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2014-28756 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2014-28756 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND APPROVING A LETTER OF INTENT (LOI) WITH MIAMI BEACH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (MBCDC) FOR THE CITY'S PROPOSED PURCHASE OF THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES ALLEN APARTMENTS: BARCLAY PLAZA APARTMENTS; LOTTIE APARTMENTS; MADELEINE VILLAGE APARTMENTS; AND NEPTUNE APARTMENTS (THE "MBCDC PROPERTIES"); FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND, IF SUCCESSFUL, EXECUTE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENTS FOR THE MBCDC PROPERTIES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL CLOSING DOCUMENTS, AS REQUIRED FOR THE CITY'S PURCHASE OF THE MBCDC PROPERTIES; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A BUDGET MODIFICATION TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR THE BALANCE OF THE CITY'S NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM (NSP1) FUNDS TO HELP FUND THE ACQUISITION OF THE MBCDC PROPERTIES AND CREATE AN OPERATING RESERVE FOR THE LOTTIE APARTMENTS, MADELEINE VILLAGE APARTMENTS AND NEPTUNE APARTMENTS, AS WELL AS AUTHORIZING THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS TO ALSO HELP FUND THE PURCHASE OF SAID PROPERTIES. WHEREAS, the City is an entitlement community for a variety of funds from the Unites States Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity for the creation and retention of affordable housing; and WHEREAS, Miami Beach Community Development Corporation (MBCDC) received funds from the City for the acquisition and rehabilitation of five (5) affordable housing projects: Allen Apartments; Barclay Plaza Apartments; Lottie Apartments; Madeleine Village Apartments; and Neptune Apartments (the MBCDC Properties); and WHEREAS, a review of MBCDC projects and operations has revealed a variety of operational and compliance lapses which have jeopardized these projects and raised concerns regarding MBCDC's operational capacity; and WHEREAS, on September 9, 2014, the City Manager transmitted the attached Letter of Intent (LOI) to MBCDC, to surrender title to the MBCDC Properties to the City; and WHEREAS, the LOI was approved by MBCDC's Board at its meeting on September 8, 2014; and WHEREAS, at its meeting on September 10, 2014, the Mayor and Commission conceptually endorsed the terms set forth in the LOI; and WHEREAS, in order to fund the closing costs associated with the acquisition of these properties, the City intends to file a budget modification with the State of Florida's Department of Economic Opportunity, to utilize $46,165 of the City's remaining Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP1) funds for the closing costs associated with the acquisition of the Lottie Apartments, Madeleine Village Apartments and Neptune Apartments, as well as create an operating reserve for these buildings in the amount of $155,636; and WHEREAS, the City will also utilize $113,105 in uncommitted Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to fund the closing costs associated with the acquisition of the Allen Apartments and Barclay Plaza Apartments. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission hereby ratify and approve a Letter Of Intent (LOI) with Miami Beach Community Development Corporation (MBCDC) for the City's proposed purchase of the following properties: Allen Apartments; Barclay Plaza Apartments; Lottie Apartments; Madeleine Village Apartments; and Neptune Apartments (the "MBCDC Properties"); further authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and, if successful, execute Purchase and Sale Agreements for the MBCDC Properties; authorizing the City Manager to execute any and all closing documents, as required for the City's purchase of the MBCDC Properties ; further authorizing the City Manager to submit a budget modification to the State of Florida Department of Economic Opportunity for the balance of the City's Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP1) funds to help fund the acquisition of the MBCDC Properties and create an operating reserve for the Lottie Apartments, Madeleine Village Apartments, and Neptune Apartments, as well as authorizing the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to also help fund the purchase of said properties. PASSED and ADOPTED this /7 day of �Q®o lew�e--- , 2014. ine �P C) ATTES :INCORP +ORATED- APPROVED AS TO CITil CLERK ' ,. FORM & LANGUAGE Rafael Granado C�- = & FOR EXECUTION City Attorney Date Raul Aguila COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY Condensed Title: Request For Approval To Authorize the City Manager or his designee to purchase and assume title of five (5) properties owned by Miami Beach Community Development Corporation. Key Intended Outcome Supported: N/A Supporting Data(Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): N/A Issue: Shall the City Commission authorize the acquisition? Item Summa /Recommendation: In May 2013, the City embarked on an extensive review of its U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)funded projects and operations.This extensive review included the analysis of projects undertaken between 2008 and 2013 by Miami Beach Community Development Corporation(MBCDC),the City's largest HUD-funded beneficiary, as well as the City's internal processes,operations and staff. For the past year,the City has attempted to address various issues with MBCDC and was unable to make much progress until this past August. Simultaneously, the Building Department was expressing concern that the Barclay Plaza Apartments may need to be closed in order to address violations that had been ongoing since 2007. Such a closure would trigger the invocation of the Universal Relocation Act(URA)because the building had received federal funds for the repair of its elevator.The anticipated URA costs for the Barclay Plaza would be$900,000 for the relocation of displaced tenants.This expense would bankrupt MBCDC and place the City's$36,422,153 investments in jeopardy. In short order, it was determined that MBCDC had grown too quickly and did not have the capacity to properly operate its extensive housing portfolio. City staff reached out to the MBCDC Board of Directors on September 8th and shared its findings. In addition,the City offered a plan to address the agency's operational problems while securing the City's fiscal interests and the wellbeing of the tenants housed by MBCDC.The City suggested that MBCDC surrender title to the following properties:Allen Apartments, Barclay Plaza Apartments, Lottie Apartments, Madeleine Village Apartments,and Neptune Apartments. On September 8, 2014,the MBCDC Board of Directors agreed to this sale.The acquisition costs would be funded by the City's remaining Neighborhood Stabilization Program(NSP1)and Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)funds. In addition, NSP1 funds will be used to establish an operating reserve account for the following properties: Lottie Apartments, Madeleine Village Apartments, and Neptune Apartments. In the longer term, the City anticipates potential funding from its Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership funds to address the rehabilitation/repairs needed at the Barclay Plaza Apartments. RECOMMENDATION The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission authorize the Manager or his designee to purchase and assume title of these properties. Advisory Board Recommendation: N/A Financial Information: Source of Amount Account Funds: 1 $ 201,801 138.5668.000343/349(NSP1) 2 $113,105 Community Development Block Grant FY 2014/15 Funds Total $314,906 Financial Impact Summary: No additional City funds will be required for this effort. City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking: Maria L. Ruiz, Office of Housing&Community Services Department Director, Ext#6491 Si n-Offs: Department Director Assistant CityWanager City M na er MLR _ KGB JLM TAAGENDA\2014\September\MBCDC Porperty Acqusition SummaN 1 09172014.doc AGENDA.ITEM R7/ M C �� DATE MIAMI BEACH City®f Miami Beath, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov COM LyCommission ON MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Member of the FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager DATE: September 17, 2014 SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND APPROVING A LETTER OF INTENT (LOI) WITH MIAMI BEACH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION(MBCDC)FOR THE CITY'S PROPOSED PURCHASE OF THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES ALLEN APARTMENTS: BARCLAY PLAZA APARTMENTS; LOTTIE APARTMENTS;MADELEINE VILLAGE APARTMENTS; AND NEPTUNE APARTMENTS (THE "MBCDC PROPERTIES"); FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND, IF SUCCESSFUL, EXECUTE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENTS FOR THE MBCDC PROPERTIES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL CLOSING DOCUMENTS,AS REQUIRED FOR THE CITY'S PURCHASE OF THE MBCDC PROPERTIES; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A BUDGET MODIFICATION TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR THE BALANCE OF THE CITY'S NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM(NSP1)FUNDS TO HELP FUND THE ACQUISITION OF THE MBCDC `PROPERTIES AND CREATE AN OPERATING RESERVE FOR THE LOTTIE APARTMENTS, MADELEINE VILLAGE APARTMENTS AND NEPTUNE APARTMENTS, AS WELL AS AUTHORIZING THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS TO ALSO HELP FUND THE PURCHASE OF SAID PROPERTIES. ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION Adopt the Resolution. FUNDING While the properties are being voluntarily surrendered to the City,the City is responsible for closing costs. Closing costs are estimated at$159,270. These costs will be charged to the following grant accounts: Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP1) and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). ANALYSIS In May 2013, the City embarked on an extensive review of its U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funded projects and operations. This extensive review included the analysis of projects undertaken between 2008 and 2013 by Miami Beach Community Development Corporation(MBCDC),the City's largest HUD-funded beneficiary, as well as the City's internal processes, operations and staff. September 17, 2014 City Commission Meeting Page 2 of 4 The internal analysis uncovered significant compliance lapses including: • Disbursement of HUD funds for ineligible expenses • Processing of advance draws as regular reimbursement requests • Failure to obtain evidence of expense incurrence • Failure to retain adequate documentation for the release of federal funds • Inadequate monitoring of HUD-funded projects • Undeclared conflict of interest between a City employee and MBCDC • Failure to require corrective action plan to audit findings (OMB Circular A-133). As these lapses were being uncovered, City staff assigned to the Office of Real Estate, Housing and Community Development resigned or was terminated. Internal processes were reviewed and substantive operational changes were adopted: • Contract workbooks were developed to ensure HUD-funded projects complied with applicable rules and regulations. • Funded sub-recipients were required to attend pre-contract workshops to ensure that HUD rules, regulations and reporting requirements were understood and accepted prior to the execution of funding awards. • Contracts were revised to delineate specific reporting requirements including the evidence of expenditure that would be required for reimbursement. • Reporting and reimbursement schedules were specifically delineated to ensure that expenditure timelines were honored. • Reporting forms were created and disseminated to sub-recipients to standardize reporting and facilitate the sub-recipients'obligation to report progress,expenditures and compliance with HUD rules and regulations. The internal review of MBCDC's contracts uncovered significant contractual lapses, violations of HUD rules and regulations, and fiscal irregularities. These defaults included: • Failure to comply with the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act(40 USC 327) • Failure to comply with Davis-Bacon Wage Act (42 USC 12836) • Conflict of interest in procurement [24 CFR 85.36(b)(i) and (iv)] • Payment of ineligible expenses incurred prior to contract execution(HUD Playing by the Rules, Chapter 2-9) • Failure to complete cost analysis prior to contract modifications [24 CFR 85.36(f)] • Failure to adhere to tenant placement order from waiting list (§ 92.253) • Failure to maintain internal control over federal programs (OMB Circular A-133) • Provision of housing to ineligible persons (HUD Occupancy Handbook: Chapter 3) • Failure to obtain prior written approval for budget revisions on a construction project (24 CFR Part 85) • Failure to negotiate advance agreements prior to the incurrence of costs (48 CFR Part 31.109) • Illegal tenant evictions. For the past year, the City has attempted to address these issues with MBCDC and was unable to make much progress until this past August, when Beatriz Cuenca-Barberio was hired as the agency's new Executive Director. Ms. Cuenca-Barberio promptly complied with document and service requests enabling the City's forensic auditors to review the City's funding of the Allen Apartments and Neptune Apartments. Simultaneously, the Building Department was expressing concern that the Barclay Plaza Apartments may need to be September 17, 2014 City Commission Meeting Page 3 of 4 closed in order to address violations that had been ongoing since 2007. Such a closure would trigger the invocation of the Universal Relocation Act(URA) because the building had received federal funds for the repair of its elevator. The anticipated URA costs for the Barclay Plaza would be $900,000 for the relocation of displaced tenants. This expense would bankrupt MBCDC and place the City's$36,422,153 investments in jeopardy. In short order, it was determined that MBCDC had grown too quickly and did not have the capacity to properly operate its extensive housing portfolio. City staff reached out to the MBCDC Board of Directors on September 8th and shared its findings. In addition, the City offered a plan to address the agency's operational problems while securing the City's fiscal interests and the well being of the tenants housed by MBCDC. The City suggested that MBCDC surrender title to the following properties: • Allen Apartments; • Barclay Plaza Apartments; • Lottie Apartments; • Madeleine Village Apartments; and • Neptune Apartments. The following is a summary of the size, value and location of the properties in question: Property Address Units Property Net Annual Appraiser Operating Income Value Estimate Allen Apartments 2001 Washington Avenue 43 $ 3,864,466 $ 70,000 -Barclay Plaza 1940 Park Avenue 66 $ 5,455,000 $ 110,000 Lottie Apartments 530—75,n Street 20 $ 1,440,000 $ 35,000 Madeleine Village 7871 Cres i Boulevard 16 $ 970,000 $ 50,000 Neptune 1632 Meridian Avenue 35 $2,600,000 $ 92,000 A artments • 180 $ 14,329,466 $ 357,000 The City would assume title to the properties, and the debt for two bank-issued mortgages for the Allen Apartments and Neptune Apartments of$243,914 and$669,683, respectively. The rental revenue collected for these properties adequately fund this debt service of $40,080 and $53,616, respectively. The City would also assume responsibility for the tenants who may be displaced at the Barclay Plaza Apartments after prioritizing those eligible for placement in vacancies at other MBCDC-owned properties. Attached please find the Letter Of Intent(LOI)executed by the City Manager and MBCDC, after its Board of Directors endorsed the City's proposal at the Board's September 8, 2014 meeting. At the September 10th Commission meeting,the Administration presented a verbal report to the Mayor and Commission seeking the Commission's endorsement to pursue this avenue of action. The Commission unanimously supported this course. The Administration is now seeking Commission authorization to ratify and approve the executed LOI and proceed with the acquisition of these properties. The City would fund these acquisitions by submitting a budget modification to the State of Florida Department of Economic Opportunity redirecting the City's remaining Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP1) funds to cover the estimated closing costs for the three i September 17, 2014 City Commission Meeting Page 4 of 4 properties previously assisted by NSP1: Lottie Apartments, Madeleine Village Apartments and Neptune Apartments ($46,165) and create an operating reserve for these properties with the remaining balance ($155,636). The estimated closing costs for the Barclay Plaza Apartments and Allen Apartments would be funded by the City's uncommitted Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)funds. The estimated closing costs for each building are: • $ 17,390 $ 57,300 $ 6,500 $4,365 $ 11,700 • $ 14,685 $ 20,730 $ 5,500 $ 3,700 $ 9,900 • $ 1,500 $ 1,500 $ 1,500 $ 1,500 $ 1,500 • $ 33,575 $ 79,530 $ 13,500 $ 9,565 $ 23,100 In the longer term, the City antici.pates potential funding from its Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership funds to address the rehabilitation/repairs needed at the Barclay Plaza Apartments. CONCLUSION The Administration requests that the Mayor and City Commission ratify and approve a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Miami Beach Community Development Corporation (MBCDC) for the City's proposed purchase of the following properties Allen Apartments: Barclay Plaza Apartments; Lottie Apartments; Madeleine Village Apartments; and Neptune Apartments (the "MBCDC Properties"); further authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and, if successful, execute Purchase and Sale Agreements for the MBCDC Properties; authorizing the City Manager to execute any and all closing documents, as required for the City's purchase of the MBCDC Properties; and further authorizing the City Manager to submit a budget modification to the State of Florida Department of Economic Opportunity for the balance of the City's Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP1) funds to help fund the acquisition of the MBCDC Properties and create an operating reserve for the Lottie Apartments, Madeleine Village Apartments and Neptune Apartments,as well as authorizing the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to also help fund the purchase of said properties. JLM/KGB/MLR T:\AGENDA\2014\September\MBCDC Property Acquisition 09172014.doc i MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beath, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager Tel: 305-673-7010, Fax: 305-673-7782 i I September 9, 2014 Jack Johnson, Chairman Miami Beach Community Development Corporation 945 Pennsylvania Avenue Miami Beach, Florida 33139 i Re: Letter of Intent ("LOI") from City of Miami Beach, Florida, a Florida Municipal Corporation ("Purchaser" or"City") to Miami Beach Community Development Corporation, Inc., a Florida corporation as sole manager and member of the Sellers, as hereafter defined, in connection with the Purchase and Sale of Properties: Allen Apartments located at 2001 Washington Avenue; Barclay Apartments located at 1940 Park Avenue; Lottie Apartments located 530 75th Street; Madeleine Village Apartments, located at 7871 Crespi Boulevard; and Neptune Apartments located at 1632 Meridian Avenue, (hereinafter also referred to as the"Transaction"). Dear Mr. Johnson: The purpose of this LOI is to outline the principal general business terms and conditions under which the City will purchase the above referenced Properties from Sellers, as approved by the MBCDC board at yesterday's meeting. Any previous LOI is hereby void and of no effect. This LOI should not be construed as a purchase offer or commitment as it is subject to the conditions set forth in this LOI, including the execution of a mutually satisfactory purchase and sale agreement ("Sales Contract"). The general business terms and conditions of the proposed Sales Contract are as follows (Note: It is the City's intent that a separate Sales Contract will be executed for each property; based upon the following minimum terms and conditions): I. PURCHASER The City of Miami Beach, a Florida Municipal Corporation, whose address is 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139 ("Purchases'' or"City"). Il. SELLERS i MBCDC: The Allen LLC, a Florida limited liability not-for-profit company; MBCDC: The Barclay LLC, a Florida limited liability not-for-profit company; MBCDC: Lottie Apartments, LLC, a Florida limited liability not-for-profit company; MBCDC Madeleine Village LLC., a Florida limited liability not-for-profit company; MBCDC: Neptune, LLC, a Florida limited liability not-for-profit company. i i Jack Johnson, Chairman LOI from CMB to MBCDC September 9, 2094 Page 2 of 5 III. THE PROPERTIES Allen Apartments, located at 2001 Washington Avenue and consisting of 1 Building containing 39 Units; Barclay Apartments, located at 1940 Park Avenue and ' g g g Lottie Apartments located 530 75tn consisting of 1 Building containing 66 Units; Street and consisting of 1 Building containing 9 Units; Madeleine Village Apartments, located at 7871 Crespi Boulevard and consisting of 4 Buildings containing 16 Units; and Neptune Apartments, located at 1632 Meridian Avenue and consisting of 1 Building containing 35 Units. ' IV. PURCHASE PRICE City and Sellers agree and acknowledge that the City shall purchase and assume ownership of the Properties, via conveyance by Owners of marketable fee simple title, for the total purchase price of ten and 00/100 ($10.00) per Property, which City and Owners hereby deem to be good, valuable and sufficient consideration for such purchase. V. TENANT IMPROVEMENTS, COMMISSIONS, AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS All pre-existing tenant improvements, commissions, and capital expenditure obligations will be the responsibility of the Sellers. VI. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND LEASING All existing management, leasing, and service contracts (collectively referred to herein as "Operational Agreements") and Tenant Leases, at Purchaser's sole option and discretion, shall be terminable at closing. VII. PROPERTY BROKERAGE AND COMMISSIONS Sellers shall pay any brokerage commissions due related to this Transaction. Sellers further warrant and represent to City that they have not worked with any broker. City warrants and represents to Sellers that it has not engaged the services of any broker s in connection with this transaction. VIII. CLOSING COSTS Sellers have advised Purchaser that this is an "AS IS WHERE IS" transaction. Purchaser will pay all costs incurred in performing Purchaser's due diligence including its legal counsel, physical and environmental inspections, and title insurance. Sellers will be responsible for its legal fees. Purchaser shall be responsible for all recording fees, transfer taxes, documentary stamp taxes, and for the cost of securing a current ALTA Survey. Purchaser will pay for any updates to the survey. The closing of the purchase shall be subject to normal prorations. Purchaser will select the Title Company. IX. CONDITIONS The closing of the proposed Transaction is subject to the Purchaser's satisfaction, with its review of all legal documents and certain other information relating to the Property, including, without limitation, Operational Agreements, Tenant Leases, and title insurance documentation. The closing of the Transaction is further subject to: (i) the approval of this Letter of Intent by the Mayor and City Commission; and (ii) the execution by Purchaser and Sellers of a mutually satisfactory Sales Contract, and approval of same by the Mayor and City Commission. i I Jack Johnson, Chairman LOI from CMB to MBCDC September 9, 2094 Page 3 of 5 i i i X. FUNDING AGREEMENT(S) i City and Sellers acknowledge that Sellers and/or Sellers' sole manager and member, Miami Beach Development Community Development Corporation (MBDCD), have previously received public funding (i.e. whether from federal, State of Florida, Miami- j Dade County, and/or City funding sources) pursuant to grant and/or other funding I agreements entered into for the purpose of developing the Property as an affordable multi-family residential housing project. Upon successful closing of each purchase, the City shall release Sellers and MBCDC from any further contractual obligations under any such grant and/or funding agreements for the Properties. Any such agreements shall be itemized and specifically set forth in the respective Purchase ! and Sale Agreements. Additionally, upon successful closing of each purchase, the City, Sellers and MBCDC shall further execute a Mutual Release with respect to any City grant and/or funding agreements encumbering each property. Prior to closing, Sellers shall also secure the assignment to City, upon the same terms and i conditions, of any and all other grant and/or funding agreements for the Property that may have been entered into between Sellers and/or MBCDC, and other "non-City" funding sources (i.e. federal, State, or Miami-Dade County). XI. RELEASE OF MBCDC: THE LONDON LLC i As additional consideration for the purchase of the Properties, and upon conclusion of the closing of the last of the five Properties which are the subject of this LOI, City and MBCDC: The London, LLC, a Florida not-for-profit limited liability corporation shall execute a Mutual Release with respect to that certain Economic Development i Initiative (EDI) Special Project Grant, dated as of April 11, 2011, in the original sum not to exceed $514,500, having an approximate balance of$302,000.00. XI 1. RELOCATION OF TENANTS FROM THE BARCLAY The Barclay Apartments tenants ("Barclay Tenants") will need to be relocated in the near future. As additional consideration for the purchase of the Properties, City shall assume responsibility for the relocation of the Barclay Tenants, including any cost of said relocation, even if the relocation occurs prior to completion of the closing of the Properties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Sellers agree that they currently have approximately ten (10) units at one of the subject Properties or other properties which are not the subject of this LOI, and shall cooperate with City in the relocation j efforts, subject to said units being available and so long as the Barclay Tenants may be transferred pursuant to any applicable law. i This LOI is only intended to set forth general understandings of the parties and to provide the basis for negotiating the Sales Contracts. The parties acknowledge that this LOI is not a binding commitment or agreement between the parties, and that (i) execution of a mutually satisfactory i Sales Contract for each of the properties, (containing all the essential terms of an agreement between Purchaser and Sellers), and (ii) approval by the Mayor and City Commission, is a condition precedent to the creation of binding contracts between two parties. This LOI does not obligate either party to proceed to the completion of a Sales Contract nor should Sellers construe the delivery and execution of this LOI as a reasonable basis to believe that a closing will in fact occur. Further, this LOI does not obligate the parties to negotiate toward the execution and delivery of a Sales Contract. i� I� I' i...---.------...------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ......----------------------------------------- ------------ ------------------------.----------.-------.--.-..-----.-----------------------------------------------............_-..........-.._.-.---..-..---...------------------ Jack Johnson, Chairman LO!from CMB to MBCDC September 9, 2094 Page 4 of 5 Sellers reserve the right to accept back offers. Unless accepted by Sellers, this letter shall terminate at 5:00 pm (EST), on Friday, September 12, 2014. If. the business terms and conditions for the proposed transaction meet with your approval, please sign this letter, keep one copy for your files and return one copy to the City of Miami Beach, at the below address: City of Miami Beach Attention: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager 1700 Convention Center Drive Miami Beach, Florida 33139 f We look forward to working with you on this transaction. Very truly yours, i Jim L. Mora s, CitAmanager APPROVED AS TO FORM& LANGUAGE &FOR EXECUTION City Attorney A11r Dot i i I j I if I I Jack Johnson, Chairman LOI from CMB to MBCDC September 9, 2094 Page 5 of 5 AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED, this day of September, 2014. Miami Beach Community Development Corporation, as sole manager and member of MBCDC: The Allen LLC, a Florida limited liability not-for-profit company; MBCDC: The Barclay LLC, a Florida limited liability not-for-profit company; MBCDC: Lottie Apartments, LLC, a Florida limited liability not-for-profit company; MBCDC Madeleine Village LLC., a Florida limited liability not-for- profit company; MBCDC: Neptune, LLC, a Florida limited liability not-for-profit company By: ack Johnson" Title: Chairman i i I cc: Raul Aguila, City Attorney Kathie G. Brooks, Assistant City Manager Maria Ruiz, Office of Housing and Community Services Director i I 1 i