HomeMy WebLinkAboutNuisance Abatement BoardJanuary 7, 2021
Arthur Noriega, City Manager
City of Miami
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
RE: 2020 Nuisance Abatement Board Annual Report
Dear Mr. Noriega:
As chairperson of the Nuisance Abatement Board (NAB), and pursuant to City Code
Sec. 2-890 regarding the annual report requirement of City boards and committees, I
am pleased to provide you this annual report by answering the following questions listed
below. As you may know, each commissioner may make one appointment of a regular
member, two at -large, regular -member appointments and two alternate -member
appointments. All members are appointed on a volunteer basis and are not
compensated in any manner. The NAB is both ethnically and gender balanced,
reflecting the make-up of the City of Miami. In 2020, the NAB met on the last
Wednesday of every month at 5:00 pm at Miami City Hall.
Is the board serving the purpose for which it was created?
Yes, the NAB serves the purpose for which it was created. The purpose of the NAB is
to promote, improve and protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of this
municipality by authorizing its creation with the authority to impose administrative fines
and other non -criminal penalties to provide an equitable, expeditious, effective and
inexpensive method of enforcing any codes and ordinances where a pending or
repeated violation continues to exist. The NAB's actions have continued to serve the
above -described purpose.
Is the board serving current community needs?
Yes, the NAB acts in a professional and honorable manner in proceeding to meet
present community needs in its pursuit to promote, protect, and improve the health,
safety and welfare of the City of Miami citizens and has made sure that no violation
presents a serious threat to said community.
A list of the board's major accomplishments:
Due to Covid-19, the NAB met 3 times in 2020. At each hearing, board considers any
testimony and evidence, including evidence of the general reputation of the place or
premises. At the conclusion of the hearing the board issue findings of fact based on the
evidence presented. The board then enters an order of conditions that are required to
be met, up to an including the payment of fines. Following is the one matter handled in
2020:
Case 2019-002 Commenced in November, 2019 was concluded in September,
2020.
Is there any other board, either public or private, which would better serve the
function of the board?
No, there is no other board, either public or private, which would better serve the COM.
The NAB is a statutorily -created body under Sections 162.01-162.13 as the "Local
Government Code Enforcement Boards Act." The work the NAB conducts is distinctive
and a valuable resource for the COM and its constituents.
Should the ordinance creating the board be amended to better enable the board
to serve the purpose for which it was created?
No.
Should the board's membership requirements be modified?
No, the current board members meet the requirements. The NAB members must be
residents of the City and shall be responsible to enforce technical codes of the City of
Miami. Appointments shall be made in accordance with the City Code on the basis of
experience or interest in the subject matter jurisdiction of the NAB. The membership of
the NAB shall, whenever possible, consist of an architect, a businessperson, an
engineer, a general contractor, a subcontractor, and a realtor. Said requirements are
proper and should not be presently modified.
Should you need further information, please contact me through the Planning
Department, Hearing Boards Division at 305-416-2030.
Sincerely,
Chairperson