003-2001 LTCCITY OF MIAMI BEACH
LETTER TO COMMISSION
January 5, 2001
TO: Mayor Neisen O. Kasdin and
Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez ~-~
City Manager
SUBJECT: Building Closure
Them was an incident last night, January 4, 2000 wherein the Building Department, after receiving
a complaint from the Code Compliance Department, was required to close down an apartment
building located at 7130 Harding Avenue due to life safety concerns. All residents were accounted
for, and accommodation was provided for approximately 30 family units in area hotels, The
Electrowave provided transportation. The residents were all cooperative, and will be returning today
to the building to collect their personal belongings.
B_ll_e._kgE0_q~: This building has been in a state of disrepair for a while. Code Enforcement
personnel were notified of conditions upon their arrival and inspection. They notified the Building
Department, and after review and inspection they determined that the building was not habitable.
Further, there was an extensive amount of exposed wiring and the switch boxes and access panels
were exposed and in dangerous conditions. In light of the cold weather, it was determined that
residents were likely to use electric heaters and blankets which could overload the system and
possibly cause a fire.
The building will continue to be closed pending corrections to various violations.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
JMG:ptw
c: Assistant City Managers
Executive Assistant to the City Manager
Police Chief
Fire Chief
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