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INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
I TO. Cesar Odio, City Manager DATE: December 30, 1985 FILE:
SUBJECT: Personal Appearance
Xavier L. Suarez, Mayor
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REFERENCES:
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Please schedule a personal appearance before the Commission
meeting on January 9, 1986 for Pat Skubish.
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BAYSIDE RESIDE So ASSOCIATION
741 N. E. 71 Street
Miami, Florida 33133
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Cesar Odio
City Manager
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, Florida 33133
Dear Mr. Odio:
December 9, 1985
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Bayside Residents'
Association, I am requesting a Personal Appearance before the
Miami City Commission on January 9, 1986 to discuss the Associ-
ations'concerns on the following items:
1. The progress being made by the City administration in the
acquisition of the two acre vacant parcel of land at N. E.
70th Street and Biscayne Bay for the development of a mini-
park/marina - Re: Resolution No. 85-919.
2. The progress being made by the City administration in re-
quiring, as per the City Commission motion of October 24th,
Florida Power & Light Company to underground the electric
D� utility service installed by FP&L in the 900 and 1000 blocks
of N. E. 71st Street.
3. The plans for establishing a police mini -station in the vi-
cinity of the Bayside neighborhood.
I would appreciate receiving a written confirmation of the time
scheduled for this personal appearance as many Bayside residents
are planning to attend the Commission meeting.
Sincerelv
Pat Skubish
President
cc: City Clerk
Agenda Coordinator
Honorable Mayor and Members of
the City Commission
Mr. Robert Traurig
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BAYSIDE RESIDENTS# ASSOCIATION
1,41 N. E. 71 Street
:iami, Florida 33133
December 9, 1985
Cesar Odio
City Manager
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, Florida 33133
Dear Mr. Odio:
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Bayside Residents'
Association, I am requesting a Personal Anpearance before the
Miami City Commission on January 9, 1986 to discuss the Associ-
ations'concerns on the following items:
1. The progress being made by the City administration in the
acquisition of the two acre vacant -parcel of land at N. E.
70th Street and Biscayne Bay for the development of a mini-
park/marina - Re: Resolution No. 85-919.
2. The progress being made by the City administration in re-
quiring, as per the City Commission motion of October 24th,
Florida Power & Light Company to underground the electric
utility service installed by FP&L in the 900 and 1000 blocks
of N. E. 71st Street.
3. The plans for establishing a police mini -station in the vi-
cinity of the Bayside neighborhood.
I would appreciate receiving_ a written confirmation of the time
scheduled for this personal appearance as many Bayside residents
are planning to attend the Commission meeting.
Si nc rely
Pat Skubish
President
cc: City Clerk
Agenda Coordinator
Honorable Mayor and Members of
the City Commission
Mr. Robert Traurig
J-85-914
9/4/85
M85-347
(3/28/85)
RESOLUTION NO. 85 -91.,,
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN OFFER OF 9725,000
PER APPRAISAL FOR THE ACQUISITION OF 81,283
SQUARE FEET OF UPLAND, PLUS 372,046 SQUARE
FEET OF SUBMERGED LAND GENERALLY LOCATED
BETWEEN NE 69TH AND 71ST STREETS AND BISCAYNE
BAY, MIAMI, FLORIDA (LEGAL DESCRIPTION AS
ATTACHED) WHICH ACQUISITION IS BEING SOUGHT
FOR A PROPOSED SMALL PASSIVE PARK AND/OR
PUBLIC MARINA, WITH FUNDS THEREFOR AVAILABLE
FROM THE MARINAS ENTERPRISE FUND, SUBJECT TO
THE ADOPTION OF AN APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE
BY THE CITY COMMISSION.
WHEREAS, Motion 85-347, was adopted March 28, 1985 by the
City Commission called for the immediate process of appraisals of
a vacant parcel of property fronting on Biscayne Bay between NE
69th and 71st Streets for the purpose of purchasing said property
for use as a small passive park and/or public marina; and
WHEREAS, invitations to bid were sent to 22 MAI Appraisers
domiciled in Dade County, all of whom are members of the American!
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Institute of Real Estate Appraisers; and /
WHEREAS, three responses were received from the invitations
to bid; and
WHEREAS, the proposals of Hedg-peth and Gallaher, Inc., and
Property Consultants, Inc. were the most advantageous to the
City in fee and time to complete; and
WHEREAS, based on the appraisals, $9.00 per square foot for
waterfront land and $4.50 per square foot for dry land is deemed
a reasonable offer; and
WHEREAS, funds for the acquisition of this property are
currently available from the Marinas Enterprise Fund, subject to
the adoption of an Appropriations Ordinance by the City
Commission;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
�!E£T1�G bF
Section 1. An offer of $725#000 per appraisal for the
acquisition of 810283 square feet of upland, plus 372,046 square
feet of submerged land generally located betw-en NF 69th and 71st
Streets and Biscayne Bay, Miami, Florida (legal description as
attached), which acquisition is being sought for a proposed
small passive park and/or public marina, is hereby approved, with
funds therefor available from the Marinas Enterprise Funds
subject to the adoption of an Appropriations Ordinance by the
City Commission.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of SEPTEMBER , 1985.
MAURICE A. FERRE
PREP" ED AND APPROVED BY:
ROBERT F. CLARK
CHIEF DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED T FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
LUCIA A. DOUGHE7TY
CITY ATTORNEY
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MAURICE A. FERRE
MAYOR
85-91`-
IT 4' OF Mi MI
CITY CLERK REPORTS
MEETING DATE: October 24, 1985
CITY HALL -DINNER KEY
A RESOLUTION A OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION ON BEHALF OF
THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS
SYMPATHY TO THE PEOPLE OF PUERTO RICO, FOR THE HUNDREDS OF
LIVES LOST DUE TO THE DEVASTATING FLOODS AND MUDSLIDES IN
THE SOUTHERN PART OF PUERTO RICO, MAINLY IN THE
NEIGHBORHOOD OF LOS MAMEYES AND DECLARING THREE DAYS OF
MOURNING.
A MOTION APPOINTING A COMMITTEE OF TWO FORMED BY
COMMISSIONER J.L. PLUMMER AND CITY MANAGER SERGIO PEREIRA
IN ORDER THAT THEY NEGOTIATE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND
BRING BACK THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE MEETING OF
NOVEMBER 13TH IN CONNECTION WITH THE WATER AND SEWER
LAWSUIT.
A MOTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ALLOCATE THE NECESSARY MONIES IN CONNECTION WITH A TRIP
TO BE MADE BY THE CITY MANAGER, ONE ASSISTANT, AND
COMMISSIONER J.L. PLUMMER TO ST. PETERSBURG IN ORDER TO
ATTEND THE GRAND PRIX RACE.
A MOTION APPROVING IN PRINCIPLE REQUEST RECEIVED FROM
DAVID WEAVER SEEKING CITY OF MIAMI CONTRIBUTION IN THE
AMOUNT OF $60,000 IN ORDER THAT DAVID KENNEDY PARK MAY BE
IMPROVED IN ORDER THAT IT MAY BE USED AS TRAINING SITE
FOR THE AMERICAN OLYMPIC TEAM; FURTHER APPOINTING
COMMISSIONER J.L. PLUMMER AS A COMMITTEE OF ONE, WHO
SHALL ASSIST THE ADMINISTRATION IN APPROPRIATE
NEGOTIATIONS FOR THIS PROPOSAL.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ARCHITECTURAL AND
ENGINEERING FIRM OF KUNDE, SPRECHER, YASKIN AND
ASSOCIATES TO MAKE A DETAILED INSPECTION AND REPORT OF
FINDINGS ON ALL CONCRETE DECKING OF THE UPPER STANDS OF
THE ORANGE BOWL STADIUM ON THE BASIS OF A PUBLIC
EMERGENCY; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER
INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH SAID FIRM FOR
A FEE NOT TO EXCEED $10,000 ALLOCATED FROM THE FISCAL
YEAR 1985-86 ORANGE BOWL STADIUM OPERATING BUDGET.
A MOTION COMMENDING COMMISSIONER J.L. PLUMMER, CESAR ODIO
AND THE CITY'S ADMINISTRATION FOR THE SUCCESSFUL
NEGOTIATIONS WHICH HAVE JUST BEEN COMPLETED TO BRING THE
PHIL DONAHUE SHOW TO THE CITY OF MIAMI FOR FIVE
NATIONALLY TELEVISED PROGRAMS; FURTHER AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ALLOCATE THE AMOUNT OF
$50,000 WHICH WILL BE NEEDED IN CONNECTION WITH STAGING
OF SAID SHOWS DURING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 1986.
R-85-1070
MOVED: PEREZ
SECOND: PLUMMER
ABSENT: CAROLLO
& DAWKINS
M-85-1071
MOVED: PLUMMER
SECOND: PEREZ
ABSENT:CAROLLO
& DAWKINS
M-85-1072
MOVED: PLUMMER
SECOND: PEREZ
ABSENT:CAROLLO
& DAWKINS
M-85-1073
MOVED: PLUMMER
SECOND: PEREZ
ABSENT:CAROLLO
& DAWKINS
R-85-1074
MOVED: PLUMMER
SECOND: PEREZ
ABSENT:CAROLLO
& DAWKINS
M-85-1075
MOVED: PLUMMER
SECOND: PEREZ
ABSENT:CAROLLO
& DAWKINS
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CITY OP MIAMI
CITY CLERK REPORTS
MEETING GATE. nct.oLer 24, 1.985
PAGE NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSIONI ON BEHALF OF THE
CITIZENS OF MIAMI, FLORIDA EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS AND
APPRECIATION TO MR. RONALD FINE FOR HIS WONDERFUL AND
CREATIVELY POSITIVE EFFORTS IN MOVING THIS COMMUNITY
FORWARD BY SECURING MAJOR FUNDING FOR NATIONALLY
TELEVISED MIAMI ORIGINATED TELEVISION PROGRAMS.
A MOTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION APPROVING IN PRINCIPLE
VARIOUS REQUESTS OUTLINED BY REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE
MIAMI DESIGN MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION BEFORE THE CITY
COMMISSION ON THIS DATE, FURTHER AUTHORIZING AND
INSTRUCTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO LOOK INTO ALL
THESE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE MERCHANTS IN THE MIAMI
DESIGN PLAZA AREA AND TO COME BACK WITH A REPORT AND
SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS AS TO WHAT CAN BE DONE BY THIS
CITY TO FURTHER ASSIST THIS GROUP.
A RESOLUTION ALLOCATING AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $22,000
FROM SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND ACCOUNTS, QUALITY OF LIFE FUND,
IN SUPPORT OF THE 1986 THREE KINGS FESTIVAL PARADE TO BE
HELD JANUARY 11-12, 1986; SAID ALLOCATION BEING
CONDITIONED UPON THE CITY OF MIAMI BEING NAMED SPONSOR
AND MAKING ALL FINAL DECISIONS; SAID ALLOCATION BEING
FURTHER CONDITIONED UPON SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE WITH CITY
OF MIAMI ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY NO. APM-1-84, DATED
JANUARY 249 1984.
A MOTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMISSION URGING FLORIDA
POWER & LIGHT TO ADHERE TO CITY OF MIAMI CHARTER
REQUIREMENTS AND THAT IN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS SUCH
AS BAYSIDE, THAT THEY IMMEDIATELY REMOVE THE POLES WHICH
HAVE BEEN PLACED AND THAT LINES BE INSTALLED UNDERGROUND
IN COMPLIANCE WITH CITY LAW.
A MOTION CONTINUING CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED FIRST
READING ORDINANCE REGARDING MINORITY PROCUREMENT TO THE
COMMISSION MEETING PRESENTLY SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 26TH.
A RESOLUTION ALLOCATING FROM GENERAL FUND: SPECIAL
PROGRAM AND ACCOUNTS, CONTINGENT FUND AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $50,000 TO PARTLY UNDERWRITE "THE 16TH ANNUAL
BUDWEISER UNLIMITED HYDROPLANE REGATTA" AND AN ADDITIONAL
AMOUNT OF $25,000 AS A GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE SAID
REGATTA, SAID ADDITIONAL AMOUNT BEING ALLOCATED IN
CONSIDERATION OF ENTERTAINMENT SPORTS PROGRAMMING NETWORK
(ESPN) TELEVISION COVERAGE OF THE EVENT WHICH ENABLES THE
REGATTA TO BE SEEN ON CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION; FURTHER
CONDITIONING SAID ALLOCATIONS UPON SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE
WITH CITY OF MIAMI ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY NO. APM-1-84,
DATED, JANUARY 24, 1984.
A MOTION REFERRING PROPOSED ACCEPTANCE OF BID RECEIVED
FROM "ALL STAR SECURITY" (CROWD CONTROL AT ORANGE BOWL
STADIUM) TO THE CITY MANAGER AND TO VICE MAYOR JOE
CAROLLO IN ORDER THAT THEY MAY RESOLVE THIS ISSUE AND
COME BACK TO THIS COMMISSION WITH A FORMAL
RECOMMENDATION.
NOTE FOR THE RECORD: R-85-1093 appointed Arsenio Milian
as a member of the City Zoning Board to serve a regular
term expiring December 31, 1987 (Vice Mayor Carollo's
appointment).
R-85-1076
MOVED: PLUMMER
SECOND: PEREZ
ABSENT: CAROLLO
& DAWKINS
M-85-1077
MOVED: DAWKINS
SECOND: PLUMMER
ABSENT: CAROLLO
R-85-1078
MOVED: DAWKINS
SECOND: PLUMMER
ABSENT: CAROLLO
M-85-1060
MOVED: FERRE
SECOND: DAWKINS
ABSENT: CAROLLO
M-85-1081
MOVED: CAROLLO
SECOND: PLUMMER
ABSENT: PEREZ
R-85-1087
MOVED: PLUMMER
SECOND: DAWKINS
ABSENT: CAROLLO
& PEREZ
M-85-1092
MOVED: PLUMMER
SECOND: DAWKINS
UNANIMOUS
MEETING DATE:
CITY OF MIAMI
CITY CURK RIPORTS
October 24, 1965
PAGE NU.
A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 83-1054 IN ITS
ENTIRETY AND FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC NEED
AND NECESSITY FOR ACQUIRING THE FEE SIMPLE TITLE TO
CERTAIN PROPERTIES DESCRIBED IN RESOLUTION NO. 83-1054 NO
LONGER EXIST DUE TO CHANGED CONDITIONS; FURTHER, FINDING
THAT THE CITY NO LONGER NEEDS SAID LAND FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY
PURPOSES INVOLVING THE EXTENSION OF SOUTHEAST MIAMI
AVENUE ROAD (BRICKELL PLAZA) FROM SOUTHEAST 8TH STREET TO
SOUTHEAST 6TH STREET.
A MOTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMISSION STATING THAT
THEY HAVE HEARD THE ALLEGATIONS MADE BY MR. NICHOLAS
SAKHNOVSKY (CANDIDATE IN GROUP V) REGARDING LEGAL
RESIDENCY OF VICTOR DE YURRE (CANDIDATE IN GROUP V) AND
FIND NO VALIDITY IN SAID ALLEGATIONS AT THIS TIME;
FURTHER STATING THAT THEY WILL AGAIN LOOK AT ANY EVIDENCE
THAT MAY BE PRESENTED TO THIS COMMISSION AT THEIR MEETING
OF NOVEMBER 139 1985.
A MOTION REFERRING TO THE CITY MANAGER REQUEST RECEIVED
FROM DR. PRESTON MARSHALL, PRESIDENT OF MARTIN LUTHER
KING JR. COMMEMORATIVE COMMITTEE, SEEKING THE CITY
SUPPORT FOR THE STAGING OF THE DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
BIRTHDAY COMMEMORATIVE, AND FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO LOOK FOR OFFICE SPACE ANYWHERE WITHIN THE CITY
LIMITS, NOT SPECIFYING AN AREA; FURTHER DIRECTING THE
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH THIS GROUP TO
MAKE THIS EVENT A CITY -SPONSORED EVENT AND REPORT BACK TO
THE COMMISSION BY THE NOVEMBER 26TH MEETING.
A RESOLUTION RESCINDING IN ITS ENTIRETY RESOLUTION NO.
85-1041, ADOPTED OCTOBER 10, 1985, WHICH HAD APPROVED
ACCEPTANCE OF A BID FROM ALL STAR SECURITY FOR FURNISHING
CROWD CONTROL SERVICES AT THE ORANGE BOWL STADIUM;
FURTHER INSTRUCTING THE CITY MANAGER TO REVIEW THIS
MATTER AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COMMISSION ON
NOVEMBER 26, 1985•
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 85-1023, ADOPTED
OCTOBER 10, 1985, WHICH ALLOCATED AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$75,000 FROM SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND ACCOUNTS, CONTINGENT
FUND, TO COCONUT GROVE CARES, INC. IN SUPPORT OF THE
VIRRICK GYM YOUTH BOXING PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO
THE CITY ATTORNEY, WITH COCONUT GROVE CARES, INC.; BY
AMENDING SECTION 1, REDUCING THE ALLOCATION TO AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $25,000.
A RESOLUTION ALLOCATING AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000
FROM SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND ACCOUNTS, CONTINGENT FUND:
$25,000 TO ASPIRA OF FLORIDA, INC. AND $25,000 TO
BELAFONTE TACOLCY CENTER, INC.; SAID ALLOCATION BEING
CONDITIONED UPON SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE WITH CITY OF
MIAMI ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY NO. APM-1-84, DATED JANUARY
24, 1984.
A RESOLUTION RATIFYING, APPROVING AND CONFIRMING AN
ALLOCATION OF MONIES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $40,000
FROM SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND ACCOUNTS, CONTINGENT FUND, TO
THE FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION,
INC., IN CONNECTION WITH THE 1985 ORANGE BLOSSOM CLASSIC,
SAID ALLOCATION BEING CONDITIONED UPON SUBSTANTIAL
COMPLIANCE WITH CITY OF MIAMI ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY NO.
APM-1-841 DATED JANUARY 24, 1984 AND UPON SAID EVENT
BEING DESIGNATED AS A CITY -SPONSORED EVENT.
R-85-1094
MOVED: PLUMMER
SECOND: DAWKINS
ABSENT: PEREZ
& DAWKINS
M-85-1096
MOVED: PLUMMER
SECOND: CAROLLO
ABSTAIN:DAWKINS
M-85-1097
MOVED: PLUMMER
SECOND: PEREZ
ABSENT: CAROLLO
R-85-1098
MOVED: PLUMMER
SECOND: PEREZ
ABSENT: CAROLLO
R-85-1099
MOVED: DAWKINS
SECOND: PLUMMER
ABSENT: CAROLLO
R-85-1100
MOVED: DAWKINS
SECOND: PLUMMER
ABSENT: CAROLLO
R-85-1101
MOVED: DAWKINS
SECOND: PLUMMER
ABSENT: CAROLLO
CITY OF MIAMI
CITY CIERK REPORTS
MEETING GATE: October 24, 1 9F 5
PAGE NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE IMMEDIATE PURCHASE OF
APPROXIMATELY 95 PIECES OF LAWN MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT
FROM FIVE (5) SUPPLIERS UNDER A CURRENTLY EFFECTIVE STATE
OF FLORIDA CONTRACT AS HEREIN LISTED FOR THE DEPARTMENT
OF PARKS AND RECREATION AT A TOTAL COST OF $97,840.00;
ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR FROM THE 1985-86 SPECIAL
PROGRAMS AND ACCOUNTS - PARKS IMPROVEMENT FUND;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO INSTRUCT THE ASSISTANT
CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS FOR
THIS EQUIPMENT.
A MOTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO
REINSTATE A $1009000.00 ALLOCATION FOR PURPOSES OF
IMPROVING AND BRINGING UP TO PAR THE MIAMI MARINE STADIUM
WHICH IS SCHEDULED TO BE THE STAGING SITE FOR THE FIVE
NATIONALLY TELEVISED MIAMI-ORIGINATED PHIL DONAHUE SHOWS
IN FEBRUARY 1986.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO PAY
TO ORLANDO MARTINEZ, A SUM SUFFICIENT TO PROVIDE CERTAIN
LUMP SUM AND PERIODIC PAYMENTS AT A TOTAL COST OF FORTY
ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED ($41,400) DOLLARS,- WITHOUT ANY
ADMISSION OF LIABILITY IN FULL AND AND COMPLETE
SETTLEMENT OF ANY AND ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE
CITY OF MIAMI, HOWARD V. GARY, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS CITY
MANAGER OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, AND HERBERT BRESLOW,
INDIVIDUALLY AND AS PUTATIVE CHIEF OF POLICE OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT UPON THE EXECUTION OF A
RELEASE AS TO ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
APPROVED:
MATTY,HIRAI, C TY CLERK
R-85-1102
MOVED: DAWKINS
SECOND: PLUMMER
ABSENT: CAROLLO
M-85-1103
MOVED: PLUMMER
SECOND: PEREZ
ABSENT: CAROLLO
R-85-1104
MOVED: CAROLLO
SECOND: PEREZ
ABSENT: DAWKINS
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180. SPORTS ARENA.
Mayor Suarez: Item "E", do we hear on bond financing on this or are we going
to hear also about a specific uro.iect for an exhibition hall?
Mr. Larry Turner: Mr. Mayor, my name is Larry Turner. I live at 1626
Micanopy Avenue in Coconut Grove. I'm Chairman of the Miami Sports and
Exhibition Authority. I here this morning to give a report on the bond
financing. I do understand there are some gentlemen here this morning that
would like to discuss the issue of the temporary/permanent exhibition hall.
On the bond financing, in New York on December 26th and 27th we closed on the
thirty-eight million dollar bond issue to finance the construction of phase I
of our projects, phase I being the arena. A few days prior to that we also
closed on a ten million dollar subordinate bond issue funded by Sun Bank
locally. In accordance with the resolutions that were adopted by the Miami
Sports and Exhibition Authority on December 16th, the details of the arena
will be presented to this Commission for its concurrence prior to the
expenditure of any construction funds for that project and also, the ten
million dollars that was raised through the subordinate note issue will be
disbursed to the City upon receipt by the Authority of a request for those
funds in a specified plan for the use of the funds. So, that's where we stand
on the thirty-eight million dollars for the bond issue for the arena and the
ten million dollar subordinate note issue which will be used for the
temporary/permanent exhibition hall. I will be happy to answer any questions
on the bond financing.
Mr. Plummer: Mr. Mayor, for your ed
want to make one thing clear. I got
how, but definitely got involved becaL
the record that under the State law tP
a lot of power much beyond any other
exist within the City of Miami. For
domain. They have the right of bondi
committee that I have ever heard of
without this City Commission's appro,
want you to know that we are not ca
time, because they have agreed to allc
any of these monies to be expended.
not signed. They have an agreement.
the contract itself with Decoma has n(
of the discussion here this morning
interim facility that would be propo:
real reason that I got involved. Th
and unfortunately, for a number of re
as projected in the financial project
fourth year and starting to make mon(
that point and we are subsidizing the
five million dollars a year. That's
of this City for just keeping the d
everybody has their opinion as to why,
reasnn that we are not attracting m
Lfication and that of the Commission, I
nvolved in this and I really don't know
se I was concerned. I want it to be for
at created this authority, it gives them
so-called committee that I know of that
example, they have the right of eminent
ng and I don't think there is any other
,hat has those kinds of rights to do it
al. In spite of that, first of all I
ight in a time bind at this particular
w this Commission to have concurrence on
?or example, the contract with Decoma is
They have reached an understanding, but
t been signed. I would assume that most
Could center around that proposal of an
ed in the Downtown area and this is the
City of Miami has a convention center
isons that convention center rather than
ions done of breaking about even on the
y on the fifth year. We are now beyond
t facility to the tune of approximately
subsidy. That's money that's going out
)ors open. There are many reasons and
but everyone is in concurrence that the
)re conventions. is because we do not
within those facilities have exhibition space. For any of you that's ever
been involved in conventions know that the exhibitors pay the freight of a
convention, that if you don't make it through the exhibitors, then you have to
charge it in registration, if you have a high registration people don't
attend. Now, the reason this third cent of bed tax was imposed was through
the initial efforts of this City to go to the legislature and get it increased
from two cents to three That was passed. We fought like crazy to get it
split between Miami Beach and Miami and we lost. Two thirds of that one penny
went to Miami Beach and one third came to this City with a proviso that this
kind of an authority had to be started and would control. The reason I got
involved was that this City has got to have and got to have now an exhibition
center. We will continue to pour more subsidy into the Knight Center if in
fact we don't do something to address the problem. The proposal that was
gl 1 January 9, 1986