M C Velar Construction Corp.

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M C Velar Construction Corp.
13950 N.W. 107th Ave
Miami, FL 33018

According to Florida’s Department of Corporations, M C Velar was first registered on August 4, 1993. Cheryl L. Velar is listed as the Registered Officer and Vivian Chou as the Registered Agent.

The company is a member of the South Florida Associated General Contractors.

Mrs. Velar is married to Manuel C. Velar, who is affiliated with numerous corporate entities (see below).

About the Velars

Cheryl L. Velar
Cheryl is also the registered officer of Cot Management, Inc.

Manuel C. Velar
Husband of Cheryl, Manuel C. Velar (M C Velar) has a number of business ventures in the state of Florida. He is a registered officer for at least fifteen (15) corporations and connected to several others. Among those he is affiliated with are:

MCV FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS, INC
FIRST PROPERTIES OF DADE, LLC
MCV CONTRACTING, INC
OTN VACATIONS, LLC.

To view a list of companies Manuel C. Velar, Cheryl Velar, and business partner Henry Pino are associated with click here.

Mr. Velar frequently uses M C Velar’s headquarters address (13950 NW 107 Ave, Miami, FL) in filings for other corporations. This address is listed as the principal/mailing address for at least eight (8) of Mr. Velar’s registered corporations. He also uses it often as his personal mailing address.

STATVEL Properties

Mr. Velar is also affiliated with several property-holding entities operating under variations of the name “Statvel.” He is cited as a “manager” for Statvel One, LLC and his company, Flamingo South Development Corp., is a listed manager for Statvel Three, LLC. Mr. Velar’s business partner, Henry Pino, is also a member of the Statvel companies. According to corporate records, both companies operate out of the M C Velar Construction headquarters address.

In June 2006, Statvel Three, LLC acquired a set of commercial properties (seven parcels in total) located at the intersection of SW 37th Ave. and SW 23rd St. in Miami, Florida for $13.25 million.

Statvel Three took out a $9,937,500 mortgage with Regions Bank to purchase the properties. A year later, in September 2007, Regions agreed to modify the mortgage and provided an additional advance of $400,000 to Statvel. Next, in November 2008 Statvel negotiated a second mortgage modification, wherein Regions allowed for an extension of the loan’s maturity date.

LOAN DEFAULT

On February 1, 2010 Regions Bank filed a lawsuit in federal court against Manuel Velar, Cheryl Velar, and Henry Pino, alleging that Statvel Three, LLC defaulted on their loan agreement having failed to make monthly payments in December 2009 and January 2010. According to the Regions complaint, Statvel owes over $7.3 million on the loan. To date, the suit is pending. Learn more in the “Litigation” section below.

COMING SOON: More information on Mr. Velar’s ventures and assets

OSHA & Safety

OSHA Inspection Records

Date: 11/08/2006
Inspection # 310212246

Date: 08/12/2002
Inspection # 305498842

Date: 04/22/2002
Inspection # 304253271

Worker Fatality

On November 1, 2006 a worker at a Miami, Florida building construction project fell 210 feet to his death. M.C. Velar Construction was a contractor on the project, providing concrete forming used at the site. OSHA cited M.C. Velar, along with three other companies working on the project, for a total of 16 violations with proposed penalties of $59,000.

OSHA’s Ft. Lauderdale Area Director stated that “These companies placed the lives of employees at risk by not providing proper fall protection equipment and training.”

Worker Injuries

According to the Florida Division of Workers Compensation "Run/Loss Database", the following claims have been filed against M C Velar Construction Corp since 1999 (claimant names have not been reproduced in this table):

DOA	FEIN	EMPLOYER NAME	CASE STATUS	CAUSE OF INJURY
10/12/1994	650440566	VELAR M C CONSTRUCTION CORP	4 - CLOSED	SLIP OR FALL FROM DIFFERENT LEVEL
6/12/1997	650440566	VELAR M C CONSTRUCTION CORP	8 - CLOSED	FALLING OR FLYING OBJECT
6/13/1997	650440566	VELAR M C CONSTRUCTION CORP	2 - CLOSED	FOREIGN MATTER (BODY) IN EYE
6/25/1997	650440566	VELAR M C CONSTRUCTION CORP	8 - CLOSED	SLIP OR FALL FROM LADDER OR SCAFFOLDING
7/23/1997	650440566	VELAR M C CONSTRUCTION CORP	2 - CLOSED	CUT, PUNCTURE, SCRAPE, NOC
8/4/1997	650440566	VELAR M C CONSTRUCTION CORP	2 - CLOSED	FOREIGN MATTER (BODY) IN EYE
9/13/1997	650440566	VELAR M C CONSTRUCTION CORP	4 - CLOSED	CUT, PUNCTURE, SCRAPE, NOC
12/3/1998	650440566	VELAR M C CONSTRUCTION CORP	2 - CLOSED	JUMPING
7/23/1999	650440566	VELAR M C CONSTRUCTION	2 - CLOSED	LIFTING
9/12/2000	650440566	M CL VELAR CONSTRUCTION	8 - CLOSED	POWERED HAND TOOL; APPLIANCE
12/18/2002	650440566	M.C. VELAR CONSTRUCTION (MCV)	2 - CLOSED	STRAIN OR INJURY BY NOC
2/19/2003	650440566	M.C. VELAR CONSTRUCTION (MCV)	2 - CLOSED	STRAIN OR INJURY BY NOC
3/10/2003	650440566	M.C. VELAR CONSTRUCTION MCV	2 - CLOSED	FALLING OR FLYING OBJECT
4/30/2003	650440566	M.C. VELAR CONSTRUCTION (MCV)	2 - CLOSED	STRAIN OR INJURY BY NOC
6/2/2003	650440566	M.C. VELAR CONSTRUCTION (MCV)	2 - CLOSED	SLIP OR FALL FROM LADDER OR SCAFFOLDING
6/24/2003	650440566	M.C. VELAR CONSTRUCTION (MCV)	2 - CLOSED	FOREIGN MATTER (BODY) IN EYE
8/2/2003	650440566	M C VELAR CONSTRUCION - MCV	2 - CLOSED	STRAIN OR INJURY BY NOC
9/10/2003	650440566	M.C. VELAR CONSTRUCTION (MCV)	2 - CLOSED	FALL, SLIP, TRIP NOC
10/3/2003	650440566	MC VELAR	2 - CLOSED	OTHER
8/23/2004	650440566	MC VELAR CONSTRUCTION CORP	2 - CLOSED	OBJECT HANDLE
9/21/2004	650440566	M C VELAR CONSTRUCTION CORP	2 - CLOSED	FALL ON SAME LEVEL
10/11/2004	650440566	M C VELAR CONSTRUCTION CORP	2 - CLOSED	STRIKING AGAINST OR STEPPING ON NOC
10/20/2004	650440566	M C VELAR CONSTRUCTION CORP	2 - CLOSED	STRAIN OR INJURY BY NOC
1/4/2005	650440566	M C VELAR CONST CORP	2 - CLOSED	PUSHING OR PULLING
1/14/2005	650440566	MC VELAR CONSTRUCTION CORP	2 - CLOSED	FALL ON SAME LEVEL
3/22/2005	650440566	M C VELAR CONST CORP	2 - CLOSED	FALLING OR FLYING OBJECT
5/16/2005	650440566	M C VELAR CONSTRUCTION CORP.	2 - CLOSED	PUSHING OR PULLING
9/16/2005	650440566	MC VELAR CONSTRUCTION CORP	2 - CLOSED	USING TOOL OR MACHINE
9/22/2005	650440566	MC VELAR CONSTRUCTION CORP	2 - CLOSED	LIFTING
3/7/2006	650440566	MC VELAR CONSTRUCTION CORP	1 - OPEN	FALL INTO OPENINGS
1/4/2007	650440566	MC VELAR CONSTRUCTION CORP	2 - CLOSED	OBJECT BEING LIFTED OR HANDLED
7/23/2007	650440566	MC VELAR CONSTRUCTION CORP	2 - CLOSED	LIFTING
7/23/2007	650440566	MC VELAR CONSTRUCTION CORP	1 - OPEN	SLIP OR FALL FROM LADDER OR SCAFFOLDING
4/2/2008	650440566	MC VELAR CONSTRUCTION CORP	1 - OPEN	TWISTING
10/8/2008	650440566	MC VELAR CONSTRUCTION CORP	1 - OPEN	SLIP OR FALL FROM LADDER OR SCAFFOLDING
3/19/2009	650440566	MC VELAR CONSTRUCTION CORP	2 - CLOSED	OTHER
4/15/2009	650440566	MC VELAR CONSTRUCTION CORP	1 - OPEN	LIFTING
9/8/2009	650440566	MC VELAR CONSTRUCTION CORP	1 - OPEN	LIFTING

Loans & Finances

M C Velar has registered several Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings with different lenders in the state of Florida.

On August 3, 2005, M C Velar took out a loan with Union Planters Bank citing as collateral “all of the debtor’s personal property…and all proceeds thereof”, suggesting Union Planters was M C Velar’s primary lender. Due to a merger, Union Planters Bank later became part of the Regions Financial Corporation.

September 27, 2005: M C Velar filed another UCC with CIT Group/Equipment Financing Inc. The UCC filing lists one (1) Pettibone Model 6036 Extendo lift serial number 4030 as collateral. This agreement is set to expire September 27, 2010.

In 2007, M C Velar Construction Corp took out two (2) loans with Regions Financial. The UCCs, dated 10/02/2007 and 10/08/2007, were filed only 6 days apart. The first UCC cites as collateral all money, funds, credit and deposits with Regions, while the second cites “all accounts of the debtor” as collateral. Then on February 8, 2010, M C Velar filed for a continuation on the 2005 loan with Union Planters.

Liens

Manuel C. Velar has had multiple liens placed on him either directly or through one of his business ventures.

On October 10, 1990, the City of Hialeah placed a lien on Mr. Velar, as owner of 4101 East 11th Ave. The city claimed that Velar did “not have the required spray room for a paint and body shop”.
In 1994, the Federal Government filed two (2) liens, dated 4/7/1994 and 7/15/1994, against Mr. Velar for unpaid taxes and penalties. In total, the two liens added up to $36,918.10. These liens were released in 1995 and 1996, respectively.
June 19, 1996: Miami-Dade County placed a lien on Mr. Velar, along with Alexander Velar and Benjamin Torres, as owners of 1166 SW 131 Place Circle North, Miami, 33186 for the amount of $5,535.00. On January 16, 1998, this lien was paid and released.
On July 8, 1997, Miami-Dade County again placed two (2) liens on Mr. Velar along with Alexander Velar and Benjamin Torres for $2,100 total. Neither lien was released until August 10, 2005 (lien 97R302739, lien 97R302740).
In 2009, Latite Roofing & Sheet Metal, LLC made a claim against Manuel and Cheryl Velar for $18,678.75 in unpaid bills related to roofing work performed on 606 Flamingo Dr, Ft. Lauderdale.
Another complaint was filed against Mr. and Mrs. Velar on February 11, 2010 by Ray Mannion Co for unpaid bills totaling $4,665.00. Ray Mannion Co. claimed the money was the remaining fee for installing an air conditioning system at 606 Flamingo Dr, Ft. Lauderdale.

Litigation

Below is a compilation of public litigation records involving M C Velar Construction Corp. Please check with the applicable court for any further developments on the case. Click on the case title (in red) for additional information.

Federal Cases

U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (Miami)

Regions Bank v. Manuel C. Velar et al
Filing Date: 02/01/2010
Case Type: 190 Contract: Other
Status: Pending

According to Plaintiff Regions Bank’s complaint, the bank provided $9.9 million mortgage loan to Statvel Three, LLC in June 2006. Defendants Manuel C. Velar and Henry Pino “unconditionally guaranteed Statvel’s obligations.” Subsequently, the mortgage was modified on two occasions, and both times Mr. Velar and Mr. Pino allegedly renewed and confirmed their guarantees for the loan. Regions further claims that Statvel defaulted on the loan agreement by failing to make monthly payments for December 2009 and January 2010. The outstanding balance for the loan was $7,312,574.16.

State Cases
*Case Filings and analysis will be available for certain lawsuits shortly*

Case Name	County Court	Docket/Date	Summary
Crain Atlantis Engineering Inc vs M C Velar Construction Corp	Miami-Dade	2009-81449-CA-01, 11/5/2009	Contract and Indebtedness, Pending
Jupiter Ocean V O Connor & Taylor Condominium	Palm Beach	502008CA040565XXXXMB, 12/24/2008	Condominium, Pending
Love, Melvin vs M C Velar Construction Corp	Miami-Dade	2007-3730-CA-01, 2/8/2007	Other Negligence, Dismissed 01/26/2009
Martinez, Juan M vs Coastal Construction (LTD) Inc	Miami-Dade	2006-27168-CA-01, 12/15/2006	Other Negligence, Pending
M C Velar Construction V Quality Concrete	Palm Beach	502006CA002666XXXXMB, 3/16/2006	Other Circuit, Disposed 8/01/2006
C & C Concrete Pupmping Inc Plaintiff vs. M C Velar Construction Inc, et al Defendant	Broward	CACE06001963, 02/13/2006	Contract and Indebtedness, Disposition Entered
Jupiter Ocean V Jupiter Ocean Grande	Palm Beach	502006CA000243XXXXMB, 1/09/2006	Condominium, Pending
C & C Concrete Pumping Inc vs M C Velar Construction Corp	Miami-Dade	2005-22217-CA-01, 11/14/2005	Contract and Indebtedness, Dismissed 4/21/2006
M C Velar Construction Plaintiff vs. Pavarini Construction Inc, et al Defendant	Broward	CACE05015032, 10/11/2005	Contract and Indebtedness, Disposition Entered
Exclusive Rebar Inc vs MC Velar Construction Corp	Miami-Dade	2005-16579-CA-01, 8/15/2005	Contract and Indebtedness, Voluntary Dismissal 4/15/2008
G W Rod Busters Inc vs M C Velar Construction Corp	Miami-Dade	2005-9739-CA-01, 5/11/2005	Contract and Indebtedness, Pending
Maher Concrete Floors Inc Plaintiff vs. M C Velar Const Corp Defendant	Broward	CACE05000020, 01/03/2005	Contract and Indebtedness, Disposition Entered
M C Velar Construction Corp vs Turner Construction Co	Miami-Dade	2004-24660-CA-01, 11/19/2004	Contract and Indebtedness, Pending
M C Velar Construction Corp vs Lathrop Co Inc The	Miami-Dade	2004-15833-CA-01, 7/21/2004	Contract and Indebtedness, Settled 10/15/2004
M C Velar Construction V O Connor & Taylor	Palm Beach	502004CA004628XXXXMB, 5/04/2004	Contract and Indebtedness, Dismissed before Hearing 7/19/2004
MC Cray, Donald K vs M C Velar Construction Corp	Miami-Dade	2004-9050-CA-01, 4/20/2004	Other Negligence, Final Judgement-Defedant 7/26/2005
Jessie Pickens Plaintiff vs. M C Velar Const Corp, et al Defendant	Broward	CACE03019108, 10/28/2003	Negligence Action (prior to 1/1/10), Disposition Entered
Neff Rental Inc vs M C Velar Construction Corp	Miami-Dade	2003-16872-SP-05, 9/17/2003	Contract and Indebtedness, Dismissed 11/06/2003
Zeron, Elvin vs Consolidated Property & Casualty Ins Co	Miami-Dade	2003-19487-CA-01, 8/21/2003	Auto Negligence, Dismissed with Prejudice 10/23/2008
Zeron, Armando vs Consolidated Property & Casualty Ins Co	Miami-Dade	2003-19488-CA-01, 8/21/2003	Auto Negligence, Dismissed 10/23/2008
Lemus, Gabriel vs Consolidated Proporty & Casualty Ins Co	Miami-Dade	2003-12514-CA-01, 5/28/2003	Auto Negligence, Dismissed with Prejudice 10/23/2008
Bovis Lend Lease Inc vs MC Velar Concstruction Corp	Miami-Dade	2002-29811-CA-01, 11/26/2002	Contract and Indebtedness, Dismissed 1/26/2004
M C Velar Construction Inc vs Bovis Lend Lease Inc	Miami-Dade	2002-27941-CA-01, 11/6/2002	Other Civil Complaint, Voluntary Dismissal 1/15/2004
Apollo II Steel Erection Inc vs Travelers Casualty & Surety Co of ETC	Miami-Dade	2002-21611-CA-01, 8/27/2002	Other Civil Complaint, Voluntary Dismissal with Prejudice 1/29/2004
Veargis v. M.C. Velar	U.S. District Court	1:02-cv-21918-PAS, 06/27/2002	Job Discrimination (Race), Dismissed - Want of Prosecution 12/2/2002
M C Velar Construction V E Cott Construction Ser	Palm Beach	502001CA007495XXCDAO, 7/20/2001	Contract and Indebtedness, Voluntary Dismissal 09/19/2002
Granada INS Co vs Alorda, Raul A	Miami-Dade	2001-3703-SP-25, 4/23/2001	Auto Negligence, Dismissed with Prejudice 5/15/2002
Last Chance Concrete Inc vs M C Velar Construction Corp	Miami-Dade	2000-31679-CA-01, 12/7/2000	Contract and Indebtedness, Dismissed with Predujice 11/16/2001
Last Chance Concrete Inc Plaintiff vs. Mc Velar Constr Corp, et al Defendant	Broward	CACE00018889, 11/06/2000	Contract and Indebtedness, Disposition Entered
James Keirn V M C Velar Construction	Palm Beach	502000CA010712XXONAI, 11/02/2000	Other Negligence, Dismissed after Hearing 8/10/2004
M C Velar Construction Corp vs ANF Group Inc	Miami-Dade	2000-27771-CA-01, 10/30/2000	Contract and Indebtedness, Voluntary Dismissal 7/12/2001
Last Chance Concrete Inc Plaintiff vs. Mc Velar Constr Corp, et al Defendant	Broward	COCE00016505, 08/07/2000	CC Damages >$5,000 - $15,000, Disposition Entered
Smith Bros Contracting V MC Velar Construction C	Palm Beach	502000SC012529XXSMRJ, 7/10/2000	Small Claims, Dismissed 10/26/2000
Check Cashing mgmnt Int vs M C Velar Constr Corp	Miami-Dade	2000-2597-SP-25, 3/21/2000	Contract and Indebtedness, Dismissed 5/25/2000
Last Chance Concrete Inc vs M C Velar Construction Corp	Miami-Dade	2000-3485-CC-05, 3/10/2000	Contract and Indebtedness, transferred to circuit court 11/30/200
M C Velar Const Inc Plaintiff vs. Barry Bette & Led Duke Inc, et al Defendant	Broward	CACE00002000, 02/04/2000	Contract and Indebtedness, Disposition Entered

Pension & Benefits

No information regarding M C Velar Construction Corp’s benefits package or pension program is available at the U.S. Department of Labor.

Property

M C Velar’s principle place of business is:
13950 N.W. 107th Ave
Miami, FL 33018

According to the Miami-Dade Appraiser’s website, Manuel C Velar owns this parcel of land and is assessed at $1,568,160. Both Manuel’s and Cheryl’s names appear on the mortgage agreement.