R7K-Execute Settlement Agmt And Release w- BAP CEI For FDOT Roadway ImprovementsCOMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami Beach, Florida, Approving And Authorizing
The City Manager And City Clerk To Execute A Settlement Agreement Between The City Of Miami Beach And
Bermello Ajamil & Partners, lnc., (BAP) ln The Negotiated Amount Of $80,000 For Extended Professional
Construction Engineering And lnspection Services (CEl) For The Florida Department Of Transportation (FDOT)
Roadway lmprovements Along lndian Creek Drive Between 26th And 41st Streets
Build and maintain infrastructure with full
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): The 2014 Customer Satisfaction Survey indicated that over
77% of residents rated recentlv completed capital improvement proiects as "excellent" or "qood".
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) identified the need to perform roadway milling and resurfacing
along lndian Creek Drive from 26tn to 4lstStreets as part of its five (5) year transportation plan. The FDOT work
consisted of roadway milling and resurfacing, guardrail replacements, sidewalk replacement and bump-out
construction at certain intersections. At the time, the City had planned two (2) capital project elements which
consisted of the installation of a new 12-inch diameter water transmission main from 26th to 41st Street, along lndian
Creek Drive, as well as the replacement of an existing wastewater interceptor pipe along lndian Creek Drive,
between 28th and 41"tStreets.
On March 18, 2009, the City Commission, pursuant to lnvitation to Bid 28-07/08, awarded a contract to proceed
with the construction services for the installation of water mains, sanitary sewer mains, milling, and resurfacing
improvements along lndian Creek Drive from 26th to 41't Streets.
On September 9, 2009, the City Commission approved Resolution No. 2009-27169, to enter into a professional
services agreement with the firm Bermello Ajamil & Partners, lnc. (BAP) for professional CEI services for the FDOT
work along lndian Creek Drive from 26'n to 41'' Street in the amount of $129,942.74.
On July 13, 2011 , the City Commission through Resolution No. 201 1-27703, approved a settlement agreement
between the City and the Contractor in the amount of $1 ,197,966 for additional work related to water service
transfers and side street service connections to the newly installed 12-inch watertransmission main and the work
associated with an FPL duct bank in conflict with the proposed sewer main.
The original project substantial completion date was August 23,2010. Due to the additional scope of work, the
contract's completion date was extended to May 2012. During this additional time, BAP was required to perform
extended CEI services, above and beyond the services contemplated under the original negotiated professional
services agreement. The additional costforthe extended CEI services submitted by BAP was $1 17,213.58. AAP
provided substantial documents supporting this amount. Staff reviewed the documentation and was able to
substantiate $73,000 in additional costs for the extended services provided. On or about April 10, 2015, BAP filed a
law suit against the City seeking damages of $108,997.35 plus prejudgment interest; plus costs; and for such
further relief as the court may deem just and fair pertaining to the Project. ln an effort to resolve this issue, the City
negotiated a settlement in the amount of $80,000. BAP has accepted the City's negotiated amount for the additional
costs incurred and has executed the attached settlement agreement.
It is recommended that the and Citv Commission adoot the resolution.
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COMMISSION MORANDUM
TO:Mayor Phillip Levine and Members City
FRoM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: September 30, 2015
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR IND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEAGH, FLORIDA, APP AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A SETTLEMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND BERMELLO
AJAMIL & PARTNERS, lNC., (BAP) IN THE NEGOTIATED AMOUNT OF
$8O,OOO FOR EXTENDED PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION
ENGTNEERTNG AND TNSPECTTON SERVTCES (GEr) FOR THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATTON (FDOT) ROADWAY
IMPROVEMENTS ALONG INDIAN CREEK DRIVE BETWEEN 26TH AND
41ST STREETS
ADMINISTRATION RECOMM EN DATION
Adopt the Resolution.
KEY INTENDED OUTCOME
Build and maintain priority infrastructure with full accountability.
FUNDING
Funding for this additional professional construction engineering inspection services has been
previously appropriated from the following fund:
$80,000 424-2949-061357 Water and Sewer Bonds 20003
BACKGROUND
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) identified the need to perform roadway milling
and resurfacing along lndian Creek Drive from 26th to 41"1 Streets as part of its five (5) year
transportation plan. The FDOT work consisted of roadway milling and resurfacing, guardrail
replacements, sidewalk replacement and bump-out construction at certain intersections. At the
time, the City had planned two (2) capital project elements which consisted of the installation of
a new 12-inch diameter water transmission main from 26th to 41't Street, along lndian Creek
Drive, as well as the replacement of an existing wastewater interceptor pipe along lndian Creek
Drive, between 28th and 41't Streets.
On October 31, 2007 , the City entered into a Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) with the FDOT
for the construction of roadway improvements along lndian Creek Drive between 26th and 41't
Street. FDOT provided the City with construction plans prepared by Corradino Group and
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agreed to contribute with project funding in the amount of $1,501,000. The agreed upon funding
for the FDOT portion of the work under the JPA between the City and FDOT was as follows:
. Project Construction. Project Construction Engineering and lnspection (CEl) Services. Total Project Estimate
$1,365,000$ 136.000
$1,501,000
Pursuant to section 2C oI the JPA, the City was to advertise for bids, let the CEI and
construction contracts, administer, supervise, and inspect all aspects of FDOT's portion of the
project. The City was required to retain the services of a CEl, which supervised the roadway
improvements. FDOT allocated $136,000 for such services.
On September 9, 2009, the City Commission approved Resolution No. 2009-27169, to enter
into a professional services agreement with the firm Bermello Ajamil & Partners, lnc. (BAP) for
professional CEI services for the FDOT work along lndian Creek Drive from 26th to 41't Street in
the amount of $129,942.74.
ANALYSIS
On March 18, 2009, the City Commission, pursuant to lnvitation to Bid 28-07108, awarded a
contract to proceed with the construction services for the installation of water mains, sanitary
sewer mains, milling, and resurfacing improvements along lndian Creek Drive from 26th to 41't
Streets.
On July 13, 2011, the City Commission through Resolution No. 201 1-27703, approved a
settlement agreement between the City and the Contractor in the amount of $1,197,966 for
additional work related to water service transfers and side street service connections to the
newly installed 12-inch water transmission main and the work associated with an FPL duct bank
in conflict with the proposed sewer main.
The original project substantial completion date was August 23, 2010. Due to the additional
scope of work, the contract's completion date was extended to May 2012. During this additional
time, BAP was required to perform extended CEI services, above and beyond the services
contemplated under the original negotiated professional services agreement. The additional
cost for the extended CEI services submitted by BAP was $1 17,213.58. BAP provided
substantial documents supporting this amount. Staff reviewed the documentation and was able
to substantiate $73,000 in additional costs for the extended services provided. On or about
April 10,2015, BAP filed a law suit against the City seeking damages of $108,997.35 plus
prejudgment interest; plus costs; and for such further relief as the court may deem just and fair
pertaining to the Project. ln an effort to resolve this issue, the City negotiated a settlement in the
amount of $80,000. BAP has accepted the City's negotiated amount for the additional costs
incurred and has executed the attached settlement agreement. (Attached)
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends approval of the Resolution.
Attachment:
Settlement Agreement
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAM! BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF
MIAM| BEACH AND BERMELLO AJAMIL & PARTNERS, !NC. (BAP), tN
THE NEGOTIATED AMOUNT OF $8O,OOO, FOR EXTENDED
PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND INSPEGTION
SERVICES (CEr) FOR THE FLORTDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) ROADWAY TMPROVEMENTS tN THE CITY
ALONG INDIAN CREEK DRIVE BETWEEN 26TH AND 41ST STREETS.
WHEREAS, the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) identified the
need to perform roadway milling and resurfacing along lndian Creek Drive from 26th to 41tt
Streets as part of its five year transportation plan; and
WHEREAS, the City had two (2) capital project elements which consisted of the
installation of a new 12-inch diameter water transmission main from 26th to 41st Street, along
lndian Creek Drive, as well as the replacement of an existing 1S-inch diameter wastewater
interceptor along lndian Creek Drive, between 28th and 41tt-Streets; and
WHEREAS, on October 31 ,2007, the City entered into a Joint Partnership
Agreement (JPA) with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) forthe construction
of roadway improvements along lndian Creek Drive between 26th and 41't Street (the
Project); and
WHEREAS, the Project's original substantial completion date was scheduled for
August 23, 2010. As a result of the water service transfers and side street service
connections to the newly installed 12-inch watertransmission main and the FPL sewer main
conflict, contract final completion was achieved May 2012; and
WHEREAS, BermelloAjamil& Partners, lnc. (BAP) continued providing construction,
engineering, and inspection (CEl) services forthe Project perthe original agreement beyond
August 23,2010; and
WHEREAS, on or about April 10,2015, BAP filed a lawsuit against the City, styled
Bermello Ajamil and Pafiners, lnc. v. The City of Miami Beach, Florida, Case No.2015-
006980-CA-01, in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida,
seeking damages of $108,997.35, plus prejudgment interest, costs, and for such further
relief as the Court may deem just and fair pertaining to the Project; and
WHEREAS, City staff reviewed the proposal and documentation submitted by BAP
and was able to substantiate some of the additional costs for the extended CEI services
provided by BAP; and
WHEREAS, the City negotiated a settlement in the amount of $80,000 for the
disputed claims; and
WHEREAS, the City and BAP desire to resolve, compromise, and settle any and all
claims and disputes regarding the Project; and
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WHEREAS, BAP has accepted the City's negotiated amount of $80,000 for the
additional costs it incurred, and BAP has executed the attached Settlement Agreement and
Release.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAM! BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission hereby
approve and authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the attached Settlement
Agreement and Release between the City of Miami Beach and Bermello Ajamil& Partners,
lnc., (BAP) in the negotiated amount of $80,000, for extended professional construction
engineering and inspection services (CEl) performed by BAP for the Florida Department of
Transportation roadway improvements in the City along lndian Creek Drive between 26th
and 41st Streets.
PASSED and ADOPTED this day of 2015.
Philip Levine, Mayor
ATTEST:
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO
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SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AIID.RELEASE
This Settlement Ageement and Release ("settlement Agreemenf') is made and entered
into this day of , 20l5,by and between BERMELLO AJAMIL & PARTNERS,
INC., a Florida corporation, (hereinafter "BAP") and the CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,
a municipal oorporation (hereinafter, the "CITY'). BAP and the CITY may also be referred to
individually as a "Party," and collectively as the "Parties."l
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the CITY retained BAP to perform professional certified engineer
inspection (CED services, in connection with the Florida Departnent of Transportation (FDOT)
work included in the water mains and sanitary sewer mains, and milling and resurfacing
improvements along tedian Creek Drive, between 266 and 41st Streets, in Miarni Beach, Florida
(hereinafter the "Proj ect');
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 2009-27169, on September 9,2009, the CITY
entered into an agreement with BAP for said CEI services for the Project (the "Contract");
WIilREAS, during the course of the Project, numerous construction issues arose with
respect to water main installation and other additionai work, which extended the completion time
of the hoject. As a resulg BAP was required to perform extended CEI services above and
beyond the services contemplated under the Contact;
WEEREAS, BAP asserted claims for additional compensation pertaining to the Project,
of which the CITY disputed the value of such additional services;
WIIEREAS, on or about April 10, 2015, BAP filed that certain action styled as,
Bermello Ajamil and Partners, Irrc. v. The City of Miami Beach, Florida, Case No. 2015-006980-
CA-01, in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in and for Miarni-Dade County, Florida (the "Action"),
against the CITY, seeking damages pertaining to the Project;
WHEREAS, the Panies desire to resolve, compromise and settle any and all claims and
disputes, past, present or future, regarding the Project, regardless of responsibility, which were,
or could have been, asserted in the Action based upon the terms set forttr in this Settlement
Agreement;
WHEREAS, the Parties believe it would be in their best interests and the interests of
their respective citizens to agree to the provisions of tlis Settlement Ageement.
' Wherever used herein, th€ tenm '?arqy'' or "Parties" shall include singular and phual officers, directors, officers,
heirs, legal representatives, assigns of individuals, and the successors and assips of corporations, and the use of any
gender shall be held to include every other and all genders, wherever the context so admits or requires,
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NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, agreements,
rurdertakings and representations contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the
receipt and sufEciency of which are hereby acknowledged by the Parties, the CITY and BAP
agree as follows:
1. Recitals: The above Recitals are true and correct and are hereby made a material part
of this Settlement Agreement and are binding upon the Parties.
2. Settlement: The Parties hereby settle and compromise all claims of any kind or
nature (including any claims for attomey's fees and costs), relating, arising out of and/or in
connection with the Project, except as set forth herein.
3. Settlement Terms: ln consideration for the releases executed herein, the Parties
agr€e:
(a) The CITY agrees to pay BAP the sum of Eighty Thousand Dollars and No
Cents ($ 8 0,000. 0 0) (the " Settlement Palment").
O) The CITY will seek to place this item on the Agenda for the CITY
Commission Meeting following the approval of the Settlement Agreement in form and
correctness by the CITY Attomey and execution of the Settlement Agreement by BAP.
(c) Subject to the CITY Commission's approval of this Settlement
Agreement the Settlement Payment shall be made to BAP within thirty (30) days
following CITY Commission approval of the Settlement Agreement, execution by the
CITY of the associated Resolution approving such settlement and execution of the
Settlement Agreement by the Parties.
(d) Wi&in ten (10) days of the CITY's payment of the Settlement Payment to
BAP pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth herein, BAP shall fi.le with the Court a
Notice of Dismissal with Prejudice of the Action, each party to bear its own attorney's
fees and costs.
4, Limited Releases: In furttrer consideration of the execution of this Settlement
Agreement, the Parties for themselves and their respective parent companies, subsidiaries,
divisions, affrliates, unit owners, insurers, officers, directors, agents, employees, subcontractors,
representatives, successors and assigns (the "CITY Releasors" or "BAP Releasors," as the case
may be), hereby execute, subject to the conditions and exclusions set forth in this Settlement
Agreement the following Releases:
(a) The BAP Releasors' Release of the CITY Releasors: Upon paynent of
the Settlement Payment by the CITY, the BAP Releasors hereby remise, release, acquit,
satisff and forever discharge the CITY Releasors, which throughout this Settlement
Agreement includes, but is not limited to, its affiliates, Commissioners, insslsrs, sureties,
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directors, officers, employees, agents and attomeys, together with its hets, execu0ors,
administators, associates, representatives, successors and assigns, of and from any and
all manner of past, present and futtre slsims, action and actions, suits, debts, dues, sums
of money, accounts, reckonings, bonds, bills, specialties, covenants, contacts,
controversies, agreements, promises, variances, ffespasses, obligations, damages,
judgments, costs, expenses, cause and causes of action, executions, claims, liabilities, and
demands whatsoever, in law or in equity, whether for compensatory, punitive, or other
damages (collectively referred to in this Paragraph as the "Claims"), whieh the BAP
Releasors have held or now hold, ever had, now have, or which the BAP Releasors
hereinafter can, shall or may have against the CITY Releasors, for any and all Claims,
whether known or unknown, arising from, pertaining to and/or in any way relating to the
Project including, without limitation, Claims arising from or relating to demands for
additional compensation for additional services, which were made or could have been
made inthe Action.
(b) The CITY Releasors' Release of the BAP Releasors: Upon dismissal of
the Action with prejudice by BAP, the CITY Releasors hereby remise, release, acquit,
satisff and forever discharge the BAP Releasors, which throughout this Settlement
Agreement includes, but is not limited to, its affrliates, insurers, sureties, directors,
officers, employees, agents and attorneys, together with its heirs, executors,
administators, associates, representatives, successors and assigns, of and from any and
all manner of past, present and future sl6ims, action and actions, suits, debts, dues, sums
of money, accountsn rcckonings, bonds, bills, specialties, covenants, contracts,
controversies, agreements, promises, variances, trespasses, obligations, damages,
judgments, costs, expenses, cause and causes of action, executions, claims and liabilities,
and demands whatsoever, in law or in equity, whether for compensatory, puritive, or
other damages (collectively referred to in this Paragraph as the "Claims"), which the
CITY Releasors have held or now hold, ever had, now have, or which the CITY
Releasors hereinafter caru shall or may have against the BAP Releasors, for any and all
Claims, whether known or unknown, arising from, pertaining to and/or in any way
relating to the Project including, without limitation, Claims arising from or relating to
demands or claims for additional compensation for additional services, which were made
or could have been made in the Action.
5. No Admission of Liabilitv: It is rmderstood and agreed that the claims in the Action,
which are the subject of this Settlement Agreement, are disputed claims and that the execution of
this Settlement Agreement by the Parties, and any exclusions set forth herein, are not intended to,
and shnll not in any way, constitute or be deemed an express or implied admission or acceptance
of any negligence, misconduct, responsibility or liability by the Parties or an admission against
interest by the Parties, and that the Parties expressly and specifically deny all such claims. Such
consideration is being glven to reduce the expense, uncertainties and hazards of litigation and to
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mitigate damages to each of the Parties. There shall not be any implication by any trier of fact or
law of any admission or acceptance of liability or admission against interest by the Parties and it
shall not be used agains the Parties in any attempt to prove any future liability claims.
6. Bindins Effect: CITY Commission Approval as Condifion Precedent: Subject to
the following conditions set forth herein including without limitation, CITY Commission
approval and execution and notarization by the Parties, this Settlement Agreement shall be
binding upon the Parties and their respective successors and assigns.
(a) The Parties hereto understand and agree that as a condition precedent to
the effectiveness of this Settlement Agreement, the Settlement Agreement shall not be
binding on the Parties and their respective successors and assigus until such time as the
CITY Commission has approved same, and the Settlement Agreement is fully executed
and notarized by the Parties to the Settlement Agreement.
(b) CITY Commission approval is a material condition precedent to the
execution and enforceability of this Settlement Agreement, without which the CITY does
not agree to, and is not subject to, the terms and conditions contained herein and the
Settlement Agreement shall be deemed null and void and of no force and effect.
7. Consideration; Leeal Representation: The Parties acknowledge that this Settlement
Agreement is fully and adequately supported by sufficient and adequate consideration and is fair
and reasonable. The Parties further acknowledge and agree that (i) each Party has had the
opportunity to consult with, and has in fact consulted with such professionals, experts and legal
counsel of its choice as such Party may have desired with respect to all matters settled and
resolved herein; (ii) each Party has participated firlly in the negotiation and preparation of this
Settlement Agreement; (iii) each Party has carefully reviewed this Settlement Agreement and is
entering into same freely; and (1v) this Settlement Agreement is entered into in good faith and
was not obtained by fraud, misrepresentation, or deceit. Accordingly, this Settlement Agreement
shall not be more stictly construed against any Party.
8. Authoritv: Each Party represents and warrants to the other that the execution and
delivery of this Settlement Agreement has been duly approved by all requisite and corporate or
parhrership action (as applicable) required to be taken by zuch Party and each of the signatories
hereto has the authority to execute this Settlement Agreement and to bind the Party on whose
behalfhe or she has signed.
9. Severabilitv: [n the event any term or provision of this Settlement Agreement is
determined by appropriate judicial authority to be illegal or otherwise invalid, such provision
shall be considered separate and severable from this Settlement Agreement and the remaining
provisions of the Settlement Agreement shall remain in fuIl force and eflect and bind the Parties
as though the illegal or unenforceable provision had never been included in the Settlement
Agreement.
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10. Modificatiou Waiver: This Settlement Agreement may only be modified in uriting
signed by both Parties. No waiver or modification of the Settlernent Agreement or of any
covsnant, condition or limitation contained herern, shall be valid unless in writing and signed by
all Parties to the Settlement Agreement, or their authorized counsel. If the CITY or BAP excuses
or condones any breach or default by the other Party of any obligation under this Settlement
Agreement this shall not be a waiver of such obligation with respect to any continuing
obligation or subsequent breach or default and no such waiver shall be implied.
11. Choice of Law: This Settlement Agreement is being consummated in the State of
Florida, and the performance by the Parties hereto is in the State of Florida. This Settlement
Agreement shall be consbrued and governed in accordance withthe laws of the State of Florida.
12. Yenue: The sole and exclusive venue for any dispute or lawsuit arising out of, or in
connection with, this Settlement Agreement iasluding, without limitation, its interpretation and
effect, and any action to enforce any provision contained herer4 shall be in a court of compctent
jr.risdiction in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida. The Parties expressly agree to waive trial
by jury to enforce this Settlement Agreement.
13. Entire Agreement: This Settlement Agreement constitutes the full and entire
agreement and understanding between the Parties as related to the Project and there are no
agreements, representations or warranties except as specifically set forth herein. The terms of
this Settlement Agreement are contactual and not a mere recital. This Settlement Agteement
replaces any prior or contempoftmeous written or oral representation or understanding about the
terms of this Settlement Agreement. All prior agreements, discussions, negotiations, letters,
demands and writings of any kind are fully merged into this Settlement Agreement and are to be
construed to be of no further force or effect, it being the intention of the Parties that this
Settlement Agreement shall ssrvg as the sole and entire expression of their agreement and
understanding. This Settlement Agreement shall be binding on, and shall insure to the benefit of,
the respective successors and assigns, rf any, of each Party. However, CITY Commission
approval and execution and notarization by all Parties shall be a condition precedent to the
effectiveness ofthis Settlement Agreement as binding against any Party.
14. Captions and Headinesl R.ef.prences: The captions and headings of this Settlement
Agreement are for the purpose of convenience of reference only and in no way define, limit or
describe the scope or intent of the Settlement Agreement or in any way affect the terms and
conditions of this Settlement Agreement. All references in the Settlement Agreement to the
terms "herein," "hereunder," 'tereof' and words of similar import shall refer to this Settlement
Agreement as distinguished from the Paragraph, Section and/or Subsection within which such
term is located.
15. Counterparts: This Settlement Agreement may be executed in counterparts with the
sarne force and effect as if any signatures appeared on the same document. The Parties further
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a$ee that facsimile, digitally transmitted and electonic copies of an original signature shall be
accepted as an authentic original signature.
16. Third Parties: Nothing express or implied in this Settlement Agreement is intended
or should be construed to confer upon or grve any percon or entity, other than the CITY and
BAP, any rights or remedies under, or by reason of, this Settlement Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have set their hands and seals on the day and date
first uritten above:
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BERMELLO AJAMIL & PARTNERS,INC.
Attest:
5ut+ A. Bnrcos
PrintName
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE
The foregoing instnrment was acknowledged before me rhrs,QTTVday of Ald Oaf
z}ls,Ay At)i "{ntq)t- ut PCest-D*ii of Bermello Ajam-it & Partners,Inc., who
is personally known to me or who has produced .---*_-_
identification).
(type of
Notary Public - State of Florida
My Commission Expires:
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THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,TLORIDA9
a Municipal Corporation of the State of Florida
Print Name:
Title:
By:
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
SEAL:
APPROVED AS TO FORM A}ID
CORRECTNESS:
-L 0"F l(ztI15
CITY ATTORNEY
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