HomeMy WebLinkAbout23832AGREEMENT INFORMATION
AGREEMENT NUMBER
23832
NAME/TYPE OF AGREEMENT
OMNI CRA & 14TH STREET DEVELOPMENT, LLC
DESCRIPTION
FORGIVABLE PROJECT LOAN AGREEMENT/14TH STREET
DEVELOPMENT APARTMENT -MIXED INCOME/MIXED USE
RESIDENTIAL & RETAIL/FILE ID: 10631/CRA-R-21-0044
EFFECTIVE DATE
March 28, 2022
ATTESTED BY
TODD B. HANNON
ATTESTED DATE
3/28/2022
DATE RECEIVED FROM ISSUING
DEPT.
3/28/2022
NOTE
2. 332
FORGIVABLE PROJECT LOAN AGREEMENT
FOR
14th STREET DEVELOPMENT, LLC
This Forgivable Project Loan Agreement (this "Loan Agreement" or this "Agreement")
dated as of the T5 day of March, 2022, is by and between the OMNI REDEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, a public agency and body
corporate created pursuant to Section 163.356, Florida Statutes, with a principal office located at
1401 N. Miami Avenue, Miami, FL, 33136 (hereinafter the "CRA" or "Lender") and 14th Street
Development, LLC, a Florida limited liability company with principal addresses at 1600 NE 1st
Avenue, Suite 3800, Miami, Florida 33132 (hereinafter the "Project Sponsor" or "Developer").
FUNDING SOURCE: OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AREA FUNDING
AMOUNT:
RESOLUTION:
PROJECT NAME:
PROJECT TYPE:
PROJECT SPONSOR:
LAND OWNER:
TERM OF THE AGREEMENT:
AFFORDABILITY PERIOD:
CRA ASSISTED UNITS:
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
EXHIBITS ATTACHED:
FIFTEEN MILLION AND 00/100 DOLLARS
($15,000,000.00) FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE
PROJECT (the "Forgivable CRA Loan")
CRA-R-21-0044
14TH Street Development
Mixed Income/Mixed Use Residential and Retail
14TH STREET DEVELOPMENT, LLC, a Florida limited
liability company
14TH STREET DEVELOPMENT, LLC, a Florida limited
liability company
See Section 1.15
See Section 1.1.
One hundred twenty (120) of the three hundred ninety-eight
(398) units shall be CRA Assisted Units.
Properties are identified by folio numbers 01-3136-005-
1110; 01-3136-005-1070; 01-3136-005-1060; 01-3136-
005-1180; 01-3136-005-1151; 01-3136-005-1150; 01-
3136-005-1140; 01-3136-005-1130; 01-3136-005-1090,
Miami, Florida
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Exhibit "A"
Exhibit "B"
Exhibit "C"
Exhibit "D"
Exhibit "E"
Exhibit "F"
Exhibit "G"
Exhibit "H"
Exhibit "I"
Exhibit "J"
Exhibit "K"
Exhibit "L"
Legal Description
Form of Economic Incentive Agreement
Form of Note
Disbursement Agreement
Intentionally Omitted
Form of Mortgage
Form of Covenant
Form of Rent Regulatory Agreement
Signage Requirements
Additional Insurance Requirements
Disbursement Schedule
Permitted Senior Financing
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Project Sponsor is the owner to the real property ("Property") described
in Exhibit "A." The Project Sponsor is constructing a mixed -use housing project known as the
14th Street Development (the "Project") that will increase the supply of rental housing units for
by constructing and maintaining new and affordable rental units.
WHEREAS, on October 28, 2021, the Board of Directors of the CRA ("Board") through
resolution CRA-R-21-0044 approved funding for the Project in the amount of $15,000,000.00 for
Project (the known as the "CRA Funds"); and
WHEREAS, this Agreement relates to the CRA Funds; and
WHEREAS, on October 28, 2021, the Board, through Resolution CRA-R-21-0044
stipulated that the CRA funding of this Project is subject to the extension of life of the CRA and
the CRA being able to successfully secure financing; and
WHEREAS, the CRA and the Project Sponsor intend and agree that the CRA Funds be
subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and Rent Regulations as set forth in Exhibit
«H „
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations herein
contained, and subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter stated, the parties hereto understand
and agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
The CRA, and the Project Sponsor hereby agree that the capitalized terms used herein shall
have the meanings set forth below unless the context requires otherwise:
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1.1 Affordability Period:
Shall mean the period of time that the Developer
shall maintain the rents charged on all CRA-Assisted
Units as described by the Unit Mix in the Rent
Regulatory Agreement (as defined below and
outlined in Exhibit H). The Affordability Period shall
begin when Substantial Completion of the Project
occurs. The Project Sponsor shall maintain the Unit
Mix, as defined in the Rent Regulatory Agreement,
until July 7, 2047, subject to the terms and conditions
of this Agreement, or earlier termination of this
Agreement as otherwise provided herein (as
applicable, the "Expiration of the Affordability
Period").
1.2 Affordable: A unit that satisfies the rent requirements set forth in
the Rent Regulatory Agreement.
1.3 Substantial Completion:
1.4 Contract Records:
1.5 Effective Date:
"Substantially Completed" or "Substantial
Completion," or words of like import, means that
temporary or permanent certificates of occupancy, or
their functional equivalent, have been issued by the
City for not less than ninety percent (90%) or one
hundred eight (108) of the CRA Assisted Units.
Any and all books, records, documents, information,
data, papers, letters, materials, electronic storage
data and media, whether written, printed,
computerized, electronic or electrical, however
collected or preserved which is or was produced,
developed, maintained, completed, received or
compiled by or at the direction of the Project Sponsor
needed to comply with Section 6 of the Economic
Incentive Agreement.
The date on which this Agreement has been signed
by all parties to this Agreement including the CRA
Executive Director and attested to by the CRA Clerk
and by Project Sponsor.
1.6 HUD: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
1.7 CRA Assisted Units,
or Assisted Units: The Project will consist of a total of one hundred
twenty (120) Affordable units, which shall all be
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1.8 CRA Loan Documents, or
Loan Documents:
considered CRA Assisted Units. All of the CRA
Assisted Units will be maintained as Affordable units
as specified in the Rent Regulatory Agreement for
the duration of the Affordability Period. The Project
must at all times during the Affordability Period
maintain the following unit mix structure: forty (40)
units affordable to residents at 60% AMI, which shall
consist of four (4) studio units, thirty-three (33) 1-
bedroom units, and three (3) 2-bedroom units; eighty
(80) units affordable to residents at 80% AMI, which
shall consist of six (6) studio units, sixty seven (67)
1-bedroom units, and seven (7) 2-bedroom units (the
"Unit -Mix") 1. The payable rents on the CRA
Assisted Units are subject to annual adjustment as
provided in and by the Covenant and the Rent
Regulatory Agreement, as applicable. Further
restrictions or adjustments may apply to the CRA
Assisted Units as provided in this Agreement, other
documents related to the Project, and the Legal
Requirements, as applicable.
Shall refer to the following documents of even date
hereof: Mortgage and Security Agreement (the
"Mortgage"), Promissory Note (the "Note"),
Declaration of Restrictive Covenant for 14th Street
Development, LLC. (the "Covenant"), Promissory
Note for 14th Street Development, LLC (the "Note"),
Rent Regulatory Agreement for 14th Street
Development, LLC. (the "Rent Regulatory
Agreement"), Loan Agreement, Economic
Incentive Agreement, and Disbursement Agreement
(the "Disbursement Agreement").
1.9 CRA Funds, or, the Loan: The loan amount of $15,000,000.00 provided by the
CRA to the Project Sponsor for the Project.
1.10 Economic Incentive Agreement:
Economic Incentive Agreement for Mixed -Use and
Mixed -Income Project by and between the CRA and
the Developer.
1 The unit mix structure herein is based on the design plans at the time of execution and are still subject to
future changes, including the review and approval of the relevant local authorities. Any changes into the overall unit
mix or unit types by more than 5% will require an Amendment this Regulatory Agreement to be approved and
executed by the Executive Director of the CRA. Such Amendment will adjust the restrictions, accordinglypro rata,
to maintain the current restriction mix percentages. In the avoidance of doubt, during the term of the Loan, the
Project will never consist of less than one hundred twenty (120) CRA Assisted Units.
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1.11 Legal Requirements:
1.12 Project:
1.13 Property:
1.14 Superior Loans or Permitted
Senior Financing:
1.15 Term:
1.16 Covenant:
All federal, state and local laws, regulations and
requirements relating or pertaining to the CRA Loan
Documents.
A mixed -use project consisting of approximately
Three Hundred Ninety -Eight (398) residential units
of which One Hundred Twenty (120) units are
affordable housing units. The Project will at all times
during the Affordability Period maintain the Unit -
Mix
The real property located at the properties identified
by folio numbers: 01-3136-005-1110; 01-3136-005-
1070; 01-3136-005-1060; 01-3136-005-1180; 01-
3136-005-1151; 01-3136-005-1150; 01-3136-005-
1140; 01-3136-005-1130; 01-3136-005-1090,
Miami, Florida, within the Redevelopment Area, on
which the Project is being constructed, as legally
described in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and
incorporated herein.
Loan from any third -party lender evidenced by a
Promissory Note and secured by a Mortgage, from
Developer, in favor of such third -party lender (the
"Senior Lender") provided that the CRA will not
subordinate it's loan documents beyond a 3rd
priority lien to any senior financing.
The period commencing on the Effective Date and
terminating upon the earlier to occur of (A)
expiration of the life of the CRA, (B) the Expiration
of the Affordability Period or (C) a termination
directed by a Court of competent jurisdiction.
Notwithstanding the forgoing, if the expiration of the
CRA is not extended to at least July 7, 2047, then this
Agreement shall be terminated.
Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for 14th
STREET DEVELOPMENT, LLC, of even date
herewith, to be recorded in the Public Records of
Miami -Dade County, Florida to ensure that the
Project -Assisted Units will qualify and remain
Affordable during the Affordability Period.
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ARTICLE II
CRA FUNDS
Pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the CRA has disbursed or shall
disburse the CRA Funds to the Project Sponsor for the purposes herein set forth.
2.1 CRA Funds. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein and
Developer's compliance with all of its obligations under this Agreement, other Loan
Documents, the Covenant, Economic Incentive Agreement and the Rent Regulatory
Agreement, the CRA hereby agrees to make available to the Developer the CRA Funds in
for the Project to be used solely for the costs associated with the land acquisition, design,
permitting, and construction of the Project and to be disbursed in the manner hereinafter
provided. Payment of land acquisition costs shall only be reimbursed after any other
previously incurred non -land costs have been documented and paid.
2.2 Use of Funds. The CRA Funds shall be used by Developer to fund certain
costs and expenses incurred by the Developer relating to the land acquisition, design,
permitting, and construction of the Project. For the avoidance of doubt, the Developer can
use the funds for 100% of the land, permit, impact, water and sewer fees, and any other
costs solely for the use and benefit of the Project. The Developer shall use Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") and other best practices and industry standards
to properly account for the use of the Funds. If there is any uncertainty with regards to
certain costs incurred by the Developer, the CRA, in its reasonable discretion, may decide
whether those certain costs are compliant with this Section 2.2.
2.3 Disbursement of CRA Funds. Payments will be made according to the
Disbursement Schedule, attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit "K", and upon receipt
and written approval of a Reimbursement Request. No CRA Funds shall be disbursed until
the expiration of the CRA is extended until at least July 7, 2047.
2.4 Payments will be made only after Developer has submitted to the CRA and
the CRA has received and approved in writing a Reimbursement Request. The
Reimbursement Request shall (a) be accompanied by sufficient supporting documentation
and details, and (b) subject to reasonable verification by the CRA as allowable expenditures
of the Funds pursuant to Section 2.2 of this Agreement. The Reimbursement Request shall
include a Budget to Actual Expenditure Report, along with receipts and/or invoices
supporting all expenditures. All invoices must be paid prior to being submitted as part of a
Reimbursement Request. All costs and expenses in the Reimbursement Request will be at
actual costs to the Developer with no markups. Each invoice included as part of the
Reimbursement Request shall be submitted with a copy of the cancelled check that was
issued to pay the same, or other CRA approved document(s) evidencing payment by the
Developer. Should a receipt or invoice be paid by various funding sources, a copy of the
receipt or invoice may be submitted but must indicate the exact amount paid by the various
funding sources that must equal the total of the receipt or invoice. All documentation
provided by the Developer in support of a Reimbursement Request shall be subject to
approval at the reasonable discretion of the CRA. The CRA reserves the right to reasonably
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request any additional supporting documentation needed to process a Reimbursement
Request or as may be reasonably required to allow proper audit of the Developer's
expenditures sought for reimbursement, should the CRA require an Audit to be performed.
Additionally, the CRA shall have the right to visit and to inspect the Project, in order to
conduct its monitoring and evaluation activities, and that Developer shall cooperate with
the CRA in the performance of these activities. Developer's failure to comply with these
requirements or the receipt or discovery (by monitoring, evaluation, or audit) by the CRA
of any inconsistent, incomplete, or inadequate information shall be grounds for the CRA
to withhold Funds until such requirements are met, or information is provided. Borrower
and Lender agree to abide by the audit requirements of Chapter 18 Article 3 of the Code of
the City of Miami, Florida, as amended ("City Code"), as applicable.
2.5 In no event shall CRA Funds payments to the Developer under this
Agreement exceed Fifteen Million, Dollars ($15,000,000.00), subject to the Disbursement
Contingency in Article X below.
2.6 Repayment of CRA Funds. Subject to the terms of this Agreement
providing for the forgiveness of the Forgivable CRA Loan upon the stated conditions being
met, repayment by the Project Sponsor of principal, accrued interest, and other costs and
charges (relating to the Forgivable CRA Loan) set forth in the CRA Loan Documents shall
be deferred until the end of the Affordability Period. The CRA Loan will be repaid as
follows:
2.6.1 The Forgivable CRA Loan shall bear zero percent (0%) during the
term of the Project. Upon receipt of the first disbursement, the CRA
Loan will be converted to a loan that shall bear interest at the rate of
zero percent (0%) per annum simple interest only, with the entire
unamortized principal balance and any accrued and unpaid interest
and other charges due at maturity, subject to the terms and
conditions of Section 16.4 of the Economic Incentive Agreement.
Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement or any of the other
CRA Loan Documents to the contrary, provided that an Event of
Default described in Article VII by Developer is not existing at the
Expiration of the Affordability Period (as described in the Economic
Incentive Agreement) or Termination of the CRA Loan Documents
pursuant to Economic Incentive Agreement, the remaining
Unamortized Amount of the Forgivable CRA Loan shall be
forgiven. At such time, the CRA shall cancel all remaining
indebtedness on the CRA Loan, if any, cancel the Note (and deliver,
or cause to be delivered, the cancelled original Note to the Project
Sponsor), and prepare and record a satisfaction of the Mortgage and
the termination and releases of the Economic Incentive Agreement,
Covenant, Rent Regulatory Agreement and any other recorded CRA
Loan Documents in the Public Records of Miami -Dade County,
Florida). The CRA may, at its sole discretion, forgive all remaining
indebtedness and other sums due on this Loan and release all CRA
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Loan Documents given as collateral security for no additional
consideration at any time before maturity.
2.6.2 Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, the
Unamortized Amount of the CRA Funds disbursed hereunder,
together with all interest accrued thereon, shall become due and
payable upon an Event of Default as described in Article VII below
that continues beyond the applicable grace, notice and/or cure
period, if any or is not otherwise waived by the CRA.
ARTICLE III
DISBURSEMENT REQUIREMENTS
3.1 CONDITIONS OF DISBURSEMENT OF CRA FUNDS.
The CRA shall not be obligated to disburse the CRA Funds, in accordance with the
Disbursement Agreement, which is attached hereto as Exhibit "D," unless and until the CRA has
received the following:
3.1.1 Title Insurance. A title insurance commitment issued by a title insurance company
acceptable to the CRA identifying the CRA's insurable interest, the Project
Sponsor's interest in the Property, together with copies of all instruments which
appear as exceptions therein. The title commitment and policy shall be issued
without exceptions, except all easements, covenants and matters of record and/or
existing on the Property or any Senior Loans as disclosed as of the date hereof, but
free of all other liens or encumbrances that could reasonably, adversely affect the
completion of the Project or enforcement and rights of collection of CRA pursuant
to the CRA Loan Documents.
3.1.2 Survey. An original current survey of the Property made by a registered surveyor
satisfactory to the CRA and the title company and containing such certifications
as the CRA and the title company may require.
3.1.3 Zoning. Evidence that the Property and the proposed improvements comply with
all applicable zoning ordinances or are otherwise legal non -conforming.
3.1.4 CRA Program. A written statement by the Project Sponsor of the Project Sponsor's
compliance with all the applicable requirements of the CRA Loan Documents. To
the extent the CRA reasonably suspects, the Project Sponsor is not in compliance
with any of the applicable requirements of the CRA Loan Documents, it may
reasonably request additional evidence to demonstrate such compliance.
3.1.5 Corporate Documents.
(a) A good standing certificate for the Project Sponsor, certified by the
appropriate governmental authority.
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(b)
Resolutions, and incumbency certificates, or, in the case of a limited
liability company or partnership, their equivalent, for the Project Sponsor
certified by the Corporate Secretary, manager, or other authorized signer,
authorizing the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, all
reasonably satisfactory to the CRA.
(c) A written statement reasonably satisfactory to the CRA that Project Sponsor
or any partner owning more than 20% of the membership interests of such
entity, is qualified to receive funds from and in accordance with the
requirements provided in these documents and/or has not been debarred to
conduct business with the City of Miami ("City"), the State of Florida,
Federal Government or their agencies.
3.1.6 Insurance Policies.
(a) Comprehensive General Liability and umbrella liability coverage in an
amount not less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence and $2,000,000.00
annual aggregate, protecting the CRA and the Project Sponsor against
liability incidental to the use of, or resulting from an accident occurring on
or about, the Property, including coverage for: (i) fire, explosion, collapse
and underground hazards, completed operations and independent
contractors, and (ii) automobile liability for all owned vehicles as well as
coverage for non -owned and hired automobiles with a combined Single
Limit of at least $1,000,000.00.
(b)
Workers' compensation insurance as required by the laws of the State of
Florida.
(c) Employer's liability insurance protecting the Project Sponsor against
liability resulting from any accident or liability arising from or relating to
any construction on the Property.
(d) A builder's risk policy, as required by the Senior Lender.
(e) If any portion of the Property is located in an area identified by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency as an area having special flood hazards,
Federal flood insurance in such an amount as is required by the Senior
Lender.
All such insurance shall insure the CRA, as an additional insured, with a loss payable clause
in favor of the CRA, to the extent possible during such time as any Permitted Senior Financing is
in existence and the CRA Loan Documents are not otherwise terminated. The Project Sponsor
shall be required to obtain and furnish evidence of any other insurance coverage described on
Exhibit "J" attached hereto and made a part hereof. All such policies shall provide the CRA with
mandatory written notice of cancellation or material change from the insurer not less than thirty
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(30) days prior to any such cancellation or material change, and all such policies shall be written
by insurance companies reasonably satisfactory to the CRA.
Failure of the Project Sponsor to submit all required evidence of the specified insurance
coverage, except for Comprehensive General Liability and umbrella liability coverage, three (3)
calendar days prior to the closing shall delay the disbursement of the CRA Funds.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, both Lender and Developer
acknowledge and agree that this Agreement is being executed with the understanding that all
required insurance documents, as set forth in Exhibit J, which by this reference is incorporated into
and made part of this Agreement, and all construction payment performance bonds that are
required by the City of Miami's Department of Risk Management ("Risk Management") must be
submitted to and approved by Risk Management prior to the commencement of any and all
construction related to this Agreement.
3.1.7 Operative Documents. This Agreement, and all other CRA Loan Documents, duly
and lawfully executed by the Project Sponsor, and in recordable form, where appropriate.
3.1.8 Certificate Regarding Lobbying. Such Certificate Regarding Lobbying as may be
requested by the CRA.
3.1.9 Certificate Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters.
Such Certificate Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility
Matters as may be requested by the CRA.
3.1.10 Public Entity Crime Affidavit. Such Public Entity Crime Affidavit as may be
required by the CRA.
3.1.11 Environmental Report. The Project Sponsor shall submit all information reasonably
requested by the CRA with respect to the Project including, but not limited to, Phase
I and Phase II Environmental Assessment Reports, if necessary.
3.1.12 Evaluation of Project Costs. Upon request of the CRA, the evaluation of the
Project's costs as prepared by an independent engineer/general contractor, engaged
by the Project Sponsor, that supports the expenditure of CRA Funds in the
development of the Project, to the extent applicable.
3.1.13 All other documents reasonably required by the CRA pursuant to the Loan
Documents.
ARTICLE IV
CRA PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The Project Sponsor shall comply with all requirements of this Agreement including, but
not limited to:
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4.1 GENERAL.
4.1.1
The Project Sponsor shall maintain current documentation that its activities
qualify under the CRA requirements outlined throughout this Loan
Agreement t and all attachments hereto.
4.1.2 The Project Sponsor shall ensure that any reimbursement of the CRA Funds
will be in compliance with the requirements of 24 CFR §92.206 or as
approved by the CRA in accordance with CRA Loan Documents.
4.1.3 The Project Sponsor shall comply with all the non-discrimination
, requirements of 24 CFR §92.350.
4.1.4 The Project Sponsor shall comply with: (i)the conflict of interest provisions
prescribed in 24 CFR §92.356(f), in addition to the conflict of interest
provisions specified under Section 6.7 of this Agreement; and (ii) shall carry
out each Project activity in compliance with all other applicable Federal
laws and regulations in effect at the time of this Agreement.
4.1.5 The Project Sponsor shall ensure that, upon completion of the Project and
throughout the Affordability Period, the Project meets the property
standards contained in 24 CFR §92.251, if applicable, and the lead -based
paint requirements of 24 CFR §92.355 and 24 CFR Part 35, subparts A, B,
J, K, M and R.
4.1.6 Throughout the Affordability Period the Project Sponsor shall comply with
all Project housing quality standards required of similar housing structures
by the City of Miami and Miami -Dade County
4.1.7 The Project Sponsor agrees that throughout the Affordability Period, Rents
and tenant incomes for the CRA Assisted Units shall be monitored by the
CRA, as provided in the Rent Regulatory Agreement and Economic
Incentive Agreement.
4.2 REAL PROPERTY.
4.2.1 Any real property that was acquired, reimbursed or improved in whole or in
part with CRA Funds shall be used to complete the Project.
4.2.2 All real property improved in whole or in part with funds for this Agreement
with the CRA, or transferred to the Project Sponsor after being purchased
in whole or in part with funds from the CRA, shall be listed in the property
records of the Project Sponsor and shall include: a legal description; size;
address and location; owner's name if different from the Project Sponsor;
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information on the transfer or disposition of the property; and a map
indicating whether property is in parcels, lots, or blocks and showing
adjacent streets and roads.
4.3 PERSONAL PROPERTY.
4.3.1 Definitions.
(a) Personal Property. Personal Property of any kind except real property:
1) Tangible. All personal property having physical existence.
2) Intangible. All personal property having no physical existence such
as patents, inventions and copyrights.
(b)
Non -expendable Personal Property. Tangible personal property of a non-
consumable nature, with a value of $500.00 or more per item, with a normal
expected life of one or more years, not fixed in place, and not an integral
part of a structure, facility, or another piece of equipment.
(c) Expendable Personal Property. All tangible personal property other than
non -expendable property.
4.4 CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTS AND ASSIGNMENTS.
4.4.1 The Project Sponsor shall ensure that all contracts, subcontracts and assignments
reimbursed funded with CRA Funds hereunder:
(a) Identify the full, correct, and legal name of all parties;
(b) Describe the activities to be performed;
(c) Present a complete and accurate breakdown of its price component;
(d) Incorporate a provision requiring compliance with all applicable regulatory
and other requirements of this Agreement. The requirements of this
subparagraph apply to subcontracts and assignments in which parties are
engaged to carry out any eligible substantive programmatic service, as set
forth in this Agreement.; and
(e) Incorporate the language of the Certificate Regarding Lobbying executed in
connection herewith.
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4.4.2 The Project Sponsor shall be responsible for monitoring the contractual
performance of all subcontracts.
4.4.3 The Project Sponsor shall receive written approval from the CRA (such consent not
to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) prior to either assigning or
transferring any rights or obligations or responsibility set forth in this Agreement.
4.4.4 Approval by the CRA of any assignment shall not under any circumstances be
deemed to be the CRA's agreement to incur any obligations in excess of the total
dollar amount agreed upon in this Agreement or the Economic Incentive
Agreement.
4.4.5 The Project Sponsor and its subcontractors shall comply with if applicable, the
Copeland Anti -Kick Back Act, the Contract Work Hours and Safety -Standards Act,
the Lead -Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act, the Residential Lead Based Paint
Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (and implementing regulations at 24 C.F.R. Part 35)
and any other applicable laws, ordinances and regulations in effect at the time of
this Agreement.
4.5 REPORTING OBLIGATIONS.
4.5.1 The Project Sponsor shall submit the following as required by the CRA:
4.5.1.1 INTENTIONALLY OMITTED
4.5.1.2 Compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The Project
Sponsor will comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, if
applicable.
4.5.1.2 Audits, Other Information and Records.
(i) INTENTIONALLY OMITTED
(ii) The Project Sponsor will comply with the terms and
conditions for the use of CRA Funds as described in the
CRA Loan Documents and the reporting as required by this
Agreement and Section 6 of the Economic Incentive
Agreement.
(iii) The Project Sponsor shall maintain all Contract Records in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles,
procedures, and practices, which records shall sufficiently
and properly reflect all revenues and expenditures of funds
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provided directly or indirectly by the CRA pursuant to the
terms of this Agreement.
(iv) The Project Sponsor shall submit to the CRA, upon written
request, all reports described in this . Section 4.6 and other
reports required in all CRA Loan Documents in the form,
manner and frequency described therein, as applicable, to
monitor Project and the Project Sponsor's performance and
compliance with this Agreement, the Rent Regulatory
Agreement, the other CRA Loan Documents and all Legal
Requirements. If the CRA possesses or acquires information
to reasonably believe the Project Sponsor is not in
compliance with the material terms and conditions of this
Agreement or other CRA Loan Documents, the CRA may
request additional assurance from the Project Sponsor no
more than one time in a within any five-year period outside
of the otherwise required reporting periods.
(v) INTENTIONALLY OMITTED.
(iv) INTENTIONALLY OMITTED.
4.6 ADDITIONAL CRA FUNDING. The Project Sponsor acknowledges that under the
CRA Program, the amount of CRA Funds in the Project may not exceed the total amount
established by the CRA Board as approved in resolution CRA-R-21-0044. In the event that
the Project will need additional CRA funding (in excess of the CRA Funds or Incremental
TIF), any additional subsequent funding requests from the CRA for this Project must be
approved by the CRA.
ARTICLE V
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
OF THE PROJECT SPONSOR
The Project Sponsor represents and warrants to the CRA as follows:
5.1 Organization and Existence. The Project Sponsor is a Florida limited liability
company, duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of
Florida and has full power and authority to conduct its business as presently conducted, to receive
the CRA Funds, and to own, operate and develop the Project.
5.2 Authority. The Project Sponsor has full power and authority to perform the
provisions hereof and of its agreements and undertakings with the CRA and to perform the
transactions contemplated hereby, and such execution and performance have been duly authorized
by all necessary corporate or other approvals and actions.
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5.3 Correctness of Documents. To the best of the Project Sponsor's knowledge and
belief at the time provided, without additional investigation, all documents furnished to the CRA
in accordance with the Project, this Agreement, and/or the other CRA Loan Documents, are true
and correct in all material respects and accurately set forth the facts contained therein and neither
knowingly misstate any material fact nor, separately or in the aggregate, fail to state any material
fact necessary to make the statements made therein not misleading.
5.4 Absence of Proceedings, Actions and Judgments. There are no conditions,
circumstances, events, agreements, documents, instruments, restrictions, actions, suits or
proceedings pending or threatened against or affecting the Project Sponsor, the Project or the
Property which could adversely affect the Project Sponsor's ability to comply with the CRA
funding requirements of the Project, complete or operate the Project or to perform its obligations
hereunder or which would constitute an Event of Default hereunder or under the other CRA Loan
Documents regardless of the giving of notice or the passage of time or both. There are no
outstanding or unpaid judgments or arbitration awards against the Project Sponsor.
5.5 Non -Default. The Project Sponsor is not in default or violation with respect to any
Legal Requirement, nor is it in default under or in material breach of any instrument or agreement
to which it is a party or by which it otherwise may be bound. The execution and delivery of this
Agreement and the other CRA Documents, the consummation of the other transactions
contemplated hereby, and the ownership and development of the Project as contemplated hereby
and by the other CRA Documents: (i) do not and will not conflict with or result in violation of any
Legal Requirement or in the breach or default under any indenture, contract, agreement or other
instrument to which the Project Sponsor is a party or by which it may be bound; and (ii) have been
duly authorized by all necessary actions and approvals, whether corporate or otherwise.
5.6 Valid Obligations. This Agreement and all the other CRA Loan Documents, when
executed and delivered, shall constitute the duly authorized, legal, valid and binding obligations
of the Project Sponsor and will be enforceable in accordance with their respective terms.
5.7 Marketable Title. The Project Sponsor has good and marketable title to the
Property and Borrower shall provide title insurance prior to the disbursement of CRA Funds.
5.8 Compliance. The Project shall comply with all applicable requirements contained
within the CRA Loan Documents. The completion and use of the Project will comply fully with
all Legal Requirements, and with all limitations on the use of the Project, or any other condition,
grant, easement, covenant, or restriction, whether recorded or not. All necessary approvals,
permits and licenses for the construction, operation, and use of the Project have been obtained and
are in full force and effect, or if the present state of construction of the Project does not allow such
issuance, then such approvals, permits and licenses will be issued when the Project is completed.
5.9 Encroachments. When completed in accordance with the Scope of Work, the
Project will not encroach upon any building line, setback line, side yard line or other recorded or
visible easements or other easements of which the Project Sponsor is aware which exists (or which
the Project Sponsor has reason to believe may exist) with respect to the Project other than set forth
in the Title Commitment and Exceptions.
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5.10 Pending Assessments. The Project Sponsor has no knowledge of any pending or
proposed governmental action that would impair the operation of the Project.
5.11
the Project.
Waste. The Project Sponsor shall not commit nor suffer waste nor negligence on
5.12 Fraud. No fraud by the Project Sponsor has occurred in the qualification of the
Project, the Project Sponsor and/or the Property for CRA funding, the negotiation of this
Agreement and the other CRA Documents, nor in the transactions contemplated hereby.
5.13 No Casualty. No part of the Property and/or the Project has been damaged or has
been subjected to condemnation or other proceedings, and, to the best of the Project Sponsor's
knowledge and belief, no such proceedings have been threatened.
5.14 Compliance with Laws and Regulations. The Project Sponsor will comply at all
times with all Legal Requirements.
5.15 Reaffirmation. Each of the representations and warranties set forth in this Article
shall be true at all times and the acceptance of the CRA Funds hereunder by the Project Sponsor
shall be deemed to be a reaffirmation of each of the representations and warranties given in this
Agreement.
ARTICLE VI
OWNER'S OBLIGATIONS
6.1 Developer will commence construction of the Project within eighteen (18) months
from the Effective Date of this Agreement, subject to any delays as a result of Force Majeure
events or other delays beyond the reasonable control of the Developer ("Commencement of
Construction"). Upon the written request of the Developer, the Executive Director has the
discretion to extend the date for Commencement of Construction. Such discretion shall not be
unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.
Developer will obtain all required certificates, as set forth in Section 2.29 of the Economic
Incentive Agreement, for the CRA-Assisted Units within thirty-six (36) months from the
Commencement of Construction, as may be extended as a result of Force Majeure events.
Developer shall throughout the Affordability Period, comply with all applicable CRA
Requirements set forth in this Agreement and in the other CRA Loan Documents with regard to
the CRA Assisted Units.
6.2 Developer understands that the use of the CRA Funds are subject to specific
reporting, record keeping, administrative and contracting guidelines, audit, and other requirements
of this Agreement and the City Code. Upon request of the CRA on or before March 1st of each
year during the Term of this Agreement, Developer shall submit an annual statement and report,
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as applicable describing the Developer's compliance with the Rent Regulatory Agreement, the
Covenant, and this Agreement, as may be applicable. Developer warrants and covenant that failure
to submit the statement and report annually to the CRA as outlined in the Rent Regulatory
Agreement, this Agreement, and the Covenant shall be an event of default, subject to the cure
provisions described herein. Developer covenants and agrees to comply with any and all such
requirements and represents and warrants to the CRA that all CRA Funds shall be used in
accordance with all of the requirements, terms and conditions contained herein, as the same may
be amended during the Term hereof. Without limiting the foregoing, Developer represents and
warrants that it will comply with this Agreement, and the CRA Funds will be used in accordance
with, all applicable federal, state, and local codes, laws, rules, and regulations. Moreover,
Developer acknowledges that it shall adhere to any and all state, local, and federal laws, rules, and
regulations in undertaking the Project and in complying with this Agreement.
6.3 Publicity and Advertisements. The Project Sponsor shall ensure that all publicity and
advertisements prepared and released by the Project Sponsor, such as pamphlets and news releases,
related to activities funded by this Agreement, and all events carried out to publicize the
accomplishments of any activities funded by this Agreement, recognize the CRA as one of its
funding sources.
6.4 Retention of Records. The Project Sponsor shall retain all records required by the
Loan Documents for five (5) years after the expiration of the Affordability Period (hereinafter
referred to as the "Retention Period") subject to the limitations set forth below:
(a) If the CRA or the Project Sponsor has received or given notice of any kind
indicating any threatened or pending litigation, claim or audit arising out of the activities relating
to the Project or under the terms of this Agreement, the Retention Period shall be extended until
such time as the threatened or pending litigation, claim or audit is, in the sole and absolute
discretion of the CRA, fully, completely and finally resolved.
(b) INTENTIONALLY OMITTED.
(c) INTENTIONALLY OMITTED.
(d) The Project Sponsor shall notify the CRA in writing, both during the pendency
of this Agreement and after its expiration termination, as part of the final
closeout procedure, of the address where all Contract Records will be retained.
6.5 Provision of Records. All of the records required under the loan documents are
subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, commonly referred to as the "Public
Records Law". Should Project Sponsor determine to dispute any public access provision required
by Florida Statutes, then Project Sponsor shall do so at its own expense and at no cost to the CRA.
IF THE PROJECT SPONSOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE
APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE PROJECT
SPONSOR'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THIS
AGREEMENT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS AT (305) 679-
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6870, IJONES@MIAMIGOV.COM, AND 1401 NORTH MIAMI AVENUE, 2ND FLOOR
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33136
The Project Sponsor shall provide to the CRA, upon request, all documents required to be
provided and retained pursuant to the CRA Loan Documents and Economic Incentive Agreement.
The requested records shall become the property of the CRA without restriction, reservation, or
limitation on their use and shall be made available by the Project Sponsor at any time upon request
by the CRA. The CRA shall have the unlimited right to possess all books, articles, or other
copyrightable materials developed in the performance of this Agreement, including, but not limited
to, the right of royalty -free, non-exclusive, and irrevocable license to reproduce, publish, or
otherwise use, and to authorize others to use, the Contract records for public purposes.
6.6 Prior Approval. Except for encumbering the Property as required to obtain the
Permitted Senior Financing as set forth in Section 5.17 of this Agreement and Schedule A attached,
the Project Sponsor shall obtain the CRA's prior written approval prior to undertaking any of the
following with respect to the Project and/or the Property:
(a) The sale, assignment, pledge, transfer, hypothecation or other encumbrance or
disposition of any proprietary or beneficial interest in the Project Sponsor, the Project or the Project
Sponsor's estate in the Property, or any change in the operating control of the Project Sponsor,
which shall require the prior written approval of the Executive Director of the CRA (such approval
not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed).
6.7 Procurement. The Project Sponsor shall make a commercially reasonable effort to
procure supplies, equipment, construction, or services to fulfill this Agreement from minority and
women owned businesses, and to provide these sources commercially reasonable opportunities to
compete for subcontracts to be performed pursuant to this Agreement. To the extent it is
commercially reasonable to do so, these businesses shall be located in or owned by residents of
the community development areas designated by the CRA.
6.8 Reversion of Assets. The Project Sponsor shall return to the CRA upon the
expiration or termination of this Agreement any CRA Funds on hand, any funds or accounts
receivable attributable to the CRA Funds, and any overpayments due to unearned funds or costs
disallowed pursuant to the terms of this Agreement that were disbursed to the Project Sponsor by
the CRA. Any funds not earned by the Project Sponsor prior to the expiration or termination of
this Agreement shall be retained by the CRA. Any CRA Funds not earned by the Project Sponsor
prior to the expiration or termination of the Agreement shall be retained by the CRA.
6.9 Repayment of Funds Procedures. INTENTIONALLY OMITTED.
6.10 Maintenance of Legal Existence and Authority. Project Sponsor shall maintain its
existence as a limited liability company and authority to conduct its business under.
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6.11 Affirmative Action. The Project Sponsor shall not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or family status or
handicap/disability in connection with its performance under this Agreement or in connection with
the occupancy of any CRA Assisted Unit or the construction of the Project. Age discrimination
and discrimination against minor dependents are also not permitted.
6.12 Conflict of Interest.
A. The Project Sponsor is aware of the conflict of interest laws of the City of Miami
(Code of the City of Miami, Florida, Chapter 2, Article V), of Miami -Dade County, Florida (Code
of Miami -Dade County, Florida, Section 2-11.1), and of the State of Florida (as set forth in Florida
Statutes), all as amended, and agrees that it will fully comply in all respects with the terms thereof
and any future amendments.
B. The Project Sponsor covenants that no person or entity under its employ, presently
exercising any functions or responsibilities in connection with this Agreement, has any personal
financial interests, direct or indirect, with the CRA. The Project Sponsor further covenants that,
in the performance of this Agreement, no person or entity having such conflicting interest shall be
utilized in respect to the services provided hereunder. Any such conflict of interest(s) on the part
of the Project Sponsor, its employees or associated persons or entities must be disclosed to the
CRA.
C. The Project Sponsor shall disclose any known conflicts of interest or apparent
improprieties of any party under or in connection with the Legal Requirements, including the
standards for procurement.
D. The Project Sponsor shall make any such disclosure to the CRA in writing and
immediately upon the Project Sponsor's discovery of such possible conflict. The CRA's
determination regarding the possible conflict of interest shall be binding on all parties.
E. No employee, agent, consultant, elected official or appointed official of the CRA,
exercising any functions or responsibilities in connection with the CRA's Program or this
Agreement, or who is in a position to participate in the decision -making process or gain inside
information regarding these CRA-assisted activities, has any personal financial interest, direct or
indirect, in this Agreement, the proceeds hereunder, the Project or the Project Sponsor, either for
themselves or for those with whom they have family or business ties, during their tenure or for one
year thereafter.
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7.1
of Default:
ARTICLE VII
DEFAULT
The happening of any one or more of the following events shall constitute an Event
(a) If any material term, condition or representation contained in this
Agreement or any of the other CRA Loan Documents is materially untrue,
substantially inaccurate or incomplete when made, or, if there is a material
misrepresentation of fact or fraud contained in any document(s) submitted
in support of this Agreement and such misstatement or misrepresentation
has a materially adverse effect on the Project or the CRA, including failure
of any of the CRA Assisted Units to remain Affordable at any time during
the Affordability Period
(b)
Failure by the Project Sponsor to comply with any material term, covenant,
obligation, or provision of this Agreement or any other Event of Default
under the CRA Loan Documents (beyond any applicable grace, notice
and/or cure period that is not otherwise extended or waived).
(c) Any change in zoning requirements or zoning classification of the Property
initiated by the Project Sponsor, which will materially interfere with the
completion of construction of the Project or the ultimate operation of the
Project as contemplated herein.
(d) Project Sponsor declares bankruptcy and/or becomes insolvent, which shall
result in immediate acceleration of the loan's repayment in full.
(e) CRA and Project Sponsor acknowledge that a senior mortgage default
constitutes an Event of Default under this Loan Agreement and the other
Loan Documents. In such an event, CRA may pursue any and all of its
remedies, including but not limited to an Acceleration of Debt, as described
below.
ARTICLE VIII
REMEDIES
8.1 Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default, the CRA shall have the rights and
remedies provided under the Note, Mortgage, Economic Incentive Agreement, the Rent
Regulatory Agreement and the Note. Additionally, subject to the provisions of the last paragraph
of this Section, the CRA shall have the absolute right, at its option and election and in its sole
discretion to:
(a) Debarment. Debar the defaulting party from receiving City or CRA funds for 5 years; and
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(b) Other Remedies. Exercise any other right, privilege or remedy available to the CRA as
may be provided by applicable law, or in any of the other CRA Loan Documents.
The rights and remedies of the CRA hereunder shall be cumulative and not mutually
exclusive, and the CRA may resort to any one or more or all of said remedies without exclusion
of any other. No party other than the CRA, whether the Project Sponsor or a material man, laborer,
subcontractor or supplier, shall have any interest in the CRA Funds withheld because of an Event
of Default hereunder, and shall not have any right to garnish or require or compel that payment
thereof be applied toward the discharge or satisfaction of any claim or lien which any of them may
have.
ARTICLE IX
INDEMNIFICATION
9.1 The Project Sponsor shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the CRA, the City
of Miami, its officers, agents, directors, and/or employees, from any and all liabilities, claims,
damages, losses, suits, judgments, and costs, including, but not limited to reasonable attorney's
fees, to the extent caused by the negligence, recklessness, negligent act or omission, or intentional
wrongful misconduct of Project Sponsor and persons employed or utilized by Project Sponsor in
the performance of this Agreement. Project Sponsor shall, further, hold the CRA, and the City of
Miami, its officials, officers and/or employees, harmless for, and defend the CRA and the City of
Miami, its officials, officers, and/or employees against, any civil actions, statutory or similar
claims, injuries or damages arising or resulting from the permitted work, even if it is alleged that
the CRA, the City of Miami, its officials and/or employees were negligent. These indemnifications
shall survive the term of this Contract. In the event that any action or proceeding is brought against
the CRA or the City of Miami, by reason of any such claim or demand, the Project Sponsor shall,
upon written notice from the CRA or the City of Miami, resist and defend such action or
proceeding by counsel satisfactory to the CRA or the City of Miami. The Project Sponsor expressly
understands and agrees that any insurance protection required by this Agreement or otherwise
provided by the Project Sponsor shall in no way limit the responsibility to indemnify, keep and
save harmless and defend the CRA and the City of Miami or its officers, employees, agents and
instrumentalities as herein provided. The Project Sponsor shall further require its contractors to
indemnify, hold harmless and defend the CRA and the City of Miami, its officers, agents, directors,
and/or employees against any and all liabilities, claims, damages, suits, judgments and costs,
including attorney's fees arising out of, or resulting from the contractor's negligence or omissions
in connection with this project.
9.2 The indemnification provided above shall obligate the Project Sponsor to defend,
at its own expense, to and through appellate, supplemental or bankruptcy proceeding, or to provide
for such defense, at the CRA's or the City of Miami's option, any and all such claims of liability
and all suits and actions of every name and description which may be brought against the CRA or
the City of Miami whether performed by the Project Sponsor, or persons employed or utilized by
Project Sponsor.
9.3 This indemnity will survive the cancellation or expiration of the Agreement. This
indemnity will be interpreted under the laws of the State of Florida, including without limitation
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and interpretation, which conforms to the limitations of §725.06 and/or §725.08, Florida Statutes,
as applicable.
9.4 The Project Sponsor agrees and recognizes that the CRA and the City of Miami
shall not be held liable or responsible for any claims which may result from any actions or
omissions of the Project Sponsor in which the CRA or the City of Miami participated either
through review or concurrence of the Project Sponsor's actions. In reviewing, approving or
rejecting any submissions by the Project Sponsor or other acts of the Project Sponsor, the CRA
and the City of Miami in no way assumes or shares any responsibility or liability of the Project
Sponsor or Sub -contractor under this Agreement.
ARTICLE X
INTENTIONALLY OMITTED
ARTICLE XI
DISBURSEMENT CONTINGENCY
10.1 Funding for the CRA Funds pursuant to the Disbursement Schedule is contingent
on the extension of life of the Omni CRA until July 7, 2047, the securing of the necessary financing
and subject to the availability of funds.
ARTICLE XII
SUSPENSION
11.1 The CRA may, due to an Event of Default, suspend the Project Sponsor's authority
to obligate funds under this Agreement or withhold payments to the Project Sponsor, pending
necessary corrective action by the Project Sponsor.
11.2 The determinations and actions described in paragraph 11.1 above maybe applied
to all or any part of the activities funded pursuant to this Agreement.
11.3 The CRA will notify the Project Sponsor in writing of the type of action taken
pursuant to this Article, by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by in person delivery with
proof of delivery. The notification will include . the reason(s) for such action, any conditions
relating to the action, and the necessary corrective action(s).
ARTICLE XIII
MISCELLANEOUS
12.1 Enforcement Methods. As a means of enforcing compliance with this Project, the
CRA may utilize any enforcement measures as provided under the CRA Loan Documents.
12.2 Renegotiation or Modification. Modification of provisions of this Agreement shall
be valid only when in writing and signed by the parties hereto. The parties agree to modify this
Agreement if the CRA reasonably determines, that federal, state, and/or local governmental
revisions of any applicable laws or regulations, or increases or decreases in budget allocations,
make changes to this Agreement necessary.
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12.3 Right to Waive. The CRA may, for good and sufficient cause, as determined by
the CRA in its sole and absolute discretion, waive provisions of this Agreement or seek to obtain
such waiver from an appropriate authority. Waiver requests from the Project Sponsor shall be in
writing. A waiver shall not be construed to be a modification of this Agreement.
12.4 Disputes. In the event an unresolved dispute exists between the Project Sponsor
and the CRA, the CRA shall refer the issue, including the views of all interested parties and the
recommendation of the CRA, to the Executive Director, his designee, or such other official of the
CRA who shall be authorized to exercise the authority of the Executive Director in this regard (the
"Executive Director") for reasonable determination. The Executive Director will issue a
determination within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of a written request for resolution of the
dispute and so advise the CRA and the Project Sponsor. In the event additional time is necessary,
the Executive Director will notify the interested parties within the thirty (30) day period that
additional time is necessary. The Project Sponsor agrees that the CRA Executive Director's
reasonable determination shall be final and binding on all parties, subject to the CRA Board's or
judicial review.
12.5 Headings. The article and paragraph headings in this Agreement are inserted for
convenience only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.
12.6 Proceedings. The Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of Florida and any proceedings arising between the parties in any manner pertaining or
relating to this Agreement shall, to the extent permitted by law, be held in Miami -Dade County,
Florida.
12.7 Notices and Contact. All notices under this Agreement shall be in writing and
addressed as follows:
To CRA :
With Copy To:
Omni Community Redevelopment Agency
1401 North Miami Ave, 2nd Floor
Miami, FL 33136
Attn: Executive Director
Victoria Mendez, General Counsel
City of Miami, City Attorney's Office
444 S.W. 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33130-1910
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To Project Sponsor:
Copy to:
14TH STREET DEVELOPMENT, LLC
1600 NE 1st Avenue, Suite 3800
Miami, Florida 33132
Attention: Nir Shoshani, Manager
Shutts & Bowen LLP
200 S. Biscayne Blvd., Suite 4100
Miami, Florida 33131
Attention: Marc D. Sarnoff, Esq
Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, notice shall be deemed given upon hand
delivery or five (5) business days after depositing the same with the U.S. Postal Service. The
address or designated representative of the parties may be changed by notice given in accordance
with this section.
12.8 Conflicts with Applicable Laws. If any provision of this Agreement conflicts with
any applicable law or regulation, only the conflicting provision shall be deemed by the parties
hereto to be modified, or to be deleted if modification is inappropriate, to cause the provision to
be consistent with the law or regulation. However, the obligations under this Agreement, as
modified, shall continue and all other provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and
effect.
12.9 Entire Agreement. This Agreement and its Exhibits and Schedules described as
follows contain all the terms and conditions of the Agreement between the parties:
Exhibit "A"
Exhibit "B"
Exhibit "C"
Exhibit "D"
Exhibit "E"
Exhibit "F"
Exhibit "G"
Exhibit "H"
Exhibit "I"
Exhibit "J"
Exhibit "K"
Exhibit "L"
Legal Description
Form of Economic Incentive Agreement
Form of Note
Disbursement Agreement
Intentionally Omitted
Form of Mortgage
Form of Covenant
Form of Rent Regulatory Agreement
Signage Requirements
Additional Insurance Requirements
Disbursement Schedule
Permitted Senior Financing
12.10 Waiver of Jury Trial. Neither the Project Sponsor nor its subcontractor(s), nor any
other person liable for the responsibilities, obligations, services and representations herein, nor any
assignee, successor, heir or personal representative of the Project Sponsor, its subcontractors or
any other person or entity shall seek a jury trial in any lawsuit, proceeding, counterclaim or any
other litigation procedure based upon or arising out of this Agreement, or the dealings or the
relationship between or among such persons or entities, or any of them. Neither the Project
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Sponsor nor its subcontractors, nor any other person or entity will seek to consolidate any such
action in which a jury trial has been waived with any other action. The provisions of this paragraph
have been fully discussed by the parties hereto, and the provisions hereof shall be subject to no
exceptions. Neither party to this Agreement has in any manner agreed with or represented to any
other party that the provisions of this paragraph will not be fully enforced in all instances.
12.11 CRA Resolution Award. The CRA resolution making the award and decisions of
the Board of the CRA ("Board") dated October 28, 2021, and supporting documents (collectively,
"Award Memoranda") are hereby incorporated by reference. To the extent of any conflict
between the Award Memoranda and the CRA Loan Documents and when interpreting the intent
of the CRA Loan Documents, the CRA Loan Documents will control. To the extent of any conflict
between the Award Memoranda, the most recent Award Memorandum controls.
12.12 Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced
pursuant to the laws of the State of Florida, excluding all principles of choice of laws, conflict of
laws and comity. Any action pursuant to a dispute under this Agreement must be brought in Miami -
Dade County and no other venue. All meetings to resolve said dispute, including voluntary
arbitration, mediation, or other alternative dispute resolution mechanism, will take place in this
venue. The parties both waive any defense that venue in Miami -Dade County is not convenient.
12.13 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.
12.14 Costs Including Attorney's Fees. In the event litigation, arbitration, or mediation,
between the parties hereto, arises out of the terms of this Agreement or any of the other Loan
Documents, 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.
12.15 The Project Sponsor's obligations pursuant to this Agreement shall be binding upon
and inure to the respective heirs, personal and legal representatives, trustees and successors and
assigns of the parties hereto, including each and every such party's past and present parent,
subsidiary, affiliate or predecessor entities, any and all entities by which or under a name by which
any party has been known or has done business, and any and all of his, hers, its and/or their
respective past and present officers, commissioners, directors, principals, trustees, administrators,
agents, attorneys, accountants, insurers, reinsurers, servants, employees, shareholders, members,
managers, partners, heirs, and representatives.
12.16 Any references to federal regulations and programs in this Agreement and its
exhibits are intended to be for illustrative purposes and not an indication that the Project is
specifically subject to the cited regulations. Nonetheless, if this Agreement requires the Project
Sponsor to comply with referenced federal regulations and programs, the CRA and the Project
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Sponsor agree that compliance shall be required as if the Project was subject to those federal
regulations and programs, unless otherwise determined by the CRA in its sole discretion.
[Signature Page Follows]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by
their undersigned officials as duly authorized.
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PROJECT SPONSOR:
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Name: Nir Shoshani
Title: Manager
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
THE FOREGOING INSTRUMENT was acknowledged before me by means of 13physical
presence or O online notarization on this day of March, 2022 by Nir Shoshani, as Manager
of 14th Street Development, LLC, on behalf of such limiteability company, o is perso and
known to me or who produced a as identification.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by
their undersigned officials as duly authorized.
ATTEST:
Todd Hannon, _ i ' the Board
Date:
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CRA:
OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
of the City of Miami, a public agency and body
corporate created pursuant to Section 163.356,
Florida Statutes ("CRA")
By:
H. Bert Gonzalez, xec ive `ir- . tor
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
CORRECTNESS:
V ctoria M dez
General Counsel
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EXHIBIT "A"
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY:
Folio 01-3136-005-1110:
Lot 7 and the North 20 feet of Lot 10, Block 16, "NORTH MIAMI", (also known as ROBBINS,
GRAHAM AND CHILLINGSWORTH SUBDIVISION) according to the plat thereof, as
recorded in Plat Book "A", Page 491/2, of the Public Records of Miami -Dade County, Florida, less
the West 10 feet of said Lot 7 and further less the West 10 feet of the North 20 feet of said Lot 10,
Block 16.
Folio 01-3136-005-1060:
Lot 2, Block 16, Robbins -Graham & Chillingsworth, also known as North Miami, less the West
10 feet thereof, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book A, Page 491 , of the Public
Records of Miami -Dade County, Florida.
Folios 01-3136-005-1070 and 01-3136-005-1090:
Lots 3 and 6 in Block 16, of ROBBINS, GRAHAM, & CHILLINGSWORTH'S SUBDIVISION,
according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book "A" at Page 49 1/2, of the Public Records of
Miami -Dade County, Florida, less the West 10 feet thereof.
Folios 01-3136-005-1130; 01-3136-005-1140; 01-3136-005-1150; 01-3136-005-1151; 01-3136-
005-1180:
Lots 5, 8, 9 and 12 in Block 16, of ROBBINS, GRAHAM & CHILLINGWORTH'S
SUBDIVISION, of the South 1/2 of the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/2 of the Southeast 1/ of the
Northeast 1/ of Section 36, Township 53 South, Range 41 East; the same being commonly known
as "North Miami", according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book "A", at Page 49 1/2, of
the Public Records of Miami -Dade County, Florida.
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EXHIBIT "B"
FORM OF ECONOMIC INCENTIVE AGREEMENT
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EXHIBIT "C"
FORM OF NOTE
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EXHIBIT "D"
DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
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EXHIBIT "E"
INTENTIONALLY OMITTED
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EXHIBIT "F"
FORM OF MORTGAGE
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EXHIBIT "G"
FORM OF COVENANT
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EXHIBIT "H"
RENT REGULATORY AGREEMENT
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EXHIBIT "I"
SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS
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EXHIBIT "J"
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR A CERTIFICATE OF
INSURANCE-14th STREET DEVELOPMENT, LLC
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 and OMNI CRA 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 and OMNI CRA listed as an additional insured
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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
IV. Umbrella Policy (Excess Follow Form)
A. Limits of Liability
Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability
Each Occurrence $ 1,000,000
Aggregate $ 1,000,000
City of Miami & OMNI CRA listed as an additional insured. Coverage is excess
follow form over the general liability and auto policies.
V. Builders' Risk (if applicable)
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 & OMNI CRA listed as loss payees
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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
14TH STREET DEVELOPMENT, LLC
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 and OMNI CRA listed as an additional insured
Contingent and Contractual Liability
Premises and Operations Liability
Explosion, Collapse and Underground Hazard
Primary Insurance Clause Endorsement
Completed Operations extended for 3 years
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
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B. Endorsements Required
City of Miami and OMNI CRA listed as an additional insured
V. Worker's Compensation
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
V. Umbrella Policy (Excess Follow Form)
B. Limits of Liability
Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability
Each Occurrence $ 15,000,000
Aggregate $ 15,000,000
City of Miami & OMNI CRA listed as an additional insured. Coverage is excess
follow form over the general liability and auto policies.
VI. Payment and Performance Bond
City & OMNI CRA listed as Obligees
$ TBD
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VII. Builders' Risk
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 & OMNI CRA 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.
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EXHIBIT "K"
DISBURSEMENT SCHEDULE
DISBURSEMENT SCHEDULE*
Disbursement
Date
Percent
Amount
l
Upon Execution of
the Grant
Agreement and all
Grant Documents
and within Thirty
(30) days of the
CRA Receiving
Sufficient Proceeds
Identified to Fund
the Grant
50%
$ 7,500,000.00
2
Upon issuance of
Phase Permit or
Master Building
Permit, whichever
comes first
50%
$ 7,500,000.00
Total
100%
$ 15,000,000.00
*No CRA Funds shall be disbursed until the expiration of the life of the CRA is extended to July
7, 2047.
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2303Q
EXHIBIT "L"
PERMITTED SENIOR FINANCING
1. Any loan or indebtedness to the Borrower from any third -party, institutional lender, provided
that the CRA will not subordinate its loan documents beyond a 3rd priority lien to any Senior
Loan.
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