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File ID: 18486
Title: 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 COCONUT GROVE
CONDO, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY,
("APPLICANT") AND THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA ("CITY"),
GOVERNING THE PROPERTIES GENERALLY LOCATED AT 3101 AND
3131 GRAND AVENUE, AND 3100, 3104, 3114, 3124, 3150, AND 3158
FLORIDA AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED EXHIBIT "A";
THE DEVELOPMENT CONSISTS OF A MIXED -USE CONDOMINIUM
PROJECT COMPRISED OF RETAIL, OFFICE, AND RESIDENTIAL
CONDOMINIUM USES WITH A MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 5 STORIES, 19
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS, UP TO 70,000 SQUARE FEET OF
OFFICE SPACE, UP TO 40,000 SQUARE FEET OF GROUND FLOOR
RETAIL COMMERCIAL SPACE, AND ASSOCIATED AMENITIES;
PURSUANT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, THE APPLICANT
SHALL ALSO PROVIDE IMPROVEMENTS TO KIRK MUNROE PARK
LOCATED AT 3101 FLORIDA AVENUE AND IMPROVEMENTS TO
FULLER STREET; WHERE A REGULATION IS NOT SPECIFICALLY
MODIFIED BY THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, THE
REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF THE CITY CODE WILL
APPLY; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. THE PROPOSED
AGREEMENT MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING
DEPARTMENT AT 444 SW 2ND AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33130.
LOCATION: Generally, 3101 and 3131 Grand Avenue, and 3100, 3104, 3114, 3124,
3150, and 3158 Florida Avenue
APPLICANT(S): Arthur Noriega V, City Manager on behalf of the City of Miami
PURPOSE: A development agreement.
FINDING(S):
PLANNING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval.
PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD: N/A
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City of Miami
Legislation
Ordinance
Enactment Number:14425
City Hall
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Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 18486 Final Action Date: 12/11/2025
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 COCONUT GROVE
CONDO, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY,
("APPLICANT") AND THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA ("CITY"),
GOVERNING THE PROPERTIES GENERALLY LOCATED AT 3101 AND
3131 GRAND AVENUE, AND 3100, 3104, 3114, 3124, 3150, AND 3158
FLORIDA AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED EXHIBIT "A";
THE DEVELOPMENT CONSISTS OF A MIXED -USE CONDOMINIUM
PROJECT COMPRISED OF RETAIL, OFFICE, AND RESIDENTIAL
CONDOMINIUM USES WITH A MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 5 STORIES, 19
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS, UP TO 70,000 SQUARE FEET OF
OFFICE SPACE, UP TO 40,000 SQUARE FEET OF GROUND FLOOR
RETAIL COMMERCIAL SPACE, AND ASSOCIATED AMENITIES;
PURSUANT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, THE APPLICANT
SHALL ALSO PROVIDE IMPROVEMENTS TO KIRK MUNROE PARK
LOCATED AT 3101 FLORIDA AVENUE AND IMPROVEMENTS TO
FULLER STREET; WHERE A REGULATION IS NOT SPECIFICALLY
MODIFIED BY THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, THE REGULATIONS
AND RESTRICTIONS OF THE CITY CODE WILL APPLY; MAKING
FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. THE PROPOSED AGREEMENT MAY BE
OBTAINED AT THE CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING DEPARTMENT AT 444
SW 2ND AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33130.
WHEREAS, Coconut Grove Condo, LLC, A Delaware Limited Liability Company,
("Applicant" or "Developer") applied to the City of Miami ("City") for approval of a Development
Agreement, a draft of which is attached and incorporated as Exhibit "B," to govern the
development of the Property located at 3101 and 3131 Grand Avenue, and 3100, 3104, 3114,
3124, 3150, and 3158 Florida Avenue, Miami, Florida, as more particularly described in the
attached and incorporated Exhibit "A," ("Property") pursuant to Chapter 163 of the Florida
Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the development on the Property will consist of a mixed -use condominium
project comprised of retail, office, and residential condominium uses with a maximum height of 5
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stories, 19 residential dwelling units, up to 70,000 square feet of office space, up to 40,000
square feet of ground floor retail commercial space, and associated amenities; and
WHEREAS, Developer and City wish to collaborate to execute certain Public
Improvements as more particularly described herein, to Kirk Munroe Park located at 3101
Florida Avenue and improvements to Fuller Street, both of which will enhance the quality of the
neighborhood's amenities (collectively, "Public Improvements"); and
WHEREAS, the Public Improvements at Kirk Munroe Park will include, but are not
limited to (i) resurfacing, striping, and fencing of public tennis courts; (ii) reconstruction of the
hitting wall; (iii) exterior improvements to the existing tennis center building; (iv) construction of a
new children's play area; (v) construction of new concession building; and (vi) improvements to
public spaces, including: installation and replacement of turf; installation of wood decking below
banyan tree in southeast corner of the park; landscaping and installation of water features
throughout park; and (vii) installation of decorative perimeter fending; and
WHERAS, the Public Improvements on Fuller Street will include, but are not limited to, (i)
installation of decorative pavers; (ii) landscaping; (iii) specimen trees; (iv) signage; and (v) other
decorative elements; and
WHEREAS, Developer, for it and the City's mutual benefit, has agreed to assume
responsibility for the design and construction of the Public Improvements with said
improvements to be financed with contributions by the City and Developer with the Developer
contributing approximately two million dollars ($2,000,000) and the City contributing
approximately three million dollars ($3,000,000); and
WHEREAS, the development and Development Agreement would facilitate these
enhanced park improvements and streetscapes for the enjoyment of residents, patrons, and the
general public; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 287.055(2)(b), Florida Statutes (2025), known as the
Competitive Consultants Negotiation Act ("CCNA"), the term "Agency" does not extend to a non-
governmental developer that contributes public facilities to a political subdivision under the
Florida Local Government Development Agreement Act; and
WHEREAS, additionally, in no event shall any portion of the City contribution be utilized
in connection with the purchase of services contemplated under the CCNA; and
WHEREAS, accordingly, design services provided in connection with the design of the
Public Improvements shall not be subject to the CCNA, and any expenditures incurred by the
Developer in connection with the design of the Public Improvements shall be credited against
the total amount of the Developer contribution; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the City Commission adopt concurrent or subsequent
Resolution(s) allocating the City contribution of three million dollars ($3,000,000.00) and
authorizing a Development Management Agreement for the Public Improvements, which would
comply with all procurement requirements, including but not limited to Section 255.20, F.S. and
Chapter 18, Article III of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended; and
WHEREAS, consideration has been given to whether the proposed Development will
further the goals, objectives, and policies of the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan
("MCNP"); Ordinance No. 13114, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida; and other
City regulations; and
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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 the 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 and
facilitate the Public Improvements, is hereby approved, in a form acceptable to the City
Attorney, subject to concurrent or subsequent Resolution(s) allocating the City contribution of
three million dollars ($3,000,000.00) and authorizing a Development Management Agreement
for the Public Improvements, which would comply with all procurement requirements, including
but not limited to Section 255.20, F.S. and Chapter 18, Article III of the Code of the City of
Miami, Florida, as amended.
Section 3. The City Manager is authorized' to negotiate and execute the Development
Agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, 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, as described
herein and in the attached and incorporated Exhibit "A," 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
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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.
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