Miami City Council Reviews Property Liens for Daniel Ramirez and Clairvoyant Jacques

The City of Miami Code Enforcement Board convened on July 23, 2025, to address several property cases, focusing on compliance issues and potential fines. The meeting began with discussions surrounding case number 20200017677, concerning a single-family home located at 30 Southwest 50 Ninth Avenue, owned by Daniel Ramirez. The property, which has a homestead exemption, faced a significant lien of $388,000 due to code violations.

Ramirez presented his case, explaining that he had resolved the roofing issues that led to the fines. He cited personal challenges, including his mother's illness, as contributing factors to the delay in repairs. The board discussed the possibility of reducing the fine, which has a minimum of $5,000, and noted that a unanimous vote could lower it further. After deliberation, the board moved to reduce the fine to $0, with a motion and second received from board members, followed by an affirmative vote.

The meeting then shifted to case number 0004173, involving a property at 5500 Northwest Sixth Avenue. The owner, Clairvoyant Jacques, was present to discuss the status of his home, which currently does not have a homestead exemption. The property has accumulated a lien of $143,850. Jacques confirmed that he lives there with his mother and has been a resident since the property was purchased in 2014. The board noted that the minimum fine for this case is set at $10,000.

Overall, the meeting highlighted the board's efforts to address property compliance issues while considering the personal circumstances of homeowners. The next steps for both cases will involve further review and potential follow-up actions to ensure compliance with city codes.