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12/18/2013 MUNICIPAL CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING MINUTES CITY OF CLEARWATER December 18, 2013 Present: Duane Schultz Chair Sheila Cole Board Member Sue A. Johnson Board Member Michael J. Riordon Board Member Wayne Carothers Board Member Absent: James E. Strickland Vice-Chair Michael Boutzoukas Board Member Also Present: Andy Salzman Attorney for the Board Camilo Soto Assistant City Attorney Nicole Sprague Secretary to the Board Patricia O. Sullivan Board Reporter The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. at City Hall, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order. The Chair outlined the procedures and stated any aggrieved party may appeal a final administrative order of the Municipal Code Enforcement Board to the Circuit Court of Pinellas County within thirty days of the execution of the order. Florida Statute 286.0105 requires any party appealing a decision of this Board to have a record of the proceedings. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — November 20, 2013 Member Johnson moved to approve the minutes of the regular Municipal Code Enforcement Board meeting of November 20, 2013, as submitted in written summation to each board member. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 3. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD RE ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA: None. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion ensued re administration fees for red light camera infractions. 4.1 Case CLR13007173 - Continued from 10/23/13 & 11/20/13 Raymond Gadreault Tag: DV2244E Petitioner Raymond Gadreault disagreed with the infraction, stating 3 Florida judges had ruled the red light camera law unconstitutional. He said he was not in possession of the vehicle when the infraction occurred; he was umpiring a Little League game in Largo. He said the Code Enforcement 2013-12-18 1 dealership did not provide him paperwork for the service visit and would not admit to having possession of the vehicle that day. Nicole Gadreault said on that date, she followed her husband, Raymond Gadreault, to the dealership, where he dropped off the subject vehicle, and then drove him to the Little League field for a 12:30 p.m. game; she picked him up there at 4:00 p.m. Traffic Infraction Enforcement Officer Michael Walek reviewed photographic images and streaming video evidence of eastbound KIA van, Tag DV2244E, on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard failing to stop for the red light traffic signal at Belcher Road on September 14, 2013 at 12:55 p.m. The vehicle was registered to Raymond Gadreault. Member Riordon moved to uphold the violation of Florida State Statutes 316.074(1) and 316.075 (1)(c)1 for Case CLR13007173. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Member Riordon moved to issue a final administrative order requiring the Petitioner to pay a penalty of$158 plus municipal costs of$50 by January 17, 2014. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 4.2 Case CLR13006312A— Continued from 11/20/13 Darlina Conto Tag: AHVD24 Petitioner Darlina Conto admitted to the violation. She said she did not have the resources to challenge the infraction and verify if the equipment was properly calibrated. She said red light cameras were installed to produce revenue streams for the City and punish drivers. Traffic Infraction Enforcement Officer Walek reviewed photographic images and streaming video evidence of westbound Chrysler, Tag AHVD24, on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard travelling at 50 mph in a 40 mph zone, failing to stop for the red light traffic signal at Belcher Road on August 8, 2013. The vehicle is registered to Darlina Conto. Member Carothers moved to uphold the violation of Florida State Statutes 316.074(1) and 316.075 (1)(c)1 for Case CLR13006312A. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Member Riordon moved to issue a final administrative order requiring the Petitioner to pay a penalty of$158 plus municipal costs of$50 by January 17, 2014. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 4.3 Case CLR13007812 -WITHDRAWN Jacqueline D. Hepler Tag: 0073BA Case CLR13007812 was withdrawn. Code Enforcement 2013-12-18 2 4.4 Case CLR13007097A Ashley Hardy Tag: R745LU Petitioner Ashley Hardy said she was not driving the vehicle at the time of the infraction and was not aware she could have signed an affidavit identifying the driver. Board Attorney Andy Salzman said the vehicle was a rental; Petitioner Hardy was not provided that option. Assistant City Attorney Rob Surette said the City would not object to dismissing the case. Member Riordon moved to dismiss Case CLR13007097A. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 4.5 Case 47-13 —Continued from 9/25/13 & 11/20/13 -WITHDRAWN Lou Germiller 1743 Sunset Point Road Lot Clearing/Exterior Surfaces/Exterior Storage/Public Health, Safety or Welfare Nuisance— Phillips Case 47-13 was withdrawn. 4.6 Case 51-13 —Cont'd from 9/25/13, 10/23/13, & 11/20/13 -WITHDRAWN Brian P. Johnson 1429 Spring Lane Door &Window Openings— Franco Case 51-13 was withdrawn. 4.7 Case 68-13 N S LLC 1453 Sunset Point Road Development Code Violation — Franco Respondent Gursagar Singh denied the violation. Inspector Peggy Franco provided a PowerPoint presentation. A notice of violation was issued on October 9, 2013, following the first inspection. Violations at 1453 Sunset Point Road relate to a Development Code violation; animal boarding is not an approved use at this location. Conditions imposed when the use was approved in 1993 prohibited the outdoor exercise of animals and boarding of animals not under treatment for bonafide medical conditions. Inspector Franco presented screen shots from the All Pet Care Hospital website, which offered animal boarding and provided forms. Inspector Franco said she had called the listed phone number and was told she could board her healthy pet at the facility for a specified cost. Residents behind the pet hospital had complained re dogs barking at all hours. Respondent Singh said he just learned that animal boarding information was on the website. He said it was not his intent to board dogs; cats sometimes are boarded as they do not make noise. He said the staff was trained to not permit animal boarding unless it was medically necessary. He said sometimes staff members were confused regarding the difference between hospitalization and boarding. Code Enforcement 2013-12-18 3 Assistant City Attorney Camilo Soto said 1993 conditions prohibited all animal boarding, including cats. Concern was expressed that in spite of the Respondent's testimony, the pet hospital's website marketed animal boarding for the holidays. Member Johnson moved to find the Respondent(s) in violation of the City of Clearwater Code of Ordinances as referred to in the affidavit in this case. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Inspector Franco recommended compliance by January 20, 2014 or a fine of$200 per day be imposed. Attorney Soto submitted composite exhibits. Member Cole moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to correct the violation on or before January 20, 2014. If the Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the Board may order a fine of$200 per day for each day the violation continues to exist. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. This case came before the City of Clearwater Code Enforcement Board on December 18, 2013, after due notice to the Respondent(s), and having heard testimony under oath and received evidence, the Board issues the following Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order: FINDINGS OF FACT Based upon the testimony and evidence received, it is evident that a Development Code Violation exists. The Respondent(s) was/were present. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW The Respondent(s) is/are in violation of the City of Clearwater Community Development Code Section(s) 1-104.113 &2-1001, as referred in the Affidavit in this case. ORDER It is the Order of the Board that the Respondent(s) shall cease boarding animals unless medically required, shall cease offering animal boarding services, and shall remove references to animal boarding services on the All Pet Care Hospital website to comply with said Section(s) of the City of Clearwater Community Development Code by January 20, 2014. If Respondent(s) does/do not comply within the time specified, the Board may order a fine of$200.00 per day for each day the violation continues to exist. Upon complying with said Section(s) of the Code, the Respondent(s) shall notify Inspector Peggy Franco, who shall inspect the property and notify the Board of compliance. If the Respondent(s) fails/fail to comply within the time specified, a certified copy of the Order imposing the fine may be recorded in the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida, and once Code Enforcement 2013-12-18 4 recorded shall constitute a lien against any real property owned by the Respondent(s), pursuant to Chapter 162, Florida Statutes. The Respondent may request a rehearing of the decision of the Board, in writing, and delivered to the City Clerk within ten (10) days of the postmark of the written order. A request for rehearing shall be based only on the ground that the decision was contrary to the evidence or that the hearing involved an error on a ruling of law which was fundamental to the board's decision. The written request for rehearing shall specify the precise reasons therefor. Upon receipt of a request for rehearing, the Board shall determine whether or not to rehear the matter; the Board will not hear oral argument or evidence when making this decision. Any aggrieved party may appeal a final Order of the Municipal Code Enforcement Board to the Circuit Court of Pinellas County within thirty (30) days of the execution of the Order to be appealed or after final disposition of the request for rehearing of the Order to be appealed. Florida Statute 286.0105 requires any party appealing a decision of this Board to have a record of the proceedings. DONE AND ORDERED this 18th day of December 2013, at Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida. 4.8 Case 69-13 Clearwater Bay Marina LLC 200 Seminole Street Exterior Surfaces/Door &Window Openings — Franco Respondent Wayne Shaw said the violation re windows was corrected. He admitted to the other violation, stating the building will be pressure washed and painted if necessary. Inspector Peggy Franco provided a PowerPoint presentation. Two notices of violation were issued on September 3, 2013, following the first inspection. The violation re window openings was corrected. The violation at 200 Seminole Street re exterior surfaces continued to exist. Property photographs on November 13, 2013 showed faded and failing paint on exterior surfaces. Member Cole moved to find the Respondent(s) is in violation of Code Section 3-1502.13 as referred to in the affidavit in this case. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Inspector Franco recommended compliance by January 20, 2014 or a fine of$200 per day be imposed. Assistant City Attorney Soto submitted composite exhibits. Member Carothers moved to find the Respondent(s) was in violation of Code Sections 3- 1502.C.1, 3-1502.C.3, and 3-1502.C.4 of the Clearwater City Community Development Code and to enter an order requiring the Respondent to correct the violation related to Code Section 3-1502.13 (exterior surfaces) on or before January 20, 2014. If the Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the Board may order a fine of$200 per day for each day the violation continues to exist. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Code Enforcement 2013-12-18 5 This case came before the City of Clearwater Code Enforcement Board on December 18, 2013, after due notice to the Respondent(s), and having heard testimony under oath and received evidence, the Board issues the following Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order: FINDINGS OF FACT Based upon the testimony and evidence received, it is evident that exterior surfaces have faded and failing paint. A representative of the Respondent(s) was present CONCLUSIONS OF LAW The Respondent(s) is/are in violation of the City of Clearwater Community Development Code Section(s) 3-1502.113 as referred in the Affidavit in this case. ORDER It is the Order of the Board that the Respondent(s) shall paint the building to comply with said Section(s) of the City of Clearwater Community Development Code by January 20, 2014. If Respondent(s) does/do not comply within the time specified, the Board may order a fine of $200.00 per day for each day the violation continues to exist. Upon complying with said Section(s) of the Code, the Respondent(s) shall notify Inspector Peggy Franco, who shall inspect the property and notify the Board of compliance. If the Respondent(s) fails/fail to comply within the time specified, a certified copy of the Order imposing the fine may be recorded in the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida, and once recorded shall constitute a lien against any real property owned by the Respondent(s), pursuant to Chapter 162, Florida Statutes. The Respondent may request a rehearing of the decision of the Board, in writing, and delivered to the City Clerk within ten (10) days of the postmark of the written order. A request for rehearing shall be based only on the ground that the decision was contrary to the evidence or that the hearing involved an error on a ruling of law which was fundamental to the board's decision. The written request for rehearing shall specify the precise reasons therefor. Upon receipt of a request for rehearing, the Board shall determine whether or not to rehear the matter; the Board will not hear oral argument or evidence when making this decision. Any aggrieved party may appeal a final Order of the Municipal Code Enforcement Board to the Circuit Court of Pinellas County within thirty (30) days of the execution of the Order to be appealed or after final disposition of the request for rehearing of the Order to be appealed. Florida Statute 286.0105 requires any party appealing a decision of this Board to have a record of the proceedings. DONE AND ORDERED this 18th day of December 2013, at Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida. Code Enforcement 2013-12-18 6 4.9 Case 70-13 Weyand Family Investments LTD 703 Jones St. Public Nuisance Condition/Abandoned Buildings/Exterior Surfaces — Franco Attorney Don Whittemore presented a letter appointing him representative for Weyand Family Investments LTD. He disagreed with the violation and requested that the case be continued until sale of the property is finalized. He reviewed the history of the property, stating it was sold at auction; results of environmental testing required by the sales contract were pending. He said closing will occur no later than January 24, 2014. He said the Respondent made every effort to keep the property in reasonable condition. He said the buyer plans to renovate the property immediately after closing Inspector Peggy Franco said the City opposed a continuance. The case was open for 2 years; violations needed to be fixed. The building, vacant since 2003, was boarded to keep out transients. Today, a blanket was draped over a railing on the building's north side and a transient camp was active on the building's south side. The City had no liens on the property. Inspector Franco provided a PowerPoint presentation. Notices of violation were issued on June 2, 2011 and April 9, 2013, following inspections. The 2 violations at 703 Jones Street related to a warehouse type building that caused a public nuisance, was abandoned more than 6 months, and had failing and mismatched paint on its exterior surfaces. Property photographs on November 18, 2013 showed a warehouse type building with noticeably failing paint, boarded delivery docks with mismatched paint, debris and clothing scattered along the building's edges, and evidence of a vagrant camp. Attorney Don Whittemore said all interests would be served by continuing the case. He said forcing the property owner to bear the cost of meeting compliance would be an undue burden. He said exterior surfaces will be painted during renovations. He said the owner made efforts to avoid transients. He requested a 60 day continuance to provide the new owner time to complete needed renovations. Attorney Soto said the property's sale was not guaranteed. The City will recommend a February compliance date. He requested that the board order remediation of the violations; the order would transfer to the new owner. Inspector Franco said the transient camp was present for at least 12 days. She said she could not visit the site daily and act as the property's manager. Attorney Don Whittemore said he would commit to keeping a close eye on the property. Steve Steller said he will purchase the property if the environmental test results are OK. He said he will clean up the property after purchase and make sure there are no vagrancy problems. Member Cole moved to find the Respondent(s) in violation of the City of Clearwater Code of Ordinances as referred to in the affidavit in this case. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Code Enforcement 2013-12-18 7 Inspector Franco recommended compliance by February 19, 2014, or a fine of$200 per day per violation be imposed. Assistant City Attorney Soto submitted composite exhibits. Member Riordon moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to correct the violation on or before February 19, 2014. If the Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the Board may order a fine of$200 per day per violation for each day each violation continues to exist. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. This case came before the City of Clearwater Code Enforcement Board on December 18, 2013, after due notice to the Respondent(s), and having heard testimony under oath and received evidence, the Board issues the following Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order: FINDINGS OF FACT Based upon the testimony and evidence received, it is evident that two violations exist: an abandoned building and public nuisance condition. A representative of the Respondent(s) was present. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW The Respondent(s) is/are in violation of the City of Clearwater Community Development Code Section(s) 3-1503.A, 3-1503.113.1, 3-1503.113.2 & 3-1502.113, as referred in the Affidavit in this case. ORDER It is the Order of the Board that the Respondent(s) shall pressure wash and/or paint the building and take actions to bring the property into compliance so that it no longer is a public nuisance that attracts transients, graffiti, pests, trash, debris, and other nuisances to comply with said Section(s) of the City of Clearwater Community Development Code by February 19, 2014. If Respondent(s) does/do not comply within the time specified, the Board may order a fine of$200 per day for each day each violation continues to exist. Upon complying with said Section(s) of the Code, the Respondent(s) shall notify Inspector Peggy Franco, who shall inspect the property and notify the Board of compliance. If the Respondent(s) fails/fail to comply within the time specified, a certified copy of the Order imposing the fine may be recorded in the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida, and once recorded shall constitute a lien against any real property owned by the Respondent(s), pursuant to Chapter 162, Florida Statutes. The Respondent may request a rehearing of the decision of the Board, in writing, and delivered to the City Clerk within ten (10) days of the postmark of the written order. A request for rehearing shall be based only on the ground that the decision was contrary to the evidence or that the hearing involved an error on a ruling of law which was fundamental to the board's decision. The written request for rehearing shall specify the precise reasons therefor. Upon Code Enforcement 2013-12-18 8 receipt of a request for rehearing, the Board shall determine whether or not to rehear the matter; the Board will not hear oral argument or evidence when making this decision. Any aggrieved party may appeal a final Order of the Municipal Code Enforcement Board to the Circuit Court of Pinellas County within thirty (30) days of the execution of the Order to be appealed or after final disposition of the request for rehearing of the Order to be appealed. Florida Statute 286.0105 requires any party appealing a decision of this Board to have a record of the proceedings. DONE AND ORDERED this 18th day of December 2013, at Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida. 4.10 Case 71-13 Linda Johnson 405 Lebeau St Residential Rental Business Tax Receipt - McMahan No one was present to represent the owner. Inspector Janet McMahan provided a PowerPoint presentation. A notice of violation was issued on October 15, 2013, following the first inspection. Violations at 405 Lebeau Street related to a home rented without a residential rental BTR (Business Tax Receipt). Screenshots showed the warranty deed listing the Respondent's address in Georgia, a 2010 utility account file for the Respondent listing a Ft. Lauderdale address, and a utility account file for the current tenant. Property photographs on October 15 and December 6, 2013 showed the subject house and lawn furniture on the front patio. She sent notifications to all addresses on file but was unable to contact the property owner. She did not speak to the tenant. The fee owed, with penalty, was $39.39. Member Carothers moved to find the Respondent(s) in violation of the City of Clearwater Code of Ordinances as referred to in the affidavit in this case. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Inspector McMahan recommended compliance by January 10, 2014 or a fine of$100 per day be imposed. Assistant City Attorney Soto submitted composite exhibits. Member Carothers moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to correct the violation on or before January 10, 2014. If the Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the Board may order a fine of$100 per day for each day the violation continues to exist. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. This case came before the City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board on December 18, 2013, after due notice to the Respondent(s), and having heard testimony under oath and received evidence, the Board issues the following Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order: FINDINGS OF FACT Code Enforcement 2013-12-18 9 Based upon the testimony and evidence received, it is evident that the house is being rented without a Residential Rental Business Tax Receipt. The Respondent(s) was/were not present. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW The Respondent(s) is/are in violation of the City of Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section(s) 3-2302 & 3-2303, as referred in the Affidavit in this case. ORDER It is the Order of the Board that the Respondent(s) shall obtain a City of Clearwater Business Tax Receipt for the subject property by submitting a completed application and fee of $39.39 to comply with said Section(s) of the City of Clearwater Code of Ordinances by January 10, 2014. If Respondent(s) does/do not comply within the time specified, the Board may order a fine of$100.00 per day for each day the violation continues to exist. Upon complying with said Section(s) of the Code, the Respondent(s) shall notify Inspector Janet McMahan, who shall inspect the property and notify the Board of compliance. If the Respondent(s) fails/fail to comply within the time specified, a certified copy of the Order imposing the fine may be recorded in the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida, and once recorded shall constitute a lien against any real property owned by the Respondent(s), pursuant to Chapter 162, Florida Statutes. The Respondent may request a rehearing of the decision of the Board, in writing, and delivered to the City Clerk within ten (10) days of the postmark of the written order. A request for rehearing shall be based only on the ground that the decision was contrary to the evidence or that the hearing involved an error on a ruling of law which was fundamental to the board's decision. The written request for rehearing shall specify the precise reasons therefor. Upon receipt of a request for rehearing, the Board shall determine whether or not to rehear the matter; the Board will not hear oral argument or evidence when making this decision. Any aggrieved party may appeal a final Order of the Municipal Code Enforcement Board by commencing appropriate proceedings in the Circuit Court of Pinellas County within 30 (thirty) days of the Order. Such an appeal shall not be a hearing de novo, but shall be limited to appellate review of the record created before the Municipal Code Enforcement Board. Florida Statute 286.0105 requires any party appealing a decision of this Board to have a record of the Board's proceedings. DONE AND ORDERED this 18th day of December 2013, at Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1 Case 47-12 Affidavit of Compliance Eric D. & Renee A. Parks 714 S Ft Harrison Avenue Abandoned Building — Schaar Code Enforcement 2013-12-18 10 5.2 Case 04-13 —Affidavit of Compliance Lowrey Whitson 1566 Ridgewood Street Lot Clearing/Unmaintained ROW/Public Nuisance/Door &Window Openings/Exterior Surfaces/Roof Maintenance— Phillips 5.3 Case 33-13 —Affidavit of Compliance Chuck Williams 1431 Carlos Avenue Residential Grass Parking — Franco 5.4 Case 41-13 —Affidavit of Compliance Ralph W. Turner& Carol A. Ackerson 1905 Magnolia Drive Accessory Use/Outdoor Storage— Espinosa 5.5 Case 53-13 —Affidavit of Non-Compliance WCP Residential Funding LLC 1106 Fairmont Street Door &Window Openings/Exterior Surfaces — Franco 5.6 Case 57-13 —Affidavit of Non-Compliance Timothy Forsman 416 Lebeau Street Fences &Walls — Franco 5.7 Case 62-13 —Affidavit of Non-Compliance Thomas W. Martin 1267 Pierce Street Public Health, Safety or Welfare Nuisance—Anderson Member Johnson moved to accept the Affidavits of Compliance for Cases 47-12, 04-13, 33-13, and 41-13 and to accept the Affidavits of Non-Compliance and issue the Orders imposing fines for Cases 53-13, 57-13, and 62-13. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 6. NEW BUSINESS: 6.1 Case 04-13 —Stipulation & Agreement— Compliance Status Check/Fine Reduction Request Lowrey Whitson 1566 Ridgewood Street Lot Clearing/Unmaintained Right of Way/Public Nuisance/Door&Window Opening/Exterior Surfaces/Roof Maintenance— Phillips Inspector Julie Phillips said the property was in compliance. The City recommended the $44,100 fine be reduced to administration costs of$2,133.20. Code Enforcement 2013-12-18 11 Member Johnson moved to enter an order reducing the fine for Case 04-13 to administration costs of$2,133.20 payable within 30 days or the lien will revert to its original amount. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Attorney Soto submitted composite exhibits. The Municipal Code Enforcement Board has considered the Respondent's request for reconsideration of fine at a hearing held on December 18, 2013, and based upon the evidence presented, enters the following Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order. After considering the request for reduction of fine filed by the Respondent(s) and considering that the property is now in compliance, it is evident that a reduction in fine is appropriate in the above-referenced case. It is the Order of this Board that the fine previously imposed in the Order of the Board dated August 28, 2013, as recorded in O.R. Book 18158, Pages 307 - 313, of the public records of Pinellas County, Florida, is hereby reduced to administration costs of$2,133.20 payable to the Petitioner by January 17, 2014. If the reduced fine is not paid within the time specified in this Order, a lien in the original amount of$16,800.00 shall be recorded in the public records of Pinellas County, Florida. DONE AND ORDERED this 18th day of December 2013, at Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida. 6.2 Case 33-13 — Fine Reduction Request Chuck Williams 1431 Carlos Avenue Residential Grass Parking — Franco Inspector Peggy Franco said the property was in compliance. She spoke with property owner Chuck Williams re making certain that tenants do not park on the grass except for the one space next to the driveway. The City supported reducing the $16,800 fine to administration costs of$1,485.70. Sarah Evans, property owner Chuck Williams' mother, said she was the property manager and would visit the property regularly to make certain that tenants do not park illegally. Member Johnson moved to enter an order reducing the fine for Case 33-13 to administration costs of$1,485.70, payable within 30 days or the lien will revert to its original amount. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Attorney Soto submitted composite exhibits. The Municipal Code Enforcement Board has considered the Respondent's request for reconsideration of fine at a hearing held on December 18, 2013, and based upon the evidence presented, enters the following Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order. Code Enforcement 2013-12-18 12 After considering the request for reduction of fine filed by the Respondent(s) and considering that the property is now in compliance, it is evident that a reduction in fine is appropriate in the above-referenced case. It is the Order of this Board that the fine previously imposed in the Order of the Board dated August 28, 2013, as recorded in O.R. Book 18158, Pages 294 -297, of the public records of Pinellas County, Florida, is hereby reduced to administration costs of$1,485.70 payable to the Petitioner by January 17, 2014. If the reduced fine is not paid within the time specified in this Order, a lien in the original amount of$16,800.00 shall be recorded in the public records of Pinellas County, Florida. DONE AND ORDERED this 18th day of December 2013, at Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida. 6.3 Case 47-12 — Fine Reduction Request Eric D. & Renee A. Parks 714 S. Ft. Harrison Avenue Abandoned Building — Schaar Inspector Shelby Schaar said the property was in compliance. The City supported reducing the $79,750 fine to administration costs of$1,401.20. New property owner Chris Mercer said he purchased the property in April and reviewed his efforts to meet compliance. Mr. Mercer was thanked for cleaning up the property. Member Johnson moved to enter an order reducing the fine for Case 47-12 to administration costs of$1,401.20, payable within 30 days or the lien will revert to its original amount. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. The Municipal Code Enforcement Board has considered the Respondent's request for reconsideration of fine at a hearing held on December 18, 2013, and based upon the evidence presented, enters the following Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order. After considering the request for reduction of fine filed by the Respondent(s) and considering that the property is now in compliance, it is evident that a reduction in fine is appropriate in the above-referenced case. It is the Order of this Board that the fine previously imposed in the Order of the Board dated January 23, 2013, as recorded in O.R. Book 17871, Pages 1740 - 1742, of the public records of Pinellas County, Florida, is hereby reduced to administration costs of$1,401.20 payable to the Petitioner by January 17, 2014. If the reduced fine is not paid within the time specified in this Order, a lien in the original amount of$79,750 shall be recorded in the public records of Pinellas County, Florida. DONE AND ORDERED this 18th day of December 2013, at Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida. Code Enforcement 2013-12-18 13 7. NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN FILINGS: Shannon & Esther Gibbons PNU2013-01687 2991 Ashecroft Ct. 17-28-16-18655-000-1160 $470.63 Brian P. Johnson PNU2013-00526 1429 Spring Ln. 02-29-15-10926-000-0880 $309.25 Gregory R Ferro Revocable Living Tr. PNU2013-01624 2861 Edenwood St. 08-29-16-99102-010-0060 $329.22 Option One Mtg. Loan Trust 2007-1 PNU2013-01465 1769 Sue Dr. 05-29-16-78579-007-0010 $423.62 Timothy & Janice Amburgy PNU2013-01445 2813 Long View Dr. 29-28-16-62379-000-0880 $567.54 Perman FL IV Land Trust No 1 PNU2013-00736 1145 Engman St. 10-29-15-33552-005-0120 $295.62 Norman Kearse PNU2013-01636 1240 Carol Dr. 10-29-15-85446-002-0110 $618.00 Traci & James Holsten PNU2013-01052 3267 Fox Hill Dr. 20-28-16-18641-000-0070 $485.20 Germana Drago PNU2013-01676 2557 Mulberry Dr. 19-28-16-18636-000-0230 $345.05 Joshua Hestad PNU2013-01785 1666 Pine PI. 02-29-15-98322-000-0520 $1020.00 Gary Winn Est. PNU2013-01554 1752 Thames St. 02-29-15-09126-000-0670 $335.41 Rick Pluta PNU2013-01079 1596 S. Prospect Ave. 22-29-15-07938-008-0200 $200.00 Code Enforcement 2013-12-18 14 Member Cole moved to accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien filings. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 8. ADJOURN: The meeting adjourned at 3:06 p.m. Attest: Secretary for the Board Chair Municipal Code Enforcement Board Code Enforcement 2013 -12 -18 15