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WHEREAS, the Owner is the fee simple owner of 8.25 acres of property in Miami-Dade
County, Florida, legally described on Exhibit "A", having a street address of 2140 NW 12th
Avenue, Miami, Florida ("Property"); and
WHEREAS, on June [ ], 2018, the Owner filed an application with the City for approval
of a Special Area Plan ("Miami Produce SAP") in order to develop the Property as a mixed use
development with residential units, retail, restaurants, educational uses, light manufacturing, and
other amenities ("Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Owner received Waiver #[ ] pursuant to Article 3, Section 3.9 of the
Miami 21 Code ("Zoning Ordinance") from the City to allow a ten percent (10%) reduction in
the required minimum acreage of nine (9) acres where the Miami Produce SAP is for
approximately 8.25 acres; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Project location in the industrial area of Allapattah will
provide a mix of amenities and resources not previously available in that neighborhood for use
and enjoyment by not only the residents and patrons of the Property, but also the general public;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed Project will create certain recurring fiscal benefits for the
City’s tax base as well as much needed temporary and permanent jobs for the City’s residents;
and
WHEREAS, the Parties wish for the development to proceed substantially in accordance
with the "Miami Produce SAP Regulating Plan and Design Concept Book" attached as Exhibit
"B" ("Regulating Plan and Design Concept Book"); and
WHEREAS, as a condition to the approval of the Miami Produce SAP, the Owner and
the City must enter into a development agreement pursuant to Article 3, Section 3.9 of the
Zoning Ordinance and the Florida Local Government Development Agreement Act, Florida
Statutes, 163.3220 through 163.3243; and
The recitals are true and correct and are incorporated into and made a part of this
Agreement.
Section 1. Consideration. The Parties hereby agree that the consideration and obligations
recited and provided for under this Agreement constitute substantial benefits to all Parties and
thus adequate consideration for this Agreement.
(b) Words in the singular include the plural and words in plural include the
singular;
(c) A pronoun in one gender includes and applies to other genders as well;
(d) The terms "hereunder", "herein", "hereof", "hereto", and such similar terms shall
refer to the instant Agreement in its entirety and not to individual sections or
articles;
(e) The Parties hereto agree that this Agreement shall not be more strictly construed
against any individual party as all Parties are drafters of this Agreement; and
(f) The attached exhibits shall be deemed adopted and incorporated into the
Agreement; provided, however, that this Agreement shall be deemed to control in
the event of a conflict between the attachments and this Agreement.
Section 3. Definitions. Capitalized terms that are not specifically defined herein shall have
the meaning given in the Zoning Ordinance.
"City" means the City of Miami, a municipal corporation of the State of Florida,
and all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities subject to the jurisdiction
thereof.
"Development" means the carrying out of any building activity, the making of
any material change in the use or appearance of any structure or land, or the
dividing of land into three (3) or more parcels and such other activities described
in Section 163.3221(4), Florida Statutes.
"Land" means the earth, water, and air above, below, or on the surface, and
includes any improvements or structures customarily regarded as land.
"Public Facilities" mean major capital improvements, including, but not limited
to, transportation, sanitary sewer, solid waste, drainage, potable water,
educational facilities, parks and recreational facilities, streets, parking and health
systems and facilities.
Section 5. Intent. The Owner and the City intend for this Agreement to be construed and
implemented so as to effectuate the purpose of the Miami Produce SAP, this Agreement, the
Comprehensive Plan, Existing Zoning, and the Florida Local Government Development
Agreement Act, s. 163.3220 - 163.3243, Florida Statutes.
Section 6. Applicability. This Agreement only applies to the Property identified in Exhibit
"A."
Section 7. Effective Date and Binding Effect. This Agreement shall have a term of thirty
(30) years from the Effective Date and shall be recorded in the public records of Miami-Dade
County and filed with the City Clerk. The term of this Agreement may be extended by mutual
consent of the Parties subject to a public hearing, pursuant to s. 163.3225, Florida Statutes. This
Agreement shall become effective on the Effective Date and shall constitute a covenant running
with the land that shall be binding upon, and inure to, the benefit of the Owner, its successors,
assigns, heirs, legal representatives, and personal representatives. If the Property is submitted to
condominium ownership, then the association or other entity designated to represent all of the
condominium ownership interests as to the Property, as may be applicable, shall be the proper
entity or entities to execute any such release for properties in a condominium form of ownership
after City approval as discussed herein.
Section 8. Regulating Plan and Design Concept Book. The Property is intended to be
developed and used substantially in accordance with the Regulating Plan and Design Concept
Book as described in Exhibit "B" attached to this Agreement.
Section 9. Zoning, Permitted Development Uses, and Building Intensities. The City has
designated the Property as Miami Produce SAP on the official zoning Atlas of the City, pursuant
to the applicable procedures in the Zoning Ordinance. As part of the Miami Produce SAP
process, the Property is being rezoned to T6-24-O. The Regulating Plan and Design Concept
Book attached as Exhibit "B" provides for any deviations from the underlying regulations of the
Zoning Ordinance. In approving the Miami Produce SAP, the City has determined that the uses,
intensities, and densities of Development permitted thereunder are consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Ordinance. Signage and deviations to the regulations in the
Zoning Ordinance are articulated further in the Regulating Plan and Design Concept Book and
will be approved administratively in accordance with these regulations.
Section 10. Future Development. Development within the Miami Produce SAP is intended
to be developed substantially in accordance with the Regulating Plan and Design Concept Book
attached as Exhibit "B". The criteria to be used in determining whether future Development shall
be approved are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, this Agreement, and the Miami
Produce SAP. The Comprehensive Plan, this Agreement, and the Miami Produce SAP shall
Section 11. Local Development Permits. The Project may require additional permits or
approvals from the City, County, State, or Federal government and any division thereof. Subject
to required legal processes and approvals, the City shall make a good faith effort to take all
reasonable steps to cooperate with and facilitate all such approvals. Such approvals include,
without limitation, the following approvals and permits and any successor or analogous
approvals and permits:
(b) Covenant in Lieu of Unity of Title or Unity of Title acceptance or the release of
existing unities or covenants;
(f) Any other official action of the Federal, City, County, State or any other government
agency having the effect of permitting development of the Property.
In the event that the City substantially modifies its land development regulations regarding site
plan approval procedures, authority to approve any site plan for the Project shall be vested solely
with the City Manager, with the recommendation of the Planning Director or any other relevant
party. Any such site plan shall be approved if it meets the requirements and criteria of the Zoning
Ordinance, the Comprehensive Plan, and the terms of this Agreement.
Section 12. Utilities and Easements. The Owner understands and agrees that the utilities
presently serving the Property may be insufficient for the Development of the Project. The
Owner agrees that it will, at its sole cost and expense, make any and all changes, improvements,
alterations, or enhancements to these facilities necessary or appropriate to provide the required
level of service to the Property in order to comply with applicable laws without materially
diminishing the service to other properties within the City.
Section 13. Compliance With Florida Building Code, Florida Fire/Life Safety Laws, and
all Applicable Laws. The Owner shall at all times in the Development and operation of the
Project comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations including but not limited to
Section 14. Notice. All notices, demands, and requests which are required to be given
hereunder shall, except as otherwise expressly provided, be in writing and delivered by personal
service or sent by United States Registered or Certified Mail, return receipt requested, postage
prepaid, or by overnight express delivery, such as Federal Express, to the Parties at the addresses
listed below. Any notice given pursuant to this Agreement shall be deemed given when received.
Any actions required to be taken hereunder which fall on Saturday, Sunday, or United States
legal holidays shall be deemed to be performed timely when taken on the succeeding day
thereafter which shall not be a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.
To the City:
City Manager
City of Miami
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
Any party to this Agreement may change its notification address(es) by providing written
notification to the remaining Parties pursuant to the terms and conditions of this section.
Section 15. Environmental. The City finds that the proposed Project will confer a significant
net improvement upon the publicly accessible tree canopy in the area. The Parties agree that the
Owner will comply with the intent and requirements of Chapter 17 of the City Code within the
Miami Produce SAP where required.
(a) Job Creation & Employment Opportunities. Generally, the Owner shall consult
with local and state economic development entities regarding job training and job
placement services for area City residents seeking employment opportunities with
potential employers which will locate or establish a business within the Miami
Produce SAP.
(b) Connectivity. The Miami Produce SAP is intended to provide a private pedestrian
and vehicle promenade, providing thru-site connectivity between NW 13th Avenue
and NW 12th Avenue. This promenade is intended to be aligned with NW 21st
Terrace and create an enhanced pedestrian experience as well as aide traffic
circulation around and through the Project.
(c) Enable and Promote Use of Public Transit. The Miami Produce SAP is intended to
provide direct connectivity to the adjacent Santa Clara Metrorail Station and promote
the use of the Metrorail through the provision of directional signage and design
elements.
(d) Incorporation of Neighborhood Character. The Owner will use reasonable efforts
to retain the industrial character of the Property in harmony with the surrounding
neighborhood context. In addition to the incorporation of industrial design elements,
Section 18. Multiple Ownership. Owner shall have the right to develop the Project in
phases, to sell or lease portions of the Project to third party developers, to condominiumize the
Project (or portions thereof) and/or to enter into joint ventures for portions of the Project with
third parties. In the event of multiple ownership subsequent to the approval of the Agreement,
each of the subsequent owners, mortgagees, and other successors having interest in the Property
(or any portion thereof, including condominium unit owners) shall be bound by the terms and
provisions of this Agreement as covenants that run with the Property.
Section 19. Common Area Maintenance. The Owner will create, prior to the conveyance of
any portion of the Property (less than the entire Property), a declaration of covenants, conditions
and restrictions, easement and operating agreement or similar instrument, which shall provide for
the maintenance of all common areas, private roadways, cross-easements, and other amenities
common to the Property. This Agreement shall not preclude the Owner(s) of the Property from
maintaining their own buildings or common areas not common to the Property. Such declaration,
easement and operating agreement or similar instrument shall be subject to the approval of the
City Attorney.
Section 20. Modification. The provisions of this Agreement may be amended, added to,
derogated, deleted, modified, or changed from time to time only by recorded instrument executed
by the Owner, and the City after public hearing before the City Commission. If the Property is
submitted to condominium ownership, then the association or other entity designated to represent
all of the condominium interests as to the Property, as may be applicable, shall be the proper
entity or entities to execute any such instrument described herein for properties in a
condominium form of ownership after approval by the City and public hearing before the City
Commission.
Section 21. Enforcement. The City, its successor or assigns, and the Owner shall have the
right to enforce any of the provisions of this Agreement. Enforcement shall be by action at law
or in equity against any party or person violating or attempting to violate any covenants, either to
restrain violation or to recover damages or both. The prevailing party in the action or suit shall
be entitled to recover, in addition to costs and disbursements allowed by law, such sum as the
court may adjudge to be reasonable for the services of its attorney. Additionally, the City may
enforce this Agreement by any means allowed by law, including but not limited to injunction or
via Chapter 2, Article X of the City Code.
Section 22. Authorization to Withhold Permits and Inspections. In the event the Owner is
obligated to make payments or improvements under the terms of this Agreement or to take or
refrain from taking any other action under this Agreement, and such obligations are not
performed prior to the expiration of any applicable notice and/or cure period, in addition to any
other remedies available, the City is hereby authorized to withhold any further permits for the
Property and refuse any inspections or grant any approvals, with regard to any portion of the
Property until such time this Agreement is complied with.
Section 24. Severability. Invalidation of any of the sections in this Agreement, by judgment
of court in any action initiated by a third party, in no way shall affect any of the other provisions
of this Agreement, which shall remain in full force and effect.
(a) The Owner shall be in default under this Agreement if the Owner fails to perform
or is in breach of any term, covenant, or condition of this Agreement which is not
cured within thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice from the City
specifying the nature of such breach; provided, however, that if such breach
cannot reasonably be cured within thirty (30) days, then Owner shall not be in
default if it commences to cure such breach within said thirty (30) day period,
diligently prosecutes such cure to completion, and notifies the City in writing of
its attempt to comply.
(b) The City shall be in default under this Agreement if the City fails to perform or
breaches any term, covenant, or condition of this Agreement and such failure is
not cured within thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice from the Owner
specifying the nature of such breach; provided, however, that if such breach
cannot reasonably be cured within thirty (30) days, the City shall not be in default
if it commences to cure such breach within said thirty (30) day period and
diligently prosecutes such cure to completion, and notifies the Owner in writing
of its attempt to comply.
(c) It shall not be a default under this Agreement if either party is declared bankrupt
by a court of competent jurisdiction after the Project has been built. All rights and
obligations in this Agreement shall survive such bankruptcy of either party. The
Parties hereby forfeit any right to terminate this Agreement upon the bankruptcy
of the other party.
(a) Neither party may terminate this Agreement upon the default of the other party,
but shall have all of the remedies enumerated herein.
(b) Upon the occurrence of a default by a party to this Agreement not cured within
the applicable grace period, the Owner and the City agree that any party may seek
specific performance of this Agreement, and that seeking specific performance
shall not waive any right of such party to also seek monetary damages, injunctive
relief, or any other relief other than termination of this Agreement. If an action is
brought in a court of competent jurisdiction to seek specific performance, the
prevailing party will be entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees as the court may
adjudge and all costs incurred
Section 28. Lack of Agency Relationship. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as
establishing an agency relationship between the Parties nor its employees, agents, contractors,
subsidiaries, divisions, affiliates, or guests shall be deemed agents, instrumentalities, employees,
or contractors of the City for any purpose hereunder, and the City, its contractors, agents, and
employees shall not be deemed contractors, agents, or employees of the Owner or its
subsidiaries, divisions, or affiliates.
(a) The Parties agree to cooperate with each other to the full extent practicable
pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The City shall use its
best efforts to expedite the permitting and approval process in an effort to assist
the Owner in achieving its Development and construction milestones. The City
will accommodate requests from the Owner or the Owner's general contractor and
subcontractors for review of phased or multiple permitting packages, as allowed
by law or as approved by the Building Official in consultation with the Planning
Director or any other relevant parties, such as those for excavation, site work and
foundations, building shell, core, and interiors.
Section 30. Recording. This Agreement shall be recorded in the Public Records of Miami-
Dade County, Florida at the Owner’s expense and shall inure to the benefit of the City. A copy
of the recorded Agreement shall be provided to the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney
within two (2) weeks of recording.
Section 31. Successor(s), Assigns, and Designees. The covenants and obligations set forth in
this Agreement shall extend to the Owner, their successor(s) and/or assigns. Nothing contained
herein shall be deemed to be a dedication, conveyance, or grant to the public in general nor to
any persons or entities except as expressly set forth herein.
Section 32. Approvals. Whenever any matter set forth herein is made subject to the approval
of the City, the City Manager and/or the City Attorney, the approval shall be expressed in writing
and the City, the City Manager and/or the City Attorney (as applicable) shall not be unreasonably
withhold, delay or condition any such approval. The failure to grant or withhold any such
approval within five (5) business days after receipt of written notice requesting the same (or such
other time period as may be expressly provided in this Agreement), shall be deemed approval of
such matter.
Section 33. Time. Time shall be of the essence for the performance of all obligations of the
Owner and the City under this Agreement. Whenever this Agreement provides for or
contemplates a period of time for performance of any obligation, such time period shall be
calculated using calendar days, except when such time period is expressly stated to be calculated
in business days. Any date in this Agreement which falls upon a Saturday, Sunday or legal
holiday (defined as any weekday upon which banks in Miami, Florida are not open for business)
shall be deemed to be extended to the next business day. The term "business day" as used in this
Agreement means any day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.
Section 34. Limitation of Liability. In no event shall any of the officers, directors,
shareholders, partners, members, managers, employees or agents of Owner, or any subsidiaries
or affiliates of Owner, ever be personally liable for any judgment against Owner under this
Agreement. All of the officers, directors, shareholders, partners, members, managers, employees
or agents of Owner, and any subsidiaries or affiliates of Owner, including, without limitation,
Robert S. Wennett, Wellspring Investments Management I, LLC, a Delaware limited liability
company, Urban Investments Advisors, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and UIA
Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company are hereby unconditionally and
irrevocably released, satisfied and forever discharged of and from any and all actions, causes of
action, claims, demands, losses, costs and expenses, whether direct, contingent or consequential,
liquidated or unliquidated, at law or in equity, that the City has or may or shall have against
Owner arising out of this Agreement.
Section 35. Estoppel. The City shall, within ten (10) business days of its receipt of a written
request from Owner, provide Owner with a written estoppel certificate duly executed stating: (a)
By:_____________________
Name: Robert S. Wennett
Title: Managing Member
STATE OF FLORIDA )
) SS
COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ____ day of ___________,
2018, by Robert S. Wennett, the Managing Member of Wellspring Investments Management I,
LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, the Managing Member of Urban Investments
Advisors, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, the Sole Member of UIA Management,
LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, the Manager of Miami Produce Center, LLC, a
Delaware limited liability company, on behalf of such limited liability companies. He is ( )
personally known to me or ( ) produced a valid driver's license as identification.
Notary Public:
Sign Name:
Print Name:
My Commission Expires:
[NOTARIAL SEAL)
_____________________________ BY:
Todd Hannon, City Clerk Emilio T. Gonzalez, City Manager
_____________________________
Victoria Méndez
City Attorney
SunTrust Bank, a Georgia banking corporation, being the holder of that certain Mortgage,
Assignment of Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing dated August 31, 2016, executed by
Miami Produce Center, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and recorded in Official
Records Book 30224, Page 931, in the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida, together
with all modifications thereto (the "Mortgage"), hereby consent to the filing of, and agrees that
the Mortgage shall be subordinate to, the foregoing Development Agreement.
Sign _______________________________
STATE OF FLORIDA )
) SS:
COUNTY OF _________________ )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ____ day of __________,
20__, by __________________, as __________________ of SUNTRUST BANK, a Georgia
banking corporation, on behalf of said corporation. He/She is ( ) personally known to me or
( ) has produced a Florida driver’s license as identification.
_______________________________
Notary Public, State of Florida
My Commission Expires:
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