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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2026-023 Assignment and Assumption of the Dania Beach Marina ManagementRESOLUTION NO. 2026-023 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF THE MANAGEMENT OF THE DANIA BEACH MARINA AND CONSENT TO ASSUMPTION TO US MARINA GROUP, LLC; AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE THE ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT, EXHIBIT “A”; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, on January 9, 2024, per Resolution Number 2024-005 the City of Dania Beach and Oasis Marina, LLC entered into an agreement for the management of the Dania Beach Marina; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 14-A-II, Termination of this Agreement, commencing upon the 14th month from the Effective Date, the Contractor shall have the right to terminate the agreement with or without cause at any time by giving written notice to the City at least (90) days prior to the effective date of such termination; and WHEREAS, on January 28, 2026, the City of Dania Beach received written notice from Oasis Marina LLC that they are no longer interested in third-party marina management and will be focusing their efforts exclusively on marine ownership and recommends an Assignment Agreement to US Marina Group, LLC; and WHEREAS, City staff met with US Marina Group, LLC who was the second-place bidder on the original RFP, RFP No. 2023-012 for the Marina Management Services of the Dania Beach Marina to Oasis Marina, LLC, to learn more about the company and determine their ability to take on the management agreement; and WHEREAS, after meeting with USA Marina Group, LLC City staff recommends approval of the assignment and assumption of the management of the Dania Beach Marina to US Marina Group, LLC. 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. 2 RESOLUTION #2026-023 Section 2. The City Commission approves the request for the assignment and assumption of the Management of the Dania Beach Marina to US Marina Group, LLC and authorizes the proper City officials to execute the assignment agreement, Exhibit “A”. Section 3. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution are repealed to the extent of such conflict. Section 4. That this Resolution shall become effective 10 days after passage and adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED on February 24, 2026. Motion by Commissioner Rimoli, second by Commissioner Lewellen. FINAL VOTE ON ADOPTION: Unanimous X Yes No Commissioner Lori Lewellen ____ ____ Commissioner Luis Rimoli ____ ____ Commissioner Archibald J. Ryan IV ____ ____ Vice Mayor Marco Salvino ____ ____ Mayor Joyce L. Davis ____ ____ ATTEST: ELORA RIERA, MMC JOYCE L. DAVIS CITY CLERK MAYOR APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: EVE A. BOUTSIS CITY ATTORNEY ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT THIS ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of _____________, 2026 (the “Effective Date”), by and among OASIS MARINA, LLC, a Maryland limited liability company (“Assignor”), US MARINA GROUP, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (“Assignee”), and the CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, a Florida municipal corporation (“City”). RECITALS A. City and Assignor are parties to that certain Marina Management Agreement dated January 6, 2024 (RFP No. 23-012), as amended (the “Original Agreement”), pursuant to which Assignor provides marina management services for the City-owned marina located at 151 North Beach Road, Dania Beach, Florida (the “Marina”). B. Pursuant to the Original Agreement, Assignor may not assign its rights or delegate its obligations without the prior written consent of the City. C. Assignor has requested City’s consent to assign the Original Agreement to Assignee, and Assignee desires to accept such assignment, strictly subject to all terms, conditions, limitations, financial obligations, performance standards, and remedies set forth in the Original Agreement. D. City is willing to consent to the assignment solely on the terms set forth herein, with the express intent that the City’s rights, remedies, financial protections, and contractual leverage under the Original Agreement are preserved in full and without modification. NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, the parties agree as follows: 1. ASSIGNMENT. Subject to City’s consent as set forth herein, Assignor hereby assigns, transfers, and conveys to Assignee all of Assignor’s right, title, and interest in and to the Original Agreement, effective as of the Effective Date, and Assignee hereby accepts such assignment. 2. CITY CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT; LIMITATIONS. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the City hereby consents to the assignment of the Original Agreement from Assignor to Assignee effective as of the Effective Date. Such consent is expressly limited to this specific assignment only and shall not be deemed to constitute consent to any future assignment, delegation, subcontract, transfer, or change in control. City’s consent shall not be deemed a waiver, release, amendment, or modification of any provision of the Original Agreement, nor a release of Assignor, nor a limitation of any rights, remedies, or protections afforded to the City under the Original Agreement or applicable law. 3. ASSUMPTION OF OBLIGATIONS. Assignee hereby unconditionally assumes and agrees to fully perform, satisfy, and discharge all duties, obligations, covenants, liabilities, standards of performance, financial requirements, reporting obligations, and indemnities of Assignor under the Original Agreement, whether arising before or after the Effective Date, as if Assignee were the original contracting party. 4. NO RELEASE OF ASSIGNOR; SURVIVAL OF PRIOR-PERIOD LIABILITY. Notwithstanding the assignment, Assignor shall remain fully responsible and liable for any and all claims, demands, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or causes of action arising out of, relating to, or attributable to acts, omissions, breaches, or conditions occurring during the period in which Assignor managed or operated the Marina, regardless of when such claim is asserted, discovered, accrued, or brought. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to release, waive, limit, or impair any liability of Assignor for matters arising during Assignor’s period of management, and such liability shall expressly survive the execution, expiration, or termination of this Agreement and the Original Agreement. Notwithstanding the assignment, Assignor shall remain jointly and severally liable with Assignee for any breach, default, claim, loss, or liability arising out of or relating to the Original Agreement, including acts or omissions occurring prior to or after the Effective Date. Nothing herein shall be deemed a release, waiver, or novation of Assignor’s obligations unless expressly approved by the City in writing. 5. NO AMENDMENT; ORIGINAL AGREEMENT CONTROLS. City’s consent to this assignment is: (a) limited solely to the assignment described herein; (b) conditioned upon strict compliance with all provisions of the Original Agreement; and (c) not intended, and shall not be construed, to amend, modify, waive, or impair any term, condition, rate, fee, compensation structure, audit right, termination right, insurance requirement, indemnity, or remedy set forth in the Original Agreement. All financial terms and conditions of the Original Agreement, including without limitation management fees, incentive compensation, reimbursable expenses, budgeting controls, audit rights, and non-appropriation provisions, remain unchanged and in full force and effect. 6. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF ASSIGNEE. Assignee represents and warrants to the City that: (a) it has reviewed the Original Agreement in its entirety; (b) it has the authority, experience, personnel, and financial capacity to perform all obligations thereunder; (c) the execution and performance of this Agreement does not violate any agreement binding upon Assignee; and (d) Assignee shall maintain all insurance, licensing, bonding, and compliance requirements required of the “Contractor” under the Original Agreement. 7. INDEMNIFICATION. NO NOVATION. Nothing in this Assignment and Assumption Agreement shall be deemed to create a novation, release, or substitution of parties with respect to any obligations or liabilities arising under the Original Agreement. Assignor shall remain responsible for and shall indemnify and hold harmless the City from and against, any claims, liabilities, losses, damages, or expenses arising out of or attributable to Assignor’s acts or omissions occurring during the period in which Assignor managed or operated the Marina. Assignee shall be responsible for and shall indemnify and hold harmless the City from and against, any claims, liabilities, losses, damages, or expenses arising out of or attributable to Assignee’s acts or omissions occurring after the Effective Date. The indemnification obligations set forth in this section are intended to preserve and clarify, and not expand, the allocation of responsibility under the Original Agreement. 8. NO THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES. Nothing contained in this Agreement is intended to confer any rights or remedies upon any person or entity other than the parties hereto and the City. 9. GOVERNING LAW; VENUE. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. Venue for any action arising hereunder shall lie exclusively in Broward County, Florida, as provided in the Original Agreement. 10. COUNTERPARTS; ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one instrument. Electronic signatures shall be deemed valid and binding. 11. CONFLICTS. In the event of any conflict between this Agreement and the Original Agreement, the Original Agreement shall control, and this Agreement shall be interpreted to preserve the City’s maximum contractual protections. 12. NO DELEGATION OR FURTHER ASSIGNMENT. Assignee shall not assign, subcontract, delegate, or otherwise transfer any portion of the Original Agreement or the performance of any obligations thereunder without the City’s prior written consent, which may be withheld in the City’s sole discretion. 13. REAFFIRMATION OF TERMINATION AND FISCAL RIGHTS. City’s termination rights under the Original Agreement, including without limitation termination for convenience, termination for default, and termination due to fiscal non-appropriation or non-funding, are expressly reaffirmed and shall apply to Assignee without modification or limitation. 14. PROCUREMENT AND RFP COMPLIANCE. The parties acknowledge and agree that this assignment does not constitute a new procurement, does not modify the competitive terms of RFP No. 23-012, and does not confer upon Assignee any pricing, scope, or competitive advantage not expressly contemplated by the Original Agreement. 15. INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION. Within ten (10) days following the Effective Date, Assignee shall deliver to the City certificates of insurance and such other documentation as the City may reasonably require evidencing full compliance with all insurance, licensing, and financial responsibility requirements of the Original Agreement. Failure to timely deliver such documentation shall constitute a material default. 16. NON-RELIANCE. City has not relied upon, and Assignee disclaims, any marketing materials, proposals, statements, or representations not expressly incorporated into the Original Agreement. 17. NOTICES. All notices required or permitted under this Assignment and Assumption Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed given when (i) personally delivered, (ii) sent by a nationally recognized overnight courier, (iii) deposited in the United States mail, certified or registered, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or (iv) transmitted by electronic mail (email), provided that such email notice is sent to the email addresses set forth below and no automated notice of delivery failure is received by the sender. Notices shall be deemed received upon delivery, refusal of delivery, or, in the case of email, upon successful transmission as evidenced by the sender’s email system, provided that email notice shall not be effective for purposes of commencing cure periods or exercising termination rights unless also delivered by one of the methods described in clauses (i)–(iii). If to the City: City of Dania Beach, Florida 901 NE 3rd Street Dania Beach, Florida 33004 Attn: Director of Parks and Recreation Email: cwaren@daniabeachfl.gov With a copy to: City of Dania Beach, Florida 100 W. Dania Beach Boulevard Dania Beach, Florida 33004 Attn: City Attorney Email: eboutsis@daniabeachfl.gov If to Assignor: Oasis Marina, LLC 222 Severn Avenue, Building 14, Suite 200 Annapolis, Maryland 21401 Attn: Chief Executive Officer If to Assignee: US Marina Group, LLC [Insert Address] Attn: [Insert Title] Any party may change its notice address or email by written notice given in accordance with this section. 18. SURVIVAL. Without limitation, the following provisions shall expressly survive the execution, expiration, or termination of this Agreement and the Original Agreement: (i) Section 4 (No Release of Assignor; Survival of Prior-Period Liability); (ii) indemnification obligations; (iii) audit and records rights; (iv) public records obligations; and (v) all City rights and remedies relating to acts or omissions occurring prior to or during the term of Assignor’s management. REMAINDER OF PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY SIGNATURES ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES IN WITNESS OF THE FOREGOING, the parties have set their hand and seal the day and year first written above. ATTEST: CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, a Florida municipal corporation ELORA RIERA, MMC JOYCE L. DAVIS CITY CLERK MAYOR APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS EVE A. BOUTSIS ANA M. GARCIA, ICMA-CM CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER WITNESSES: ASSIGNOR: OASIS MARINA, LLC, a Maryland limited liability company Signature Signature PRINT Name PRINT Name Title Signature Dated: ___________________, 2026 PRINT Name STATE OF ) COUNTY OF ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by means of ☐ physical presence or ☐ online notarization, on , 2026 by ___________________ as _________________ of Oasis Marina LLC, a Maryland limited liability company. He/she is personally known to me or has produced as identification. My Commission Expires: Notary Public, State of Print Name WITNESSES: ASSIGNEE: US MARINA GROUP, LLC, a Florida limited liability company Signature Signature PRINT Name PRINT Name Title Signature Dated: ___________________, 2026 PRINT Name STATE OF ) COUNTY OF ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by means of ☐ physical presence or ☐ online notarization, on , 2026 by ___________________ as _________________ of Oasis Marina LLC, a Maryland limited liability company. He/she is personally known to me or has produced as identification. My Commission Expires: Notary Public, State of Print Name