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Home My WebLink AboutSubmittal-Department of Human Services-Environmental Health AssessmentSubmitted into the public record for item(s) SJ on 06-25-2020. City Clerk Rick Scott Mission: Governor To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county &community efforts. - Celeste Philip, MD, MPH HEALTH State Surgeon General and Secretary Vision: To be the Healthiest State in the Nation ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT On October 2, 2018 the Department of Health received a request regarding a possible public health sanitary nuisance in the area between NW 1 st Avenue and NW 2nd Avenue and NW 12th Street and NW 14th Street. NARRATIVE: On the morning of October 3, 2018, Samir Elmir, Ph.D., P.E., Director of Environmental Health, Jessica Bermudez, Sanitation and Safety Supervisor, and Archibal Miracle, Environmental Specialist II conducted a field assessment of the area around NW 14th Street and 1St Avenue, and NW 14th Street and 2ND Avenue. Officer Tasheba Pratt, Neighborhood Resource Officer and Officer Dairon Williams, Neighborhood Resource Officer, from the City of Miami Police Department were also present. FINDINGS: Note that since there is no distinct address to identify the areas investigated, the addresses provided for each location designate the intersection nearest in proximity. The term `Bridge Area' refers to the physical road, sidewalks, and fenced areas beneath the bridge created by the 1-395 freeway. Areas identified as Locations 1, 2, and 3 are owned by the Florida Department of Transportation with right of way/easement access by the City of Miami. Location 4 is privately owned. Florida Department of Health Division of Environmental Health and Engineering Miami -Dade County Accredited Health Department 1725 NW 1671h Street, Miami, FL 33056 Public Health Accreditation Board PHONE: 305/623-3500 • FAX 305/623-3502 17440 Submittal -Department of Human Services -Environmental Health Assessment Submitted into the public record for item(s) SR.2, on 06-25-2020, City Clerk Location 1- NW 14th Street & 1St Place, Bridge Area under 1-395 The inspectors and officers walked from NW 14th Street travelling south to the edge of the 1-395 Bridge on NW 1 st Place (see Map 1). A chain-link fence separated the sidewalks on the east and west side of the street from the grassy area where the highway structures stand. Violations were observed in this fenced area. A large puddle of stagnant water was observed on the east - side fenced area, as well as food waste and garbage. A storm drain on the east -side fence appeared to be obstructed by garbage but no water pooling was observed. An offensive odor was present around the area. Several individuals were observed using the sidewalk area as their dwelling. Personal items observed included mattresses, dressers, couches, and clothing suspended from the fences. Human waste, refuse, and pharmaceutical waste was observed. Make -shift containers were being used for urination and defecation. Human feces was observed on the east sidewalk. An open container of food waste was found infested with ants on the west sidewalk. At the time of investigation, individuals at the location reported the presence of rats. Rats were not observed at the time of investigation. Images A -C are located on the east side of the street. Images D -F are located on the west side of the street. The following violations of Chapter 386 F.S. were found: 1. Rodent harborage conditions (Image 1A and Image 1F) 2. Conditions capable of breeding flies, mosquitos, or other arthropods (Images 1A, 1C, and 1 E) 3. Untreated human waste, garbage and dangerous waste materials. (Images 1 B, 1 D, 1 F) 4. Noisome odors Submitted into the public record for item(s) SR.2, on 06-25-2020, City Clerk Location 2- NW 14th Street & 2nd Avenue, Bridge Area under 1-395 The inspectors and officers walked from NW 14th Street travelling south to the edge of the 1-395 Bridge on NW 2nd Avenue. A chain-link fence separates the sidewalks on the east and west side of the street from the grassy area where the highway structures stand. Violations were observed in the fenced area. An offensive odor was present around the area. A puddle of stagnant water was observed on the east -side fence, as well as food waste, garbage, and biomedical waste (used syringes). The west -side fence area contained trash, syringes and needles on the ground. Personal items on the sidewalk observed were mattresses, couches, bicycle parts, and clothing suspended on the fences. The east and west sidewalks contained garbage, human waste, and biomedical waste (used syringes and needles). Images A -B are located on the fenced area east of NW 2nd Avenue. The orange objects visible in Images A & D were identified as syringe caps from syringes . Images D -F are located on the west side of the street. The following violations of Chapter 386 F.S. were found: 1. Untreated garbage and dangerous waste materials (Image 2C and Image 2D) 2. Condition that may breed flies, mosquitos or other arthropods (Image 2A and Image 2B) 3. Rodent harborage (Image A and Image B) 4. Noisome Odors Location 3- NW 14th Street & 2nd Avenue (North side), Bridge Area under 1-395 This area was identified to be a site used for urination and defecation by individuals congregating in Location 2, specifically the large bushes and foliage. The physical location in question was sectioned off by chain-link fences, but visible from the NW 14th Street sidewalk. An Submitted into the public record for item(s) SR.2, on 06-25-2020, City Clerk offensive odor of urine and feces was present. The sidewalk area contained personal items including a mattress, clothing, and a cooler. Biomedical waste (used syringes and needles) were observed near these items. Images A -C were all taken from the sidewalk facing north on NW 14th Street. The following violations of Chapter 386 F.S. were found: 1. Noisome odors 2. Condition that may breed flies or other arthropods (Image 3A) 3. Improperly disposed biomedical waste (syringes and needles) (Image 3C) Location 4- NW 14th Street & 2nd Avenue (North side), Reverand Lincoln Art Gallery This area is a grassy corridor located behind the art gallery. It was identified as a site used for urination A strong noisome odor of urination and defecation was present. Human feces and garbage were observed. The following violations of Chapter 386 F.S. were found: 1. Noisome odors 2. Condition that may breed flies or other arthropods (Image 4A and Image 4B). 3. Untreated human waste and garbage (Image 4A and Image 4B). CONCLUSION: Based on the above observations, the sanitary nuisance complaint is valid (i.e rodent harborage, conditions that accumulate water and may lead to mosquito/flies breeding, conditions that may breed flies or other arthropods, improperly built or maintained privy, untreated or improperly treated human waste). Note that due to the varying locations and nature Submitted into the public record for item(s) SR.2, on 06-25-2020, City Clerk of biomedical waste around the sites, hazardous waste pickup should occur by certified professionals trained in biomedical waste pick-up. Environmental Health division should be contacted before sanitation of the area. The public health sanitary nuisance injurious to health as defined under Chapter 386 is valid and applicable to the site. Appendix Map 1 ATM 0-0/1 Ab CSF Kicks o Dation �d1 Location 4 3 tjW 14th St Loca U tion C] 2 9 NW 13th 5t U Loca J tion 1 �e) kl' �1®J'rod d� QoJpJ? Submitted into the public record for item(s) SR.2, on 06-25-2020. City Clerk 9bc N D d w a N 7 OL C 9 NW 13th 5t U Loca J tion 1 �e) kl' �1®J'rod d� QoJpJ? Submitted into the public record for item(s) SR.2, on 06-25-2020. City Clerk Location 1- NW 14t" Street & 1St Place, Bridge Area under 1-395 1A. Stagnant water pool on FDOT property (East Fence). Violation: Conditions capable of breeding mosquitos. Conditions capable of harboring rodents. (Photo by DOH Supervisor J. Bermudez on 10/03/18) Submitted into the public record for item(s) SR.2, on 06-25-2020. City Clerk 1 B. Pharmaceutical waste present on east sidewalk (Miami Gov.). Violation: Untreated dangerous waste material. (Photo by DOH Supervisor J. Bermudez on 10/03/18.) Submitted into the public record for item(s) SR.2, on Ub-Z5-ZUZU, Gty CIerK 1 C. Standing water without proper draining located adjacent to west sidewalk. Violation: Conditions capable of breeding mosquitos. (photo by DOH Supervisor J. Bermudez on 10/03/18) 1 D. Human feces located on east sidewalk (Miami Gov.). Violation: Untreated human waste. (photo by DOH Inspector A. Miracle on 10/03/18) OPP�. 1 1 E. Open container holding food waste located on 1 F. Garbage accumulation on west side fence (FDOT). east sidewalk. Violations: Conditions capable of Untreated human waste (urination and defecation) breeding flies or other arthropods, Conditions located in make -shift container on sidewalk (Miami capable of harboring rodents. (photo by EH Director Gov.). Violations: Conditions capable of harboring S. Elmir on 10/03/18) rodents. Improperly built privies. (photo by DOH Director S. Elmir on 10/03/18) Location 2- NW 14th Street & 2nd Avenue, Bridge Area under 1-395 Submitted into the public record for item(s) SR.2, on 06-25-2020, City Clerk . ?ti�iY. iflla 2A. Food waste and garbage located on east -side fence FDOT. Violations: Rodent harborage conditions. Conditions that may breed flies or other arthropods. (Photo by DOH Supervisor J. Bermudez on 10/03/18) n 2C. An individual with make -shift syringe container containing needles and syringes. Violation: Improperly contained biomedical waste. (Photo by DOH Inspector A. Miracle on 10/03/18) 2B. Pool of stagnant water found on the East side of the fence (FDOT). Violation: Conditions that may breed mosquitos. (Photo by DOH Supervisor J. Bermudez on 10/03/18). 2D. Syringe located on west sidewalk (MiamiGov). Improperly disposed biomedical waste. (Photo by DOH Supervisor J. Bermudez on 10/03/18) Submitted into the public record for item(s) SR.2, on 06-25-2020, City Clerk Location 3- NW 14th Street & 2nd Avenue (North side), Bridge Area under 1-395 M 3A. Bush and foliage area inaccessible. Individuals 3B. Personal items on sidewalk. Sign designating alleged they jump over fence to reach the bush. the area as property of FDOT. Violations: Conditions that may breed flies or other (Photo by DOH Inspector A. Miracle on 10/03/18) arthropods. Potentially untreated human waste (Photo by DOH Supervisor J. Bermudez on 10/03/18) 3C. Syringes visible from sidewalk located past fence blocking access. Violation: Improperly disposed biomedical waste. (Photo by DOH Supervisor J. Bermudez on 10/03/18) Submitted into the public record for item(s) SR.2, on 06-25-2020, City Clerk Location 4- NW 14th Street & 2nd Avenue (North side), Reverand Lincoln Art Gallery r `` 1 ® ✓ �� 4A. Human feces and garbage. Violations: 413. Human feces and garbage. Violations: Untreated Human Waste. Conditions that may Untreated human waste. Conditions that may breed flies or other arthropods (Photo by DOH breed flies or other arthropods (Photo by DOH Inspector A. Miracle on 10/03/18) Supervisor J. 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