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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2020-131 Dania Live 1748 and Dania Live 1748 II Contribution Agreement for EMSRESOLUTION 2020-131 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE A CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT WITH DANIA LIVE 1748, LLC AND DANIA LIVE 1748 II, LLC, BOTH DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES, THE DEVELOPER OF DANIA POINTE, IN WHICH AGREEMENT DANIA POINTE AGREES TO PROVIDE THE CITY WITH $200,000.00 TO BE USED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN EMS STATION, PURCHASE OF AN EMS TRUCK OR EQUIPMENT, AT THE CITY'S OPTION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Dania Live 1748, LLC and Dania Live 1748 II, LLC, both Delaware limited liability companies, the Developer of the Dania Pointe project has completed much of the construction for Dania Pointe, and has complied with the terms and conditions of the original Development Agreement, dated November 14, 2016 and recorded under Instrument No. 114041766 of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida and the Amended and Restated Development Agreement, dated November 27, 2017 and recorded under Instrument No. 114740477 of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida; and WHEREAS, during the negotiations for the Development Agreement and Amended and Restated Agreement, the parties discussed but never executed an agreement relating to the Developer's proffer to contribute $200,000.00 to the City for use in upgrading or improving an existing EMS station, or constructing a EMS substation in lieu of building one on site at Dania Pointe, or alternatively to use the funds towards purchasing an EMS truck or EMS equipment; and WHEREAS, when the Dania Pointe project was initially proposed, the Fire Department did not request a substation, and the Developer built a police substation without the fire substation per agreement with the Director of Community Development; thereafter, the parties agreed to determine if an EMS Substation could be placed on site; and WHEREAS, the only location Developer could place this facility would have been in the ground level of a parking garage located along the northern edge of Dania Pointe, however the location did not meet code requirements for the Building Inspector and the Fire Department, and as a result Developer cannot build the EMS substation at Dania Pointe; and WHEREAS, Developer has offered to contribute/donate $200,000.00 to the City for alternative fire, EMS or both types of purchases in place of constructing the EMS facility; and WHEREAS, the parties seek to memorialize the foregoing; 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. Section 2. That the City Commission authorizes the proper City officials to execute a Contribution Agreement with Dania Live 1748, LLC and Dania Live 1748 II, LLC, both Delaware limited liability companies, the Developer of the Dania Pointe project, pursuant to which agreement, Developer shall provide the City with a $200,000.00 contribution, as provided in the Agreement attached as Exhibit A to this Resolution. 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 upon its passage and adoption. PASSED and ADOPTED on October 27, 2020. ATTEST: THOMAS SCHNEIDER, CMC CITY CLERK RUISH APPROVED A TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: 1 it THOMAS J. CITY ATTIC LORI LEWELLEN MAYOR 2 RESOLUTION #2020-131 CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, DANIA LIVE 1748, LLC AND DANIA LIVE 1748 II, LLC This Contribution Agreement ("Contribution Agreement") is made on , 2020 (the "Effective Date"), by and between DANIA LIVE 1748, LLC and DANIA LIVE 1748 II, LLC, both Delaware limited liability companies (referred to jointly as the Developer of the Dania Pointe project, referred to as the "Developer") and the CITY OF DANIA BEACH, a municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Florida (referred to the "City"). WHEREAS, the Developer owns a portion of the approximately one hundred three (103) acres of land located in City, Broward County, Florida, now known as Dania Pointe (the "Property"); and WHEREAS, the City has established a Regional Activity Center ("RAC") land use designation to provide for development of mixed land uses of regional significance; and WHEREAS, on October 13, 2015, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2015-022, the City established the Planned Mixed -Use Development District ("PMUD"); and WHEREAS, Section 340-40(c) of the City of Dania Beach Land Development Code (the "City Code") provides that no building permit for a structure or building may be issued pursuant to PMUD zoning except in conformance with City Commission approval of Development Design Guidelines, including a Master Plan; and WHEREAS, on May 24, 2016, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2016-008, the City Commission approved the Dania Pointe Development Design Guidelines (the "DDG") for a mixed use development on the Property, including a Master Development Plan ("MDP"), all as more particularly set forth in the DDG (collectively, the "Project"); and WHEREAS, Developer prepared, and City and Developer entered into, that certain Development Agreement dated November 14, 2016, and recorded under Instrument No. 114041766 of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida pursuant to proceedings taken in accordance with the aforementioned City rules and regulations as cited above (the "Original Agreement"); and WHEREAS, thereafter, the parties entered into an Amended and Restated Development Agreement, dated November 27, 2017, and recorded under Instrument No. 114740477 of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida pursuant to proceedings taken in accordance with the aforementioned City rules and regulations; and WHEREAS, subsequent to the negotiations for the Development Agreement and Amended and Restated Agreement, the parties discussed but never executed an agreement relating to the Developer's proffer to contribute Two Hundred Thousand and 00/100ths Dollars ($200,000.00) to the City for use in upgrading or improving an existing EMS station, or 3 RESOLUTION #2020-131 constructing a EMS substation in lieu of building one on site at Dania Pointe, or alternatively to use the funds towards purchasing an EMS truck or EMS equipment; and WHEREAS, when the Dania Pointe Project was initially proposed, the fire department did not request a substation, and the Developer built the police substation without the fire substation per agreement with the Director of Community Development; WHEREAS, thereafter, the parties agreed to see if an EMS Substation could be placed on site; and WHEREAS, the only location Developer could fit this facility would be in the ground level of a parking garage located along the northern edge of Dania Pointe, however, the location might not meet code requirements for the Building Inspector and the Fire Department, and as a result Developer cannot build the EMS substation at Dania Pointe; and WHEREAS, Developer offers to contribute/donate Two Hundred Thousand and 00/100ths Dollars ($200,00.00) to the City in place of constructing the EMS facility; and WHEREAS, the City and Developer agree and acknowledge this Contribution Agreement shall not be construed or characterized as a development agreement under F.S. §§ 163.3220 through 163.3243 (the "Florida Local Government Development Agreement Act"); and receipt of which are acknowledged and agreed upon, the parties agree as follows: 1. The foregoing recitations contained in the "Whereas Clauses" are true and correct and are incorporated into and made a part of this Contribution Agreement. 2. Developer, or its successors or assigns, agrees to contribute Two Hundred Thousand and 00/100ths Dollars ($200,000.00) (the "Contribution Payment") to the City for statutorily permitted use in upgrading or improving an existing EMS station, or constructing an EMS substation in lieu of building one on site at Dania Pointe, or alternatively to use the funds towards purchasing an EMS truck or EMS equipment, in the City's sole and absolute discretion. Developer shall pay the contribution to City within thirty (30) days after the Effective Date. 3. Upon payment of the Contribution Payment to the City, Developer shall have no further obligation with respect to constructing, maintaining or providing for an EMS station on the Project site. City releases and discharges Developer (and its assignees, transferees, and affiliates) of those obligations, and City agrees that it hereafter will not seek to impose that obligation on Developer (and its assignees, transferees, and affiliates) or the Project, either under existing agreements, nor as a condition of consent or approval by the City on any future activities at the Project. 4. This Contribution Agreement shall be construed and governed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. The parties to this Contribution Agreement have participated fully in the negotiation and preparation of it, and accordingly, this Contribution Agreement shall not be more strictly construed against any one of the parties. 4 RESOLUTION #2020-131 5. No modification, amendment, or release of the terms or conditions contained in this Contribution Agreement shall be effective unless contained in a written document executed by City and Developer. In the event state or federal laws are enacted after the execution of this Contribution Agreement, which are applicable to and preclude in whole or in part the parties' compliance with the terms or conditions of this Contribution Agreement, then in such event this Contribution Agreement shall be modified or revoked as is necessary to comply with such laws, in a manner which best reflects the intent of this Contribution Agreement. 5. The rights and obligations under this Contribution Agreement shall inure to Developer's successors and assigns. 6. It is understood and agreed that this Contribution Agreement incorporates and includes all prior negotiations, agreements or understandings applicable to the matters contained in it and the parties agree that there are no commitments, agreements or understandings concerning the subject matter of this Contribution Agreement that are not contained in this document. Accordingly, it is agreed that no deviation from the terms of this Contribution Agreement shall be predicated upon any prior representations or agreements, whether oral or written. 7. Any notice, demand or other communication required or permitted under the terms of this Contribution Agreement shall be in writing, made by overnight delivery services or certified mail, return receipt requested, and shall be deemed to be received by the addressee one (1) business day after sending by overnight delivery services, and three (3) business days after mailing, if sent by certified mail. Notices shall be addressed as provided below: As to CITY: Ms. Ana Garcia, ICMA-CM City Manager City of Dania Beach 100 W. Dania Beach Boulevard Dania Beach, Florida 33004 with a copy to: Thomas J. Ansbro, Esq. City Attorney City of Dania Beach 100 W. Dania Beach Boulevard Dania Beach, Florida 33004 5 RESOLUTION #2020-131 As to DEVELOPER: Dania Live 1748, LLC c\o Kimco Realty 500 North Broadway, Suite 201 Jericho, New York 11753 With a copy to: Dennis Mele, Esq. Greenspoon Marder, P.A. 200 E. Broward Boulevard Suite 1800 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 And a copy to: Gary J. Bazydlo, Esq. Regional Counsel Kimco Realty Corporation 6060 Piedmont Row Drive South, Suite 200 Charlotte, NC 28287 8. The parties agree that this Contribution Agreement may be executed in counterparts, and that collectively the counterparts shall be considered an original agreement and shall be deemed legally sufficient and binding upon the parties. 9. In the event of a dispute under this Contribution Agreement, either party may file an action for injunctive relief in the Circuit Court of Broward County, Florida, to enforce the terms of this Contribution Agreement, such remedy being cumulative with any and all other remedies available to the parties for the enforcement of this Contribution Agreement. [REMAINDER OF PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK] 6 RESOLUTION #2020-131 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have made this Agreement on the date first above written. THOMAS SCHNEIDER, CMC CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS THOMAS J. ANSBRO CITY ATTORNEY STATE OF FLORIDA ) SS COUNTY OF BROWARD ) CITY: CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, a Florida municipal corporation LORI LEWELLEN MAYOR ANA GARCIA, ICMA-CM CITY MANAGER The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by means of ❑ physical presence or ❑ online notarization, on , 2020, by Lori Lewellen, as Mayor of the City of Dania Beach, Florida, a municipal corporation, on behalf of the municipal corporation, who is personally known to me. (SEAL) My Commission expires: NOTARY PUBLIC: Print Name: 7 RESOLUTION #2020-131 WITNESSES: Signature PRINT Name DEVELOPER: DANIA LIVE 1748 LLC, a Delaware limited liability company By: Dania Live JV, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, its sole member By: Kim Dania Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, its manager By: Kimco PL Retail, Inc, a Delaware corporation, its sole member Signature PRINT Name Signature Title PRINT Name ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: STATE OF ) COUNTY OF The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by means of ❑ physical presence or ❑ online notarization _day of , 2020, by , as of DANIA LIVE 1748, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, who is personally known to me or produced as identification. (SEAL) My Commission expires: NOTARY PUBLIC: Print Name: 8 RESOLUTION #2020-131 WITNESSES: Signature PRINT Name Signature PRINT Name DEVELOPER: DANIA LIVE 1748 II LLC, a Delaware limited liability company By: Dania Live JV, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, its sole member By: Kim Dania Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, its manager By: Kimco PL Retail, Inc, a Delaware corporation, its sole member Signature PRINT Name Title ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: STATE OF ) COUNTY OF The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by means of ❑ physical presence or ❑ online notarization day of , 2020, by , as of DANIA LIVE 1748 II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, who is personally known to me or produced as identification. (SEAL) My Commission expires: NOTARY PUBLIC: Print Name: 9 RESOLUTION #2020-131