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RESOLUTION NO. 279-97
A RESOLUTION OF THE CHAIRMAN AND THE MIAMI
BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVING A
PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$670,000 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 224 23RD
STREET, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AS A POTENTIAL
SITE FOR THE CULTURAL CENTER; AUTHORIZING THE
CHAIRMAN OF THE MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE THE
PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT SUBJECT TO THE
AFOREST A TED TERMS.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach (the "City") and the Miami Beach Redevelopment
Agency ("RDA") are proceeding with their goal of economic stimulation and development by
assisting in the development of a cultural center, consisting of a Metro-Dade Regional Library, the
site for the Miami City Ballet facility, a parking garage, and other related facilities (the "Cultural
Center") within the City Center/Historic Convention Village Redevelopment and Revitalization
Area; and
WHEREAS, for the purpose of realizing the Cultural Center project, the RDA must acquire,
by purchase, donation or eminent domain, property located at 224 23rd Street, Miami Beach, Florida
(the "Property"), being legally described on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated by
reference herein; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission, by Resolution No. 92-20646, and the Dade
County Commission, by Resolution No. R-14-93, declared the arer known as the City
Center/Historic Convention Village Redevelopment and Revitalization Area, which includes the
Properties, to be a Redevelopment Area in which conditions of slum and blight have been
demonstrated to exist; and
WHEREAS, on July 2, 1997, the Chairman and Members of the RDA approved a
Resolution, finding, determining, and declaring the acquisition of the Property to be a public
necessity and in the best interest of the City, and further authorizing the RDA to institute eminent
domain proceedings on the Property to acquire fee simple title to same for use in connection with
the City CenterlHistoric Convention Village Redevelopment and Revitalization Area Cultural Center
project; and
WHEREAS, the City has appropriated funds for acquisition and construction of components
of the Cultural Center, including, but not limited to, the Metro-Dade Regional Library, the site of
the Miami City Ballet facility, a parking garage and other related facilities and such funds will be
made available to the RDA; and
WHEREAS, the appraiser, J.B. Alhale & Associates, has submitted his appraisal on the
Property, certifying a value of$630,000 on the Property; and
WHEREAS, a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the acquisition of the Property for a
purchase price of $670,000 has been negotiated, and is attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit
"B;" and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Agency to purchase the Property and avoid the
expenses of an eminent domain proceeding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CHAIRMAN AND THE
MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, that the Chairman and Miami Beach
Redevelopment Agency herein approve the attached Purchase and Sale Agreement in the amount
of $670,000 for the Property located at 224 23rd Street, Miami Beach, Florida, as a potential site for
the Cultural Center; and herein authorize the Chairman and the Secretary to execute the Purchase
and Sale Agreement subject to the aforesaid terms.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 16TH DAY
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EXHIBIT A
224 23rd Street
Miami Beach, Florida
Legal Description
Lots 7, 9 and 11, less the northern 10 feet for right-of-way, and the northern 25 feet of Lots 10 and
12, Block 2, Miami Beach Improvement Company Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 5, Page
7 of the Public Records of Dade County, Florida.
Miami Beach
Redevelopment Agency
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Telephone: (305) 673-7193
Fax: (305) 673-7772
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMORANDUM NO. 97- 23
DATE:
July 16, 1997
TO:
Chairman and Members of the Board
of the Redevelopment Agency
FROM:
Jose Garcia-Pedrosa
Executive Director
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SUBJECT: ACQIDSITION OF THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS 224 - 23RD STREET
WITHIN THE SITE OF THE PROPOSED CULTURAL, CENTER
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Resolution.
BACKGROUND:
As directed by the City Commission at the June 18, 1997 meeting at which the plans for the
proposed Cultural Center were presented and approved, the Administration attempted to negotiate
with owners and lessees of the property identified for this purpose.
On June 30, 1997, a negotiation session was held with John King, the owner of the property
identified as 224 23rd Street as described in the attached legal description. At that time, an
agreement to purchase said property at a price of $670,000 was reached. This amount is $40,000
above the appraised value of $630,000 established in the report prepared by J.B. Alhale and
Associates in May, 1997.
The Purchase and Sale Agreement, a copy of which is attached, includes provisions regarding
environmental issues and establishes a closing date on or before September 16, 1997. The
Administration believes that the established purchase price is justified, particularly in light of
attorney fees, other types of fees and cost, and the potential of a higher price for acquisition that
could be associated with a taking by eminent domain.
This site is within the City Center/Convention Village Historic Village and was identified in the
approved Redevelopment Plan for this area as a potential site for eminent domain. At today's
meeting, the second reading of the Ordinance authorizing such takings by eminent domain for the
Cultural Center is scheduled for action.
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ANALYSIS:
Based on the information provided above, the Administration considers proceeding with the
agreement to purchase this parcel to be in the best interest of the objective of assembling a site for
a Cultural Center. This parcel, at 19,750 sq. ft., represents 41 % of the library site (a total of 48,500
sq. ft.). The Administration will continue to meet with owners and lessees of properties within the
designated site to attempt to negotiate agreements. In the event that closure cannot be reached with
these entities, the Administration will utilize the powers of eminent domain to enable the assemblage
of the site for a Cultural Center.
CONCLUSION:
It is recommended that the Agency Board approve the attached Resolution authorizing acquisition
of the above-described property as agreed to in the Purchase and Sale Agreement.
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Attachments
PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
This Purchase and Sale Agreement (the "Agreement"), dated . 1997 by and
between POLKIN, INC., a [Florida] corporation ("Seller"), and MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
a Florida municipal corporation ("Buyer"):
WITNESSETH:
In consideration of the mutual agreements herein set forth the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Definitions. The following terms when used in this agreement shall have the following meanings:
1.1 "Acceptance Date" means the Effective Date.
1.2 "Buyer" means Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency, a Florida municipal corporation.
1.3 "Buyer's Attorney" means the General Counsel of the. Miami Beach Redevelopment
Agency, City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139.
1.4 "Cash to Close" means the balance of the Purchase Price subject to the adjustments and
prorations as hereinafter described.
1.5 "Closing" or "Close" means the delivery of the Deed and other closing documents to Buyer
concurrently with the delivery of the Purchase Price to the Seller as hereinafter provided.
1.6 "Closing Date" means , 1997 at 10:00 a.m., or such other date and time as may
be determined in accordance with this Agreement.
1.7 "Deed" means the Statutory Warranty Deed which conveys the Property from Seller to Buyer.
1.8 "Effective Date" means the latest date this Agreement is executed by either Buyer or Seller,
notwithstanding that this Agreement shall have been dated the date first written above.
1.9 "Governmental Authority(ies)" means any federal, state, county, municipal or other
governmental department, entity, authority, commission, board, bureau, court, agency or any
instrumentality of any of them which has jurisdiction over the Seller, the Buyer, or the
Property .
1.10 "Governmental Requirements(s)" means any law, enactment, statute, code, ordinance,
rule, regulation, judgment, decree, writ, injunction, franchise, permit, certificate, license,
authorization, agreement, or other direction or requirement of any Governmental Authority
now existing or hereafter enacted, adopted, promulgated, entered, or issued applicable to the
Seller, the Buyer, or the Property or to any appurtenance, structure, use or facility, on or
adjacent to, or proposed for, the Property.
1.11 "Permitted Exceptions" means those matters set forth on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and
made a part hereof, as same may be supplemented in accordance with Paragraph 4.2 of this
Agreement.
1.12 "Property "means the land located at 224 23rd Street, Miami Beach, Florida, and legally
described as Lots 7, 9 and 11, less the northern 10 feet for right-of-way, and the northern 25
feet of Lots 10 and 12, Block 2, Miami Beach Improvement Company Subdivision, as
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recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 7 of the Public Records of Dade County, Florida (the "Land"),
together with the Property Rights (as defined herein).
1.13 "Property Rights" means all of Seller's right, title and interest, if any, in and to: all site
improvements of the Land: all tenements, hereditaments, rights, privileges and
appurtenances relating or belonging to the Land or in anywise appertaining; any and all
easements; all water and sewer access and water and sewer use rights and allocations; all
storm water drainage, use rights and allocations; all utility hookup and service rights; all
grants, rights or other agreements affecting the land or comprising the Permitted Exceptions;
all permits, licenses and grants of right, now existing or hereafter arising with respect to the
Land; any land lying in the bed of any street, road or avenue, opened or proposed, in front
of or adjoining the Land, to the center line thereof, and to any strips or gores adjoining the
land or any part thereof and, subject to the provisions of this Agreement, any and all sums
of money and rights to receive money which Seller has or may acquire by reason of the
taking by lawful authority throughout exercise of eminent domain or deed or agreement in lieu
thereof of any rights, property or thing of value described herein or any part thereof, including
any award or payment made or to be made by reason of the change of grade of any street.
Seller shall execute and deliver to Buyer, at Closing and any time thereafter on demand, all
proper instruments for the conveyance and assignment of such title and the assignment and
collection of any such award, which conveyance shall be free and clear of any liens, claims,
outstanding bills and encumbrances.
1.14 "Purchase Price" shall means $670,000, subject to prorations and adjustments.
1.15 "Seller" means Polkin, Inc., a
corporation.
1.16 "Seller's Attorney" means
1.17 "Title Commitment" means that Title I nsurance Commitment to be issued by the Title
Company through its duly authorized agent as selected by Buyer proposing to insure Buyer's
purchase of the Property. Buyer may use a pro forma commitment or status of title report
as the Title Commitment.
1.18 'Title Company" means such AL T A member title underwriter selected by Buyer.
1.19 "Title Policy" means an AL TA Form B (most current marketability form) owner's title
insurance policy, issued pursuant to the Title Commitment, with the standard exceptions
deleted including for survey matters, the gap, parties in possession and liens, which title
policy shall be in the amount of the Purchase Price, insuring Buyer's title to the Property,
subject only to the Permitted Exceptions.
2. Purchase and Sale. Seller agrees to sell and convey the Property to Buyer and Buyer agrees to
purchase and acquire the Property from Seller on the terms and conditions herein set forth.
3. Purchase Price. The Purchase Price shall be $670,000, subject to prorations and adjustments.
4. Evidence of Title.
4.1 Title Commitment. Within 10 days after the Effective Date, Seller shall deliver to Buyer
either (a) an abstract of title prepared or brought current by a reputable and existing abstract
firm (if not existing, then certified as correct by an existing firm) purporting to be an accurate
synopsis of the instruments affecting title to the Property recorded in Dade County, Florida
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through the Effective Date and which shall commence with the earliest public records, or (b)
an existing title insurance policy issued by and AL T A member title underwriter, which policy
is qualified to be used as a base for reissuance of coverage on the Property, together with
abstract continuation from the effective date of said policy or together with a computer print
out. Buyer shall promptly cause the Title Company to issue a Title Commitment. The Title
Commitment shall name the Buyer as the proposed insured, shall provide for the proposed
issuance of a Title Policy for the full amount of the purchase price and shall provide for the
Title Company to insure the "gap" upon delivery of appropriate documentation by Seller and
the deletion of the standard printed exceptions upon delivery of the customary documentation
from Seller.
4.2 Examination of Title. Buyer shall, within 30 days after receipt of the Title documentation
referred to in Paragraph 4.1 (a) above or within 15 days after receipt of the Title
documentation referred to in Paragraph 4.1 (b) above, notify Seller in writing of any objections
tot tiel (the ''Title Notice"). All exceptions in Schedule B-Section II of the title Commitment not
raised as objectionable by Buyer shall be deemed "Permitted Exceptions" and Exhibit "A" of
this Agreement shall be deemed to be supplemented to include same. Seller shall have 30
days from receipt of Buyer's Title Notice within which to cure or attempt to cure the title
objections and Seller agrees to use its best efforts to do so and Seller shall be obligated to
cure or correct any title objections, including encumbrances, mortgages and liens that can
be cured and paid or satisfied at the time of Closing. Title objections requiring payment of
money to cure shall be paid by Seller from its own funds prior to Closing or from the cash to
close at Closing. If Seller is unsuccessful in curing and removing such title objections to the
satisfaction of the Title Company and Buyer within said 30 day period, then Buyer shall have
the option of either (a) terminating this Agreement, or (b) accepting the title in its existing
condition with a reduction in or credit against the purChase price for (1) any existing
mortgages, liens, encumbrances and any Seller created title objections (or title objections
arising out of an agreement to which Seller is a party or which is known to Seller), whether
or not currently existing, which can be cured, removed of record or satisfied by the payment
of a liquidated sum, and (2) up to $100,000 for any other title objections which can be cured,
removed of record or satisfied by the payment of a liquidated sum. Seller agrees and
represents that it will use good faith best efforts to correct all such title objections, including
curing or satisfying all Schedule B-Section 1 requirements and removing Schedule B-Section
II exceptions which are not Permitted Exceptions, within the time periods set forth in this
Paragraph, but in any event by Closing, all of which shall be continuing obligations of Seller.
Buyer may update the title and the Title Commitment before Closing and Buyer may raise as
title objections in subsequent Title Notice and matters revealed by such update and Seller
shall cause same to be cured, removed of record or satisfied within 30 days from the date
of receipt of the subsequent Title Notice within 60 days form the date of such notice. Upon
timely curing the title objections, the Seller may, upon at least (10) business days prior written
notice form Seller to Buyer, reset the Closing Date to another business day not to exceed 30
days after the curing of the title objection. Notwithstanding the aforementioned, Seller shall
have no obligation to file any lawsuits to cure any title objections raised in the Title Notice.
Buyer shall not have the right to object to title by reason of any title matter which is caused
by Buyer.
4.3 Title Policy. The Title Policy shall be issued by , as agent for the Title
Company, pursuant to the terms of the Title Commitment, as endorsed by any endorsements
issued subsequent to the effective date of the Title Commitment. All costs and expenses
relating directly to the Title Commitment (excluding the costs related to curing, removing and
satisfying title objections), any endorsements, and the Title Policy premium, shall be paid by
Buyer.
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4.4 Survev.
A. Within 5 days form the effective date, Seller shall deliver to Buyer a copy of any
survey of the land. During the diligence period (as defined below), as part of the
Buyer's diligence, the Buyer may obtain, at its expense, one or more surveys (the
"Survey") of the Land containing such details and certifications, and prepared under
such format, as Buyer may require. At Buyer's option, the Survey may be updated
to show the location of any title matter of record, whether or not same are Permitted
Exceptions, and such other matters as requested by Buyer or Title Company.
B. If the Survey (or any update thereof) shows any encroachment on the Land, or that
any improvement located on the Land encroaches on the land of others, or if the
survey shows any other defect or objection to Buyer, including any matter which
would affect either the marketability of title to the Property or the use of the Property,
such encroachment or defect or objection shall be treated in the same manner as
title defects and objections are treated under Paragraph 4.2 of this Agreement.
5. Inspections and Entry on Property. Buyer shall have a period of time (the "Diligence Period") to
make inspections, studies, tests (including soil and environmental tests), copies, plans and surveys,
and otherwise perform diligence as required by Buyer with respect to the Property. The Diligence
Period shall commence with the Effective Date and terminate 5 p.m., Eastern Time, on the later of
(i) sixty (60) days after the Effective Date, or (ii) , 1997, or on the next business day
after either of said dates if same is not a business day. If, within said Diligence Period, the Buyer for
any reason, determines in its sole discretion that the Property is not satisfactory, the Buyer shall so
notify the Seller of its election not to proceed hereunder. In that event, this Agreement shall be
deemed terminated and the parties shall be relieved of all further obligations. If the Buyer fails to
notify Seller within the Diligence Period, the condition of the Property shall be deemed acceptable by
the Buyer. Between the Effective Date and the Closing, the Buyer, through its authorized agents,
personnel, employees and independent contractors, shall have the right of entry upon the Property
in order to make any and all inspections, studies, tests, copies, plans and survey so the Property, all
as Buyer may deem necessary or appropriate. Any such inspections shall be at the cost of Buyer and
by personnel selected by Buyer. Buyer acknowledges that all such inspections are for Buyer's
informational purposes only. Seller agrees to provide continuous access to the property through
Closing for the purpose of making any inspections studies, tests and surveys desired by Buyer. Seller
agrees to provide to Buyer reasonable access to Seller's files regarding matter pertaining to the
Property and the use of a copy machine to make copies thereof. Seller makes no warranties as to
the condition of the Property except as specifically set forth in this Agreement. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, Buyer may reinspect the condition of the Property on or before the Closing Date and Buyer
may terminate this Agreement if, in Buyer's reasonable judgment, there is any adverse condition of
the Property revealed by such reinspection which arose after the expiration of the Diligence Period.
6. Seller's Representations and Warranties. Seller hereby represents and warrants to the Buyer the
following matters. The representations and warranties shall all be true and correct as of Closing and
shall be certified, confirmed and updated by the Seller at Closing by delivery of a Certificate as of the
Closing Date in a form reasonably acceptable to Buyer as of and through the date of Closing and as
an inducement to the Buyer to Close under this Agreement.
6.1 Seller's Authority and Performance. Seller has legal right and ability to sell the Property
pursuant to this Agreement. The execution and delivery of this Agreement by Seller and the
consummation by Seller of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement is within Seller's
capacity and all requisite action, corporate and otherwise, has been taken to make this
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Agreement valid and binding on Seller and its partners and their respective officers, directors,
shareholders and creditors, in accordance with its terms. Seller is not a foreign entity and
there is no requirement for withholding of any portion of the Purchase Price for Federal
income tax purposes and an appropriate affidavit to the foregoing effect will be delivered at
Closing. Seller will promptly pay for, perform and comply with all covenants, agreements,
representations and warranties contained in this Agreement.
6.2 No Legal Bar. The execution by Seller of this Agreement and the consummation by Seller
of the transactions hereby contemplated does not, and on the Closing Date .will not, result in
a breach of, or default under, any indenture, agreement, lease, instrument or obligation to
which Seller is a party and which affects all or any portion 0 the Property, or to Seller's
knowledge, constitutes a violation of any Govemmental Requirement. To Seller's knowledge,
the Property is not the subject of a right of first refusal, option, lease, use agreement, or
agreement to purchase, or any restriction on sale in favor of any other person or entity.
6.3 No Default or Insolvency. Seller is not in default under any indenture, mortgage, deed of
trust, loan agreement, lease or other agreement or obligation to which Seller is a party or
which affects' any portion of the Property. Seller is not insolvent and will not be rendered
insolvent by this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.
6.4 Title. Seller is the owner of the Property in fee simple absolute and has good and
marketable title to the Property, free and clear of all liens, encumbrances and restrictions of
any kind, except the Permitted Exceptions and encumbrances of record which, subject to
Paragraph 4.2, will be paid by Seller from its own funds at Closing or from the funds delivered
by Buyer at Closing. The Seller is not a party to, and the Property is not affected by, any
service, maintenance or property management agreement, declaration of condominium,
homeowner's agreement, restrictive covenants, or any contract or other agreement of any
kind except those described in the Permitted Exceptions, and no such agreements and
documents will be binding upon the Property or the Buyer of the Property after Closing. The
total of all debts, mortgages, liens and encumbrances affecting the Property are less than the
Purchase Price and the Cash to Close shall be applied to satisfy and fully pay for all such
times before any distribution thereof to Seller. Seller shall not further encumber, mortgage
or lien the Property in any respect which would prevent Closing in accordance with the terms
of this Agreement.
6.5 Litigation. There are no actions, suits, violations, citations, claims, notices, pi'oceedings or
investigations pending or, to the knowledge of Seller, threatened against Seller or the
Property affecting any portion of the Property, except as set forth in Exhibit "B." To the extent
there are any times on Exhibit "B," said times shall be dismissed with prejudice or otherwise
cured and resolved to Seller's satisfaction prior to closing.
6.6 Environmental Condition and Environmental Audit. Seller has not received any notice
from any person, entity or Govemmental Authority regarding any actual or potential adverse
environmental condition or any Adverse Environmental Substances on, about or under the
Property. As a condition to closing, there shall not be used, manufactured, located, stored
or disposed of on, under or about the Property any Adverse Environmental Substances. The
term "Adverse Environmental Substances" is defined to mean asbestos, radon, PCB's, oil or
other petroleum based products, chemicals, any noxious, hazardous, offensive, explosive
or toxic substances or water, or any "Hazardous Materials" or "Toxic Substances," as such
terms are defined in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and
Liability Act of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 9601 et. seq., Hazardous Materials
Transportation, 49 U.S.C. 1801, et. seq., the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act., 42
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U.S.C. 6901, et. seq., and in the regulations adopted in publications promulgated pursuant
to any of the above stated laws, which remains on the Property or which would require any
cleanup, treatment or other action pursuant to any applicable law or any environmental audit
of the Property. Not later than 30 days after the Effective Date, Seller shall obtain and deliver
to Buyer a Phase I Environmental Property Assessment Audit on the Property prepared by
an environmental engineering and consulting firm reasonably acceptable to Buyer, together
with such further tests, audits and reports as shall be recommended by an such reports
(collectively "Environmental Audit"). The Environmental Audit shall be addressed to and
certified to Seller and Buyer and any successor and assign of Buyer and any lender which
may encumber the Property with a mortgage. If the Environmental Audit indicates any
adverse environmental condition or the suspicion thereof, or that any Adverse Environmental
Substances are on, under or about the Property, or recommends any further study or
remedial work, then Buyer's acceptance of the Property and the Environmental Audit shall
be conditioned upon all the work being performed and the delivery to Buyer of an updated
Environmental Audit which shall indicate, among other things, that there is not presence or
suspicion of the presence of any of the above-mentioned materials or substance on and
about the Property. The final Environmental Audit shall reflect, if applicable, that any tank or
other conditions and materials on or under the Property shall have been properly removed
and abandoned, and any affected subsurface or surface soils shall be properly removed and
disposed and any soil stains in the surface shall be properly removed and disposed and any
surface or subsurface debris shall be properly removed and disposed. Further, the
Environmental Audit shall include soil test and groundwater test results, if required, and, if
applicable, a statement as to any cleanup, treatment, monitoring, removal or other remedial
action which has occurred on the site. The final Environmental Audit shall not require or
recommend any remedial action which has occurred on the site. The Environmental Audit
shall not require or recommend any remedial action, treatment or monitoring with respect to
the Property or any neighboring property. To the extent any environmental conditions are
revealed and require treatment, cleanup or remediation in order for an Environmental Audit
to be issued which meets the criteria of this paragraph, then the Seller agrees, at its expense,
to remediate and remove such adverse environmental conditions to the effect that the clean
Environmental Audit shall be issued by the Closing Date without reference to any such
adverse environmental conditions. In such event, the Closing Date shall be extended to a
date which is 14 business days after Buyer's receipt of an Environmental Audit without
reference to the adverse environmental conditions (and indicating that any treatment,
cleanup, recommendations and remediation has been completed), except that the Closing
Date shall not be extended by more than 120 days without the Buyer's written approval.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Buyer will pay the first $5,0000
of any costs incurred with respect to environmental testing and remediation of the Land, and
Seller shall be responsible for the next $10,000 of such expense. In the event that such
expense exceeds $15,0000, Seller may terminate this Agreement with no further liability or
loss to either party or Buyer may, at its sole option, assume the additional cost and expense
of such environmental remediation. In all events, environmental remediation issues shall be
brought to closure not later than January 16, 1998, after which Seller shall have no obligation
or financial responsibility for environmental remediation.
Seller's portion of the cost and expense of environmental remediation shall be withheld by
Buyer from the Purchase Price and applied solely to the cost and expense of environmental
remediation of the Land. Any balance remaining upon completion of such environmental
remediation shall be promptly paid to Seller, but in no event shall such payment be made
later than January 16, 1998.
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6.7 Parties in Possession. There are no parties other than Seller in possession or having a
right to possession of any portion of the Property other than Buyer in accordance with this
Agreement.
6.8 No Other Representations and Warranties. Except as expressly set forth in this
Agreement, Seller has not made any warranties or representations concerning the Property
or any component therein, including, without limitation, the condition of Property and any
improvements located thereon, the concurrency status of the Property, the zoning or other
land use restrictions affecting the property, the compliance of the Property or any part thereof
with any Governmental Requirement, the use or existence or prior use or existence of
Hazardous Materials on the Property; or the accuracy or completeness of any statement or
other matter previously disclosed to Buyer. Except as specifically provided for in this
Agreement, there are no expressed or implied warranties given to Buyer in connection with
the sale of the Property. Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, Seller does hereby
disclaim any and all warranties of merchantability, habitability and fitness that may be due
from Seller to Buyer.
6.9 Survival. The aforementioned representations shall be true as of Closing and shall
expressly survive the Closing and the Closing shall not be demand a waiver of any remedies
for Seller not having completed or rendered true and correct any particular representation or
warranty .
7. Buyer's Remedies for Seller's Failure of a Representation or Warranty.
7.1 If any representations or warranty set forth in this Agreement is not true and correct, then
Seller shall notify Buyer in writing within two (2) days after Seller ascertains such condition,
but in any event by Closing.
7.2 If, at Closing, any of Seller's representations or warranties set forth in this Agreement are not
true, then Buyer may either; (a) terminate this Agreement by written notice thereof to Seller,
in which event all monies expended by Buyer in connection with this Agreement shall be paid
by Seller to Buyer upon demand, and shall in no event exceed $5,000 and which written
notice shall include such supporting data as reasonably necessary, and thereupon the parties
shall be relieved of all further obligations under this Agreement; or (b) elect to close under
this Agreement notwithstanding the failure of such representation or warranty, provided,
however, that any such election by Buyer shall not be a waiver of, and Seller shall remain
obligated under, any of the other provisions of this Agreement including those relating to
curing and paying for any title objections and the provisions relating to a Seller default.
7.3 Seller's representations and warranties under this Paragraph 7 shall survive Closing.
8. Condemnation. In the event of the institution of any proceedings, or any threat or notice thereof, by
any Governmental Authority which shall relate to a proposed taking of any portion of the Property by
eminent domain prior to Closing, Seller agrees to furnish Buyer with a copy of such notice of a
proposed taking within five (5) business days after Seller's receipt of such notification or by Closing,
whichever is earlier. In such event, then Buyer may, at its option, within twenty (20) days of Buyer's
receipt of the notice of proposed taking, either (a) cancel this Agreement and this Agreement shall
be deemed canceled; or (b) Close, in which case, Buyer will be entitled to receive the entire
condemnation award; otherwise, the Purchase Price will not be affected by any Condemnation. Buyer
shall notify Seller of its election within said twenty (20) day period. If Buyer elects not to so terminate
this Agreement or fails to respond to Seller's notification of proposed condemnation proceedings
within said twenty (20) days, then the parties hereto shall proceed to Closing and Seller shall assign
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all of its right, title and interest in all awards in connection with such taking to Buyer. The parties
acknowledge that the Property is a proposed site for condemnation by the Buyer and that, if this
transaction shall close in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, then this transaction shall
occur in lieu of any condemnation by the Buyer.
9. Buyer's Representations and Warranties. Buyer hereby represents and warrants to the Seller as
of the Effective Date and as of the Closing Date that Buyer has full and complete authority to
purchase the Property and to comply with the terms of this Agreement, and the execution and delivery
of this Agreement by Buyer and the consummation by Buyer of the transactions hereby contemplated
are within Buyer's capacity and all requisite action has been taken to make this Agreement valid and
binding on Buyer in accordance with its terms.
10. Closing. The Closing shall commence at 10:00 a.m. on the Closing Date and shall take place at the
office of Seller's attomey in Dade County, Florida, or at such other place and time as shall be mutually
agreed upon by Buyer and Seller.
11. Seller's Closing Documents. At Closing, Seller shall deliver the following documents ("Seller's
Closing Documents") to Buyer or Buyer's Attomey and title agent. Copies of Seller's Closing
Documents shall be delivered to Buyer or Buyer's Attorney and title agent for review and approval at
least three (3) business days prior to lhe Closing Date.
11.1 Deed. The Deed which shall be duly executed and acknowledged by Seller so as to convey
to Buyer good and marketable fee simple title to the Property free and clear of all liens,
encumbrances and other conditions of title other than the Permitted Exceptions.
11.2 Lien Affidavit. A lien affidavit in form reasonably required by Buyer attesting that, among
other things, (a) no individual, entity or Governmental Authority has any claim against the
Property under the applicable construction lien law, (b) no individual, entity or Governmental
Authority is either in possession of the Property or has a possessory interest or claim in the
Property, other than Buyer in accordance with this Agreement, (c) no improvements to the
Property have bee made for which payment in full has not been made, and (d) the property
is free of all lines, claims and encumbrances (other that the Permitted Encumbrances), and
there are no outstanding bills pertaining thereto.
11.3 Gap Affidavit. An affidavit in form and content reasonably satisfactory to the Title Company
to facilitate the insuring of the "gap;" Le., the deleting as an exception to the Title
Commitment of any matters appearing between the effective date of the Title Commitment
and the effective date of the Title Policy.
11.4 FIRPTA. A FIRPTA Non-Foreign Entity Transferor Certificate, Exemption Certificate or
provide for withholdings, in accordance with Section 1445 of the Internal Revenue Code.
11.5 Form 1099-B. Such federal income tax reports respecting the sale of the property as are
required by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
11.6 B-1 Requirements. Any documents required in Schedule B-1 of the title Commitment with
the exception of any documents pertaining to the Buyer.
11.7 Representations and Warranties Certificate. A certificate of the Seller's President
restating and confirming and certifying the truth and accuracy of, and the full payment and
performance of, all of Seller's representations and warranties contained in this Agreement
as of the Closing Date.
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11.8 Resolution. A certified resolution and incumbency certificate of the Seller (including Seller's
directors and shareholders), authorizing the entering into, execution and consummation of
this Agreement, and the consummation of the transactions herein contemplated and the
incumbent officers, as applicable, authorized to execute documents for Seller.
11.9 Organizational Documents. A certificate of good standing and certified copies of the
organizational documents, and as needed any document evidencing the qualifications to do
business in Florida and any other documents reasonably required by Buyer and the Title
Company.
11.10 Other Documents. Any other documents required by this Agreement which Seller is
obligated to deliver or to cause to be delivered and any other documents reasonably required
by Buyer and the Title Company.
12. Buyer's Closing Documents. At Closing, the Buyer shall deliver the following documents ("Buyer's
Closing Documents"). Copies of Buyer's closing Documents shall be delivered to Seller or Seller's
Attorney for review and approval not less than three (3) business days prior to the Closing Date.
12.1 Certification. A certificate of Buyer authorizing the entering into and execution of this
Agreement and the consummation of the transaction herein contemplated.
12.2 Closing Statement. A Closing Statement showing all credits, costs, charges and other
matters relating to the Property as set forth in this Agreement, including a tax proration
agreement to incorporate the obligations set forth in Paragraph 14.1 of this Agreement.
12.3 Representations and Warranties Certificate. A certificate confirming the status of all of
Buyer's representations and warranties as of the Date of Closing.
12.4 Cash to Close. The total amount of the Purchase Price, subject to prorations and
adjustments.
13. Closing Procedure. The Closing shall proceed in the following manner:
13.1 Transfer of Funds. At Closing, Buyer shall wire transfer to Seller the Cash to Close or pay
same by check.
13.2 Delivery of Documents. Buyer shall deliver Buyer's Closing Documents and Seller shall
deliver Seller's Closing Documents to one another at Closing.
14. Closing Costs, Taxes, Prorations
14.1 Taxes. Real estate taxes ("taxes") shall be prorated as of Closing with maximum discount
taken. Taxes shall be prorated based on amounts for the current year, except that if tax
amounts for the current year are not available, prorations shall be made based on the taxes
for the preceding year, with maximum discount taken. If, subsequent to Closing, taxes for
the year of Closing are determined to be higher or lower than as prorated, a re-proration and
adjustment will be made at the request of Buyer or Seller upon presentation of the actual tax
bill, and any payment required as a result of the re-proration shall be made within ten (1)
days following demand therefore.
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14.2 Seller's Closing Costs. Seller shall pay for the following items from its own funds at or
before Closing:
(a) All certified, confirmed or ratified special assessment liens though the date of
Closing. If the improvements pertain to governmental improvements which
improvements have been substantially completed as of the Effective Date, such liens
shall be considered as certified, confirmed or ratified and Seller shall, at Closing be
charged with an amount equal to the last estimate of the applicable governmental
body of the amount of the assessment;
(b) Matters required to be paid to obtain clear title subject to the limitations contained in
Article 4;
(c) All fees, assessments, costs and charges incurred to fulfill and perform the
provisions of this Agreement; and
(d) Documentary stamp tax and surtax to be affixed on the Deed.
14.3 Buver's Closina Costs. Buyer shall pay for the following items at the time of Closing:
(a) the cost of recording the Deed;
(b) the premium for the Title Policy;
(c) the costs for Buyer's survey.
15. Possession. Full and complete possession of the Property shall be delivered to Buyer at Closing.
16. Default.
16.1 Buyer's Default. If this transaction fails to close due to a refusal or default by Buyer, and
provided Seller is not in default of this Agreement and all conditions precedent to Closing are
satisfied, the Seller shall give written notice to Buyer of each default and Buyer shall have ten
(10) days to cure such default, excepting that Buyer shall not be entitled to any notice if it fails
to close the within transaction on the Closing Date. If Buyer defaults by failing to close the
within transaction on the Closing Date, and provided such failure to close is not due to a
Seller default, then the Buyer shall be deemed in default hereunder without any further notice
or right to cure. If Buyer so defaults and the default is not timely cured, then Buyer shall pay
to Seller the sum of $ as agreed upon liquidated damages as a result of Buyer's
default hereunder, and upon such payment this Agreement shall be terminated in which case
neither Buyer nor Seller shall have any further obligation or liability hereunder or in
connection herewith except as otherwise stated in this Agreement. Buyer and Seller
acknowledge that if Buyer so defaults, Seller will suffer damages in an amount which cannot
be ascertained with reasonable certainly on the Effective Date, and the $ liquidated
damage payment will most closely approximate the amount necessary to compensate Seller
in the event of such default. Buyer and Seller agree that this is a bona fide liquidated
damage provision and not a penalty or forfeiture provision.
16.2 Seller's Default." If this transaction fails to close due to a refusal or default by Seller, Buyer
shall give written notice to Seller of such default and Seller shall have ten (10) days to cure
such default, excepting that Seller shall not be entitled to any notice if it fails to close the
within transaction on the Closing Date. If Seller defaults by failing to close the within
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transaction on the Closing Date, and provided such failure to close is not due to a Buyer
default, then the Seller shall be deemed in default hereunder without any further notice or
right to cure. If Seller so defaults and the default is not timely cured, then Buyer shall have
the right to seek to compel Seller's specific performance of this Agreement, or in the
alternative, to cancel this Agreement, in which event, Seller shall pay to Buyer the sum of
$ as agreed upon liquidated damages as a result of Seller's default hereunder,
and upon such payment this Agreement shall be terminated in which case neither Buyer nor
Seller shall have any further obligation or liability hereunder or in connection herewith except
as otherwise stated in this Agreement. The foregoing shall be Buyer's sole remedies in the
event of Seller's default hereunder and Buyer shall have no action against Seller for damages
other than in connection with the failure of a representation or warranty which is discovered
after closing or in connection with the Seller's default in failing to pay any sum contemplated
by this Agreement as being required to be paid to consummate the within transaction. Buyer
and Seller acknowledge that if Seller so defaults, and Buyer elects to cancel this Agreement
in lieu of seeking specific performance, the Buyer will suffer damages in an amount which
cannot be ascertained with reasonable certainty on the Effective Date and the $50,000
liquidated damage payment will most closely approximate the amount necessary to
compensate Seller in the event of such default. Buyer and Seller agree that this is a bona
fide liquidated damage provision and not a penalty or forfeiture provision.
17. Real Estate Brokers. Seller and Buyer represent and warrant to each other that neither of them has
dealt or consulted with any real estate brokers, salesmen or finders in connection with this
transaction. Seller and Buyer hereby mutually agree to indemnify, save and hold each other harmless
from and against any and all losses, damages, claims, costs and expenses (including attorney's fees
and expenses) in any way resulting form or connected with any claims or suits for a broker's or
salesman's commission, finder's fee or other like compensation, made or brought by any person or
entity resulting from its own acts, except as aforesaid. In the event that Buyer shall retain any third
party broker, salesperson or consultant, Buyer shall be responsible for such party's commissions
and/or fees. This provision shall survive Closing and the delivery of the Deed to Buyer.
18. Notices. Any notices required to be given by the terms of this Agreement or under any applicable
law by either party shall be in writing and shall be either hand-delivered or sent by certified or
registered mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or sent via Federal Express or other similar
courier service, and such notice shall be deemed to have been given when postmarked, when hand-
delivered or when sent via courier service in accordance with the terms of this Paragraph. Such
written notice shall be addressed as follows:
To The Buyer:
MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Attention: Executive Director
Office: (305) 673-7010
Fax: (305) 673-7002
with a copy to:
Murray H. Dubbin, General Counsel
Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Office: (305) 673-7470
Fax: (305) 673-7002
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To the Seller:
Mr. John King
President
POLKIN, INC.
Office: (305)
Fax: (305)
with a copy to:
Office: (305)
Fax: (306)
Notice delivered to counsel for a party shall be deemed delivery of notice to the party.
19. Assignment. This Agreement is not assignable by Seller. This Agreement may be freely assigned
by Buyer to the City of Miami Beach or, if a $50,000 deposit is place in escrow with an attorney
selected by Buyer to secure the assignee's performance of this Agreement, whereupon the Buyer
shall be released from any liability under this Agreement. Buyer must notify Seller of any such
assignment in writing at least ten (10) days prior to the Closing Date.
20. Contract is in Lieu of Eminent Domain. Buyer represents and warrants that it is entering into this
Agreement in lieu of the commencement of eminent domain proceedings.
21. Miscellaneous. All of the provisions of this Paragraph shall be deemed to survive Closing.
21.1 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, anyone
and all of which shall constitute the Agreement of the parties. The paragraph headings
herein contained are for the purposes of identification only and shall not be considered in
construing this Agreement.
21.2 Amendment. No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be of any force or
effect unless in writing executed by both Seller and Buyer.
21.3 Attorneys' Fees. If any party obtains a judgment against any other party by reason of any
litigation arising out of this Agreement, reasonable attorney's fees and costs may be
recovered and may be included in such judgment.
21.4 Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the
laws of the State of Florida, both substantive and remedial. Venue shall be in Dade County,
Florida.
21.5 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon
the successors and permitted assignees of the parties hereto.
21.6 Computation of Dates. If any date computed in the manner herein set forth falls on a legal
holiday or non-business day or non-banking day, then such date shall be extended to the first
business day following said legal holiday or non-business day or non-banking day.
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21.7 Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence with respect to all items stated in this
Agreement. Failure of either party to close this transaction on the Closing Date without
default on the part of the other party shall be considered a default in this Agreement. The
provisions herein contained shall be strictly construed for the reason that both parties intend
that all time periods provided for in this Agreement shall be strictly adhered to.
21.8 Acceptance Date. This Agreement shall be null and void and of no further force and effect
unless a copy of same executed by Seller is delivered to Buyer by or before the close of
business within five (5) days after the date of this Agreement first written above.
21.9 Maintenance of Property. The Property shall be maintained by Seller in the same condition
as existed as of the Effective Date.
21.10 Signs. From and after the Effective Date, Buyer shall have the right (for no additional
consideration) to utilize the Property for the installation of signs as required by the Buyer.
Should the Buyer terminate this Agreement, then Buyer shall immediately remove all such
signs and shall restore the Property to its condition existing prior to Buyer's termination,
reasonable wear and tear excepted.
21.11 Buyer's Indemnification. Buyer shall indemnify Seller and hold Seller harmless from all
claims and expenses for personal injury, property damage. an liens of any kind caused by
Buyer or Buyer's agents, employees. or independent contractors arising out of Buyer's
activity on the Property pursuant to paragraph 5 and Paragraph 21.10 and this
indemnification shall include indemnification against money judgments, lien judgments. court
costs and attomey's fees assessed against Seller or the Property, as well as court costs and
attorney's fees incurred by Seller in defending such a claim against Seller or against the
Property .
21.12 No Recordation of Agreement. This Agreement may not be recorded in any Public
Records.
21.13 Drafting. This Agreement and Exhibits hereto have been negotiated at arms length by Seller
and Buyer, and the parties mutually agree that for the purpose of construing the terms of this
Agreement, or said Exhibits, neither party shall be deemed responsible for the authorship
thereof. The provisions of this paragraph shall survive the Closing and delivery of the deed
of conveyance.
21.14 Further Assurances. Each of the parties hereto, without further consideration, agrees to
execute and delver such other documents, and to take such other action, whether prior or
subsequent t 0 the Closing may be necessary to more effectively consummate the purposes
or subject matter hereof.
21.15 Survival. Unless otherwise specifically stated to the contrary in this Agreement, the
provisions of this Agreement and the applicable payment and performance obligations of the
parties set forth in this Agreement shall survive Closing and delivery of the Deed of
conveyance and shall survive termination of this Agreement,
21.16 Approval by Redevelopment Agency. This Agreement shall be binding upon the Buyer
only after it has been approved at a public hearing by the Miami Beach Redevelopment
Agency and signed by the Chairman or Vice Chairman for the Miami Beach Redevelopment
Agency or another duly authorized person.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties hereto has signed this Agreement under seal the day
and year appearing below their respective signatures.
WITNESSES:
SELLER:
POLKIN, INC., a Corporation
By: (SEAL)
John King, President [sole Director and sole Shareholder]
Date:
,1997
ATTEST:
BUYER:
MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
a Florida municipal corporation
By: (SEAL)
Robert Parcher, Secretary Seymour Gelber, Chairman
Date: , 1997
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & lANGUAGE
& FOR execunON
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EXHIBIT A
PERMITTED EXCEPTIONS
TO BE INSERTED
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EXHIBIT B
LITIGATION, VIOLATIONS, ETC.
TO BE INSERTED
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