF LEASED RETAIL
FACILITIES AND CITY OF MIAMI SPACE;
AT THE JAMES L. KNIGHT INTERNATIONAL
CENTER FOR PURPOSES OF UT LI.IZ [NG
THIS SPACE AS AN EXHIBITION FACILITY
FOR THE CENTER AND DOWNTOWN AREA
HOTELS; AND FURTHER RECOMMENDING THE;
UTILIZATION OF PROCEEDS OF THE I()
MILLION DOLLAR TEMPORARY EXHIBITION
FACILITY BONDS FOR THAT PURPOSE; AND
DIRECTING THE MIAMI SPORTS AND
FXHIBITION AUTHORITY TO AUTHORIZE A
COMPREHENSIVE FEASIBILITY PLAN FOR
THE IMMEDIATE CONSTRUCTION OF A
PERMANENT EXHIBITION HALL; AND
FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO PROVIDE AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$50,000 FROM THE SPECIAL PROGRAMS
AND ACCOUNTS CONTINGENT FUND FOR THE
EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE FEASIBILITY
PLAN AND FURTHER DIRECTING THE
REPAYMENT OF SUCH FUND UPON
IDENTIFICATION OF FUNDS TO
CONSTRUCT THE PERMANENT EXHIBITION
HALL.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami recognizes the importance of
providing first class exhibition facilities in Downtown Miami in
order to attract conventions and trade shows, and to enhance commerce
and economic growth in the downtown area; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission in response to the needs of area
hoteliers for exhibition facilities, proceeded through the Miami
Sports and Exhibition Authority to obtain competitive bids for
construction of a permanent exhibition facility in Downtown Miami;
and
WHEREAS, based on the proposal selected by the Miami Sports and
Exhibition Authority, it is anticipated that the construction of this
permanent facility will commence in 1988 and be operational in 1990,
as approved by the City Commission; and
WHEREAS, in response to the need for immediate exhibition space
various members of the community have outlined proposals for the
construction of an interim exhibition hall facility to �n
prior to 1990; and
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WHEREAS, the City recognizes that the urgent and critical need
of the area hoteliers to have exhibition facilities must he met as
soon as possible; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission by Motion 86-16 on January 9, 1986
instructed the City Manager to commence a process for obtaining a
comprehensive feasibility plan for an Exhibition Ha].l facility; and
WHEREAS, it is most advantageous to the City of Miami. to secure
a feasibility plan including the site, size, use, and financial
structure for an exhibition hall facility in the City of Miami; and
WHEREAS, the Commission has requested by Motion 86-16 that the
City Manager come back with his recommendations at this meeting; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has met with numerous interested
parties, attended many public meetings and has reviewed the issues
concerning the needs for an exhibition hall facility in the City of
Miami; and
WHEREAS, after study, the City Manager has found that the most
expedient manner in which to make exhibition space available is to
negotiate an agreement with Miami Center Associates for the
conversion of approximately 36,500 square feet of leased retail
facilities and City space at the James L. Knight Center for the
purposes of utilizing it as an exhibition facility for the Center and
the downtown area hotels; and
WHEREAS, part of the proceeds of the 10 million dollar Temporary
Exhibition Facility Bonds may be made available for the purpose by
the Authority; and
WHEREAS, after study, the City Manager has found the most
expedient manner in which to begin construction of a downtown
Exhibition Hall is for the City Commission to direct the Miami Sports
and Exhibition Authority to authorize, as part of. the Authority's
negotiations with the Decoma Venture, a comprehensive feasibility
plan to be conducted by the Decoma Venture, considering sites
reasonably available in the general area of their original proposal,
considering the immediate need of downtown hotels and identifying all
necessary funds to accomplish the immediate construction of the
permanent Exhibition Hall; and
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WHEREAS, funds to accomplish the fe.asibility plan are
immediately available in the Special Programs and Accounts Contingent
Fund in the amount of $50,000 dollars;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to negotiate
an agreement with Miami Center Associates for the conversion of
approximately 36,500 square feet of leased retail facilities and City
space at the James L. Knight Center for purposes of utilizing this
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space as an exhibition facility for the Center and the downtown area
hotels.
Section 2. The City Commission hereby recommends to the Miami
Sports and Exhibition Authority that the Authority utilize part of
the proceeds of the 10 million dollar Temporary Exhibition Facility
Bonds for the purpose of making the conversion upon conclusion of
negotiations and presentation of a plan for the use of the money.
Section 3. The City Commission hereby directs the Miami Sports
and Exhibition Authority to authorize the Decoma Venture to
immediately conduct a comprehensive feasibility plan for the
immediate construction of a permanent exhibition hall, considering
sites reasonably available in the general area of their original
proposal, considering the immediate need of downtown hotels and
identifying all necessary funds to accomplish the immediate
construction of the permanent Exhibition Hall.
Section 4. The City Manager is hereby authorized to provide to
the Miami Sports and Exhibition Authority an amount, not to exceed
$50,000 dollars, from the Special Programs and Accounts Contingent
Fund for the expenses incurred in the development of a comprehensive
feasibility plan, said funds to be repaid to the City upon the
• identification of funds to construct the permanent Exhibition Hall.
Section 5. The City Commission hereby establishes an Oversight
Committee comprised of the following individuals and representing
the following entities:
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City Commission: J.L. Plummer
City Administration: John E. Gilchrist
Miami Sports and Exhibition Authority: Lawrence Turner
Miami Hoteliers: Ron Fine
The purpose of the Oversite Committee tihaII be to review and
approve at.l studies, negotiations, reports, plans and materials
prepared in accordance with this resolution prior to their being
finalized.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of FEBRUARY 1986.
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AVIER L. SUAR , Mayor
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MATT HIRAI, City Clerk
PREPARED AND APPROVED BY:
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ROBERT SECHEN
Assistant City Attorney
APPROVED A,SI,TO AND CORRECTNESS:
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LUCIA'A. DOUGHERTY,(City Attorney
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RESOLUTION NO. 2186
A RESOLUTION 1N SUPPOliT OF A
PERMANENT EXHIBITION IIAI,I, TO BE
CONSTRUCTED IN DOWNTOWN MIAMI.
WHEREAS, an exhibition hat 1 containing ;It least 200,000 square
feet of flat flour exhibit spice is ni,t�d,,d in Downtown Mtnmi a>; an
economic stimulus and employment generator that. will :attract
thousands of convention visitors to Miami teach year, and
WHEREAS, the Exhibition Hall Subcommittjre of the DuWnL0W1)
Development Authority Board mi,t on Febrrr;rry 4, 1986, to he;ir ;rnd
consider presentations regarding tempur.rry and purrnatient t�xhihi.t
halls, their feasIbi lily, a11(1 1oc-at.1on•;; ;Ind
WHEREAS, the ExhIbttton 11a1I Suh(_umin iLUee hits recommended it
course of action to the full Board of the Downtown Development
Authority.
NOW THEREFORE BE, IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF THE DOWNTOWN
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA.
Section 1. There is a definite and pressing
need to develop at least 200,000 tiqunre feet of
quality exhibit space in DoWntown Miami in
proximity to major hotel facilitic-s;
consequently, we must determine an immediate
course of action which will fast track
completion of a permanent exhibit hall.
facility.
Section 2. While further Study is nec-ded to
verify site and building cunfigur;►buns, time
is of the essence if Miami is to ht-- competitive
in attracting major conventions.
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Section 3. The Mtamt City Comrni ssion :should
cre,nte a Blue Ribbon Committee char};ed with the
responsibiltty of preparing a work;ahle plan to
construct the needed exhibit space In response
to this urg,ont communit.v Lived.
Section 4. Coin muni ty leaders i n both t))o
public and prtvate. sectors shuui(I unite hehind
a single course of ;action ;aimed at obtaining
the necessary f inanci.ng for a permanent
facility. These efforts should include
possible State assistance and tax
increment/special taxing district appr.o;aches.
Section 5. Th0 Down tow I) Development Authority
has already established constructtora of an
exhibit hall as a major priority in i.ts current
work program. The DDA Hoard and staff offer~
Its assistance to the City of Miami to help
rally community leadership and act as a vehicle
to advance this critical community project.
FOLLOWING FURTHER DISCUSSION, THE DDA BOARD ADDED
THE FOLLOWING TWO SECTIONS TO THE INITIAL
RESOLUTION:
Section 6. The Downtown Development Authority
is opposed to the use of the $10 million 1985
subordinate obligation to eonr;triact ;in
Interim/temporary exhibit hall and urge~ that
the available funds be part of a f I n:ancing
package developed to construct the permanent
state-of-the-art facility.
Section 7. The Downtown Development Authority
Board urges tale City of Miami to i nc lode the
County Manager and Staff in the development of
a financing plan for the permanent exhihtt hall
facility.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED Tit IS 7Tll DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1986.
ATTEST:
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Executive Di- rector
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INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO Sylvia Lowman ''' February 19, 1986 F1L I
City Clerk's Office
J-86-171
Temporary Exhibition Facility
Item #75 (February 13, 1986) 4
FROM Robert N. Sechen / Of,; �,; N t,, u
Assistant City Attorney A%j
Please find attached the original copy of Resolution J-86-171
passed on February 13, 1986. It was Item No. 75 in the agenda
package. If you have any questions, please call my secretary,
Louise.
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INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO Honorable Mayor and DATE: February 6, 1986 FILE:
Members of the City
Commission SUBJECT Public Hearing/
Exhibition Hall-F.E.C.
FROM, Cesar H. Od i o REFERENCESr
City Manager Il1UnVIU
ENCLOSURES:
As authorized by Motion No. 86-16 passed by the City Commission on
January 9, 1986, this public hearing is for the purpose of taking
testimony regarding the overall feasibility and appropriateness of
an exhibition hall facility including the site, structure, and
financial viability of this type of facility proposed to be created
on City -owned property between Biscayne Boulevard and Biscayne Bay
adjacent to Port Boulevard.
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CITY OF MIAMI
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DATE: March 20, 1986
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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
THE NEW EXHIBITION CENTER OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE APPOINTED BY THE CITY OF
MIAMI COMMISSION WILL CONVENE ON THURSDAY, APRIL 3rd, 1986, AT 1:00 P.M.
AT THE CITY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, GROUND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM,
275 N.W. 2nd STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, TO HEAR PRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE
PROPOSED LOCATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF PERMANENT EXHIBITION FACILITIES IN r
DOWNTOWN MIAMI.
All interested parties may appear at the meeting to be held at the time
and place specified above. Should any person desire to appeal any decision
of the City Commission with respect to any matter to be considered at this
meeting, that person shall ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings
is made including all testimony and evidence upon which any appeal may be
based.
MATTY HIRAI
CITY CLERK
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
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Members of the City
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INTER -OFFICE ME.MORANOUM
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'. "-' Miami Exhibition Facilities
Cesar 11. Odio RLFE..RFN S For City Commission Meeting
City Manager `U° of February 13, 1986
$�4:Lc5l:7ES Knight Center Exhibition
Area Plan
It is recommended that the City
Commission adopt the attached
resolution authorizing the City
manager to negotiate an agreement with
Miami Center Associates for the
conversion of approximately 36,500
square feet of leased retail
facilities and City of Miami space at
the James L. Knight International
Center for purposes of utilizing this
space as an exhibition facility for
the Center and downtown hotels; and
further recommending the utilization
of proceeds of the 10 million dollar
temporary Exhibition Facility Bonds
for that purpose and directing the
Miami Sports and Exhibition Authority
to authorize a comprehensive
feasibility plan for the immediate
construction of a permanent Exhibition
Hall; and authorizing the City Manager
to provide an amount not to exceed
$50,000 from the Special Program and
Accounts Contingent Fund for the
expenses incurred in the development
of the Comprehensive Feasibility Plan
and further directing the repayment of
such fund upon identification of
funds to construct the permanent
Exhibition Hall
The City Commission, by Motion 86-16 on January 9, 1986, instructed
the City Manager to assess the proposed interim exhibition hall
facility for downtown Miami and to make recommendations at the time
of a public hearing to be held at the February 13, 1986 Commission
meeting and further to commence a process for obtaining a
comprehensive feasibility plan for exhibition facilities.
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I have met with the various interested parties and attended public
discussions regarding the merits of the proposed interim exhibition
facility. Several of these agencies and the individuals concerned
will be making presentations at the public hearing.
It is my conclusion that there is an immediate need and importance to
providing first class exhibition facilities in downtown Miami in
order to attract conventions and trade shows that in turn enhance
commerce and economic growth in the Miami area, I am proposing a
plan to initially provide a 36,500 square foot exhibition area within
the James L. Knight International Center.
While providing only a part of the space proposed for the interim
exhibition hall, we believe this is a preferable alternative and the
most expeditious way to provide immediate facilities for the use of
the convention center and the downtown area hotels. These facilities
will be able to accommodate almost all the potential conventions that
can be booked into the center and can be constructed as first class
facilities in 6-8 months.
In order to accomplish this, I am requesting the Commission authorize
me to negotiate an agreement with Miami Center Associates to acquire
and convert the retail area and certain City areas of the Knight
Center to exhibition facilities using funds available from proceeds
of the $10 million Temporary Exhibition Facility Bonds. The attached
plan shows the proposed area of the James L. Knight Center to be
converted to exhibition facilities.
Additionally, there is an immediate need for a permanent Exhibition
Hall in order to attract larger conventions and trade shows and as
well to accommodate simultaneous events. To that end, I am
recommending and seeking your authorization to direct the Miami
Sports and Exhibition Authority to secure a comprehensive feasibility
plan including site considerations, size, use and financial structure
and to move forward more timely the development of the permanent
Exhibition Hall.
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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM 75
TO: Honorable Mayor and DATE: January 31, 1986 FILE:
Members of the City
Commission
FROM, Cesar H. Odio 0City Manager
SUBJECT. Resolution on RFP
Exhibition Hall
REFERENCES: For City Commission
Meeting of February 13, 1986
ENCLOSURES.
It is recommended that the City
Commission adopt the attached
Resolution authorizing the City
Manager to prepare and issue a
Request for Proposals (RFP) for
a professional marketing
services assessment including
the site, structure, use, and
financial feasibility of a
nronosed exhibition facilitv in
the City of Miami, including an
evaluation of current
nationwide availability and use
of similar type facilities.
On January 9, 1986, the City Commission instructed the Manager' to
commence the RFP process for an overall feasibility study on a
proposed exhibition hall facility. The attached resolution outlines
the basic parameters, of this marketing services assessment to
include site, structure, use and financial feasibility of a proposed
exhibition hall facility.
It is requested that this item be scheduled on the City Commission
meeting of February 13, 1986.
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Turner Construction ..impany
100 Chopin Plaza. Suite 900. Miami. FL 33131
Telephone (305) 577.9300
February 11, 1986
Turner
Mr. Ronald Fine
President
DO4d TOW HOTELIERS, INC.
50 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33132
Dear Mr. Fine:
We have rev. --wed Kober/Belluschi's outline specificatiors and floor
plan dated=ebruary 10, 1986, for the proposed 200,000 s.f. Miami
Grand Prig: ---hibition Center.
Our review indicates that we could build the project within a 12
month period at a construction cost not to exceed $10 million based
on a second quarter 1986 field start.
Turner is prepared to enter into negotiations with the City of
Miami for the immediate construction of the proposed facility.
Sincerely yours,
TiTRM CONSTRUCTICK CCHPANY
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Manager, Business Development
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February 12, 1986
Mr. Ronald L. Fine, President
Downtown Miami Hotelier's Association
50 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, Florida 33131
RE: Miami Grand Prix Exhibition Center
Dear Mr. Fine:
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We have been reviewing conceptual plans for the Exhibition Center
with Turner Construction Company to verify the probable estimated
cost of construction. Their estimate includes those features
listed in the "Miami Grand Prix Exhibition Center Space
Descriptions" and includes among other amenities:
16 permanent soundproof meeting rooms.
A fully operational air conditioning system designed in
accordance with ASHRAE recommendations and installed in
accordance with ASHRAE and local national codes.
Utility grid in floor trenches with:
110v & 208v electric 301x60'
Water 601x60'
Telephone 301x60'
Floor & waste drains 601x60'
Mercury vapor lighting in exhibition space providing 50
foot candles at 5' above the floor.
Support facilities including box offices, general
management offices, adequate public restrooms, finished
serving kitchen with equipment, stubins, lobby and
registration area, permanent concession spaces,
prefunction areas, well distributed loading docks and
drive-ins and over 16,000 square feet of storage space.
Turner has verified that these items are included and the Center
can be constructed for $10,000,000.
Sincerely,
KOBER/BELLUSCHI ASSOCIATES, ARCHITECTS AND PLANNERS
Lawrence Beane, AIA
Senior Associate/Coral Gables
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SPACE DESCRIPTION
February 10, 1986
MIAMI GRAND PRIX EXHIBITION CENTER
Exhibition Space
220' X 600'
Removable Fire Resistive Curtains - 3
Utility Grid in Floor Trenches at 30' X 60'
w/: 110 V. 6 208 V electric
Water
Telephone
Floor S Waste Drains
Mercury Vapor Lights w/Controls 50 tc @ 5'A.F.F.
Sealed Concrete Floor
Painted Roof Structure
Painted Walls
Clearance to Structure (20' @ sides 60' Center if arched frame is utilized) or
35' if flat roof.
Meeting Rooms
15' HIGH, 24" X 48" acoustical ceilings w/ 2' X 4' fluorescent fixture each 30 s.f.
Soundproof movable walls
House telephones
Separate A/C each room
Carpet Floor ($12%yard allowance)
Lobby
Exposed Painted Roof Structure
Mercury vapor Lighting
Carpet Floor
Drywall or stucco walls
Graphic Banners
Glass & Duranar Coated Entrance Doors
Recessed Floor Receptacles @ 30' O.C.
Optional: Space Frame Structure w/fabric roof
Prefunction
Suspended Accoustical Ceilings 15' high
Mercury Vapor Lights
110 Carpet Floors
5' High Clearstory windows at Southwall
Public Telephones
Optional: Glass walls @ south
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East & West Entrances
2 - 15' X 15' Box Offices
4 Pairs Glass & Alum Doors
Fabric Canopy - Tedlar or Heavier
Scored Conc. Floors
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Storage Areas
Exposed Roof Structure
Lighting - Most economical
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Offices
8' High 2'X 4' ceilings w/fluorescent lights
Drywall Partions subdividing into 5 rooms
Paint Finish
Carpet Floor
Concession Areas
Plumbing roughin for vendor, floor drains
Roll -Down gates
Vinyl Acoustical ceiling
Fluorescent Lights
Power for Equipment
Quarry Tile Floor
Serving Kitchen
Plumbing Roughin for equipment, floor drain
Power for Equipment
Vinyl Acoustical Ceiling
Quarry Tile Floor
Masonry Walls w/epoxy Glaze finish
Fluorescent lights
General
HVAC For all areas
Fire sprinkler system
All work to S.F. building code
Exterior landscaping
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce recognizes
the importance of providing an exhibition facility in the
downtown area in order to attract conventions and trade shows
for the economic progress cf the entire Dade County area; and,
WHEREAS, CharLer cf rom^e=ce also
recognizes the critical need of the downtown hoteliers to
have an exhibition facility constructed as soon as possible;
and,
WHEREAS, adequate time has not been given to study both
capital and operational costs of the recent proposal to build
a $10 million temporary/per^anent exhibition center on prime
bayfront land; and,
WHEREAS, a feasibility study commissioned by the New World
Center Action Committee of the Chamber to determ:'ne the accepta-
bility of an interim facility concept showed that 70% of the
national, regional, and state meeting planners surveyed would
not use a temporary facility because of:
1) lack of permanent soundproof meeting rooms,
2) inadequate air conditioning,
3) inadequate utility services,
4) lack of support services; and,
WHEREAS, according to the Laventhol & Horwath study, the
Chamber believes that a $10 million temporary/permanent
facility will not be competitive with other first-class
facilities throughout the country,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Greater Miami Chamber
of Commerce recommends to the City of Miami Commission the
following:
1. Continue to work toward a solution to expedite
construction of a permanent facility as soon as
possible.
2. Examine all feasible funding sources to finance
both construction and operation of such permanent
facility, including a special taxing district.
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3. Make site and design selection after an independent
survey of convention planners to achieve maximum
utilization of such facility.
4. Park land should not be a considered alternative
for such facility.
Passed unanimously by the Executive Committee of the Greater
Miami Chamber of Commerce, January 21, 1986.
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Press Release
MIAMI GRAND PRIX EXHIBITION CENTER PROPOSED
Downtown Miami Hoteliers
Contact: David Zadikoff,
Chairman Exhibition Center Committee
358-1234
The Downtown Miami Hoteliers and Dade Country Hotel Industry have '
recognized the urgent need for at least 200,000 square feet of exhibition space
in Downtown Miami, since the 1983 Laventhal and Horwath study. titled. "Evaluation
of Market Support and Operating Potentials for the Dade County Convention Center
Complement", prepared for the Metro Dade Commission. As concluded in this
study, by 1986, 200,000 square feet of exhibition space should be located in the
City of .Miami in addition to the expanded Miami Beach Convention Center because
the Laventhal and Horwath study stated "these facilities would be compatible rather
than competitive". The downtown Miami Hotels provided the leadership in having
the legislature authorize the existing 3 a- convention room tax in order to construct
a new exhibition center in Downtown Miami and also expand the existing Miami
Beach Convention Center.
The Downtown Miami Hotels were also active in causing the consolidation
of the Tourism Development Council and the "Beach" Visitor and Convention Au-
thority into the new Greater Miami and the Beaches Tourism Council. The Miami
hotels also joined with the rest of the industry in creating the Tourist Industry
Coalition.
In July of this year, the Downtown Hoteliers, through their Management,
Marketing and Sales organizations and staffs, completed a study in conjunction
with the City of Miami Convention Bureau, which concluded that there is an
urgent and immediate need for at least 200,000 square feet of flexible flat floor
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exhibition space in the downtown area. The study group believes, and the
Downtown Hoteliers recommend. that the immediate construction of such a facility,
if opened by 1987, could generate 40 conventions for 1987 and 1988, at an average
size of 3000 rooms each. In addition. many small groups of 200 to 300 rooms
would be booked for individual hotels through the new marketing and sales efforts
to be made in support of the new Miami Grand Prix Exhibition Center. The estimate
of 40 conventions was in part based on the hundreds of groups that during the
last four vears .Miami has not been able to book because it lacks a flexible exhibition
center.
It is estimated that a new exhibition center would create in excess of
360,000 room nights in Miami hotels, raising the occupancy level of all hotels
throughout the area as well as creating 5000 new jobs in the City of .Miami. The
hotels alone would increase sales by 18 million dollars. of which 900,000 dollars
would be collected in bed tax.
The Miami Sports and Exhibition :authority has obtained for the City
from its existing bed tax resources, a 10 million dollar grant for the immediate
building of the 200,000 square foot exhibition center in Downtown .Miami. The
10 million dollar exhibition center funds are available to the City from the Sports
and Exhibition :authority upon designation of the project. Preliminary studies
by the Hotel's :architectural consultants validate the construction of this center
with durable permanent materials including the efficient use of movable partitions
in the interior of the building for subdividing space for exhibitions, meeting
rooms and the banquet area, with a serving kitchen along with normal service,
storage, loading, and administration areas, all of which can be completed with
a 10 million dollar cost budget assuming no cost for land or abnormal soil conditions.
Given these facts, we have determined that the only cost-free site
immediately available and suitable for the exhibition center, located centrally to
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the hotels, downtown facilities, public transportation and parking, would be on
the former Florida East Coast Railway site now owned by the City of .Miami on
the north side of the entrance of the Port of Miami on the bay adjacent to the
new Rouse Bayside Specialty Center, under construction, with the exhibition
center building located within the existing Nliami Grand Prix Race course. The
architectural character would blend its functional characteristics, grand, but
festive and inviting amenities, in keeping with this prime location. The new
center would compliment the activities of the Grand Prix and Bayside Specialty
Center with a stately attractive landscape appearance and with "fast track" design;
construction program, if started promptly, can result in a 1987 opening coinciding
with the opening of the Bayside Specialty Center, The Isamu voguchi Park and
the 1987 nationally and internationally televised Grand Prix Race.
We believe that the opening of this center and the bringing of these
new convention groups to Miami will also substantially reduce and hopefully
eliminate the present
41 million dollar
annual
operating deficit
of
the
James L.
Knight Center facility
and therefore,
for all
of these reasons
we
are
recommending
to the Miami City Commission, this Thursday, January 9, 1986, that it authorize
the immediate construction of this 200,000 square foot Miami Grand Prix Exhibition
Center, and related activities, including requesting the 10 million available from
the Miami Sports and Exhibition :authority for this purpose.
In the spirit of private/public partnership and in addition to the existing
3% convention room tax, the Downtown Hoteliers have pledged 10% of room revenue
derived from new convention room bookings as a dedicated source for operational
funding of the facility.
11
DOWNTOWN MIA14I HOTELIERS
HOTELS
Hyatt Regency
-Holiday Inn Srickell Point
Howard Johnson Convention
Center
Dupont Plaza
Columbus
Riverparc
Everglades
Pavilion
Marina Park
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GENERAL
MANAGERS
Mr. David Zadikoff
Mr. Ron Mann
Mr. Phil Goldfarb
Mr. J.J."Skip" Shepard
Mr. Ron Fine
Mr. Richard Knight
Ms. Shirlee Ostroff
Mr. Chris Mander
Mr. Pickle
Mr. Delcampo
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13, 1985-
'Director r
SUBJECT st
Business for
City
of Miami
FROM
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Terry Bu1Ce
REFEa:NCES:
Convention Manager
ENCLOSURES
Shell Oil Company wished to consider Miami for there 1988-89 & 90
annual meetings for 61'500 people/4000 rooms. There requirements
are as follows:
50,00 to 70,000 sq. ft.exhibit space
General Session room for 6,500 people .
2 additional breakout rooms for 21000 people
They are requesting Monday -Thursday during the 1st 3 weeks o.f
February. The Boat Show completely ties up the Miami Beach
Convention Center during February, so Miami can't even be
considered. The other sites under consideration are:
Atlanta
Dallas
Las Vegas
Unfortunately, Miami can not be considered for these conventions
without an exhibit hall of sufficient size.
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11
INTERIM EXHIBIT HALL
PROPOSAL
ANALYSIS AND REPORT
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
CITY OF MIAMI
FEBRUARY 7,1986
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INTERIM EXHIBIT HALL
HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE
�In 1960's and 70's Greater Mi am
convention and trade show business
declines sharply resulting in increasing
hotel vacancies, closures and
unemployment.
Local hospitality industry responds with
plan to re-establish area as premier
convention site, forms tourist coalition
and seeks increase in bed tax to help
fund new facilities.
July 12, 1983, State passed bill
authorizing convention development tax
(3% on hotel rooms) specifying that one
third of the proceeds shall be used to,
"Construct a new multi -purpose
convention/coliseum/exhibition center or
maximum components thereof as funds
permit."
*As authorized by State Statutes, City
of
Miami creates Miami Sports
and
Exhibition
Authority and on October
4,
1983, Dade
County approves levy of
the
t ax.
February
22, 1984, Miami Sports
and
Exhibition
Authority issue Request
for
Proposals
seeking a developer for
the
proposed new facilities in the City
of
Miami.
9Af ter a two stage process and following
"Unified Development Plan" procedures,
three proposals are received: Lincoln
Properties "Riverside Center"; The
Florida East Coast Properties proposal;
Decoma Venture's "Biscayne Centrum."
�} Biscayne Centrum, the Decoma proposal, a
joint venture of Barker Interests,
`.. Linbeck Construction and the Houston
Sports Association is selected and a
business plan is prepared.
1
Due to costs, public funds available,
land assembly, and profitability, the
Decoma Venture determines that the Arena
should be built first and the exhibit
hall second (after 1991).
Downtown Hoteliers group, reactivated to
address exhibit hall timing concerns,
prepares an Interim Exhibit Hall
Proposal.
Miami Sports and Exhibition Authority
authorizes study of proposed interim
facility and assists Chamber of Commerce
Exhibition Hall Committee by funding
additional meeting planner
Authority enters into pre -development
agreement (August 10, 1985) to pay
Decoma up to $1,500,000 in pre -
development costs that have or will be
incurred for coliseum project.
Authorizes $38 million in bonds to
finance costs of land acquisition and
costs of coliseum (arena) portion of the
Center. (Bonds Validated November 5,
1985.) 1985 Subordinate Obligation
consisting of a $10 million private
placement with Sun Bank/NA to finance
portion of permanent facility or to
finance a portion of the cost of the
coliseum instead of/or in addition to
financing all or part of a temporary
exhibition facility.
Authority is in process of negotiating a
master agreement with Decoma with
respect to development, construction,
operation and management of the Coliseum
and for up to $8,500,000 for
construction costs that were to be
f3 contributed by Decoma.
Various groups continue to discuss
and/or develop positions regarding
Interim Exhibit Hall proposal on F.E.C.
property.
City Commission schedules public hearing
for February 13, 1986.
2
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BACKGROUND TRENDS
Miami (Beech) #1 in Conventions - "Sun
and Fun" Capital in the 1950's.
1950's and early 1960's significant
development of new convention facilities
nation-wide.
After 1965, rise in large trade shows
and conventions caused development of
even larger faci li ties.
By mid-1970's virtually all major metro-
politan areas have convention facilities
(new or renovated).
Success of Centers in 1970's sets off
present movement towards larger more
sophisticated facilities.
Next generation of facilities are more
massive, more complex and more inter-
related, many with hotel, exhibit space
and convention facilities under one roof
or across street.
The meeting space and service facilities
that a center offers besides its
exhibition floor are becoming critical
elements of center design in light of
new technology and escalating demands of
convention space users.
3
GROWTH AND RANKING
OF CONVENTION FACILITIES
Since 1970 over 100 new arenas, con-
vention centers or combinations of both
have been built in the U.S.
Today there are over 400 convention
centers (meeting & trade show
facilities) and 370 sports and enter -
k
tainment centers.
Ranking of Present Facilities
1 Chicago
2 At lant a
3 New York
4 Dallas
5 Los Angeles
6 Las Vegas
7 Aneheim
8 San Francisco
9 Atlantic City
10 Houston
Miami Beach now ranks #28 in size of
total exhibit space and the City of
Miami ranks #102.
KEY INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO
CAPTURE CONVENTION BUSINESS
Quality facilities with large exhibit
�! space for trade shows.
Plenty of good hotel space (nationally
competitive hotel stock).
Good transportation
air access
ground transport
Something unique to attract visitors.
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350 n. Orleans Street
Managing Director
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Fred Shea
139.000
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2.500
Convention & Exposition
Sales Manager
ballrooms
Yes
200 lbs.
10' -18'
12' x 14'
179,000
Wacker Hall
Center/Wacker Hall
1312) 565.1234
Ballrooms
Ballrooms
151 E. Wacker Drive
150 lbs.
Chicago. IL WWI
(See an ad page 51)
McCormick Place*
W E. (Gene) Bacon. Jr.
761.000
4 halls
Yes/
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9'
30' an center
55 freight doors:
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2.100
23rd & S. Lake Shore Drive
Asst. General Manager
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Yes
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15'
30' on center
53 truck dock
125.000
$27.750 flat: Lobbv 90C
attached
Chicago. IL 60616
(312) 791.7000
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150' on
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12.000
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WE. (Gene) Bacon. Jr.
330,000
3 halls
Yes!
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20'
25' centers
30' H x 30' W
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2.3
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2.100
(Donnelley International Hall)
Asst. General Manager
3 floors
Yes
25'
27,750
attached
23rd & S. King Drive
1312) 791-7000
9'
under
Chicago. IL 60616
ground:
(See our ad page 151
12.000
adiacent
surface
Palmer House & Towers
Timothy A. Tata
36.800
2 halls
not
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Upper Hall
Varies
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900
17 E. Monroe Street
Sales Director
2 floors
Yes
9' 2'
8' H x 9' W
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adjacent
Chicago. IL 60690
(312) 726 7500
Lower Hall
Both: $14.000
9'8"
Chicago
Chicago Hilton & Towers•
Ronald 0. Vaughan
40.410/
5 halls
Yes/
north.en.
9' -14'
Varies
2
52
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123.4
Upon request
510
710 S. Michigan Avenue
Director of Sales
140.000
2 ball-
Yes
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12' H x 16' W
97.000
Chicago. IL 60605
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Atlanta Civic Center Exhibit Hall
Walt Elder
70.000
2 halls
Yes!
300 tbs.
30' Boor to
None
4
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1.4
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2.000
395 Piedmont Avenue. N.E.
Director
1 Boor
No
busses: 49'
24' H >< 14' W
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 5236275
Boor to roof
Atlanta Hilton E Towers
Gtegoty L. Rancone
41,0001
2 halls
Nor
Galleria
Galleria
Variable
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2.3.4
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Counland & Harris Streets. 1E
Director of Sales
56.550
2 Boors
No
150 tbs,:
10' 1'
Variable
100.000
Aflame. GA 30343
{40416592000 x 1053
Grand Salon
Grand Salon
100 tbs.
8' 6'
Atlanta Market Center'
Diana Getz
160.000
2 halls
Yesl
100 Tbs.
12'
24'4• centers
5
15
ABCDE
2.3
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1.500
240 Peachtree SUM. 11W. Suite 2200
Director of Trade Shors
•U6 coo o
2 Boors
No
14'
30' centers
14' H.24' W
30.000
Atlanta. GA 30043
(4041658 5683
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Michael Holt
32.8001
1 hall
vest
Unlimited
10'6'
Nis
1
22
N+S
1.2.3
Upon request
550
Counland & International Boulevards
Sales Director
42.780
1 floor
Yes
9' 6'H it 24' W
4.000
Atlanta. GA 30043
(4041659 6500
Atlanta Marriott Marquis'
BobGibout
39,2001
1hall &
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1001bs.
10,
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l0'H<2TW
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550
265 Peachtree Center venue
Doctor of Marketing
6&084
ballroom
Yes
122,000
Atlanta. GA 30393
140415210000
1 floor
•�. nw, e5
Georgia World Congress Center
Rosemary R. Gelshenen
650.0001
6 halls
Yes/
400 )bs,
30'
90' centers
19
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2851mematwnalBoulevard .4w
DnentorofMarkelmg
850000
2floors
Yes
28'Hv20'W
200.000
biccks
Atlanta GA30313
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Jacob K. Javits Convention
Thomas Galvin
640.0001
2 halls
Yes/
350 lbs.
17' -20'
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20
102
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10,000
Center of Mew York*
President 6 CEO
900,000
2 floors
Yes
33' -38'
90' centers:
17'Hx23'4'W
220.000
within
Two Penn Plaza. Suite 1900
Michael R. Primavera
Lower Hatt
walking
New York. MY 10121
Director of Marketing
45' centers
distance
•epees Aprd 96
(2121 563 4848
(See our ad page 13)
Mew York Coliseum*
Howard G Sloane
320.000
1 hall
Yes/
100-
7' -33'
from 23' to
5
10
ABCD
1.2.3
Upon request
MIS
Columbus Circle
President
4 floors
Yes
300lbs,
27' apart
21'3'Hx2l'6'W
New York, NY 10019
(212)757.5000
'dos" April 86
Mew York Hilton
I Gregory Gibadlo
25.000/
1 hall
Yes/
125 fbs.
10'
MIS
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1.2.3.4
Trade- $20 per booth
450
1335 Avenue of the Americas
Director of Sales
70.000
1 floor
Yes
8' H x 8' W
50.000
per day
New York, MY 10019
(212) 4843711
The Piers at
Mew York City Passenger Ship
Terminal 6 Exhibition Hall
Edward Peters
Coord Marketing 6 Saks
165.000
3 halls
I floor
nol
No
100-
150 lbs.
12'6'-13'6'
40'
12
10' H x 10' W
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Upon request
1 000
711 121h Avenue
.
(2121466 7155
on root
New York. MY 10019
Richard Aaronson
(See our ad opposite page)
Administrator. Smial E%ents
1212)466 7985
Sheraton Centre
Edward Moles, Director
30.0001
1 hall
Yes/
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13'
Vi' thick
7
28
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2.3.4
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zoo
811 Seventh Avenue
Convention Services
40 000
'1 floor
Yes
16' apart
59 000 flat per day
New York, MY 10019
(2121841 6510
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150 lbs.
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None
2
58
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)3,000
2201 Stemmons Freeway
(2141748.1200
2 floors
No
18,
165.000
Dallas. TX 75207
Khmer PT.10.
22'
Chantilly Hall
30'
Dallas
Amfac Hotel 6 Resort
George F Kakos
50.000
2 halls
No/
Unlimited
13' center
Columns on
6
58
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2
Upon request
600
PO Box 61025
Dir of Sales & Marketing
I floor
No
11'6"
24'
DallavFt. Worth Airport. TX 75261
(2141453 8400
bottom of
centers
beam
Dallas Convention Center
Jerry Barshop. Director
575,000/
3 halls
Yes/
350 lbs.
12'6" to 35'
Main Hail
10
76
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1.2.3.4
Upon request
2.000
650 South Griffin Street
Frank Poe. Manager
610.000
2 floors
Yes
10 columns
20' H x 18' 11 "W
65.000
Dallas. TX 75202
(214) 658 7000
Level 2
(See our ad opposite Pagel
20' & 60'
Dallas Market Hall
Patricia F Smith
188.6001
3 halls
Yes/
Unlimited
Mein Hall
Mom Hell
Main Hall 2
12
BCD
1.2.3.4
Upon request
10 000
2100 Stemmons Freeway
Vice President.
202.600
2 floors
Yes
35'
None
20' H x 20' W
14.000
Dallas. TX 75207
Tradeshows & Conventions
N-th Hall
North Hall
Nanh Han. 2
(See our ad Cover 4)
(2141655 6180
22'
50'
18' H x 20' W
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12'
30'
8' H x 10' W
Hyatt Regency Dallas
Marty Evans
30.000
1 hall
No/
50 lbs.
9' - 11,
approx. 30
3
28
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NIS
Upon request
NIS
300 Reunion Boulevard
Director of Sales
I floor
Yes
sporadic
8' H
Dallas. TX 75207
(214) 651 1234
IIYFOMART
Bill Winsor
287.1631
3 halls
Not
250 lbs.
Han, A B
36' centers
I 1
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2.34
Upon request
1.150
Dallas Market Center
President & General Mgr
358,013
2 floors
Yes
18'
18' H x 24' W
60.850
1950 Stemmons Freeway
(2141746 3500
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10 000
Dallas. TX 75207
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6.000
Hilton 6 Towers
Executive Director
58,500
1 floor
Yes
5711 W. Century Boulevard
of Sales
Los Angeles. CA 90045
1213) 4104000
Los Angeles Convention S
Exhibition Center
Chuck Woolf
Marketing Director
335.000/
375,000
3 halls
1 floor
Yes/
Yes
Unlimited
36' 6" Yony
25' North
2 halls
column free:
6
25' H x 52' W
21
40.000
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4,000
1201 S. Figueroa
i2131741 1151
1T Petrie
1 hall 50'
Public 20% gross ticker sales
against minimum for each hall
Los Angeles. CA 90015
Los Angeles Sports Arena
James F. Hardy
160.000
2 halls
2 floors
Yes/
Yes
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75'
20,
2
20'Hx40'W
3
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Public: 55.000 vs. 10
NIS
3939 S. Figueroa
General Manager
Los Angeles. CA 90037
(213) 7474111
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1,0001bs.
(213) 748-6131
Shrine Auditorium
James Oakerson
56.000
2 floors
Yes/
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17'8'n'
between
1
12' H < 14' W
1
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649 W Jefferson Boulevard
Auditorium Manager
1213) 748 5116
Yes
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Los Angeles, CA 90007
Westin t3onaventure Hotel
Jack O'Hara
25,116
1 hall
1 floor
Yes/
No
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14'
28' x33'
t
12' H v 12' W
24
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520 per booth per day
One day �rvout tree
500
404 S. Figueroa Street
Los Angeles. CA 90071
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4,
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Las Vegas. NV 89,09 16 ABCD 2.3.d Trade 5C nsF 2.600
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Executive Director 1 (loot Yes
850 Las Vegas Boulevard North i7021733 2323
Las Vegas, RV 89101 Gene Stephens
Director of Facilities
17021386 7100
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Gene Stephens gate. whichever is greater
Director of Facilities
1702) 733 2334 N;S
40 AB 3A Upon request
2 floors No
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3000 Paradise Road
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' ABCE lA Negotiable 2.500
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VPISaies G Marketing 70.000 1 Boor Yes
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San Francisco
Cow Palace
John S. Root. Manager
300.000
5 halls
Yes
Aram:
r coma Had
20' x 36'
16
19' x24`
6
ABCE
23.4
A— i2.500 per day:
nonrv%Ah Hmix $750 per day.
5.000
Geneva G Santos
Robert Sullivan
2 floors
No
4.0001bs.:
Box seats
IIW-14T
Area.
A—
P h rwt 14' x 14'
bMA Hen. $300 per day
P.O. Box 3420'
San Francisco, CA 94134
Rentals Officer
(415) 469.6000
conversion.
101'
70 lbs.
MOScone Convention Center
Charles W. Alders
260,0001
1 hall G
Yes/Unlimited
37' at
None
Wtf x 22' W
34
ABCDE
I
Upon request
2.000
747 Howard Street
Director of Sales
288.000
ballroom
Yes
arch height
San Francisco. CA 94103
(415) 9746900
1 floor
-
Frances Moriarty
Sales Manager
(415) 9744000
San Francisco
Charles W. Ahlers
140,000
2 halls
Yesf
practically
65' clear of
40` centers
Civic: 2
219'Hxl1'6"W
58
ABCD
3.4
Upon request
2.000
Civic Auditorium/Brooks Hall
Director of Sales
2floors
Yes
unlimited
balcony:
14' under
Brooks:
Civic
Brooks:)
99 Grove Street
San Francisco. CA 94102
(415)974,6900
Frances Moriarty
balcony
No columns
20' H x 20' W
Sales Manager
Brooks 14'
(415)974-4000
Tom Famini
I25.000
2 halls
Nol
Unlimited
I6` -25'
Varies
27
20' H x20' W
7
AE
1
Upon request
2200
San Francisco Concourse
at Showplace Square
Director
I floor
No
635 Eighth Street at Brannan Street
(415) 864.15M
San Francisco. CA 94103
(See our ad opposite page)
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NEW JERSEY
Atlantic City
Atlantic City Convention Center
Howard Persins
300,5001
2 halls
Yesl
East Hall
eon Hnr
E.n e.n Hdt 2
19'5'Hx26'W
34
135,030
W
23018oardwalk
Executive Director
436.600
30oors
Yes
100-125
14'-137'
None
wen Hnc 2
Atlanta City. NJ 08401
(60913487001
Ibs.: West
Halt 400
west Nall
14' - 30'
weer
56' 14' 5'H x 52' W
( See our �� 4)
Ibs.
63.00N
3 halls
Not
Unlimited
40' - 56'
None 20' H x 58' W
60
217,000
f2ll,,*,
Resorts international Casino
Bill Jackson
Hotel Exhibit Hall"
Vice President. Sales
154.775
2 00o s
Yes
auardwalk 6 North Carolina Avenues
(609) 340-6025
Allantic City, NJ 08404
•,ams vw ea
200
62
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HOUSTON
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Houston Civic Center
Gerard J. Tollett
1275001
2 halls
Yes!
350lbs.
35' & 16'
Hone
5
3d`Hx26'W
17
38,211
ABCDE
I
Upon request
3.500
(Albert Thomas Convention
Director
MAW
2floors
Yes
& Exhibit Center)
(713) 2223561
P.O. Boa 61469
Houston. TX 77208
Hyatt Regency Houston
Market Place Exhibit Hall
David Casey
30.D001
2 halls
No/
Unlimited
9'
3' diameter
6
30
ABCD
2.3A
Upon request
1200 Louisiana Street
Director of Saks
53,000
2 floors
Yes
10, apart
8' H x 6' W
Houston. TX 77002
(713) 654.1234
Houston
Astrodomain
Jimmie D. Fore
925,000
1 floor
Yes/
2,000lbs.
13'6'-58'
In EWS
5
15' 11 "H x 40' W
27
71000
ABCDE
23
Upon request
30.000
P.O. Boa 288
Coop 610 S. at Kirby Drive
Executive Vice president
(713) 799 9635
Yes
wings
30' x 40'
Houston. TX 77001
(See our ad page 191
George R. Brown
Gerard J. Tollett
470,5001
601.100
4 halls
2 floors
Yell
Yes
1.000 Ibs.
400 lbs.
35'
90' .180'
4
30'H x35' W
43
111,720
ABCDE
I
Upon request
3.000
Convention Center'
P O. Box 61469
Director
(71312223561
Houston. TX 77208
NEW ORLEANS.,
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New Orleans
French Market Exhibit Hail/ Joseph Mooney 25,OOD 1 hail na 18716s. 12' 26'8'x32' 4 34 n+5 2 upon request 1.000
Hyatt Regency Convention Services Dir. I floor Yes T i l'h'H x 44.631
500 Poydras Plaza (504) 561.1234 11' 8"W
New Orleans, iA 70140
166.000 Arena G Yes! 300 tbs. 260' arena: none 13'H x 17' W 50 ABCD 1.4 Upon request 5.000
Louisiana Superde me Mike Levy 7a.030 cars
1500 Popdras Street V.P.. BookingiScheduling Concourse Yes arena: 100 38'8' other 250
New Orleans. LA 70112 1504) 5873663 lbs. other buses
Municipal Auditorium Michael Taormina 52.000 2 halls no) 200 tbs. G 16' no columns 1 10 n15 MIS Trade: $1,200 per day 1,025
1201 51. Peter Street Managing Director 1 floor no Unlimited 66' in Arena: 12'8'H x 13'4'W
Annex 16'
new Orleans. LA 70116 (504) 522A592
apart
ty1
42 ABCDE 13 Upan request In
Hew Orleans Dan M. Saunders. Jr 381.0001 10 halls Yesf 350 tbs. 30' - 65' 90' x 90' S 100,000 vicinity
Convention Center' President 434.000 1 floor Yes column•free 28'Hx28'W
900 Convention Cemer floulevard General Manager '300000 if areas
new Orleans, lA 70130 (504) 5823000 e"o'""°"
ev e9
(See our ad pages 5B. 59)
Hew Orleans Hilton Stan Skadal 25.000 1 hall not Unlimited I l' l' Varies 13'H x24' W NIS ABCDE 2.4 Upon
n+S
request
Riverside S Towers Director of Sales I floor no
Poydras Street at the (5041561-05M
Mississippi River
New Orleans. LA 70140
The RPoergate E. J. Kehlor 130.000f 2 halls Yes/ 3001bs. 41' -59' Work 2
14 ACD 1.4 Upon request 650
Exhibition Center Manager 400.000 1 floor Yes Main Hall 20'H z20' W 29.000
Four Canal Street (504) 529.2861 14' -20
P0. Box 60046 Penn Hall
New Orleans. LA 70130
(See our ad opposite page)
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Mary Wilhoitc
67.000
1 hall
Yes!
4001bs.
�'
None
I with 15410H•) 9'W mp
ID.OW
NIS
Upon request
PITS
Washington
D.C. Armory Starplex
2001 E. Capitol Street
Armory Manager
Yes
Washington. DC 20003
(202) 547 9077
Benjamin G. Knapp IO
95.900!
3 balls
Yest
20016s.
10' - 14'
varies
�3' H x tD' W
95,000
HIS
1.3.4
Upon request
950
Sheraton Washington Hotel
2660 Woodley Boad, N.W.
national Saks Manager
115.000
1 floor
Yes
Washington, DC 20008
(2021328 2908
(See our ad page 121)
The Shorthand, an Omni Hotel
Sharron Travis
40.887144halls
25016s.
I I'2" & 22'
4
2
21
ABC
2.3.4
Upon request
N S
25M Calved Street. N W.
Director of Sales
85.134
22,
Washington. DC 20001
(2021234A7DO
George W, Demarest
378,000
H.ns A.8 D
300 lbs.
16' -39'
ALC: none
8: 90'
440ABCDE
26' H x 20' W
178.065
1.2,3A
50C per nsf900NimhStreet.NW.
Washington Convention Center
General Manager
D ]0'
Washington, DC 20001
(20217891600
150tbs.
Hall
Haul. A)
(See our ad opposite page)
45.000
1 hall
Yostr125E7'-8*8':
31
ABCE
2.3.4
Trade G Public 90t nsf
Nt5
Washington Hilton 6 Towers
Jeffrey W. Poole
1919 Connecticut Avenue. NW.
Director. Convention
I Odor
Yes7,515
T3�4'71'H
Washington, DC 20009
Services
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MIAMI
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Miami
R. Paul Young
101.000
4 halls
No/
Unlimited
na«,Hvi 35:
None
3
35'H x 32' W
MIS
AE
3
Trade: minimum guarantees
from 54.000-512.000:
2300
Coconut Grove Exhibition Center
General Manager
2 noon
No
w.v Hrr. 20'
25
Public minimum guarantees
3360 Pan American Drive
(305) 5793310
Cam, d 25,
from 51,000-$5.000
Miami. FL 33233-0708
Michael Sacks
50.0001
2 halls
Not
No
1-300lbs.
2-75 this.
In flr.
14'6"-18'
10.800 si
column free
t
ib' x 16'
20
30.000
ACD
2
2 day 0 Lday setup.
belay show. 1-day
2.300
Miami Expo Center
b Radisson Mart Plaza Hotel
General Manager
82.000
2 floors
2nd 0r. 9'
All other areas
move -out
777 ry W. 72nd Avenue
1305E 26 F2900
30' x 30'
Miami. FL 33126
(See our ad opposite page)
Miami Beach
Fontainebleau Milton*
Brian Mulholland
64.125
1 hall G
No!
3001bs.
10' & 20'
Exh. Hall
30' x 25'
2
10' H x 20' W
23
170.000
ti 5
(
Upon request
600
4441 Collins Avenue
Director of Marketing
•23000 If
ballroom
No
Miami Beach. FL 33140
(305) 538-2000
br
Jemiery 86
2 floors
Norman Litz
238.5001
2 halls
Ytst
No
Unlimited
South Hall
low bay 20'
South Hall 20'
horth hall 16'
6
35' H x 35' W
30
87.000
C
1.2.3.4
3 day shave 40c sf
show 45c sF
4.000adaY
Miami Beach Convention Center*
1901 Convention Center Drive
Director
341,500
;30D
1 floor
high bay
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 673 7311
ooD sf
e.wmem bs
35' : North
3viv as
Hall 35'
1
rd
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RANKED BY
DELEGATES
TOTAL EXHIRLT SPACE
CITY TOTAL. LARGEST RANK
SQ FT SPACE
IN SQ. FT
# OF it OF
MTG.RMS. SPACES
IRM=2500s.f BUILT,
ADDED
OR,''; EW
SINCE 1984
1
CHICAGO
1.5M
761,000
3
255
2
�y
2
ATLANTA
1. 3M
850,000
5
204
3
3
NEW YORK CITY
1.4M
900,000
4
200+
1
4
DALLAS
1.3M
610,000
6
274
2
5
LOS ANGELES
.67M
375,000
8
92
6
LAS VEGAS
1.7M
970,000
2
267
_
1
7
ANAHEIM
.57M
420,000
10
150
8
SAN FRANCISCO
.85M
300,000
7
105
1
or
9
ATLANTIC CITY
.59M
436,000
9
94
2
10
HOUSTON
1.7M
925,000
1
117
2
-
NEW ORLEANS
1.1M
434,000
(734,000)'89
-
150+
2
-
WASHINGTON,D.C.
.6M
378,000
-
137
1
28
MIAMI BEACH
.4M
341,500
(641,500)88
-
53
l
102
CITY OF MIAMI
.18M
101,000
-
20
TOTAL GREATER_ MIAMI
.58M
341,500
-
73
FINDINGS:
- trend towards larger (900,000+ sq.ft.) spaces in major convention
cities.
PP, - trend towards multiple facilities with one very large space (600,000+
!. sq.ft.) and several medium (100,000+ sq.ft.) spaces.
- more and more meeting rooms included within exhibit hall facility.
i
- with increasing numbers of facilities completion is expanding and
rental prices dropping - money comes from delegate expenditures.
- cities that are on top have had a continuous building and up -grading
program.
- nationally competitive hotel stock in large numbers and within walking
distance preferably 1000+ rooms adjacent to headquarter hotel).
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NEW FACILITIES COMPLETED JUNE 1984 TO JUNE 1985
City
Facility
• Chattanooga, TN .....
Chat Ianooga/HamIlion County Convention & Trade Center
• Dallas, TX .... .....INFOMART
(in the Dallas Market Center)
• king of Prussia, PA ...
Valley Forge Convention & Exhibit Center
• New Orleans, LA .....
New Orleans Convention Center
• Toronto, ON ........
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
EXPANSIONS/ADDITIONS COMPLETED JUNE 1984 TO JUNE 1985
• Atlanta, GA .........
Georgia World Congress Center
• Edmonton, AB .......
Edmonton Northlands
• Fresno, CA ..........
Fresno Convention & Conference Center
• Halifax, NS..........
World Trade & Convention Center
• ston, TX .........
Astrodomain
•Las Vegas, NV .......
Las Vegas Hilton Hotel
• Milwaukee, WI .......
MECCA/Milwaukee Exposition &
Convention Center & Arena
• Phoenix, AZ .........
Phoenix Civic Plaza
• Reno, NV ...........
Reno Convention Center
• Rosemont, IL ........O'Hare
International Exposition Center
NEW FACILITIES UNDER CONSTRUCTION OR TO BE BUILT
• Arlington, TX ........
Arlington Convention Center
• Atlanta, GA .........
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
• Atlantic City, NJ .....
Resorts International Casino Hotel Exhibit Hall
• Austin, TX ..........
Wyndham Hotel Northwest Austin
• Boston, MA .........
World Trade Center/Boston (formerly BOSCOM)
• Cleveland, OH .......International Exposition & Trade Center*
• College Park, GA .....
Georgia International Convention & Trade Center
• Daytona Beach, FL ...Ocean
Center at Daytona Beach
• Des Moines, iA ......
Des Moines Convention Center
• Glen Burnie, MD .....
Glen Burnie Chesapeake Centre
• Hamilton, ON ........
Victor K. Copps Trade Centre/Arena
• Houston, TX ......... George R. Brown Convention Center
• Jacksonville, FL .....Jacksonville Convention Center
• Lafayette, LA ........Cajundome
• Lake Buena Vista, FL
. Marriott's Orlando World Center
• Nashville, TN ........
Nashville Convention Center
• New York City, NY ...Jacob
K. Javits Convention Center of New York
• Orlando, FL .........
Hotel Plaza International
• Orlando, FL .........Orlando
Agriplex
• Oshkosh, WI ........Oshkosh
Centre
• Palm Springs, CA ....Palm
Springs Marquis
• Philadelphia, PA .....
Philadelphia Convention Center
• Richmond, VA .......
Richmond Centre
• Rochester, NY .......
Rochester Riverside Convention Center
• San Diego, CA .......
San Diego Convention Center
• Santa Clara, CA ......
Santa Clara Convention Center
• Seattle, WA .........
Washington State Convention Center
• Vancouver, BC .......
Vancouver Trade & Convention Centre
EXPANSIONS/ADDITIONS UNDER CONSTRUCTION OR TO BE BUILT
• Atlanta, GA .........
Atlanta Market Center
• Baltimore, MD .......
Baltimore Convention Center
• Chicago, IL .........Chicago
Hilton & Towers
• Chicago, IL .........McCormick
Place
• Cincinnati, OH .......Cincinnati
Convention -Ex posit Ion Center
• Denver, CO .........Denver
Merchandise Mart & Exposition Hall*
• Detroit, MI . .......Cobo
Hall
• Las Vegas, NV .......Tropicana
Convention & Exhibit Complex
• Alaml Beach, FL .....
Fontainebleau Hilton
• Miami Beach, FL .....Miami
Beach Convention Center
• New Orleans, LA .....
New Orleans Convention Center
• Orlando, FL .........Orange
County Convent Ion/Civic Center
• Reno, NV ...........MGM
Grand Bailroomt MGM Pavilion
• San Antonio, TX .....
San Antonio Convention Center
• San Jose, CA ........
San Jose Convention Center
• Toronto, ON ........Exhibition
Place••
• Winnipeg, MB ..... , .
Winnipeg Convention Centre*
RESTORATIONS/MODERNIZATIONS
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
• Atlantic City, NJ .....
Atlantic City Convention Center
• Dallas, TX ..........
Hyatt Regency Dallas
• Houston, TX .........
Astrodomain
• Kansas City, MO .....
Kansas City Convention Center
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J
EXHIBITION
HALL COSTS.
IN OTHER CITIES
i
CITY
SQUARE FEET
COST
COST/SO.FT
HOUSTON
1.4 MILLION
$104 MILLION
$ 75
or
SAN FRANCISCO
650,000
$100 MILLION
$175
jF
NEW ORLEANS
800,000
$94.4 MILLION
$1 18
SEATTLE
1.0 MILLION
$96.7 MILLION
$ 87
WASHINGTON,D.C.
800,000
$96.0 MILLION
$120
t�
OF COMPARATIVE PROFILES
NEW CONVENTION CENTERS
CENTER NAME COMPLE- COST SITE FACILITY ANNUAL
TION MILLIONS SIZE SIZE VISITOR
DATE1 OF (ACRES) (MILLIONS EXPENQI
DOLLARS OF TURF S `
jF SQ. FT. ) (MILLIONS
OF
DOLLARS)
GEORGIA WORLD
CONGRESS CENTER
(ATLANTA)
ORIGINAL CENTER 9/1976 $138
XPA'IISION 11)/1984
K.
PR,
NEW ORLEANS
CONVENTION
12/1983 $
CENTER
NEW YORK
I
CONVENTION
CENTER (N.Y. C)
6/ 1986 $
WASHINGTON STATE
CONVENTION 5
TRADE CENTER
(SEATTLE)
6/1987 $
lActual
or projected.
2Estimated.
I
f
f
1
28.0 1.82 $400
20.0 1 2 $400
lid
AI
GREATER MIAMI
CONVENTION FACTS
In 1983 we had 638 large scale
conventions with 572,000 delegates with
an expenditure of $143.6 million.
In 1984 we had 733 large scale
conventions with 664,400 delegates with
an expenditure of $169.3 million.
In 1984 53% of Dade County's visitors
were here for business meetings,
conferences or conventions.
Conventions are a major factor in hotel
occupancy in hotels with over 500 rooms.
At the Omni 45%-50% of all occupancy is
attending a meeting at the hotel.
10 In 1985, the Downtown hotels in
composite, captured 17,200 occupied room
nights as a direct result of activities
or events held at the Miami Beach
Convention Center. Downtown hotels
offer 4,500 rooms, Miami Beach hotels
offer 3,800 rooms.
The 1985 delegate expenditures results
from Miami Beach Convention Cent
activity to the Downtown hotels
estimated at $2 million. With t
expansion of the Mi ami Beach Convent]
Center, this figure jumps from
million in 1988 to $36 million in 199;
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21
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1
GREATER MIAMI
F
CONVENTION FACTS
In 1983 we had 638 large scale
conventions with 572,000 delegates with
an expenditure of $143.6 million.
In 1984 we had 733 large scale
i�
conventions with 664,400 delegates with
an expenditure of $169.3 million.
10 In 1984 53% of Dada County's visitors
were here for business meetings,
conferences or conventions.
Conventions are a major factor in hotel
occupancy in hotels with over 500 rooms.
At the Omni 45%-50% of all occupancy is
OR
attending a meeting at the hotel.
In 1985, the Downtown hotels in
composite, captured 17,200 occupied room
nights as a direct result of activities
or events held at the Miami Beach
Convention Center. Downtown hotels
offer 4,500 rooms, Miami Beach hotels
offer 3,800 rooms.
opt
The 1985 delegate expenditures resulting
from Miami Beach Convention Center
activity to the Downtown hotels is
estimated at $2 million. With the
expansion of the Mi ami Beach Convention
Center, this figure jumps from $15
million in 1988 to $36 million in 1992.
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` CONVENTION VISITORS SPENDING
(PER 100,000 VISITORS)
Direct Expenditures: $36,800,000
New Dollars Generated.2 $110,400,000
Expenditure Breakdown:
Hotels: $13,984,000 (38%)
Food & Beverage: $9,936,000 (27%)
Service & Others: $6,992,000 (19%)
Retail Sales: $4,048,000 (11%)
Transportation: $1,840,000 (5%)
1Expenditures based on 1983 national averages
New dollars economic impact based on a
multiplier of 3.0.
Source: International Association of
Conventions & Visitors Bureaus.
22
DOWNTOWN
MIAMI
ANNUAL
HOTEL MARKET
ANALYSIS
OF
ANNUAL AVERAGE
ANNUAL AVERAGE
P:
OCCUPANCY
% CHANGE
ROOM RATES S
$ CHANGE
1980
74.5
52.83
1981
58.3
-16.2
56.74
3.92
1982
60.4
2.1
41.64
-9.11
i�
1983
50.7
-9.7
51.80
4.16
.
1984
52.5
1.8
51.82
0.02
1985
54.7
2.2
49.17
-2.65
*prepared
by the Downtown Development
Authority
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DOWNTOWN
MIAMI
HOTELIERS
Hyatt Regency
Mr.
David Zadikoff
Holiday Inn
Brickell Point
Mr.
Ron Mann
Howard Johnson
'
Convention Center
Mr.
Phil Goldfarb
Dupont Plaza
Mr.
J.J."Skip" Shepard
Columbus
Mr.
Ron Fine
Riverparc
Mr.
Richard Knight
Everglades
Ms.
Shirlee Ostroff
Pavillon
Mr.
Chris Mander
Marina Park
Mr.
Pickel
Miami Colonial
Mr.
Delcampo
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DOWNTOWN HOTELIER'S
INTERIM EXHIBIT HALL PROPOSAL
!'
*On June 13, the Mi am! Ci ty Commission
unanimously passed the Decomn Venture
Business Plan which phases the overall
development plan by building a sports
arena first, followed by a "state-of-
the-art" exhibition center. According
�*
to the plan, "The primary rationale for
building the project in phases is to
reduce the financial exposure to the
or
City of Miami and facilitate completion
of both projects." The sports arena
would generate profits and allow for a
portion of the Convention Development
Tax to accumulate and earn interest,
thereby providing sufficient funds to
develop the exhibition center without
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creating an economic burden to the City.
The interim exhibition facility would
theoretically bridge the time period
between the present and to the
completion of the permanent facility in
1991.
Initial design by Kober/Belluschi &
4ssociates.
Site is the F.E.C. Property on the Bay
*Is an interim use. in a permanent
structure
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Provides 200,000 square feet of air
conditioned and lighted space including:
1) Exhibition space capable of
accommodating tall moveable
or
partitions to subdivide the
space into smaller exhibition
and/or meeting spaces; and
2) Ancillary spaces, entrances and
! pedestrian control facilities,
sales and maintenance offices,
loading areas, restrooms and
necessary building services.
The facility would accommodate `
outside caterers.
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ieA variety of structural and roof systems
were studied including.
1. total fabric roof: air supported;
tensioned fabric
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3. tilt -up structure
4. sprung instant structure
5. re -usable metal building
Minimal electrical/telephone and grid
system installed on floor.
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Cost is estimated from between $7-$16
million with present proposed cost set
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�1f opened by 1987 could generate 40
conventions for 1987 and 1988 at an
average size of 3000 rooms each (based
on groups that have turned down Miami in
the past due to lack of exhibit space).
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Would raise occupancy rates, create
5,000 new jobs and increase sales by $18
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million.
Would complement Grand Prix race and
Bayside Specialty Center.
Hoteliers have pledged 10% of room
revenue derived from new convention room
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operational funding of the facility.
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CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATE
Conceptual cost estimates by Linbeck Construction Corporation
submitted in November 1985 indicate that a minimum acceptable ex-
hibition center with several flexible floor area meeting rooms
can be constructed within the budget. Their estimate for a
200,000 SF structure includes:
* Truck docks at the rear of the structure.
* Meeting rooms at each long side of the building with 21x4 '
acoustical ceilings, vinyl floors, painted drywall walls and
several moving partitions.
* Administration area with same finishes as meeting rooms.
* Large central exhibit space with exposed metal deck and
structure on columns at 60' o.c. each way, and floor
trenches on a 601x601 module containing essential
mechanical, electrical and plumbing work.
* Tilt -up painted exposed concrete exterior facade.
* Simple storefront framing at entrance.
* Built-up roofing.
* Restrooms with tile floors.
* Complete fire protection sprinkler system.
* Serving kitchen with quarry tile floor and ceramaguard e::-
posed grid ceiling. No equipment included.
* Exhibit storage space.
* Complete lighting and air conditioning.
* The following were inluded as allowances only and may be
ending on actual design and conditions:
1 interior seating
tion of street
tion and new utility connections
tion of site obstructions
tions (soil conditions)
rea is assumed to be 360,000 SF.
and irrigation is not included
ISSUES
(1) PERMANENT VS. INTERIM/TEMPORARY
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CAPITAL: $ 1 0 MILLION
OPERATING: $2.5 MILLION
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- F.E.C.
- Government Center
- Watson Island
- Park West/S.E. Overtown
- River Property
-Dupont Plaza
- Omni/Venetia
- Coconut Grove
(4) SYNERGY WITH KNIGHT CENTER
money not available for
permanent
could put off permanent
facility
could affect future
marketing
70% meeting planners said
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lack first class facilities
users of interim facility
spend less than users of
permanent due to types of
shows
land costs
start date
parking facilities
a v a i I a h 1 e
hotels pledge to partly
fund
ANALYSIS
land costs/assembly
utilities
pa rki n g
proximity of 1st class
hotel rooms
transportation
(public/private)
amenities
legal constraints
- competing uses
- proximity to restaurants/
se r v i ce s
- planned with exhibit hall
in future
- deficits - S2 M hotel
$2.5-3 M Center
- possible duplication of
facilities
(5) TIMING - if we follow Decoma
or plan when would exhibit
hall be completed (1991?) - depends on:
- arena revenues
�. - development tax
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' Note: of 156 arenas surveyed j
69 had operating revenues
greater than expenses; of
88 city -owned arenas 58
operated at a loss.
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RESOLUTION
1) Continue to work towards a solution to
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expedite construction of a permanent
facility as soon as possible.
or
2) Examine all feasible funding sources to
finance both construction and operations
on
of such permanent facility, including
special taxing district.
3) Make site and design selection after an
independent survey of convention
planners to achieve maximum utilization
of such a facility.
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alternative for such facility.
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January 21, 1986
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M E M 0 R A N 1) U M
TO: The Honorable Xavier L. Suarez 6 Members of the
Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors
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FROM: Armando Codina, Chairman,
Interim Exhibit Hall Committee
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RE: Review and Recommendations concerning the
Interim Exhibit Hall Proposal developed by
the Downtown Hoteliers
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Post and Howard Scharlin met twice following the January DDA
Board meeting to discuss and listen to presentations and concerns
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related to the Downtown Hoteliers' Interim Exhibit Hall proposal.
The most recent meeting held Tuesday, February 4, involved
representatives of the following organizations and interest
or groups:
Omni/Venetia Economic Development Committee
F. Florida East Coast Properties
University of Miami
Admirals of the Fleet of Florida
Miami Grand Prix
tar Maritime Council
First Miami Development (Watson Island)
City Attorney's Office
Ow' Miami Sports 6 Exhibition Authority
+ Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
Department of Off -Street Parking
New World Center Action Committee
Mr. Ron Fine representing the Downtown Hoteliers began the
meeting with a presentation which outlined the reasons behind the
f development of the Interim Exhibit Hall proposal and described
the facility.(details are included in the staff report).
or Following Board members questions, President Ted Foote of the
University of Miami stated that he had no problem with the need
to proceed expeditiously with construction of an exhibit
facility. He expressed concern over the possibility of creating
r a competing facility which would further increase the financial
I losses at the Knight Center. Further. he urged consideration of
the synergy of locating convention, exhibit and hotel space in
close proximity.
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President Foote made it clear that the University was not opposed
to the Hoteliers' proposal; however, he urged further studies,
stating that a quick fix might not be the best long term solution
to the community's needs.
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Mr. Tibor Hollo, Florida East Coast Properties, discussed his
concerns related to the cost of constructing the proposed
facility; the issue of permanent versus temporarv; and the need
to proceed as quickly as possible on the development of a
permanent solution.
r Mr. Ho llo stated that any new facility must be built based on the
needs of meeting planners and suggested that an adequate facility
must include at least 370,000 square feet including meeting
acz- rooms, support spaces and kitchen. Further, Mr. HolIn expressed
the concern that we could not afford the mistake of building
something which is not complete which could set back our efforts
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to expand convention business.
Mr. Cy Hornsby, Chairman of the Exhibit Hall Committee of the
Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce (NWCAC) outlined the concerns
of the Chamber and the findings of a Laventhol & Horwath survey
of meeting planners. His discussion may be summarized by the
f of lowing:
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would not use the proposed interim facility -
with so many new first class facilities
available in other cities why go second
class.
2) It is doubtful that an adequate facility th;
would meet meeting planners" needs could be
built for $10 million.
3) Additional study is needed to determine the
best course of action. These studies shoulc
focus on: a) meeting planners' needs, b)
Pr site, c) access to hotel rooms, and, d)
ii expansion capability.
4) While it is obvious that we need to move
quickly to develop new exhibit space, the
F.E.C. park property should not be
considered.
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Mr. John Northup representing the Admi. rals of the Fleet of
Florida and groups interested in developing a Maritime Museum and
Science Center outlined the City Commission's resolution of
intent which gave the Admirals two years to develop a feasible
plan for a Maritime Museum which would be located on the F.E.C.
site. He expressed opposition to the Interim Exhibit Hall
proposal and stated his opinion that the interim facility could
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not be re -used as museum space.
Following discussion and questions, the DDA Committee members
determined that there is a definite need to proceed with the
development of permanent exhibit space as quickly as possible and
prepared the attached resolution for consideration by the full
Board of Directors at its February 7th meeting.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2/86
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF A
PERMANENT EXHIRITION HALT. TO BE
CONSTRUCTED IN DOWNTOWN MIAM1.
WHEREAS, an exhibition hall containing nt least 200,000 square
feet of flat floor exhibit space is needed in Downtown Miami as an
economic stimulus and empinyment generator that will attract
thousands of convention visitors to Miami each year; and
WHEREAS, the Exhibition Hall Subcommittee of the Downtown
Development Authority Board met on February 4, 1986, to hear and
consider presentations regarding temporary and permanent exhibit
halls, their feasibility, and locations; and
WHEREAS, the Exhibition Hall Subcommittee has recommended a
course of action to the full Board of the Downtown Development
Authority.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF THE DOWNTOWN
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI. FLORIDA.
Section I. There is a definite and pressing
need to develop at least 200,000 square feet of
quality exhibit space in Downtown Miami in
proximity to major hotel facilities;
consequently, we must determine an immediate
course of action which will fast track
completion of a permanent exhibit hall
facility.
Section 2. While further study is needed to
verify site and building configurations, time
1s of the essence if Miami is to be competitive
In attracting major conventions.
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Section 3. The Miami City Commiaston should
create a Blue Ribbon Committee charged with the
responsibility of preparing a workable plan to
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construct the needed exhibit space in response
to this urgent community need.
Section 4. Community leaders in both the
public and private sectors should unite behind
iw.
a single course of action aimed at obtaining
the necessary financing for a permanent
facility. These efforts should include
possible State assistance and tax
Increment/special taxing district approaches.
Section 5. The Downtuwn Development Authority
has already established construction of an
exhibit hall as a major priority in its current
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work program. The DDA Board and staff offers
Its assistance to the City of Miami to help
rally community leadership and act as a vehicle
to advance this critical community project.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 7TH DAY OF FEBRUARY. 1986.
Mayor Xavier L. Suarez
Chairman
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February 11, 1986
Turner
Mr. Ronald Fine
President
DCMOWN HOTELIERS, INC.
50 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33132
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Dear Mr. Fine:
We have Kober/Belluschi's outline specificaticrs and floor
plan dated February 10, 1986, for the proposed 200,000 s.f. Miami
Grand Prix Exhibition Center.
Our review indicates that we could build the project within a 12
month period at a construction cost not to exceed $10 -nillion based
on a second cruarter :986 field start.
Turner is prepared to enter into negotiations with the City of
Miami for the irnmediate construction of the proposed facility.
Sincerely you_-s,
TURNER CONS'TRIJCTI0K OCHPANY
Doyle D. Dudley
Manager, Business Development
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Kober/Belluschi Associates
February 12, 1986
Mr. Ronald L. Fine, President
Downtown Miami Hotelier's Association
50 Biscayne Boulevard �rl„rr,,,,.I I'I.►►►►,r
Miami, Florida 33131
RE: Miami Grand Prix Exhibition Center 71-85020
Dear Mr. Fine:
We have been reviewing conceptual plans for the Exhibition Center
with Turner Construction Company to verify the probable estimated
cost of construction. Their estimate includes those features
listed in the "Miami Grand Prix Exhibition Center Space
Descriptions" and includes among other amenities:
16 permanent soundproof meeting rooms.
A fully operational air conditioning system designed in
accordance with ASHRAE recommendations and installed in
accordance with ASHRAE and local national codes.
Utility grid in floor trenches with:
110v & 208v electric 301x60'
Water 601x60'
Telephone 301x60'
Floor & waste drains 601x60'
Mercury vapor lighting in exhibition space providing 50
foot candles at 5' above the floor.
Support facilities including box offices, general
management offices, adequate public restrooms, finished
serving kitchen with equipment, stubins, lobby and
registration area, permanent concession spaces,
prefunction areas, well distributed loading docks and
drive-ins and over 16,000 square feet of storage space.
Turner has verified that these items are included and the Center
can be constructed for $10,000,000.
Sincerely,
KOBER/BELLUSCHI ASSOCIATES, ARCHITECTS AND PLANNERS
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Lawrence Beame, AIA
Senior Associate/Coral Gables
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February 10, 1986
SPACE DESCRIPTION
MIAMI GRAND PRIX EXHIBITION CENTER
Exhibition Space
220' X 600'
Removable Fire Resistive Curtains - 3
Utility Grid in Floor Trenches at 30' X 60'
wh 110 V. & 208 V electric
Water
Telephone
Floor & Waste Drains
Mercury Vapor Lights w/Controls 50 fc @ 5'A.F.F.
Sealed Concrete Floor
Painted Roof Structure
Painted Walls
Clearance to Structure (20' @ sides 60' Center if arched frame is utilized) or
35' if flat roof.
Meeting Rooms
15' HIGH, 24" X 48" acoustical ceilings w/ 2' X 4' fluorescent fixture each 30 s.f.
Soundproof movable walls
House telephones
Separate A/C each room
Carpet Floor ($12/yard allowance)
Lobby
Exposed Painted Roof Structure
Mercury Vapor Lighting
Carpet Floor (I
Drywall or stucco walls
Graphic Banners
Glass & Duranar Coated Entrance Doors
Recessed Floor Receptacles @ 30' O.C.
Optional: Space Frame Structure w/fabric roof
Prefunction
Suspended Accoustical Ceilings 15' high
Mercury Vapor Lights
Carpet Floors
5' High Clearstory windows at Southwall
Public Telephones
Optional: Glass walls @ south
Of
East 6 West Entrances
2 - 15' X 15' Box Offices
4 Pairs Glass Alum Doors
Fabric Canopy - Tedlar or Heavier
Scored Conc. Floors
Storase Areas
Exposed Roof Structure
Lighting - Most economical
Sealed Conc. Floor
Offices
8' High 2'X 4' ceilings w/fluorescent lights
Drywall Partions subdividing into 5 rooms
Paint Finish
Carpet Floor
Concession Areas
Plumbing roughin for vendor, floor drains
Roll -Down gates
Vinyl Acoustical ceiling
Fluorescent Lights
Power for Equipment
Quarry Tile Floor
Serving Kitchen
Plumbing Roughin for equipment, floor drain
Power for Equipment
Vinyl Acoustical Ceiling
Quarry Tile Floor
Masonry Walls w/epoxy Glaze finish
Fluorescent lights
General
HVAC For all areas
Fire sprinkler system
All work to S.F. building code
Exterior landscaping
Sitework to be estimated, but kept separate.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce recognizes
the importance of providing an exhibition facility in the
downtown area in order to attract conventions and trade shows
for the economic progress of the entire Dade County area; and,
WHEREAS, the Greater ?4 M4 Chamber cf Commerce also
recognizes the critical need of the downtown hoteliers to
have an exhibition facility constructed as soon as possible;
and,
\ WHEREAS, adequate time has not been given to study both
capital and operational costs of the recent proposal to build
a $10 million temporary/permanent exhibition center on prime
bayfront land; and,
WHEREAS, a feasibility study commissioned by the New World
Center Action Committee of the Chamber to determ"Lne the accepta-
bility of an interim facility concept showed that i0% of the
national, regional, and state meeting planners surveyed would
not use a temporary facility because of:
1) lack of permanent soundproof meeting rooms,
2) inadequate air conditioning,
i 3) inadequate utility services,
1 i 4) lack of support services; and,
WHEREAS, according to the Laventhol & Horwath study, the
Chamber believes that a $10 million temporary/permanent
facility will not be competitive with other first-class
facilities throughout the country,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Greater Miami Chamber
of Commerce recommends to the City of Miami Commission the
following:
1. Continue to work toward a solution to expedite
construction of a permanent facility as soon as
possible.
2. Examine all feasible funding sources to finance
both construction and operation of such permanent
facility, including a special taxing district.
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3. Make site and design sel.ectinn after an independent
survey of convention planners to achieve maximum
utilization of such facility.
4. Park land should not be a considered alternative
for such facility.
Passed unanimously by the Executive Committee of the Greater
Miami Chamber of Commerce, January 21, 1986.
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Press Release
MIAMI GRAND PRIM EXHIBITION CENTER PROPOSED
Downtown Miami Hoteliers
Contact: David Zadikoff. .
Chairman Exhibition Center Committee
358-1234
The Downtown Miami Hoteliers and Dade Country Hotel Industry have
recognized the urgent need for at least 200.000 square feet of exhibition space
in Downtown Miami. since the 1983 Laventhal and Horwath study. titled. "Evaluation
of Market Support and Operating Potentials for the Dade County Convention Center
Complement", prepared for the Metro Dade Commission. As concluded in this
study, by 1986, 200,000 square feet of exhibition space should be located in the
City of Miami in addition to the expanded Miami Beach Convention Center because
the Laventhal and Horwath study stated "these facilities would be compatible rather
than competitive". The downtown Miami Hotels provided the leadership in having
the legislature authorize the existing 3%- convention room tax in order to construct
a new exhibition -center in Downtown Miami and also expand the existing Miami
Beach Convention Center.
The Downtown Miami Hotels were also active in causing the consolidation
of the Tourism Development Council and the "Beach" Visitor and Convention Au-
thority into the new Greater Miami and the Beaches Tourism Council.
hotels also joined with the rest of the industry in creating the Tourist Industry
In July of this year, the Downtown Hoteliers, through their Management.
Marketing and Sales organizations and staffs, completed a study in conjunction
with the City of Miami Convention Bureau, which concluded that there is an
urgent and immediate need for at least 200,000 square feet of flexible flat floor
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Press Release
MIAMI GRAND PRIM EXHIBITION CENTER PROPOSED
Downtown Miami Hoteliers
Contact: David Zadikoff.
Chairman Exhibition Center Committee
358-123 1
The Downtown Miami Hoteliers and Dade Country Hotel Industry have
recognized the urgent need for at least 200,000 square feet of exhibition space
in Downtown Miami, since the 1983 Laventhal and Horwath study, titled, "Evaluation
of Market Support and Operating Potentials for the Dade County Convention Center
Complement", prepared for the Metro Dade Commission. As concluded in this
study, by 1986, 200,000 square feet of exhibition space should be located in the
4 City of Miami in addition to the expanded Miami Beach Convention Center because
the Laventhal and Horwath study stated "these facilities would be compatible rather
than competitive". The downtown Miami Hotels provided the leadership in having
the legislature authorize the existing 3 0- convention room tax in order to construct
a new exhibition -center in Downtown Miami and also expand the existing Miami
Beach Convention Center.
The Downtown Miami Hotels were also active in causing the consolidation
of the Tourism Development Council and the "Beach" Visitor and Convention Au-
thority into the new Greater Miami and the Beaches Tourism Council. The Miami
hotels also joined with the rest of the industry in creating the Tourist Industry
Coalition.
In July of this year, the Downtown Hoteliers, through their Management,
Marketing and Sales organizations and staffs, completed a study in conjunction
with the City of Miami Convention Bureau, which concluded that there is an
urgent and immediate need for at least 200,000 square feet of flexible flat floor
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exhibition space in the downtown area. The study group believes, and the
Downtown Hoteliers recommend. that the immediate construction of such a facility,
if opened by 1981 , could generate 40 conventions for 1987 and 1988, at an average
size of 3000 rooms each. In addition, many small groups of 200 to 300 rooms
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would be booked for individual hotels through the new marketing and sales efforts
to be made in support of the new Miami Grand Prix Exhibition Center. The estimate
of 40 conventions was in part based on the hundreds of groups that during the
last .four years Miami has not been able to book because it lacks a flexible exhibition
center.
It is estimated that a new exhibition center would create in excess of
360,000 room nights in Miami hotels, raising the occupancy level of all hotels
throughout the area as well as creating 5000 new jobs in the City of :Miami. The
hotels alone would increase sales by 18 million dollars, of which 900.000 dollars
would be collected in bed tax.
The Miami Sports and Exhibition authority has obtained for the City
from its existing bed tax resources, a 10 million dollar grant for the immediate
building of the 200,000 square foot exhibition center in Downtown Miami. The
10 million dollar exhibition center funds are available to the City from the Sports
and Exhibition authority upon designation of the project. Preliminary studies
by the Hotel's architectural consultants validate the construction of this center
with durable permanent materials including the efficient use of movable partitions
in the interior of the building for subdividing space for exhibitions, meeting
rooms and the banquet area, with a serving kitchen along with normal service,
storage, loading, and administration areas, all of which can be completed with
a 10 million dollar cost budget assuming no cost for land or abnormal soil conditions.
Given these facts, we have determined that the only cost-free site
immediately available and suitable for the exhibition center, located centrally to
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the hotels, downtown facilities, public transportation and parking, would be on
the former Florida East Coast Railway site now owned by the City of Miami on
the north side of the entrance of the Port of Miami on the bay adjacent to the
new Rouse Bayside Specialty Center, under construction, with the exhibition
center building located within the existing Miami Grand Prix Race course. The
architectural character would blend its functional characteristics, grand, but
festive and inviting amenities, in keeping with this prime location. The new
center would compliment the activities of the Grand Prix and Bayside Specialty
Center with a stately attractive landscape appearance and with "fast track" design/
construction program, if
started
promptly.
can result in a 1987 opening coinciding
with the opening of the
Bayside
Specialty
Center, The Isamu voguchi Park and
the 1987 nationally and internationally televised Grand Prix Race.
We believe that the opening of this center and the bringing of these
new convention groups to Miami will also substantially reduce and hopefully
eliminate the present
Jg million dollar
annual
operating deficit
of
the
James L.
Knight Center facility
and therefore,
for all
of these reasons
we
are
recommending
to the Miami City Commission, this Thursday, January 9, 1986, that it authorize
the immediate construction of this 200,000 square foot Miami Grand Prix Exhibition `
Center, and related activities, including requesting the 10 million available from
the Miami Sports and Exhibition :authority for this purpose.
In the spirit of privatelpublic partnership and in addition to the existing
3 o convention room tax, the Downtown Hoteliers have pledged 10% of room revenue
derived from new convention room bookings as a dedicated source for operational
funding of the facility.
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HOTELS
Hyatt Regency
-Holiday Inn Brickell Point
Howard Johnson Convention
Center
Dupont Plaza
Columbus
Riverparc
Everglades
Pavilion
Marina Park
Miami Colonial
GENERAL
MANAGERS
Mr. David Zadikoff
Mr. Ron Mann
Mr. Phil Goldfarb
Mr. J.J."Skip" Shepard
Mr. Ron Fine
Mr. Richard Knight
Ms. Shirlee Ostroff
Mr. Chris Mander
Mr. Pickle
Mr. Delcampo
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To. Tony Pajares DATE. June 13, 1985 FILE:
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SUBJECT L s. t Business for
City of Miami
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FROM Terry Bulce REFEP:NCES:
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ENCLOSURES
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Shell Oil Company wished to consider Miami for there 1988-89 & 90
annual meetings for 6,500 people/4000 rooms. There requirements
are as follows:
50,00 to 70,000 sq. ft.exhibit space
General Session room for 6,500 people .
2 additional breakout rooms for 2,000 people
They are requesting Monday -Thursday during the 1st 3 weeks of
February. The Boat Show completely ties up the Miami Beach
Convention Center during February, so Miami can't even be
considered. The other sites under consideration are:
Atlanta
Dallas
Las Vegas
Unfortunately, Miami can not be considered for these conventions
without an exhibit hall of sufficient size.
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