10/22/2025 Municipal Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes October 22, 2025
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
1 :30 PM
Main Library - Council Chambers
Municipal Code Enforcement Board
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Rollcall
Present - Board Member Greg Brown, Board Member David Farrar, Board
Member Dean Strickland, Board Member Robert Kenne, , Board
Member C. Daniel Engel, Board Member Pam Ryan-Anderson, and
Board Member Raymond Plumb
Also Present—Andy Salzman —Attorney for the Board, Jerrod Simpson —Assistant
City Attorney, and Nicole Sprague — Secretary to the Board
1. Call To Order
The meeting was called to order at 1:30 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Approve the minutes of the September 24, 2025 Municipal Code Enforcement Board
meeting as submitted in written summation.
Member Engel moved to approve the minutes of the September 24,
2025 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 114-25 - Find respondent(s) Cleveland 639 Land Trust at 639 Cleveland St. in
violation of Code for Door & Window Openings; and issue an order with the compliance
deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Kasman)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Inspector Kasman provided a PowerPoint presentation. Boards are up
on the building covering windows. He said, as of today, some of the
boards were removed. In response to a question, he said he spoke to a
property manager a week ago who sent the photos of the boards being
removed today.
Member Kenne moved to find Respondent 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.
Member Kenne moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to
correct the violations on or before November 22, 2025. If the
Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the Board may
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order a fine of $150.00 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.
4.2 Case 115-25 - Find respondent(s) Maria and George Ackerman at 832 Narcissus Ave. in
violation of Code for Fences and Walls; and issue an order with the compliance deadline
and fine if compliance is not met. (Kasman)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Inspector Kasman provided a PowerPoint presentation. The fence is
falling apart in places and part was crushed by a tree. He has not had any
contact with the property owner and the complaint came from a neighbor.
He said the tree was removed as part of an abatement case, but the
damaged fence remains.
Member Kenne moved to find Respondent 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.
Member Kenne moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to
correct the violations on or before November 22, 2025. If the
Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the Board may
order a fine of $150.00 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.
4.3 WITHDRAWN - Case 116-25 - Find respondent(s) Jennifer Lee Schoen at 1707 Estelle
Dr. in violation of Code for Exterior Storage, Parking, and Portable Storage Unit ; and
issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Jehnzen)
Case 116-25 was withdrawn.
4.4 Case 117-25 - Find respondent(s) Kadada LLC at 1421 Pine St. in violation of Code for
Short Term Rental; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if
compliance is not met. (Stephens)
Caroline Ndegwa, part owner of Kadada LLC, was present.
Inspector Stephens provided a PowerPoint presentation. He said the
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website advertising the property for rent had the minimum stay listed as
20 days, then it was changed to 30 days and as of today it is listed for 10
days minimum.
Ms. Ndegwa said she changed the listing to reflect the 31-day minimum
on May 13 and she does not know why the days keep changing. She said
that if she has a rental that goes into a partial month, she thinks the
remaining days are reflected as open to rent, causing the site to change
the minimum days required.
Member Kenne moved to find Respondent 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.
Member Kenne moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to
correct the violations on or before November 5, 2025. If the
Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the Board may
order a fine of $250.00 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.
4.5 WITHDRAWN - Case 118-25 - Find respondent(s) VN Florida Home at 904 Lakeview
Rd. in violation of Code for Short Term Rental; and issue an order with the compliance
deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Stephens)
Case 116-25 was withdrawn.
4.6 WITHDRAWN - Case 119-25 - Find respondent(s) Christopher Mather at 802 Tuskawilla
St. in violation of Code for Short Term Rental and Residential Rental Business Tax
Receipt; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not
met. (Stephens)
Case 116-25 was withdrawn.
4.7 Case 120-25 - Find respondent(s) Jessica L Fox at 634 Belleview Blvd. in violation of
Code for Short Term Rental and Residential Rental Business Tax Receipt; and issue an
order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Stephens)
Inspector Stephens said the violations came into compliance prior to
today's hearing.
Member Engel moved to find the Respondent was in violation of the
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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 motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
4.8 Case 121-25 - Find respondent(s) Rudens Sinjari at 305 S Lincoln Ave. in violation of
Code for Short Term Rental and Residential Rental Business Tax Receipt; and issue an
order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Stephens)
Rudens Sinjari was present and admitted to the violation.
Member Kenne moved to find the Respondent 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 Stephens provided a PowerPoint presentation. He said the
short term rental violation has been brought into compliance. He said the
property owner has not obtained the Residential Rental Business Tax
Receipt.
Ms. Sinjari said she paid the business tax receipt online but does not
have the receipt to show. She will find proof or reapply for the business
tax receipt.
Member Engel moved to find the Respondent was in violation of the
City of Clearwater Code regarding the Short Term Rental 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 motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Member Kenne moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to
correct the violation regarding the Residential Rental Business Tax
Receipt on or before November 5, 2025. If the Respondent does not
comply within the time specified, the Board may order a fine of$50.00
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.
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4.9 Case 122-25 - Find respondent(s) William Joseph Reece at 1390 S Hillcrest Ave. in
violation of Code for Short Term Rental and Residential Rental Business Tax Receipt;
and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met.
(Stephens)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Inspector Stephens provided a PowerPoint presentation. He said the
short term rental violation has been brought into compliance. He said the
property owner has not obtained the Residential Rental Business Tax
Receipt. He said he has had no contact with the property owner.
Member Engel moved to find the Respondent was in violation of the
City of Clearwater Code regarding the Short Term Rental 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 motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Member Kenne moved to find the Respondent in violation of the City of
Clearwater Code regarding the Residential Rental Business Tax Receipt
as referred to in the affidavit in this case. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Member Kenne moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to
correct the violation regarding the Residential Rental Business Tax
Receipt on or before November 5, 2025. If the Respondent does not
comply within the time specified, the Board may order a fine of$50.00
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.
4.10Case 123-25 - Find respondent(s) Elizabeth Plumley at 1367 S Michigan Ave. in violation
of Code for Short Term Rental and Residential Rental Business Tax Receipt; and issue
an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Stephens)
Property owner Elizabeth Plumley was present and admitted to the
violations
Inspector Stephens provided a PowerPoint presentation. He said he
spoke to the owner when he posted the Notice of Violation and that she
disagreed with city code. He said the business tax receipt was applied for
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today, but the fee hasn't been paid.
Ms. Plumley said she was unable to pay the business tax receipt online.
She said the rental unit is an accessory dwelling unit in the rear of the
property and she and her family live in the main house. She was not
aware that the dwelling unit fell under the homestead tax exemption.
Member Kenne moved to find Respondent 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.
Member Kenne moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to
correct the violations on or before November 5, 2025. If the
Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the Board may
order a fine of $250.00 per day for the Short Term Rental violation and
$50.00 per day for the Residential Rental Business Tax Receipt 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.
4.11 Case 124-25 - Find respondent(s) Jose Luis Medina Murillo, Vivian Medina, and Claudia
Michelle Medina at 1321 S Evergreen Ave. in violation of Code for Short Term Rental and
Residential Rental Business Tax Receipt; and issue an order with the compliance
deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Stephens)
Claudia Medina was present admit to violation.
Inspector Stephens provided a PowerPoint presentation. He said
screenshots of vacation rental websites show minimum stays of less than
31 days. He said he spoke with Ms. Medina today regarding the violation.
Ms. Medina said she was unaware of the Short Term Rental code and
that the family is now using the property themselves.
Member Engel moved to find Respondent 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.
Member Engel moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to
correct the violations on or before November 5, 2025. If the
Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the Board may
order a fine of $250.00 per day for the Short Term Rental violation and
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$50.00 per day
for the Residential Rental Business Tax Receipt 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.
4.12Continue to November 19, 2025 - Case 125-25 - Find respondent(s) Taigo Alencar and
Storm Alencar at 917 Pinellas St. in violation of Code for Short Term Rental; and issue an
order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Stephens)
Case 125-25 was continued to November 19, 2025.
4.13Continue to November 19, 2025 - Case 126-25 - Find respondent(s) 904 Seminole St
Land Trust at 904 Seminole St. in violation of Code for Permits; and issue an order with
the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Reese)
Case 126-25 was continued to November 19, 2025.
4.14Case 127-25 - Find respondent(s) Jeffrey Thaler at 1022 Iroquois St. in violation of Code
for Permits; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not
met. (Reese)
Jeffrey Thaler was present.
Inspector Reese provided a PowerPoint presentation. She said structural
and electrical work was done without a permit.
Mr. Thaler said he applied for permits on Monday.
Member Plumb moved to find the Respondent 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.
Member Plumb moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to
correct the violations on or before November 24, 2025. If the
Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the Board may
order a fine of $150.00 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.
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4.15Case 128-25 - Find respondent(s) Karoly Windows & Doors LLC at 1165 Eldridge St. in
violation of Code for Permits; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if
compliance is not met. (Reese)
Property representative Attorney Clint Morrell was present and admitted
to the violation.
Inspector Reese provided a PowerPoint presentation. She said new fence
posts were installed without a permit. A keypad entrance was installed so
electrical work was performed without a permit as well.
Mr. Morrell said the fence has been in place for quite some time and the
property owner is now aware that a permit is required. He said a property
survey would need to be conducted and requested time for compliance.
Member Kenne moved to find the Respondent 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.
Member Kenne moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to
correct the violations on or before December 24, 2025 and complete
the permit in 6 months. If the Respondent does not comply within the
time specified, the Board may order a fine of $150.00 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.
4.16WITHDRAWN - Case 129-25 - Find respondent(s) Susan Kim Tre at 618 Mandalay Ave.
in violation of Code for Permits; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine
if compliance is not met. (Reese)
Case 129-25 was withdrawn.
4.17WITHDRAWN - Case 130-25 - Find respondent(s) Cay at Clearwater Beach Condo
Assn Inc. at 620 Mandalay Ave. in violation of Code for Permits; and issue an order with
the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Reese)
Case 130-25 was withdrawn.
4.18Case 131-25 - Find respondent(s) Cay at Clearwater Beach Condo Assn Inc. at 622
Mandalay Ave. in violation of Code for Permits; and issue an order with the compliance
deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Reese)
Property representative Susan Kim was present.
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Inspector Reese provided a PowerPoint presentation. She said the area
in front of the garage has unpermitted concrete and pavers. She said she
has spoken to Ms. Kim on several occasions explaining the
requirements.
Ms. Kim said she has contacted several contractors and no one is
interested in the work because it is an after-the-fact permit.
Member Plumb moved to find the Respondent 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.
Member Plumb moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to
correct the violations on or before November 24, 2025 and complete the
permit in 6 months. If the Respondent does not comply within the time
specified, the Board may order a fine of $150.00 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.
4.19Continue to December 17, 2025 - Case 132-25 - Find respondent(s) Columbia
Clearwater LLC at 2010, 2011, 2012, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2018, 2020, 2028,2040
& 2048 Glass Loop in violation of Code for Permits; and issue an order with the
compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Reese)
Case 132-25 was continued to December 17, 2025.
5. Old Business Items
5.1 Accept the Affidavits of Compliance as listed.
5.1.1 Case 72-24 Affidavit of Compliance
Arden J Gaik
1603 Sunset Dr.
Exterior Surfaces - Kasman
5.1.2 Case 114-24 Affidavit of Compliance
Joseph Peter Sikorski
826 Mandalay Ave.
Roof Maintenance and Door & Window Openings - Kasman
5.1.3 Case 49-25 Affidavit of Compliance
Leslie & Debra Conklin
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430 Lotus Path
Roof Maintenance, Exterior Surfaces, and Door & Window Openings - Kasman
5.1.4 Case 55-25 Affidavit of Compliance
949 Cleveland Street LLC
901 Cleveland St.
Window Signage - Burghardt
5.1.5 Case 105-25 Affidavit of Compliance
Berfin Akkayan & Yuksel Durman
1803 Apache Trl
Lot Clearing - Dixon
Member Kenne moved to accept the Affidavits of Compliance as listed.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
5.2 Case 38-25 - Accept the Affidavit(s) of Non-Compliance for respondent(s) Deol Partners
LLC at 39 Turner St. for Exterior Surfaces. (Kasman)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Member Strickland moved to accept the Affidavit of Non-Compliance
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.
5.3 Case 43-25 - Accept the Affidavit(s) of Non-Compliance for respondent(s) William R.
Black at 2390 Willow Tree Trl for Abandoned Building. (Stephens)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Member Plumb moved to accept the Affidavit of Non-Compliance 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.
5.4 Case 52-25 - Accept the Affidavit(s) of Non-Compliance for respondent(s) Gonzalo Diaz
and Celina Diaz at 1122 Brownell St. for Short Term Rental and Residential Rental
Business Tax Receipt. (Stephens)
Mr. Gonzalo Diaz was present and said he was unaware of Short Term
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Rental codes and that the house is pending sale.
Member Kenne moved to continue Case 52-25 to November 19, 2025.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
5.5 Case 53-25 - Accept the Affidavit(s) of Non-Compliance for respondent(s) Clearwater
Angler LLC at 607 N Myrtle Ave. for Sign Maintenance. (Burghardt)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Member Kenne moved to accept the Affidavit of Non-Compliance 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.
6. Other Board Action
6.1 Review changes to Rules and Regulations, Article IV - Order of Business and Article IX -
Enforcement.
Attorney Salzman said the proposed changes include eliminating
Citizens to be Heard on Items not on the Agenda and creates a process
for staff to process stipulation agreements that meet certain criteria.
Member Kenne moved to approve the removal of the Citizens to be
Heard agenda item. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Discussion ensued regarding the timeframe an owner must own the
property to be eligible for the agreement. As written, the rule says 12
months. There was consensus to shorten the timeframe to 90 days.
Member Kenne moved to approve the stipulation agreement process
with the 90-day timeframe. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
7. Nuisance Abatement Lien Filings
7.1 Case 160-25 - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s) Michael Plunkett
at 205 S San Remo 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.
(Sudduth)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
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Inspector Sudduth presented a PowerPoint presentation. She said the
front yard is overgrown and does not believe anyone lives at the house.
Member Plumb moved to enter an order finding the Respondent 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
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.
7.2 Case 161-25 - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s) Kathy Carro at
1910 Union St. for Lot Clearing and Inoperative Vehicle; and issue an order with the
compliance deadline and authorize the City to mitigate the violation if compliance is not
met. (Kasman)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Inspector Kasman provided a PowerPoint presentation. He said there is
there a lot of debris, including washers, dryers, and engines in the rear
yard and the yard is overgrown. There is an RV parked in the front without
a license tag.
Member Kenne moved to enter an order finding the Respondent 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
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.
7.3 Case 162-25 - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s) Karin Friese and
Daniel Friese at 1755 Sunset Point Rd. for Lot Clearing and Inoperative Vehicle; and
issue an order with the compliance deadline and authorize the City to mitigate the
violation if compliance is not met. (Kasman)
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No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Inspector Kasman provided a PowerPoint presentation. He said the grass
is high and growing into the driveway and pavers. There is a vehicle
without a license tag parked in the yard. He said he spoke to the owner
and no action has been taken.
Member Plumb moved to enter an order finding the Respondent 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
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.
7.4 WITHDRAWN - Case 163-25 - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s)
Santa Tellez and Fernando Contreras at 332 Elizabeth Ave. for Inoperative Vehicle; and
issue an order with the compliance deadline and authorize the City to mitigate the
violation if compliance is not met. (Stephens)
Case 163-25 was withdrawn.
7.5 Case 164-25 - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s) A P Beach
Properties LLC at 405 Coronado 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. (Mattocks)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Inspector Mattocks provided a PowerPoint presentation. He said the
property is used as a parking lot and the lot is littered with trash and
debris. The grass has been occasionally mowed but the grass is as tall
as a garbage can in some areas.
Member Kenne moved to enter an order finding the Respondent 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
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
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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.
7.6 Case 165-25 - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s) Clearwater Beach
BK Investors at 423 Mandalay 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. (Mattocks)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Inspector Mattocks provided a PowerPoint presentation. He said trash
and wood pallets are stacking up in the back corner of the commercial
property causing rodent problems. He said he personally showed the
issue to a representative from the bank.
Member Strickland moved to enter an order finding the Respondent 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
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 166-25 - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s) Mary Johnson Est
at 950 Lantana 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. (Mattocks)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Inspector Mattocks provided a PowerPoint presentation. He said the lawn
is overgrown and trash and debris litter the property and the grass and
vegetation are overgrown.
Member Strickland moved to enter an order finding the Respondent 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
may take all reasonable actions, including entry onto the property, to
abate and maintain the nuisance, and charge the Respondent with the
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Municipal Code Enforcement Board
8. Adjourn
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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
The meeting adjourned at 3:38 p.m.
hair, unicipa Code Enforcement Board
Secretary to the Board
City of Clearwater
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