04/22/2026 Municipal Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes April 22, 2026
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
1 :30 PM
Main Library - Council Chambers
Municipal Code Enforcement Board
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Present - Board Member Dean Strickland, Board Member Chelsea Gird, Board
Member Robert Kenne, Board Member Pam Ryan-Anderson, and
Board Member Raymond Plumb
Absent 1- Board Member C. Daniel Engel
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 March 25, 2026 Municipal Code Enforcement Board meeting
as submitted in written summation.
Member Ryan-Anderson moved to approve the minutes of the March
25, 2026 Municipal Code Enforcement Board meeting as submitted in
written summation. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
3. New Business Items
3.1 WITHDRAWN - Continued from January 28, 2026 - Case 13-26 - Find respondent(s)
Jacqueline Hunter & Edith Hunter at 1110 Fairmont St. in violation of Code for Permits;
and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met.
(Reese)
Case 13-26 was withdrawn.
3.2 WITHDRAWN - Continued from March 25, 2026 - Case 50-26 - Find respondent(s) Julie
Lynn Rico at 707 N Glenwood Ave. in violation of Code for Exterior Storage; and issue an
order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Kasman)
Case 50-26 was withdrawn.
3.3 WITHDRAWN - Continued from March 25, 2026 - Case 54-26 - Find respondent(s)
Cleveland St East LLC at 1242 Cleveland St. in violation of Code for Sign Maintenance
and Discontinued Signs; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if
compliance is not met. (Burghardt)
Case 54-26 was withdrawn.
3.4 Continued from March 25, 2026, Continue to May 27, 2026 - Case 64-26 - Find
respondent(s) Kevin & Melisa Hayslett at 1423 Embassy Dr. in violation of Code for
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Permits; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not
met. (Reese)
Case 64-26 was continued to May 27, 2026.
3.5 Continued from March 25, 20026, Continue to May 27, 2026 - Case 65-26 - Find
respondent(s) Kevin & Melisa Hayslett at 1423 Embassy Dr. in violation of Code for
Permits; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not
met. (Reese)
Case 65-26 was continued to May 27, 2026.
3.6 Continue to May 27, 2026 - Case 73-26 - Find respondent(s) Wesley & Cynthia Thek at
974 Mandalay Ave. in violation of Code for Roof Maintenance; and issue an order with
the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Kasman)
Case 73-26 was continued to May 27, 2026.
3.7 Case 74-26 - Find respondent(s) Juan Avella at 2104 Brigadoon Dr. in violation of Code
for Clean Roof; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is
not met. (Daniels)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Inspector Daniels provided a PowerPoint presentation. There are leaves
and branches piled on the roof and weeds and trees are growing out of
the gutters.
In response to a question, Mr. Daniels said he has had no communication
with the property owner.
Member Ryan-Anderson 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 Ryan-Anderson moved to enter an order requiring the
Respondent to correct the violations on or before June 1, 2026. 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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3.8 WITHDRAWN - Case 75-26 - Find respondent(s) Miltiadis Tagaras at 2380 NE
Coachman Rd. in violation of Code for Accumulation and Placement of Nuisances; and
issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Daniels)
Case 75-26 was withdrawn.
3.9 Case 76-26 - Find respondent(s) Malize Enterprises Inc at 1004 S Martin Luther King, Jr.
Ave. in violation of Code for Permits; and issue an order with the compliance deadline
and fine if compliance is not met. (Reese)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Inspector Reese provided a PowerPoint presentation. She said a roof was
installed without a permit, including framing and rafters, and a window was
removed. After the initial inspection, it was discovered that interior work
was being done without a permit as well. She said she has had contact
with the property owner many times. The owner hires contractors then the
contractors pull off the job. She said a permit application has been
submitted but additional information and revisions are needed before the
permit is issued.
Member Plumb moved to find the Respondent was 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 by obtaining a permit by May 22, 2026 and
completing the permit in six months. 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.
3.10Case 77-26 - Find respondent(s) Malize Enterprises Inc at 1004 S Martin Luther King, Jr.
Ave.. in violation of Code for Permits; and issue an order with the compliance deadline
and fine if compliance is not met. (Reese)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Inspector Reese provided a PowerPoint presentation. She said the
parking lot surface was repaved and striped without a permit. The permit
application referenced in the previous case includes the paving work.
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Member Plumb moved to find the Respondent was 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 by obtaining a permit by May 22, 2026 and
completing the permit in six months. 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.
3.11 Case 78-26 - Find respondent(s) Aa Torres Pabon at 1450 Franklin St. in violation of
Code for Permits; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if
compliance is not met. (Reese)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Inspector Reese provided a PowerPoint presentation. She said asphalt
surfacing was done without a permit. She said the previous inspector had
contact with the property owner who said they needed to get a property
survey done before they could apply for the permit. Now the property
owner does not agree that this is a violation.
In response to a question, Ms. Reese said her last contact with the
property owner was in December.
Member Ryan-Anderson moved to find the Respondent was 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 Ryan-Anderson moved to enter an order requiring the
Respondent to correct the violations by obtaining a permit by May 22,
2026 and completing the permit in six months. 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
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carried unanimously.
3.12Case 79-26 - Find respondent(s) Alexander Gabriychyk & Snezhana Gabriychyk at 1623
Windsor. in violation of Code for Permits; and issue an order with the compliance
deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Reese)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Inspector Reese provided a PowerPoint presentation. A patio and
balcony were screen enclosed without a permit. She said she has had
contact with the tenant but not the owner. The tenant told Ms. Reese they
were having financial issues and she gave them additional time to obtain
a permit before she brought the case to the Board.
In response to a question, Ms. Reese said the tenant told her they had
advised the property owner of the issue but she has not had contact with
them.
Member Gird moved to find the Respondent was 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 Gird moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to
correct the violations by obtaining a permit by May 22, 2026 and
completing the permit in six months. 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.
3.13Continue to May 27, 2026 - Case 80-26 - Find respondent(s) Andres Perez & Zoila
Perez at 2021 N Betty Ln. in violation of Code for Permits; and issue an order with the
compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Reese)
Case 80-26 was continued to May 27, 2026.
3.14WITHDRAWN - Case 81-26 - Find respondent(s) Fast Track Homes LLC at 2744
Northridge Dr. E. in violation of Code for Permits; and issue an order with the compliance
deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Reese)
Case 81-26 was withdrawn.
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3.15Continue to June 24, 2026 - Case 82-26 - Find respondent(s) T A H M S Borrower LLC
at 1447 Fairmont St. in violation of Code for Permits; and issue an order with the
compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Reese)
Case 82-26 was continued to June 24, 2026.
3.16Case 83-26 - Find respondent(s) D U N Investments Corp at 435 Mandalay Ave. in
violation of Code for Permits; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if
compliance is not met. (Reese)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Inspector Reese provided a PowerPoint presentation. There is a sign on
each of the four exterior walls that were installed without permits. She said
she has been in contact with the restaurant owner who understands what
needs to be done. She said she spoke with the owner last week who said
the sign company would be submitting a sign permit application, but
nothing has happened since the phone call.
Member Strickland moved to find the Respondent was 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 Strickland moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent
to correct the violations by obtaining a permit by May 22, 2026 and
completing the permit in six months. 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.
3.17Continue to July 22, 2026 - Case 84-26 - Find respondent(s) Mary G Realty Inc at 490
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 84-26 was continued to July 22, 2026.
3.18Case 85-26 - Find respondent(s) Paresh Parikshak & Dhruti Parikshak at 440 S Gulfview
Blvd. in violation of Code for Permits; and issue an order with the compliance deadline
and fine if compliance is not met. (Reese)
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No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Inspector Reese provided a PowerPoint presentation. She said the unit
for this case is #308. An interior remodel was completed without a permit.
She said a previous inspector opened the case and has pictures of open
walls, drywall work, and electrical work. A permit was pulled in 2020 but it
expired. She said that permit did not include electrical work.
Member Plumb moved to find the Respondent was 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 by obtaining a permit by May 22, 2026 and
completing the permit in six months. 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.
3.19Case 86-26 - Find respondent(s) Bonn & Ryne San Hamel at 640 Bayway Blvd. Unit. 304
in violation of Code for Permits; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine
if compliance is not met. (Ito)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Inspector Ito provided a PowerPoint presentation. An interior remodel,
including electric and plumbing, was completed without a permit. He said
the current owner and previous owner are working together to bring the
property into compliance.
Member Ryan-Anderson moved to find the Respondent was 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 Ryan-Anderson moved to enter an order requiring the
Respondent to correct the violations by obtaining a permit by June 24,
2026 and completing the permit in six months. 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
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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.
3.20Case 87-26 - Find respondent(s) Gratus Filius Enterprises LLC at 1700 Gulf to Bay Blvd.
in violation of Code for Unsafe Building; and issue an order with the compliance deadline
and fine if compliance is not met. (Larsen)
Attorney Matt Blackshear, representing the landowner, and attorney
James Wardell, representing the tenant, were present.
Inspector Larsen provided a PowerPoint presentation. The lot is the future
home of a coffee shop and is currently a construction site. The site
appeared abandoned until recently, there were open trenches in the dirt,
the silt fence was torn down, and piles of dirt are scattered around the
property. Site work was done at the end of March and the structure is now
open with exposed pipes. He said there is an active permit as of February
10, 2026.
Mr. Blackshear said work started then abruptly stopped when issues with
the contractor were discovered. It was a long process to find a new
contractor and start the permitting again. Mr. Wardell said the tenant is
anxious to get open and generate income.
Building Official Kevin Garriott said this is an unusual case to present as
there is an active permit for the project. He explained that there was a
permit issued a couple years ago and the building has sat empty with no
progress until the end of March.
In response to a question, Mr. Larsen said the nuisance condition of the
property is the violation.
Discussion ensued with comments made that progress is being made
and the case should be continued.
Member Plumb moved to continue Case 87-26 to the July meeting. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
3.21 Case 88-26 - Find respondent(s) Alexander Gabriychyk & Snezhana Gabriychyk at 1623
Windsor PI. in violation of Code for Permits; and issue an order with the compliance
deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Reese)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
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Inspector Reese provided a PowerPoint presentation. An above ground
pool was installed without a permit. She said she has been in contact with
the tenant and has provided additional time to comply without progress.
Member Plumb moved to find the Respondent was 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 by obtaining a permit by May 22, 2026 and
completing the permit in six months. 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.
3.22WITHDRAWN - Case 91-26 - Find respondent(s) Michael Mack & Letitia McCabe at
1743 Harbor Dr. in violation of Code for Unsafe Building; and issue an order with the
compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Larsen)
Case 91-26 was withdrawn.
4. Old Business Items
4.1 Case 48-24 - Consider request by petitioner(s) RE Capital Management LLC at 1915
Macomber Ave. to reduce the fine re Exterior Surfaces and 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.
Property representative John Liu was present.
Inspector Dixon said the property is in compliance.
Attorney for the Board Andy Salzman said the administrative and
investigative costs for the case total $1,135.20.
Member Ryan-Anderson moved to enter an order reducing the amount
of the lien for Case 48-24 to administrative costs of$1,135.20, payable
within 30 days or the lien will revert to its original amount. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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5. Other Board Action
5.1 Approve the Affidavits of Compliance as listed.
5.1.1 Case 48-24 Affidavit of Compliance
Nicholas Stewart
1915 Macomber Ave.
Exterior Surfaces & Abandoned Building - Dixon
5.1.2 Case 140-24 Affidavit of Compliance
Nathan Evans
917 Eldridge St.
Inoperative Vehicles - Dixon
5.1.3 Case 141-24 Affidavit of Compliance
Nathan Evans
917 Eldridge St.
Lot Clearing - Dixon
5.1.4 Case 12-25 Affidavit of Compliance
Michael Karantonis
123 N Glenwood Ave.
Permits - Reese
5.1.5 Case 86-25 Affidavit of Compliance
Mark & Carol Doescher
927 Bruce Ave.
Inoperative Vehicle - Kasman
5.1.6 Case 162-25 Affidavit of Compliance
Karin Friese
1755 Sunset Point Rd.
Lot Clearing - Kasman
5.1.7 Case 168-25 Affidavit of Compliance
Street Dreams Irrev Trust
1400 N Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
Exterior Surfaces & Abandoned Building - Dixon
5.1.8 Case 39-26 Affidavit of Compliance
Mark & Carol Doescher
927 Bruce Ave.
Lot Clearing - Mattocks
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5.1.9 Case 69-26 Affidavit of Compliance
Delbert & Mary Lou Baustert
134 Brightwater Dr.
Lot Clearing - Mattocks
Member Strickland moved to accept the Affidavits of Compliance as
listed. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
5.2 Continued from March 25, 2026 - Case 188-25 - Accept the Affidavit(s) of
Non-Compliance for respondent(s) Angel Investment Group of Tampa Inc. at 1039 West
Ave. for Permits. (Reese)
Inspector Reese said the property is still in violation and she has had no
contact with the property owner.
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 191-25 - Accept the Affidavit(s) of Non-Compliance for respondent(s) Richard &
Nicole Pendleton at 3268 San Mateo St. for Permits. (Reese)
Inspector Reese said the property is still in violation. The property owner
finally contacted her today and said they were unable to attend the
meeting. She told them she was moving forward with the hearing.
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 03-26 - Accept the Affidavit(s) of Non-Compliance for respondent(s) Kathy Varro at
1910 Union St. for Exterior Surfaces, Roof Maintenance, Door and Window Openings,
Exterior Storage, and Public Health, Safety, or Welfare Nuisance (Pool). (Kasman)
Inspector Dixon said the property is still in violation.
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
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legal or equitable remedies available under the law. The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
5.5 Case 15-26 - Accept the Affidavit(s) of Non-Compliance for respondent(s) Wesson Road
Investments Columbus LLC at 705 Vine Ave. for Permits. (Reese)
Property representative Lauren Vinnessey was present.
Inspector Reese said the property is still in violation.
Ms. Vinnessey said it has taken a long time to find and hire a contractor,
they now have a contractor who will submit a permit application once they
finish their current job.
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.
5.6 Case 16-26 - Accept the Affidavit(s) of Non-Compliance for respondent(s) Anita
Desjardins at 1387 Mission Hills Blvd Unit 39-B for Means of Egress. (Reese)
Inspector Reese requested this item be continued to the next meeting.
Member Ryan-Anderson moved to continue Case 16-26 to May 27,
2026. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
5.7 Case 18-26 - Accept the Affidavit(s) of Non-Compliance for respondent(s) Wolf Empire
LLC at 1738 N Ft. Harrison Ave. for Permits. (Reese)
Member Gird 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.
5.8 WITHDRAWN - Case 35-26 - Accept the Affidavit(s) of Non-Compliance for
respondent(s) Good Shepherd Blvd LLC at 1746 Drew St. for Inoperative Vehicle.
(Kasman)
Case 35-26 was withdrawn.
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6. Nuisance Abatement Lien Filings
6.1 Case 92-25 - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s) Ibrahimbegovic,
Edvina Tre at 1353 Lakeview Rd. for Inoperative Vehicle; and issue an order with the
compliance deadline and authorize the City to mitigate the violation if compliance is not
met. (Jehnzen)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Inspector Jehnzen provided a PowerPoint presentation. A car parked
next to the carport does not have a registration displayed.
Member Ryan-Anderson 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.
6.2 Case 105-26 - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s) Lisa Upshur at
1610 N Madison 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. (Dixon)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Inspector Dixon provided a PowerPoint presentation. A vehicle in the
driveway has flat tires and an expired tag. He said he spoke to the
property owner who said the vehicle belongs to a family member who is
out of town.
Member Gird 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
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6.3 Case 106-26
Xing Tong at
deadline and
(Mattocks)
7. Adjourn
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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.
- Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s) Jingbai Wang &
200 Windward Is! for Lot Clearing; and issue an order with the compliance
authorize the City to mitigate the violation if compliance is not met.
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Inspector Mattocks presented a PowerPoint presentation. He said a bee
hive is located in the front wall of the garage door. He has had no contact
with the property owner. He said the City does not abate a bee hive so he
is requesting a daily fine for the nuisance violation. In response to a
question, he said he heard from the neighbors that nobody lives in the
house.
Member Plumb moved to find the Respondent was 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 May 8, 2026. If the Respondent does
not comply within the time specified, the Board may order a fine of $50
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.
The meeting adjourned at 3:37 p.m.
C air, Municipal Code Enforcement Board
Secretary to the
City of Clearwater