HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit 1EASEMENT AGREEMENT (PARCEL G1
THIS EASEMENT AGREEMENT (Agreement) is made as of , 2005 by THE
CITY OF MIAMI, a municipal corporation of the State of Florida ("Cm"), to and for the benefit of
FLAGSTONE ISLAND GARDENS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, f/k/a and successor by
merger to Flagstone Properties, LLC, a Florida limited liability company ("Flagstone").
RECITALS
A. City and Flagstone heretofore entered into that certain Agreement to Enter into Ground
Lease dated January 1, 2003 (as may be amended from time to time, the "Agreement to Enter Into
Ground Lease").
B. Pursuant to the Agreement to Enter Into Ground Lease, City and Flagstone agreed to
enter into a Ground Lease in the form attached thereto as Exhibit C" (as may be amended from time to
time, the "Ground Lease"), subject to and in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the
Agreement to Enter Into Ground Lease. Unless otherwise defined herein, capitalized terms used herein
shall have the meanings given to there in the Ground Lease.
C. City is the owner in fee simple of certain upland on Watson Island and certain submerged
land located adjacent thereto (collectively, the "Leased Property"), all as more particularly described in the
Ground Lease.
D. Pursuant to the Ground Lease, City will lease to Flagstone, and Flagstone will lease from
City, the Leased Property, and Flagstone or one or more Major Subtenants will develop and operate a
mixed use project thereon (the "Project").
E. City will derive substantial benefits from the development and operation of the Project.
F. City is also the owner in fee simple of certain other land located on Watson Island,
comprising approximately 0.20 acres, as more particularly described and depicted in Exhibit "A" attached
hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (the "Easement Area").
G. The proper operation of the Project requires that Flagstone be granted certain easements
over, across and upon the Easement Area for the purpose of vehicular (including fire safety and
emergency vehicles) and pedestrian ingress and egress and access to and from the Project at all times
during the Lease Term.
H. City has agreed to grant such easements, ail as more particularly described herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of Ten and No/100 Dollars and other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged by the parties, City and Flagstone
agree as follows:
AGREEMENTS
1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein as if set out
in full in the body of this Agreement.
2. Grant of Easements. City hereby grants to Flagstone, for the benefit of Flagstone, all Major
Subtenants, all Space Tenants, all holders of Approved Time Share Licenses, all other tenants,
subtenants, sub -subtenants, and other licensees, occupants and users of the Project from time to time,
including fire safety and emergency vehicles, and all of their respective employees and other agents,
contractors, subcontractors, invitees and guests and ell other Persons coming onto the Project from time
to time, and their respective successors and assigns:
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2.1 a permanent non-exclusive easement over, across and upon the Easement Area,
including all common curb cuts, roadways, driveways, aisles, walkways and sidewalks, for the purpose of
vehicular (including fire safety and emergency vehicles) and pedestrian ingress and egress and access
and delivery to and from the Leased Property and the Project during the entire Lease Term; and
2.2 a permanent non-exclusive easement to come upon the Easement Area and
areas adjacent thereto from time to time to design, construct, reconstruct, reconfigure, alter, improve
upon, remove, pave, repave, stripe or provide enhancements and/or landscaping the Easement Area
(collectively, the "Improvements"). All Improvements shall be subject to the prior written approval of the
Chief Executive Officer or his designee in accordance with the Chief Executive Officer Approval
Procedures. It is agreed that Improvements may consist of two separate levels. The City shall be
deemed reasonable in denying any Improvements that result in an increased cost to the City in
performing its obligations hereunder or affect the future developability of the City -owned property adjacent
to the Easement Area. The right to come upon areas adjacent to the Easement Area shall be subject to
Flagstone obtaining the prior approval from any other persons that may have an interest in the area
adjacent to the Easement Area. Except during events of emergency or as otherwise approved by the
Chief Executive Officer, at no time will oversize vehicles or vehicles over eleven (11) feet in height
providing service or deliveries to the Project use the Easement Area. All oversize vehicles or vehicles
over eleven (11) feet in height providing service must use the Northwest entrance to the Project dedicated
to service and delivery vehicles. City hereby agrees not to grant to any other parties any additional
easement upon or affecting the Easement Area that will materially interfere with the easement rights
granted pursuant to this Agreement,
3. Operations. Flagstone shall regulate the installation and its future operations of the
Easement Area so as not to conflict or interfere with operations of the City, its tenants, sub -tenants, sub -
subtenants, licensees, occupants, users, agents, successors, and assigns and the general public. In the
event Flagstone's use conflicts with the operations of the City, its tenants, sub -tenants, sub -subtenants,
licensees, agents, successors or assigns or the general public, the City, or its successors or assigns,
shall have the right to impose reasonable rules and regulations to govern the use of the Easement Area
so as to eliminate or minimize such conflicts and/or interference; provided, however, that the City shall, to
the extent practicable, afford Flagstone reasonable access to the Project at all times, and Flagstone shall
have the right to implement reasonable security measures with the prior written approval of the Chief
Executive Officer in accordance with the Chief Executive Officer Approval Procedures, provided that in
the Chief Executive Officer's judgment such measures do not conflict or interfere with operations of the
City, its tenants, licensees, agents, successors, and assigns and the general public.
Flagstone shall not encroach beyond the boundaries of the Easement Area. Should the
Easement Area be abandoned or discontinued by law or otherwise, the said easement shall cease and
revert with the right of immediate possession and right of entry to the City or its successors in interest,
upon the City providing Flagstone thirty (30) days advance written notification of such action and
Flagstone's failure to reactivate usage of the Easement Area within such thirty (30) day period.
4. Changes and Additions to Easement Area. City reserves the right, upon prior written notice
to Flagstone, at any time and from time to time, and at its sole cost and expense, to make or permit
changes or revisions to the Easement Area, including additions to, subtractions from, rearrangements of,
alterations of, modifications of or supplements to the Improvements. Notwithstanding the rights of City
above, in the event the change or revision (i) affects the functionality of the Easement Area, (ii) materially
and adversely affects Flagstone's use of the Easement Area, or (iii) materially increases Flagstone's cost
for maintenance or repair, Flagstone's prior written consent to such change or addition shall be required,
which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
5. Expense. Flagstone shall design, construct, maintain, repair and replace the Improvements
and shall keep such Improvements in a safe, sightly, good and functional condition within the Easement
Area during the term of this Agreement, all in a lien -free manner and at Flagstone's sole cost and
expense. Prior to commencing the construction in the Easement Area, Flagstone shall prepare
Construction Plans and Specifications for the Improvements, which Construction Plans and Specifications
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shall be subject to the City's prior written approval in accordance with the Chief Executive Officer
Approval Procedures. Flagstone, at its sole cost, may at any time, with the Chief Executive Officer's prior
written approval, in accordance with the Chief Executive Officer Approval Procedures, relocate or remove
any Improvement described provided that such relocation does not unreasonably interfere with the use of
the Easement Area. Flagstone shall provide all construction, maintenance, repairs and replacements in a
manner that will minimize any unreasonable interference with the use and operations of the City, its
tenants, sub -tenants, sub -subtenants, licensees, occupants, users, agents, successors, and assigns and
the general public on other portions of Watson Island. Flagstone shall ensure that, to the extent
practicable, access through and upon the Easement Area is continuous during any construction (after the
completion of original Improvements), maintenance, repair, or replacement, unless otherwise approved
by the Chief Executive Officer or his designee in advance, in accordance with the Chief Executive Officer
Approval Procedures.
6. Notices to Chief Executive Officer. Prior to commencing any initial construction, repairs,
replacements, relocations, removals, or reconfiguration of the Improvements, Flagstone shall give the
Chief Executive Officer or his designee ten (10) days' prior written notice describing the anticipated
commencement date(s) and completion date(s) with respect to same.
7. Mechanics' Liens. Flagstone shall not knowingly suffer or permit any mechanics' liens to be
filed against the title to the Easement Area by reason of work, labor, services or materials supplied to
Flagstone or anyone having a right to possession of the Easement Area as a result of an agreement, with
Flagstone, acting with or without Flagstone's consent. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as
constituting the 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 Easement Area nor as giving Flagstone the right, power or authority 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 Easement Area. If any mechanics lien shall at any time
be filed against the Easement Area, Flagstone shall cause it to be discharged of record (by bonding, notice of
bond or otherwise) within thirty (30) days after the date that it has notice of its filing; provided, however, that
Flagstone shall not be required to pay or discharge any mechanics' lien within the thirty (30) day period, so
long as Flagstone shall in good faith proceed to contest the lien by appropriate proceedings or 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 attorney's fees to be incurred in
connection with it. If Flagstone does not: i) cause a mechanics' lien to be discharged of record within thirty
(30) days after the date Flagstone has notice of the filing of a lien; or li) in good faith proceed to contest the
lien by appropriate proceedings within the thirty (30) day period, then Flagstone shall be in default of this
Agreement.
8, Compliance With Permits and Laws. In connection with the construction and maintenance of
the Improvements, Flagstone shall: (i) obtain and maintain all required permits and approvals from
applicable Governmental Authorities having jurisdiction or regulatory authority over same; and (ii) comply
with all Applicable Laws with respect to the Easement Area, including, but not limited, to Chapter 713,
F.S.
9. Insurance. In connection with the Easement Area, Flagstone shall obtain and maintain or
cause to obtained and maintained throughout the term of this Agreement the types and amounts of
insurance coverages set forth in Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference
10. Indemnity. Flagstone shall indemnify, defend and save harmless City and City's successors,
permitted assigns, officials, employees and agents from and against any and all claims, actions,
proceedings, damages, losses, liabilities, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable
attorneys' fees and costs), arising out of, or resulting from any personal injury, loss of life or damage to
property, which shall occur in, on or over the Easement Area, which is in any way connected to, the
construction, installation, maintenance, repairs or use of the Easement Area pursuant to this Agreement
(the "Indemnified Matters"). In case any action or proceeding is brought against City by reason of any of
the Indemnified Matters, Flagstone, upon sixty (60) days' written notice from City, shall, at its expense,
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resist or defend the action or proceeding by counsel reasonably satisfactory to City. City shall also be
entitled to appear, defend, or otherwise take part in such action or proceeding, at its election, and at the
sole expense of City by counsel located within Miami -Dade County, Florida of its own choosing, provided
that: (i) such action by City shall not limit or make void any liability of any insurer of Flagstone or City with
respect to the claim or matter in question; and (ii) City shall not, without Flagstone's prior written consent,
settle any such action or proceeding or interfere with Flagstone's defense or prosecution of such action or
proceeding. The provisions of this Section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
11. 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 Flagstone, its officers,
agents, employees, contractors, and sub -contractors, invitees or patrons occurring in or about the
Easement Area 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 Easement Area, or from the breakage, leakage, obstruction or other defects of the pipes, sprinklers,
wires, appliances, plumbing, air conditioning or lighting fixtures on the Easement Area, or from hurricane
or any act of God or any act of negligence of any user of the facilities or occupants of the Easement Area
or any person whomsoever whether such damage or injury results from conditions arising upon the
Easement Area or upon other portions of the Easement Area or from other sources. Flagstone
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 (but not gross negligence or willful misconduct) of the City, including any of its
employees, agents, or officials so long as they are acting within their scope of employment.
12. Eminent Domain. In the event the whole or any part of the Easement Area is taken by right of
eminent domain or any similar authority of law (a "Taking"), the award or awards received in consideration
of any such Taking shall be allocated between the parties, based upon the parties' respective interest
under this Agreement.
13. Term. This Agreement and the easements, rights, obligations, and liabilities created herein
shall become effective immediately upon the mutual execution and delivery hereof and shall remain in full
force and effect unless and until either the Agreement to Enter Into Ground Lease is terminated or expires
in accordance with its terms (without the Ground Lease having been mutually executed and delivered), or
the Ground Lease is terminated or expires in accordance with its terms (whereupon the easements
granted herein shall be deemed automatically terminated and of no further force or effect). Upon
termination of this Agreement, all rights and privileges derived from, and all duties and obligations created
and imposed by the provisions of this Agreement, shall terminate and have no further force or effect;
provided, however, that the termination of this Agreement shall not limit or affect any remedy at law or in
equity that either party may have against any other party with respect to any liability or obligation arising
or to be performed under this Agreement prior to the date of such termination.
14. Compliance with Environmental Laws. Flagstone represents and warrants that during the
term of this Agreement, it will not use or employ the Easement Area, or any other City -owned property, to
handle, transport, store or dispose of any Hazardous Materials and that it will not conduct any activity on
Easement Area or City -owned property in violation of any applicable environmental laws.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Flagstone may handle, transport, store or dispose of Hazardous Materials
as necessary for Flagstone's Project on the Easement Area as long as such handling, transportation,
storage and disposal is performed in strict compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Flagstone
hereby indemnifies and holds harmless the City and its respective officers, employees and agents, from
and against all actions and liabilities relating to Flagstone's handling, transportation, storage and disposal
of Hazardous Materials on or about the Easement Area or City -owned property. The requirements of this
paragraph shall survive the cancellation, revocation, termination or expiration of this Agreement.
15. Hazardous Materials. In connection with its activities hereunder, Flagstone shall, at its sole
cost and expense, at all times and in all respects comply with all federal, state and local laws, statutes,
ordinances and regulations, rules rulings, policies, orders and administrative actions and orders relating
to hazardous materials ("Hazardous Materials Laws"), including, without limitation, any Hazardous
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Materials Laws relating to industrial hygiene, environmental protection or the use, storage, disposal or
transportation of any flammable explosives, toxic substances or other hazardous, contaminated or
polluting materials, substances or wastes, including without limitation, any "Hazardous Substances",
"Hazardous Wastes", "Hazardous Materials" or "Toxic Substances" (collectively "Hazardous Materials"),
under any such laws, ordinances or regulations. In connection with its activities hereunder, Flagstone
shall, at its sole cost and expense, procure, maintain in effect and comply with all conditions of any and all
permits, licenses and other governmental and regulatory approvals relating to the presence of Hazardous
Materials within, on, under or about the Easement Area or required for Flagstone's use of any hazardous
materials in or about the Easement Area in conformity with all applicable Hazardous Materials Laws and
prudent industry practices regarding management of such Hazardous Materials. Upon cancellation,
revocation, termination or expiration of this Agreement, Flagstone shall, at its sole cost and expense,
cause all Hazardous Materials, including their storage devices, placed in or about the Easement Area by
Flagstone or at Flagstone's direction, to be removed from the Easement Area and transported for use,
storage or disposal in accordance and compliance with all applicable Hazardous Materials Laws.
Flagstone may operate according to the custom of the industry so long as the use or presence of
Hazardous Materials is strictly and properly monitored according to, and in compliance with, all applicable
governmental requirements. The requirements of this paragraph shall survive the cancellation,
revocation, termination or expiration of this Agreement.
The City represents that:
(i) To the best of its knowledge, there are no environmental violations, whether under
federal, state, or local laws, existing on the Easement Area;
(ii) To the best of its knowledge, there are no Hazardous Materials presently existing on
the Easement Area.
16. Notices. All notices and other communications under this Agreement shall be in writing and
shall be deemed to have been duly given or made in the manner required by the Agreement to Enter Into
Ground Lease (and after the Ground Lease is mutually executed and delivered, in the manner required by
the Ground Lease).
17. Assignment; Binding Effect. This Agreement may not be assigned, pledged, transferred or
encumbered except in connection with any such assignment, pledge, transfer or encumbrance of the
Ground Lease as is permitted by the terms of the Ground Lease. Without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, it is acknowledged and agreed that Flagstone may assign this Agreement in whole or in part to
any Major Subtenant(s), and that Flagstone or any such Major Subtenant(s) may pledge and encumber
its rights hereunder in favor of any Approved Mortgagee(s). This Agreement shall be binding upon and
inure to the benefit of City and 'Flagstone and their respective successors and permitted assigns. Every
agreement, covenant, promise, undertaking, condition, easement, right, privilege, option and restriction
made, granted or assumed, as the case may be, by any party to this Agreement shall run with the land
and constitute an equitable servitude on the Easement Area, and for the benefit of the Project as provided
herein. Any transferee of any part of the Easement shall automatically be deemed, by acceptance of the
title to any portion of the easement, as the case may be, to have assumed all obligations of this
Agreement.
16, Headings. The captions and headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience of
reference only and shall not affect the construction or interpretation of this Agreement.
19. Non -Dedication. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to be a gift or
dedication of any portion of the Easement Area to Flagstone, it being the intention of the parties hereto
and their successors and assigns that nothing in this Agreement, expressed or implied, shall confer upon
any person other than the parties hereto and their successors and assigns, any rights or remedies under
or by reason of this Agreement.
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20. Severability. Any provision of this Agreement which is prohibited or unenforceable in any
jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability
without invalidating the remaining provisions hereof or affecting the validity or enforceability of such
provision beyond such extent or in any other jurisdiction. It is the intention of the parties to this
Agreement that if any provision of this Agreement is capable of two constructions, one of which would
render the provision void and the other of which would render the provision valid, the provision shall have
the meaning which renders it valid.
21. Responsibility. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this instrument, each
party to this Agreement shall be liable and responsible for the obligations, covenants, agreements, and
responsibilities created by this Agreement and for any judgment rendered hereon only to the extent of its
respective interest in the Easement Area and the improvements thereon.
22. Attorneys' Fees. In the event of any litigation or arbitration between the parties, all
expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs at both the trial and appellate levels,
incurred by the prevailing party, shall be paid by the non -prevailing party. The term "attorneys' fees" shall
be deemed to include, without limitation, any paraprofessional fees, investigative fees, administrative
costs and other charges billed by the attorney to the prevailing party (including any fees and costs
associated with collecting such amounts). The provisions of this Agreement shall survive the expiration
or termination of this Agreement.
23. 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, 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 the
Ground Lease, 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 City and
Flagstone to enter into this Agreement.
24. Arbitration. Any dispute arising under this Agreement shall be submitted to binding
arbitration in the manner set forth in Article XVII of the Ground Lease.
25. No Third Party Beneficiaries. Nothing in this Agreement shall confer upon any person,
other than the parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns, any rights or remedies
under or by reason of this Agreement.
26. Construction. Both parties substantially contributed to the preparation and negotiation of
this Agreement. Accordingly, this Agreement shall not be construed against the party responsible for
preparing it.
27. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with,
the laws of the State of Florida, without application of its conflict of law principles.
28. Entire Agreement. This Agreement embodies and constitutes the entire understanding
between City and Flagstone concerning the Easement Area, and all prior or contemporaneous
agreements, understandings, representations, and statements, oral or written, with respect thereto are
merged therein. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to make the parties hereto partners or joint
venturers or render either of said parties liable for the debts or obligations of the other. The parties agree
that there are no commitments, agreements, or understandings concerning the subject matter of this
Agreement that are not contained herein this Agreement between the parties as to all matters contained
herein. Accordingly, it is agreed that no deviation from the terms hereof shall be predicated upon any
prior representations or agreements whether oral or written. It is further agreed that any oral
representations or modifications concerning this Agreement shall be of no force or effect. This
Agreement may be modified, altered or amended only by a written amendment duly executed by both
parties hereto or their authorized representatives. The Chief Executive Officer is authorized to amend or
modify this Agreement as he deems necessary or appropriate.
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29. Chief Executive Officer Approval Procedure. Wherever this Agreement references the
Chief Executive Officer Approval Procedures, the period for the City's initial response to a request for
approval of any construction plans and specifications for all Easement Areas shall be the same as for
Construction Plans and Specifications.
30. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, all of which
taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument and any party hereto may execute this
Agreement by signing any such counterpart.
31. Default. If, prior to the mutual execution and delivery of the Ground Lease, Flagstone in
any manner defaults in the performance of this Agreement, the Chief Executive Officer may give written
notice to Flagstone of such default. If Flagstone fails to cure such default within fifteen (15) days after
written notice is given to Flagstone (or such longer period as may be reasonably necessary to cure such
default), the City may elect to: (i) terminate this Agreement: (ii) proceed to enforce the performance
bond(s) obtained in connection with this Agreement; or (iii) pursue any other remedy available at law or in
equity. If, after the mutual execution and delivery of the Ground Lease, Flagstone in any manner defaults
in the performance of this Agreement, the Chief Executive Officer may give written notice to Flagstone of
such default, and if the Chief Executive Officer does so, the Chief Executive Officer shall
contemporaneously give a copy of such notice to any Approved Mortgagee as to the Marina, provided
that such Approved Mortgagee has theretofore given the City written notice of its address for notices and
acknowledged in writing its cure rights hereunder. If Flagstone or such Approved Mortgagee fails to cure
such default within fifteen (15) days after written notice is given to Flagstone and such Approved
Mortgagee (or such longer period as may be reasonably necessary to cure such default), the City may
elect to: (I) terminate this Agreement: (ii) proceed to enforce the performance bond(s) obtained in
connection with this Agreement; or (iii) exercise such rights and remedies as the City may have under the
Ground Lease on account of Flagstone's failure to perform its obligations hereunder.
32. Security Deposit, The Security Deposit (the "Security") required pursuant to the Agreement
to Enter Into Ground Lease and the Ground Lease, as applicable, shall also serve as security for the
faithful performance by Flagstone of all provisions of this Agreement. If Flagstone 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 Flagstone was obligated to pay but did not pay, (ii)
any sure expended by City on Flagstone's behalf in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, or
(iii) any sum which the City may expend or be required to expend as a result of Flagstone's default
hereunder beyond any applicable notice and cure period. 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. At any time or times when the City has made any such application of all or any part of
the Security Deposit, Flagstone shall deposit the sum or sums equal to the amounts so applied by City
within ten (10) days of written notice by the City.
33. Taxes. Flagstone covenants and agrees to pay all taxes of whatsoever nature
lawfully levied or assessed against the Easement Area and improvements, property, sales, rents or
operations thereon, including but not limited to, ad valorem taxes, but only as applicable to the term of
this Agreement. City shall provide to Flagstone any tax bills received within fifteen (15) days of receipt.
Payment thereof shall commence with and shall include taxes assessed for the current year, if any.
Flagstone further covenants and agrees to pay all of the said taxes, if any, lawfully assessed, on such
dates as they become due and payable. In the event Flagstone fails to pay the real property taxes by
April 181 of each year, Flagstone shall be responsible to pay the City a late fee equal to 5% of such
overdue amount. The parties hereby agree that such late charge represents a fair and reasonable
estimate of the costs the City will incur by reason of late payment by Flagstone. Acceptance of such late
charge by the City shall not constitute a waiver of Flagstone's default with respect to such delinquent
amount, nor prevent the City from exercising any of its other rights and remedies or at law or in equity.
Any real property taxes not paid by April 1B' of each year shall bear interest at the rate of 12% per annum,
commencing on April 1. Flagstone shall pay such interest to the City. Payment of such interest shall not
excuse or cure any default by Flagstone under this Agreement.
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In the event that Flagstone becomes delinquent in the payment of real property taxes, the City,
upon providing written notice to Flagstone, may require either of the following, at its sole option: (1)
Flagstone to escrow monthly to the City an amount equal to one -twelfth of the amount billed for ad
valorem taxes, without discounts, during the previous calendar year plus 5% to cover estimated annual
tax increases. Said amount shall be paid on the first day of each month, In the event the amount
escrowed is not sufficient to pay the full amount of taxes due, Flagstone shall pay the difference to the
City for remittance to the County within fifteen (15) days of receipt of notice from the City of the amount of
such deficiency. In the event the amount of monies escrowed are in excess of the taxes due, the balance
shall be applied to the following year's tax payment; or (2) Flagstone shall enroll in the Dade County Ad
Valorem Tax Payment Plan.
Failure of Flagstone to pay the real property taxes when due and any late fees in connection
therewith, to pay a monthly real estate tax escrow to the City, or to enroll in the Dade County Ad Valorem
Tax Payment Plan as aforesaid shall constitute an event(s) of default under this Agreement.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Flagstone shall have the right to appeal or contest the imposition
of any taxes and/or the assessed values in accordance with applicable law.
34. Performance Bond. Draft Note: Language for provision to be provided by City's
Risk Management Department and Office of City Attorney upon execution of Agreement with specific
Exhibit C attachment for Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City and Flagstone have executed this Agreement as of the date set
forth above.
Attest:
Priscilla A. Thompson
City Clerk
THE CITY OF MIAMI, a municipal corporation of the State
of Florida
By:
Joe Arriola
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO RISK REQUIREMENTS APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND CORRECTNESS
By:
Dania F. Carrillo, Administrator Jorge L. Fernandez
Risk Management City Attorney
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Witness: FLAGSTONE ISLAND GARDENS LLC,
a Delaware limited liability company
By: Flagstone Miami Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited
liability company, as its sole and managing member
By: Flagstone Property Group, LLC, as a Delaware limited
liability company, as its sole and managing member
By: By:
Print Name and Title:
STATE OF
COUNTY OF
Mehmet Bayraktar, Sole and Managing Member
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 2004, by
as the Chief Executive Officer of the City of Miami, a municipal corporation of the
State of Florida, on behalf of the City.
Personally Known _ or Produced Identification
Type of Identification Produced
Signature:
Name: [Print or type]
Title: Notary Public
Serial No., if any:
My commission expires
STATE OF )
COUNTY OF )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 2005, by
, by Mehmet Bayraktar, as the sole and managing member of Flagstone Property
Group, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as the sole and managing member of Flagstone Miami
Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as the sole and managing member of FLAGSTONE
ISLAND GARDENS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, on behalf of each company.
Personally Known or
Produced Identification
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Produced
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Aviation Center Easement Final 01-03-06