HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemo-Scrivener's Error!CITY OF MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
MEMORANDUM
TO: Priscilla A. Thompson, C.
FROM: Julie O. Bru, City..06iney
DATE: August 3, 2012
RE: Scrivener's Error- City Commission Meeting, July 12, 2012
Resolution No. 12-0252, Relating to Wagner Square
File No. 12-00751a
Resolution No. 12-0252, adopted July 12, 2012, contains a scrivencr's error in the exhibit that
was attached.
The first page of the Settlement Term Sheet was inadvertently omitted with the transmittal.
The attached Settlement Tenn Sheet reflects the entire exhibit of five (5) pages.
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SETTLEMENT TERM SHEET
This Settlement Term Sheet (the "Agreement") Is made by and among Drew M.
Dillworth, the duly appointed, authorized, and acting chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee
("Trustee Dillworth") of the bankruptcy estate of Wagner Square, LLC, a Florida limited
liability company ("Debtor"), the City of Miami (the "City"), Debra Sinkle Kolsky, as
trustee for the Debra Sinkle Kolsky Trust (the "Trust"), Jackson Square, LLC, a Florida
limited liability company ("Jackson Square"), Redevco Civic Center, LLC, a Florida
limited liability company ('Redevco"), Wagner Square I, LLC, a Florida limited liability
company ("Wagner I"), and Wagner Square III, LLC, a Florida limited liability company
("Wagner Ill"). Trustee Dillworth, the City, the Trust, Jackson Square, Redevco, Wagner
I, and Wagner III are individually referred to as "Party" or collectively referred to as the
"Parties,"
WHEREAS, on April '2012, three creditors of the Debtor filed an involuntary
Chapter 7 petition against the- Debtor, initiating the bankruptcy case styled In re Wagner
Square, LLC, 12-20659-LMI;
WHEREAS, on May 29, 2012, the holders of certain of the equity interests in the
Debtor filed a motion consenting to the entry of an Order for Relief provided the case
was converted to Chapter 11 and a trustee was appointed;
WHEREAS, the holders of the remaining equity interests in the Debtor consented
to such relief on June 4, 2012;
WHEREAS, on June 7, 2012, the Court entered the Order for Relief and an
Order granting the motion to convert the case to Chapter 11 and to appoint a Chapter
11 trustee of the Debtor's Estate. Trustee Dillworth was selected and confirmed to serve
as the Chapter 11 Trustee of the Debtor's estate on June 12 and 14, 2012;
WHEREAS, on June 15, 2012, Trustee Dillworth filed the Sale Motion, seeking
authority for a private sale of Debtor's vacant parcel of real estate located in Miami -
Dade County, Florida ("Real Property?), free and clear of all liens, claims and
encumbrances, with all such liens, claims and encumbrances, if any, attaching to the
proceeds of the sale, and relatedrelief;
WHEREAS, the City -claims certain interests In the Real Property Including,
without limitation, a mortgage lien and restrictive covenants (the "City Interests") as'
more particularly detailed In the Sale Motion;
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WHEREAS, the City opposes the Sale Motion free and clear of the City Interests;
WHEREAS, the City:Interests also extend to and encumber two additional
parcels of real estate (the "Two Related Properties"), contiguous to the Real Property,
which Two Related Properties are indirectly owned by Jackson Square and Redevco
through affiliates of the Debtor known as Wagner Square I, LLC, and Wagner Square
III, LLC;
WHEREAS, the Parties mutually desire to resolve the disputes concerning the
Sale Motion, the Real Property, the Two Related Properties, and the City Interests.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual promises,
undertakings and agreements contained herein, the Parties agree as follows:
1. Incorporation of Recitals. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and
incorporated herein by reference.
2. Sale of the Real Property, The City shall consent to the Sale Motion and,
upon approval of the Bankruptcy Court, Trustee Dillworth shall close on the transaction
(the "VA Transaction") contemplated in the Sale Motion. At closing, the City shall be
paid the sum of $1,650,000.00 from the sale proceeds of the VA Transaction (the "VA
Proceeds"). At closing on the VA Transaction, and from the VA Proceeds, Trustee
Dillworth shall satisfy in full any obligations of the City on the BEDI grant from the United
States Department of Housing ,and Urban Development ("HUD"), which BEDI loan is
associated with the Real PiripeitY.and the Two Related Properties. Upon execution of
this Agreement, and until 'OlosIng of the VA Transaction, Trustee Dillworth, Jackson
Square, and/or Redevco shall 'be permitted to negotiate with HUD on the amount of the
obligations of the City on the BEDI grant, and the City shall not directly or indirectly
interfere with such negotiations. No Party shall be permitted to litigate (via motion,
objection, adversary proceeding, or otherwise) with HUD concerning the Clty's
obligation on the BEDI grant.
3. Transfer of the Two Related Properties. t9 the City. At closing on the VA
Transaction, Jackson Square, Redevco, Wagner I, and Wagner III shall cause the Two
Related Properties to be transferred to the City free and clear of liens, claims, and
encumbrances (with any such liens, claims, encumbrances to be paid at closing on the
VA Transaction from the VA Proceeds).
4. Section 108 Loan Surplus. Upon closing of the VA Transaction, the City
shall repay the Section 108 loan to HUD from funds currently held In escrow with
Suntrust Bank, Any surplus in the Suntrust Bank escrow account after payment of the
Section 108 loan to HUD shall be remitted to Trustee Dillworth. The City represents
that as of the date of this Agreement, the most recent amortization schedule concerning
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the Section 108 Loan shows a principal balance of $3,611,000,00, interest due of
$12,177.50, for a total balance owed of $3,623,177.50 with accruing interest.
5. Bankruptcy Court & City Commission Approval and Effect of Agreemeht.
This Agreement is subject of approval of the both the City Commission (and provided no
Mayoral veto is exercised) and the Bankruptcy Court presiding over the Debtor's and
Wagner I's bankruptcy case. Should either the City Commission or the Bankruptcy
Court not approve the terms of this Agreement, the Agreement is null and void and shall
have no force or effect and shall not be enforceable by or against the Parties hereto and
the Parties shall be restored to their prior position without any prejudice.
6. Bankruptcy Court' Retention of Jurisdiction. The Bankruptcy Court to
retain jurisdiction to interpretiand enforce all the terms of this Agreement.
7, Acknowledgement of Terms. The Parties acknowledge and agree that
they have been represented by legal counsel and: (I) they have completely read and
fully understand this Agreement and have voluntarily accepted the terms contained
herein for the purposes of making a full and final compromise, adjustment and
settlement; and (ii) they have determined that this settlement is fair and reasonable
under all the circumstances and that this determination is based solely upon their
independent judgment after an opportunity to consult with counsel of their choice and,
that in making this determination, they have had an adequate opportunity to discuss and
assess the merits of all claims or potential claims.
8, Savings Clause. To the extent that any provision of this Agreement is
deemed by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable, void or voidable, this
Agreement is modified to the minimum extent necessary to exclude or strike only that
discrete portion that Is deemed by such court to be unenforceable, void or voidable and
the remainder of this Agreement she continue to remain in full force and effect and be
valid and binding on the Parties.
9. Counterparts Copies. Thls Agreement may be executed
simultaneously in two or mcire cqunterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original,
but all of which together shall,Constitute one and the same Agreement. A facsimile, .pdf
or electronic copy of this Agreement and any signature hereon shall be considered for
all purposes as originals and delivery of an executed counterpart.
10. Merger Clause. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the
Parties. All prior oral and written agreements for all Parties are only those that are set
forth herein and none of the Parties Is relying on any promise or representation not set
forth in this Agreement. This Agreement can be amended only in writing, signed by all
Parties, and none of the terms, conditions or provisions of the Agreement can be
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waived, changed, altered or modified except by an Instrument in writing signed by all the
Parties against whom enforcement of such change Is sought.
11. Choice of Law and jurisdictlon. The Parties agree that the Agreement is
governed by Florida law and federal law relating to the Bankruptcy Code and consent to
and agree to the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida retaining and
having exclusive jurisdiction to Interpret and enforce the terms of this Agreement and
the judgments to be issued or entered hereunder,
12. Joint Drafting. Thls Agreement shall be deemed to have been jointly
drafted by the Parties, and in construing and interpreting this Agreement, no provisions
shall be construed and Interpreted for or against any of the Parties because such
provisions or any other provision of the Agreement as a whole Is purportedly prepared
or requested by such Party.
13. Captions, Captions In this agreement are Included for identification and
shall not be used to interpret the Agreement.
14, Releases. At'closing; the Parties shall exchange mutual general releases
of any and all claims among them excepting (I) only those obligations udder this
Agreement, (II) the scheduled unsecured claim in the Debtor's case of $111,986.65 in
favor of the City of Miami -Treasurer (the "Scheduled Unsecured Claim"), to the extent
such claim is a claim other than a claim in favor of the Department of Community
Development (in which case all parties reserve all rights, claims, arguments, and
objections in respect of the Scheduled Unsecured Claim).
15. Further Assurances, The Parties agree that they will execute all
documents necessary to effectuate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
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DREW DILLWORTH, AS- CHAPTER 7
The Debra Sinkle Kolsky Trust,
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