DEMOLITION OF ARTHUR MAYS VILLAS PUBLIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-07-21 · resolution

Resolution authorizing submission of a HUD Section 18 demolition application for 147 units at Arthur Mays Villas public housing development, bounded by SW 214th Street to the north, SW 113th Avenue to the east, SW 216th Street to the south, and SW 114th Court to the west. The demolition contract is authorized up to $2,000,000.00 through the MCC 7360 Plan. The item was deferred by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026, after being forwarded with a favorable recommendation by the Housing Committee on 6/9/2026. The property is located at 11351 SW 216 Street, Miami, Florida 33170 (Folio No. 30-6007-016-0010). The physical needs assessment estimated rehabilitation costs at $35,689,450.00, exceeding the HUD threshold of $27,884,336.00. Four of 26 buildings have unsafe structure violation notices. 13 units are currently occupied. Public meetings with residents were held on November 28, 2018, December 4, 2018, August 5, 2022, July 29, 2020 (virtual), and July 25, 2023. The Department plans additional meetings with former residents and will work with community stakeholders through the Goulds Forward Choice Neighborhoods Initiative. No public comment sentiment is stated in the document.