HomeMy WebLinkAboutexhibit 1-RLAREVOCABLE LICENSE AGREEMENT
ISSUED BY THE
CITY OF MIAMI
TO
MIAMI ROWING AND WATERSPORTS CENTER, INC.
FOR THE OCCUPANCY OF THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 3601 RICKENBACKER CAUSEWAY
MIAMI, FLORIDA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. Recitals 2
2. Definitions 2
3. This Agreement Confers No Exclusive Possession of Property 3
4. Permitted Uses 4
5. Other Organizations Use of Property 5
6. Automatic Termination 5
7. Cancellation by request of either of the Parties without cause 5
8. This License Agreement is Not Assignable 6
9. Term 6
10. Option to Extend 6
11. Use Fee 7
12. Percentage Fee 7
13. Audited Financials 9
14. Scholarships 10
15. Returned Check Fee 10
16. Late Payments 11
17. Security Deposit 11
18. Adjustments to Use Fee and Security 12
19. Utilities 12
20. Taxes 12
21. Condition of the Property and Maintenance 13
22. Alterations, Additions or Replacements 13
23. Mechanic's Lien 13
24. Licenses, Authorizations & Permits 14
25. Licensee's Operations at the Property 14
26. No Liability 15
27. No Claim to Assets or Rights of Licensee 16
28. Compliance With Laws 16
29. Additional Expenses 16
30. Indemnification 16
31. Insurance 17
32. Safety 19
33. Americans With Disabilities Act 19
34. City Access To Property 19
35. Public Records 20
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36. Nondiscrimination 20
37. No Discrimination in Hiring 20
38. Conflict of Interest 21
39. Waiver of Jury Trial 21
40. Notices 21
41. Advertising 22
42.. Waiver 23
43. Ownership of Improvements 23
44. Surrender Of Property 24
45. Compliance with Environmental Laws 24
46. Invalidity 24
47. Time of Essence 25
48 Nt Interpretation Against Draftsmen 25
49. Further Acts 25
50. Litigation 25
51. Third Party Beneficiary 25
52. No Partnership 26
53. Amendments 26
54. Miscellaneous 26
55. Entire Agreement 26
56. Radon gas 26
57. Authority 27
Exhibit "A" The Property
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REVOCABLE LICENSE AGREEMENT
This revocable license agreement ("Agreement") is entered this day of
2004, (but is effective as of the Effective Date as hereinafter defined) by and between the City of
Miami, a municipal corporation of the State of Florida (the "City"), and Miami Rowing and
Watersports Center, Inc. ("Licensee"), a nonprofit organization under the laws of the State of
Florida (the "Licensee").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, on December 18, 2003, the City Commission adopted Resolution 03-
0339a, which authorized MRWC to occupy approximately 1.03 acres of City -owned property
located at 3601 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, Florida, commencing January 1, 2004, for a
period of sixty (60) days, and authorized the City Manager to negotiate a Revocable License
Agreement with Licensee, revocable at -will, to provide for Licensee's continued use of the
Property, defined below, and directed the City Manager to present the negotiated Revocable
License Agreement to the City Commission for approval; and
WHEREAS, on January 13, 2004, the City's Waterfront Advisory Board recommended
approval of this Revocable License Agreement and further requested that Licensee to expand
its program offerings; and
WHEREAS, the City and Licensee desire and intend to enter into a revocable license
agreement; and
WHEREAS, this Agreement is not assignable; and
WHEREAS, this Agreement is revocable at -will by the City and without the consent of
the Licensee; and
WHEREAS, this Agreement does not transfer an interest in real property including any
leasehold interest in real property owned by the City; and
WHEREAS, this Agreement does not confer a right to use any real property for any
general purposes; and
WHEREAS, this Agreement does not convey or transfer any right to exclude the City
from any real property; and
WHEREAS, this Agreement permits only certain, enumerated, specific and listed
permitted uses and does not permit anything further; and
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth herein, the
parties hereby agree as follows:
1. Recitals.
The foregoing recitals are hereby incorporated and made a part of this Agreement.
2. Definitions.
a) "City Manager" is the City Manager for the City of Miami.
b) "City's Use Fee" is the monthly fee that Licensee pays to the City, as the case may
be, for the use of the Property.
c) "Commencement Date" shall mean March 1, 2004, the date that the first payment of
Use Fee is due and payable to the City.
d) "Director" shall mean the Director of the Department of Economic Development for
the City of Miami.
e) "Effective Date" shall mean the date that this Agreement is executed by the City
Manager. In the event the Effective Date does not fall on the first day of the month,
the Effective Date shall be adjusted to be the first day of the following month.
f) "Environmental Laws" means all applicable requirements of federal, state and local
environmental, public health and safety laws, regulations, orders, permits, licenses,
approvals, ordinances and directives, including but not limited to, all applicable
requirements of: the Clean Air Act; the Clean Water Act; the Resource Conservation
and Recovery Act, as amended by the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of
1984; the Safe Drinking Water Act; the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act, as amended by the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act of 1986; the Occupational Health and Safety Act; the Toxic
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Substances Control Act; the Pollutant Discharge Prevention and Control Act; the
Water Resources Restoration and Preservation Act; the Florida Air and Water
Pollution Control Act; the Florida Safe Drinking Water Act; and the Florida
Environmental Reorganization Act of 1975.
g) "Fiscal Year" shall mean each consecutive twelve-month period commencing on
January 1 S` and expiring December 31 s`.
h) "Percentage Fee" is 12% of Gross Revenues from Licensee's operations, which
includes those operations by Program Operators that enter into agreements with
Licensee to provide the activities outlined in Section 4 of this Agreement.
i) "Permitted Uses" means Licensee shall occupy and use the Property primarily for
water recreational and educational opportunities as more particularly described in
Section 4.
j) "Program Operators" shall be other entities that provide activities at the Property
pursuant to an agreement with Licensee to provide activities and services as permitted
pursuant to Section 4 entitled "Permitted Uses". The City shall not be included in the
definition of "Program Operator".
k) "Property" shall mean the City -owned real property and improvements including the
building of approximately 1.03 acres located at 3601 Rickenbacker Causeway,
Miami, Florida, as more particularly described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and
made a part hereof.
1) "Special Event" shall mean activities at the Property including, but not limited to,
regattas, which substantially exceed the scope of the regular program activities,
conducted at the Property.
m) "City -sponsored Event" shall mean and event sponsored by the City on the Property.
3. This Agreement Confers No Exclusive Possession of the Property.
This Agreement confers no exclusive possession of the Property. The Licensee cannot
exclude the City from the Property.
This Agreement solely authorizes Licensee to the temporary use of the Property for the
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limited purposes set forth herein and for no other purpose. The parties hereby agree that the
provisions of this Agreement do not constitute a lease. The rights of Licensee hereunder are not
those of a tenant, but are a mere personal privilege to do certain acts of a temporary character on
the Property and to use the Property, subject to the terms of this Agreement. The City retains
d9minion, possession and control of the Property. Therefore, no lease interest in the Property is
conferred upon Licensee under the provisions hereof. Licensee does not and shall not claim at
any time any interest or estate of any kind or extent whatsoever in the Property by virtue of this
Agreement or its use of the Property hereunder. Additionally, Licensee does not and shall not
claim at any time any interest or estate of any kind or extent whatsoever in the Property by virtue
of any expenditure of funds by the Licensee for improvements, construction, repairs, partitions,
or alterations to the Property which may be authorized by the City.
4. Permitted Uses.
Subject to existing zoning and other governmental restrictions and the issuance of this
Agreement, this Agreement authorizes the Licensee to occupy and use the Property primarily for
public water recreational and educational activities, which activities may include, rowing,
sailing, kayaking, water safety programs, swimming, scuba/snorkeling, group and individual
instruction, lectures, clinics, classes, camps, receptions and conferences, meetings and social
events, banquets, tournaments, together with associated ancillary uses, and for no other purpose
whatsoever (the "Permitted Use"). The use of jet skis or similar watercraft is specifically
prohibited. Youth residents of the City of Miami shall not be required to obtain a membership in
order to participate in the rowing program and other programs.
Licensee shall ensure that the Property and all of Licensee's activities thereon, or
resulting from, in connection with or relating to Licensee's use of the Property, shall be available
to all segments of the community including the physically disabled and financially
disadvantaged. Licensee shall operate, manage, supervise and administer the Property as an
independent contractor and not as an employee of the City. Licensee may request written
consent from the City Manager to use the Property for any other use, but shall not be authorized
to use the Property for that use until Licensee has received the written consent of the City
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Manager, which consent may be conditioned or withheld in the City Manager's sole discretion.
Licensee shall ensure that the Property and all the Licensee's activities generated thereon,
or activities resulting from or relating to the Licensee's use of the Property, shall be available to
all segments of the community including the physically disabled and financially disadvantaged.
Licensee shall comply with the American with Disabilities Act.
Nothing herein shall restrict Licensee from using vending machines for the sale of food
and beverage items. The sale, distributionand/or consumption of alcoholic beverages at the
Property is prohibited unless specifically authorized in writing by the City Manager in
connection with a Special Event. Notwithstanding the above, Licensee is authorized to serve
alcoholic beverages at Licensee's meetings, receptions, banquets, and social events provided that
Licensee obtains all required permits, complies with all laws and codes, and provides insurance
coverage for liquor liability in a form acceptable to the City and in an amount not less than
$2,000,000 per occurrence.
Licensee's use of the Property is nonexclusive and Licensee acknowledges that other
users may use of the Property.
5. Other Organizations' Use Of Property.
Licensee shall be solely responsible for all activities at the Property. The Licensee shall
be allowed to enter into professional services agreements with Program Operators that wishes to
provide the activities set forth in Section 4. Licensee's agreements with Program Operators shall
include a provision that Program Operators shall be required to pay the Percentage Fees in
accordance with Section 14 herein.
The City reserves the right to use the Property at any time for City -sponsored events.
The City shall provide not less than ten (10) days advance written notice to Licensee and shall
work with Licensee to minimize any impact on Licensee's programs. The City shall pay its
expenses for the event, but the Licensee shall not charge the City an additional charge or fee for
the use of the Property.
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6. Automatic Termination
Licensee, and its Program Operators, agree to abide by each and every term and condition
of this Agreement. If Licensee violates the terms, restrictions or conditions of this Agreement,
then the City may give it ten (10) days written notice within which to cease such violation or
correct such deficiencies. Upon Licensee's failure to do so, this Agreement shall be
automatically canceled without the need . for further action by the City. Notwithstanding this
provision or any other provision in this Agreement, this License extended to the Licensee is
revocable -at -will by the City, through its City Manager, without the consent of the Licensee.
7. Cancellation by Request of Either of the Parties Without Cause.
Licensee may cancel this Agreement at any time with thirty (30) days prior written notice
to the City.
8. This License Agreement is Not Assignable.
Licensee shall not sell, assign this Agreement, or any part thereof to any other party. The
License granted by this Agreement is personal to the Licensee. Any assignment of this
Agreement contrary to the foregoing provision, whether voluntary or involuntary, shall be void
and shall confer no right upon such assignee, shall constitute a default under this Agreement, and
shall result in an immediate forfeiture of the rights of Licensee hereunder.
9. Term.
Unless this agreement is revoked or terminated by the City, the initial term of this
Agreement shall be one (1) year, commencing upon the Effective Date of this Agreement.
10. Option to Extend.
In the event the City and Licensee mutually wish to extend this Agreement, this
Agreement may be extended for five (5) additional one (1) year periods (hereinafter the
"Additional Term"), however, such extension of the term may include a renegotiation of the
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financial terms of this Agreement, provided that no event of default, as defined in Section 6,
entitled "Automatic Termination", exists at the time of notice. If Licensee desires to extend this
Agreement for an Additional Term, Licensee shall give the City written notice of its intention to
exercise the option a minimum of ninety (90) days prior to the expiration of the Agreement.
Upon receipt of the written notice, the City Manager, in his/her sole discretion, shall
either extend the Agreement or reject the Additional Term within sixty (60) days of receipt. The
City Manager's failure to act shall be deemed a rejection of the written request..
In the event an option to extend the original Term of this Agreement is exercised, the
City will retain the Deposit provided for in the Section 18 hereof, for the same purposes as
described therein.
An extension of the term of the Agreement, shall not abridge the provisions of Section 3
entitled "This Agreement Confers No Exclusive Possession of the Property": Section 4 entitled
"Permitted Uses"; Section 8 entitled "This License Agreement is Not Assignable"; or the City's
ability to revoke this Agreement at -will.
11. Use Fee.
Commencing on the Commencement Date of this Agreement, and on the first day of each
month thereafter during the term of the Agreement, Licensee shall pay to the City a monthly Use
Fee of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), plus State of Florida State Use Tax, if applicable for the
license to use the City's Property. The Use Fee shall be due each month without notice or
demand. Payments shall be made payable to "City of Miami" and shall be mailed to 444 S.W.
2" d Avenue, 6th Floor, Finance Department, Miami, Florida 33130, or such other address as may
be designated from time to time from the City Manager. Licensee shall be responsible for any
cost associated with its programs operated on the Property, included but not limited to, security,
equipment, and insurance during its operating hours.
12. Percentage Fee.
In addition to the payment of the Use Fee as provided for in Section 11, commencing on
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the Commencement Date, Licensee and each Program Operator, if applicable, shall pay quarterly
to the City a fee in the amount of twelve percent (12%) of their respective Gross Revenues
derived from their respective use of the Property, plus applicable State of Florida taxes
(hereinafter "Additional Percentage Fee"). On or before the thirtieth (30th) day following the
end of each quarter, Licensee shall remit its and the Program Operator's Additional Percentage
Fees to the City.
For purposes of this License, the term "Gross Revenues" shall include the, following
revenue received by Licensee:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
all revenue from services, program fees and membership dues;
all revenue derived from advertising and sponsorships conducted on the Property;
all revenue from concession sales;
all other receipts whatsoever of all business conducted in or from the Property;
all revenue from sales, and services including, but not limited to, pay telephones,
vending machines, and entertainment devices both for cash and on credit,
rendered in or upon the Property;
f) all revenue received by Licensee in connection with the use of the Property, any
facility thereon, or any portion thereof for any period of time, including without
limitation, special events, regattas, banquets, tournaments, receptions and parties
held on ar initiated from the Property;
all grants, subsidies, rebates, credits ar similar benefits received from any federal,
state, regional or local body, agency, authority, department or organization which
revenues are unrestricted or are to be used for general operating expenses.
all donations and contributions received which revenues are unrestricted or are to
be used for general operating expenses.
No deduction shall be allowed for direct or indirect discounts, unless generally offered to
employees or the public on a uniform basis.
Gross Revenues shall not include the following:
a) any amount of any sales, use or gross sales tax imposed by any federal, state or
governmental authority directly on sales and collected from customers, provided
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g)
h)
that the amount is added to the selling price therein and paid by the Licensee to
such governmental authority;
b) collection of insurance proceeds;
c) monies collected for events that are done for charities wherein the total amount
collected is paid to the charitable sponsor or not -for -profit organizations;
d) all gratuities paid to employees;
e) any grants, subsidies, credits or similar benefits received from any federal, state,
regional or local body, agency, authority, department or organization which
revenues are restricted or for capital expenditures to the Property;
f) any donations .or contributions which revenues are restricted or for capital
expenditures to the Property;
Gross Revenues, whether for cash, credit, credit cards or otherwise, shall be recognized
in the period the service was provided or sale took place. Payments received in advance are
deferred and are recognized as revenue in the period the service is rendered or sale takes place.
Grants shall be recorded as income during the period designated by the grants or when the
Licensee has incurred expenditures in compliance with the restrictions of the grantor. If a sale is
by credit card no deduction shall be allowed for any commission associated with such sale.
Gross Revenues shall be reduced by the amount of any refund made upon any sale in or
from the Property, provided said amounts had been previously included in "Gross Revenue," not
to exceed the sum so previously included, where the merchandise sold is thereafter returned by
the purchaser and accepted by the Licensee, and if such refund is in the form of a credit to
customer, such credit shall be included in Gross Revenues when used.
13. Audited Financials.
Within ninety (90) days after the end of each Fiscal Year, Licensee shall deliver or cause
to be delivered to the City of Miami's Director, Department of Economic Development, whose
address is 444 S.W. 2"d Avenue, 3rd Floor, Miami, FL 33130, a compilation financial statement
for the Fiscal Year which includes the gross revenues of Licensee and the Program Operators.
Such financial statement shall be prepared and certified by an independent Certified Public
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Accountant ("CPA") employed respectively at Licensee's and the Program Operator's sole cost
and expense. In the event Licensee or a Program Operator is unable to timely submit the
compilation financial statement and provided Licensee and the Program Operator. has
commenced and diligently pursued the completion of the compilation, Licensee and the Program
Operator may request from the Director a thirty (30) day extension to complete the compilation
which request shall not be unreasonably denied. Said CPA shall certify that he made a complete
examination of the books, state sales tax returns, and federal income tax returns of Licensee and.
Program Operator and that such statement is prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles and practices and represents the Gross Revenues, other revenues, if any,
and expenses of Licensee and the Program Operator for the period indicated therein.
Notwithstanding the above and during the Term or Additional Term described in Section
10 and Section 11 respectively of this Agreement, at its option, the City may, at its sole cost and
expense, audit Licensee and the Program Operator's business affairs, records, files, sales slips
and sales tax records in connection with Licensee and the Program Operator's sales on, from or
related to the Property for the period covered by any financial statement, report or record
furnished to the City.
Licensee and its Program Operators shall allow the City or auditors of the City to inspect
all or any part of the source documents and records for the aforesaid quarterly reports. Said
inspection shall be conducted at the sole discretion of the City. Records shall be available
Monday through Friday, inclusive, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM at the Property.
Copies requested by the City shall be furnished to the City at no cost.
14. Scholarships.
Licensee agrees that as part of its public benefit commitment, it will award each year
through its youth program, an aggregate of twelve (12) scholarships to the City. The youth
program is designed to provide youth with an opportunity to learn the sport of rowing and to
compete as rowers. It also offers swimming instruction, tri-athletic training, and other water
related activities. These scholarships shall be an in -kind contribution, have a value of at least
$15,000, and be allocated in the following manner:
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a) two scholarships shall be selected for each City Commissioner; and
b) two scholarships shall be selected for the Mayor of the City.
The City shall notify Licensee of the selected list of participants, in writing, by no later
than April 151 of each year. Licensee shall be responsible for contacting each participant and
schedule the activity.
15. Returned Check Fee.
In the event any check is returned to the City as uncollectible, the Licensee shall pay to
the City a returned check fee (the "Returned Check Fee") based on the following schedule:
Returned Amount Returned Check Fee
$00.01 - 50.00 $20.00
$50.01 - 300.00 $30.00
$300.01 - 800.00 $40.00
OVER $800 5% of the returned amount.
Such Returned Check Fee shall constitute additional fees due and payable to the City by
Licensee, upon the date of payment of the delinquent payment referenced' above. Acceptance of
such Returned Check Fee by the City shall not, constitute a waiver of Licensee's violations with
respect to such overdue amount nor prevent the City from the pursuit of any remedy to which the
City may otherwise be entitled.
16. Late Payments.
Should Licensee fail to make any payment to the City as provided in this Agreement, a
late payment charge of ten percent (10 %) of the amount due to the City will be assessed monthly
against the Licensee commencing five (5) days after the due date of such payment, until such
amount is paid. In the event that Licensee shall fail to pay any of its financial obligations to the
City within five (5) days after being past due, then Licensee shall be deemed in default of this
Agreement.
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17. Security Deposit.
Simultaneously with the execution of this Agreement, the Licensee shall deposit with
City the sum of one thousand five hundred dollars and 00/100 ($1,500.00) (the "Security") as
guarantee for the full and faithful performance by Licensee of all obligations of Licensee under
this Agreement or in connection with this Agreement. If Licensee is in violation beyond any
applicable notice or cure period, the City may use, apply or retain all or any part of the Security
for the payment of (i) any fee or other sum of money which Licensee was obligated to pay but
did not pay, (ii) any sum expended by City on Licensee's behalf in accordance with the
provisions of this Agreement, .or (iii) any sum which City may expend or be required to expend
as a result of Licensee's violation. Should the City use, apply or retain all or any part of the
Security, Licensee shall reimburse the amount used, applied or retained within thirty (30) days of
the City's application of the Security. The use, application or retention of the Security or any
portion thereof by the City shall not prevent the City from exercising any other right or remedy
provided for under this Agreement or at law and shall not limit any recovery to which the City
may be entitled otherwise.
Provided Licensee is not in violation of this Agreement, the Security or balance thereof,
as the case may be, shall be returned to Licensee upon the termination of this Agreement or upon
any later date after which Licensee has vacated the Property in the same condition or better as
existed on the Effective Date, ordinary wear and tear excepted. Upon the return of the Security
(or balance thereof) to the Licensee, the City shall be completely relieved of liability with respect
to the Security. Licensee shall not be entitled to receive any interest on the Security.
18. Adjustment To Use Fee And Security.
Upon the anniversary of the Effective Date of this Agreement (the "Anniversary
Date(s)"), Licensee agrees that the Use Fee and Security shall each be increased by ten percent
(10%) of the Use Fee and Security, respectively, in effect for the immediately preceding Term.
On each Anniversary Date the Licensee shall remit payment to the City for the increased amount
in Security.
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19. Utilities.
Licensee shall pay for all utilities, including but not limited to, electricity, water,
stirmwater fees, gas, telephone, garbage and sewage disposal used by Licensee during its
occupancy of the Property, as well as all costs for installation of any lines and equipment
necessary. Licensee, at its sole cost, shall install all utilities required for its use and install
separate utility meters required thereby and shall be billed directly by the applicable utility
company for such service.
20. Taxes.
Licensee shall pay before any fine, penalty, interest or costs is added for nonpayment,
any and all charges, fees, taxes or assessments levied against the Property [collectively
Assessments], its proportionate share of use of the Property and/or against personal property of
any kind, owned by or placed in, upon or about the Property by Licensee, including, but not
limited to, ad valorem taxes, fire fees and parking surcharges. In the event Licensee appeals an
Assessment, Licensee shall immediately notify the City of its intention to appeal said
Assessment and shall furnish and keep in effect a surety bond of a responsible and substantial
surety company reasonably acceptable to the City or other security reasonably satisfactory to the
City in an amount sufficient to pay one hundred percent of the contested Assessment with all
interest on it and costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, to be incurred in
connection with it.
Licensee has operated its rowing programs at the Property for 24 years prior to executing
this Agreement. Specifically, Licensee entered into a Lease Agreement with the City from
December 1, 1980 to December 1, 2000. In consideration of rights, the terms or conditions
contained in this Agreement, in the event that the Property is assessed any Assessments as a
result of or in connection with its prior use of the Property during the period December 1, 1980
to December 1, 2000, Licensee agrees to pay such Assessments.
21. Condition of the Property and Maintenance.
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Licensee accepts the Property "as is", in its present condition and state of repair condition
and without any representation by or on behalf of the City, and agrees that the City shall, under
no circumstances, be liable for any latent, patent or other defects in the Property. Licensee shall
prrvide all maintenance to the Property, except roof and structural portions of the building.
24. Alterations. Additions or Replacements.
Except in the event of an emergency, Licensee shall not make any repair without first
receiving the written approval of the City Manager or his/her designee, which approval may be
conditioned or withheld for any or no reason whatsoever, including a condition to pay additional
fees if such alteration will affect the cost of services being provided by the City. If the City
approves such request, no repair or alteration shall be commenced until plans and specifications
therefore shall have been submitted to and approved by the City Manager or his/her designee.
In the event of an emergency, Licensee shall reasonably proceed to perform such repair
work and shall immediately notify the City of such work.
23. Mechanics' Liens.
The Licensee shall not knowingly suffer or permit any mechanics liens to be filed
against the title to the Property by reason of work, labor, services or materials supplied to the
Licensee or anyone having a right to possession of the Property as a result of an agreement with
or without the consent of the Licensee. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as
constituting the consent or request of the City, expressed or implied, by inference or otherwise,
to any contractor, subcontractor, laborer or materialman for the performance of any labor or the
furnishing of any materials, for any specific work on the Property nor as giving the Licensee
the right, power or the City to contract for or permit the rendering of any services or the
furnishing of any materials that would give rise to the filing of any mechanics' liens against the
City 's interest in the Property if any mechanics lien shall at any time be filed against the
Property, the Licensee shall cause it to be discharged of record within thirty (30) days after the
date that it has notice of its filing. Licensee shall not be required to pay or discharge any
mechanics' lien within the thirty (30) day period, so long as Licensee shall in good faith
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proceed to contest the lien by appropriate proceedings. It shall furnish reasonably satisfactory
evidence that funds are or will be available to pay the amount of the contested lien claim with
all interest on it and costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees to be incurred in
connection with it. If Licensee does not 1) cause a mechanics' lien to be discharged of record
within thirty (30) days after the date Licensee has notice of the filing of a lien or 2) Licensee
does not in good faith proceed to contest the lien by appropriate proceedings within the thirty
(30) day period, then Licensee shall be in default of the Agreement.
24.. Licenses, Authorizations and Permits.
Licensee shall obtain, .or cause to be obtained, and maintain in full force and effect
throughout the term of this Agreement, at its sole expense, all licenses, authorizations and
permits that are necessary for Licensee to conduct its public water recreational and educational
activities.
Licensee shall be responsible for paying the cost of said applications and obtaining said
licenses, authorizations and permits.
25. Licensee's Operations at the Property.
Licensee and its Program Operators, respectively, agree to the following conditions for
conducting its programs in the Property:
(a) Licensee agrees to furnish, at its own cost and expense, all personal property and
equipment necessary for the operation of its public water recreational and educational
opportunities.
(b) Licensee shall provide adequate personnel to provide quality service at all times. The
City shall notify Licensee of any employees of Licensee that are not deemed to be performing in
the best interest of the City.
(c) Licensee shall designate a representative ("Representative") who shall be present in
the Property during Licensee's operating hours. The Representative shall be given the full
authority by Licensee to make on -site decisions on behalf of or for Licensee, but not of the City.
The Representative shall ensure strict compliance with all terms and conditions contained in this
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Agreement. The Representative shall serve as a liaison between the City and Licensee.
(d) Licensee shall provide sufficient personnel to professionally and safely conduct its
public water recreational and educational opportunities within the Property and to provide
security and control of the students and invitees within the Property.
26. No Liability.
In no event shall the City be liable or responsible for injury, loss or damage to the
property, improvements, fixtures and/or equipment belonging to or rented by Licensee, the
Program operators, their officers, agents, employees, invitees or patrons occurring in or about the
Property that may be stolen, destroyed, or in any way damaged, including, without limitation,
fire, flood, steam, electricity, gas, water, rain, vandalism or theft which may leak or flow from or
into any part of the Property, or from the breakage, leakage, obstruction or other defects of the
pipes, sprinklers, wires, appliances, plumbing, air conditioning or lighting fixtures of the
Property, or from hurricane or any act of God or any .act of negligence of any user of the
facilities or occupants of the Property or any person whomsoever whether such damage or injury
results from conditions arising upon the Property or upon other portions of the Property or from
other sources. Licensee indemnifies the City its officers, agents and employees from and against
any and all such claims even if the claims, costs, liabilities, suits, actions, damages or causes of
action arise from the negligence or alleged negligence of the City, including any of its
employees, agents, or officials.
Licensee further acknowledges that as lawful consideration for being granted the right to
utilize and occupy the Property, Licensee, on behalf of himself, his agents, invitees and
employees, does hereby release from any legal liability the City, its officers, agents and
employees, from any and all claims for injury, death or property damage resulting from
Licensee's use of the Property.
27. No Claim to Assets or Rights of Licensee.
By entering into this Agreement, none of the parties are granted any assets, rights, titles
or interest to the other's assets, rights, title or interests, except as otherwise set forth in this
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28. Compliance With Laws.
Licensee and/or .its authorized agents agree to comply with all applicable laws, codes
(including, but not limited to, the Florida Building Code as it may be amended), ordinances and
regulations enacted or promulgated by federal, state, county, and city government including the
provisions of the Charter and Code of the City. Licensee and/or its authorized agents shall also
comply with reasonable directives of the City Manager.
29. Additional Expenses.
Under no circumstances will the City be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by
Licensee under this Agreement or as a result of its programs or related activities beyond those
that are specifically set forth in this Agreement.
30. Indemnification.
Licensee shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City and its officials, employees
and agents (collectively referred to as "Indemnitees") 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 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 Licensee or its employees, agents
or subcontractors (collectively referred to as "Licensee"), 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 Indemnitees, or any of them or (ii) the
failure of the Licensee to comply with any of the paragraphs herein or the failure of the Licensee
to conform to statutes, ordinances, or other regulations or requirements of any governmental
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authority, federal or state, in connection with the performance of this Agreement. Licensee
expressly agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Indemnitees, or any of them, from and
against all liabilities which may be asserted by an employee or former employee of Licensee, or
an7 of its subcontractors, as provided above, for which the Licensee's liability to such employee
or,'former employee would otherwise be limited to payments under state Workers' Compensation
or similar laws.
31. Insurance.
Licensee, at its sole cost, shall obtain and maintain in full force and effect at all times
throughout the period of this Agreement, the following insurance coverage:
A. Commercial General liability insurance on a Comprehensive General liability
coverage form, or its equivalent, including premises, operations and contractual coverage's
against all claims, demands or actions for bodily injury, personal injury, death or property
damage occurring in or about the Property with such limits as may be reasonably requested by
the City from time to time but not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence combined single limit for
bodily injury and property damage. General Liability shall also include assault and battery and
child molestation. The City shall be named as Additional Insured on the policy or policies of
insurance.
B. Automobile liability insurance covering all owned, non -owned and hired vehicles
used in conjunction with operations covered by this agreement. The policy or policies of
insurance shall contain a combined single limit of at least $500,000 for bodily injury and
property damage. The requirements of this provision will be waived upon submission of a
written statement from Licensee that no automobiles are used to conduct business.
C. Worker's Compensation in the form and amounts required by State law.
D. "All Risk" property insurance against loss or damage by fire, windstorm, with
such endorsements for extended coverage, vandalism, malicious mischief, flood and special
coverage, insuring 100% of the replacement cost of Licensee's improvements, fixtures,
equipment, furniture and all other personal property in and about the Property.
E. The City's Department of Risk Management, reserves the right to reasonably
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amend the insurance requirements by the issuance of a notice in writing to Licensee. The
Licensee shall provide any other insurance or security reasonably required by the City.
F. The policy or policies of insurance required shall be so written that the policy or
policies may not be canceled or materially changed without thirty (30) days advance written
notice to the City. Said notice should be delivered to the City of Miami, Department of Risk
Management, 444 SW 2 Avenue, 9`11 Floor, Miami, Florida 33130, with copy to City of Miami,
Department of Economic Development, 444 SW 2 Avenue, 3`1 Floor, Miami, Florida 33130, or
such other address that may be designated from time to time.
G. A current Evidence and Policy of Insurance evidencing the aforesaid required
insurance coverage shall be supplied to Department of Economic Development of the City at the
commencement of the term of this Agreement and a new Evidence and Policy shall be supplied
at least twenty (20) days prior to the expiration of each such policy. Insurance policies required
above shall be issued by companies authorized to do business under the laws of the State, with
the following qualifications as to management and financial strength: the company should be
rated "A" as to management, and no less than class "X" as to financial strength, in accordance
with the latest edition of Best's Key Rating Guide, or the company holds a valid Florida
Certificate of Authority issued by the State of Florida, Department of Insurance, and is a member
of the Florida Guarantee Fund. Receipt of any documentation of insurance by the City or by any
of its representatives, which indicates less coverage than required, does not constitute a waiver of
Licensee's obligation to fulfill the insurance requirements herein.
In the event Licensee shall fail to procure and place such insurance, the City may, but
shall not be obligated to, procure and place same, in which event the amount of the premium
paid shall be paid by Licensee to the City as an additional fee upon demand and shall in each
instance be collectible on the first day of the month or any subsequent month following the date
of payment by the City. Licensee's failure to procure insurance shall in no way release Licensee
from its obligations and responsibilities as provided herein.
32. Safety.
Licensee will allow City inspectors, agents or representatives the ability to monitor its
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compliance with safety precautions as required by federal, state or local laws, rules, regulations
and ordinances. By performing these inspections the City, its agents, or representatives are not
assuming any liability by virtue of these laws, rules, regulations and ordinances. Licensee shall
have no recourse against the City, its agents, or representatives from the occurrence, non-
occurrence or result of such inspection(s). Upon issuance of a notice to proceed, the Licensee
shall contact the Risk Management Department at (305) 416-1800 to schedule the inspection(s).
33. Americans With Disability Act.
Licensee shall affirmatively comply with all applicable provisions of the Americans with
Disabilities Act ("ADA") in the course of providing any work, labor or services funded by the
City including Titles I and II of the ADA (regarding nondiscrimination on the basis of disability)
and all applicable regulations, guidelines and standards. Additionally, Licensee shall take
affirmative steps to ensure nondiscrimination in employment of disabled persons.
34. City Access To Property.
The City and its authorized representative(s) shall have at all times access to the Property.
The City will maintain a complete set of keys to the Property. Licensee, at its sole cost and
expense, may duplicate or change key locks to the Property but not until first receiving written
approval from the Director for such work. In the event Licensee changes key locks as approved
by the Director, Licensee, at its sole cost and expense, must also provide to the City a copy or
copies of said keys, if more than one copy is required.
The City shall have access to and entry into the Property at any time to (a) inspect the
Property, (b) to perform any obligations of Licensee hereunder which Licensee has failed to
perform after written notice thereof to Licensee, Licensee not having cured such matter within
ten (10) days of such notice, (c) to assure Licensee's compliance with the terms and provisions of
this Agreement and all applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, (d) to show the
Property, to prospective purchasers or tenants, and (e) for other purposes as may be deemed
necessary by the City Manager in the furtherance of the City's corporate purpose; provided,
however, that City shall make a diligent effort to provide at least 24-hours advance notice and
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Licensee shall have the right to have one or more of its representatives or employees present
during the time of any such entry. The City shall not be liable for any loss, cost or damage to the
Licensee by reason of the exercise by the City of the right of entry described herein for the
pu poses listed above. The making of periodic inspection or the failure to do so shall not operate
to + im ose upon on the City any liability of any kind whatsoever nor relieve the Licensee of any
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responsibility, obligations or liability assumed under this Agreement.
35. Public Records.
Licensee understands that the public shall have access, at all reasonable times, to City
contracts, subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and agrees to allow access
by the City and the public to all documents subject to disclosure under applicable law.
36. Nondiscrimination
Licensee represents and warrants to the City that Licensee does not and will not engage
in discriminatory practices and that there shall be no discrimination in connection with
Licensee's use of the Property on account of race, color, sex, religion, age, handicap, marital
status or national origin.
37. No Discrimination in Hiring.
In the performance of this Agreement or any extension thereof, Licensee and/or its
authorized agents shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment
because of sex, age, race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin. Licensee and/or its
authorized agents will take affirmative action to insure that minority applicants are employed and
that employees are fairly treated during employment without regard to their sex, age, race, color,
religion, ancestry, or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the
following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising,
layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
38. Conflict of Interest.
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Licensee is aware of the conflict of interest laws of the City (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 and any future amendments thereto.
Licensee further covenants that no person or entity under its employ, presently exercising
any functions or responsibilities in connection with this Agreement, has any personal financial
interests, direct or indirect, with the City. Licensee further covenants that, in the performance of
this Agreement, no person or entity having such conflicting interest shall be utilized in respect to
services provided hereunder. Any such conflict of interest(s) on the part of Licensee, its
employees or associated persons, or entities must be disclosed in writing to the City.
39. Waiver of Jury Trial.
The parties hereby knowingly, irrevocably, voluntarily and intentionally waive any right
either may have to a trial by jury in respect of any action, proceeding or counterclaim based on
this Agreement, or arising out of, under or in connection with this Agreement or any amendment
or modification of this Agreement, or any other agreement executed by and between the parties
in connection with this Agreement, or any course of conduct, course of dealing, statements
(whether verbal or written) or actions of any party hereto. This waiver of jury trial provision is a
material inducement for the City and Licensee entering into the subject transaction.
40. Notices.
All notices or other communications, which shall or may . be given pursuant to this
Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered by hand, telecopy, or registered mail
addressed to the other party at the address indicated herein. Such notice shall be deemed given
on the day on which hand delivered; faxed or, if by mail, on the fifth day after being posted or
the date of actual receipt, whichever is earlier.
If to City of Miami:
City Manager
City of Miami
3500 Pan American Drive
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With a copy to:
With a copy to:
if to Licensee:
Miami, Florida 33133
City Attorney
City of Miami
444 SW 2"d Avenue
Suite 945
Miami, Florida 33130
Department of Economic Development
City of Miami
444 SW 2"d Avenue, 3rd Floor
Miami, Florida 33130
Miami Rowing and Watersports Center, Inc.
Attention: Ms. Connie Leigh, President
3832 Shipping Avenue
Miami, Florida 33146
41. Advertisine.
Licensee shall not permit any signs or advertising matter to be placed either in the interior
or upon the exterior of the Property without having first obtained the approval of the Director or
his/her designee, which approval may be withheld for any or no reason, at his sole discretion.
Licensee shall, at its sole cost and expense, install, provide, maintain such sign, decoration,
advertising matter or other things as may be permitted hereunder in good condition and repair at
all times. Licensee must further obtain approval from all governmental authorities having
jurisdiction, and must comply with all applicable requirements set forth in the City of Miami
Code and Zoning. Ordinance. Upon the cancellation of this Agreement, Licensee shall, at its sole
cost and expense, remove any sign, decoration, advertising matter or other thing permitted
hereunder from the Property. If any part of the Property is in any way damaged by the removal
of such items, said damage shall be repaired by Licensee at its sole cost and expense. Should
Licensee fail to repair any damage caused to the Property within ten (10) days after receipt of
written notice from the City directing the required repairs, the City shall cause the Property to be
repaired at the sole cost and expense of Licensee. Licensee shall pay the City the full cost of
such repairs within five (5) days of receipt of an invoice indicating the cost of such required
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repairs.
Licensee hereby understands and agrees that the City may, at its sole discretion, erect or
place upon the Property an appropriate sign indicating City's having issued this Agreement.
42. Waiver.
Any waiver by either party or any breach by either party of any one or more of the
covenants, conditions or provisions of this Agreement shall not be construed to be a waiver of
any subsequent or other breach of the same or any covenant, condition or provision of this
Agreement, nor shall any failure on the part of the City to require or exact full and complete
compliance by Licensee with any of the covenants, conditions or provisions of this Agreement
be construed as in any manner changing the terms hereof to prevent the City from enforcing in
full the provisions hereto, nor shall the terms of this Agreement be changed or altered in any
manner whatsoever other than by written agreement of the City and Licensee.
43. Ownership Of Improvements.
As of the Effective Date and throughout the Term of this Agreement and any extension
thereof, Licensee agrees that all buildings and improvements constructed by Licensee on the
Property shall not be erected without prior approval of the City Manager and upon completion
thereon shall be vested in the City. Furthermore, title to all Alterations made in or to the
Property, whether or not by or at the expense of Licensee, shall, unless otherwise provided by
written agreement, immediately upon their completion become the property of the City and shall
remain and be surrendered with the Property.
44. Surrender Of Property.
In either event of cancellation pursuant to revocation, "Cancellation By Request Of
Licensee" or "Automatic Termination", or at the expiration of the time limited by the notice,
Licensee shall peacefully surrender the Property broom clean and in good condition and repair
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together with all alterations, fixtures, installation, additions and improvements which may have
been made in or attached on or to the Property. Upon surrender, Licensee shall promptly remove
all its personal property, trade fixtures and equipment and Licensee shall repair any damage to
the Property caused thereby. Should Licensee fail to repair any damage caused to the Property
within ten (10) days after receipt of written notice from the City directing the required repairs,
the City shall cause the Property to be repaired at the sole cost and' expense of Licensee.
Licensee shall pay the City the full cost of such repairs within ten (10) days of receipt of an
invoice indicating the cost of such required repairs. At the City's option, the City may require
Licensee to restore the Property so that it shall be as it was on the Effective Date.
In the event Licensee fails to remove its personal property, equipment and fixtures from
the Property within the time limit set by the notice, said property shall be deemed abandoned and
thereupon shall become the sole personal property of the City. The City, at its sole discretion
and without liability, may remove and/or dispose of same as the City sees fit, all at Licensee's
sole cost and expense.
45. Compliance with Environmental Laws.
Licensee represents and warrants that during the term of this Agreement, it will not use or
employ the property, or any other City -owned property, to handle, transport, store or dispose of
any hazardous waste or substances and that it will not conduct any activity at the Property or
City -owned property in violation of any applicable Environmental Laws.
46. Invalidity.
In the event that any non -material provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid
for any reason, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions of this Agreement and the
same shall remain in full force and effect.
47. Time of Essence.
It is expressly agreed by the parties hereto that time is of the essence with respect to this
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Agreement. If the final day of any period falls on a weekend or legal holiday, then the final day
of said period or the date of performance shall be extended to the next business day thereafter.
48. No Interpretation Against Draftsmen.
The parties agree that no provision of this Agreement shall be construed against any
particular party and each party shall be deemed to have drafted this Agreement.
49. Further Acts.
In addition to the acts and deeds recited herein and contemplated to be performed,
executed and/or delivered by the parties, the parties each agree to perform, execute and/or deliver
or cause to be performed, executed and/or delivered any and all such further acts, deeds and
assurances as may be necessary to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
50. Litigation.
Any dispute herein shall be resolved in the courts of Miami -Dade County, Florida. The
parties shall attempt to mediate any dispute without litigation. However, this is not intended to
establish mediation as a condition precedent before pursuing specific performance, equitable or
injunctive relief.
51. Third Party Beneficiary.
This Agreement is solely for the benefit of the parties hereto and no third party shall be
entitled to claim or enforce any rights hereunder.
52. No Partnership.
Nothing contained herein shall make, or be construed to make any party a principal,
agent, partner or joint venturer of the other.
53, Amendments.
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No alterations, amendments or modifications hereof shall be valid unless executed by an
instrument in writing by the parties with the same formality as this Agreement. Neither this
Agreement, nor any term hereof, can be changed, modified, or abandoned, in whole or in part,
except by instrument in writing, and no subsequent oral agreement shall have any validity
whatsoever.
54. Miscellaneous.
Title and paragraph headings are for convenient reference and are not a part of this
Agreement.
55. Entire Agreement.
This Agreement represents the entire understanding between the parties hereto as to the
subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior written oral negotiations, representations,
warranties, statements or agreements between the parties hereto as to the same. There are no
promises, terms and conditions, or obligations other than those contained herein, and no party
has relied upon the statements or promises of the representatives of any party hereto.
56. Radon Gas.
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that, when it has accumulated in a building
in sufficient quantities, may present health risks to persons who are exposed to it over time.
Levels of radon that exceed federal and state guidelines have been found in buildings in Florida.
Additional information regarding radon and radon testing may be obtained from your county
public health unit.
57. Authority.
Each of the parties hereto acknowledges it is duly authorized to enter into this Agreement
and that the signatories below are duly authorized to execute this Agreement in their respective
behalf.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly
executed and delivered by their respective officers and hereunto duly authorized as of the date
first above written.
ATTEST:
LICENSEE:
Mimi Rowing and Watersports Center, Inc.
a nonprofit organization under the laws of
the State of Florida
By: By:
Signature Signature
Print Name Print Name
By:
Signature
Print Name
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(Corporate Seal)
ATTEST:
Priscilla A. Thompson
City Clerk
CITY OF MIAMI,
a municipal corporation of the
State of Florida
Joe Arriola
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Dania Carrillo, Director
Department of Risk Management
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
Alejandro Vilarello
City Attorney
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