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September 18, 2003
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Miami City Commission
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL, 33133
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission:
On behalf of the Miami Sports and Exhibition Authority, I am pleased to submit our
operating budget for fiscal 2003-2004 for your consideration and approval_ The proposed
budget wilt, be $ 1,150,000.00 unchanged from fiscal 2002-2003.
In 2002-2003, The Miami Sports and Exhibition Authority continued to follow its
mission by providing support for community projects such as Downtown Holiday
Village, The Haitian Cultural Raisin Festival, The Worldwide Motorcycle Shows in
Miami, The Miami Marathon, The Miami Film Festival and The Goldiggers Show at The
Gusman Theatre.
The Miami Sports and Exhibition ,Authority stepped up its efforts this year by developing
programs which would not only continue to impact tourism, but support our role as a
community leader. This year, we held the first in a series of Black History Month
educational and cultural arts programs entitled "Impressions in Black History". By
developing a Circus Camp, we gave many underprivileged children throughout Miami
the oppominity to experience backstage magic at the circus. Many children from
charitable organisations were able to enjoy the eireus as well. In the second year ofthe
RACEWEEK MIAMI program, we now have a week of activities beginning on Sept. 20-
28, 2003. MSEA kicked off the week long activities with a program called "Race
Adventure", where many school children interacted with powerboats, sailboats and a
rowing competition. Activities continued throughout the week culminating with the
MSEA supported Grand Prix Americas Race on the streets of Miami and a Latin concert
in the Miami Arena.
The Mixes Sports and Exhibition Authority continued to operate the Miami Arena and
will be bringing AA Hockey into Miami during 2003-2004. The Miami Manatees
expansion team will be part ofthe new World Hockey Association 2, and should provide
an exciting time for Miami guests. The Miami Arena will continue to reach. out to new
programs as a city associated venue with the successful first time Miami presentation of
Telernundo"s Billboard Latin Music Awards, the return of Showtime's Boxing
Tournaments, Latin Concerts, R & B Concerts, Celebrity Basketball Tournaments,
701 Arena Blvd., Miami, Florida 33136 (305) 350-7861 /Fax (305) 350-7867
Family programs and Community Shows that provide affordable entertainment to the
citizens of Miami such as the Circus.
On behalf of the Miami Sports and Exhibition Staff, l want to thank you again for your
support. I look forward to working with you as we make a concerted effort to continue
providing quality sports, entertainment and community programs for all of Miami to
enjoy in 2003-2004.
Co: Members of the Miami Sports and Exhibition Authority Board of Directors