HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEOPW-CRA-R-00-0041RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA R-00-41
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA") TO GRANT
FUNDS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000.00
FROM CDBG FUNDS, TO CHARITY UNLIMITED OF
FLORIDA, INC. ("CHARITY') TO RETAIN AN
ARCHITECTURAL FIRM TO PREPARE CONCEPTUAL
DESIGN DOCUMENTS, SCHEMATIC DESIGN
DOCUMENTS AND DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
DOCUMENTS (THE "DESIGN DOCUMENTS") IN
CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED RELOCATION
OF CAMILLUS HOUSE, INC. ("CAMILLUS") TO A NEW
FACILITY OR THE ENHANCEMENT OF ITS CURRENT
FACILITY.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami approved and adopted the Southeast
Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Plan pursuant to
Resolution Nos. 82-755 and 85-1247 (the "Redevelopment Plan"); and
WHEREAS, the CRA is responsible for carrying out community
redevelopment activities and projects in the Southeast Overtown/Park West
Redevelopment Area (the "Redevelopment Area") established pursuant to the
Redevelopment Plan; and
WHEREAS, the CRA desires to grant funds, in an amount not to
exceed $50,000.00 to Charity to retain an architectural firm to prepare
Design Documents in connection with the proposed relocation of Camillus to
a new facility or the enhancement of its current facility.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to
this Resolution are incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The CRA is hereby authorized to grant funds in an
amount not to exceed $50,000.00, subject to the availability of CDBG funds to
Charity to retain an architectural firm to prepare Design Documents in'
connection with the proposed relocation of Camillus to a new facility or the
enhancement of its current facility.
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Section 3. The resolution shall be effective upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on this 22nd day of May, 2000.
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Arthur E. Teele, Jr., Chairman
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND CORRECTNESS:
Holland & Knight LLP
CRA Legal Counsel
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May 17, 2000
Mr. Dale A. Simpson
Executive Director
Camillus House, Inc.
336 N. W. Fifth Street
Miami, Florida 33128
Re: Letter of Intent for Camillus House, Inc. property
Dear Mr. Simpson:
The purpose of this letter is to set forth the basis on which the Southeast
Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Miami (the
"CRA") is prepared to purchase the property. This Letter of Intent is not intended
to be binding upon the parties but is intended to reflect a good faith intent of the
parties to enter into a binding contractual agreement reflecting the terms and
conditions set forth herein. The obligations of the parties are contingent upon the
execution of the definitive agreement (the "Contract").
1. PROPERTY: The property is Lots 1, 2 and 3 of Block 43 which is
currently owned by Charity Unlimited of Florida, Inc. and Lots 19 and 20
of Block 43 which is currently owned by Dorothea R. Ritter, Trustee.
2. PURCHASER: Southeast Overtown/Park West Community
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Miami.
3. SELLER: Charity Unlimited of Florida, Inc.
4. PURCHASE PRICE: The Purchase Price shall be based upon the
current MAI appraisal of the Property owned in fee simple prepared by an
appraiser mutually agreed upon by between the Seller and the CRA.
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1NIs. Dale A. Simpson
May 17, 2000
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5. DEPOSIT: $10,000.00 upon execution of the Contract. The Deposit
shall be held in escrow by Holland & Knight LLP, subject to the terms
and conditions of the Contract.
6. INSPECTION PERIOD: Thirty (30) days from the execution of the
Contract. Seller to furnish to the CRA any and all information in Seller's
possession or control with respect to the Property, including without
limitation copies of all title policies. surveys, soil tests, environmental
reports, appraisals, title exceptions and site plans with five (5) days of the
execution of the Contract.
7. TITLE: The CRA shall have thirty (30) days from the execution of the
Contract to obtain a title insurance commitment, at the CRA's sole cost
and expense reflecting Seller to be vested in good marketable and
insurable fee simple title to the Property.
8. SURVEY: The CRA shall have thirty (30) days from the execution of
the Contract to obtain a current survey of the Property certified to the
CRA and Seller in accordance with the minimum technical standards for
surveys in the State of Florida. Any defects revealed by the survey shall
constitute title defects.
9. CLOSING DATE: The Closing shall occur on or before forty-five (45)
days from the execution of the Contract.
10. BROKER: The Contract shall contain a representation and
warranty that there are no brokers, salesman or finders involved in the
transaction.
11. CLOSING EXPENSES: The Contract shall provide for adjustments
and prorations customary in Miami -Dade County, Florida.
12. LEASE: At Closing, Seller and the CRA will enter into a triple net lease
pursuant to which the CRA shall lease the Property to the Seller for a
term of five (5) years to enable Seller to continue to utilize the Property
until Seller is able to relocate the Camillus House facilities to an
alternative site. The lease will incorporate the following provisions:
A. Repurchase Option. In the event the Seller is unable to
acquire an alternate site acceptable to Seller on terms and
conditions acceptable to Seller within two (2) years from the
date of Closing, Seller may elect, in its sole discretion, to
repurchase the Property for the same price paid by the CRA
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May 17, 2000
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for the Property at Closing. The repurchase option must be
exercised during the two (2) year period with closing to occur
thirty- (30) days after the exercise of the option.
B. Term. The lease shall terminate upon the earlier to occur
of (a) the date the Camillus House is relocated to an
alternative location or (b) five (5) years from the date of
Closing.
C. Technical Assistance. The Purchaser agrees to provide
Seller with technical assistance and funding for the
preparation of conceptual design documents, schematic
design documents and design development documents at a
cost not to exceed $50,000.00 with respect to the new facility
to be developed for Camillus House in connection with their
relocation.
D. Contribution to Camillus House. The CRA agrees to
contribute the rental income derived from the lease towards
construction of the new facility for Camillus House provided
the Seller does not exercise the repurchase option.
E. Grants. The CRA agrees to assist the Seller in obtaining
grants for the new facilities to be developed for the Camillus
House and to have the CRA staff assist -the Seller with
respect to the relocation.
13. Ground Lease. Prior to the Closing, Seller will be obligated to
purchase the interest of Dorothea R. Ritter, Trustee under the
existing 99 year ground lease.
14. Uses of Sales Proceeds. Seller agrees to utilize 100% of the net
proceeds derived from the sale of the Property for the acquisition
and construction of the new facility for Camillus House.
If the foregoing terms and conditions are acceptable to you, we will have our
counsel prepare the proposed Contract and the Lease within seven (7) days from
the date hereof and present the terms of this offer to the CRA Board for approval.
Obligation of Seller and Purchaser are subject to the execution of the definitive
Contract between the parties and this letter should not be deemed or construed as
an offer to purchase the Property under the terms and conditions set forth herein
unless a binding Contract is duly executed by the parties.
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Ms. Dale A. Simpson
May 11, 2000
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Please execute and return a copy- of this letter confirming the terms set forth
herein are acceptable to you on or before 5:00 p.m. on May , 2000 and we will
authorize our counsel to proceed.
Very truly yours,
Southeast Overtown/Park VVest
Community Redevelopment Agency
of the City of Miami
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The foregoing is hereby approved and agreed to
Camillus House, Inc.
By:
Charity Unlimited of Florida, Inc.
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Robert L. Tyler
Director of Operations and
Administration
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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM 7NE/14 # 164
TO: Arthur E. Teele, Jr. DATE: May 17,2000 FILE:
Chairman, CRA
SUBJECT: Camillus House
FROM: Robert Tyler eGT REFERENCES: CRA Board Agenda, May 22, 2000
Director of Op., Admin, and Dev.
ENCLOSURES:
RECOMMENDATION
It is respectfully recommended that the CRA Board of Directors adopt the attached Resolution
authorizing the Community Redevelopment Agency to enter into a letter of intent with Camillus
House Inc. to purchase lots 1, 2, 3, 20, and 21 of Block 38, North City of Miami, plat book B,
page 41, and (2) authorizing the CRA to lease such property back for use by Camillus for a
period of up to five (5) years pending its relocation to another site.
BACKGROUND
It is the policy of the current CRA to assist the Camillus House in the relocation of their existing
sewer system in the Park West area of the CRA to an acceptable area outside the CRA area
or within the current location of the CRA that would require extensive redevelopment.
Cc: Honorable Mayor Joe Carollo
Honorable Vice -Chairman Gort
Members of the CRA Board
Special Counsel, William Bloom
City Attorney, Alex Vilarello
City Clerk, Walter Foeman
City Manager, Carlos Gimenez
SEi3M CRA
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