HomeMy WebLinkAbout23717AGREEMENT INFORMATION
AGREEMENT NUMBER
23717
NAME/TYPE OF AGREEMENT
BHP COMMUNITY LAND TURST, INC.
DESCRIPTION
PURCHASE & SALE AGREEMENT/6200 NW 17 AVE, MIAMI,
FLORIDA, 33147/FILE ID: 6501/R-19-0502/MATTER ID: 19-
2263K
EFFECTIVE DATE
ATTESTED BY
NICOLE EWAN
ATTESTED DATE
12/6/2021
DATE RECEIVED FROM ISSUING
DEPT.
12/7/2021
NOTE
PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
THIS PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into
this day of , 2021, by and between the CITY OF MIANII, a
municipal corporation of the State of Florida, with offices at 444 SW 2 Avenue, Miami, Florida
33130 (the "Seller" or "City"), and BHP COMMUNITY LAND TRUST, INC., a Florida not
for profit corporation, with offices at 718 NE 2nd Avenue Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304 (the
"Purchaser"). (The Seller and the Purchaser are hereinafter jointly referred to as the "Parties" and
individually may be referred to as a "Party".)
Recitals
A. The Seller agrees to convey the property located at 6200 Northwest 17 Avenue, Miami,
Florida 33147, as more particularly herein described ("Property"), to the Purchaser pursuant to
Resolution No. 19-0502 (a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Attachment
1), duly adopted by the Miami City Commission on December 12, 2019, in accordance with
Section 29-B(a) of the Charter of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended ("City Charter"), for the
purpose of constructing affordable homeownership housing on the Property, as described herein
("Project").
B. Accordingly, Seller agrees to sell the Property to Purchaser in reliance on Purchaser's
covenant that Purchaser will: (i) within twenty-four (24) months following the Closing, as
defined herein, commence the construction of the Improvements, as described herein, as
evidenced by issuance of the required building permits from the City of Miami's Building
Department, (ii) construct the Improvements in substantial compliance with the Authorized
Proposal, attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A," this Agreement, which such
Exhibit "A" may be amended from time to time upon prior written approval of the City of
Miami's Community Development Director, and the City of Miami's building requirements (iii)
continue diligently with the construction of the Improvements to completion, as evidenced by the
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, Certificate of Completion, or Temporary Certificate of
Use (as applicable) from the City of Miami's Building Department, by no later than forty-eight
(48) months from the date of Closing, (iv) construct one (1) building with a minimum of thirty-
two (32) permanently affordable residential homeownership units at 6200 Northwest 17th
Avenue, for eligible residents whose annual income is at or below eighty percent (80%) .of area
median income ("AMI") as published annually by the United States Department of Housing and
Urban Development ("HUD")("Eligible Residents" or "Low Income Persons") in perpetuity
("Affordability Period"), in accordance with Section 29-B of the City Charter and as stated in
Attachment 1, and (v) construct at least eight (8) one -bedroom residential homeownership units
on the Property, construct at least sixteen (16) two -bedroom residential homeownership units on
the Property, construct at least eight (8) three -bedroom residential homeownership units on the
Property, all in accordance with the restrictions, terms, and covenants set forth herein.
C. The Purchaser desires to acquire the Property from the Seller in accordance with the terms
and conditions of this Agreement.
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D. Purchaser understands that Seller has previously acquired and/or improved the Properties
using City restricted public funds, including tax-exempt bond funds, that the Properties have had
ongoing compliance requirements requiring the City to recoup the amounts that were previously
expended by the City to acquire and/or improve the Properties (the "Amount of City Restricted
Funds"), and that the City shall use from the Purchase Price up to the amount equivalent to the
amount of the Amount of City Restricted Funds to pay debt service on the outstanding tax-exempt
bonds.
Now, therefore, the Parties hereto hereby agree that the Seller shall sell and the Purchaser
shall purchase the following property, hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Property," upon
the following terms and conditions:
1. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY
6200 NW 17 AVE 33147
Property Folio No. 01-3115-005-3291
Legal Description:
Lots 21, 22, 23 and 24, Block 12, LIBERTY CTTY, t000rdtttg to the plat thereof, as recorded In Piot Book 1, Palle 79, of the Politic Records
of Minnildlade County, Florida, Lri_SS the following described portions:
The South I D.00 fool of Lots 23 and 24 in said Muck 12, leas the East 10.00 feet -or Bald Lots 22 and 23. and Lets that part or said Lot 2.3 wrhlch
nee within the external arras formed by a 25.90 foot radius ors concave to the Northwest tangent to the West tine of the F-Ine 10.00 feet of said
Lot 23 and tuagent 10 the North line of the South MOD feet of sold Lot 23.
2. PURCHASE PRICE AND PAYMENT
The Purchaser agrees to pay and the Seller agrees to accept for the Property the sum
of One Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($1,000.00) (the "Purchase Price'').
At Closing, the Purchase Price (increased or decreased by adjustments, credits,
prorations, and expenses as set forth in the provisions of this Agreement) shall be paid by
the Purchaser to the Seller in the form of cashier's check, certified check, official bank
check, or wire transfer.
3. ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS ,
A. Definitions.
For purposes of this Agreement: The term "Hazardous Materials" shall mean and include
without limitation, any substance, which is or contains (A) any "hazardous substance" as
now or hereafter defined in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation,
and Liability Act of 1980, as amended (42 U.S.C., Section 9601 et seq.) ("CERCLA") or
any regulations promulgated under or pursuant to CERCLA; (B) any "hazardous waste" as
now or hereafter defined in the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (42 U.S.C.,
Section 6901 et seq.); (C) any substance regulated by the Toxic Substances Control Act
(15 U.S.C., Section 2601 et. Seq.); (D) gasoline, diesel fuel, or other petroleum
hydrocarbons; (E) asbestos and asbestos containing materials, in any form, whether friable
or non -friable; (F) polychlorinated biphenyls; and (G) any additional substances or material
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which: (i) is now or hereafter classified or considered to be hazardous or toxic under
Environmental Requirements as hereinafter defined; (ii) causes or threatens to cause a
nuisance on the Property or adjacent property or poses or threatens to pose a hazard to the
health or safety of persons on the Property or adjacent property; or (iii) would constitute a
trespass if it emanated or migrated from the Property.
The term "Environmental Requirements" shall mean all laws, ordinances, statutes, codes,
rules, regulations, agreements, judgments, orders and decrees, now or hereafter enacted,
promulgated, or amended of the United States, the states, the counties, the cities, or any
other political subdivision, agency or instrumentality exercising jurisdiction over Seller or
Purchaser, the Property, or the use of the Property, relating to pollution, the protection or
regulation of human health, natural resources, or the environment, or the emission,
discharge, release or threatened release of pollutants, contaminants, chemicals, or
industrial, toxic or hazardous substances or waste or Hazardous Materials into the
environment (including, without limitation, ambient air, surface water, groundwater, land
or soil).
B. Disclaimer as to Environmental Matters.
The Property is being sold in "AS IS" condition. Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that
Seller has not made, does not make and specifically negates and disclaims any
representations, warranties, promises, covenants, agreements or guaranties of any kind or
character whatsoever, whether express or implied, oral or written, (past, present, or future)
of, as to, concerning or with respect to environmental matters with reference to the
Property, including, but not limited to: (a) the value, nature, quality or condition of the
Property, including, without limitation, the water, minerals, soil and geology, (b) the
compliance of or by the Property or its operation with any Environmental Requirements,
(c) any representations regarding compliance with any environmental protection, pollution
or land use, zoning or development of regional impact laws, rules, regulations, orders or
requirements, including the existence in or on the Property of Hazardous Materials.
Purchaser further acknowledges and agrees that it is being given the opportunity to inspect
the Property, and all relevant documents and records of Seller as they relate to the Property,
and other documents that may exist in the public records of the state, county and/or city
relating to the environmental condition of the Property as part of this Agreement and that
Purchaser is not relying upon any documents or representations made by or on behalf of
Seller, but that Purchaser is responsible to conduct its own investigation(s) of the Property.
Purchaser further acknowledges and agrees that any information provided or to be provided
by Seller with respect to the Property was obtained from a variety of sources, and that
Seller has not made an independent investigation or verification of such information and
makes no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of such information. Seller
is not liable or bound in any regard by any verbal or written statements, representations or
information pertaining to the Property, or the operation thereof, furnished by any agent,
employee, servant or other person.
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C. Environmental Inspection.
Purchaser, its employees, agents, consultants and contractors shall have a period of one
hundred twenty (120) days from the Effective Date (the "Environmental Inspection
Period") in which to undertake at Purchaser's expense, such physical inspections and other
investigations of and concerning the Property including surveys, soil borings, percolation,
engineering studies ("Engineering Studies"), environmental tests and studies and other
tests as Purchaser considers necessary for Purchaser and its consultants to review and
evaluate the physical characteristics of the Property (the `Environmental Inspection") after
giving the Seller reasonable notice of twenty-four (24) hours prior to each test performed.
The Seller, at its sole option, may extend the Environmental Inspection Period for an
additional twenty-five (25) days if based upon the results of the testing, additional testing
is warranted. For the purpose of conducting the Environmental Inspection, Seller hereby
grants to Purchaser and its consultants and agents, full right of entry upon the Property
during the Environmental Inspection Period through the Closing Date, as set forth herein.
The right of access herein granted shall be exercised and used by Purchaser, its employees,
agents, representatives and contractors in such a manner as not to cause any material
damage or destruction of any nature whatsoever to the Property and any improvements
thereon, or interruption of the use of the Property by the .Seller, its employees, officers,
agents and tenants.
D. Inspection Indemnity, Insurance and Releases.
Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, as consideration for
the Purchase Price for the Property, and for other good and valuable consideration, the
receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, and for the Seller granting a
continuing right of entry, the Purchaser hereby specifically agrees to: (i) immediately pay
or cause to be removed any liens or encumbrances filed against the Property as a result of
any actions taken by or on behalf of Purchaser in connection with the inspection of the
Property; (ii) immediately repair and restore the Property to its condition existing
immediately prior to the Environmental Inspection; and (iii) indemnify, defend and hold
harmless Seller, its employees, officers and agents, from and against all claims, damages
and losses incurred to the Property, and anyone on the Property as a result of the actions
taken by the Purchaser, its employees, agents, representatives and contractors, and anyone
directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts they may be liable
regardless of whether or not such claim, demand, cause of action, damage, liability, loss or
expense is caused in part by Seller, its employees, officers and agents, provided, however,
Purchaser shall not be liable for the gross negligence or intentional misconduct of Seller,
its employees, officers and agents. Nothing herein shall be deemed to abridge the rights,
if any, of the Seller to seek contribution where appropriate.
The provisions of this indemnity shall survive the Closing and the termination of this
Agreement.
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Prior to Purchaser entering upon the Property for purposes of commencement of the
Environmental Inspection, Purchaser shall furnish to Seller the policy or policies of
insurance and/or certificates of insurance in form and such reasonable amounts approved
by the City of Miami's Risk Management Depai tnient, attached hereto and incorporated
herein as Attachment 3, protecting the Seller, during the course of such testing, against all
claims for personal injury and property damage arising out of or related to the activities
undertaken by the Purchaser, its agents, employees, consultants and contractors, and/or
anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them and/or anyone for whose acts they
may be liable, upon the Property or in connection with the Environmental Inspection.
Purchaser hereby voluntarily, intentionally and knowingly waives any and all claims
against the Seller for personal injury or property damage sustained by the Purchaser, its
employees, agents, contractors, and consultants arising out of or related to the activities
undertaken by the Purchaser, its agents, employees, consultants and contractors upon the
Property or in connection with the Environmental Inspection and releases the Seller and its
employees, officers and agents from any claims in connection therewith.
E. Remedies/Right of Termination.
If Purchaser discovers, during the Environmental Inspection Period, the presence of
Hazardous Materials on the Property in levels or concentrations which exceed the standards
set forth by the Miami Dade County Department of Environmental Resources Management
("DERM"), the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the United States
Environmental Protection Agency, or the Environmental Requirements, as defined herein,
by any other federal, state or local regulatory body with jurisdiction for environmental
matters prior to the end of the Environmental Inspection Period, Purchaser shall notify
Seller in writing and deliver to Seller copies of all written reports concerning such
Hazardous Materials (the "Environmental Notice"). The Purchaser and Seller shall have
seven (7) business days from the date the Seller receives the Environmental Notice to
negotiate a mutually agreeable remediation protocol. In the event the Purchaser and Seller
are unable to reach agreement with respect thereto within the seven (7) business day period
provided herein, Purchaser or Seller shall have the option within two (2) calendar days of
the expiration of the seven (7) business day period to cancel this Agreement by written
notice to the other party whereupon (i) all property data and all studies, analysis, reports
and plans respecting the Property delivered by Seller to Purchaser or prepared by or on
behalf of the Purchaser shall be delivered by Purchaser to the Seller; and then (ii) except
as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Parties shall thereupon be relieved of any and
all further responsibility hereunder and neither Party shall have any further obligation on
behalf of the other.
F. Waiver and Release.
In the event that Purchaser does not elect to cancel this Agreement, Purchaser
acknowledges and agrees that to the maximum extent permitted by law, the sale of the
Property as provided for herein is made on an "AS IS" condition and basis with all faults.
Purchaser on behalf of itself and its successors and assigns voluntarily, knowingly, and
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intentionally waives, releases, acquits, and forever discharges Seller, its heirs, and the
successors and assigns of any of the preceding, of and from any and all claims, actions,
causes of action, demands, rights, damages, costs, expenses or compensation whatsoever,
direct or indirect, known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, which Purchaser or any of
its successors or assigns now has or which may arise in the future on account of or in any
way related to or in connection with any past, present, or future physical characteristic or
condition of the Property including, without limitation, any Hazardous Materials in, at, on,
under or related to the Property, or any violation or potential violation or any
Environmental Requirement applicable thereto. In addition, Purchaser thereafter
specifically waives all current and future claims and causes of action against Seller arising
under CERCLA, RCRA, Chapters 376 and 402, Florida Statutes, and any other federal or
state law or county regulation relating to Hazardous Materials in, on, or under the Property.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein, this release shall survive the
Closing and termination of this Agreement.
4. TITLE EVIDENCE
Purchaser, at its sole cost and expense, shall be responsible for obtaining all title
documents, including but not limited to title policy or policies, title commitments, abstract
of title, or other evidence of title, which Purchaser requires in order to ascertain the status
of title. Purchaser agrees to forward a copy of the aforementioned title documents to Seller
immediately upon Purchaser's receipt thereof. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining,
at its sole cost, (i) a commitment for title insurance, from a recognized title insurance
company authorized to issue title insurance in the State of Florida, agreeing to insure
Purchaser's title, free of all exceptions, except those that may be accepted by Purchaser,
together with all corresponding title documents, and (ii)'a survey of the Property showing
the Property to be free of encroachments or conditions that would affect its proposed use
of the Property.
In the event the Purchaser's examination of title, which examination shall include, without
limitation, Purchaser's examination of a survey to be ordered at Purchaser's sole cost and
expense and shall be completed within thirty (30) days of the Effective Date, reflects any
condition which renders the title unmarketable, in accordance with the standards of the
Florida Bar, or otherwise makes it impractical for the Purchaser to develop the
Improvements, as defined herein (the "Title Defect"), the Purchaser shall allow the Seller
thirty (30) calendar days within which to use reasonable diligence to cure the Title Defect.
Seller shall use good faith efforts to cure any Title Defect, provided however, Seller shall
not be required to bring any action or to incur any expense to cure any Title Defect or
objection.
If Seller shall be unable to convey title to the Property according to provisions of this
Agreement, Purchaser may: (i) elect to accept such title that Seller may be able to convey,
with no reduction in Purchase Price; or (ii) terminate this Agreement, upon such
termination, this Agreement shall be null and void and the parties hereto shall be relieved
of all further obligation and liability, and neither party shall have any further claims against
the other, except as to Purchaser's liability, if any, arising out the Inspection Indemnity
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pursuant to Section 3 hereof. In such event, the Purchaser shall notify the Seller in writing
of the cancellation of this Agreement, whereupon all abstracts of title, property data, and
all studies, analysis, reports and plans respecting the Property delivered by the Seller to the
Purchaser or prepared by or on behalf of the Purchaser shall be delivered by the Purchaser
to the Seller.
In the event that the Purchaser does not elect to cancel this Agreement as permitted
hereby, the Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that the sale of the Property as provided
for herein shall be made on an "AS IS" condition and basis without any representations
and warranties made by Seller.
5. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AS TO PROPERTY;
"AS IS" CONVEYANCE.
A. The Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that the Purchaser is purchasing
the Property in an "AS IS" condition and specifically and expressly without any warranties,
representations or guaranties, either express or implied, of any kind, nature, or type
whatsoever from or on behalf of the Seller. Without in any way limiting the generality of
the immediately preceding sentence, and in addition to the specific disclaimers set forth in
Section 3 of this Agreement with respect to Environmental Matters, the Purchaser and the
Seller further acknowledge and agree that in entering into this Agreement and purchasing
the Property:
(1) Purchaser hereby acknowledges that Seller has not made, will not make and
does not make any warranties or representations, whether express or implied, with respect
to the Property, its condition, the value, profitability, or marketability thereof;
(2) Purchaser acknowledges that with respect to the Property, Seller has not
made, does not make, and will not make any warranties, whether express or implied, of
merchantability, habitability or fitness for a particular use or suitability of the Property for
any and all activities and uses which Purchaser may conduct thereon;
(3) Purchaser acknowledges that Seller has not made, will not make, and does
not make any representations, whether express or implied, with respect to compliance with
any land use, zoning or development of regional impact laws, developer impact fees or
assessments, rules, regulations, orders or requirements;
(4) Purchaser acknowledges that Purchaser has made and/or shall be given an
adequate opportunity to make such legal, factual and other inquiries and investigations as
Purchaser deems necessary, desirable or appropriate with respect to the Property, the value
or marketability thereof and of the appurtenances thereto. Such inquiries and investigations
of Purchaser shall be deemed to include, but shall not be limited to, the condition of all
portions of the Property and such state of facts as an accurate abstract of title would show;
(5) Purchaser acknowledges that Purchaser has not relied, and is not relying,
upon any information, document, projection, proforma, statement, representation, guaranty
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or warranty (whether express or implied, or oral or written or material or immaterial) that
may have been given by or made by or on behalf of Seller;
(6) The Purchaser acknowledges that, as to any personalty on the Property, the
Seller has not made, will not make and does not make, any warranties or representations,
whether express or implied, and specifically disclaims any WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY. As to personal property, if any, it shall be conveyed to the Seller
on an "AS IS" condition and basis with all faults
B. The provisions of this Section 5 shall survive the Closing.
6. RESTRICTIONS, EASEMENTS AND LIMITATIONS
The Purchaser further agrees it shall take title subject to: zoning, restrictions, prohibitions,
and other requirements imposed by governmental authority; restrictions and matters
appearing on the public records, including, but not limited to, deed restrictions and
reversionary interests, and all recorded and unrecorded easements and any matters that
would be disclosed on a survey of the Property.
7. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
(i) Seller's obligation to sell and Purchaser's obligation to purchase shall be subject to the
satisfaction of the following conditions on or before thirty (30) days prior to Closing:
a. The Purchaser shall submit evidence, satisfactory to the Seller's Director of
Housing and Community Development Department, of the necessary
financial commitments to construct the Improvements from all other
lenders.
b. The Purchaser shall submit to the Seller a copy of the construction contract
for the construction of the Improvements.
c. The Purchaser shall submit to the Seller evidence that it is ready to
commence and complete construction of the Improvements within the times
and in compliance with the requirements set forth in Attachment 2, attached
hereto and incorporated herein.
8. DEED RESTRICTIONS
The Seller shall convey title to the Property by City Deed (which shall be a quit claim deed
containing an automatic reverter provision, which shall be effective from the date of
Closing until each respective Affordable Unit is sold to and occupied by the Eligible
Resident, henceforth known as the "Deed"), subject to certain deed restrictions pertaining
to the use of the Property imposed in accordance with applicable requirements, if any, of
the City Charter and Code, the City Commission, the funding source for the City's
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acquisition of the Property and the following agreements between the Purchaser and the
Seller:
i) The Property being conveyed to the Purchaser for the development of at least thirty-
two (32) permanently affordable residential homeownership apartment units at 6200
Northwest 17th Avenue, for eligible Low Income Persons, whose annual income is at
or below eighty percent (80%) of AMI as published annually by HUD, must remain as
affordable homeownership housing for eligible Low Income Persons, in compliance
with the terms and restrictions in Attachment 2, attached hereto and incorporated
herein, throughout the duration of the Affordability Period. Such affordability
restrictions shall also be evidenced in the Deed and restrictive covenants to be recorded
upon the conveyance of each unit from Purchaser to each end-homebuyer.
ii) Any mortgages or other encumbrances obtained by Purchaser on the Property inclusive
of qualified end -buyer acquisition mortgages, will be subject to the prior written
approval of the Seller's Director of Housing and Community Development.
iii) Purchaser must complete construction of the Improvements in accordance with the
benchmarks in Attachment 2.
iv) Purchaser may not transfer or attempt to transfer the Property or any interest therein
without Seller's prior written authorization, except for the sale of units to qualified end -
buyers.
9. CLOSING DATE
Closing shall take place no later than September 1, 2023, at a mutually agreeable time (the
"Closing" or "Closing Date") at the City of Miami, Department of City Attorney's Office
at 444 SW 2 Avenue, 9th Floor, Miami, Florida. The Parties may, subject to mutual
agreement, establish an earlier date and location for Closing. Purchaser has the right to
extend Closing for sixty (60) days once. Purchaser may extend Closing for two additional
sixty (60) day periods with expressed written consent from Seller. Seller's consent shall
not be unreasonably withheld. The Parties acknowledge and agree that Purchaser will be
applying for construction financing from one or more public or private lenders (the
"Financing"). Purchaser's right and obligation to acquire the Property hereunder is subject
to it successfully obtaining such Financing. In the event that Purchaser does not secure
such Financing, Purchaser may terminate this Agreement, in Purchaser's sole discretion
without any penalty or liability to either Party. At such time as Purchaser obtains the same
it will notify the Seller of its intention to acquire the Property, provided, however, that the
Closing of the sale of the Property shall take place in compliance with the terms of this
Agreement.
10. COVENANTS
A. INTENTIONALLY OMITTED
B. The Purchaser represents and warrants to the Seller that, throughout the duration
of the Affordability Period, the Property will be used exclusively for the purpose of
providing affordable housing for Low Income Persons based on criteria established by
the Seller. The Seller has relied on the Purchaser's representations in entering into this
Agreement pursuant to the provisions of Section 29-B of the Charter of the City of
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Miami, which exempts from the competitive bidding requirements established therein
"conveying property to implement housing programs or projects which are intended to
benefit Low Income Persons, the criteria of which to be provided for by federal and/or
state law, the City of Miami's Department of Hqusing and Community Development,
and/or by the City commission." The Purchaser's representations and warranties
contained in this Section 10 shall constitute a covenant running with the land, which
touches, covenants, and concerns the land and will bind the Purchaser and its authorized
assigns and heirs throughout the Affordability Period. The Purchaser's representations
and warranties contained in this Section 10 shall be enforceable by the Seller as a
covenant running with the land, which shall also be recorded in a separate document at
Closing.
The Purchaser represents and warrants to the Seller that the Property will be developed
for the benefit of Low Income Persons as set forth herein. The Purchaser further agrees to
construct at least thirty two (32) units consisting of affordable homeownership
apartments for persons earning the area median incomes set forth in Attachment 2,
attached hereto and incorporated herein (the "Improvements" or "Affordable Units" or
"Units") on the Property. Upon the conveyance of the Property to the Purchaser, the
Purchaser shall continue diligently with the construction of the Improvements to
completion.
C. The Purchaser agrees that concurrently with the conveyance of the Property, at
Closing, the Purchaser shall furnish a covenant which will run with the land and shall be
binding on the Purchaser, its successors, heirs and assignees, in favor of the Seller and
enforceable by Seller, to be recorded in the public records of Miami -Dade County.
D. The Purchaser's representations and warranties contained in this Section 10 shall be
embodied in a restrictive covenant recorded in the Public Records of Miami -Dade
County.
E. The provisions of this Section 10 shall survive the Closing.
11. CLOSING DOCUMENTS
A) At Closing, Seller shall execute, and/or deliver to Purchaser the following:
(1) City Deed subject to conditions, restrictions, easements and limitations of
record, any conditions and/or restrictions imposed by the City Commission
and/or the funding source for the acquisition of the Property, and such other
conditions as are described in this Agreement;
(2) A Closing Statement;
(3) A Seller's Title Affidavit sufficient to delete the title standards in
Purchaser's title policy and a Non -Foreign Affidavit, as applicable;
(4) Such documents as are necessary to fully authorize the sale of the Property
by Seller and the execution of all closing documents; and
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(5)
Any other documents reasonably necessary or advisable to consummate the
transaction contemplated hereby.
(6) A Certificate regarding the recoupment of the Amount of City Restricted
Funds attached and incorporated hereto, in order to pay debt service on the
tax-exempt bonds, if applicable in the Seller's sole and absolute discretion.
B) At Closing, Purchaser shall execute and/or deliver to Seller the following:
(1) Closing Statement;
(2) Such documents as are necessary to fully authorize the purchase of the
Property by Purchaser and the execution of all closing documents;
(3)
Any other documents required by the Seller that are reasonably necessary
or advisable to consummate the transaction contemplated hereby; and
(4) Purchaser shall pay to Seller the balance of the Purchase Price as provided
for in Section 2 hereof.
(5)
Any documents and/or information, including financial information and
proof of construction fmancing, requested by the Seller pertaining to the
development of the proposed Project.
(6) All documents required by the City Commission Resolution attached as
Attachment 1, attached hereto and incorporated herein, and by Attachment
2, attached hereto and incorporated herein.
(7)
A Declaration of Restrictive Covenants in a form acceptable to Seller.
12. CLOSING COSTS AND ADJUSTMENTS
At Closing, the following items shall be borne, adjusted, prorated and/or assumed by and
between Seller and Purchaser as follows:
A. Adjustments and Prorations
1) Real Estate Taxes: All ad valorem taxes shall be pro -rated through the
Closing Date based on the most current tax bill. The Seller shall be
responsible for all taxes prior to the Closing Date and Purchaser shall be
responsible for all pro -rated taxes subsequent to the Closing Date.
2) Certified/Pending Liens: Certified, confirmed, and ratified governmental
liens, and any and all pending liens, as of the Closing Date shall be
paid/assumed by the Purchaser. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the
extent permitted by Section 2-817(h) of the City Code, the Seller agrees to
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release, or cause to be released, any liens created or imposed by the Seller
that are currently encumbering the Property.
3) Other Taxes, Expenses, Interest, Etc.: Taxes, assessments, water and sewer
charges, waste fee and fire protection charges, if applicable, shall be
prorated between Seller and Purchaser based on the Closing Date.
4) Usual and Customary: Such other items that are usually and customarily
pro -rated between purchasers and sellers of properties in Miami -Dade
County as of the Closing Date shall be paid by the Purchaser
B. Closing Costs
(1) Each Party shall be responsible for its own attorney's fees incurred in
connection with the Closing.
(2) Purchaser shall pay all other Closing and recording costs incurred in
connection with the sale and purchase of the Property described in this
Agreement, including, but not limited to:
(i) all inspection and environmental testing costs;
(ii) documentary stamps and surtax on the deed;
(iii) all recording charges, filing fees payable in connection with the
transfer of the Property hereunder;
(iv) the Seller's costs incurred in connection with the public solicitation
process related to the sale of the Property, which costs shall not
exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000);
(v) any Project fees, including, but not limited to, signage fees,
advertising costs and fees for Property security.
13. DEFAULT
A) If this transaction does not close as a result of default by Seller, Purchaser as and
for its sole and exclusive remedies shall be entitled to: (i) elect to terminate this
Agreement; or (ii) elect to waive any such conditions or defaults and to consummate
the transactions contemplated by this Agreement in the same manner as if there had
been no conditions or defaults and without any reduction in the Purchase Price and
without any further claim against Seller.
However, notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, in no event
shall Seller be liable to Purchaser for any actual, punitive, incidental, speculative
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or consequential damages, costs or fees of any nature whatsoever. The limitation
on Seller's liability set forth herein shall survive Closing.
B) Neither Party shall be entitled to exercise any remedy for a default .by the other
Party until (i) such Party has delivered to the other notice of the default, and, (ii) a
period of ten (10) calendar days from and after delivery of such notice has expired
with the other Party having failed to cure the default or diligently pursued remedy
of the default. Upon such failure of the Purchaser, this Agreement shall
automatically and immediately terminate.
14. RISK OF LOSS
The Purchaser assumes all risk of loss or damage to the Property by fire or other casualty,
or acts of God, as of the Effective Date.
15. RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION
Purchaser and anyone claiming by, through or under Purchaser hereby fully and
irrevocably releases Seller, its employees, officers, directors, representatives, agents,
successors and assigns (collectively the "Seller") from any and all claims that it may now
have or hereafter acquire against the Seller for any cost, loss, liability, damage, expense,
demand, action or cause of action arising from or related to any defects, errors, omissions
or other conditions, including, but not limited to, environmental matters, title to the
Property, condition of the Property, personal injury or property damage arising from the
use or occupancy of the Property, or any other matter affecting the Property, or any portion
thereof. This release shall survive cancellation, Closing, and full performance of this
Agreement, as applicable.
In consideration of the Purchaser's purchase of the Property, and other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged by both the
Parties, the Purchaser, and its heirs, agents, representatives, successors and assigns do
hereby agree to indemnify, hold and save harmless and defend the Seller, its officials,
employees, officers, directors, representatives, agents, successors and assigns from any
claim, demand or liability for commissions, alleged statutory or regulatory violations,
breaches of contract or any other claim, demand or litigation arising from and relating to
this Agreement, inclusive of court costs, principal and interest made on behalf of any
broker, tenant(s), third party beneficiary(ies) or other persons or entities. This
indemnification shall survive cancellation, Closing, and full performance of this
Agreement, as applicable.
16. DESIGNATION OF REPRESENTATIVES
Purchaser and Seller acknowledge that proper communication between Purchaser and
Seller, and between Purchaser and any governmental authorities having jurisdiction over
environmental matters, is to be an important component of the Purchaser's Environmental
Inspection Period and title examination. Accordingly, to facilitate such communication,
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the Purchaser and Seller have appointed the following persons on their respective behalves
to be their environmental and title representatives, to wit:
On behalf of Seller:
City of Miami
Department of Housing and
Community Development
Attn: George Mensah, Director
14 NE 1st Ave, Second Floor
Miami, FL 33132
Telephone No.: (305) 416-1978
17. NOTICES
On behalf of Purchaser:
BHP Community Land Trust, Inc.
718 NE 2nd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Attn: Charles Dabney
Telephone No.: 954-769-1731
All notices or other communications, which may be given pursuant to this Agreement shall
be in writing and shall be deemed properly served if delivered by personal service or by
certified mail addressed to Seller and Purchaser at the address indicated herein. Such notice
shall be deemed given on the day on which personally served; or if by certified mail, on
the fifth day after being posted or the date of actual receipt, whichever is earlier:
Seller:
Arthur Noriega V, City Manager
City of Miami
444 SW 2 Avenue, loth Floor
Miami, FL 33130
Copies To:
City of Miami
Department of Housing and
Community Development
George Mensah, Director
14 NE 1st Ave, Second Floor
Miami, FL 33132
Victoria Mendez
City Attorney
444 SW 2 Avenue, Suite 945
Miami, FL 33130
18. CAPTIONS AND HEADINGS
Purchaser:
Charles Dabney
BHP Community Land Trust, Inc.
718 NE 2nd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Shahrzad Emami, Esq.
Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc.
4343 West Flagler Street, Suite 100
Miami, FL 33134
ShahrzadE@legalservicesmiami.org
The Section headings or captions appearing in this Agreement are for convenience only,
are not part of this Agreement, and are not to be considered in interpreting this Agreement.
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19. BINDING EFFECT
This Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of the Parties hereto and their successors
in interest. Purchaser may assign or pledge this Agreement, or convey any parcel under
this Agreement, only with the prior written consent of the City Manager whose consent
may be withheld for any or no reason whatsoever.
20. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed according to the laws of the State of Florida and venue
shall be in Miami -Dade County, Florida.
21. COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement 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 Agreement. 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.
22. ATTORNEY'S COSTS
In the event litigation, arbitration, or mediation, between the Parties hereto, arises out of
the terms of this Agreement, each party shall be responsible for its own attorney's fees,
costs, charges, and expenses through the conclusion of all appellate proceedings, and
including any final settlement or judgment.
23. WAIVERS
No waiver by either Party of any failure or refusal to comply with its obligations shall be
deemed a waiver of any other or subsequent failure or refusal to comply. All remedies,
rights, undertaking, obligations and agreement contained herein shall be cumulative and
not mutually exclusive.
24. WAIVER OF TRIAL BY JURY; VENUE
The Parties hereby knowingly, voluntarily, intentionally, and irrevocably waive any right
they may have to a trial by jury and/or to claim attorneys' fees from the other Party in
respect to any litigation arising out of, under or in connection with this Agreement, or any
course of conduct, course of dealing, statements (whether oral or written) or actions in
connection with the transactions contemplated hereby. This provision is a material
inducement for the Purchaser and the Seller entering into this Agreement. Venue in any
litigation shall be in Miami -Dade County, Florida.
25. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
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This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the Parties. There are no
promises, agreements, undertakings, warranties or representations, oral or written,
express or implied, between the Parties other than as herein set forth. No amendment or
modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless the same is in writing and signed by
the City Manager on behalf of the Seller, and by the Purchaser. The recitals set forth in
this Agreement are, by this reference, incorporated into and deemed a part of this
Agreement.
26. TIME OF THE ESSENCE
Time is of the essence of this Agreement and in the performance of all conditions and
covenants to be performed or satisfied by either Party hereto. Whenever a date specified
herein shall fall on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the date shall be extended to the
next succeeding business day.
27. EFFECTIVE DATE/TIME OF ACCEPTANCE
The Effective Date of this Agreement shall be the date on which the attestation of the
City Clerk is affixed to this Agreement (the "Effective Date").
28. TERMINATION
A. Termination by the Purchaser.
Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, the Purchaser shall
have the option to terminate this Agreement for any reason not otherwise provided for in
this Agreement, within ninety (90) days from the Effective Date ("Due Diligence
Period"). In such event, the Purchaser shall notify the Seller in writing of the cancellation
of this Agreement, whereupon: (i) all property data and all studies, analysis, reports and
plans respecting the Property delivered by the Seller to the Purchaser or prepared by or
on behalf of the Purchaser shall be delivered by the Purchaser to the Seller; and then (ii)
except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Parties hereto shall thereupon be
relieved of any and all further responsibility hereunder and neither Party shall have any
further obligation on behalf of the other.
B. Other.
(i) Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, this Agreement shall
automatically and immediately terminate in the event that on or before thirty (30) days
prior to Closing, subject to extensions granted by Seller, the Purchaser has not provided
proof of all financing needed for the construction of the Improvements in the form of
commitment letters subject to credit underwriting.
(ii) Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, this Agreement
shall automatically and immediately terminate in the event that on or before twenty-four
(24) months from the Effective Date, the Closing of the sale of the Property to the
Purchaser has not occurred.
(iii) In the event that the Purchaser does not pay to the Seller at the Closing the amount of
the City costs and/or debt related to the Project and/or the Property, as determined by the
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Seller, this Agreement may be terminated by the Seller upon written notice to the
Purchaser given in accordance with the notice requirements of this Agreement.
29. PARTIAL INVALIDITY
In the event that any provision of this Agreement shall be unenforceable in whole or in
part, such provision shall be limited to the extent necessary to render the same valid, or
shall be excised from this Agreement as the circumstances require, and this Agreement
shall be construed as if said provision had been incorporated herein as so limited, or as if
said provision had not been included herein, as the case may be.
30. REQUESTED DOCUMENTS
The Purchaser shall, within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of the Seller's written
request for the same, provide to the Seller: (i) any document(s) requested by the Seller, in
its sole but reasonable judgment, pertaining to the development of the proposed Project,
including but not limited to the financing of the construction thereof, and, (ii) any other
documents required by the Seller, in its sole but reasonable judgment, relating to the
Project, the Property and/or this Agreement.
31. MISCELLANEOUS
(i) Purchaser explicitly agrees to comply with City of Miami Ordinance No. 13491, adopted
November 20, 2014, and Ordinance No. 13645, adopted on October 27, 2016.
(ii) Pursuant to Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended Section 18-176 through
18-182, and Section 18-185, all costs incurred by the Seller in the transfer of the
Property, including the Seller's cost of conducting the Request for Proposals, issued on
November 21, 2016, shall be paid by the Purchaser by cashier's check or certified check
at Closing.
(iii) If either party shall be unable to timely perform any of its obligations under this
Agreement as a result of Force Majeure (as hereinafter defined), such party shall not be
liable for loss or damage for such failure and the other party shall not be released from any
of its obligations under this Agreement. If either party is delayed or prevented from
performing any of its obligations as a result of Force Majeure, the period of such delay or
prevention shall be added to the time herein provided to the performance of any such
obligation. "Force Majeure" shall mean any period of delay which arises from or through
acts of God; strikes, lockouts, or labor difficulty; explosion, sabotage, accident, riot or civil
commotion; pandemic; embargoes, shortages of materials (including, without limitation,
petroleum products), accidents or sabotage; acts of terrorism or war; or any other
circumstances or conditions for which it is not responsible and are not within its control.
(iv) The Project shall be limited to a maximum height as depicted in Exhibit "A". The
transaction contemplated by this Agreement shall not be interpreted to convey any property
rights above the height permitted in Exhibit "A," and the Seller reserves all rights in the
rights of way, including, but not limited to, air rights above the Project, so long as use of
those rights do not interfere with use of the Project.
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(v) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein or in any other agreement
between City and Purchaser, the City grants to Purchaser, its agents, representatives,
employees, contractors, sub -contractors, and consultants (for the purposes of this Section
31(v) of this Agreement, collectively, referred to as "Purchaser"), temporary access rights
to enter upon, subject to the conditions, terms, and limitations herein contained and solely
for the term .of this Agreement, the Property for the limited purposes of securing the
Property so that it is free from vandalism and vagrancy, maintaining a fence on the
Property, and to removing and disposing of debris and other foreign objects placed on the
Property by third parties (collectively "Securing the Property, Fence Repair, and Debris
Removal") after the Effective Date of this Agreement, subject to Purchaser 's providing the
City's Housing and Community Development Director at 14 NE 1st Ave, Second Floor,
Miami, FL 33132, with at least (12) hours advance written notice of when (dates and times)
site access is required by Purchaser.
After the Effective Date of this Agreement and until Closing or this Agreement is
terminated, cancelled, or expired, Purchaser agrees to maintain the fence on the Property,
to secure the Property so that it is free from vandalism and vagrancy, and to remove debris
and other foreign objects placed on the Property by third parties, in manners deemed
acceptable to the City in its reasonable discretion. Purchaser explicitly agrees to maintain
the fence on the Property, to secure the Property so that it is free from vandalism and
vagrancy, and to remove debris and other foreign objects placed on the Property by third
parties within ten (10) days after receiving a written request from the City. The right of
access granted in this Section 31(v) in this Agreement shall be exercised and used by
Purchaser in such a manner as not to cause any material damage or destruction of any
nature whatsoever to the Property and any improvements or structures thereon, or
interruption of the use of the Property by the City, its employees, officers, and agents.
Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, as consideration for
the City granting a continuing right of entry, the Purchaser hereby specifically agrees to:
(i) immediately pay and/or cause to be removed any liens or encumbrances filed against
the Property as a result of any actions taken by or on behalf of Purchaser in connection
with the Securing the Property, Fence Repair, and Debris Removal on the Property; and
(ii) indemnify, defend, release, covenant not to sue City, its employees, officers, elected
officials, representatives, and agents, from and against all claims, damages and losses
incurred to the Property, and anyone on the Property as a result of the actions taken by the
Purchaser, its employees, agents, representatives, and contractors, and anyone directly or
indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts they may be liable regardless
of whether or not such claim, demand, cause of action, damage, liability, loss or expense
is caused in part by City, its employees, officers, elected officials, representatives, and
agents, provided, however, Purchaser shall not be liable for the gross negligence or
intentional misconduct of City, its employees, officers, elected officials, representatives,
and agents. Nothing herein shall be deemed to abridge the rights, if any, of the City to
seek contribution where appropriate.
The provisions of this indemnification, release, and covenant not to sue shall survive the
cancellation, expiration, or termination of this Agreement.
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Purchaser hereby voluntarily, intentionally and knowingly waives any and all claims
against the City for personal injury or property damage sustained by the Purchaser, its
employees, agents, contractors, representatives, and consultants arising out of or related to
the activities undertaken by the Purchaser, its agents, employees, consultants and
contractors upon the Property or in connection with the Securing the Property, Fence
Repair, and Debris Removal and forever releases and covenants not toe sue the City and
its employees, officers, representatives, elected officials, and agents from any claims in
connection therewith.
(vi) In the avoidance of doubt, any and all deeds from Purchaser to each respective Eligible
Resident shall contain a deed restriction restricting each Eligible Resident's Affordable
Unit (i) to be owned by an individual whose annual income is at or below eighty percent
(80%) of AMI as published annually by HUD on the date of Closing, (ii) to be occupied
by said individual until it is sold to another Eligible Resident, and (iii) in a manner that
requires each and every subsequent buyer of each respective Affordable Unit to income
certify with the Seller, in order to ensure that said buyer's annual income is at or below
eighty percent (80%) of AMI as published annually by HUD, prior to each respective
Affordable Unit being sold.
32. BONDS
The City, as Seller, shall use from the Purchase Price on the date of Closing an amount up
to the Amount of City Restricted Funds to pay debt service on the outstanding tax-exempt
bonds.
[Signatures appear on the following page]
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ATTEST:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement, as of the day
and year first above written.
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Correctness: Approved by Seller's Bond
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City Attorney
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Date: 2021,12.02
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Director
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Attachment 1
City of Miami
Legislation
Resolution
Enactment Number: R-19-0502
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15D3 Fan American Drve
MtamL FL 33133
www.mlamig y.00m
File Number: 6561 Final Action Date;i2112/24i9
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITHATTACHMENT(S),
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE
AGREEMENTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LEASES PURCHASE
AND SALE AGREEMENTS, AND/OR MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS, ALL IN
FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY AND BOND COUNSEL,
WITH BHP COMMUNITY LAND TRUST, INC. D/B/A SOUTH FLORIDA
COMMUNITY LAND TRUST, A STATE OF FLORIDA NOT FOR PROFIT
CORPORATION ("srcLr), FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN CITY OF
MIAMI (CITY") OWNED PARCELS OF LAND LOCATED APPROXIMATELY AT
620D NORTHWEST 17'TH AVENUE AND 6201 NORTHWEST 17 TH AVENUE,
MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED 'PROPERTIES`), AS AFFORDABLENVORKFORCE
RENTAL AND HOMEOWNERSHIP HOUSING, INCLUDING THE SALE OR
LEASE OF SUCH PARCELS WITH AFFORDABLEPWORKFORCE HOUSING
RESTRICTIONS AND REVERTER PROVISIONS, IF APPLICABLE, ALL IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 29-B(A) OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI. FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CHARTER"), WHICH MAY BE IN THE
FORM OF A GROUND LEASE FOR UP TO A FIFTY-FIVE (55) YEAR INITIAL
TERM WITH TWO (2) OPTIONS TO RENEW FOR TERMS OF UP TO TEN (10)
YEARS EACH, A TRANSFER OF THE FEE TITLE TO THE PROPERTIES, OR
A COMBINATION OF THE FOREGOING, EACH IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 29-B(A) OF THE CITY CHARTER AND ALL SUBJECT TO THE
RECEIPT OF THE OPINION OF BOND COUNSEL THAT THE EXECUTION OF
SUCH AGREEMENTS AND THE TRANSFER OF THE PROPERTIES AS
DESCRIBED SUCH AGREEMENTS WILL NOT, BY ITSELF, AFFECT THE
EXCLUSION FROM GROSS INCOME FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX
PURPOSES OF INTEREST ON THE BONDS SUCH AGREEMENTS MAY
PROVIDE FOR THE TRANSFER BY SFCLT OF ITS INTEREST IN THE
PROPERTIES TO ANOTHER ENTITY, SUCH AS A LIMITED OR GENERAL
PARTNERSHIP OR LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, PROVIDED SFCLT
RETAINS A MAJORITY INTEREST IN THE PARTNERSHIP, GENERAL
PARTNER, OR MEMBER MANAGER, AS APPLICABLE; FURTHER
PROVIDING THAT WITH RESPECT TO THE HOMEOWNERSHIP PORTION
OF THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT, SFCLT MAY ENTER INTO A GROUND
LEASE OR SUB -GROUND LEASE WITH A CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION OR
ANOTHER ENTITY AS MAY BE OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THE
AGREEMENT(S) TO FACILITATE HOMEOWNESHIP; FURTHER PROVIDING
THAT REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE TRANSFER MECHANISM OF
THE PROPERTIES TO SFCLT, ALL SUCH AGREEMENTS SHALL PROVIDE
FOR THE CONTINUED RESTRICTION ON THE USE OF THE PROPERTIES
FOR AFFORDABLE'WORKFORCE RENTAL AND HOMEOWNERSHIP
HOUSING CONSISTENT WITH SECTION 29-B(A) OF THE CITY CHARTER
AND THIS RESOLUTION; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL OTHER NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY AND
BOND COUNSEL, FOR SAID PURPOSE AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
OF 1986, AS AMENDED, AS NECESSARY TO PRESERVE THE FEDERAL
INCOME TAX STATUS OF THE INTEREST ON THE CITY'S BONDS
REFERENCED HEREIN.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution Nos. 01-1043 and 03-777 adopted on September
25, 2001 and July 17, 2003, respectively, the City of Nfiami ('City') acquired the properties
located at 6201 Northwest 171" Avenue, Miami, Florida and 6200 Northwest 17'' Avenue, N6ami
Florida, as legally described in Exhibit "A," attached and incorporated (collectively, "Properties"),
as part of the Model City Home Ownership Zone Pilot Project ("Project') using Horne Investment
Partnership Program ("HOME') funds; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 03-479 adopted on May 8, 2003. the City
Commission authorized the use of approximately $1.8 ninon of proceeds of the City's
Homeland Defense/Neighborhood Capital Improvement Bonds Series 2002 ('Bonds") to replace
the HOME funds used in the acquisition of various lots for the Project; and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned funds include an amount of $567,571.37 and an
amount of $995,905 21, %filch represent the purchase price and environmental clean-up for the
Properties respectively; and
WHEREAS, the Properties have remained vacant for over fifteen (15) years due to the
unwillingness of developers to accept the Properties for affordable housing development
purposes because of the restrictions placed on the use of the BondS allocated to the acquisition
of the Properties; and
WHEREAS, BHP Comnvunity Land Trust, Inc., a Florida not for profit corporation and a
501(c)(3) organization, ctilda South Florida Community Land Trust ("SFCLT), protects
affordable housing with a mission to provide and preserve quality, sustainable, affordable
housing for underserved populations in South Florida; and
WHEREAS, SFCLT Is proposing to develop two (2) buildings, one (1)for rental with up
to ninety (90) units at 6201 Northwest 17th Avenue and a homeownership project with up to
thirty-two (32) units at 6200 Northwest 17th Avenue, for a total of up to one hundred twenty-two
(122) permanently affordable rental and homeownership residences; and
WHEREAS, both projects will be affordable in perpetuity; and
WHEREAS, the City's Administration reoornmends that the City enter into agreements
with SFCLT regarding the Properties, subject to confirmation that the terms. of such agreements
would not affect the tax status of the Bonds; and
WHEREAS, any such agreements entered into with SFCLT shall require that SFCLT
retain at least a majority ownership (including leasehold ownership) interest in the Properties
and that the Properties revert to the City if the developments are not started within twenty-four
(24) months of the date of closing; the projects are not completed within forty-eight (48) months
as evidenced by a Certificate of Occupancy or Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, as
applicable, %Stich requirement may be amended by the Director of the Department of Housing
and Community Development (`Director"); and the units in the development, are solely rented
or sold to low-inoarnetwarizforce-income households; and
WHEREAS, the Properties shall be for therdevelopment of affordable/workforce rental
and homeownership housing in accordance with Section 29-B(a) of the Charterof, the City of
Miami. Florida, as amended ("City Charter"); and
WHEREAS, the City shall require evidence satisfactory to the Director that financial
commitments from the lender or lenders have been received, any mortgages obtained by the
Developer on the Properties will be subject to the approval of the Director, and the execution of
the agreements occurs simultaneously vi/ith the closing of the construction financing by the
lender(s), if any; and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned agreements along with any other necessary documents
for said purpose shall be in forms acceptable to the City Attorney and Bond Counsel;
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 authorized' to negotiate and execute agreements,
including but not limited to leases, purchase and sale agreements, and/or management
agreements, all in fonts acceptable to the City Attorney and Bond Counsel, with SFCLT for the
Properties for the development of affordable/workforce rental and homeownership housing,
including the sale or lease of such parcels with affordabletwortfores housing restrictions and
reverter provisions, if applicable, all In accordance with Section 29-B(a) of the City Charter,
which agreements may be in the form of a ground lease for up to a fifty -fire (55) year initial term
with two (2) options to renew for terms of up to ten (10) years. a transferof the fee title to the
Properties, or a combination of the foregoing, each in accordance with Section 29-B(a) of the
City Charter and all subject to the receipt of the opinion of Bond Counsel that the execution of
such agreements and the transfer of the Properties as described such agreements wiEl not, by
itself, affect the exclusion from gross income for federal income tax purposes of interest on the
bonds such agreements may provide for the transfer by SFCLT of its interest in the Properties
to another entity. such as a limited or general partnership or limited liability company, provided
SFCLT retains a majority interest in the partnership, general partner, or member manager, as
applicable; farther providing that with respect to the homeownership portion of the planned
development, SFCLT may enter into a ground lease or sub -ground lease with a condominium
association, or another entity as may be otherwise provided in the agreements, to facilitate
homeownership; further providingthat regardless of the form of the transfer mechanism of the
Properties to SFCLT, all such agreements shall provide for the continued restriction on the use
of the Properties for affordable/workforce rental and honmownership housing consistent with
Section 29-b(a) of the City Charter and this Resolution.
Section 3, The City Manager is further authorized to negotiate and execute any and all
other necessary documents, al in forms acceptable to the City Attorney and Bond Counsel, for
said purpose and in compliance with the requirernents of the United States Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, as amended, as necessary to preserve the tax status for federal income tax
purposes of interest on the Bonds.
1 The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all requirements that may be imposed by
the City Attorney. including but not limited to, those prescribed by applicable City Charter and City Code
provisions.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and
signature of the Mayor.2
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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2 IF the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall bey me effective at the end of ten calendar days from
the date it was passed and adopted. lithe Mayor veac n this Resolution. t shall become effective
immediately upon override cf the veto by the City Commission.
Attachment 2
Performance Requirements and Restrictions*
The following Performance Requirements will apply:
Property Conveyance/Benchmarks
1. The construction of the Project must commence within twenty-four (24) months from the
date of the Closing Date.
2. The Project must be completed (all Affordable Units constructed, issued Certificates of
Occupancy/Completion or Temporary Certificate of Use) no later than forty-eight (48)
months from the Closing Date. The Property will automatically revert back to the Seller
if this term is violated.
3. Any developer mortgages or other encumbrances on the parcel will be subject to approval
by the City of Miami, Department of Housing and Community Development.
4. The Closing will take place simultaneously with closing of any and all construction
financing.
5. Evidence of the financial commitments from the lender(s) for full project financing must
be provided to the Seller prior to the Closing.
Project Restrictions:
1. In accordance with Section 29-B(A) of the Charter of the City of Miami, Florida, as
amended ("City Charter"), a minimum of eight (8) one -bedroom residential
homeownership units, sixteen (16) two -bedroom residential homeownership units, eight
(8) three -bedroom residential homeownership units must be constructed on the Property
and maintained as affordable housing and occupied by Eligible Residents, in accordance
with the provisions of this Agreement, in perpetuity. The Property will automatically
revert to the City if this requirement is not met.
2. Units on the Property must be sold to Eligible Residents as follows (the Property will
automatically revert back to the Seller if the following requirement is violated):
a. During the Affordability Period, the Affordable Units must be sold to Eligible
Residents whose annual income is equal to or less than eighty percent (80%) of
AMI as published annually by the HUD.
3. Deed will be restricted as an affordable homeownership property, as described herein,
during the Affordability Period. The Affordability Period for each unit shall commence
on the date that each respective Affordable Unit is sold to Low Income Persons, and
shall remain in perpetuity. A restrictive covenant will be placed on the land, insuring
perpetual affordability for the thirty two (32) units described herein for Low Income
Persons.
Attachment 3
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR A CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE- PURCHASE AND SALE
AGREEMENT BHP COMMUNITY LAND TRUST, INC.
I. Commercial General Liability
A. Limits of Liability
Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability
Each Occurrence $1,000,000
General Aggregate Limit $ 2,000,000
Products/Completed Operations $ 1,000,000
Personal and Advertising Injury $1,000,000
B. Endorsements Required
City of Miami listed as an additional insured
Contingent and Contractual Liability
Premises and Operations Liability
Explosion, Collapse and Underground Hazard
Primary Insurance Clause Endorsement
II. Business Automobile Liability
A. Limits of Liability
Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability
Combined Single Limit
Any Auto
Including Hired, Borrowed or Non -Owned Autos
Any One Accident $ 1,000,000
B. Endorsements Required
City of Miami listed as an additional insured
III. Worker's Compensation
Limits of Liability
Statutory -State of Florida
Waiver of subrogation
Employer's Liability
A. Limits of Liability
$1,000,000 for bodily injury caused by an accident, each accident.
$1,000,000 for bodily injury caused by disease, each employee
$1,000,000 for bodily injury caused by disease, policy limit
The above policies shall provide the City of Miami with written notice of cancellation or material change
from the insurer not less than (30) days prior to any such cancellation or material change, or in accordance to
policy provisions.
Companies authorized to do business in the State of Florida, with the following qualifications, shall issue all
insurance policies required above:
The company must be rated no less than "A-" as to management, and no less than "Class V" as to
Financial Strength, by the latest edition of Best's Insurance Guide, published by A.M. Best Company,
Oldwick, New Jersey, or its equivalent. All policies and /or certificates of insurance are subject to review
and verification by Risk Management prior to insurance approval.
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR A CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE -CONSTRUCTION
REQUIREMENTS BHP COMMUNITY LAND TRUST, INC. PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT:
I. Commercial General Liability
A. Limits of Liability
Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability
Each Occurrence $1,000,000
General Aggregate Limit $ 2,000,000
Products/Completed Operations $ 1,000,000
Personal and Advertising Injury $1,000,000
B. Endorsements Required
City of Miami listed as an additional insured
Contingent and Contractual Liability
Premises and Operations Liability
Explosion, Collapse and Underground Hazard
Primary Insurance Clause Endorsement
IV. Business Automobile Liability
A. Limits of Liability
Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability
Combined Single Limit
Any Auto
Including Hired, Borrowed or Non -Owned Autos
Any One Accident $ 1,000,000
B. Endorsements Required
City of Miami listed as an additional insured
V. Worker's Compensation
A. Limits of Liability
Statutory -State of Florida
Waiver of subrogation
Employer's Liability
B. Limits of Liability
$1,000,000 for bodily injury caused by an accident, each accident.
$1,000,000 for bodily injury caused by disease, each employee
$1,000,000 for bodily injury caused by disease, policy limit
IV. Umbrella Policy (Excess Follow Form)
A. Limits of Liability
Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability
Each Occurrence $ 2,000,000
Aggregate $ 2,000,000
City of Miami listed as an additional insured. Coverage is excess follow form over the general
liability and auto policies.
V. Payment and Performance Bond
City of Miami listed as an Obligee
VI. Builders' Risk
$ TBD
Causes of Loss: All Risk -Specific Coverage Project Location
Valuation: Replacement Cost
Deductible: $10,000 All other Perils
5% maximum on Wind/Hail and Flood
City of Miami listed as loss payees
The above policies shall provide the City of Miami with written notice of cancellation or material change
from the insurer not less than (30) days prior to any such cancellation or material change, or in accordance to
policy provisions.
Companies authorized to do business in the State of Florida, with the following qualifications, shall issue all
insurance policies required above:
The company must be rated no less than "A-" as to management, and no less than "Class V" as to
Financial Strength, by the latest edition of Best's Insurance Guide, published by A.M. Best Company,
Oldwick, New Jersey, or its equivalent. All policies and /or certificates of insurance are subject to review
and verification by Risk Management prior to insurance approval.