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AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
PURSUANT TO ARTICLES 3 AND 7 OF ORDINANCE NO. 13114, AS
AMENDED, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA,
("MIAMI 21") BY AMENDING THE EXISTING JUNGLE ISLAND SPECIAL AREA
PLAN, INCLUSIVE OF THE REGULATING PLAN AND CONCEPT BOOK, TO
ALLOW THE REZONING OF THE T6-12-0 TO T6-36A-O FOR
APPROXIMATELY 5.3 ACRES A PORTION OF THE DEVELOPMENT TOTAL
OF APPROXIMATELY 18.61 ACRES (810,795 SQUARE FEET) AS PART OF
THE AMENDMENT WITH A NAME CHANGE TO THE "ECORESILIENCY
SPECIAL AREA PLAN ("SAP"), LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 1111 MAC
ARTHUR CAUSEWAY, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A"; THE SAP CONSISTS OF A PHASED PROJECT
WHICH INCLUDES TWO RESIDENTIAL TOWERS WITH A MAXIMUM HEIGHT
OF 48 STORIES, 600 RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS AND
APPROXIMATELY 2,874,128 SQUARE FEET OF TOTAL DEVELOPMENT
FLOOR AREA; THE SAP SHALL CONTAIN A 13.235 ACRE PUBLIC
WATERFRONT PARK; THE SAP WILL MODIFY THE TRANSECT ZONE
REGULATIONS THAT ARE APPLICABLE TO THE SUBJECT PARCEL AND
WHERE A REGULATION IS NOT SPECIFICALLY MODIFIED BY THE SAP,
THE REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF MIAMI 21 WILL APPLY;
MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND STATING CONCLUSIONS OF LAW;
PROVIDING FOR BINDING EFFECT; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Ecoresiliency Miami LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ('Applicant")
holds a Purchase and Sale agreement, attached and incorporated as Exhibit �E3," for \an
approximate 5.3 acre site of property on Watson Island, and seeks to redevelop approximafery
13.235 acres of public land into a public park, located at 1111 MacArthur Causeway, Miarnft
Florida, as more particularly described in the attached and incorporated Exhibit "A", (the
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"Property'); and •
WHEREAS, in 1998, the City of Miami ("City") authorized development of Jungle IsjAnd
(previously referred to as "Parrot Jungle") on vacant waterfront property owned by the City via a
Major Use Special Permit ("MUSP") approved under City Commission Resolution R-98-0376,
which included 172,444 square feet of visitor attraction spaces, accessory commercial uses,
and 588 parking spaces in a parking structure on the south of the Property ("Jungle Island
MUSP"); and
WHEREAS, in 2000, a modification to the Jungle Island MUSP approved under City
Commission Resolution R-00-1032 changed the development plans to reconfigure certain site
improvements and move the ballroom facility above a two-story portion of the building. The
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Jungle Island theme park began operating in 2003, and the configuration of Jungle Island has
remained generally in accordance with the MUSP approval since that time; and
WHEREAS, on August 28, 2018, pursuant to City Commission Resolution No. R-18-
0232, the City voters approved, via referendum, a City Charter amendment to waive competitive
bidding and approve the proposed modification to the Jungle Island lease for development of a
new hotel development and attractions; and
WHEREAS, subsequently, on February 25, 2021, pursuant to City Ordinance No. 13973,
the Miami City Commission approved the Jungle Island Special Area Plan ("Jungle Island
SAP"), which included approval of a companion rezoning of the T6 Parcel (southeasterly
234,310 +/- square feet of the Property) from "CS," Civic Space Transect Zone, to "T6-12-0,"
Urban Core Transect Zone — Open, to accommodate a proposed hotel development and as part
of the modification, a series of public benefits were proffered as further described under Criteria
F of the staff analysis report titled "Previous 2019 Public Benefits under the original Jungle
Island SAP"; and
WHEREAS, on November 5, 2024, City voters approved a referendum supporting the
following: i) the cancellation of the existing Jungle Island lease, which would have allowed the
private amusement park to remain until 2114; ii) the negotiation of the sale of the T6 Parcel and
corresponding development agreement for a mixed use residential development with
commercial uses; and iii) development of a new public waterfront park on the "CS," Civic Space,
parcel; and
WHEREAS, additionally, on July 24, 2025, the City Commission granted the City
Manager authority to enter into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with the Applicant for the sale
of the T6 Parcel to the Applicant via Resolution No. R-25-0297; and
WHEREAS, subsequently, the Applicant filed for an amendment to the Jungle Island
SAP, related to the Property pursuant to Article 7, Section 7.1.2.8(a)(2) and Article 3, Section
3.9 of Ordinance No. 13114, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended
("Miami 21 Code"); and
WHEREAS, the Property is currently subject to the Jungle Island SAP, which include the
Jungle Island SAP Regulating Plan and Concept Book, adopted by Ordinance No. 13973, and
the original Development Agreement adopted by Ordinance No. 13974 ("Original Development
Agreement"); and
WHEREAS, the Applicant seeks to: i) terminate the Original Development Agreement
adopted by Ordinance No. 13974, ii) amend the Jungle Island SAP, inclusive of the Jungle
Island Regulating Plan and Concept Book, as part of the amendment, iii) effectuate a name
change to "Ecoresiliency Special Area Plan," and iv) approve a new Development Agreement;
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 a Special Area Plan ("SAP"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 3.9.1.f. of the Miami 21 Code, development within ah
SAP shall be pursuant to a recorded development agreement; and
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WHEREAS, the Applicant applied for an SAP to the City to amend the existing Jungle
Island SAP inclusive of the Regulating Plan and Concept Book, and to allow the rezoning of T6-
12-0 to T6-36A-0 for approximately 5.3 acres of a portion of the total development of
approximately 18.61 acres (810,795 square feet), as described in the attached and incorporated
Exhibit A ("Rezone Property"); and
WHEREAS, as part of the amendment, the Applicant seeks a name change of the SAP
to "Ecoresiliency Special Area Plan" ("Project"); and
WHEREAS, the associated updated Concept Book, as attached and incorporated as
Exhibit "C," and updated Regulating Plan, as attached and incorporated as Exhibit "D," will be
added as "Appendix R" of the Miami 21 Code; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant, as part of the Development Agreement as further outlined in
the Purchase and Sale Agreement, seeks to redevelop approximately 13.235 acres of the
Project of public land for a Public Park at no cost to the City, with an allowance of Thirty -Seven
Million and 00/100 Dollars ($37,000,000.00); and
WHEREAS, the Applicant as part of the proposed development as outlined in 1(c) of the
Purchase and Sale Agreement, seeks to develop a mixed -use residential project consisting of
two (2) residential towers, with a minimum of 1,200,000 sellable square feet with a maximum of
600 units and related amenities, and up to 25,000 square feet of retail commercial space,
excluding back -of -house and other customary, non -habitable areas for a combined development
capacity of 2,812,000 square feet; and
WHEREAS, in exchange, the Applicant has proffered a series of Community Benefits as
further outlined in Section 14 of the Purchase and Sales Agreement; and
WHEREAS, in association with said application, the Applicant seeks approval of a
Development Agreement pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, City Planning staff finds the submitted materials and analysis provided as
part of this SAP application are consistent with the intent of the Miami 21 Code, the
Comprehensive Plan, and all other relevant City regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City's Planning Department recommends approval with conditions; and
WHEREAS, on October 15, 2025, at a duly notice public meeting, the Planning, Zoning
and Appeals Board ("PZAB") considered the application for Special Area Plan amendment and
Rezoning of the portion of the SAP Property, item PZAB.1, and passed PZAB-R-25-067,
recommending approval with an additional condition to study the parking for the park area, by a
vote of nine to two (9-2); and
WHEREAS, the City and the Applicant wish for the development of the Project to
proceed substantially in accordance with the updated Regulating Plan and Design Guidelines,
attached and incorporated (Regulating Plan and Design Guidelines); and
WHEREAS, the City and the Applicant wish for the development of the Project to
conform with the requirements of the Comprehensive Plan; and
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WHEREAS, assurance to the Applicant 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, consideration has been given to the goals, objectives, and policies of the
Miami Comprehensive Plan, the Miami 21 Code, and all other City regulations; and
WHEREAS, consideration has been given to the need and justification for the proposed
change, including changing and changed conditions that make the passage of the propose
change necessary;
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 City Commission hereby approves, pursuant to Article 3, Section 3.9
and Section 3.9.1 and Article 7, Section 7.1.2.8 of the Miami 21 Code, the amendment of the
existing Jungle Island SAP, inclusive of the Regulating Plan and Concept Book for the Property
and a Rezone of the 5.3 acres of the property (Rezone Property) as described in the attached
and incorporated Exhibit "A" from T6-12-0 to T6-36A-0, with the following conditions:
1) The development shall be substantially in accordance with the Regulating Plan and
Concept Book entitled "Ecoresiliency SAP" as prepared ODP Architect and West 8,
consisting of 39 pages dated stamped approved for hearing in ePlan (PZ 25-18934). The
Concept Book Index Sheet A-000-Rev1 includes details on Concept Book sheets added,
deleted, and amended as a part of this Application.
2) All developments proposed shall be developed in accordance with the Regulating Plan
and subject to an SAP permit as may be required therein.
3) The T6-36A-0 portion shall contain up to two (2) condominium towers, with a maximum
height of 48 stories, a minimum of 1,200,000 sellable square feet and related amenities,
comprising of no more than 600 dwelling units and a maximum of 25,000 square feet of
retail commercial space, excluding back -of -house areas and other customary non -
habitable areas. The combined development capacity shall not exceed 2,812,000 square
feet.
4) Any outstanding conditions requested by City staff for project PZ 25-18934 that modify,
amend, alter, and/or change the Concept Book or Regulating Plan shall be provided to
City staff by Applicant and approved by City staff prior to final approval before the City
Commission, unless those conditions are imposed by the City Commission which will be
incorporated into the final resolution as approved as to legal form by the City Attorney
and rendered by the City Clerk.
5) The Applicant and any successor shall comply with the requirements of all applicable
departments/agencies as part of the City of Miami building permit submittal process.
6) The Applicant and any successor shall meet all applicable building codes, lands ,
development regulations, ordinances, and other applicable laws and regulations 'arid'
shall pay all applicable fees due prior to the issuance of any building permit. ,=�'~ 0
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7) The Applicant and any successor shall comply with all applicable requirements pursuant
to Article 11 of the Miami 21 Code and Chapter 62, Article XVI of the City Code, titled
"Art in Public Places".
8) The Applicant and any successor shall meet all the applicable regulations from the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Miami -Dade County Aviation Departments
(MDAD).
9) As part of SAP permit review, the City of Miami Police Department and Department of
Fire -Rescue may review and provide comments to the Planning Department.
10) Applicant and any successor shall obtain approval or provide a letter of assurance from
the Department of City Solid Waste that the SAP has addressed all concerns of the said
Department prior to obtaining a building permit.
11) Applicant and any successor to demonstrate compliance with the applicable conditions
listed in the Development Agreement to be considered by the City Commission under
Eplan File ID. PZ-25-18934.
12) Prior to the issuance of a building permit, Applicant and any successor shall provide the
Building Department — Environmental Resources with a certified arborist report that
gives an assessment of each onsite tree, including those within the right-of-way and
those whose canopies cross the property line from an adjacent lot. The report shall
provide specifications such as tree number, common name, botanical name, DBH,
overall height, spread, and condition. Ensure each of these specifications are consistent
with the tree disposition drawing. Color photographs in support of the assessment are
also required. The report shall be dated no more than three (3) months from the time of
submittal. A certified arborist can be found by visiting www.isa-arbor.com and selecting
Find an Arborist on the homepage.
13) Applicant and any successor shall provide the Planning Department with a temporary
construction plan for review and approval that addresses construction phasing and
includes the following elements:
a. Temporary construction parking plan, with an enforcement policy;
b. Construction noise management plan with an enforcement policy; and
c. Maintenance plan for the temporary construction site; said plan shall be subject
to the review and approval by the Planning Department prior to the issuance of
any building permits and shall be enforced during construction activity. All
construction activity shall remain in full compliance with the provisions of the
submitted construction plan; failure to comply may lead to a suspension or
revocation of this SAP.
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14) The "Ecoresiliency SAP" includes a Development Review Process which addresses the �
build-out of the Project as identified in the Regulating Plan. All development within thi
SAP shall be submitted for review and approval by the Planning Director prior to
issuance of any building permit consistent with the requirements of Section 3.9.'( N. of
the Miami 21 Code and the SAP.
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15) If the Project is to be developed in phases and/or individual specific projects, the
Applicant shall submit an interim plan, including a landscape plan, which addresses
design details for the land occupying future phases of this Project in the event that the
future phases are not developed, said plan shall include a proposed timetable and shall
be subject to review and approval by the Planning Director.
16) The Applicant shall meet conditions identified in this Ordinance, with the SAP and all
applicable local, state, and federal regulations, as may be applicable.
17) As applicable, Applicant, as defined in the approved SAP, shall be responsible for
securing the City's approval for any change or modification to the approved temporary
construction plan. Request for approval of any change or modification to the previously
approved temporary construction plan shall be submitted for review and approved no
later than two weeks prior to implementation of requested change or modification.
18) Within 90 days of the effective date of this Ordinance, the Applicant and any successor
shall record a certified copy of the Development Agreement specifying that the
Development Agreement runs with the land and is binding on the Applicant, its
successors, and assigns, jointly and severally.
19) Prior to the effectuation of this SAP, the Applicant and any successor shall execute a
covenant acknowledging and agreeing to comply with all the terms and conditions
established herein, which shall be recorded in the Miami -Dade County Clerk of Courts.
The covenant (standard master covenant and agreement form) shall run with the land,
and shall be binding on any subsequent owners, heirs, or assigns, jointly and severally.
The covenant with the conditions attached must be submitted to the Planning
Department and the Office of the City Attorney for approval before being recorded and
be in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. After recordation, a certified copy bearing
the Book and Page Number and date shall be provided for inclusion in the case file.
Fees required per City Code for Monitoring of Special Area Plan and Inspection and
Field Compliance Review of Operations shall be paid to the City prior to the final
clearance of this condition.
20) The Applicant and any successor shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City
from any and all actions against the City relating to or arising out of, in whole or in part,
the City's processing or approval of this entitlement. The Applicant and any successor
shall reimburse the City for all costs incurred in defense of such an action, including
court costs, attorney's fees, and award of any damages against the City. If the City
determines it necessary to protect the City's interest, the Applicant shall execute an
indemnity and reimbursement agreement with the City with terms consistent with the
requirements herein. The City shall notify the Applicant within a reasonable time of its
receipt of any action and the City shall cooperate in the defense. If the City fails to notify
the Applicant of any action in a reasonable time, or if the City fails to reasonably
cooperate in the defense, the Applicant shall not thereafter be responsible to defend,
indemnify, or hold harmless the City. The City shall have the sole right to choose its;
counsel, including the City Attorney's Office or outside counsel. At its sole discretion, the
City may participate at its own expense in the defense of any action, but such
participation shall not relieve the Applicant of any obligation imposed by this condition. In
the event the Applicant fails to comply with this condition, in whole or in part;- the Qit,
may withdraw its defense of the action, void its approval of the entitlement,' ,r' takefly
other action. The City retains the right to make all decisions with respe t• b its
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representations in any legal proceeding, including its inherent right to abandon or settle
litigation. For purposes of this condition, the following definitions apply: "City" shall be
defined to include the City, its agents, officers, boards, commissions, committees,
employees, and volunteers; "Action" shall be defined to include suits, proceedings
(including those held under alternative dispute resolution procedures), claims, or
lawsuits. Nothing in the definitions included in this paragraph are intended to limit the
rights of the City or the obligations of the Applicant otherwise created by this condition.
Section 3. 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 4. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty-one (31) days after second
reading and adoption thereof.'
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
Wy j ng III, C y • or
11/7/2025 e - ge . Wy ng III, C y ttor -y 2/3/2026
1 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.
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siliency Miami LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Applicant")
Sale agreement, attached and incorporated as Exhibit "B," for an
site of property on Watson Island, and seeks to redevelop approximately
lic land into a public park, located at 1111 MacArthur Causeway, Miami,
particularly described in the attached and incorporated Exhibit "A" (the
W REAS, in 1998, the City of Miami ("City") authorized development of Jungle Island
(previou • referred to as "Parrot Jungle") on vacant waterfront property owned by the City via a
Major se Special Permit ("MUSP") approved under City Commission Resolution R-98-0376,
whi included 172,444 square feet of visitor attraction spaces, accessory commercial uses,
a 588 parking spaces in a parking structure on the south of the Property ("Jungle Island
SP"); and
WHEREAS, in 2000, a modification to the Jungle Island MUSP approved under City
Commission Resolution R-00-1032 changed the development plans to reconfigure certain site
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improvements and move the ballroom facility above a two-story portion of the building. The
Jungle Island theme park began operating in 2003, and the configuration of Jungle Island has
remained generally in accordance with the MUSP approval since that time; and
WHEREAS, on August 28, 2018, pursuant to City Commission Resolution No. R
0232, the City voters approved, via referendum, a City Charter amendment to waive comp tive
bidding and approve the proposed modification to the Jungle Island lease for developm t of a
new hotel development and attractions; and
WHEREAS, subsequently, on February 25, 2021, pursuant to City Ordinan• No. 13973,
the Miami City Commission approved the Jungle Island Special Area Plan Jungle Island
SAP"), which included approval of a companion rezoning of the T6 Par (southeasterly
234,310 +/- square feet of the Property) from "CS," Civic Space Transect . ne, to "T6-12-0,"
Urban Core Transect Zone — Open, to accommodate a proposed hotel de opment and as part
of the modification, a series of public benefits were proffered as further • scribed under Criteria
F of the staff analysis report titled "Previous 2019 Public Benefits der the original Jungle
Island SAP"; and
WHEREAS, on November 5, 2024, City voters approve ► a referendum supporting the
following: i) the cancellation of the existing Jungle Island lea , which would have allowed the
private amusement park to remain until 2114; ii) the negotia ' n of the sale of the T6 Parcel and
corresponding development agreement for a mixed se residential development with
commercial uses; and iii) development of a new public w erfront park on the "CS," Civic Space,
parcel; and
WHEREAS, additionally, on July 24, 2, the City Commission granted the City
Manager authority to enter into a Purchase and •ale Agreement with the Applicant for the sale
of the T6 Parcel to the Applicant via Resolution o. R-25-0297; and
WHEREAS, subsequently, the A. icant filed for an amendment to the Jungle Island
SAP, related to the Property pursuant Article 7, Section 7.1.2.8(a)(2) and Article 3, Section
3.9 of Ordinance No. 13114, the Zon g Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended
("Miami 21 Code"); and
WHEREAS, the Prope
Jungle Island SAP Regulatin
the original Development A
Agreement"); and
currently subject to the Jungle Island SAP, which include the
lan and Concept Book, adopted by Ordinance No. 13973, and
eement adopted by Ordinance No. 13974 ("Original Development
WHEREAS, t Applicant seeks to: i) terminate the Original Development Agreement
adopted by Ordina e No. 13974, ii) amend the Jungle Island SAP, inclusive of the Jungle
Island Regulating Ian and Concept Book, as part of the amendment, iii) effectuate a name
change to "Eco siliency Special Area Plan," and iv) approve a new Development Agreement;
and
W REAS, Section 3.9 of the Miami 21 Code authorizes the assembly and master
plannin• if parcels greater than nine (9) abutting acres in size; and
WHEREAS, this process is referred to as a Special Area Plan ("SAP"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 3.9.1.f. of the Miami 21 Code, development withAn
SAP shall be pursuant to a recorded development agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant applied for an SAP to the City to amend ttA.cexis irF Jungle°
Island SAP inclusive of the Regulating Plan and Concept Book, and to allow tfie re nq of TB-
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12-0 to T6-36A-0 for approximately 5.3 acres of a portion of the total development of
approximately 18.61 acres (810,795 square feet), as described in the attached and incorporated
Exhibit A ("Rezone Property"); and
WHEREAS, as part of the amendment, the Applicant seeks a name change of the
to "Ecoresiliency Special Area Plan" ("Project"); and
WHEREAS, the associated updated Concept Book, as attached and incorpora d as
Exhibit "C," and updated Regulating Plan, as attached and incorporated as Exhibit "p will be
added as "Appendix R" of the Miami 21 Code; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant, as part of the Development Agreement as , rther outlined in
the Purchase and Sale Agreement, seeks to redevelop approximately 1 .235 acres of the
Project of public land for a Public Park at no cost to the City, with an allo - nce of Thirty -Seven
Million and 00/100 Dollars ($37,000,000.00); and
WHEREAS, the Applicant as part of the proposed developm: t as outlined in 1(c) of the
Purchase and Sale Agreement, seeks to develop a mixed -use r- dential project consisting of
two (2) residential towers, with a minimum of 1,200,000 sellable .quare feet with a maximum of
600 units and related amenities, and up to 25,000 square -et of retail commercial space,
excluding back -of -house and other customary, non-habitabl - : reas for a combined development
capacity of 2,812,000 square feet; and
WHEREAS, in exchange, the Applicant has pr• ered a series of Community Benefits as
further outlined in Section 14 of the Purchase and S- -s Agreement; and
WHEREAS, in association with said a' •lication, the Applicant seeks approval of a
Development Agreement pursuant to Chapter • 3, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, City Planning staff fi the submitted materials and analysis provided as
part of this SAP application are co - stent with the intent of the Miami 21 Code, the
Comprehensive Plan, and all other rel ant City regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City's Pla ing Department recommends approval with conditions; and
WHEREAS, on October 15, 2025, at a duly notice public meeting, the Planning, Zoning
and Appeals Board ("PZAB" onsidered the application for Special Area Plan amendment and
Rezoning of the portion of e SAP Property, item PZAB.1, and passed PZAB-R-25-067,
recommending approva ith an additional condition to study the parking for the park area, by a
vote of nine to two (9- ; and
WHEREA the City and the Applicant wish for the development of the Project to
proceed substa• ally in accordance with the updated Regulating Plan and Design Guideline$ `:j
attached and ' •rporated (Regulating Plan and Design Guidelines); and
W REAS, the City and the Applicant wish for the development of the Project to
confo ith the requirements of the Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, assurance to the Applicant that it may proceed in accordance with exisj }
la and policies, subject to the conditions of a development agreement, strengthens the public
anning process; and
WHEREAS, consideration has been given to the goals, objectives, and policies of the
Miami Comprehensive Plan, the Miami 21 Code, and all other City regulations; and
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WHEREAS, consideration has been given to the need and justification for the proposed
change, including changing and changed conditions that make the passage of the propose
change necessary;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY F
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Ordi : nce are
adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Commission hereby approves, pursuant to Articl
and Section 3.9.1 and Article 7, Section 7.1.2.8 of the Miami 21 Code, the
existing Jungle Island SAP, inclusive of the Regulating Plan and Concept B
and a Rezone of the 5.3 acres of the property (Rezone Property) as des
and incorporated Exhibit °A" from T6-12-0 to T6-36A-O, with the followi
, Section 3.9
endment of the
k for the Property
ed in the attached
conditions:
1) The development shall be substantially in accordance wit► the Regulating Plan and
Concept Book entitled "Ecoresiliency SAP" as prepared i DP Architect and West 8,
consisting of 39 pages dated stamped approved for hea ' • in ePlan (PZ 25-18934). The
Concept Book Index Sheet A-000-Rev1 includes detail • on Concept Book sheets added,
deleted, and amended as a part of this Application.
2) All developments proposed shall be developed ' accordance with the Regulating Plan
and subject to an SAP permit as may be requir
3) The T6-36A-O portion shall contain up to
height of 48 stories, a minimum of 1,200
comprising of no more than 600 dwelli
retail commercial space, excludin
habitable areas. The combined de
feet.
therein.
o (2) condominium towers, with a maximum
00 sellable square feet and related amenities,
units and a maximum of 25,000 square feet of
ack-of-house areas and other customary non-
opment capacity shall not exceed 2,812,000 square
4) Any outstanding conditions r uested by City staff for project PZ 25-18934 that modify,
amend, alter, and/or chan• - the Concept Book or Regulating Plan shall be provided to
City staff by Applicant a. • approved by City staff prior to final approval before the City
Commission, unless t e conditions are imposed by the City Commission which will be
incorporated into th nal resolution as approved as to legal foram by the City Attorney
and rendered by t City Clerk.
5) The Applicant - nd any successor shall comply with the requirements of all applicable
department gencies as part of the City of Miami building permit submittal process.
6) The Ap • cant and any successor shall meet all applicable building codes, lard'
develoent regulations, ordinances, and other applicable laws and regulations a)d
shal ay all applicable fees due prior to the issuance of any building permit.
7) e Applicant and any successor shall comply with all applicable requirements psuant
o Article 11 of the Miami 21 Code and Chapter 62, Article XVI of the Q ty Cptte, titled
"Art in Public Places". `- rJ��
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8) The Applicant and any successor shall meet all the applicable regulations from the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Miami -Dade County Aviation Departments
(MDAD).
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9) As part of SAP permit review, the City of Miami Police Department and Department of
Fire -Rescue may review and provide comments to the Planning Department.
10)Applicant and any successor shall obtain approval or provide a letter of assurance fro
the Department of City Solid Waste that the SAP has addressed all concerns of the id
Department prior to obtaining a building permit.
11) Applicant and any successor to demonstrate compliance with the applicable - nditions
listed in the Development Agreement to be considered by the City Commi - - ion under
Eplan File ID. PZ-25-18934.
12) Prior to the issuance of a building permit, Applicant and any successor - hall provide the
Building Department — Environmental Resources with a certified borist report that
gives an assessment of each onsite tree, including those within e right-of-way and
those whose canopies cross the property line from an adjace- lot. The report shall
provide specifications such as tree number, common nam= botanical name, DBH,
overall height, spread, and condition. Ensure each of these ecifications are consistent
with the tree disposition drawing. Color photographs in s • port of the assessment are
also required. The report shall be dated no more than th - e (3) months from the time of
submittal. A certified arborist can be found by visiting .isa-arbor.com and selecting
Find an Arborist on the homepage.
13) Applicant and any successor shall provide the ' anning Department with a temporary
construction plan for review and approval t - addresses construction phasing and
includes the following elements:
a.
b.
c.
Temporary construction parking
Construction noise managem
Maintenance plan for the
to the review and appr
any building permit
construction activi
submitted constr
revocation of t
p - n, with an enforcement policy;
t plan with an enforcement policy; and
emporary construction site; said plan shall be subject
al by the Planning Department prior to the issuance of
and shall be enforced during construction activity. All
shall remain in full compliance with the provisions of the
tion plan; failure to comply may lead to a suspension or
SAP.
14)The "Ecoresiliency •AP" includes a Development Review Process which addresses the
build -out of the : oject as identified in the Regulating Plan. All development within this
SAP shall be - bmitted for review and approval by the Planning Director prior to the
issuance of y building permit consistent with the requirements of Section 3.9.1.g. of
the Miami Code and the SAP.
15) If the ' roject is to be developed in phases and/or individual specific projects, the
Applnt shall submit an interim plan, including a landscape plan, which addresses
de- •n details for the land occupying future phases of this Project in the event that the
f ure phases are not developed, said plan shall include a proposed timetable and shall
e subject to review and approval by the Planning Director.
6) The Applicant shall meet conditions identified in this Ordinance, with the SAP.and all
applicable local, state, and federal regulations, as may be applicable.
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17)As applicable, Applicant, as defined in the approved SAP, shall be responsible for
securing the City's approval for any change or modification to the approved temporary
construction plan. Request for approval of any change or modification to the previously
approved temporary construction plan shall be submitted for review and approved
later than two weeks prior to implementation of requested change or modification.
18) Within 90 days of the effective date of this Ordinance, the Applicant and any su ' essor
shall record a certified copy of the Development Agreement specifying at the
Development Agreement runs with the land and is binding on the A• • icant, its
successors, and assigns, jointly and severally.
19) Prior to the effectuation of this SAP, the Applicant and any success • shall execute a
covenant acknowledging and agreeing to comply with all the te s and conditions
established herein, which shall be recorded in the Miami -Dade C• •nty Clerk of Courts.
The covenant (standard master covenant and agreement form) all run with the land,
and shall be binding on any subsequent owners, heirs, or assi ' s, jointly and severally.
The covenant with the conditions attached must be •milted to the Planning
Department and the Office of the City Attorney for approv before being recorded and
be in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. After recur- .tion, a certified copy bearing
the Book and Page Number and date shall be provi • d for inclusion in the case file.
Fees required per City Code for Monitoring of Speal Area Plan and Inspection and
Field Compliance Review of Operations shall b paid to the City prior to the final
clearance of this condition.
20)The Applicant and any successor shall def: d, indemnify, and hold harmless the City
from any and all actions against the City r: ting to or arising out of, in whole or in part,
the City's processing or approval of thi - ntitlement. The Applicant and any successor
shall reimburse the City for all costs ' curred in defense of such an action, including
court costs, attorney's fees, and a . rd of any damages against the City. If the City
determines it necessary to prate, the City's interest, the Applicant shall execute an
indemnity and reimbursement . reement with the City with terms consistent with the
requirements herein. The Ci hall notify the Applicant within a reasonable time of its
receipt of any action and the ity shall cooperate in the defense. If the City fails to notify
the Applicant of any a n in a reasonable time, or if the City fails to reasonably
cooperate in the defen , the Applicant shall not thereafter be responsible to defend,
indemnify, or hold h less the City. The City shall have the sole right to choose its
counsel, including t, City Attomey's Office or outside counsel. At its sole discretion, the
City may partici, :te at its own expense in the defense of any action, but such
participation sh not relieve the Applicant of any obligation imposed by this condition. In
the event th - pplicant fails to comply with this condition, in whole or in part, the City
may withdr its defense of the action, void its approval of the entitlement, or take any
other ac • n. The City retains the right to make all decisions with respect to its
repress tations in any legal proceeding, including its inherent right to abandon or settle
litiga ' • n. For purposes of this condition, the following definitions apply: "City" shall be
de ed to include the City, its agents, officers, boards, commissions, committees,
ployees, and volunteers; "Action" shall be defined to include suits, proceedings
including those held under alternative dispute resolution procedures), claims, or,.
lawsuits. Nothing in the definitions included in this paragraph are intended to limit thj'
rights of the City or the obligations of the Applicant otherwise created by this conditions
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Section 3. If any section, part of a section, paragraph, clause, phrase, or wor¢ of thik
Ordinance is declared invalid, the remaining provisions of this Ordinance shall not :Pe°affed.
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Section 4. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty-one (31) days after second
reading and adoption thereof.'
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1 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
perein. whichever is later.
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City of Miami
Legislation
Ordinance
Enactment Number
File Number: 17618
City Hall
3500 Pan Ameican Driv
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov
Final Acti • Date:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION PURSUATO
ARTICLES 3 AND 7 OF ORDINANCE NO. 13114, AS AMEND 1, THE
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, IAMI 21")
BY AMENDING THE EXISTING JUNGLE ISLAND SPECI AREA PLAN,
INCLUSIVE OF THE REGULATING PLAN AND CONC ' BOOK, TO
ALLOW THE REZONING OF THE T6-12 TO T6-36 F
APPROXIMATELY 5.3 ACRES A PORTION OF TH DEVELOPMENT
TOTAL OF APPROXIMATELY 18.61 ACRES (810 •5 SQUARE FEET) AS
PART OF THE AMENDMENT WITH A NAME C NGE TO THE
"ECORESILIENCY SPECIAL AREA PLAN ("S
APPROXIMATELY 1111 MAC ARTHUR CA
AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED
CONSISTS OF A PHASED PROJECT
RESIDENTIAL TOWERS WITH A M
600 RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNI
SQUARE FEET OF TOTAL DEVE
SHALL CONTAIN A 13.235 AC
SAP WILL MODIFY THE TRA
APPLICABLE TO THE SUB
IS NOT SPECIFICALLY
AND RESTRICTIONS 0
FACT AND STATING
BINDING EFFECT;
PROVIDING FOR
), LOCATED AT f,
EWAY, MIAMI, FLORIDA,
EXHIBIT "A"; THE SAP s
ICH INCLUDES TWO
UM HEIGHT OF 48 STORIES, S
AND APPROXIMATELY 2,874,128 p
•
PMENT FLOOR AREA; THE SAP - J+
PUBLIC WATERFRONT PARK; THE
ECT ZONE REGULATIONS THAT ARE
CT PARCEL AND WHERE A REGULATION
DIFIED BY THE SAP, THE REGULATIONS
MIAMI 21 WILL APPLY; MAKING FINDINGS OF
NCLUSIONS OF LAW; PROVIDING FOR
NTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on %ctober 15, 2025, at a duly notice public meeting, the Planning, Zoning
and Appeals Board (" • B") considered the application for
item PZAB. , and passed PZAB-R-25- , recommending
, by a vote of ; and
WHE
holds a Pur
approxi
13.235
Flori
"Pr
S, Ecoresiliency Miami LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Applicant")
ase and Sale agreement, attached and incorporated as Exhibit "B", for an
5.4 acre site of property on Watson Island, and seeks to redevelop approximately
cres of public land into a public park, located at 1111 MacArthur Causeway, Miami,
, as more particularly described in the attached and incorporated Exhibit "A" (the
erty'); and
WHEREAS, in 1998, the City of Miami ("City") authorized development of Jungle Island
(previously referred to as 'Parrot Jungle") on vacant waterfront property owned by the City via a
Major Use Special Permit ("MUSP") approved under City Commission Resolution R-98-0376,
which included 172,444 square feet of visitor attraction spaces, accessory commercial uses,
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and 588 parking spaces in a parking structure on the south of the Property ("Jungle Island
MUSP"); and
WHEREAS, in 2000, a modification to the Jungle Island MUSP approved under City
Commission Resolution R-00-1032 changed the development plans to reconfigure certain si
improvements and move the ballroom facility above a two-story portion of the building. Th
Jungle Island theme park began operating in 2003, and the configuration of Jungle IsIan• as
remained generally in accordance with the MUSP approval since that time; and
WHEREAS, on August 28, 2018, pursuant to City Commission Resolution •. R-18-
0232, the City voters approved, via referendum, a City Charter amendment to w e competitive
bidding and approve the proposed modification to the Jungle Island lease for d - elopment of a
new hotel development and attractions; and
WHEREAS, subsequently, on February 25, 2021, pursuant to Ci •rdinance No. 13973,
the Miami City Commission approved the Jungle Island Special Area P : n ("Jungle Island
SAP"), which included approval of a companion rezoning of the T6 P cel (southeasterly
234,310 +/- square feet of the Property) from "CS," Civic Space Tr• sect Zone, to "T6-12-0,"
Urban Core Transect Zone — Open, to accommodate a propose • otel development and as part
of the modification, a series of public benefits were proffered a urther described under Criteria
F of the staff analysis report titled "Previous 2019 Public Be its under the original Jungle
Island SAP"; and
WHEREAS, on November 5, 2024, City voters • proved a referendum supporting the
following: i) the cancellation of the existing Jungle Is d lease, which would have allowed the
private amusement park to remain until 2114; ii) th negotiation of the sale of the T6 Parcel and
corresponding development agreement for a mi d use residential development with
commercial uses; and iii) development of a ne public waterfront park on the "CS," Civic Space,
parcel; and
WHEREAS, additionally, on July 4, 2025, the City Commission granted the City
Manager authority to enter into a Purc' :se and Sale Agreement with the Applicant for the sale
of the T6 Parcel to the Applicant via ' esolution No. R-25-0297; and
WHEREAS, subsequent , the Applicant filed for an amendment to the Jungle Island
SAP, related to the Property p suant to Article 7, Section 7.1.2.8(a)(2) and Article 3, Section
3.9 of Ordinance No. 13114 e Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended
("Miami 21 Code"); and
WHEREAS, th roperty�is currently subject to the Jungle Island SAP, which include thtr~,.VJ
Jungle Island SAP - gulating Plan and Concept Book, adopted by Ordinance No. 13973; and;
the original Devel • • ment Agreement adopted by Ordinance No. 13974 ("Original Developmt
Agreement"); a - c/
WH EAS, the Applicant seeks to: i) terminate the Original Development jreOent
adopted b Ordinance No. 13974, ii) amend the Jungle Island SAP, inclusive ofite J rti e
Island ' • ulating Plan and Concept Book, as part of the amendment, iii) effectuate ame .,;
chan • to "Ecoresiliency Special Area Plan", and iv) approve a new Development Agreement;
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 a Special Area Plan ("SAP"); and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 3.9.1.f. of the Miami 21 Code, development within an
SAP shall be pursuant to a recorded development agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant applied for an SAP to the City to amend the existing Jungle
Island SAP inclusive of the Regulating Plan and Concept Book, and to allow the rezoning of
12 to T6-36 for approximately 5.4 acres of a portion of the total development of approxima
18.61 acres (810,795 square feet); and
WHEREAS, as part of the amendment, the Applicant seeks a name change • he SAP
to "Ecoresiliency Special Area Plan" ("Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Applicant, as part of the Development Agreement as f er outlined in
the Purchase and Sale Agreement, seeks to redevelop approximately 13.23 - cres of the
Project of public land for a Public Park at no cost to the City, with an allow- ce of Thirty -Seven
Million and 00/100 Dollars ($37,000,000.00); and
WHEREAS, the Applicant as part of the proposed developm - as outlined in 1(c) of the
Purchase and Sale Agreement, seeks to develop a mixed -use resi' -ntial project consisting of
two (2) residential towers, with a minimum of 1,200,000 sellable - • uare feet with a maximum of
600 units and related amenities, and up to 25,000 square feet retail commercial space,
excluding back -of -house and other customary, non-habitabl reas for a combined development
capacity of 2,812,000 square feet; and
WHEREAS, in exchange, the Applicant has pr • ered a series of Community Benefits as
further outlined in Section 14 of the Purchase and S- s Agreement; and
WHEREAS, in association with said appl'
tion, the Applicant seeks approval of a
Development Agreement pursuant to Chapter .3, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, City Planning staff fin
part of this SAP application are consiste
Comprehensive Plan, and all other rel
the submitted materials and analysis provided as
with the intent of the Miami 21 Code, the
ant City regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City's Pla ng Department recommends approval with conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City a the Applicant wish for the development of the Project to
proceed substantially in ac • dance with the updated Regulating Plan and Design Guidelines,
attached and incorporates egulating Plan and Design Guidelines); and
WHEREAS, th - ity and the Applicant wish for the development of the Project to
conform with the re• rements of the Comprehensive Plan; and
WHER
laws and polic'
planning pr. A-ss;
, assurance to the Applicant that it may proceed in accordance with exis
s, subject to the conditions of a development agreement, strengthens the public
W, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION ,fF THE CITY OF
MIAM LORIDA: hc�
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are
opted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Commission approves the application pursuant to Article 3,
Section 3.9 and Section 3.9.1 and Article 7, Section 7.1.2.8 of the Miami 21 Code with the
following conditions:
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1) The development shall be substantially in accordance with the Regulating Plan and
Concept Book entitled "Ecoresiliency SAP" as prepared ODP Architect and West 8,
consisting of 39 pages dated stamped approved for hearing in ePlan (PZ 25-18934). T
Concept Book Index Sheet A-000-Rev1 includes details on Concept Book sheets ad
deleted, and amended as a part of this Application.
2) All developments proposed shall be developed in accordance with the Regulati
and subject to an SAP permit as may be required therein.
Plan
3) The T6-36A-O portion shall contain up to two (2) condominium towers, w a maximum
height of 48 stories, a minimum of 1,200,000 sellable square feet and r -ted amenities,
comprising of no more than 600 dwelling units and a maximum of 25 ' 10 square feet of
retail commercial space, excluding back -of -house areas and other • 4stomary non -
habitable areas. The combined development capacity shall not e eed 2,812,000 square
feet.
4) Any outstanding conditions requested by City staff for proje' PZ 25-18934 that modify,
amend, alter, and/or change the Concept Book or Regul g Plan shall be provided to
City staff by Applicant and approved by City staff prior final approval before the City
Commission, unless those conditions are imposed b e City Commission which will be
incorporated into the final resolution as approved a - o legal form by the City Attorney
and rendered by the City Clerk.
5) The Applicant and any successor shall comp with the requirements of all applicable
departments/agencies as part of the City o iami building permit submittal process.
6) The Applicant and any successor shall eet all applicable building codes, land
development regulations, ordinance nd other applicable laws and regulations and
shall pay all applicable fees due p to the issuance of any building permit.
7) The Applicant and any succes •r shall comply with all applicable requirements pursuant
to Article 11 of the Miami 21 rode and Chapter 62, Article XVI of the City Code, titled
"Art in Public Places".
8) The Applicant and any • uccessor shall meet all the applicable regulations from the
Federal Aviation Ad ' istration (FAA) and Miami -Dade County Aviation Departments
(MDAD).
9) As part of SAP •ermit review, the City of Miami Police Department and Department of
Fire -Rescue ay review and provide comments to the Planning Department.
10) Applica nd any successor shall obtain approval or provide a letter of assurance from
the D rtment of City Solid Waste that the SAP has addressed all concerns of the said
Dep ment prior to obtaining a building permit.
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plicant and any successor to demonstrate compliance with the applicable conditions
sted in the Development Agreement to be considered by the City Commission under
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12) Prior to the issuance of a building permit, Applicant and any successor shall provide the
Building Department — Environmental Resources with a certified arborist report that
gives an assessment of each onsite tree, including those within the right-of-way and
those whose canopies cross the property line from an adjacent lot. The report shall
provide specifications such as tree number, common name, botanical name, DBH,
overall height, spread, and condition. Ensure each of these specifications are cons i- nt
with the tree disposition drawing. Color photographs in support of the assessmen : re
also required. The report shall be dated no more than three (3) months from th - me of
submittal. A certified arborist can be found by visiting www.isa-arbor.com and .electing
Find an Arborist on the homepage.
13) Applicant and any successor shall provide the Planning Department wi
construction plan for review and approval that addresses constructio
includes the following elements:
a temporary
hasing and
a. Temporary construction parking plan, with an enforcem: t policy;
b. Construction noise management plan with an enfor ment policy; and
c. Maintenance plan for the temporary constructio
to the review and approval by the Planning D
any building permits and shall be enforced
construction activity shall remain in full co
submitted construction plan; failure to
revocation of this SAP.
ite; said plan shall be subject
artment prior to the issuance of
ring construction activity. All
pliance with the provisions of the
ply may lead to a suspension or
14) The "Ecoresiliency SAP" includes a Dev • pment Review Process which addresses the
build -out of the Project as identified in Regulating Plan. All development within this
SAP shall be submitted for review a approval by the Planning Director prior to the
issuance of any building permit co • stent with the requirements of Section 3.9.1.g. of
the Miami 21 Code and the SAP
15) If the Project is to be develo d in phases and/or individual specific projects, the
Applicant shall submit an i rim plan, including a landscape plan, which addresses
design details for the Ian ' occupying future phases of this Project in the event that the
future phases are not • veloped, said plan shall include a proposed timetable and shall
be subject to review d approval by the Planning Director.
16) The Applicant s meet conditions identified in this Ordinance, with the SAP and all
applicable to - state, and federal regulations, as may be applicable.
17) As applica ' e, Applicant, as defined in the approved SAP, shall be responsible for
securin• e City's approval for any change or modification to the approved temporary
constr ion plan. Request for approval of any change or modification to the previously
appr- ed temporary construction plan shall be submitted for review and approved no
lat- than two weeks prior to implementation of requested change or modification. '`
18 ithin 90 days of the effective date of this Ordinance, the Applicant and any succ esspr'
shall record a certified copy of the Development Agreement specifying that tW;'
Development Agreement runs with the land and is binding on the Applicant,4ts p
successors, and assigns, jointly and severally. ,k)
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19) Prior to the effectuation of this SAP, the Applicant and any successor shall execute a
covenant acknowledging and agreeing to comply with all the terms and conditions
established herein, which shall be recorded in the Miami -Dade County Clerk of Courts.
The covenant (standard master covenant and agreement form) shall run with the land,
and shall be binding on any subsequent owners, heirs, or assigns, jointly and severa
The covenant with the conditions attached must be submitted to the Planning
Department and the Office of the City Attomey for approval before being recorde• and
be in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. After recordation, a certified copy • -aring
the Book and Page Number and date shall be provided for inclusion in the c file.
Fees required per City Code for Monitoring of Special Area Plan and Inspe• on and
Field Compliance Review of Operations shall be paid to the City prior to final
clearance of this condition.
20) The Applicant and any successor shall defend, indemnify, and hol
from any and all actions against the City relating to or arising out
the City's processing or approval of this entitlement. The Appli
shall reimburse the City for all costs incurred in defense of s
court costs, attomey's fees, and award of any damages a
determines it necessary to protect the City's interest, the
indemnity and reimbursement agreement with the Ci
requirements herein. The City shall notify the Appli
receipt of any action and the City shall cooperate
the Applicant of any action in a reasonable time
cooperate in the defense, the Applicant shall
indemnify, or hold harmless the City. The
counsel, including the City Attorneys Offi
City may participate at its own expense
participation shall not relieve the App
the event the Applicant fails to co
may withdraw its defense of the
other action. The City retains t
representations in any legal
litigation. For purposes of
defined to include the Ci
employees, and volun
(including those he
lawsuits. Nothing
rights of the Ci
armless the City
, in whole or in part,
nt and any successor
an action, including
nst the City. If the City
pplicant shall execute an
ith terms consistent with the
t within a reasonable time of its
the defense. If the City fails to notify
r if the City fails to reasonably
t thereafter be responsible to defend,
shall have the sole right to choose its
or outside counsel. At its sole discretion, the
the defense of any action, but such
nt of any obligation imposed by this condition. In
y with this condition, in whole or in part, the City
on, void its approval of the entitlement, or take any
right to make all decisions with respect to its
oceeding, including its inherent right to abandon or settle
is condition, the following definitions apply: "City" shall be
, its agents, officers, boards, commissions, committees,
ers; "Action" shall be defined to include suits, proceedings
nder alternative dispute resolution procedures), claims, or
the definitions included in this paragraph are intended to limit the
r the obligations of the Applicant otherwise created by this condition.
Section 3. If y section, part of a section, paragraph, clause, phrase, or word of this;
Ordinance is decled invalid, the remaining provisions of this Ordinance shall not be: affecthd.
Sectio, 4. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty-one (31) days after second'
reading an. doption thereof, pursuant and subject to Section 163.3184(12), Florida StatOps
and Secti• 163.3187(5)(c), Florida Statutes.'.,
APP' % ED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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1 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
rerein. whichever is later.
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