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OMNI CRA Resolution: CRA-R-26-0031
OMNI CRA
1401 N. Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
www.omnicra.com
File Number: 19480 Final Action Date:6/25/2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
("CRA"), PURSUANT TO SECTION 18-105 OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), AUTHORIZING THE
SETTLEMENT OF A DISPUTED CLAIM OF PARAMOUNT FL. SECURITY
GROUP D/B/A GOLDEN SECURITY GUARD ("PARAMOUNT SECURITY") IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED EIGHTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS
($85,000.00), IN FULL AND FINAL SETTLEMENT AND SATISFACTION OF ALL
CLAIMS FOR SECURITY GUARD SERVICES PREVIOUSLY RENDERED TO
CRA; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM ACCOUNT NO.
10040.920501.534000.0000.00000, TITLED "OTHER CONTRACTUAL
SERVICES"; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE
FUNDS UPON EXECUTION OF A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND GENERAL
RELEASE; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO
EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency
("CRA") is a community redevelopment agency created pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida
Statutes, and is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities within the Omni
Redevelopment Area; and
WHEREAS, the CRA owns and/or maintains properties within the Omni Redevelopment
Area, including the property commonly known as the Citizens Bank Building, located at 1367
North Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida; and
WHEREAS, the Citizens Bank Building required security services to protect the property
from vandalism, intruders, crime, theft, and other safety concerns; and
WHEREAS, on or about July 21, 2022, the CRA entered into a service agreement with
Paramount FI. Security Group d/b/a Golden Security Guard ("Paramount Security") for
professional security guard services; and
WHEREAS, by correspondence dated November 9, 2022, Mass Construction
Corporation recommended that the CRA obtain 24/7 security guard services at the Citizens
Bank Building due to the installation of valuable items at the property; and
WHEREAS, Paramount Security provided security guard services to the CRA, including
services at the Citizens Bank Building and other CRA-related properties; and
WHEREAS, Paramount Security has submitted a claim for payment in the total amount
of Ninety -Four Thousand, Three Hundred Ninety -Two and 00/100 Dollars ($94,392.00), and a
dispute exists as to whether, and to what extent, this amount is owed by the CRA; and
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WHEREAS, on October 16, 2023, the then -Executive Director of the CRA issued a
Notice of Termination to Paramount Security, terminating the security services being provided to
the CRA; and
WHEREAS, subsequent to the termination of Paramount Security's services, the Board
of Commissioners adopted CRA Resolution No. CRA-R-24-0013, authorizing the accessing of
City of Miami Contract No. RFP 985381(28) for the provision of security guard services with
Kent Security Services, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, after negotiations with Paramount Security, the parties have agreed to settle
the dispute for the sum of Eighty -Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($85,000.00) to be paid to
Paramount Security; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners now desires to settle and resolve the disputed
claim of Paramount Security for previously rendered security guard services, in full and final
settlement and satisfaction of all claims and without admitting liability or ratifying the
unauthorized service agreement, pursuant to Section 18-105 of the City of Miami Code of
Ordinances, as amended ("City Code") to avoid the cost, delay, and uncertainty of litigation; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that the expenditure authorized herein
serves a valid public and redevelopment purpose and is necessary to the implementation of the
Omni CRA's Redevelopment Plan and the protection of CRA property, that the amount to be
paid reflects the reasonable value of the security guard services actually rendered, and that
settlement of the disputed claim on these terms is in the best interest of the CRA; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 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 herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Board of Commissioners, pursuant to Section 18-105 of the City Code,
hereby authorizes the Executive Director to settle and resolve the disputed claim of Paramount
FI. Security Group d/b/a Golden Security Guard, in an amount not to exceed Eighty -Five
Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($85,000.00), in full and final settlement and satisfaction of all
claims for security guard services previously rendered to the CRA, conditioned upon Paramount
Security's execution of a settlement agreement and general release in favor of the CRA in a
form approved by General Counsel.
Section 3. The Board of Commissioners hereby finds that the expenditure authorized
herein serves a valid public and redevelopment purpose and is necessary to the implementation
of the Omni CRA's Redevelopment Plan and the protection of CRA or CRA-related properties.
Section 4. Funds shall be allocated from Account No.
10040.920501.534000.0000.00000, titled "Other Contractual Services," subject to the
availability of funds and budgetary approval.
Section 5. The Executive Director is hereby authorized to disburse funds upon
execution by Paramount Security of a settlement agreement and general release in favor of the
CRA, and to execute any and all documents necessary, in a form acceptable to General
Counsel, for said purpose.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
ge Wy j ng III, C y ttor -y 6/17/2026
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