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10/29/98 RESOLUTION NO. v Q Q
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A RESOLUTION, WITH ATTACHMENT, AUTHORIZING
THE BAYFRONT PARK MANAGEMENT TRUST ("TRUST")
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE
ATTACHED FORM, WITH BAYFRONT VENTURES, INC.
TO OPERATE A VALET PARKING CONCESSION IN THE
MILDRED AND CLAUDE PEPPER BAYFRONT PARK,
SUBJECT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN
THE ATTACHED AGREEMENT.
WHEREAS, the Bayfront Park Management Trust ("Trust") has
entered into a long term use agreement with Bayfront Ventures,
Inc., for the operation of a gaming vessel from the docks at the
Mildred and Claude Pepper Bayfront Park ("Bayfront Park"); and
WHEREAS, valet parking service is necessary to park the cars
of cruise passengers; and
WHEREAS, requests for proposals to provide this service were
duly advertised and four responses were received; and
WHEREAS, Bayfront Ventures was the most responsive proposer
and, additionally, has agreed to pay $180,000 per year for the
right to operate this concession;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the
ATTACHMENT (S)'
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Preamble to this Resolution are hereby adopted by reference
thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this
Section.
Section 2. The Bayfront Park Management Trust is hereby
authorized to execute an agreement, in substantially the attached
form, with Bayfront Ventures to operate a valet parking
concession in Bayfront Park, subject to terms and conditions as
set forth in the attached agreement.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.1/
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of November , 1998.
ATTEST:
JOE CAROLLO, MAYOR
11" with Miami Code Sec. 2-36, since the Mayor did not indicate approval of
Vft lion by signing it in the designated place provided, said legislation now
effective with the elapse of ten 0) d s from the date of Corp s 'cn action
g same, without the MayoY xgcisi > veto./, fm 1
WALTER J . FOEMAN, CITY CLERK v Wftg-r 4�-beman, City Clerk
APPROVED� TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:/
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l� 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.
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VALET PARKING CONCESSION AGREEMENT
between
CITY OF MIAMI, BAYFRONT PARK MANAGEMENT TRUST
and
BAYFRONT VENTURES
d/b/a The Bayfront Princess
dated
1998
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VALET PARKING CONCESSION AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this day of ,
1998, by and between the City of Miami, Florida, a municipal corporation of the State of Florida,
(hereinafter referred to as "City"), Bayfront Park Management Trust, an agency of the City (the
"Trust"), and Bayfront Ventures , a (hereinafter referred to as
"Operator").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City is the owner of the property known as Bayfront Park (the "Park"),
and the adjacent property, legally described in Exhibit "A" hereto, and referred to herein as the
"Parking Facility";
WHEREAS, the Trust is the agency of the City entrusted with the operations of the Park;
WHEREAS, the City Commission, by Resolution No. 98- adopted on
1998, authorized the Trust to issue a Request for Proposals ("RFP") for the
operation of valet parking services on the Parking Area to service the Park and adjacent property
and related amenities (the "Services"); and
WHEREAS, Operator submitted its proposal ("Proposal") which has been selected as the
most qualified proposal for the provision of the Services. The Proposal is sometimes referred to
herein as the Solicitation Documents, and is by this reference incorporated into and made a part
of this Agreement.
WHEREAS, the City Commission, by Resolution No. 98- , adopted on
, 1998, approved the selection of Operator and authorized the City and the Trust
to execute a contract, under the terms and conditions set forth herein.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the terms, covenants and
conditions hereinafter contained to be kept and performed by the respective parties, it is agreed
as follows:
I
CONCESSION GRANTED
Except as specifically prohibited or limited in this Agreement, the Trust hereby grants to the
Operator the exclusive right and privilege to operate the Services in the Parking Facility and to
receive all revenues therefrom and, in connection therewith, the non-exclusive right to use, in
common with others, those driveways and roadways located upon the Park area, all in
accordance with the terms and provisions set forth herein. The location and proposed
configuration of the Parking Facility are depicted in Exhibit A-1 hereto, which shall be amended,
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as needed, in order to reflect the improvements contemplated in Article V hereof. The license
herein granted is also referred to herein as the "Concession".
II
LIMITATIONS
Operator understands and agrees that its rights under this Agreement may be restricted or limited,
as herein provided, during the days that the Park, the Amphitheater, or any portion thereof, is
used by the Trust, or by any third party pursuant to an agreement with the Trust, for any purpose
whatsoever. The restrictions on Operator's rights hereunder are as follows:
A. Trust Dates: Trust Dates are the dates on which the Trust is the sponsor of an event, or
any other day designated by the Trust as a "Trust Date" in accordance with this Section.
The Trust shall have the right to designate up to five (5) dates as "Trust Dates" by giving
Operator written notice of the anticipated date of each on or before January _ of each
year. The actual date of each Trust Date, as well as any change on a date previously
reserved, shall be given to the Operator at least ( _ ) days in advance of the
anticipated Trust Date. During Trust Dates the Trust shall have the right, in its sole
discretion, to (i) suspend Operator's rights hereunder and operate the Parking Facility
itself or grant another party the right to operate the Parking Facility, or'(ii) require the
Operator to provide the Services free of charge or, (iii) require the Operator to provide
the Services and remit all revenues therefrom to the Trust or as designated by the Trust.
B. Event Dates: Event Days are any days, other than Trust Dates that the Park, the
Amphitheater, or any portion thereof, is used by the Trust, or by any third party pursuant
to an agreement with the Trust, for any purpose whatsoever. During Event Days, the
Trust shall have the right to (i) restrict the number of parking space within the Parking
Facility that may be used by Operator for (a) users of the gaming vessel, (b) general
public, (c) Event auxiliary personnel, and (d) others, (ii) require that Operator use only
the parking spaces located in the area known as the "Rock Garden" and depicted and
designated as such in Exhibit A-1 hereto, (iii) designate the hours of Operator's
operation of the Parking Facility and staffing requirements, (iv) issue parking passes,
not to exceed- 30 for each Event, to enable designated persons to use the Parking Facility
and Operator's Services, free of charge. The Trust shall advise Operator of its restrictions
and requirements during Event Days by giving Operator written notice thereof at least
forty-eight (48) hours prior to the Event date.
C. Others: The Trust reserves the right to increase the hours of operation and the
staffing requirements by giving Operator forty-eight (48) hours prior written notice. The
Trust may also issue, and the Operator shall accept, a maximum of thirty (30) annual
passes, that will enable the holder thereof to use Operator's Services, at any time during
the year. In this regard, the Trust agrees to give to Operator a list of the annual
passholders. Additionally, for any event held during an Event Date or a Trust Date, the
Trust shall be entitled to receive ten (10) parking spaces at no charge, and to purchase up
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to twenty (20) parking spaces at a daily rate not to exceed $10.00, by giving Operator at
least seventy-two (72) hours prior written notice.
III
TERM
The term of this Agreement shall be for an initial term of five (5) years commencing on the
Commencement Date, as defined in Article V below. The Trust shall have two (2) options to
extend the term for an additional term of one (1) year each, upon the same terms and conditions
contained herein, by giving Operator at least ninety (90) days prior written notice.
IV
CONSIDERATION
The Operator shall pay to the City, in consideration for the concessions privileges herein granted,
an Annual License Fee of $180,000. The Annual License Fee shall be subject to annual
increases, as described in this Article, and shall be payable as follows:
A. Lump Sum Payment: A lump sum payment in the amount of $50,000 shall be due
and payable on each anniversary date of the Commencement Date, throughout the term of
this Agreement. In order to facilitate the commencement of Operator's operations
hereunder, the Trust hereby allows Operator to spread the first lump sum payment due on
R the Commencement Date, over a period of five (5) months, by paying said lump sum
payment in five (5) installments of $10,000 each. Such payments shall be in addition to,
and on the same dates as the monthly payments described in sub -section B hereof.
B. Monthly Payments: The balance of the Annual License Fee shall be payable in
twelve (12) monthly payments payable in advance, commencing on the Commencement
Date and continuing on the same day of each month thereafter during each year of the
term. The amount of each monthly payment daring the first year of the term shall be
$10,833. Thereafter, the amount of monthly payments shall be adjusted to reflect the
increases in the amount of the Annual License Fee described hereunder.
Commencing on the first anniversary of the Commencement Date, and on each anniversary date
thereafter, the Annual License Fee shall be increased by an amount equal to the percentage
increase in the Consumer Price Index ("CPI") between the first and last month of the
immediately preceding year but in no event less than 3%. For purposes of this Agreement, CPI
is defined as the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, All Items, published by the
Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Unites States Department of Labor. In the event that the CPI
ceases to incorporate significant number of items, or if a substantial changes is made in the
method of establishing such CPI, then the CPI shall be adjusted to the figure that would have
resulted had no change occurred in the manner of computing such CPI. In the event that such
CPI, or a successor or substitute index, is not available, a reliable governmental or other
nonpartisan publication, evaluating the information for use in determining the CPI, shall be used
in lieu of such CPI.
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Any payment that is not made on the date the same is due shall bear interest at the highest rate
permitted by law from the date payment was due until payment is received by the Trust.
Operator shall be responsible for, and agrees to pay to the State of Florida, promptly when due,
all taxes assessed against the Parking Facilities, the Annual License Fee, and/or Operator's
activities hereunder, including specifically, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing,
sales or use taxes.
V
THE PARKING FACILITY / IMPROVEMENTS /COMMENCEMENT DATE
The Trust shall deliver to Operator the Parking Facility ready for operation. The Trust shall
perform all improvements and shall obtain all license relating to the Parking Facility. The Trust
shall have sole discretion regarding the design and construction of the improvements, provided,
however, that in no event shall the Parking Facility contain less than sixty (60) parking spaces.
The Trust agrees to complete all improvements, and deliver the Parking Facility to Operator,
ready for the performance of the Services, within _ months following the date of full execution
of this Agreement. The date that the Trust delivers the Parking Facility to Operator, in the form
required hereunder, shall constitute the "Commencement Date." In consideration of the
foregoing, Operator has paid to the Trust, simultaneously with the execution of this Agreement,
the sum of $60,000, representing Operator's contribution to the improvements. Operator
acknowledges and agrees that its payment of contribution hereunder does not confer upon
Operator any right over the design or construction of the improvements.
VI
MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF PARKING FACILITY
The Operator agrees to maintain and repair, at his own cost and expense, the Parking Facility and
all personal property, equipment and furnishings necessary for its operation, according to
reasonable standards acceptable to the Trust, and to surrender said facility, at the termination of
the term of this Agreement, in at least as good condition as received ordinary wear and tear
excepted. Further, Operator agrees to furnish, at its own cost and expense, all personal property
and equipment necessary to the successful operation of the Parking Facility and to replace at its
own expense any such property or equipment provided under the Agreement which has been
destroyed, damaged, or become inoperable due to normal wear and tear, with like property or
equipment. Operator shall have the right to erect on the Parking Facility a coin collection box
and professional parking signs, as long as they do not violate city ordinances, if any, park rules,
and provided that all such signs and improvements are first approved by the Trust.
Neither the Trust, nor the City shall be responsible for any goods, merchandise or equipment
stored at the Parking Facility nor will it be responsible for damage resulting from a power failure,
hurricane, tornado, flood, fire, explosion and/or other causes.
The Operator shall be responsible for all electricity, telephone and other utilities connections,
including the installation of a separate electrical meter, if required by the Trust, and for all usage
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and other charges, excepting only charges for normal water usage at the Parking Facility, which
shall be provided by the Trust.
The Operator shall be responsible for keeping the Parking Facility in a clean condition, free of
debris at all times during the term of this Agreement.
VII
OPERATION OF THE PARKING FACILITY
The Parking Facility shall be used by Operator exclusively for the purpose of operating a valet
parking lot for use of visitors to the gaming vessel, Park and the general public. The Parking
Facility shall not be used in any manner to create any nuisance nor hazardous or unsafe condition
in the Park.
Except as provided in Article II hereof, Operator shall operate the valet parking services 365
days per year from a.m. to p.m. The parties agree that the hours of operation may be
subject to change based on the need for the Services and Operator agrees, to the extent possible,
to obtain the Trust prior written consent to any change in the hours of operation of the Parking
Facility.
Operator shall operate the Parking Facilities and provide the Services at a level commensurate
with parking facilities of similar operations. The Services shall be provided in an efficient, safe
and courteous manner to all users of the Parking Facility. In this regard, Operator shall promptly
respond to all complaints of the Trust, the City, Park guests, gaming vessel guests and members
of the general public relating to the provision of Services.
Operator shall procure and maintain, at all times during the term of this Agreement, all required
occupational licenses and display them in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Operator shall have the right to establish and change parking rates, provided, however, that
Operator shall not charge different rates for different users of the Parking Facility. The Operator
shall have the right to have "special" rates apply to specific events with the Trust's prior written
consent. Operator agrees to establish its parking rates in accordance with prevailing market
rates. All charges shall be posted in clear and readable signage, in a conspicuous place in the
Parking Facility, readily accessible to the users of the Services. Notwithstanding anything herein
to the contrary, Operator and the Trust agree that the maximum rate to be charged for the use of
the Parking Facility shall in no event exceed the sum of $20.00 per day, and said rate shall not be
increased more often than once per year, provided that said increase does not exceed the
corresponding increase in the CPI and that Operator first obtains the Trust's prior written
consent. The Trust shall have the right to issue, and the Operator shall accept, up to30 annual
passes for the use of the Services at the Parking Facility. The Trust shall submit to the Operator
a list of the holders of said passes.
Both the Trust and the Operator shall have the right to tow any vehicles that are parked or remain
in the Parking Facility or other areas within the Park in violation of this Agreement. The
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Operator hereby indemnifies and holds the Trust and the City harmless from and against any and
all costs relating to the Trust's exercise of its right to tow hereunder.
VIII
PERSONNEL
The Operator shall employ, train and supervise all personnel hired by it to provide the Services.
The Operator shall be deemed to represent and warrant to the Trust and the City that all
personnel engaged for the provision of Services is fully qualified to perform such services.
Operator shall have a hiring practice regarding minorities and women, which will ensure equity
in the employment and utilization of same. Operator acknowledges that it has been furnished a
copy of Ordinance No. 10062, the Minority and Women Business Affairs Procurement Program
Ordinance of the City of Miami, and agrees to comply with all applicable substantive and
procedural provisions therein, including any amendments thereto.
Operator shall observe and shall ensure compliance with the following requirements at all times:
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(a) Services shall be rendered in a professional manner to all individuals regardless of
race, color, creed, age, sex, disability, marital status, or national origin.
(b) Employees shall at all times be neatly attired in clean uniforms and wear an
identification badge.
(c) All employees involved in the provision of Services at the Parking Facility shall
be bondable and shall have satisfactorily completed drug tests to be given by Operator.
(d) Operator shall be responsible for the selection and training of all personnel.
Special attention shall be required to select staff that is personable, service -oriented, and
committed to the satisfactory service of the patrons of the Parking Facility.
(e) The Operator and its employees will not distribute campaign or political literature
of any kind in the Parking Facility.
(f) Operator shall provide such adequate, additional personnel as may be requested
by the Trust. Operator and the Trust shall discuss and use their best efforts to reach an
agreement on all matters relating to the employment of any person(s) who the parties
believe may not to be in the best interests of the City or the Trust.
(g) It is understood that Operator, including its agents and employees, shall not be an
agent or employee of the Trust, but shall be an independent contractor. It is further
understood that the Operator shall be responsible for making all payroll deductions and
paying any and all income and other taxes as may be applicable and necessary to its
personnel.
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IX
MANAGEMENT / TRAINING PROGRAM
Operator shall designate a management representative of the Operator who shall serve as the
liaison between the Trust and the Operator. Said manager shall remain on call on a 24-hour basis
during events at the Park should he/she need to be contacted by the Trust. In addition, the Trust
shall be provided with a telephone number and beeper where said individual can be reached at all
times, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. It is expected said manager shall immediately respond
to any requests and/or concerns by the Trust within a maximum of 24 hours, or immediately on
the day of an event.
Regular on -site scheduled and unscheduled visits shall be made by corporate representatives of
Operator to ensure adherence to all requirements of this Agreement and the specifications within
the Solicitation Documents, and to determine whether there are any deficiencies as determined
by the Trust that need to be addressed.
The manager of Operator and the Trust designated representative shall consult from time to time
with reference to the operations of Operator to review such operations to provide the Services in
a proper manner for persons attending the Park. Additionally, prior to an event, the Trust and the
manager of Operator shall meet to discuss the requirements for the particular event.
X
LICENSES AND TAXES
The Operator shall pay for and obtain all licenses and permits necessary for the operation of valet
parking services. Operator represents and warrants that it currently has, and at all times during
the term hereof shall maintain, all licenses and permit required for the full and proper
performance of this Agreement.
The Operator shall pay to the State of Florida, promptly'when due, all taxes assessed against the
Operator or otherwise imposed in connection with this Agreement. Operator agrees to include
the State Sales Tax in all the advertised prices.
The Operator shall pay all social security, unemployment insurance, and other federal and state
taxes which are measured by the wages, salaries or other remuneration paid to persons employed
by Concessionaire.
XI
INDEMNIFICATION
Operator shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Trust and the City and their respective
officials, employees and agents (collectively referred to as "Indemnities") and each of them from
and against all loss, costs, penalties, fines, damages, claims, expenses (including attorney's fees)
or liabilities (collectively referred to as "Liabilities") by reason of any injury to or death of any
person or damage to or destruction or loss of any property arising out of, resulting from, or in
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connection with (i) the performance or non-performance of the services contemplated by this
Agreement which is or is alleged to be directly or indirectly caused, in whole or in part, by any
act, omission, default or negligence (whether active or passive) of Operator or its employees,
agents or subcontractors (collectively referred to as "Operator"), regardless of whether it is, or is
alleged to be, caused in whole or part (whether joint, concurrent or contributing) by any act,
omission, default or negligence (whether active or passive) of the Indemnities, or any of them or
(ii) the failure of the Operator to comply with any of the paragraphs herein or the failure of the
Operator to conform to statutes, ordinances or other regulations or requirements of any
governmental authority, federal or state, in connection with the performance of this Agreement,
(iii) the exercise of the Trust's right to tow vehicles in accordance with the provisions of Article
VII hereof. Operator expressly agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Indemnities, or any of
them, from and against all liabilities which may be asserted by an employee or former employee
of Operator, or any of its subcontractors, as provided above, for which the Operator's liability to
such employee or former employee would otherwise be limited to payments under state
Workers' Compensation or similar laws.
Operator further agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Indemnities from and against
(i) any and all Liabilities imposed on account of the violation of any law, ordinance, order, rule,
regulation, condition, or requirement, in any way related, directly or indirectly, to Operator's
performance hereunder, compliance with which is left by this Agreement to the Operator, and
(ii) any and all claims, liens and/or suits for labor and materials furnished by the Operator or
utilized in the performance of this Agreement, if any.
Where not specifically prohibited by law, Operator further specifically agrees to indemnify,
defend and hold harmless the Indemnities from all claims and suits for any liability, including,
but not limited to, injury, death, or damage to any person or property whatsoever, caused by,
arising from, incident to, connected with or growing out of the performance or non-performance
of this Agreement which is, or is alleged to be, caused in part (whether joint, concurrent or
contributing) or in whole by any act, omission, default, or negligence (whether active or passive)
of the Indemnities. The foregoing indemnity shall also include liability imposed by any doctrine
of strict liability.
XII
INSURANCE
The Operator shall take out, pay for, and at all times during the term of this Agreement maintain,
such public, contingent (where applicable, professional malpractice) and employer's liability
insurance as will satisfy the foregoing indemnity requirements of the Agreement and protect
Operator, the Trust and the City from claims under Workers' Compensation and other employee
benefit acts (the "Insurance"). The insurance shall include Comprehensive General Liability and
property and damage, including automobile, products completed operations and broad form
contractual covering liability assumed by the Operator under this Agreement. The insurance
shall: (i) include the Trust and the City as insured; (ii) be primary insurance written on an
occurrence basis to the full limits of liability hereinafter stated, and should the Trust of the City
have other valid insurance, said insurance shall be excess insurance only; (iii) include a waiver
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of subrogation against the Trust, the City, and their respective officers, agents and employees,
(iv) include a severability clause substantially in the following form:
"The insurance afforded applies separately to each insured against whom claim is
made or suit is brought, but the inclusion hereunder of more than one insured
shall not operate to increase the limits of the insurance carrier's liability. The
inclusion of any person or organization as an insured shall not affect any right
that such person/organization would have as a claimant if not so included," and
(iv) contain an endorsement substantially stating:
"Cancellation or expiration of the policy to which this endorsement is attached
shall not become effective until after thirty (30) days advance written notice has
been delivered to the City.
Attention: Bayfront Park Management Trust
cc: Risk Management Administrator
444 S.W. 2nd Avenue
Miami, Florida 33130
Without limitation of the requirements set forth in this Section, Operator shall maintain insurance
with coverage and minimal limits of liability as follows:
(1) Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability providing statutory coverage
under the Workers' Compensation laws; and Employer's Liability coverage with limits
of $ [at least $100,000 suggested] bodily injury per accident and
$ [at least $300,000 suggested] annual aggregate bodily injury.
(2) Comprehensive General Liability affording (i) Bodily Injury Liability (or death)
with limits of $1,000,000 for each person and, where applicable, $2,000,000 in the
aggregate; and (ii) Property Damage Liability with limits of $1,000,000 for each
occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate, such coverage to include: Products
Completed Operations, Broad Form Contractual Liability covering liability assumed
under this Agreement, Broad Form Property Damage, Elevator, and Concessionaire's
Contingent (Protective) Liability with respect to work subcontracted by the
Concessionaire.
(3) Comprehensive Automobile Liability affording (i) Bodily Injury Liability (or
death) with limits of at least $300,000 each person and $500,000 each occurrence; and
(ii) Property Damage Liability with a limit of at least $250,000 each occurrence; such
coverage to include liability for the operation of owned, hired, and non -owned vehicles.
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In no event shall the provisions of this Section be construed in any way to limit Operator's
obligations under any provision of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, Operator's
obligations to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Indemnities.
The insurance coverage required herein shall be through policies issued by companies authorized
to do business under the laws of the State of Florida. The Company must be rated by the latest
edition of Best's Insurance Guide, published by Alfred M. Best Company, Inc. [or other
recognized organization] at no less than an "A" Best Policyholders Rating and no less than an
"X" rating in Best's Financial Size Category.
All such insurance, including renewals, shall be subject to the approval of the Trust for adequacy
of protection, and evidence of such coverage shall be furnished to the Trust on Certificates of
Insurance indicating such insurance to be in force and effect and providing that it will not be
canceled during the performance of the services under this Agreement without thirty (30)
calendar days prior written notice to the Trust. Completed Certificates of Insurance shall be filed
with the Trust prior to the performance of services hereunder, provided, however, that Operator
shall at any time upon request file duplicate copies of the policies of such insurance with the
Trust.
If, in the judgment of the Trust, prevailing conditions warrant the provision by Operator of
additional liability insurance coverage or coverage which is different in kind, the Trust reserves
the right to require the provision by Operator of an amount of coverage different from the above
stated amounts or kind and shall afford written notice of such change in requirements thirty (30)
days prior to the date on which the requirements shall take effect. Should the Operator fail or
refuse to satisfy the requirement of changed coverage within thirty (30) days following the
Trust's written notice, this Agreement shall be considered terminated on the date that the
required change in policy coverage would otherwise take effect.
XIII
DEFAULT / RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES
If Operator fails to comply with any term or condition, or fails to perform any of its obligations
under this Agreement, in the manner, and within the time provided for performance hereunder,
then Operator shall be in default. Upon the occurrence of a default hereunder, the Trust, in
addition to all remedies available to it by law, shall have the following options, and its choice of
any option shall in no way waive its right to select any other option at any time:
(a) The Trust may give Operator written notice of such default. If the Operator does
not cure said default within thirty (30) days in the event of a non -monetary default, and
within three (3) days in the event of a monetary default, after written notice thereof is
given to Operator, then the Trust may terminate this Agreement, assume the operation of
the Operator, and exclude the Operator from the premises, and/or the Trust may recover
at law any and all claims which may be due the Trust and/or
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(b) The Trust may perform such work as it deems necessary to cure said default and
charge the Operator for the full cost of labor and materials expended.
Operator understands and agrees that termination of this Agreement under this Section shall not
release Operator from any obligations accruing prior to the effective date of termination.
In the event the Trust defaults in the performance of any of the provisions of this Agreement,
Operator may give the Trust written notice of such default. If the Trust fails to cure said default
within thirty (30) days after written notice was given, or make reasonable progress to cure said
default, then Operator may terminate this Agreement.
XIV
ASSIGNMENT
Operator shall not sublet, transfer, convey, or assign the rights, privileges or premises granted
under this Agreement in whole or in part to any other person, firm or corporation without written
consent of the Trust which consent may be withheld, or conditioned, in the Trust's sole
discretion. For purposes of this section, a transfer of five percent (5%) or more of the stock of
Operator, during the term of this Agreement, whether as a single transaction or a series of
transactions, shall constitute an "Assignment." In the event of a transfer of stock of Operator
under this section, the Trust agrees not to withhold its approval unreasonably if the person or
entity acquiring the stock of Operator is a "Qualified Transferee". A "Qualified Transferee"
shall mean a person who would qualify for the issuance of a liquor license under Florida law.
XV
ABANDONMENT
If Operator vacates or abandons its operations hereunder for a period of (___) days during
the term of this Agreement, then the Trust, at its option and without serving notice elsewhere
required in this Agreement, may: (a) take immediate possession thereof for the remainder of the
said term, and, at its discretion, re -advertise and solicit proposals for the provision of the
Services, with Operator remaining liable for the Annual Payment , and for all other obligations
under this Agreement to the same extent as if said abandonment had not taken place; or (b)
cancel this Agreement, without prejudice to its rights and remedies under applicable laws.
XVI
RECORDS AUDIT AND INSPECTION RIGHTS
The Operator shall maintain, in Dade County, Florida, complete and accurate books and records
reflecting its operations under this Agreement and these shall be open for inspection at
reasonable times during the term of this Agreement. The City and the Trust may, at reasonable
times, and for a period of up to three (3) years following the date of final payment by Operator to
the Trust under this Agreement, audit, or cause to be audited, those books and records of
Operator which are related to Operator's performance under this Agreement. Operator agrees to
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maintain all such books and records at its principal place of business, in Dade County, Florida
for a period of three (3) years after final payment is made under this Agreement.
The Trust may, at reasonable times during the term hereof, inspect Operator's facilities to
determine whether the Services required to be provided by Operator under this Agreement
conform to the terms hereof and/or the terms of the Solicitation Documents, if applicable.
Operator shall make available to the City all reasonable facilities and assistance to facilitate the
performance of inspections by the Trust's representative.
XVII
AWARD OF AGREEMENT
Operator represents and warrants to the Trust and the City that it has not employed or retained
any person or company employed by the City to solicit or secure this Agreement and that it has
not offered to pay, paid, or agreed to pay any person any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage
fee, or gift of any kind contingent upon or in connection with, the award of this Agreement.
XVIII
PUBLIC RECORDS
Operator understands that the public shall have access, at all reasonable times, to all documents
and information pertaining to City contracts, subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida
Statutes, and agrees to allow access by the public to all documents subject to disclosure under
applicable law. Operator's failure or refusal to comply with the provisions of this section shall
result in the immediate cancellation of this Agreement by the Trust.
XIX
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, REGULATIONS AND DIRECTIVES
Operator understands that agreements between private entities and local governments are subject
to certain laws and regulations, including laws pertaining to public records, conflict of interest,
record keeping, etc. The Trust and the Operator agree to comply with and observe all applicable
laws, codes and ordinances as the may be amended from time to time.
Operator will use the subject premises for no purpose other than specified in this Agreement and
the business conducted thereunder will be operated in strict compliance with all laws of the
United States and the State of Florida, and with all applicable codes, rules and regulations.
Operator shall not permit the Parking Facility, or any part thereof, to be used for any unlawful or
immoral purpose or in any manner as to injure persons or property in, or on, or near said
premises.
Operator understands that the City (and where applicable, the Trust) reserves the right in its sole
discretion to cancel, interrupt, or terminate any performance, event, public or private gathering
upon its premises, whether or not admission has been charged, and to dismiss the audience, or
cause the same to be dismissed; and the Operator hereby agrees that it will not make or allow to
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be made against the City or the Trust, any claim for damages to the Operator or other party
arising out of any acts of the City, the Trust, or their respective officers, agents, or employees, in
the exercise of their discretion as herein provided.
All areas which are open to the public shall be available for use and enjoyment by the public
without regard to race, color, creed, sex, age, national origin, marital status or handicap.
XX
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Operator is aware of the conflict of interest laws of the City of Miami (Miami City Code Chapter
2, Article V), Dade County, Florida (Dade County Code, Section 2-11.1 et. seq.) and of the State
of Florida as set forth in the Florida Statutes, and agrees that it will fully comply in all respects
with the terms of said laws. Operator, in the performance of this Agreement, shall be subject to
the more restrictive law and/or guidelines regarding conflict of interest promulgated by federal,
state or local government.
XXI
NONDISCRIMINATION
Operator represents and warrants that it does not and will not engage in discriminatory practices
and that there shall be no discrimination in connection with Operator's performance under this
Agreement on account of race, color, sex, religion, age, handicap, marital status or national
origin. Operator further covenants that no otherwise qualified individual shall, solely by reason
of his/her race, color, sex, religion, age, handicap, marital status or national origin, be excluded
from participation in, be denied services, or be subject to discrimination under any provision of
this Agreement.
XXII
NOTICES
All notices or other communications required under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall
be given by hand -delivery or by registered or certified U.S. Mail, return receipt requested,
addressed to the other party at the address indicated herein or to such other address as a party
may designate by notice given as herein provided. Notice shall be deemed given on the day on
which personally delivered; or, if by mail, on the fifth day after being posted or the date of actual
receipt, whichever is earlier.
TO OPERATOR: TO THE TRUST
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XXIII
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
A. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced according to the laws of the State
of Florida.
B. Title and paragraph headings are for convenient reference and are not a part of this
Agreement.
C. No waiver or breach of any provision of this Agreement shall constitute a waiver
of any subsequent breach of the same or any other provision hereof, and no waiver shall be
effective unless made in writing-
D. Should any provision, paragraph, sentence, word or phrase contained in this
Agreement be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or otherwise
unenforceable under the laws of the State of Florida or the City of Miami, such provision,
paragraph, sentence, word or phrase shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary in order to
conform with such laws, or if not modifiable, then same shall be deemed severable, and in either
event, the remaining terms and provisions of this Agreement shall remain unmodified and in full
force and effect or limitation of its use.
E. This Agreement constitutes the sole and entire agreement between the parties
hereto. No modification or amendment hereto shall be valid unless in writing and executed by
property authorized representatives of the parties hereto.
XIV
SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties- hereto, their heirs, executors, legal
representatives, successors, or assigns.
XXV
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Operator has been procured and is being engaged to provide the Services as an independent
contractor, and not as an agent or employee of the Trust or the City. Accordingly, Operator shall
not attain, nor be entitled to, any rights or benefits under the Civil Service or Pension Ordinances
of the City, nor any rights generally afforded classified or unclassified employees. Operator
further understands that Florida Workers' Compensation benefits available to employees of the
Trust of the City are not available to Operator, and agrees to provide workers' compensation
insurance for any employee or agent of Operator rendering Services under this Agreement.
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XXVII
COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall constitute an
original but all of which, when taken together, shall constitute one and the same agreement.
XXVIII
APPROVAL BY THE OVERSIGHT BOARD
The State of Florida has appointed an Emergency Financial Oversight Board (the "Oversight
Board") which is empowered to review and approve all pending City of Miami contracts. As a
result, contracts shall not be binding on the city until such time as they have been approved by the
Oversight Board. Execution of this Agreement by the City Manager shall constitute evidence of
its approval by the Oversight Board.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this instrument to be
executed by their respective officials thereunto duly authorized, this the day and year above
written.
w
Ira Marc Katz
Executive Director & General Manager
Attest:
BAYFRONT PARK MANAGEMENT
TRUST
Commissioner J. L. Plummer
Chairperson
BAYIPRONT VENTURES d/b/a The
Bayfront Princess, a Florida joint venture
By: Concorde Gaming Corporation, a
Colorado corporation
By: By:
Secretary
Jerry L. Baum. President
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Attest:
c
Secretary
APPROVAL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
Attest:
Walter Foeman, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE
REQUIREMENTS:
By;
Mario E. Soldevilla
Administrator, Risk Management
GOLD COAST ENTERTAINMENT
CRUISES, INC.
By:
David Grossman,
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THE CITY OF MIAMI, a municipal
corporation of the State of Florida
Donald H. Warshaw, City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
CORRECTNESS:
I0
Alejandro Vilarello
City Attorney
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members
of the City Commission
Fro nald H. Warshaw
City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
24
NOV - 9 1998
Subject: Valet Parking Concession
For City Commission
Meeting of
It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission authorize the Bayfront Park Management
Trust to execute an agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, with Bayfront Ventures to
operate a valet parking operation in Bayfront Park.
BACKGROUND:
The Bayfront Park Management Trust has successfully managed Bayfront Park with the goal of
ensuring maximum community involvement The Trust has entered into a long term use agreement
with Bayfront Ventures for the operation of a gaming vessel from the Bayfront Park docks. After
a duly advertised request for proposal, Bayfront Ventures was designated by the Trust as the most
responsive proposer. Bayfront Ventures has agreed to pay $180,000 per year for the right to operate
this concession.
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Attachments:
resolution
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