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OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER LETTER TO COUNCIL
NO. 115-2021
To: Mayor Gabriel Groisman and Members of the Village Council
From: Jorge M. Gonzalez, Village Mana
Date: August 10, 2021
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Subject: Recent Actions - 10185 Collins AvenIe (Plaza of Bal Harbour Condominium)
The purpose of this Letter to Council is to inform you of recent actions taken by the Building
Official at the Plaza of Bal Harbour Condominium (Plaza).
As you know, on July 2, 2021, the Building Official, as part of his review of the Village's building
inventory, sent a courtesy notice advising the building of their required adherence to Miami -
Dade County Code Chapter 8-11(f). This letter also reminded them that their 40 -year
recertification is overdue. In addition, the Building Official and I conducted a field visit of the
building on June 30, 2021.
As a result of this assessment, the Building Official has been in communication with the
condominium's hired structural engineer, who has been engaged to lead their recertification
process. The Building Official requested a letter indicating that structure is safe for continuous
use and occupancy while the repairs are being performed.
Currently, the Plaza has a permit to replace roof top a/c units and structural support stands and
due to the lack of a letter from the engineer deeming the structure safe, the Building Official
requested a letter on August 9, 2021 from the engineer stating that they will halt the installation
of the roof top a/c units (RTUS). The Engineer provided the letter via email stating that they will
not erect the Roof Tops A/C units (RTUS) until the damaged columns in the parking garage have
been repaired or shored to the satisfaction of the engineer and the Building Official. The
installation of the supports for the RTUS will continue in accordance with the permitted drawings.
An application for permit for the emergency structural repairs were submitted to the Building
Department on August 9, 2021.
Notwithstanding, a Notice of Violation was issued to the Plaza on August 10, 2021 for an Unsafe
Structure as the building is in violation of Miami -Dade County Code. The Building Official will
continue to work with the Plaza and its representatives in order to ensure the safety and welfare
of the residents. The Notice of Violation is attached for your information and reference. The
specific violations refer to:
• Failure to meet 50 -year Recertification
• Failure to Maintain Structure in a Safe Condition
Should you have any questions or require additional information please do not hesitate to
contact me.