SUITED FOR SUCCESS

Safety and Health Committee · 2026-09-08 · resolution

Resolution approving a lease agreement between Miami-Dade County and Suited for Success, Inc. for county-owned property at 1600 NW 3 Ave., Room 111, Miami, FL 33136, within a portion of Folio No. 01-3136-064-0020. The property is a 1,286 square foot office space at the Culmer Neighborhood Service Center. The tenant will use it to provide employment and job training services to low-income residents. The lease is for a five-year initial term with one five-year option to renew. The fiscal impact to the County is $149,342.02 for both terms together, with estimated revenue of $69,163.05 for the initial term only. The resolution declares the property surplus and authorizes the County Mayor to execute the lease. The item was forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Safety and Health Committee on 9/8/2026. The agenda date is 10/6/2026. The tenant has occupied the room through a prior lease approved by Resolution No. R-87-15 and is currently in holdover status. The first year rent is approximately $13,027.18, paid monthly at $1,085.60, with a three percent annual increase. The rent is $10.13 per square foot for the first year. The County will cover general facility maintenance, custodial services, landscaping, water, HVAC, sewer, waste, electricity, and common area operating costs. The tenant is responsible for separately metered utilities including telephone, internet, cable, and security monitoring. Both parties can cancel with 90 days' written notice. The County can terminate if the tenant violates permitted use provisions. The property is in Commission District 3, represented by Commissioner Keon Hardemon. The tenant is a nonprofit corporation. The resolution was introduced on 8/3/2026. The file number is 261389. The sponsors are Keon Hardemon (Prime Sponsor), Marleine Bastien, Roberto J. Gonzalez, and Vicki L. Lopez. The staff recommendation is to approve. The status is 'Before the Board' with a pending BCC assignment. The document does not state a final decision by the Board. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.