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AGREEMENT NUMBER
25666
NAME/TYPE OF AGREEMENT
RMK MERRILL STEVENS LLC
DESCRIPTION
LEASE AGREEMENT/881 NW 13TH AVE, MIAMI, FL
33125/POLICE MARINE PATROL DIVISION/FILE ID: 17510/R-25-
0211 /MATTER I D : 25-908
EFFECTIVE DATE
August 1, 2025
ATTESTED BY
TODD B. HANNON
ATTESTED DATE
7/18/2025
DATE RECEIVED FROM ISSUING
DEPT.
7/21/2025
NOTE
DOCUSIGN AGREEMENT BY EMAIL
CITY OF MIAMI
DOCUMENT ROUTING FORM
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: DREAM
DEPT. CONTACT PERSON: Gabriela Alfonsin EXT.1461
NAME OF CONTRACTUAL PARTY/ENTITY: RMK Merril Stevens, LLC
IS THIS AGREEMENT TO BE EXPEDITED/RUSH
TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT: $
TYPE OF AGREEMENT:
❑ MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
❑ PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
❑ GRANT AGREEMENT
❑ EXPERT CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
❑ LICENSE AGREEMENT
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FUNDING INVOLVED? EYES NO
❑ PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT
❑ MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
❑ INTER -LOCAL AGREEMENT
LEASE AGREEMENT
❑ PURCHASE OR SALE AGREEMENT
PURPOSE OF ITEM (DETAILED SUMMARY/ADD ADDITIONAL PAGES IF NECESSARY) Lease
Agreement to lease office space and secure vessel storage for Police Department Marine Patrol Division.
COMMISSION APPROVAL DATE: 06/17/2025 FILE ID: 17510 ENACTMENT NO: R-25-0211
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LEASE AGREEMENT
between
RMK MERRILL STEVENS LLC
(Landlord)
and
CITY OF MIAMI,
A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE
STATE OF FLORIDA,
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LEASE AGREEMENT
THIS LEASE AGREEMENT, made and entered into this I day of August ,
2025, by and between RMK MERRILL STEVENS LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company,
with a principal address of 881 NW 13th Avenue, Miami, FL 33125, hereinafter referred to as
"Landlord" and the CITY OF MIAMI, a municipal corporation of the State of Florida, by and
through its City Commissioners, hereinafter referred to as "City".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Landlord is the owner of certain real property in Miami, Florida, located at
881 NW 13th Avenue, Miami, FL 33125 (Folio No. 01-3135-023-0100), which property is legally
described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, the property is improved with retail office space and vessel parking (the
"Property") and City desires to lease the Property as hereinafter defined for the purpose of an
administrative office and secure parking for vessels for the use of the City's Police Department
Marine Patrol Division; and
WHEREAS, Landlord is willing to lease the Property to the City for the purposes
hereinafter defined.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the rents, covenants, and agreements hereinafter
reserved and contained on the part of the City to be observed and performed, the Landlord demises
and leases to City, and the City rents from Landlord the ("Property or Premises") as hereinafter
defined upon the following terms and conditions:
ARTICLE I
BASIC LEASE PROVISIONS
Section 1.01 Premises.
The Premises subject to this Lease shall consist of the Property together with any
improvements now existing or constructed hereinafter thereon.
The Premises subject to this Lease shall consist of office space, consisting of approximately
250 net usable square feet of floor space, and secure parking for two vessels in the south yard area
of the Property identified as 881 NW 13th Avenue, and depicted on Exhibit "B" attached hereto
and by reference made a part hereof (the "Property").
Section 1.02 Vessel Parking and Common Areas.
The use and occupancy of the Premises by City shall include the exclusive right to use the
existing parking space(s) for vessels as depicted on Exhibit "C", attached hereto and by reference
made a part hereof (the "Parking").
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Section 1.03 Length of Term and Effective Date.
The term of this Lease shall commence on the date of full execution of this Lease (the
"Effective Date") for a period of one (1) year thereafter (the "Term"), unless sooner terminated
pursuant to the provisions of this Lease.
Section 1.04 Option to Extend.
City shall have the right and option, provided it is not then in default under this Lease, to
extend the Term for one (1) successive one (1) year option period(s). City shall exercise such
option(s) by providing Landlord with notice of such election within 180 days prior to the end of the
then current term. All exercised options to extend shall be under the same terms and conditions and
be made a part of the Term.
Section 1.05 Termination for Convenience
City shall have the right and option to terminate this agreement, provided it is not then in
default under this Lease. City shall exercise such option by providing Landlord with notice of
termination within 45 days prior to the end of the then current term.
Landlord shall have the right and option to terminate this agreement. Landlord shall exercise
such option by providing City with notice of termination within 45 days prior to the end of the then
current term.
ARTICLE II
RENT
Section 2.01 Annual Rent.
City shall pay Landlord for the use and occupancy of the Premises an annual gross rental of
Sixty Dollars and Zero Cents ($60.00) annual rent payable in equal monthly installments of Five
Dollars and Zero Cents ($ 5.00) per month payable on the first day of each month in advance ("Gross
Rent"). This Lease is intended to be a "gross" Lease and City's obligations hereunder shall be
limited to those specifically set forth herein.
Section 2.02 Payment.
All rent due hereunder shall be payable on or before the first day of each and every month
of the Term of this Lease. If the Term hereof commences and/or expires on other than the first or
last day of a calendar month, the Annual Rent payable for such month shall be prorated and paid
on a per diem basis using a thirty (30) day month. City is a tax-exempt entity. No sales or use tax
shall be included or charged with Annual Rent. Payment of Rent will be made upon the receipt of
an invoice from Landlord mailed to the City of Miami, Finance Department at 444 SW 2nd Avenue,
6th Floor, Miami, Florida 33130. Each monthly invoice must be received at least fifteen (15) days
but not more than thirty (30) days in advance of the date payment is due. Payment will be mailed
to Landlord at the address set forth in Section 15.04 of this Lease.
Section 2.03 Adjustment to Annual Gross Rent.
The annual Gross Rent shall not be increased.
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ARTICLE III
CONDUCT OF BUSINESS AND USE OF PREMISES BY CITY
Section 3.01 Use of Premises.
The Premises shall be used for the establishment and operation of administrative
government office, secure vessel parking. City shall not use, permit, or suffer the use of the
Premises for any other purpose whatsoever without the prior written consent of Landlord, which
consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. City's obligations under this Lease are contingent upon
such use of the Premises being in compliance with all applicable zoning laws, rules, and regulations
affecting the Premises.
Section 3.02 Conduct.
City shall not commit waste upon the Premises, nor maintain, commit, or permit the
maintenance or commission of a nuisance thereon, or use the Premises for any unlawful purpose.
City will be responsible for the cleaning of the office and keep it in good condition City
acknowledges that its employees and the Premises shall, throughout the Term of this Lease, be in
full compliance with all federal, state, City, and local statutes, laws, rules, and regulations
respecting the use and occupancy of the Premises, provided City shall not be required to make
alterations, additions, or improvements to the Building in order to conform therewith.
Section 3.03 Hazardous Substances.
City shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, regulations and
ordinances protecting the environment and natural resources and regulating hazardous substances.
Section 3.04 Surrender of Premises.
Upon termination, expiration, or cancellation of this Lease, City, at its sole cost and expense,
shall remove City's personal property and removable fixtures and equipment from the Premises,
and shall surrender the Premises to the Landlord in the same condition as received, ordinary wear
and tear and casualty damage excepted, clean and free of debris. Upon surrender of the Premises,
title to any Alterations shall vest in Landlord.
ARTICLE IV
ALTERATION OF LEASED PREMISES
Section 4.01 Landlord's Work.
Landlord shall not be obligated or required to perform any improvements whatsoever to the
Property except as otherwise provided herein.
Section 4.02 (a) City's Work. City shall be entitled to make alterations,
improvements, or additions to the Premises in addition to those to be performed by Landlord,
(hereinafter, collectively "Alterations") at its sole cost and expense. City agrees and acknowledges
that all of City's Alterations installed on the Premises by City, whether pursuant to this Section or
otherwise, shall be performed and accomplished solely for the benefit and convenience of City, and
not for the benefit of Landlord, such Alterations being nevertheless subject to each and every
provision of this Lease. Any Alterations to the Premises, the value of which exceeds One Thousand
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Dollars ($1,000), shall require the prior written approval of Landlord in each instance, which
approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. City shall submit plans and specifications for all such
Alterations to Landlord for Landlord's written approval prior to City commencing work on same.
Landlord shall provide written response within thirty (30) days after receipt of request therefore by
City, failing which Landlord shall be deemed to have consented to such plans and specifications.
All work done by City in connection with any Alterations, repairs, and maintenance on the Premises
shall be done in a good and workmanlike manner and in compliance with all applicable zoning and
building codes. If Landlord consents to any Alterations and a building permit is required for such
Alterations under applicable building codes, the consent shall be deemed conditioned upon Tenant
acquiring a building permit from the applicable governmental agencies, furnishing a copy thereof
to Landlord prior to the commencement of the work, and compliance by Tenant with all conditions
of said permit in a prompt and expeditious manner. Tenant shall provide Landlord with as -built
plans and specifications for any Alterations made to the Premises.
(b) Construction Liens.
Landlord and City shall comply with the Construction Lien Law, Florida Statutes Chapter
713, Part I, to the extent applicable to Landlord and City, in the construction of any improvements
to the Premises and shall obtain a public construction performance bond in accordance with Florida
Statutes section 255.05, if required by such statute. In the event a construction lien is filed against
the Premises in connection with any work performed by or on behalf of the Landlord or City, the
party performing such work shall promptly cause such lien to be removed from the Premises.
ARTICLE V
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE OF PREMISES
Section 5.01 Responsibility of City.
City shall maintain the following portions of the Premises in good repair and condition at
City's sole cost and expense during the entire Term of this Lease: phone cable and internet, and
janitorial services for Premises. Notwithstanding the foregoing, City shall have no obligation to
make modifications to the Premises required by law, nor have any responsibility for restoration of
the Premises in the event of a casualty. Further, City shall have no obligation to repair any damage
arising from any negligent or intentional act or omission of Landlord, its employees, agents,
invitees, or any third parties. In the event that maintenance activity is required and is not specifically
assigned in this Section 5.01 to the City, it shall be the responsibility of the Landlord.
Section 5.02 Responsibility of Landlord.
(a) Except as provided in Section 5.01 above, Landlord shall maintain the Premises and
all portions thereof in good repair and tenable condition during the Term of this Lease: interior
walls and partitions, interior painting, plumbing fixtures, electrical fixtures, HVAC maintenance
and routine repair (not including equipment replacement), exterior windows, floor coverings, doors,
except in the case of damage arising from City's negligent or intentional acts or omissions. If the
Landlord shall fail to promptly repair any item in the Premises required to be repaired by Landlord
under this Lease within thirty (30) days of notice from City of the need for such repair, the City
may complete such repairs and the Landlord shall reimburse City for all reasonable expenses
incurred by City in doing so. Landlord shall be solely responsible for any equipment replacement
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(exclusive of City provided and owned equipment) required as a result of failure, age, or any other
reason other than negligent or intentional acts of City.
(b) Landlord shall be responsible for all reasonable costs and expenses to ensure that
the Premises adheres to the most current version of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration
and Air-conditioning Engineers' ("ASHRAE") Standards on ventilation for acceptable indoor air
quality throughout the Term of this Lease. Should building sickness symptoms materialize
subsequent to the Commencement Date, Landlord shall perform at its sole cost and expense
necessary air quality and environmental testing of the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning
("HVAC") system servicing the Premises by a certified and licensed environmental company
within thirty (30) days of the City's written notice of any adverse conditions, subject to the
availability of such certified and licensed technicians. Landlord shall provide City with a copy of
all such testing reports. If any such testing report reveals that the HVAC system fails to comply
with the ASHRAE Standards and/or does not provide a healthy indoor air environment as required
by applicable laws and regulations, Landlord shall remedy such non-compliance with due diligence
at its sole cost and expense. If such non-compliance causes a portion or all of the Premises to be
untenantable, all Rent due and payable for the untenantable area of the Premises shall abate until
such portion of the Premises is brought into compliance.
Section 5.03 Indemnification.
(a) Landlord shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City and its officials,
employees, and agents (collectively referred to as "Tndemnitees") and each of them from and against
all loss, costs, fines, damages, claims, expenses (including attorney's fees) or liabilities (collectively
referred to as "Liabilities") by reason of any injury to or death of any person or damage to or
destruction or loss of any property arising out of or in connection with (i) the negligent performance
or non-performance of the terms of this Lease by Landlord or its employees or subcontractors
(collectively referred to as "Landlord") which is directly caused, in whole or in part, by any act,
omission, default or negligence of any of them, or (ii) the failure of the Landlord to conform to
statutes, ordinances, or other regulations or requirements of any governmental authority, local,
federal or state, in connection with the performance of this Lease, or (iii) liabilities which may be
asserted by an employee or former employee of Landlord, or any of its subcontractors, as provided
above, for which the Landlord's liability to such employee or former employee would otherwise be
limited to payments under state Workers' Compensation or similar laws.
(b) City, and not Landlord, shall be responsible for personal injury and property
damage, arising out of its possession and use of the Premises, to the extent attributable to the
negligent acts or omissions of City, and its officers, and employees. Nothing in this Lease shall be
construed as an indemnity, duty to defend, or a waiver of sovereign immunity enjoyed by City, as
provided in Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, as amended from time to time, or any other law
providing limitations on claims,
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ARTICLE VI
INSURANCE
Section 6.01 Liability Insurance.
City is self -insured subject to the limitations and provisions of Section 768.28 of the Florida
Statutes. Coverage maintained by City on its vessels shall also be subject to the limits as set forth
in Section 768.28 of the Florida Statutes. Landlord shall maintain at all times during the term of
this agreement coverage on the building along with third party liability policies, including but not
limited to umbrella liability and other policies relevant to the Landlord's operations under this
agreement. City shall be listed as an additional insured with regards to third party liability.
Section 6.02 Personal Property.
All of City's personal property placed or moved in the Premises shall be at the risk of the
City or the owner thereof. Except as otherwise provided herein, Landlord shall not be liable for
any damage to such personal property, except to the extent caused by the Landlord, its agents', or
its employees' willful or negligent acts or omissions.
Section 6.03 Insurance by Landlord.
Landlord shall be responsible for any and all insurance and/or self-insurance coverage
necessary to protect Landlord's interests in the Premises beyond those provided by the City in
Sections 6.01 and 6.02 above.
Landlord will provide the City with a certificate of insurance with respect to each required
policy to be provided by the Landlord under this Section. The required certificates must be signed
by the authorized representative of the Insurance Company shown on the certificate.
Submit certificates of insurance to:
City of Miami
c/o Risk Management
444 S.W. 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33130
Subsequently, Landlord shall, during the term of the Lease, and prior to each renewal
thereof, provide such evidence in accordance with the terms of this lease. The certificate of
insurance shall include a minimum thirty (30) day endeavor to notify due to cancellation or non -
renewal of coverage. In the event coverage is cancelled or not renewed during the life of this Lease,
Landlord shall furnish thirty (30) days prior to, but in no case later than the expiration of such
insurance, a new certificate of insurance evidencing replacement coverage.
ARTICLE VH
DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION OF PREMISES AND/OR
CITY'S ALTERATIONS
In the event the Premises shall be destroyed or so damaged or injured by fire or other
casualty during the Term of this Lease, or any extension thereof, whereby the same shall be rendered
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untenantable, in whole or in part, City or Landlord shall have the right to terminate this Lease upon
written notice to the other within 60-days following such casualty, whereupon the parties shall be
relieved of all further obligations hereunder occurring subsequent to the date of such casualty. In
the event the City elects to terminate this Lease as provided in this Section, the Annual Rent payable
hereunder shall be prorated to the date of the casualty. In the event that only a portion of the
Premises is rendered untenable and neither the City nor the Landlord exercises its right to terminate
this Lease due to any such casualty, Landlord shall promptly commence restoration of the Premises
and diligently pursue such restoration to completion using materials of like kind and quality or
better. The rental due hereunder relating to the portion of the Premises rendered untenantable shall
be abated from the date of such casualty until completion of such restoration.
ARTICLE VIII
UTILITIES AND SERVICES
Landlord shall provide water, sewer, electricity, gas, janitorial, vermin, and waste services
to the Premises at Landlord's sole cost and expense. Landlord shall be solely responsible for and
promptly pay directly to the utility company or the provider of such service all charges or
assessments for water, gas, electricity, trash collection and removal, and any other utility used or
consumed by City. Landlord shall not be liable for an interruption or failure in the supply of such
service to the Premises resulting from a failure of the utility company to provide service to the
Premises.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, City shall be responsible for and promptly pay when due
directly to the utility company or service provider, all connection and service charges for any
utilities separately metered and charged to and used or provided to City.
ARTICLE IX
ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING
City may not assign, mortgage, pledge, or encumber this Lease in whole or in part, nor
sublet all or any portion of the Premises. Any sale or transfer of the Property or Premises or any
portion thereof by Landlord shall be subject to the terms of this Lease. This Lease, upon Landlord's
written election, shall be subject and subordinate to any ground lease, mortgage, deed of trust, or
any other hypothecation or security now or hereafter existing upon the Property and to any and all
advances made on the security thereof and to all renewals, modifications, consolidations,
replacements and extensions thereof, provided the City is provided a standard non -disturbance
agreement.
ARTICLE X
DEFAULT
Section 10.01 Default by City.
The occurrence of any one or more of the following shall constitute an Event of Default by
City under this Lease: (i) failure by City to pay the Annual Rent within forty-five (45) days after
receipt of notice from Landlord in accordance with the Florida Prompt Payment Act; (ii) failure by
City to perform or observe any of the agreements, covenants, or conditions contained in this Lease
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on City's part to be performed or observed for more than thirty (30) days after notice from Landlord
of such failure; (iii) City's vacating or abandoning the Premises; or (iv) City's leasehold estate
being taken by execution, attachment, or process of law. If any Event of Default occurs, then, at
any time thereafter while the Event of Default continues, Landlord shall have the right to give City
notice that Landlord intends to terminate this Lease upon a specified date not less than thirty (30)
days after the date that notice is received by City, and this Lease shall then expire on the date
specified as if that date had been originally fixed as the expiration date of the Term of this Lease.
If, however, the default is cured within such period, or within a reasonable period thereafter if the
same cannot be cured within such period, and City undertake such cure within such period and the
Landlord is so notified, this Lease will continue. Should Landlord terminate Tenant's right of
possession of the Premises as provided above, then Tenant shall pay to Landlord all of the
following, to the extent applicable: (i) any unpaid Rent and other charges to be paid by Tenant
hereunder up to the date when Landlord shall have so terminated Tenant's right of possession, (ii)
the reasonable costs of recovering possession of the Premises to the extent caused by City's failure
to vacate within the timeframes set forth in this Lease, (iii) the reasonable costs incurred by
Landlord in repairing and restoring the Premises to the condition which same were to have been
surrendered to Landlord at the expiration of the Lease term to the condition required by this Lease;
and (iv) the reasonable costs of removing any of Tenant's property from the Premises to the extent
such property remains on the Premises beyond the timeframes permitted in this Lease and, if same
be stored, the reasonable cost of transporting and storing same (if Landlord shall store such property
in the Building then Landlord shall be entitled to a reasonable storage fee hereunder). All of the
foregoing shall be paid by City within the timeframes set forth in Section 218.74, Florida Statutes.
Section 10.02 Default by Landlord.
Landlord shall be in default of this Lease if Landlord shall fail to observe or perform any
term, covenant, or condition of this Lease on the Landlords part to be observed or performed, and
the Landlord fails to remedy the same within thirty (30) days after notice from City. In the event
the default is of such a nature that it cannot be reasonably cured within the foregoing thirty (30) day
period, Landlord shall be entitled to a reasonable period of time under the circumstances in which
to cure said default, provided that Landlord diligently proceeds with the curing of the default. In
the event that the default is not cured by Landlord within the foregoing time period, City, at City's
option, may either cure said default and Landlord shall reimburse City for all expenses incurred by
City in doing so, or City may give to the Landlord a thirty (30) day notice specifying that the City
intends to terminate this Lease. Upon receipt of said notice and expiration of the thirty (30) day
period, this Lease and all obligations of City hereunder shall terminate and City shall thereupon be
relieved of all further obligations hereunder.
ARTICLE XI
ACCESS BY LANDLORD
Landlord and Landlord's agents and employees shall have the right to enter upon the
Premises at all reasonable times to examine the same, and to make any repairs which may be
required or permitted hereunder. Landlord shall provide City with twenty-four (24) hours advance
notice prior to exercising such right, except that no notice shall be required in an emergency and
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Landlord shall exercise such right in a manner which minimizes the impact upon City's use of the
Premises.
ARTICLE X.II
ANNUAL BUDGETARY FUNDINGICANCELLATION
This Lease and all obligations of City hereunder are subject to and contingent upon annual
budgetary funding by the Board of City Commissioners of the City of Miami. Notwithstanding
anything in this Lease to the contrary, either City or Landlord shall have the right to cancel this
Lease for any reason upon one -hundred eighty (180) days prior written notice to the other,
whereupon the parties shall be relieved of all further obligation hereunder, except City's obligation
to pay Rent to the date of termination and City's obligation to comply with all terms of this Lease
which survive termination.
ARTICLE XIII
QUIET ENJOYMENT
Upon the observance and performance of all the covenants, terms, and conditions on City's
part to be observed and performed, City shall peaceably and quietly hold and enjoy the Premises
for the Term hereby demised and any extensions thereof without hindrance or interruption by
Landlord or any other person or persons lawfully or equitably claiming by, through, or under the
Landlord, subject, nevertheless, to the terms and conditions of this Lease.
ARTICLE XIV
CONDEMNATION
If all or part of the Premises shall be taken, condemned or conveyed pursuant to agreement
in lieu of condemnation for public or quasi public use, the entire compensation or award therefor,
including any severance damages, shall be paid in accordance with Chapters 73, Florida Statutes.
In addition, City may elect to terminate this Lease, in which event this Lease shall terminate
effective as of the date title is vested in the condemning authority, whereupon the parties shall be
relieved of all further obligations occurring subsequent to the date of termination, other than those
relating to apportionment of the compensation for such condemnation. In the event the City elects
to terminate this Lease as provided in this Article, the Rent payable hereunder shall be prorated to
the date of termination. City will be allowed no less than thirty (30) days' notice to remove its
property from the Premises.
ARTICLE XV
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 15.01 Waiver, Accord and Satisfaction.
The waiver by Landlord of any default of any term, condition, or covenant herein contained
shall not be a waiver of such term, condition, or covenant, or any subsequent default of the same or
any other term, condition, or covenant herein contained. The consent or approval by Landlord to
or of any act by City requiring Landlord's consent or approval shall not be deemed to waive or
render unnecessary Landlord's consent to or approval of any subsequent similar act by City.
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Section 15.02 Public Entity Crimes.
As provided in Section 287.132-133, Florida Statutes, a person or affiliate who has been
placed on the State of Florida convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime
may not submit a bid for a period of thirty-six (36) months from the date of being placed on the
convicted vendor list. By entering into this Lease or performing any work in furtherance hereof,
Landlord certifies that it, its affiliates, suppliers, subcontractors and consultants who will perform
hereunder, have not been placed on the convicted vendor list maintained by the State of Florida
Deparlinent of Management Services within the thirty-six (36) months immediately preceding the
effective date hereof pursuant to Public Entity Crimes Affidavit attached hereto as Exhibit D. This
notice is required by Section 287.133(3)(a), Florida Statutes.
Section 15.03 Entire Agreement.
This Lease and any Exhibits attached hereto constitute all agreements, conditions, and
understandings between Landlord and City concerning the Premises. All representations, either
oral or written, shall be deemed to be merged into this Lease. Except as herein otherwise provided,
no subsequent alteration, waiver, change, or addition to this Lease shall be binding upon Landlord
or City unless reduced to writing and signed by them.
Section 15.04 Notices.
All notices, consents, approvals, and elections (collectively, "notices") to be given or
delivered by or to any party hereunder shall be in writing and shall be (as elected by the party giving
such notice) hand delivered by messenger, courier service, or national overnight delivery service
(provided in each case a receipt is obtained), telecopied, faxed, or emailed, or alternatively shall be
sent by United States Certified Mail, with Return -Receipt Requested. The effective date of any
notice shall be the date of delivery of the notice if by personal delivery, courier services, or national
overnight delivery service, or on the date of transmission with confirmed answer back if telecopier,
fax or email if transmitted before 5:00 p.m. on a business day and on the next business day if
transmitted after 5:00 p.m. or on a non -business day, or if mailed, upon the date which the return
receipt is signed or delivery is refused or the notice designated by the postal authorities as non -
deliverable, as the case may be. The parties hereby designate the following addresses as the
addresses to which notices may be delivered, and delivery to such addresses shall constitute binding
notice given to such party:
(a) If to the Landlord at:
Anil Akgun
Chief Financial Officer
RMK Merrill Stevens
881 NW 13th Avenue
Miami, FL 33125
Email. Anil@rmkms.com
with a copy to:
Karla Lopez
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(b)
Accounting Manager
RMK Merrill Stevens
881 NW 13t Avenue
Miami, FL 33125
Email: karlac rmkms.com
Josh Bennett
Manager
The Law Firm of Josh N. Bennett, Esq., P.A.
500 SE 18th Court
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
T: 954.779.1661
Josh Bennett <josh@joshbennett.com>
If to the City at:
Art Noriega V.
City Manager
City of Miami
444 SW 2nd Avenue, 10Th Floor
Miami, Florida 33130
Email: anoriega@miamigov.com
with a copy to:
George K. Wysong III
City Attorney
444 S.W. 2nd Avenue, 6th Floor
Miami, Florida 33130
Email: gwysong(a,miamigov.com
Lieutenant Oriel Tameron
Marine Patrol / Underwater Recovery Detail
City of Miami Police Department
400 NW 2 Ave
Miami, Florida 33128
Email: 6918@miami-police.org
Any party may from time to time change the address to which notice under this
Lease shall be given such party, upon three (3) days prior written notice to the other parties.
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Section 15.05 Brokers' Commission.
Each of the parties represents and warrants to the other that they have not dealt with any
real estate salesperson, agent, finder, or broker in connection with this Lease.
Section 15.06 Severability.
If any term of this Lease, or the application thereof to any person or circumstances, shall to
any extent be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Lease, or the application of such term
to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is invalid or unenforceable, shall not be
affected thereby, and each term of this Lease shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent
permitted by law.
Section 15.07 Captions.
The captions in this Lease are included for convenience only and shall not be taken into
consideration in any construction or interpretations of this Lease or any of its provisions.
Section 15.08 Recording.
City shall be entitled to record this Lease or a Memorandum of Lease in the public
records of Miami -Dade County for the purpose of providing public notice of City's interest in the
Premises.
Section 15.09 Waiver of Jury Trial.
THE PARTIES HERETO WAIVE TRIAL BY JURY IN CONNECTION WITH
PROCEEDINGS OR COUNTERCLAIMS BROUGHT BY EITHER OF THE PARTIES
HERETO AGAINST THE OTHER IN CONNECTION WITH THIS LEASE.
Section 15.10 Governing Law; Venue; Attorney's Fees.
This Lease shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida. Any legal action necessary
to enforce the Lease will be held in a State court of competent jurisdiction located in Miami -Dade
County, Florida. No remedy herein conferred upon any party is intended to be exclusive of any
other remedy, and each and every such remedy shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to every
other remedy given hereunder or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity, by statute or
otherwise. No single or partial exercise by any party of any right, power, or remedy hereunder shall
preclude any other or further exercise thereof. Notwithstanding any language contained in this
Lease to the contrary, each party shall be responsible for their own attorney's fees and costs arising
out of any dispute between the Parties.
Section 15.11 Time of Essence.
Time is of the essence with respect to the performance of every provision of this Lease in
which time of performance is a factor.
Section 15.12 Benefit and Binding Effect.
This Lease shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs, successors, legal
representatives, and assigns of the parties hereto.
Section 15.13 Radon.
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that, when it has accumulated in a building
in sufficient quantities, may present health risks to persons who are exposed to it over time. Levels
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of radon that exceed federal and state guidelines have been found in buildings in Florida. Additional
information regarding radon and radon testing may be obtained from City's public health unit,
Section 15.14 Non -Exclusivity of Remedies.
No remedy herein conferred upon any party is intended to be exclusive of any other remedy,
and each and every such remedy shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to every other remedy
given hereunder or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute or otherwise. No
single or partial exercise by any party of any right, power, or remedy hereunder shall preclude any
other or further exercise thereof.
Section 15.15 Non -Discrimination.
Landlord agrees that no person shall, on the grounds of race, creed, color or national origin,
in connection with employment, public accommodations, or real estate transactions, where
applicable, be excluded from the benefits of, or be subjected to any form of discrimination under
any activity conducted pursuant to this Lease.
Section 15.16 Construction.
No party shall be considered the author of this Lease since the parties hereto have
participated in extensive negotiations and drafting and redrafting of this document to arrive at a
final agreement. Thus, the terms of this Lease shall not be strictly construed against one party as
opposed to the other party based upon who drafted it. In the event that any section, paragraph,
sentence, clause, or provision hereof is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such
shall not affect the remaining portions of this Lease and the same shall remain in full force and
effect.
Section 15.17 Incorporation by Reference.
Exhibits attached hereto and referenced herein shall be deemed to be incorporated into this
Lease by reference.
Section 15.18 No Third Party Beneficiary.
No provision of this Lease is intended to, or shall be construed to, create any third -party
beneficiary or to provide any rights to any person or entity not a party to this Lease, including but
not limited to any citizens of the City or employees of City or Landlord.
Section 15.19 Effective Date of Lease.
This Lease is expressly contingent upon the approval of the Miami Board of City
Commissioners, and shall become effective only when signed by all parties hereto.
Section 15.20 Anti -Human Trafficking.
Landlord confirms and certifies that neither it, nor any entity engaged by it in connection
with this Lease, is in violation of Section 787.06, Florida Statutes, and that it does not and shall not
use "coercion" for labor or services as defined in Section 787.06, Florida Statutes. Landlord shall
execute and submit to the City an Affidavit, of even date herewith, in compliance with Section
787.06(13), Florida Statutes, attached an incorporated herein as Exhibit E. If Landlord fails to
comply with the terms of this subsection, the City may suspend or terminate this Lease immediately,
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without prior notice, and in no event shall the City be liable to Landlord for any additional
compensation or for any consequential or incidental damages.
Section 15.21 Public Records.
Landlord understands that the public shall have access, at all reasonable times, to all
documents and information pertaining to City agreements, subject to the provisions of Chapter 119,
Florida Statutes, and agrees to allow access by the City and the public to all documents subject to
disclosure under applicable laws. Landlord shall additionally comply with Section 119.0701,
Florida Statutes, including without limitation: (1) keep and maintain public records that ordinarily
and necessarily would be required by the City to perform this service; (2) if required, provide the
public with access to public records on the same terms and conditions as the City would at the cost
provided by Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, or as otherwise provided by law; (3) ensure that public
records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from disclosure are not disclosed except as
authorized by law; (4) meet all requirements for retaining public records and transfer, at no cost,
to the City all public records in its possession upon termination of this Agreement and destroy any
duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from disclosure requirements;
and, (5) provide all electronically stored public records that must be provided to the City in a format
compatible with the City's information technology systems. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
Contractor shall be permitted to retain any public records that make up part of its work product
solely as required for archival purposes, as required by law, or to evidence compliance with the
terms of the Agreement.
SHOULD LANDLORD DETERMINE TO DISPUTE ANY PUBLIC ACCESS
PROVISION REQUIRED BY FLORIDA STATUTES, THEN CONTRACTOR SHALL DO SO
AT ITS OWN EXPENSE AND AT NO COST TO THE CITY. IF CONTRACTOR HAS
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES,
TO CONTRACTOR'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THE
CONTRACT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS AT (305) 416-1800, VIA
EMAIL AT PUBLICRECORDS@MIAMIGOV.COM, OR REGULAR MAIL AT CITY OF
MIAMI OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY, 444 SW 2ND AVENUE, 9TH FLOOR, MIAMI,
FL 33130. THE CONSULTANT MAY ALSO CONTACT THE RECORDS CUSTODIAN AT
THE CITY OF MIAMI DEPARTMENT WHO IS ADMINISTERING THIS CONTRACT.
Section 15.22 Electronic Signatures; Counterparts.
This Lease may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which so executed shall
be deemed to be an original, and such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same
Lease. 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. Any party providing an electronic signature agrees to
promptly execute and deliver to the other parties an original signed Agreement upon request.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Landlord and City have executed this Lease, or have caused
the same to be executed, as of the day and year first above written.
WITNESS:
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presence or ❑ online, this 4Ay of J 2025 by
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conduct business in the State of Florida.
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KARLA ISABEL LOPEZ
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Name of Notary Typed, Printed or Stamped
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WITNESSES:
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STATE OF FLORIDA:
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The foregoing instrument was acknow�le ged before me, by means of ❑ physical
presence or In -...Online, this qQ day of c)4►W , 2025 by
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of Florida on behalf of the City of Miami.
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SANDRA GILBERT
MY COMMISSION # MN 623478
EXPIRES: April 20, 2029
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SCHEDULE OF EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT "A" LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY
EXHIBIT "B" FLOOR PLAN OF "BUILDING"
EXHIBIT "C" PARKING SITE PLAN
EXHIBIT "D" PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES AFFIDAVIT
EXHIBIT "E" ANTI -HUMAN TRAFFICKING AFFIDAVIT
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EXHIBIT "A"
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE "PROPERTY"
GLENSIDE
PB 7-142
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LOT 12 LESS S5FT & LOTS 1-4 BLK 1
OF PB4-46 RIVERMONT PARK
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EXHIBIT "B"
FLOOR PLAN OF"BUILDING"
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EXHIBIT "C"
PARKING SITE PLAN
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whose business address is
EXHIBIT "D"
Public Entity Crimes
Affidavit
Sworn Statement On Public Entity Crimes
SWORN STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 287.133(3)(a),
FLORIDA STATUTES, ON PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES
THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED AND SWORN TO IN THE PRESENCE OF A NOTARY
PUBLIC OR OTHER OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO ADMINISTER OATHS.
1. This sworn statement is submitted to the City of Miami
(print name of public entity)
b Orhan Anil Akgun CFO
(print individual's name and title)
for
RMK Merrill Stevens
(print name of entity submitting sworn statement)
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Employer Identification Number (FEIN) is ``I
and, (if applicable) its Federal
ilft19 g act
(If the entity has no FEIN, include the Social Security Number of the individual signing
this sworn statement: .)
2. I understand that a public entity crime, as defined in Paragraph 287.133(1)(g), Florida
Statutes, means a violation of any state or federal law by a person with respect to and
directly related to the transaction of business with any public entity or with an agency or
political subdivision of any other state or of the United States, including, but not limited
to, any bid or contract for goods or services, any lease for real property, or any contract for
the construction or repair of a public building or public work, involving antitrust, fraud,
theft, bribery, collusion, racketeering, conspiracy, or material misrepresentation.
3. I understand that "convicted" or "conviction" as defined in Paragraph 287.133(1)(b),
Florida Statutes, means a finding of guilt or a conviction of a public entity crime, with or
without an adjudication of guilt, in any federal or state trial court of record relating to
charges brought by indictment or information after July 1, 1989, as a result of a jury verdict,
nonjury trial, or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.
4. 1 understand that an "affiliate" as defined in Paragraph 287.133(1)(a), Florida Statutes,
means:
1. A predecessor or successor of a person convicted of a public entity crime;
or
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2. An entity under the control of any natural person who is active in the
management of the entity and who has been convicted of a public entity
crime. The terra "affiliate" includes those officers, directors, executives,
partners, shareholders, employees, members, and agents who are active in
the management of an affiliate. The ownership by one person of shares
constituting a controlling interest in another person, or a pooling of
equipment or income among persons when not for fair market value under
an arm's length agreement, shall be a prima facie case that one person
control another person. A person who knowingly enters into a joint venture
with a person who has been convicted of a public entity crime in Florida
during the preceding 36 months shall be considered an affiliate.
5. 1 understand that a "person" as defined in Paragraph 287,133(1)(e), Florida Statutes, means
any natural person or entity organized under the laws of any state or of the United States
with the legal power to enter into a binding contract and which bids or applies to bid on
contracts let by a public entity, or which otherwise transacts or applies to transact business
with a public entity. The term "person" includes those officers, directors, executives,
partners, shareholders, employees, members, and agents who are active in management of
an entity.
6. Based on information and belief, the statement which I have marked below is true in
relation to the entity submitting this sworn statement. (Indicate by placing a check in front
of the statement which applies.)
Neither the entity submitting this sworn statement, or any of its officers, directors,
executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members or agents who are active in the
management of the entity, nor any affiliate of the entity was charged. with and convicted of
a public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989,
The entity submitting this sworn statement, or one or more of its officers, directors,
executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the
management of the entity or an affiliate of the entity was charged with and convicted of a
public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989.
The entity submitting this sworn statement, or one or more of its officers, directors,
executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the
management of the entity or an affiliate of the entity was charged with and convicted of a
public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989. However, there was a subsequent
proceeding before a Hearing Officer of the State of Florida, Division of Administrative
Hearings and the Final Order entered by the Hearing Officer determined that it was not in
the public interest to place the entity submitting this sworn statement on the convicted
vendor list (attach a copy of final order).
I UNDERSTAND THAT THE SUBMISSION OF THIS FORM TO THE CONTRACTING
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OFFICER FOR THE PUBLIC ENTITY IDENTIFIED IN PARAGRAPH 1 ABOVE IS FOR
THAT PUBLIC ENTITY ONLY AND, THAT THIS FORM IS VALID THROUGH
DECEMBER 31 OF THE CALENDAR YEAR IN WHICH IT IS FILED. I ALSO
UNDERSTAND THAT I AM REQUIRED TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ENTITY, PRIOR TO
ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT IN EXCESS OF THE THRESHOLD AMOUNT PROVIDED
IN SECTION 287.017, FLORIDA STATUTES, FOR CATEGORY TWO, OF ANY CHANGE
AFFECTING THE CORRECTNESS OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS
SWORN STATEMENT.
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On this 30 day of J ` , 20 DE, the foregoing
instrument was sworn to and subscribed by, before me, by means of ❑ physical presence or ❑
online notarization , by
orhan Anil Akgun
(Name of person acknowledging)
for
RMK Merrill Stevens
(name of corporation)
Personally Known OR
❑ Produced Identification — Type of Identification Produced
as
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(position, type of authority, officer)
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EXHIBIT "E"
ANTI -HUMAN TRAFFICKING
AFFIDAVIT
ti. The undersigned affirms, certifies, attests, and stipulates as follows:
a. The entitylindividual is a nongovernmental entity authorized to transact business in the
State of Florida (hereinafter, "nongovernmental entity").
b. The nongovernmental entity is either executing, renewing, or extending a contract
(including, but not limited to, any amendments, as applicable) with the City of Miami
("City") or one of its agencies, authorities, boards, trusts, or other City entity which
constitutes a governmental entity as defined in Section 287.138(1), Florida Statutes (2024).
c. The nongovernmental entity is not in violation of Section 787.06, Florida Statutes (2024),
titled "Human Trafficking."
d. The nongovernmental entity does not use "coercion" for labor or services as defined in
Section 787.06, Florida Statutes (2024).
2. Under penalties of perjury, pursuant to Section 92.525, Florida Statutes, I declare the
following:
a. I have read and understand the foregoing Anti -Human Trafficking Affidavit and that the
facts, statements and representations provided in Section 1 are true and correct.
b. I am an officer, a representative, or individual of the nongovernmental entity authorized to
execute this Anti -Human Trafficking Affidavit.
FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NAUGHT.
Nongovernmental Entity/Individual:
IZMK Merrill Stevens
orhan Anil Akgun
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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORM
File ID: #17510
Date: 04/16/2025
Commission Meeting Date: 06/17/2025
Requesting Department: Department of Real
Estate and Asset Management
Sponsored By:
District Impacted: District 1
Type: Resolution
Subject: Authorize - Lease Agrnmt - RMK Merrill Stevens - Police Marine Patrol Division
Purpose of Item:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT ("LEASE"), IN A
FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, BETWEEN THE CITY AND RMK
MERRILL STEVENS LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ("LANDLORD"),
FOR THE USE OF APPROXIMATELY 250 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE
LOCATED AT 881 NW 13TH AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33125, FOR THE PURPOSE
OF OPERATING AN ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE AND PROVIDE SECURE VESSEL
STORAGE FOR THE CITY'S POLICE DEPARTMENT MARINE PATROL DIVISION
FOR AN ANNUAL RENT OF SIXTY DOLLARS ($60.00), FOR AN INITIAL TERM OF
ONE YEAR WITH NO INCREASE IN THE ANNUAL RENT, SUBJECT TO
ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS MORE SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH IN
SAID LEASE; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS,
RENEWALS AND MODIFICATIONS TO SAID LEASE, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO
THE CITY ATTORNEY, AS MAY BE NECESSARY.
Background of Item:
The City's Police Department Marine Patrol Division is interested in leasing
approximately 250 square feet of privately owned property for the use of an
administrative office, and secure vessel storage located at 881 NW 13th Avenue, Miami,
Florida 33125 (the "Premises"). The initial term is for one (1) year, with the option to
renew, for additional one (1) year terms until either party terminates. The annual rent is
equal to Sixty Dollars ($60.00) for the initial and every renewal term, and no guarantee
deposit is required from Landlord, and no increase in the annual rent will be applied for
every year including the renewal term. The City and Landlord desire and intend to enter
into a new Lease Agreement ("Lease") authorizing the City's use of the Property.
Budget Impact Analysis
Item is NOT Related to Revenue
Item is an Expenditure
Item is NOT funded by Bonds
Total Fiscal Impact:
Total Fiscal Impact: $ 60.00
General Account No: 0001.190101.544000.000.0000
Reviewed By
Department of Real Estate and Asset Management
Review Completed 04/16/2025 1:26 PM
Office of Management and Budget Pedro Lacret
Office of Management and Budget Marie Gouin
Department of Risk Management Ann -Marie Sharpe
City Manager's Office Larry M. Spring
City Manager's Office Natasha Colebrook -Williams
City Manager's Office Arthur Noriega V
Legislative Division Valentin J Alvarez
Office of the City Attorney James Brako
Office of the City Attorney George K. Wysong III
City Commission Todd B. Hannon
City Commission Nicole Ewan
City Commission Maricarmen Lopez
Andrew Frey
Budget Analyst Review
Budget Review
Risk Review
Assistant City Manager
Deputy City Manager Review
City Manager Review
Legislative Division Review
ACA Review
Approved Form and Correctness
Meeting
Meeting
Meeting
Department Head
Completed 04/17/2025 12:01 PM
Completed 04/17/2025 12:26 PM
Completed 04/18/2025 8:04 AM
Completed 04/22/2026 12:06 PM
Completed 04/23/2925 10:22 AM
Completed 04/23/2025 10:24 AM
Completed 04/23/2025 2:11 PM
Completed 05/05/2025 6:14 PM
Completed 05/06/2025 9:43 AM
Completed 05/22/2025 9:09 AM
Completed 06/12/2025 9:00 AM
Completed 06/17/2025 9:00 AM
City of Miami
Legislation
Resolution
Enactment Number: R-25-0211
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 17510
Final Action Date:611712025
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT ("LEASE"), IN A
FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, BETWEEN THE CITY AND RMK
MERRILL STEVENS LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ("LANDLORD"),
FOR THE USE OF APPROXIMATELY 250 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE
LOCATED AT 881 NORTHWEST 13TH AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33125, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF OPERATING AN ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE AND PROVIDE SECURE
VESSEL STORAGE FOR THE CITY'S POLICE DEPARTMENT MARINE PATROL
DIVISION FOR AN ANNUAL RENT OF SIXTY DOLLARS ($60.00), FOR AN INITIAL
TERM OF ONE YEAR WITH NO INCREASE IN THE ANNUAL RENT, SUBJECT TO
ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS MORE SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH IN
SAID LEASE; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS,
RENEWALS AND MODIFICATIONS TO SAID LEASE, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO
THE CITY ATTORNEY, AS MAY BE NECESSARY.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami's ("City") Police Department ("MPD") Marine Patrol
Division is interested in leasing approximately 250 square feet of privately owned property for
the use of an administrative office, and secure vessel storage located at 881 Northwest 13th
Avenue, Miami, Florida 33125 ("Premises"); and
WHEREAS, the initial term is for one (1) year, with the option to renew, for additional
one (1) year terms until either party terminates; and
WHEREAS, the annual rent is equal to Sixty Dollars ($60,00) for the initial and every
renewal term; and
WHEREAS, no guarantee deposit is required from Landlord; and
WHEREAS, no increase in the annual rent will be applied for every year including the
renewal term; and
WHEREAS, the City and Landlord desire and intend to enter into a new Lease
Agreement ("Lease") authorizing the City's use of the Property;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are
hereby adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized' to execute a Lease Agreement in a
form acceptable to the City Attorney, between the City and Landlord, for the use of the
Premises, for the purpose of operating administrative office and secure vessel storage for an
annual rent equal to Sixty Dollars ($60.00) which equates to a monthly rent in the amount of
five Dollars ($5.00), a no guarantee deposit, and with no increase in the annual rent including
renewal terms, subject to additional terms and conditions to be more specifically set forth in
said Lease Agreement.
Section 3. The City Manager is further authorized' to negotiate and execute all
necessary documents, including amendments, renewals and modifications to said Lease
Agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, as may be necessary.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
1 The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all legal requirements that may be
imposed by the City Attorney, including but not limited to those prescribed by applicable City Charter and
City Code provisions.
Olivera, Rosemary
From: Alfonsin, Gabriela
Sent: Monday, July 21, 2025 3:34 PM
To: Hannon, Todd
Cc: Olivera, Rosemary; Ewan, Nicole
Subject: New Lease Agreement - RMK Merril Stevens
Attachments: Fully Executed Lease - RMK Merril Stevens x PD.pdf
Good afternoon,
Attached please find a fully executed copy of an agreement from DocuSign that is to be considered an original
agreement for your records.
Thankyou,
Gabriela Alfonsin, MPA
Lease Manager
Department of Real Estate and Asset Management (DREAM)
14 NE 1st Avenue, 2' Floor, Miami, FL 33132
Tel: 305-416-1461
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