City announces demolition of 'Poor Man’s Auto' building Sept. 3; public warned to avoid site

City officials told the Miami City Council on Aug. 19 that demolition of the Poor Man’s Auto property is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Sept. 3. Staff asked the council and public to avoid standing too close during the demolition and confirmed the event time and date for the public record. Council members joked about participation and safety but emphasized the city would make the board aware of logistics. A staff member said she would ‘‘put that on my phone’’ and another said they might attend; one member suggested the event may be of public interest. The meeting transcript did not include details about the demolition contractor, permitting, environmental abatement (if required), or disposal plans. No formal council action or vote was recorded on the demolition during the Aug. 19 meeting; the item was announced as a community-matters notice.