HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit 1 (2013-05-23)REVOCABLE LICENSE AGREEMENT
ISSUED BY THE
CITY OF MIAMI
TO
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
FOR THE OCCUPANCY OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT
3501 RICKENBACKER CAUSEWAY
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33149
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Table of Contents
1. Recitals. 5
2. Definitions. 5
3. Purpose. 6
4. Occupancy and Use Period 76
5. Interest Conferred By This Agreement. 7
6. Fees. 8
7. Late Fee. 8
8. Returned Check Fee 8
9. Guaranty Deposit. 9
10. Adjustment to Use Fee, Security and any Applicable Use Taxes. 9
11. Services and Utilities. 910
12. Condition Of The Area and Maintenance 11
13. Alterations, Additions Or Replacements. 114-2
14. Violations, Liens And Security Interests. 12
15. City Access To Facility. 13
16. Indemnification And Hold Harmless 1344
17. Hazardous Materials. 1131-4
18. Payment And Performance Bond. 1415
19. Insurance 15
20. No Liability 16
21. Taxes and Fees 17
22. Cancellation By Request Of Either Of The Parties Without Cause. 1718
23. Revocation By City Manager For Cause. 1718
24. Notices. 18
25. Advertising. 1819
26. Ownership Of Improvements. 19
27. Surrender Of Area. 19
28. Default by Licensee. 20
29. Severability. 7024
30. No Transfer 21
31. Nondiscrimination. 21
32. Affirmative Action. 224-
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33. Waiver Of Jury Trial 22
34. Non -waiver of Violation 22
35. Amendments And Modifications 22
36. Compliance with All Applicable Laws. T3aa
37. Captions. 23
38. Interpretation. 23
39. Entire Agreement 23
40. Special Events 23
EXHIBIT "A" AREA 7625
EXHIBIT "B" CONDITIONS OF USE FOR OCCUPANCY 2726
EXHIBIT "C" LIST OF EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS TO BE STORED ON PROPERTY 2827
EXHIBIT "D" PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE BOND )92-
EXHIBIT "E" INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS 3029
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REVOCABLE LICENSE AGREEMENT
This Revocable License Agreement ("Agreement") is made this day of
, 2013 by and between the City of Miami, Florida, a municipal corporation of
the State of Florida ("City") and Miami -Dade County, a Florida governmental entity
("Licensee"), together the Parties ("Parties").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City is the owner of the property located at 3501 Rickenbacker
Causeway ("Property"); and
WHEREAS, Miami -Dade County ("Miami -Dade", "County" or "Licensee") is
undertaking a rehabilitation project of Bridge No. 874541 (a/k/a West Bridge) and Bridge No.
874544 (a/k/a Bear Cut Bridge) on the Rickenbacker Causeway, ISD Project No. DB13-
PWWM-01- ER ("Project"); and
WHEREAS, Licensee anticipates the Project to take approximately thirteen (13) months;
and,
WHEREAS, Licensee is requesting permission to temporarily use approximately 75,000
square feet of vacant parking space at the Property for construction staging, materials storage,
unloading and loading activities; and
WHEREAS, Licensee wishes to use a portion of the Property for which the fee is
governed by the City Code, more specifically Section 53-53(b)l.c-d; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to support and facilitate the construction of the Project; and
WHEREAS, this Agreement is not assignable or transferable; 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 confers no exclusive possession of the Property; and
WHEREAS, this Agreement does not convey or transfer any right to exclude the City
from any real property; and
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WHEREAS, this Agreement permits only certain, enumerated, specific, listed Permitted
Use, and does not permit anything further; and
WHEREAS, this Agreement is subject to the audit and inspection rights set forth in
Sections 18-100, 18-101 and 18-102 of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida as amended
("Code"), which are deemed as being incorporated by reference ; and
WHEREAS, the City and Licensee ( collectively "the Parties") desire to enter into a
Revocable License Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Parties jointly and voluntarily stipulate as to the accuracy of these
recitals; 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.
2.1 "Area(s)" shall mean the certain portions of the Property located at 3501
Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, Florida, 33149, designated for the Licensee's
use, identified in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein.
2.2 "City Manager" is the City Manager for the City of Miami.
2.3 "City -sponsored Event" shall mean an event sponsored by the City on the
Property.
2.4 "Director" shall mean the Director of the Department of Public Facilities for the
City of Miami.
2.5 "Effective Date" shall be the day this Agreement is executed by the Parties.
2.6 "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
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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 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.
2.7 "Parties" shall mean the City and the Licensee.
2.8 "Permitted Use(s)" means the specific uses for which the Licensee has been
authorized to operate and -use the designated Areas within the Property, namely,
primarily for construction staging, materials storage, unloading and loading
activities necessary for the Project.
2.9 "Property" shall mean the approximately City -owned real property and
improvements located at 3501 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, Florida, 33149.
2.10 "Use Fee" is the monthly fee that Licensee shall pay to the City for the use of the
Property, if applicable unless it is waived for a governmental agency or by the
City Commission.
3. Purpose.
The City is the owner of real property and improvements located at 3501 Rickenbacker
Causeway, Miami, Florida 33149 ("Property"). The City has determined that approximately
75,000 square feet of vacant land within the Property ("Area"), as more particularly described in
Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof, is not needed at this time by the City. The
Licensee wishes to use the Area for construction staging and materials storage, (excluding fill
classified as commercial or hazardous materials) ("Permitted Uses").
The City is willing to assist the Licensee by temporarily authorizing the Licensee to
occupy and use the Area for the Permitted Uses, under the conditions hereinafter set forth. Any
use of the Area not authorized under the Permitted Uses must receive the prior written consent of
the City Manager, which consent may be withheld or conditioned for any or no reason,
including, but not limited to additional financial consideration.
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4. Occupancy and Use Period.
This Agreement is revocable -at -will, subject to the notice requirements below. Unless
this Agreement is revoked or terminated as provided in this Agreement, this Agreement shall
commence on the Effective Date and shall continue for a period of thirteen (13) months until the
first to occur of the following:
(a) Revocation or termination by request of either of the parties hereto, subject to the
notice provisions of Paragraph 22, "Cancellation By Request Of Either Of The
Parties Without Cause;" or
(b) Revocation or • termination pursuant to. Paragraph 23, "Revocation by City
Manager for Cause" or
(c) Completion of Miami -Dade County ISD Project No. DB13-PWWM-01- ER
("Project").
If at the end of the term Licensee needs more time to complete the Project, it shall notify the City
Manager of the continued need for use of the Area, no later than the end of the tenth (10th) month
of occupancy. The City Manager, in his/her sole discretion, may extend this Agreement for an
additional period of time, not to exceed six (6) months, under the same terms and conditions,
provided Licensee is not in violation of this Agreement.
5. Interest Conferred By This Agreement.
Licensee agrees that this Agreement has been issued by the City to authorize Licensee to
occupy the Area solely for the limited purpose of the Permitted Use and no other purpose. The
parties hereby agree that the provisions of this Agreement do not constitute a lease and 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 and to otherwise use the Area subject to the terms of this
Agreement. No leasehold interest in the Area is conferred upon Licensee under the provisions
hereof and Licensee does not and shall not claim at any time any leasehold estate or ownership
interest in the Area by virtue of this Agreement or its use of the Area hereunder. Additionally,
Licensee does not and shall not claim at any time any interest or estate of any kind or extent
whatsoever in the Area by virtue of any expenditure of funds by the Licensee for improvements,
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construction, repairs, partitions, or alterations to the Area even if such improvements,
construction, repairs, partitions, or alterations are authorized by the City.
6. Fees.
Use Fee.
In consideration of this Agreement, commencing on the Effective Date, Licensee agrees
to pay a use fee ("Monthly Use Fee") to the City, of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00), plus
State Use Tax, if applicable, for, each month, or any portion thereof, that Licensee uses or
occupies the Area, which Monthly Use Fee shall be paid in advance and in full on the first day of
each month, without notice or demand. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to grant
Licensee the right to use or occupy the Area for a term greater than on a month -to -month basis.
Payments shall be made payable to "City of Miami" and shall be mailed to Finance Department,
Attn: Treasury/Receipts, 444 S.W. 2nd Avenue, 6th Floor, Miami, Florida 33130, or such other
address as may be designated from time to time.
In the event the Effective Date does not fall on the first day of the month, the Monthly
Use Fee will be prorated on a daily basis for that month.
7. Late Fee.
In the event City does not receive any installment of the Monthly Use Fee within five (5)
days of the date in which it is due, Licensee shall pay to the City a late charge in an amount equal
to five (5%) percent of the Monthly Use Fee. Such late 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 late charge by the City shall, in no event, constitute a
waiver of Licensee's violations with respect to such overdue amount, nor shall it prevent the City
from the pursuit of any remedy to which the City may otherwise be entitled.
8. 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 ("Returned Check Fee") based on the following schedule:
Returned Amount Returned Check Fee
$00.01 - 50.00 $20.00
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$50.01 - 300.00 $30.00
$300.01 - 800.00 $40.00
OVER $800 5% of the returned amount.
The 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
the Returned Check Fee by the City shall, in no event, constitute a waiver of Licensee's
violations with respect to such overdue amount nor shall it prevent the City from the pursuit of
any remedy to which City may otherwise be entitled.
9. Guaranty Deposit.
Lessee shall not be required to provide a guaranty deposit.
10. Adjustment to Use Fee, Security and any Applicable Use Taxes.
None.
11. Services and Utilities.
11.1 Licensee's Responsibilities.
Licensee, at its sole cost and expense, shall pay for all utilities which may include, but is
not limited to, electricity, water, storm water fees, gas, telephone, television, cable,
telecommunications, internet, garbage and sewage disposal used by Licensee during its
occupancy of the Area, as well as all costs for installation of any lines and equipment necessary.
Licensee, at its sole cost, shall install, as applicable, all utilities required for its use, and arrange
for direct utility billing from all applicable utility companies for such services.
Licensee, at its sole cost, shall install and maintain all utilities required for its use of the
Area during its period of use and install separate utility meters and arrange separate and direct
billing to Licensee by the applicable utility company for such services. In the event that the City
is billed for any additional utility or service that is a result of Licensee's use of the Property, the
Licensee shall reimburse such amount to the city within five (5) calendar days of notification of
the City's receipt of said bill. Licensee and its Program Consultants, representatives, agents or
patrons shall not use the City's telephone equipment or services.
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In the event that separate meters and/or accounts cannot be established for all utilities
which may include, but is not limited to, electricity, water, storm water fees, gas, telephone,
television, cable, telecommunications, internet, garbage and sewage disposal used by Licensee,
Licensee agrees to pay to the City an amount of zero dollars and zero cents ($0) per month, plus
State Use Tax, if applicable ("Utilities Fee"). This amount shall be paid in advance and in full on
the first day of each month, without notice or demand. Licensee shall pay to the City the first
installment of the Utilities Fee on the first (lst) day of the month following the execution of this
Agreement and thereafter on the first (1st) day of each and every month that Licensee continues
to occupy and use the Property.
The City is not a guarantor or in any manner responsible for payment of Licensee's
responsibilities as they are set forth in this Agreement.
Licensee, at its sole cost and expense, shall provide cleaning and janitorial services and
hire pest and termite control services for the Area, as needed, to insure that the Area will during
Licensee's period of use be in a clean and sanitary condition and free from vermin.
Licensee agrees to provide any and all security it deems necessary to protect its
operations and equipment. Licensee shall insure that all appropriate equipment and lights have
been turned off and appropriate doors locked at the close of operations within the Property each
day. Licensee shall be responsible to take prudent preventive maintenance measures to safeguard
any of its vehicles parked within the Area from storms and other "Acts of God" as that term is
defined by Florida law.
11.2 City's Responsibility.
City, at its sole cost, shall pay for the following utilities: None. Any utilities required
for the Project or the Permitted Uses shall be the responsibility of the Licensee.
The City reserves the right to interrupt, curtail or suspend the provision of any utility
service provided by it, including but not limited to, heating, ventilating and air conditioning
systems and equipment serving the Area, to which Licensee may be entitled hereunder, when
necessary by reason of accident or emergency, or for repairs, alterations or improvements in the
judgment of City desirable or necessary to be made or due to difficulty in obtaining supplies or
labor or for any other cause beyond the reasonable control of the City. The work of such repairs,
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alterations or improvements shall be prosecuted with reasonable diligence. The City shall in no
respect be liable for any failure of the utility companies or governmental authorities to supply
utility service to Licensee or for any limitation of supply resulting from governmental orders or
directives. Licensee shall not claim any damages by reason of the City's or other individual's
interruption, curtailment or suspension of a utility service, nor shall the Revocable License or
any of Licensee's obligations hereunder be affected or reduced thereby.
12. Condition of The Area and Maintenance.
Licensee accepts the Area "As Is",•in its present condition and state of repair and without
any representation by or on behalf of the City, and agrees that the City shall, under no
circumstance, be liable for any latent, patent or other defects in the Area. Licensee, at its sole
cost, shall maintain the Area in good order and repair at all times and in an attractive, clean, safe
and sanitary condition and shall suffer no waste or injury thereto. Licensee shall be responsible
for all repairs to the Area required or caused by Licensee's use of any part thereof.
Licensee agrees to make all changes necessary to the Area at Licensee's sole cost and
expense in order to comply with all City, County, State and Federal requirements for Licensee's
use or occupancy thereof. Additionally, Licensee agrees to maintain the Area at its own cost and
expense in accordance and in compliance with the terms and conditions specified in Exhibit `B"
attached hereto and made a part hereof Moreover, Licensee agrees not to store the equipment
and materials identified in Exhibit "C" attached hereto and made a part hereof under terms and
conditions inconsistent with this Agreement.
13. Alterations, Additions or Replacements.
Except in the event of an emergency and in the case of the conditions and requirements
specified in Exhibit "B," Licensee shall not make any repair or alteration required or permitted to
be performed by Licensee without first receiving the written approval of the City Manager,
which approval may be conditioned or withheld for any or no reason. 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. Licensee acknowledges that any
approval given by the City Manager pursuant to this Section shall not constitute an opinion,
approval, or agreement by the City that the plans and specifications are structurally sufficient or
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in compliance with any laws, codes or other applicable regulations. In the event of an
emergency, Licensee may reasonably proceed to perform such repair work and shall immediately
notify City of such work.
14. Violations, Liens and Security Interests.
Licensee, at its sole expense and with due diligence and dispatch, shall secure the
cancellation, discharge, or bond off, in the manner permitted by law, all notices of violations
arising from, or otherwise in connected with, Licensee's improvements, use, occupancy, or
operations in the Area which shall be issued by any public authority having or asserting
jurisdiction. Licensee shall promptly pay its contractors, subcontractors, and material -men for
all work and labor done at Licensee's request. Should any lien, claim, or encumbrance be
asserted or filed, Licensee shall bond against or discharge the same regardless of validity, within
ten (10) calendar days of Licensee's receipt of notice of the filing of said lien, claim, or
encumbrance. In the event Licensee fails to remove or bond against said lien or claim in the full
amount stated, the City without obligation to do so, may bond, settle, or otherwise remove such
lien or claim and Licensee shall pay the City upon demand any amounts paid out by City to
extinguish such claim or lien, including City's costs, expenses, and reasonable attorneys' fees.
To the extent allowed by § 768.28, Fla. Stat. , Licensee further agrees to hold City harmless from
and to indemnify the City against any and all claims, demands and expenses, including attorney's
fees, of any contractor, subcontractor, material person, laborer or any other third person with
whom Licensee has contracted or otherwise is found liable, in respect to the Area. Nothing
contained in this Agreement shall be deemed, construed or interpreted to imply any consent or
agreement on the part of City to subject the City's interest or estate to any liability under any
mechanic's or other lien asserted by any contractor, subcontractor, material person or supplier
against any part of the Area or any of the improvements thereon. All contracts, subcontracts,
purchase orders, or other agreements involving the Area shall provide for the waiver of any lien
rights in the Area and provide that the contracting party agrees to be bound by such provision
and include the waiver provision in any sub agreement.
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15. City Access To Facility.
The City and its authorized representative(s) shall at all times have access to the Area.
The City shall have access to and entry into the Area at any time to (a) inspect the Area, (b) to
perform any obligations of Licensee hereunder which Licensee has failed to perform after
written notice thereof to Licensee, with Licensee not having cured such matter within ten (10)
calendar 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
Area, 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-hour's advanced notice and
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 City's exercise of the right of entry described herein for the purposes
listed above. The making of periodic inspection or the failure to do so shall not operate to
impose upon the City any liability of any kind whatsoever nor relieve the Licensee of any
responsibility, obligations or liability assumed under this Agreement.
16. Indemnification and Hold Harmless.
To the extent allowed by § 768.28, Fla. Stat., the Licensee shall indemnify, hold harmless
and defend the City from and against any and- all claims, suits, actions, damages or causes of
action of whatever nature, for any personal injury, loss of life or damage to property sustained in
or on the Area, by reason of or as a result of Licensee's use or operations thereon, and from and
against any orders, judgments or decrees which may be entered thereon, and from and against all
costs, attorney's fees, expenses and liabilities incurred in and about the defense of any such
claims and the investigation thereof; 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.
17. Hazardous Materials.
The Licensee 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,
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orders, administrative actions and administrative orders ("Hazardous Materials Laws"),
including, without limitation, any Hazardous Material 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, under any such laws, ordinances or regulations
(collectively "Hazardous Materials"). The Licensee 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 Area required for the Licensee's use, or storage of, any Hazardous
Materials in or about the Area in conformity with all applicable Hazardous Materials Laws and
prudent industry practices regarding management of such Hazardous Materials. Upon
termination or expiration of this Agreement, the Licensee shall, at its sole cost and expense,
cause all Hazardous Materials, including their storage devices, placed in or about the Area by the
Licensee or at the Licensee's direction, to be removed from the Area and transported for use,
storage or disposal in accordance and compliance with all applicable Hazardous Materials Laws.
The City acknowledges that it is not the intent of this Article to prohibit the Licensee from
operating in the Area for the uses described in the Section of this Agreement entitled "Purpose".
The Licensee 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 Section of the Agreement
shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
18. Payment And Performance Bond.
The City shall require the Licensee to procure a Public Construction Payment Bond
("Payment Bond"), a Public Construction Performance Bond ("Performance Bond") and a
Guarantee Bond ("Guarantee Bond"). The Public Construction Payment and Construction
Performance bonds may be combined into one bond affording both coverages. All bonds must
be substantially in the form prescribed by §255.05, Fla. Stat., and must meet the City's standards
attached as Exhibit "D" hereto and made a part hereof. The City shall be furnished with a copy
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of the same and mailed to the City of Miami, Department of Public Facilities, 444 SW 2❑d
Avenue, 3rd Floor, Miami, FL 33130, Attn: Director.
The required bonding and insurance coverage shall be maintained in effect until such
time as the construction of the Project has been completed.
19. Insurance.
Licensee represents that it is self -insured in accordance and subject to the limitations as
set forth in Section 768.28 of the Florida Statutes, and shall provide evidence of acceptable self-
insurance under the laws of the State of Florida to the City's Department of Risk Management.
Licensee represents that its self-insurance program covers actions to recover for injury or loss of
property, personal injury or death caused by the negligent or wrongful acts or omission of its
officers and employees. Licensee further represents that it shall self -insure against any and all
damage or destruction to one or more of the subject Properties and any buildings thereon, by any
casualty, including but not limited to fire, windstorm and hurricanes.
At its option, the Licensee may procure general liability insurance covering its operations
and related liability at the Property. If the Licensee procures general liability insurance, Licensee
shall name the City as an additional insured and provide the below listed coverage. If the insurer
imposes a charge to name the City as an additional insured, the Licensee shall bear such cost.
Notwithstanding the above, Licensee shall require as well its construction contractors,
subcontractors, and vendors for the Project that come onto the Property to furnish the Licensee
and the City, evidence of the following insurance coverage in the types and amounts of insurance
coverages set forth in Exhibit "E," attached hereto and made a part hereof, unless this
requirement is waived in writing by the City Manager.
Compliance with the foregoing insurance requirements shall not relieve Licensee of its
liabilities and obligations under this Agreement.
The Licensee's failure to require third parties to procure insurance shall in no way release
the Licensee from its obligations and responsibilities as provided. Failure to require third parties
to procure insurance required by this Section shall constitute a cause for default of this
Agreement as provided in Section 27 herein.
If it can be determined that any loss or part thereof, shall be the fault of a third party (i.e.
a contractor or contractors, visitors to the building or any other person, persons or organizations)
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except the City, then and in that event, the Licensee may take all necessary actions to cause such
third party to pay such costs and the Licensee shall be responsible for the restoration of any and
all losses incurred by the third party, subject to Section 25 herein. In no event shall the City be
liable for damage caused to the Property or Properties by fire or other casualty. If no third party
or parties shall be found liable or if found liable, but unable to pay damages, then the costs of
such repairs shall be ascribed to the Licensee.
In the event that expired certificates are not replaced with new or renewed certificates
which cover the Occupancy and Use Period:
(i) the City shall suspend this Agreement until such time as the new or renewed
certificate(s) are received in acceptable form by the City's Risk Management
Director; or
(ii) the City may, at its sole discretion, terminate the Agreement for cause and seek
appropriate remedies in conjunction with the violation of the terms and conditions
of this Agreement.
20. 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, its
officers, agents, employees, invitees or patrons occurring in or about the 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 Area, or from the breakage, leakage, obstruction or other defects of the pipes, sprinklers,
wires, appliances, plumbing, air conditioning or lighting fixtures of the Area, or from hurricane
or any act of God or any act of negligence of any user of the facilities or occupants of the Area
or any person whomsoever whether such damage or injury results from conditions arising upon
the Area or from other sources. To the extent allowed by § 768.28, Fla. Stat., 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.
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Licensee further acknowledges that as lawful consideration for being granted the right
to utilize and occupy the Area, 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 Area.
21. Taxes and Fees.
Licensee shall pay before any fine, penalty, interest or cost is added for nonpayment, any
and all -charges, fees, taxes, imposition, levy, or assessments levied against the Area, or against
any occupancy interest or personal property of any kind, owned by or placed in, upon or about
the Area by Licensee, including, but not limited to, ad valorem taxes, fire fees, and parking
surcharges. In the event Licensee appeals a tax or fee, Licensee shall immediately notify City of
its intention to appeal said tax or fee and shall furnish and keep in effect a surety bond of a
responsible and substantial surety company reasonably acceptable to City or other security
reasonably satisfactory to City in an amount sufficient to pay one hundred percent of the
contested tax together with all interest, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees,
expected to be incurred.
22. Cancellation By Request Of Either Of The Parties Without Cause.
Either party may cancel this Agreement at any time by giving thirty (30) calendar days
written notice to the non -canceling party prior to the effective date of the cancellation ("Notice
Period"). Neither party shall have any recourse against the other for a cancellation effectuated
pursuant to this Section, as it is understood and agreed that this cancellation is for convenience,
without cause and without recourse.
23. Revocation By City Manager For Cause.
If, at the sole and complete discretion of the City, Licensee in any manner violates the
restrictions and conditions of this Agreement, then, and in such event, after ten (10) calendar
days written notice given to Licensee by the City Manager within which to cease such violation
or correct such deficiencies, and upon failure of Licensee to do so after such written notice
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within said ten (10) day period, this Agreement shall be automatically canceled without the need
for further action by the City.
24. Notices. Agreement
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All notices or other communications which may givenbe service or by
shall be in writing and shall be deemed properly served if delivered by personal
certified mail addressed to City and Licensee at the address indicated herein or as the
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be changed from time to time. Such notice shall be deemed given ono the dateyof actual
personally served; or if by certified mail, on the fifth day after being posted
receipt, whichever is earlier:
CITY OF MIAMI
City of Miami
Office of the City Manager
444 SW 2 Avenue, 10th Floor
Miami, Fl 33130
WITH A COPY TO
City of Miami
Department of Public Facilities
444 SW 2 Avenue, Suite 325
Miami, FL 33130
City of Miami
City Attorney's Office
444 SW 2 Avenue, Suite 945
Miami, FL 33130
LICENSEE
Miami -Dade County
ATTN:
Miami, Florida 33130
WITH A COPY TO
25. Advertising.
Licensee shall not permit any signs, decoration, or advertising matter to be placed either
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in the interior or upon the exterior of the Area without having first obtained the prior h approval
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" or his/her designee,
approval of the Director of Public Facilities ("Direct discretion. Licensee shall, at its sole cost and
may be withheld for any or no reason, at his sole advertising matter or other things as
expense, install, provide, maintain such sign, decoration,
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may be p
ermitted hereunder in good condition and repair at all times. Licensee must fu with all
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Pp obtain approval from all governmental authorities having jurisdiction, and must comply
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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 Area. If any part of
the Area 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
Area within ten (10) days after receipt of written notice from City directing the required repairs,
City shall cause the Area to be repaired at the sole cost and expense of Licensee. Licensee shall
pay City the full cost of such repairs within five (5) days of receipt of an invoice indicating the
cost of such required repairs.
Licensee hereby understands and agrees that the City may, at its sole discretion, erect or
place upon the Area an appropriate sign indicating City's having issued this Agreement.
26. Ownership of Improvements.
As of the Effective Date and throughout the Occupancy and Use Period, title to the Area
and all improvements thereon shall be vested in City. Furthermore, title to all Alterations made
in or to the Area, 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 Area.
27. Surrender of Area.
In event of cancellation pursuant to paragraph 22, "Cancellation By Request Of Either Of
The Parties Without Cause," or paragraph 23, "Termination By City Manager For Cause," at the
expiration of the Notice Period, Licensee shall peacefully surrender the Area broom clean and in
good condition and repair together with all alterations, fixtures, installation, additions and
improvements which may have been made in or attached on or to the Area. Upon surrender,
Licensee shall promptly remove all its personal property, trade fixtures and equipment and
Licensee shall repair any damage to the Area caused thereby. Should Licensee fail to repair any
damage caused to the Area within ten (10) days after receipt of written notice from City directing
the required repairs, City shall cause the Area to be repaired at the sole cost and expense of
Licensee. Licensee shall pay to the City the full cost of such repairs within five (5) calendar
days of receipt of an invoice indicating the cost of such required repairs. At the City's option,
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City may require Licensee, at Licensee's sole cost and expense, to restore the Area to a condition
acceptable to the City.
In the event Licensee fails to remove its personal property, equipment and fixtures from
the Area 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 City sees fit, all at Licensee's sole
cost and expense.
28. Default. by Licensee.
In the event Licensee is in default of the terms of this Agreement the City shall have all
remedies available to it at law or in equity. In the event that Licensee fails to peacefully
surrender the Area at the expiration of the Notice Period provided in Paragraph 22, "Cancellation
By Request Of Either Of The Parties Without Cause," or as provided in Paragraph 23,
"Revocation By City Manager For Cause," after delivery of a notice of cancellation of the
Agreement by the City ("City Notice"), then the City shall, in addition to all other remedies, be
entitled to collect from the Licensee and Licensee shall pay to the City, a per diem fee of One
Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($1,000.00) for each day that Licensee remains in the Area in
violation of this Agreement ("Per diem Fee"). Acceptance of the Per diem Fee by the City shall,
in no event, constitute a waiver of the City's rights under this Agreement and shall not prevent
the. City from pursuing all other remedies to which the .City is entitled, including but not limited
to, the right to seek injunctive relief to eject Licensee from the Area.
29. Severability.
Should any provisions, paragraphs, sentences, words or phrases contained in this
Agreement be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or otherwise
unlawful, such provisions, paragraphs, sentences, words or phrases shall be deemed modified to
the extent necessary in order to conform with such laws, and the same may be deemed severable
by the City, and in such event, the remaining terms and conditions of this Agreement shall
remain unmodified and in full force and effect.
It is the express intent of the parties that this Agreement constitutes a revocable license
and not a lease. To further this intent, the parties agree as follows: (i) if any provision of this
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Agreement, or the application thereof to any circumstance, suggest that a lease, rather than a
license, has been created, then such provision shall be interpreted in the light most favorable to
the creation of a license and (ii) if any provision of this Agreement, or the application thereof to
any circumstance, is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to have created a lease
rather than a license, then such provision shall be stricken and, to the fullest extent possible, the
remaining provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby and shall continue to
operate and remain in full force and effect.
30. Assignment. and Transfer.
Licensor expressly acknowledges that Licensee may transfer this Agreement or any
portion of any privilege of occupancy and/or use granted by this Agreement to any third -party so
long as such third -party is using the Property solely for the authorized completion of the Project,
at Licensee's express direction. However, any third -party that proposes to use the Property for
completion of the Project will be required to fully indemnify Licensor and demonstrate the
insurance coverage set forth in Exhibit "E". Any such third -party shall indemnify, hold harmless
and defend the City from and against any and all claims, suits, actions, damages or causes of
action of whatever nature, for any personal injury, loss of life or damage to property sustained in
or on the Area, by reason of or as a result of Licensee's use or operations thereon, and from and
against any orders, judgments or decrees which may be entered thereon, and from and against all
costs, attorney's fees, expenses and liabilities incurred in .andabout the defense of any such
claims and the investigation thereof; 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 shall require that any third -party using the Property
acknowledge the receipt of a copy of this Agreement and compliance with this paragraph.
31. Nondiscrimination.
Licensee shall not discriminate as to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
disability or marital status in connection with its occupancy and/or use of the Area and
improvements thereon.
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32. Affirmative Action.
Licensee shall have in place an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity
Policy and shall institute a plan for its achievement which will require that action be taken to
provide equal opportunity in hiring and promoting for women, minorities, the disabled and
veterans. Such plan will include a set of positive measures which will be taken to insure
nondiscrimination in the work place as it relates to hiring, firing, training and promotion. In lieu
of such a policy/plan, Licensee shall submit a Statement of Assurance indicating that their
operation is in compliance with all relevant Civil Rights laws and regulations.
33. 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.
34. Non -waiver of Violation.
Any failure by. the. Cityatany time or from time to time to enforce and require the strict
keeping and performance of any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement shall not constitute
a waiver of any such terms or conditions at any future time and shall not prevent the City from
insisting on the strict keeping and performance of such terms or conditions at any later time. No
waiver of any right hereunder shall. be effective unless in writing and signed by the City.
35. Amendments and Modifications.
No amendments or modifications to this Agreement shall be binding on either party
unless in writing, signed by both parties and approved by the City Manager. The City Manager is
further authorized to make non -substantive amendments to such Agreement, as needed, with
terms and conditions more particularly set forth in the Agreement, subject to City Attorney
approval.
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36. Compliance with All Applicable Laws.
The Licensee accepts this Agreement and hereby acknowledges that Licensee's strict
compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations is a
condition of this Agreement, and the Licensee shall comply therewith as the same presently exist
and as they may be amended hereafter. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Florida regardless of any conflict of law or other rules
which would require the application of the laws of another jurisdiction
37. Captions.
Title and paragraph headings are for convenient reference and are not a part of this
Agreement.
38. Interpretation.
This Agreement is the result of negotiations between the parties and has been
typed/printed by one party for the convenience of both parties. Should the provisions of this
Agreement require judicial or arbitral interpretation, it is agreed that the judicial or arbitral body
interpreting or construing the same shall not apply the assumption that the terms hereof shall be
more strictly construed against one party by reason of the rule of construction that an instrument
is to be construed more strictly against the party which itself or through its agents prepared same,
it being agreed that the agents of both parties have equally participated in the preparation of this
Agreement.
39. Entire Agreement.
This instrument and its attachments constitute the sole and only agreement of the parties
hereto and correctly sets forth the rights, duties and obligations of each to the other as of its date.
Any prior agreements, promises, negotiations or representations not expressly set forth in this
Agreement are of no force or effect.
40. Special Events
The Licensee acknowledges and agrees that from time to time the City may sponsor,
allow, or otherwise facilitate Special, Seasonal, Sports, Entertainment, Recreational or similar
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events (collectively "Special Events") to be produced at the Property. The Special Events shall
not exceed a duration of fourteen (14) contiguous days.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement of the day
and year first above written.
CITY OF MIAMI,
A FLORIDA MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
ATTEST
BY: BY:
Todd B. Hannon
City Clerk
Johnny Martinez, P.E.
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM AND APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE
CORRECTNESS: REQUIREMENTS:
BY: BY:
Julie O. Bru
City Attorney
Calvin Ellis, Director
Risk Management
(OFFICIAL SEAL) Miami -Dade County, Florida
ATTEST
BY: By:
County Clerk
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EXHIBIT "A"
AREA
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EXHIBIT "B"
CONDITIONS OF USE FOR OCCUPANCY
1. Licensee agrees its use of the Area is nonexclusive and Licensee acknowledges that
the City and other users may use the Property and Licensee's use shall not conflict
with other Property users. Licensee shall not be able to use the Area during the
annual professional tennis tournament which Miami -Dade County hosts (currently
known as the Sony Open Tennis Tournament.)
2. Licensee agrees to erect a.green colored meshfencing that is sufficiently opaque to
block view into the use and conforming to the height measurements required by the
City of Miami 21 Zoning Code.
3. Licensee agrees to install, at its own expense, a gate for ingress and egress to the Area
from the access road. Licensee agrees to use this point for access to and from its Area.
4. Licensee agrees to lay down a layer of curing blanket over the materials storage area
so as to prevent water seepage and contamination into the ground soil of the Area.
5. Licensee shall conduct a Phase Two Environmental Assessment and soil analysis of
the Area before use and after use to determine if ,it has left any contaminants. If
contamination is found to be left on the Property, Licensee shall at its sole cost and
expense pay to clean up its contamination. Additionally, upon request from the City,
Licensee shall conduct such soil analysis tests the City may require from time to time
during the period of use of the Property.
6. License shall have maintained at all times a mobile water spray down and agrees to
have its contractor hose spray all trucks' tires leaving the use area to minimize the
amount of sand and debris leaving the use area.
7. Licensee shall remove all pipes, fencing, equipment and soil additions and restore
area to the same or better condition than the Area was in before its use, except that the
invasive trees do not have to be replaced.
8. Licensee shall resurface the access road leading to the City marina located on the
property. The resurfacing and patch work of approximately 2,500 square feet along
the corridor.
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EXHIBIT "C"
LIST OF EQUIPMENT/
MATERIALS TO BE STORED ON PROPERTY
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EXHIBIT "D"
PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE BOND
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EXHIBIT "E"
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Commercial General Liability
Limits of Liability
Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability
Each Occurrence $ 1,000,000
General Aggregate Limit $ 2,000,000
Products/Completed Operations $ 1,000,000
Personal and Advertising Injury $ 1,000,000
Endorsements Required
City of Miami included as an additional insured pursuant to
Endorsement CG 2010 11/85 or equivalent version
Premises & Operations Liability
Contingent and Contractual Liability
Explosion, Collapse and Underground Hazard
Primary Insurance Clause Endorsement
Coverage for Injury to leased workers
II. Business Automobile Liability
Limits of Liability
Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability
Combined Single Liff t
Any Auto, Owned Autos, Scheduled Autos
Including Hired, Borrowed or Non -Owned Autos
Any One Accident
Endorsements Required
City of Miami included as an Additional Insured
III. Worker's Compensation
Limits of Liability
Statutory -State of Florida
Waiver of subrogation
USL&H
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$ 1,000,000
IV. Employer's Liability
Limits of Liability
$1,000,000 for bodily injury caused by an accident, each accident.
$1,000,000 for bodily injury caused by disease, each employee
$1,000,000 for bodily injury caused by disease, policy limit
V. Umbrella Policy (Excess Follow Form)
Limits of Liability
Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability
Each Occurrence $ 3,000,000
Aggregate $ 3,000,000
Excess over CGL, Auto and W/C
Endorsements Required
City of Miami included as an additional insured
VI. Payment and Performance Bond $ TBD
City of Miami listed as Obligee
VII. Protection and Indemnity $1,000,000
VIII. Installation Floater (If Applicable)
Causes of Loss: All Risk -Specific Coverage Project Location
Valuation: Replacement Cost
Deductible: $5,000 All other Perils
5% maximum on Wind
A. Limit/Value at Location or Site $ TBD
B. Coverage Extensions: As provided by carrier
IX. Contractor's Pollution $1,000,000
City of Miami listed as an additional insured
The above policies shall provide the City of Miami with written notice of cancellation or
material changes in accordance to policy provisions.
Companies authorized to do business in the State of Florida, with the following qualifications,
shall issue all insurance policies required above:
The company must be rated no less than "A-" as to management, and no less than "Class V" as
to Financial Strength, by the latest edition of Best's Insurance Guide, published by A.M. Best
Company, Oldwick, New Jersey, or its equivalent. All policies and /or certificates of insurance
are subject to review and verification by Risk Management prior to insurance approval.
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