LTC 405-2018 5775 Collins Avenue IncidentMIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC# 405-2018 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Dan Gelber and Members of the City Commissio,
FROM:
DATE: July23,2018
SUBJECT: 5775 Collins Avenue Incident
Shortly after 10 a.m., we were notified that the building at 5775 Collins
Avenue had collapsed. We have confirmed that there was a demolition
permit issued for this building.
One person was transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital and is reportedly
in critical condition. Miami Beach Police and Fire have been on the scene
conducting life safety searches and will continue these efforts until we are
certain the site is deemed clear. Our Building Inspectors have confirmed
that the adjacent buildings were not impacted by the collapse and are safe.
Traffic on Collins Avenue remains severely impacted. Collins Avenue
NB has now been opened until 56 Street. Collins Avenue SB is closed at 63
Street. With proof of residency, those living between 5875 and 63 Street will
be allowed to access their buildings.
Currently there is limited access to residents that live between 56 Street and
58 Street. We are working with Miami-Dade County Department of
Environmental Management to provide air quality monitoring.
Mayor Gelber had anticipated providing a conference call update to the
Commissioners, however, as the item was placed on the agenda for
Wednesday, he was unable to do so due to the Sunshine Law. We will
continue to provide traffic and access updates as they become available.
JLM/MM