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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. Florida 33139. vrvnv.miamibeachfl.gov
OFFICE OF REAL ESTATE. HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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July 15, 2009
Mr. Ramon Perez Dorrbecker
President
Little Havana Activities & Nutrition Centers of Dade County, Inc.
700 SW 8th Street
Miami, Florida 33130
RE: LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND
LITTLE HAVANA ACTIVITIES & NUTRITION CENTERS OF DADE
COUNTY, INC. FOR THE USE OF THE SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY
CENTER PLAYGROUND FACILITY (THE "PREMISES")
Dear Mr. Perez Dorrbecker:
The following Letter Agreement ("Agreement")shall confirm the understanding between the
City of Miami Beach ("City") and Little Havana Activities & Nutrition Centers of Dade
County, Inc. ("LHANC").
The City herein agrees to grant LHANC use of the City owned Premises, located at 833
Sixth Street, Miami Beach, Florida, and as more specifically delineated in "Exhibit A",
attached hereto and incorporated herein.
It is the intent of the parties that the term of this Letter Agreement, including any renewal
terms, is to run concurrent with the term of that certain Lease Agreement between the City
and LHANC, dated September 9, 2009 (the `Lease Agreement"). Accordingly, this Letter
Agreement shall be for an initial term of four years (4) years and three hundred sixty four
(364) days, commencing on the 2nd day of October. 2009 (the "Commencement Date").
and ending on the 30t" day of September. 2014.
Provided that LHANC is in good standing, and at the City's sole discretion, commencing
upon written notice from LHANC to the City, the City may extend the term of this Letter
Agreement, upon the same terms and conditions, for one (1) additional five (5) year term;
and provided further, that in the event that the Lease Agreement is not renewed (pursuant
to Subsection 2.2 of the Lease Agreement), then LHANC shall, at its option, have the right
to terminate this Letter Agreement upon seven (7) days written notice to the City.
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Additionally, in the event that the renewal option is not exercised pursuant to Subsection
2.2 of the aforestated Lease Agreement, then this Letter Agreement shall automatically
terminate, and shall be null and void and of no further force and effect. Additionally, if, at
any time during the term of this Letter Agreement, the Lease Agreement is terminated or
otherwise ceases to be of any legal force and effect, for whatever reason whatsoever, then
this Letter Agreement shall automatically terminate, and shall be null and void and of no
further force and effect.
NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING STATED HEREIN, THIS LETTER AGREEMENT MAY
BE TERMINATED BY EITHER PARTY, WITHOUT CAUSE AND FOR CONVENIENCE AT
ANY TIME DURING THE TERM (INCLUDING ANY RENEWAL TERM), UPON
FURNISHING THIRTY (30) DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE OTHER PARTY.
As consideration for the City's agreement to allow LHANC to utilize the Premises, LHANC
shall be solely responsible for the day-today maintenance of the Premises, including
housekeeping and trash collection (i.e.: collection and removal of trash/garbage and
placement into dumpster outside the Premises).
LHANC agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Miami Beach and its officers,
employees and agents, from and against any and all actions, claims, liabilities, losses, and
expenses, including, but not limited to, attorneys' fees, for personal, economic or bodily
injury, wrongful death, loss of or damage to the Premises, whether at law or in equity, which
may arise or be alleged to have arisen from the negligent acts, errors, omissions or other
wrongful conduct of LHANC, its employees, agents, sub-consultants, or any other person or
entity acting under LHANC's control, and/or it's invitees and guests, in connection with this
Agreement; and to that extent, LHANC shall pay all such claims and losses and shall pay all
such costs and judgments which may issue from any lawsuit arising from such claims and
losses, and shall pay all costs and attorneys' fees expended by the City in the defense of
such claims and losses, including appeals. Nothing contained in this paragraph orelsewhere
in this Agreement is in any way intended to be a waiver of the limitation placed upon the
City's liability as set forth in Section 768.28, Florida Statutes.
In addition to LHANC's obligation to indemnify and hold harmless the City, asset forth in the
preceding paragraph, LHANC further acknowledges and agrees that it shall be solely
responsible for providing any and all measures to secure and safeguard any and all personal
items and/or property on the Premises. LHANC further acknowledges and agrees that under
no circumstances shall the City be in any way responsible or liable, whether to LHANC or to
any third party(ies) for any stolen, damaged, or destroyed personal property (including,
without limitation, personal property, equipment, furniture, records) and/or any other property
within the Premises.
LHANC shall also be required, at its sole cost and expense, to comply and maintain with all
insurance requirements of the City. LHANC agrees that it shall not occupy and/or utilize the
Premises until proof of the following insurance coverages) have been furnished to and
approved by the City's Risk Manager:
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Comprehensive General Liability, in the minimum amount of One Million
($1,000,000) Dollars (subject to adjustment for inflation) per occurrence for
bodily injury and property damage. The City of Miami Beach must be named
as an additional insured on this policy.
Workers Compensation and Employers Liability coverage in accordance with
Florida statutory requirements.
Proof of these coverages must be provided by submitting original certificates of insurance.
All policies must provide thirty (30) days written notice of cancellation to both the City's Risk
Manager and Asset Manager at 1700 Convention Center Drive. All insurance policies shall
be issued by companies authorized to do business under the laws of the State of Florida
and must have a rating of B+:VI or better per A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide, latest edition,
and certificates are subject to the approval of the City's Risk Manager.
This Agreement embodies the entire agreement and understanding between the parties
hereto, and there are no other agreements and understandings, oral or written with reference
to the subject matter hereof that are not merged herein and superseded hereby. No
alteration, change, or modification of the terms of this Agreement shall be valid unless
amended in writing, signed by both parties hereto.
If the aforestated terms and conditions meet with your approval, please acknowledge by
signing in the space provided below. Upon execution by the City, we will forward a fully
executed copy to your office for your records. This Agreement shall be enforceable in
Miami-Dade County, Florida, and if legal action is necessary by any party with respect to
the enforcement of any or all of the terms or conditions herein, exclusive venue for the
enforcement of same shall lie in Miami-Dade County, Florida. This Agreement shall be
governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Florida, both
substantive and remedial, without regard to principals of conflict of laws. The exclusive
venue for any litigation arising out of this Agreement shall be Miami-Dade County, Florida,
if in State court, and the U.S. District Court. Southern District of Florida, if in federal court.
BY ENTERING INTO THIS AGREEMENT, THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND LITTLE
HAVANA ACTIVITIES & NUTRITION CENTERS OF DADE COUNTY, INC. EXPRESSLY
WAIVE ANY RIGHTS EITHER PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY CIVIL
LITIGATION RELATED TO, OR ARISING OUT OF, THIS AGREEMENT.
Sincerely,
Anna Parekh
Director
AP:rlr
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I have read this Letter Agreement and, fully understanding same, agree to be bound by the
terms and conditions contained herein
Attest:
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA
C Jor~e M. Gonz~le~, ity ~ anager Date
Attest:
LITTLE HAVANA ACTIVITIES Sr NUTRITION
CENTERS OF DADE COUNTY, INC.
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Ramon Perez Dorrbecker, President Date
APPROVED AS TO
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