SHE SAYS IT'S WORKING NOW. >> SHOULD I READ IT AGAIN? [1. CALL TO ORDER] [00:00:04] >> WE SHOULD PROBABLY START OVER. SORRY. >> GOOD MORNING. I AM GOING TO GO AHEAD AND CALL THIS MEETING TO ORDURE. WELCOME TO THE AUGUST 5TH 2026 SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING. WE ARE GOING TO BEGIN BY ASKING IF I DON'T PRESENT NEEDS AN INTERPRETER OR HEARING DEVICE. BOTH TO BE PROVIDED TO YOU UPON REQUEST. I AM THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE. ALSO PRESENT FOR TODAY'S HEARING, IS THE ASSISTANT ATTORNEY, AS WELL AS STAFF MEMBERS FOR THE CITY'S CODE ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT. INCLUDING OUR CODE ENFORCEMENT CLERK, AND OUR CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WILL INTRODUCE THEMSELVES AS THEY TESTIFY IN THE CASES WE HERE TODAY. GENERAL BE DIRECTING THE ORDER OF CASES CALLED TODAY. TODAY'S HEARINGS WILL BE STREAMED LIVE AND RECORDED. THOSE PRESENT TODAY WILL RECEIVE A CITATION OR VIOLATION NOTICE, WHICH WE REFERRED TO AS RESPONDENTS. IT IS IMPORTANT FOR ALL RESPONDENTS TO UNDERSTAND HOW THINGS WILL PROCEED TODAY. PROCEEDINGS WILL BE AS FOLLOWS. THE CITY WILL FIRST PRESENT IT'S CASE THROUGH EVIDENCE. THE EVIDENCE MAY INCLUDE TESTIMONY OF CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, INVESTIGATORS, POLICE OFFICERS, AND OTHER WITNESSES. EVIDENCE MAY INCLUDE PHYSICAL ITEMS LIKE PHOTOGRAPHS. WE CALL THESE EXHIBITS, AND WE WILL REFERENCE THEM AS THEY ARE SUBMITTED IN TO EVIDENCE. THE STANDARD OF PROOF IS WHETHER A VIOLATION HAS BEEN PROVEN BASED ON COMPETENCE AND SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE. THE RESPONDENT WILL HAVE THE ABILITY TO MAKE LEGAL OBJECTIONS AND CROSS-EXAMINE WITNESSES WHEN RESIDE-- DESIRED. ONCE THE CITY IS FINISHED PRESENTING IT'S CASE, THE RESPONDENT WILL BE ALLOWED TO MAKE A STATEMENT. PRESENT TESTIMONY AND PHYSICAL EVIDENCE LIKE DOCUMENTS AND PHOTOS TO SUPPORT YOUR CASE. ONCE BOTH SIDES PRESENT THEIR CASE, I WILL MAKE A FINAL RULING AT THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE. DURING TODAY'S PROCEEDINGS, PARTY SHOULD CONDUCT THEMSELVES IN A COMMENT RESPECT FOR MANNER AT ALL TIMES DURING PROCEEDINGS, AND ANY COMMENTS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO ME IS THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE. PLEASE SPEAK CLEARLY AND TO THE MICROPHONE WHEN YOU ARE PRESENT, TESTIFYING, OR MAKING COMMENTS AT THE DAIS, AND SILENCE ALL CELL PHONES. THANK YOU. [1. Case Number: CE-2026-441 Investigating Officer: Manuel Fernandez Jr. Violation Location: 1301 York Ave ] >> OUR FIRST CASE, CE 2026-431. >> GOOD MORNING, YOUR HONOR. MY NAME IS BANWELL FERNANDEZ JR. I AM-- EMPLOYED WITH THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE CODE ENFORCEMENT. I HAVE CE-2026-441 BEFORE ME. AT 1301 YORK AVENUE. THE VIOLATION IS ISSUED ON JUNE 25TH, 2026, IT WAS SENT VIA REGULAR MAIL. THE NOTICE TO APPEAR WAS ISSUED ON JUNE 30TH, 2026. IT WAS SENT VIA CERTIFIED AND REGULAR MAILING. WE DID RECEIVE A GREEN CARD BACK ON JULY 8TH, 2026. THE PROPERTY OWNER IS GUERLINE DENIS. THEY WERE CITED FOR 123-64-SUBSECTION 80. TREE REMOVAL WITHOUT A PERMIT. FOR ONE LIVE OAK TREE, 38-INCH DBH TIMES $250, EQUALING $9500. THE CITY WRECK-- REQUEST THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE FIND THE FOLLOWING. STATUTE 162.09, THE VIOLATOR-- VIOLATION IS DETERMINED TO BE YOUR REPAIRABLE AND IRREVERSIBLE IN NATURE. GIVEN THE SIZE OF THE PROTECTED TREE (38" DBH), STAFF RECOMMENDS IMPOSING THE MAXIMUM PENALTY OF $5,000.00, TO BE PAID WITHIN 30 DAYS TO THE CITY'S TREE FUND. I DO HAVE PHOTOS TO INTRODUCE, AS WELL AS DOCUMENTATION. >> WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE THE PHOTOS BEFORE THEY ARE HANDED OUT? >> YES, PLEASE. >> MR. FERNANDEZ, YOU PROVIDED PHOTOGRAPHS DATED JUNE 16TH. THIS HERE, AS WELL AS A COPY FROM AN EMAIL FROM MR. SANCHEZ, SEATED NEXT TO YOU. PHOTOGRAPH OF THE HOME FROM A GOOGLE MAP BACK END A NOTICE OF [00:05:03] VIOLATION. THE PHOTOGRAPHS, DATED JUNE 16TH, DID YOU TAKE THESE PHOTOGRAPHS? >> YES. >> DO THEY TRULY AND ACCURATELY DEPICT THE VIOLATION AS OBSERVED? >> THEY DO. >> THE CITY MOVES IN TO EVIDENCE COMPOSITE ONE. >> WE WILL ACCEPT INTO EVIDENCE CITIES COMPOSITE ONE. IS THERE ANYTHING FURTHER YOU WISH TO PRESENT TO. >> , MA'AM. >> OKAY. >> I'M GOING TO APOLOGIZE. THE CITY WOULD LIKE TO CALL MR. SANCHEZ HERE. >> JOSE SANCHEZ. I WAS CALLED OUT TO THE ADDRESS TO ASSERT THAT IT WAS A LIVE OAK TREE THAT WAS REMOVED. >> MR. SANCHEZ, WHAT SORT OF TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE DO YOU HAVE WITH THIS SORT OF WORK. >> UNDER PARKS AND GROUNDS, WE DENY OR APPROVE TREE REMOVAL PERMITS. SO IN THIS CASE, THERE WAS NO PERMIT AHEAD OF TIME. >> SO, FOR THIS HOME THAT YOU OBSERVED, WAS THERE AN OAK TREE THAT NEEDED TO BE TAKEN DOWN? >> YES. AT THE CORNER OF THE HOUSE, AS PER THE PICTURE. IT WAS REMOVED. >> AND I KNOW THAT THERE IS A DBH THAT IS LISTED HERE. 38 INCHES. WHAT IS THAT DIAMETER HEIGHT, HOW DID YOU COME TO THAT CONCLUSION? >> THAT'S TYPICALLY FOUR AND A HALF FEET. IN THIS CASE WE CAN ONLY GO BY WHAT IS LEFT. >> SO THE DIAMETER THAT YOU CHOSE WAS 38 INCHES. THAT'S BASED ON WHAT WAS LEFT OF THE STUMP HERE? FROM EAR TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE IN DEALING WITH THIS, THIS WAS A LIVE OAK TREE. CORRECT? WHEN IT BE UNUSUAL FOR THAT DIAMETER HEIGHT TO BE DRAMATICALLY SMALLER THAN NOT AT 4 FEET? >> NOT DRAMATICALLY, NO. >> AND I KNOW THAT THERE WAS A RECOMMENDATION HERE THAT THIS WOULD BE DIAMETER BREAST HEIGHT TIMES $250 EQUALING 9500. WAS THIS YOUR CALCULATION? >> CORRECT. >> NO FURTHER QUESTIONS. >> OKAY. GO-AHEAD AND STATE YOUR NAME FOR THE RECORD. >> GOOD MORNING. MY NAME IS GUERLINE DENIS. >> AND YOU ARE THE PROPERTY OWNER FOR THE PROPERTY WE ARE TALKING ABOUT? >> YES, YOUR HONOR. >> DO YOU HAVE ANY EVIDENCE OR TESTIMONY YOU WOULD LIKE TO PRESENT WITH REGARDS TO THE VIOLATIONS? >> NO. >> OKAY. ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT YOU HAVE HEARD TODAY? >> I MADE THEM CUT THE TREE, BUT I DID NOT KNOW IF I HAD TO GET A PERMIT. I KNOW THAT WHEN I RECEIVED THE LETTER. >> OKAY. WELL, AT THIS POINT THE TREE HAS BEEN CUT DOWN. YOUR REPAIRABLE AND IRREVERSIBLE IN NATURE. AND BECAUSE OF THE KIND OF TREE IT IS, THE PERMIT WAS REQUIRED, AND IT IS A VIOLATION WITH OUR CODE ENFORCEMENT. SO, AT THIS TIME, UNLESS THERE IS ANY OTHER TESTIMONY OR EVIDENCE, I WILL GO AHEAD AND MAKE MY RULING. SO WE WILL FIND THAT PER STATE STATUTE 162.09.2 A, THE VIOLATION IS DEEMED TO BE A REPAIRABLE OR IRREVERSIBLE IN NATURE. GIVEN THE CITED-- SIZE OF THE PROTECTED TREE, WHICH IS 38 FEET-- 38 I AM AT HER BREAST HEIGHT, STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT I FIND AND IMPOSE THE MAXIMUM PENALTY OF $5000 TO BE PAID TO THE CITY'S TREE FUND. AND YOU HAVE 30 DAYS TO APPEAL ORDERS ENTERED AT TODAY'S HEARING IF YOU NEED TO TALK ABOUT PAYMENT TERMS, TALK TO STAFF ABOUT THAT AFTER THE HEARING TODAY. OKAY. THANK YOU. >> THANK YOU, YOUR HONOR. >> NEXT CASE IS CE-2026-193. [2. Case Number: CE-2026-193 Investigating Officer: Charmaine Kirkland Violation Location: 109 N 29th St Unit A aka 2906 Orange Ave] 109 NORTH 29TH STREET. UNIT A. 2906 ORANGE AVENUE. >> MA'AM,, IF YOU WANT TO TALK [00:10:07] WITH STAFF YOU DON'T HAVE TO STAY FOR THE WHOLE HEARING. YOU CAN TALK WITH THE STAF MEMBER IN THE HALLWAY. GOOD MORNING. >> GOOD MORNING. >> GOOD MORNING, YOUR HONOR. CHARMAINE KIRKLAND, CITY OF FORT PIERCE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. THIS IS CASE NUMBER CE-2026-193. VIOLATION LOCATION 109 NORTH 29TH STREET UNIT A. A.K.A. 2906 ORANGE AVENUE. THIS IS A CODE ENFORCEMENT CASE THAT WAS INITIATED ON MARCH 21ST, 2026. NOTICED A VIOLATION SERVICE THROUGH REGULAR MAIL. ISSUE JUNE 262026. NTA SERVICE METHOD, CERTIFIED MAIL. POSTED A PROPERTY. POSTING DATE, GREEN CARD RECEIVED ON JULY 8TH .26, LAST INSPECTION DATE, AUGUST 1ST, 20.6. THE OWNER'S 29TH STREET SHOP LLC. AND THE ADDITIONAL PARTY IS INC AUTHORITY RA. THE VIOLATIONS ARE AT 22-20. SUBSECTION A. CERTIFICATE OF USE REQUIRED. THE CITY REQUESTS THAT IF THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE FINDS THE VIOLATION EXISTS, THAT THE FOLLOWING BE ORDERED: THE VIOLATOR(S) BE GIVEN 15 DAYS TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF USE OR CEASE ALL BUSINESS ACTIVITIES. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED WILL RESULT IN: A FINE OF $250.00 PER DAY BEING ASSESSED. PER CITY ORDINANCE SEC. 22-28, ALL UTILITY SERVICES TO THE BUSINESS PREMISES WILL BE SUSPENDED WHILE THE VIOLATION CONTINUES AND I DO HAVE PHOTOS DEPICTING THE VIOLATION. >> WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE THE PHOTOGRAPHS? PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT THEM. >> SURE. >> YOU PROVIDED A COPY OF THE NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND PHOTOGRAPHS DATED JUNE 24TH AND JULY 18TH, AND AUGUST 1ST. THE PHOTOGRAPHS-- DO THEY TRULY AND ACCURATELY DEPICT THE VIOLATION AS YOU OBSERVE IT? >> AS THEY DO. >> THE CITY MOVES INTO EVIDENCE COMPOSITE ONE. >> WE WILL EXCEPT IN TO EVIDENCE THE CITIES COMPOSITE ONE. >> ANYTHING FURTHER YOU WISH TO PRESENT? >> MISS KIRKLAND, HAVE YOU HAD ANY CONTACT WITH ANYONE IN THE BUSINESS? >> I HAVE HAD CONTACT BUT THE OWNER. HE STARTED THE INITIAL APPLICATION, BUT THERE WAS NO ACTIVITY FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS. SO I BELIEVE THE PERMIT WAS NOT ISSUED, AND VOIDED. >> SO IT WOULD JUST BE RESTARTING THAT PROCESS? >> YES. >> CORRECT. >> GOOD MORNING. IS THERE ANYTHING YOU WISH TO STAY TODAY, ANY EVIDENCE HE WAS TO PRESENT? >> IT'S JUST THAT I HAVE PAID FOR THE CERTIFICATE OF USE. AND WE LET IT LAPS. MY FAULT. AND IT IS JUST A MATTER OF REDOING EVERYTHING AGAIN. AND TRYING TO GET THE SHOP IN ORDER FOR THE INSPECTIONS. SO IF YOU GUYS CAN ALLOW ME ANOTHER 60 DAYS, I WILL HAVE IT TOGETHER. >> RECOMMENDATION IS 15 DAYS TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF USE. WHAT ARE WE FEELING ABOUT THE REQUEST FROM THE RESPONDENT, AS FAR AS 60 DAYS? I DO NOT KNOW WHAT IS INVOLVED WITH GETTING THE CERTIFICATE OF USE. >> WE CAN LET MR. SHISEIDO SPEAK ON THIS. >> I WOULD BE COMFORTABLE WITH MAYBE 25 DAYS. THE CASE HAS BEEN OPEN SINCE MARCH, 2021. IT LOOKS LIKE SOMETHING WAS INITIATED, AND THEN WE JUST DID NOT PROCEED. SO I FEEL LIKE 60 DAYS IS PROBABLY PUSHING IT A LITTLE BIT TOO MUCH. I WOULD BE COMFORTABLE WITH MAYBE 25 DAYS. I KNOW THAT FIRE INSPECTORS HAVE TO GO OUT THERE. AND THERE IS A WHOLE BUNCH OF. >> STEPS I HAVE TO GO THROUGH. >> CORRECT. BUT WHAT IS THE REASON FOR YOU NOT PROCEEDING WITH THE FIRST APPLICATION THAT YOU SUBMITTED. [00:15:01] >> THE COMPUTER THAT WE SET IT UP ON-- THE VIDEO WENT OUT. SO, I DON'T HAVE ACCESS TO THE APPLICATION. >> HAVE YOU TRIED GETTING IN CONTACT WITH STAFF? >> YES. YES. >> WHAT WAS THAT OUTCOME? >> THAT WAS NOT SUCCESSFUL EITHER. >> I WOULD BE COMFORTABLE WITH 25 DAYS. IF ANYTHING CHANGES BETWEEN THEN AND NOW, I MEAN, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU COMMUNICATE WITH CHARMAINE, BUT 60 DAYS AT THIS POINT, I FEEL LIKE THAT WOULD PROBABLY BE A LITTLE BIT TOO MUCH. SINCE THE CASE OPENED IN MARCH. BUT AT THE END OF THE DAY, SPECIAL MAGISTRATE, IT IS YOUR CALL. >> THANK YOU. I JUST NEEDED TO UNDERSTAND THE PROCESS AND THE HISTORY OF THE CASE SO FAR. ANYTHING FURTHER THAT YOU WISH TO STATE, OR EVIDENCE THAT YOU WANT TO PRESENT BEFORE I MAKE MY RULING? >> NO. >> ALL RIGHT. WE WILL GO AHEAD AND FIND THAT THE VIOLATION DOES EXIST. A REVIEW IS REQUIRED UNDER 22-22 A. WE WILL GIVE THE VIOLATOR 25 DAYS TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF USE, OR YOU'LL HAVE TO CEASE YOUR BUSINESS ACTIVITIES. AND FAILURE TO COMPLY WITHIN THAT TIME REQUIRED WILL RESULT IN A FINE OF $250 PER DAY BEING ASSESSED PER CITY ORDINANCE SECTION 22-28. IF THAT WERE TO HAPPEN, ALL THE FACILITIES WOULD BE SUSPENDED WHILE THAT VIOLATIO IS FOUND TO CONTINUE. AND OF COURSE, YOU HAVE 30 DAYS TO REPEAL ANY ORDER ENTERED AT TODAY'S HEARING. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU DO STAY IN TOUCH WITH STAFF IF YOU ARE APPROACHING THAT 25 DAYS AND YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO COMPLY, OR MAKE BEST EFFORTS TO COME IN TO COMPLIANCE IN THAT TIME PERIOD. >> ALL RIGHT. THANK YOU. >> THANK YOU. >> GIVE ME YOUR PHONE NUMBER, PLEASE. >> THANK YOU. [4. Case Number: CE-02026-262 Investigating Officer: Charmaine Kirkland Violation Location: 504 N 23rd St] HAVE A GOOD ONE. >> THE NEXT CASE IS CE-2026-262. 504, NORTH 23RD STREET. >> GOOD MORNING. >> YOUR HONOR,, THIS IS CASE NUMBER CE-2026-262. VIOLATION AT 504 NORTH 23RD STREET. IT'S A CODE ENFORCEMENT CASE INITIATED ON APRIL 22ND 2026. THE SERVICE GOES THROUGH REGULAR MAIL. JUNE 25TH, 2026. THE NTA SERVICE METHOD IS CERTIFIED MAIL, POSTED A PROPERTY. POSTING DATE JULY 24TH, 2026, LAST INSPECTION DATE, AUGUST 1ST, 2026. THE OWNER IS CLEANORD DUCLOS, AND SOIZETTE L DUCLOS. VIOLATIONS ARE, 24-19 (14) — NUISANCES: PARKING IN THE FRONT YARD. 24-19 (15)(C) — NUISANCES: NON-OPERABLE VEHICLE 24-19 (19) — INDOOR STYLE 24-19 (20) — NUISANCES: UNSECURED APPLIANCES 24-19(6)(A) — NUISANCES: OUTSIDE STORAGE: TRASH AND RUBBISH THE CITY REQUESTS THAT IF THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE FINDS THE VIOLATION EXISTS, THAT THE FOLLOWING BE ORDERED: THE VIOLATOR(S) BE GIVEN 7 DAYS TO: REFRAIN FROM PARKING IN THE FRONT YARD. ENSURE ALL VEHICLES ARE SAFELY AND LEGALLY OPERABLE ON A ROADWAY. REMOVE ALL INDOOR STYLE FURNITURE. REMOVE ALL REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS AND DRYERS THROUGHOUT THE PROPERTY. OBTAIN ANY NECESSARY PERMITS AND COMPLY WITH ALL PERMIT CONDITIONS. FAILURE TO COMPLY BY THE DATE ORDERED WILL RESULT IN A FINE OF $100.00 PER DAY BEING ASSESSED. I DO HAVE PHOTOS DEPICTING THE VIOLATION AS I WITNESSED IT AND A COPY OF THE NOTICE OF VIOLATION. B WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE THE PHOTOGRAPHS BEFORE THEY ARE HANDED OUT? >> YES. >> WE HAVE PHOTOGRAPHS DATED [00:20:06] JUNE 6TH, IN JUNE 24TH, AND AUGUST 1ST. DID YOU SUBMIT THESE PHOTOGRAPHS? >> I DID. >> ENDED THEY TRULY AND ACCURATELY DEPICT THE VIOLATIONS AS YOU OBSERVE THEM ON THE PROPERTY? >> THEY DO. >> THE CITY MOVES IN TO EVIDENCE COMPOSITE ONE. >> WE WILL ACCEPT INTO EVIDENCE CITIES COMPOSITE ONE. IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE THE CITY WISHES TO PRESENT? >> HAVE YOU HAD CONTACT WITH THE PROPERTY OWNERS? >> I HAVE. >> WAS THAT THIS MORNING? >> ON PREVIOUS OCCASIONS. AT THE PROPERTY, AND ALSO HERE AT CITY HALL. >> NOTHING FURTHER FROM THE CITY. >> OKAY. WOULD YOU STATE YOUR NAME FOR THE RECORD, AND IF YOU'D LIKE TO PRESENT ANY EVIDENCE, NOW IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY. >> CLEANORD DUCLOS. I RESIDE AT 504 NORTH 23RD STREET. >> SO YOU ARE AN OWNER OF THE PROPERTY. OKAY. ANY EVIDENCE OR TESTIMONY YOU WISH TO PRESENT WITH REGARD TO THE VIOLATIONS WE ARE DISCUSSING TODAY? >> YES. I HAVE PUT A PROPER TAG ON THE VEHICLE. THEY WERE UP ON THE GRASS, THE OFFICIAL SAID WE CANNOT LEAVE IT ON THE GRASS. BUT I MOVE MY CAR. AND I DID A LOT OF, AND I DID NOT GET A CHANCE TO COME BACK TO SEE WHAT HAD BEEN DONE, BUT WHEN I CAME BACK THEY TOLD THAT I HAD TO COME THIS WAY AND TO SEE IF-- >> DO YOU RESIDE ON THE PROPERTY OR IS IT RENTED? >> I RENT IT RIGHT NOW. >> YOU DON'T RESIDE THERE. >> I JUST RENT IT. >> WHEN YOU SAID YOU TOOK THESE CLEANUP EFFORTS, DID YOU NOTIFY STAFF TO COME BACK OUT AND REINSPECT. >> YES. BECAUSE AFTER THE WORK I DID, I WANTED TO COME BACK AND TALK TO HER, BUT I DID NOT GET A CHANCE. BECAUSE I HAD TO GO TO WORK. WHEN I JUST CAME BACK I FOUND THE LETTER. AND I CAME TO SEE IF I CAN GET A FEW MORE DAYS. I CAN GET THINGS CLEANED UP. >> THE PHOTOS WE ARE TAKE-- LOOKING OUTWARD TAKEN AUGUST 1ST. >> YES. >> I CAN GET EVERYTHING CLEANED UP. >> DOES THE PROPERTY LOOK LIKE THESE PHOTOS RIGHT NOW? TO THE BEST OF YOUR KNOWLEDGE? >> YES. I STARTED TRYING TO REMOVE THEM, BUT... >> SO THE RECOMMENDATIONS-- THE VIOLATIONS ARE STILL OPEN ON THIS PROPERTY. SO THE RECOMMENDATION FROM ME IS TO GIVE YOU SEVEN DAYS TO GET ALL THIS CLEANED UP. DO YOU THINK YOU SHOULD DO THAT IN SEVEN DAYS? ANYTHING ELSE YOU WISH TO PRESENT, TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE BEFORE MY RULING? >> NO. BUT I WOULD APPRECIATE SEVEN DAYS WHERE I COULD GO AND GET EVERYTHING CLEANED UP. >> OKAY. WE CAN GIVE YOU SEVEN DAYS. BUT YOU DO NEED TO KEEP IN TOUCH WITH STAFF ONCE I MAKE MY RULING TO CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE GOT A CLEANED UP SO THEY CAN COME OUT AND REINSPECT IN THAT TIME PERIOD, OR THE FINDS WILL BEGIN TO START. SO I'M GOING TO FIND-- >> IF I MAY, THE NAAN OPERABLE VEHICLES VIOLATION, HE DID PROVIDE ME WITH THE REGISTRATIONS. THEY ARE ALL REGISTERED AT THIS TIME. SO THAT VIOLATION IS SATISFIED. AND ALSO, IF I MAY, I DON'T BELIEVE THAT SEVEN DAYS IS ENOUGH. >> THAT'S WHY I ASKED THE QUESTION, JUST SEEING THE PHOTOS. >> I AM INCLINED TO GIVE HIM 15 DAYS. >> OKAY. SHE'S GOING TO GIVE YOU A LITTLE MORE TIME. SHE IS RECOMMENDING THAT I WROTE TO GIVE YOU A LITTLE MORE TIME. 15 DAYS INSTEAD OF SEVEN. THE REASON FOR THAT IS THAT WE WANT YOU TO GET THIS DONE. WE DON'T WANT YOU TO BE BACK HERE BEFORE US IN ANOTHER MONTH WITH FINDS RUNNING. ULTIMATELY WE ARE LOOKING FOR COMPLIANCE. ANYTHING FURTHER BEFORE I MAKE MY RULING? ALL RIGHT. WE WILL GO AHEAD AND FIND THAT A NUISANCE PARKING IN THE FRONT YARD STILL EXISTS AT 241914. THE INDOOR STYLE OFIT BELONGS. NUISANCES, UNSECURED APPLIANCES [00:25:04] ARE STILL NOT WHERE THEY BELONG. AND NUISANCES OUTSIDE STORAGE, TRASH AND RUBBISH DONEES TO BE CLEANED UP. SO I WILL FIND THAT THOSE VIOLATIONS I OUTLINED DO EXIST AND THAT THE VIOLATOR BE GIVEN 15 DAYS, AND REFRAIN FROM PARKING IN THE FRONT YARD AND ENSURE VEHICLES ARE SAFELY OPERABLE AND ON A ROADWAY. REMOVE INDOOR STYLE FURNITURE. ROOM STOVES AND DRYERS THROUGHOUT THE PROPERTY, AND OBTAIN THE NECESSARY PERMITS FOR THESE CONDITIONS. FAILURE TO COMPLY BY THE DATE ORDERED WILL RESULT IN A FINE BEING ASSESSED AND YOU WILL HAVE 30 DAYS TO REPEAL THE ORDER AT THE CITY'S HEARING. ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS? YOU WANT TO WORK WITH STAFF AND STAY IN TOUCH WITH HER. >> IF I CAN GET THIS CLEANED UP, THAT WILL SATISFY THE CODE. >> STAY IN TOUCH WITH HER IF YOU RUN INTO ANY OTHER QUESTIONS. THANK YOU. >> THANK YOU. [7. Case Number: CE-2026-305 Investigating Officer: Charmaine Kirkland Violation Location: 716 S 7th St] >> THE NEXT CASE IS CEI- CEI-2026-305. 716 SOUTH SEVENTH STREET. >> GOOD MORNING. >> THIS IS CASE NUMBER CE-2026-305. VIOLATION LOCATION, 716 SOUTH SEVENTH STREET. THIS IS A CODE ENFORCEMENT CASE. INITIALLY ON APRIL 30TH, 2026. THE NOV SERVICE METHOD, REGULAR MAIL. NT SERVICE METHOD, REGULAR MAIL, CERTIFIED MAIL. POSTED A PROPERTY. POSTING DATE, GREEN CARD RECEIVED ON JUNE 30TH, 2026. LAST INSPECTION DATE, AUGUST 1ST, 2026. THE OWNER IS ETHEL M GREENE. VIOLATIONS, IPMC 702.4 - EMERGENCY ESCAPE OPENINGS THE CITY RECOMMENDS THAT IF THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE FINDS THAT THE VIOLATION EXISTS, THAT THE FOLLOWING BE ORDERED. THE VIOLATOR BE GIVEN SEVEN DAYS TO REMOVE ALL SHUTTERS FROM ALL WINDOWS THROUGHOUT THE PROPERTY. FAILURE TO COMPLY BY THE DATE WILL RESULT IN A FINE OF $100 PER DAY BEING ASSESSED. AND I HAVE PHOTOS OF THE VIOLATION, AND ALSO A COPY OF THE NOTICE OF THE VIOLATION. >> YOU HAVE PROVIDED A COPY OF THE NOTICE OF VIOLATION, AND PHOTOGRAPHS DATED JUNE 3RD, JULY 18TH, AUGUST 1ST. DID YOU TAKE THIS PHOTOGRAPH? >> I DID. >> TO THE ACCURATELY PORTRAYED VIOLATIONS YOU OBSERVED? >> I-- THEY DO. >> THE CITY MOVES INTO EVIDENE COMPOSITE ONE. DO YOU ACCEPT INTO EVIDENCE-- >> THEY SAID EXCEPTION TO EVIDENCE COMPOSITE ONE. IS ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO ACCEPT? >> NO. >> GOOD MORNING. IF YOU LADIES COULD IDENTIFY YOURSELVES FOR THE RECORD. >> I AM SHARON DRAKE. >> OKAY. >> ETHEL M GREENE. >> MISS GREEN, YOU ARE THE OWNER OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AT 716 SOUTH SEVENTH STREET HERE IN FORT PIERCE? >> YES. >> DO YOU HAVE TESTIMONY OR EVIDENCE YOU WOULD LIKE TO PRESENT WITH REGARDS TO THE VIOLATION WE ARE DISCUSSING TODAY? >> WE GOT THE VIOLATION AND WE THOUGHT WE WERE IN COMPLIANCE, BECAUSE THE ONE FACING GEORGIA, [00:30:05] THAT IS A GARAGE. AND ONE PART IS UNDER THEIR AND ONE IS NOT. AND THE ONE OVER ON THE-- SORRY. THE ONE OVER ON THE NORTH SIDE, THAT IS A DAN. AND THERE ARE 12 WINDOWS IN THERE. SO WE THOUGHT THAT IT WAS OKAY TO LEAD THAT CLOSED, BECAUSE THERE IS LIKE-- WE HAVE-- I THINK THERE IS FOUR ON THE WEST SIDE THAT IS OPEN. AND FOUR ON THE EAST SIDE THAT IS OPEN. SO THERE ARE EXITS OUT OF THAT ROOM. >> OKAY. AND THEY LOOK LIKE THEY ARE SHUTTERS THAT ARE ON THE WINDOW. THEY ARE SITTING THERE. THEY CAN BE OPENED OR CLOSED? >> YES. WE COULD OPEN THEM. BUT WE THOUGHT IT WAS OKAY. BECAUSE WE HAD PROBLEMS THERE BEFORE ON THAT BACKSIDE. BECAUSE IT'S DARK THERE AT NIGHT, AND SOMEBODY TRIED TO BREAK IN. AND SHE IS THERE A LOT OF TIMES BY HERSELF. >> OKAY. I DON'T KNOW IF YOU WANT TO RESPOND TO THE QUESTION ABOUT THE MATTER. THAT SHE HAS IDENTIFIED WITH THE FAR AS THE CODE IS CONCERNED? >> I JUST WANT TO ADD THAT BEING THAT THE HOUSE, THE WAY IT SITS ON THAT CORNER, ANYTHING THAT WE SEE FROM THE SIDEWALK IS A VIOLATION. SO IN THIS PARTICULAR PICTURE-- >> FLIP IT TO THE PHOTOS SO WE CAN SEE WHERE THE SHUTTERS ARE COVERED. >> THIS IS RIGHT BEHIND THE HEDGE. THIS WINDOW IN PARTICULAR. >> THAT'S THE PART THAT SHOULD NOT BE COVERED? >> THAT'S A PART OF THE LIVING ROOM. YOU SEE THAT WINDOW THERE IN THE FRONT. ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE HEDGE, THAT'S ALL BEEN ONE ROOM. SO MY UNDERSTANDING WAS AS LONG AS THERE IS ONE WINDOW AND YOU CAN EXIT OUT OF ONE WINDOW, THEN IT IS OKAY. BUT IF IT'S NOT-- SO WE CAN OPEN THAT. >> IF YOU GO TO THE NEXT PHOTO, ISAAC. ON THIS SIDE, THIS IS SIDE. THAT WINDOW. >> THE GARAGES UNDER AIR. THE OTHER SIDE IS NOT. YOU SEE THE GARAGE DOOR, THAT'S THE HOT SIDE. AND THE OTHER ONE IS UNDER AIR, BECAUSE WE STORE A LOT OF STUFF IN THERE. SO NOBODY LIVES IN THERE. SO WE HAVE TO OPEN THEM, WE WILL JUST OPEN THEM. THIS IS THE NORTH SIDE. THAT'S A PROBLEM WHERE WE HAD BREAK-INS. SOMEONE WAS TRYING TO BREAK IN. SO WE KEEP THAT CLOSED. RIGHT ON THE SIDE OF THAT, THAT'S WHERE THE WINDOWS ARE ON ONE SIDE. ON THE WEST SIDE, AND ON THE EAST SIDE THERE ARE FOUR WINDOWS TO EXIT FROM. >> IS IT APPROPRIATE TO MEET AT THE PROPERTY SO YOU CAN MAKE A DETERMINATION IF IT IS A CODE VIOLATION? >> THEY WERE WORRIED ABOUT BREAK-INS. UNFORTUNATELY THE ONLY THING I WOULD RECOMMEND IS TO PUT THE TRESPASSING SIGNS, CAMERAS. IT IS MORE FOR SAFETY ISSUES. WE ARE LOOKING OUT AT A SAFETY ISSUE PERSPECTIVE. SO SOMETHING WAS TO HAPPEN, A FIRE, THAT'S THE ONLY EXIT YOU HAVE TO GET OUT, AND IT IS COVERED UP, YOU ARE NOT GOING ANYWHERE. >> WHAT ABOUT THE FOUR ON THE WEST AND FOUR ON THE EAST SIDE. THAT IS ALL ONE ROOM. >> THAT'S WHAT I'M TRYING TO SAY. I CAN'T DETERMINE IF IT'S A VIOLATION. >> IT'S ONE-ROOM. THAT SIDE IS A PART OF A ROOM. GO OVER. THESE THREE RIGHT HERE. FACING SEVENTH STREET. THAT'S A PART OF THE SAME ROOM. SO THERE ARE THREE ON THE WEST SIDE, THREE ON THE EAST SIDE. >> TECHNICALLY, UNLESS THERE IS A NAMED STORM OUT THERE THAT IS COMING THIS WAY, WE SHOULD NOT HAVE SHUTTERS UP THERE ON THE PROPERTY. SO THAT'S WHERE WE STAND AT THIS MOMENT. [00:35:01] UNLESS THERE IS A NAMED STORM, CURRENTLY THERE IS NOTHING, AND IT WOULD HAVE TO BE OPENED UP. IT IS ONE OF THOSE-- THEY ARE ACCORDION SHUTTERS. SO YOU CAN EASILY OPEN AND CLOSE THEM. OR CLOSE THEM BACK UP IF NEEDED. IT'S NOT LIKE A WHOLE SHUTTER WHERE YOU HAVE THIS WHOLE-- >> PIECE TO PUT IN. >> WHAT IF THE PROPERTY WERE UNOCCUPIED? >> IF THE PROPERTY IS NOT OCCUPIED IT WOULD HAVE TO BE BOARDED UP TO PREVENT ANY FUTURE BREAK-INS OR THINGS LIKE THAT. >> IF SOMEONE WERE SEASONAL COULD SHE HAVE ALL THE SHUTTERS SHUT? >> SHE IS NOT THERE AT THE PROPERTY AT THAT POINT. >> PASMA QUESTION. SO BECAUSE THE PROPERTY IS OCCUPIED, THEY DON'T WANT YOU TO USE YOUR SHUTTERS AS A SECURITY DEVICE, REALLY THEY SHOULD BE CLOSED, HIS WHAT STAFF IS SAYING, IF THERE IS A NAMED STORM. SO MAYBE THE FAMILY NEEDS TO LOOK AT THEIR SECURITY MEASURES TO SECURE THE PROPERTY, IF THAT'S THE REASON THE SHUTTERS ARE CLOSED, IS WHAT I'M HEARING FROM THE CITY, TO COMPLY WITH CODE. IS SEVEN DAYS ENOUGH TIME TO FIGURE THAT OUT FOR YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR MOTHER SECURITY AND SAFETY? >> THAT IS FINE. WE WILL JUST OPEN THEM. DO THEY HAVE TO BE OPENED ALL THE WAY EQUALLY CAN WE OPEN THEM HALFWAY, OR COMPLETELY? >> I DID NOT HEAR THE QUESTION. >> DO THEY HAVE TO BE COMPLETELY OPEN? >> YOU CAN OPEN THEM HALFWAY. >> OKAY. THAT'S GOOD, THANK YOU. >> OKAY. ALL RIGHT. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WISH TO STATE? OKAY. WE WILL GO AHEAD AND FIND THE VIOLATION CURRENTLY DOES EXIST. EMERGENCY ESCAPE OPENINGS ON THE PROPERTY. AND I WILL FIND THAT YOU GUYS BE GIVEN SEVEN DAYS TO REMOVE THE SHUTTERS FROM ALL WINDOWS THROUGHOUT THE PROPERTY, OR PARTIALLY OPEN THEM TO COMPLY WITH CODE. AND FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE DATE ORDERED WILL-- WILL RESULT IN A FINE OF $100 PER DAY BEING ASSESSED. SO STAY WITH STAFF BEFORE YOU COME INTO COMPLIANCE SO THEY CAN CLOSE THIS OUT. OKAY? THANK YOU, BOTH. >> THE NEXT CASE IS CE 2026-339. [8. Case Number: CE-2026-339 Investigating Officer: Charmaine Kirkland Violation Location: 403 N 29th St] 403 NORTH 29TH STREET. >> GOOD MORNING. >> GOOD MORNING, YOUR HONOR. >> THIS IS CASE NUMBER CE-2026-339. VIOLATION LOCATION 403 NORTH 29TH STREET. TASTE-- CASE TYPE IS CODE ENFORCEMENT. NOV ISSUE DATE WAS MAY 19TH 2026, BY REGULAR MAIL. NTA ISSUE DATE JUNE 24TH, 2026. NTA SERVICE METHOD, CERTIFIED MAIL, POSTED A PROPERTY. POSTING DATE, JULY 24TH, 2026. LAST INSPECTION DATE, AUGUST 1ST, 2026. THE OWNERS ARE SAMUEL & ANNIE ROBINSON. VIOLATIONS ARE , 24-19 (14) — NUISANCES — PARKING IN THE FRONT YARD. 24-19 (19) — NUISANCES — INDOOR STYLE FURNITURE. 24-19(6)(A) - NUISANCES-OUTSIDE STORAGE 24-19(6)(B) — NUISANCES—TIRES; ABANDONED OR INOPERATIVE APPLIANCES; MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT OR PARTS;, THE CITY REQUEST THAT IF THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE FINDS A VIOLATION EXIST THAT THE FOLLOWING BE ORDERED. THE VIOLATOR BE GIVEN SEVEN DAYS TO REFRAIN FROM PARKING IN THE FRONT YARD. REMOVE ALL INDOOR STYLE FURNITURE. REMOVE GAS CANS, COOLERS, LITTER, DEBRIS AND ALL OTHER TRASH RELATED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE PROPERTY. REMOVE TIRES, REFRIGERATORS AND ALL OTHER IN OPERABLE APPLIANCES THROUGHOUT THE PROPERTY. FAILURE TO COMPLY BY THE DATE ORDERED WILL RESULT IN A FINE OF $250 PER DAY BEING ASSESSED. AND I HAVE PHOTOS DEPICTING THE VIOLATION, AS I WITNESSED IT. >> YEAH, LET ME SEE IT. [00:40:05] [INDISCERNIBLE] ALL RIGHT. THANK YOU. >> WE PROVIDED A COPY OF THE NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND PHOTOGRAPHS DATED JULY 7TH, JULY 24TH, JULY 18TH AND AUGUST 1ST. DID YOU TAKE THESE PHOTOGRAPHS? >> I DID. >> TO THE PHOTOGRAPH TRULY AND ACCURATELY DEPICT THE VIOLATIONS AS YOU OBSERVE THEM. >> AS THEY DO. >> THE CITY MOVES IN TO EVIDENCE COMPOSITE ONE. >> I WILL EXCEPT IN TO EVIDENCE THE CITY'S COMPOSITE ONE. ANY OTHER TESTIMONY YOU WOULD LIKE TO PRESEN? >> NO, MA'AM. >> OKAY. COULD YOU STATE YOUR NAMES FOR THE RECORD. >> SAMUEL ROBERTSON JR. >> OKAY. >> SAMUEL ROBERTSON SENIOR. >> OKAY. AND WHICH OF THE TWO OF YOU IS THE OWNER OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. >> I AM. >> THANK YOU. DO YOU HAVE ANY EVIDENCE OR TESTIMONY YOU WOULD LIKE TO PRESENT TODAY WITH REGARD TO THE VIOLATIONS WE ARE DISCUSSING ON THE PROPERTY? >> I HAD MY WHOLE PORCH CLEANED OFF. HOURS TRYING TO GET STUFF TOGETHER TO START A SERVICE. SO WHEN ALL OF THI TOOK PLACE I GOT RID OF EVERYTHING. THIS PICTURE IS WHAT IS LOOKING LIKE NOW. THE DODGE, THAT IS MINE AS WELL. AS I DROVE IT HOME, THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. BUT IT COULD GO IN REVERSE AND AGO AND DRIVE. IT JUST DOES NOT HAVE ANY PICKUP. SO I WAS TOLD THAT THE SENSOR WENT OUT. AND IN THE MEANTIME OF ALLOF THAT, I FOUND OUT I HAD KIDNEY DISEASE. I WAS PUT ON DIALYSIS, CAN'T WORK. SO FOR THE LAST TWO —-DASH MONTHS, I HAVE NOT MADE A PAYCHECK. SO EVERYBODY THAT WAS COMING AROUND TO HELP ME ALSO DIDN'T GET ANY MONEY, I HAVEN'T HAD ANY MONEY TO PAY THEM. SO I'M STUCK WITH WHAT THEY DIFFERENCE MAYBE. THIS THING ON MY CHEST, I CAN'T GET IT WET AT ALL. I CAN'T EVEN GET A-- TAKE A SHOWER. A FIGHT SWEAT ON IT, I'M HOSPITALIZED, OR I RISK DEATH. SO I JUST HAD TO TAKE A SEAT. I HAVE BEEN WORKING MY WHOLE LIFE. I DON'T KNOW NO OTHER WAY. BUT TO HELP MYSELF. BUT RIGHT NOW I CANNOT. >> SO THESE PHOTOS WE ARE LOOKING AT RIGHT NOW WERE TAKEN AUGUST 1ST. CHARMAINE, CAN YOU TELL US WHAT THE CURRENT OPEN VIOLATIONS ARE ON THE PROPERTY? HAS HE CLEARED UP ANY OF THEM? >> YES. THE 24-19 SUBSECTION SIX HAS BEEN CLEARED. >> NUISANCES TIRES ABANDONED OR INOPERABLE APPLIANCES HAVE BEEN CLEARED? >> YES. AND I'M GOING TO SAY THE OUTSIDE STORAGE, 24-19, SUBSECTION SIX, SUBSECTION A. >> IN MY BACKYARD? >> NO. >> JUST THINGS BEING STORED OUTSIDE THAT DID NOT BELONG OUTSIDE. IT'S BEEN CLEARED UP IS WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE. >> I'M TRYING TO FIGURE WHAT SHE'S TALKING ABOUT. >> I'M ASKING THE SAME QUESTION SO I CAN CLARIFY FOR YOU WHAT YOU NEED TO REMEDY. >> BASICALLY, THE ONLY THING HE NEEDS TO REMEDY IS PARKING IN THE FRONT YARD, WHICH THAT VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE MOVED TO THE CARPORT ON THE PAVEMENT. >> THE DODGE? >> YES. >> NOTHING CAN BE ON THE YARD. IT NEEDS TO BE ON THE PAVEMENT. >> I HAVE A LONG STEP-- STRETCH OF DRIVEWAY, BUT MY CHEVY WILL TAKE UP OVER HALF OF THAT [00:45:06] CARPORT. IT'S A LONG BED TRUCK. >> YOU WILL HAVE TO FIND SOMEWHERE ELSE TO PARTED. IF YOU LEAVE IT IN THE GRASS THE WAY IT IS, THAT'S A VIOLATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY CODE. YOU DON'T WANT TO GET A FINE FOR THAT. >> SO WHERE WILL I PUT MY VEHICLE WE. >> I THINK THAT IS A WORKABLE SOLUTION, PROBABLY. >> JUST SO YOU KNOW, YOU CAN MAKE A DESIGNATED PARKING AREA. YOU CAN PUT PAVERS OR SOMETHING THAT IS NOT CONSIDERED PERMANENT. ROCKS. LIKE A DESIGNATED PARKING AREA NEXT TO MAYBE THE DRIVEWAY. >> PUT SOME STONES DOWN? >> TALK WITH STAFF ABOUT THAT AFTER THE HEARING. THERE ARE WAYS TO RESOLVE THAT. >> ROCKS? >> YOU WILL WANT TO TALK WITH STAFF TO MAKE SURE THAT WHAT YOU DO REMEDIES THE PROBLEM AND ENFORCES THE CODE. >> OKAY. >> THAT'S THE PARKING. THE OTHER ONE I HAVE NOT HEARD IS THE COMPLIANCE OF THE INDOOR STYLE FURNITURE. CAN YOU CLARIFY FOR HIM WHAT THAT IS? >> I'M NOT SURE-- >> THAT'S A PART OF THE GARAGE. I KNOW WHAT SHE'S TALKING ABOUT. LET ME TALK, SAM. ON THAT IS THE INDOOR PATIO. AND THAT PART THAT LOOKS LIKE A GARAGES AND INDOOR PATIO. I MADE SURE THAT THE INDOOR FURNITURE GOES ON THAT SIDE. AND THAT IS STILL THERE. OTHER THAN THAT THE GARAGES ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE WHERE YOU SEE THE CORNER OF THE HOUSE. THE GARAGES ON THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE OF THAT. SO THAT THE AREA HE CAN MOVE IT. THE PROBLEM IS GETTING PEOPLE TO HELP YOU WITH THAT KIND OF STUFF. BECAUSE WE SHOULD PUT THE BARBECUE GRILL ON THE SIDE WITH THE PATIO FURNITURE. BECAUSE THAT WOULD ELIMINATE A LOT OF THE THEY SAY, HE SAY. IF YOU WANT TO DO A COOKOUT, YOU CAN DO IT IN YOUR HOUSE AND AROUND YOUR HOUSE, WHATEVER. WE WILL HAVE TO MOVE THAT. >> SO ALL THIS STUFF IS REMOVED NOW? THAT STUFF IN THE PHOTO RIGHT NOW? THE TOILET-- >> THE TOILET IS ON THE INSIDE. >> IT HAS BEEN REMOVED. AND THE PORCH HAS BEEN REMOVED. ALL THAT STUFF HAS BEEN REMOVED. >> THAT PHOTO IS FROM JULY 24TH. >> I DID NOT SEE THE DATE. >> FOR THE INDOOR FURNITURE TO MAKE THAT DETERMINATION IF IT'S INDOOR OR OUTDOOR. >> THIS IS AN OLDER PHOTO. WE NEED THE 8-1 PHOTO. THAT'S THE 8-1 PHOTO. >> I WAS LOOKING BACK AT OLD PHOTOS TO SEE IF I COULD MAKE THAT DETERMINATION IF IT'S INDOOR OR OUTDOOR. IT'S KIND OF HARD. >> IS THAT PATIO FURNITURE, THAT TABLE SET? >> IT'S PATIO FURNITURE. >> THE ONLY VIOLATION IS THE PARKING IN THE FRONT YARD, YOUR HONOR. I WOULD SUGGEST MOVING THE GRILL OVER TO THE SIDE OR ON THE GRASS NEXT TO DEFENCE, AND THEN PARKING THE SILVER TRUCK IN THE CARPORT. >> I WILL TRY IT. >> WE NEED A FEW DAYS ON THAT, BECAUSE NEITHER OF US-- HE IS ON A WALKER, I HAVE LEG PROBLEMS FROM MY TIME IN THE MILITARY. SO WE WILL TRY TO GET SOMEONE TO HELP US MOVE THAT STUFF OVER. I WOULD SAY BY THE WEEKEND. >> SEVEN DAYS IS ENOUGH TIME? OKAY. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO STATE BEFORE I MAKE MY RULING? >> JUST GETTING SOME UNDERSTANDING-- I'M SORRY WE WERE NOT THERE. BECAUSE HE'S BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH BURGLARY AND STUFF LIKE THAT. PEOPLE WILL COME BY. THEY WALK BY MY YARD WITH BICYCLES. AND I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW IT. HE LOCKS HIS GATE. I DON'T HAVE A GATE TO LOCK. THAT'S THE ONLY PROBLEM. [00:50:06] IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS, JUST LET US KNOW. >> WOULD IT BE OKAY IF CHARMAINE MEETS YOU AT THE PROPERTY TODAY SO SHE CAN POINT OUT ONE NEEDS TO BE DONE? >> THAT'S NOT A PROBLEM. YOU CALL HER. I DO NOT LIVE THERE. >> ALL RIGHT. THERE IS NOTHING FURTHER-- IF THERE IS NOTHING FURTHER TO TESTIFY, I WILL MAKE MY RULING. WE FIND THE VIOLATION WITH REGARD TO 24-19-14. NUISANCES PARKING IN THE FRONT YARD. THAT'S THE ONLY VIOLATION AT THIS TIME. SO I'M FINDING THAT THAT VIOLATION DOES EXIST, AND ORDERING THAT YOU BE GIVEN SEVEN DAYS TO REFRAIN FROM PARKING IN THE FRONT YARD. TO REMOVE THAT TRUCK, SO IT'S PART UNDER THE CARPORT OR THAT YOU COME UP WITH ANOTHER COMPLIANT PARKING MECHANISM, AND YOU WANT TO TALK WITH STAFF ABOUT THAT SO YOU CAN COMPLY WITH THE CODE. A FAILURE TO COMPLY BY THE DATE ORDERED WILL RESULT IN A FINE OF $250 PER DAY BEING ASSESSED. AND YOU WANT TO KEEP THE PROPERTY IN COMPLIANCE SO WE DON'T HAVE TO CALL YOU TO COME BACK HERE BEFORE US AGAIN ABOUT WHERE YOU ARE PUTTING THINGS. OKAY? AND YOU HAVE 30 DAYS TO APPEAL THE ORDER ENTERED AT TODAY'S HEARING. THANK YOU. >> THANK YOU. >> THE NEXT CASE WILL BE 20 [12. Case Number: NUIS-2026-11 Investigating Officer: Jarvis Gamble Violation Location: 1016 Mayflower Rd ] 2026-111. 1016 MAYFLOWER ROAD. >> GOOD MORNING. >> GOOD MORNING, JARVIS CAMPBELL, CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. THIS IS CASE NUMBER NUIS- NUIS-2026-11. VIOLATION LOCATION AT 1016 MAYFLOWER ROAD. THIS IS A NUISANCE CASE. NUISANCE ISSUE DATE WAS JUNE 30TH, 2026 BY REGULAR MAIL, CERTIFIED MAIL AND POSTED AT PROPERTY. NOTICE TO APPEAR WAS JUNE 30TH AS WELL. 2026. BY REGULAR MAIL, CERTIFIED MAIL AND POSTED AT PROPERTY. THE POSTING DATE WAS JUNE 30TH, 2026. LAST INSPECTION DATE, AUGUST 1ST, 2026. THE VIOLATOR IS KATHERINE IRIZARRY. VIOLATIONS , ,IPMC 303.2 — POOL/SPA ENCLOSURES — POOL/SPA ENCLOSURES. IPMC 303.1 - POOL/SPA MAINTENANCE 24-19(5) - NUISANCES 24-19(9) - NUISANCE ABATEMENT: STAGNANT WATER THE RECOMMENDATION IS THAT THE CITY REQUEST THAT THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE FIND THAT A NEW SCENT CONDITION EXISTS IN VIOLATION OF CODE ORDINANCES, AND THAT SUCH NUISANCE CONDITION POSES A THREAT TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY, AND THAT THE NUISANCE HAS BEEN ADDRESSED THROUGH THE CITIES NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROGRAM. THE VIOLATORS BE GIVEN SEVEN DAYS TO PROPERLY SECURE THE POOL. MAINTAIN THE POOL WATER IN A CLEAN, HEALTHY AND SANITARY CONDITION. FAILURE TO COMPLY BY THE DATE ORDERED WILL RESULT IN A FINE OF $100 PER DAY BEING ASSESSED FOR EACH DAY THAT THE VIOLATION CONTINUES. THE CITY IS TAKING THE NECESSARY STEPS TO ABATE THE NUISANCE CONDITION. THE COST OF WHICH IS TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE PROPERTY. I HAVE A COPY OF THE NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS WITH PHOTOS TO PRESENT AT THIS TIME. >> THAT IS OKAY. I HAVE BEEN THERE. >> MISS CAMPBELL, YOU PROVIDED A COPY OF THE NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS ON THE PHOTOGRAPHS DATED JUNE 27, JULY 28TH, AND AUGUST 4TH, AS WELL AS A COPY OF THE GREEN CARD THAT WAS RETURNED BACK. THE PHOTOGRAPHS, WHERE THEY TAKEN BY YOU? >> YES. >> TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED TRULY AND ACCURATELY DEPICT THE VIOLATIONS AS YOU OBSERVE THEM? >> YES. >> THE CITY MOVES IN TO EVIDENCE COMPOSITE ONE. >> WE WILL ACCEPT INTO EVIDENCE THE CITY COMPOSITE ONE. IS THERE ANYTHING FURTHER THAT THE CITY WOULD LIKE TO PRESENT TODAY? >> YES. IF THE RECOMMENDATION OF DAYS TO COMPLY THIS COULD BE CHANGED. IT WOULD BE REASONABLE TO ALLOW FOR FULL COMPLIANCE OF THIS VIOLATION. BECAUSE I HAVE HAD THOROUGH COMMUNICATION KATHERINE IRIZARRY. >> SO YOU WANTED TO GO FROM SEVEN DAYS TO WHAT? >> BETWEEN 15, 20, IF NEED BE. [00:55:04] 30. BUT IT IS WHATEVER-- SHE COULD-- YOU KNOW. >> COULD YOU IDENTIFY YOURSELF FOR THE RECORD? >> MR. KATHERINE IRIZARRY. >> THEN DO YOU ARE THE PROPERTY OWNER OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY? OKAY. DO YOU HAVE EVIDENCE OR TESTIMONY YOU WOULD LIKE TO PRESENT TODAY IN RESPONSE TO THE VIOLATION WE ARE HERE TO DISCUSS? >> MY ONLY THING WILL BE THAT I NEED BETWEEN 30 AND 60 DAYS TO GET YOUR OTHER DEPARTMENT ACROSS THE STREET, THE CITY DEPARTMENT, SO I CAN SECURE THE PROPERTY PROPERLY. AND I DON'T KNOW THE TIME FRAME ON IMPROVEMENT. AND MONEYWISE, TO PUT UP EVERYTHING. BUT WE SHOULD HAVE IT SECURE WITHIN 32 TO 45 DAYS. I CAN SAY. >> HOW DOES THE CITY FEEL ABOUT THAT? BECAUSE IT IS A POOL AND IT IS OPEN. AND THOSE ARE SAFETY HAZARDS. >> YES. 60 IS TOO MUCH. WHEN WAS THE CASE OPEN? JUNE WE HAVE YOU COMMUNICATED WITH THE BUILDING PROGRAM? >> I HAVE NOT BEEN ACROSS THE STREET YET. >> BECAUSE TYPICALLY, I MEAN, ONCE YOU PULL PERMITS AND ALL OF THAT, YOU HAVE 108 DAYS TO COMPLETE THE JOB. >> BUT IT'S A HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARD. >> IT IS. >> HEALTHWISE, THE POOL IS CLEAN. IT IS JUST WHEN IT RAINS-- >> IT'S NOT PROPERLY SECURED. >> SO THAT'S WHY WE KIND OF WANT TO SECURE IT. BUT IT'S A WASTE OF MONEY IF I PUT PLYWOOD ON IT. IT'S A WASTE OF MONEY IF I DO THE SCREEN. SO WE WANT TO FENCE OUT THE PROPERTY. SO EVEN IF THE AREA IS SECURED, THE OPENINGS ARE STILL THERE. FOR OUR OWN SAFETY AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD, WE WANT TO KIND OF FENCE IT SO NO ONE HAS ACCESS EITHER WAY TO THE PROPERTY. >> I UNDERSTAND THAT, BUT THE SCREENING, THAT WOULD BE AT LEAST SOME SORT OF TEMPORARY PROTECTION. FOR YOU IT'S MAYBE A WASTE OF MONEY IF YOU'RE PLANNING ON DOING OTHER THINGS. IS A SPECIAL MAGISTRATE SAID, IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. IF SOMEONE WANTS TO FOLLOW IN THEIR, AT THE END OF THE DAY YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THAT. SO YOU DO HAVE TO HAVE SOME SORT OF-- >> I DO HAVE SIGNS. DO NOT TRESPASS ON IT. BUT I UNDERSTAND THAT PEOPLE WILL DO WHATEVER THEY WANT. I UNDERSTAND THAT. MIND THING IS AT LEAST GIVE ME 30 DAYS. I DON'T EVEN THINK THAT IT WILL TAKE THAT LONG AT THAT POINT, BUT IT'S YOUR CITY PERMIT. >> IT SHOULD NOT TAKE 60 DAYS FOR YOU TO GET A PERMIT. >> IT TOOK ME 90 TO GET A PERMIT FOR 27 STREET. SO IT CAN TAKE THAT LONG. YOU GUYS ARE GOOD. NO COMPLAINTS. IT'S CODE ENFORCEMENT. >> I THINK THAT THE FIRST THING THAT WE SHOULD DEFINITELY HAVE IS SOME SORT OF COMMUNICATION WITH THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT. 60 DAYS, TO BE HONEST, B I THINK SHE SHOULD BE GIVEN SEVEN DAYS TO SECURE THE POOL. THAT IS THE SAFETY HAZARD. >> EVEN IF IT IS WITH A TARP, OR SOMETHING TO COVER UP THE POOL AREA ITSELF UNTIL BE KIND OF GET THE PROCESS GOING. I AM COMFORTABLE WITH THE SEVEN DAYS, COVERING THAT. AND THEN MOVING FORWARD WITH ANY OTHER PERMIT. >> I CAN DO THAT,. >> YOU DON'T HAVE TO GET THE SCREEN. THERE ARE OTHER WAYS TO COMPLY WITH THE SAFETY HAZARD, WHICH IS REALLY A NUISANCE, THE UNSECURED POOL THAT ANYONE COULD FALL INTO. CHILD, ANIMAL, ANYTHING. >> WITH ALL THE RAIN-- >> IT RAINS EVERY DAY. IT IS MY NIGHTMARE. BUT, YES. I CAN SECURE THE POOL. PUT A TARP ON IT, THAT. I JUST WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT THAT IS OKAY WITH YOU GUYS, AND FOR YOU TO GIVE ME ENOUGH TIME SO I CAN FENCE THE PROPERTY. >> IT HAS TO BE MORE THAN JUST PUTTING A BRAKE ON EACH CORNER. IT HAS TO BE PROPERLY SECURED SO SOMETHING WAS TO HAPPEN THE AIDE WOULD NOT COMPLETELY-- SO. >> CREATE WORSE HAZARD. >> TO CLARIFY, THERE ARE TWO VIOLATIONS. THE NUISANCE VIOLATION, 24195, THE 24199 NUISANCE OF STATEMENT-- STAGNANT WATER. >> THE STAGNANT WATER IS COMPLIED. BECAUSE THERE IS NO WATER. BUT THE ENCLOSURE IS WHAT WE [01:00:04] WILL BE MOVING-- MOVING FORWARD WITH. >> JUST TRYING TO CLARIFY FOR MY ORDER. >> IT WOULD BE THE I PMC-- IN THE MAINTENANCE. IT ESSENTIALLY STILL NEEDS MAINTENANCE. I PMC WILL BE 303.281. THE NUISANCE IS ESSENTIALLY COMPLIED. SO THERE WOULD BE WATER IN THERE. AND WE COULD HAVE BID THAT OUT TO ONE OF OUR VENDORS TO PROPERLY TREAT THE POOL AND PROPERLY SECURE IT. BUT SHE'S GOING TO GO AHEAD AND... >> LET ME ASK YOU A QUESTION. CAN I GET 20 DAYS TO GET IT SOLVED COMPLETELY WITH THE BUILD IN? 'S. >> WE WILL GIVE YOU SEVEN DAYS TO GET IT COVERED. ESSENTIALLY IS I'M GOING THROUGH THESE, IT IS STILL IN VIOLATION. IF SHE DOESN'T GO AHEAD AND PROPERLY SECURE IT, I CAN GO AHEAD AND BID THAT OUT TO HAVE IT PROPERLY SECURED IN THAT POOL. >> AS FAR AS NUMBER 2 UNDER THE RECOMMENDATION, IT'S AT THE CITY BE ADDRESSING THE NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROGRAM. HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU WANT TO GIVE FOR THAT. I WANT TO GET SEVEN DAYS TO PROPERLY SECURE THE POOL. >> THAT MEANS WE GET THE SEVEN DAYS. AND IN SEVEN DAYS OF THE POOL IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED, I CAN GO AHEAD AND BID THAT OUT TO ONE OF OUR VENDORS. THAT'S THE NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROGRAM. I'D BID IT OUT, AND THEY PROVIDE ME WITH A QUOTE. AND IF WE MOVE FORWARD WITH IT, THEY GO AHEAD AND PROPERLY SECURE IT IF SHE DOESN'T DO IT WITHIN THE SEVEN DAYS. >> WHAT ABOUT THE OTHER VIOLATIONS? SHOULD WE GIVE MORE TIME FROM NOT? WITH THE VIOLATIONS AND THE TIME PERIODS? >> THE ONLY THING IN COMPLIANCE RIGHT NOW IS GOING TO BE THE SECOND ONE. >> WHAT IF IT RAINS THIS AFTERNOON. HOW A SITE GETTING OUT? >> DON'T WORRY. WE GO THERE EVERY TIME IT RAINS. THE DAY AFTER WE ARE THERE. >> WHILE I SEE YOUR POINT, I SEE WHERE YOU'RE COMING FROM, OUR PICTURE, AS OF RIGHT NOW FROM AUGUST 4TH-- >> IT SHOWS IT DRY. >> OKAY. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK ON, MA'AM,, OR QUESTIONS BEFORE I MAKE MY RULING? YOU UNDERSTAND THAT WE REALLY CARE ABOUT COMPLIANCE HERE BECAUSE THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD FOR ANYONE LIVING IN AND AROUND OR ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY IN THAT NEIGHBORHOOD. IT'S A LIABILITY FOR YOU. SO JUST TRYING TO CLARIFY THOSE THINGS BEFORE I MAKE MY RULING. SO WE WILL FIND THAT VIOLATION I PMC 303.2 EXISTS. IPMC 303.1 - POOL/SPA MAINTENANCE 24-19(5) - NUISANCES ALL EXIST. YOU HAVE CLEARED YOU HAVE CLEARED 24-19(9) - NUISANCE ABATEMENT: STAGNANT WATER SO THAT IS NO LONGER A VIOLATION. I WILL FIND THAT THE NUISANCE DOES EXIST BY THE CODE OF ORDINANCES. AND THAT THOSE CONDITIONS I OUTLINED, POSING A THREAT TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY, WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY, IT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED AT THE CITIES NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROGRAM. YOU WILL BE GIVEN SEVEN DAYS TO PROPERLY SECURE THE POOL. YOU SHOULD SPEAK WITH STAFF TO CONFIRM THAT YOUR METHOD OF SECURING THE POOL COMPLIES WITH THE CODE. AND LET THEM KNOW ONE THAT'S DONE SO THAT THEY CAN REINSPECT AND FIND COMPLIANCE. NEED TO MAINTAIN THE POOL WATER IN A UNSANITARY-- IN A SANITARY CONDITION. FAILURE TO COMPLY OR RESULT IN A FINE OF $100 BEING ASSESSED FOR EACH DAY THAT THE VIOLATION CONTINUES. IN THE CITY NEEDS TO TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS AGAINST THE COST OF THE PROPERTY, IF YOU DON'T COMPLY WITH OUR TIME PERIOD. YOU HAVE 30 DAYS TO APPEALED THE ORDER ENTERED AT TODAY'S HEARING. THANK YOU. >> THANK YOU. >> THE NEXT CASES LTC L-2026-66. [10. Case Number: LTCL-2026-66 Investigating Officer: Jarvis Gamble Violation Location: 906 McCray CT] 906 MCRAE COURT. >> GOOD MORNING, YOUR HONOR. [01:05:10] >> GOOD MORNING. >> I THINK WE NEED TO SWEAR YOU AND IF YOU ARE NOT HERE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE HEARING. >> I HAD TO DRIVE UP FROM WEST PALM. >> OUR CLERK WILL SWEAR YOU IN. >> RAISE YOUR RIGHT HAND. ERIC. >> LET THE CITY INITIATE THE CASE AND I WILL COME BACK TO YOU MOMENTARILY. >> CASE NUMBER LTCL-2026-66. VIOLATION AT LOCATIONS OF 906 MCCRAY CT. THIS IS A LOT CLEARING CASE. NOTICE OF VIOLATION, NOTICE TO APPEAR, AND POSTING DATE WERE ALL DONE JUNE 26TH, 2026. BY REGULAR MAIL, CERTIFIED MAIL AND POSTED A PROPERTY. LAST INSPECTION DATE WAS AUGUST 1ST. VIOLATORS RAPID AUTO INC. FOR VIOLATIONS THE RECOMMENDATION IS THAT THE CITY REQUEST THAT THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE FINDS THAT A NUISANCE CONDITION EXISTS IN VIOLATION OF THE COURT ORDINANCES AND THAT SUCH NUISANCE CONDITION POSES A THREAT TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY, AND THAT THE NUISANCE BE ADDRESSED TO THE CITY'S NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROGRAM. THE VIOLATORS BE GIVEN SEVEN DAYS TO CUT ALL GRASS AND WEEDS AS NEEDED AND TRIM ALL TREES, SHRUBS AND BUSHES TO THE STANDARDS IDENTIFIED IN THE NOTICE OF VIOLATION. REMOVE ALL TRASH AND DEBRIS, INCLUDING LANDSCAPE DEBRIS GENERATED FROM BRINGING THE PROPERTY IN TO COMPLIANCE. FAILURE TO COMPLY BY THE DATE ORDERED WILL RESULT IN A FINE OF $100 PER DAY BEING ASSESSED FOR EACH DAY THE VIOLATION CONTINUES. THE CITY IS TO TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO ABATE THE NUISANCE CONDITION, HE COST OF WHICH WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE PROPERTY. I HAVE A COPY OF THE VIOLATIONS TO BE PRESENTED AT THIS TIME. >> OKAY. I THINK THIS IS WHAT IS POSTED ON THE PROPERTY, RIGHT? >> CORRECT. >> OKAY. YES INDEED. THAT WAS WHERE WE STARTED. >> OKAY. WE ARE GOING TO GO AHEAD AND ADMIT THOSE IN TO EVIDENCE. YOU CAN PASS THEM BACK TO YOUR STAFF MEMBER THERE. WE WILL ADMIT THIS IN A CITY COMPOSITE ONE. IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE THE CITY WOULD LIKE TO PRESENT AT THIS TIME? OKAY. SIR,, IF THERE IS A TESTIMONY OR EVIDENCE YOU WOULD LIKE TO GIVE IN RESPONSE TO THE VIOLATIONS, NOW IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO DO THAT. IF YOU COULD JUST IDENTIFY YOURSELF FOR THE RECORD. >> MY NAME IS ERIC SNOW. >> ARE YOU THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY HERE AT 906 MCRAE COURT. >> I AM NOT. IT BELONGS TO A FRIEND OF MINE. HE BOUGHT IT AS AN INVESTMENT PROPERTY. HE WANTS TO BUILD A HOUSE ON IT. AND I HAD ONE QUESTION. I WANTED TO FIND OUT IF THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN IN VIOLATION BEFORE. BECAUSE IN CLEARING THE PRO PROPERTY, WE DISCOVERED THAT A LOT OF THE HOLLY TREES THAT WE ARE REMOVING, ROUTES AND ALL, HAVE BEEN CUT BACK SEVERAL TIMES. AND ALL THE NEW EXPLOSIVE GROWTH OUT OF THEM IS WHAT WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEM, WHERE THERE WAS NO LINE OF SIGHT. >> I DON'T KNOW THAT YOU HAVE STANDING TO APPEAR ON BEHALF OF THE PROPERTY OWNER, UNLESS WE HAVE POWER OF ATTORNEY OR ANY DOCUMENTATION FROM THE PROPERTY OWNER TO GIVE YOU AUTHORIZATION TO APPEAR TODAY AT THE HEARING. >> OKAY. >> IS A PART OF OUR RECORD? >> YES. NORMALLY YOU WOULD HAVE THE PROPERTY OWNER-- WHAT IS HIS NAME? >> IT'S RAPID AUTO CARE. HIS NAME IS WHEN DELL. >> HE IS THE REGISTERED OWNER? HE WOULD BE THE ONE TO SIGN A FORM-- FORM AUTHORIZING YOU TO APPEAR ON HIS BEHALF. THAT HAS NOT HAPPENED, SO YOU CANNOT SPEAK ON HIS BEHALF TODAY. YOU COULD OBSERVE THE HEARING, BUT YOU CANNOT SPEAK ON IT'S BEHALF. >> I UNDERSTAND THE LEGALITY OF THAT. BUT I WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST AN EXTENSION OF TIME, BECAUSE A GOOD-FAITH EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE, AND THE CLEAN UP IS THREE QUARTERS OF THE WAY DONE. AND ALL WE ARE REQUESTING IS A LITTLE BIT OF AN EXTENSION OF TIME SO WE CAN FINISH THE CLEANUP. >> WE WOULD HAVE TO GET THAT FROM THE PROPERTY OWNER. SO I CAN'T-- I CAN'T TAKE ANY OF YOUR TESTIMONY IN TO ACCOUNT TODAY. YOU ARE NOT THE PROPERTY OWNER, YOU DON'T HAVE A POWER OF ATTORNEY ON HIS BEHALF. [01:10:04] >> CAN THIS BE RESET AND I CAN COME BACK WITH THE POWER OF ATTORNEY? >> I MEAN... >> WHAT WAS THE REASON FOR HIM NOT APPEARING TODAY? >> HE IS WORKING. AND I AM NOT. I'M WORKING, I'M CLEANING THE LOT, BUT HE IS A BUSINESS OWNER. OF AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP. A BUSINESS OWNER. >> HE WAS PROPERLY NOTIFIED OF THE HEARING. >> WOULD IT BE OKAY IF MAYBE WE CONTINUE THIS, OUT THE PROPERTY OWNER CALL TO GIVE YOU SOME SORT OF AUTHORIZATION? >> I WILL GET POWER OF ATTORNEY. HE WILL BE HAPPY TO DO THAT. >> WE HAVE A FORM. IT'S MORE-- >> I WILL TAKE THE FORM WITH ME. AND WE CAN GET IT SIGNED AND NOTARIZED. IF WE COULD HAVE A SHORT STAY UNTIL-- IS IT NEXT-- THE NEXT HEARING AND TWO WEEKS? >> IS HE NOT ALLOWED TO BRING IT WITHIN COMPLIANCE IN SEVEN DAYS? >> I WAS GOING TO ASK-- IF THE VIOLATION COULD BE BROUGHT INTO COMPLIANCE IN SEVEN DAYS, WE COULD-- I CAN MAKE A RULING TODAY AND WE WILL NOT NEED TO CONTINUE THE HEARING. YOU WON'T HAVE TO COME BACK UP HERE. ULTIMATELY, I CAN'T TAKE YOUR TESTIMONY INTO ACCOUNT IN MAKING MY RULING. BUT THAT SAID, THE MEANS-- IT'S A MEANS TO AN END PROCESS. SO IF THE VIOLATIONS CAN BE REMEDIED IN SEVEN DAYS, OR THE CITY COULD GIVE ME SOME INSIGHT ON TO THAT, I CAN STILL MAKE MY RULING. THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY WAS PROPERLY NOTICED. I DON'T KNOW THAT WE NEED TO EXHAUST ADMINISTRATIVE ENERGY, AS WELL AS ENERGY OF THE RESPONDENTS TO HEAR THE CASE AGAIN OR GET INTO IT. I JUST NEED SOME INSIGHT FROM THE CITY ON THAT. >> HAVE YOU HAD CONTACT WITH THE PROPERTY OWNER? >> HE HAS BEEN MAKING PROGRESS THROUGHOUT THE PROPERTY. >> I APOLOGIZE. WHAT'S YOUR LAST NAME AGAIN? >> CHOURIO HIM. >> ARE YOU-- I KNOW THAT IT WAS MENTIONED THAT YOU ARE THE PROPERTY MANAGER. IS AT YOUR OFFICIAL TITLE? >> WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF WORKING WITH PLANNING AND ZONING AND BUILDING TO GET A BUILDING PERMIT. AND FANS HAVE BEEN DRAWN UP AND WAITING FOR THEM TO BE APPROVED. AND THE CONSTRUCTION WILL BEGIN ON THE HOUSE. IN THE MEANTIME, BECAUSE OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENT STOPPAGE I CHANGED MY FOCUS TOWARDS GETTING RID OF THE NUISANCE. >> I UNDERSTAND. I KNOW YOU INTRODUCED YOURSELF AS THE FRIEND TO MR. WENDELL, BUT ARE YOU DOING THIS AS A FAVOR TO HIM. >> YES. >> OKAY. ALL RIGHT. AND WE CANNOT REALLY TAKE YOUR TESTIMONY IN TO CONSIDERATION. CAN THIS BE DONE IN SEVEN DAYS IS THE QUESTION WE ARE ASKING. >> I'VE ALREADY WORKED ON IT THREE DAYS. I CAN-- I CAN GIVE IT MY BEST EFFORT, AND I CAN MEET OUT THERE WITH MR. GAMBLE. AND HE CAN MAKE SURE I'M HEADING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. BECAUSE THERE WAS A LOT OF HOLLY TREES THAT WERE THICK. MULTISTEM TREES THAT NEEDED TO BE CUT DOWN SO YOU COULD HAVE A LINE OF SIGHT THROUGH THE PROPERTY. AND THERE IS NOW A LINE OF SIGHT THROUGH THE PROPERTY. AND THREE QUARTERS OF THE GRASS THAT IS KNEE-HIGH HAS BEEN CUT DOWN. AND THERE ARE PICTURES. THE TESTIMONY. BUT WE DO HAVE PICTURES AND THE COLLABORATION THAT HAS GONE ON, THAT STAFF HAS TESTIFIED TO. >> YOU CAN SEE IN THIS PICTURE THAT THREE QUARTERS OF THE GRASSES ONLY 20 FEET ON THE LEFT SIDE THAT HAS NOT BEEN CUT. AND THERE ARE A COUPLE OF PICTURES THAT SHOW ALL THE HOLLY TREES REMOVED FROM THE FRONT. >> COULD YOU PAGE ME THROUGH THOSE PHOTOS? THOSE ARE ALL DATED-- AUGUST 1ST? >> THAT TREE WAS 40 FEET WIDE. NOW IT'S LIKE 12 FEET WIDE. IT JUST HAD A LOT OF BRANCHES THAT CAME DOWN TO THE GROUND. I HAVE THOSE PICTURES WITH ME. THAT IS NO LONGER A SCREEN LIKE THAT. NOW IT'S A TREE. >> I AM LOOKING AT THE PHOTOS, AND I'M HEARING WHAT STAFF ARE SAYING. WHAT I WOULD LIKE TO DO IS FIND THAT THE NUISANCE LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENT FOR THE PROPERTY DOES EXIST. IT'S IN VIOLATION OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES. THE RESPONDENT WAS PROPERLY NOTICED PACKO WAS NOT AT THE HEARING TODAY, AND THAT THIS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED THROUGH THE CITY'S ABATEMENT PROGRAM. [01:15:02] OF COMPLIANCE IS NOT ACHIEVED, I WILL GIVE THE VIOLATOR 15 DAYS TO COMPLETE COMPLIANCE. >> THAT WILL HAPPEN. 15 DAYS IS AMPLE. >> THAT WILL INCLUDE CUTTING ALL GRASS AND WEEDS AS NEEDED, INCLUDING TREES AND SHRUBS TO% THE STANDARDS IDENTIFIED IN THE VIOLATION. REMOVE ALL TRASH AND DEBRIS. FAILURE TO COMPLIANCE BY THE DATE ORDERED, 15 DAYS FROM TODAY'S ORDER, WILL RESULT IN A $500 FINE PER DAY BEING ASSESSED FOR EACH DAY THE VIOLATION CONTINUES. AND YOU DO HAVE-- THE RESPONDENT WILL HAVE 30 DAYS TO APPEAL THE HEARING. SO TAKE THE MESSAGE BACK TO THE RESPONDENT TO STAY IN TOUCH WITH STAFF. IF THERE ARE FUTURE CORRESPONDENCE NEEDED ON HIS BEHALF, AND YOU WANT TO FILL OUT THE FORM TODAY, WITH THE CITY SO THAT THEY CAN CORRESPOND WITH YOU AND YOU CAN REPRESENT THE CORRESPONDENT. >> I WILL DO THAT. AND I AM QUITE CERTAIN THAT I CAN ABATE THE SITUATION IN 15 DAYS. >> OKAY. THANK YOU, APPRECIATE IT. YOU ARE ALL SET. >> YOU GUYS ARE GREAT. THANK YOU. >> WE ARE TRYING TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE. >> THE CITY IS LOOKING BETTER AND BETTER ALL THE TIME. >> A DO HERE. [5. Case Number: CE-2026-268 Investigating Officer: Charmaine Kirkland Violation Location: 513 N 23rd St] THANK YOU. HAVE A GOOD DAY. >> THE NEXT CASES SEE 2026-268513 NORTH 23RD STREET. >> CAN YOU REPEAT THAT ADDRESS? >> 513, NORTH 23RD STREET. >> JENNIFER MARTINEZ. >> HELLO. >> GOOD MORNING. THIS IS JENNIFER. I'M CALLING FROM THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE CHAMBERS. >> YES. >> TO MY SPEAKING WITH. >> CHARLIEMAE M WILLINGHAM. >> I'M GOING TO SWEAR U.N. IF YOU COULD RAISE YOUR RIGHT HAND. >> THIS IS CASE NUMBER CE DASH 2026 STASH 268. VIOLATION LOCATION 513 NORTH 23RD STREET. IT'S A CODE ENFORCEMENT CASE THAT WAS INITIATED ON APRIL 22ND, 2026. NOV SERVICE METHOD, REGULAR MAIL. NTA ISSUE DATE, JUNE 30TH, 2026. NTA SERVICE METHOD, CERTIFIED MAIL, POSTED A PROPERTY. POSTING DATE JULY 24, 2026. LAST INSPECTION DATE, AUGUST 1ST, 2026. THE OWNERS ARE CHARLIEMAE M WILLINGHAM, IN CARE OF CHARLIEMAE M WILLINGHAM. VIOLATIONS ARE 123-37(12) — LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE 125-322(C)(1) — FENCES: HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS IPMC 304.2 - PROTECTIVE TREATMENT IPMC 304.6 - EXTERIOR WALLS THE CITY REQUEST THAT IF THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE FINDS A VIOLATION EXIST THAT THE FOLLOWING BE ORDERED. THE VIOLATOR BE GIVEN 15 DAYS TO CUT THE GRASS AND TRIM ALL LANDSCAPING, INCLUDING BUSHES, TREES AND SHRUBS, SO THAT IF-- IT PRESENTS A HEALTHY, NEED, AND ORDERLY APPEARANCE. CUT AND TRIM ALL HEDGES IN THE FRONT YARD TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CODE. PRESSURE WASH OR PAINT WHERE CHIPPING, DETERIORATION, DISCOLOURATION AND MOLDING HAS OCCURRED. REPAIR THE TRIM OF THE HOUSE WHERE ROTTING AND DETERIORATION HAS OCCURRED. OBTAIN ANY NECESSARY PERMITS AND COMPLY WITH ALL PERMIT CONDITIONS. FAILURE TO COMPLIED BY THE DATE ORDERED WILL RESULT IN A FINE OF $250 PER DAY BEING ASSESSED. AND I DO HAVE PHOTOS DEPICTING THE VIOLATION. >> HAVE THE PHOTOS BEEN SENT TO THE RESPONDENT ON THE PHONE? >> I DON'T BELIEVE SO. >> IT WOULD BE AVAILABLE ONLINE HERE SHORTLY. >> I WILL STATE THAT FOR THE RECORD WHEN I GET THERE IS. >> MISS KIRKLAND, YOU PROVIDED A NOTICE OF THE COPY OF THE [01:20:03] VIOLATION. AND COPIES OF PHOTOGRAPHS DATED JUNE 10TH, JUNE 6TH, JULY 18 JULY 24TH AND AUGUST AND AUGUST. DID YOU TAKE THESE PHOTOGRAPHS? >> I DID. >> DO THEY ACCURATELY DEPICT THE VIOLATIONS AS HE OBSERVED THEM? >> THEY DID. >> THE CITY MOVES INTO EVIDENCE COMPOSITE ONE. >> WE WILL ACCEPT INTO EVIDENCE CITY COMPOSITE ONE, AND MISS CHARLIEMAE M WILLINGHAM ON THE PHONE, THE EXHIBITS I'VE ACCEPTED INTO EVIDENCE AS CITY COMPOSITE ONE, THIS A SPECIAL MAGISTRATE JENNIFER PESKY SPEAKING. THEY WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLINE MOMENTARILY. IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN THEM THEY ARE PICTURES OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. THAT WE ARE DISCUSSING TODAY. AND THE CONDITION THEY ARE IN TO THE TENTH OF 2026, JUNE 6TH OF 2026, JULY 18TH 2026. POSTING OF THE PROPERTY JULY 24TH, 2026. NOTICE OF TODAY'S HEARING, AND AGAIN, WHEN OUR CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WENT BACK AUGUST 1ST UP 2026, PRIOR TO TODAY'S HEARING. OKAY? SUBMITTING ALL OF THOSE IN TO EVIDENCE AT THIS TIME AS THE CITY'S COMPOSITE ONE. >> OKAY. >> AND I WILL MOVE TO YOU IN A MOMENT. I JUST WANT TO CLARIFY FOR YOU SINCE YOU'RE NOT HERE IN PERSON WHAT I MISS-- SUBMITTING IN TO EVIDENCE. WE WILL COME BACK TO YOU MOMENTARILY. IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE FROM THE CITY AT THIS TIME? OKAY. I AM BACK TO YOU. IT'S YOUR OPPORTUNITY NOW TO SUPPLY ANY TESTIMONY OR EVIDENCE THAT YOU WOULD LIKE US TO HERE TODAY IN BEHALF OF YOUR REGARD TO THE VIOLATIONS AT THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. I WANT TO CONFIRM THAT I HAVE ON THE TELEPHONE AGAIN, CHARLIEMAE M WILLINGHAM? AND YOU ARE THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY AT 513 NORTH 23RD STREET HERE IN FORT PIERCE FLORIDA? >> I AM. >> THANK YOU. ANYTHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO STATE WITH REGARD TO THE VIOLATIONS YOU WOULD LIKE US TO CONSIDER BEFORE I MAKE MY RULING? >> YES, MA'AM. I DO NOT LIVE THERE. I LIVE IN COLORADO SPRINGS. AND I SPOKE TO MISS KIRKLAND YESTERDAY. I LET HER KNOW THAT I DON'T LIVE THERE. SO I KNOW THE CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY. >> IS HE PROPERTY RENTED? IS IT OCCUPIED OR INHABITED? >> IT SUPPOSED TO BE UNINHABITED. SO I DID NOT GET THE LETTER OR ANYTHING. BUT I WAS PAYING SOMEBODY SUPPOSED TO BE TAKING CARE OF THE GRASS AND THE HEDGES AND EVERYTHING. SO I WAS UNAWARE, BECAUSE HE DIDN'T EVEN CALL ME AND SAY THAT HE WAS NOT TAKING CARE OF THE PROPERTY. BUT HE WAS BEING PAID EVERY MONTH TO DO IT. SO IF I COULD HAVE SOME TIME TO GET THIS STUFF DONE WITHOUT HAVING A FINE, THEN I COULD DO THAT AND CALL SOMEBODY IN. MY SON. I COULD HAVE HIM DO IT. >> I WANT TO CLARIFY WITH STAFF WHAT VIOLATIONS ARE OPEN. ARE ALL THE VIOLATION STILL OPEN? OR HAVE THEY BEEN COMPLIED WITH? >> THE LANDSCAPE HAS BEEN COMPLIED. THAT HAS BEEN COMPLIED. THAT'S THE ONLY VIOLATION THAT HAS BEEN COMPLIED. THE OTHER THREE ARE STILL IN VIOLATION. >> OKAY. SO IT SOUNDS LIKE MAYBE ONCE HE BECAME AWARE OF THIS, WHOEVER WAS SUPPOSED TO MAINTAIN THE PROPERTY WENT OUT THERE AND CLEANED UP THE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE. BUT THEY ARE GOING TO HAVE TO CONTINUE TO DO THAT ON YOUR BEHALF TO KEEP THE PROPERTY COMPLIANCE GOING FORWARD. THE OPEN RESTRICTIONS THAT STILL EXIST WILL NEED-- THAT WILL NEED TO BE REMEDIED IS THE 125322-C1. THE HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS. IPMC 304.2 - PROTECTIVE TREATMENT IPMC 304.6 - EXTERIOR WALLS THOSE THREE VIOLATIONS STILL EXIST. SINCE YOU ARE FAR AWAY IN THE PROPERTY IS VACANT. YOU WILL WANT TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SOMEBODY HERE TO MANAGE AND MAINTAIN YOUR PROPERTY. SO IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD TAKE TO ASK OR TESTIFIED [01:25:05] TO BE FOR A MAKE MY RULING? >> I DON'T UNDERSTAND THE EVENTS VIOLATION. >> I THINK YOU COULD TALK TO STAFF ABOUT THAT AFTER TODAY'S HEARING AND THEY COULD CLARIFY THAT FOR YOU, UNLESS YOU WANT TO TRY TO DO THAT NOW. >> WE COULD PROBABLY DO THAT NOW, BECAUSE... >> I WAS ASKING STAFF. I'M NOT SURE HE. -- I'M NOT SURE. WE HAVE OTHER CASES WE HAVE DO HERE. >> MISS CHARLIEMAE M WILLINGHAM, I WILL GIVE YOU A CALL TODAY AND I WILL EMAIL YOU A COPY OF THE NOTICE OF VIOLATION SO YOU CAN BETTER UNDERSTAND WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE. >> WE WILL MAKE SURE SHE GETS PROPER PHOTO SO SHE CAN SEE WHAT THE PROPERTY LOOKS LIKE. >> OUR CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WILL GIVE YOU A CALL AND EMAIL YOU THE PHOTOS THAT WE ENTERED IN TO EVIDENCE TODAY. AND SHE WILL SEND YOU THE DETAILS ON WHAT YOU NEED TO DO AS FAR AS THE VIOLATIONS THAT ARE OPEN TO COME IN TO COMPLIANCE. I AM READY TO MAKE MY RULING, UNLESS YOU HAVE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO ASK OR TESTIFIED TO. OKAY. FOR TODAY, WE WILL FIND THAT VIOLATIONS OPEN ON THE PROPERTY INCLUDED 125-352 C1. FENCES, HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS. IPMC 304.2 - PROTECTIVE TREATMENT IPMC 304.6 - EXTERIOR WALLS AND I WILL FIND IN ORDER THAT YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN 15 DAYS TO COME IN TO COMPLIANCE WITH THOSE VIOLATIONS. AND FAILURE TO COMPLIED BY THE DATE ORDERED WILL RESULT IN A FINE OF $250 PER DAY BEING ASSESSED. AND YOU HAVE 30 DAYS TO APPEAL THE ORDER ENTERED AT TODAY'S HEARING. SO LOOK FOR THAT CALL. AND THAT FOLLOW-UP EMAIL, WITH THE SUPPORTING INFORMATION FROM OUR STAFF TODAY. AND PLEASE DO STAY IN TOUCH WITH THEM SO YOU CAN COME AND COMPLIANCE WITHIN THE NEXT 15 DAYS. >> YES. >> THANK YOU VERY MUCH. [6. Case Number: CE-2026-294 Investigating Officer: Charmaine Kirkland Violation Location: 421 N 31st St] >> THE NEXT CASES CE 2026-294, 421 NORTH 31ST STREET. >> HELLO. >> GOOD MORNING. IS THIS MR. JONES? >> YES. >> THIS IS JENNIFER CALLING FROM THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE'S CHAMBER. >> YES. >> I AM GOING TO SWEAR YOU IN, AND THEN YOU WILL HEAR TESTIMONY FROM THE CITY, AND THEN YOU WILL HAVE A CHANCE TO SPEAK. OKAY? >> OKAY. >> CAN YOU RAISE YOUR RIGHT HAND? DO YOU SWEAR OR AFFIRM THAT THEY TESTIMONY YOU ARE ABOUT TO GIVE WILL BE THE TRUTH? >> YES. >> THANK YOU. >> THIS IS CASE NUMBER CE-2026-294. VIOLATION LOCATION, 421 NORTH 31ST STREET. THIS IS A CODE ENFORCEMENT CASE INITIATED ON MAY 1ST, 2026. NOTICE OF VIOLATION SERVICE METHOD, REGULAR MAIL. NTA ISSUE DATE, JUNE 24TH, 2026. NTA SERVICE METHOD, CERTIFIED MAIL, POSTED A PROPERTY. POSTING DATE, JULY 24TH, 2026. LAST INSPECTION DATE, AUGUST 1ST, 2026. THE PROPERTY OWNER IS LORENZO A JONES. VIOLATIONS ARE 24-- ARE... 24-19(20) — NUISANCES: UNSECURED [01:30:02] APPLIANCES 24-19(6)(A) — NUISANCES:OUTSIDE STORAGE—TRASH AND RUBBISH 24-19(6)(B) - NUISANCES: TIRES 24-19(6)(C) - NUISANCES: WOOD 30-28(C)-SW: CONTAINERS—WHEN PLACED IPMC 302.7 - ACCESSORY STRUCTURES IPMC 304.13 - WINDOW, SKYLIGHT AND DOOR FRAMES IPMC 304.2 - PROTECTIVE TREATMENT >> THE CITY REQUESTS THAT IF THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE FINDS A VIOLATION EXISTS THAT THE FOLLOWING BE ORDERED. THE VIOLATOR BE GIVEN 15 DAYS TO REMOVE THE WASHER, DRYER AND TOILET FROM THE PROPERTY. REMOVE GAS CANS, BUCKETS, LITTER AND DEBRIS. REMOVE ALL TIRES THROUGHOUT THE PROPERTY. REMOVE WOOD BOARDS AND TOOLS OR MACHINERY THROUGHOUT THE PROPERTY. PLACE ALL TRASH CONTAINERS ON THE SIDE OR REAR OF THE STRUCTURE ON IT COLLECTION DAYS. REPAIR OR REMOVE THE EVENTS WHERE DETERIORATION AND DISREPAIR HAS OCCURRED. REPAIR ALL BROKEN WINDOWS THROUGHOUT THE PROPERTY. PRESSURE WASH OR PAINT WHERE CHIPPING, DISCOLOURATION, DETERIORATION AND MOLDING HAS OCCURRED THROUGHOUT THE PROPERTY. OBTAIN ANY NECESSARY PERMITS AND COMPLY WITH ALL PERMIT CONDITIONS. FAILURE TO COMPLIED BY THE DATE ORDERED WILL RESULT IN A FINE OF $100 PER DAY BEING ASSESSED. AND I DO HAVE PHOTOS DEPICTING THE VIOLATION AS I WITNESSED. >> WHERE THE PHOTOS EMAIL TO THE PERSON ON THE PHONE? >> ARE YOU GOING TO EMAIL SOME PHOTOS? >> I'M GOING TO IDENTIFY THE PHOTOS WE ARE ADMITTING IN TO EVIDENCE MOMENTARILY, AND THEY WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU AFTER THE HEARING. >> MISS KIRKLAND, YOU PROVIDED A COPY OF THE NOTICE OF VIOLATION, AND PHOTOGRAPHS DATED JUNE 6TH, JUNE 16TH, JULY 24TH, JULY 18TH, AND AUGUST 1ST. DID YOU TAKE THESE PHOTOGRAPHS? >> I DID. >> DO THEY TRULY AND ACCURATELY DEPICT THE VIOLATIONS AS YOU OBSERVE THEM? >> I DO. >> THE CITY MOVES INTO EVIDENCE COMPOSITE ONE. >> THANK YOU. WE WILL ADMIT IN TO EVIDENCE COMPOSITE ONE. AND OVER THE PHONE, WHAT I'M ADMITTING INTO EVIDENCE. DATED JUNE 6TH, 2026, SHOWING THE OPEN VIOLATIONS OF JUNE 16TH, 2026. STILL SHOWING THE OPEN VIOLATIONS JULY 24TH OF 2026. SHOWING THE POSTING OF THE PROPERTY FOR THE NOTICE OF TODAY'S HEARING. AND THE OPEN VIOLATIONS AND PHOTOS AGAIN, JULY 18TH OF 2026. AND AUGUST 1ST OF 2026 SHOWING THE CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY WHEN THE OFFICER WENT OUT PRIOR TO TODAY'S HEARING. WE WILL SUMMIT THAT ALL INTO EVIDENCE THROUGH COMPOSITE EXHIBIT ONE. THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE COPIES OF THOSE THROUGH EMAIL AND ONLINE SHORTLY. I'LL FINISH WITH THE CITY AND COME BACK TO YOU WITH ANY TESTIMONY OR FURHER EVIDENCE. ANYTHING FURTHER YOU WISH TO PRESENT? OKAY. THERE'S NO FURTHER EVIDENCE TO BE PRESENTED BY THE CITY AT THIS TIME. I JUST WANT TO CONFIRM, MR. LORENZO JONES IS ON THE PHONE? >> YES. >> AND YOU ARE THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 421 NORTH THERE-- 31ST STREET FLORIDA? -- IS THERE ANY TESTIMONY WOULD LIKE TO PRESENT TODAY REGARDING THE VIOLATIONS WE ARE DISCUSSING ON THE PROPERTY? >> I JUST GOT BACK IN TOWN RECENTLY. AND I GOT THE INFORMATION FROM SAMADHI WHO WAS STAYING HERE, AND THEY ACCUMULATED MOST OF THEIR STUFF OUT THERE. AND I DIDN'T EVEN SEE THEM UNTIL I GOT BACK HERE. >> YOU UNDERSTAND IS THE PROPERTY OWNER, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR WHOEVER IS OCCUPYING THE PROPERTY AND WHAT THEY DO ON THE PROPERTY. THAT IS WHY WE ARE TALKING TO YOU TODAY. >> I UNDERSTAND ALL THAT. >> IF WE GIVE YOU 15 DAYS FROM TODAY'S HEARING, IS THAT ENOUGH TIME TO CLEAN UP THIS PROPERTY TO COME IN TO COMPLIANCE? >> I WOULD PREFER 30. >> THIRTY. YOU WOULD PREFER 30. HOW DOES THE CITY FEEL ABOUT THE 30 DAYS. >> I AM INCLINED TO GIVE MR. JONES 30 DAYS. I DID NOT HAVE ANY CONTACT WITH THE PROPERTY OWNER, AND THERE HAS NOT BEEN ANY PROGRESS, JUST KNOWING THAT. -- BY HEARING HIM ON THE PHONE, I KNOW WHO HE IS NOW, AND I'VE HAD SOME EXPERIENCE WITH HIM. SO I CAN REACH OUT TO HIM. AND MAKE SURE HE GETS IT. [01:35:01] 30 DAYS IS FINE WITH ME. >> THE CITY IS AGREEABLE TO GIVING YOU 30 DAYS. BUT YOU WILL HAVE TO DO ME A FAVOR HERE AND COMPLY WITH THESE REQUESTS AND WORK CLOSELY WITH OUR CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER SO THIS GETS CLEANED UP IN THE NEXT 30 DAYS AND YOU DON'T END UP WITH A FINE RUNNING BACK HERE FOR US. DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER TESTIMONY WOULD LIKE TO PRESENT TODAY REGARDING THE VIOLATIONS? >> I WILL GO AHEAD AND TAKE CARE OF IT. >> WE WILL GO AHEAD AND FIND THAT THE VIOLATIONS ON THE PROPERTY DO EXIST. ALL THE OPEN VIOLATIONS, 2 24-1920. 24-19, 6C. 3823 ASW. I PMC 302.7. I PMC 304.13. I PMC 304.2. YOU WILL BE GIVEN 30 DAYS TO REMOVE THE WASHER AND DRYER AND TOILET FROM THE PROPERTY. REMOVE GAS CANS, BUCKETS LITTER AND DEBRIS. REMOVE ALL TIRES ARE AT THE PROPERTY. REMOVE WOOD AND BOARDS AND TOOLS AND MACHINERY THOROUGHLY PROPERTY. PLACE ALL TRASH CAN-- CONTAINERS ON THE SIDE OR REAR OF THE STRUCTURE RIGHT NOT-- ON IT COLLECTION DAYS. REPAIR OR REMOVE THE EVENTS WHERE GENERATION HAS OCCURRED. APPAREL BROKEN WINDOWS THOROUGHLY PROPERTY. PRESSURE WASHER PAINT WHERE CHIPPING, DISCOLOURATION, DETERIORATION AND MOLDING HAS OCCURRED THOROUGHLY PROPERTY. OBTAIN ANY NECESSARY PERMITS AND COMPLY WITH ALL THE PERMITS AND CONDITIONS. FAILURE TO COMPLY I THE DATE ORDERED WILL RESULT IN A FINE OF $100 PER DAY BEING ASSESSED. AND YOU HAVE 30 DAYS TO APPEAL THE HEARING. OKAY? IT'S IMPORTANT YOU STAY IN TOUCH WITH STAFF AS YOU WORK THROUGH THIS. ALL RIGHT? >> OKAY. >> THANK YOU, SIR. >> THANK YOU ALL. >> GOODBYE. >> OUR NEXT CASE IS NORTH 13TH [8. Case Number: LTCL-2026-62  Investigating Officer: Jarvis Gamble Violation Location: N 13th ST (2404-442-0006-000-6)] STREET. THE PERSONAL I.D. IS 2404-442-0006-000-6. THIS WILL BE A PHONE CALL AS WELL. >> THIS IS RENEE. >> THIS IS JENNIFER CALLING FROM THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING. >> HOW ARE YOU? >> I'M GOOD. I'M GOING TO SORRY WHEN AND YOU WILL HEAR TESTIMONY FROM THE CITY. AND YOU WILL BE ABLE TO PRESENT YOUR SIDE. >> OKAY. >> RAISE YOUR RIGHT HAND. >> YES. >> DO YOU SWEAR OR AFFIRM THAT THE TESTIMONY YOU ARE ABOUT TO GIVE IS THE TRUTH. >> YES, I DO. >> THANK YOU. >> GOOD MORNING, SPECIAL MAGISTRATE. OFFICER GAMBLE HERE, CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. THIS IS CASE NUMBER LTCL-2026-62. VIOLATION LOCATION IS NORTH 13TH STREET. POSSIBLE I.D. IS 2404-442-0006-000-6. THIS IS A LOT CLEANING CASE. NOTICE OF VIOLATION, NOTICE TO APPEAR, AND POSTING DATE WAS ALL DONE ON JUNE 26, 2026 BY REGULAR MAIL, CERTIFIED MAIL, AND POSTED A PROPERTY. THAT INSPECTION DATE WAS AUGUST 1ST, 2026. VIOLATOR IS BE A MAN BUY LAND LLC. VIOLATION IS 24-19(11)(A)(B. NUISANCES AND LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS FOR LESS THAN THREE-ACRE PROPERTIES. THE RECOMMENDATION IS THAT THE CITY REQUEST THAT THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE FIND THAT A NUISANCE CONDITION EXISTS AND THAT SUCH NUISANCE CONDITION POSES A THREAT TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY, AND THAT THE NUISANCE BE ADDRESSED THROUGH THE CITIES NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROGRAM. THE VIOLATORS BE GIVEN SEVEN DAYS TO CUT ALL GRASS AND WEEDS AS NEEDED, AND TRIM ALL TREES AND SHRUBS AND BUSHES TO THE STANDARDS IDENTIFIED IN THE [01:40:02] NOTICE OF VIOLATION. REMOVE ALL TRASH AND DEBRIS, INCLUDING LANDSCAPE DEBRIS, GENERATED FROM BRING THE PROPERTY IN TO COMPLIANCE. FAILURE TO COMPLY BY THE DATE ORDERED WILL RESULT IN A FINE OF $100 PER DAY BEING ASSESSED FOR EACH DAY THE VIOLATION CONTINUES. THE CITY'S TO TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO ABATE THE NUISANCE CONDITION, THE COST OF WHICH IS TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE PROPERTY. I HAVE A COPY OF THE NOTICE OF VIOLATION SENT OUT TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS TO PRESENT AT THIS TIME. >> MR. GAMBLE, YOU PROVIDED NOTICES OF THE CONDITION DATED JUNE 18TH, JUNE 26, JULY 24TH, JULY 25TH AND AUGUST 1ST. DID YOU TAKE THESE PHOTOGRAPHS? >> YES. >> DO THEY TRULY AND ACCURATELY DEPICT THE VIOLATION AS YOU OBSERVETO? >> YES. >> THE CITY MOVES INTO EVIDENCE COMPOSITE ONE. -- >> WE WILL ADMIT INTO EVIDENCE CITY COMPOSITE ONE. AND WE HAVE ON THE PHONE? THE AUTHORIZED AGENT AND COUNCIL FOR BE A MAN BUY LAND LLC. >> THANK YOU. WE WILL MAKE THESE PHOTOS AVAILABLE TO YOU ONLINE, AND WE WILL HAVE THEM EMAIL TO YOU AS WELL. WHAT WE ARE ADMITTING INTO EVIDENCE ARE PHOTOS OF THE PROPERTY SHOWING THE SUBJECT VIOLATIONS DATED JUNE 18TH, 2026. JUNE 26TH 2026. AND JULY 24TH OF 2026. JULY 25TH OF 2026, AND AUGUST 1ST OF 2026. PRIOR TO THE NOTICE OF TODAY'S HEARING. IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO PRESENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY? >> I JUST WANT TO SAY THAT THEY HAVE BEEN WORKING PROGRESSIVELY TO COMPLY WITH THE VIOLATIONS. THERE ARE JUST A FEW THINGS THAT NEED TO BE ADDRESSED TO BRING THE PROPERTY IN TO COMPLIANCE. AS FAR AS COMMUNICATION, THEY HAVE BEEN VERY GOOD. SO I WANT TO SAY THAT FOR THE RECORD. >> BUT THE VIOLATION IS STILL OPEN? >> CORRECT. >> ON THE PHONE, IF THERE IS TESTIMONY YOU'D LIKE TO PROVIDE ON BEHALF OF YOUR CLIENT, WE WILL GO AHEAD AND TAKE THAT NOW. >> OKAY. GREG, WHO WORKS IN OUR OFFICE, HE WOULD-- BE CONSIDERED OUR CO GUIDE TO CLEANUP PROPERTIES. HE WAS AT THE PROPERTY YESTERDAY ON THE DAY BEFORE. AND IT WAS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT IT MIGHT NOT HAVE BEEN THE-- MR. GAMBLE THAT HE MET WITH. IT COULD HAVE BEEN MANY. REGARDING THE-- REGARDING THIS. AND IT WAS IN VIOLATION IN REGARDS TO CLEANING IT UP. FOR THIS PARCEL WE HAVE TO BRING IN A TRAILER AND A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE THE REMAINING DEBRIS. OUR PLAN IS TO TRY TO BE THERE ON FRIDAY TO DO THAT. BECAUSE WE NEED TO HAVE ANOTHER GUY TO HELP US DO THAT. SO WE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE 15 DAYS, TO SPEAK-- JUST IN CASE IT DOESN'T GET COMPLETED. TO FINISH UP REMOVING EVERYTHING. BUT WE HAVE BEEN IN TOUCH WITH THE CITY ON THE CLOSED ENFORCEMENT OFFICE ABOUT THIS PARCEL AND ANOTHER PARCEL. >> OKAY. ANYTHING ELSE HE WOULD LIKE TO PRESENT AT THIS TIME BEFORE I MAKE MY RULING? >> NO. >> IS THE CITY AGREEABLE TO 15 INSTEAD OF SEVEN DAYS? OKAY. ALL RIGHT. I AM GOING TO GO AHEAD AND FIND THAT THE NUISANCE ON VIOLATION EXISTS. FOR LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS OF THE LESS THAN THREE-ACRE PROPERTY. AND-- 24-19(11)(A)(B). AND THAT THE NUISANCE CONDITIONS POSE A HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUE TO THE COMMUNITY. IT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED IN THE ABATEMENT PROGRAM AT THE RESPONSES NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM WITHIN THE TIME GRANTED. WE WILL GO AHEAD AND GRANT YOUR REQUEST TO GET THE VIOLATORS 15 DAYS TO CLEAN UP THE REMAINING VIOLATIONS. TRIM ALL TREES AND SHRUBS AND BUSHES TO THE CONDITIONS IDENTIFIED IN THE VIOLATION. REMOVE ALL TRASH AND DEBRIS AND LANDSCAPING GENERATED TO BRING THE PROPERTY IN TO COMPLIANCE. FAILURE TO COMPLY BY THE DATE ORDERED WILL RESULT IN A FINE OF $100 BEING ASSESSED FOR EACH DAY THE VIOLATION CONTINUES. THE COST OF THESE STEPS WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE PROPERTY, AND THERE ARE 30 DAYS TO APPEAL THE ORDER AT TODAY'S HEARING. >> CAN I ASK A QUICK QUESTION? >> SURE. >> JUST BECAUSE IN THE UPDATED AGENDA, THE ADJACENT PROPERTY WAS CASE NUMBER LTC L-2026-61. IS THAT STILL ON THE AGENDA? WE WERE TOLD THAT WAS BROUGHT IN TO COMPLIANCE YESTERDAY. BUT I DID NOT GET ANYTHING IN WRITING. >> THIS IS OFFICER JARVIS GAMBLE. THAT CASE HAS BEEN COMPLIED. [01:45:03] >> OKAY. THANK YOU SO MUCH. >> YOU ARE WELCOME. THANK YOU. [1. Case Number: PK-2026-65 Investigating Officer: Charmaine Kirkland Violation Location: 2000 Hartman Rd] >> THE NEXT CASES PK 2026 STASH 265. >> THIS IS CASE NUMBER PK-2026-65. THIS IS A PARKING CITATION THAT WAS ISSUED ON MAY 19TH 2026. NTA ISSUE DATE JUNE 30TH 2026. NDA SERVICE METHOD CERTIFIED MAIL POSTED AT CITY HALL. POSTING DATE JULY 24, 2026. THE VIOLATOR IS USED KARST-- USED CARS ENTERPRISE INC. VIOLATION, PARKING ON CITY RIGHT OF WAY. FINE OF $50, ADMIN FEE OF $10. LATE FEE OF $18, TOTAL OF $78. THE CITY REQUEST THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE FINDS A VIOLATION EXISTS AND THAT THE FALLING BE ORDERED. THE VIOLATOR BE ASSESSED A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $78. FAILURE TO PAY SUCH A FINE WITHIN 15 DAYS WILL RESULT IN A CITATION BEING FORWARDED TO THE COUNTY COURT SYSTEM. AND I DO HAVE PHOTOS DEPICTING THE VIOLATION AS STATED. >> WE ARE PROVIDING A COPY OF THE PARKING TICKET, AS WELL AS PHOTOGRAPHS DATED JANUARY 19. DID YOU TAKE THESE PHOTOGRAPHS? >> I DID. >> DO THE PHOTOGRAPH TRULY AND ACCURATELY DEPICT THE VIOLATION HAS YOU OBSERVED IT? >> THEY DO. >> THE CITY MOVES IN TO EVIDENCE COMPOSITE. THANK YOU. >> WE WILL EXCEPT IN TO EVIDENCE THE CITIES COMPOSITE ONE. THERE IS NO RESPONDENT PRESENT. WE ARE ON THE PHONE. CORRECT? FURTHER FROM THE CITY AT THIS TIME? ALL RIGHT. GO AHEAD AND FIND THE VIOLATION EXISTS. AND THE VIOLATOR BE FINED TO THE AMOUNT OF $78. FAILURE TO PAY THE FINE WILL-- WITHIN 15 DAYS WILL RESULT IN THE CITATION BEING FORWARDED TO THE COUNTY COURT SYSTEM. AND THERE ARE 30 DAYS TO APPEAL THIS HEARING. [2. Case Number: PK-2026-51 Investigating Officer: Manuel Fernandez Jr. Violation Location: Jaycee Park ] >> THE NEXT TASTE IS PK-2026-51. JAYCEE PARK. >> THIS IS CASE NUMBER PK-2026-51, AT JAYCEE PARK. THIS IS A PARKING CITATION. CITATION WAS ISSUED ON MAY 10TH 2026. THE NOTICE TO APPEAR WAS ISSUED ON JUNE 23RD, 2026. IT WAS SENT VIA REGULAR AND CERTIFIED MAILING, AS WELL AS POSTED AT CITY HALL. THE VEHICLE OWNER IS A TERESA FORD-TURNER. THEY WERE GIVEN CITATION NUMBER 16814PK. THEY WERE CITED FOR 31-31-C. RESTRICTED PARKING. A FINE OF $50, ADMIN FEE OF $10, LATE FEE OF $18, FOR A TOTAL OF $78. THE CITY REQUEST THAT IF THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE FINDS THE VIOLATION EXISTS THE FOLLOWING BE ORDERED. THE VIOLATORS 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 COURT-- COUNTY COURT SYSTEM. I HAVE PHOTOS AS PART OF THIS. >> YOU PROVIDED A COPY OF THE PARKING CITATIONS AND PHOTOGRAPHS DATED MAY 10TH. DID YOU TAKE THESE PHOTOGRAPHS. >> YES. >> DO THEY TRULY AND ACCURATELY DEPICT THE VIOLATION AS YOU OBSERVED IT? >> YES. >> THE CITY MOVES INTO EVIDENCE COMPOSITE ONE. >> WE WILL EXCEPT IN TO EVIDENCE CITY COMPOSITE ONE. NOTHING FURTHER FROM THE CITY? >> NO. >> OKAY. AND THERE IS NO RESPONDENT PRESENT OR ON THE PHONE. WE WILL GO AHEAD AND FIND THAT THE VIOLATION EXISTS. AND ORDERED THAT THE VIOLATOR BE ASSESSED-- BE FINED THE AMOUNT OF $78. FAILURE TO PAY THE FINE WITHIN 15 DAYS WILL RESULT IN THE CITATION BEING FORWARDED TO THE COUNTY COURT SYSTEM. >> THE NEXT CASE IS PK-2026-58. [3. Case Number: PK-2026-58 Investigating Officer: Manuel Fernandez Jr.  Violation Location: South Causeway Park ] [01:50:09] SOUTH CAUSEWAY PARK. >> THIS IS CASE NUMBER PK-2026-58. AT SOUTH CAUSEWAY PARK. THIS IS A PARKING CITATION ISSUED ON MAY 17TH, 2026. THE NOTICE TO APPEAR WAS ISSUED ON JUNE 23RD, 2026. IT WAS SENT VIA REGULAR AND CERTIFIED MAIL, AS WELL AS POSTED AT CITY HALL. WE DID RECEIVE A GREEN CARD BACK ON JUNE 29TH, 2026. THE VIOLATOR IS A TAMIA NICHOLSON. THEY WERE GIVEN CITATION NUMBER 16836PK, FOR CITY ORDINANCE 34-31-E, PROHIBITED PARKING, FOR A FINE OF $50. ADMIN FEE OF $10. LATE FEE OF $18. FOR A TOTAL OF $78. THE CITY RECOMMENDS THAT IF THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE FINDS THE VIOLATION EXISTS, THE FOLLOWING BE ORDERED. THE VIOLATOR 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. I DO HAVE PHOTOS TO INTRODUCE AS WELL AS A COPY OF THE PARKING CITATION THAT WAS ISSUED. >> YOU PROVIDED A COPY OF THE PARKING CITATION AND PHOTOGRAPHS DATED MAY 17TH, AS WELL AS IT LOOKS LIKE A GOOGLE MAPS PHOTO OF THE AREA, IS THAT CORRECT? >> YES, MA'AM. >> THESE PHOTOGRAPHS, DID YOU TAKE THEM? >> YES, MA'AM. >> TO THEY TRULY AND ACCURATELY DEPICT THE VIOLATION AS YOU OBSERVED IT. >> YES, MA'AM,. >> THE CITY MOVES INTO EVIDENCE COMPOSITE ONE. >> WE WILL ADMIT IN TO EVIDENCE THE CITIES COMPOSITE ONE. FINDING THAT THE RESPONDENT IS NOT PRESENT OR ON THE PHONE, I WILL FIND THAT THE VIOLATION EXISTS AND ORDERED THAT THE VIOLATOR BE ASSESSED A FINE OF $78. FAILURE TO PAY SUCH A FINE WITHIN 15 DAYS MEANS HE CITATION WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE COUNTY COURT SYSTEM. AND THERE ARE 30 DAYS TO APPEAL THE ORDER AT TODAY'S HEARING. >> THANK YOU. >> THE NEXT CASE IS CE-2026-194. [3. Case Number: CE-2026-194 Investigating Officer: Charmaine Kirkland Violation Location: 109 N 29th St Unit B aka 2906 Orange Ave] 109 NORTH 29TH STREET UNIT BE. A.K.A. 2906 ORANGE AVENUE. >> CAN YOU REPEAT THAT ADDRESS? >> 109 NORTH 29TH STREET, UNIT B. >> THANK YOU. >> THIS IS CASE NUMBER CE-2026-194. VIOLATION LOCATION AT 109 NORTH 29TH STREET, UNIT B. A.K.A., 2906 ORANGE AVENUE. IT'S A CODE ENFORCEMENT CASE INITIATED ON MARCH 21ST, 2026. SERVICE METHOD REGULAR MAIL. NTA ISSUE DATE, JUNE 25TH, 2026. NTA SERVICE METHOD, CERTIFIED MAIL. POSTED AT PROPERTY. POSTING DATE JULY 24TH, 2026. LAST INSPECTION DATE, AUGUST 1ST, 2026. THE OWNER IS BLACC MAMBA. VIOLATIONS ARE 22-20(A). CERTIFICATE OF USE REQUIRED. THE CITY REQUEST THAT IF THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE FINDS THE VIOLATION EXISTS, THAT THE FOLLOWING BE ORDERED. THE VIOLATOR BE GIVEN 15 DAYS TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF USE, OR C-CELL BUSINESS ACTIVITIES. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED WILL RESULT IN A FINE OF $250 PER DAY BEING ASSESSED. PER CITY ORDINANCE SECTION 22-28, ALL UTILITY SERVICES TO THE BUSINESS PREMISES WILL BE SUSPENDED WHILE THE VIOLATION CONTINUES. AND I DO HAVE PHOTOS DEPICTING THE VIOLATION AS I WITNESSED IT. >> YOU PROVIDED A COPY OF THE NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND PHOTOGRAPHS ON THE 25TH-- DATED THE 25TH OF JULY. JULY 18TH, AND AUGUST 1ST. DID YOU TAKE THESE PHOTOGRAPHS? >> I DID. >> DO THEY DEPICT THE VIOLATIONS AS YOU OBSERVED THEM? >> THEY DO. >> THE CITY MOVES IN TO EVIDENCE COMPOSITE ONE. >> WE WILL EXCEPT IN TO EVIDENCE CITY COMPOSITE ONE. AND FIND THAT THE DATE FOR THE RECORD, THE RESPONDENT IS NOT PRESENT OR ON THE PHONE. I WILL FIND THAT THE VIOLATION DOES EXIST, AND ORDERED THAT THE VIOLATOR BE GIVEN 15 DAYS TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF USE OR C-CELL BUSINESS ACTIVITIES. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY TIME PROVIDED WILL RESULT IN A FINE OF $250 BEING ASSESSED. PER CITY ORDINANCES, ALL UTILITY SERVICES AT THE PREMISES WILL BE SUSPENDED WHILE THE VIOLATION CONTINUES, AND THERE WILL BE 30 [01:55:03] DAYS TO APPEAL THE ORDER AT TODAY'S HEARING. [9. Case Number: CE-2026-354 Investigating Officer: Charmaine Kirkland Violation Location: 1006 N 23rd St] >> THE NEXT CASE IS CE 2026-354. 1006 NORTH 23RD STREET. >> THIS IS CASE NUMBER CE-2026-354. VIOLATION LOCATION, 1006, NORTH 23RD STREET. IT IS A CODE ENFORCEMENT CASE THAT WAS INITIATED ON MAY 22ND, 2026. IT WILL BE SERVED-- NTA ISSUE DATE, JULY 7TH, 2026. NTA SERVICE METHOD, CERTIFIED MAIL, POSTED A PROPERTY. POSTING DATE, GREEN CARD RECEIVED ON JULY 16TH, 2026. LAST INSPECTION DATE, AUGUST 1ST, 2026. THE OWNERS ARE DARCY MCFOLLEY SR, AND OMEKIA BURKS CULVER. VIOLATIONS ARE IPMC 702.4 -EMERGENCY ESCAPE OPENINGS. THE CITY REQUEST THAT IF THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE FINDS A VIOLATION EXISTS, THAT THE FOLLOWING BE ORDERED. THE VIOLATOR BE GIVEN SEVEN DAYS TO REMOVE BOARDS FROM ALL WINDOWS THROUGHOUT THE HOME. FAILURE TO COMPLY BY THE DATE ORDERED WILL RESULT IN A FINE OF $100 PER DAY BEING ASSESSED. AND I DO HAVE PHOTOS DEPICTING THE VIOLATION AS I SAW IT. >> YOU PROVIDED A COPY OF THEÚV- DATED JUNE 6TH, JULY 18TH AND AUGUST 1ST. DID YOU TAKE THESE PHOTOGRAPHS? >> I DID. >> DO THEY TRULY AND ACCURATELY DEPICT THE VIOLATIONS AS OBSERVED? >> THEY DO. >> THE CITY MOVES IN TO EVIDENCE COMPOSITE ONE. >> WE WILL ACCEPT INTO EVIDENCE THE CITY'S COMPOSITE ONE. AND STATE FOR THE RECORD THE RESPONDENT IS NOT PRESENT OR ON THE PHONE, BUT WAS PROPERLY NOTICED. WE FIND THAT THE VIOLATIONS EXIST. I PMC 70-- IPMC 702.4 . EMERGENCY ESCAPE OPENINGS. AND FIND AN ORDER THAT THE VIOLATOR BE GIVEN SEVEN DAYS TO REMOVE BOARDS FROM ALL WINDOWS THROUGHOUT THE HOME. FAILURE TO COMPLY BY THE DATE ORDERED WILL RESULT IN A FINE OF $500-- $100 PER DAY BEING ASSESSED. AND THERE ARE 30 DAYS TO APPEAL THE ORDER TODAY. >> MAY I-- I SPOKE WITH MS. OMEKIA BURKS CULVER YESTERDAY. AND SHE THOUGHT THAT SHE HAD A HEARING ON AUGUST 18TH. BUT IT WAS ACTUALLY TODAY. SO SHE TOOK OFF THE 18TH, AND SHE WAS UNABLE TO TAKE OFF FOR TODAY. BUT I AM INCLINED TO GIVE HER 30 DAYS TO REPAIR THE WINDOW. BECAUSE SHE HAS BEEN SEEKING SOMEONE TO TRY TO HELP, BUT IT IS VERY HARD. >> OKAY. I WILL GO AHEAD AND REVISE WHAT I SAID ABOUT THE ORDER. AND REFLECT EVERYTHING ELSE, BUT GIVE THE VIOLATOR 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THE ORDER TO COMPLY WITH THE PROPERTY VIOLATIONS. IF NOT $100 PER DAY WILL BE ASSESSED AND YOU WILL HAVE 30 DAYS TO APPEAL THE ORDER. DOES SHE KNOW TO STAY IN TOUCH WITH YOU AND FOLLOW UP SHE DOES THE CHIEF COMPLIANCE? >> YES. [10. Case Number: CE-2026-361 Investigating Officer: Charmaine Kirkland Violation Location: 2315 Orange Ave] >> OKAY. THANK YOU. >> THE NEXT CASE IS CE 2026 STACH 361. 2315 —-DASH ORANGE AVENUE. >> THIS IS CASE NUMBER CE-2026-361. VIOLATION LOCATION 2315 ORANGE AVENUE. CODE ENFORCEMENT CASE INITIATED ON JUNE 2ND 2026. NOV SERVICE METHOD REGULAR MAIL. NTA ISSUE DATE JUNE 30TH 2026. NTA SERVICE METHOD, CERTIFIED MAIL AND POSTED A PROPERTY. POSTING DATE JULY 24TH, 2026 PICK LAST INSPECTION DAY, AUGUST 1ST, 2026. THE OWNER IS... NUISANCES OUTSIDE OF STORAGE. THE CITY REQUEST THAT IF THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE FINDS A VIOLATION EXISTS AT THE FOLLOWING BE ORDERED. THE VIOLATOR BE GIVEN SEVEN DAYS TO REMOVE ALL WOOD BOARDS AND PVC PIPES THROUGHOUT THE PROPERTY. FAILURE TO COMPLY BY THE DATE OR ORDERED WILL RESULT IN A FINE OF $100 PER DAY BEING ASSESSED. AND I HAVE PHOTOS DEPICTING THE VIOLATION AS I WITNESSED IT. >> YOU PROVIDED A COPY OF THE NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND PHOTOGRAPHS DATED JUNE 24TH, JULY 24TH, AND AUGUST 1ST. DID YOU TAKE ALL OF THESE PHOTOGRAPHS. >> YES, I DID. >> DO THESE ACCURATELY TO PICK THE VIOLATIONS YOU OBSERVED? >> YES, THEY DO. >> THE CITY MOVES INTO EVIDENCE COMPOSITE ONE. >> WE WILL EXCEPT IN TO EVIDENCE [02:00:04] CITY'S COMPOSITE ONE. HIS OR ANYTHING ELSE THE CITY WISHES TO PRESENT? >> NO. -- IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE. FOR THE RECORD THE RESPONDENT IS NOT PRESENT OR ON THE PHONE. BUT WAS PROPERLY NOTICED, WE WILL FIND THAT THE VIOLATION DOES EXIST, AND BUT-- ORDERLY VIOLATOR TO BE GIVEN SEVEN DAYS TO REMOVE ALL WOOD BOARDS OR PVC PIPES OR OTHER PROPERTY. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT OF A FINE OF $100 PER DAY BEING ASSESSED, AND THERE ARE 30 DAYS TO APPEAL THE ORDER ASSESSED AT TODAY'S HEARING. [4. Case Number: NOOP-2026-107 Investigating Officer: Charmaine Kirkland Violation Location: 2315 Orange Ave] >> THE NEXT CASE IS AN OOP. 2026-107. >> THIS IS CASE NUMBER AND OO OOP-2026-107. VIOLATION LOCATION, 2315 ORANGE AVENUE. THE ISSUE DATE IS MAY 28, 2026. REGULAR MAIL, CERTIFIED MAIL, POSTED A PROPERTY. NTA ISSUE DATE, JUNE 5TH, 2026. NTA SERVICE METHOD, REGULAR MAIL, CERTIFIED MAIL, POSTED A PROPERTY. POSTING DATE WAS JUNE 5TH, 20.6. LAST INSPECTION DAY WAS AUGUST 1ST, 2026. THE OWNER IS KATELIA D WILCHER. VIOLATIONS ARE, 24-19 (15)(C) . THE CITY REQUEST THAT THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE FIND THAT A NUISANCE CONDITION EXISTS IN VIOLATION OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES IN THAT SUCH-- AND THAT SUCH NUISANCE POSES A THREAT TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY, AND THAT THE NUISANCE BE ADDRESSED THROUGH THE CITIES NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROGRAM. THE VIOLATOR BE GIVEN SEVEN DAYS TO PEARLY NOTICE OF THE VIOLATION, ENSURE THAT THE BLACK DODGE RAM'S ROAD SAFE AD LEGAL. BELLIARD TO COMPLY BY THE DATE ORDERED WILL RESULT IN A FINE OF $100 PER DAY BEING ASSESSED FOR EACH DAY THE VIOLATION CONTINUES. THE CITY'S TO TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO ABATE THE NUISANCE CONDITION AND HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED OFF THE PROPERTY. AND I DO HAVE PHOTOS DEPICTING THE VIOLATION. B YOU PROVIDED A COPY OF THE NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND PHOTOGRAPHS DATED JUNE 5TH, JULY 18TH AND AUGUST 1ST. DID YOU TAKE THESE PHOTOS. >> YES, I DID. >> TO THE PHOTOGRAPHS TRULY AND ACCURATELY DEPICT THE VIOLATION AS HE OBSERVED IT. >> YES, THEY DO. >> THE CITY MOVES IN TO EVIDENCE THE CITY'S COMPOSITE ONE. >> WE WILL ACCEPT INTO EVIDENCE THE CITY'S COMPOSITE ONE. ANYTHING FURTHER FROM THE CITY. >> NO. >> ALL RIGHT. FOR THE RECORD, THE RESPONDENT IS NOT PRESENT. ON THE PHONE OR IN PERSON, BUT WAS PROPERLY NOTICED. WE FIND THAT THE NUISANCE OF THE YUNNAN OPERABLE VEHICLE VIOLATION DOES STILL EXIST, 24-19 (15)(C) . AND THAT IT POSES A THREAT TO PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY. AND IT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE CITIES NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROGRAM. THE VIOLATOR WILL BE GIVEN SEVEN DAYS PER THE NOTICE OF VIOLATION TO ENSURE THAT THE BRUGES-- BLUE CHEVROLET IS ROAD SAFE AND LEGAL. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN $100 FINDS PER DAY BEING ASSESSED. FOR EACH DAY THE VIOLATION CONTINUES. AND THE CITY HAS TAKEN THE NECESSARY STEPS TO ABATE THE CONDITION AND HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED UP THE PROPERTY. THERE ARE 30 DAYS TO APPEAL THE ORDER MADE AT TODAY'S HEARING. >> THE NEXT CASE IS AN OOP-2026-107. 2315 ORANGE AVENUE. >> WE JUST DID 107. >> THERE IS 106, 107 AND 108. >> SO THIS ONE? >> THIS ONE WAS 107 THAT WE JUST DID. >> SO 106. >> THIS IS CASE NUMBER NOOP-2026-106. VIOLATION LOCATION, 2315 ORANGE AVENUE. CASE TYPE, DON OPERABLE VEHICLE. NOV ISSUE DATE, MAY 28TH, 2026. NOV SERVICE METHOD, REGULAR MAIL, CERTIFIED MAIL, POSTED A PROPERTY. NTA ISSUE DATE, JUNE 5TH, 2026. NTA SERVICE METHOD, REGULAR MAIL, CERTIFIED MAIL, POSTED A PROPERTY. POSTING DATE, JUNE 5TH, 22 A6. LAST INSPECTION DATE, AUGUST 1ST, 2026. THE OWNER IS KATELIA D WILCHER. VIOLATIONS ON 24-19(15)(C) . NUISANCES, NOT OPERABLE VEHICLE. THE CITY REQUESTS THAT THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE FIND THAT A NUISANCE CONDITION EXIST IN VIOLATION OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AND AS SUCH NUISANCE CONDITION POSES A THREAT TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND [02:05:02] WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY AND, THAT THE NUISANCE BE ADDRESSED THROUGH THE CITIES NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROGRAM. THE VIOLATOR BE GIVEN SEVEN DAYS TO PEARLY NOTICE OF VIOLATION ENSURE THAT THE BLUE CHEVROLET AVALANCHE IS ROAD SAFE AND LE LEGAL-- WAIT A MINUTE. SOMETHING IS WRONG HERE. >> THIS IS THE SAME ONE WE JUST HEARD, ISN'T IT? >> YES. >> BUT I HAVE THE EXHIBIT FOR 107. IT SAYS. >> THIS SHOULD BE A BLACK DODGE. >> THIS IS THE BLACK DODGE. >> FAILURE TO COMPLY BY THE DATE ORDERED WILL RESULT IN A FINE OF $100 PER DAY BEING ASSESSED FOR EACH DAY THE VIOLATION CONTINUES. THE CITY'S TO TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO ABATE THE NUISANCE CONDITION, AND HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED OFF OF THE PROPERTY. SO 2026-106 IS THE BLACK DODGE. 107 IS THE BLUE AVALANCHE. >> THE EXHIBITS MANGES BE MISLABELLED. >> I BELIEVE THEY HAVE BEEN MISLABELLED. >> OKAY. WE CAN CORRECT THAT INTERNALLY. I APOLOGIZE PURCHASE TO PUT ON THE RECORD FOR NOOP-2026-106, THE EXHIBIT, THAT IS THE CITIES EXHIBIT,, I'M ASKING FOR THAT TO BE INTO NOOP-2026-107. WHICH WOULD REFERENCE A BLACK DODGE RAM. >> OKAY. ONCE WE ARE DONE WITH THIS ONE WE WILL REOPEN 106 TO ENTER THIS IN. >> OKAY. >> CAN I PULL UP THE EXHIBIT. >> YOU CAN PULL UP THE EXHIBIT FOR THE DODGE RAM. >> WE SAW THE AVALANCHE. WE HAVE TO SEE THE BLACK DODGE RAM. WE HAVE NOT SEEN THAT YET. IN THE PRIOR CASE I READ THE ORDER IN AND THE VIOLATIONS ON THE AVALANCHE. >> DO YOU KNOW WHICH ONE YOU PUT IT IN? >> LET ME SEE. I DO NOT KNOW. >> THAT'S THE TRAILER. NO. 107. >> 107. >> 107 IS THE DODGE RAM. AND 106 IS THE AVALANCHE. DONE? >> BOTH THESE CASES ARE ON THE SAME PROPERTY. >> SAME PROPERTY. >> SAME OWNER? >> SAME OWNER. >> HAVE YOU HAD ANY CONTACT WITH THE OWNER? >> NO, MA'AM. >> OKAY. WE WILL GO AHEAD AND ADMIT IN TO EVIDENCE CITY COMPOSITE ONE, THE BLACK DODGE. AND WE FIND THE RESPONDENT WAS PROPERLY NOTICED, IS NOT PRESENT PHYSICALLY OR ON THE PHONE, AND THE NUISANCE FOR THE YUNNAN OPERABLE VEHICLE EXISTS. 241915 SEE. AND THAT THIS NUISANCE POSES A THREAT TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED IN THE CITIES NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROGRAM. THE VIOLATOR WILL BE GIVEN SEVEN DAYS EARLY NOTICE OF VIOLATION TO ENSURE THE BLACK DODGE IS ROAD SAFE AND LEGAL. FAILURE TO COMPLY BY THE DATE OF THE ORDER WILL RESULT IN A FINE OF $100 PER DAY BEING ASSESSED EACH DAY THE VIOLATION CONTINUES, AND THE CITY WILL TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO ABATE THE NUISANCE CONDITION AND HAVE A VEHICLE TOWED UP THE PROPERTY. THERE WILL BE 30 DAYS TO APPEAL THIS ORDER ENTERED AT TODAY'S HEARING. >> CAN WE RECALL AN OOP-2026-106 FROM 2315 ORANGE AVENUE TO [3. Case Number: NOOP-2026-106 Investigating Officer: Charmaine Kirkland Violation Location: 2315 Orange Ave] CORRECT THE EXHIBIT. >> I'M GOING TO RECALL THAT. >> OFFICER KIRKLAND, YOU PROVIDED A COPY OF THE NOTICE OF VIOLATION PHOTOGRAPHS JUNE 5TH, JULY 18TH AND AUGUST [02:10:04] 1ST. DID YOU TAKE THESE PHOTOGRAPHS? >> I DID. >> TO THE PHOTOGRAPH TRULY AND ACCURATELY DEPICT THE VIOLATION OF THE CHEVY AVALANCHE TRUCK? >> THEY DO. >> THE CITY MOVES IN TO EVIDENCE EXHIBIT ONE. >> WE WILL ACCEPT INTO EVIDENCE CITY COMPOSITE EXHIBIT ONE. AND FIND THAT THE VIOLATION FOR THE NUISANCE NOT OPERABLE VEHICLE DOES EXIST. THE RESPONDENT IS NOT PRESENT BY PHONE OR IN PERSON AND WAS PROPERLY NOTICED. AND I FIND THAT THE NUISANCE IN VIOLATION WITH CODE ORDINANCES DOES CONTINUE TO EXIST AND POSES A THREAT TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE COMMUNITY, AND THAT IT ADDRESSES THE CITIES NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROGRAM. THE VIOLATOR WILL BE GIVEN SEVEN DAYS TO ENSURE THAT THE BLUE CHEVY AVALANCHE IS ROAD SAFE AND LEGAL. FAILURE TO COMPLY BY THE DATE ORDER WILL BE-- RESULT IN A FINE OF $100 PER DAY BEING ASSESSED FOR EACH DATE-- DAY THAT THE VIOLATION CONTINUES. THIS ORDER WILL HAVE 30 DAYS TO BE APPEALED. >> THE NEXT CASE IS NOOP, [5. Case Number: NOOP-2026-108 Investigating Officer: Charmaine Kirkland Violation Location: 2315 Orange Ave] 2026-108. 2315 ORANGE AVENUE. >> CASE NUMBER NOOP-- NOOP-22 A 6-108. VIOLATION 2315, ORANGE AVENUE. CASE TYPE IS A NOT OPERABLE VEHICLE. NOV ISSUE DATE, MAY 28TH, 2026. REGNER MAIL, CERTIFIED MAIL, POSTED A PROPERTY. NTA ISSUE DATE, JUNE 5TH, 2026. NTA SERVICE METHOD, REGULAR MAIL, CERTIFIED MAIL AND POSTED A PROPERTY POSTING DATE WAS JUNE 5TH, 2026. LAST INSPECTION DATE, AUGUST 1ST, 2026. THE OWNER IS KATELIA D WILCHER. VIOLATION ARE 24-19 (15)(C), NUISANCE IS, NOT OPERABLE VEHICLE. THE CITY REQUEST THAT THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE FIND THAT A NUISANCE CONDITION EXISTS IN VIOLATION OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AND THAT SUCH NUISANCE CONDITION POSES A THREAT TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY, AND THAT THE NUISANCE BEGIN-- BE ADDRESSED THROUGH THE CITIES NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROGRAM. THE VIOLATOR BE GIVEN SEVEN DAYS TO, FOR THE NOTICE OF THE VIOLATION, ENSURE THAT THE BLACK UTILITY TRAILER IS ROAD SAFE AND LEGAL. FAILURE TO COMPLY BY THE DATE ORDERED WILL RESULT IN A FINE OF $100 PER DAY BEING ASSESSED FOR EACH DAY THE VIOLATION CONTINUES. THE CITY IS TO TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO ABATE THE NUISANCE CONDITION AND HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED OFF OF THE PROPERTY. AND I DO HAVE PHOTOS DEPICTING THE VIOLATION AS I WITNESSED IT. >> YOU PROVIDED A COPY OF THE NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND PHOTOGRAPHS DATED JUNE 5TH, JULY 18TH AND AUGUST 1ST. DID YOU TAKE THESE PHOTOGRAPHS? >> I DID. >> TO THESE PHOTOGRAPHS TRULY AND ACCURATELY SHOW... >> THEY DO. >> THE CITY MOVES INTO COMPOSITE ONE. >> THANK YOU. WE WILL ACCEPT INTO EVIDENCE THE CITY'S COMPOSITE ONE AND FINALLY VIOLATION DOES SO-- STILL EXIST FOR A NUISANCE NOT OPERABLE VEHICLE. WE FIND THAT THE RESPONDENT IS NOT PRESENT, BUT WAS PROPERLY NOTICED. AND FIND THAT THE NUISANCE CONDITION POSES A THREAT TO THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY, AND THAT IT BE ADDRESSED IN THE CITIES NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROGRAM. THE VIOLATOR BE GIVEN SEVEN DAYS PER THE NOTICE OF THE VIOLATION, TO ENSURE THAT THE BLACK UTILITY TRAILER IS ROAD SAFE AND LEGAL. FAILURE TO COMPLY BY THE DATE ORDERED WILL RESULT IN A FINE OF $100 PER DAY BEING ASSESSED FOR EACH DAY THAT THE VIOLATION CONTINUES, AND THE CITY WILL TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO ABATE AND HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED UP THE PROPERTY. [6. Case Number: LTCL-2026-70 Investigating Officer: Charmaine Kirkland Violation Location: 115 N 29th St] YOU HAVE 30 DAYS TO APPEAL THE ORDER FROM TODAY'S HEARING. >> THE NEXT CASES LTC L-2026-70. 115 NORTH 29TH STREET. >> THIS IS CASE NUMBER LTC L-2026-70. VIOLATION LOCATION 150 NORTH 29TH STREET. CASE TYPE LOT CLEARING. NOV ISSUE DATE, JUNE 24, .2 A6. NOV SERVICE METHOD, REGULAR MAIL, CERTIFIED MAIL, POSTED A PROPERTY. NTA ISSUE DATE, JUNE 26, .2 A6. NTA SERVICE METHOD, REGNER MAIL, CERTIFIED MAIL, POSTED A PROPERTY. POSTING DATE, JUNE 26, 20.6. LAST INSPECTION DATE, AUGUST 1ST, 2026. THE OWNERS ARE JEAN EDDY, AND EVELYNE MONDESIR. VIOLATIONS ARE, 24-19 (11)(A)(B). NUISANCE IS, LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS FOR LESS THAN 3-ACRE PROPERTIES. THE CITY REQUEST THAT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE FIND THAT A NUISANCE CONDITION EXISTS IN VIOLATION OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AND THAT SUCH NUISANCE CONDITION POSES A [02:15:02] THREAT TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY, AND THAT THE NUISANCE BE ADDRESSED THROUGH THE CITIES NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROGRAM. THE VIOLATORS BE GIVEN SEVEN DAYS TO CUT ALL GRASS AND WEEDS AS NEEDED AND TRIM THE TREES AND SHRUBS, AMBUSHES TO THE STANDARDS IDENTIFIED IN THE NOTICE OF VIOLATION. 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 PER DAY BEING ASSESSED FOR EACH DAY THE VIOLATOR-- VIOLATION CONTINUES. THE CITY IS TO CONTINUE TO TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO ABATE THE NUISANCE CONDITION, THE COST OF WHICH IS TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE PROPERTY. AND I DO HAVE PHOTOS OF THE VIOLATION AS I WITNESSED IT. >> YOU PROVIDED A COPY OF THE NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND PHOTOGRAPHS DATED JUNE 26TH AND AUGUST 1ST. DID YOU TAKE THESE PHOTOGRAPHS? >> YES, I DID. >> TO THE PHOTOGRAPH TRULY AND ACCURATELY DEPICT THE VIOLATION IS YOU OBSERVED IT? >> YES, I DO-- YES, THEY DO. >> THE CITY MOVES INTO EVIDENCE COMPOSITE ONE. >> I WILL EXCEPT IN TO EVIDENCE THE CITY'S COMPOSITE ONE. I WILL FIND THAT THEY NUISANCE VIOLATION FOR INSKIP REQUIREMENTS FOR LESS THAN A 3-ACRE PROPERTY AT-- 23-- 24-19 (11)(A)(B), EXISTS. THE RESPONDENT WAS NOT PRESENT, BUT WAS PROPERLY NOTICED, AND THAT THE NUISANCE CONDITION POSES A THREAT TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY. AND THAT IT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO BE CITIES NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROGRAM. THE VIOLATOR WILL BE GIVEN SEVEN DAYS TO CUT ALL GRASS AND WEEDS AS NEEDED AND TREMONT TREES, SHRUBS AND BUSHES TO THE STANDARDS IDENTIFIED IN THE NOTICE OF VIOLATION. REMOVE ALL TRASH AND DEBRIS AND PUTTING LANDSCAPE GENERATED. FAILURE TO COMPLY BY THE DATE ORDERED WILL RESULT IN: A FINE OF $100.00 PER DAY BEING ASSESSED FOR EACH DAY THE THE CITY IS TO TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO ABATE THE NUISANCE CONDITION, THE COST OF WHICH IS TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE PROPERTY. THERE ARE 30 DAYS TO APPEAL THE ORDER AT TODAY'S HEARING. [7. Case Number: LTCL-2026-60 Investigating Officer: Jarvis Gamble Violation Location: 1401 San Diego Avenue] >> THE NEXT CASES LTC L2026-60. 1401, SAN DIEGO AVENUE. >> OFFICER JARVIS CAMPBELL. CITY OF FORT PIERCE CODE ENFORCEMENT. CASE NUMBER LTCL-2026-60. VIOLATION OF 1401 SAN DIEGO AVENUE. IT'S A LOT CLEARING CASE. NOTICE OF VIOLATION, NOTICE TO APPEAR IN POSTING THEY WERE DONE ON JUNE 26, .2 A6. BY REGULAR MAIL, CERTIFIED MAIL AND POSTED A PROPERTY. LAST INSPECTION WAS AUGUST 1ST, 20.6. VIOLATOR IS NATHANIEL J BAILEY, AND HELEN RENEE MCDONALD. 24-19(11)(A)(B). NUISANCE IS, LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS FOR LESS THAN 3-ACRE PROPERTIES. THE RECOMMENDATION THE CITY REQUESTS THAT THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE FIND: THAT A NUISANCE CONDITION EXISTS IN VIOLATION OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AND THAT SUCH NUISANCE CONDITION POSES A THREAT TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY; AND THAT THE NUISANCE BE ADDRESSED THROUGH THE CITY'S NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROGRAM. THE VIOLATOR(S) BE GIVEN 7 DAYS TO: CUT ALL GRASS AND WEEDS AS NEEDED AND TRIM ALL TREES, SHRUBS, AND BUSHES TO THE STANDARDS IDENTIFIED IN THE NOTICE OF VIOLATION. 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 $100.00 PER DAY BEING ASSESSED FOR EACH DAY THE VIOLATION CONTINUES. THE CITY IS TO TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO ABATE THE NUISANCE CONDITION, THE COST OF WHICH IS TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE PROPERTY. I DO HAVE A CUP OF TEA-- A COPY OF THE NOTICE OF VIOLATION, AS WELL AS PHOTOS TO PRESENT AT THIS TIME. >> YOU PROVIDED A COPY AND NOTICE OF VIOLATION, AND PHOTOGRAPHS DATED BETWEEN THE 28TH OF JUNE, 26TH OF JULY, 25TH, AND AUGUST 1ST, AS WELL AS A COPY OF THE GREEN CARD THAT WAS RETURNED BACK, AND THE CERTIFIED MAIL THAT WAS RETURNED TO SENDER. NOT DELIVERABLE. THE PHOTOGRAPHS, DID YOU TAKE THEM. >> YES. >> DO THEY TRULY AND ACCURATELY DEPICT THE VIOLATIONS AS YOU OBSERVED IT? >> YES. >> THE CITY MOVES IN TO EVIDENCE THE CITY COMPOSITE ONE. >> I WILL EXCEPT IN TO EVIDENCE CITY COMPOSITE ONE. AND FIND OUT THE NUISANCE OF LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS FOR LESS THAN A 3-ACRE PROPERTY VIOLATION EXISTS, 24-19(11)(A)(B). AND THAT THE RESPONDENT IS NOT PRESENT BUT WAS PROPERLY NOTICED. AND FIND THAT THE NUISANCE CONDITION POSES A THREAT THAT THE NUISANCE BE ADDRESSED THROUGH THE CITY'S NUISANCE [02:20:01] ABATEMENT PROGRAM. THE VIOLATOR(S) BE GIVEN 7 DAYS TO: CUT ALL GRASS AND WEEDS AS NEEDED AND TRIM ALL TREES, SHRUBS, AND BUSHES TO THE STANDARDS IDENTIFIED IN THE NOTICE OF VIOLATION. 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 $100.00 PER DAY BEING ASSESSED FOR EACH DAY THE VIOLATION CONTINUES. THE CITY IS TO TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO ABATE THE NUISANCE CONDITION, THE COST OF WHICH IS TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE PROPERTY. THERE ARE 30 DAYS TO APPEAL THE ORDER ENTERED AT TODAY'S [9. Case Number: LTCL-2026-63 Investigating Officer: Jarvis Gamble Violation Location: McCray CT (2404-442-0004-000-2)] HEARING. >> THE NEXT CASES LTC L2026-63. MCRAE COURT. PARCEL I.D., 2404-44...-- 2404-442-0004-000-2. >> CASE NUMBER LTCL-2026-63. VIOLATION LOCATION MCRAE COURT. I.D., 2404-442-0004-000-2. CASE TYPE IS A LOT CLEARING. NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND NOTICE TO APPEAR AND POSTING WAS DONE ON JUNE 26TH, 2026. BY REGULAR MAIL, CERTIFIED MAIL AND POSTING A PROPERTY. LAST INSPECTION DATE WAS AUGUST 1ST, .26. VIOLATOR IS T J RHODES JR. FOR VIOLATION 24-19(11)(A)(B). NUISANCE AND LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENT FOR LESS THAN 3-ACRE PROPERTIES. THE CITY REQUESTS THAT THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE FIND: THAT A NUISANCE CONDITION EXISTS IN VIOLATION OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AND THAT SUCH NUISANCE CONDITION POSES A THREAT TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY; AND THAT THE NUISANCE BE ADDRESSED THROUGH THE CITY'S NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROGRAM. THE VIOLATOR(S) BE GIVEN 7 DAYS TO: CUT ALL GRASS AND WEEDS AS NEEDED AND TRIM ALL TREES, SHRUBS, AND BUSHES TO THE STANDARDS IDENTIFIED IN THE NOTICE OF VIOLATION. 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 $100.00 PER DAY BEING ASSESSED FOR EACH DAY THE VIOLATION CONTINUES. THE CITY IS TO TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO ABATE THE NUISANCE CONDITION, THE COST OF WHICH IS TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE PROPERTY. I HAVE A COPY OF THE NOTICE OF VIOLATION THAT WAS SENT OUT TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS, AS WELL AS PHOTOS TO PRESENT AT THIS TIME. >> I HAVE A COPY OF THE NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND PHOTOGRAPHS DATED JUNE 18TH, JUNE 26TH, JULY 25TH, AND AUGUST 1ST, AS WELL AS THE GREEN CARD THAT WAS RETURNED. THE PHOTOGRAPHS, DID YOU TAKE THEM? >> YES. >> DO THEY TRULY AND ACCURATELY DEPICT THE VIOLATIONS YOU OBSERVED? >> YES. >> THE CITY MOVES IN TO EVIDENCE COMPOSITE ONE. >> I WILL EXCEPT IN TO EVIDENCE THE CITY'S COMPOSITE ONE. WE WILL FIND THAT THE VIOLATION FOR NUISANCE LANDSCAPE AND REQUIREMENTS LESS THAN 3 ACRES, 24-19(11)(A)(B), DOES EXIST ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. THAT THE RESPONDENT WAS NOTICE BUT IS NOT PRESENT TODAY, AND THE NUISANCE CONDITION POSES A THREAT TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY AND WELFARE THE COMMUNITY. NUISANCE CONDITION POSES A THREAT TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY; AND THAT THE NUISANCE BE ADDRESSED THROUGH THE CITY'S NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROGRAM. THE VIOLATOR(S) BE GIVEN 7 DAYS TO: CUT ALL GRASS AND WEEDS AS NEEDED AND TRIM ALL TREES, SHRUBS, AND BUSHES TO THE STANDARDS IDENTIFIED IN THE NOTICE OF VIOLATION. 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 $100.00 PER DAY BEING ASSESSED FOR EACH DAY THE VIOLATION CONTINUES. THE CITY IS TO TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO ABATE THE NUISANCE CONDITION, THE COST OF WHICH IS TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE PROPERTY.NUISANCE CONDITION POSES A THREAT TO THE PUBLI [11. Case Number: LTCL-2026-74 Investigating Officer: Jarvis Gamble Violation Location: 607 Atlantic Ave] >> YOU WILL HAVE 30 DAYS TO ADDRESSES HEARING. >> THE NEXT CASE, 607 ATLANTIC AVENUE. >> CASE NUMBER LTCL-2026-74. VIOLATION LOCATION, 607 ATLANTIC AVE. THIS IS A LOT CLEARING CASE. NOTICE OF VIOLATION, NOTICE TO APPEAR AND POSTING DATE DONE ON JULY 6TH, 2026 BY REGULAR MAIL, CERTIFIED MAIL, AND POSTED A PROPERTY. LAST INSPECTION DATE WAS AUGUST 1ST. VIOLATOR IS GLOBAL SIGNAL SERVICES LLC. VIOLATION, 24-19(11)(A)(B) . NUISANCE IS, LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS FOR LESS THAN 3-ACRE PROPERTIES. THE RECOMMENDATION IS THAT THE CITY REQUESTS THAT THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE FIND: THAT A NUISANCE CONDITION EXISTS IN VIOLATION OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AND THAT SUCH NUISANCE CONDITION POSES A THREAT TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY; AND THAT THE NUISANCE BE ADDRESSED THROUGH THE CITY'S NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROGRAM. THE VIOLATOR(S) BE GIVEN 7 DAYS TO: CUT ALL GRASS AND WEEDS AS NEEDED AND TRIM ALL TREES, SHRUBS, AND BUSHES TO THE STANDARDS IDENTIFIED IN THE NOTICE OF VIOLATION. 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 $100.00 PER DAY BEING ASSESSED FOR EACH DAY THE VIOLATION CONTINUES. THE CITY IS TO TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO ABATE THE [02:25:02] NUISANCE CONDITION, THE COST OF WHICH IS TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE PROPERTY. I DO HAVE A COPY OF THE NOTICE OF VIOLATION THAT WAS SENT OUT TO THE PROPERTY OWNER, AS WELL AS PHOTOS TO PRESENT AT THIS TIME. >> YOU PROVIDED A COPY OF THE NOTICE OF VIOLATION DATED JUNE 30TH. JULY 7TH, JULY 28TH, AUGUST 4TH, AND A COPY OF THE GREEN CARDS THAT WERE RETURNED. THE PHOTOGRAPHS, DID YOU TAKE THEM? >> YES. >> DO THEY TRULY AND ACCURATELY DEPICT THE VIOLATION AS YOU OBSERVED IT. >> YES. >> THE CITY MOVES IN TO EVIDENCE COMPOSITE ONE. >> WE WILL EXCEPT IN TO EVIDENCE CITY COMPOSITE ONE, AND FIND THAT THE VIOLATION DOES EXIST. THE RESPONDENT WAS NOTICED BUT NOT PRESENT. AND WE WILL FIND THAT THAT A NUISANCE CONDITION EXISTS IN VIOLATION OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AND THAT SUCH NUISANCE CONDITION POSES A THREAT TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY; AND THAT THE NUISANCE BE ADDRESSED THROUGH THE CITY'S NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROGRAM. THE VIOLATOR(S) BE GIVEN 7 DAYS TO: CUT ALL GRASS AND WEEDS AS NEEDED AND TRIM ALL TREES, SHRUBS, AND BUSHES TO THE STANDARDS IDENTIFIED IN THE NOTICE OF VIOLATION. REMOVE ALL TRASH AND DERIS, INCLUDING LANDSCAPE DEBRIS GENERATED FROM BRINGING THE PROPERTY INTO COMPLIANCE. FAILURE TO COMPLY BY THE DATE ORDERED WILL RESULT IN: A FINE OF $100.00 PER DAY BEING ASSESSED FOR EACH DAY THE VIOLATION CONTINUES. THE CITY IS TO TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO ABATE THE NUISANCE CONDITION, THE COST OF WHICH IS TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE PROPERTY. THERE ARE 30 DAYS TO APPEAL THE ORDER AT TODAY'S HEARING. >> WE ARE GOING TO MOVE IN TO COMPLIED OR RESCHEDULED. [1. Case Number: LTCL-2026-109 Investigating Officer: Manuel Fernandez Jr. Violation Location: 900 Florida Ave ] BUT WE HAVE TWO STIPULATIONS TO READ IN. THE FIRST ONE WILL BE LTC L-22 A6-009. >> YOUR HONOR. A STIPULATION WAS MADE BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE PROPERTY OWNER. I AM GOING TO READ IN THE CONDITIONS THAT WERE AGREED UPON. THE RESPONDENT IS GRANTED UNTIL AUGUST 15TH, 2026 TO TAKE THE FOLLOWING CORRECTIVE ACTIONS. THE GRASS AND ALL LANDSCAPING ELEMENTS WILL BE CUT AND TRIMMED TO KEEP FREE FROM BECOMING OVERGROWN AND UNSIGHTLY. ALL TREES SHALL BE TRIMMED TO MAINTAIN 7-FOOT-- A 7-FOOT CLEAR HEIGHT, AND HEDGES AND BUSHES SHOULD BE TRIMMED TO MAINTAIN A MAXIMUM OF TWO AND HALF FEET IN HEIGHT. REMOVE ALL TRASH AND DEBRIS INCLUDING ALL LANDSCAPE DEBRIS GENERATED FROM BRINGING THE PROPERTY IN TO COMPLIANCE. IF THE RESPONDENT DOES NOT CORRECT THE VIOLATIONS AND BRING THE PROPERTY IN TO COMPLIANCE WITH THE CITY CODE SECTION CITED BY AUGUST 15TH, 2026, PAY PENALTY OF $100 FOR EACH DAY THE VIOLATIONS CONTINUE PAST THE DATE WILL BE ASSESSED. THE CITY SHALL CAUSE THE NUISANCE TO BE ABATED. THE COST OF WHICH SHALL BE CHARGED TO THE VIOLATOR TO BE PAID WITHIN 30 DAYS. I DO HAVE A COPY OF THE STIPULATION IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE IT. >> I WILL GO AHEAD AND ACCEPT THE STIPULATION IS READ AND ACCEPTED IN TO THE RECORD. >> HE WAS REPRESENTED BY COUNCIL AND PROVIDED A NOTARIZED COPY OF [2. Case Number: NUIS-2026-15 Investigating Officer: Manuel Fernandez Jr. Violation Location: 900 Florida Ave] AGREEMENT TO US YESTERDAY. >> THANK YOU. >> THE NEXT ONE IS 900 FLORIDA AVENUE. >> A STIPULATION WAS REACHED FOR THE PROPERTY AGAIN, AS THE FOLLOWING. THE RESPONDENT IS GRANTED UNTIL AUGUST 7TH 22 A6 TO TAKE THE FOLLOWING CORRECTIVE ACTIONS. PROVIDE PROOF OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR RODENTS... TREATMENT METHODS, SCHEDULED SERVICE INTERVALS AND SAFETY RULES FOR BAIT AND TRAPS, COMMENCING SAID SURFACE WITHIN 15 DAYS. THE RESPONDENT IS GRANTED UNTIL AUGUST 10TH TO TAKE THE FOLLOWING CORRECTIVE ACTIONS. PROVIDE PROOF THAT PROFESSIONAL SERVICE FOR RODENT CONTROL REMOVAL AS SPECIFIED WITHIN PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT AS REQUIRED IN CODE SECTION 38 HAS COMMENCED. THE RESPONDENT IS GRANTED UNTIL AUGUST 15TH TO TAKE THE FOLLOWING CORRECTIVE ACTIONS. REPAIR, REPLACE ALL SCREENING, SEALS, AND/OR SECURE ALL ACROSS FACED OPENINGS, AND ALL OTHER EXTERIOR-- EXTERIOR WALL OPENINGS. IF THE RESPONDENT DOES NOT PROVIDE A COPY OF THE EXECUTED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT, A PENALTY OF $100 EACH DAY OF THE VIOLATION CONTINUES PAST THE DATE WILL BE ASSESSED. THE CITY SHALL CAUSE THE NUISANCE TO BE ABATED. THE COST OF WHICH SHALL BE CHARGED TO THE VIOLATOR PAYABLE [02:30:01] WITHIN 30 DAYS. >> AND I THINK YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSPOKE. IT'S NOT 15 DAYS, IT IS FIVE DAYS. >> MY APOLOGIES. FIVE DAYS. >> AND THAT IS ALSO REPRESENTED BY COUNCIL. >> WE WILL ACCEPT IT IN AS READ. NOTING THAT IT'S FIVE DAYS. >> MY APOLOGIES. [a. IDENTIFICATION OF CASES IN COMPLIANCE OR RESCHEDULED] >> WE HAVE NOOP-2026-124. 1201 NORTH 25TH STREET. CE 2026-328, 1808 SOUTH 33RD STREET. PK-2026-67. FIRST AVENUE A. PK-2026-64. 1950, SEAWAY DRIVE. LTCL-2020 SATES-68, 423 NORTH 13TH STREET. CE-2026-291. 518 NORTH 23RD STREET. PK-2026-63. JC PARKER. CE IF IN 2026-309. 1015 BEACH COURT. CE 2026-372. 2307 ORANGE AVENUE. NOOP-2026-117. 2402 VALENCIA AVENUE. CE-2026-265, 509 NORTH 23RD STREET. LTCL-2026-64. 11220 AVENUE H. LTCL-22 A 6-67. 910 NORTH 13TH STREET. CE-22 A 6-302. 606 SOUTH SEVENTH STREET. NOOP-22 A 6-113. 2315 ORANGE AVENUE. CE-2026-273. 515 NORTH 23RD STREET. CE-2026-311. 1101 BEACH COURT. CE-26-340. 3101 TENNESSEE AVENUE. CE 2026-397. 2551, SOUTH JENKINS ROAD. CE-22 A 6-297. 508, SOUTH SEVENTH STREET AND AT A. CE-22 A 6-300. 604, SOUTH SEVENTH STREET. PK-20.6-57. SELF CAUSEWAY PARK. PK-26-150. 100 BLOCK SOUTH SECOND STREET. NOOP-2026-128. 2210 AVENUE M. LTCL-22 A 6-56. 1004 WHEELER TERRACE. LTCL-22 A 6-57. 1002 WHEELER TERRACE. LTCL-2026-58, 1000 WHEELER TERRACE. LTCL-2026-73. 5304 ROAD. LTCL 2026-54, 428 MEANS COURT. LTCL-2026-61. TBD. PARCEL I.D. 2404-442-0003-000-5. LTCL-2026-65. MCRAE COURT. PERSONAL I.D. 2404-820-0018-000-3. CE-26-362. 404 NORTH 30TH STREET-- CE-2026-362. AND WITH REGARDS TO THE VIOLATORS WERE NOT PRESENT TO BE HEARD, THEY WERE NOTIFIED OF TODAY'S HEARING PER STATE STATUTE 162.12. A NOTICE OF HEARING WAS SENT TO THE VIOLATOR. CERTIFIED MAIL. IF THE GREEN CARD ASSIGNED IT IS PLACED IN THE FILE. OF IT'S RETURNED UNSIGNED, OR UNCLAIMED, AN AFFIDAVIT WITH MAILING AND THE NOTICE OF HEARING ENCLOSED IS SENT TO THE VIOLATOR VIA REGULAR U.S. MAIL. TEN DAYS PRIOR, A NOTICE OF HEARING IS POSTED ON THE BULLETIN BOARD OF THE CITY. A NOTICE OF HEARING IS ALSO POSTED AT THE PROPERTY IN QUESTION WITH AN AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING. IF THE GREEN CARD IS NOT RETURNED TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT WITHIN TEN DAYS BEFORE THE HEARING, THE POSTING IS COMPLETED IN THE MANNER AS IF A CARD WAS RETURNED UNCLAIMED. FOR CASES NOT MANDATED BY STATE STATUTE, MAILING OF THE NOTICE OF HEARING ARE HANDLED IN THE SAME MANNER STATED PRIOR. IT THE GREEN CARD IS RETURNED UNSIGNED, UNCLAIMED, OR NOT RETURNED WITHIN TEN DAYS OF THE HEARING, A NOTICE OF THE HEARING IS POSTED ON THE BULLETIN BOARD IN CITY HALL. [02:35:01] >> THANK YOU. IS THERE ANY FURTHER BUSINESS? * This transcript was compiled from uncorrected Closed Captioning.