SUITED FOR SUCCESS

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

Resolution approving a lease agreement between Miami-Dade County, as landlord, and Suited for Success, Inc., as tenant, 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 approximately 1,286 square feet of office space. 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. The resolution declares the property surplus and authorizes the County Mayor or designee to execute the lease. The tenant has occupied the room through a prior lease approved by Resolution No. R-87-15 and later through holdover status. The tenant will use the premises to provide services to low-income residents seeking employment or training. The resolution was introduced on 8/3/2026, was before the Safety and Health Committee on 9/8/2026, and was forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation. The agenda date is 10/6/2026. The sponsor is Keon Hardemon, with co-sponsors Marleine Bastien, Roberto J. Gonzalez, and Vicki L. Lopez. The estimated revenue for the initial term only is $69,163.05. The first year rent is approximately $13,027.18, paid monthly at $1,085.60, with a three percent annual increase. The proposed rent is $10.13 per square foot for the first year. Comparable rental values cited include 542 N Miami Avenue at $24.33 per square foot annually, 1900 NE Miami Court at $52.26 per square foot annually, and 677 SW 1 Street at $34.26 per square foot annually. The County will assume responsibility for general facility maintenance, custodial services, landscaping, and utilities such as water, HVAC, sewer, waste, and electricity. The tenant is responsible for separately metered utilities including telephone, internet, cable, and security monitoring. Either party may cancel with 90 days' written notice. The County may terminate if the tenant violates permitted use provisions. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.