This item was originally referred by the City Commission at its March 13, 2019 meeting to the former Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee (NCAC) and sponsored by Commissioner Aleman.  At the October 23, 2019 meeting, the NCAC directed the administration to return on a quarterly basis with updates on the properties of concern and Commissioner Góngora became the new sponsor of this item.

According to the 2019 City of Miami Beach Resident Survey, 56% of residents perceive the level of Code Enforcement and Ordinance in neighborhoods as about right.

The City Attorney’s Office is currently focusing on the following mid-beach properties.

• 4465 Alton Road – This property is scheduled to close next week and is still in Special Master.

• 5757 Alton Road – Property is in bankruptcy and the City is monitoring throughout these proceedings.

• 4960 Alton Road – The City is currently in contact with counsel for the property owner who is working on demolition plans due to structural issues with the residence.

• 4766 N. Bay Road – Property is now bank owned and for sale.  The City is working with counsel to close out remaining violations (property is in compliance due to City demolition – USB Order enforced) and mitigation of fines.