Resolution 2025-33910RESOLUTION NO.
2025-33910
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE AT ITS JULY 16, 2025
MEETING, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) 2023-115-KB,
FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1940 PARK AVENUE, KNOWN AS THE BARCLAY (THE "PROJECT");
APPROVING THE TERM SHEET FOR THE PROJECT, ATTACHED AS AN
EXHIBIT TO THE COMMISSION MEMORANDUM ACCOMPANYING THIS
RESOLUTION; DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE A LONG-
TERM GROUND LEASE WITH 1940 BARCLAY PARTNERS, LLC, CONSISTENT
WITH THE APPROVED TERM SHEET, PROVIDING THAT THE FINAL
AGREEMENT SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE
MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION; AND REFERRING THE PROJECT AND
ASSOCIATED AGREEMENT TO THE PLANNING BOARD, IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE CITY CHARTER AND CITY CODE.
WHEREAS, on April 6, 2022, the Mayor and City Commission accepted the
recommendation of the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee ("FERC") to direct the
Administration to develop a Request for Proposals(RFP)for the redevelopment of the City-owned
property located at 1940 Park Avenue, known as the Barclay (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, the Property is a contributing historic structure within the Museum Local
Historic District and the Miami Beach Architectural District, and has been subject to prior unsafe
structure determinations; and
WHEREAS, on November 16, 2022, the City Commission authorized the issuance of RFP
2023-115-KB for the redevelopment of the Property (the "RFP"), seeking proposals that would
balance historic preservation with adaptive reuse, financial feasibility, and public benefit; and
WHEREAS, in response to the RFP, the City received a sole proposal from The Barclay
Partners LLC, now known as 1940 Barclay Partners, LLC (the "Developer"); and
WHEREAS, on March 21, 2023, the Evaluation Committee appointed by the City Manager
convened to evaluate the proposal received, with members including representatives of Facilities
and Fleet Management, Capital Improvement Projects, Housing and Community Services, and
Economic Development; and
WHEREAS, on, September 13, 2023, the City Commission unanimously directed the
Administration to pursue separate, simultaneous discussions with the Developer, as weil as with
the Housing Authority, despite the latter not submitting a formal RFP proposal, in order to fully
evaluate alternative redevelopment approaches; and
WHEREAS, on March 22, 2024, following review at multiple meetings, the FERC
recommended that the City Commission award the RFP to the Developer, based on the
Developer's revised proposal dated March 13, 2024 (Option No. 2), and further recommended
that the City Commission authorize the Administration to negotiate the Project with the Developer;
and
WHEREAS, on April 3, 2024, via Resolution No. 2024-32977, the Mayor and City
Commission accepted the recommendation of the FERC, authorized negotiations toward a
development and ground lease agreement, required that final material terms be subject to
subsequent Commission approval, and referred the Project and any related amendments to land
development regulations to the FERC, the Land Use and Sustainability Committee, and the
Planning Board, in compliance with the City Charter and the City Code; and
WHEREAS, on July 16, 2025, the FERC reviewed an updated proposal dated June 16,
2025 from the Developer, and unanimously recommended that the City Commission approve a
Term Sheet to guide finalization of a long-term ground lease; and
WHEREAS, the Administration and the Developer have prepared a Term Sheet attached
to the Commission Memorandum accompanying this Resolution as Exhibit "A," which
memorializes the key terms of the Project and provides for:
i. Ground Lease Structure: Triple-net obligations, with the Developer assuming
responsibility for all operating expenses, taxes, insurance, and maintenance.
ii. Term: Initial 51-year term with two 24-year extensions (up to 99 years total), subject
to the Developer remaining in good standing and not in default.
iii. Historic Preservation: Preservation or reconstruction of the building's exterior
fa ades and public interior features, including the historic lobby; salvage and reuse of
original materials where feasible; and Historic Preservation Board ("HPB") review and
approval for any demolition or new construction.
iv. Zoning and Design Compliance: Adherence to the existing Governmental Use (GU)
zoning standards, with no requests for additional floor area ratio (FAR) or height, and
full compliance with applicable City Code requirements.
v. Housing Affordability: Primarily market-rate units, with additional public benefits
including:
o Senior Residential Units: A minimum of seven (7) senior residential units
reserved for households earning at or below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI),
with at least one household member aged 62 or older.
o Restricted Residential Units: At least 15% of total residential units designated
as "Restricted Residential Units," offered at either market rent or affordable to
households earning up to 160% of AMI (whichever is less), enforceable by
restrictive covenant for the full 99-year lease term. Monthly rent for these units
shall not exceed 30% of gross household income at 160% AMI, consistent with
FERC's policy recommendations.
o Transient Use Restriction. All residential units will be subject to a minimum lease
term of twelve (12) months, with short-term and transient rentals expressly
prohibited.
vi. Financial Compensation to the City:
o $2 Million Rent Payment. A$2 million ground lease payment to the City upon the
Developer's possession of the Property, without any recurring rent or revenue-
sharing obligations.
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o No City Subsidy. The Project is entirely privately financed and does not require
City subsidy or capital contribution.
vii. Project Milestones 8 Timing: Strict deadlines for HPB and Planning Board
approvals, building permits, construction commencement, and substantial completion.
Failure to meet milestones may trigger remedies in favor of the City, including
termination and liquidated damages.
viii.Additional City Protections:
o Non-subordination: City ownership remains senior to any financing.
o "AS-IS" Property Acceptance: Developer accepts the Property strictly "as-is",
assuming all environmental and resiliency-related costs.
o Termination Rights: City retains termination rights in the event of Developer
default, while the Developer's termination rights are lirnited and require
reimbursement of City-incurred costs.
WHEREAS, the Administration has determined that the Term Sheet appropriately
balances the preservation of a historically significant structure, the provision of new housing
opportunities, the safeguarding of City interests, and the creation of a financially feasible and
enforceable public-private partnership; and
WHEREAS, the Administration therefore recommends that the City Commission approve
the Term Sheet, authorize the negotiation of a definitive ground lease agreement with the
Developer consistent with the approved terms, and refer the Project and related agreements to
the Planning Board for review as required by the City Charter and City Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby accept the recommendation of the Finance and Economic Resiliency
Committee at its July 16, 2025 meeting, pursuant to Request for Proposals (RFP) 2023-115-KB,
for the redevelopment of the City-owned property located at 1940 Park Avenue, known as the
Barclay (the "Project"); approving the Term Sheet for the Project, attached as an Exhibit to the
Commission Memorandum accompanying this Resolution; directing the Administration to
negotiate a long-term Ground Lease with 1940 Barclay Partners, LLC, consistent with the
approved Term Sheet, providing that the final agreement shall be subject to the prior approval of
the Mayor and City Commission; and referring the Project and associated agreement to the
Planning Board, in accordance with the City Charter and City Code.
PASSED and ADOPTED THIS /7 day of 7'PI' " 2025.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE AT ITS JULY 16, 2025
MEETING, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) 2023-115-KB, FOR
THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1940
PARK AVENUE (THE BARCLAY) (THE "PROJECT"); APPROVING THE TERM
SHEET FOR THE PROJECT, ATTACHED AS AN EXHIBIT TO THE COMMISSION
MEMORANDUM ACCOMPANYING THIS RESOLUTION; DIRECTING THE
ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE A GROUND LEASE WITH 1940 BARCLAY
PARTNERS, LLC, CONSISTENT WITH THE TERM SHEET, WITH THE FINAL
TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT SUBJECT TO THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE
MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION; AND REFERRING THE PROPOSED PROJECT
AND ASSOCIATED AGREEMENT TO THE PLANNING BOARD FOR REVIEW, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CITY CHARTER AND CITY
CODE.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission adopt the Resolution
accepting the recommendation of the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee to approve
the Term Sheet for the redevelopment of the Barclay property (attached as an Exhibit), and direct
the Administration to negotiate a Ground Lease with 1940 Barclay Partners, LLC, consistent with
the approved Term Sheet.
The terms of the final, negotiated Ground Lease will be subject to the prior approval of the Mayor
and City Commission. Additionally, the proposed Project and associated Ground Lease should
be referred to the Planning Board for review, in accordance with the City Charter and City Code.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
RFP 2023-115-KB. On November 16, 2022, the City Commission authorized the issuance of
Request for Proposals (RFP) 2023-115-KB for the redevelopment of the City-owned property
located at 1940 Park Avenue (the Barclay). One proposal was received from The Barclay
Partners, LLC, now known as 1940 Barclay Partners, LLC (the "Developer"). The Evaluation
Committee, appointed by the City Manager, scored the proposal 87 out of 100 points, in
accordance with the RFP criteria.
On September 13, 2023, the City Commission directed staff to engage in parallel discussions with
the Developer and the Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach ("Housing Authority"), which
entity had not submitted an RFP response but later expressed interest as an equity partner in the
redevelopment.
On March 22, 2024, the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee (FERC) recommended
awarding the RFP to the Developer, contingent upon a minimum $6 million upfront payment to
the City, equivalent to the Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency's (RDA) original acquisition cost.
RFP Award. On April 3, 2024, via Resolution No. 2024-32977, the Mayor and City Commission
approved the FERC recommendation, authorized negotiations, and referred the Project (including
any necessary Land Development Regulations (LOR) amendments) for review by FERC, the
Land Use and Sustainability Committee (LUSC), and the Planning Board.
FERC Review. On September 20, 2024, FERC reviewed a revised project proposal dated May
30, 2024, and recommended it favorably with conditions, including: (i) an earlier milestone for
payment of a portion of the upfront payment and (ii) consideration of rent limitations for the market
rate units. Subsequently, the Developer prepared proposed Comprehensive Plan and City Code
amendments to accommodate height and FAR increases but later requested an indefinite deferral
due to anticipated lack of Committee support.
Most recently, on July 16, 2025, FERC reviewed the Developer's updated proposal dated June
16, 2025, and voted unanimously to recommend that the City Commission approve a Term Sheet
based on the revised project terms. The Term Sheet is attached to this Memorandum as Exhibit
A and forms the basis of the Administration's recommendation.
ANALYSIS
The Developer's current proposal, as memorialized in the Term Sheet (Exhibit A). may be
evaluated according to four components that have guided the City Commission's discussion of
the Project:
1.Historic Preservation
•The Barclay Plaza Hotel remains a contributing structure within both the Museum
Local Historic District and the Miami Beach Architectural District.
•The Developer has indicated that, due to current structural conditions, full demolition
of the existing Barclay structure will likely be required.
•In 2014, the Miami-Dade County Unsafe Structures Board issued an emergency
demolition order for the Barclay. However, pursuant to a recorded 2023 Compliance
Agreement with the Board, the demolition order has not been enforced by the Building
Official, pending the outcome of this RFP.
•The RFP solicitation referenced an August 2021 feasibility study by MC Harry
Associates, which concluded that the building envelope and all major systems required
full replacement. The RFP also stipulated that any modifications or improvements to
the building, including exterior alterations, changes to public interior spaces such as
the lobby, and any attached or detached additions, would require a Certificate of
Appropriateness from the Historic Preservation Board (HPB).
•Accordingly, the Term Sheet requires the Developer to substantially retain and
preserve the exterior walls, public interior spaces, and all architecturally or historically
significant features, where feasible. HPB approval is required for all new construction,
including attached or detached additions and rooftop structures. If full or partial
demolition is ultimately unavoidable, the Term Sheet further requires, at a minimum,
the following:
i.Reconstruction of the original fa9ades along Park Avenue and Washington
Avenue;
ii.Rebuilding of historically significant interior lobby elements; and
iii.Salvage, preservation, and reuse of original architectural materials, where
possible.
2.Zoning and Design Compatibility
•The current design proposal has been reduced in scale and no longer includes
requests for additional FAR or building height beyond what is permitted under the GU
zoning designation.
•While the revised design is more compatible with the surrounding historic district, it
remains subject to full compliance review for setbacks, unit sizes, parking,
landscaping, resiliency standards, and other applicable requirements under the City
Code.
•The Developer has indicated an intention to seek waivers, variances, and/or
exemptions from certain requirements, potentially including Payment in Lieu of Parking
and Art in Public Places contributions. These requests will be detailed for City
Commission consideration during preparation of the Ground Lease.
3.Housing Affordability
•Earlier iterations of the project included workforce and affordable housing units
supported by FAR and height incentives. The current proposal, however, is
predominantly market-rate.
•Senior Residential Units. The City will require at least seven (7) units reserved for
households earning at or below 80% AMI, with at least one household member 62
years or older. These units will be coordinated with the Housing Authority's voucher
program.
•Restricted Residential Units. To expand affordability commitments, the City seeks
to require that a minimum of 15% of market-rate units (no fewer than 15 units) be
designated as Restricted Residential Units. These units must be offered at the lesser
of market rate rent or levels affordable to households earning up to 160% AMI,
enforceable by a restrictive covenant for the full 99-year Ground Lease. Monthly rent
for these units shall not exceed 30% of gross monthly income for a household at 160%
AMI, consistent with the recommendation of the City's Finance and Economic
Resiliency Committee (FERC).
•Integration and Quality Requirements. All Restricted and Senior units must (i)
include a mix of unit types and sizes, (ii) be distributed across multiple floors, and (iii)
be indistinguishable in design and finish from market-rate units.
•Transient Use Restriction. All residential units will be subject to a minimum lease
term of 12 months. Short-term and transient rentals are expressly prohibited.
4.Finar.cial Compensation to the City
•$2 Million Rent Payment. The Developer will provide a $2 million ground lease
payment. Upon the Possession Date (when Developer takes control of the property).
•No City Subsidy. Notably, the Project will be privately financed and does not require
any City subsidy. While the proposal does not include recurring rent or revenue
sharing, it relieves the City of the ongoing costs of maintaining a deteriorating structure
and restores the Property to the tax rolls.
•Policy Rationale. Given the critical need for rental housing in Miami Beach, the
Administration recommends forgoing annual rent in exchange for the activation of a
blighted property and the delivery of new rental housing, without requiring City financial
assistance.
Additional Term Sheet Components
1.Ground Lease Structure
•Triple-net lease: Developer assumes all operating expenses, taxes, insurance, and
maintenance.
•Term: 51 years initial, plus two 24-year extensions (up to 99 years total), exercisable
only if the Developer is not in default.
2.Retail and Public Benefits Commitments
•A minimum of 1,000 sq. ft. of ground-floor retail with activated frontage to enhance
street-level activity.
•Public benefits explicitly include: new long-term attainable housing, retail activation,
resiliency and sustainability measures, landscaping enhancements, and improved
safety and lighting at a currently blighted site.
3.Project Milestones and Timing
•The Term Sheet establishes strict milestones for: HPB/Planning Board approvals,
building permit issuance, construction commencement, and substantial completion.
•These provisions ensure the project moves forward expeditiously. Failure to meet
deadlines may trigger City remedies, including termination and liquidated damages.
4.City Protections
•Non-subordination: City's ownership remains senior to any financing.
•AS-IS property acceptance: Developer assumes all environmental and resiliency
related costs.
•Termination rights: City may terminate upon Developer default; Developer
termination rights are limited and require reimbursement of City-incurred costs.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
While the proposal does not include recurring rent or revenue-sharing, it provides:
•A $2 million one-time payment
•Relief from ongoing maintenance costs
•Activation of a deteriorating, underutilized public asset
•Future ad valorem tax revenues and economic activity.
The Developer is not requesting any City subsidies or grants, making the proposal fiscally neutral
with potential long-term benefits.
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on:
See BIE at: https://www .mi amibeachfl.gov/city-ha ll/cit y-clerk/me eting-notices /
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pursuant to City Code Section 2-17?
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DRAFT
DRAFT TERM SHEET– CERTAIN TERMS SUBJECT TO NEGOTIATION AND APPROVAL
The Barclay Redevelopment
Ground Lease - Proposed Term Sheet
Draft – September 11, 2025
Capitalized terms used in this Term Sheet and not defined, or with fuller definitions to be provided
in the definitive documents, shall be defined in the Transaction Documents (as defined below).
1. Overview of Transaction Structure and Project
a. City Ownership of Property. The City of Miami Beach, Florida (the “City”) is the fee
simple owner of the property located at 1940 Park Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida (the
“Property”). The Property, commonly known as The Barclay, is a contributing historic
structure located within the City-designated Museum Local Historic District.
b. Developer and RFP Process. 1940 Barclay Partners, LLC, a Delaware limited liability
company (the “Developer”), is a joint venture composed of a subsidiary of Legacy Real
Estate Development, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and ABK Barclay LLC,
a _________ limited liability company. Developer was selected pursuant to the City’s
Request for Proposals Bid Package 2023-115-KB (as amended, the “RFP”) for the
redevelopment of the Property. On April 3, 2024, the Miami Beach City Commission,
consisting of six elected Commissioners and an elected Mayor (the “City Commission”),
formally authorized the City Administration to commence negotiations for a development
and ground lease agreement with the Developer in connection with the proposed
redevelopment (the “RFP Award”).
c. Project Description and Components. Subject to the Developer obtaining all required
entitlements, permits, and regulatory approvals, Developer shall, at its sole cost and
expense, redevelop the Property into a residential mixed-use project (the “Project”), and
shall hold a leasehold interest in the Property through a long-term ground lease with the
City. Developer, at its sole cost and expense, shall be solely responsible for the design,
financing, permitting, construction, operation, and as applicable, maintenance of the
Project. The Project shall include, without limitation, the following elements:
(i) Residential Component. A multifamily residential component consisting of
approximately 71,950 gross square feet, which shall be counted toward the
maximum floor area ratio (FAR) permitted under the City Code) (the “Residential
Component”), subject to further refinement and description in the Ground Lease.
The Residential Component shall at all times be operated solely as a multifamily
rental project and shall not at any time be converted into any form of ownership
program, including without limitation, a condominium regime. The Residential
Component shall comply with the following requirements, as conditions of the
City’s proprietary approval:
(a)No Short-Term Rentals. As defined by Chapter 114 of the City Code,
short-term or transient rentals shall be strictly prohibited.
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(b)Minimum Lease Terms.All leases shall have a minimum duration of
twelve (12) consecutive months.
(c)No Co-Living or Micro Units. No units shall be smaller than 400 square
feet in size.
(d)Restricted Residential Units. A minimum of fifteen percent (15%) of the
total residential apartment units shall be designated as “Restricted
Residential Units”. The Restricted Residential Units shall be (i) marketed
and leased at the lesser of (a) market rate rent 1 or (b) rents affordable to
households earning no more than one hundred sixty percent (160%) of the
applicable Area Median Income (AMI) for Miami-Dade County, as
published annually by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (or its successor agency), and (ii) restricted throughout the
full term of the Ground Lease, including all extensions (up to 99 years).
Monthly rent for the Restricted Residential Units shall not exceed 30% of
gross monthly income for a household earning 160% AMI, consistent with
the recommendation of the City’s Finance and Economic Resiliency
Committee (FERC). The foregoing restriction shall be evidenced by a
restrictive covenant made by Developer in favor of the City and recorded in
the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida and shall run with the
land for the term of the Ground Lease.
(e)Senior Residential Units.A minimum of seven (7) units shall be
designated as “Senior Residential Units” and reserved for households: (i)
with incomes at or below 80% of AMI for Miami-Dade County; and (ii)
with at least one household member aged 62 years or older. The Senior
Residential Units are intended to be administered in conjunction with the
Housing Choice Voucher Program and in partnership with the Housing
Authority of the City of Miami Beach. The foregoing restriction shall be
evidenced by a restrictive covenant made by Developer in favor of the City
and recorded in the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida and
shall run with the land for the term of the Ground Lease.
(f)Integration Requirements. The Restricted Residential Units and the
Senior Residential Units shall:
i. Include a mix of unit types and unit sizes;
1 Determination of Market Rate Rent. As will be further defined in the Development Agreement and
Ground Lease, the “Market Rate Rent” for purposes of leasing the Restricted Residential Units shall be
determined annually through a market analysis conducted by the Developer (or its designated operator).
This analysis shall identify and evaluate no fewer than three comparable multifamily rental properties
located within a one-half (½) mile radius of the Property, with lease transactions occurring within the
preceding six (6) months. The comparables shall reflect similar unit types in terms of location, size,
condition, and amenities. Documentation justifying any proposed adjustments and the resulting Market
Rate Rent shall be available, upon request by the City, to confirm that the rate reflects fair market value and
complies with applicable regulatory requirements.
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ii. Be distributed throughout multiple floors of the building(s);
iii. Be developed at a Class A Level.[OPEN AND SUBJECT TO
FURTHER NEGOTIATION]
(ii)Retail Component.A ground floor retail component consisting of approximately
(but not less than) 1,000 square feet of commercial space (the “Retail Component”),
to be more fully described in the Ground Lease. The Retail Component shall
include an activated street liner with uses such as retail, restaurant, personal service,
professional office, or similar active ground floor uses. Provided, however,
exceptions to the activation requirement shall be permitted for utility infrastructure
(to the extent not reasonably or functionally located elsewhere), pedestrian and
vehicular access points, including stairs and ramps, and alleys, emergency access
points, or loading facilities. Design of the Retail Component shall be subject to
review and approval by all applicable City boards and departments, including
design and planning review staff, and the Historic Preservation Board, as
applicable.
(iii)Ancillary Uses. The Project may also include other supporting elements, including
but not limited to all elements required by applicable codes, amenity spaces for
residents, leasing office, onsite parking, and/or valet parking services for residents
and visitors.
(iv)Public Benefits Components.In addition to the foregoing, the Project shall
incorporate the following public benefits (collectively, the “Public Benefits
Components”):
(a) Provide the City and area with a Project that will activate, revitalize,
enhance and bring new life and energy to the surrounding area;
(b) Create new rental housing opportunities for Miami Beach residents;
(c) Provide long-term attainable housing by restricting 15% of the units to rents
affordable to households earning no more than 160% AMI (or market rent,
if lower), for the duration of the 99-year Ground Lease;
(d) Provide long-term attainable housing by restricting a minimum of 7 units to
rental by households (i) with incomes at or below 80% of AMI for Miami-
Dade County; and (ii) with at least one household member aged 62 years or
older;
(e) Create new retail uses to enhance pedestrian activity and serve the
community;
(f) Further the City's sustainability and resiliency efforts for new development;
(g) Improve lighting and increased public safety for the area;
(h) Create temporary and construction jobs and long-term permanent jobs post-
construction;
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(i) Increase the tax base and increase ad valorem and other tax revenue to the
City;
(j) Provide new landscaping and beautification of the site and perimeter area
surrounding the Project;
(k) Foster a mixed-use environment that supports a live, work, and play lifestyle
within the Project;
(l) Provide general economic stimulus to the City; and
(m)Create catalytic impact that encourages future development of surrounding
areas.
d.Transaction Documents. The transaction will be contractually structured as a ground
lease governing the design, entitlement, and construction phases of the Project as well as
the long-term ground lease of the Property by Developer for the Permitted Use (the
“Ground Lease”). City, in its City’s sole discretion, may elect to contractually structure
the transaction to include a separate development agreement solely governing the design,
entitlement and construction phases of the Project (the “Development Agreement”). The
Ground Lease and, if applicable, the Development Agreement shall collectively be referred
to herein as the “Transaction Documents” and/or “definitive agreements.”
e.Charter and Code Compliance. Pursuant to Section 1.03(b)(4) of the City Charter, the
Project does not require voter referendum approval. The Ground Lease must comply with
the procedural requirements set forth in Chapter 82, Article II (Sections 82-36 through 82-
40) of the City Code. An independent appraisal of the fair market or rental value of the
Property must be obtained by the City, at Developer’s sole cost and expense, in accordance
with Section 82-39(b) of the City Code and Resolution No. 2019-30853. Such appraisal
shall include a determination of the value of the property based on proposed and possible
uses including, without limitation, the highest and best use(s) of the Property by the
proposed lessee in accordance with Section 82-39(b) of the City Code. Developer shall
reasonably cooperate with the City in connection with the preparation of the appraisal,
including without limitation, delivering any documentation or information requested by the
appraiser.
f.Exclusivity of Rights. Developer shall have exclusive development rights for the Property.
Provided, however, the City reserves the right to grant similar privileges and rights to other
lessees or developers on unrelated City-owned properties, and to take any and all actions
permitted under federal, state, and local laws.
g.Concept Plan Approval. The City Commission shall review and approve a concept-level
site and design plan for the Project (the “Concept Plan”) as part of its approval of the
Transaction Documents. The Concept Plan, consistent with the Developer’s proposal
approved by the City Commission with this Term Sheet, shall be included as an exhibit to
the Transaction Documents. The design of the Project shall remain subject to further
review by the City’s Historic Preservation Board (“HPB”) and any other applicable board,
department and/or agencies having jurisdiction.
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h.Modifications During Entitlements. Any changes to the Project arising from
entitlements, City discretionary review, or as mutually agreed by the parties, shall be
formally documented in the Transaction Documents and/or amendments thereto, as
applicable.
2. Development Agreement, if any (if the City elects not to have a separate Development
Agreement, Section 2.c. below shall be incorporated into the Ground Lease)
a.Term. The Development Agreement shall be effective during the design, permitting, and
construction phases of the Project. Upon “Substantial Completion” of the Project (as
defined in the Transaction Documents), the Development Agreement shall expire, and
Developer’s ongoing rights and obligations shall be governed exclusively by the Ground
Lease.
b.Effective Date.The effective date of the Transaction Documents (the “Effective Date”)
shall be the latest of the following to occur: (i) the parties’ mutual execution and delivery
of the Development Agreement, if any; (ii) the parties’ mutual execution and delivery of
the Ground Lease; and (iii) formal approval of the Development Agreement, if any, and
the Ground Lease by the City Commission in accordance with the City Code. For purposes
of determining the timeline for Project commencement and related milestones, the
Effective Date shall be specified in a written notice to proceed issued by the City but shall
not be earlier than the latest to occur of (i) through (iii) above.
c.Transfer & Assignment.Prior to Substantial Completion, Developer shall not assign,
transfer, or otherwise convey its right, title, or interest in the Development Agreement or
the Property, whether directly or indirectly, without the prior written consent of the City,
which may be granted or withheld in the City’s sole and absolute discretion except for the
purposes of integrating passive financial partners to be further discussed in the Transaction
Documents.
d.Negotiation of Final Terms. The terms contained in this Term Sheet shall serve as a
framework for the parties’ good faith negotiation of the definitive Development
Agreement, if any. The parties acknowledge and agree that the final Development
Agreement, if any, shall contain additional terms, conditions, covenants, and obligations
not set forth herein, consistent with the City’s customary practices.
3. Ground Lease
a.Term. The Ground Lease shall have a total term not to exceed ninety-nine (99) years,
consisting of (i) an initial lease term of fifty-one (51) years, and (ii) two (2) additional,
consecutive, dependent twenty-four (24)-year extension options. Each extension may be
exercisable by Developer (or its permitted successors or assigns) in its sole and absolute
discretion, provided that Developer is not in material default under the Ground Lease
(beyond applicable notice and cure periods), nor has any condition occurred, which with
the passage of time and/or notice, would constitute a material default.
b.Effective Date and Possession.The Ground Lease shall become upon the latter of: (i) the
parties’ mutual execution and delivery of the Ground Lease (and the Development
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Agreement, if any), and (ii) approval thereof by the City Commission in accordance with
City Code. Possession of the Property and commencement of the Ground Lease term shall
occur on the “Possession Date,” as defined in Section 4 below.
c.Ground Lease Payments.Developer shall pay to the City a one-time, non-refundable
upfront lease payment in the amount of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) (the “Ground
Lease Payment”), which shall be due and payable on the “Possession Date & Construction
Loan Closing Date”, as further described in Section 4 below. If all or any portion of the
Ground Lease Payment is not timely paid when due, Developer shall be in default and the
City shall have the right to immediately terminate the Transaction Documents.
d.Operating Expenses.The Ground Lease shall be a “triple net” (net-net-net) lease, and
Developer shall be solely responsible for all costs and expenses related to the operation,
maintenance, repair, and management of the Project, including, without limitation, real
estate taxes, utilities, insurance, assessments and common area maintenance charges.
e.Permitted Uses. Permitted uses under the Ground Lease shall include residential, retail
(including but not limited toretail shop, restaurant, office, personal service,or other similar
active ground floor uses)[PROHIBITED USES TO BE STIPULATED IN THE
TRANSACTION DOCUMENTS, OPEN AND SUBJECT TO FURTHER
NEGOTIATION]non-public parking, and other ancillary or accessory uses customarily
associated with mixed-use multifamily developmentsincluding but not limited to amenities
and leasing office, subject to the terms of the Transaction Documents (which shall include
prohibited uses customary for City properties) and compliance with all applicable laws.
Any other proposed use shall require the prior written consent of the City, in its proprietary
capacity, and shall be memorialized in the definitive agreements.
f.Transfer & Assignment. Following Substantial Completion, Developer shall be permitted
to assign its interests, rights, and obligations under the Ground Lease in connection with
certain “Permitted Transfers” (as shall be defined in the Ground Lease and shall include
certain permitted transferees having the requisite assets, net worth and experience to
operate the Project, as shall be further described in the Ground Lease). No other transfer
shall be permitted without the prior written consent of the City, which may be granted or
withheld in the City’s sole and absolute discretion. In no event shall any sale or transfer
of any interests, rights or obligations of Developer under the Ground Lease or in the Project
be permitted to a “Foreign Instrumentality” (as defined in the Ground Lease). Any
proposed transferee of any ownership interest in Developer or any portion of the Project
must satisfy the “Acceptable Owner Criteria” and be confirmed as such by the City in
accordance with Exhibit A attached hereto. [Note: Parties to continue to discuss but may
integrate Lincoln Lane Ground Lease Language]
g.Further Negotiations. As with the Development Agreement, if any, the parties
acknowledge that the terms and conditions of the Ground Lease shall be negotiated in good
faith and finalized in a definitive written instrument. This Term Sheet is not intended to,
and does not, set forth all final provisions that will be included in the executed Ground
Lease.
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4. Possession and Conditions Precedent
a.Possession Date. The Developer’s right to take possession of the Property (the “Possession
Date”) shall commence immediately following the satisfaction of all conditions precedent,
as reasonably determined by the City and further detailed in the Transaction Documents.
Possession of the Property and the commencement of any construction or mobilization
activities shall not occur prior to the full satisfaction of these conditions, which shall
include, without limitation:
(i) Issuance of all Required Approvals (as further described in Section 5 and the
Transaction Documents);
(ii) Delivery to the City of payment and performance bonds, in form and amount
reasonably satisfactory to the City, naming the City as co-obligee, or such other
financial security approved by the City Manager, in consultation with the City
Attorney. The City acknowledges that a lender may be named as a co-obligee, as
further described in the Transaction Documents;
(iii) Delivery to the City of a comprehensive budget detailing the good faith projected
costs to complete construction of the Project in accordance with the Transaction
Documents;
(iv) Delivery to the City of a schedule of performance of the Project utilizing the critical
path method, setting forth the dates and times of delivery of the Project, including
without limitation, the Project milestones set forth below; subject to reasonable
extension for unavoidable delays and force majeure events (which may include
specified delays attributable to (a) the City acting in its proprietary capacity and as
owner of the Property, (b) certain specified global or national economic conditions
that delay the Developer’s financing or construction of the Project and (c)
unforeseen site conditions to the extent not reasonably capable of being identified
prior to execution of the Transaction Documents, provided in each case (i)
Developer provides prompt written notice of such delay, and (ii) with respect to (b)
and (c) above, any resulting permitted delays are mutually agreed and identified
prior to commencement of construction), as will be more particularly described in
the Transaction Documents.
(v) City’s approval of the general contractor/design builder for the Project, with such
approval not to be unreasonably withheld so long as the contractor has bonding
capacity equal to or exceeding $50 million and has achieved final completion of at
least five (5) projects of similar size and scope in the U.S. within the last ten (10)
years;
(vi) Delivery to the City of the fully executed general construction contract for the
Project with the approved general contractor/design builder reflecting a guaranteed
maximum price that does not exceed the costs set forth in the budget;
(vii) Delivery to the City of contingent assignments of the architect’s agreement and
general construction contract, subject to a Developer default, beyond any applicable
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notice and cure periods, and further subject only to the rights of Developer’s
mortgage lender and/or mezzanine lender, as shall be further defined in the
Transaction Documents, pursuant to which the City shall have the right, without
assuming Developer’s obligations, to enforce the architect’s and general
contractor’s, as applicable, full and prompt performance under their respective
agreements, subject only to payment by the City;
(viii) Delivery to the City of contingent assignments of the architect’s agreement and
general contract, subject to a default, beyond any applicable notice and cure periods
of Developer, and further subject only to the rights of Developer’s mortgage lender
and/or mezzanine lender as shall be further defined in the Transaction Documents,
pursuant to which the City shall have the right, without assuming Developer’s
obligations, to enforce the architect’s and general contractor’s, as applicable, full
and prompt performance under their respective agreements, subject only to
payment by the City;
(ix) Delivery of evidence reasonably satisfactory to the City that Developer has secured
sufficient financing for the Project and will contribute equity to complete
construction of the Project in accordance with the Project budget and the
Transaction Documents; and
(x) Delivery to the City of the Ground Lease Payment when due.
b.Commencement of Construction.Promptly following Developer’s satisfaction of the
conditions precedent to possession and delivery of the Possession Date notice by the City,
Developer shall commence construction (or cause its general contractor to do so) and
thereafter, diligently and continuously pursue completion of the Project, in accordance with
the Transaction Documents and all applicable laws, permits, and approvals, subject to the
terms of the Transaction Documents and subject to reasonable extension for unavoidable
delays and force majeure events, as further described above and more particularly
described in the Transaction Documents.
c.City Access and Monitoring. During construction, the City and its designated
representatives shall have reasonable access and rights to the Project for the purpose of
monitoring and inspecting construction activities. These rights shall be solely for the
benefit of the City and shall be exercised in a manner that does not unreasonably interfere
with or disrupt construction of the Project by the Developer or its general contractor. The
City shall also have the right to receive updates with respect to construction progress,
timeline, budget, and any changes thereto. These rights are in addition to, and shall not
limit, the City’s rights in its governmental and/or regulatory capacity.
5. Project Approvals and Milestones
a.Compliance with LDRs. The Project shall be subject to full compliance with all applicable
sections of the City’s Land Development Regulations (the “LDRs”). Developer
acknowledges that the City makes no representation or warranty regarding the approval of
any proposed amendment(s) to the LDRs or Comprehensive Plan, as may be applicable.
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b.Zoning and Discretionary Approvals. The Project shall comply with all applicable
zoning requirements, including, but not limited to, height and floor area ratio (FAR)
restrictions. Developer may request certain discretionary approvals and/or amendments to
the LDRs and Comprehensive Plan, subject to review and approval by the City
Commission and all applicable boards in their regulatory capacity and sole discretion.
These may include:
(i)[Developer to identify the amendments it intends to seek ]; and
(ii)
c.Historic Preservation Requirements. Recognizing the historic and architectural
significance of the existing structure on the Property, which is classified as contributing in
the Historic Properties Database and located within the Museum Local Historic District
and National Register Architectural District, Developer shall substantially retain and
preserve the exterior walls and public interior spaces of the existing structure, as well as all
architecturally and historically significant features. In addition to all new construction,
including, but not limited to attached and detached additions, as well as roof-top additions,
HPB approval shall be required.
In the event Developer seeks to substantially demolish all or a portion of the existing
structure, at a minimum, the following shall be required:
(i) Reconstruction of the original façades facing Park Avenue and Washington
Avenue;
(ii) Rebuilding of historically significant interior lobby elements; and
(iii) The salvage, preservation; and reuse of original architectural materials where
possible.
d.Definition of Required Approvals. The definition of “Required Approvals” shall include:
(i) Approval by the City Commission of the Concept Plan, attached to the Transaction
Documents;
(ii) Approval by the City Manager of the Developer’s proposed plans and
specifications, which approval will not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or
delayed, provided such proposed plans substantially conform to the approved
Concept Plan. Any material modifications made by or on behalf of the Developer
to the approved Concept Plan, require further approval by the City Commission, in
its sole discretion. The Transaction Documents shall set forth certain minimum
elements to be incorporated within the Project, and any deviation from such
minimum elements shall be deemed material;
(iii) Developer, at its sole cost, is responsible for obtaining all governmental approvals
for the design, development, and construction of the Project, including without
limitation, the Historic Preservation Board (HPB) and, if applicable, the City’s
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Planning Board. Developer may seek waivers or variances from these boards, as
well as amendments to the LDRs from the City Commission as set forth in Section
5.b. above, to accommodate the proposed design of the Project, subject to
proprietary review and approval by the City as landlord; and
(iv)Promptly following City Manager approval of the proposed plans and
specifications (the “Approved Plans”), Developer shall submit the Approved Plans
to HPB and, if applicable, Planning Board and diligently pursue all approvals. To
the extent such boards require any revisions that materially deviate from the
approved Concept Plan, such revisions shall require City Commission approval, in
its sole discretion.
e.Project Milestones.The following milestones shall be incorporated into the Transaction
Documents, subject to reasonable extension for unavoidable delays and force majeure
events, as further described above and more particularly described in the Transaction
Documents. [THIS ENTIRE SUBSECTION 5.e AND ALL MILESTONES REMAIN
OPEN AND SUBJECT TO FURTHER NEGOTIATION]
Milestone Target Date Outside Date
1. HPB, City Commission,
(and if applicable,
Planning Board & any
other Authorities Having
Jurisdiction at the City
required for Entitlement
approvals) approval
8 months after Effective
Date
12 months after Effective
Date (plus 1 month to
exhaust appeals)
2. Issuance of Building
Permit
10 months after HPB
(and if applicable,
Planning Board) approval
14 months after HPB
(and if applicable,
Planning Board) approval.
3. Possession Date and
Construction Loan
Closing
1 month after Building
Permit issuance
6 months after Building
Permit issuance,
4. Commencement of
Construction
2 months after Building
Permit issuance,
10 months after Building
Permit issuance,
5. Substantial Completion
and TCO issuance
24 months after
Construction
Commencement,
36 months after
Construction
Commencement,
6. Opening of the
Residential Component
1 month after TCO
issuance (TCO that
includes the Residential
Component),
3 months after TCO issuance
(TCO that includes the
residential component),
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Milestone Target Date Outside Date
7. Project Stabilization (as
further defined in the
Ground Lease)
18 months after TCO
issuance,
36 months after TCO
issuance,
(i) Definitions of “Commencement of Construction,” “Substantial Completion,” and
“TCO” (Temporary Certificate of Occupancy) shall be included in the Transaction
Documents.
(ii) Developer and the City acknowledge their mutual compelling interest in ensuring
the timely redevelopment and activation of the Property and agree that time is of
the essence in meeting the above milestones. Developer shall use diligent, good
faith efforts to achieve each of the above milestones. The Project milestones will
be subject to reasonable extension for unavoidable delays,
weather/hurricane/tropical storm delays, “City Caused Delays” (______ for HPB,
________ for Planning Board Approval, _______ and more than 3 rounds of
reviews for any City department during Building Permit Review), and force
majeure events, as further described above and as more particularly described in
the Development Agreement.
6. Project Costs and Financing
a.Developer Responsibility. Developer shall be solely responsible for all costs and expenses
in connection with the development, design, permitting, construction, operation, and
maintenance of the Project, including any required demolition of existing improvements,
asphalt paving, or other site preparation activities. All work shall be performed in
compliance with applicable City Code provisions and other governing regulations.
b.Community Outreach. Developer shall, in coordination with the City, design and
implement a public information and community outreach program. At minimum,
Developer shall install appropriate site signage and/or a fence wrap promoting the Project,
in compliance with the City Code. Any City-led outreach shall be performed at the City’s
expense.
c.Project Financing.Developer shall be permitted to finance the Project solely through (i)
a single senior mortgage loan from (which may be syndicated), provided that an
Institutional Lender, as shall be defined in the Transaction Documents, serves as
administrative agent/mortgagee; and, at Developer’s option, (ii) a single mezzanine loan
secured by a pledge of the direct or indirect ownership interests in Developer, provided
such mezzanine lender is also an Institutional Lender. At all times, the combined loan-to-
cost ratio (with respect to construction financing) or loan-to-value ratio (with respect to
permanent financing), shall not exceed ninety percent (90%), and Developer shall at all
times maintain not less than ten percent (10%) equity interest in the Project, inclusive of
Developer’s initial equity contribution to the Project.
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d.City’s Non-Subordination.In no event shall the City’s interest in the Property be subject
or subordinated to any mortgage, mezzanine loan, or other liens or encumbrances hereafter
affecting Developer’s interest in the Property. At all times, the City shall retain first priority
for all monetary obligations due under the Ground Lease.
e.City Contribution.The City’s contribution to the Project shall be strictly limited to
making the Property available for lease. The City shall bear no responsibility for any other
costs, expenses, or liabilities related to the development, financing, design, construction,
operation, or maintenance of the Project.
7. Condition of Property; Environmental and Resiliency
a.AS-IS Condition.Developer accepts the Property in its current, “AS IS, WHERE IS, and
WITH ALL FAULTS” condition, including without limitation, latent or patent defects and
any environmental conditions, and all, without representation or warranty of any kind,
express or implied, or arising by operation of law.
b.Environmental Reports.The City shall make available to Developer any existing
environmental reports or assessments related to the Property and in the City’s possession.
c.Resiliency Standards.The Project shall be designed and constructed in compliance with
the City’s applicable resiliency standards, including but not limited to those set forth in
Appendix C to the RFP, which shall be incorporated into the Transaction Documents.
8. Termination Rights
a.Developer Termination Rights (Pre-Building Permit).Prior to the issuance of building
permits, Developer shall have the right to terminate the Transaction Documents under the
following conditions:
(i) Any of the Required Approvals impose conditions rendering the Project
economically unfeasible, in the reasonable business judgment of Developer;
(ii) Project fails to meet concurrency requirements under Section 163.3180, Florida
Statutes, or the costs of concurrency mitigation are, in the reasonable business
judgment of Developer, economically unfeasible;
(iii) Developer, after diligent, good faith efforts, has been unable to obtain necessary
building permits pursuant to the Approved Plans;
(iv) Developer, after diligent, good faith efforts, has been unable to secure adequate
financing on financial terms that are commercially reasonable; or
(v) Any material adverse change in national or global economic conditions that, in the
Developer’s reasonable and good faith judgment, would materially and adversely
affect the financial viability of the Project.
(vi)Force Majeure
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b.City Reimbursement. In the event of termination by Developer, Developer shall
reimburse the City for any reasonable, unreimbursed, third-party costs incurred, in
accordance with the Reimbursement Agreement more particularly described in Section
11.d. herein. For the avoidance of doubt, Developer shall be credited for all amounts
previously reimbursed to the City pursuant to the Reimbursement Agreement.
c.City Termination Rights. The City shall not have the right to terminate for convenience.
The City may terminate the Transaction Documents in the event of a default by Developer,
beyond applicable notice and cure periods, as further detailed in the definitive agreements.
d.Effect of Termination.In the event of termination of the Transaction Documents by
Developer under subsection (a), or by the City pursuant to an uncured default by
Developer:
(i) Developer shall assign to the City (without any representation or warranty, express
or implied) all right, title, and interests in and to the Approved Plans and any other
non-privileged, non-confidential, or proprietary materials, information, and
documents pertaining to the Project, developed by or on behalf of the Developer,
and
(ii) The City shall have no further financial or other obligation to the Developer.
9. Default [ENTIRE SECTION 9 REMAINS OPEN AND SUBJECT TO FURTHER
NEGOTIATION]
a.Developer Default.Developer shall be in default under the Transaction Documents if the
Developer fails to comply with the terms thereof (beyond any applicable notice and cure
periods therein), including, without limitation:
(i) Failure to satisfy conditions precedent to possession of the Property;
Failure to commence construction prior to the outside date for commencement of
construction subject to any applicable and reasonable extensions for unavoidable
delays, weather/hurricane/tropical storm delays, City Caused Delays, and force
majeure events, as further described above and as more particularly described in
the Transaction Documents.
Occurrence of any unpermitted transfers; and
(ii) Other material noncompliance.
b.City Remedies.The City’s remedies for Developer default shall include, without
limitation, termination of the Transaction Documents. The parties acknowledge and agree
that the Transaction Documents will include reasonable and appropriate notice and cure
periods and provisions in accordance with the City’s customary practices.
c.Property Restoration. In the event of termination following the commencement of
construction and prior to its completion, the City, at its sole option, may require that
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Developer, at its sole cost and expense, (i) demolish and/or remove any partially completed
structures, improvements, and equipment. Developer shall also reimburse the City for any
costs incurred as a result of Developer’s failure to complete construction in accordance
with the Transaction Documents the terms and conditions of such restoration and
reimbursement to be further described in the Transaction Documents.
10. Indemnification
a.Developer Indemnity.The Transaction Documents shall contain such indemnity
provisions as the City customarily requires for projects of this nature. In addition, except
to the extent caused by the City’s gross negligence and/or willful misconduct, Developer
shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the City for any claims, losses, damages,
liabilities, fees, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs, and
expenses) in connection with any legal challenges to the validity of the agreements or
Project approvals, and/or Developer’s failure to perform or complete construction in
accordance with the Transaction Documents, each at Developer’s sole cost and expense
and using legal counsel reasonably acceptable to the City. This indemnity shall survive the
expiration or earlier termination of the definitive agreements.
b.Damages.Neither party shall be entitled to consequential, special, or punitive damages
with respect to this Term Sheet or the definitive documents, provided this does not modify
the Developer’s obligation to pay any applicable liquidated damages to be negotiated.
11. Miscellaneous
a.Survey.The Developer shall procure a survey of the Property by a licensed surveyor
reasonably approved by the City. Developer shall pay the costs of such survey, provided
however, if prepared by the City’s Public Works Department, the Developer shall
reimburse the City for its costs in accordance with the Reimbursement Agreement
discussed in Section 11.d.
b.Naming Rights.The Project will be named The Barclay. Any changes require the City and
the Developer to agree.
c.Preliminary Studies.By or before the first submission of the Transaction Documents and
any requested discretionary approvals to the City Commission for its approval, Developer,
at Developer’s sole cost and expense, shall provide the City with preliminary studies
addressing traffic impacts and infrastructure capacity (i.e. water and sewer) analysis.
d.Reimbursement Agreement. Developer shall reimburse or directly pay (at City’s option),
on a monthly basis, the City’s reasonable out of pocket transactional and professional fees,
costs, and expenses associated with negotiation and drafting of the definitive agreements
and due diligence in development of the Project, including without limitation, reasonable
fees for real estate appraisals and other required reports, the City’s outside counsel and
paralegal fees; and any surveys, environmental assessments, title searches, and other
reviews engaged by the City, in each case, in accordance with that certain Reimbursement
Agreement dated as of May 29, 2024, by and between the City and 1940 Barclay Partners,
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LLC, which is and shall remain in full force and effect, as the same may be amended from
time to time by the parties (the “Reimbursement Agreement”). [PARTIES TO DISCUSS]
e.Art in Public Places.Unless participation is otherwise waived by the City Commission
and such waiver is expressly set forth in the Transaction Documents, Developer shall
comply with the City’s Art in Public Places (AiPP) requirements under Section 82-536 to
82-612 of the City Code, as applicable. Developer shall contribute to the City’s AiPP fund
an amount equal to 1.5% of the Project’s “construction cost”, as such term is defined in
Section 82-537 of the City Code, no later than the date of execution of the Project general
construction contract between Developer and the Project general contractor, as required by
the City Code.
f.Prevailing Wage. Developer shall comply with Section 31-27 of the City Code which
provides, in pertinent part, that in construction projects pursuant to a development
agreement and/or ground lease with the City on City-owned land, the rate of wages and
fringe benefits, or cash equivalent, for all laborers, mechanics and apprentices employed
by any contractor or subcontractor on the work covered by the contract, shall not be less
than the prevailing rate of wages and fringe benefit payments or cash equivalence for
similar skills or classifications of work, as established by the Federal Register, in the City
of Miami Beach, Florida. The details included in Appendix B of the RFP pertaining to this
requirement shall be attached as an exhibit to the definitive agreements.
g.Local Workforce Participation.Developer shall cause its contractor to comply with
Section 31-40 of the City Code, requiring that the contractor, in any construction contract
valued in excess of $1,500,000 for the construction of buildings or improvements on City-
owned land, shall make reasonable efforts to promote employment opportunities for local
Miami-Dade County residents and seek to achieve a project goal of thirty percent (30%) of
all construction labor hours performed by Miami-Dade County and City of Miami Beach
residents. The details included in Appendix B of the RFP pertaining to this requirement
shall be attached as an exhibit to the definitive agreements.
h.Legal Compliance.Developer shall comply with, all Federal, State, County, and City
laws, ordinances, codes, rules, and regulations, and all orders and decrees of bodies or
tribunals having jurisdiction or authority which, in any manner, may affect the Project,
including, without limitation, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VII of the
Civil Rights Act, the EEOC Uniform Guidelines, and all EEO regulations and guidelines.
i.Incorporation of RFP Terms. Whether or not included or referenced in this Term Sheet,
all applicable terms and conditions in the RFP shall be incorporated into the definitive
agreements.
j.Negotiation Disclaimer.The parties acknowledge that this Term Sheet does not constitute
a binding contract. All definitive terms, agreements, and conditions shall be negotiated by
the parties and set forth in the final, negotiated and definitive agreements, subject to further
approvals, as applicable.
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EXHIBIT “A”
ACCEPTABLE OWNER DEFINITION
[EXHIBIT REMAINS OPEN AND SUBJECT TO FURTHER NEGOTIATION]
A. “Acceptable Owner” means any individual, corporation or other entity which
satisfies, at a minimum, the following qualifications (collectively, the “Acceptable Owner
Criteria”):
1. [The proposed transferee is not a Foreign Instrumentality; provided
however, that up to forty-nine percent (49%) of the indirect equity interests of Developer may be
owned by Foreign Instrumentalities provided that at least seventy percent (70%) of such indirect
equity interests permitted to be owned by Foreign Instrumentalities must be owned by Specified
Foreign Instrumentalities.] [Parties continuing to discuss].
2. The proposed transferee must not be owned or Controlled by entities or
individuals who have been convicted, or are presently under indictment, for felonies under the
laws of any foreign or United States of America jurisdiction; provided, however, the foregoing
shall not apply to any individuals or entities owning less than twenty percent (20%) equity interest
in the proposed transferee, other than officers, directors, managers or others who have the power
to direct and control the business and affairs of such proposed transferee.
3. The proposed transferee must not in its charter or organizational documents
(defined as the articles of incorporation and bylaws for any corporation, the partnership agreement
and partnership certificate for any partnership, the articles of organization and limited liability
company operating agreement for any limited liability company, the trust agreement for any trust,
and the constitution of the relevant government for any governmental entity, but expressly
excluding any statements, positions, actions or allegations not contained in such charter
organizational documents) expressly advocate or have as its stated purpose: (a) the violent
overthrow of, or armed resistance against, the U.S. government; or (b) genocide or violence against
any persons; or (c) discrimination, hatred, or animosity toward persons based solely on their race,
gender, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, familial status, or sexual
orientation.
4. Neither the proposed transferee nor any other person that controls the
proposed transferee (or that will, following the proposed transfer, control the proposed transferee)
will have violated any laws resulting in a forfeiture of such proposed transferee’s or other person’s
entire interest in real property owned or managed by such transferee or other person.
5. The proposed transferee must not (nor any of the individuals or entities who
own at least a twenty percent (20%) equity interest in such proposed transferee or are officers,
directors, managers, or otherwise have the power to direct and control the business and affairs of
such proposed transferee) have voluntarily filed or been discharged from bankruptcy, or have been
the subject of an involuntary bankruptcy, reorganization, or insolvency proceedings (which was
not dismissed within 90 days after the filing thereof) within the past five (5) years (bankruptcy
filings by Affiliates shall not disqualify a proposed transferee, unless such Affiliates are any of the
individuals or entities described in the parenthetical immediately above).
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B. Evaluation of the Acceptable Owner Criteria:
Solely for the purpose of evaluating whether the proposed transferee has met the Acceptable
Owner Criteria, the proposed transferee shall provide the following information to the Developer
and certify that the information provided by the proposed transferee is true and correct and that the
proposed transferee meets or exceeds the Acceptable Owner Criteria:
1. information sufficient for the City or any outside vendor engaged by the
City to perform a due diligence investigation pursuant to Paragraph C below, including copies of
any applicable operating licenses;
2. identification and summary description of its principals and its major real
estate or other investments;
3. a list of all bankruptcies filed by such proposed transferee or to which such
proposed transferee was a party-bankrupt, if any; and
4. such other evidence as is commercially reasonably necessary, as determined
by Developer, to establish that the new entity proposed to be the Acceptable Owner meets the
Acceptable Owner Criteria.
C. With respect to any proposed transfer to a proposed transferee, City may, at its sole
discretion, engage an outside vendor to perform a due diligence investigation at the Developer’s
or such proposed transferee’s sole expense, which may include a search of civil, criminal, or
bankruptcy proceedings in federal and state jurisdictions; regulatory filings; tax filings; lien,
judgment and Uniform Commercial Code searches; business registrations, and the like; provided,
however, that City’s right to conduct its own due diligence shall not expand or deemed to expand
the Acceptable Owner Criteria or impose additional criteria with respect to whether a proposed
transferee constitutes an Acceptable Owner. City shall be entitled to engage an independent
accounting firm, the reasonable costs of which shall be borne by Developer or such proposed
transferee, to review the information upon which the proposed transferee’s certifications were
based, for the purpose of determining whether the certifications and/or information provided to the
City is accurate and complete. Developer shall, or shall cause such proposed transferee to,
reimburse City, upon demand, for any reasonable out-of-pocket costs incurred by City in
connection with such transfer or proposed transfer to a proposed transferee, including the
reasonable out-of-pocket costs of making inquiries and investigations into the conformance with
the Acceptable Owner Criteria of such proposed transferee and the reasonable legal costs incurred,
if any, in connection therewith capped at $10,000 in total for everything referenced in this section.
D. Confirmation/Approval Process for Proposed Transferees:
Regarding the City’s confirmation that a proposed transferee is an Acceptable Owner, or the City’s
approval of a transfer that is not a Permitted Transfer, the parties hereby agree that:
1. When reviewing a potential Permitted Transfer for compliance with the
Acceptable Owner criteria, the City Manager shall make a recommendation to the City
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Commission in reliance on the proposed transferee’s certification that the proposed transferee
meets the Acceptable Owner Criteria (if a Permitted Transfer), along with the information
provided by the proposed transferee and the results of any due diligence investigation performed
by the City. If the City Manager does not recommend approval of the proposed transferee due to
failure to meet the Acceptable Owner Criteria, the City Manager shall provide to Developer, upon
Developer’s written request, specific written, commercially reasonable reasons for such action.
2. The City Commission shall not unreasonably withhold the City’s
confirmation of a Permitted Transfer if the proposed transferee complies with the Acceptable
Owner Criteria.
3. The City Manager may, but shall not be obligated to, make any
recommendation for the City’s Approval of a transfer that is not a Permitted Transfer, and provided
that any such transfer shall be subject to the prior written Approval of the City Commission, which
may be granted, conditioned, or withheld by the City Commission in its sole discretion; and
4. If a proposed transfer requires the City’s confirmation or Approval,
Developer shall deliver written notice to the City, which shall include (i) the name and address of
the proposed transferee; (ii) the name and address of the proposed transferor; (iii) information
describing the nature of the transaction; (iv) the percentage interest being conveyed; and (iv) the
materials described in Paragraph B above.
5. The City shall have up to forty-five (45) days after the delivery of such
written notice and complete information required under Paragraph B above, to determine whether,
on a commercially reasonable basis, the proposed transferee meets the Acceptable Owner Criteria,
and is a Permitted Transfer. The City shall have up to sixty (60) days after the delivery of such
written notice and the information required under Paragraph B above whether to Approve in
accordance herewith a transfer that is not a Permitted Transfer.
6. Provided that no Event of Default is then continuing, Developer’s request
for confirmation that the proposed transferee meets the Acceptable Owner Criteria shall be deemed
confirmed if the first correspondence from Developer to the City requesting such confirmation is
in an envelope marked “PRIORITY” and contains a bold-faced, conspicuous (in a font size that
is not less than fourteen (14)) legend at the top of the first page thereof stating that “THIS IS A
REQUEST FOR CONFIRMATION OF A PERMITTED TRANSFER UNDER SECTION
[___] OF THE GROUND LEASE, DATED AS OF [_________________], 2025, AND
FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THIS REQUEST WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS WILL
RESULT IN THE REQUEST BEING DEEMED CONFIRMED”and is accompanied by the
complete information and documents required above and City fails to respond or to deny such
request for confirmation in writing within such sixty (60) day period. Provided that no Event of
Default is then continuing, Developer’s request for approval of a transfer that is not a Permitted
Transfer shall be deemed Approved (except if the request includes a Foreign Instrumentality as a
transferee) if the first correspondence from Developer to the City requesting such approval is in
an envelope marked “PRIORITY” and contains a bold-faced, conspicuous (in a font size that is
not less than fourteen (14)) legend at the top of the first page thereof stating that “THIS IS A
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A TRANSFER UNDER SECTION [___] OF THE
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GROUND LEASE, DATED AS OF [_________________], 2025, AND FAILURE TO
RESPOND TO THIS REQUEST WITHIN NINETY (90) DAYS WILL RESULT IN THE
REQUEST BEING DEEMED APPROVED, PROVIDED IF THE REQUEST INCLUDES
A FOREIGN INSTRUMENTALITY AS A TRANSFEREE, THE CITY’S FAILURE TO
RESPOND IN THE AFFIRMATIVE WITHIN NINETY (90) DAYS SHALL BE DEEMED
A REJECTION OF THE REQUEST”and is accompanied by the information and documents
required above and City fails to respond or to deny such request for Approval in writing within
such ninety (90) day period. For the avoidance of doubt, if the City has not notified Developer, in
writing, of the City Commission’s approval of a transfer that includes a Foreign Instrumentality as
a transferee within the ninety (90) day period specified above, then such request shall be deemed
rejected.
7. If the City notifies Developer, in writing, within the first thirty (30) days of
such sixty (60) or ninety (90) day period, as applicable, that the information submitted is, on a
commercially reasonable basis, incomplete, or insufficient (and specifies in what ways it is
incomplete or insufficient), then Developer shall supplement such information , on a commercially
reasonable basis, and the City shall then have thirty (30) days or sixty (60) days, respectively, after
such supplemental information is provided to make its determination whether the proposed
transferee meets the Acceptable Owner Criteria or to approve a transfer that is not a Permitted
Transfer.
8. No confirmation by the City of a proposed transferee as an Acceptable
Owner or its meeting of the Acceptable Owner Criteria shall have the effect of waiving or
estopping the City from later claiming that said Acceptable Owner is no longer developing,
operating, or maintaining the Project according to the terms of the Ground Lease.
E. Interpretation:
1. All acts and omissions as well as rights and duties shall be done in a
commercially reasonable manner, unless the standard of “sole discretion” is used.
2.The implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing under Florida law is
expressly adopted.