HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubstitution Memo from Planning DepartmentCITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Arthur Noriega V DATE: 7.23.2025
City Manager
FROM: David Snow
Director, Planning Department
SUBJECT: Substitution of PZ.10 Development
Agreement — 2060 Biscayne Blvd
File ID 17658
ENCLOSURES: Updated Legislation, Updated
Exhibit B — Development
Agreement, and Redlined Copy of
Exhibit B
The purpose of this Substitution Memorandum for Item PZ.10 on the July 24th, 2025 City Commission
Agenda is to provide updated legislation, an updated "Draft Braman SAP Development Agreement"
(Exhibit B) and a redlined copy of the "Draft Development Agreement-" for backup. The updates are
necessary to incorporate
• A condition in the legislation to replace the Third -Party Defense section of the "Draft
Development Agreement" with an indemnity provision requiring the Developer to indemnify
the City.
• Updates to the "Draft Development Agreement" that incorporate the majority of City staff's
review comments and that may be subject to minor adjustments:
o Minor formatting and grammar corrections.
o Clarifying language for definitions.
o Removal of Park Impact Fee language.
o Removal of Open Space from list of Area -Wide Standards.
o Clarifying language regarding the prohibition on downzoning.
o More specific language dictating Employment Policies.
o Added language requiring certain timing for obtaining the building permit for and
completing of the Woonerf.
o Clarifying language for Onstreet Parking and the City's support for removal of onstreet
parking related to the Woonerf and ARC Building.
o Clarifying language regarding Reservation of Development Rights.
Upon approval, the updated legislation, updated "Draft Braman SAP Development Agreement" (Exhibit
B) and a redlined copy of the "Draft Development Agreement" for the above -referenced Braman SAP
Development Agreement will be provided to the City Clerk's Office for distribution to the Mayor and all
Commissioners.
Approved:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 163, FLORIDA
STATUTES, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE SAID
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, A
DRAFT OF WHICH IS ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "B," BETWEEN 120 NE
20TH STREET, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ("120 STREET"); 2020
BISCAYNE BLVD, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ("2020 BISCAYNE");
2060 BISCAYNE BLVD, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ("2060
BISCAYNE"); 2060 NE 2ND AVE., LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ("2060
NE"); 246 NE 20TH TERRACE, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ("246 NE");
BRAMAN HYUNDAI, INC., A FLORIDA CORPORATION ("BRAMAN HYUNDAI"); BRAMAN
LEIBOWITZ GAS STATION, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ("BRAMAN
GAS"); BRAMAN LEIBOWITZ SERVICE AND PARTS, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY ("BRAMAN SERVICE"); BRAMAN LEIBOWITZ TEMPLE LOTS, LLC, A DELAWARE
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ("BRAMAN TEMPLE"); BRAMAN-LEIBOWITZ MIAMI
DOWNTOWN PROPERTIES I, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ("BRAMAN
PROPERTIES I"); BRAMAN-LEIBOWTIZ MIAMI DOWNTOWN PROPERTIES II, LLC, A
DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ("BRAMAN PROPERTIES II"); BRAMAN-
LEIBOWITZ PARKING GARAGE, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
("BRAMAN PARKING"); AND N.B. LEASING, INC., A FLORIDA CORPORATION ("N.B.
LEASING") (COLLECTIVELY, "APPLICANT") AND THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA ("CITY"),
GOVERNING THE PROPERTIES GENERALLY LOCATED AT 2020 AND 2060 BISCAYNE
BOULEVARD; 2001, 2010, AND 2060 NORTHEAST 2ND AVENUE; 94, 106, 114, AND 246
NORTHEAST 20TH TERRACE; AND 111,120, AND 137 NORTHEAST 20 STREET, MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED EXHIBIT "A", SUCH
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WOULD ALLOW DEVELOPMENT, AS DESCRIBED IN THE
FOLLOWING PHASES: PHASE 1A INCLUDES AN 11-STORYAUTO-SERVICE BUILDING
WITH 339 SERVICE BAYS, 620 PARKING SPACES, CONSISTING OF 1,176,000 SQUARE
FEET; PHASE 1 B, DEVELOPMENT OF A WOONERF OF 29,160 SQUARE FEET ALONG
NORTHEAST 20TH TERRACE BETWEEN NORTHEAST 2ND AVENUE AND BISCAYNE
BOULEVARD; PHASE 2, A 60- STORY MIXED -USE BUILDING OF 1,300,000 SQUARE FEET
AND 624 DWELLING UNITS; PHASE 3, A 60-STORY MIXED -USE BUILDING OF 825,000
SQUARE FEET AND 550 DWELLING UNITS; AND PHASE 4 IS THE RENOVATION OF A GAS
STATION OF 4,000 SQUARE FEET; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, 120 NE 20th Street, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company ("120
Street"); 2020 Biscayne Blvd, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company ("2020 Biscayne");
2060 Biscayne Blvd, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company ("2060 Biscayne"); 2060 NE
2nd Ave, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company ("2060 NE"); 246 NE 20th Terrace, LLC, a
Delaware Limited Liability Company ("246 NE"); Braman Hyundai, Inc, a Florida corporation
("Braman Hyundai"); Braman Leibowitz Gas Station, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company
("Braman Gas"); Braman Leibowitz Service And Parts, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability
Company ("Braman Service"); Braman Leibowitz Temple Lots, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability
Company ("Braman Temple"); Braman -Leibowitz Miami Downtown Properties I, LLC, A
Delaware Limited Liability Company ("Braman Properties I"); Braman-Leibowtiz Miami
Downtown Properties II, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company ("Braman Properties II");
Braman -Leibowitz Parking Garage, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company ("Braman
Parking"); and N.B. Leasing, Inc., a Florida Corporation ("N.B. Leasing") (collectively,
"Applicant") applied for a Special Area Plan ("SAP") for 12.9 acres of property located at
approximately 120 Northeast 20th Street; 2020 and 2060 Biscayne Boulevard; 2060 Northeast
2nd Avenue, 246 Northeast 20th Terrace, 2001 Northeast 2nd Avenue, 2010 Northeast 2nd
Avenue, 2060 Northeast 2nd Avenue, 94 Northeast 20th Terrace, 106 Northeast 20th Terrace,
111 Northeast 20 Street, 114 Northeast 20 Terrace, and 137 Northeast 20th Street, as more
particularly described in Exhibit "A," (the "SAP Area" or "Property") pursuant to the process
described in Article 3, Section 3.9 and Article 7 of Ordinance No. 13114, the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended, ("Miami 21 Code") titled "Special Area Plans"; and
WHEREAS, Section 3.9 of the Miami 21 Code authorizes the assembly and master
planning of parcels greater than nine (9) abutting acres in size; and
WHEREAS, this process is referred to as an SAP; and
WHEREAS, Section 3.9.1.f of the Miami 21 Code provides that "[d]evelopment within the
Special Area Plan shall be pursuant to a recorded development agreement that will establish the
allocation of Thoroughfares and Civic Space Types and Building Area among the Building sites,
and the creation and retention of the public benefits"; and
WHEREAS, the "Braman Miami Campus Special Area Plan" ("SAP" or "Braman SAP")
consists of ±12.9 acres of land to be developed in the following phases: Phase 1A includes an
11-Story auto -service Building with 339service bays, 620 parking spaces, consisting of
approximately 1,176,000 square feet; Phase 1 B includes the development of a Woonerf of
approximately 29,160 square feet along Northeast 20th Terrace between Northeast 2nd Avenue
and Biscayne Boulevard; Phase 2 includes a 60-Story mixed -Use Building of approximately
1,300,000 square feet and 624 Dwelling Units; Phase 3 includes a 60-Story mixed -Use Building
of approximately 825,000 square feet and 550 Dwelling Units; and Phase 4 is the renovation of
a gas station of approximately 4,000 square feet; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant also submitted a companion SAP Designation, ePlan ID PZ-
22-15092, to add the "SAP" zoning overlay while keeping the underlying zoning classifications
of T6-36A-O, T6-36B-O, T6-12-0, and T6-8-O in the "SAP Area" for the properties more
particularly described in Exhibit "A," with an amendment to the Future Land Use Map ("FLUM");
and
WHEREAS, the Applicant also submitted a companion Comprehensive Plan
Amendment, ePlan ID PZ-22-15091, to amend the FLUM designation from "Restricted
Commercial" to "General Commercial" for 5.26 acres of the SAP Area — all "SAP" parcels west
of Northeast 2 Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has requested approval of a new development agreement
("Braman Development Agreement"), a draft of which is attached and incorporated as Exhibit
"B," to govern the development of the Property in the SAP Area, pursuant to Article 3 of the
Miami 21 Code and Chapter 163 of the Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the Development Agreement, inter alia, will include a requirement for the
Applicant to provide an annual report that contains a section -by -section description of its
compliance with the obligations thereunder; and
WHEREAS, the Development Agreement will further provide that the Applicant must
remain current on all obligations to the City and that the City is authorized to withhold permits or
approvals, should the Applicant not be in compliance with its obligations to the City; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Braman SAP will reimagine the existing automotive uses by
master planning the area into a cohesive, pedestrian -friendly campus, with mixed -Use Buildings
and residential towers to support the Edgewater Neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Braman SAP will facilitate the redevelopment of and benefit
the surrounding area by creating residential units, commercial Uses, as well as Civic and Open
Space, such as a Woonerf on Northeast 20th Terrace and enhanced streetscapes, for the
enjoyment of residents, patrons, and the general public; and
WHEREAS, the Braman SAP will integrate public improvements and infrastructure,
resulting in enhanced streetscape design; and
WHEREAS, the Braman SAP will create certain recurring and nonrecurring financial
benefits as well as temporary and permanent jobs; and
WHEREAS, consideration has been given to whether the proposed Braman SAP will
further the goals, objectives, and policies of the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan
("MCNP"), the "Miami 21 Code," and other City regulations; and
WHEREAS, consideration has been given to the need and justification for the proposed
"Braman SAP";
WHEREAS, the City and the Applicant wish for the development of the Braman SAP to
proceed substantially in accordance with the Regulating Plan and Design Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Applicant wish for the development of the Braman SAP to
conform with the requirements of the MCNP; and
WHEREAS, assurance to the developer that it may proceed in accordance with existing
laws and policies, subject to the conditions of a development agreement, strengthens the public
planning process; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant will address any City comments on the Development
Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission, after careful consideration of this matter, deems it
advisable and in the best interest of the general welfare of the City to approve a new Braman
Development Agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Ordinance are
adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Development Agreement, pursuant to Chapter 163 of the Florida
Statutes, between the Applicant and the City, to govern the development of the Property in the
SAP Area, is hereby approved, as amended, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney-,
1. The Third -Party Defense provision shall be replaced with an indemnity provision
requiring the Developer to indemnify the City.
Section 3. The City Manager is authorized' to negotiate and execute the Development
Agreement, in a form acceptable to the City, a draft of which is attached hereto and incorporated
herein as Exhibit "B," for said purpose.
Section 4. The Development Agreement is applicable to the Property in the SAP Area, as
described in the attached and incorporated Exhibit "A," which are owned by the Applicant,
subject to the development parameters set forth therein.
Section 5. If any section, part of a section, paragraph, clause, phrase or word of this
Ordinance is declared invalid, the remaining provisions of this Ordinance shall not be affected.
Section 6. This Ordinance shall become effective ten (10) days upon final reading and
adoption.2
1 The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all legal requirements that may be
imposed, including but not limited to, those prescribed by applicable City Charter and City Code
provisions.
2 This Ordinance shall become effective as specified herein unless vetoed by the Mayor within ten (10)
days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Ordinance, it shall become
effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission or upon the effective date stated
herein, whichever is later.
EXHIBIT B
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA AND BRAMAN REGARDING THE
BRAMAN MIAMI SPECIAL AREA PLAN
This Development Agreement (the "Agreement") executed this day of 2025, between
120 NE 20th Street, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("120 Street"); 2020 Biscayne
Blvd, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("2020 Biscayne"); 2060 Biscayne Blvd, LLC,
a Delaware limited liability company ("2060 Biscayne"); 2060 NE 2nd Avevenue, LLC, a
Delaware limited liability company ("2060 NE"); 246 NE 20th Terrace, LLC, a Delaware limited
liability company ("246 NE"); Braman Hyundai, Inc., a Florida corporation ("Braman Hyundai");
Braman Leibowitz Gas Station, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Braman Gas");
Braman Leibowitz Service and Parts, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Braman
Service"); Braman Leibowitz Temple Lots, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Braman
Temple"); Braman -Leibowitz Miami Downtown Properties I, LLC, a Delaware limited liability
company ("Braman Properties .I"); Braman-Leibowtiz Miami Downtown Properties II, LLC, a
Delaware limited liability company (`Braman Properties II"); Braman -Leibowitz Parking Garage,
LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Braman Parking"); and N.B. Leasing, Inc., a Florida
corporation ("N.B. Leasing") (collectively, the "Developers" or `Braman"), and the City of Miami,
Florida, a Florida municipal corporationand a political subdivision of the State of Florida (the
"City"). The Developers and the City are each a• "Party" and are collectively referred to herein as
the "Parties."
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Braman is the fee simple' owner of the various properties identified in
Exhibit Al, legally described in Exhibit A2 (collectively the "Property" or the "SAP Area"); and
WHEREAS, a portion of the Property is located in an Enterprise Zone in which the City
envisions sustained economic growth through County and State -offered tax incentives; and
WHEREAS, a portion of the Property is also located within the Omni Community
Redevelopment Area (the "Omni CRA") which the City and Miami -Dade County have identified
as an area in need of continued and additional investment; and
WHEREAS, a portion of the Property is also located within the Urban Central Business
District (the "UCBD"); and
WHEREAS, the Property's location at the northern perimeter of the City's urban core
makes it a critical location for neighborhood -serving automotive services ; and
WHEREAS, the Parties wish to ensure that Braman continues to serve as an important
economic engine and employer for the City and its neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the Property is designated General Commerical and Restricted Commercial
on the City's Future Land Use Map, and zoned T6-36, T6-12, and T6-8 on the City's zoning atlas;
and
WHERAS, the City's Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan (the "Comprehensive
Plan") and the City's zoning ordinance ("Miami 21") also designates a portion of the Property as
part of the Omni Residential Density Increase Area; and
WHEREAS, Section 3.9 of the City's zoning ordinance ("Miami 21") allows for abutting
parcels consisting of greater than nine acres to be master planned so as to allow greater integration
of public improvements and infrastructure, and greater flexibility so as to result in higher or
specialized quality building and streetscape design within the Special Area Plan; and
WHEREAS, on July 24, 2022, the Developers filed applications with the City to modify
the Property's land use designation and for approval of the Braman Miami Special Area Plan (the
"SAP") zoning designation in order to facilitate the expansion of the existing Braman Miami
campus and its continued role as a major economic driver; and
WHEREAS, redevelopment of the Property consistent with the SAP will create initial and
recurring fiscal benefits for the City including temporary and permanent jobs as well as an
increased tax base; and
WHEREAS, the Parties wish for redevelopment of the Property to proceed under the
regulations established in the SAP Regulating Plan and Design Guidelines attached as Exhibit
"C" and consistent with the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan (the "Comprehensive
Plan") and Miami 21; and
WHEREAS, redevelopment of the Property consistent with the SAP Regulating Plan and
Design Guidelines aligns with the intent of the Omni CRA Redevelopment Plan by creating a
cohesive character, quality and connective public space improvements for the SAP Area as well
as creating desirable conditions for the development of adjacent neighborhoods with new
opportunities for the development of a mix of housing and employment choices.
WHEREAS, as a condition to the approval of the SAP, Miami 21 Section 3.9.1.f requires
that the Developers enter into a recorded development agreement that establishes the allocation of
thoroughfares, civic space types, and building area among the building sites, and the creation and
retention of the public benefits.; and
WHEREAS, "The Florida Local Government Development Agreement Act," as codified
in Sections 163.3220 through 163.3243 of the Florida Statutes (2024), authorizes local
governments to enter into development agreements with any person or entity having a legal or
equitable interest in real property located within the local government's jurisdiction, and the
Parties intend that this Agreement be consistent with the requirements of said Act; and
WHEREAS, assurance to the Braman that it may proceed in accordance with the existing
laws and policies, subject to the conditions of a Development Agreement, strengthens the public
planning process, encourages sound planning and financing of capital improvements, assists in
assuring there are adequate capital facilities for redevelopment of the Property, encourages private
participation in comprehensive planning, and reduces economic costs of development; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission pursuant to Ordinance No. , adopted
, 2025 has authorized the City Manager to execute this Agreement upon the terms and
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conditions set forth below, and the Developers are duly authorized to execute this Agreement upon
the terms and conditions set forth below.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, it is
hereby understood and agreed:
1. Recitals, Exhibits. The above recitals and the Exhibits referenced in this Agreement are
true and correct, and are incorporated into and made a part hereof.
2. Consideration. The Parties hereby agree that the consideration and obligations recited and
provided for in this Agreement constitute substantial benefits to the Parties and thus are
adequate consideration for this Agreement.
3. Rules of Legal Construction. For all purposes of this Agreement, unless otherwise
expressly provided:
a. A defined term has the meaning assigned to it;
b. Words in the singular include the plural, and words in the plural include the singular;
c. A pronoun in one gender includes and applies to other genders as well;
d. The terms "hereunder", "herein", "hereof', "hereto" and such similar terms shall refer
to the instant Agreement in its entirety and not to individual sections or articles;
e. The Parties agree that this Agreement shall not be more strictly construed against either
the City, the Developers, as all Parties are drafters of this Agreement; and
£ The attached exhibits shall be deemed adopted and incorporated into this Agreement;
provided however that this Agreement shall be deemed to control in the event a conflict
between the attachments and this Agreement.
4. Definitions. Capitalized terms which are not specifically defined herein shall have the
meaning given to them in Miami 21.
"Agreement" means this Development Agreement between the City and the Developers.
"Certified Minority Enterprise" means an enterprise certified by Miami -Dade County as
a Community Business Enterprise ("CBE"); a Community Small Business Enterprise
("CSBE"); a Black Business Enterprise ("BBE"); a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
("DBE"); an Hispanic Business Enterprise ("HBE"); or a Small Business Enterprise
("SBE"); all as generally described in Section 2-8, et seq. of the Miami -Dade County Code
of Ordinances.
"City" means the City of Miami, a municipal corporation and a political subdivision of the
State of Florida, and all departments, boards, committees, agencies and instrumentalities
subject to the jurisdiction thereof.
"City Charter" means the municipal Charter of the City of Miami.
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"City Code" or "Code" means the Code of Ordinances of the City of Miami.
"City Manager" means the City Manager or his or her designee.
"Comprehensive Plan" means the comprehensive plan known as the Miami
Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan, ("MCNP") adopted by the City pursuant to Chapter
163, Florida Statutes (2024), meeting the requirements of Section 163.3177, Florida
Statutes; Section 163.3178, Florida Statutes and Section 163.3221(2), Florida Statutes,
which are in effect as of the Effective Date of the Agreement.
"Consumer Price Index" or "CPI" means the Consumer Price Index for All Urban
Consumers, U.S. City Average, for all items, 1982-84 = 100 as published by the United
States Department of Labor on its website at http://www.bls.gov/cpi.
"County" means Miami -Dade County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida.
"Design Guidelines" means the City Commission -adopted set of drawings, diagrams and
tables that guides future development within the SAP Area. Together with the Regulating
Plan and this Agreement, the Design Guidelines provides, among other things, the
information required by Miami 21 Section 3.9.1(c) through (h). The Design Guidelines are
also known as the "Concept Book."
"Development" means the carrying out of any building activity, the making of any
material change in the use or appearance of any structure or land, or dividing of land into
three (3) or more parcels and such other activities described in Section 163.3221(4), Florida
Statutes (2024).
"Development Permit" includes any building permit, zoning approval, subdivision
approval, replotting, rezoning, certification, special exception, variance, Waiver, Warrant,
Exception, or any other official action of local government havingthe effect of permitting
the development of land.
"Effective Date" is the date of recordation of the executed, original version of this
Agreement.
"Encroachment" includes any improvement to the Property by the Developers, a fixture
to such an improvement, or any portion of such an improvement or fixture that:
(a) is located on, over, within, or beneath real property owned or operated by the
City, the County or which is otherwise dedicated as part of the public right-of-
way or Pubic Open Space ; and
(b) has been authorized by the relevant local government(s) pursuant to applicable
laws and a permit issued separate and apart from this Agreement or the SAP.
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"Existing Zoning" is (a) Miami 21 Code, effective May 2010, as amended, specifically
including the Braman Miami SAP Regulating Plan and Design Guidelines, and (b) the
Land Development Regulations specified in the Charter and City Code as of the Effective
Date.
"Florida Local Government Development Agreement Act" or "the Act" shall mean
Sections 163.3220 through 163.3243 of the Florida Statutes (2024).
"Land Development Regulations" mean those laws and policies of the City that regulate
any aspect of development including zoning, subdivision, building construction, or sign
regulations or any other such regulation controlling the development of land and
specifically including those provisions related to the development of land in Chapters 4,
10, 13, 23, 54, 55, and 62 of the City Code.
"Laws" means all ordinances, resolutions, regulations, comprehensive plans, land
development regulations, constitutions, statutes, common laws, and rules adopted by a
Local,State, and Federal government affecting the development of land.
"Miami 21" means City of Miami Ordinance 13114, as amended, through the Effective
Date and specifically includes the Braman Miami SAP Regulating Plan and Design
Guidelines.
"Planning Director" means the Director of the City's Planning Department or his or her
designee.
"Property" means the approximately 12.9 acres of real property in the City of Miami,
Florida, identified in Exhibit Al and legally described in Exhibit A2. The capitalized term
"Property" is used interchangeably with the term "SAP Area."
"Public Benefit Contributions" means the contributions required pursuant to Miami 21,
Section 3.9 and described in Miami 21, Section 3.14 and this Agreement. Such Public
Benefits Contributions include, among others, vocational training, infrastructure
improvements, and Open and Civic spaces.
"Public Facilities" means major capital improvements, including, but not limited to,
transportation, sanitary sewers, solid waste, drainage, potable water, educational, parks and
recreational, streets, parking and health systems and facilities.
"Redevelopment of the Property" means all construction required to improve the
Property in accordance with the SAP. Redevelopment of the Property does not include any
construction or improvements not authorized by the SAP.
"Regulating Plan" means the City Commission -approved set of land development
regulations that supersede standard transect regulations provided in Miami 21. Together
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with the Design Guidelines and this Agreement, the Regulating Plan provides the
information required by Miami 21, Section 3.9.1(c) through (h).
"SAP Area" is used interchangeably with the capitalized term, "Property."
"Special Area Plan" or "SAP" means the Braman Miami Special Area Plan, including
the Regulating Plan, Design Guidelines, and this Agreement.
5. Purposes. The purposes of this Agreement are:
a. To satisfy the requirements of Miami 21 Section 3.9.1(f) by, among other things,
providing for the creation and retention of certain public benefits;
b. In satisfying the requirements of Miami 21 Section 3.9.1(0, to authorize
Redevelopment of the Property; and
c. To provide Braman assurances that it may proceed with the development of the
Property in accordance with the SAP and existing laws and policies as of the
Effective Date consistent with the Florida Local Government Development
Agreement Act.
6. Intent. The Parties intend for this Agreement to be construed and implemented so as to
effectuate the purposes of the SAP Regulating Plan and Design Guidelines, this
Agreement, the Comprehensive Plan, Miami 21, the City Charter, the City Code, and the
Florida Local Government Development Agreement Act.
7. Applicability. This Agreement applies to the Property identified in Exhibits "Al" and
"A2."
8. Term of Agreement, Effective Date and Binding Effect. This Agreement shall have a
term of thirty (30) years from the Effective Date and shall be recorded in the public records
of Miami -Dade County by the Developers and filed with the City Clerk. The term of this
Agreement may be extended by mutual consent of the Parties subject to public hearing(s),
pursuant to Section 163.3225 of the Florida Statutes (2024). This Agreement shall become
effective on the Effective Date and shall constitute a covenant running with the land that
shall be binding upon, and inure to, the benefit of the Developers, their respective
successors, assigns, heirs, legal representatives, and personal representatives. If the
Property or any portion thereof is submitted to condominium ownership pursuant to the
Florida Condominium Act, Chapter 718, Florida Statutes (2024), then the association or
other entity designated to represent the condominium ownership interests as to the
Property, as may be applicable, shall be the proper party or parties to execute any such
release, extension, or modifications for properties in a condominium form of ownership.
9. Land Use and Zoning Designations. Pursuant to City Ordinances and
, and in accordance with applicable legal requirements, the City has designated
a portion of the Property, west of NE 2 Avenue, as "General Commercial" on the City's
Future Land Use Map; the portion of the Property east of NE 2 Avenue remains "Restricted
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Commercial"; and "Braman Miami SAP" on the City's official Zoning Atlas. The SAP
provides for deviations from commonly applicable provisions of Miami 21. In approving
the SAP, the City has determined that the use, Intensities, Heights, and Densities of
development permitted thereunder are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and are
compatible with abutting zoning designations and surrounding development.
10. Future Development.
a. Controlling Regulations. The Property will be developed and operated as
provided in the Comprehensive Plan and Existing Zoning as each exists as of the
Effective Date. The standard used to determine whether the City shall approve
future development will be whether the proposed development is consistent with
(a) Miami 21, (b) the Comprehensive Plan, (c) this Agreement, (d) and the SAP.
b. Area -Wide Standards. Density, Intensity, and Civic Space are governed on a
SAP -wide basis rather than on a site -specific basis. As development proceeds on
individual building sites, Dwelling Units and/or floor area will be absorbed and the
SAP -wide available totals will be reduced. For the avoidance of doubt, it is
contemplated that the allocation of permissible density within the SAP Area may
result in a condition where density from parcels within the Omni RDIA and the
SAP Area are allocated to parcels within the SAP Area but not the Omni RDIA, so
long as the total SAP Area permissible density is not exceeded.. All remaining
regulations, including all other building disposition requirements, are applied on a
sites -specific basis within parcels identified in the SAP Design Guidelines. Permit
plans for each phase shall indicate the status of compliance for the particular phase
and SAP -wide.
Covenant in Lieu of Unity of Title. Braman shall enter into a Covenant in Lieu
of Unity of Title covering the entire Property prior to any Redevelopment activities
on any portion of the Property.
d. Amendments, Generally. Any modifications to this Agreement shall be approved
in accordance with the SAP. The City's laws and policies adopted after the
Effective Date may applied to the Property only if the determinations required
by Section 163.3233(2), Florida Statutes (2024), have been made after thirty (30)
days written notice to the Developers, and at a public hearing.
e. Amendments by Developers. Nothing in this Agreement shall prohibit the
Developers from requesting a change of zoning or amendment of the SAP pursuant
to Article 7 of Miami 21 to modify the Density, Intensity, Uses or Heights permitted
under the SAP.
11. Prohibition on Downzoning.
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a. During the term of this Agreement, changes to the Comprehensive Plan or Existing
Zoning which adversely affect the development rights of the Developers taking
legal effect after the Effective Date shall not apply to the Property unless:
i. The determination(s) required by Section 163.3233(2) of the Florida
Statutes (2024) have been made;
ii. The City has provided the Developers at least thirty days' written notice of
its intent to apply such regulations; and
iii. Approval by the City after a public hearing or as otherwise provided by
Chapter 163 of the Florida Statutes, - and then only after the City has
provided thirty days' written notice to the Developers.
b. The Developers may challenge any subsequently adopted changes to land
development regulations based on any legal theories including but limited to
common law princials (such as equitable estoppel, vested rights, and contractual
rights, etc.), constitutional claims, statutory rights, and County and City laws.
12. Braman Miami SAP. The Property will be developed and used substantially in
compliance with a compilationof plans, including, specifically, plans entitled "Braman
Miami SAP" as prepared by Arquitectonica, "Braman Miami Campus" as prepared by
Wolfberg Alvarez, and landscape plans as prepared by Arquitetonica Geo. The foregoing
plans comprise the Design Guidelines and are collectively referred to in this Agreement as
the "Project" and are on file with the City Clerk and are deemed to be incorporated by
reference. The Project consists of four (4) phases of development on the Property. Phase
1 includes a proposed, state-of-the-art automotive service building and woonerf, Phases 2
and 3 each consist of an approximately sixty (60) story multifamily, mixed -use building,
and Phase 4 consists of improvements to the existing gas station and car wash. Braman
shall have the sole authority to shift projects between phases so long as the Public Benefits
occur as specified in this Agreement, or are prorated for each phase and made prior to the
temporary and/or permanent Certificate of Occupancy.
13. Public Benefit Contributions. In accordance with Miami 21 Section 3.9.1f, and as
consideration for certain modifications to Miami 21 provided for in the SAP and this
Agreement, the Developers hereby agree to create and retain the "Public Benefits"
identified in this Section 13.
a. Job Creation and Employment Opportunities.
i. "Tiered Priority Areas." As further described in this paragraph 13, several
employment opportunities will be offered according to "Tiered Priority
Areas." These are areas of the City and Miami -Dade County where
opportunities will be extended for a specified time period or until specified
targets are satisfied. Opportunities will be extended with preference
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considered to persons residing in the first priority area, then the second
priority area, and so forth until hiring goals are satisfied. The Tiered Priority
Areas are:
1. First priority: Residents of the City who live within the following
zip codes: 33127, 33131, 33132, 33136, 33137, 33138, and 33150.
2. Second priority: Portions of the zip codes 33133 and 33146
commonly known as "West Coconut Grove."
3. Third priority: Areas of the City not identified in subparagraphs
a(i)(1-2) above
4. Fourth priority: Area of the County not identified in subparagraphs
a(i)(1-3) above
The above priority list is referred to herein as the "Tiered Priority
Areas." Each individual priority area is referred to as the first Tiered
Priority Area, the second Tiered Priority Area, and so on.
ii. Hiring Goals: Construction Jobs. The Developers shall comply with the
following subcontractor participation requirements and laborer
participation requirements (the "Participation Requirements") with
respect to the Redevelopment of the Property:
. Subcontractor Participation.
The Developers shall require their general contractor(s) to
assign a minimum of 5% of the construction contract value
to subcontractors that are Certified Minority and/or Women
Enterprise(s).
b. For purposes of calculating the subcontractor participation,
the percentage of participation shall be calculated based
upon the numerator being the dollar value of all subcontracts
given to subcontractors and the denominator being the total
dollar value of all subcontracts entered into by the general
contractor(s) over the entire course of the Property's
redevelopment pursuant to the SAP. Specifically, if the
dollar value of all subcontracts given to subcontractors is
$50, and the total dollar value of all subcontracts entered into
by the general contractor(s) over the entire course of the
Property's redevelopment pursuant to the SAP is $1,000,
then that represents 5% of the construction contract value.
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c. The Developers shall require their general contractor(s) to
use commercially reasonable efforts to hire qualified
subcontractors in accordance with the Tiered Priority Areas
by first seeking subcontractor(s) having offices in the first
Tiered Priority Area, before expanding their search to the
second area, and so forth.
2. Laborer Participation.
a. The Developers agree that at least 25% of the total labor for
the Redevelopment of the Property will consist of City of
Miami residents and that at least 40% of the total labor for
the Redevelopment of the Property will consist of Miami -
Dade County residents.
b. In the event of any disputes between the City Manager and
the Developers as to whether any subcontractor has its
principal place of business in the City or County, or whether
any laborer resides in the City or County, and whether the
Developers complied with the Tiered Priority Areas, the
Developers and the City Manager shall proceed in good faith
to resolve the dispute.
iii. Hiring Goals: Permanent Jobs.
1. Employment by the Developers. In connection with all
employment opportunities available in connection with the
operation of the Property, including the commercial components of
the Property, the Developers agree to use best efforts to recruit and
hire employees who are residents of the City or County according to
the Tiered Priority Areas, with a goal of having 50% of the
workforce employed by Braman at the Property to be residents of
the City or County.
2. Employment by Tenants of the Developers. The Developers
agree to use best efforts to encourage each tenant conducting
business at the Property to make best efforts to recruit and hire
employees who are residents of the City or County according to the
Tiered Priority Areas, with a goal of having at least 10% of the
workforce employed at the Property to be residents of the City or
County.
iv. Employment Policies. In connection with the Redevelopment of the
Property, the Developers agree that they and their general contractor(s)
will:
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1. Demonstrate actions taken to recruit, advertise and to attract and
retain minority and female contractors and subcontractors;
2. Provide a reasonable opportunity in the recruitment, advertising and
hiring of professionals, contractors and subcontractors residing
within the certain target areas of the City according to Tiered
Priority Areas.
3. Take reasonable definitive action in retaining employees regardless
of race, color, place of birth, religion, national origin, sex, age,
sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans and
disability status.
4. Maintain equitable principles in the recruitment, advertising, hiring,
upgrading, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation and all other
terms, conditions and privileges of employment.
5. Monitor and review all personnel practices to guarantee that equal
opportunities are being provided to all employees regardless of race,
color, place of birth, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual
orientation, gender identify, marital status, veterans and disability
status.
. Post in conspicuous places, availability to employees and applicants
for employment, notices, setting forth the non-discrimination
clauses of this Section.
7. In all solicitations and advertisements for employment placed by or
on behalf of the Developers, state that all applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color
or national origin.
v. Job Fairs. The Developers shall contract with an organization experienced
in implementing local job preference opportunities to conduct job fairs and
similar outreach in District 2. At least two such events will be conducted
for construction jobs, and at least two such events will be conducted for
permanent jobs prior to commencement of construction of each Phase of the
Project.
b. Vocational Training Program. Braman has established the Braman Miami
Automotive Training Center which will operate within the SAP, including the new
service building to educate and train up to thirty (30) students annually in
automobile -related services. This training center may coordinate efforts with
Miami -Dade Public Schools and Miami Dade County College to further develop
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training programs with preference to students who reside in the Tiered Priority
Areas for the job opportunities contemplated to exist at the Property. Braman agrees
to use commercially reasonable efforts to place graduates of any such training
programs in permanent jobs in the Property.
c. Public Spaces. Braman agrees to provide publicly accessible open spaces in the
SAP Area in excess of the minimum Open Space requirements of Miami 21 and
the SAP, as follows:
i. Minimum Open Space. Braman agrees to provide minimum area of
approximately 63,000 square feet of Open Space, ("Public Open Spaces"),
in substantial accordance with this Agreement, the Regulating Plan, and the
Design Guidelines. The calculation of Open Space shall not include any
right-of-way areas.
ii. Location. The general location and dimensions of the Public Open Spaces
and allocation of Thoroughfares shall be substantially in accordance with
this Agreement and the SAP as shown in the Design Guidelines.
iii. Exclusive Right. `Braman shall retain the exclusive right to design,
landscape, and determine the programming for the Public Open Spaces,
subject to approval by the Planning Director, or designee, which approval
shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed, or conditioned.
iv. Woonerf. Braman, at its sole cost and expense, agrees to create and
maintain a Woonerf, generally within NW 20 Terrace between Biscayne
Boulevard and NE 2 Avenue, substantially in compliance with the Design
Guidelines (the "Woonerf'). A building permit for construction of the
Woonerf shall be obtained within one (1) year of the issuance of the building
permit for the ARC Building as shown in the Design Guidelines.
Construction of the Woonerf shall be completed and open to the public
within three (3) years of obtaining a building permit for the Woonerf.
Approvals of certain items including signing, pavement markings, non-
standard pavement treatments and colors, special geometries and
alignments of proposed Woonerf are subject to Miami -Dade County review
and approval as well as execution of a Covenant for Non -Standard
improvements with the City. In the event that the Miami -Dade County
Department of Transportation and Public Works, or other agency with right
of way jurisdiction, does not provide necessary approvals for the Woonerf,
Braman shall work with the City's Planning Department to approve and
provide a Civic Space Type alternative, inclusive of an option to satisfy the
Civic Space requirement via a minimum payment to the City in an amount
equal to the cost to design and construct the proposed Woonerf.
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v. Events. From time to time, the Developers may sponsor or similarly partner
with organizations to hold temporary events in the SAP Area including in
and around the Public Open Spaces and the Woonerf. In advance of a
temporary or special event, the Developers shall submit an application to
the City consistent with the requirements contained in Chapter 62 of the
Code to obtain the necessary permits and approvals.
vi. Maintenance. The Developers shall maintain the Public Open Spaces,
pursuant to any applicable maintenance standards as mutually agreed by the
City and the Developers.
d. Streetscape and Transit Oriented Development Area Extension. The
Developers shall design, permit, and construct within the SAP area the streetscapes
shown in the Design Guidelines, including enhanced landscaping, pedestrian
connectivity, and bicycle connectivity, consistent with the City's Bicycle Master
Plan. The streetscape improvements shall be constructed, open to the public prior
to the issuance of the first Temporary or Permanent Certificate of Occupancy for
the abutting phase of the Project.
e. Mobility Plan. The Developers shall coordinate with vendors and implement a
mobility plan shown in the Design Guidelines to route car carriers entering and
exiting the Property to the state of the art automobile service building for
internalized loading.
14. Parking.
a. Valet / Robotic Parking. The Developers may establish a uniform valet system to
service the SAP Area generally. Notwithstanding the limitations set forth in
Sections 35-305 of the City Code, a maximum of three (3) valet permits may be
issued for the operation of a valet parking ramp on the same side of the block where
the permit applicant is the operator of the uniform valet system. Robotic parking
within enclosed parking structures shall also be permitted.
b. Parking , Management Program. Parking within the SAP Area may be
implemented through a parking management program maintained by the
Developers. The parking management program shall track existing and anticipated
parking through an interactive spreadsheet reviewed by the Planning Director (the
"Parking Management Program"). Parking usage shall be debited from the total
parking pool available within the SAP Area. Parking Availability shall be added to
the total parking pool available within the SAP Area. The numbers and figures
provided in the Parking Management Program may be revised and updated from
time to time by the Developers including at such times as certain interim parking is
discontinued and permanent parking becomes available.
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c. Interim Parking. For the purposes of accommodating the phased Redevelopment
of the Property, interim and temporary parking on unimproved and partially
improved lots by valet service may be permitted in order to satisfy required off-
street parking under Existing Zoning and the Regulating Plan. Notwithstanding the
requirements of Section 62-543 and 62-544 of the Code, interim parking may be
permitted in the SAP Area without having to comply with permanent parking
requirements on the proposed interim parking lots. The Zoning Director may
approve the design of the interim parking lots prior to issuance of a building permit
for improvements.
15. Onstreet Parking. Redevelopment of the Property and implementation of the
streetscapes, Open Space and Civic Space shown in the Design Guidelines will necessitate
permanent onstreet parking space removal. The City agrees to support the Developer's
request for the waiver of the monetization fee for the parking infrastructure reserve fund
set forth in Section 35-195 of the City Code related to the Woonerf and the ARC Building.
16. Signage. The SAP will be required to comply with all applicable Federal, State, County
and. City signage rules, laws, orders, regulations, statutes, or ordinances. Permitted signage
will accomplish the following goals: (i) moving pedestrians and vehicle traffic around the
SAP area safely and efficiently; (ii) promoting safe and efficient pedestrian traffic within
SAP; and (iii) properly identifying the Project.
17. Public Facilities. As of the Effective Date, the Developers shall conduct an extensive
analysis of the Public Facilities available to serve the Project. In the event that the Existing
Zoning and/or the Comprehensive Plan require the Developers to provide Public Facilities
to address any deficiencies in required levels of service occasioned by future development
within the Property or as a result of the development of the Project, the Developers shall
provide such Public Facilities consistent with the timing requirements of Section 163.3180,
Florida Statutes (2024), or as otherwise required by Chapter 13 of the City Code, as
amended from time to time, if applicable.
18. Construction of encroachments within the Public Right -of -Way. The City finds that
the encroachments proposed by the Developers do not unduly restrict the use of the public
right-of-way and are a necessary, essential element in the construction of the pedestrian
overpasses above the same rights -of -way. To the extent set forth in the Project Plans, the
City hereby agrees to expeditiously sign off on all permits to permit encroachments within
the public right-of-way, including but not limited to Public Works permits. The adoption
of this Agreement shall serve to satisfy the requirements set forth in Section 55-14(b) of
the City Code. Further, this Agreement shall satisfy the requirements of Section 55-14(d)
of the City Code. In consideration for authorizing the construction of the aforementioned
encroachments, Developers further covenants to:
a. Maintain the above -grade pedestrian overpasses in accordance with the Florida
Building Code, City Charter and City Code.
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b. Provide an insurance policy, in an amount determined by the City's Risk Manager,
naming the City as additional insured for public liability and property damage. The
insurance shall remain in effect for as long as the encroachment(s) exist above the
City -owned property. Should Developers fail to continuously provide the insurance
coverage, the City shall have the right to secure a similar insurance policy in its
name and place a special assessment lien against the Developers' abutting private
property for the total cost of the premium.
c. Developers shall hold harmless and indemnify the City, the State of Florida, as
applicable, and their respective officials and employees from any claims for
damage or loss to property and injury to persons of any nature whatsoever arising
out of the use, construction, and development of the Project and from and against
any claims which may arise out of the granting of permission for the encroachments
or any activity performed under the terms of this Agreement.
19. Compliance with Fire/Safety Laws. The Developers shall at all times in the development
and operation of the Project comply with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations
including life safety codes to insure the safety of all Project and City residents and guests.
Specifically and without limitation, the Developers will install and construct all required
fire safety equipment and water lines with flow sufficient to contain all possible fire
occurrences.
20. Local Development Permits. The SAP may require additional permits or approvals from
the City, County, State or Federal government and any division thereof Subject to required
legal processes and approvals, the City shall to take all reasonable steps to cooperate with
and facilitate all such approvals. Such approvals include, without limitation, the following
approvals and permits and any successor or analogues approvals and permits.
a. Subdivision plat and/or waiver of plat approvals;
b. Covenant or Unity or Title acceptance;
c. Building and Public Works permits;
d. Certificates of use and/or occupancy;
e. Stormwater Permits; and.
f. Any other official action of the City, County, or any other government agency
having the effect of permitting development of the Property.
In the event that the City substantially modifies its land development regulations regarding
site plan approval procedures, authority to approve any site plan for a project in the SAP
shall be vested solely in the City Manager, with the recommendation of the Planning
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Director. Any such site plan shall be approved if it meets the requirements and criteria of
the Zoning, the Comprehensive Plan and the terms of this Agreement.
21. Compliance with Regulations Relative to Development Permits. The Parties agree that
the failure of this Agreement to address a particular permit, condition, fee, term license or
restriction in effect on the Effective Date shall not relieve the Developers of the necessity
of complying with the regulation governing said permitting requirements, conditions, fees,
terms, licenses, or restrictions.
Pursuant to Section 163.3241, Florida Statutes (2024), if state or federal laws are enacted
after the execution of this development agreement which are applicable to and preclude the
parties compliance with the terms of this development agreement, this Agreement shall be
modified or revoked as is necessary to comply with relevant state or federal laws.
22. Authorization for the City to Withhold Permits and Inspections. In the event the
Developers are obligated to make payments or improvements under the terms of this
Agreement or to take or refrain from taking any other action under this Agreement, and
such obligations are not performed as required, in addition to any other remedies available,
the City is hereby authorized to withhold any further permits, and refuse to make any
inspections or grant any approvals, for the specific Phase of development the outstanding
obligations relate to until such time as this Agreement is complied with.
23. Cooperation; Expedited Permitting and Time is of the Essence. The Parties agree to
cooperate with each other to the full extent practicable pursuant to the terms and conditions
of this Agreement. The Parties agree that time is of the essence in all aspects of their
respective and mutual responsibilities pursuant to this Agreement. The City shall use its
best efforts to expedite the permitting and approval process in an effort to assist the
Developers in achieving their development and construction milestones. The City will
accommodate requests from the Developers' general contractor(s) and subcontractors for
review of phased or multiple permitting packages, such as those for excavation, site work
and foundations, building shell, core, and interiors. In addition, the City will designate an
individual within the City Manager's Office who will have a primary (though not
exclusive) duty to serve as the City's point of contact and liaison with the Developers in
order to facilitate expediting the processing and issuance of all permit and license
applications and approvals across all of the various departments and offices of the City
which have the authority or right to review and approve all applications for such permits
and licenses.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City shall not be obligated to issue development permits
to the extent the Developers do not comply with the applicable requirements of Miami 21,
the Comprehensive Plan, this Agreement and applicable building codes.
24. Reservation of Development Rights.
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a. For the term of this Agreement, the City hereby agrees that it shall permit the
development of the Property in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan, Miami 21,
the SAP Regulating Plan, and this Agreement.
b. Nothing herein shall prohibit an increase in the density, height, or intensity of
development permitted on the Program in a manner consistent with (a) Miami 21 and
the SAP, and/or the Comprehensive Plan, (b) any zoning change subsequently
requested or initiated by the Developers in accordance with applicable provisions of
law or (c) any Laws legally in effect as of the Effective Date or in the future.
c. The expiration or termination of this Agreement shall not be considered a waiver of, or
limitation upon, the rights, including, but not limited to, any claims of vested rights or
equitable estoppel, obtained or held by the Developers or their successors or assigns to
continue development of the Property in with Existing Zoning and active
prior development permits or development orders granted by the City.
25. Notice. All notices, demands and requests which may or are required to be given hereunder
shall, except as otherwise expressly provided, be in writing and delivered by personal
service or sent by United States Registered or Certified Mail, return receipt requested,
postage prepaid, or by overnight express delivery, such as Federal Express, to the Parties
at the addresses listed below. Any notice given pursuant to this Agreement shall be deemed
given when received. Any actions required to be taken hereunder which fall on Saturday,
Sunday, or United States legal holidays shall be deemed to be performed timely when taken
on the succeeding day thereafter which shall not be a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.
To the City:
City Manager, City of Miami
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, Florida 33133
With a copy to: City Attorney, City of Miami
Miami Riverside Center
444 S.W. 2nd Ave., 91h Floor
Miami, Florida 33130
To the Developers: Braman Motors, Inc.
ATTN: Alex Shack
2060 Biscayne Boulevard, 2nd Floor
Miami, Florida 33137
With a copy to: Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin Tapanes, PLLC
ATTN: Melissa Tapanes Llahues
200 S. Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 300
Miami, FL 33131
Any Party to this Agreement may change its notification address(es) by providing written
notification to the remaining parties pursuant to the terms and conditions of this section.
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26. Multiple Ownership. In the event of additional ownership subsequent to the approval of
the Agreement, each of the subsequent owners, mortgagees and other successors in interest
in and to the Property (or any portion thereof, including condominium unit owners) shall
be bound by the terms and provisions of this Agreement as covenants that run with the
Property.
27. Modification. This Agreement may be modified, amended, or released as to any portion
of the Property, by a written instrument executed by the then -owners of the Property,
including joinders of all mortgagees, if any, provided the same is also approved by the City,
after any required public hearing(s). Any public hearing application related to a particular
phase, or any portion thereof, shall only require the consent, acknowledgment and/or
joinder of the then owner(s) of that phase. If there is a recorded homeowners or
condominium association covering any portion of the Property, said association may (in
lieu of the signature consent of the individual member or owners), on behalf of its members
and in accordance with its articles of incorporation and bylaws, consent to any proposed
modification, amendment, or release by a written instrument executed by the homeowners
or condominium association. Any consent made pursuant to a vote of the homeowners or
condominium association shall be evidence by a written resolution of the homeowners or
condominium association and a certification executed by the secretary of the homeowners
or condominium association's board of directors affirming that the vote complied with the
articles of incorporation and the bylaws of the association.
28. No Oral Change or Termination. This Agreement and the exhibits and appendices
appended hereto and incorporated herein by reference, if any, constitute the entire
Agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement
supersedes any prior agreements or understandings between the Parties with respect to the
subject matter hereof, and no change, modification, or discharge hereof in whole or in part
shall be effective unless such change, modification or discharge is in writing and signed by
the party against whom enforcement of the change, modification or discharge is sought.
This Agreement cannot be changed or terminated orally.
29. Enforcement. The City, its successors or assigns, and the Developers shall have the right
to enforce the provisions of this Agreement. Enforcement shall be by action at law or in
equity against any parties or persons violating or attempting to violate any covenants, either
to restrain violation or to recover damages or both.
30. Venue, Choice of Law, Specific Performance. It is mutually understood and agreed by
the parties hereto, that this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida,
and any applicable federal law, both as to interpretation and performance, and that any
action at law, suit in equity or judicial proceedings for the enforcement of this Agreement
or any provision hereof shall be instituted only in the courts of the State of Florida or federal
courts and venue for any such actions shall exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction
in Miami -Dade County. In addition to any other legal rights, the Parties shall each have the
right to specific performance of this Agreement in court. Each Party shall bear its own
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attorney's fees. Each Party waives any defense, whether asserted by motion or pleading,
that the aforementioned courts are an improper or inconvenient venue. Moreover, the
Parties consent to the personal jurisdiction of the aforementioned courts and irrevocably
waive any objections to said jurisdiction. The Parties irrevocably waive any rights to a jury
trial.
31. Voluntary Compliance. The Parties hereby agree that in the event all or any Party of this
Agreement is struck down by judicial proceedings or preempted by legislative action, the
Parties shall continue to honor the terms and conditions of this Agreement to the extent
allowed by law.
32. Severability. Invalidation of any of the sections, terms, conditions, provisions, or
covenants of this Agreement by judgment of court in any action initiated by a third party
in no way shall affect any of the other provisions of this Agreement, which shall remain in
full force and effect.
33. Default.
a. The Developers shall be in default under this Agreement if any of the following events
occur and continue beyond the applicable grace period: the Developers fail to perform
or breach any term, covenant, or condition of this Agreement which is not cured within
30 days after receipt of written notice from the City specifying the nature of such
breach; provided, however, that if such breach cannot reasonably be cured within 30
days, then the Developers shall not be in default if it commences to cure such breach
within said 30-day period and diligently prosecutes such cure to completion.
b. The City shall be in default under this Agreement if the City fails to perform or breaches
any term, covenant, or condition of this Agreement and such failure is not cured within
30 days after receipt of written notice from the Developers specifying the nature of
such breach; provided, however, that if such breach cannot reasonably be cured within
30 days, the City shall not be in default if it commences to cure such breach within said
30-day period and diligently prosecutes such cure to completion.
c. It shall not be a default under this Agreement if either Party is declared bankrupt by a
court of competent jurisdiction. All rights and obligations in this Agreement shall
survive such bankruptcy of either party. The Parties hereby forfeit any right to
terminate this Agreement upon the bankruptcy of the other party.
34. Remedies.
(a) Neither Party may terminate this Agreement upon the default of the other Party, but
shall have all of the remedies enumerated herein.
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(b) Upon the occurrence of a default by a Party to this Agreement not cured within the
applicable grace period, the Parties agree that any Party may seek specific performance
of this Agreement and that seeking specific performance shall not waive any right of
such Party to also seek monetary damages, injunctive relief or any other relief other
than termination of this Agreement. Each party shall bear their own attorney's fees and
costs.
35. Obligations Surviving Termination. Notwithstanding and prevailing over any contrary
term or provision contained herein, in the event of any lawful termination of this
Agreement, the following obligations shall survive such termination and continue in full
force and effect until the expiration of a four (4) year term following the earlier of the
effective date of such termination or the expiration of the Term; (i) the exclusive venue and
choice of law provisions contained herein; (ii) rights of any Party arising during or
attributable to the period prior to expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement, and
(iii) any other term or provision herein which expressly indicate either that it survives the
termination or expiration here of or is or may be applicable or effective beyond the
expiration or permitted early termination hereof.
36. Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the exhibits and appendices appended hereto and
incorporated herein by reference, if any, constitute the entire Agreement between the
Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement supersedes any prior
agreements or understandings between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof,
and no change, modification, or discharge hereof in whole or in part shall be effective
unless such change, modification or discharge is in writing and signed by the Party against
whom enforcement of the change, modification or discharge is sought. This Agreement
cannot be changed or terminated orally.
37. Successors, Assigns, and Designees. The covenants and obligations set forth in this
Agreement shall extend to the Parties and their successor(s) and/or assigns, jointly and
severally. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to be a dedication, conveyance or
grant to the public in general nor to any persons or entities except as expressly set forth
herein.
38. Third Party Defense. The Parties shall each, at their own cost and expense, vigorously
defend any claims, suits or demands brought against them by third parties challenging the
Agreement or the Project, or objecting to any aspect thereof, including, without limitation,
(i) a consistency challenge pursuant to Section 163.3215, Florida Statutes (2024), (ii) a
petition for writ of certiorari, (iii) an action for declaratory judgment, or (iv) any claims for
loss, damage, liability, or expense (including reasonable attorneys' fees). The Parties shall
promptly give the other written notice of any such action, including those that are pending
or threatened and all responses, filings, and pleadings with respect thereto.
39. Recording. This Agreement shall be recorded in the Public Records of Miami -Dade
County, Florida at the Developers' expense and shall inure to the benefit of the City. The
Developers will record the Agreement within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the executed,
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original version of this Agreement. A copy of the recorded Development Agreement shall
be provided to the City Clerk and City Attorney within fifteen (15) days of recording.
40. Representations Regarding Authorization to Execute. Each Party represents to the
others that this Agreement has been duly authorized, delivered, and executed by such Party
and constitutes the legal, valid, and binding obligation of such Party, enforceable in
accordance with its terms.
41. Lack of Agency Relationship. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as
establishing an agency relationship between the City and the Developers and neither the
Developers nor their employees, agents, contractors, subsidiaries, divisions, affiliates or
guests shall be deemed agents, instrumentalities, employees, or contractors of the City for
any purpose hereunder, and the City, its officials, contractors, agents, and employees shall
not be deemed contractors, agents, or employees of the Developers or their subsidiaries,
divisions or affiliates.
42. No Conflict of Interest. The Developers agree to comply with Section. 2-612 of the City
Code as of the Effective Date, with respect to conflicts of interest.
43. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of
which shall constitute an original but all of which, when taken together, shall constitute
one and the same agreement.
44. Electronic Signature(s). The parties shall be entitled to sign and transmit an electronic
signature of this Agreement (whether by facsimile, PDF or other email transmission),
which signature shall be binding on the party whose name is contained therein.
NOW WHEREFORE, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed
this day of , 2025.
[Signature Pages Follow]
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DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA AND BRAMAN REGARDING THE
BRAMAN MIAMI SPECIAL AREA PLAN
This Development Agreement (the "Agreement") executed this day of 2025, between
120 NE 20th Street, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("120 Street"); 2020 Biscayne
Blvd, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("2020 Biscayne"); 2060 Biscayne Blvd, LLC,
a Delaware limited liability company ("2060 Biscayne"); 2060 NE 2nd Avevenue, LLC, a
Delaware limited liability company ("2060 NE"); 246 NE 20th Terrace, LLC, a Delaware limited.
liability company ("246 NE"); Braman Hyundai, Inc., a Florida corporation ("Braman Hyundai");
Braman Leibowitz Gas Station, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (`Braman Gas");
Braman Leibowitz Service and Parts, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Braman
Service"); Braman Leibowitz Temple Lots, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Braman
Temple"); Braman -Leibowitz Miami Downtown Properties I, LLC, a Delaware limited liability
company ("Braman Properties I"); Braman-Leibowtiz Miami Downtown Properties II, LLC, a
Delaware limited liability company ("Braman Properties II"); Braman -Leibowitz Parking Garage,
LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Braman Parking"); and N.B. Leasing, Inc., a Florida
corporation ("N.B. Leasing") (collectively, the "Developers" or "Braman"), and the City of Miami,
Florida, a Florida municipal corporation and a political subdivision of the State of Florida (the
"City"). The Developers and the City are each a "Party" and are collectively referred to herein as
the "Parties."
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Braman is the fee simple owner of the various properties identified in
Exhibit Al, legally described in Exhibit A2 (collectively the "Property" or the "SAP Area"); and
WHEREAS, a portion of the Property is located in an Enterprise Zone in which the City
envisions sustained economic growth through County and State -offered tax incentives; and
WHEREAS, a portion of the Property is also located within the Omni Community
Redevelopment Area (the "Omni CRA") which the City and Miami -Dade County have identified
as an area in need of continued and additional investment; and
WHEREAS, a portion of the Property is also located within the Urban Central Business
District (the "UCBD"); and
WHEREAS, the Property's location at the northern perimeter of the City's urban core
makes it a critical location for neighborhood -serving automotive services ; and
WHEREAS, the Parties wish to ensure that Braman continues to serve as an important
economic engine and employer for the City and its neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the Property is designated General Commerical and Restricted Commercial
on the City's Future Land Use Map, and zoned T6-36, T6-12, and T6-8 on the City's zoning atlas;
and
WHERAS, the City's Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan (the "Comprehensive
Plan") and the City's zoning ordinance ("Miami 21") also designates a portion of the Property as
part of the Omni Residential Density Increase Area; and
WHEREAS, Section 3.9 of the City's zoning ordinance ("Miami 21") allows for abutting
parcels consisting of greater than nine acres to be master planned so as to allow greater integration
of public improvements and infrastructure, and greater flexibility so as to result in higher or
specialized quality building and streetscape design within the Special Area Plan; and
WHEREAS, on July 24, 2022, the Developers filed applications with the City to modify
the Property's land use designation and for approval of the Braman Miami Special Area Plan (the
"SAP") zoning designation in order to facilitate the expansion of the existing Braman Miami
campus and its continued role as a major economic driver; and
WHEREAS, redevelopment of the Property consistent with the SAP will create initial and
recurring fiscal benefits for the City including temporary and permanent jobs as well as an
increased tax base; and
WHEREAS, the Parties wish for redevelopment of the Property to proceed under the
regulations established in the SAP Regulating Plan and Design Guidelines attached as Exhibit
"C" and consistent with the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan (the "Comprehensive
Plan") and Miami 21; and
WHEREAS, redevelopment of the Property consistent with the SAP Regulating Plan and
Design Guidelines aligns with the intent of the Omni CRA Redevelopment Plan by creating a
cohesive character, quality and connective public space improvements for the SAP Area as well
as creating desirable conditions for the development of adjacent neighborhoods with new
opportunities for the development of a mix of housing and employment choices.
WHEREAS, as a condition to the approval of the SAP, Miami 21 Section 3.9.1.f requires
that the Developers enter into a recorded development agreement that establishes the allocation of
thoroughfares, civic space types, and building area among the building sites, and the creation and
retention of the public benefits.; and
WHEREAS, "The Florida Local Government Development Agreement Act," as codified
in Sections 163.3220 through 163.3243 of the Florida Statutes (2024), authorizes local
governments to enter into development agreements with any person or entity having a legal or
equitable interest in real property located within the local government's jurisdiction, and the
Parties intend that this Agreement be consistent with the requirements of said Act; and
WHEREAS, assurance to the Braman that it may proceed in accordance with the existing
laws and policies, subject to the conditions of a Development Agreement, strengthens the public
planning process, encourages sound planning and financing of capital improvements, assists in
assuring there are adequate capital facilities for redevelopment of the Property, encourages private
participation in comprehensive planning, and reduces economic costs of development; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission pursuant to Ordinance No. , adopted
, 2025 has authorized the City Manager to execute this Agreement upon the terms and
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conditions set forth below, and the Developers are duly authorized to execute this Agreement upon
the terms and conditions set forth below.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, it is
hereby understood and agreed:
1. Recitals, Exhibits. The above recitals and the Exhibits referenced in this Agreement are
true and correct, and are incorporated into and made a part hereof.
2. Consideration. The Parties hereby agree that the consideration and obligations recited and
provided for in this Agreement constitute substantial benefits to the Parties and thus are
adequate consideration for this Agreement.
3. Rules of Legal Construction. For all purposes of this Agreement, unless otherwise
expressly provided:
(aka. A defined term has the meaning assigned to it;
(b)b. Words in the singular include the plural, and words in the plural include the
singular;
($c. A pronoun in one gender includes and applies to other genders as well;
(4)d. The terms "hereunder", "herein", "hereof', "hereto" and such similar terms shall
refer to the instant Agreement in its entirety and not to individual sections or articles;
(e)e. The Parties agree that this Agreement shall not be more strictly construed against
either the City, the Developers, as all Parties are drafters of this Agreement; and
( }f. The attached exhibits shall be deemed adopted and incorporated into this
Agreement; provided however that this Agreement shall be deemed to control in the
event a conflict between the attachments and this Agreement.
4. Definitions. Capitalized terms which are not specifically defined herein shall have the
meaning given to them in Miami 21.
"Agreement" means this Development Agreement between the City and the Developers.
"Certified Minority Enterprise" means an enterprise certified by Miami -Dade County as
a Community Business Enterprise ("CBE"); a Community Small Business Enterprise
("CSBE"); a Black Business Enterprise ("BBE"); a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
("DBE"); an Hispanic Business Enterprise ("HBE"); or a Small Business Enterprise
("SBE"); all as generally described in Section 2-8, et seq. of the Miami -Dade County Code
of Ordinances.
"City" means the City of Miami, a municipal corporation and a political subdivision of the
State of Florida, and all departments, boards, committees, agencies and instrumentalities
subject to the jurisdiction thereof.
"City Charter" means the municipal Charter of the City of Miami.
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"City Code" or "Code" means the Code of Ordinances of the City of Miami.
"City Manager" means the City Manager or his or her designee.
"Comprehensive Plan" means the comprehensive plan known as the Miami
Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan, ("MCNP") adopted by the City pursuant to Chapter
163, Florida Statutes (2024), meeting the requirements of Section 163.3177, Florida
Statutes; Section 163.3178, Florida Statutes and Section 163.3221(2), Florida Statutes,
which are in effect as of the Effective Date of the Agreement.
"Consumer Price Index" or "CPI" means the ` Consumer Price Index for All Urban
Consumers, U.S. City Average, for all items, 1982-84 = 100 as published by the United
States Department of Labor on its website at http://www.bls.gov/cpi.
"County" means Miami -Dade County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida.
"Design Guidelines" means the City Commission -adopted set of drawings, diagrams and
tables that guides future development within the SAP Area. Together with the Regulating
Plan and this Agreement, the Design Guidelines provides, among other things, the
information required by Miami 21 Section 3.9.1(c) through (h). The Design Guidelines are
also known as the "Concept Book."
"Development" means the carrying out of any building activity, the making of any
material change in the use or appearance of any structure or land, or dividing of land into
three (3) or more parcels and such other activities described in Section 163.3221(4), Florida
Statutes (2024).
"Development Permit" includes any building permit, zoning approval, subdivision
approval, replatting, rezoning, certification, special exception, variance, Waiver, Warrant,
Exception, or any other official action of local government having the effect of permitting
the development of land.
"Effective Date" is the date of recordation of the executed, original version of this
Agreement.
"Encroachment" includes any improvement to the Property by the Developers, a fixture
to such an improvement, or any portion of such an improvement or fixture that:
(a) is located on, over, within, or beneath real property owned or operated by the
City, the County or which is otherwise dedicated as part of the public right-of-
way or Pubic Open Space ; and.
(b) has been authorized by the relevant local government(s) pursuant to applicable
laws and a permit issued separate and apart from this Agreement or the SAP.
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"Existing Zoning" is (a) Miami 21 Code, effective May 2010, as amended, specifically
including the Braman Miami SAP Regulating Plan and Design Guidelines, and (b) the
Land Development Regulations specified in the Charter and City Code as of the Effective
Date.
"Florida Local Government Development Agreement Act" or "the Act" shall mean
Sections 163.3220 through 163.3243 of the Florida Statutes (2024).
"Land Development Regulations" mean those laws and policies of the City that regulate
any aspect of development including zoning, subdivision, building construction, or sign
regulations or any other such regulation controlling the development of land and
specifically including those provisions related to the development of land in Chapters 4,
10, 13,-23, 54, 55, and 62 of the City Code.
"Laws" means all ordinances, resolutions, regulations, comprehensive plans, land
development regulations, constitutions, statutes, common laws, and rules adopted by a
Local, -mil -State, and Federal government affecting the development of land.
"Miami 21" means City of Miami Ordinance 13114, as amended, through the Effective
Date and specifically includes the Braman Miami SAP Regulating Plan and Design
Guidelines.
"Park Impact Fcc" means the parks and recreation impact fee provided for in Sections
13 7 and 13 12 of the City Code.
"Planning Director" means the Director of the City's Planning Department or his or her
designee.
"Property" means the approximately 12.9 acres of real property in the City of Miami,
Florida, identified in Exhibit A 1 and legally described in Exhibit A2. The capitalized term
"Property" is used interchangeably with the term "SAP Area."
"Public Benefit Contributions" means the contributions required pursuant to Miami 21,
Section 3.9 and described in Miami 21, Section 3.14 and this Agreement. Such Public
Benefits Contributions include, among others, vocational training, infrastructure
improvements, and Open and Civic spaces.
"Public Facilities" means major capital improvements, including, but not limited to,
transportation, sanitary sewers, solid waste, drainage, potable water, educational, parks and
recreational, streets, parking and health systems and facilities.
"Redevelopment of the Property" means all construction required to improve the
Property in accordance with the SAP. Redevelopment of the Property does not include any
construction or improvements not authorized by the SAP.
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"Regulating Plan" means the City Commission -approved set of land development
regulations that supersede standard transect regulations provided in Miami 21. Together
with the Design Guidelines and this Agreement, the Regulating Plan provides the
information required by Miami 21, Section 3.9.1(c) through (h).
"SAP Area" is used interchangeably with the capitalized term, "Property."
"Special Area Plan" or "SAP" means the Braman Miami Special Area Plan, including
the Regulating Plan, Design Guidelines, and this Agreement.
5. Purposes. The purposes of this Agreement are:
a. To satisfy the requirements of Miami 21 Section 3.9.1(f) by, among other things,
providing for the creation and retention of certain public benefits;
b. In satisfying the requirements of ' Miami 21 Section 3.9.1(f), to authorize
Redevelopment of the Property; and
c. To provide Braman assurances that it may proceed with the development of the
Property in accordance with the SAP and existing laws and policies as of the
Effective Date consistent with the Florida Local Government Development
Agreement Act.
6. Intent. The Parties intend for this Agreement, to be construed and implemented so as to
effectuate the purposes of the SAP Regulating Plan and Design Guidelines, this
Agreement, the Comprehensive Plan, Miami 21, the City Charter, the City Code, and the
Florida Local Government Development Agreement Act.
7. Applicability. This Agreement applies to the Property identified in Exhibits "Al" and
"A2."
8. Term of Agreement, Effective Date and Binding Effect. This Agreement shall have a
term of thirty (30) years from the Effective Date and shall be recorded in the public records
of Miami -Dade County by the Developers and filed with the City Clerk. The term of this
Agreement may be extended by mutual consent of the Parties subject to public hearing(s),
pursuant to Section 163.3225 of the Florida Statutes (2024). This Agreement shall become
effective on the Effective Date and shall constitute a covenant running with the land that
shall be binding upon, and inure to, the benefit of the Developers, their respective
successors, assigns, heirs, legal representatives, and personal representatives. If the
Property or any portion thereof is submitted to condominium ownership pursuant to the
Florida Condominium Act, Chapter 718, Florida Statutes (2024), then the association or
other entity designated to represent the condominium ownership interests as to the
Property, as may be applicable, shall be the proper party or parties to execute any such
release, extension, or modifications for properties in a condominium form of ownership.
9. Land Use and Zoning Designations. Pursuant to City Ordinances and
, and in accordance with applicable legal requirements, the City has designated
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a portion of the Property, west of NE 2 Avenue, as "General Commercial" on the City's
Future Land Use Map; the portion of the Property east of NE 2 Avenue remains "Restricted
Commercial"; and "Braman Miami SAP" on the City's official Zoning Atlas. The SAP
provides for deviations from commonly applicable provisions of Miami 21. In approving
the SAP, the City has determined that the use, Intensities, Heights, and Densities of
development permitted thereunder are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and are
compatible with abutting zoning designations and surrounding development.
10. Future Development.
a. Controlling Regulations. The Property will be developed and operated as
provided in the Comprehensive Plan and Existing Zoning as each exists as of the
Effective Date. The standard used to determine whether the City shall approve
future development will be whether the proposed development is consistent with
(a) Miami 21, (b) the Comprehensive Plan, (c) this Agreement, (d) and the SAP.
b. Area -Wide Standards. Density, Intensity, and Civic Space, and Open Spacc are
governed on a SAP -wide basis rather than on a site -specific basis. As development
proceeds on individual building sites, Dwelling Units and/or floor area will be
absorbed and the SAP -wide available totals will be reduced. For the avoidance of
doubt, it is contemplated that the allocation of permissible density within the SAP
Area may result in a condition where density from parcels within the Omni RDIA
and the SAP Area are allocated to parcels within the SAP Area but not the Omni
RDIA, so long as the total SAP Area permissible density is not exceeded. SAP
wide Ciyie and Open Space t talc c i tin T .f ceffiR.on , e delineated and
site specific. All remaining regulations, including
all other building disposition requirements, are applied on a sites -specific basis
within parcels identified in the SAP Design Guidelines. Permit plans for each phase
shall indicate the status of compliance for the particular phase and SAP -wide.
c. Covenant in Lieu of Unity of Title. Braman shall enter into a Covenant in Lieu
of Unity of Title covering the entire Property prior to any Redevelopment activities
on any portion of the Property.
d. Amendments, Generally. Any modifications to this Agreement shall be approved
in accordance with the SAP. The City's laws and policies adopted after the
Effective Date may be applied to the Property only if the determinations required
by Section 163.3233(2), Florida Statutes (2024), have been made after thirty (30)
days written notice to the Developers, and at a public hearing.
e. Amendments by Developers. Nothing in this Agreement shall prohibit the
Developers from requesting a change of zoning or amendment of the SAP pursuant
to Article 7 of Miami 21 to modify the Density, Intensity, Uses or Heights permitted
under the SAP.
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11. Prohibition on Downzoning.
a. During the term of this Agreement, changes to the Comprehensive Plan or Existing
Zoning which adversely affect the development rights of the Developers taking
legal effect after the Effective Date shall not apply to the Property unless:
i. The determination(s) required by Section 163.3233(2) of the Florida
Statutes (2024) have been made;
ii. The City has provided the Developers at least thirty days' written notice of
its intent to apply such regulations; and
iii. Approval by the City after a public hearing or as otherwise provided by
Chapter 163 of the Florida Statutes, and then only after the City has
provided thirty days' written notice to the Developers.
b. The Developers may challenge any subsequently adopted changes to land
development regulations based on any legal theories including but limited to
common law princials (such as equitable estoppel, vested rights, and contractual
rights, etc.), constitutional claims, statutory rights, and County and City laws.
12. Braman Miami SAP. The Property will be developed and used substantially in
compliance with a compilation of plans, including, specifically, plans entitled "Braman
Miami SAP" as prepared by Arquitectonica, "Braman Miami Campus" as prepared by
Wolfberg Alvarez, and landscape plans as prepared by Arquitetonica Geo. The foregoing
plans comprise the Design Guidelines and are collectively referred to in this Agreement as
the "Project" and are on file with the City Clerk and are deemed to be incorporated by
reference. The Project consists of four (4) phases of development on the Property. Phase
1 includes a proposed, state-of-the-art automotive service building and woonerf, Phases 2
and 3 each consist of an approximately sixty (60) story multifamily, mixed -use building,
and Phase 4 consists of improvements to the existing gas station and car wash. Braman
shall have the sole authority to shift projects between phases so long as the Public Benefits
occur as specified in this Agreement, or are prorated for each phase and made prior to the
temporary and/or permanent Certificate of Occupancy.
13. Public Benefit Contributions. In accordance with Miami 21 Section 3.9.1f, and as
consideration for certain modifications to Miami 21 provided for in the SAP and this
Agreement, the Developers hereby agree to create and retain the "Public Benefits"
identified in this Section 13.
a. Job Creation and Employment Opportunities.
i. "Tiered Priority Areas." As further described in this paragraph 13, several
employment opportunities will be offered according to "Tiered Priority
Areas." These are areas of the City and Miami -Dade County where
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opportunities will be extended for a specified time period or until specified
targets are satisfied. Opportunities will be extended with preference
considered to persons residing in the first priority area, then the second
priority area, and so forth until hiring goals are satisfied. The Tiered Priority
Areas are:
1. First priority: Residents of the City who live within the following
zip codes: 33127, 33131, 33132, 33136, 33137, 33138, and 33150.
2. Second priority: Portions of the zip codes 33133 and 33146
commonly known as "West Coconut Grove."
3. Third priority: Areas of the City not identified in subparagraphs
a(i)(1-2) above
4. Fourth priority: Area of the County not identified in subparagraphs
a(i)(1-3) above
The above priority list is referred to herein as the "Tiered Priority
Areas." Each individual priority area is referred to as the first Tiered
Priority Area, the second Tiered` Priority Area, and so on.
ii. Hiring Goals: Construction Jobs. The Developers shall comply with the
following subcontractor participation requirements and laborer
participation requirements (the "Participation Requirements") with
respect to the Redevelopment of the Property:
1. Subcontractor Participation.
a. The Developers shall require their general contractor(s) to
assign a minimum of 5% of the construction contract value
to subcontractors that are Certified Minority and/or Women
Enterprise(s).
b. For purposes of calculating the subcontractor participation,
the percentage of participation shall be calculated based
upon the numerator being the dollar value of all subcontracts
given to subcontractors and the denominator being the total
dollar value of all subcontracts entered into by the general
contractor(s) over the entire course of the Property's
redevelopment pursuant to the SAP. Specifically, if the
dollar .value of all subcontracts given to subcontractors is
$50, and the total dollar value of all subcontracts entered into
by the general contractor(s) over the entire course of the
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Property's redevelopment pursuant to the SAP is $1,000,
then that represents 5% of the construction contract value.
c. The Developers shall require their general contractor(s) to
use commercially reasonable efforts to hire qualified
subcontractors in accordance with the Tiered. Priority Areas
by first seeking subcontractor(s) having offices in the first
Tiered Priority Area, before expanding their search to the
second area, and so forth.
2. Laborer Participation.
a. The Developers agree that at least 25% of the total labor for
the Redevelopment of the Property will consist of City of
Miami residents and that at least 40% of the total labor for
the Redevelopment of the Property will consist of Miami -
Dade County residents.
b. In the event of any disputes between the City Manager and
the Developers as to whether any subcontractor has its
principal place of business in the City or County, or whether
any laborer resides in the City or County, and whether the
Developers complied with the Tiered Priority Areas, the
Developers and the City Manager shall proceed in good faith
to resolve the dispute.
iii. Hiring Goals: Permanent Jobs.
. Employment by the Developers. In connection with all
employment opportunities available in connection with the
operation of the Property, including the commercial components of
the Property, the Developers agree to use best efforts to recruit and
hire employees who are residents of the City or County according to
the Tiered Priority Areas, with a goal of having 50% of the
workforce employed by Braman at the Property to be residents of
the City or County.
2. Employment by Tenants of the Developers. The Developers
agree to use best efforts to encourage each tenant conducting
business at the Property to make best efforts to recruit and hire
employees who are residents of the City or County according to the
Tiered Priority Areas, with a goal of having at least 10% of the
workforce employed at the Property to be residents of the City or
County.
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iv. Employment Policies. In connection with the Redevelopment of the
Property, the Developers agree that they and their general contractor(s)
will:
1. Demonstrate actions taken to Take definitive action in the
recruitment, advertise isi+g and to attract and retain minority and
female contractors and subcontractors;
2. Provide a reasonable opportunity in the recruitment, advertising and
hiring of professionals, contractors and subcontractors residing
within the certain target areas of the City according to Tiered
Priority Areas.
3. Take reasonable definitive action in retaining employees regardless
of race, color, place of birth, religion, national origin, sex, age,
sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans and
disability status.
4. Maintain equitable principles in the recruitment, advertising, hiring,
upgrading, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation and all other
terms, conditions and privileges of employment.
5. Monitor and review all personnel practices to guarantee that equal
opportunities are being provided to all employees regardless of race,
color, place of birth, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual
orientation, gender identify, marital status, veterans and disability
status.
6. Post in conspicuous places, availability to employees and applicants
for employment, notices, setting forth the non-discrimination
clauses of this Section.
7. In all solicitations and advertisements for employment placed by or
on behalf of the Developers, state that all applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color
or national origin.
v. Job Fairs. The Developers shall contract with an organization experienced
in implementing local job preference opportunities to conduct job fairs and
similar outreach in District 52. At least two such events will be conducted
for construction jobs, and at least two such events will be conducted for
permanent jobs prior to commencement of construction of each Phase of the
Project.
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b. Vocational Training Program. Braman has established the Braman Miami
Automotive Training Center which will operate within the SAP, including the new
service building to educate and train up to thirty (30) students annually in
automobile -related services. This training center may coordinate efforts with
Miami -Dade Public Schools and Miami Dade County College to further develop
training programs with preference to students who reside in the Tiered Priority
Areas for the job opportunities contemplated to exist at the Property. Braman agrees
to use commercially reasonable efforts to place graduates of any such training
programs in permanent jobs in the Property.
c. Public Spaces. Braman agrees to provide publicly accessible open spaces in the
SAP Area in excess of the minimum Open Space requirements of Miami 21 and
the SAP, as follows:
i. Minimum Open Space. Braman agrees to provide minimum area of
approximately 63,000 square feet of Open Space, ("Public Open Spaces"),
in substantial accordance with this Agreement, the Regulating Plan, and the
Design Guidelines. The calculation of Open Space shall not include any
right-of-way areas.
ii. Location. The general location and dimensions of the Public Open Spaces
and allocation of Thoroughfares shall be substantially in accordance with
this Agreement and the SAP as shown in the Design Guidelines.
iii. Exclusive Right. Braman shall retain the exclusive right to design,
landscape, and determine the programming for the Public Open Spaces,
subject to approval by the Planning Director, or designee, which approval
shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed, or conditioned.
iv. Woonerf. Braman, at its sole cost and expense, agrees to create and
maintain a Woonerf, generally within NW 20 Terrace between Biscayne
Boulevard and NE 2 Avenue, substantially in compliance with the Design
Guidelines (the "Woonerf'). A building permit for construction of the
Woonerf shall be obtained within one (1) year of the issuance of the building
permit for the ARC Building as shown in the Design Guidelines. The
Construction of the Woonerf shall be constructed completed and open to the
public prior to the issuance of the first Temporary or Permanent Certificate
Guidelines)within three (3) years of obtaining a building permit for the
Woonerf. Approvals of certain items including signing, pavement
markings, non-standard pavement treatments and colors, special geometries
and alignments of proposed Woonerf are subject to Miami -Dade County
review and approval as well as execution of a Covenant for Non -Standard
improvements with the City. In the event that the Miami -Dade County
Department of Transportation and Public Works, or other agency with right
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of way jurisdiction, does not provide necessary approvals for the Woonerf,
Braman shall work with the City's Planning Department to approve and
provide a Civic Space Type alternative, inclusive of an option to satisfy the
Civic Space requirement via a minimum payment to the City in an amount
equal to the cost to design and construct the proposed Woonerf.
v. Events. From time to time, the Developers may sponsor or similarly partner
with organizations to hold temporary events in the SAP Area including in
and around the Public Open Spaces and the Woonerf. In advance of a
temporary or special event, the Developers shall submit an application to
the City consistent with the requirements contained in Chapter 62 of the
Code to obtain the necessary permits and approvals.
vi. Maintenance. The Developers shall maintain the Public Open Spaces,
pursuant to any applicable maintenance standards as mutually agreed by the
City and the Developers.
d. Streetscape and Transit Oriented Development Area Extension. The
Developers shall design, permit, and construct within the SAP area the streetscapes
shown in the Design Guidelines, including enhanced landscaping, pedestrian
connectivity, and bicycle connectivity, consistent with the City's Bicycle Master
Plan. The streetscape improvements shall be constructed, open to the public prior
to the issuance of the first Temporary or Permnanent Certificate of Occupancy for
the abutting phase of the Project.
e. Mobility Plan. The Developers shall coordinate with vendors and implement a
mobility plan shown in the Design Guidelines to route car carriers entering and
exiting the Property to the state of the art automobile service building for
internalized loading.
14. Parking.
a. Valet / Robotic Parking. The Developers may establish a uniform valet system to
service the SAP Area generally. Notwithstanding the limitations set forth in
Sections 35-305 of the City Code, a maximum of three (3) valet permits may be
issued for the operation of a valet parking ramp on the same side of the block where
the permit applicant is the operator of the uniform valet system. Robotic parking
within enclosed parking structures shall also be permitted.
b. Parking Management Program. Parking within the SAP Area may be
implemented through a parking management program maintained by the
Developers. The parking management program shall track existing and anticipated
parking through an interactive spreadsheet reviewed by the Planning Director (the
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"Parking Management Program"). Parking usage shall be debited from the total
parking pool available within the SAP Area. Parking Availability shall be added to
the total parking pool available within the SAP Area. The numbers and figures
provided in the Parking Management Program may be revised and updated from
time to time by the Developers including at such times as certain interim parking is
discontinued and permanent parking becomes available.
c. Interim Parking. For the purposes of accommodating the phased Redevelopment
of the Property, interim and temporary parking on unimproved and partially
improved lots by valet service may be permitted in order to satisfy required off-
street parking under Existing Zoning and the Regulating Plan. Notwithstanding the
requirements of Section 62-543 and 62-544 of the Code, interim parking may be
permitted in the SAP Area without having to comply with permanent parking
requirements on the proposed interim parking lots. The Zoning Director may
approve the design of the interim parking lots prior to issuance of a building permit
for improvements.
15. Onstreet Parking. Redevelopment of the Property and implementation of the
streetscapes, Open Space and Civic Space shown in the Design Guidelines will necessitate
permanent onstreet parking space removal. The City agrees to support the Developer's
request for the waiver of the monetization fee for the parking infrastructure reserve fund
set forth in Section 35-195 of the City Code related to the Woonerf and the ARC Building.
16. Signage. The SAP will be required to comply with all applicable Federal, State, County
and City signage rules, laws, orders, regulations, statutes, or ordinances. Permitted signage
will accomplish the following goals: (i) moving pedestrians and vehicle traffic around the
SAP area safely and efficiently; (ii) promoting safe and efficient pedestrian traffic within
SAP; and (iii) properly identifying the Project.
17. Public Facilities. As of the Effective Date, the Developers shall conduct an extensive
analysis of the Public Facilities available to serve the Project. In the event that the Existing
Zoning and/or the Comprehensive Plan require the Developers to provide Public Facilities
to address any deficiencies in required levels of service occasioned by future development
within the Property or as a result of the development of the Project, the Developers shall
provide such Public Facilities consistent with the timing requirements of Section 163.3180,
Florida Statutes (2024), or as otherwise required by Chapter 13 of the City Code, as
amended from time to time, if applicable.
18. Construction of encroachments within the Public Right -of -Way. The City finds that
the encroachments proposed by the Developers do not unduly restrict the use of the public
right-of-way and are a necessary, essential element in the construction of the pedestrian
overpasses above the same rights -of -way. To the extent set forth in the Project Plans, the
City hereby agrees to expeditiously sign off on all permits to permit encroachments within
the public right-of-way, including but not limited to Public Works permits. The adoption
of this Agreement shall serve to satisfy the requirements set forth in Section 55-14(b) of
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the City Code. Further, this Agreement shall satisfy the requirements of Section 55-14(d)
of the City Code. In consideration for authorizing the construction of the aforementioned
encroachments, Developers further covenants to:
a. Maintain the above -grade pedestrian overpasses in accordance with the Florida
Building Code, City Charter and City Code.
b. Provide an insurance policy, in an amount determined by the City's Risk Manager,
naming the City as additional insured for public liability and property damage. The
insurance shall remain in effect for as long as the encroachment(s) exist above the
City -owned property. Should Developers fail to continuously provide the insurance
coverage, the City shall have the right to secure a similar insurance policy in its
name and place a special assessment lien against the Developers' abutting private
property for the total cost of the premium.
c. Developers shall hold harmless and indemnify the City, the State of Florida, as
applicable, and their respective officials and employees from any claims for
damage or loss to property and injury to persons of any nature whatsoever arising
out of the use, construction, and development of the Project and from and against
any claims which may arise out of the granting of permission for the encroachments
or any activity performed under the terms of this Agreement.
19. Compliance with Fire/Safety Laws. The Developers shall at all times in the development
and operation of the Project comply with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations
including life safety codes to insure the safety of all Project and City residents and guests.
Specifically and without limitation, the Developers will install and construct all required
fire safety equipment and water lines with flow sufficient to contain all possible fire
occurrences.
20. Local Development Permits. The SAP may require additional permits or approvals from
the City, County, State or Federal government and any division thereof. Subject to required
legal processes and approvals, the City shall to take all reasonable steps to cooperate with
and facilitate all such approvals. Such approvals include, without limitation, the following
approvals and permits and any successor or analogues approvals and permits.
(Oa. Subdivision plat and/or waiver of plat approvals;
(4)b. Covenant or Unity or Title acceptance;
(Sc. Building and Public Works permits;
OW. Certificates of use and/or occupancy;
(e)e. Stormwater Permits; and
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{}f. Any other official action of the City, County, or any other government
agency having the effect of permitting development of the Property.
In the event that the City substantially modifies its land development regulations regarding
site plan approval procedures, authority to approve any site plan for a project in the SAP
shall be vested solely in the City Manager, with the recommendation of the Planning
Director. Any such site plan shall be approved if it meets the requirements and criteria of
the Zoning, the Comprehensive Plan and the terms of this Agreement.
21. Compliance with Regulations Relative to Development Permits. The Parties agree that
the failure of this Agreement to address a particular permit, condition, fee, term license or
restriction in effect on the Effective Date shall not relieve the Developers of the necessity
of complying with the regulation governing said permitting requirements, conditions, fees,
terms, licenses, or restrictions.
Pursuant to Section 163.3241, Florida Statutes (2024), if state or federal laws are enacted
after the execution of this development agreement which are applicable to and preclude the
parties compliance with the terms of this development agreement, this Agreement shall be
modified or revoked as is necessary to comply with relevant state or federal laws.
22. Authorization for the City to Withhold Permits and Inspections. In the event the
Developers are obligated to make payments or improvements under the terms of this
Agreement or to take or refrain from taking any other action under this Agreement, and
such obligations are not performed as required, in addition to any other remedies available,
the City is hereby authorized to withhold any further permits, and refuse to make any
inspections or grant any approvals, for the specific Phase of development the outstanding
obligations relate to until such time as this Agreement is complied with.
23. Cooperation; Expedited Permitting and Time is of the Essence. The Parties agree to
cooperate with each other to the full extent practicable pursuant to the terms and conditions
of this Agreement. The Parties agree that time is of the essence in all aspects of their
respective and mutual responsibilities pursuant to this Agreement. The City shall use its
best efforts to expedite the permitting and approval process in an effort to assist the
Developers in achieving their development and construction milestones. The City will
accommodate requests from the Developers' general contractor(s) and subcontractors for
review of phased or multiple permitting packages, such as those for excavation, site work
and foundations, building shell, core, and interiors. In addition, the City will designate an
individual within the City Manager's Office who will have a primary (though not
exclusive) duty to serve as the City's point of contact and liaison with the Developers in
order to facilitate expediting the processing and issuance of all permit and license
applications and approvals across all of the various departments and offices of the City
which have the authority or right to review and approve all applications for such permits
and licenses.
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Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City shall not be obligated to issue development permits
to the extent the Developers do not comply with the applicable requirements of Miami 21,
s the Comprehensive Plan, this Agreement and applicable building codes.
24. Reservation of Development Rights.
a. For the term of this Agreement, the City hereby agrees that it shall permit the
development of the Property in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan, Miami 21,
the SAP Regulating Plan, and this Agreement.
b. Nothing herein shall prohibit an increase in the density, height, or intensity of
development permitted on the Program in a manner consistent with (a) Miami 21 and
the SAP, and/or the Comprehensive Plan, (b) any zoning change subsequently
requested or initiated by the Developers in accordance with applicable provisions of
law or (c) any zoning change subsequentlyLaws legally in effect as of the Effective
Date or in the future enacted by the City or State of Florida.
c. The expiration or termination of this Agreement shall not be considered a waiver of, or
limitation upon, the rights, including, but not limited to, any claims of vested rights or
equitable estoppel, obtained or held by the Developers or their successors or assigns to
continue development of the Property in conformity with Existing Zoning and active
prior and subsequent development permits or development orders granted by the City.
25. Notice. All notices, demands and requests which may or are required to be given hereunder
shall, except as otherwise expressly provided, be in writing and delivered by personal
service or sent by United States Registered or Certified Mail, return receipt requested,
postage prepaid, or by overnight express delivery, such as Federal Express, to the Parties
at the addresses listed below. Any notice given pursuant to this Agreement shall be deemed
given when received. Any actions required to be taken hereunder which fall on Saturday,
Sunday, or United States legal holidays shall be deemed to be performed timely when taken
on the succeeding day thereafter which shall not be a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.
To the City:
With a copy to:
To the Developers:
City Manager, City of Miami
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, Florida 33133
City Attorney, City of Miami
Miami Riverside Center
444 S.W. 2nd Ave., 9th Floor
Miami, Florida 33130
Braman Motors, Inc.
ATTN: Alex Shack
2060 Biscayne Boulevard, 2nd Floor
Miami, Florida 33137
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With a copy to:
Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin Tapanes, PLLC
ATTN: Melissa Tapanes Llahues
200 S. Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 300
Miami, FL 33131
Any Party to this Agreement may change its notification address(es) by providing written
notification to the remaining parties pursuant to the terms and conditions of this section.
26. Multiple Ownership. In the event of additional ownership subsequent to the approval of
the Agreement, each of the subsequent owners, mortgagees and other successors in interest
in and to the Property (or any portion thereof, including condominium unit owners) shall
be bound by the terms and provisions of this Agreement as covenants that run with the
Property.
27. Modification. This Agreement may be modified, amended, or released as to any portion
of the Property, by a written instrument executed by the then -owners of the Property,
including joinders of all mortgagees, if any, provided the same is also approved by the City,
after any required public hearing(s). Any public hearing application related to a particular
phase, or any portion thereof, shall only require the consent, acknowledgment and/or
joinder of the then owner(s) of that phase. If there is a recorded homeowners or
condominium association covering any portion of the Property, said association may (in
lieu of the signature consent of the individual member or owners), on behalf of its members
and in accordance with its articles of incorporation and bylaws, consent to any proposed
modification, amendment, or release by a written instrument executed by the homeowners
or condominium association. Any consent made pursuant to a vote of the homeowners or
condominium association shall be evidence by a written resolution of the homeowners or
condominium association and a certification executed by the secretary of the homeowners
or condominium association's board of directors affirming that the vote complied with the
articles of incorporation and the bylaws of the association.
28. No Oral Change or Termination. This Agreement and the exhibits and appendices
appended hereto and incorporated herein by reference, if any, constitute the entire
Agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement
supersedes any prior agreements or understandings between the Parties with respect to the
subject matter hereof, and no change, modification, or discharge hereof in whole or in part
shall be effective unless such change, modification or discharge is in writing and signed by
the party against whom enforcement of the change, modification or discharge is sought.
This Agreement cannot be changed or terminated orally.
29. Enforcement. The City, its successors or assigns, and the Developers shall have the right
to enforce the provisions of this Agreement. Enforcement shall be by action at law or in
equity against any parties or persons violating or attempting to violate any covenants, either
to restrain violation or to recover damages or both.
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30. Venue, Choice of Law, Specific Performance. It is mutually understood and agreed by
the parties hereto, that this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida,
and any applicable federal law, both as to interpretation and performance, and that any
action at law, suit in equity or judicial proceedings for the enforcement of this Agreement
or any provision hereof shall be instituted only in the courts of the State of Florida or federal
courts and venue for any such actions shall exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction
in Miami -Dade County. In addition to any other legal rights, the Parties shall each have the
right to specific performance of this Agreement in court. Each Party shall bear its own
attorney' s fees. Each Party waives any defense, whether asserted by motion or pleading,
that the aforementioned courts are an improper or inconvenient venue. Moreover, the
Parties consent to the personal jurisdiction of the aforementioned courts and irrevocably
waive any objections to said jurisdiction. The Parties irrevocably waive any rights to a jury
trial.
31. Voluntary Compliance. The Parties hereby agree that in the event all or any Party of this
Agreement is struck down by judicial proceedings or preempted by legislative action, the
Parties shall continue to honor the terms and conditions of this Agreement to the extent
allowed by law.
32. Severability. Invalidation of any of the sections, terms, conditions, provisions, or
covenants of this Agreement by judgment of court in any action initiated by a third party
in no way shall affect any of the other provisions of this Agreement, which shall remain in
full force and effect.
33. Default.
a. The Developers shall be in default under this Agreement if any of the following events
occur and continue beyond the applicable grace period: the Developers fail to perform
or breach any term, covenant, or condition of this Agreement which is not cured within
30 days after receipt of written notice from the City specifying the nature of such
breach; provided, however, that if such breach cannot reasonably be cured within 30
days, then the Developers shall not be in default if it commences to cure such breach
within said 30-day period and diligently prosecutes such cure to completion.
b. The City shall be in default under this Agreement if the City fails to perform or breaches
any term, covenant, or condition of this Agreement and such failure is not cured within
30 days after receipt of written notice from the Developers specifying the nature of
such breach; provided, however, that if such breach cannot reasonably be cured within
30 days, the City shall not be in default if it commences to cure such breach within said
30-day period and diligently prosecutes such cure to completion.
s--It shall not be a default under this Agreement if either Party is declared bankrupt by a
court of competent jurisdiction. All rights and obligations in this Agreement shall
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survive such bankruptcy of either party. The Parties hereby forfeit any right to
terminate this Agreement upon the bankruptcy of the other party.
c.
34. Remedies.
(a) Neither Party may terminate this Agreement upon the default of the other Party, but
shall have all of the remedies enumerated herein.
(b) Upon the occurrence of a default by a Party to this Agreement not cured within the
applicable grace period, the Parties agree that any Party may seek specific performance
of this Agreement and that seeking specific performance shall not waive any right of
such Party to also seek monetary damages, injunctive relief or any other relief other
than termination of this Agreement. Each party shall bear their own attorney's fees and
costs.
35. Obligations Surviving Termination. Notwithstanding and prevailing over any contrary
term or provision contained herein, in the event of any lawful termination of this
Agreement, the following obligations shall survive such termination and continue in full
force and effect until the expiration of a four (4) year term following the earlier of the
effective date of such termination or the expiration of the Term; (i) the exclusive venue and
choice of law provisions contained herein; (ii) rights of any Party arising during or
attributable to the period prior to expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement, and
(iii) any other term or provision herein which expressly indicate either that it survives the
termination or expiration- here of or is or may be applicable or effective beyond the
expiration or permitted early termination hereof.
36. Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the exhibits and appendices appended hereto and
incorporated herein by reference, if any, constitute the entire Agreement between the
Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement supersedes any prior
agreements or understandings between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof,
and no change, modification, or discharge hereof in whole or in part shall be effective
unless such change, modification or discharge is in writing and signed by the Party against
whom enforcement of the change, modification or discharge is sought. This Agreement
cannot be changed or terminated orally.
37. Successors, Assigns, and Designees. The covenants and obligations set forth in this
Agreement shall extend to the Parties and their successor(s) and/or assigns, jointly and
severally. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to be a dedication, conveyance or
grant to the public in general nor to any persons or entities except as expressly set forth
herein.
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38. Third Party Defense. The Parties shall each, at their own cost and expense, vigorously
defend any claims, suits or demands brought against them by third parties challenging the
Agreement or the Project, or objecting to any aspect thereof, including, without limitation,
(i) a consistency challenge pursuant to Section 163.3215, Florida Statutes (2024), (ii) a
petition for writ of certiorari, (iii) an action for declaratory judgment, or (iv) any claims for
loss, damage, liability, or expense (including reasonable attorneys' fees). The Parties shall
promptly give the other written notice of any such action, including those that are pending
or threatened and all responses, filings, and pleadings with respect thereto.
39. Recording. This Agreement shall be recorded in the Public Records of Miami -Dade
County, Florida at the Developers' expense and shall inure to the benefit of the City. The
Developers will record the Agreement within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the executed,
original version of this Agreement. A copy of the recorded Development Agreement shall
be provided to the City Clerk and City Attorney within fifteen (15) days of recording.
40. Representations Regarding Authorization to Execute. Each Party represents to the
others that this Agreement has been duly authorized, delivered, and executed by such Party
and constitutes the legal, valid, and binding ';obligation of such Party, enforceable in
accordance with its terms.
41. Lack of Agency Relationship. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as
establishing an agency relationship between the City and the Developers and neither the
Developers nor their employees, agents, contractors, subsidiaries, divisions, affiliates or
guests shall be deemed agents, instrumentalities, employees, or contractors of the City for
any purpose hereunder, and the City, its officials, contractors, agents, and employees shall
not be deemed contractors, agents, or employees of the Developers or their subsidiaries,
divisions or affiliates.
42. No Conflict of Interest. The Developers agree to comply with Section 2-612 of the City
Code as of the Effective Date, with respect to conflicts of interest.
43. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of
which shall constitute an original but all of which, when taken together, shall constitute
one and the same agreement.
44. Electronic Signature(s). The parties shall be entitled to sign and transmit an electronic
signature of this Agreement (whether by facsimile, PDF or other email transmission),
which signature shall be binding on the party whose name is contained therein.
NOW WHEREFORE, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed
this day of , 2025.
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City of Miami
Legislation
Ordinance
Enactment Number
City Hall
3500 Pan Ameican Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 17658 Final Action Date:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 163,
FLORIDA STATUTES, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE SAID DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, IN A FORM
ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, A DRAFT OF WHICH IS ATTACHED
AND INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "B," BETWEEN 120 NE 20TH STREET,
LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ("120 STREET"); 2020
BISCAYNE BLVD, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ("2020
BISCAYNE"); 2060 BISCAYNE BLVD, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY ("2060 BISCAYNE"); 2060 NE 2ND AVE., LLC, A DELAWARE
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ("2060 NE"); 246 NE 20TH TERRACE, LLC, A
DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ("246 NE"); BRAMAN HYUNDAI,
INC., A FLORIDA CORPORATION ("BRAMAN HYUNDAI"); BRAMAN
LEIBOWITZ GAS STATION, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
("BRAMAN GAS"); BRAMAN LEIBOWITZ SERVICE AND PARTS, LLC, A
DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ("BRAMAN SERVICE"); BRAMAN
LEIBOWITZ TEMPLE LOTS, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY ("BRAMAN TEMPLE"); BRAMAN-LEIBOWITZ MIAMI DOWTOWN
PROPERTIES I, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ("BRAMAN
PROPERTIES I"); BRAMAN-LEIBOWTIZ MIAMI DOWNTOWN PROPERTIES II,
LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ("BRAMAN PROPERTIES
II"); BRAMAN-LEIBOWITZ PARKING GARAGE, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED
LIABILITY COMPANY ("BRAMAN PARKING"); AND N.B. LEASING, INC., A
FLORIDA CORPORATION ("N.B. LEASING") (COLLECTIVELY, "APPLICANT")
AND THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA ("CITY"), GOVERNING THE
PROPERTIES GENERALLY LOCATED AT 2020 AND 2060 BISCAYNE
BOULEVARD; 2001, 2010, AND 2060 NORTHEAST 2ND AVENUE; 94, 106,
114, AND 246 NORTHEAST 20TH TERRACE; AND 111,120, AND 137
NORTHEAST 20 STREET, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE
ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED EXHIBIT "A", SUCH DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT WOULD ALLOW DEVELOPMENT, AS DESCRIBED IN THE
FOLLOWING PHASES: PHASE 1A INCLUDES AN 11-STORYAUTO-SERVICE
BUILDING WITH 339 SERVICE BAYS, 620 PARKING SPACES, CONSISTING
OF 1,176,000 SQUARE FEET; PHASE 1B, DEVELOPMENT OF A WOONERF
OF 29,160 SQUARE FEET ALONG NORTHEAST 20TH TERRACE BETWEEN
NORTHEAST 2ND AVENUE AND BISCAYNE BOULEVARD; PHASE 2, A 60-
STORY MIXED -USE BUILDING OF 1,300,000 SQUARE FEET AND 624
DWELLING UNITS; PHASE 3, A 60-STORY MIXED -USE BUILDING OF 825,000
SQUARE FEET AND 550 DWELLING UNITS; AND PHASE 4 IS THE
RENOVATION OF A GAS STATION OF 4,000 SQUARE FEET; MAKING
FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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WHEREAS, 120 NE 20th Street, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company ("120
Street"); 2020 Biscayne Blvd, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company ("2020 Biscayne");
2060 Biscayne Blvd, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company ("2060 Biscayne"); 2060 NE
2nd Ave, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company ("2060 NE"); 246 NE 20th Terrace, LLC, a
Delaware Limited Liability Company ("246 NE"); Braman Hyundai, Inc, a Florida corporation
("Braman Hyundai"); Braman Leibowitz Gas Station, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company
("Braman Gas"); Braman Leibowitz Service And Parts, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability
Company ("Braman Service"); Braman Leibowitz Temple Lots, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability
Company ("Braman Temple"); Braman -Leibowitz Miami Downtown Properties I, LLC, A
Delaware Limited Liability Company ("Braman Properties I"); Braman-Leibowtiz Miami
Downtown Properties II, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company ("Braman Properties II");
Braman -Leibowitz Parking Garage, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company ("Braman
Parking"); and N.B. Leasing, Inc., a Florida Corporation ("N.B. Leasing") (collectively,
"Applicant") applied for a Special Area Plan ("SAP") for 12.9 acres of property located at
approximately 120 Northeast 20th Street; 2020 and 2060 Biscayne Boulevard; 2060 Northeast
2nd Avenue, 246 Northeast 20th Terrace, 2001 Northeast 2nd Avenue, 2010 Northeast 2nd
Avenue, 2060 Northeast 2nd Avenue, 94 Northeast 20th Terrace, 106 Northeast 20th Terrace,
111 Northeast 20 Street, 114 Northeast 20 Terrace, and 137 Northeast 20th Street, as more
particularly described in Exhibit "A," (the "SAP Area" or "Property") pursuant to the process
described in Article 3, Section 3.9 and Article 7 of Ordinance No. 13114, the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended, ("Miami 21 Code") titled "Special Area Plans"; and
WHEREAS, Section 3.9 of the Miami 21 Code authorizes the assembly and master
planning of parcels greater than nine (9) abutting acres in size; and
WHEREAS, this process is referred to as an SAP; and
WHEREAS, Section 3.9.1.f of the Miami 21 Code provides that "[d]evelopment within the
Special Area Plan shall be pursuant to a recorded development agreement that will establish the
allocation of Thoroughfares and Civic Space Types and Building Area among the Building sites,
and the creation and retention of the public benefits"; and
WHEREAS, the "Braman Miami Campus Special Area Plan" ("SAP" or "Braman SAP")
consists of ±12.9 acres of land to be developed in the following phases: Phase 1A includes an
11-Story auto -service Building with 339service bays, 620 parking spaces, consisting of
approximately 1,176,000 square feet; Phase 1 B includes the development of a Woonerf of
approximately 29,160 square feet along Northeast 20th Terrace between Northeast 2nd Avenue
and Biscayne Boulevard; Phase 2 includes a 60-Story mixed -Use Building of approximately
1,300,000 square feet and 624 Dwelling Units; Phase 3 includes a 60-Story mixed -Use Building
of approximately 825,000 square feet and 550 Dwelling Units; and Phase 4 is the renovation of
a gas station of approximately 4,000 square feet; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant also submitted a companion SAP Designation, ePlan ID PZ-
22-15092, to add the "SAP" zoning overlay while keeping the underlying zoning classifications
of T6-36A-0, T6-36B-0, T6-12-0, and T6-8-0 in the "SAP Area" for the properties more
particularly described in Exhibit "A," with an amendment to the Future Land Use Map ("FLUM");
and
WHEREAS, the Applicant also submitted a companion Comprehensive Plan
Amendment, ePlan ID PZ-22-15091, to amend the FLUM designation from "Restricted
Commercial" to "General Commercial" for 5.26 acres of the SAP Area — all "SAP" parcels west
of Northeast 2 Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has requested approval of a new development agreement
("Braman Development Agreement"), a draft of which is attached and incorporated as Exhibit
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"B," to govern the development of the Property in the SAP Area, pursuant to Article 3 of the
Miami 21 Code and Chapter 163 of the Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the Development Agreement, inter alia, will include a requirement for the
Applicant to provide an annual report that contains a section -by -section description of its
compliance with the obligations thereunder; and
WHEREAS, the Development Agreement will further provide that the Applicant must
remain current on all obligations to the City and that the City is authorized to withhold permits or
approvals, should the Applicant not be in compliance with its obligations to the City; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Braman SAP will reimagine the existing automotive uses by
master planning the area into a cohesive, pedestrian -friendly campus, with mixed -Use Buildings
and residential towers to support the Edgewater Neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Braman SAP will facilitate the redevelopment of and benefit
the surrounding area by creating residential units, commercial Uses, as well as Civic and Open
Space, such as a Woonerf on Northeast 20th Terrace and enhanced streetscapes, for the
enjoyment of residents, patrons, and the general public; and
WHEREAS, the Braman SAP will integrate public improvements and infrastructure,
resulting in enhanced streetscape design; and
WHEREAS, the Braman SAP will create certain recurring and nonrecurring financial
benefits as well as temporary and permanent jobs; and
WHEREAS, consideration has been given to whether the proposed Braman SAP will
further the goals, objectives, and policies of the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan
("MCNP"), the "Miami 21 Code," and other City regulations; and
WHEREAS, consideration has been given to the need and justification for the proposed
"Braman SAP";
WHEREAS, the City and the Applicant wish for the development of the Braman SAP to
proceed substantially in accordance with the Regulating Plan and Design Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Applicant wish for the development of the Braman SAP to
conform with the requirements of the MCNP; and
WHEREAS, assurance to the developer that it may proceed in accordance with existing
laws and policies, subject to the conditions of a development agreement, strengthens the public
planning process; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant will address any City comments on the Development
Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission, after careful consideration of this matter, deems it
advisable and in the best interest of the general welfare of the City to approve a new Braman
Development Agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Ordinance are
adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
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Section 2. The Development Agreement, pursuant to Chapter 163 of the Florida
Statutes, between the Applicant and the City, to govern the development of the Property in the
SAP Area, is hereby approved, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Section 3. The City Manager is authorized' to negotiate and execute the Development
Agreement, in a form acceptable to the City, a draft of which is attached hereto and incorporated
herein as Exhibit "B," for said purpose.
Section 4. The Development Agreement is applicable to the Property in the SAP Area, as
described in the attached and incorporated Exhibit "A," which are owned by the Applicant,
subject to the development parameters set forth therein.
Section 5. If any section, part of a section, paragraph, clause, phrase or word of this
Ordinance is declared invalid, the remaining provisions of this Ordinance shall not be affected.
Section 6. This Ordinance shall become effective ten (10) days upon final reading and
adoption.'
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
Wy y ng III, C ty • ttor -y 6/16/2025
' The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all legal requirements that may be
imposed, including but not limited to, those prescribed by applicable City Charter and City Code
provisions.
2 This Ordinance shall become effective as specified herein unless vetoed by the Mayor within ten (10)
days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Ordinance, it shall become
effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission or upon the effective date stated
herein. whichever is later.
City of Miami File ID: 17658 (Revision:) Printed On: 7/16/2025
Exhibit B
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA AND BRAMAN REGARDING THE
BRAMAN MIAMI SPECIAL AREA PLAN
This Development Agreement (the "Agreement") executed this day of 2025, between
120 NE 20th Street, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("120 Street"); 2020 Biscayne
Blvd, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("2020 Biscayne"); 2060 Biscayne Blvd, LLC,
a Delaware limited liability company ("2060 Biscayne"); 2060 ,NE 2" a Ave., LLC, a Delaware
limited liability company ("2060 NE"); 246 NE 20th Terrace, LLC, a Delaware limited liability
company ("246 NE"); Braman Hyundai, Inc., a Florida corporation ("Braman Hyundai"); Braman
Leibowitz Gas Station, LLC, a Delaware limited liability ,company ("Braman Gas"); Braman
Leibowitz Service and Parts, LLC, a Delaware limited:liabilitycompany ("Braman Service");
Braman Leibowitz Temple Lots, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Braman Temple");
Braman -Leibowitz Miami Dowtown Properties 1, L ;C, a Delaware limited liability company
("Braman Properties I"); Braman-Leibowtiz Miami ,Downtown Properties I1,„LLC, a Delaware
limited liability company ("Braman Properties II" ); Braman Leibowitz Parking Garage, LLC, a
Delaware limited liability company ("Braman Parking"; (,and N.B. Leasing, Inc., a Florida
corporation ("N.B. Leasing") (collectively;the "Developers," or"Braman"), and the City of Miami,
Florida, a Florida municipal corporation and a' political subdivision of the State of Florida (the
"City"). The Developers and the City are each "Party" and are collectively referred to herein as
the "Parties."
RECITA
WHEREAS, Braman is the fee simple owner of the various properties identified in
Exhibit Al, legally described rn Exhabit A2 (collectively the "Property" or the "SAP Area"); and
WHEREAS, a portion of the Property as locatedjin an Enterprise Zone in which the City
envisions sustained economic growth through County and State -offered tax incentives; and
WHEREAS, a portion„ of the Property is also located within the Omni Community
Redevelopment Area (the "Omni CRA") which the City and Miami -Dade County have identified
as an area in need of{continued and additional investment; and
WHEREAS, a portion the Property is also located within the Urban Central Business
District (the "UCBD"); and
WHEREAS, the Property's location at the northern perimeter of the City's urban core
makes it a critical location for neighborhood -serving automotive services ; and
WHEREAS, the Parties wish to ensure that Braman continues to serve as an important
economic engine and employer for the City and its neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the Property is designated General Commerical and Restricted Commercial
on the City's Future Land Use Map, and zoned T6-36, T6-12, and T6-8 on the City's zoning atlas;
and
WHERAS, the City's Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan (the "Comprehensive
Plan") and the City's zoning ordinanice ("Miami 21") also designtes a portion of the Property as
part of the Omni Residential Density Increase Area; and
WHEREAS, Section 3.9 of the City's zoning ordinance ("Miami 21") allows for abutting
parcels consisting of greater than nine acres to be master planned so as to allow greater integration
of public improvements and infrastructure, and greater flexibility so as to result in higher or
specialized quality building and streetscape design within the Special Area Plan; and
WHEREAS, on July 24, 2022, the Developer filed applications with the City to modify
the Property's land use designation and for approval of the Braman Miami Special Area Plan (the
"SAP") zoning designation in order to facilitate the expansion of the existing Braman Miami
campus and its continued role as a major economic driver, aridh
WHEREAS, redevelopment of the Property consistent with the SAP will create initial and
recurring fiscal benefits for the City including temporary and permanent jobs as well as an
increased tax base;. and r_
Plan") and Miami 21; and
WHEREAS, as a condition to the approval of the SAP, Miaxni 21 Section 3.9.1.f requires
that the Developers enter into.a recorded developmentagreeinent that establishes the allocation of
thoroughfares, civic space types, and building area among the building sites, and the creation and
retention of the public benefits.; and
WHEREAS, "The Florida Local Government Development Agreement Act," as codified
in Sections ,;163 3220 _,through 163.3243 of the Florida Statutes (2024), authorizes local
governments to enter intodevelopment agreements with any person or entity having a legal or
equitable interest in real -property iodated within the local government's jurisdiction, and the
Parties intend that this Agreement be consistent with the requirements of said Act; and
WHEREAS, assurance to'the Braman that it may proceed in accordance with the existing
laws and policies, "subject to the conditions of a Development Agreement, strengthens the public
planning process, encourages sound planning and financing of capital improvements, assists in
assuring there are adequate capital facilities for redevelopment of the Property, encourages private
participation in comprehensive planning, and reduces economic costs of development; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission pursuant to Ordinance No. , adopted
, 2025 has authorized the City Manager to execute this Agreement upon the terms and
conditions set forth below, and the Developers are duly authorized to execute this Agreement upon
the terms and conditions set forth below.
WHEREAS, the Parties wish for redevelopment of the Property to proceed under the
regulations established in the SAP Regulating Plan and Design Guidelines attached as Exhibit
"C" and consistent with the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan (the "Comprehensive
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, it is
hereby understood and agreed:
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1. Recitals Exhibits. The above recitals and the Exhibits referenced in this Agreement are
true and correct, and are incorporated into and made a part hereof.
2. Consideration. The Parties hereby agree that the consideration and obligations recited and
provided for in this Agreement constitute substantial benefits to the Parties and thus are
adequate consideration for this Agreement.
3. Rules of Legal Construction. For all purposes of this Agreement, unless otherwise
expressly provided:
(a) A defined term has the meaning assigned to it,
(b) Words in the singular include the plural, and words'in,the plural include the singular;
(c) A pronoun in one gender includes and applies to other genders as well;
(d) The terms "hereunder", "herein", hereof hereto and such similar terms shall refer
to the instant Agreement in its entiretyand not to individual sections or articles;
(e) The Parties agree that this Agreement shall not be more strictly construed against either
the City, the Developers, as all Parties are }drafters_ of this Agreement; and
(f) The attached exhibits shall be deemed adopted and incorporated into this Agreement;
provided however that this Agreement shall be and
to control in the'event a conflict
between the attachments and this Agreement
4. Definitions. Capitalizedterms which are not, -specifically -defined herein shall have the
meaning given to. them in Miami 21;
"Agreement'', means this DevelopmentAgreementbetween the City and the Developers.
"Certified Minority Enterprise" means an enterprise certified by Miami -Dade County as
a Community Business Enterprise ("CBE") ;'a Community Small Business Enterprise
("CSBE"); a 'Black Business Enterprise ("BBE"); a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
("DBE"); an Hispanic Business Enterprise ("HBE"); or a Small Business Enterprise
("SBE"); all as generally described in Section 2-8, et seq. of the Miami -Dade County Code
of Ordinances.
"City" means'the City of Miami, a municipal corporation and a political subdivision of the
State of Florida, ;and a1i "departments, boards, committees, agencies and instrumentalities
subject to the jurisdiction thereof.
"City Charter" means the municipal Charter of the City of Miami.
"City Code" or "Code" means the Code of Ordinances of the City of Miami.
"City Manager" means the City Manager or his or her designee.
"Comprehensive Plan" means the comprehensive plan known as the Miami
Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan, ("MCNP") adopted by the City pursuant to Chapter
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163, Florida Statutes (2024), meeting the requirements of Section 163.3177, Florida
Statutes; Section 163.3178, Florida Statutes and Section 163.3221(2), Florida Statutes,
which are in effect as of the Effective Date of the Agreement.
"Consumer Price Index" or "CPI" means the Consumer Price Index for All Urban
Consumers, U.S. City Average, for all items, 1982-84 = 100 as published by the United
States Department of Labor on its website at http://www.bls.gov/cpi.
"County" means Miami -Dade County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida.
"Design Guidelines" means the City Commission adopted set of drawings, diagrams and
tables that guides future development within the SAP Area. Together with the Regulating
Plan and this Agreement, the Design Guidelines provides, among other things, the
information required by Miami 21 Section 3 9.1(c) through (h).The Design Guidelines are
also known as the "Concept Book."
"Development" means the carrying out, of any building activity, the making of any
material change in the use or appearance of any structure or land, or dividing of land into
three (3) or more parcels and such other activities described in Section 163.3221(4), Florida
Statutes (2024).
"Development Permit" includes any building permit, zoning approval, subdivision.
approval, replatting rezoning, certification, special exception; variance, Waiver, Warrant,
Exception, or anyother official action;of local government having the effect of permitting
the development of land. < F 4`
"Effective Date" is 'the
Agreement.'
ate or,,recordation of the executed, original version of this
"Encroachment",,inciudes any improvement to the Property by the Developers, a fixture
to such an improvement,, or any portion of such an improvement or fixture that:
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s located on, over, within, or beneath real property owned or operated by the
'Citythe County or which is otherwise dedicated as part of the public right-of-
way or Pubic Open Space ; and
(b) has been`authorized by the relevant local government(s) pursuant to applicable
laws and a=permit issued separate and apart from this Agreement or the SAP.
"Existing Zoning" is (a) Miami 21 Code, effective May 2010, as amended, specifically
including the BramanMiami SAP Regulating Plan and Design Guidelines, and (b) the Land
Development Regulations specified in the Charter and City Code as of the Effective Date.
"Florida Local Government Development Agreement Act" or "the Act" shall mean
Sections 163.3220 through 163.3243 of the Florida Statutes (2024).
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"Land Development Regulations" mean those laws and policies of the City that regulate
any aspect of development including zoning, subdivision, building construction, or sign
regulations or any other such regulation controlling the development of land and
specifically including Chapters 4, 10, 13, 22, 23, 36, 54, 55 and 62 of the City Code.
"Laws" means all ordinances, resolutions, regulations, comprehensive plans, land
development regulations, and rules adopted by a Local and State government affecting the
development of land.
"Miami 21" means City of Miami Ordinance 13114, as 'amended, through the Effective
Date and specifically includes the Braman Miami SAP Regulating Plan and Design
Guidelines.
"Park Impact Fee" means the parks and recreation impact fee provided for in Sections
13-7 and 13-12 of the City Code.
"Planning Director" means the Director of the City's Planning Department or his or her
designee.
"Property" means the approximately y12.9 acres of ,real property in the City of Miami,
Florida, identified in Exhibit Al and legally, described in Exhibit A2. The capitalized term
"Property" is used interchangeably with the term "SAP Area."
"Public Benefit Contributions" means the contributions required pursuant to Miami 21,
Section 3.9 and described in Miami 21, Section 3.14 and this Agreement. Such Public
Benefits Contributions include, among others, vocational training, infrastructure
improvements, and Open and Ctvic,spaces
"Public Facilities' means --major capital improvements, including, but not limited to,
transportation, sanitary sewers, solid waste; "drainage, potable water, educational, parks and
recreational, streets, parking and health systems and facilities.
"Redevelopment of the Property" means all construction required to improve the
Property in accordance with the SAP. Redevelopment of the Property does not include any
construction or improvements not authorized by the SAP.
"Regulating Plan"gwmeans the City Commission -approved set of land development
regulations that supersede standard transect regulations provided in Miami 21. Together
with the Design Guidelines and this Agreement, the Regulating Plan provides the
information required by Miami 21, Section 3.9.1(c) through (h).
"SAP Area" is used interchangeably with the capitalized term, "Property."
"Special Area Plan" or "SAP" means the Braman Miami Special Area Plan, including
the Regulating Plan, Design Guidelines, and this Agreement.
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5. Purposes. The purposes of this Agreement are:
a. To satisfy the requirements of Miami 21 Section 3.9.1(t) by, among other things,
providing for the creation and retention of certain public benefits;
b. In satisfying the requirements of Miami 21 Section 3.9.10), to authorize
Redevelopment of the Property; and
c. To provide Braman assurances that it may proceed with the development of the
Property in accordance with the SAP and existing laws and policies as of the
Effective Date consistent with the Florida `Local Government Development
Agreement Act.
6. Intent. The Parties intend for this Agreement to be construed and implemented so as to
effectuate the purposes of the SAP Regulating Plan and Design Guidelines, this
Agreement, the Comprehensive Plan, Miami 21, the City Charter, the City Code, and the
Florida Local Government Development Agreement Act. �>
7. Applicability. This Agreement applies to the Property identified m Exhibits "Al" and
"A2.,,
8. Term of Agreement, Effective Date and Binding Effect. This Agreement shall have a
term of thirty (30) years from the Effective Date and shall be recorded in the public records
of Miami -Dade County by the Developers and filed ;with the City Clerk. The term of this
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Agreement maybe extended by mutual consent of the Parties subject to public hearing(s),
pursuant to Section 163.3225'zof the Florida.Stan. ites (2024). This Agreement shall become
effective on the Effective Date and shall constitute a covenant running with the land that
shall be binding upon,. and inure,,,to, the benefit of the Developers, their respective
successors, assigns, `heirs, legal` representatives, and personal representatives. If the
Property or any portion thereof is submitted to condominium ownership pursuant to the
Florida Condominium Act, Chapter 718, Florida Statutes (2024), then the association or
other entity designated,_ to represent the condominium ownership interests as to the
Property, as may be applicable, jshall be the proper party or parties to execute any such
release forproperties in a condominium form of ownership.
9. Land Use and 'Zoning Designations. Pursuant to City Ordinances and
, and in accordance with applicable legal requirements, the City has designated
the Property "General Commercial" on the City's Future Land Use Map, and "Braman
Miami SAP" on the City's official Zoning Atlas. The SAP provides for deviations from
commonly applicable provisions of Miami 21. In approving the SAP, the City has
determined that the use, Intensities, Heights, and Densities of development permitted
thereunder are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and are compatible with abutting
zoning designations and surrounding development.
10. Future Development.
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a. Controlling Regulations. The Property will be developed and operated as
provided in the Comprehensive Plan and Existing Zoning as each exists as of the
Effective Date. The standard used to determine whether the City shall approve
future development will be whether the proposed development is consistent with
(a) Miami 21, (b) the Comprehensive Plan, (c) this Agreement, (d) and the SAP.
b. Area -Wide Standards. Density, Intensity, Civic Space, and Open Space are
governed on a SAP -wide basis rather than on ai site -specific basis. As development
proceeds on individual building sites, Dwelling,£ Units and/or floor area will be
absorbed and the SAP -wide totals will be reduced. SAP -wide Civic and Open
Space totals consisting of common open space' delineated and developed at the
commencement of development of the SAP'shallbe increased as site -specific open
space areas are developed. All remaining regulations, including all other building
disposition requirements, are applied;- on a sites -specific basis within parcels
identified in the SAP Design Guidelines.
c. Covenant in Lieu of Unity of Title.- Braman -shall enter into'aCovenant in Lieu
of Unity of Title covering the entire Property prior to any Redevelopment activities
on any portion of the Property.
d. Amendments, Generally:" Any modifications`tothis Agreement shall be approved
in accordance with the SAP. The City's laws and policies adopted after the
Effective Date may be applied to the Property only if the determinations required
by Section-163.3233(2), Florida Statutes (2024),-have been made after thirty (30)
days written notice tothe Developers, and at a public hearing.
"Amendments byx Developers. Nothing in this Agreement shall prohibit the
-Developers fromrequesting a change of zoning or amendment of the SAP pursuant
to Article of Miami 21 to modify the Density, Intensity, Uses or Heights permitted
under the SAP. ,.
11. Prohibition on Downzoriing.
a. During the term of this Agreement, changes to the Comprehensive Plan or Existing
Zoning taking legal effect after the Effective Date shall not apply to the Property
unless �..
i. The determinations required by Section 163.3233(2) of the Florida Statutes
(2024) have been made;
ii. The City has provided the Developers at least thirty days' written notice of
its intent to apply such regulations; and
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iii. Approval by the City after a public hearing or as otherwise provided by
Chapter 163 of the Florida Statutes, and then only after the City has
provided thirty days' written notice to the Developers.
b. In accordance with Section 163.3245(3) Florida Statutes (2024), this prohibition on
downzoning supplements, rather than supplant, any rights that may vest to the
Developer under Florida or Federal laws. The Developers may challenge any
subsequently adopted changes to land development regulations based on any legal
theories including but limited to common law princials (such as equitable estopple,
vested rights, and contractual rights, etc.), constitutional claims, statutory rights,
and County and City laws.
12. Braman Miami SAP. The Property will be'developed and used substantially in
compliance with a compilation of plans,, including, specifically, plans entitled "Braman
Miami SAP" as prepared by Arquitectonica, "Braman Miami Campus" as prepared by
Wolfberg Alvarez, and landscape plans as;`prepared by Arquitetonica Geo. The foregoing
plans comprise the Design Guidelines and are collectively referred ton,this Agreement as
the "Project" and are on filewith the City -Clerk and,are deemed to be„incorporated by
reference. The Project consists of four (4) phases;ofdevelopment on the Property. Phase
1 includes a proposed, state of-the-artautomotive service building, Phases 2 and 3 each
consist of an approximately sixty(60) story multifamily,: mixed -use building, and Phase 4
consists of improvements to the existing gas station and car_ wash. Braman shall have the
sole authority to shift projects between phases 'so long as the Public Benefits occur as
specified in ,Agreement, or prorated- forn'cach Ihase have been made prior to the
temporary acid/or permanent'Certificate of Occupancy.
13. Public_. Benefit Contributions. -.In accordance with Miami 21 Section 3.9(f), and as
consideration for certain modifications to Miami 21 provided for in the SAP and this
Agreement, the Developers hereby agree,, to create and retain the "Public Benefits"
identified in thisSection 13
Job Creation and Employment Opportunities.
`Tiered Priority Areas." As further described in this paragraph 13, several
employment opportunities will be offered according to "Tiered Priority
Areas /These are areas of the City and Miami -Dade County where
opportunities will be extended for a specified time period or until specified
targets are satisfied. Opportunities will be extended with preference
considered to persons residing in the first priority area, then the second
priority area, and so forth until hiring goals are satisfied. The Tiered Priority
Areas are:
1. First priority: Residents of the City who live within the following
zip codes: 33127, 33131, 33132, 33136, 33137, 33138, and 33150.
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2. Second priority: Portions of the zip codes 33133 and 33146
commonly known as "West Coconut Grove."
3. Third priority: Areas of the City not identified in subparagraphs
a(i)(1-3) above
4. Fourth priority: Area of the County not identified in subparagraphs
a(i)(1-3) above
The above priority list is referred to herein as the "Tiered Priority
Areas." Each individual priority area is referred to as the first Tiered
Priority Area, the second Tiered Priority Area, and so on.
ii. Hiring Goals: Construction Jobs. The Developers shall comply with the
following subcontractor = participation requirements and laborer
participation requirements; (the "Participation Requirements") with
respect to the Redevelopment of the Property:
1. Subcontractor Participation
a. The Developers shall require their general contractor(s) to
assign a minimum of 5% of the construction contract value
to subcontractors that are Certified Minority Enterprise(s).
For purposes=of calculating the subcontractor participation,
the percentage of participation shall be calculated based
upon the numerator being the dollar value of all subcontracts
given to subcontractors and the denominator being the total
dollar value of all subcontracts entered into by the general
contractors) over the entire course of the Property's
redevelopment pursuant to the SAP.
The Developers shall require their general contractor(s) to
use commercially reasonable efforts to hire qualified
subcontractors in accordance with the Tiered Priority Areas
by first seeking subcontractor(s) having offices in the first
Tiered Priority Area, before expanding their search to the
second area, and so forth.
2. Laborer Participation.
a. The Developers agree that at least 25% of the total labor for
the Redevelopment of the Property will consist of City of
Miami residents and that at least 40% of the total labor for
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the Redevelopment of the Property will consist of Miami -
Dade County residents.
b. In the event of any disputes between the City Manager and
the Developers as to whether any subcontractor has its
principal place of business in the City or County, or whether
any laborer resides in the City or County, and whether the
Developers complied with the Tiered Priority Areas, the
Developers and the City Manager shall proceed in good faith
to resolve the dispute.
iii. Hiring Goals: Permanent Jobs
1. Employment by -the Developers .In connection with all
employment opportunities available un, connection with the
operation of the Property including the commercial components of
the Property, the Developers agree to use best efforts to recruit and
hire employees who are§residents:of the City or County according to
the Tiered ..Priority Areas, with a goal of having 50% of the
workforce employed by Braman at the Property to be residents of
the City or:Coun
2' Employment 'by Tenants.=of the Developers. The Developers
agree, to use `best. efforts 'to; ,encourage each tenant conducting
business at the 'property to make best efforts to recruit and hire
employees who are=residents of the City or County according to the
Tiered Priority Areas,' with a goal of having at least 10% of the
workforce employed at the Property to be residents of the City or
County.
iv. Employment }Policies. In connection with the Redevelopment of the
Property,- the Developers agree that they and their general contractor(s)
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Take definitive action in the recruitment, advertising and to attract
and retain minority and female contractors and subcontractors;
2. Provide a reasonable opportunity in the recruitment, advertising and
hiring of professionals, contractors and subcontractors residing
within the certain target areas of the City according to Tiered
Priority Areas.
3. Take reasonable definitive action in retaining employees regardless
of race, color, place of birth, religion, national origin, sex, age,
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sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans and
disability status.
4. Maintain equitable principles in the recruitment, advertising, hiring,
upgrading, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation and all other
terms, conditions and privileges of employment.
5. Monitor and review all personnel practices to guarantee that equal
opportunities are being provided to all employees regardless of race,
color, place of birth, reli ion national origin, sex a e sexual
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orientation, gender identify, marital status, veterans and disability
status.
6. Post in conspicuous places, availability to employees and applicants
for employment,;` notices, setting forth the non-discrimination
clauses of this Section.
7. In all solicitations and advertisements for employment placed by or
on behalf of the Developers, state that all applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color
or national origin.
v. Job Fairs. The Developers shall contract with an organization experienced
in implementing local job preference opportunities to conduct job fairs and
similar outreach in District 5. At least two such events will be conducted
for construction jobs, and }at;.least two such events will be conducted for
permanent jobs prior to commencement of construction of each Phase of the
roj ect
b. Vocational =Training Program. Braman has established the Braman Miami
Automotive Training Center which will operate within the SAP, including the new
service building to educate and train up to thirty (30) students annually in
automobile-related£'i services. This training center may coordinate efforts with
Miami -Dade Public Schools and Miami Dade County College to further develop
training programs ,With preference to students who reside in the Tiered Priority
Areas forhe'job opportunities contemplated to exist at the Property. Braman agrees
to use commercially reasonable efforts to place graduates of any such training
programs in permanent jobs in the Property.
c. Public Spaces. Braman agrees to provide publicly accessible open spaces in the
SAP Area in excess of the minimum Open Space requirements of Miami 21 and
the SAP, as follows:
i. Minimum Open Space. Braman agrees to provide minimum area of
approximately 68,743 square feet of Open Space, ("Public Open Spaces"),
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in substantial accordance with this Agreement, the Regulating Plan, and the
Design Guidelines.
ii. Location. The general location and dimensions of the Public Open Spaces
shall be substantially in accordance with this Agreement and the SAP
(including the Open Space Plan of the Design Guidelines).
iii. Exclusive Right. Braman shall retain the exclusive right to design,
landscape, and determine the programming for the Public Open Spaces,
subject to approval by the Planning Director, or designee, which approval
shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed, or conditioned.
iv. Woonerf. Braman at its sole cost and expense, agrees to create and
maintain a Woonerf, generally` within NW.20 Terrace between Biscayne
Boulevard and NE 2 Avenue, substantially inucompliance with the Design
Guidelines (the "Woonerf') The Woonerf shall be constructed, open to the
public prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy for Phase
1.
v. Events. From timeto time, the Developers may sponsor or similarly partner
with organizations to hold temporary events in the SAP Area including in
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and around the Public Open Spaces and the Woonerf. In advance of a
temporary or special event, the Developer shall submit an application to the
- `` City consistent with the requirements contained in Chapter 62 of the Code
to obtain the necessary permits and approvals.
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vi. Maintenance. The Developers shall maintain the Public Open Spaces,
ursuant to any applicable maintenance standards as mutually agreed by the
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vii. Parks Impact Fee Credit. The Parties agree that in consideration of the
Developers' creation of Public Open Spaces, the Woonerf, and construction
of relatedimprovements to said spaces, the City will grant the Developers
the creditagainstthe impact fees in connection with Redevelopment of the
Property as' follows:
The City finds that the Public Open Spaces and related improvements
provide more land, Open Space, enhancements, and landscape and
hardscape features than necessary to accommodate the demand for park and
recreation facilities generated by the residential component of the SAP.
Accordingly, the City shall review the Developers' impact fee petition and
shall grant the Developers credit in the amount of their ascertainable
contribution against the Parks Impact Fee otherwise due pursuant to Section
13-12 of the City Code for the overall Redevelopment of the Property
including any residential component of the SAP.
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d. Streetscape and Transit Oriented Development Area Extension. The
Developers shall design, permit, and construct within the SAP area the streetscapes
shown in the Design Guidelines, including enhanced landscaping, pedestrian
connectivity, and bicycle connectivity, consistent with the City's Bicycle Master
Plan. The enhanced bicycle connectivity shall expand the Transit Oriented
Development area adjacent to the Property throughout the Property. The
streetscape improvements shall be constructed, ,open to the public prior to the
issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy for the abutting phase of the Project.
e. Mobility Plan. The Developer shall }coordinate with vendors and implement a
mobility plan shown in the Design: Guidelines to route car carriers entering and
exiting the Property to the state of the art automobile service building for
internalized loading.
14. Parking. The Developer may establish a uniform Valet' system to service the SAP Area
generally. Notwithstanding the limitations set forth in Sections 35-305 ofthe City Code,
a maximum of three (3) valet permits may be issued,for the operation of a valet parking
ramp on the same side of the block where the peiinitsappli cant is the operator of the uniform
valet system. Robotic parking within enclosed parking structures shall also be permitted.
15. Parking Management Program Parking within the SAP Area may be implemented
through a parking management program The parking Management program shall track
existing and anticipated parking through and interactive spreadsheet maintained by the
Planning Director(the "Parking Management Program"). Parking usage shall be debited
from the total parking pool available within the SAP Area. Parking Availability shall be
added to the total parkingPoolavailable within the SAP Area. The numbers and figures
`provided in theParking Management Program may be revised and updated accordingly
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from time to time by the Planning Director including at such times as certain interim
parking isdiscontinued and permanent parking becomes available.
16. Interim Parking. For the=purposes of accommodating the phased Redevelopment of the
Property, intern& and JemPorary parking on unimproved and partially improved lots by
valet service may be'pernitted in order to satisfy required off-street parking under Existing
Zoning and the Regulating Plan. Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 62-543 and
62-544 of the Code, interim parking may be permitted in the SAP Area without having to
comply with permanent parking requirements on the proposed interim parking lots. The
Planning Director may approve the design of the interim parking lots prior to issuance of a
building permit for improvements.
17. Onstreet Parking. Redevelopment of the Property and implementation of the
streetscapes, Open Space and Civic Space shown in the Design Guidelines will necessitate
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permanent onstreet parking space removal. The City agrees to waive the monetization fee
for the parking infrstructure reserve fund set forth in Section 35-195 of the City Code.
18. Signage. The SAP will be required to comply with all applicable Federal, State, County
and City signage rules, laws, orders, regulations, statutes, or ordinances. Permitted signage
will accomplish the following goals: (i) moving pedestrians and vehicle traffic around the
SAP area safely and efficiently; (ii) promoting safe and efficient pedestrian traffic within
SAP; and (iii) properly identifying the Project. The Signage program will include, but is
not limited to, the following sign types, some or all of which may incorporate LCD, LED,
video, or similar electronic technology if approved and legally authorized: (i) directional
signage; (ii) ground signage; (iii) wall signage, (lv) monument signage; and (v) tower
signage. The Signage program shall apply to signage visible from public rights -of -way but
shall not apply to signage internal to the Project,or not otherwise visible from the public
right-of-way.
19. Public Facilities. As of the Effective"Date, the Developers shall conduct an extensive
analysis of the Public Facilities available to see the Project. In the event that the Existing
Zoning and/or the Comprehensive Plan require' rvthe Developers to provide Public Facilities
to address any deficiencies in required
levels of service occasioned by future development
within the Property or as a result of the development -of the Project, the Developers shall
provide such Public Facilities consistent with the timing requirements of Section 163.3180,
Florida Statutes (2024), or as otherwise required by Chapter 13 of the City Code, as
amended from time to time, if applicable.
20. Construction of encroachments within the Public Right -of -Way. The City finds that
the encroachments proposed by the Developer do not unduly restrict the use of the public
right-of-way and are a necessary,essential element in the construction of the pedestrian
overpasses above the same rights -of --way. To the extent set forth in the Project Plans, the
City hereby agrees to expeditiously sign off on:all permits to permit encroachments within
the public right-of-way, including but not limited to Public Works permits. The adoption
of this Agreement shall serve to satisfy the requirements set forth in Section 55-14(b) of
the CityCode. Notwithstanding he requirements of Section 55-14(c) of the City Code, the
City agrees, to waive any and all claims to payment of a user fee in connection with the
construction of such encroachments within the public rights -of -way. Further, this
Agreement shall satisfy the requirements of Section 55-14(d) of the City Code. In
consideration for authorizing the construction of the aforementioned encroachments,
Developer further covenants to:
a. Maintain the above -grade pedestrian overpasses in accordance with the Florida
Building Code, City Charter and Code.
b. Provide an insurance policy, in an amount determined by the City's Risk Manager,
naming the City as additional insured for public liability and property damage. The
insurance shall remain in effect for as long as the encroachment(s) exist above the
City -owned property. Should Developer fail to continuously provide the insurance
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coverage, the City shall have the right to secure a similar insurance policy in its
name and place a special assessment lien against the Developer's abutting private
property for the total cost of the premium.
c. Developer shall hold harmless and indemnify the City, the State of Florida, as
applicable, and their respective officials and employees from any claims for
damage or loss to property and injury to persons of any nature whatsoever arising
out of the use, construction, and development of the Project and from and against
any claims which may arise out of the granting of permission for the encroachments
or any activity performed under the terms of this Agreement.
21. Compliance with Fire/Safety Laws. The Developers- shall at all times in the development
and operation of the Project comply with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations
including life safety codes to insure the safety of all Project and City residents and guests.
Specifically and without limitation, the=Developers will install and construct all required
fire safety equipment and water lines with flow sufficient to Contain all possible fire
occurrences.
22. Local Development Permits. The SAP may require additional permits or, approvals from
rn the City, County, State or Federal :govement and any division thereof. Subject to required
legal processes and approvals,`` the City shall to take all reasonable steps to cooperate with
and facilitate all such approvals, including acting as an applicant. Such approvals include,
without limitation, the following approvals and permits and any successor or analogues
approvals and permits.
(a) Subdivision plat and/or waiver of plat approvals;
Covenant or T Tufty or Title acceptance;
) Building and Public Works permits;
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(d),Certificates of use and/or occupancy;
(e) Storrn water Permits• and
(f) Any other official action of the City, County, or any other government agency
having the effect of permitting development of the Property.
In the event that the City substantially modifies its land development regulations regarding
site plan approval procedures, authority to approve any site plan for a project in the SAP
shall be vested solely in the City Manager, with the recommendation of the Planning
Director. Any such site plan shall be approved if it meets the requirements and criteria of
the Zoning, the Comprehensive Plan and the terms of this Agreement.
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23. Compliance with Regulations Relative to Development Permits. The Parties agree that
the failure of this Agreement to address a particular permit, condition, fee, term license or
restriction in effect on the Effective Date shall not relieve the Developers of the necessity
of complying with the regulation governing said permitting requirements, conditions, fees,
terms, licenses, or restrictions.
Pursuant to Section 163.3241, Florida Statutes (2024), if state or federal laws are enacted
after the execution of this development agreement which are applicable to and preclude the
parties compliance with the terms of this development agreement, this Agreement shall be
modified or revoked as is necessary to comply with relevant state or federal laws.
24. Cooperation; Expedited Permitting and Time is of the Essence. The Parties agree to
cooperate with each other to the full extent practicable pursuant to the terms and conditions
of this Agreement. The Parties agree that time is of the `essence in all aspects of their
respective and mutual responsibilities pursuant to this Agreement. The City shall use its
best efforts to expedite the permitting and approval process in an effort to assist the
Developers in achieving their development and construction milestones. The City will
accommodate requests from the Developers' general contractor(s) and subcontractors for
review of phased or multiple permitting packages, such as those for excavation, site work
and foundations, building shell, core, and_interiors.sIn addition, the City will designate an
individual within the City Manager's Office who' will have a primary (though not
exclusive) duty to serve as the City's point of'contact and liaison with the Developers in
order to facilitate expediting the processing and issuance of all penult and license
applications ,and approvals'across all of the various departments and offices of the City
which have the authority or right to review and approve all applications for such permits
and licenses.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City'shall not be obligated to issue development permits
to the extent the Developers o not comply the applicable requirements of the Zoning,
the Comprehensive Plan, this Agreement and applicable building codes.
25. Reservation of Development Rights.
(a) For the 'term of this Agreement, the City hereby agrees that it shall permit the
development of*Property in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan, Miami 21,
the SAP RegulatingPlan, and this Agreement.
(b) Nothing herein shall prohibit an increase in the density or intensity of development
permitted on the Program in a manner consistent with (a) Miami 21 and the SAP, and/or
the Comprehensive Plan, (b) any zoning change subsequently requested or initiated by
the Developers in accordance with applicable provisions of law or (c) any zoning
change subsequently enacted by the City.
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(c) The expiration or termination of this Agreement shall not be considered a waiver of, or
limitation upon, the rights, including, but not limited to, any claims of vested rights or
equitable estoppel, obtained or held by the Developers or their successors or assigns to
continue development of the Property in conformity with Existing Zoning and active
prior and subsequent development permits or development orders granted by the City.
26. Notice. All notices, demands and requests which may or are required to be given hereunder
shall, except as otherwise expressly provided, be in writing and delivered by personal
service or sent by United States Registered or Certified Mail, return receipt requested,
postage prepaid, or by overnight express delivery, such as` Federal Express, to the Parties
at the addresses listed below. Any notice given pursuant -to this Agreement shall be deemed
given when received. Any actions required to be taken§hereunder which fall on Saturday,
Sunday, or United States legal holidays shall be deemed to be performed timely when taken
on the succeeding day thereafter which shall not be a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.
To the City: City Manager, City of Miami
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami,"Florida 33,133
City Attorney,City of Miami
With a copy to:
To the Developers:
Braman Motors, Inc.
ATTN: Alex Shack
2060 Biscayne Boulevard, 2°d Floor
" `iami, Florida 33137
Berebw Radell Fernandez Larkin Tapanes, PLLC
ATTN: Melissa Tapanes Llahues
200 S. Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 300
Miami, FL 33131
Any Party to thus Agreement may change its notification address(es) by providing written
notification to the remaining parties pursuant to the terms and conditions of this section.
27. Multiple Ownership. In the event of additional ownership subsequent to the approval of
the Application, each of the subsequent owners, mortgagees and other successors in interest
in and to the Property (or any portion thereof, including condominium unit owners) shall
be bound by the terms and provisions of this Agreement as covenants that run with the
Property.
28. Modification. This Agreement may be modified, amended, or released as to any portion
of the Property, by a written instrument executed by the then -owners of the Property,
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including joinders of all mortgagees, if any, provided the same is also approved by the City,
after public hearing. Any public hearing application related to a particular phase, or any
portion thereof, shall only require the consent, acknowledgment and/or joinder of the then
owner(s) of that phase. If there is a recorded homeowners or condominium association
covering any portion of the Property, said association may (in lieu of the signature consent
of the individual member or owners), on behalf of its members and in accordance with its
articles of incorporation and bylaws, consent to any proposed modification, amendment,
or release by a written instrument executed by the homeowners or condominium
association. Any consent made pursuant to a vote of the homeowners or condominium
association shall be evidence by a written resolution of the homeowners or condominium
association and a certification executed by the secretary of the homeowners or
condominium association's board of directors affirming that the vote complied with the
articles of incorporation and the bylaws of the association. x,
29. No Oral Change or Termination. This Agreement and 'the ,exhibits and appendices
appended hereto and incorporated herein by reference, if anyconstitute the entire
Agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter liereo£ This Agreement
supersedes any prior agreements or understandings between the Parties with respect to the
subject matter hereof, and no change, modification, or discharge hereof in whole or in part
shall be effective unless such change, modification or discharge is in writing and signed by
the party against whom enforcement of` the change, modification or discharge is sought.
This Agreement cannot be changed or terminated orally.
30. Enforcement. The City, its successors or assigns, and the Developers shall have the right
to enforce the provisions of this Agreernent:'Enforcernent shall be by action at law or in
equity against any parties or persons violating or attempting to violate any covenants, either
to restrain violation Or to recover damages orsboth.
31.'Venue, Choice of Law, Specific Performance. It is mutually understood and agreed by
the parties hereto, that this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida,
and any applicable federal law, both as to interpretation and performance, and that any
action at law, suit in equity or judicial proceedings for the enforcement of this Agreement
or any provision hereof shall be instituted only in the courts of the State of Florida or federal
courts and venue for anYYstieh actions shall exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction
in the County. In addition to any other legal rights, the Parties shall each have the right to
specific performance of this Agreement in court. Each Party shall bear its own attorney's
fees. Each Party waives any defense, whether asserted by motion or pleading, that the
aforementioned courts are an improper or inconvenient venue. Moreover, the Parties
consent to the personal jurisdiction of the aforementioned courts and irrevocably waive
any objections to said jurisdiction. The Parties irrevocably waive any rights to a jury trial.
32. Voluntary Compliance. The Parties hereby agree that in the event all or any Party of this
Agreement is struck down by judicial proceedings or preempted by legislative action, the
Parties shall continue to honor the terms and conditions of this Agreement to the extent
allowed by law.
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33. Severability. Invalidation of any of the sections, teiius, conditions, provisions, or
covenants, of this Agreement by judgment of court in any action initiated by a third party,
in no way shall affect any of the other provisions of this Agreement, which shall remain in
full force and effect.
34. Default.
(a) The Developers shall be in default under this Agreement if any of the following events
occur and continue beyond the applicable grace period: the Developers fail to perform
or breach any term, covenant, or condition of this Agreement which is not cured within
30 days after receipt of written notice from the City specifying the nature of such
breach; provided, however, that if such breach cannot reasonably be cured within 30
days, then the Developers shall not be in default if it commences to cure such breach
within said 30-day period and diligently prosecutes such cure to completion.
(b) The City shall be in default under this Agreement if the City fails to perform or breaches
any term, covenant, or condition of this Agreement and such failure is not cured within
30 days after receipt of written notice from the Developers specifying the nature of
such breach; provided, however,that if such breach cannot reasonably be cured within
30 days, the City shall not be in, default if it commences to cure such breach within said
30-day period and diligently prosecutes such cure to completion.
(c) It shall not be "a default under this Agreement if either Party is declared bankrupt by a
court of competent jurisdiction. All rights and obligations in this Agreement shall
survive such bankruptcy of either -party. The Parties hereby forfeit any right to
terminate this Agreement upon theexbankruptcy of the other party.
35. Remedies.
(a) Neither Party may, terminate this Agreement upon the default of the other Party, but
shall have all of the remedies enumerated herein.
(b) Upon the ;occurrence of a default by a Party to this Agreement not cured within the
applicable grace period, the Parties agree that any Party may seek specific performance
of this Agreement and that seeking specific performance shall not waive any right of
such Party to also seek monetary damages, injunctive relief or any other relief other
than termination of this Agreement. The City hereby acknowledges that any claim for
damages under this Agreement is not limited by sovereign immunity or similar
limitation of liability.
36. Obligations Surviving Termination. Notwithstanding and prevailing over any contrary
term or provision contained herein, in the event of any lawful termination of this
Agreement, the following obligations shall survive such termination and continue in full
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force and effect until the expiration of a one (1) year term following the earlier of the
effective date of such termination or the expiration of the Tenn; (i) the exclusive venue and
choice of law provisions contained herein; (ii) rights of any Party arising during or
attributable to the period prior to expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement, and
(iii) any other term or provision herein which expressly indicate either that it survives the
termination or expiration here of or is or may be applicable or effective beyond the
expiration or permitted early termination hereof.
37. Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the exhibits and appendices appended hereto and
incorporated herein by reference, if any, constitute the .entire Agreement between the
Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof This .Agreement supersedes any prior
agreements or understandings between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof,
and no change, modification, or discharge hereof in whole or in part shall be effective
unless such change, modification or discharge is in writing and signed by the Party against
whom enforcement of the change, modification or discharge is sought. This Agreement
cannot be changed or terminated orally
38. Successors, Assigns, and Designees. The .covenants_ and obligations set forth in this
Agreement shall extend to the Parties and their successor(s) and/or assigns. Nothing
contained herein shall be deemed to be a dedication, conveyance or grant to the public in
general nor to any persons or entities except as expressly set forth herein.
39. Third Party Defense'The Parties ,shall each, at their own cost and expense, vigorously
defend any claims; suits or demands brought against them by third parties challenging the
Agreement or the Project, or` objecting to any aspect thereof including, without limitation,
(i) a consistency challenge pursuant to Section 163.3215, Florida Statutes (2024), (ii) a
petition for.writ of certiorari, (in} an action forrdeclaratory judgment, or (iv) any claims for
loss, damage; Liability, or expense(includmg reasonable attorneys' fees). The Parties shall
;:promptly give the written notice any such action, including those that are pending
or threatened and allresponses, filings, anil pleadings with respect thereto.
40. Recording. This Agreement shall 'be recorded in the Public Records of Miami -Dade
County, Florida at the Developer's expense and shall inure to the benefit of the City. A
copy of the recorded Development Agreement shall be provided to the City Clerk and City
Attorney within two weeks of recording.
41. Representations Regarding Authorization to Execute. Each Party represents to the
others that this Agreement has been duly authorized, delivered, and executed by such Party
and constitutes the legal, valid, and binding obligation of such Party, enforceable in
accordance with its terms.
42. Lack of Agency Relationship. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as
establishing an agency relationship between the City and the Developers and neither the
Developers nor their employees, agents, contractors, subsidiaries, divisions, affiliates or
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guests shall be deemed agents, instrumentalities, employees, or contractors of the City for
any purpose hereunder, and the City, its officials, contractors, agents, and employees shall
not be deemed contractors, agents, or employees of the Developers or their subsidiaries,
divisions or affiliates.
43. No Conflict of Interest. The Developers agree to comply with Section 2-612 of the City
Code as of the Effective Date, with respect to conflicts of interest.
44. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of
which shall constitute an original but all of which,,when'taken together, shall constitute
one and the same agreement.
NOW WHEREFORE, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed
this day of , 2025.
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