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OLD BUSINESS  7.

COMMITTEE MEMORANDUM

TO: Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee Members


FROM:


DATE: April 29, 2022


SUBJECT:DISCUSS THE SANITATION FIELD OBSERVATION REPORT MADE BY THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL 

HISTORY:

This report prepared by the City of Miami Beach Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Sanitation Tax Auditor conveys the results of unannounced field observations conducted of various Miami Beach properties from May 20, 2021 through July 15, 2021.

ANALYSIS:

The primary objective of these field observations was to determine whether the associated contractors had previously (1) obtained valid Business Tax Receipts or BTRs with the City, (2) acquired the required Building and/or Roll-off permits from the Building Department and Sanitation Division respectively, and (3) filed Roll-off Fee Returns with the Finance Department and submitted any monies due. Noted deficiencies were promptly reported to the City’s Code Compliance Department, so that staff could investigate and issue any warranted violations to increase compliance with the requirements of City Code Section 90. The results of these field observations and any corrective actions subsequently taken by City staff are reported in the following paragraphs.

CONCLUSION:

OIG Recommendations

Applicable Area

Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-14? Does this item utilize G.O. Bond Funds?
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