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Nuisance Abatement Calendar Meeting - March 25, 2026

Meeting Portal — Wednesday, March 25, 2026
BodyMiami, Florida
SessionMeeting Portal
DateWednesday, March 25, 2026
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0:04

If you intend to testify tonight, please raise your right hand and repeat after me.

0:10

Do you solemnly swear or firm?

0:19

Thank you.

0:30

Do you solemnly swear that you will translate from Spanish to English and English to Spanish to the best of your ability?

0:37

Thank you.

1:05

Gracias.

1:10

Do you solemnly swear or affirm that you will translate from Creole to English and English to Creole to the best of your ability?

1:17

Thank you.

1:22

Bonsoir.

1:30

No?

1:31

D'accord.

1:57

Roll call, Mr.

1:58

John Quinnell.

1:59

Present.

2:01

Mr.

2:02

Keon Williams.

2:04

Mr.

2:05

Ulysses Arias.

2:06

Present.

2:07

Ms.

2:07

Ivan Bayona.

2:09

Here.

2:09

Mr.

2:10

Juan Galan.

2:13

Present.

2:13

Mr.

2:14

Rig Medan.

2:15

Present.

2:16

Mr.

2:16

Arnufo Ramos.

2:20

And Mr.

2:21

Javier Rodriguez.

2:23

Present.

2:23

We have a quorum.

2:25

Mr.

2:25

Chair.

2:26

Member Williams asked for an excused absence if we can have a vote.

2:29

Do we have a motion?

2:30

Motion?

2:31

Second.

2:32

Second.

2:33

All in favor.

2:34

Aye.

2:39

One of the members.

2:42

Okay.

2:42

Ready, ready to start?

2:43

Yes, sir.

2:44

Good evening.

2:45

We'll start the nuisance abatement calendar for March 25th, 2026.

2:48

There's um seven statuses on the agenda today.

2:51

I'll start with the first case.

2:53

Excuse me.

2:54

Start on page seven.

2:56

Property addresses seven zero zero one Northwest 15th Avenue.

2:59

I do have neighborhood resource officer Maurice Robbins here to testify to the board if needed.

3:06

However, I can proffer to the board that the property has been in compliance with all of the conditions of the order.

3:57

Okay.

3:58

And the fines were all paid or they remain.

4:01

They remain.

4:02

I I I don't I can't tell you.

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Summary of Proceedings

Nuisance Abatement Calendar Meeting - March 25, 2026

The Nuisance Abatement Board of Miami, Florida, met on March 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM to review the status of seven properties subject to prior nuisance orders. The board took actions including dismissals, fines, and resets based on compliance and owner communication.

Discussion Items

  • Case 24-06, 7001 Northwest 15th Avenue: City reported property in compliance with all conditions; fines were paid (one $500 fine issued as a lien). The board voted unanimously to dismiss the case.
  • 1278 Northwest 58th Terrace (Owner Raul Cassio): Owner absent; Officer Robbins testified no contact and no compliance. Board voted to issue a $500 fine and reset to April 22, 2026.
  • 611 Northwest 65th Terrace (Owner Obisi): Owner present, had spoken with officer that evening but lacked details. City requested a 60-day reset. Board voted to reset to May 27, 2026.
  • 1283 Northwest 59th Street (Owner Najib Iqbal): No contact or compliance. Board voted to issue a $500 fine and reset to April 22, 2026.
  • 1721 Northwest 55th Street (Owner Danny Felton Sr.): Owner present but property out of compliance; ongoing narcotics complaints. Board voted to issue a $500 fine and reset to April 22, 2026 (the last day of board jurisdiction, April 23). Owner claimed compliance but communication breakdown; board directed him to work with the NRO.
  • 143 Northeast 68th Street: Owner out of town for emergency medical trip. Board voted to reset to April 22, 2026, on owner's request.
  • 1969 Northwest Second Court, Apartment 13 (Owner Winwood Apartments LLC): Officer Betancourt testified property was in full compliance (no vegetation obstruction, proper lighting, trespass sign). Board voted to reset for 60-day status check to May 29, 2026.

Key Outcomes

  • Dismissal: Case 24-06 (7001 NW 15th Ave) dismissed due to compliance.
  • Fines Issued: Three $500 fines imposed on properties: 1278 NW 58th Terrace, 1283 NW 59th Street, and 1721 NW 55th Street.
  • Resets: All cases either reset for future status hearings (April 22, May 27, or May 29, 2026). One reset (143 NE 68th St) granted without fine due to owner’s medical emergency.
  • Compliance Check: One property (1969 NW 2nd Court) reset for 60 days to confirm continued compliance.
  • Board Motion: A unanimous vote granted an excused absence for Member Williams.

Meeting Transcript

If you intend to testify tonight, please raise your right hand and repeat after me. Do you solemnly swear or firm? Thank you. Do you solemnly swear that you will translate from Spanish to English and English to Spanish to the best of your ability? Thank you. Gracias. Do you solemnly swear or affirm that you will translate from Creole to English and English to Creole to the best of your ability? Thank you. Bonsoir. No? D'accord. Roll call, Mr. John Quinnell. Present. Mr. Keon Williams. Mr. Ulysses Arias. Present. Ms. Ivan Bayona. Here. Mr. Juan Galan. Present. Mr. Rig Medan. Present. Mr. Arnufo Ramos. And Mr. Javier Rodriguez. Present. We have a quorum. Mr. Chair. Member Williams asked for an excused absence if we can have a vote. Do we have a motion? Motion? Second. Second. All in favor. Aye. One of the members. Okay. Ready, ready to start? Yes, sir. Good evening. We'll start the nuisance abatement calendar for March 25th, 2026. There's um seven statuses on the agenda today.

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