Resolution 6575 RESOLUTION NO. 6575
WHEREAS, there is located in the City of Miami Beach,
Florida, certain lands and the buildings situate thereon known
as NAUTILUS HOTEL property, the legal description of which is
as follows, to-wit:
Lot forty-one (41) in Block one (1) , and
John' s Island and Collins Island, Lot
eleven (11) in Block six (6) and Lot one
(1) in Block seven (7) , according to the
Plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book eight
(o) at Page ninety-five (95) of the Public
Records of Dade County, Florida.
which is at present in the hands of the ':Jar Assets Administration
of the United States Government for disposal, and
WHEREAS, there has been established by various surveys, as
well as by general public recognition, the need for additional
general hospital facilities in Miami Beach and the Greater Miami
area, and
WHEREAS, the City is desirous of acquiring the Nautilus
for property, hereinabove described, hospital purposes to
be operated as a general hospital for the benefit of the community
and is, therefore desirous of exercising its priority for acquisi-
tion of the Nautilus Hotel property on the basis of full public
benefit allowances as provided by the regulations of the ':.'ar Assets
Administration, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary, advisable and to the best interests
and welfare of the City and its inhabitants that the said Nautilus
Hotel be placed in operation at the earliest possible date and on
the most economical basis from the point of view of said City, and
WHEREAS, a Hospital Corporation has been organized and
has acquired funds for the purpose of providing a non-sectarian,
general hospital for Miami Beach and Greater Miami to be known as
the MT. SINAI HOSPITAL OF GREATER MIAMI, INC. , and has evidenced
its ability to operate a general hospital at the Alton Road Hospi-
tal in Miami Beach, Florida, and
WHEREAS, the Mt. Sinai Hospital of Greater Miami, Inc. is
willing to undertake the operation of the Nautilus Hotel property
for general hospital purposes, as well as for the purpose of es-
tablishing an institute of cardiology and for other research pur-
poses, and
WHEREAS, the City and. the Mt. Sinai Hospital of Greater
Miami, Inc. are desirous of merging the interests of both with
respect to the operation of a general hospital and research facil-
ities, with particular reference to the Nautilus Hotel property
for the benefit of the entire community, and
WHEREAS, an agreement has been prepared and submitted to
City Council of City of Miami Beach, Florida, the form of which
has been approved by the City Attorney.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the
City of Miami Beach, Florida, that the Mayor and the City Clerk
be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute said
agreement on behalf of and in the name of said City.
PASSED and ADOPTED this day of A. D. 1948.
Mayor
Attest:_ City Clerk Clerk
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into by and between MT. SINAI
HOSPITAL OF GREATR MIAMI, INC. , a non-profit corporation, organized and
existing under the laws of the State of Florida, with its principal
office located in the City of Miami Beach, Dade County, Florida, party
of the first part, hereinafter called the Hospital Corporation, and
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, a municipal corporation, created and
existing under the laws of the State of Florida, party of the second
part, hereinafter called the City, this 19th day of May, A. D. , 1948.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City is authorized under the laws of the State of
Florida, and under its Charter, to acquire, own and operate a hospital
for the care and treatment of persons who are ill, and
WHEREAS, there is located in the City of Miami Beach, Florida,
certain buildings known as the NAUTILUS HOTEL property situated and
located on the following described real estate, to-wit:
Lot forty-one (41) inlock one (1) ,
and John' s Island and Collins Island,
Lot eleven (11) in Block six (6) and
Lot one (1) in Block seven (7) ,
according to the Plat thereof, recorded
in Plat Book 8 at Page 31 of the Public
Records of Dade County, Florida,
which is at present in the hands of the War Assets Administration of the
United States Government for disposal, and
WHEREAS, there has been established by various surveys, as well as
by general public recognition, the need for additional general hospital
facilities in Miami Beach and the Greater Miami area, and
WHEREAS, the City is desirous of acquiring the Nautilus Hotel
property, hereinabove described, for hospital purposes to be operated
as a general hospital for the benefit of the community and is, therefore
desirous of exercising its priority for acquisition of the Nautilus Hotel
property on the basis of full public benefit allowances as provided by
the regulations of the War Assets Administration, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary, advisable and to the best interests and
welfare of the City and its inhabitants that the said Nautilus Hotel
be placed in operation at the earliest possible date and on the most
economical basis from the point of view of said City, and
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WHEREAS, the Hospital Corporation has been organized and has
acquired funds for the purpose of providing a non-sectarian, general
hospital for Miami Beach and Greater Miami to be known as the MT. SINAI
HOSPITAL OF GREATER MIAMI, INC., and has evidenced its ability to operate
a general hospital at the Alton Road Hospital in Miami Beach, Florida,
and
WHEREAS, the Hospital Corporation is willing to undertake the
operation of the Nautilus Hotel property for general hospital purposes,
as well as for the purpose of establishing an institute of cardiology
and for other research purposes, and
WHEREAS, the City and the Hospital Corporation are desirous of
merging the interests of both with respect to the operation of a general
hospital and research facilities, with particular reference to the
Nautilus Hotel property, for the benefit of the entire community,
NOW, THEREFORE, this Agreement,
WITNESSETH:
That for and in consideration of the `sum of One Dollar ($1.00)
and other good and valuable considerations to it in hand paid, the parties
hereto mutually covenant and agree as follows:
1. That the City, in the event of the acquisition of the Nautilus
Hotel property by it, through the War Assets Administration or other-
wise, does covenant and agree to employ, hire, and retain the Hospital
Corporation for the purpose of managing and operating the property
hereinabove described, together with all of the buildings and improve-
ments situated thereonfor a term of twenty-five (25) years, said em-
ployment to begin immediately upon receipt of the deed by the City from
the War Assets Administration, under the following terms and provisions
set forth herein.
2, The Hospital Corporation shall not bind or obligate the City for
any purchases, expenses or other obligations incurred in the operation
or maintenance of said hospital or buildings and that the City shall in
no wise be liable for any indebtedness incurred by the said Hospital
Corporation or for any deficit incurred by or resulting to the Hospital
Corporation from its operation of the said hospital.
3. It is further understood that said Hospital Corporation agrees
to said employment and agrees to
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to accept the premises and the buildings in their present condition and
state of repair and that the City is under no obligation to make any
repairs or improvements of or to the buildings, or to furnish any
personal property or equipment, it being understood that the Hospital
Corporation will, at its own expense, make the necessary repairs and
alterations and also supply its own furnishings and equipment.
1+. It is contemplated that certain alterations will be necessary
from time to time in order to provide proper hospital facilities and it
is understood that the Hospital Corporation has the right to make such
alterations at any time without obtaining permission of the City.
5. That the said Hospital shall be operated in accordance with
the charter and by-laws of the Mt. Sinai Hospital of Greater Miami, Inc. ,
and under such further rules and regulations as may be established by
the Board of Trustees of Mt. Sinai Hospital of Greater Miami, Inc. , but
without regard to race or creed, and that the sole management and con-
trol of the hospital and its facilities shall be vested in the Board of
Trustees of Mt. Sinai Hospital, its offieers and employees.
6. That the Hospital Corporation does covenant and agree with the
City that, whenever requested by the City, care and facilities shall
be extended to indigent residents of the City requiring hospital care
or treatment, in consideration of which the City does covenant and
agree to compensate the Hospital Corporation on an equitable basis for
each and every such resident at rates not exceeding charges made by
other non-profit hospitals in this area.
7. That the Hospital Corporation does covenant and agree to make
available an adequate number of bids to persons of low income at rates
not exceeding charges made by other non-profit hospitals in this area.
8. The Hospital Corporation agrees to operate said hospital on
a year round basis, and to have a minimum of one hundred (100) beds
available for patient care, divided in such a manner as to maternity
cases, infant care, surgery and medical needs to present a proper
division of over-all needs.
9. The Hospital Corporation agrees that the standards established
by the American Hospital Association and the American College of
Surgeons shall be the minimum standards of operation.
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10. The Hospital Corporation agrees to pay all taxes of whatsoever
kind which may be assessed against said property during the term of
said management and to keep the premises insured against loss by fire,
with extended coverage, in such an amount as will prevent the City or
the Hospital Corporation from being a co-insurer and the Hospital
Corporation agrees to carry and maintain, at its own expense, owners
liability insurance in a company duly authorized to transact business
in the State of Florida, with liability limits of One Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($100,000,00) with injury to one person, and Five Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) for injuries to more than one person,
which are received in the same accident.
The Hospital Corporation further agrees to carry any and all other
kinds of insurance including insurance against malpractice, so as to
protect the City against any claims arising out of the maintenance or
operation of said hospital.
11. The Hospital Corporation and the City do covenant and warrant
each to the other that this Agreement has been agreed to and its exe-
cution authorized by the Board of Trustees of Mt. Sinai Hospital of
Greater Miami, Inc. , and by the City of Miami Beach, Florida, it being
understood, however, that the War Assets Administration of the United
States Government will judge as to its acceptability under its regula-
tions and that any and all changes in the terms of this Agreement, as
may be recommended by the said War Assets Administration, shall be
made a part of this agreement,
12. The Hospital Corporation agrees that it will commence to
operate the hospital as herein contemplated within one year from the
date that the City acquires the property from the War Assets Admini-
stration, and to operate the hospital continuously thereafter during
the life of this agreement, subject, however, to the destruction of the
buildings by fire, windstorm or other Acts of Godo In the event that
the Hospital Corporation shall fail to so continuously operate the
hospital as contemplated hereby at any time during the said period, then
and in that event said management contract may be cancelled at the
option of the City.
13. It is understood that any profits or earnings derived from
the operation of the said property by said Hospital Corporation shall
belong to and be the property of the Hospital Corporation.
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14. It is further understood and agreed that the Hospital
Corporation will abide by such rules and regulations as may be set forth
in the deed acquired by the said City from War Assets Administration,
and also by such other rules and regulations as may be recommended by
the United State Public Health Service.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the party of the first part has caused these
presents to be signed by its President and Secretary, and the party of
the second part has caused these presents to be executed by its Mayor
and the execution thereof attested and the corporate seal affixed by
the City Clerk, the day and year first above written.
MT. SINAI HOSPITAL OF GREATER
MIAMI, INC.
Signed, sealed and
delivered in the By: /s/ Max Orovitz
presence of: President
/s/ J. Gerald Lewis Attest:
/s/ Dan B. Ruskin /s/ Wm. D. Singer
As to First Party) Secretary
(First Party)
(SEAL)
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
by: /s/ Marcie Liberman
Mayor
Attest:
/s/ C. W, Tomlinson
/s/ Wilson C. McGee City Clerk
(Second Party)
/s/ R. Wm. L. Johnson
(As to Second Party)
(SEAL)
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