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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE SALE OF PINES PLACE TOWERS.
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
1. On June 5th, 2024, the City Commission approved an ordinance to enter into a sub-sublease with HG Pines, LLC for the purchase of Pines Place Towers (8103 South Palm Drive - Tower I, 8210 Florida Drive - Tower II, & 8203 Florida Drive - Tower III) located at the Howard C. Forman Human Services Campus in the amount of $90,000,000.
2. Since then, the City Commission approved six amendments to the Agreement to Enter into Sub-Sublease with HG Pines, LLC to extend the Review Period thru April 1, 2026.
3. On February 6th, 2026, HG Pines, LLC submitted a letter formally terminating the Agreement under section 8.1.1, see Exhibit #1 due to issues with obtaining financing.
4. City Administration is looking for guidance from City Commission on the next steps regarding the sale of the Pines Place Towers.
Financial Impact
FINANCIAL IMPACT DETAIL:
a) Initial Cost: None
b) Amount budgeted for this item in Account No: Not Applicable
c) Source of funding for difference, if not fully budgeted: Not Applicable
d) 5 year projection of the operational cost of the project: Not Applicable
e) Detail of additional staff requirements: Not Applicable
FEASIBILITY REVIEW:
A feasibility review is required for the award, renewal and/or expiration of all function sourcing contracts. This analysis is to determine the financial effectiveness of function sourcing services.
a) Was a Feasibility Review/Cost Analysis of Out-Sourcing vs. In-House Labor Conducted for this service? Not Applicable
b) If Yes, what is the total cost or total savings of utilizing Out-Sourcing vs. In-House Labor for this service? Not Applicable