HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2025-059 Purchase of Property Located at 400 S. Federal HighwayRESOLUTION NO. 2025-059
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH AND
LAWRENCE BARRY BROWN, FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE PARCEL
KNOWN AS THE “M.C. FROST HOME”, LOCATED AT 400 SOUTH
FEDERAL HIGHWAY, DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Dania Beach is interested in purchasing the property known as
400 South Federal Highway, Dania Beach, Florida, bearing the legal description identified in
Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the M.C. Frost Home was constructed in 1924 by one of the City’s pioneers,
Martin Frost, and has a main residential building, with a detached two-story garage/apartment
building; and
WHEREAS, in 2000, by Ordinance No. 2000-038, the building was designated historic
by the City of Dania Beach City Commission ; and
WHEREAS, M.C. Frost was born in Wisconsin in 1886, Martin C. Frost arrived in Dania
in 1901 with his family and became a tomato farmer, for which Dania Beach the Tomato capital,
and he was the owner of Dania Bank; and
WHEREAS, the City obtained two appraisals, one by Harry S. Newstreet, with an
appraisal amount of $2,710,000.00, and a second appraisal by the Urban Group, with an appraisal
amount of $2,770,000.00; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Florida Statute Section 166.045, the City provided 30 day prior
notice of the City’s intent to purchase the property; and
WHEREAS, the City proposes to finance the purchase of the parcel; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to purchase the parcel, after completing due diligence on the
property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the above “Whereas” clauses are ratified and confirmed, and they are
made a part of and incorporated into this Resolution by this reference.
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Section 2. That the proper City officials are authorized to execute the attached
purchase and sale agreement with Lawrence Barry Brown, for 400 South Federal Highway, Dania
Beach, Florida.
Section 3. That the City Manager and City Attorney are authorized to make minor
revisions to the Agreement which are deemed necessary and proper and in the best interest of the
City.
Section 4. That funding for this cost will be appropriated from General Fund
Unassigned Fund Balance (001-00-00-389-90-01) to General Fund – General Government
Professional Services (001-18-00-519-61-10)) in the amount not to exceed Two Million Seven
Hundred Forty Thousand dollars ($2,740,000.00). The City intends to issue tax-exempt financing
totaling Three Million One Hundred Thousand $3,100,000. A portion of the proceeds will be
designated to reimburse the General Fund for the acquisition of the property, as well as for any
expenditures incurred before the issuance of the tax-exempt bonds or notes. Furthermore, the
remaining funds will be utilized to restore the property to an operationally viable condition.
Section 5. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution
are repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 6. That this Resolution shall be effective immediately after passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on April 22, 2025.
Motion by Commissioner Ryan, second by Commissioner Lewellen.
FINAL VOTE ON ADOPTION: Unanimous X (4/5 vote required)
Yes No
Commissioner Lori Lewellen ____ ____
Commissioner Luis Rimoli ____ ____
Commissioner Archibald J. Ryan IV ____ ____
Vice Mayor Marco Salvino ____ ____
Mayor Joyce L. Davis ____ ____
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ATTEST:
ELORA RIERA, MMC JOYCE L. DAVIS
CITY CLERK MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
EVE A. BOUTSIS
CITY ATTORNEY
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EXHIBIT “A”
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
DANIA HEIGHTS 3-22 B LOT 1 LESS ST RD,2 LESS ST RD, 3 LESS ST RD BLK 2 and
DANIA HEIGHTS 3-22 B LOT 25,26 BLK 2
Folio Numbers: 5142-03-04-0080, 5142-03-04-0220