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Miami council approves support and fee waiver for cleanup at 120 South Main
Summary
The Miami council approved a joint resolution to provide community financial support and a fee waiver for interior demolition and cleanup of a 12,000-square-foot commercial building at 120 South Main, after hearing from the applicant about historical finds and plans for mixed residential and commercial reuse.
Miami City Council approved a joint resolution (MSUA 2026-01 / CC2026-03) authorizing community financial support and a fee waiver to assist interior demolition and cleanup at 120 South Main.
The council considered testimony from people associated with the project who described the structure as a 12,000-square-foot commercial building that has accumulated trash and debris after years of abandonment. The presenters said they are uncovering historical material and want the building to include residential space above and commercial space at street level. A presenter asked the council for financial and regulatory help to remove hazardous materials and stabilize the building for reuse.
Council members moved and seconded the resolution and recorded ayes on the motion. Earlier in the meeting the council approved routine agenda items including the claims list and minutes; the minutes motion recorded one abstention.
A presenter summarized the project and its community aims: "We're uncovering a lot of history ... that's buried in that building untouched," the presenter said, adding the intent to bring former workers and neighbors back to share the building's stories. Council members voiced support and the resolution passed.
The council did not specify the exact dollar amount of any direct grant or the detailed terms of the fee waiver in the hearing record; funding and implementation details were not specified and will be addressed in follow-up staff work.
The council moved on to other business after the vote. The presiding officer noted he would be out of town on Thursday but offered to visit the site after returning.
