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AMENDING CHAPTER 36, ARTICLE III OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY CONVENTIONS MAY BE
SCHEDULED FURTHER THAN 18 MONTHS IN ADVANCE; TO SIMPLIFY
AND TO BRING ABOUT CONSISTENCY IN RENTAL RATES AND
REGULATIONS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE CHARGING OF A 10 PERCENT
FEE TO ALL CATERERS DOING BUSINESS IN ANY AND ALL AREAS
OF THE CONVENTION CENTER AND AUDITORIUM; AND TO PROVIDE A
15 PERCENT DISCOUNT TO LESSEES WHO CONTRACT FOR A SERIES
OF DATES IN A CALENDAR YEAR IN THE THEATRE AND/OR THE
MEETING ROOMS OF THE CONVENTION CENTER; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERANCE AND FOR PUBLICATION.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS
SECTION 1. That the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi,
1981 Revision, as amended, Chapter 36, Article III, Bayfront Plaza, Section
36-82, Lease agreements, is amended to add Paragraph (c) to read as follows:
(c) The convention center manager is responsible for
booking events that will be held in the Bayfront Plaza
Convention Center. Only conventions may be scheduled
further than eighteen (18) months in advance. A
convention, in order to qualify for scheduling further
than eighteen months in advance, is defined as a meeting
including a large number of out-of-town people who will
use a significant number of hotel rooms, as determined by
the convention center manager.
SECTION 2. That Article III, Section 36-83, Rental of the
auditorium theatre, Paragraph A, Rental rates, subsection (1), Class I, be
amended to read as follows:
Class I: Seven (7%) percent of the gross receipts (after
taxes), with a minimum rental fee of six hundred sixty
dollars ($660.00), and a maximum rental fee not to exceed
one thousand four hundred seventy dollars ($1,470.00).
This rate applies to a single performance on a single
day. Each additional performance on the same day will
increase the minimum and maximum rental fees by fifty
(50%) percent (i.e., a matinee and an evening performance
on the same day would be seven (7%) percent of the total
gross receipts, after taxes, with a minimum rental fee of
nine hundred ninety dollars ($990.00), and a maximum
rental fee not to exceed two thousand two hundred five
dollars ($2,205.00)
The above-mentioned fees apply to a performance or
performances which are four (4) hours or less in
duration. The overtime rate for performances which
exceed four (4) hours in duration shall be one hundred
sixty five dollars ($165) per hour, or part thereof.
This rate applies to all ticketed events which are
sponsored by an individual or organization for the
purpose of making a profit. Concerts, seminars, fashion
shows, pageants, and stage plays are examples of the
types of events which fall within this classification.
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Any lessee that will contract to produce a series of four
(4) or more events within a period of twelve (12) months
will be entitled to a discount of fifteen (15%) percent
off the base rental fee. This also applies to Class II
events.
SECTION 3. That Article III, Section 36-83, Rental of the
auditorium theatre, Paragraph A, Rental rates, Subsection 3, Class III, be
amended to read as follows:
(3) Class III: Four hundred forty dollars ($440.00)
flat fee for a single four-hour (4) session. For
additional sessions on the same day, lessee will be
charged an additional fee of two hundred twenty dollars
($220.00), for a maximum charge of six hundred sixty
dollars ($660.00) for one day. This rate applies to
events such as public meetings, graduations, church
services, convention meetings, sales meetings, political
meetings and other events of this nature for which there
is no admission charge. With the exception of bona fide
religious conventions or local church services, those
events taking an offering will be charged six hundred
sixty dollars ($660.00) for a single session and nine
hundred ninety dollars ($990.00) for all day.
SECTION 4. That Article III, Section 36-83, Rental of the
auditorium theatre, Paragraph A, Rental rates, Subsection 5, Class V, be
amended to read as follows:
(5) Class V - City government events: For events
conducted by a city department and approved by the
convention center manager, there will be no rental
charge. The sponsoring department will pay any
out-of-pocket costs.
SECTION 5. That Article III, Section 36-84, Rental of the
auditorium support facilities (rehearsal hall and lounge) be amended to read
as follows:
Sec. 36-84. Rental of auditorium support facilities
(rehearsal hall and lounge).
Since a separate rental of the support facilities may
preclude the subsequent rental of the theatre, the
convention center manager may delay the confirmation of
such a rental until thirty (30) days prior to the date of
the event. If the support facilities are used in
conjunction with the theatre (same day), the lessee will
be entitled to a discount of twenty-five (25%) percent
off the basic charge for the support facility (not
including equipment rental or labor charges). This offer
may also be extended to convention center meeting rooms
if there is not sufficient room in the auditorium to
properly handle the event. The fees listed below for the
rental of the rehearsal hall and lounge do not include
the use of city -owned equipment, except that a lessee of
the theatre, rehearsal hall or lounge shall be entitled
to the free use of up to ten (10) tables and one hundred
(100) portable chairs. A portable sound system and one
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microphone (operator not included) will be provided if
needed at no charge.
a. Rehearsal hall or lounge.
1. Rehearsals: Fifty dollars ($50.00) per day.
2. Exhibits, meeting, receptions and/or food
functions:
a. Between the hours of 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday
Friday: One hundred dollars ($100.00)
b. Evenings, weekends, and holidays: One
hundred fifty ($150.00)
3. Concessions in the lounge: No additional charge
will be made for the use of the lounge when used
for concessions solely in conjunction with the
use of the theatre.
b. Minor facilities:
Minor facilities in the auditorium include meeting
rooms 212A & B, Room 116 (ticket office), Room 118
(box office), and other miscellaneous minor meeting
rooms as available in the auditorium.
With the approval of the convention center manager, some
or all of the minor facilities in the auditorium may be
used at no charge by lessees utilizing the theatre
portion of the auditorium, the banquet hall or the main
exhibit hall. Set-up is not included.
SECTION 6. That Article III, Section 36-85, Rental of the main
exhibit hall, paragraph (c), Consumer shows (open to the public), subsection
2, Show rate (promotional concerts and dances) be amended to read as follows:
b. One day furnished at no charge for each "open" day
for either move -in or move -out. Additional days will
be six hundred sixty dollars ($660) if available.
Each additional performance on the same day would be
ten (10%) percent of the total gross receipts with a
minimum charge of one thousand nine hundred eighty
dollars ($1,980).
SECTION 7. That Article III, Section 36-85, Rental of the main
exhibit hall, paragraph (d), Half-day rates, be amended to read as follows:
(d) Half-day rates: In the event a convention, trade
show, or consumer show is open for four (4) continuous
hours or less on either the evening before or the morning
after a run of at least two (2) full "open" days, a
half-day rate will be charged. In the case of a
convention or trade show, this rate will be fifty (50%)
percent of the regular "open" day rate. In the case of a
consumer show the rate will be ten (10%) percent of the
gross ticket sales or one-half the minimum daily fee,
whichever is greater.
SECTION 8. That Article III, Section 36-85, Rental of the main
exhibit hall, paragraph (e), Set-up of equipment, be amended to read as
follows:
(e) Except as listed for promotional concerts and
dances, the rates shown above include the use of one
hundred (100) chairs and ten (10) tables. For
promotional concerts and dances the fee for additional
tables and chairs will be added to the minimum fee, and
the sum will be the minimum charge.
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SECTION 9. That Article III, Section 36-86, Rental of the banquet
hall (Room 203), paragraph (c), Consumer shows (open to the public),
subsection 2, Show rate (promotional dances and concerts), be amended to read
as follows:
2) Show rate (promotional dances and concerts): Ten
(10%) percent of the gross ticket sales with a minimum
charge of six hundred sixty dollars ($660.00) for the
combined hall performance. Each additional performance
on the same day will increase the minimum rental charge
by fifty (50%) percent. For example, two performances in
203 (combined) would be ten (10%) percent of the combined
gross receipts, with a minimum rental charge of nine
hundred ninety ($990.00). Set-up of up to one thousand
five hundred (1,500) chairs around tables and a standard
size stage is included.
SECTION 10. That Article III, Section 36-86, Rental of the banquet
hall, paragraph (e), Set-up of the equipment, be amended to read as follows:
(e) Set-up of equipment: Unless otherwise stated, the
rates shown above include the set-up of up to one hundred
fifty (150) chairs and fifteen (15) tables with the
rental of 2036, two hundred (200) chairs and twenty (20)
tables with the rental of 203A, and two hundred fifty
(250) chairs and twenty five (25) tables with the rental
of the entire banquet hall. Should additional equipment
be requested by the lessee, the provisions in Section
36-89, Rental of city -owned equipment or Section 36-91,
Catering, will apply.
SECTION 11. That Article III, Section 36-87, Commercial rates for
the convention center meetings rooms, paragraph (a) Commercial rates, be
amended to read as follows:
(a) Commercial Rates
1. Rate Chart.
Rental Rates Equipment Provided
Room Square 8 am - 5 pm All
Number Feet Mon. - Fri. Other Chairs Tables
220 1530 $100 $150 100 10
221 2550 100 150 100 10
222 3275 100 150 100 10
223 4080 100 150 100 10
224 comb. 3420 100 150 100 10
A 1710 100 150 100 10
B 1710 100 150 100 10
225 comb. 7020 175 220 150 15
A 1170 100 150 100 10
B 750 100 150 100 10
A&B comb. 2300 100 150 100 10
C 2360 100 150 100 10
D 750 100 150 100 10
E 1170 100 150 100 10
D&E comb. 2300 100 150 100 10
A,B&C 4660 150 200 150 15
C,D&E 4660 150 200 150 15
226 1500 100 150 100 10
227 1800 100 150 100 10
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2. In addition to the equipment listed in the chart (above), there will be
no charge for one microphone and use of the installed sound system.
Additional microphones will be charged for in accordance with the rates shown
in Section 36-89.
3. If more than one room is used, the lessee will pay the full price for the
largest room and will be given a twenty five (25%) percent discount off the
price of each additional room rented. This same discount will apply when
meeting rooms are used in conjunction with the auditorium, exhibit hall or
banquet hall.
4. Organizations that will contract to meet at least six (6) times during a
twelve-month (12) period will be given a fifteen (15%) percent discount off
the base rental fee for the room.
SECTION 12. That Article III, Section 36-87, Commercial rates for
the convention center meeting rooms, paragraph (b) Convention rate, be
amended to read as follows:
(b) Convention Rate: Free meeting space will be
provided to bona fide conventions for every day the
auditorium, main exhibit hall or banquet hall (all) is
rented. If needed, this may also include the rehearsal
hall, auditorium lounge and the smaller rooms in the
auditorium. In addition, the initial set of up to one
thousand (1,000) chairs will be provided free of charge,
along with the use of up to one (1) microphone and the
installed sound system. Other equipment will be charged
for in accordance with Section 36-89.
SECTION 13. That Article III, Section 36-88, Rental of the plaza,
be amended to read as follows:
Sec. 36-88. Rental of the plaza.
The rental fee for the plaza will be one hundred dollars
($100.00) per day between the hours of 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.,
Monday - Friday, and one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00)
per day at all other times. A twenty-five (25%) percent
discount off this fee will be given if the plaza is being
rented in conjunction with the exhibit hall, banquet
hall, or auditorium. The rental fee includes the set-up
of up to one hundred (100) chairs and ten (10) tables.
If the portable sound system is needed, lessee will pay
for the labor to set-up, operate and remove same. Other
equipment will be charged for in accordance with Section
36-89.
SECTION 14. That Article III, Section 36-89, Rental of city -owned
equipment, paragraph (h) Trouper Spotlights be deleted and that paragraphs
(i) through (n) be renumbered accordingly.
SECTION 15. That Article III, Section 36-90, Box office services,
paragraph (a), Service defined, subsection (1) Advance sale, be amended to
read as follows:
(1) Advance sale: The city shall place a lessee's
printed tickets for sale at remote locations, secured by
contract with the city. The city shall retain control
over ticket sales at all times, requiring regular reports
of sale progress. On the day of the event, all tickets
and monies shall be reconciled and be secured by the city
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for day-to-day sales. As compensation for this service,
each remote location may collect a reasonable surcharge
which shall be added to the face value of each ticket
sold by said remote location.
SECTION 16. That Article III, Section 36-91 Catering, be amended
to read as follows:
Sec. 36-91. Catering
A catering fee will be levied on all caterers who may be
employed to provide food or beverage service in the
Bayfront Plaza Convention Center. This fee will be ten
(10%) percent of the gross receipts, less taxes and the
cost of the rental of city -owned china, glassware and
flatware. The convention center manager will execute a
contract with all such caterers.
Included in the catering fee is the use (as available) of
the catering kitchen, hot carts, and ice. The caterer
will clear all tables, avoid creating any unnecessary
mess, clean the kitchen, and bring all trash to the
designated trash storage area in containers furnished by
the city. When there is more than one caterer working in
the building at the same time, the convention center
manager will decide what equipment each caterer will be
allowed to use. If alcohol is catered by someone other
than the concessionaire, the minimum fee will be fifty
dollars ($50.00) in the smaller rooms, one hundred
dollars ($100.00) in the medium-sized rooms (225 and
203B), and one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) in the
banquet hall.
For those who do not employ the services of a caterer,
such lessees may use the kitchen in a limited fashion (if
available) to obtain water, use the sink and counter
space, or to temporarily store perishables in the cooler.
There will be no charge for this limited use as long as
the kitchen is left clean at the end of the event. If a
lessee needs to cook or make substantial use of the
kitchen facilities, said lessee must enter into an
agreement with the city for the use of the kitchen, and
will pay to the city a fee of one hundred fifty ($150.00)
per day.
If any caterer or lessee fails to properly clean the
kitchen promptly after its use, the city will clean the
kitchen and charge the cost of the labor to said caterer
or lessee.
SECTION 17. That Article III, Section 36-91, Catering, be amended
to provide for a new catering agreement form to read as follows:
GENERAL CATERING AGREEMENT
Caterer
Agreement effective from to
General Provisions: The dispensing of any food and/or alcoholic
beverages must be in compliance with state and local laws and the policies of
the Bayfront Plaza Convention Center.
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Subject to the conditions outlined herein, the caterer is entitled
under this agreement to provide catered food and beverage service as
requested by our lessees during the period listed above.
Under this agreement, the caterer will have the free use of the
catering kitchen (as available), and will be provided ice (as available),
from within the building. Since many different caterers will be doing
business in the Bayfront Plaza Convention Center, it is essential that the
caterer make specific arrangements for the use of the kitchen for each event
being serviced. Other caterers may need access to some of the kitchen
facilities at the same time. The convention center manager will have the
final decision concerning disputes between caterers regarding the use of the
kitchen. City -owned equipment which is not specifically provided free under
this agreement may be rented from the city at standard rates.
At least ten (10) days prior to the date of a catered function, the
caterer will provide the city with a list of the set-up requirements and will
also enter into a specific catering agreement for the event. In addition,
the caterer will provide the city with a public liability insurance policy in
which both the caterer and the city are named as insured in the form of an
acceptable certificate of insurance. This certificate shall include the
coverage specified on the attached sheet of insurance specifications. This
requirement may be waived at the discretion of the convention center manager
for minor functions or incidental catering.
The caterer will avoid creating any unnecessary mess and endeavor
to protect the carpet in serving areas. Upon termination of the function,
the caterer will clear all tables, clean the kitchen (if used), and bring all
trash to the designated location in containers furnished by the city.
The caterer will pay for any damage to the building or city -owned
equipment which is caused by the caterer or those employed by the caterer.
If the caterer fails to properly clean the kitchen after its use, the city
will bill the caterer for the cost of the labor involved to perform this
task.
Payment and Reporting: The caterer agrees to pay to the city ten
(10%) percent of the gross receipts charged the lessee. The caterer shall
submit a report of gross receipts and an itemized copy of the invoice to the
lessee and make payment of all fees due to the city not later than ten (10)
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days after the event. Gross receipts shall be defined as the total amount
charged to a lessee for food, beverages, labor, gratuities, rentals and
services after taxes have been deducted. (Rental of city -owned china,
glassware and flatware may also be deducted).
In the case of alcohol catering, the caterer agrees to pay to the
city ten (10%) percent of the gross receipts charged the lessee. However,
the minimum fee will be fifty dollars ($50.00) for a function being held in
one of the smaller rooms; one hundred dollars ($100.00) for a function being
held in room 225 or 2036; and one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) for a
function being held in 203A or the combined banquet hall (203A & B).
Right to Inspect Records: The books and records of the
lessee/caterer with respect to the event to be held shall be accessible
during usual business hours to the city or its duly authorized agents or
auditors for the purpose of verifying the information set forth in any report
of gross receipts or for the purpose of verifying compliance by the
lessee/caterer with the terms of the agreement, but for no other purpose.
This agreement executed this
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
day of , 19_
Convention Center Manager Caterer
SECTION 18. This ordinance shall be effective from and upon its
passage and publication unless otherwise stipulated.
SECTION 19. Publication shall be made one time in the official
publication of the City of Corpus Christi, which publication shall contain
the caption stating in substance the purpose of the ordinance.
SECTION 20. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith are hereby expressly repealed.
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That the foregoing ordinance wa read for
second reading on this the day of
following vote:
Luther Jones
Betty N. Turner
Jack K. Dumphy
Bob Gulley
Herbert L. Hawkins, Jr.
Dr. Charles W. Kennedy
Cliff Zarsky
That the foregoing ordinanc s read for
third reading on this the day of
following vote:
Luther Jones
Betty N. Turner
Jack K. Dumphy
Bob Gulley
Herbert L. Hawkins, Jr.
Dr. Charles W. Kennedy
Cliff Zarsky
That the foregoing ordinance v,
on this the !S day of
d passed to its
, by the
second timed passed to its
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ead for the t d time and passed finally
, 19,- , by the following vote:
Luther Jones
Betty N. Turner
Jack K. Dumphy
Bob Gulley
Herbert L. Hawkins, Jr.
Dr. Charles W. Kennedy
Cliff Zarsky
PASSED AND APPROVED, this the is --day of
ATTEST:
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DAY OFA/d_4‘,
, 19S✓:
J. BRUCE AYCOCK; CIT ATTORN Y
By
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THE C OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
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PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT
STATE OP TEXAS, ce:
County of Nueces. f
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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
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ANNA GARZA Before me, the undid, a Notary Public. this day cagy came ----...
ACCOUNTING CLERK•_•••_.,,_.,, who being first duly sworn, according to law, asps that helits the
of the Corpus Christi Caller and The Corpus Christi Mores.
Daily Newspapers published at Corpus Christi, Teras,, in said County and State, and that the publication of
NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE NO 17398 AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OIL AND GAS....
of which the annexed is a true copy, was published in CORPUS CHRISTI CALLER -TIMES
on the 20 Any 0 DECEMBER19 82 , and once each DAY ONE
_thereafter 0.1.11 -
ma ecnttve, DAY
ONE Thees.
22.50
ANNA GARZA
ACCT CLERKSubscribed
and sworn to before me this.., 5 da
EUGENIA S. CORTEZ
�,-N EAF urtn•R PlititGEy
OINPM'F
NO. 17397
AM NDIN". CHAPTER
36, ARTICLE III OF THE
CODC OF ORDINANCES
TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY '
CONVENTIONS MAY BE
THAN SCHEOULED 18 MONTHSRER INHAD-
VANCE; TO SIMPLIFY
AISDBRING TENCY IN U
SRENTAL
RATES AND REGULA-
TIONS: TO PROVIDE FOR
THE CHARGING OF A 1D
PERCENT FEE TO ALL
CATERERS DOING BUSI-
AESS IN ANY AND ALL
,REAS OF THE CONVEN-
TION CENTER AND
AUDITORIUM; AND TO
PROVIDE A 15 PERCENT
DISCOUNT TO LESSEES
WHO CONTRACT FOR A
SERIES OF DATES IN A
CALENDAR YEAR IN THE
THEATRE AND/OR THE
MEETING ROOMS OF
THE CONVENTION CEN•
TERING FOR
SEVERANCE D AND FOR
PUBLICATION.
Was passed and approved
by the City Council of the
ex-
asTyof on Corpusi15t6l day of
December 1982. The full
text of said ordinance Is 1
the Office to theaCltybSlcTlen-
tory.
•s•8111 G. Read
City Secretary
Corpus Christ,
-- - Texas_,
STATE OF TEXAS, L.
County of Nueces.
PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT
#23926
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, this day personally came.....
ANNA GARZA who being first duly sworn, wording to law, says that be is the
ACCOUNTING CLERK of the Corpus Christi Caller and The Corpus Outfit'I Ih
Daily Newspapers published at Corpus Christi, Tesas,, in said County and State, and that the publication of
NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE NO 17397 AMENDING CHAPTER 36 ARTICLE
of which the annexed is a true copy, was pnbliahed in CORPUS CHRISTI CALLER -TIMES
on the 20 Ago!, of DECEMBER 19 82 and once eneh DAYthereafter fur ONE
consecutive DAY
gNE Times.
41.40 ANNA GARZA
ACCT. CLERK
Subscribed and sworn to before me Pok 15th
EUGENIA S. CORTEZ •
FEBRUARY
NOTICE OF PASSAGE
OF ORDINANCE
NO. 17397
AMENDING CHAPTER:
36, ARTICLE 111 OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES!
TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY
CONVENTIONS MAY BE
SCHEDULED FURTHER
THAN 16 MONTHS IN AD-
VANCE; TO SIMPLIFY
AND BRING ABOUT CON-
SISTENCY I1(RENTAL
RATES AND REGULA-
TIONS: TO PROVIDE FOR
THE CHARGING OF A 10
PERCENT FEE TO ALL
CATERERS DOING BUSI-
NESS' IN ANY AND ALL
AREAS OF THE CONVEN-
TION CENTER AND
AND
PROVI ERA 15�PERCENTT:
DISCOUNT TO LESSEES,
WHO CONTRACT FOR A"..
SERIES OF DATES IN A
CALENDAR YEAR IN THE'
THEATRE AND/OR THE:
MEETING ROOMS OF
THE CONVENTION CEN
TER; PROVIDING FOR',
SEVERANCE AND FOR,
PUBLICATION.
Was
e City Counclil of the
th
City of Corpus Christi, Tex-
as on the 15th day of,
,December, 1982. The full
text of said ordinance Is
available to theublic in
the Office of the City Secre-
tary.
-s-8111 G. Read
City Secretary
Corpus Christi,
A MOTION
%y, PA,,, jyn,�,/ moved and Cut L/?Z . L dr.tba ✓
seconded thetmotion to amend the ordinance dealing with the Bayfront Plaza
Auditorium and Convention Center prior to the second reading, the first
reading being on November 24, 1982, by providing that only conventions may be
scheduled further than 18 months in advance by adding the following
clarifying definition to Paragraph "C" of Section 1:
A convention, in order to qualify for scheduling further
than eighteen months in advance, is defined as a meeting
including a large number of out-of-town people who will
use a significant number of hotel rooms, as determined by
the convention center manager.