HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemorandumCITY OF MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: George K. Wysong III, City Attorney k Jr -
DATE: March 12, 2026
RE: City Commission Meeting - March 12, 2026
Authorization to Proceed with Legal Action Against Curtis J. Smith to
Obtain Possession of Property located at 750 Northwest 70th Street, #3,
Miami, Florida 33150
File No.: 18906
The attached proposed resolution seeks to authorize the City Attorney to proceed
with legal action, if necessary, to obtain possession of the City -owned property located
at 750 Northwest 70th Street, #3, Miami, Florida 33150 currently occupied by Curtis J.
Smith.
cc. James Reyes, City Manager
Miriam M. Santana, Agenda Coordinator
GKW/MCS
City of Miami
Legislation
Resolution
Enactment Number: R-26-0112
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 18906 Final Action Date:3/12/2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
ATTORNEY TO PROCEED WITH LEGAL ACTION, IF NECESSARY, AGAINST
CURTIS J. SMITH TO OBTAIN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 750
NORTHWEST 70th STREET, #3, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33150 AND SEEK ANY OTHER
LEGAL REMEDIES AVAILABLE AT LAW.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") owns the property located at 750 Northwest 70th
Street, #3, Miami, Florida 33150 ("Property"); and
WHEREAS, Curtis J. Smith ("Mr. Smith") currently resides in the Property as a month -to -
month tenant; and
WHEREAS, on October 29, 2025, the City delivered a notice to Mr. Smith advising that
he is indebted to the City for unpaid rent and demanding payment of said rent or possession of
the premises within thee (3) days; and
WHEREAS, as of February 24, 2026, Mr. Smith has failed to pay any outstanding rent or
vacate the Property; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to proceed with legal action, if necessary, against Mr. Smith,
to obtain possession of the Property;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Attorney is authorized' to proceed with legal action, if necessary,
against Curtis J. Smith to obtain possession of the Property and to seek any other available
legal remedies.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
1 The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all legal requirements that may be
imposed, including but not limited to, those prescribed by applicable City Charter and City Code
provisions.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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