02/27/2019 Municipal Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes February 27, 2019
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
1 :30 PM
Council Chambers - Main Library
Municipal Code Enforcement Board
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Roll Call
Present 6 - Vice Chair Wayne Carothers, Board Member Robert Prast, Board
Member C. Daniel Engel, Board Member Michael Mannino, Board
Member Sheila Cole, and Board Member Jonathan Barnes
Absent 1 - Chair Sue A. Johnson
Also Present - Andy Salzman —Attorney for the Board, Michael Fuino —Assistant
City Attorney, Nicole Sprague — Secretary to the Board, Patricia O.
Sullivan — Board Reporter
1. Call To Order
The Vice Chair called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. at the Main Library,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. He said he was very proud Clearwater
Beach had been voted again as the number one beach in the nation.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily
discussed in that order.
The Vice Chair outlined 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
2.1 Approve the minutes of the January 23, 2019 Municipal Code Enforcement Board
meeting as submitted in written summation.
Member Mannino moved to approve minutes of the January 23, 2019
Municipal Code Enforcement Board meeting as submitted in written
summation. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
3. Citizens to be Heard Regarding Items Not on the Agenda: None.
4. New Business Items
4.1 Case 15-19 - Find respondent(s) Barbara Barber at 1430 S Madison Ave. in violation of
Code for Exterior Surfaces; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if
compliance is not met. (Fletcher)
Valerie Washington, representing her mother, property owner Barbara
Barber, admitted to the violation.
Member Mannino moved to find the Respondent(s) in violation of the
City of Clearwater Code as referred to in the affidavit in this case. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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Inspector Vicki Fletcher recommended compliance by March 19, 2019 or
a fine of$150 per day be imposed for the exterior surfaces violation.
Ms. Washington said repairs would be completed before the compliance date.
Assistant City Attorney Michael Fuino submitted composite exhibits.
Member Prast moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent
to correct the violation on or before March 19, 2019. If the
Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the Board
may order a fine of $150 per day for each day the violation
continues to exist. After 3 months from the recordation date of
such lien, if the fines and fees remain unpaid, the City Attorney's
office is authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such lien using
any legal or equitable remedies available under the law. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
4.2 Case 16-19 - Find respondent(s) Dionne Hicks & Lawanda Griffin at 1151 Woodlawn St.
in violation of Code for Exterior Surfaces; and issue an order with the compliance
deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Fletcher)
Property owner Dionne Hicks admitted to the violation.
Member Cole moved to find the Respondent(s) in violation of the City
of Clearwater Code as referred to in the affidavit in this case. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Inspector Vicki Fletcher recommended compliance by March 29, 2019 or
a fine of$150 per day be imposed for the exterior surfaces violation.
Ms. Hicks said she and her sister inherited the property from their father
several years ago but their grandmother only recently moved from the
house into a nursing home. She requested additional time as significant
work was needed including termite treatment and roof replacement.
She hoped repairs would be completed by the time she moved into the
house in June.
Attorney Fuino submitted composite exhibits.
Member Engel moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent
to correct the violation on or before April 29, 2019. If the
Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the Board
may order a fine of $150 per day for each day the violation
continues to exist. After 3 months from the recordation date of
such lien, if the fines and fees remain unpaid, the City Attorney's
office is authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such lien using
any legal or equitable remedies available under the law. The
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motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
4.3 Case 17-19 - Find respondent(s) R E Metz Properties at 1616 Gulf to Bay Blvd. in
violation of Code for Temporary Signs; and issue an order with the compliance deadline
and fine if compliance is not met. (Knight)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Member Mannino moved to find the Respondent(s) in violation of the
City of Clearwater Code as referred to in the affidavit in this case. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Inspector Daniel Knight recommended compliance by March 27, 2019 or
a fine of$150 per day be imposed for the sidewalk sign violation. The
sidewalk sign was not permitted and was not in the proper location. He
spoke to the business owner re the violation and handed him a sign
permit application. All mail to the property owner was returned unclaimed.
Attorney Fuino submitted composite exhibits.
Member Prast moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent
to correct the violation on or before March 27, 2019. If the
Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the Board
may order a fine of $150 per day for each day the violation
continues to exist. After 3 months from the recordation date of
such lien, if the fines and fees remain unpaid, the City Attorney's
office is authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such lien using
any legal or equitable remedies available under the law. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
4.4 Case 18-19 - Find respondent(s) 1142 Sunset Point Road LLC at 1142 Sunset Point Rd.
in violation of Code for Prohibited Signage; and issue an order with the compliance
deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Knight)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Inspector Daniel Knight said compliance had been met and requested a
declaration of violation.
Attorney Fuino submitted composite exhibits.
Member Prast moved to find the Respondent was in violation of
the City of Clearwater Code as referred to in the affidavit in this
case, the violation was corrected prior to today's hearing, and to
enter an order that no fine be imposed against the Respondent. If
the Respondent repeats the violation, the Board may order a fine
of up to $500 for each day the violation continues to exist. The
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motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
4.5 Case 19-19 - Find respondent(s) Veronica Zerman at 1943 Overbrook Ave. in repeat
violation of Code for Parking Lot Surfaces, Exterior Surfaces, and Clean Roof; and issue
an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Jewett)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Inspector Eric Jewett provided a PowerPoint presentation on the 3 repeat
violations for exterior surfaces and window and door maintenance, roof
maintenance, and parking lot and driveway surfaces at 1943 Overbrook
Ave. On September 26, 2018, he brought Case 120-18 before the MCEB
(Municipal Code Enforcement Board) for 301 N. Madison Ave., also
owned by Veronica Zerman. The board found the property in violation of
Code Sections 3-1502.B and 3-1502.C.3 (exterior surfaces and windows
and door maintenance), 3-1502.D.3 (roof maintenance), and 3-1502.K.4
and 3-1403.A (parking lot and driveway surfaces). The property at 1943
Overbrook Ave. had the same owner(Veronica Zerman) and the same
violations, which were considered "Repeat"and subject to immediate fine.
He presented photographs of the violations at both properties. The
Overbrook property was vacant and the water was turned off February 2018.
Member Mannino moved to find the Respondent in violation of the City
of Clearwater Code as referred to in the affidavit in this case and has
committed a repeat violation. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
Inspector Jewett recommended a fine be imposed at $500 per day per
violation for the 54 days from January 4 to February 27, 2019 the 3
repeat violations existed for a total of$81,000. He said Ms. Zerman paid
for the City to abate overgrowth on the property but made no repairs. Staff
was unable to contact her. Staff will look at abandonment, the structure
was not unsafe.
Attorney Fuino submitted composite exhibits.
Member Engel moved to enter an order that a fine of $500 per day per
violation be imposed for the 54 days the repeat violations existed for a
total fine of $81,000, payable within 30 days of the Order's postmark. If
fines and fees remain unpaid 3 months after this lien is recorded, the
City Attorney's office is authorized to foreclose, collect, or settle such
lien using any legal or equitable remedies available under the law. If
the Respondent repeats the violation, the Board may order a fine of
up to $500 for each day each violation continues to exist. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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4.6 WITHDRAWN: Case 20-19 - Find respondent(s) Tema Investments at 516 Mandalay
Ave. in violation of Code for Exterior Surfaces; and issue an order with the compliance
deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Dixon)
Case 20-19 was withdrawn automatically.
4.7 Case 21-19 - Find respondent(s) Maya Ellie Hamblet at 502 Palm Bluff St. in violation of
Code for Exterior Surfaces, Roof Maintenance, and Abandoned Building; and issue an
order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Dixon)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Member Mannino moved to find the Respondent(s) in violation of the
City of Clearwater Code as referred to in the affidavit in this case. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Inspector Greg Dixon recommended compliance by March 27, 2019 or a
fine of$150 per day per violation be imposed for 3 violations: exterior
surfaces, roof maintenance, and abandoned building. He presented
photographs of the violations. The City had cut the property's grass. The
utilities were turned off in 2016. The property owner told him she had
money for the mortgage and taxes but not for repairs.
Attorney Fuino submitted composite exhibits.
Member Cole moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent
to correct the violations on or before March 27, 2019. If the
Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the Board
may order a fine of $150 per day per violation for each day each
violation continues to exist. After 3 months from the recordation
date of such lien, if the fines and fees remain unpaid, the City
Attorney's office is authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such
lien using any legal or equitable remedies available under the law.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
4.8 Case 26-19 - Find respondent(s) 902 Turner St Land Trust, Casucci, Jean Tre at 904 '/2
Turner St. in violation of Code for Unsafe Building; and issue an order with the
compliance deadline. (Cantrell)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Member Engel moved to find the Respondent(s) in violation of the City
of Clearwater Code as referred to in the affidavit in this case. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Inspector Jason Cantrell provided a PowerPoint presentation. A sewer cut
and cap permit was issued and that work was completed. Revisions were
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needed to the permit to raze the property. Photographs showed severe
structural damage from a January 2017 fire. The owner reported no
interest in the property which was going through foreclosure.
Inspector Cantrell recommended compliance by March 27, 2019 or the
City be permitted to take all reasonable actions required to bring the
property into compliance and charge the Respondent with the reasonable
costs which will become a lien on the property.
In response to a question, Inspector Cantrell said the owner had intended
to tear down the structure and rebuild before litigation with the insurance
company occurred. He did not know the outcome of that action.
Attorney Fuino submitted composite exhibits.
Member Mannino moved to enter an order finding the Respondent in
violation of the City of Clearwater Code and requiring the Respondent
to correct the violations on or before March 27, 2019. If the Respondent
does not comply within the time specified, the City may take all
reasonable actions, including demolition, which are required to bring
the property into compliance, and charge the Respondent with the
reasonable costs which will become a lien on the property. After 3
months from the recordation date of such lien, if the costs remain
unpaid, the City Attorney's office is authorized to foreclose, collect or
settle such lien using any legal or equitable remedies available under
the law. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
4.9 Continue to March 27, 2019 - Case 50-19 - Find respondent(s) Olivia & Alexander
Nichols at 1511 Nelson Ave. in violation of the Standard Housing Code; and issue an
order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Espinosa)
Case 50-19 was continued automatically to March 27, 2019.
5. Unfinished Business
5.1 Accept the Affidavits of Compliance as listed:
5.1.1 Case 108-15
Gary E Rossi
1352 Jeffords St.
Exterior Storage, Exterior Surfaces, Lot Clearing - Phillips
5.1.2 Case 56-17
Carolyn L Curry
1005 N Highland Ave.
Exterior Surfaces
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5.1.3 Case 115-18
Egg Platter III Inc.
19042 US Highway 19
Parking Lot Surfaces, Exterior Surfaces - Knight
5.1.4 Case 149-18
Pat's Pawn & Jewelry LLC
315 N Ft. Harrison Ave.
Sign Maintenance - Knight
5.1.5 Case 154-18
Mark G Sikorski
3601 Brigadoon Cir.
Exterior Surfaces - Brown
5.1.6 Case 162-18
Donald & Linda Kirkham
2870 St John Dr.
Exterior Storage - Brown
5.1.7 Case163-18
Harris, Charlie Tre
700 N Martin Luther King Jr., Ave.
Signage without Permits - Knight
5.1.8 Case170-18
Kenneth Robbins
920 Pinellas St.
Exterior Surfaces - Fletcher
5.1.9 Case 07-19
Bruno One Inc
2083 Envoy Ct.
Fences - Dixon
Member Prast moved to accept the Affidavits of Compliance for
Cases 108-15, 56-17, 115-18, 149-18, 154-18, 162-18, 163-18, 170-18,
and 07-19. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
5.2 Case 99-18 - Accept the Affidavit(s) of Non-Compliance for respondent(s) Amy Brannen
at 615 Belleview Blvd. for exterior storage and exterior surfaces. (Fletcher)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
See below for motion to approve.
5.3 Case 115-18 - Accept the Affidavit(s) of Non-Compliance for respondent(s) Egg Platter III
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Inc at 19042 US Highway 19 for exterior surfaces and parking lot surfaces. (Knight)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
See below for motion to approve.
5.4 Case 117-18 - Accept the Affidavit(s) of Non-Compliance for respondent(s) Surf Style
Clearwater Beach Condo Assn Inc at 311 S Gulfview Blvd. for signage without permits.
(Knight)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
See below for motion to approve.
5.5 Case 119-18 - Accept the Affidavit(s) of Non-Compliance for respondent(s) Jared Cole
at 1955 Gilbert St. for roof maintenance and exterior surfaces. ([Inspector's Last Name])
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Member Engel moved to accept the Affidavit of Non-Compliance for
Case 119-18 and issue an order that states after 3 months from the
recordation date of such lien, if the fines and fees remain unpaid, the
City Attorney's office is authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such
lien using any legal or equitable remedies available under the law.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
5.6 Case 120-18 - Accept the Affidavit(s) of Non-Compliance for respondent(s) Veronica
Zerman at 301 N Madison Ave. for exterior surfaces, clean roof, landscape maintenance,
and parking lot surfaces. (Jewett)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
See below for motion to approve.
5.7 Case 134-18 - Accept the Affidavit(s) of Non-Compliance for respondent(s) Neim D
Abdullaj at 519 N Saturn Ave. for parking lot surfaces. (Brown)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Member Engel moved to accept the Affidavits of Non-Compliance
for Cases 99-18, 115-18, 117-18, 120-18, and 134-18 and issue
orders that state after 3 months from the recordation date of
such lien, if the fines and fees remain unpaid, the City Attorney's
office is authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such lien using
any legal or equitable remedies available under the law. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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5.8 Case 142-18 - Accept the Affidavit(s) of Non-Compliance for respondent(s) Kantar
Investment Group Corp at 1209 N Ft Harrison Ave. for abandoned building. (Phillips)
Property owner Riad Kantar said his wife had recent health problems. He
said the property was cared for and the building was not abandoned. He
said the inspector had his phone number and called him when there were
problems such as trash dumped on the property. He said he responded
immediately and corrected problems when they occurred. He expressed
concern the inspector had not contacted him regarding this Affidavit of
Non-Compliance, which he opposed. He said he had many assets in the
building, including tools. He presented photographs of the property.
Mr. Kantar complained that notice of this meeting was sent to his old
address after he updated his information at the tax office last fall. Attorney
for the Board Andy Salzman said the City met notification requirements
by staking the property with notice of this meeting.
In response to questions, Mr. Kantar said the property did not have
utilities. He said he had tried to lease the property many times. He said
the property had not been sold, interested buyers needed different zoning.
He said he planned to use the property for a law office after his daughter
graduated from law school.
Inspector Julie Phillips said on September 28, 2018 the Board approved a
Declaration of Violation for a lot clearing violation and found the property in
violation for the abandoned building violation and issued an order. Keeping
the property clean did not meet the order's requirements. The property's
water was turned off in 2007 and it had not been occupied since then.
Transients often stayed behind the building. The roof showed signs of
deterioration. The property was for sale for a long time.
Attorney Fuino said Mr. Kantar did not comply with the Board's order to
occupy the property and have utilities turned on or sell the property or raze
the building by October 26, 2018.
Mr. Kantar said the City was not working with him.
Member Prast moved to accept the Affidavit of Non-Compliance
for Case 142-18 and issue an order that states after 3 months
from the recordation date of such lien, if the fines and fees remain
unpaid, the City Attorney's office is authorized to foreclose,
collect or settle such lien using any legal or equitable remedies
available under the law. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
5.9 WITHDRAWN - Case 173-18 - Accept the Affidavit(s) of Non-Compliance for
respondent(s) Trust Company ABC LLC Tre at 1266 Everglades Ave. for roof
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maintenance. (Dixon)
Case 173-18 was withdrawn automatically.
6. Other Board Action
6.1 Cases 109-17 - Consider request by respondent(s) Baymont East LLC at 55 Baymont
St. to reduce the fine re Residential Rental BTR; and if approved, issue an order that
specifies a fine that includes administration costs and establishes a date payable or the
lien will revert to its original amount. (Phillips)
Attorney Paul Gionis, representing the applicant, said the property was in
an area that allowed short-term leases but was being used for long-term
leases when the applicant purchased it. He said the applicant applied
for a change of use with the City but approval was delayed during the
extended time it took the State of Florida to issue a required vacation
rental license. He said the applicant stayed in contact with the City during
the process. He said he met with Attorney Fuino last May and thought the
fine was reduced at that time. He said the BTR (Business Tax Receipt) issue
was remedied and requested a reduction in the fine to administration costs.
Inspector Julie Phillips said the property was in compliance. Attorney
Fuino said the City supported the reduction.
Attorney Salzman said the fine was $66,000 and administration costs
were $1,079.20.
Attorney Fuino submitted composite exhibits.
Member Mannino moved to enter an order reducing the fine for
Case 109-17 to administration costs of S1,079.20 payable within 30
$days or the lien will revert to its original amount. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
6.2 Case 111-17 - Consider request by respondent(s) Ibrahim Ghobrial at 1445 S Missouri
Ave. to reduce the fine re Exterior Surfaces &Abandoned Building; and if approved,
issue an order that specifies a fine that includes administration costs and establishes a
date payable or the lien will revert to its original amount. (Phillips)
Property owner Ibrahim Ghobrial said he had to leave the country when
the property was first cited. He said when he returned, he started cleaning
the property and made several appointments to speak with the inspector.
Ach Farid, representing the applicant, said said Mr. Ghobrial obtained a
demolition permit in 2017. He said Mr. Ghobrial contacted him in early 2017
as he tried to sell the property. He said the City denied all uses of the
property presented to them. He said he recommended Mr. Ghobrial restore
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the building and met with 5 or 6 staff re permitted types of occupancies.
He said staff recommended Mr. Ghobrial hire a civil engineer. He said the
engineer sent 3 or 4 proposals to the City that went back and forth re
landscape, setback issues, etc. He said Mr. Ghobrial met with Code
Compliance Manager Terry Teunis, spent$4,000 to $5,000, had the power
to the building turned on and parking lot striped, and was ready to rent it.
Attorney Fuino said an Affidavit of Compliance had been issued but the
property was not in compliance at this time.
Attorney Salzman said the total fine of$73,800 was not accruing.
In response to questions, Mr. Ghobrial said the property was under contract
to sell for$245,000, he owned the property free and clear. He said the high
fine was not his fault. He said he took care of it in 2017 when Mr. Teunis
said to make a different plan. He said the case should have been closed
after he fixed the property. He said he had been working with the City.
Inspector Julie Phillips said the property was cited in April 2017 and the
Board found the property in violation for exterior surfaces and abandoned
building in July 2017. According to file notes, Mr. Ghobrial met with the
Code Inspector and Mr. Teunis on August 17, 2017 to ask for options,
indicating he had a hard time finding a buyer. She said Mr. Ghobrial did not
want to go through the City's Stipulation Agreement process but wanted a
reduction of the fine.
Inspector Phillips presented February 13, 2019 photographs of the subject
property that showed the mansard roof damaged, the rear of the building
painted a different color, a side door that did not shut covered with
screening, and an unfinished interior. She said the property was not in
compliance and the City did not support a lien reduction.
Mr. Farid said the fagade could be fixed and the building painted a pleasant
color in 30 days. He said they thought they had done things right.
Discussion ensued with comments the abandoned building still had
exterior surface problems and the property owner had not met criteria
established in the board's order. It was suggested Mr. Ghobrial come back
to the board within 30 days when the property is in compliance and Attorney
Fioni could support a lien reduction.
Attorney Fioni submitted composite exhibits.
Member Prast moved that the board not consider the lien
reduction request today but consider it after the property owner
meets with staff and brings the property into compliance within 30
days. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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7. Nuisance Abatement Lien Filings
7.1 WITHDRAWN: Case 22-19 - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s)
Travis Kern at 1320 Mary L Rd. for Lot Clearing; and issue an order with the compliance
deadline and authorize the City to mitigate the violation if compliance is not met. (Jewett)
Case 22-19 was withdrawn automatically.
7.2 WITHDRAWN: Case 23-19 - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s)
Bruno One Inc at 2083 Envoy Ct. for Lot Clearing; and issue an order with the compliance
deadline and authorize the City to mitigate the violation if compliance is not met. (Dixon)
Case 23-19 was withdrawn automatically.
7.3 WITHDRAWN: Case 24-19 - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s) V
N LLC at 404 Palm Bluff St. for Lot Clearing; and issue an order with the compliance
deadline and authorize the City to mitigate the violation if compliance is not met. (Dixon)
Case 24-19 was withdrawn automatically.
7.4 WITHDRAWN: Case 25-19 - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s)
Urino, Frank N Trust at 466 East Shore Dr. for Lot Clearing; and issue an order with the
compliance deadline and authorize the City to mitigate the violation if compliance is not
met. (Dixon)
Case 25-19 was withdrawn automatically.
7.5 Case 27-19 - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s) Martin & Rhonda
Sherman at 405 N. Garden Ave. for Lot Clearing; and issue an order with the compliance
deadline and authorize the City to mitigate the violation if compliance is not met. (Dixon)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
See below for motion to approve.
7.6 Case 28-19 - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s) Martin & Rhonda
Sherman at 403 N Garden Ave. for Lot Clearing; and issue an order with the compliance
deadline and authorize the City to mitigate the violation if compliance is not met. (Dixon)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Member Mannino moved to enter an order finding the
Respondent for Cases 27-19 and 28-19 in violation of the City of
Clearwater Code and requiring the Respondent to correct the
violations within five days of the Board's written order. If the
Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the City
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may take all reasonable actions, including entry onto the
property, to abate and maintain the nuisance, and charge the
Respondent with the reasonable costs which will become a lien
on the property. After 3 months from the recordation date of
such lien, if the costs remain unpaid, the City Attorney's office is
authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such lien using any legal
or equitable remedies available under the law. The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
7.7 Case 29 -19 - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s) Erik & Keir
Borresen at 2055 Envoy Ct. for Lot Clearing; and issue an order with the compliance
deadline and authorize the City to mitigate the violation if compliance is not met. (Touray)
8. Adjourn
Attest:
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Inspector Yusupha Touray indicated compliance had been met and
requested a declaration of violation.
Member Mannino moved to find the Respondent was in violation of the
City of Clearwater Code as referred to in the affidavit in this case, the
violation was corrected prior to today's hearing, and to enter an order
that no fine be imposed against the Respondent. If the Respondent
repeats the violation, the Board may declare that the city has the right
to take such remedial action as is necessary to abate and maintain the
nuisance including but not limited to the right to enter the property and
have such work done on behalf of the Respondent at the Respondent's
cost, including administrative costs, which shall become a lien against
the land on which the violation exists and upon any other real or
personal property owned by the Respondent even if the violation has
been corrected. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m.
Chair, Municipl"fode Enforcement Board
Secre ary to the Boa d
City of Clearwater