HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit 4This instrument prepared by:
Steven H. Naturman
Steven H. Naturman, P.A.
Two Datran Center, Suite 1509
9130 South Dadeland Boulevard
Miami, FL 33156
Exhibit "C"
COVENANT
This Covenant is made this day of , 2008 between
IERI BRICKELL, LLC, its assigns and successors (the "Owner") and the FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Division of Historical Resources, (the "Division") pursuant to
Chapters 872 and 267, Florida Statutes and Rule 1A-44, Florida Administrative Code, for the
purpose of protecting and re -interring Unmarked Human Burials from a parcel located at 1814
Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL 33131 (recorded in the Florida Master Site File of the Division as
archaeological site 8DA11246) to an area within said parcel more particularly described below.
DEFINITIONS
'Unmarked Human Burial' as used in this Covenant means any human skeletal remains
or associated burial artifacts or any location within 1814 Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL 33131, as
defined below, where human skeletal remains or associated burial artifacts are discovered or
believed to exist on the basis of archaeological or historical evidence, excluding any burial
marked or previously marked by a tomb, monument, gravestone, or other structure or thing
placed or designed as a memorial of the dead. This includes human skeletal remains and
associated burial artifacts.
RECITALS
During an archaeological investigation of the parcel in 2007, Unmarked Human Burials,
including primary graves and some disarticulated human remains were found. These remains
were associated with a large solution hole located near the center of the parcel and determined to
represent the remains of ancient American Indians. The Owner will encumber a small parcel
within the northwest corner of 1814 Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL 33131 with this covenant for
the purpose of re -interring and protecting the Unmarked Human Burials and to ensure they will
remain undisturbed in perpetuity; and
The Owner has an interest in protecting and preserving the Unmarked Human Burials for
his/her own, as well as the general public's benefit; and
Owners are the fee simple owners of the real property legally describes as "Lot 3, Block
1, IERI SUBDIVISION, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 164, Page 26, of
the Public Records of Miami -Dade County, Florida (Parcel Identification Number 01
Unmarked Human Burial Protective Covenant Page 1 of 7
41390920030 )" as shown on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and which is herein referred to as the
"Parcel;" and
The Unmarked Human Burials are to be re -interred within that portion of the Parcel,
being more particularly described on Exhibit `B" attached hereto and incorporated by reference
as the `Burial Area;" and
The Division has assumed jurisdiction over any Unmarked Human Burials, human
skeletal remains, and associated burial artifacts not otherwise protected under Chapter 497 within
the Parcel, pursuant to Subsection 872.05(6), Florida Statutes, and Rule 1A-44.005, Florida
Administrative Code; and
This section applies to all human burials, human skeletal remains, and associated burial
artifacts not otherwise protected under Chapter 497, Florida Statutes, or other state law and
found upon or within any public or private land in the state, including submerged lands.
The Division may snake and enter into all contracts and agreements with other agencies,
organizations, associations, corporations and individuals or federal agencies as it may determine
are necessary, expedient or incidental to the performance of its duties, or the execution of its
powers, pursuant to Section 267.031(2), Florida Statutes; and
The Division and the Owner desire to protect and preserve the Burial Area; and
The Division and the Owner agree to re -inter Unmarked Human Burials discovered on
the Parcel and reported to the Division in March, 2007, pursuant to the requirements of section
872.05(4), Florida Statutes and Rule 1A-44, Florida Administrative Code; and
The Owner has agreed to encumber the referenced property with a covenant, which shall
run with the land, requiring that the Burial Area be maintained and preserved in perpetuity.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements
contained herein, the Owner and the Division hereby agree as follows:
Ownership. The Owner is the fee simple owner of the property more particularly
described on Exhibit `B" attached hereto and which is herein referred to as the `Burial Area."
Purpose. This covenant shall preserve and protect Unmarked Human Burials discovered
on the Parcel and re -interred in the Burial Area,
Maintenance. The Owner shall assume the costs of continued maintenance and
conservation of the Burial Area associated with archaeological site 8DA11246. The Owner
shall install concrete corner markers to delimit the Burial Area. Neither the Owner nor the
Unmarked Human Burial Protective Covenant
Page 2 of 7
Division shall make any visual or physical alteration to the Burial Area, unless otherwise agreed
by both parties.
Re -Interment Plan. The re -interment of all Unmarked Human Burials discovered on the
Parcel and first reported to the Division in March, 2007, will be completed, pursuant to Rule IA -
44 -005(5)(c), Florida Administrative Code, three years from the State Archeologist's decision of
final disposition, which is the date of execution of this Covenant, and the method of re -interment
shall be in accordance with the following criteria:
Discernible skeletal remains shall be oriented with feet towards the east and skulls
towards the west; and
No modern materials (i.e., plastic bags, paper bags) shall be re -interred with the
Unmarked Human Burials; and
All associated burial artifacts shall be re -interred with the Unmarked Human Burials.
Inspection. The Division shall have the right to inspect the Burial Area at all reasonable
times.
Recording. This Covenant shall run with the land and be recorded in the Public Records
of Miaini-Dade County, Florida, on and against the Burial Area and shall be a limitation on the
use of the Burial Area. The Owner shall record this Covenant, at the Owner's expense, within
fifteen business days of the Owner's receipt of the fully executed Covenant. The Owner shall
furnish the Division with a recorded copy of this Covenant which shall run with the land and
shall be binding on the Owner, his heirs, successors and assigns, personal representatives,
mortgagees, lessees and against all persons claiming by, through or under them
Tenn. This Covenant shall be in effect in perpetuity.
Enforcement. The Division, on behalf of The State of Florida, or its successor institution,
is vested with the authority to enforce this Covenant. If the Division discovers any non-
compliance with this Covenant, the Division shall issue a Demand for Compliance to the Owner,
impose any civil or criminal penalties, may seek injunctions and any other remedies under all
applicable laws. This enforcement provision shall be in addition to any other remedies available
at law, in equity, or both. Under Section 872.02, Florida Statutes:
(1) A person who willfully and knowingly destroys, inutilates, defaces, injures, or
removes any tomb, monument, gravestone, burial mound, earthen or shell monument
containing human skeletal remains or associated burial artifacts, or other structure or
thing placed or designed for a memorial of the dead, or any fence, railing, curb, or other
thing intended for the protection or ornamentation of any tomb, monument, gravestone,
burial mound, earthen or shell monument containing human skeletal remains or
associated burial artifacts, or other structure before mentioned, or for any enclosure for
Unmarked Human Burial Protective Covenant
Page 3 of 7
m v l dee
the burial of the dead, or willfully destroys, mutilates, removes, cuts, breaks, or injures
any tree, shrub, or plant placed or being within any such enclosure, commits a felony of
the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
(2) A person who willfully and knowingly disturbs the contents of a tomb or grave
commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083,
or s. 775.084.
Notification. If the Owner knows or has reason to know that the Burial Area is being
unlawfully disturbed, destroyed, defaced, mutilated, removed, excavated, or exposed, the Owner
shall immediately notify the Division, and their local law enforcement agency with jurisdiction
in the area where the Burial Area is located.
Severability. Invalidation of any provision of this Covenant by judgment of court shall
not affect any of the other provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect.
Force Majeure. A party shall not be liable for loss or damage suffered as a result of any
delay or failure in performance under this Covenant or interruption of performance resulting
directly or indirectly from acts of God, accidents, fire, explosions, earthquakes, floods, water,
wind, lightning, civil or military authority, acts of public enemy, war, riots, civil disturbances,
insurrections, strikes, or labor disputes. However, should the character of the land change
directly or indirectly due to any act of God, accidents, fire, explosions, earthquakes, floods,
water, wind, lightning, civil or military authority, acts of public enemy, war, riots, civil
disturbances, insurrections, strikes, or other factors including, but not limited to, labor disputes,
zoning changes or changes in business status, the Covenant shall remain in effect and run with
the land.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this instrument to be executed as
of the day and date first above written.
WITNESSES:
Print Name:
Print Name:
IERI BRICKELL, LLC.
By:
Piero Trinchero, Manager
STATE OF FLORIDA )
SS:
COUNTY OF MIAMI -DARE )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of ,
2007, by Piero Trinchero, Manager of Ieri Brickell, LLC , in the capacity aforestated; such
person is (check one) [ ] personally known to me or [ ] has produced
as identification.
NOTARY PUBLIC, State of Florida