How Miami Heat Owner Raanan Katz Is Trying To Use Miami Heat Players To Wipe Out RK Centers Debt

Raanan Katz, RK Centers Owner, is trying to wipe out RK Centers debt using Miami Heat Players. Raanan Katz and RK Centers (former Associates) sent a letters to the City of North Miami, making the "irresistible offer". Below is the text of the letters Raanant Katz sent to the City with proposed "DONATIONS" in exchange to eliminate RK Centers debt. We all remember how RK Centers and Raanan Katz ripped-off family with special needs little Jewish girl.

RAANAN KATZ

First letter

"RK ASSOCIATES P.O. Box 111 • Dedham, Massachusetts 02027-0111
Telephone: 781-320-0001 • Facsimile: 781.320-3610
17100 Collins Avenue • Suite 225
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
Telephone: 305-949-4110 • Facsimile: 305.948-3410
Website: rkcenters.com Email: rkatz@rkcenters.com
June 17, 2011
Russell Benford
City Manager
City of North Miami
776 NE 125 Street
North Miami, FL 33161
E-mail: rbenford northmiamifl.gov
RE: City of North Miami Code Enforcement Liens against RK Causeway Plaza

Dear Russell:
I thought that my enclosed letter to you would bring the matter to a conclusion because all of the old violations did not belong to us, but to former tenants from before we purchased the shopping center, some of who are long gone.
I would appreciate it if we can settle this matter prior to June 28, 2011, based or my letter, but if it is not possible, please put us on the agenda and let us know the date, time and place where we need to be.
My son, Dan Katz, and our in-house attorney Gavin Kahn will attend the meeting.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Regards,
Raanan Katz
cc: Dan Katz
Gavin Kahn, Esq. Mayor Pierre"

 Second Letter

"RK ASSOCIATES P.O. Box 111 • Dedham, Massachusetts 02027-0111 Telephone: 781-320-0001 • Facsimile: 781-320.3610
17100 Col ins Avenue • Suite 225
Sunny Islas Beach, Florida 33160
Telephone: 305-949-4110 • Facsimile: 306-948-3410
Website: 'rkcenters.com'
Email: rkatz@rkcenters.com
June 13, 2011
VIA US MAIL
& E-MAIL (rbenford(~northmlamifl.gov)
Russell Benford
City Manager
City of North Miami 776 N.E. 125th Street North Miami, FL 33161
Re: City of North Miami Code Enforcement Liens Against RK Causeway Plaza, LLC 12117 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami, Case #ZZZCE-2005-00337
12155 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami, Case #FLEIN-2010-00290


Dear Mr. Benford:

I am writing to you in an effort to settle the above-mentioned City of North Miami Code Enforcement Liens against my company, RK Causeway Plaza, LLC. ("RK"). Our attorneys have attempted to resolve these issues, but have reached an impasse. RK has been a landlord in the City of North Miami for many years and has always valued its relationship with the City. I am hopeful that we can come to a resolution very soon.
Please note that RK is the landlord and property owner of the above-referenced locations and that the liens were the result of code violations (building without permit) by former tenants several years ago. Additionally, both code violations were brought in compliance and closed within one year of issuance. A former employee of RK was handling these issues and they were not brought to the attention of management. In August 2010, RK's management received a Notice of Unresolved Code Violations. Since that time, we have made continuous good faith efforts to resolve these cases with the City of North Miami.
We understand the law on this matter. However, it is unfair to hold the landlord responsible for the actions of its former tenants many years ago. We are not seeking preferential treatment. We are simply asking the City to be fair and reasonable given the circumstances and the fact that RK was not responsible for the code violations.
In the spirit of reaching a settlement, and continuing a positive relationship with the City, RK proposes the following resolution: RK will donate $10,000.00 to the City of North Miami's Parks and Recreation Department to sponsor a basketball shooting skills tournament in the City of North Miami. This community event would generate good will for everyone involved. Additionally, if requested by the City during September 1, 2011 — October 31, 2011, I will use my best efforts to secure a current or former Miami Heat player to attend the event.
Please let me know if this offer is acceptable to the City of North Miami. If you are unable to approve this offer, we respectfully request a City Commission hearing to discuss this proposal. Thank you for your time and consideration of our offer.
Sincerely,
RK Associates,
Raanan Katz"