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SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING 1st FLOOR COMMISSION CHAMBERS

FORT LAUDERDALE CITY HALL ROSE-ANN FLYNN PRESIDING

DECEMBER 15, 2016 9:00 A.M.

Staff Present: Mary Allman, Secretary, Special Magistrate Yvette Cross-Spencer, Clerk III Deanna Bojman, Clerk III Porshia Goldwire, Administrative Services Supervisor Peggy Burks, Clerk III Tasha Williams, Administrative Aide Rhonda Hasan, Assistant City Attorney Jose Abin, Building inspector Frank Arrigoni, Building Inspector John Earle, Code Compliance Officer Adam Feldman, Senior Code Compliance Officer Deanglis Gibson, Code Compliance Officer Ingrid Gottlieb, Senior Code Compliance Officer Linda Holloway, Code Compliance Officer Shelly Hullett, Code Compliance Officer Ron Kovacs, Code Compliance Officer Jorge Martinez, Code Compliance Officer George Oliva, Chief Building Inspector Paulette Perryman, Code Compliance Officer Wilson Quintero, Code Compliance Officer Mary Rich, Code Compliance Officer John Suarez, Code Compliance Officer Lois Turowski, Code Compliance Officer Lisa Edmondson, Recording Secretary, Prototype Inc. Respondents and witnesses CE15062098: Mona Lisa Laird, administrator CE16041706: Sarah Barbaccia-Johnson, attorney CE16031981: Betty LaFleur, owner CE16071519: Reginald Lane, owner’s son; Flora Gelsey, owner CE16041155: Sasha Payano, representative; Milton Raijman, manager; Alina Avakian, general contractor’s representative CE16071546: Gerry William O’Donnell, attorney; Stuart Hayman, owner CT16072152: Matthew Tucker, attorney CE15091705: Nectaria Chakas, attorney CE16091945: Tracy Lynn Burts, attorney; Robert Trate, owner

Special Magistrate Hearing December 15, 2016

CE16010521: Aaron Alamary, manager CE16060759: Heather Blake, owner CE16080446: Jonathan Nunn, attorney CE16081020: Carol Facey, general contractor CE16071694: Daniel Alan Fee, engineer CE16080550: Tammy Clark, owner; Phillip Clark, owner CE16050232: Veronica Concha, manager CE16062096: Lee Cohn, employee NOTE: All individuals who presented information to the Special Magistrate during these proceedings were sworn in. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 A.M. Case: CE16091945 814 SE 23 ST PENTAGON/EVERGLADES TRUST LLC Service was via posting at the property on 11/22/16 and at City Hall on 12/1/16. Wilson Quintero, Code Compliance Officer, testified to the following violations: 47-20.20.H. THE PARKING LOT ON THIS COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PARCEL IS NOT MAINTAINED, THERE ARE AREAS WITH POTHOLES, THE PARKING AREA IS IN DISREPAIR ALLOWING VEGETATION TO GROW THROUGHOUT THE MISSING ASPHALT AREAS, ALSO THE DRIVEWAY IS NOT IN A HARD DUST-FREE CONDITION. 47-34.1.A.1. BUSINESS AT THIS LOCATION IS STORING DUMPSTERS CONTAINERS ON THE STREET IN FRONT OF THE CHAIN LINK FENCE ENTRANCE GATE, ALSO MULTIPLE ITEMS STORE AT THE REAR OF THE DWELLING VISIBLE FROM THE RIGHT OF WAY. Officer Quintero presented photos of the property and the case file into evidence and recommended ordering compliance within 91 days or a fine of $100 per day. Robert Trate, owner, provided his own photos of the property and said in 42 years, he had never had any problems at the property with the City. Tracy Lynn Burts, attorney, said they were unable to find the original building permit with which to comply the parking lot violation. She said the property had been deemed


a non-conforming use regarding outdoor storage last year and she wished the parking to have the same designation. Pulling a new building permit would be cost prohibitive for her client. Officer Quintero said he had spoken with Zoning and the Chief Building Inspector and they agreed that only a survey indicating where the new parking lot would be located was needed for a permit. Ms. Burts stated her client was willing to resurface the parking area. Officer Quintero said they could come to an agreement about where to store the dumpsters while the parking lot was being refinished. Ms. Flynn found in favor of the City and ordered compliance within 91 days or a fine of $100 per day, per violation. Case: CE16071546 727 NW 19 AVE HAYMAN, STUART Service was via posting at the property on 11/21/16 and at City Hall on 12/1/16. Jose Abin, Building Inspector, testified to the following violations: 18-1. PROPERTY IS PUBLIC NUISANCE. THERE ARE NO OPERABLE SANITARY FACILITIES AND NO RUNNING WATER WITHIN THE STRUCTURE. THE OWNERS HAVE BEEN UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO MAINTAIN THE STRUCTURE SECURED AND IT HAS BEEN REPEAT OFFENDER. 18-7 (b) VACANT AND UNOCCUPIED BUILDING, OR PORTION THEREOF, WHOSE DOORS, WINDOWS, OR OTHER OPENINGS ARE SECURED BY BOARDING OR OTHERWISE SECURED BY A MEANS OTHER THAN THE CONVENTIONAL METHOD USED IN THE ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN OF THE STRUCTURE, WHICH THERE IS NO CURRENT AND VALID BOARDING CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED BY THIS ARTICLE: ORIGINAL BOARD UP CERTIFICATE EXPIRED AND UNDER CITY ORDINANCE, PRESCRIPTIVE REMEDIES MUST BE INITIATED AS OUTLINED UNDER SECTION 18-8. 18-8.(e) THE ORIGINAL BOARDING CERTIFICATE IS NOW EXPIRED AND UNDER CITY ORDINANCE IT CANNOT BE RENEWED UNLESS PRESCRIPTIVE CRITERIA UNDER THIS SECTION ARE COMPLIED WITH AS OUTLINED IN SECTION 18-8.(e)1-3. 18-8.(g)


STRUCTURE HAS BEEN BOARD BOARDED BEYOND THE ALLOWABLE TIME OF 12 MONTHS UNDER THIS SECTION OF CITY ORDINANCE. 9-259 (5) WHENEVER ANY PREMISES ARE DESIGNATED AS UNFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION, AS PROVIDED IN THIS ARTICLE, THE ENFORCING AGENCY SHALL DETERMINE THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE COST NECESSARY TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION TO THE VALUE OF THE BUILDING. a. IF THE COST OF THE CORRECTIVE MEASURES TO BE TAKEN EXCEEDS FIFTY (50) PERCENT OF THE VALUE, BASED ON CURRENT REPLACEMENT COST LESS REASONABLE DEPRECIATION, SUCH BUILDING SHALL BE DEMOLISHED AND REMOVED. b. IF THE COST OF THE CORRECTIVE MEASURES DOES NOT EXCEED FIFTY (50) PERCENT OF THE VALUE, BASED ON CURRENT REPLACEMENT COST, LESS REASONABLE DEPRECIATION, SUCH BUILDING MAY BE REPAIRED, RENOVATED, OR OTHERWISE MADE TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ARTICLE. THE STRUCTURE IS IN ITS PRESENT CONDITION IS UNSAFE UNSANITARY AND DANGEROUS TO THE COMMUNITY; IT DOES NOT MEET THE MINIMUM HOUSING REQUIREMENTS OF THE CITY ORDINANCE AND THE CITY REQUESTS THAT THE STRUCTURE IS DEMOLISHED. 9-260.(a) PER THIS SECTION OF THE CITY ORDINANCE IF THE OWNER REFUSES, OR DOES NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING, TO COMPLY TO CORRECT THE VIOLATIONS AS NOTED IN SECTION 9-259 THE CITY SHALL HAVE RECOURSE TO ADDRESS THE VIOLATIONS AND MAY REQUIRE THE UNSAFE STRUCTURE TO BE VACATED OR DEMOLISHED AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. 9-308. THE ROOF STRUCTURE DISPLAYS STRUCTURAL DAMAGE. ROOF HAS BEGUN TO CAVE IN ON ITSELF DUE TO DETERIORATION AND THERE IT IS NO LONGER SAFE AND HAS BECOME A HIGH WIND DEBRIS HAZARD. Inspector Abin presented photos of the property and the case file into evidence and recommended ordering the owner to apply for the required permits to repair or demolish the property within 63 days or the City would demolish the property at the owner’s expense. Gerry William O’Donnell, attorney, said the owner had been responsive and responsible regarding the property. He explained the property was in Liberty Park, which was involved in a class action lawsuit against the City for allowing contaminants to injure the residents, rendering the property worthless. Due to this, the property could not be


rented, so the owner had boarded the property with a permit, which had expired. Mr. O’Donnell said he had contacted 911 Restoration about demolishing the property and requested 90 days to have it done. Ms. Hasan agreed to allow the owner 91 days to demolish the property. Ms. Flynn ordered the owner to apply for the required permits to repair or demolish the property within 91 days or the City would demolish the property at the owner’s expense. Case: CE16041706 414 SW 22 AVE ARLP REO II LLC This case was first heard on 11/3/16 to comply by 11/13/16. Violations and extensions were as noted in the agenda. The property was not in compliance and the City was requesting imposition of a $4,650 fine, which would continue to accrue until the property was in compliance. Deanglis Gibson, Code Compliance Officer, reported the property was now an active worksite and the owner’s attorney had requested 60 days. Sarah Barbaccia-Johnson, attorney, thanked Ms. Flynn. Ms. Flynn granted a 63-day extension, during which time no fines would accrue. Case: CE16071519 504 NW 11 AVE GELSEY, FLORA FOULKES PARKER, JOAN F Service was via posting at the property on 11/18/16 and at City Hall on 12/1/16. Jose Abin, Building Inspector, testified to the following violations: 18-1. PROPERTY IS PUBLIC NUISANCE. THERE ARE NO OPERABLE SANITARY FACILITIES AND NO RUNNING WATER WITHIN THE STRUCTURE. THE OWNERS HAVE BEEN UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO MAINTAIN THE STRUCTURE SECURED AND IT HAS BEEN REPEAT OFFENDER. 18-7 (b) VACANT AND UNOCCUPIED BUILDING, OR PORTION THEREOF, WHOSE DOORS, WINDOWS, OR OTHER OPENINGS ARE SECURED BY BOARDING OR OTHERWISE SECURED BY A MEANS OTHER THAN THE CONVENTIONAL METHOD USED IN THE ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN OF THE STRUCTURE, WHICH THERE IS NO CURRENT AND VALID


BOARDING CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED BY THIS ARTICLE; ORIGINAL BOARD UP CERTIFICATE EXPIRED AND UNDER CITY ORDINANCE, PRESCRIPTIVE REMEDIES MUST BE INITIATED AS OUTLINED UNDER SECTION 18-8. 18-8.(e) THE ORIGINAL BOARDING CERTIFICATE IS NOW EXPIRED AND UNDER CITY ORDINANCE IT CANNOT BE RENEWED UNLESS PRESCRIPTIVE CRITERIA UNDER THIS SECTION ARE COMPLIED WITH AS OUTLINED IN SECTION 18-8.(e)1-3. 18-8.(g) STRUCTURE HAS BEEN BOARD BOARDED BEYOND THE ALLOWABLE TIME OF 12 MONTHS UNDER THIS SECTION OF CITY ORDINANCE. 9-259 (5) WHENEVER ANY PREMISES ARE DESIGNATED AS UNFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION, AS PROVIDED IN THIS ARTICLE, THE ENFORCING AGENCY SHALL DETERMINE THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE COST NECESSARY TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION TO THE VALUE OF THE BUILDING. a. IF THE COST OF THE CORRECTIVE MEASURES TO BE TAKEN EXCEEDS FIFTY (50) PERCENT OF THE VALUE, BASED ON CURRENT REPLACEMENT COST LESS REASONABLE DEPRECIATION, SUCH BUILDING SHALL BE DEMOLISHED AND REMOVED. b. IF THE COST OF THE CORRECTIVE MEASURES DOES NOT EXCEED FIFTY (50) PERCENT OF THE VALUE, BASED ON CURRENT REPLACEMENT COST, LESS REASONABLE DEPRECIATION, SUCH BUILDING MAY BE REPAIRED, RENOVATED, OR OTHERWISE MADE TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ARTICLE. THE STRUCTURE IS IN ITS PRESENT CONDITION IS UNSAFE, UNSANITARY AND DANGEROUS TO THE COMMUNITY; IT DOES NOT MEET THE MINIMUM HOUSING REQUIREMENTS OF THE CITY ORDINANCE AND THE CITY REQUESTS THAT THE STRUCTURE IS DEMOLISHED. 9-260.(a) PER THIS SECTION OF THE CITY ORDINANCE IF THE OWNER REFUSES, OR DOES NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING, TO COMPLY TO CORRECT THE VIOLATIONS AS NOTED IN SECTION 9-259 THE CITY SHALL HAVE RECOURSE TO ADDRESS THE VIOLATIONS AND MAY REQUIRE THE UNSAFE STRUCTURE TO BE VACATED OR DEMOLISHED AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. Inspector Abin presented photos of the property and the case file into evidence and recommended ordering the owner to apply for the required permits to repair or demolish


the property within 30 days or the City would demolish the property at the owner’s expense. Reginald Lane, the owner’s son, said his mother tried to care for the property. He had convinced his mother to demolish the property but requested 90 days to do so. Flora Gelsey, owner, confirmed that FPL would disconnect the power on December 20. Ms. Flynn ordered the owner to apply for the required permits to repair or demolish the property within 91 days or the City would demolish the property at the owner’s expense. Case: CE16062096 Ordered to re-appear 4040 GALT OCEAN DR # 1105 TALERICO, FRANK This case was first heard on 7/28/16 to comply by 8/27/16. Violations and extensions were as noted in the agenda. The property was not in compliance Jose Abin, Building Inspector, reported the permits to address the violations had been renewed on October 10, 2016 and would expire on January 8, 2017 but so far, there had been no inspections. He recommended a 35-day extension and ordering the respondent to appear at that hearing. Lee Cohn, attorney, agreed. Ms. Flynn granted a 35-day extension, during which time no fines would accrue and ordered the owner to appear at the January 19, 2017 hearing. Case: CE16041155 506 SW 20 AVE RIVERSIDE EQUITY FUND LLC Service was via posting at the property on 11/21/16 and at City Hall on 12/1/16. Jose Abin, Building Inspector, testified to the following violations: 18-1. PROPERTY IS PUBLIC NUISANCE. THERE ARE NO OPERABLE SANITARY FACILITIES AND NO RUNNING WATER WITHIN THE STRUCTURE. THE OWNERS HAVE BEEN UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO MAINTAIN THE STRUCTURE SECURED AND IT HAS BEEN REPEAT OFFENDER. 18-7 (b) VACANT AND UNOCCUPIED BUILDING, OR PORTION THEREOF, WHOSE DOORS, WINDOWS, OR OTHER OPENINGS ARE SECURED BY BOARDING OR OTHERWISE SECURED BY A


MEANS OTHER THAN THE CONVENTIONAL METHOD USED IN THE ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN OF THE STRUCTURE, WHICH THERE IS NO CURRENT AND VALID BOARDING CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED BY THIS ARTICLE; ORIGINAL BOARD UP CERTIFICATE EXPIRED AND UNDER CITY ORDINANCE, PRESCRIPTIVE REMEDIES MUST BE INITIATED AS OUTLINED UNDER SECTION 18-8. 18-8.(e) THE ORIGINAL BOARDING CERTIFICATE IS NOW EXPIRED AND UNDER CITY ORDINANCE IT CANNOT BE RENEWED UNLESS PRESCRIPTIVE CRITERIA UNDER THIS SECTION ARE COMPLIED WITH AS OUTLINED IN SECTION 18-8.(e)1-3. 18-8.(g) STRUCTURE HAS BEEN BOARDED BEYOND THE ALLOWABLE TIME OF 12 MONTHS UNDER THIS SECTION OF CITY ORDINANCE. 9-259

(1) THE HEAD OF THE ENFORCING AGENCY SHALL DECLARE AS UNFIT FOR HUMAN OCCUPANCY ANY DWELLING,

DWELLING UNIT, HOTEL, HOTEL UNIT, ROOMING HOUSE OR ROOMING UNIT, WHICH IS FOUND TO HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING DEFECTS: (5) WHENEVER ANY PREMISES ARE DESIGNATED AS UNFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION, AS PROVIDED IN THIS ARTICLE, THE ENFORCING AGENCY SHALL DETERMINE THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE COST NECESSARY TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION TO THE VALUE OF THE BUILDING. a. IF THE COST OF THE CORRECTIVE MEASURES TO BE TAKEN EXCEEDS FIFTY (50) PERCENT OF THE VALUE, BASED ON CURRENT REPLACEMENT COST LESS REASONABLE DEPRECIATION, SUCH BUILDING SHALL BE DEMOLISHED AND REMOVED. b. IF THE COST OF THE CORRECTIVE MEASURES DOES NOT EXCEED FIFTY (50) PERCENT OF THE VALUE, BASED ON CURRENT REPLACEMENT COST, LESS REASONABLE DEPRECIATION, SUCH BUILDING MAY BE REPAIRED, RENOVATED, OR OTHERWISE MADE TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ARTICLE. THIS BUILDING IN ITS PRESENT CONDITION DOES NOT MEET THE CRITERIA OF THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE FOR MINIMUM MAINTENANCE STANDARD AND THE FORT LAUDERDALE MINIMUM HOUSING CODE FOR HUMAN OCCUPANCY AND IT MUST BE REPAIRED BY THE OWNERS OR DEMOLISHED. 9-260.(a) PER THIS SECTION OF THE CITY ORDINANCE IF THE


OWNER REFUSES, OR DOES NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING, TO COMPLY TO CORRECT THE VIOLATIONS AS NOTED IN SECTION 9-259 THE CITY SHALL HAVE RECOURSE TO ADDRESS THE VIOLATIONS AND MAY REQUIRE THE UNSAFE STRUCTURE TO BE VACATED OR DEMOLISHED AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. 9-308. THE ROOF STRUCTURE DISPLAYS STRUCTURAL DAMAGE. ROOF HAS BEGUN TO CAVE IN ON ITSELF DUE TO DETERIORATION AND THERE IT IS NO LONGER SAFE AND HAS BECOME A HIGH WIND DEBRIS HAZARD. Inspector Abin presented photos of the property and the case file into evidence and stated the owner had already applied for a demolition permit. He recommended ordering the owner to apply for the required permits to demolish the property within 30 days or the City would demolish the property at the owner’s expense. Milton Raijman, manager, explained that the property had been acquired through foreclosure and immediately upon taking possession, they had boarded the property. He requested 90 days to demolish the property. Ms. Flynn ordered the owner to apply for the required permits to demolish the property within 91 days or the City would demolish the property at the owner’s expense. Case: CE16060759 1205 NE 3 AVE BLAKE, HEATHER This case was first heard on 11/3/16 to comply by 11/17/16. Violations were as noted in the agenda. The property was not in compliance and the City was requesting imposition of a $675 fine, which would continue to accrue until the property was in compliance. Paulette Perryman, Code Compliance Officer, confirmed the property was not yet in compliance. Heather Blake, owner, said there was no trash or debris on the property, only weeds in the driveway. She displayed a photo of the property and said she was trying to kill the weeds but it was taking a long time. Ms. Flynn granted a 35-day extension, during which time no fines would accrue. Case: CE16081020 1333 NW 7 TER


FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSN Service was via posting at the property on 11/18/16 and at City Hall on 12/1/16. Jose Abin, Building Inspector, testified to the following violations: 18-1. PROPERTY IS PUBLIC NUISANCE. THERE ARE NO OPERABLE SANITARY FACILITIES AND NO RUNNING WATER WITHIN THE STRUCTURE. THE OWNERS HAVE BEEN UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO MAINTAIN THE STRUCTURE SECURED AND IT HAS BEEN REPEAT OFFENDER. 18-7 (b) VACANT AND UNOCCUPIED BUILDING, OR PORTION THEREOF, WHOSE DOORS, WINDOWS, OR OTHER OPENINGS ARE SECURED BY BOARDING OR OTHERWISE SECURED BY A MEANS OTHER THAN THE CONVENTIONAL METHOD USED IN THE ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN OF THE STRUCTURE, WHICH THERE IS NO CURRENT AND VALID BOARDING CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED BY THIS ARTICLE: NO BOARD UP CERTIFICATE EXPIRED ON RECORD. PRESCRIPTIVE REMEDIES MUST BE INITIATED AS OUTLINED UNDER SECTION 18-8. 18-8.(g) STRUCTURE HAS BEEN BOARDED BEYOND THE ALLOWABLE TIME OF 12 MONTHS UNDER THIS SECTION OF CITY ORDINANCE. 9-259

(1) THE HEAD OF THE ENFORCING AGENCY SHALL DECLARE AS UNFIT FOR HUMAN OCCUPANCY ANY DWELLING, DWELLING UNIT, HOTEL, HOTEL UNIT, ROOMING HOUSE OR ROOMING UNIT, WHICH IS FOUND TO HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING DEFECTS: (5) WHENEVER ANY PREMISES ARE DESIGNATED AS UNFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION, AS PROVIDED IN THIS ARTICLE, THE ENFORCING AGENCY SHALL DETERMINE THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE COST NECESSARY TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION TO THE VALUE OF THE BUILDING. a. IF THE COST OF THE CORRECTIVE MEASURES TO BE TAKEN EXCEEDS FIFTY (50) PERCENT OF THE VALUE, BASED ON CURRENT REPLACEMENT COST LESS REASONABLE DEPRECIATION, SUCH BUILDING SHALL BE DEMOLISHED AND REMOVED. b. IF THE COST OF THE CORRECTIVE MEASURES DOES NOT EXCEED FIFTY (50) PERCENT OF THE VALUE, BASED ON CURRENT REPLACEMENT COST, LESS REASONABLE DEPRECIATION, SUCH


BUILDING MAY BE REPAIRED, RENOVATED, OR OTHERWISE MADE TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ARTICLE. THIS BUILDING IN ITS PRESENT CONDITION DOES NOT MEET THE CRITERIA OF THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE FOR MINIMUM MAINTENANCE STANDARD AND THE FORT LAUDERDALE MINIMUM HOUSING CODE FOR HUMAN OCCUPANCY AND IT MUST BE REPAIRED BY THE OWNERS OR DEMOLISHED. 9-260.(a) PER THIS SECTION OF THE CITY ORDINANCE IF THE OWNER REFUSES, OR DOES NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING, TO COMPLY TO CORRECT THE VIOLATIONS AS NOTED IN SECTION 9-259 THE CITY SHALL HAVE RECOURSE TO ADDRESS THE VIOLATIONS AND

MAY REQUIRE THE UNSAFE STRUCTURE TO BE VACATED OR DEMOLISHED AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE.

Inspector Abin presented photos of the property and the case file into evidence and recommended ordering the owner to apply for the required permits to repair or demolish the property within 30 days or the City would demolish the property at the owner’s expense. Carol Facey, general contractor, said the demolition permit application had been submitted two weeks ago. Ms. Flynn ordered the owner to apply for the required permits to repair or demolish the property within 91 days or the City would demolish the property at the owner’s expense. Case: CE16080550 2227 NW 9 CT CLARK, PHILLIP & TAMMIE Service was via posting at the property on 11/22/16 and at City Hall on 12/1/16. Wilson Quintero, Code Compliance Officer, testified to the following violations: 47-21.15.A.1.b.ii. THERE IS A TREE ON THE FRONT LAWN BEING REMOVED WITHOUT PERMIT. 9-308(a) THE ROOF ON THIS PROPERTY IS IN DISREPAIR NOT WEATHER AND/OR WATER PROOF. THERE IS A TARP COVERING THE ROOF SURFACE ON THE STRUCTURE AT THIS LOCATION AND IN THE CARPORT IS CAVE IN. Withdrawn: 9-280(b) Complied: 9-280(h)(1)


9-313(a) Officer Quintero presented photos of the property and the case file into evidence and recommended ordering compliance within 28 days or a fine of $25 per day, per violation. Phillip Clark, owner, said he was pulling a roof permit and must remove the rest of the tree. Tammy Clark, owner, requested five months. She stated they had been denied a loan for the roof repairs. Ms. Flynn found in favor of the City and ordered compliance within 91 days or a fine of $25 per day, per violation. Case: CE16071694 1500 SW 17 ST PIER 17 INVESTMENTS 2014 LLC Service was via posting at the property on 11/18/16 and at City Hall on 12/1/16. Frank Arrigoni, Building Inspector, testified to the following violations: FBC(2014) 105.3.2.1 THE FOLLOWING PERMIT(S) WAS/WERE LEFT TO EXPIRE: BUILDING PERMIT #15101617 (PIER 17 INVESTMENTS 2014 LLC) FBC(2014) 110.6 THIS WORK IS IN PROGRESS OR IT HAS BEEN PERFORMED AND/OR COVERED-UP WITHOUT THE REQUIRED INSPECTIONS APPROVAL FROM THE BUILDING DEPT. THROUGHOUT THE PERMITTING AND INSPECTION PROCESS. Inspector Arrigoni recommended ordering compliance within 42 days or a fine of $50 per day. Daniel Alan Fee, engineer, explained that they had pulled the building permit prematurely and now their site plan approval had expired. They intended to reapply for site plan approval in early 2017 and would subsequently reapply for the building permit. Inspector Arrigoni stated the owner should apply to void the permit. Ms. Flynn found in favor of the City and ordered compliance within 42 days or a fine of $50 per day. Case: CE16050232 Ordered to re-appear 3204 DAVIE BLVD


SARRIA HOLDINGS II INC. This case was first heard on 8/18/16 to comply by 10/20/16. Violations and extensions were as noted in the agenda. The property was in compliance, fines had accrued to $4,100 and the City was requesting the full fine be imposed. Ingrid Gottlieb, Senior Code Compliance Officer, said the owner had tried to repair the fence but had ultimately removed it. Veronica Concha, manager, explained that the repairs had not been sturdy enough so they had removed the fence. Ms. Flynn imposed a fine of $1,500 for the days the property was out of compliance. Case: CE16010521 1116 W BROWARD BLVD IDD PROPERTIES LLC This case was first heard on 3/17/16 to comply by 6/23/16. Violations were as noted in the agenda. The property was in compliance, fines had accrued to $3,325 and the City was requesting the full fine be imposed. Linda Holloway, Code Compliance Officer, confirmed the property was in compliance and recommended imposing a $580 fine to cover administrative costs. Aaron Alamary, manager, agreed. Ms. Flynn imposed a fine of $580 for the days the property was out of compliance. Case: CE16080446 1321 NE 14 ST HSBC BANK USA NATL ASSN % OCWEN LOAN Service was via posting at the property on 11/18/16 and at City Hall on 12/1/16. Jose Abin, Building Inspector, testified to the following violations: 18-1. PROPERTY IS PUBLIC NUISANCE. THERE ARE NO OPERABLE SANITARY FACILITIES AND NO RUNNING WATER WITHIN THE STRUCTURE. THE OWNERS HAVE BEEN UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO MAINTAIN THE STRUCTURE SECURED AND IT HAS BEEN REPEAT OFFENDER. 18-7 (c) VACANT AND UNOCCUPIED BUILDING, OR PORTION


THEREOF, WHOSE DOORS, WINDOWS, OR OTHER OPENINGS ARE SECURED BY BOARDING OR OTHERWISE SECURE BY A MEANS OTHER THAN THE CONVENTIONAL METHOD USED IN THE ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN OF THE STRUCTURE WHICH IS NOT SECURED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THIS ARTICLE. BOARD UP CERTIFICATE HAS NOT BEEN ISSUED AS REQUIRED UNDER CITY ORDINANCE, PRESCRIPTIVE REMEDIES MUST BE INITIATED AS OUTLINED UNDER SECTION 18-8. 18-8.(g) STRUCTURE HAS BEEN BOARD BOARDED BEYOND THE ALLOWABLE TIME OF 12 MONTHS UNDER THIS SECTION OF CITY ORDINANCE. 9-259 (5) WHENEVER ANY PREMISES ARE DESIGNATED AS UNFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION, AS PROVIDED IN THIS ARTICLE, THE ENFORCING AGENCY SHALL DETERMINE THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE COST NECESSARY TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION TO THE VALUE OF THE BUILDING. a. IF THE COST OF THE CORRECTIVE MEASURES TO BE TAKEN EXCEEDS FIFTY (50) PERCENT OF THE VALUE, BASED ON CURRENT REPLACEMENT COST LESS REASONABLE DEPRECIATION, SUCH BUILDING SHALL BE DEMOLISHED AND REMOVED. b. IF THE COST OF THE CORRECTIVE MEASURES DOES NOT EXCEED FIFTY (50) PERCENT OF THE VALUE, BASED ON CURRENT REPLACEMENT COST, LESS REASONABLE DEPRECIATION, SUCH BUILDING MAY BE REPAIRED, RENOVATED, OR OTHERWISE MADE TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ARTICLE. THE STRUCTURE IS IN ITS PRESENT CONDITION IS UNSAFE, UNSANITARY AND DANGEROUS TO THE COMMUNITY; IT DOES NOT MEET THE MINIMUM HOUSING REQUIREMENTS OF THE CITY ORDINANCE AND THE CITY REQUESTS THAT THE STRUCTURE IS DEMOLISHED. 9-1.(d) VIOLATIONS OF THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE ARE APPLICABLE UNDER THIS SECTION OF CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE ORDINANCE. SPECIFICALLY UNDER FBC(2014) SECTION 116 UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT. 9-260.(a) PER THIS SECTION OF THE CITY ORDINANCE IF THE OWNER REFUSES, OR DOES NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING, TO COMPLY TO CORRECT THE VIOLATIONS AS NOTED IN SECTION 9-259 THE CITY SHALL HAVE RECOURSE TO ADDRESS THE VIOLATIONS AND MAY REQUIRE THE UNSAFE


STRUCTURE TO BE VACATED OR DEMOLISHED AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. Inspector Abin presented photos of the property and the case file into evidence and recommended ordering the owner to apply for the required permits to repair or demolish the property within 30 days or the City would demolish the property at the owner’s expense. Jonathan Nunn, attorney, acknowledged that the board-up certificate had expired. He said the bank was in the process of determining if the property was worth rehabilitating. They also had a bid for demolition. Ms. Flynn asked Mr. Nunn to attend the 1/19/17 Special Magistrate hearing and present a plan for rehabilitating the property or demolishing it. Ms. Flynn ordered the owner to attend the 1/19/17 Special Magistrate hearing and apply for the required permits to repair or demolish the property within 35 days or the City would demolish the property at the owner’s expense. Case: CE16031981 447 NW 18 AVE WILLIAMS, GAIL & WILLIAMS, JANET & WILLIAMS, BETTY This case was first heard on 9/1/16 to comply by 11/3/16. Violations were as noted in the agenda. The property was not in compliance and the City was requesting imposition of a $2,050 fine, which would continue to accrue until the property was in compliance. Shelly Hullett, Code Compliance Officer, said a permit application had been submitted for the demolition. Betty LaFleur, owner, confirmed she had applied for the permit on December 8 and requested the fines be waived. Ms. Flynn granted a 49-day extension, during which time no fines would accrue. Case: CE15091705 812 NW 1 ST MIAMI CITY SELF STORAGE IST STREET This case was first heard on 2/4/16 to comply by 3/17/16. Violations and extensions were as noted in the agenda. The property was in compliance, fines had accrued to $14,300 and the City was requesting the full fine be imposed.


George Oliva, Chief Building Inspector, confirmed the property was in compliance and recommended reducing the fine to $7,000. Nectaria Chakas, attorney, said the property had been demolished. She explained that the respondents had neglected to return to the Special Magistrate to request additional time. She requested the fines be reduced to hard costs. Ms. Flynn imposed a fine of $2,500 for the days the property was out of compliance. Case: CT16072152 811 SE 18 CT RICKEY, STANLEY P TRUST Service was via posting at the property on 11/22/16 and at City Hall on 12/1/16. Lois Turowski, Code Compliance Officer, testified to the following violation: 24-27.(b) THERE IS (ARE) CONTAINERS LEFT ROADSIDE OVERNIGHT AFTER COLLECTION DAY. Officer Turowski testified that on 8/4/16, the property was cited but on 8/10 the violation remained. She said the $225 civil penalty had not been paid. Matthew Tucker, attorney, moved to dismiss the case because the original inspector who had written the citation was not present. He added that the number on the warning citation did not match his warning. Mr. Tucker displayed a photo of his trash containers stored properly after the citation was issued and said he had moved the cans prior to the citation. He noted there were other residents’ trash containers out near the street in the photo and suggested the Code Compliance Officer had confused the neighbors’ trash cans with his. Ms. Flynn did not assess the fine. Case: CE16010572 2724 N ATLANTIC BLVD 2724 N ATLANTIC LLC Personal service was made to the owner on 11/17/16. Ingrid Gottlieb, Senior Code Compliance Officer, testified to the following violations: 15-272.(a) THIS PROPERTY IS BEING UTILIZED AS A VACATION


RENTAL, WITHOUT THE REQUIRED CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FROM THE CITY. Officer Gottlieb presented the case file into evidence and recommended ordering compliance within 35 days or a fine of $500 per day. Ms. Flynn found in favor of the City and ordered compliance within 35 days or a fine of $500 per day, per violation. Ms. Flynn took a brief break. Case: CE16010540 1505 SW 20 AVE BRAZIL, DANA L Service was via posting at the property on 11/21/16 and at City Hall on 12/1/16. Frank Arrigoni, Building Inspector, testified to the following violations: FBC(2014) 105.3.2.1 THE FOLLOWING PERMIT(S) WERE LEFT TO EXPIRE AND THE WORK IS IN PROGRESS AND/OR COMPLETED. THIS IS A LIFE SAFETY HAZARD; WORK COMPLETED HASN'T PASSED THE FINAL INSPECTION TO COMPLY WITH THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 110. AND IS DEEMED TO BE UNSAFE UNDER FLORIDA BUILDING CODE SECTION 116.2.1.3.1.: MECHANICAL PERMIT #15061525 (A/C CHANGE OUT 1.5 TON) FBC(2014) 110.6 THIS WORK IS IN PROGRESS OR IT HAS BEEN PERFORMED AND/OR COVERED-UP WITHOUT THE REQUIRED INSPECTIONS APPROVAL FROM THE BUILDING DEPT. THROUGHOUT THE PERMITTING AND INSPECTION PROCESS. Inspector Arrigoni recommended ordering compliance within 42 days or a fine of $100 per day. Ms. Flynn found in favor of the City and ordered compliance within 42 days or a fine of $100 per day. Case: CE16072014 418 SW 11 ST HUNTER, FREDRICK B III


Service was via posting at the property on 11/28/16 and at City Hall on 12/1/16. Jorge Martinez, Code Compliance Officer, testified to the following violation: 9-305(b) LANDSCAPING NOT MAINTAIN THERE IS MISSING OR BARE AREAS OF LAWN COVER INCLUDING THE SWALE. Complied: 18-12(a) 9-313(a) 24-7(b) Officer Martinez presented photos of the property and the case file into evidence and recommended ordering compliance within 35 days or a fine of $50 per day. Ms. Flynn found in favor of the City and ordered compliance within 35 days or a fine of $50 per day. Case: CE15062098 201 SW 11 AVE PHD 201-11 LLC This case was first heard on 1/21/16 to comply by 7/21/16. Violations and extensions were as noted in the agenda. The property was not in compliance and the City was requesting imposition of a $7,050 fine, which would continue to accrue until the property was in compliance. Mona Lisa Laird, administrator, said they had been delayed in the permitting process but the property was now in compliance. Adam Feldman, Senior Code Compliance Officer, testified that the property was not in compliance, but the inspector was willing to allow additional time. Ms. Flynn granted a 35-day extension, during which time no fines would accrue. Case: CE16062017 2121 NW 6 PL KOHUTH, RUSSELL THOMAS EST %LLOYD H FALK ESQ Service was via posting at the property on 11/21/16 and at City Hall on 12/1/16. Mary Rich, Code Compliance Officer, testified to the following violation: 47-19.5.D.5. THE BUFFER WALL ON THIS PROPERTY IS IN DISREPAIR.


THERE WALL IS STAINED/DISCOLORED/MILDEWED IN AREAS AND THERE IS MISSING/CHIPPING PAINT/STUCCO. Officer Rich presented photos of the property and the case file into evidence and recommended ordering compliance within 49 days or a fine of $100 per day. Ms. Flynn found in favor of the City and ordered compliance within 49 days or a fine of $100 per day. Case: CE16051989 6501 NE 21 DR ZACHACKI, WILLIAM Service was via posting at the property on 11/29/16 and at City Hall on 12/1/16. John Earle, Building Inspector, testified to the following violation: 9-306 THE FASCIA BOARD IS IN DISREPAIR Complied: 18-12(a) 18-1. Inspector Earle presented photos of the property and the case file into evidence and said the owner was about to put a new roof on the house. He recommended ordering compliance within 126 days or a fine of $25 per day. Ms. Flynn found in favor of the City and ordered compliance within 126 days or a fine of $25 per day. Case: CE16091580 1131 NW 5 CT IZHAK, ESTER BEN & ITZHAK, NIR BEN Service was via posting at the property on 11/23/16 and at City Hall on 12/1/16. Shelly Hullett, Code Compliance Officer, testified to the following violation: 47-34.4 B.1. THERE IS A COMMERCIAL BOX TRUCK STORED ON THIS RESIDENTIALLY ZONED PROPERTY. Officer Hullett presented photos of the property and the case file into evidence and said the tenant had promised to remove the truck on October 31 but on 12/13 the truck remained. She recommended ordering compliance within 14 days or a fine of $50 per day.


Ms. Flynn found in favor of the City and ordered compliance within 14 days or a fine of $50 per day. Case: CE16071179 1425 NE 1 AVE WILSON, MONICA Service was via posting at the property on 11/28/16 and at City Hall on 12/1/16. Ron Kovacs, Code Compliance Officer, testified to the following violations: 9-280(b) THERE ARE BUILDING PARTS WHICH ARE DETERIORATED AND NOT MAINTAINED. 9-306 THE EXTERIOR BUILDING WALLS HAVE NOT BEEN MAINTAINED. 9-308(a) THERE IS A HOLE IN THE ROOF. BROKEN AND MISSING ROOF TILES AND A TARP ON THE ROOF. ROOF IS NOT IN GOOD REPAIR AND IS NOT WEATHER OR WATER TIGHT. Officer Kovacs presented photos of the property and the case file into evidence and recommended ordering compliance within 60 days or a fine of $50 per day, per violation. Ms. Flynn found in favor of the City and ordered compliance within 63 days or a fine of $50 per day, per violation. Case: CE16091704 1120 NW 7 TER HILL, LEONARD AARON EST Service was via posting at the property on 11/28/16 and at City Hall on 12/1/16. Ron Kovacs, Code Compliance Officer, testified to the following violations: 18-12(a) THERE IS TRASH AND DEBRIS ON THIS PROPERTY. 9-280(h)(1) THE WOODEN FENCE AT THIS PROPERTY IS IN DISREPAIR. 9-306 THE EXTERIOR BUILDING WALLS HAVE NOT BEEN MAINTAINED. THE PAINT HAS BECOME STAINED. Officer Kovacs presented photos of the property and the case file into evidence and recommended ordering compliance within 35 days or a fine of $50 per day, per


violation. Ms. Flynn found in favor of the City and ordered compliance within 35 days or a fine of $50 per day, per violation. Case: CE16100011 2340 NW 15 ST WILSON, JIM JR EST Personal service was made to the owner on 11/22/16. John Suarez, Code Compliance Officer, testified to the following violations: 18-1. THERE ARE NUISANCE ITEMS IN FRONT OF THE PROPERTY THAT AFFECT THE ECONOMIC STABILITY OF THE ADJACENT PROPERTY. THE NUISANCE ITEMS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO INDOOR FURNITURE, DINNER TABLE, INDOOR CHAIRS/COUCHES. COUCHES ON THE LAWN. 18-12(a) THERE IS OVERGROWTH OF GRASS/PLANTS/WEEDS, TRASH AND DEBRIS ON THIS PROPERTY. 9-280(b) THERE ARE WINDOWS ON THIS PROPERTY THAT ARE DAMAGED AND/OR BROKEN. THERE ARE WOODEN BOARDS THAT COVERING WINDOW OPENINGS ON THE PROPERTY. 9-280(h)(1) THE FENCE AT THIS PROPERTY IS IN DISREPAIR. THE TOP POLES HAVE BECOME UNATTACHED FROM THE POSTS AND MESH SCREENING. 9-305(b) LANDSCAPING NOT MAINTAINED. THERE IS MISSING AND/OR BARE AREAS OF LAWN COVER. Officer Suarez presented photos of the property and the case file into evidence and recommended ordering compliance with 18-1 and 18-12(a) within 28 days or a fine of $20 per day, and with the remaining violations within 91 days or a fine of $20 per day. Ms. Flynn found in favor of the City and ordered with 18-1 and 18-12(a) within 28 days or a fine of $20 per day, and with the remaining violations within 91 days or a fine of $20 per day. Case: CE16111026 1800 SE 24 AVE


FISETTE, GARY A EST Service was via posting at the property on 11/22/16 and at City Hall on 12/1/16. Lois Turowski, Code Compliance Officer, testified to the following violation: 18-12(a) THERE IS GRASS/PLANTS/WEEDS OVERGROWTH, TRASH, RUBBISH, LITTER AND DEBRIS ON PROPERTY/SWALE Officer Turowski presented photos of the property and the case file into evidence and recommended ordering compliance within 10 days or a fine of $100 per day. Ms. Flynn found in favor of the City and ordered compliance within 10 days or a fine of $100 per day. Case: CE16100239 441 SW 30 AVE MILLER, NETTIE D EST Service was via posting at the property on 11/22/16 and at City Hall on 12/1/16. Wilson Quintero, Code Compliance Officer, testified to the following violations: 18-1. THERE IS AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF NON-PERMITTED ITEMS STORED IN THE FRONT PORCH ENCLOSURE OF THIS PROPERTY, ON THE DRIVEWAY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO USED APPLIANCES, METAL MECHANIC PARTS, TOOLS, WOOD TABLE. ALSO TRASH AND DEBRIS ALL AROUND THE FRONT OF THE PROPERTY AND SWALE. IN THIS CONDITION IT CREATES A PUBLIC NUISANCE IN THAT IT ADVERSELY AFFECTS AND IMPAIRS THE ECONOMIC WELFARE OF ADJACENT PROPERTIES. 9-305(b) THE LANDSCAPE IS NOT BEEN MAINTAINED, THERE ARE BARE AREAS MISSING LAWN COVER. Complied: 18-4(c) 47-34.1.A.1. 9-304(b) Officer Quintero presented photos of the property and the case file into evidence and recommended ordering compliance within 28 days or a fine of $25 per day, per


violation. Ms. Flynn found in favor of the City and ordered compliance within 28 days or a fine of $25 per day, per violation. Case: CE16080180 3140 NE 40 CT GREAT ADVENTURE 3140 LLC Service was via posting at the property on 11/18/16 and at City Hall on 12/1/16. Frank Arrigoni, Building Inspector, testified to the following violation: FBC(2014) 105.3.2.1 THE FOLLOWING BUILDING PERMIT IS EXPIRED. 07042147 (AFTER THE FACT KIT & 3.5 BATH REMODEL) Inspector Arrigoni recommended ordering compliance within 42 days or a fine of $50 per day. Ms. Flynn found in favor of the City and ordered compliance within 42 days or a fine of $50 per day. Case: CE15110652 911 N RIO VISTA BLVD DRUM, KELLY & CHRISTINE Service was via posting at the property on 11/8/16 and at City Hall on 12/1/16. Frank Arrigoni, Building Inspector, testified to the following violations: FBC(2014) 105.3.2.1 THE FOLLOWING PERMIT(S) WERE LEFT TO EXPIRE AND THE WORK IS IN PROGRESS AND/OR COMPLETED. THIS IS A LIFE SAFETY HAZARD; WORK COMPLETED HASN'T PASSED THE FINAL INSPECTION TO COMPLY WITH THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 110. AND IS DEEMED TO BE UNSAFE UNDER FLORIDA BUILDING CODE SECTION 116.2.1.3.1.: PLUMBING PERMIT #05092675 (NATURAL GAS LINES FOR POOL HEATER) FBC(2014) 110.6 THIS WORK IS IN PROGRESS OR IT HAS BEEN PERFORMED AND/OR COVERED-UP WITHOUT THE REQUIRED INSPECTIONS APPROVAL FROM THE BUILDING DEPT. THROUGHOUT THE PERMITTING AND INSPECTION PROCESS. Inspector Arrigoni recommended ordering compliance within 42 days or a fine of $50 per day.


Ms. Flynn found in favor of the City and ordered compliance within 28 days or a fine of $50 per day. Case: CE16051884 1 N FTL BEACH BLVD CWI-GG RCFL PROPERTY OWNER LLC %RYA Personal service was made to the owner on 11/18/16. Frank Arrigoni, Building Inspector, testified to the following violation: FBC(2014) 105.3.2.1 THE FOLLOWING PERMIT IS EXPIRED. BUILDING 10111598 (INSTALL NEW EXTERIOR STAIRS) Inspector Arrigoni presented recommended ordering compliance within 42 days or a fine of $50 per day. Ms. Flynn found in favor of the City and ordered compliance within 42 days or a fine of $50 per day. Case: CE16071176 3113 DAVIE BLVD FDLP IV HOLDINGS LLC Personal service was made to the owner on 11/21/16. Frank Arrigoni, Building Inspector, testified to the following violations: FBC(2014) 105.3.2.1 THE FOLLOWING PERMIT(S) WAS/WERE LEFT TO EXPIRE: PLUMBING PERMIT #15122208 (UPGRADE DOMESTIC WATER METER) FBC(2014) 110.6 THIS WORK IS IN PROGRESS OR IT HAS BEEN PERFORMED AND/OR COVERED-UP WITHOUT THE REQUIRED INSPECTIONS APPROVAL FROM THE BUILDING DEPT. THROUGHOUT THE PERMITTING AND INSPECTION PROCESS. Inspector Arrigoni recommended ordering compliance within 42 days or a fine of $50 per day. Ms. Flynn found in favor of the City and ordered compliance within 42 days or a fine of $50 per day. Case: CE16071526 529 NW 16 AVE


GLASS, OLIVER C JR Service was via posting at the property on 11/18/16 and at City Hall on 12/1/16. Jose Abin, Building Inspector, testified to the following violations: 18-1. PROPERTY IS PUBLIC NUISANCE. THERE ARE NO OPERABLE SANITARY FACILITIES AND NO RUNNING WATER WITHIN THE STRUCTURE. THE OWNERS HAVE BEEN UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO MAINTAIN THE STRUCTURE SECURED AND IT HAS BEEN REPEAT OFFENDER. 18-7 (b) VACANT AND UNOCCUPIED BUILDING, OR PORTION THEREOF, WHOSE DOORS, WINDOWS, OR OTHER OPENINGS ARE SECURED BY BOARDING OR OTHERWISE SECURED BY A MEANS OTHER THAN THE CONVENTIONAL METHOD USED IN THE ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN OF THE STRUCTURE, WHICH THERE IS NO CURRENT AND VALID BOARDING CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED BY THIS ARTICLE: ORIGINAL BOARD UP CERTIFICATE EXPIRED AND UNDER CITY ORDINANCE, PRESCRIPTIVE REMEDIES MUST BE INITIATED AS OUTLINED UNDER SECTION 18-8. 18-8.(e) ORIGINAL BOARD UP CERTIFICATE EXPIRED AND UNDER CITY ORDINANCE, PRESCRIPTIVE REMEDIES MUST BE INITIATED AS OUTLINED UNDER SECTION 18-8. 18-8.(g) STRUCTURE HAS BEEN BOARD BOARDED BEYOND THE ALLOWABLE TIME OF 12 MONTHS UNDER THIS SECTION OF CITY ORDINANCE. 9-259 (5) WHENEVER ANY PREMISES ARE DESIGNATED AS UNFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION, AS PROVIDED IN THIS ARTICLE, THE ENFORCING AGENCY SHALL DETERMINE THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE COST NECESSARY TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION TO THE VALUE OF THE BUILDING. a. IF THE COST OF THE CORRECTIVE MEASURES TO BE TAKEN EXCEEDS FIFTY (50) PERCENT OF THE VALUE, BASED ON CURRENT REPLACEMENT COST LESS REASONABLE DEPRECIATION, SUCH BUILDING SHALL BE DEMOLISHED AND REMOVED. b. IF THE COST OF THE CORRECTIVE MEASURES DOES NOT EXCEED FIFTY (50) PERCENT OF THE VALUE, BASED ON CURRENT REPLACEMENT COST, LESS REASONABLE DEPRECIATION, SUCH BUILDING MAY BE REPAIRED, RENOVATED, OR OTHERWISE MADE TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ARTICLE.


THE STRUCTURE IS IN ITS PRESENT CONDITION IS UNSAFE, UNSANITARY AND DANGEROUS TO THE COMMUNITY; IT DOES NOT MEET THE MINIMUM HOUSING REQUIREMENTS OF THE CITY ORDINANCE AND THE CITY REQUESTS THAT THE STRUCTURE IS DEMOLISHED. 9-260.(a) PER THIS SECTION OF THE CITY ORDINANCE IF THE OWNER REFUSES, OR DOES NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING, TO COMPLY TO CORRECT THE VIOLATIONS AS NOTED IN SECTION 9-259 THE CITY SHALL HAVE RECOURSE TO ADDRESS THE VIOLATIONS AND MAY REQUIRE THE UNSAFE STRUCTURE TO BE VACATED OR DEMOLISHED AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. 9-308. THE ROOF STRUCTURE DISPLAYS STRUCTURAL DAMAGE. ROOF HAS BEGUN TO CAVE IN ON ITSELF DUE TO DETERIORATION AND THERE IT IS NO LONGER SAFE AND HAS BECOME A HIGH WIND DEBRIS HAZARD. Inspector Abin presented photos of the property and the case file into evidence and recommended ordering the owner to apply for the required permits to repair or demolish the property within 30 days or the City would demolish the property at the owner’s expense. Ms. Flynn ordered the owner to apply for the required permits to repair or demolish the property within 30 days or the City would demolish the property at the owner’s expense. Case: CE16080660 254 SW 21 WY MERRITT, KEVIN L & JANICE H Service was via posting at the property on 11/21/16 and at City Hall on 12/1/16. Jose Abin, Building Inspector, testified to the following violations: 18-1. PROPERTY IS PUBLIC NUISANCE. THERE ARE NO OPERABLE SANITARY FACILITIES AND NO RUNNING WATER WITHIN THE STRUCTURE. THE OWNERS HAVE BEEN UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO MAINTAIN THE STRUCTURE SECURED AND IT HAS BEEN REPEAT OFFENDER. 18-7 (b) VACANT AND UNOCCUPIED BUILDING, OR PORTION THEREOF, WHOSE DOORS, WINDOWS, OR OTHER OPENINGS ARE SECURED BY BOARDING OR OTHERWISE SECURED BY A MEANS OTHER THAN THE CONVENTIONAL METHOD USED IN THE ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN OF THE


STRUCTURE, WHICH THERE IS NO CURRENT AND VALID BOARDING CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED BY THIS ARTICLE: ORIGINAL BOARD UP CERTIFICATE EXPIRED AND UNDER CITY ORDINANCE, PRESCRIPTIVE REMEDIES MUST BE INITIATED AS OUTLINED UNDER SECTION 18-8. 18-8.(e) THE ORIGINAL BOARDING CERTIFICATE IS NOW EXPIRED AND UNDER CITY ORDINANCE IT CANNOT BE RENEWED UNLESS PRESCRIPTIVE CRITERIA UNDER THIS SECTION ARE COMPLIED WITH AS OUTLINED IN SECTION 18-8.(e)1-3. 18-8.(g) STRUCTURE HAS BEEN BOARDED BEYOND THE ALLOWABLE TIME OF 12 MONTHS UNDER THIS SECTION OF CITY ORDINANCE. 9-259 (5) WHENEVER ANY PREMISES ARE DESIGNATED AS UNFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION, AS PROVIDED IN THIS ARTICLE, THE ENFORCING AGENCY SHALL DETERMINE THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE COST NECESSARY TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION TO THE VALUE OF THE BUILDING. a. IF THE COST OF THE CORRECTIVE MEASURES TO BE TAKEN EXCEEDS FIFTY (50) PERCENT OF THE VALUE, BASED ON CURRENT REPLACEMENT COST LESS REASONABLE DEPRECIATION, SUCH BUILDING SHALL BE DEMOLISHED AND REMOVED. b. IF THE COST OF THE CORRECTIVE MEASURES DOES NOT EXCEED FIFTY (50) PERCENT OF THE VALUE, BASED ON CURRENT REPLACEMENT COST, LESS REASONABLE DEPRECIATION, SUCH BUILDING MAY BE REPAIRED, RENOVATED, OR OTHERWISE MADE TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ARTICLE. THIS BUILDING IN ITS PRESENT CONDITION DOES NOT MEET THE CRITERIA OF THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE FOR MINIMUM MAINTENANCE STANDARD AND THE FORT LAUDERDALE MINIMUM HOUSING CODE FOR HUMAN OCCUPANCY AND IT MUST BE REPAIRED BY THE OWNERS OR DEMOLISHED. 9-260.(a) PER THIS SECTION OF THE CITY ORDINANCE IF THE OWNER REFUSES, OR DOES NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING, TO COMPLY TO CORRECT THE VIOLATIONS AS NOTED IN SECTION 9-259 THE CITY SHALL HAVE RECOURSE TO ADDRESS THE VIOLATIONS AND MAY REQUIRE THE UNSAFE STRUCTURE TO BE VACATED OR DEMOLISHED AT THE


OWNERS EXPENSE. Inspector Abin presented photos of the property and the case file into evidence and recommended ordering the owner to apply for the required permits to repair or demolish the property within 30 days or the City would demolish the property at the owner’s expense. Ms. Flynn ordered the owner to apply for the required permits to repair or demolish the property within 30 days or the City would demolish the property at the owner’s expense. Case: CE16081128 3780 SW 14 ST AMERICAN ONE RENTALS INC. Service was via posting at the property on 11/21/16 and at City Hall on 12/1/16. Jose Abin, Building Inspector, testified to the following violations: 18-1. PROPERTY IS PUBLIC NUISANCE. THERE ARE NO OPERABLE SANITARY FACILITIES AND NO RUNNING WATER WITHIN THE STRUCTURE. THE OWNERS HAVE BEEN UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO MAINTAIN THE STRUCTURE SECURED AND IT HAS BEEN REPEAT OFFENDER. 18-7 (a) VACANT AND UNOCCUPIED BUILDING, OR PORTION THEREOF, WHOSE DOORS, WINDOWS, OR OTHER OPENINGS ARE BROKEN, MISSING OR UNSECURED, SO AS TO ALLOW ACCESS TO THE INTERIOR; OR (b) VACANT AND UNOCCUPIED BUILDING, OR PORTION THEREOF, WHOSE DOORS, WINDOWS, OR OTHER OPENINGS ARE SECURED BY BOARDING OR OTHERWISE SECURED BY A MEANS OTHER THAN THE CONVENTIONAL METHOD USED IN THE ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN OF THE STRUCTURE, WHICH THERE IS NO CURRENT AND VALID BOARDING CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED BY THIS ARTICLE; OR (c) VACANT AND UNOCCUPIED BUILDING, OR PORTION THEREOF, WHOSE DOORS, WINDOWS, OR OTHER OPENINGS ARE SECURED BY BOARDING OR OTHERWISE SECURE BY A MEANS OTHER THAN THE CONVENTIONAL METHOD USED IN THE ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN OF THE

STRUCTURE WHICH IS NOT SECURED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THIS ARTICLE. ORIGINAL BOARD UP CERTIFICATE EXPIRED


AND UNDER CITY ORDINANCE, PRESCRIPTIVE REMEDIES MUST BE INITIATED AS OUTLINED UNDER SECTION 18-8. 18-8.(e) THE ORIGINAL BOARDING CERTIFICATE IS NOW EXPIRED AND UNDER CITY ORDINANCE IT CANNOT BE RENEWED UNLESS PRESCRIPTIVE CRITERIA UNDER THIS SECTION ARE COMPLIED WITH AS OUTLINED IN SECTION 18-8.(e)1-3. 18-8.(g) STRUCTURE HAS BEEN BOARDED BEYOND THE ALLOWABLE TIME OF 12 MONTHS UNDER THIS SECTION OF CITY ORDINANCE. 9-260.(a) PER THIS SECTION OF THE CITY ORDINANCE IF THE OWNER REFUSES, OR DOES NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING, TO COMPLY TO CORRECT THE VIOLATIONS AS NOTED IN SECTION 9-259 THE CITY SHALL HAVE RECOURSE TO ADDRESS THE VIOLATIONS AND MAY REQUIRE THE UNSAFE STRUCTURE TO BE VACATED OR DEMOLISHED AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. 9-259 1) THE HEAD OF THE ENFORCING AGENCY SHALL DECLARE AS UNFIT FOR HUMAN OCCUPANCY ANY DWELLING, DWELLING UNIT, HOTEL, HOTEL UNIT, ROOMING HOUSE OR ROOMING UNIT, WHICH IS FOUND TO HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING DEFECTS: (5) WHENEVER ANY PREMISES ARE DESIGNATED AS UNFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION, AS PROVIDED IN THIS ARTICLE, THE ENFORCING AGENCY SHALL DETERMINE THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE COST NECESSARY TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION TO THE VALUE OF THE BUILDING. a. IF THE COST OF THE CORRECTIVE MEASURES TO BE TAKEN EXCEEDS FIFTY (50) PERCENT OF THE VALUE, BASED ON CURRENT REPLACEMENT COST LESS REASONABLE DEPRECIATION, SUCH BUILDING SHALL BE DEMOLISHED AND REMOVED. b. IF THE COST OF THE CORRECTIVE MEASURES DOES NOT EXCEED FIFTY (50) PERCENT OF THE VALUE, BASED ON CURRENT REPLACEMENT COST, LESS REASONABLE DEPRECIATION, SUCH BUILDING MAY BE REPAIRED, RENOVATED, OR OTHERWISE MADE TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ARTICLE. THIS BUILDING IN ITS PRESENT CONDITION DOES NOT MEET THE CRITERIA OF THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE FOR MINIMUM MAINTENANCE STANDARD AND THE FORT LAUDERDALE MINIMUM HOUSING CODE FOR HUMAN OCCUPANCY AND IT MUST BE REPAIRED BY THE OWNERS OR


DEMOLISHED. Inspector Abin presented photos of the property and the case file into evidence and recommended ordering the owner to apply for the required permits to repair or demolish the property within 30 days or the City would demolish the property at the owner’s expense. Ms. Flynn ordered the owner to apply for the required permits to repair or demolish the property within 30 days or the City would demolish the property at the owner’s expense. Case: CE16110240 568 W EVANSTON CIR BANK OF AMERICA NA Service was via posting at the property on 11/21/16 and at City Hall on 12/1/16. Jose Abin, Building Inspector, testified to the following violations: 18-1. PROPERTY IS PUBLIC NUISANCE. THERE ARE NO OPERABLE UTILITIES TO MAINTAIN THE POOL. THE WATER IN THE POOL IS DIRTY, UNSANITARY AND STAGNANT; THEREFORE, THE POOL HAS BECOME A HEALTH HAZARD. THE OWNERS HAVE BEEN UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO MAINTAIN THE POOL IN A SAFE AND SANITARY CONDITION. THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN REPEAT OFFENDER. 9-259 (1) THE HEAD OF THE ENFORCING AGENCY SHALL DECLARE AS UNFIT FOR HUMAN OCCUPANCY ANY DWELLING, DWELLING UNIT, HOTEL, HOTEL UNIT, ROOMING HOUSE OR ROOMING UNIT WHICH IS FOUND TO HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING DEFECTS: a. ONE WHICH IS SO DILAPIDATED, DAMAGED, DECAYED, UNSANITARY, UNSAFE OR VERMIN INFESTED THAT IT CREATES A SERIOUS HAZARD TO THE HEALTH OR SAFETY OF THE OCCUPANTS OR THE PUBLIC. b. ONE WHICH LACKS ILLUMINATION, VENTILATION OR SANITARY FACILITIES ADEQUATE TO PROTECT THE HEALTH OR SAFETY OF THE OCCUPANTS OR OF THE PUBLIC. c. ONE WHICH, BECAUSE OF ITS GENERAL CONDITION OR LOCATION, IS UNSANITARY, OR OTHERWISE DANGEROUS TO THE HEALTH OR SAFETY OF THE OCCUPANTS OR THE PUBLIC. A BUILDING SHALL BE DEEMED UNSAFE WHEN: SWIMMING POOLS THAT CONTAIN STAGNANT WATER ARE DEEMED UNSANITARY AND DANGEROUS TO HUMAN LIFE AND PUBLIC WELFARE AND SHALL BE PRESUMED AND DEEMED UNSAFE.


THE BUILDING DOES NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED UTILITY SERVICES CONNECTED TO MAINTAIN THE POOL. THE PROPERTY IN THIS CONDITION IS A POTENTIAL BREEDING GROUND FOR MOSQUITOES AND A PUBLIC NUISANCE. Inspector Abin presented photos of the property and the case file into evidence and recommended ordering the owner to apply for the required permits to drain and fill the pool with clean fill within 15 days or the City would do so at the owner’s expense. Ms. Flynn ordered the owner to drain the pool within 15 days or apply for a permit to fill the pool with clean fill within 28 days or the City would do so at the owner’s expense. Case: CE16110892 2221 SW 28 WAY CRISCIONE, GEORGE J Service was via posting at the property on 11/21/16 and at City Hall on 12/1/16. Jose Abin, Building Inspector, testified to the following violations: 9-259 (1) THE HEAD OF THE ENFORCING AGENCY SHALL DECLARE AS UNFIT FOR HUMAN OCCUPANCY ANY DWELLING, DWELLING UNIT, HOTEL, HOTEL UNIT, ROOMING HOUSE OR ROOMING UNIT WHICH IS FOUND TO HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING DEFECTS: a. ONE WHICH IS SO DILAPIDATED, DAMAGED, DECAYED, UNSANITARY, UNSAFE OR VERMIN INFESTED THAT IT CREATES A SERIOUS HAZARD TO THE HEALTH OR SAFETY OF THE OCCUPANTS OR THE PUBLIC. b. ONE WHICH LACKS ILLUMINATION, VENTILATION OR SANITARY FACILITIES ADEQUATE TO PROTECT THE HEALTH OR SAFETY OF THE OCCUPANTS OR OF THE PUBLIC. C. ONE WHICH, BECAUSE OF ITS GENERAL CONDITION OR LOCATION, IS UNSANITARY, OR OTHERWISE DANGEROUS TO THE HEALTH OR SAFETY OF THE OCCUPANTS OR THE PUBLIC. A BUILDING SHALL BE DEEMED UNSAFE WHEN: SWIMMING POOLS THAT CONTAIN STAGNANT WATER ARE DEEMED UNSANITARY AND DANGEROUS TO HUMAN LIFE AND PUBLIC WELFARE AND SHALL BE PRESUMED AND DEEMED UNSAFE. THE BUILDING DOES NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED UTILITY SERVICES CONNECTED TO MAINTAIN THE POOL. THE PROPERTY IN THIS CONDITION IS A POTENTIAL BREEDING GROUND FOR MOSQUITOES AND A PUBLIC NUISANCE. 18-11(a)


POOL HAS STANDING WATER AND IT IS GREEN AND STAGNANT. THE BUILDING DOES NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED UTILITY SERVICES. 18-11(b) SWIMMING POOL BARRIER IS DAMAGED. THE BUILDING DOES NOT HAVE SAFEGUARDS TO PREVENT HUMAN BEINGS OR ANIMALS FROM FALLING INTO OR HAVING ACCESS TO THE POOL PER CODE ORDINANCE. THE PROPERTY IN THIS CONDITION IS A PUBLIC NUISANCE. Inspector Abin presented photos of the property and the case file into evidence and recommended ordering the owner to apply for the required permits to drain the pool and fix the pool barrier within 15 days or the City would do so at the owner’s expense. Ms. Flynn ordered the owner to apply for the required permits to drain the pool and fix the pool barrier within 15 days or the City would drain and fill the pool at the owner’s expense. Case: CE15121922 Ordered to reappear 1725 SW 5 ST 4 STAR PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS LLC This case was first heard on 2/18/16 to comply by 3/31/16. Violations and extensions were as noted in the agenda. The property was not in compliance and the City was requesting imposition of a $14,600 fine, which would continue to accrue until the property was in compliance. Jose Abin, Building Inspector, reported the new owner was making progress and recommended a 63-day extension and ordering the owner to appear at that hearing. Ms. Flynn granted a 63-day extension and ordered the owner to appear at the 2/16/17 hearing. Case: CE16040946 5712 NE 16 AVE SHELTON, JULIA J % FL GUARDIANSHIP P This case was first heard on 6/16/16 to comply by 6/26/16. Violations were as noted in the agenda. The property was in compliance, fines had accrued to $17,000 and the City was requesting the full fine be imposed. Ms. Flynn Imposed the $17,000 fine. Case: CE16081709 1525 NW 5 ST


V BOLDEN & R BOLDEN REV LIV TR This case was first heard on 11/3/16 to comply by 11/13/16. Violations were as noted in the agenda. The property was in compliance, fines had accrued to $1,400 and the City was requesting a $534 fine be imposed. Ms. Flynn imposed a fine of $534 for the days the property was out of compliance. Case: CE16091383 409 NW 15 WY BROWN, MARJORIE % GEORGIA BROWN This case was first heard on 11/3/16 to comply by 11/13/16. Violations were as noted in the agenda. The property was not in compliance and the City was requesting imposition of a $1,550 fine, which would continue to accrue until the property was in compliance. Ms. Flynn imposed the $1,550 fine, which would continue to accrue until the violations were corrected. Case: CE16081535 568 W EVANSTON CIR BANK OF AMERICA NA This case was first heard on 11/3/16 to comply by 11/13/16. Violations were as noted in the agenda. The property was not in compliance and the City was requesting imposition of a $3,100 fine, which would continue to accrue until the property was in compliance. Ms. Flynn imposed the $3,100 fine, which would continue to accrue until the violations were corrected. Case: CE14121693 1700 S FEDERAL HWY 700 SE 17 ST FT LAUDERDALE LLC This case was first heard on 8/20/15 to comply by 10/1/15. Violations were as noted in the agenda. The property was in compliance, fines had accrued to $5,150 and the City was requesting the full fine be imposed. Ms. Flynn Imposed the $5,150 fine. Case: CE15100184 3090 NE 48 ST # 212


PERKINS, SHERIDAN & CIPTADI, ELINA This case was first heard on 2/18/16 to comply by 3/31/16. Violations were as noted in the agenda. The property was in compliance, fines had accrued to $4,150 and the City was requesting the full fine be imposed. Ms. Flynn Imposed the $4,150 fine. Case: CE16080364 220 SW 20 AVE 20 AVE INVESTMENTS LLC This case was first heard on 11/3/16 to comply by 11/24/16. Violations were as noted in the agenda. The property was not in compliance and the City was requesting imposition of a $500 fine, which would continue to accrue until the property was in compliance. Ms. Flynn imposed the $500 fine, which would continue to accrue until the violations were corrected. Case: CE16080694 220 SW 20 AVE 20 AVE INVESTMENTS LLC This case was first heard on 11/3/16 to comply by 11/17/16. Violations and extensions were as noted in the agenda. The property was not in compliance and the City was requesting imposition of a $675 fine, which would continue to accrue until the property was in compliance. Ms. Flynn imposed the $675 fine, which would continue to accrue until the violations were corrected. Case: CE16091950 Ordered to re-appear 545 NE 13 AVE KREMEN, RONEN This case was first heard on 11/3/16 to comply by 12/15/16. Violations and extensions were as noted in the agenda. The property was not in compliance. Jose Abin, Building Inspector, reported the permit application had not been submitted and the residence was still occupied. He recommended ordering the owners to vacate the residence and disconnect the power and the fine of $250 per day would begin to accrue, as ordered on 9/29/16.


Ms. Flynn ordered the owners to vacate the residence and disconnect the power and fine of $250 per day would begin to accrue, as ordered on 9/29/16. Cases Complied The below listed cases were complied. Additional information regarding respondents, violations, etc. can be found in the agenda, which is incorporated into this record by reference: CE16062298 CE16070552 CE16032208 CE16100141 CE16091601 CE16070450 CE15121390 CE16021163 Cases Rescheduled The below listed cases were rescheduled. Additional information regarding respondents, violations, etc. can be found in the agenda, which is incorporated into this record by reference: CE16060142 CE16062368 CE16081279 Cases Closed The below listed cases were closed. Additional information regarding respondents, violations, etc. can be found in the agenda, which is incorporated into this record by reference: CE16091391 CE15111760 Cases Withdrawn The below listed cases were withdrawn. Additional information regarding respondents, violations, etc. can be found in the agenda, which is incorporated into this record by reference: CE16080514 CE16080515 CE16071637 CE16071651 CE15111443 Cases With No Service The below listed cases had no service. Additional information regarding respondents, violations, etc. can be found in the agenda, which is incorporated into this record by reference: None Respondent Non-Appearance Respondents for the below listed cases did not appear. Additional information regarding respondents, violations, etc. can be found in the agenda, which is incorporated into this record by reference:


There being no further business, the hearing was adjourned at 10:51 A.M.

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