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January 25, 2024
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Christine King and Date: January 18, 2024 File: 15445
Members of the CRA Board
Subject: City of Miami, Code Compliance
Office
Enclosures: File # 15445 - Exhibit A
From: James McQueen
Executive Director
BACKGROUND:
A Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community
Redevelopment Agency ("SEOPW CRA"), with attachment(s), the SEOPW CRA and the City of Miami,
Code Compliance Office ("Licensee"), located at 444 S.W. 2nd Avenue Miami, Florida 33130 and the
SEOPW CRA ("Licensor") (collectively the "Parties"). The Licensee will have access to 1490 N.W. 3rd
Avenue, Unit 112-B, Miami, FL 33136, 2,286 square feet (the "SEOPW CRA Property"). The Agreement
confers no exclusive possession of the SEOW CRA Property. The Parties desire and intend to enter into
the License Agreement ("Agreement") (Exhibit "A"), for the use of the SEOPW CRA Property in
substantially the attached form ("Purpose").
JUSTIFICATION:
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 1 on page 11 of the Plan lists the "preserv[ation of] historic buildings and
community heritage" as a stated redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 8 on page 15 of the Plan states that "[o]lder buildings that embody the
area's cultural past must be restored"; and
FUNDING:
None.
FACT SHEET:
Company name: The City of Miami, Code Compliance Office
Address: 1490 N.W. 3rd Avenue, Unit 112-B, Miami, FL 33136
Scope of work or services (Summary): The officer ensures that businesses and people follow public
health, safety, public works, consumer protection, business activities, building standards, municipal
affairs, and more.
AGENDA ITEM
FINANCIAL INFORMATION FORM
SEOPW CRA
CRA Board Meeting Date: January 25, 2024
CRA Section:
Approved by:
Executive Director 1118/2024
Approval:
Miguel A Valcntirr, f lance Officer 1118/2024
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Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency
File Type: CRA Resolution
Enactment Number:
File Number: 15445 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("SEOPW
CRA") AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE
A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ("MOU"), IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO
THE GENERAL COUNSEL, WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY"), FOR THE USE OF
APPROXIMATELY TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-SIX (2,286)
CONTIGUOUS SQUARE FEET OF CRA-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1490
NORTHWEST THIRD AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, ALSO KNOWN AS THE
OVERTOWN SHOPPING CENTER, FOR THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE CITY TO
OPERATE A CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE, COMMENCING FROM THE EFFECTIVE
DATE, AT NO COST TO THE CITY PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF THE
QUITCLAIM DEED RECORDED AT BOOK 28222, PAGE 4315-4324 OF THE
OFFICIAL RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, WITH ADDITIONAL
TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO BE MORE PARTICULARLY SET FORTH IN SAID
MOU; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, pursuant to City of Miami Resolution No. R-12-0114, adopted on March 22, 2012
the City of Miami ("City") conveyed the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment
Agency ("SEOPW CRA") the property located at 1490 Northwest Third Avenue, Miami, Florida, also
known as the Overtown Shopping Center ("Property"); and
WHEREAS, in the furtherance of said conveyance to the SEOPW CRA, the City executed and
record a quitclaim deed at Book 28222, Page 4315-4324 of the official records of Miami -Dade County,
conveying at no cost to the SEOPW CRA, the Property, so long as the City reserved certain portions
(reserved and temporary space) on the Property for exclusive use of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City now wishes to re-enter and use approximately 2,286 contiguous square feet
of the Property to operate a Code Compliance Office at no cost to the City; and
WHEREAS, upon receiving possession of the Property, the City shall be responsible for all
necessary utilities, and all repairs and maintenance to the interior of the space; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the SEOPW CRA and the City desire to enter into a
Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") memorializing the City's use of the Property;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
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Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted by
reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Executive Director is authorized' to negotiate and execute a MOU, in a form
acceptable to the General Counsel, with the City for the City's exclusive use of approximately 2,286
contiguous square feet of the Property to operate a Code Compliance Office, at no cost to the City
pursuant to the terms of the Quitclaim deed recorded at Book 28222, Page 4315-4324 of the official
records of Miami -Dade County, with additional terms and conditions to be more particularly set forth in
said MOU.
Section 3. Sections of this Resolution may be renumbered or re -lettered, and corrections of
typographical errors which do not affect the intent may be authorized by the Executive Director, or the
Executive Director's designee, without need of public hearing, by filing a corrected copy of the same with
the City of Miami City Clerk.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
e Br ounsel 1/18/2024
' The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all legal requirements that may be imposed,
including but not limited to those prescribed by applicable City Charter and City Code provisions, as adopted by the
SEOPW CRA.
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
AND
THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
This MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (the "MOU") is made and entered into
on this day of , 2024, by and between the Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency, of the City of Miami, a public agency and body corporate
created pursuant to Section 163.356, Florida Statutes ("CRA"), located at 819 NW 2nd Avenue, 3rd
Floor, Miami, Florida 33136 and the City of Miami, ("City"), located at 444 SW 2nd Ave, Miami,
FL 33130, (each a "Party" or collectively the "Parties"). The Parties hereby agree as follows:
TERMS
PURPOSE:
WHEREAS, on March 22, 2012, the City pursuant to Resolution No. R-12-0114 conveyed
to the CRA the property located at 1490 Northwest Third Avenue, Miami, Florida ("Property");
and
WHEREAS, in the furtherance of said conveyance to the CRA, the City executed and
record a quitclaim deed at Book 28222, Page 4315-4324 of the official records of Miami -Dade
County, conveying at no cost to the CRA, the Property also known as a the Overtown Shopping
Center, so long as the City reserved certain portions (reserved and temporary space) on the
Property for exclusive use of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City now wishes to re-enter and space at the Property to operate a Code
Compliance Office, at no cost to the City; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this MOU is to evidence the Parties intention regarding the use
of the space at said Property; and
WHEREAS, on January 25, 2024 the Board of Commissioners of the CRA adopted
Resolution No. CRA-R-24-006 authorizing the Executive Director to negotiate and execute this
MOU; and
WHEREAS, on the City Commission adopted Resolution No.
authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute this MOU;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises herein contained, CRA and
the City enter into this Memorandum of Understanding and intend as follows:
TERM: The term of this Agreement shall commence on , 2024 and shall continue
until thirty (30) day written notice is provided to either Party ("Term").
PROPERTY LOCATION: 1490 Northwest Third Avenue, Miami, Florida ("Exhibit A")
SIZE OF SPACE: 2,286 contiguous S.F. ("Exhibit B")
USE: City's Department of Code Compliance Office Space
FEES: City shall not be required to pay any consideration to the CRA for the exclusive use of the
space pursuant to the terms outlined in the Quitclaim Deed recorded at Book 28222, Page 4315-
4324 of the official records of Miami -Dade County. City shall, however, be responsible for all
costs, including but not limited to utility fees, maintenance and permits, associated with the use of
the Space.
CONDITIONS:
a. City shall comply with all applicable laws pertaining to City's use of the Space,
including but not limited to obtaining any and all permits and licenses required by law.
Throughout City' s occupancy of the Space, City shall not conduct nor permit any
activity (including but not limited to sale or consumption of food or alcohol) on or
around the Space without first obtaining all necessary permits and licenses.
b. City shall keep the Space clean during the Term, shall not damage the Space in any
way, and, at the end of the Term, shall vacate the Space, leaving the Space in as good
a condition as existed at the beginning of the Use Period (the "Original Condition").
City agrees to pay CRA for the cost of any clean-up and/or repairs made necessary by
reason of City' s use of the Space, except for normal wear and tear, upon termination of
use. City accepts the Space in the Original Condition. City accepts the Space on an
"as -is, where -is" basis and subject to all existing easements, servitudes, licenses and
rights of way.
c. The City maintains a self -insured program in accordance and subject to the limitations
of Section 768.28 of the Florida Statutes.
d. Subject to the limitations and provisions of Section 768.28 of the Florida Statutes, the
City agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the CRA from any claims,
liabilities, costs and damages arising from the City's negligence in connection with this
agreement. This section shall not, in any manner, alter or waive the City's or CRA's
sovereign immunity or extend the City or CRA' s liability beyond the limits established
in Section 768.28, Florida Statutes.
e. CRA MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTES AS TO THE SPACE
AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE ASSUMED RISKS OR FOR
ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR NATURE, WHETHER OR NOT SUCH DAMAGES
WERE FORESEEABLE.
f. CRA and City shall each have the right to terminate this Agreement at any time, by
giving written notice to the other party at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective
date of such termination.
g. The Parties hereby knowingly, voluntarily and intentionally waive any right they may
have to a trial by jury with respect to any litigation arising out of, under or in connection
with this Agreement, or any course of conduct, course of dealing, statements (whether
verbal or written) or actions of any Party hereto.
GOVERNING LAW, VENUE, AND FEES: This MOU shall be construed and enforced in
accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. Venue shall be in Miami -Dade County Florida
and the parties explicitly agree to the use of this venue. The term "proceedings" shall include, but
not be limited to, all meetings to resolve the dispute, including voluntary arbitration, mediation, or
other alternative dispute resolution mechanism. The parties both waive any defense that venue in
Miami -Dade County is not convenient. In any civil action or other proceedings between the parties
arising out of the MOU, each party shall bear its own attorney's fees.
AUTHORITY: Each person signing this MOU represents and warrants that he or she is duly
authorized and has legal capacity to execute and deliver this MOU. Each party represents and
warrants to the other that the execution and delivery of the MOU and the performance of such
party's obligations and the certifications hereunder have been duly authorized.
CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS: Changes and/ or modifications to this MOU shall be in
writing and signed by the authorized agent of the CRA and the City, or their duly authorized
designee within the scope of their authority. No oral statement by any person shall be interpreted
as modifying or otherwise affecting the terms of this MOU. All requests for interpretation or
modification shall be made in writing.
COUNTERPARTS AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES: This MOU may be executed in any
number of counterparts, each of which so executed shall be deemed to be an original, and such
counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same MOU. The parties shall be entitled to
sign and transmit an electronic signature of this MOU (whether by facsimile, PDF or other email
transmission), which signature shall be binding on the party whose name is contained therein. Any
party providing an electronic signature agrees to promptly execute and deliver to the other parties
an original signed MOU upon request.
NOTICES:
All notices or other communications, which may be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in
writing and shall be deemed properly served if delivered by personal service or by certified mail
addressed to the address indicated herein. Such notice shall be deemed given on the day on which
personally served; or if by certified mail, on the fifth day after being posted or the date of actual
receipt, whichever is earlier:
CRA: City:
James McQueen
Executive Director
819 NW 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor
Miami, Florida 33136
With a copy to:
Vincent Brown
Staff Counsel
819 NW 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor
Miami, Florida 33136
Arthur Noriega, V
City Manager
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, Florida 33133
With a copy to:
City of Miami
ATTN: Director
Depaitiuent of Code Compliance
444 SW 2 Avenue, 7th Floor
Miami, Florida 33130
Victoria Mendez
City Attorney
444 SW 2 Avenue, Suite 945
Miami, Florida 33130
THIS SECTION INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement, as of the
day and year first above written.
Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of:
Southeast Overtown/Parkwest Community Redevelopment Agency,
an agency and instrumentality of the City of Miami
BY:
James McQueen
Executive Director
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM AND
CORRECTNESS:
Vincent T. Brown, Esq.
City of Miami,
a municipal corporation of the State of Florida
BY:
Arthur Noriega, V
City Manager
ATTEST:
BY:
Todd B. Hannon
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM AND
REQUIREMENTS:
CORRECTNESS:
Ann -Marie Sharp
Risk Management Director
Victoria Mendez
City Attorney
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