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Home My WebLink AboutR-83-0621J-83-268 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING BY AN AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF NOT LESS THAN FOUR/FIFTHS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COMMISSION, THE DECISION OF THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER A WARRANTY DEED TO SONNAR, INC. FOR CERTAIN CITY -OWNED PROPERTY AND TO ACCEPT A WARRANTY DEED FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY OWNED BY SONNAR, INC., SAID PARCELS OF PROPERTY BOTH BEING LOCATED WITHIN ONE BLOCK OF EACH OTHER IN THE GARMENT CENTER OF THE CITY OF MIAMI; DETER- MINING THAT THE EXCHANGE IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY OF MIAMI AND ITS CITIZENS, AND FURTHER DISPENSING WITH THE REQUIREMENT OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING. WHEREAS, the City of Miami is the owner of a certain parcel of property which contains approximately 35,516 square feet, is located between Northwest 2nd Avenue and Northwest 5th Avenue on Northwest 22nd Lane, and is legally described as: Lots 1 through 8 Block 2 of unrecorded Plat of FIRST ADDITION TO WEAVER's SUBDIVISION in the City of Miami, Florida; WHEREAS, Sonnar, Inc., is the owner of certain parcels of property in the Garment Center which collectively contain approximately 34,384 square feet and are legally described as: Lot 77 of CORRECTED SPAULDING SUBDIVISION, according to the Plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 3, page 161; Lots 1, 2, 3, Block 31 and Lots 9 & 11, Block 4 of unrecorded Plat of FIRST ADDITION TO WEAVER's SUB- DIVISION in the City of Miami, Florida; Lot 1, Block 2, and Lot 11, Block 1 of WEAVER's SUBDIVISION according to the Plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book at Page 31, and a portion of Northwest 3rd Court which has been vacated, all of which property is located within one geographical block of the City -owned parcel and is referred to as the "SONNAR PROPERTY"; and WHEREAS, the Director of the Department of Community Development has recommended the acquisition of the SONNAR PROPERTY as it would pera4at the City of Miami to continue its CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF JUL 18 1983 RESOLU1lUw r4, 83-621, REMARKS progression eastward following the design standards of the Garment Center; and WHEREAS, the CITY's acquisition of the SONNAR PROPERTY by direct exchange will avoid the payment of attorney fees and costs if the acquisition were to be accomplished by eminent domain proceedings; and WHEREAS, the CITY'S acquisition of the said property would be expedited by direct exchange of the City property for the SONNAR PROPERTY; and WHEREAS, a transfer and exchange of these parcels of property will facilitate the implementation of the City of Miami's Garment District Redevelopment Plan; and WHEREAS, the City Commission after due deliberation deter- mines that said exchange of properties is in the best interests of the City of Miami; and WHEREAS, the City of Miami has an Opinion of Title stating that Sonnar, Inc. possesses good and marketable title to the Sonnar property; and WHEREAS, the City Manager has made written findings that, due to the CITY'S need for the SONNAR PROPERTY, there cannot be competitive bidding for the disposition of the CITY'S property which would not be disposed of were it not possible to acquire the SONNAR PROPERTY through the herein proposed transfer; further, that it is not practicable or advantageous to use competitive sealed bidding in acquiring the SONNAR PROPERTY which uniquely meets the City's needs. NOW, THEREFORE, RE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the preamble to this resolution hereto are hereby adopted by refer- ence as if fully set forth in this section. Section 2. The written findings of the City Manager that, due to the CITY's need for the SONNAR PROPERTY, there cannot be competitive bidding for the disposition of the CITY's 2 83-621- 4 4. property which would not be disposed of were it not possible to acquire the SONNAR PROPERTY through the herein authorized transfer and that it is not practicable or advantageous to use competitive sealed bidding in acquiring the SONNAR PROPERTY are hereby ratified by an affirmative vote of not less than four - fifths (4/5) of the members of this Commission. Section 3. The decision of the City Manager to execute a Warranty Deed transferring to Sonnar, Inc. ownership of the above -described real property located in the Garment Center and to accept a Warranty Deed executed by SONNAR? INC., transferring to the City of Miami ownership of the above -described Garment Center property to which title is presently in the name of SONNAR, INC., is hereby approved and confirmed. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 18th day of July, 1983. ATTEST: Maurice A. Ferre MAURICE A. FERRE, Mayor RAy H ON I Ci Clerk PREPARED AND APPROVED BY: G44%ml/w loe�w . q4IRIAM MAER. Assistant City Attorney APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: 00 94SER. GARCIA-PEDROSA ity Attorney wpc/pb/034 C 83-621 q 4 CITY OF MIAMI. FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM �, C'I � !6 11!I1 r... .0 nrC,hr 3 „,�13 a• %/8 ' �. r I" �. 4 1„ v V -o Howard V . Gary DATE- March 21, 1983 CILE City Manager PROM Carlos Garcia , Director, FinancerDep rtment 1 SUBJECT Exchange of Properties REFERENCES: ENCLOSURES: L � It is recommended that the City -= Commission authorize the City Manager to execute a Warranty Deed transferring Title to City- Property to Classix of Miami, Inc., and simultaneously accept a Warranty Deed transferring ownership of property from Classix of Miami, Inc. to the City. As part of the Garment District Redevelopment Plan, as approved by the City Commission pursuant to Resolution #79-553, certain properties were acquired by the City for future development. One of these parcels acquired is located on N. W. 22 Lane be- tween N. W. 2 and 5 Avenue, which is on the opposite side of the street from a parcel belonging to Classix of Miami, Inc., a subsidiary of Sonnar, Inc., a garment manufacturer. in February, 1981, Classix of Miami, Inc. approached the City proposing that a land exchange be affected whereby Classix, Inc., in obtaining property suitable for expansion, could be in a position to hire additional personnel drawn mainly from Wyndwood and Overtown. By memorandum dated December 7, 1981, George F. Knox, Jr., City Attorney,responded in the affirmative to the question, "Whether the City of Miami can exchange City -owned property for privately - owned property located within the Garment District Redevelopment Area?" Predicated on this response, Classix of Miami, Inc. was notified that the City was ready to proceed. All the property belonging to Sonnar, Inc./Classix located in Miami is encumbered by a mortgage held by the State Bank of India, of New York City. Correspondence and telephone contact has been made between the attorneys representing the State Bank 83-621. f. Howard V. Gary Page 2 of 2 March 21, 1983 of India and the City attorney to insure that the land being transferred to the City in the exchange is free and clear of all encumberances. The State Bank of India will provide a Satisfaction of Mortgage and title insurance prior to the City transferring its property to Sonnar, Inc. Therefore, it is recommended that this exchange of property be affected by the simultaneous exchange of Warranty Deeds, transferring 35,516 square feet of City -owned land for 34,384 square feet of Classix of Miami -owned land, said lands being of equal value, with the ultimate result of providing employment opportunities for the citizens of Wyndwood and Overtown Communities. The Department of Community Development concurs with this recommendation to exchange these properties. CEG:DRS:ja 83" &?j- 4 f nip M�u MENEM INN .. ._ N. W. zL S T. . DONTMMY GEC 1mr9MC LL, MPM NCT GPI C L� Land owned by Sonnar, Inc. ( proposed for exchange) MIAMI FASHION CENTER SECTION 1 Block 1, lot 7 WEAVER 1ST ADDITION NR Block 4, lot 9 SPAULDING SUB CORR 3-161 lot 77 Land owned by The City of Miami ( proposed for exchange) MIAMI FASHION CENTER SECTION 1 Block 2 lots 20 AFTER THE PLAT CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING DEPARTMENT Q N 3i z IIIII) 0 100 200 I /82 ' 83-Ei21.