Mar 18, 2026 Special Magistrate Hearing

[1. CALL TO ORDER]

[a. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH TO DEPARTMENTAL WITNESSES]

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>> BEFORE WE GET STARTED. IS ANYONE HERE IN THE NEED OF A HEARING -- ASSISTANCE OF HEARING DEVICE OR INTERPRETER? IN FRONT OF YOU THIS MORNING, YOU DO HAVE ATTORNEY HOLLOMAN REPRESENTING CITY OF FORT PIERCE. JUST FOR YOUR BACKGROUND, JUST KNOW THAT THESE PROCEEDINGS ARE GOING TO BE LIVE STREAMED AND RECORDED.

WE'RE GOING TO REFER TO YOU AS A RESPONDENT. IT'S IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND HOW THE PROCEEDINGS WILL UNFOLD THIS MORNING. FIRST, I'M GOING TO ALLOW THE CITY TO PRESENT ITS CASE. THEN I WILL DO S SO THROUGH EVIDENCE.

THE STANDARD OF PROOF IS WHETHER THE VIOLATION HAVE BEEN PROVEN BASED UPON EVIDENCE.

YOU AS AT THE RESPONDENT WILL HAVE THE ABILITY TO MAKE LEGAL OBJECTIONS CROSS EXAMINE WITNESSES. ONCE THE CITY HAS FINISHED PRESENTING ITS CASE, YOU AS A RESPONDENT WILL BE ALLOWED TO MAKE YOUR OWN STATEMENT PRESENT YOUR OWN WITNESS TESTIMONY AND PRESENT PHYSICAL EVIDENCE SUCH AS DOCUMENTS AND PHOTOGRAPHS. I AS YOUR SPECIAL MAGISTRATE WILL RENDER THE FINAL RULING. I ASK EVERYBODY TO CONDUCT THESE THEMTHEMSELVES IN CALM AND RESPECTFUL MANNER. ANY COMMENTS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO ME AS YOUR SPECIAL

[1. Case Number: CE-2025-706 Investigating Officer: Jarvis Gamble Violation Location: 716 S 12th St]

>> GOOD MORNING. FIRST CASE IS CASE NUMBER: CE-2025-706 716 S 12TH ST THAT'S A VIOLATION CASE. WILL NEED AN INTERPRETER.

I WILL MAKE A PHONE CALL TO THE INTERPRETER. >> HELLO THIS IS SPANISH

INTERPRETER. HOW CAN I HELP YOU TODAY. >> GOOD MORNING, I'M CALLING FROM COMMISSIONER CHAMBERINGS FOR A HEARING. WE WILL NEED INTERPRETER

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STATE YOUR NAME FOR THE RECORD. >> LUIS. >> ONE MORE TIME PLEASE.

>> YES, SIR I'M TRYING TO SWEAR YOU IN FOR THE HEARING. I NEED TO YOU AS THE INTERPRETER

FIRST THEN YOU WILL HELP ME SWEAR IN THE CLIENT. >> OKAY.

RAISING MY RIGHT HAND SWEAR, MY NAME IS LUIS FIRST INITIAL P. >> DO YOU SWEAR TO COMPLETELY TRANSLATE THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE TO SPANISH AND THE SPANISH LANGUAGE TO ENGLISH?

>> YES. >> THANK YOU. NOW WE'RE GOING TO SWEAR IN THE PERSON THAT'S HERE. PLAZA STATE YOUR NAME FOR THE RECORD AND TRANSLATE THAT.

>> WHAT IS YOUR NAME, SIR? WHAT'S YOUR RELATIONSHIP TO THIS PROPERTY?

>> I SERVICE THIS PROPERTY. I SERVICE THIS TREE THAT WAS DAMAGING THE PATIO FOR THIS

LAKE. >> ONE MORE QUESTION. IF YOU COULD PLEASE INTERPRET, DO YOU SWEAR THAT THE TESTIMONY YOU ABOUT TO GIVE WILL BE THE TRUTH?

>> I SWEAR THAT THE TESTIMONY I'M ABOUT TO GIVE IS THE TRUTH. I SERVE AT THIS HOUSE.

>> GOOD MORNING, MA'AM. WHO ARE YOU? >> I'M PEARL INGRAM.

I'M THE OWNER OF 716 SOUTH 12TH STREET. >> THANK YOU.

>> I ONLY UNDERSTOOD WHAT YOU QUESTION, WHO IS THIS PERSON. I REST OF THE MESSAGE I DID NOT.

>> MS. INGRAM, PLEASE LEAN POOT MICROPHONE. >> I'M PEARL INGRAM, OWNER 716

SOUTH STREETTH S -- SOUTH 12TH STREET PROPERTY. >> OFFICER, GAMBLE, WHAT DO YOU

HAVE FOR ME? >> GOOD MORNING. THIS IS CASE NUMBER CASE NUMBER: CE-2025-706 VIOLATION LOCATION 716 SOUTH 12TH STREET.

THIS IS A CODE ENFORCEMENT CASE. NOTE OF VIOLATION ISSUE DATE WAS OCTOBER 28, 2025.

NOTICE OF SERVICE METHOD WAS BY REGULAR MAIL. NOTICE TO APPEAR ISSUE DATE WAS

FEBRUARY 11, 2026. THIS IS A CONTINUANCE LETTER. >> NOTE TO APPEAR SERVICE METHOD WAS REGULAR MAIL AND CERTIFIED MAIL. POSTING DATE WAS ON DECEMBER 16,

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>> WHAT WAS RECEIVED ON DECEMBE. THIS IS THE INTERPRETER. >> GREEN CARD RECEIVED FROM

FRANCISCO GONZALEZ. >> LAST INSPECTION DATE WAS DECEMBER 22, 2025.

VIOLATER IS FRANCISCO GONZALEZ. PROPERTY OWNER IS PEARL INGRAM. BOBBY L. INGRAM.

DAVID M. HILL JR. VIOLATIONS, 123-64. SUBSECTION A, TREES REMOVAL WITHOUT A PERMIT. ONE TREE, 114.6. DBH TIMES $250.

EQUALS $28,650. THE CITY REQUEST THAT THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE FIND THE FOLLOWING. PER THE STATE STATUTE, 162.09. SUBSECTION 2, SUBSECTION A.

THE VIOLATION IS DETERMINED TO BE IRREPAIRABLE OR IRREVERSIBLE IN NATURE.

GIVEN THE SIZE OF THE PROTECTED TREE. MEASURED AT 114.6DBH.

STAFF RECOMMENDS IMPOSING A MAXIMUM PENALTY. OF $5000 TO BE PAID WITHIN 30 DAYS TO THE CITY'S TREE FUND. I DO PHOTOS AND NOTICE OF VIOLATER SENT TO THE OWNER.

>> I GOT MY PICTURES HERE. GO AHEAD. >> GONZALEZ, DID YOU HAVE AN

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OPPORTUNITY TO SEE THESE PIC PICTURES? >> OKAY.

>> MR. CAMPBELL, YOU PASSED UP A COPY OF NOTICE OF VIOLATION? >> CORRECT.

>> YOU PASSED UP PHOTOGRAPHS DATED OCTOBER 20TH OF LAST YEAR? OCTOBER 22ND. NOVEMBER 25TH AND DECEMBER 22ND.

>> CORRECT. >> YOU ATTACHED A COPY OF AN E-MAIL BETWEEN YOURSELF AND THE

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. IS THAT CORRECT? >> CORRECT.

>> THAT'S REGARDING THE TREE BEING REVIEWED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT?

>> CORRECT. >> DO THE PHOTOGRAPHS TRULY AND ACCURATELY DEPICT VIOLATION AS

YOU OBSERVED IT? >> YES. >> THE CITY MOVES IN EVIDENCE

COMPOSITE 1. >> I'LL ACCEPT INTO EVIDENCE AS CITY'S COMPOSITE 1.

>> MR. GAMBLE, MR. GREEN WITH PUBLIC WORKS WHO WILL BE BEST ABLE TO EXPLAI THE

CALCULATIONS? >> YES. >> JUST BEFORE YOU DO THAT, THEY

MAY HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS. >> MS. INGRAM, OR MR. GONZALEZ,

DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS FOR MR. GAMBLE? >> I SAW THE PICTURES THAT THEY HAVE FROM WHEN THE TREE WAS FIRST CUT. I DID HAVE SOME PICTURES ON MY PHONE AS HOW THE TREE LOOKED TODAY. ACTUALLY, BRANCHES HAVE ALREADY

GROWN BACK ON THE TREE. >> MS. INGRAM, WE'LL TAKE YOUR TESTIMONY IN A MOMENT.

DID YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS TO ASK? >> NO.

>> MR. INTERPRETER, DID YOU GET THAT? >> YES, CAN I INTERPRET IT NOW?

>> YES, PLEASE. >> MR. GONZALEZ, EXCUSE ME. IF YOU CAN TRANSLATE FOR ME.

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YOU'LL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO PRESENT YOUR CASE IN A MOMENT. >> OKAY.

ALL RIGHT, I WILL WAIT FOR MY TURN FOR THE TESTIMONY. >> THANK YOU.

>> CITY CALLS MR. GREEN. >> GOOD MORNING, MY NAME IS MARK GREEN, PARKS AND GROUND CITY

MANAGER T CITY OF FORT PIERCE. >> MR. GREEN, DID YOU GO OUT TO THE PROPERTY AT ISSUE AND

OBSERVE THE TREE AT ISSUE? >> NOT MYSELF PERSONALLY. A MEMBER OF MY TEAM, MR. JOSE SANCHEZ WAS DISPATCHED TO THE PROPERTY. MR. MR. SANCHEZ IS HERE TODAY.

>> HAVE YOU HAD A CHANCE TO REVIEW THE PHOTOGRAPH? >> YES MA'AM.

>> WHAT KIND OF TREE IS THAT? >> IT'S A BANNEN TREE. >> IS IT IT A PROTECTED TREE?

IN >> IN THIS CASE, TYPE OF TREE CAN BECAN BE PROTECTED THERE'S E A TREE THAT CAN BE A STATUS. IT'S WE IDENTIFY THE TREE AND ENORMOUS SIZE OF THE TREE AS

MUCH AS PROTECTIVE STATUS. >> MR. GREEN, IF YOU DON'T MIND WAITING FOR THE TRANSLATOR TO

TRANSLATE THE QUESTION BEFORE ANSWERING. >> THIS TREE WAS NOT COMPLETELY

CUT DOWN CORRECT? >> THAT IS CORRECT. IT WAS NOT COMPLETELY CUT DOWN.

>> THERE WERE ALTERATIONS DONE THAT A VIOLATION OF THE CODE? >> YES.

THE TREE, OBVIOUSLY HAD BEEN SIGNIFICANTLY ALTERED AT LEAST TWO THIRDS OF THE CANOPY HAD BEEN REMOVED. OUR ESTIMATION IT WAS SIGNIFICANTLY ALTERED.

>> UNDER THE CITY'S CODE, IS IT REQUIRE AN INDIVIDUAL HAVE A PERMIT IF A TREE IS

SUBSTANTIALLY ALTERED? >> THAT IS CORRECT. YOU MUST HAVE A PERMIT.

>> IN YOUR OPINION, THIS TREE WAS SUBSTANTIALLY ALTERED? >> IN MY OPINION THIS TREE WAS

SUBSTANTIALLY ALTERED. >> THANK YOU, I HAVE NO FURTHER EVIDENCE.

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>> MR. GREEN, BEFORE YOU GO, MSY QUESTIONS MORE MR. GREEN? >> WHEN YOU SAY SIGNIFICANT ALTERED? YOU MEAN IT WAS NOT TRIMMED? IF YOU CAN EXPLAIN THAT LITTLE

BIT MORE. >> I WAS ASKING, HE SAID THE TREE WAS SIGNIFICANTLY ALTERED.

I WAS ASKING TO EXPLAIN THAT A LITTLE BIT MORE AS FAR AS ARE YOU SAYING THAT IT WAS OVER

TRIMMED? >> YES MA'AM. SIGNIFICANTLY ALTERED.

MEANING THAT THE TREE HAD BEEN EXCESSIVELY TRIMMED TO THE POINT WHERE THERE'S NO CANOPY REMAINING. WHICH IS VITAL FOR THE TREE TO SURVIVE.

IT DOES HAVE NEGATIVE EFFECTS THAT CAN SHOW NOT ONLY CURRENTLY BUT DOWN THE ROAD.

OVERALL EMAUS T -- ESTIMATION SE OF THE TREE AND AMOUNT OF CANOPY HAD TO BE REMOVED, IT WAS

SIGNIFICANT. >> ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS? >> NO.

THANK YOU. >> MR. GONZALEZ, ANY QUESTIONS FOR MR. GREEN?

>> THE TREE IS GROWING. I WENT TO THE CITY TO SEE IF I NEEDED A PERMIT FOR MOWING THE TREE. I WAS TOLD THAT WAS GOING TO REMOVE IT COMPLETELY THEN I WOULD NEED A PERMIT AND GIVEN THE FACT THAT I WASN'T GOING TO MOW IT SO MUCH, I WASN'T IN THE NEED OF PERMIT. MOREOVER, I HAVE PICTURES BECAUSE OF THE DAMAGE.

>> MR. GONZALEZ, I'LL TAKE YOUR TESTIMONY IN A MOMENT. DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS FOR

MR. GREEN? >> NO. >> ANYTHING FURTHER FOR YOUR

WITNESS? >> DOES THE CITY REST? >> YES.

>> MS. INGRAM. WHAT DO YOU HAVE FOR ME? >> TO ME, THEY KEEP USING THE WORD THAT THE TREE IS LIKE DEAD. THE TREE ISN'T. AGAIN, THEY KEEP USING THE WORD THAT THE TREE WAS OVERTRIM. THAT'S WHY THEY ARE SAYING HE NEED A PERMIT.

AS OF TODAY, THE TREE IS STILL THERE AND THERE ARE BRANCHES GROWING BACK ON THE TREE.

I DON'T SEE WHERE THEY ARE SAYING THE TREE IS DEAD OR THE TREE HAS BEEN CUT DOWN

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I HAVE PICTURES SHOW THAT THE BRANCHES HAVE ALREADY GROWN BACK ON THE TREE.

>> MS. INGRAM DO YOU HAVE THOSE PICTURES? >> YES, IT'S ON MY PHONE.

OF COURSE, DID NOT KNOW THAT YOU NEED A PERMIT TO TRIM A TREE. I HEAR THEM SAYING THAT IT WAS OVERLY TRIMMED. MR. FRANCISCO HAD ALWAYS STATED THAT WE DIDN'T NEED A PERMIT TO TRIM THE TREE. I DO HAVE SOME PICTURES ON MY PHONE SHOWING THAT THE BRANCHES HAVE ALREADY GROWN BACK ON THE TREE. IT'S NOT LIKE THE TREE IS DEAD.

THANK YOU. >> I WOULD LIKE SEE THE PICTURE. MS. HOLLOMAN HAVE YOU SEEN THE

PICTURE? >> NO, I HAVE NOT. >> MS. INGRAM, COULD YOU PULL UP

THOSE PICTURES PLEASE. >> YOU CAN PUT THEM DOWN ON DESK IN FRONT OF YOU.

THE CAMERA WILL LOOK DOWN. >> IF YOU LOOK UP TOP AT THE TREES YOU CAN SEE THAT THE NEW BRANCHES HAVE GROWN FROM THE TREE. THE NEW BRANCHES HAVE GROWN.

>> YOU CAN SEE THE NEW BRANCHES THERE ON THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE. YOU CAN SEE THE NEW BRANCHES.

THE REASON I HAD THE TREE TRIMMED BECAUSE THE TREE IS SO HUGE THAT IT WAS HANGING OVER OUR HOME AND ALSO IN THE PARK AREA BECAUSE MY PROPERTY IS CONNECTED WITH THE PARK THERE.

THEN THERE'S A NEW HOME THAT IS BEING BUILT BEHIND US. THAT'S WHY I WANTED HIM TO TRIM THE TRIES. I DIDN'T WANT THE NEIGHBORS TO COMPLAIN BUILDING A NEW HOME THERE. IT WAS A NUANCE WITH ALL THE BRANCHES.

AT A CERTAIN TIME OF THE YEAR, I GUESS THEY ARE CALLED CROWS, BIRDS, BIG BIRDS, MY WHOLE BACKYARD WOULD BE WHITE. I DID CALL THE CITY ONE YEAR REGARDING THAT BECAUSE IT WOULD BE FROM 50 TO 100 BIRDS IN THE TREE. THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT BECAUSE IF THEY PUT OFF FIRECRACKER OR MADE NOISE TO HAVE THE BIRDS MOVE, THEY WOULD COME BACK. WHICH WAS TRUE. FOR YEARS, IT'S BEEN DOING THAT.

I HAD A HARD TIME TRYING TO GET HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE THROUGH SOME COMPANIES BECAUSE OF THE SIZE OF THE TREE AND HOW IT WAS HANGING OVER OUR HOME AND STUFF LIKE THAT.

>> MR. INTERPRETER, ARE YOU CATCHING THAT? >> YES.

CAN I INTERPRET THIS? >> YES, PLEASE. >> ANYTHING FURTHER?

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>> NO, THANK YOU. >> MR. GONZALEZ. WHAT DO YOU HAVE FOR ME? I WENT TO SEE THERE WERE TWO PEOPLE THAT SPOKE ENGLISH AND LADY AND GENTLEMAN.

THEY TOLD ME IT WASN'T GOING TO BE REMOVED, I NEEDED A PERMIT AND I DIDN'T HAVE A PROBLEM.

THIS TREE HAS PREVIOUS DAMAGE IN THE TOP BRANCHES GIVEN FROM THE PREVIOUS HURRICANES AND THOSE BRANCHES CRACKED ARE AN ISSUE FOR SAFETY FOR THE NEIGHBORS AS WELL AS FOR THE PROPERTY OWNER.

THAT'S THE ONLY THING THAT I TRIMMED. MOREOVER, I DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO SAY GIVEN THE FACT IT WAS NOT A REMOVAL OF THE TREE. IN THEORY, DID NOT NEED A

PERMIT. >> I GOT PICTURES OF THE TREE'S BRANCHES GROWING AGAIN.

I ONLY CUT OFF THE BRANCHES THAT POTENTIALLY HARM THE HOUSE. I DID NOT DAMAGE THE TRUNK OF THE TREE IN ANY WAY. I DIDN'T USE SPECIAL TOOL FOR THAT END.

I DIDN'T CUT THE TREE FOUR FEET FROM THE GROUND. AFTER THE JOB WAS DONE, I

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I ONLY CUT OFF THE BRANCHES THAT COULD POTENTIALLY HARM THE NEIGHBORS OR THE PROPERTY OWNER IF THOSE BRANCHES WERE TO FALL AND FALL ON SOMEONE, IT COULD POTENTIALLY DAMAGE THEM OR KILL THEM. I DON'T THINK THAT THE CITY WOULD PAY FOR THOSE DAMAGES.

IT WOULD BE THE PROPERTY OWNER. >> MR. GONZALEZ, I LIKE TO SEE THE PHOTOS YOU HAVE PLEASE.

>> PICTURE SHOW THAT THE TREE WAS DAMAGE FROM PREVIOUS HURRICANE.

IT SHOWS WHEN I CAME THERE, THE TREE WAS NOT AS TALL AS IT WAS. AT LEAST WHEN I SAW IT.

>> MR. GONZALEZ, WOULD YOU LIKE TO MOVE THESE INTO EVIDENCE? >> YES.

>> I'LL ACCEPT THESE INTO EVIDENCE AS RESPONDENTS EXHIBIT 1.

ANYTHING FURTHER FOR ME MR. GONZALEZ? >> NO.

NOTHING ELSE. I ONLY DID THIS TO HELP HER AND ALSO THE CHILDREN.

THERE'S CHILDREN PLAYING AROUND UNDER THE TREE. THEY CAN HAVE REUNIONS OR

MEETINGS THERE GIVEN THE POTENTIAL DANGER. >> THANK YOU, MR. GONZALEZ.

MS. HOLLOMAN? >> I HAVE A FEW QUESTIONS FOR MR. GONZALEZ.

SIR, DO YOU DO TREE TRIMMING FOR A LIVING? WERE YOU DOING THIS AS A FAVOR?

>> I DID THIS AS A SIDE JOB. ACTUALLY, A HIGHWAY DRIVER. MY TRUCK GOT STOLEN.

I DID THIS FOR THE NEIGHBORS. >> YOU'VE DONE OTHER HOUSES, TRIM TREES FOR OTHER HOMES?

>> YES. I'VE TRIMMED TREES BEFORE. THAT IS CORRECT.

>> YOU SAID YOU SPOKE WITH TWO PEOPLE HERE AT THE CITY ABOUT THIS TREE?

>> THERE'S TWO PEOPLE. THERE'S A LADY AND ANOTHER PERSON.

THERE'S A VIDEO AND THERE'S CAMERAS. YOU MIGT SHOW IN THE VIDEO THOSE CAMERAS WHEN I CAME HERE TO SPEAK TO THESE PEOPLE. I ASKED THEM, REGARDING THE REMOVAL OF THE TREE. THEY TOLD ME IF I REMOVE THE TREE, YES I WILL GET A PERMIT.

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ME THERE WAS NO INFORMATION REGARDING THAT. >> DID YOU SPEAK WITH SOMEONE

BEFORE YOU TRIMMED THE TREE? >> I WENT TO THE CITY BEFORE I CUT THIS TREE.

I EVEN ASKED FOR A TREE IN MY HOUSE. THEY TOLD ME THE SAME THING.

REMOVAL, YES, I WOULD NEED A PERMIT. REMOVING BRANCHES NO.

THERE'S THREE MAIN BRANCHES FOR THE TREE. I ONLY CUT THE TOP PART OF THEM.

AGAIN, I WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED NO PERMIT IN ORDER TO TRIM BRANCHES OF THE TREE.

>> MR. GONZALEZ, IN THESE PHOTOGRAPHS LOOKS LIKE THERE ARE NO CANOPY.

YOU CUT ALL THE BRANCHES CORRECTOR? --

CORRECT? >> THAT IS CORRECT. >> DO YOU BELIEVE THAT YOU SPOKE WITH SOMEONE IN THE CODE DEPARTMENT? I KNOW UP POINTING AT MS. CALDERON. DO YOU BELIEVE THAT'S WHO YOU SPOKE WITH?

>> I SPOKE TO HER. THAT'S CORRECT. SHE WAS THE ONE THAT HELPED ME IN SPANISH. I WALKED INTO THE LEFT HAND OFFICE.

THE ONE WITH THE GLASS DOORS,& GLASS WINDOWS. I SPOKE TO HER.

YES, I WAS TOLD THAT I CAN CUT OFF THE TREE OR THE BRANCHES. THEY WOULD GROW BACK EVER FIVE YEARS. MOREOVER, I ONLY CUT THE BRANCHES THAT WERE A NUANCE TO

THE PROPERTY OWNERS. >> I DON'T HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS.

I WOULD LIKE TO CALL REBUTTAL, MS. CALDERON. >> I LIKE TO ADD THERE WAS ANOTHER SHORT BLOND WOMAN WITH BLACK SHIRT. SHE'S NOT HERE IN THE ROOM NOW.

SHE WAS ALSO ANOTHER ONE THAT HELPED ME. >> WOULD YOU PLEASE RAISE YOUR RIGHT HAND. DO YOU AFFIRM THAT THE EVIDENCE YOU ABOUT TO GIVE IS THE TRUTH

AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH. >> YES. >> THANK YOU.

>> MS. CALDERON DO YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ABOUT WHAT MR. GONZALEZ TESTIFIED TO?

>> I DO HAVE TWO SIGN-INS FOR THE SECURITY. HE SIGNED INTO THE BUILDING ON '84 AND 7/28 BEFORE THE NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED. OUR CONVERSATIONS REGARDING WHETHER TREE PERMIT WOULD HAVE BEEN PULLED, I WOULD HAVE DIRECTED HIM TO THE BUILDING

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PERMIT. THAT'S OUT OUR SCOPE. >> MR. INTERPRETER, DID YOU

CATCH THAT? >> CODE, YOUR DEPARTMENT DOES NOT ISSUE TREE PERMITS, CORRECT?

>> THAT'S CORRECT. THAT'S ISSUED BY THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT.

>> MR. GONZALEZ HAD A CONVERSATION WITH YOU ASKING IF HE COULD TRIM A TREE WITHOUT A PERMIT. WOULD YOU HAVE ANSWERED THAT QUESTION OR WOULD YOU HAVE

REFERRED HIM TO THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT? >> I WOULD HAVE REFERRED HIM TO

THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT. >> JUST TO BE CLEAR, THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT ISN'T IN

THIS BUILDING CORRECT? >> THAT'S CORRECT. THEY ARE LOCATED BY THE PARKING

GARAGE INSIDE OF A SUITE IN THERE. >> NOTHING FURTHER FROM THE

CITY. >> MR. GONZALEZ, ANY QUESTIONS FOR MS. CALDERON?

>> REGARDING THIS, I HAD SOME PEOPLE TAKING PICTURE OF ME IN THEIR CARS AND TRUCKS WHILE I WAS TRIMMING THE TREE. I'M ASK -- IF I WAS COMMITTING A CRIME OR MAKING A VIOLATION, WHY THEY DIDN'T STOP ME? WHY WAIT ME TO COMPLETELY TRIM THE TREE AND THEN TELL ME THAT I COMMITTED A CRIME. IF IT WAS THE OTHER WAY AROUND, I DON'T THINK THEY WOULD WAIT FOR ME TO FINISH THAT AND THEN ARREST ME, I THINK. IT'S THEIR DUTY IF THEY KNOW I'M COMMITTING A CRIME OR MAKING A VIOLATION, THEY WOULD STOP ME AND NOT LET ME GREAT AND TELL ME THAT I MADE A VIOLATION. THAT'S NOT CORRECT. I THINK IT WAS PARTLY THEIR DUTY IF THEY KNEW I WAS DOING SOMETHING I SHOULDN'T HAVE DONE TO STOP ME.

>> TO BE CLEAR, MR. GONZALEZ. YOU HAVE NO QUESTIONS FOR MS. CALDERON?

>> NO. >> MS. INGRAM, ANY QUESTIONS? >> NO, THANK YOU.

>> IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU LIKE TO BRING TO MY ATTENTION MR. GONZALEZ, MS. INGRAM?

>> NO, THANK YOU. >> NO. >> ANYTHING FURTHER FROM THE

CITY? >> JUST THAT THE SECTION THAT HE WAS VOITED UNDER IS 123-64 WHICH REQUIRES NO PERSON SHALL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY CUT DOWN SUBSTANTIALLY ALTERED, DESTROY, REMOVE, RELOCATE DAMAGE OR AUTHORIZE ANY SUCH ACT INVOLVING A PROTECTED TREE WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING TREE REMOVE PERMIT. THERE'S EXCEPTIONS TO THAT. REMOVAL OR REPLACEMENT OF ANY

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THERE'S A DEFINITION FOR WHAT IS CONSIDERED TRIMMING. >> THERE'S TWO DEFINITIONS FOR TRIMMING. PRUNER TRIM MEANS CUT AWAY FOR PLANTS OR TREETOP SO NOT TO CAUSE DEATH OR SHORTEN THE FLORAL LIFE SPAN. TRIM MEANS TO REDUCE, SHORTEN ON DIMINISH A TREE, PLANT OR PLANT OF A PLANT WITHOUT SUBSTANTIALLY ALTERING THE EXISTING SHAPE.

>> BASED ON THE TESTIMONY FROM MR. GREEN, AND MR. GAMBLE, THE CITY MAINTAINS THAT THE BANYAN

TREE WAS SUBSTANTIALLY ALTERED IN VIOLATION OF THE CODE. >> ANYTHING FURTHER? MR. GONZALEZ, ARE YOU LICENSED TO DO THIS TYPE OF WORK BITHE ST,BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA?

>> YES, I WORK WITH MY SON'S COMPANY. >> BUT YOU ARE LICENSED?

>> I DO NOT KNOW WHAT YOU'RE REFERRING. I GOT A COMPANY.

>> SOMEONE ENLIGHTEN ME FROM THE CITY. IS THERE A LICENSE REQUIRED TO

DO THIS TYPE OF WORK? >> NO. >> THANK YOU.

ANYTHING FURTHER FROM THE PARTIES? >> NO.

>> NO THANK YOU. >> I THINK I HEARD ENOUGH HERE. UNFORTUNATELY, WE HAVE A SITUATION WHERE WE HAVE A PROTECTED TREE. WE HAVE LAWS IN PLACE TO MAKE SURE THAT THESE TREES ARE MAINTAINED A CERTAIN WAY. THIS IS ULTIMATELY FOR THE ULTIMATE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE PUBLIC. UNFORTUNATELY, IGNORANCE OF THE LAW IS NOT AN EXCUSE. I'LL PAUSE THERE MR. INTERPRETER FOR YOU TO INTERPRET.

>> AAS I CAN SEE, BASED OFF THE TESTIMONY THAT I RECEIVED AND BASED OFF THE IMAGES THERE MAY

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WAS BEFORE IT WAS ALTERED. >> THEREFORE, IT'S THIS COURT'S FINDING THAT PER STATE STATUTE 162.09 SUBSECTION 2 SUBSECTION A. THE VIOLATION IS DETERMINED TO BE IRREPARABLE OR IRREVERSIBLE IN NATURE. GIVEN THE SIZE OF THE PROTECTED TREE, 114.60 DBH. IT IS THIS COURT'S FINDING THAT THE MAXIMUM PENALTY OF $5000 SHALL BE PAID WITHIN 30 DAYS TO THE CITY'S TREE FUND. MS. INGRAM, MR. GONZALEZ, YOU DO HAVE 30 DAYS TO APPEAL THIS DECISION. IF YOU SO CHOOSE.

I THANK YOU FOR COMING TOWN THIS MORNING. I THANK YOU FOR ACTING QUICKLY TO GET THIS RESOLVED. THANK YOU. NEXT CASE PLEASE.

>> I HAVE A QUESTION. IF THIS AMOUNT IS NOT PAID DOES THAT TURN INTO A LIEN?

>> YES. >> THAT WAS IT, THANK YOU SO MUCH INTERPRETER.

HAVE A GREAT DAY. >> THANK YOU FOR CALLING. >> THAT AMOUNT IS TO BE PAID BY

WHOM? >> THE INTERPRETER IS NO LONGER CONNECTED.

>> WHAT WAS THE MOTION BY THE CITY? >> MR. GONZALEZ WAS LISTED AS A VIOLATER, HE TOOK RESPONSIBILITY FOR CUTTING THE TREE WITHOUT A PERMIT.

IT WOULD BE SOLELY ON MR. GONZALEZ. >> IT IS THE CITY'S POSITION

THAT THERE WOULD BE A LIEN ON IMPOSED IF HE DOES NOT PAY. >> YES.

>> IMPOSED AGAINST MR. GONZALEZ NOT THE PROPERTY? >> YES.

>> THANK YOU. >> OUR NEXT IN CITATIONS. CASE NUMBER: PK-2025-170

[5. Case Number: PK-2025-170 Investigating Officer: Manuel Fernandez Jr. Violation Location: Jetty Park]

JETTY PARK >> GOOD MORNING, SIR. >> MY NAME IS STANLEY ESPINAL.

>> OFFICER, FERNANDEZ. WHAT DO YOU HAVE FOR ME? >> GOOD MORNING.

MY NAME IS MANUAL FERNANDEZ JR. I'M EMPLOYED WITH THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE CODE ENFORCEMENT.

TODAY BEFORE YOU I HAVE CASE NUMBER CASE NUMBER: PK-2025-170 JETTY PARK THE NOTICE TO APPEAR WAS ISSUED ON FEBRUARY 4, 2026.

IT WAS SENT VIA CERTIFIED AND REGULAR MAIL, GREEN CARD WAS RECEIVED ON FEBRUARY 6, 2026.

THE VEHICLE OWNER CAME BACK TO A STANLEY ESPINAL. CITATION NUMBER 15395.

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THE CITATION. >> HAVE YOU HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO SEE THESE PICTURES?

>> I HAVE NOT. DID YOU TAKE THESE PHOTOGRAPHS? >> YES MA'AM.

DO THE PHOTOGRAPHS DEPICT THE VIOLATIONS AS YOU OBSERVED IT? >> YES A.M.

>> THE CITY MOVES IN EVIDENCE CITY'S COMPOSITE ONE. >> I WILL ACCEPT THIS INTO

EVIDENCE CITY'S COMPOSITE 1. >> TO YOU HAVE ANY CONTACT WITH THE VEHICLE OWNER?

>> NO MA'AM. >> TELL ME, WHAT'S GOING ON? >> THAT DAY I WAS WASN'T DRIVING MY MOTORCYCLE. MY COUSIN WAS. HE DIDN'T TELL ME HE GOT THE TICKET. I WAS AWARE OF THIS TICKET UNTI& I RECEIVED THE LETTER IN THE MAIL. HE TOLD ME THE OWNER GRANTED HIM PERMISSION TO PAR THERE.

I TOLD HIM OBVIOUSLY THAT'S A SIDEWALK. HE DOESN'T OWN THE SIDEWALK.

I WANTED TO PAY THE FINES THAT THEY WANTED ME TO PAY. I WAS UNAWARE OF TICKET ISSUED TO THIS MOTORCYCLE. I NO LONGER HAVE THIS MOTORCYCLE.

>> WHEN YOU DIDN'T OUT? >> I GOT THIS LETTER IN THE MAIL?

>> WHEN DID YOU RECEIVE IT? >> TWO WEEKS AGO. >> I SEE HERE FEBRUARY 6TH.

DOES THAT SOUND ABOUT RIGHT? >> YES, CORRECT. >> ANYTHING ELSE YOU WANT TO

BRING TO MY ATTENTION? >> NO SIR. >> WHAT ARE YOU ASKING ME TO DO

THIS MORNING? >> I WANTED TO PAY THE FINES IF THAT'S WHAT THEY LIKE ME TO DO.

>> LOOKS LIKE THE CITY IS RECOMMENDING HERE A FINE OF $50. ADMIN OF FEE $10, LATE FEE OF $18 FOR A TOT TOTAL DUE OF 78 AE YOU PREPARED TO PAY THE 78 TODAY?

>> YES. >> ANYTHING FURTHER? >> NO SIR.

>> ALL RIGHT. IT IS THIS COURT'S FINDING THAT A VIOLATION EXIST.

THAT THE FOLLOWING BE ORDERED. IN THE VIOLATER WILL BE ASSESSED FINE OF $78.

MR. ESPINAL FAILURE TO PAY WITHIN $15 WILL RESULT CITATION BEING FORWARDED TO THE COUNTY COURT SYSTEM. I THANK YOU FOR COMING DOWN TO BRING ME UP TO SPEED.

>> NEXT CASE PLEASE. >> NEXT CASE WILL BE VIOLATIONS. YOU CAN NOW COME UP TO THE

[3. Case Number: CE-2026-32 Investigating Officer: Charmaine Kirkland Violation Location: 317 N 27th St]

PODIUM. >> GOOD MORNING, WHAT IS YOUR NAME?

CAN YOU SPELL YOUR FIRST NAME. >> TREVANA. >> WHAT'S YOUR RELATIONSHIP TO

THE PROPERTY? >> I LIVE THERE. IT'S MY MOM'S HOUSE.

>> THANK YOU. MS. FRANKLIN. OFFICER KIRKLAND, WHAT DO YOU

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HAVE. >> CHARMAIN KIRKLAND. CASE NUMBER: CE-2026-32 317 N 27TH ST ISSUE DATE FEBRUARY 17TH 2026. CERTIFIED MAIL AND POSTED AT PROPERTY. THE POSTING DATE WAS MARCH 5, 2026.

THE PROPERTY OWNER IS WENDY FRANKLIN. THE VIOLATIONS ARE 24-19 SUBSECTION 14. NUANCES, PARKING IN THE FRONT YARD.

24-19 SUBSECTION 6, SUBSECTION A OUTSIDE TRASH AND RUBBISH. FAILURE TO COMPLY BY DATE ORDER WILL RESULT IN FINE OF $250 PER DAY BEING ASSESSED. I DO HAVE PHOTOS TO DEPICT THE VIOLATION. YOUR HONOR, I WILL ALSO LIKE TO AMEND THE FINE.

THE DAILY FINE TO $100 PER DAY. >> I WILL CIRCLE BACK TO ON THAT.

MS. FRANKLIN, HAVE YOU HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO SEE THESE PICTURES?

>> I HAVE NOT. >> WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE THEM? >> YES.

>> YOU PROVIDED A COPY OF VIOLATION AND PHOTOGRAPH DATED FEBRUARY 11TH OF THIS YEAR.

MARCH 5TH AND MARCH 17TH. DID YOU TAKE THESE PHOTOGRAPHS? >> I DID.

>> PHOTOGRAPHS DEPICT THE VIOLATION AS YOU OBSERVED IT? >> I DO.

>> CITY MOVES IN EVIDENCE CITY'S COMPOSITE 1. >> I'LL ACCEPT THIS INTO

EVIDENCE CITY COMPOSITE 1. >> MR. KICKLAND, HAVE YOU HAD ANY CONTACT WITH THE PROPERTY

OWNER? >> I HAD NO CONTACT WITH THE PROPERTY OWNER.

I BRIEFLY SPOKE WITH MS. FRANKLIN, MS. T. FRANKLIN DURING THE HEARING PRIOR TO THE

HEARING. >> ARE YOU ABLE TO PULL THE PHOTOS UP?

>> MA'AM, WERE YOU SWORN IN THIS MORNING? >> NO.

PLEASE RAISE YOUR RIGHT-HAND AND STATE YOUR NAME FOR THE NAME. DO YOU SWEAR THAT THE TESTIMONY

YOU ABOUT TO GIVE WILL BE THE TRUTH? >> YES.

>> THANK YOU. >> THERE'S NOTHING FURTHER FROM THE CITY.

>> THANK YOU. IF DIDN'T INDICATE IT, I AM ACCEPTING THIS IN EVIDENCE.

I'M NOT SURE IF I DID. TELL ME WHAT'S GOING ON. >> SO, THE MAZDA GOT INTO A RECK. I'M IN BATTLE WITH THE INSURANCE COMPANY RIGHT NOW.

IT'S BEEN SINCE AUGUST OF LAST YEAR. THAT IS GEICO.

>> WERE IN THE RECK? >> I WAS NOT. MY BOYFRIEND WAS.

>> IS HE OKAY? >> YES. THAT'S WHY THAT WAS SITTING THERE. I'M SURE WHAT ELSE YOU WANT ME TO TALK ABOUT.

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>> IT SOUNDS LIKE WE HAVE OFFICER KIRKLAND. WE HAVE A VIOLATION HERE BECAUSE IT WAS PARKING IN THE FRONT YARD. S THAT VEHICLE YOU'RE TALKING

ABOUT? >> NO, SHE'S TALKING ABOUT BY BOYFRIEND'S VEHICLE.

I ALREADY SAID THAT I WILL GET THE GRAVEL TO PUT DOWN. 4 GOING TO GET THAT INFORMATION

FOR ME. >> WHICH ONE OF THESE HERE -- WHICH CAR WAS THE ONE THAT WAS

DAMAGED? >> THE BLUE ONE. >> IT'S NO IN THE PICTURES?

>> IT'S NOT THERE. IT'S IN THE PICTURE SOMEWHERE. >> OFFICER KIRKLAND, IS THAT THE

INOPERABLE VEHICLE? >> YES. THAT'S THE ONE THAT I'M CURRENTLY DEALING WITH INSURANCE COMPANY. I CAN'T DO NOTHING UNTIL THEY

DECIDE. >> INITIALLY WHEN I STARTED THE CASE, THE PHOTO, THE BLUE MAZZA WAS NOT IN THE OFFICIAL PHOTOS. ALL THE VEHICLES IN THE OTHER PHOTOS, THE CADILLAC, JEEP WRANGLER AND THERE WAS ANOTHER CAR THAT WAS IN FRONT. THEY DIDN'T HAVE LICENSE PLATES.

I WASN'T ABLE TO SEE THE LICENS PLATE. HER BOYFRIEND WHEN I WENT OUT TO DO THE POSTING, HE ADVISED ME THAT THOSE CARS ARE REGISTERED. THAT'S WHY THAT VIOLATION WAS

COMPLIED. >> OKAY, EXCELLENT. DID YOU WANT TO ADD SOMETHING?

>> THE JEEP WRANGLER I LET MY NEIGHBOR PARK THERE. IT'S INSURED AND REGISTERED.

HE HAS A LOT OF VEHICLES. EVERYTHING IS REGISTERED. EVERYTHING IS INSURED.

>> AM I RIGHT SAYING THIS GRAVEL ISSUE UP TALKING ABOUT WILL RESOLVE ALL THIS? FINALLY I SEE THIS BUSINESS OF OUTSIDE STORAGE, TRASH AND RUBBISH.

WHAT'S GOING ON THERE? >> HE WILL HAVE IT REMOVED TODAY.

>> FANTASTIC. I HAVE A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE CITY HERE TO GIVE YOU FIVE DAYS TO COMPLETE ALL OF THESE THINGS. DO YOU FIND THAT TO BE A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME?

>> CAN I GET LIKE 30? ONLY BECAUSE I WORK AND I WORK THROUGHOUT THE DAY.

I HAVE TO FIND TIME TO GET EVERYTHING DONE. >> ANY OBJECTION FROM THE CITY?

ANYTHING FURTHER FROM THE PARTIES? >> OFFICER KIRKLAND.

>> NO SIR. >> IT IS THIS COURT'S FINDING THAT A VIOLATION EXISTS AND THAT THE FOLLOWING BE ORDERED. THE VIOLATER WILL BE GIVEN 30 DAYS TO REFRAME FROM PARKING ALL VEHICLES AND TRAILERS IN THE FRONT YARD AND ENSURE ALL VEHICLE AND TRAILERS ARE LEGALLY AND SAFELY OPERABLE ON THE ROADWAY. REMOVE PLASTIC STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND OTHER TRASH RELATED ITEMS. FAILURE O COMPLY WILL RESULT IN A FINE OF $100 PER DAY. MS. FRANKLIN, YOU DO HAVE 30

[4. Case Number: CE-2026-33 Investigating Officer: Charmaine Kirkland Violation Location: 319 N 27th St]

DAYS TO APPEAL IF YOU SO CHOOSE. NEXT CASE PLEASE. >> THANK YOU.

OUR NEXT. CASE NUMBER: CE-2026-33 319 N 27TH ST

YOU CAN NOW COME UP TO THE PODIUM. >> GOOD MORNING, WHAT IS YOUR

NAME? >> MS. JONES. >> MAY I SWEAR HER IN?

>> I DID THAT ALREADY. >> YOU DID? >> YEAH I DID.

>> DO YOU MIND DOING ONE MORE TIME? >> THAT WASN'T SUFFICE.

>> IF YOU DON'T MIND. >> WE'LL DO IT ONE MORE TIME. >> OFFICER KIRKLAND.

WHAT DO HAVE FOR ME? >> THIS IS CASE NUMBER: CE-2026-33 319 N 27TH ST THIS IS CODE ENFORCEMENT CASE. ISSUED JANUARY 16, 2026.

REGULAR MAIL, ISSUED DATE FEBRUARY 17, 2026. NTA SERVICE METHOD, CERTIFIED

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OWNER IS APRIL JONES. >> MS. JONES, HAVE YOU HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO SEE THESE PHOTOS?

WOULD YOU LIKE TO? >> YES. >> MS. KIRKLAND YOU PROVIDED A COPY OF THE NOTICE DATED FEBRUARY 11TH, MARCH 5TH AND MARCH 17TH.

DID YOU TAKE THESE PHOTOGRAPHS? >> I DID. >> DO THEY DEPICT THE VIOLATIONS

AS YOU OBSERVE THEM? >> THEY DO. >> COMPOSITE 1.

>> I'LL ACCEPT THIS INTO EVIDENCE. >> MS. KIRKLAND HAVE YOU HAD ANY

CONTACT WITH THE PROPERTY OWNER? >> I HAD TODAY DURING THE HEARING.

>> NOTHING FURTHER FROM THE CITY. >> MS. JONES, WHAT'S GOING ON?

>> THE STUFF THAT WAS REMOVED ALREADY. BUT THE VEHICLE, THAT WAS MY BROTHER'S TRUCK WHO WAS MURDERED. WENT THROUGH THE GRIEVING PROCESS. JUST NEVER GOT AROUND TO DOING ANYTHING.

>> MY CONDOLENCES. >> THE TRUCK REGISTERED TO MY MOM'S NAME.

I DIDN'T KNOW IT WAS ISSUED. I BEEN IN FORT PIERCE ALL MY LIFE.

CARS BEEN IN THE YARD ALL MY LIFE. I DIDN'T KNOW IT WAS AN ISSUE.

IF IT'S A PROBLEM I NEED TIME TO MOVE IT. >> ANYTHING ELSE YOU WANTED TO

BRING TO MY ATTENTION? >> SEVEN DAYS WON'T BE ENOUGH TIME.

>> HOW MUCH TIME YOU ASKING FOR? >> MAYBE 30 TO 60 DAYS. I WORK.

I'M DEALING WITH A LOT OF ANXIETY AT THE SAME TIME. TRYING GET THROUGH THINGS.

I'M A SINGLE MOTHER, TRYING TO MANAGE. MONEY CAN BE TIGHT SOMETIMES.

I HAVE TO GET TIRES PUMPED UP AND STUFF SO I CAN GET IT MOVED OUT THE WAY.

>> ANY OBJECTION FROM THE CITY BASED OFF THAT RANGE THAT WAS PROVIDED?

>> I THINK THE CITY WOULD AGREE TO 20 DAY TO 60 DAYS BECAUSE THE CASE HAS BEEN OPEN SINCE JANUARY. WE'RE IN MARCH. IT'S BEEN THREE MONTHS ALREADY.

>> I ONLY KNEW ABOUT THIS TWO WEEKS AGO. >> THE CITY WOULD RECOMMEND 20 DAYS. IT'S UP TO YOU WHICH ROUTE YOU WANT TO GO.

>> ANYTHING FURTHER? >> IT IS THIS COURT'S FINDING THAT VIOLATION EXIST THAT THE FOLLOWING BE ORDERED. THE VIOLATER WILL BE GIVEN 30 DAYS TO ENSURE ALL VEHICLES ARE SAFELY AND LEGALLY OPERABLE ON THE ROADWAY. REFRAIN FROM PARKING IN THE FRONT YARD. IN SO FAR AS IT HAS NOT ALREADY BEEN DONE, REMOVE COOLER, WOOD BOARDS, WHITE POLES, TARP AND OTHER TRASH RELATED ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN

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[5. Case Number: CE-2026-38 Investigating Officer: Charmaine Kirkland Violation Location: 703 N 23rd St]

TO WORK GETTING THIS CLEANED UP. NEXT CASE PLEASE. >> THANK YOU.

CASE NUMBER: CE-2026-38 703 N 23RD ST YOU CAN NOW COME UP TO THE

PODIUM. >> GOOD MORNING, WHAT IS YOUR NAME?

>> YOUR NAME, MA'AM. >> WE WILL NEED TO SWEAR THEM IN.

>> PLEASE RAISE YOUR RIGHT-HANDS. >> DO YOU SWEAR THAT THE

TESTIMONY YOU GIVE WILL BE THE TRUTH? >> YES.

>> THANK YOU. >> WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE A SEAT? PLEASE DO. OFFICER, KIRKLAND, WHAT DO YOU HAVE FOR ME?

>> THIS IS CASE NUMBER CASE NUMBER: CE-2026-38 703 N 23RD ST

>> HAVE YOU HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO SEE THESE PICTURES? >> I DIDN'T.

>> WOULD YOU LIKE TO? >> YES. I WANT TO SEE.

>> YOU PROVIDED A COPY OF THE NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND PHOTOGRAPHS DATED FEBRUARY 11, MARCH 5TH AND MARCH 17TH OF THIS YEAR. DID YOU TAKE THESE PHOTOGRAPHS?

>> I DID. THE PHOTOGRAPHS ACCURATELY DEPICT THE VIOLATIONS?

>> THEY DO. >> THE CITY MOVE INTO EVIDENCE COMPOSITE 1.

>> THANK YOU. I WILL ACCEPT THIS INTO EVIDENCE AS CITY'S COMPOSITE 1.

>> HAVE YOU HAD CONTACT WITH THE PROPERTY OWNERS? >> THE PROPERTY OWNER IS MR. -- I SPOKEN WITH MS. HEPBURN. HE DOESN'T REALLY UNDERSTAND ENGLISH VERY WELL.

SHE'S HERE TO ASSIST HIM. SHE DID PHONE CALL ME. I CALLED HER BACK, SHE MISSED THE CALL. OTHER THAN THIS MORNING, THAT'S THE ONLY CONTACT I HAD WITH HIM.

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>> NOTHING FURTHER FROM THE CITY. >> MS. HEPBURN, WHAT IS YOUR RELATIONSHIP TO THE PROPERTY HERE? I KNOW SAY YOU'RE HELPING HIM.

WHAT'S YOUR RELATIONSHIP? >> FIANCEE. >> EXCELLENT.

HEPBURN, TELL ME WHAT DO YOU HAVE FOR ME? >> LOOKING AT THE PHOTOS AND AFTER TALKING TO MS. KIRKLAND, WE'RE AWARE THAT THERE ARE VIOLATIONS.

HE'S WORKING ON THEM. AS I EXPLAINED TO MS. KIRKLAND, THAT VEHICLES THAT NEED TO BE REGISTERED. HE WILL NEED MORE TIME FOR THAT BECAUSE IN BETWEEN EMPLOYMENT.

EVERYTHING IS EXPENSIVE. WE'RE WILLING TO BRING THAT UP TO CODE FOR THE CITY.

WE WILL GET IT IF WE CAN GET AT LEAST THREE MONTHS TO COME UP WITH IT.

>> TRASH AND RUBBISH THAT'S REFERENCED HERE. ARE WE TALKING ABOUT THIS BLUE

BIN? >> YES. IN THE INITIAL PHOTOS, THERE WERE SEVERAL PAINT BUCKETS AND STORAGE CONTAINERS AND STUFF AROUND INSIDE THE PROPERTY.

>> YOU DON'T MAKE THAT MUCH MONEY. I START WORK.

THAT'S WHY I BUY THE PROPERTY. >> HERE'S THE THING. FIRST, OFFICER GRIFFIN, PLEASE

EXPLAIN WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE. >> I ADVISED THEM THIS MORNING THAT THE FIRST OF ALL, THE DUMP TRUCK IS A COMMERCIAL VEHICLE. IT'S NOT PERMITTED TO BE THERE. THIS IS A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD. THIS IS ACTUALLY A LOT AND IT SEEMS THAT SOMEONE IS LIVING IN THE CAMPER. I ADVISED THEM THAT THE CAMPER, THE TRAILERS, THE WHITE SUV, THE RED JAGUAR ALL NEEDS TO BE REGISTERED. THE DUMP TRUCK NEEDS TO BE

REMOVED. >> IS THAT ACCURATE SOMEONE LIVING IN THE CAMPER?

>> THE CAMP? IT'S MY CAMP THAT BE THERE. >> YOU LIVE ON THE PROPERTY?

I WILL BUILD A HOUSE SOON. THIS MY CAMP. >> YOU DO RESIDE IN THAT CAMPER?

>> I GOT ANY STUFF IN THERE. >> OFFICER KIRKLAND, THERE ANYTHING ELSE THAT NEEDS TO BE

DONE TO COME IN COMPLIANCE HERE? >> NO THAT, WILL BE ALL. EVEN THOUGH ADDRESS TO

LANDSCAPING ISSUE? >> THE LANDSCAPING HAS BEEN ADDRESSED.

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>> THE RECOMMENDATION HERE SEVEN DAYS. HAS HEPBURN, UP ASKING FOR THREE

MONTHS. >> RIGHT, THERE'S FOUR VEHICLES THAT NEED REGISTRATION.

YEAH. >> I WILL MOVE THE VEHICLE. I LIKE TO KNOW WHAT I SUPPOSED

TO DO. >> I CAN'T ADVISE. I AM AN ATTORNEY, I'M NOT PERMITTED TO GIVE YOU ADVICE ON THIS. I WOULD EITHER SPEAK TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT TO SEE WHAT OPTIONS THERE ARE OR ENGAGE COUNSEL TO GIVE YOU ADVICE THERE.

VIOLATING THE LAW, BY ALL MEANS REPORT THEM. WHAT'S GOOD FOR THE GOOSE IS GOOD FOR THE GANDER. BUT WHAT I HAVE HERE IN FRONT OF ME IS THIS VIOLATION.

WHEN THAT OTHER ONE GETS REPORTED, I'M HAPPY TO HEAR THAT CASE.

AS FOR NOW, YOU NEED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE. I CAN'T TELL YOU WHAT TO DO.

I WOULD SUGGEST LOOK INTO WHAT THE BEST OPTION IS FOR YOU. IS THAT HELPFUL? IS THERE ANY RESPONSE FROM THE CITY ON THIS REQUEST FOR THREE MONTHS?

>> I GO WITH 30. I'M ONLY BASING THIS JUST ON THE LENGTH OF TIME THE CASE HAS BEEN OPEN. THERE DOES SEEM A LOT THAT NEEDS TO BE DONE.

WAS THERE ANY COMMUNICATION WHEN THE NOTICE WEPT OUT, DID YOU HAVE ANY COMMUNICATION WITH THE

PROPERTY OWNER? >> NO. >> I'LL GO WITH 30.

>> ANYTHING FURTHER FROM THE PARTIES? >> NOT AT ALL.

>> MS. HEPBURN. ANYTHING FOR ME. >> IS 30 THE MAX?

>> THAT'S WHAT THE CITY WOULD RECOMMEND ULTIMATELY, SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HAS THE FINAL SAY.

HE CAN ADD OR TAKE AWAY DAYS. >> I I WANT TO SAY, I DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH WEIGHT THIS IS.

I WAS BORN AND RAISED IN THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE. I KNOW THE CITY HAS COME A LONG WAY IN 60 SOMETHING YEARS. I REALIZED THAT THERE'S A LOT OF CODES BEING VIOLATED THROUGHOUT THE CITY. THERE'S A LOT OF PEOPLE THAT ARE LIVING BEYOND POVERTY.

THEY ARE STRUGGLING TO KEEP UP. I'M JUST ASKING FOR WHATEVER MAXIMUM EXTENSION THAT WE CAN GET TO BRING THIS INTO COMPLIANCE. I WILL BE IN REGULAR CONTACT WITH MS. KIRKLAND FROM THIS POINT ON. I PROVEN TO HER THAT I'M A RELIABLE SOURCE WHEN IT COMES TO COMMUNICATION. I WANT TO GET THIS DONE.

WE WANT GET THIS DONE. WE WANT TO BE IN GOOD STANDINGS WITH THE CITY.

IF THE CITY CAN BE GRACEFUL. I APPRECIATE IT. >> WELL, THANK YOU FOR FIRST, IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU GUYS ALREADY DONE SOME WORK. SOUND LIKE THE LANDSCAPE WAS TAKEN CARE OF BASED OFF THE TESTIMONY. I'M CONVINCED THAT YOU ARE EAGER TO GET THIS INTO COMPLIANCE. I HEARD ENOUGH HERE. THIS IS THIS COURT'S FINDING THAT A VIOLATION DOES EXIST. THE VIOLATER WILL BE GIVEN 60 DAYS TO IT HAS NOT ALREADY BEEN LANDSCAPING INCLUDING BUSHES, TREES AND IS RUBS. ENSURES ALL VEHICLES ARE OPERABLE AND REMOVE PAINT BUCKET AND STORAGE CO CONTAINERS. FAILURE WILL RESULT IN A FINE OF $100 PER DAY. YOU DO HAVE 30 DAYS TO APPEAL THIS DECISION IF YOU SO CHOOSE.

I WILL ADD THAT IF YOU DO COME UP TO THAT 60 DAYS AND YOU DO NEED MORE TIME, I DON'T MIND IF YOU REACH OUT TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO ASK FOR ADDITIONAL TIME.

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I WISH YOU THE BEST. >> THANK YOU. >> NEXT CASE PLEASE.

[1. Case Number: CE-2025-237 Investigating Officer: Shaun Coss Violation Location: 1010 Seaway Dr Unit A]

>> OUR NEXT CASE WILL BE IN LIEN REDUCTIONS. CASE NUMBER: CE-2025-237

1010 SEAWAY DR UNIT A PLEASE COME UP TO THE PODIUM. >> I HAVE TO BE SWORN IN.

>> EXCELLENT. >> PLEASE RAISE YOUR RIGHT-HAND. AND STATE YOUR NAME.

DO YOU SWEAR THAT THE TESTIMONY YOU ABOUT TO GIVE WILL BE THE TRUTH?

>> YES. >> THANK YOU. >> THANK YOU.

>> THIS IS CASE NUMBER: CE-2025-237 1010 SEAWAY DR UNIT A THIS A CODE ENFORCEMENT CASE. NOTICE TO APPEAR ISSUE DATE WAS AUGUST 19, 2025 AND THE NOTICE TO APPEAR SERVICE METHOD WAS CERTIFIED AND PROPERTY WAS POSTED.

THAT POSTING DATE WAS SEPTEMBER 5, 2025. DECEMBER 1, 2025, WE'VE RECEIVED FIRST REQUES FOR A MASSIE HEARING FROM THE PREVIOUS PROJECT MANAGER.

JANUARY 21ST 2026, FIRST MAGISTRATE HEARING WAS HEARD. MASSIE REQUEST WAS DENIED.

ON FEBRUARY 12, 2026, A SECOND REQUEST FOR THE MASSIE HEARING WAS RECEIVED BY THE NEW PROJECT MANAGER AND THE TOTAL BALANCE THE FINES IS $7790. WHETHER THE REQUESTING PARTY IS THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ORIGINAL VIOLATION THAT WAS ISSUED -- THAT RESULTED IN A LIEN? THAT'S A QUESTION. WHETHER THE REQUESTING PARTY HAS ESTABLISHED THE EXISTING OF CIRCUMSTANCES THAT PREVENTED TIMELY COMPLIANCE AND THE EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES. THE MINIMUM ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW AMOUNT PROVIDED IN SPECIAL MAGISTRATE RULE 5.4 SUBSECTION B SUBSECTION 1. IS NO.

WI WE DID GET AN OFFER FROM THE PROJECT MANAGER WHICH IS CURRENTLY PRESENT. THAT TOTAL AMOUNT IS $3500. THE CITY WOULD BE AGREEABLE TO

THAT AMOUNT. >> WHAT'S THE ADMINISTRATIVE COST ON THIS?

>> $1115. >> IT'S MR. EAGLE? >> YES, SIR.

>> YOU'RE THE PROPERTY MANAGER? WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? >> I'M NOT THE PRIOR PROJECT

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I HAD RETIRED THREE YEARS AGO. I RETIRED IN NORTH CAROLINA. YOU MIGHT NEED AN ENTREATER.

INTERPRETER.

JUMPED OUT AT ME WITH THE SEPTEMBER 18TH DATE. ON THE 19TH I TOOK MY WIFE TO THE HOSPITAL TO FIND OUT SHE HAD STAGE FOUR LUNG CANCER, SHE DIED THREE WEEKS LATER.

THE GUYS CALLED ME OFFERING THEIR CONDOLENCES ASKED IF I WOULD COME HELP WITH THINGS.

BASICALLY A BUILDING IN PALM BEACH GARDEN. AS ARRIVED, I GET THE FINE ON THE MARINA. I SAID, LET ME FIND OUT. I WENT TO THE CODE OFFICE, MS. CALDERON HAS BEEN SUPER HELP. SHE IS TERRIFIC.

I WAS ON THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD. I HAVE A SOFT HEART FOR YOU GUYS. ANYWAY, I WENT TO THE CODE OFFICE ON FEBRUARY 12TH TO GET THE BACKGROUND TO SEE WHAT WE CAN DO. I FILLED THAT PAPERWORK TO ATTEND THIS MEETING. ON THE 20TH, WE GET A NOTICE THAT THE LIEN ON THE PROPERTY.

I HAD FILLED OUT THE PAPER WORK ON THE 12TH TO TRY TO GET THIS ALL CLEARED UP.

I WAS KIND OF SHOCKED TO SEE THE NOTICE. THE SIGN ITSELF, I DON'T KNOW IF THERE'S ANY PICTURES AVAILABLE. I BELIEVE IT'S THE SIGN OUT FRONT THAT HAS THE NAME ON IT.

THE DREAM TEAM. THAT'S FIXED AND TAKEN CARE OF. I THINK THAT TAKES CARE OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENT ISSUE. TO CONTINUE, TWO WEEKS AGO, MET WITH AN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ENGINEER. PROPERTY IS BEING -- WE ARE MOVING FORWARD WITH THE

PROPERTY. >> IF WE CAN PROCEED. I'M ALSO THE PROJECT MANAGER FOR

THE WORK THAT'S GOING TO GO ON AT THE MARINA. >> ANY RESPONSE FROM THE CITY?

>> NOT AT THIS TIME. >> EVERYONE AT CODE HAS BEEN VERY HELPFU.

THANK YOU TO THEM. >> EXCELLENT. ANYTHING FURTHER FOR ME?

>> NO SIR. >> ALL RIGHT. MR. EAGLE, I THANK YOU FOR WORKING HARD TO GET THIS UP TO DATE. I'M INCLINED TO GRANT A REDUCTION TO $2000. HOW LONG DO YOU THINK THE PROPERTY OWNER WILL NEED TO MAKE

THAT PAYMENT? >> AS SOON AS WE FINISH UP HERE, I CAN TALK TO MS. CALDERON TO

GET IT PAID. >> IF I WERE TO SAY IMPOSE A REQUIREMENT THAT IT BE PAID IN

15 DAYS. DO YOU THINK THAT'S REASONABLE? >> YES, SIR.

>> I'LL ENTER AN ORDER, ORDERING THAT.WILL BE REDUCED TO $2000 TO BE PAID IN 15 DAYS.

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THERE IS 30 DAYS TO APPEAL THIS DECISION IF OWNER SO CHOOSES. I THANK YOU FOR COMING DOWN.

>> THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP. >> I THINK YOU'LL BE PLEASANTLY SURPRISED WHAT WILL HAPPEN

THERE. >> I CAN'T WAIT. >> 25 YEARS AGO FIXING SEAWAY DRIVE BRINGING THE SPOILS UTILIZE INTO A THOUSAND UNITS. NOW I GET TO DO THIS.

IT'S A PLEASURE. >> EXCELLENT, THANK YOU SIR. >> NEXT CASE PLEASE.

[1. Case Number: LTCL-2025-305 Investigating Officer: Isaac Saucedo Violation Location: 427 Means CT]

>> WE HAVE A PHONE-IN FOR A MASSIE. I'M GOING TO CALL HIM IN NOW.

THIS CASE CASE NUMBER: LTCL-2025-305 427 MEANS CT

>> HI THIS IS CATHERINE CALLING FOR THE HEARING. THIS IS RUSSELL.

I'M GOING TO SWEAR YOU IN. PLEASE TATE YOUR NAME FOR THE RECORD.

>> DO YOU SWEAR THAT THE TESTIMONY YOU ABOUT TO GIVE WILL BE THE TRUTH?

>> YES. >> THANK YOU. >> THE CITY MAY PROCEED.

>> THIS IS CASE NUMBER: LTCL-2025-305 427 MEANS CT THIS IS A LOT CLEARING CASE WHICH THE NOTE OF VIOLATION ISSUE DATE WAS OCTOBER 10, 2025.

THE NOTICE OF VIOLATION WAS REGULAR MAIL AND CERTIFIED MAIL IN THE PROPERTY WAS POSTED.

THE NOTICE TO APPEAR ISSUE DATE WAS OCTOBER 10TH ALSO. THE PROPERTY WAS POST ON THAT SAME DAY. VIOLATERS IS AFFORDABLE HOME DEVELOPMENT LLC.

NUANCES LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENT. >> I WANT TO CHANGE MY RECOMMENDATIO.

I'M GOING TO GO AHEAD AND PULL UP THE ADMIN COST. THAT TOTAL COST CAME TO $647.13.

STAFF WILL BE AGREEABLE WITH THAT AMOUNT. >> THANK YOU.

I'M SORRY, SIR. ON THE PHONE. WHAT IS YOUR NAME AGAIN?

WHAT'S YOUR RELATIONSHIP TO THE PROPERTY? >> I'M OWNER OF AFFORDABLE HOME

LLC. >> UNDERSTOOD. >> WHAT'S GOING ON HERE?

>> I STARTED WORKING AT DAYTONA BEACH SINCE THE BEGINNING OF 2025.

THE ADDRESS WAS ON MARINA. I WAS LIVING ON THE BOAT. THAT'S THE ADDRESS.

I DIDN'T RECEIVE THE MAIL. UNTIL I THINK JANUARY THIS YEAR, 2026.

I DROVE PAST BY. I SAW THE SIGN ON THE GROUND. THEN, I REALIZED SOMETHING WAS

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I BROUGHT THE MOWER. I CUT THE GRASS. IMMEDIATELY.

THE SECOND DAY. I NEVER EINTENDED TO DO THIS. I APOLOGIZE FOR THIS ISSUE.

I DIDN'T DO IT PURPOSELY. I DIDN'T RECEIVE THE MAIL. >> THANK YOU FOR EXPLAINING YOUR SIDE TO ME HERE. WHAT ARE YOU ASKING ME TO DO THIS MORNING?

>> I WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST THAT THE FINES BE WAIVED. I AM GOING THROUGH CHALLENGING FINANCIAL SITUATION NOW. LAST YEAR, THE WHOLE YEAR I WORKED THERE HOTEL RENOVATION PROJECT. ONLY RECEIVED $8000 IN TOTAL FOR THE WHOLE YEAR.

THEY ARE STILL POSTPONING THE PAY. THEY ARE IN FINANCIAL STRUGGLE STRUGGLE AS WELL. I CAN SHOW THE TAX REPORT AND OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT I SENT TO

CATHERINE FROM CODE ENFORCEMENT. >> ANY RESPONSE FROM THE CITY. >> THE CITY WOULD LIKE TO CONTINUE BY REQUESTING THAT AT LEAST ADMIN COST IS COVERED. WE REQUEST $647.13 TO BE PAID.

>> THAT AMOUNT CANNOT BE WAIVED? >> I HAVEN'T RENDERED MY DECISION YET.

>> THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE WILL MAKE THAT DECISION. THAT'S JUST MY RECOMMENDATION OR THE CITY'S RECOMMENDATION. HE'LL MOVE FORWARD AND BASED ON YOUR TESTIMONY, HE'LL MAKE THAT

DETERMINATION. >> OKAY, APPRECIATE IT. >> MS. CALDERON?

>> YOU HAVE TWO DOCUMENTS THAT WERE SMITHED. YOU HAVE A TAX RETURN AND YOU

HAVE A CHECK REFUND LETTER. >> WHEN I PURCHASED THE PROPERTY FROM PREVIOUS OWNER.

SHE SCAMMED ME $15,000. I PAID $1500 FOR THE ATTORNEY TO WRITE HER A DEMAND LETTER.

SHE IGNORED IT. ATTORNEY REQUEST ANOTHER $5000 TO KEEP GOING WORKING ON THE CASE. EVENTUALLY I GAVE UP. IT'S GOING TO END UP WITH MORE MONEY AND GET NOTHING BACK. THAT'S ANOTHER -- I WOULD LIKE --

>> EXPLAIN THAT AGAIN. WHAT WAS THE ISSUE WITH THIS INDIVIDUAL?

>> WHEN I PURCHASE THE PROPERTY FROM THE PREVIOUS OWNER, HER NAME IS ANGELA MARIE DAVIDSON.

I GOT SCAMMED. SHE SCAMMED ME $15,000. I HIRED AN ATTORNEY.

THE ATTORNEY -- I PAID FOREIGN $1500 RETAINER FEE. THERE WAS A DEMAND LETTER SENT OUT BY THE ATTORNEY BUT THE PREVIOUS OWNER WHO SCAMMED ME $15,000, SHE JUST IGNORED THE REQUEST AND THEN THE ATTORNEY TOLD ME THAT I HAVE TO PAY ANOTHER $5000 IN ORDER TO WORK ON THE CASE. I GAVE UP. I KNOW IT'S GIG TO WASTING MORE MONEY AND GET NOTHING BACK. I ALREADY LOST A LOT ON THIS PROPERTY.

>> THANK YOU, I'M LOOKING AT YOUR SUBMISSION NOW. I SEE A CERTIFIED MAIL LETTER

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PAPERWORK? >> YES. MR. JUNG ANYTHING ELSE?

>> ANOTHER THING. AFTER I GOT THE PROPERTY, I WORKED WITH THE NEIGHBOR WHO HAS THOUSANDS OF JUNK CARS ON MY SIDE. I GOT REMOVED INCLUDING GARBAGE AND ALL THE JUNK CARS. WHICH HAS BEEN SITTING THERE FOR DECADES.

MY POINT IS, I'M TRYING TO MAKE THIS RESPONSIBLE TO THE PROPERTY THAT I PURCHASED INSTEAD OF NEGLECT, THE FLAWS AND STUFF. IT'S JUST I DIDN'T GET THE MAIL. I NEVER INTENDED TO HAVE THIS

HAPPEN. >> I THANK YOU FOR WORKING TO GET THIS RECTIFIED.

IS THAT ALL YOU WANTED TO BRING TO MY ATTENTION? >> ONE LAST THING, I TRIED TO BE GOOD RESIDENT. I NEVER GOT ANY FLAW ON MY BACKGROUND.

100% CLEAN. NOT EVEN A TRAFFIC TICKET. GOT GOOD CREDIT SCORE.

I ALWAYS DO THINGS IN GOOD WAY AND TREAT PEOPLE NICE. THANK YOU.

>> ANYTHING FURTHER FROM THE CITY? >> NOT AT THIS MOMENT.

>> I HEARD ENOUGH HERE. I THANK YOU FOR DOING WHAT YOU CAN TO GET THIS INTO COMPLIANCE.

I SYMPATHIZE WITH YOU. UNFORTUNATELY, I DO NOT FIND IT'S IN THE CITY'S BEST INTEREST TO COMPLETELY WAIVE THIS FINE THIS FEE. I DON'T SEE ANYTHING HERE TO ALLOW ME TO MOVE BEYOND THE ADMINISTRATIVE COST. TO BE CLEAR, I DO THANK YOU FOR THE WORK THAT YOU HAVE DONE TO GET THIS INTO COMPLIANCE. BECAUSE OF THAT, I AM INCLINED THE FINES TO $647.13 TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE COST. THAT'S THE AMOUNT THE CITY HAD TO EXPEND BECAUSE OF THIS VIOLATION. MR. JUNG, HOW LONG DO YOU NEED

TO MAKE THIS PAYMENT? >> THAT'S THE FINAL? >> THAT IS.

>> CAN I HAVE HALF YEAR. >> SIX MONTHS. >> I AM INCLINED TO GIVE YOU SIX

MONTHS. >> INCLINE MEANS NO. >> THAT IS YES.

I'M GOING TO ENTER AN ORDER REDUCING THE FINES TO $647.13. TO BE PAID IN SIX MONTHS.

MR. JUN -- IF YOU DO NOT PAY, IT WILL REVERT BACK. YOU DO HAVE 30 DAYS TO APPEAL.

I THANK YOU FOR GETTING THIS INTO COMPLIANCE AND THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR MAKING THIS PAYMENT.

>> SHOULD YOU CONTACT CATHERINE FOR THE PAYMENT? >> YES, PLEASE.

>> OKAY. THANK YOU. I WILL SPEAK TO HER.

>> NEXT CASE PLEASE. >> WE'RE GOING TO RETURN TO REGULAR ORDER.

[1. Case Number: PK-2025-132 Investigating Officer: Manuel Fernandez Jr. Violation Location: South Causeway Park]

NEST CASE IN CITATIONS. CASE NUMBER: PK-2025-132 >> THIS IS,

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AS WELL AS POSTED AT CITY HALL. THE OWNER CAME BACK TO A -- THEY WERE WRITTEN CITATION NUMBER 15388, PROHIBITED PARKING FOR A FINE OF $50 ADMIN FEE OF $10, LATE FEE OF $18. TOTAL DUE $78. THE REQUEST IF THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE FINDS VIOLATION EXIST THAT THE FOLLOWING BE ORDERED. DO YOU DEPICT THE VIOLATION AS

YOU OBSERVED IT? >> THE CITY MOVES IN EVIDENCE CITY COMPOSITE ONE.

>> I'LL ACCEPT IN INTO EVIDENCE AS CITY'S COMPOSITE 1. >> YOU HAD IN CONTACT WITH THE

VEHICLE OWNER? >> NO MA'AM. NOTHING FURTHER FROM THE CITY.

>> IT IS THIS COURT FINDING THAT VIOLATION EXIST THAT THE FOLLOWING BE ORDERED.

THE VIOLATOR WILL BE ASSESSED A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $78, FAILURE TO PAY SUCH FINE WITHIN 15 DAYS WILL RESULT IN AN CITATION BEING FORWARDED TO THE COUNTY COURT SYSTEM WITH 30 DAYS

[3. Case Number: PK-2025-117 Investigating Officer: Manuel Fernandez Jr. Violation Location: South Causeway Park ]

TO APPEAL. NEXT CASE. >> NEXT CASE IS

CASE NUMBER: PK-2025-117 SOUTH CAUSEWAY PARK >> THIS IS A PARKING CITATION THAT WAS ISSUED ON MARCH 9, 2025. THE NOTICE TO APPEAR WAS ISSUED ON FEBRUARY 4, 2026. IT WAS SENT REGULAR AND CERTIFIED MAILING AS WELL AS POSTED AT CITY HALL. FOR FINE OF $50, ADMIN FEE OF $10, LATE FEE OF $18.

TOTAL DUE $78. SPECIAL MAGISTRATE FIND THE VIOLATION EXIST.

FOLLOWING BE ORDERED. VIOLATER BE ASSESSED FINE AMOUNT OF $78.

FAILURE TO PAY WITHIN 15 DAYS WILL RESULT IN CITATION FORWARDED TO THE COUNTY COURT SYSTEM. I DO HAVE PHOTOS AS WELL AS THE COPY OF THE CITATION GIVEN THAT

DAY. >> YOU PROVIDED A COPY OF THE CITATIONS AND PHOTOGRAPHS DATED

MARCH 9TH OF LAST YEAR. DID YOU TAKE THESE PHOTOGRAPHS? >> YES MA'AM.

>> CITY MOVES IN EVIDENCE CITY'S COMPOSITE 1. >> I'LL ACCEPT THIS IN EVIDENCE

AS CITY'S COMPOSITE 1. >> YOU HAD ANY CONTACT WITH THE VEHICLE OTHER THAN?

-- OWNER? >> NO PANEL. >> A VIOLATION EXIST THAT THE FOLLOWING BE ORDERED. THE VIOLATER WILL BE ASSESSED FINE AMOUNT OF STATE DOLLARS.

-- $78. FAILURE TO PAY WILL BE FORWARD

[6. Case Number: PK-2025-180 Investigating Officer: Manuel Fernandez Jr. Violation Location: Jetty Park ]

TO THE COUNTY COURT SYSTEM. NEXT CASE. >> NEXT CASE IS

CASE NUMBER: PK-2025-180 JETTY PARK >> A PARKING CITATION ISSUED APRIL 6, 2025. THE VEHICLE OWNER IS ALLEN MICHAEL BETTY.

15397, PROHIBITED PARKING SIDEWALKS. FOR A FINE OF $50 ADMIN FEE $10, LATE FEE $18 FOR A TOTAL DUE $78. THE CITY REQUESTED SPECIAL MAGISTRATE FINDS VIOLATION EXIST VIOLATER BE ASSESSED AND FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $78.

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>> DID YOU TAKE THESE PHOTOGRAPHS? >> YES MA'AM.

>> YOU TRULY AND ACCURATELY DEPICT THE VIOLATION AS YOU OBSERVED THEM?

CITY MOVES INTO EVIDENCE CITY COMPOSITE 1. >> I'LL ACCEPT THIS INTO

EVIDENCE A CITY'S COMPOSITE ONE. >> HAVE YOU HEARD FROM THE VEHICLE OPENER?

>> NO MA'AM. >> IT IS COURT FINDING THAT THE FOLLOWING BE ORDERED.

VIOLATER WILL BE ASSESSED A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $78. FAILURE TO PAY SUCH A FINE WITHIN 15 DAYS WILL RESULT IN THE CITATION BEING FORWARDED TO THE COUNTY COURT SYSTEM WITH 30

[7. Case Number: PK-2025- 181 Investigating Officer: Manuel Fernandez Jr. Violation Location: Jetty Park ]

DAYS TO APPEAL. NEXT CASE. >> NEXT CASE IS

CASE NUMBER: PK-2025-181 JETTY PARK >> THIS WAS A PARKING CITATION.

NOTICE TO APPEAR WAS ISSUED FEBRUARY 4, 2026, VIA REGULAR AND CERTIFIED MAILING AND POSTED AT CITY HALL. THE VIOLATER BE ASSESSED THE FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $78.

FAILURE TO PAY WITHIN 15 DAYS WILL RESULT IN CITATION ORDERED TO THE COUNTY COURT SYSTEM.

I HAVE PHOTOS TO ISSUE AS WELL AS COPY OF THE CITATION. >> COPY OF CITATION AND PHOTOGRAPHS DATED APRIL 6TH OF LAST YEAR. DO YOU TAKE THESE PHOTOGRAPHS?

>> YES MA'AM. DO THEY DEPICT THE VIOLATIONS YOU OBSERVED THEM?

>> YES MA'AM. >> I WILL ACCEPT THIS INTO EVIDENCE CITY COMPOSITE 1.

>> A VIOLATION EXIST THAT THE FOLLOWING BE ORDERED. THE VIOLATER WILL BE ASSESSED A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $78. FAILURE TO PAY SUCH A FINE WITHIN 15 DAYS WILL RESULT IN

[8. Case Number: PK-2025-177 Investigating Officer: Manuel Fernandez Jr. Violation Location: Jaycee Park]

THE CITATION FORWARDED TO THE COUNTY COURT SYSTEM. >> NEXT CASE IS

CASE NUMBER: PK-2025-177 JAYCEE PARK >> THIS IS A PARKING CITATION ISSUED. NOTE TO APPEAR WAS FEBRUARY 24, 2026.

SENT VIA AND CERTIFICATE MAILING. THE VEHICLE OWNER IS HENRY THOMAS. THEY WERE ISSUED CITATION 16405, 3431C RESTRICTED PARKING.

FOR A FINE OF $50, LATE FEE OF $18 FOR TOTAL DUE $78. SPECIAL MAGISTRATE FINDS VIOLATION EXIST, THE FOLLOWING WILL BE ORDERED. THE VIOLATER WILL BE ASSESSED A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $78. FAILURE TO PAY WILL RESULT IN CITATION BEING FORWARDED TO COUNTY COURT SYSTEM. I DO HAVE PHOTOS TO INTRODUCE AS WELL AS COPY OF THE CITATION

ISSUED THAT DAY. >> YOU PROVIDED A COPY OF THE CITATION AND PHOTOGRAPH DATED

APRIL 6, 2025. DID YOU TAKE THESE PHOTOGRAPHS? >> YES MA'AM.

>> PHOTOGRAPHS TRULY AND ACCURATELY DEPICT THE VIOLATION AS YOU OBSERVED IT?

>> YES. >> THE CITY MOVES IN EVIDENCE COMPOSITE 1.

>> I'LL ACCEPT THIS INTO EVIDENCE AS CITY'S COMPOSITE 1. >> WHERE WAS THIS VEHICLE

PARKED? >> IN JAYCEE PARK. >> THE ISSUE HERE IS THAT

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>> VEHICLE PARKED BOAT TRAILER. >> IT IS THE COURT'S FINDING THAT A VIOLATION EXIST.

THAT THE VIOLATER WILL BE -- FOLLOWING BE ORDERED. THE VIOLATER WILL BE ASSESSED A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $78. FAILURE TO PAY WITHIN 15 DAYS WILL RESULT IN THE CITATION BEING FORWARDED TO THE COUNTY COURT SYSTEM WITH 30 DAYS TO APPEAL.

[2. Case Number: CE-2025-791 Investigating Officer: Jarvis Gamble Violation Location: 1109 Avenue F]

NEXT CASE. >> NEXT CASE IS CASE NUMBER: CE-2025-791

1109 AVENUE F >> OFFICER GAMBLE. THIS IS A CODE ENFORCEMENT CASE.

NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUE DATE WAS DECEMBER 31, 2025. SERVICE METHOD WAS BY REGULAR MAIL. NOTE TO APPEAR ISSUE DATE WAS FEBRUARY 17, 2026.

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3304.2. PROTECTIVE TREATMENT. CITY REQUEST IF THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE FINDS THE VIOLATION EXIST THAT THE FOLLOWING BE ORDERED.

THE VIOLATER BE GIVEN SEVEN DAYS TO CUT THE GRASS, INCLUDING BUSHES, TREES AND SHRUBS.

PAINT AND PRESSURE WASH THE EXTERIOR OF HOME, CHIPPING AND MOLD ARE PRESENT.

FAILURE TO COMPLY BY THE DATE ORDERED WILL RESULT IN A FINE OF $100 PER DAY.

I DO HAVE A COPY THE NOTICE OF VIOLATION THAT WAS SENT OUT TO THE PROPERTY OWNER AS WELL AS

PHOTOS TO PRESENT. >> OFFICER, GAMBLE, YOU PROVIDED A COPY NOTE OF VIOLATION AS WELL AS PHOTOGRAPHS DATED OCTOBER 21ST OF LAST YEAR. MARCH 5TH AND MARCH 10TH AND

MARCH 17TH OF THIS YEAR. DID YOU TAKE THESE PHOTOGRAPHS? >> YES.

>> DO THEY DEPICT THE VIOLATION AS YOU OBSERVED IT? >> THE CITY MOVES INTO CITY

COMPOSITE 1. >> I'LL ACCEPT THIS INTO EVIDENCE AS CITY'S COMPOSITE 1.

>> YOU HAD ANY CONTACT WITH THE PROPERTY OWNER? >> I HAVEN'T.

>> IT IS THIS COURT'S FINDING THAT A VIOLATION EXISTS AND THAT THE FOLLOWING BE ORDERED.

THE VIOLATER WILL BE GIVEN SEVEN DAYS TO CUT THE GRASS AND TRIM ALL LANDSCAPING INCLUDING BUSHES, TREES AND SHRUBS SO IT PRESENTS A HEALTHY FEET AND ORDERLY APPEARANCE.

PAINT AND PRESSURE WASH THE EXTERIOR OF THE HOME WHERE DISCOLORATION AND CHIPPING AND MOLD ARE PRESENT. FAILURE TO COMPLY BY THE DATE ORDERED WILL RESULT IN FINE OF

[6. Case Number: CE-2026-44 Investigating Officer: Charmaine Kirkland Violation Location: 608 N 23rd St]

>> NEXT CASE IS CASE NUMBER: CE-2026-44 608 N 23RD ST

>> THIS IS CODE ENFORCEMENT CASE. INITIATED ON JANUARY 28, 2026 BY REGULAR MAIL. NTA ISSUE DATE OF THE FEBRUARY 17, 2026.

SERVICE CERTIFIED MAIL AND POSTED PROPERTY. LAST INSPECTION DATES MARCH 17, 2026. THE OWNER. VIOLATIONS ARE 123-37 SUBSECTION

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24-19 SUBSECTION 19, NUANCES INDOOR FURNITURE. 24-19 SUBSECTION 6, SUBSECTION A, NUANCES OUTSIDE STORAGE, TRASH AND RUBBISH. 30-28 SUBSECTION C SOLID WASTE CONTAINERS. THE CITY REQUEST THAT IF THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE FINDS THE VIOLATION EXIST THAT THE FOLLOWING BE ORDERED. THE VIOLATER GIVEN SEVEN DAYS TO CUT THE GRASS AND TRIM ALL LANDSCAPING INCLUDING BUSHES, TREES AND SHRUBS.

CUT AND TRIM ALL HEDGES AND TREES. REMOVE INDOOR STYLE FURNITURE.

REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND BUILDING EQUIPMENT, LITTER, DEBRIS AND ALL TRASH RELATED ITEMS. PLACE ALL TRASH CONTAINERS ON THE SIDE OR REAR OF THE HOUSE ON NON-COLLECTION DAYS. FAILURE TO COMPLY ABOUT THE DATE ORDER WILL RESULT IN A FINE OF $100 PER DAY. I DO HAVE PHOTOS TO DEPICT THE VIOLATION.

>> YOU PROVIDED A COPY OF THE NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND PHOTOGRAPH DATED FEBRUARY 11, MARCH 5TH AND MARCH 17TH OF THIS YEAR. DID YOU TAKE THE PHOTOGRAPH?

>> I DID. >> DO THEY TRULY ACCURATELY DEPICT THE VIOLATIONS AS YOU

OBSERVE THEM? >> YES, THEY DO >> CITY MOVES INTO EVIDENCE

COMPOSITE 1. >> I'LL ACCEPT THIS BOO ALTERNATIVE -- THIS INTO

EVIDENCE AS CITY'S COMPOSITE 1. >> HAVE YOU HAD ANY CONTACT WITH THE PROPERTY OWNER? FROM I MADE CONTACT MR. RAY ABOUT WEEK OR TWO AGO. HAD SAID HE WILL GET IT INTO

COMPLIANCE. >> IS HE LIVING IN THAT HOME? >> I DON'T BELIEVE HE LIVES

THERE. >> NOTHING FURTHER FROM THE CITY.

>> THANK YOU. IT IS THIS COURT'S FINDING THAT A VIOLATION EXIST THAT THE FOLLOWING BE ORDERED. THE EVALUATOR WILL BE GIVEN SEVEN DAYS TO CUT THE GRASS AND TRIM ALL LANDSCAPING. SO THAT IT PRESENTS A HEALTHY NEAT AND ORDERLY APPEARANCE.

CUT AND TRIM ALL HEDGES AND TREES TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CODE.

REMOVE ALL INDOOR STYLE FURNITURE FROM OUTSIDE. PER THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CODE. REMOVE PAINT BUCKETS, WOOD BOARD, CARDBOARD BOXES, MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING EQUIPMENT. LITTER, DEBRIS AND ALL TREASURE RELATED ITEMS FROM THE SUPERIOR OF THE PROPERTY. PER THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CODE. PLACE ALL TRASH CONTAINERS ON THE SIDE OR REAR OF THE HOUSE ON NON-COLLECTION DATE. IN OUR TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN A FINE OF $100 PER DAY BEING

[1. Case Number: LTCL-2026-14 Investigating Officer: Jarvis Gamble Violation Location: McCray CT (2404-820-0018-000-3)]

ASSESSED WITH 30 DAY TO APPEAL. NEXT CASE. >> OUR NEXT CASE IS

CASE NUMBER: LTCL-2026-14 MCCRAY COURT. >> OFFICER GAMBLE ONCE AGAIN.

PARCEL NUMBER IS (2404-820-0018-000-3) THIS IS LOT CLEARING CASE.

NOTICE OF -- NOTICE OF VIOLATION SERVICE METHOD WAS BY REGULAR MAIL AND CERTIFIED MAIL AND POSTS AT PROPERTY. NOTICE TO APPEAR FEBRUARY 18, 2026.

NOTICE TO APPEAR SERVICE METHOD BY REGULAR MAIL AND CERTIFIED MAIL.

LAST INSPECTION DATE WAS MARCH 17, 2026. VIOLATER IS ACSI LLC.

NUANCE, LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS FOR LESS THAN THREE ACRE PROPERTIES.

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THE VIOLATER WILL BE GIVEN SEVEN DAYS TO CUT ALL GRASS AND WEEDS AND TRIM ALL TREES AND SHRUBS AND BUSHES IN THE STANDARD IDENTIFIED. REMOVE ALL TRASH AND DEBRIS, GENERATED FROM PROPERTY INTO COMPLIANCE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN FINE OF $100 BER PER DAY. THE CITY IS TO TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO ABATE THE NUANCE CONDITION. THE COST OF WHICH IS TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE PROPERTY.

INDO HAVE A COPY OF THE NOTICE OF VIOLATION THAT WAS SENT OUT TO THE PROPERTY OWNER AS WELL AS

PHOTOS TO PRESENT. >> YOU PROVIDED COPY OF THE NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND PHOTOGRAPH DATED FEBRUARY 11TH, FEBRUARY 18TH, MARCH 10TH AND MARCH 17TH. THE CITY MOVES INTO EVIDENCE CITY COMPOSITE 1.

>> I WILL ACCEPT THIS INTO EVIDENCE AS CITY'S COMPOSITE 1. >> YOU HAD CONTACT WITH THE

PROMPT OWNER? >> I SPOKE TO HIM YESTERDAY. HE SAID WITHIN 5 TO 7 DAYS IT

SHOULD BE COMPLIED. WAITING ON THAT TO HAPPEN. >> NOTHING FURTHER FROM THE

CITY. >> IT IS THIS COURT'S FINDING THAT A NUANCE CONDITION EXISTS IN VIOLATION OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES. CONDITION POSES THREAT TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY. THAT THE NUANCE BE ADDRESSED THROUGH THE CITY'S NUANCE ABATEMENT PROGRAM. THE VIOLATERS WILL BE GIVEN SEVEN DAYS TO CUT ALL GRASS AND WEEDS AS NEEDED AND TRIM ALL TREES, IS RUBS AND BUSHES.

REMOVE ALL TRASH AND DEBRIS INCLUDING LANDSCAPE DEBRIS GENERATED FROM BRINGING THE PROPERTY INTO COMPLIANCE. FAILURE TO COMPLY BY THE DATE ORDERED WILL RESULT IN A FINE OF

$100 DAY BEING ASSESSED. THE 30 DAYS TO APPEAL. >> I BELIEVE THAT'S ALL FOR

[7. Case Number: CE-2025-655 Investigating Officer: Heather Debevec Violation Location: 327 S 13th St]

YOU LIKE FOR ME TO READ THEM? THIS IS CASE NUMBER CASE NUMBER: CE-2025-655 327 S 13TH ST THE PARTY WERE ABLE TO REACH A STIPULATION.

FAILURE TO COMPLY ARE RESULT IN $130 A DAY BEING ASSESSED. >> SO ORDERED.

ENTER AN ORDER REFLECTING THE STIPULATED TERMS. CASE NUMBER: LTCL-2026-19

[a. IDENTIFICATION OF CASES IN COMPLIANCE OR RESCHEDULED]

CASE NUMBER: LTCL-2026-15 AVENUE H. CASE NUMBER: NOOP-2026-37

311 N 25TH ST >> PARKING, 2025-159 AND 153 AT CAUSEWAY PARK AS WELL AS 133, LOT CLAIM 2026-18 AT 911 AVER I, NOP 2026-42 AT 1220 AVENUE L, AKA 1218 AVENUE L, CE2026-46 AT 716 NORTH 23RD STREET, NOP 26-33 AT NORTH 1125TH STREET, AS WELL AS NOP 2026-39LTCL2026-9 AT 311, 9TH 23RD STREET. 3101 TENNESSEE AVENUE, NOP

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THE THE GREEN CARD IS NOT RETURN TODAY THE CODE ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT BEFORE TEN DAYS, THE POSTING IS COMPLETE INED THE SAME MANNER AS IF THE CARD WAS RETURNED UNCLAIMED. FOR CASES NOT MANDATED BY STATE STATUTE, MAILING OF NOTICE AND HEARING IS HANDLED IN THE SAME MANNER NOTICED PRIOR. IF THE GREEN CARD IS RETURNED UNSIGNED, UNCLAIMED OR NOT RETURNED WITHIN TEN DAYS OF A HEARING, A VOICEOVER HEAR ISING

POSTED ON THE BULLETIN IN CITY HALL. >> WE ARE ADJOURNED,

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