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File ID: #19006
Date: 03/03/2026
Commission Meeting Date: 04/09/2026
Requesting Department: City Manager's
Office
Sponsored By: Eileen Higgins
District Impacted:
Type: Resolution
Subject: Allocate Funds - Capital Project - Administration Building
Purpose of Item:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPROPRIATING AND
ALLOCATING FUNDS TO CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND NO. 34100 TO BE USED
EXCLUSIVELY FOR CAPITAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") ADMINISTRATION BUILDING CURRENTLY UNDER
CONSTRUCTION AND LOCATED APPROXIMATELY AT 1822 NORTHWEST 37TH
AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE NET PROCEEDS
ULTIMATELY RECEIVED FROM THE RENT AND/OR SALE OF THE CITY'S
CURRENT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING ("MIAMI RIVERSIDE CENTER") TO BE
PAID BY LANCELOT MIAMI RIVER, LLC ("LANCELOT"), PURSUANT TO THAT
CERTAIN AGREEMENT AND LEASE DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 21, 2019,
GOVERNING LANCELOT'S LEASE AND OPTION TO PURCHASE THE MIAMI
RIVERSIDE CENTER; RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING CERTAIN
NECESSARY ACTIONS BY THE CITY MANAGER AND THE DESIGNATED CITY
OFFICIALS TO UPDATE THE CITY'S CAPITAL PLAN AND RELEVANT FINANCIAL
CONTROLS, ACCOUNTING ENTRIES, AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS, FOR PROJECT
CLOSE-OUTS, GRANTS AND OTHER FUNDING SOURCES IN CONNECTION
HEREWITH; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE ANY
CHANGES TO ADJUST, AMEND, AND APPROPRIATE THE CITY'S OPERATING
BUDGET, FIVE-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN, STRATEGIC PLAN, MULTI -YEAR CAPITAL
PLAN, AND ANY OTHER NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Background of Item:
N/A
Budget Impact Analysis
Total Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Reviewed B
Department of Finance
Department of Real Estate
Office of Management and
Office of Management and
City Manager's Office
Legislative Division
City Manager's Office
Office of the City Attorney
Office of the City Attorney
Office of the City Attorney
City Commission
Office of the Mayor
Office of the City Clerk
Office of the City Clerk
Munirah Daniel
and Asset Management
Budget Aniska Elliott
Budget Marie Gouin
Erica T. Paschal
Valentin J Alvarez
Natasha Colebrook -Williams
Jacqueline Lorenzo
Xavier Alban
George K. Wysong III
Nicole Ewan
Mayor's Office
City Clerk's Office
City Clerk's Office
Finance Review
Andrew Frey
Budget Analyst Review
Budget Review
Completed 03/10/2026 12:26 PM
DREAMS Review Completed
Completed
Completed
CPA Review Completed
Legislative Division Review Completed
Approved on behalf of the City Manager
ACA Review Completed
Deputy Attorney Review Completed
Approved Form and Correctness Completed
Meeting Completed
Signed by the Mayor Completed
Signed and Attested by the City Clerk Completed
Rendered Completed
03/11/2026 1:24 PM
03/18/2026 3:49 PM
03/18/2026 6:26 PM
03/19/2026 11:23 AM
Completed
03/20/2026 8:22 AM
03/21/2026 2:40 AM
03/23/2026 12:23 PM
04/09/2026 9:00 AM
04/16/2026 4:44 PM
04/16/2026 4:54 PM
04/16/2026 4:54 PM
City of Miami
Legislation
Resolution
Enactment Number: R-26-0163
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 19006 Final Action Date:4/9/2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPROPRIATING AND
ALLOCATING FUNDS TO CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND NO. 34100 TO BE USED
EXCLUSIVELY FOR CAPITAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") ADMINISTRATION BUILDING CURRENTLY UNDER
CONSTRUCTION AND LOCATED APPROXIMATELY AT 1822 NORTHWEST 37TH
AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE NET PROCEEDS
ULTIMATELY RECEIVED FROM THE RENT AND/OR SALE OF THE CITY'S
CURRENT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING ("MIAMI RIVERSIDE CENTER") TO BE
PAID BY LANCELOT MIAMI RIVER, LLC ("LANCELOT"), PURSUANT TO THAT
CERTAIN AGREEMENT AND LEASE DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 21, 2019,
GOVERNING LANCELOT'S LEASE AND OPTION TO PURCHASE THE MIAMI
RIVERSIDE CENTER; RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING CERTAIN
NECESSARY ACTIONS BY THE CITY MANAGER AND THE DESIGNATED CITY
OFFICIALS TO UPDATE THE CITY'S CAPITAL PLAN AND RELEVANT FINANCIAL
CONTROLS, ACCOUNTING ENTRIES, AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS, FOR PROJECT
CLOSE-OUTS, GRANTS AND OTHER FUNDING SOURCES IN CONNECTION
HEREWITH; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE ANY
CHANGES TO ADJUST, AMEND, AND APPROPRIATE THE CITY'S OPERATING
BUDGET, FIVE-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN, STRATEGIC PLAN, MULTI -YEAR CAPITAL
PLAN, AND ANY OTHER NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on February 2, 2016, the City of Miami ("City") issued two (2) competitive
solicitations, including Request for Proposals No. 15-16-009 ("RFP") for the development of a
new City administration building, and Offering Memorandum ("OM") for the disposition of the
City's current administration building, consisting of approximately 3.15 acres and located
generally at 444 and 460 Southwest 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida ("Miami Riverside Center");
and
WHEREAS, on December 8, 2016, the City Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. R-
16-0611, approved the City Manager's and the RFP Selection Committee's recommendations to
select the top ranked bidder, Lancelot Miami River, LLC, an affiliate of Adler Group ("Lancelot"),
for both the RFP and the OM; and
WHEREAS, in November 2018, the electorate of the City approved a referendum to
approve the negotiation of a ninety-nine (99) year lease with Lancelot, including an option to
purchase the Miami Riverside Center; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. R-19-0254, adopted June 27, 2019, the City and
Lancelot entered into that certain Agreement and Lease, dated as of November 21, 2019,
governing Lancelot's lease of the Miami Riverside Center and option to purchase the same
("Lease"); and
WHEREAS, Lancelot is required to pay rent to the City in an amount equal to Three
Million, Six Hundred Twenty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($3,620,000.00) per year, as
adjusted pursuant to the terms of the Lease ("Rent") unless and until Lancelot exercises its
option to purchase thereunder; and
WHEREAS, the purchase price for the Miami Riverside Center is equal to Sixty -Nine
Million, Four Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($69,400,000.00) less any credits due to
Lancelot pursuant to the terms of the Lease ("Purchase Price"); and
WHEREAS, the City estimates the current Purchase Price for the Miami Riverside
Center, less applicable credits, to equal no less than Fifty -Eight Million, Six Hundred Thousand
and 00/100 Dollars ($58,600,000.00), which estimate is subject to verification by City staff; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of the Lease, the City may ultimately receive either
Rent or the Purchase Price, or a combination thereof, in each case net of any applicable credits
or adjustments (collectively, the "Proceeds"), depending on when Lancelot exercises its option
to purchase; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. R-19-0255, adopted June 27, 2019, the City and
Lancelot also entered into a Development Management and Construction Agreement for the
development of the City's new administration building, which was thereafter amended and
restated pursuant to Resolution No. R-23-0547, adopted December 14, 2023 (as amended, the
"DMCA"); and
WHEREAS, the DMCA provides for the development of a new City administration
building ("New Administration Building") to be located approximately at 1822 Northwest 37th
Avenue, Miami, Florida; and
WHEREAS, the development of the New Administration Building is currently proceeding
under Capital Project No. 40-6243400; and
WHEREAS, the City currently maintains Fund 34100 — City Admin Building 2023 to
segregate funds set aside for the development of the New Administration Building; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds it appropriate and in the best interest of the City
to appropriate and allocate the Proceeds received after the effective date of this resolution
within Fund 34100 — City Admin Building 2023 to be used exclusively for capital costs
associated with the development of the New Administration Building under Capital Project No.
40-B243400;
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
adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Manager is directed and authorized1 to allocate and appropriate the
Proceeds ultimately received after the effective date of this Resolution to Fund 34100 — City
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, as well as all federal, state, and local laws governing the use of the subject funds. This
authorization is further conditioned upon receipt of all required approvals, including, but not limited to,
approval by the City Attorney, as applicable.
Admin Building 2023, under Capital Project No. 40-6243400, provided such proceeds shall be
tracked separately within Fund 34100 using an Award for reporting and transparency purposes.
Section 3. The Proceeds shall be used exclusively for capital expenditures associated
with the development of the New Administration Building under Capital Project No. 40-
B243400 and shall not be used for operating expenses.
Section 4. Certain necessary actions by the City Manager and designated City officials
and departments made in order to update the City's Capital Plan, relevant financial controls
and computer systems for project close-outs, and for grants and other funding sources in
progress in connection herewith are ratified, approved, and confirmed.
Section 5. The City Manager is further authorized' to make any changes to adjust,
amend, and appropriate the City's Operating Budget, Five -Year Financial Plan, Strategic Plan,
Multi -Year Capital Plan, and any other documents as necessary and applicable, pursuant to
the provisions of this Resolution.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and
signature of the Mayor.2
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
rge Wys•ng IIV, C y ttor -y 3/23/2026
2 If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar days from
the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective
immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.