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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission 
FROM:Vice-Mayor Michael Gongora 
DATE:March  17, 2021
 



SUBJECT:REFERRAL TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE - DISCUSSION REGARDING FUNDING FOR THE BYRON CARLYLE THEATRE.

ANALYSIS

Please place on the March 17 Commission agenda a discussion item regarding the Byron Carlyle Theatre. I would like for the administration to present us a plan to restore the Byron Carlyle theatre to be fully functional, including:
Possible funding sources;
1) An itemized breakdown on the needed emergency repairs to re-open the theater; and
2) A comprehensive plan for what we would like to see the theater become, including potential programming that can take place there.
3) Potential partnership opportunities with local universities to establish a business incubator and education programs there. Please feel free to reach out to Diana Fontani should you need any additional information. 
4) Possibility of establishing a Latin Music Hall of Fame at the Bryon Carlyle Theatre similar to what was done in Cleveland, Ohio. See link for additional information : https://www.rockhall.com
Please feel free to reach out to Diana Fontani should you need any additional information. 
 

SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA

N/A 

Applicable Area

North Beach
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-14? Does this item utilize G.O. Bond Funds?
Yes No 
Legislative Tracking
Commissioner Michael Gongora