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After a video of a man stuffing caged pigeons into a black trash bag on the roof<\/a> of the Neo Vertika condominium building in Brickell went viral on social media this week, the management office assured residents that the removal method is compliant with state guidelines. The office also said it was forced to take action after residents started feeding the pigeons, causing \u201ca significant increase in pigeon activity throughout the building.\u201d<\/p>\n In an email to residents on Thursday afternoon, Neo Vertika said a complaint about the pigeon video was filed with local officials.<\/p>\n \u201cThe case has since been closed with no violations issued,\u201d reads the email obtained by New Times.<\/p>\n The email said the management office was \u201cnot previously aware of the specific method being used\u201d by the removal company. After concerns were raised over the man\u2019s actions in the video, in which he appeared at one point to shake a pigeon and later stuck them into a bucket, the office said it immediately contacted the vendor and the city to ensure compliance.<\/p>\n \u201cAll actions taken by the vendor are performed in accordance with [Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission] (FWC) guidelines and applicable regulations,\u201d management added. \u201cWe understand that the circulating video may be upsetting to some. However, the Association is addressing a documented nuisance and public health concern using lawful and professional means after repeated attempts to resolve the issue through resident cooperation.\u201d<\/p>\n A spokesperson from Miami-Dade Animal Services told New Times that its enforcement team visited the property on Thursday, spoke to the property manager, and confirmed that there are no violations of animal welfare or cruelty laws. <\/p>\n \u201cThe condominium association has contracted a licensed wildlife removal company to humanely trap and remove the pigeons<\/a> from the property,\u201d the spokesperson said. <\/p>\n A report from the visit states that the property manager provided a copy of the contract with the trapping company, Pet Wildlife Pro<\/a>, a copy of the company\u2019s current state certificates, and a copy of a letter sent to residents last November to stop feeding the pigeons. <\/p>\n \u201cNo cruelty to animal violations were found,\u201d the county employee wrote. <\/p>\n