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Home My WebLink AboutR-02-0738J-02-639 6/27/02 RESOLUTION 02- 738 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION ACKNOWLEDGING THE TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF SOUTHLAND TOWING COMPANY ("SOUTHLAND"), OWNED BY MILLER INDUSTRIES, TO SOUTHWEST TRANSPORT, DBA ABSOLUTE TRANSFER, OWNED BY PETER HERNANDEZ, MANUEL MARONO AND ROBERTO MUREIDAS; APPROVING THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI AND SOUTHLAND, DATED MAY 3, 2000, TO ABSOLUTE TRANSFER AND THE CITY, DATED JUNE 27, 2002, FOR THE PROVISION OF TOWING SERVICES CONTINGENT UPON: (1) COMPLIANCE WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI AND SOUTHLAND; (2) COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE V, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED; (3) EXECUTION OF AN ASSIGNMENT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, FROM SOUTHLAND TO ABSOLUTE TRANSFER; AND (4) THE CITY MANAGER'S EXECUTION OF ANY DOCUMENT(S) DEEMED APPROPRIATE, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, TO EFFECTUATE SAID TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP AND ASSIGNMENT OF AGREEMENT. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The transfer of ownership of Southland Towing Company ("Southland") owned by Miller Industries to Southwest CITY COMDOWN MEEMN; I J U 14 2 7 2002 i, saiwion W. 02- 738 Transport, dba Absolute Transfer, owned by Peter Hernandez, Manuel Marono and Roberto Mureidas is acknowledged, and the assignment of the agreement between the City of Miami and Southland, dated May 3, 2000, to Absolute Transfer and the City, dated June 27. 2002, for the provision of towing services is approved!/ contingent upon: (1) compliance with all requirements set forth in the agreement between the City of Miami and Southland; (2) compliance with Chapter 42, Article V, of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended; (3) execution of an Assignment between Southland and Absolute Transfer, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney; and (4) the City Manager's execution of any document(s) deemed appropriate, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, to effectuate said transfer of ownership and assignment of agreement. Section 2. This Resolution shall become effective upon immediately its adoption and signature of the Mayor.2/ i� The herein approval is further subject to compliance with all requirements that may be imposed by the City Attorney, including but not limited to those prescribed by applicable City Charter and Code provisions. If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission. Page 2 of 3 02- 738 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of ATTEST: PR CILLA A. THOMPSON CITY CLERK ATTORNEY W6411:BSS AND CORRECTNESS :�/ June , 2002. 1 MIUEL A. DIAZ, MAYOR or Page 3 of 3 02— 2r 738 Jun. 3. 2002 11:41AM ABSOLUTE TRANSFER 446"ft*Ae�- T R A N S F E R June 3, 2002 City Manager Carlos Cnmaenez And Agenda 0ffxee City of Miami City Hall 3500 Parr A:merican, Drive Miami, PI 33133 Dear Mr. Gimenez, n I would like to formally request to have a matter added to the agenda of the first Commission meeting available. To seek approval of Absolute Transfer's purchase of Southwest Transport. Today we are hand delivering letters Wlaitu ng that the pmhase has taken place and introducing ourselves to various city officials, which I Wn also sending. I wanted to fax this letter directly to you to expidite the matter. Thank you for your attention and help in this very exciting and important matter. sincerely, Patty Massie Absolute Transfer Licensed & Insured - TL 55 Doral: 5055 N.W. 74th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33166• Telephone: (305) 436-0474 Ib Fax: (305) 43o-0471 South Miami: 5890 S.W. 69 Street, Miami, Florida 33143• Telephone: (305) 665-4000• Fax: (305) 665.4289 U2- 738 Jun. 2. 2002 11:42AM ABSOLUTE TRANSFER "SOU THLAND" , TOWING mw Tune 3, 2002 City Manager Carlos Gi.:me ez And Agenda Office City of Miami City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, Fl 33133 To All Concerned Parties: No. 0277 P. 2 As of 3pm May 31, 2002 Southland Towing became Southwest Transport DBA Absolute Transfer. The attached letter is au introduction to Absolute Transfer. You will find mazes that will be familiar to you. We hope this reassures everyone that business will be conducted by experienced old hi ends. please feel fte to contact any of us at the following numbers someone will always know where to reach us. Medley 305-436-0474 South Miami 305-0665-40M or Miami 305--448-1716. Sincerely, Robert Muziedas, Manual Marono, Peter Hernandez, Ray Hernandez and Jorge Fernandez 3870 Bbipping Ave hdtaati, !►!Cuda 33146 9738 B.W. 168th gram Phone: 305.998-1726 NaMi, Florida 33159 Phone: 306-233.8308 02-- 738 Jun. 3. 2002 11:42AM ABSOLUTE TRANSFER No.0277 P. 3 446""" T R A N S F E R June 3, 2002 Attachment letter to the one from Southland The Towing Company Absolute will still be taking care of business in the same manner. Just under a new management name. After a 90 transition period .Absolute Transfer will be the business name. We have the old Southland management team Peter Hernandez and Ray Hernandez. Barbara Sirkus and Patty Massie are our bookkeepers . All names that should be f tmiliar to you all are now working for Absolute. Absolute Transfer is a Florida based corporation providing towing and storage services to the South Florida area since 1993. We are one of the fastest growing companies in the industry starting out with 2 trucks and 2 employees, increasing to 23 trucks and over 30 employees. We ante a licensed, insured and bonded cannier capable of handling all your eqmpment or vehicle transportation requirements. Absolute Transfer is dedicated and focused on customer needs. We are continually working toward expanding our resources to exceed our customers' expectations by helping them solve their problems with safe, value-added solutions. Absolute strives to be the customers' first choice by taking pride of ownership in everything we do. Absolute's management team has over 50 years combined towing experience. Our team of managers is on duty full time and oversees the complete operation of the Company. The professional staff at Absolute all work together to maintain prompt, proficient and courteous service to various police agencies, commercial customers and the public at large. Our expense m towing management is proven by 10 years of experience and service to established commercial and police agency accounts. We have three offices/yards to better serve our customers in Dade County_ Our main office and storage area is conveniently located at 5055 N.W. 74 Avenue. The South Miami officelyard is located at 5890 S -W. 69 Street The Southwest Transport yard is located at 3870 Shipping Avenue. Absolute is a member of many national roadside assistance programs, We are able to provide rapid response times to all calls within the districts. We offer assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can service any customer no matter how big or small the task may be. We will get the job done right! Licensed & Insured - TL 555 Dorsi: 5055 N.W. 74th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33166+ Telephone_ ('305) 436-0474• Fax: (305) 436-0471 South Miami: 5890 S.W. 69 Stree7, Miami, Florida 33143• Telephone: (306) 665-4000• Fax: (305) 66&4289 02- 738 Jun. 3. 2002 11:42AM ABSOLUTE TRANSFER No -0277 P. 4 Executive Summary Absolute Transfer Inc. Absolute Transfer maintains a professional staff all worlsang to maintain prompt and courteous service to various Police agencies, the public at large as well as commercial customers. Absolute Transfer, Inc. revenue does not exceed $5 million annually. Our Administrative President, Robert Munedas, brings to the Company over 12 years of towing experience. His proficiency and expertise in towing management is proven by 12 years of experience and service to established commercial and police agency accounts in his role as Administrative President of Absolute Transfer. This proficiency has maintained itself although the competition in the towing business has never been more demanding. Manuel Marono has over 15 years experience in the towing industry. He is on duty 24 hours for any transportation or towing needs. Our entire executive staffs are hands on managers. They can handle any job with experience, expertise, and in the safest manner possible. Peter Hernandez has over 20 years towing and management experience. He is on duty full time and oversees the complete operation of the company_ He is available around the clock for problems and customer relations. His supervision is required in all aspects of the Company's daily operation. All Employees: The Company maintains a Drug Free Workplace. All employees are required to pass an entrance drag screening as well as D.D.T. required drug and alcohol tests and physicals. The company requires all employees to be photographed and fingerprinted by the Miami -Dade Police Department as well as the City of Miami Police Depar,ment to insure honesty and integrity in their emoployment. All employees must be dressed in executive uniform clothing, professionally washed, cleaned, and pressed. Dispatchers: The company employs dispatchers around the clock, 24 hours every day of the year and are on site as well as knowledgeable about equipment and the servicing areas. Staff Support: All staff are required to be proficient in vehicle identification number (VIN) documentation m order to unsure proper and timely notification to owners and lien holders. In addition, yard personnel are schooled in handling irate customers and avoiding confrontations. The Company maintains a direct computer link to the Florida DMV to ascertain on file owner/lien holder information for registered in Florida- Drivers: lorida Drivers: All drivers for the Company are required to have CDL driver licenses and must have training on the equipment they are handling. They must show a working 02- "1 8 Jun. 3. 2002 11:43AM ABSOLUTE TRANSFER No.0277 P. 5 knowledge of the area they are servicing. All drivers are periodically tested on their driving habits and are required to update their proficiency with schoolmS for accident prevention as well as training for equipment applications. Procedures: All counter personnel are proficient in computer operations and are instructod in advismg customers of the procedures required for the release of their vehicles and the documents required for that release. Customers are advised, by phone if they call in, by mail or in person, that we must have the title or registration to the subject vehicle. Unless written release states otherwise, only the owner, lien holder or certified agent of the owner may take possession of the vehicle. A certified agent would have an affidavit appointing the person named to drive, release, and take possession of the impounded vehicle. The owner/agent is advised by mail of the charges on the vehicle, the daily rate of storage and the means of payment accepted Cash or credit cards axe accepted. Lien holders of vehicles may take possession of vehicles, however, a "hold harmless" agreement must be given. Property in Vehicles: The owner/agent of a vehicle may remove his/her personal property upon presentation of ownership documents, as outlined above, without payment of any charges. No part of the automobile may be removed, i.e. radio, jacks, spare tines, etc. We at Absolute appreciate our customers and earn their business one job at a time ensuring a lasting business relationship. We strive to provide valued service to the City Of Hialeah and it's residents. We look forward to the opportunity of continuing to do business with you- Sincerely, ou Sincerely, The Aboslute Management Team OZ- 738 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FRoM : Carlos A. Gimenez City Manager RECOMMI ENDATION DATE: JUN 18 2M2 FILE: SUBJECT: Transfer of Ownership of Southland Towing REFERENCES: ENCLOSURES: It is respectfully requested that the City Commission approve the transfer of ownership from Southland Towing to Southwest Transport DBA Absolute Transfer contingent upon: • compliance with all requirements set forth in the agreement between the City of Miami and Southland Towing; • compliance with Chapter 42, Article IV, of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended; • execution of an Assignment between Southland Towing and Absolute Transfer, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney; and • the City Manager's execution of any document(s) deemed appropriate, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, to effectuate the transfer of ownership and assignment of Agreement. BACKGROUND/,TUSTIFICATION Resolution No. 00-213, adopted March 9, 2000, authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Southland Towing for the provision of towing services in the City of Miami and, under the terms, requires prior consent of the City Commission for any transfer, assignment or sale. The Police Department has conducted the required background investigation into this company and its officers and has found no reason to recommend against the requested transfer of ownership. Therefore, should you approve this request with the provisions specified above, the Purchasing Department will be directed to insure that all required legislation and/or documents are prepared and executed in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. CAG: :mp JU 122002 o,- '738 3une 7, 2002 Officer Moe Wrecker Detail a, City of bfimni VIA FACSIMILE Let me take this opporunity to apologize for any misurdersandir g conveyed by Frank Gwcia or any other employees of our company regarding the operations of South!and Towing. We have entered into an agreement with Absolute Towing for the sale of the stock of Sou:twest Transport, Inc, d4o/a Southland Towing and Recovery Services pending Oc receipt of consents required from the cities of Miami and Coral Gables. As we are in the process of requesting these consents for the umsfer, we would hope for a satisfactory conclusion within 45 days with the subsequent transfer of ownership to conclude within the following 30 days_ In the interim, we have entered into a management agreement with Absolute Management Corpomtion to assist with the day to day management of the operation. I hope this clarifies for youthe current optratioas of Southland. Should you have additional questions, please feel free to call me. Sincerely, 1 John Maynord Vice President Southwest Tr&nsoor, trc. Street Address: 8503 Hilltcp Drive - Oo tewah, Tennessee 373c'3 Mai,ing Address: P.O. Box 22087 • Chattanooga, Tennessee 37422 423-238.6920 - Fax 423-238-3533 TO -HL 'r.02 a2 '738