COCONUT GROVE, FLA. (WSVN) - City commisioners were expected to make a landmark decision concerning a controversial proposal would give the green light to sell a historic but deteriorating theater in downtown Miami at a very deep discount, but one official said more evaluations are needed.

As of late Thursday afternoon, the future of the iconic Olympia Theater is still hanging in the balance.

After a nearly eight-hour debate at the Miami City Commission in Coconut Grove, Vice Chairman Joe Carollo requested further evauations of the theatre from the city manager.

“If you don’t come back with a contract, a business sense contract for us, not for them, you’re not going to have my vote,” said Carollo.

The vice chairman requires this step prior to the commission voting on whether the for-pr

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