2016-04-12CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
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APRIL 12, 2016 REGULAR CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING
SUMMARY OF BOARD ACTION
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AGENDA BOARD ACTION. DISCUSSION - VOTE
I. CALL TO ORDER - Vice Chairperson:
April 12, 2016 Regular Meeting, City Hall, 55 SE 3`d Avenue,
Okeechobee, FL
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Vice Chairperson,
BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - Secretary.
Chairperson Jamie Gamiotea
Vice Chairperson Rennae Sweda
Board Member Lynn Boak
Board Member Melissa Close
Board Member Louise Conrad
Board Member Ted Denisuk
Board Member Jim Pippin
Alternate Member John Abney
Board Attorney John Cook
Fire Chief/Code Enforcement Officer Herb Smith
Code Enforcement Officer Fred Sterling
Board Secretary Sue Christopher
Vice Chairperson Sweda called the April 12, 2016, Regular Meeting to order at 6:50 pm, in the City Council Chambers,
located at 55 Southeast V Avenue, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Chairperson Sweda.
Absent with consent (Vice Chairperson Rennae Sweda filled the seat for Chairperson Gamiotea)
Present
Absent with consent
Absent with consent
Present
Present
Absent with consent
Present
Present
Present
Present
IV. MINUTES - Secretary.
A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Member Pippin moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Board Action for February 9, 2016; seconded
Summary of Board Action for the February 9, 2016 Regular by Member Boak. There was no discussion on this item.
Meeting. VOTE
GAMIOTEA - ABSENT BOAK - YES CLOSE -ABSENT CONRAD - ABSENT DENISUK - YES
V. AGENDA - Vice Chairperson. PIPPIN - YES SWEDA - YES ABNEY - ABSENT MOTION CARRIED.
A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on There were no request for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda.
today's agenda. 11
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AGENDA F BOARD ACTION DISCUSSION - VOTE
VI. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS.
A. Disposition of Cases presented by Code Officer Sterling: This being a quasi-judicial proceeding, an oath was administered to those offering testimony, all responded affirmatively. Officer
Sterling advised all events occurred within the corporate limits of the City of Okeechobee. The Officer's notes, testimony, j
photographs, and supporting documents were all entered as part of the official record.
Case No. 16-014 Code Officer Sterling testified Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing sent via certified mail was received by Ms. Greenberger.
Janis Greenberger. 415 SW Park Street Officer Sterling advised the board the City Building Official, Jeff Newell, would be presenting this case. Mr. Newell began by
Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance reminding the board of the specific ordinance being considered in this case is Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance. Specifically
Sec 30-43(a) which describes a public nuisance as being any "derelict or unsafe building or structure which may constitute a
hazard to safety, health, welfare or sense of public aesthetics by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence,
or abandonment". Also, Sec 30-43(c) which gives the Code Board authority to declare the property a public nuisance, directing
what corrective measures are to be taken and the time period for corrections to be made. Mr. Newell continued by giving a
brief history of the property. He stated in 2011 the former building official, Ray Schaub, did not allow occupancy of the second
floor of the building at 415 SW Park Street due to his concerns of possible structural defects. In 2012 Mr. Newell said he
requested an engineers evaluation but it was not until 2015 when he received a report from Frank Cunningham, Professional
Engineer. At this time Mr. Cunningham addressed the board assuring them he has no financial interest in this matter. He
testified he was a professional engineer and had done an inspection of 415 SW Park Street on June 24, 2015. He observed
cracks on the inside and outside of the structure which lead him to believe the building is in danger of collapsing at some point.
He believes it is feasible to repair the building, but it would require a more detailed evaluation from an engineer who is qualified
to determine any structural defects. Jeff Newell spoke to the board again stating he believes the engineers report shows there
is an existing threat in the southern portion of the exterior walls. Therefore, the City has a responsibility to the public to address
any dangerous or unsafe situations. Mr Newell reiterated to the board what he needs is for the property owner, Janis
Greenberger, to give them a specific time line stating when remedial action will be taken to repair the building. Next, Janis
Greenberger addressed the board stating she had done some research and found Mr. Cunningham violated his professional
code of ethics by not immediately advising the City of a dangerous situation, if he felt the building was in danger of collapsing.
She testified when she received Mr. Cunningham's letter informing her he was not qualified to do the assessment of her building
she hired another engineer but due to his wife's illness he was unable to take the job. So she hired David Charland, from TRC
Worldwide Engineering, Inc. who did a preliminary inspection of the building on February 21, 2016. Ms. Greenberger told the
board in Mr. Charland's report he concluded from his initial inspection the building was structurally adequate and would not
collapse. Therefore, she requested the hearing be dismissed, but her request was denied. At that point she contracted with
her engineer, Mr. Charland, to provide structural engineering services to repair defects itemized in his report and any additional
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AGENDA BOARD ACTION DISCUSSION -'VOTE I
Case No. 16-014
Janis Greenberger. 415 SW Park Street
Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance (continued from page 2)
Francisco Guerrero, Jr. 1604 NW 71h Avenue
Ch 30 Sec 30-41 Public nuisance
Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning
defects discovered during further inspection. Due to Mr. Charland's schedule he will not be able to start on the plans for the
project until the beginning of May 2016. At this time Dick Markham, testified on behalf of Ms. Greenberger stating he had
accompanied Mr. Charland during his inspection and after examining the cracks in the building, he felt like they could be easily
repaired with an epoxy injection. In conclusion, Attorney Cook advised the board they could direct the property owner to submit
certified plans showing what will be done to make the building safe before the June Code Board meeting. Once those plans
were reviewed by Mr. Newell, then the board could take any necessary action at their June 14, 2016 meeting to set a specific
time for the work to be done. Finally, the City Administrator, Marcos Montes De Oca stressed to the board the need for a definite
time frame to have the repairs done so this doesn't continue to be delayed. He said the City has been dealing with this issue
for close to five years and it needs to be resolved soon because of the City's liability.
Member Boak moved to find Case No.16-014, Janis Greenberger, 415 SW Park Street, in violation of Ch 30 Sec 30.43
Public nuisance and require Ms. Greenberger to submit certified plans before the Code Enforcement Board Meeting
on June 14, 2016, no further action will be taken until June 14, 2016; seconded by Member Denisuk.
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GAMIOTEA - ABSENT BOAK - YES CLOSE - ABSENT CONRAD-ABSENT DENISUK - YES
PIPPIN - YES SWEDA - YES ABNEY - ABSENT MOTION CARRIED.
Officer Sterling testified Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing sent via certified mail was received by Francisco Guerrero, Jr.
He said the property has a lot of debris from the air conditioning business that Mr. Guerrero runs from his home and he has
made no attempt to clean up the property.
Member Denisuk moved to find Case No.16-003, Francisco Guerrero, Jr.,1604 NW 7`h Avenue, in violation of Ch 30 Sec
30-43 Public nuisance and Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification, based on the testimony of Code Officer
Sterling, imposing a fine of fifty dollars per day beginning seven days after receipt of proper notification; seconded
by Member Pippin.
GAMIOTEA - ABSENT BOAK - YES CLOSE - ABSENT CONRAD-ABSENT DENISUK - YES
PIPPIN - YES SWEDA - YES ABNEY - ABSENT MOTION CARRIED.
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APRIL 12, 2016 - CEB REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 4 OF 4
AGENDA JII BOARD ACTION DISCUSSION - VOTE
ADJOURNMENT - VICE CHAIRPERSON SWEDA. III THERE BEING NO THE MEETING AT 7 FURTHER DISCUSSION NOR ITEMS ON THE AGENDA, VICE CHAIRPERSON SWEDA ADJOURNED
Rennae Sweda, Vice Chairperson
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Sue Christopher, Secretary
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BUILDING DEPARTMENT
55 SE THIRD AVENUE
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974
Tele: 863-763-3372 Fax: 863-763-1686
July 30, 2012
Janis L Greenburger
POB 1092
Okeechobee, Florida 34973-1092
Case Number: 12062
Dear Ms. Greenburger:
On July 23, 2012 the City of Okeechobee's Building Official, Jeffery Newell, observed exterior structural
defects on the structure located at 415 SW Park Street. The observation included, but not limited to, the
collapse of a lintel located on southeast wall of the structure. The observation included, but not limited to,
the collapse of the lintel located in the upper northeast portion of the east wall. The observation, but not
limited to, the overall condition of the exterior walls that have the appearance of fracturing and severe
weathering of the mortar joints and brickwork.
The interior observations, but not limited to, revealed fracturing in the east, south, and west portions of
the second floor walls located in the rear portion of the building which further reinforces the concern of
the structural integrity of the structure. Structural fractures and crumbling mortar joints were observed. It
was also observed, but not limited to, removal of brick lintels in wall areas where windows once were
located. The removals of these brick lintels further weakens the above brickwork and structural elements
of the structure.
The City of Okeechobee is hereby requiring a structural evaluation by a licensed civil or structural
engineer to be performed within ten calendar days of receipt of this notice. Failure to accomplish this
request will result in further code enforcement actions and any other legal remedies available.
Please understand that the City of Okeechobee has a responsibility to protect the safety and welfare of the
general public and the citizens of the City of Okeechobee. The City of Okeechobee is obligated by law to
address issues, such as this, in the best interest of the community. The City of Okeechobee also
understands that circumstances can be overwhelming both intellectually and financially. However, the
loss of life or a devastating injury that could have been prevented by being responsible is worth its weight
in gold.
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The City of Okeechobee will cooperate in every way that is within its public responsibilities to resolve
this matter in a respectful and meaningful way. f look forward to working with you or your representative
to achieve the goal of protecting the safety of our community_
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clarification regarding 415 SW Park Street.
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Ref: 415 SW Park Street
Ms. Greenberger:
The purpose of this letter is to inform you of a structural condition that exists at 415 SW Park
Street. Mr. Frank Cunningham, PE has submitted an engineering report dated 6/29/15 regarding
the structural weakness of the above structure. According to the report, the structural weakness is
of great concern to the City of Okeechobee.
It is requested that you contact Robin Brock (763 3372 ext 212) to make an appointment to meet
with the City Administrator and Building Official to discuss what your plans are to remedy the
structural issues of the structure that is located on the above property.
Please contact Robin by January 29, 2016 to set up the appointment.
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City of Okeechobee,
Okeechobee, Florida 34974
Cc: Fred Sterling, Code Enforcement Officer
Jackie Dunham, Permitting
Patty Burnette, General Services
Cert. Mail: 7006 2760 0002 9590 9820
Jackie Dunham
From: Janis <sleuth007@embarqmail.com>
Sent: Friday, January 29, 2016 8:46 AM
To: Jeff Newell
Cc: Jackie Dunham; Patty Burnette
Subject: 415 W. South Park Street.
Mr. Newell,
I received your letter concerning my building located at 415 W. South Park Street. First of all,
I want to thank you. The letter you sent has forced me, at a very busy time, to make my
building on Park Street a priority. That said, I have an appointment with a 3rd structural
engineering firm next week on Wednesday. I would like to wait until after I meet with them to
set up a meeting with the city. However, I am very concerned and anxious to resolve this
situation. You asked about my plans in your letter. What I would like to do is put an apartment
above my building with the intention of living there myself.
Please note, that I have not been idle on this matter. After several weeks of waiting, I too
received Mr. Cunninghams report dated 6/29/15 . During those weeks, Mr. Cunningham called
me at least 3 times to let me know that "he was working on my project". He said "he was going
through a learning process himself. He was doing research and wanted to let me know he hadn't
forgotten me." Then, after several weeks, he said "I am going to recuse myself from this
project because I am not qualified to do what you need for your old building". I picked up his
drawings and reports the next day. I feel that if Mr. Cunningham had been honest from the
beginning, none of this would be happening. If he had informed me from the very first that he
was not qualified to do the plans for structural engineering in a building as old as mine, I would
have called someone who was qualified at that very moment almost a year ago. As a result, we
would probably already have this behind us.
In August I met with a second independent structural engineer. I gave him a copy of Mr.
Cunninghams drawings and he came and evaluated my building in October 2015. Shortly after,
his wife was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and has since passed away. They went to South
Carolina for her treatment and he has remained there where much of his family lives. So, he
too became unavailable.
Now that the holidays have passed, this is my priority. I feel very positive about my meeting
next week.
I look forward to hearing back from you.
Janis Greenberger
Jackie Dunham
From:
Janis <sleuth007@embarqmail.com>
Sent:
Thursday, February 04, 2016 8:39 AM
To:
Jeff Newell
Cc:
Jackie Dunham; Patty Burnette
Subject:
Fwd: 415 W. South Park Street.
Mr. Newall,
As stated in my previous communication, I met with a 3rd engineer yesterday. We had a
productive consultation and he has added my building to his schedule. He has been
provided pictures and reports but will physically look at the building later this month. I was
pleased to find out that he has extensive experience with buildings built out of the same
materials as mine and during the same era.
I will keep you updated on the progress of this project.
Please acknowledge this communication so I know you received it. I'm not sure if you are
getting your emails. I never got a response confirming receipt of the message I sent last
Friday.
Thank you
Janis Greenberger
From: "Janis" <s1euth007@embargmai1.com>
To: inewell@cityofokeechobee.com
Cc: idunham@cityofokeechobee.com, pburnette@cityofokeechobee.com
Sent: Friday, January 29, 2016 8:45:51 AM
Subject: 415 W. South Park Street.
Mr. Newell,
I received your letter concerning my building located at 415 W. South Park Street. First of all,
I want to thank you. The letter you sent has forced me, at a very busy time, to make my
building on Park Street a priority. That said, I have an appointment with a 3rd structural
engineering firm next week on Wednesday. I would like to wait until after I meet with them to
set up a meeting with the city. However, I am very concerned and anxious to resolve this
situation. You asked about my plans in your letter. What I would like to do is put an apartment
above my building with the intention of living there myself.
Please note, that I have not been idle on this matter. After several weeks of waiting, I too
received Mr. Cunninghams report dated 6/29/15 . During those weeks, Mr. Cunningham called
me at least 3 times to let me know that "he was working on my project". He said "he was going
through a learning process himself. He was doing research and wanted to let me know he hadn't
forgotten me." Then, after several weeks, he said "I am going to recuse myself from this
project because I am not qualified to do what you need for your old building". I picked up his
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drawings and reports the next day. I feel that if Mr. Cunningham had been honest from the
beginning, none of this would be happening. If he had informed me from the very first that he
was not qualified to do the plans for structural engineering in a building as old as mine, I would
have called someone who was qualified at that very moment almost a year ago. As a result, we
would probably already have this behind us.
In August I met with a second independent structural engineer. I gave him a copy of Mr.
Cunninghams drawings and he came and evaluated my building in October 2015. Shortly after,
his wife was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and has since passed away. They went to South
Carolina for her treatment and he has remained there where much of his family lives. So, he
too became unavailable.
Now that the holidays have passed, this is my priority. I feel very positive about my meeting
next week.
I look forward to hearing back from you.
Janis Greenberger
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�WAINE c) HARRIS, P. A.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
BERT J. HARRIS, III 425 SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE
J, MICHAEL SWAINE SEBRING, FL 33870-3702
KIMBERLY L. SAPP (863) 365-1549
ROBERT S. SWAINE Fax: (863) 471-0008
SCOTT R. LECONEY
THOMAS J. WOHL 401 DAL HALL BLVD.
DANIELLE L. BREWER LAKE PLACID, FL 33852.6561
j (863) 465-£811
PLEASE REPLY TO: f" February 26, 2016 FAX: (863) 465-6999
LAKE PLACID l SEBRING www.HeartlandLaw.com
Primary: scottleconeyCheartlandlaw.com
Secondary: officelpnheartlandlaw.com
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
55 SE 3rd Avenue
Okeechobee, Florida 34974
Re: Janis Greenberger
Case Number 16-00014
TO: CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
Please be advised that I represent Janis Greenberger in the above matter.
We are in receipt of your notice setting the matter for hearing before the Code
Enforcement Board on 8 March 2016 at 6:30 p.m.
I am presently scheduled to be in Court on a two day jury trial in Highlands
County on 7 March and 8 March. A copy of the Order Setting Pretrial Conference and
Jury Trial is attached for your review,
I would ask that you continue Ms. Greenberger's hearing until the next regularly
scheduled meeting of the Code Enforcement Board.
Please send an amended Notice of Hearing confirming the hearing has been
rescheduled.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
„Very truly yours,
Scott.R. LeConey
SRL/wkf
Enclosure: Order Setting Pretrial Conference and Jury Trial
~�G Cy0m City of Okeechobee
Code enforcement
March 2, 2016
Janice Greenberger
PO Box 1092
Okeechobee, FL 34973
Re: Case No.16-014 (415 SW Park Street)
Dear Ms. Greenberger:
We received the request from your attorney to reschedule your case until the next regularly
scheduled Code Enforcement Board meeting. Therefore, it will not be necessary for you to
appear on March 8, 2016. Please be advised you will be receiving a new Notice of Hearing
for the April 12, 2016 Code Enforcement Board meeting by certified mail.
Sincerely,
_--I
Fred Sterling
Code Enforceme t Officer
(863) 357-1971
55 S.E. Third Avenue o Okeechobee, Florida 34974-2932 • (863) 357-1971 • Fax: (863) 763-4489
March 18, 2016
Jeffrey Newell
City of Okeechobee
55 SE 3rd Ave.
Okeechobee, FI 34974
RE: case no. 16-00014
Mr. Newell,
Enclosed is a copy of the objective, qualified report on my building located at 415 SW
Park St. It was done by a Registered Professional Engineer from TRC Worldwide
Engineering, Inc. who is experienced and competent in the area of old building
restoration. He is current in his knowledge of the latest available materials and products
used to remedy problems in old buildings. We are currently waiting for repair details in
order to proceed with recommendations.
I directly asked David O. Charland, P.E., S.I. Regional Director of TRC Worldwide
Engineering, Inc. if my building was safe and if there was any danger of collapse. He
replied "Yes it is safe, in my qualified professional opinion." He said, "problems exist
and need to be addressed as indicated in my brief report, but in my professional opinion
as qualified in report, are not a life safety issue".
In lieu of the enclosed qualified report, I am asking ,for the dismissal of case no. 16-
00014 Notice of Violation. Attending a "Notice of Hearing" on April 12t" might not be
possible for me and I would have to send representation. I am currently scheduled to
be out of the state on that day.
I look forward to hearing from you,
JJis Greenberger
cc Fred Sterling, Code Enforcement
TRC Worldwide Engineering, Inc.
1230 N. University Drive
Plantation, FL 33322
Phone: (954) 484-7777
www.treww.com CA No. 27322
March 8, 2016
Mr. Richard Markham
P.O. Box 1092
Okeechobee, FL 34973
Ref: 2"d Floor as a private one family residence
415 S.W. Park St.
Okeechobee, FL
Dear Richard,
On February 21, 2016 in accordance with your request, a Registered Professional Engineer from our office
performed a limited visual investigation of the above reference building structures. The purpose of this
investigation was to determine if the existing 2"d floor and roof construction is adequate to justify
converting existing open room of the 2"d floor into a residence.
There is no existing documentation of the structure other than a report by Jenkins & Charland on 2/28/2000
for Mr. Robert Bailey, same is referenced for information only.
—� General Background; the building is probably closing in on a hundred years old and is 2 stories and is L
shaped with long leg of L going north and south. The approximate south 2/3 of the long leg is area in
question.
The (Load Bearing) exterior walls are multicourse brick construction, probably 3 courses to 2"d floor and 2
above. The floor framing, at least where observable are 2x12 @ 24"c/c, spanning approx 24' between the
exterior walls and appear to be heart southern pine (Dade County). Floor framing is various combinations of
1" boards.
Roof framing is 2x members @ ceiling level with 2x members above at the roof level which slopes to the
south. About the north half of the roof has beam reinforced with 2x12"± rafters beside the existing rafter
with additional verticals to top rafter. The south % or so still has the 2x6" top and bottom chords about 20'
of the roof is supported on existing stud wall from the 2nd floor.
Condition Assessement:
The east and west exterior walls were not observable, other than from some distance and appear to be in
reasonable condition other than the mortor joints are deteriated and need to be raked to sound mortor and
repointed
The south wall has some significant cracks near the east and west corners the second floor. The south wall
has several openings that have been closed with concrete block. More than half the wall has been stuccoed
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the remaining stucco needs to sounded and any unbonded stucco needs to be removed and left off or
restuccoed.
The second floor framing observed, very limited, appears in good shape, however if it is bouncy which is to
be expected with 2x12 @ 24" spanning 24'. From a bending perspective (40 psi LL 15 psi DL) the framing
(2x12 @ 24"1/6 — art pine) is adequate to support residential use without heavy materials, like thick set
the or marble etc. he deflection, about L/180 doesn't meet code deflection limits, but is structurally
adequate in that i won't collapse1The floor bounce will reduce with dampening from addition of contents
and room partitions etc. rr��
The roof framing needs to be revisited, particularly the south half which needs to be significantly reinforced.
The actual details of the reinforcement are beyond the scope of this report, but from the cost stand point
shouldn't be a project killer. Several cracks are apparent in plaster of the exterior walls that need to be
addressed and patched prior to furring wall out for the residence.
While detailed repair procedures are not part of this r6port; the various wall cracks can be patched with
cementicous patching compounds in the larger cracks. Smaller cracks can be patched with epoxy based
grout.
During the apartment design process considerable discovery is needed of the 2Id floor framing to verify that
framing is 2x12 heart pine @ 24" c/c and that the bearing condition at exterior wall is in good condition. The
termite infestation next door needs to killed and probably the whole building treated before fresh wood is
imported. The old wood in the building probably has minimal termite damage from years ago. The termites
came, ate what could and then left or died off.
It is our professional opinion to the best of our knowledge and belief that the apartment construction is
feasible as qualified above.
Please be advised that our opinions are based on a cursory visual inspection and should not be construed as
an implied warrantee that there are no hidden defects, that the building was constructed correctly in the
first place or that it meets the current building code.
Thank you for the opportunity to be of service and if you have any questions please contact us at your
convenience.
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David O. Charland
Enclosed: Jenkins & Charland 2-28-2000
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WORLDWIDE ENGINEERING
March 22, 2016
Janice Greenberger
PO Box 1092
Okeechobee, FL 34973
Re: Case No. 16-014 (415 SW Park Street)
Dear Ms. Greenberger:
We received your letter dated March 18, 2016 requesting a dismissal of Case No. 16-014.
However, the Building Official, Jeffrey Newell, has instructed us to proceed with the hearing
on April 12, 2016. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mr. Newell
at (863) 763-3372, ext. 216.
Sincerely,
ad Ster?ing
Code Enforcement Of er
(863)357-1971
55 S.E. Third Avenue • Okeechobee, Florida 34974-2932 - (863) 357-1971 • Fax: (863) 763-4489
BERT J. HARRIS, III
J. MICHAEL SWAINE
KIMBERLY L. SAPP
ROBERT S. SWAINE
SCOTT R. LECONEY
THOMAS J. WOHL
DANIELLE L. BREWER
PLEASE REPLY TO:
LAKE PLACID
SEBRING ❑
SWAINE c) HARRIS, P. A.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
March 23, 2016
Sent via: E-Mail Only
inewell@_cityofokeechobee.com
Mr. Jeffrey Newell
City of Okeechobee
55 SE 3" Avenue
Okeechobee, Florida. 34974
Re: Janis Greenberger
Case Number: 2016-00014
Dear Mr. Newell:
425 SOUTH COMMERCE AVENUE
SEBRING, FL 33870-3702
(863) 385-1549
FAX: (863) 471-0008
401 DAL HALL BLVD.
LAKE PLACID, FL 33852-6561
(863) 465-2811
FAX: (863) 465-6999
www. HeartlandLaw.coni
Primary: scottleconey@heartlandlaw.com
Secondary: officelp@heartlandiaw.com
It was a pleasure speaking with you this morning. As I indicated, I am not representing Ms.
Greenberger in this matter. You can contact Ms. Greenberger direct or new counsel as she so
designates.
Very truly yours,
LeConey
SRL/lw
Fred Sterling
'n: Janis <sleuth007@ernbargrnail.corn>
Monday, March 28, 2016 12:18 PM
To: Fred Sterling
Subject: case no-16-014 building: 415 SW Park St.
Mr. Sterling,
I am sending this e-mail to acknowledge receipt of your notice informing me that Mr. Newell has
denied my request to dismiss case no-16-014.
Last week, someone from the city called engineer David 0. Charland, P.E., S.I. Mr. Charland did the
certified report on my building. He returned the call but had to leave a message and no one called
him back. He has suggested a three-way call between himself, the person from the city that called
him (he said "city manager" in his message) and myself. I am suppose to discuss repair details with
Mr. Charland next week. This was the soonest I could get on his schedule. I am asking that
someone with the knowledge of this case speak with the engineer directly or via 3-way as per his
suggestion. Thank -you
David 0. Charland, R.E., S.I.
Regional Director
TRC Worldwide Engineering, Inc.
1230 North University Drive
station, FL 33322
one - 954.484.7777 ext 208
Direct-954-308-3308
dcharland@trcww.com
httr)://www.trcww.com
I look forward to hearing from you,
Janis Greenberger
sleuth007@embargmai�.com
Please acknowledge the receipt of this e-mail. Thank -you
March 31, 2016
Fred Sterling
City of Okeechobee
55 SE 3Id St.
Okeechobee, FI. 34974
Re: Case No. 16-014 (415 SW Park St.)
Mr. Sterling,
1 am sending this letter to follow up on an e-mail which I sent to
fterling(a)cityofokeechobee.com on Monday March 29, 2016.
.A week ago today, on March 23d, someone from the city called engineer David O.
Charland, P.E., S.I. He returned the call but had to leave a message and no one has
called him back. At that time, I explained to him that I had received a "Notice of
Violation„ from the City for an unsafe building that was originally scheduled for a hearing
on March 8th, 2016 but was now rescheduled for April 12th. I told him that I had sent
copies of the certified report that he did on my building to the city officials and asked for
a dismissal of the case but was rejected. He asked for a copy of the engineers report
from the city on which this was based. I sent him a copy of the report referred to by
Jeffrey Newell in his letter dated January 7, 2016 which he received from Frank
Cunningham.
After his review of the engineering report by Frank Cunningham, Mr. Charland
suggested, in his words, "Why don't you see if you could arrange a call for all of us, a
whole lot cheaper than running all over the place." Mr. Charland also wanted me to ask
"What are the specific concerns the city has?"
am scheduled to meet with Mr. Charland the week of April 4t' (next week). It would be
very helpful if we could get a response from the city before our meeting. Due to his
heavily booked schedule, it would expedite the process if we can discuss any concerns
that the city has along with his recommended repair details at the same time.
Thank -you,
Janis Greenberger
Cc: Jeffrey Newell
Z
Jeff Newell
From:
Janis [sleuth007@embargmail.com)
Sent:
Tuesday, April 05, 2016 3:00 PM
To:
Fred Sterling
Cc:
Jeff Newell
Subject:
Fwd: case no-16-014 building: 415 SW Park St.
Mr. Sterling, I am meeting with my engineer tomorrow afternoon. It has been a week since I
sent the e-mail below. I have also sent a certified letter which was signed for last Friday. I
don't understand why the City refuses to respond to myself or Mr. Charland. We can't resolve
issues if we don't communicate. The certified Engineer report I sent to The City of
Okeechobee conflicts with the opinion of Mr. Cunningham. Mr. Charland would like to know the
specific concerns of the City so we can address them. He is doing repair details and it would be
very helpful if someone from the city would communicate.
Thank -you,
Janis Greenberger
From: "Janis" <sleuth007(a�embargmaii.com>
To: fsterlingRchofokeechobee.com
Sent: Monday, March 28, 2016 12-18:11 PM
Subject: case no-16-014 building: 415 SW Park St.
Mr. Sterling,
I am sending this e-mail to acknowledge receipt of your notice informing me that Mr. Newell has
denied my request to dismiss case no-16-014.
Last week, someone from the city called engineer David 0. Charland, P.E., S.I. Mr. Charland did the
certified report on my building. He returned the call but had to leave a message and no one called
him back. He has suggested a three-way call between himself, the person from the city that called
him (he said "city manager" in his message) and myself. I am suppose to discuss repair details with
Mr. Charland next week. This was the soonest I could get on his schedule. I am asking that
someone with the knowledge of this case speak with the engineer directly or via 3-way as per his
suggestion. Thank -you
David O. Charland, P.E., S.I.
Regional Director
TRC Worldwide Engineering, Inc.
1230 North University Drive
Plantation, FL 33322
Phone - 954.484.7777 ext 208
Direct-954-308-3308
dcharland(obtrcww.com
http://www.trcww.com
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ENVIRONMENT
(d) If the property is sold at public sale pursu-
ant to subsection (c)(2) of this section, the city
shall deduct from the proceeds the costs of trans-
portation, storage, and publication of notice, and
any balance of proceeds shall be deposited into an
interest -bearing account not later than 30 days
after the date of the sale and held there for one
year. The city shall provide a bill of sale clearly
stating that the sale is subject to any and all liens.
The rightful owner of the property may claim the
balance of the proceeds within one year from the
date of the above stated deposit by making appli-
cation to the city. If no rightful owner comes
forward with a claim to the property within the
designated year, the balance of the proceeds shall
be deposited into the state school fund.
(e) The owner of any abandoned or lost prop-
erty who, after notice as provided in this section,
does not remove such property within the speci-
fied period shall be liable to the city for all costs of
removal, storage, and destruction of such prop-
erty, less any salvage value obtained by disposal
of the property. Upon final disposition of the
property, the code enforcement officer shall notify
the owner, if known, of the amount owed. In the
case of an abandoned boat or motor vehicle, any
person who neglects or refuses to pay such amount
is not entitled to be issued a certificate of regis-
tration for such boat or motor vehicle, or any
other boat or motor vehicle, until such costs have
been paid. The code enforcement officer shall
supply the state department of highway safety
and motor vehicles with a list of persons whose
boat registration privileges or whose motor vehi-
cle privileges have been revoked under this sub-
section. Neither the department nor any other
person acting as agent thereof shall issue a cer-
tificate of registration to a person whose boat or
motor vehicle registration privileges have been
revoked, as provided by this subsection, until
such costs have been paid.
(f) Whoever opposes; obstructs, or resists any
code enforcement officer or any person authorized
by the law enforcement officer in the discharge of
their duties as provided in this section, upon
conviction, is punishable as provided in section
1-15 of this Code.
§ 30-43
(g) Any code enforcement officer or any person
authorized by the code enforcement officer is
immune from prosecution, civil or criminal, for
reasonable, good faith trespass upon real prop-
erty while in the discharge of duties imposed by
this section.
(h) The rightful owner shall be liable for the
city's costs for transportation and storage of lost
or abandoned property and the city's cost for
publication of notice of disposition of lost property.
If the rightful owner does not pay such costs
within 30 days of making claim to the property,
title to the property shall vest in the city.
(Code 1982, § 8-9)
State law reference —Similar provisions, F.S. § 705.103.
Sec. 30-43. Public nuisances.
(a) "Public nuisance" as defined in this section,
means the existence of excessive accumulation of
litter or untended vegetation, garbage, weeds, or
other dead or living plant life; or places holding
stagnant water, and all other objectionable, un-
sightly or unsanitary matter upon any lot, track
of land within the city, whether uncovered or
under shelter, to the extent and in the manner
that such lot or parcel of land is, or may reason-
ably become infested or inhabited by rodents,
vermin or wild animals, or may furnish a breed-
ing place for mosquitoes, or threatens or endan-
gers the public health, safety or welfare, includ-
ing such condition causing or tending to cause
disease, or by reason of such a condition, tends to
impair the economic welfare of adjacent property;
including abandoned or junk property as defined
by this article; unsightl derelict or unsafe build-
ing or structure which may constitute a hazard to
safety, health, welfare or sense of public aesthet-
ics by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapi-
dation, obsolescence, or abandonment.
(b) All nuisances are declared to be a public
nuisance and illegal within the municipal bound-
aries of the city, and shall be removed, corrected
or otherwise satisfied at the direction of the city
as provided in this article.
(c) Any nuisance, except such nuisance as would Iq
be determined to be an emergency, existing within-t K
the city shall be brought before the code enforce- 1'"
ment board of the city as provided in F.S. ch. 162. a:
CD30:7 ik
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§ 30-43
OKEECHOBEE CODE
Upon determination by the board that a nuisance
does in fact exist, the landowner or custodian
thereof shall take whatever corrective measures
as directed by the bo rd, within the time period
provided by the board -he remedies available to
the code enforcement oard, in addition to those
set forth in F.S. ch. 162, shall include the author-
ity to authorize clean up or repair of the property
to come into compliance; to recommend suspen-
sion or revocation of an occupational license until
the property comes into compliance; and such
further remedies as provided by law. If the code
enforcement officer has reason to believe a viola-
tion or the condition causing the nuisance pre-
sents a serious threat to the public health, safety
or welfare, or is irreparable or irreversible in
nature, he shall make a reasonable effort to notify
the violator, and may immediately notify the code
enforcement board and request a hearing.
(d) If the owner, agent or person in custody of
any property upon which such nuisance should
exist, fail, neglect or refuse to comply with the
direction of the code enforcement board within
the time provided, and such is verified by the code
enforcement officer, and the code enforcement
officer confirms that the person responsible was
noticed of the board action by certified mail, the
code enforcement officer is empowered to autho-
rize the property to be cleaned and the nuisance
abated by his own agents or authorized contrac-
tors. Prior to commencing such abatement, the
code enforcement officer shall obtain a reasonable
estimate for such abatement and present the
estimate to the city administrator for approval. If
in the opinion of the city administrator the cost of
abatement exceeds the reasonable value of the
property or is otherwise not warranted, then
enforcement of the order of the code enforcement
board may proceed via other available alterna-
tives under law. If abatement is approved, the
code enforcement officer, his agents or contractors
are authorized to enter upon such property and
take whatever remedial measures are necessary
to abate the nuisance to comply with the order of
the code enforcement board, and to protect the
health, welfare and safety of the citizens of the
city. Notwithstanding this procedure, if the city
administrator should determine that the nui-
sance is in the nature of an emergency or of such
an immediate danger or risk to the public as to
imminently affect the public health, safety or
welfare of the general public, then the city may
enter upon such property at any time to take
whatever remedial action as is deemed reason-
able and necessary to abate the nuisance to en-
sure the public health and safety. In such in-
stance, the city shall attempt all reasonable means
to give the landowner, agent or person in custody
of the property advance notice of the proposed
actions of the city, although failure to achieve
actual notice shall not &event such abatement.
(e) All costs incurred under this section for the
abatement of the nuisance, including administra-
tive code enforcement expenses; labor, equipment
and material expenses; and any costs reasonably
related to the abatement shall be the responsibil-
ity of the landowner. The total costs as calculated
by the code enforcement officer shall be included
in a resolution presented to the city council, who
shall levy a special assessment lien against such
lot. Such resolution shall,describe the landowner,
parcel number, legal description of parcel or lot,
and provide the total cost assessed. Until pay-
ment is made in full, such assessment shall be a
legal valid and binding obligation and lien upon
the property. The assessment shall become due
and payable to the city as of the date of mailing a
copy of the resolution by certified mail by the code
enforcement officer. Thirty days after mailing,
interest shall commence to accrue on the assess-
ment at the rate of 12 percent per annum on any
unpaid portion thereof.
(f) As soon as possible after the assessment
has been levied, a certified copy of the resolution
shall be recorded in the ;official records of the
county clerk of court. The lien shall become effec-
tive as of the date of filing such copy with the
clerk of the circuit court.
(g) The property lien created under the provi-
sions of this article, together with interest thereon,
may be enforced by civil action, including foreclo-
sure in the appropriate court in the county. The
liens created by this article shall be a first lien
equal in dignity and priority to a lien for nonpay-
ment of property taxes, on any property against
which an assessment of costs to abate the nui-
CD30:8
CHAPTER 2
DEFINITIONS
SECTION 201
GENERAL
201.1 Scope. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following
words and terms shall, for the purposes of this code, have the
meanings shown in this chapter.
201.2 Interchangeability. Words used in the present tense
include the future; words stated in the masculine gender
include the feminine and neuter; the singular number includes
the plural and the plural, the singular.
201.3 Terms defined in other codes. Where terms are not
defined in this code and are defined in the other Florida Build-
ing Code or the Florida Fire Prevention Code. Such terms shall
have the meanings ascribed to them in those codes.
201.4 Terms not defined. Where terms are not defined
through the methods authorized by this chapter, such terms
shall have the meanings as defined in Webster`s Third New
International Dictionary of the English Language,
Unabridged.
SECTION 202
GENERAL DEFINITIONS
ADDITION. An extension or increase in floor area, number of
stories, or height of a building or structure.
ALTERATION. Any construction or renovation to an existing
structure other than a repair or addition. Alterations are classi-
fied as Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3.
CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY. A change in the purpose or
level of activity within a building that involves a change in
application of the requirements of this code.
CODE OFFICIAL. The officer or other designated authority
charged with the administration and enforcement of this code.
CONVENTIONAL LIGHT -FRAME CONSTRUCTION.
Limitations. Buildings are permitted to be constructed in
accordance with the provisions of conventional light frame
construction, subject to the following limitations:
1. Buildings shall be limited to a maximum of three stories
above grade.
Exception: Solid blocked cripple walls not exceeding 14
inches (356 mm) in height need not be considered a
story.
2. Bearing wall floor -to -floor heights shall not exceed 10
feet (3048 mm).
3. Loads as determined in Chapter 16 of the Florida Build-
ing Code, Building shall not exceed the following:
3.1. Average dead loads shall not exceed 15 psf (718
N/mz) for roofs and exterior walls, floors and parti-
tions.
3.2. Live loads shall not exceed 40 psf (1916 N/m2) for
floors.
4. Wind speeds shall not exceed 115 mph (161
km/hr)(3-second gust).
5. Roof trusses and rafters shall not span more than 40 feet
(12 192 mm) between points of vertical support.
DANGEROUS. Any building, structure or portion thereof that
meets any of the conditions described below shall be deemed
dangerous:
1. The building or structure has collapsed, partially col-
lapsed, moved off its foundation or lacks the support of
ground necessary to support it.
42. There exists a significant risk of collapse, detachment or
dislodgment of any portion, member, appurtenance or
ornamentation of the building or structure under service
loads.
EQUIPMENT OR FIXTURE. Any plumbing, heating, elec-
trical, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigerating, and fire pro-
tection equipment, and elevators, dumb waiters, escalators,
boilers, pressure vessels and other mechanical facilities or
installations that are related to building services. Equipment or
fixture shall not include manufacturing, production, or process
equipment, but shall include connections from building service
to process equipment.
EXISTING BUILDING. A building or structure or portion of
a building or structure which has been previously legally occu-
pied or used for its intended purpose.
EXISTING STRUCTURES (for flood hazard areas). See
Section 1612.2 of the Florida Building Code, Building.
[B] FLOOD HAZARD AREA. The greater of the following
two areas:
1. The area within a flood plain subject to a 1-percent or
greater chance of flooding in any year.
2. The area designated as a flood hazard area on a commu-
nity's flood hazard map, or otherwise legally designated.
HISTORIC BUILDING. See Section 1102.
INCIDENTAL USE AREA. In cases where use is incidental
to some other occupancy, the section of this code governing the
occupancy shall apply.
LOAD BEARING ELEMENT. Any column, girder, beam,
joist, truss, rafter, wall, floor or roof sheathing that supports any
vertical load in addition to its own weight or any lateral load.
LOCAL FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE.
An ordinance or regulation adopted pursuant to the authority
granted to local governments by Title 44 Code of Federal Reg- o
ulations, Sections 59 and 60 for participation in the National
Flood Insurance Program.
2010 FLORIDA BUILDING CODE — EXISTING BUILDING 2.1
DEFINITIONS
minimum requirements for new construction and that are nec-
essary to provide accessibility.
UNSAFE. Buildings, structures or equipment that are unsani-
tary, or that are deficient due to inadequate means of egress
facilities, inadequate light and ventilation, or that constitute a
fire hazard, or in which the structure or individual structural
members meet the definition of "Dangerous," or that are other-
wise dangerous to human life or the public welfare, or that
involve illegal or improper occupancy or inadequate mainte-
nance shall be deemed unsafe. A vacant stricture that is not
secured against entry shall be deemed unsafe.
VALUE. The estimated current replacement cost of the build-
ing in kind.
WORK AREA. That portion or portions of a building consist-
ing of all reconfigured elements, systems or spaces as indicated
on the construction documents. Work area excludes other por-
tions of the building where incidental work entailed by the
intended work must be performed and portions of the building
where work not initially intended by the owner is specifically
required by this code.
2010 FLORIDA BUILDING CODE — EXISTING BUILDING 2.3
SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
accordance with this section and Chapter 633,
Florida Statutes.
110.3.7.5 No enforcing agency may issue a building per-
mit for construction of any threshold building except to a
licensed general contractor, as defined in Section
489.105(3)(a), Florida Statutes, or to a licensed building
contractor, as defined in Section 489.105(3)(b), Florida
Statutes, within the scope of her or his license. The
named contractor to whom the building permit is issued
shall have the responsibility for supervision, direction,
management and control of the construction activities on
the project for which the building permit was issued.
110.3.7.6 The building department may allow a special
inspector to conduct the minimum structural inspection
of threshold buildings required by this code, Section
553.73, Florida Statutes, without duplicative inspection
by the building department. The building official is
responsible for ensuring that any person conducting
inspections is qualified as a building inspector under Part
XII of Chapter 468, Florida Statutes, or certified as a
special inspector under Chapter 471 or 481, Florida Stat-
utes. Inspections of threshold buildings required by Sec-
tion 553.79(5), Florida Statutes, are in addition to the
minimum inspections required by this code.
110.3.8 Other inspections. Reserved.
110.3.9 Special inspections. Reserved.
110.3.10 Final inspections. Reserved.
110.4 Inspection agencies. Reserved.
110.5 Inspection requests. It shall be the duty of the holder of
the building permit or their duly authorized agent to notify the
building official when work is ready for inspection. It shall be
the duty of the permit holder to provide access to and means for
inspections of such work that are required by this code.
110.6 Approval required. Work shall not be done beyond the
point indicated in each successive inspection without first
obtaining the approval of the building official. The building
official, upon notification, shall make the requested inspections
and shall either indicate the portion of the construction that is
satisfactory as completed, or notify the permit holder or his or
her agent wherein the same fails to comply with this code. Any
portions that do not comply shall be corrected and such portion
shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the build-
ing official.
SECTION 111
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
111.1 Use and occupancy. No building or structure shall be
used or occupied, and no change in the existing occupancy
classification of a building or structure or portion thereof shall
be made, until the building official has issued a certificate of
occupancy therefor as provided herein. Issuance of a certificate
of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a viola-
tion of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the
jurisdiction.
Exception: Certificates of occupancy are not required for
work exempt from permits under Section 105.2.
111.2 Certificate issued. After the building official inspects
the building or structure and finds no violations of the provi-
sions of this code or other laws that are enforced by the depart-
ment of building safety, the building official shall issue a
certificate of occupancy that contains the following:
1. The building permit number.
2. The address of the structure.
3. The name and address of the owner.
4. A description of that portion of the structure for which
the certificate is issued.
5. A statement that the described portion of the structure
has been inspected for compliance with the require-
ments of this code for the occupancy and division of
occupancy and the use for which the proposed occu-
pancy is classified.
6. For buildings and structures in flood hazard areas, a
statement that documentation of the as -built lowest
floor elevation has been provided and is retained in the
records of the department of building safety.
7. The name of the building official.
8. The edition of the code under which the permit was
issued.
9. The use and occupancy, in accordance with the provi-
sions of Chapter 3.
10. The type of construction as defined in Chapter 6.
11. The design occupant load.
12. If an automatic sprinkler system is provided, whether
the sprinkler system is required.
13. Any special stipulations and conditions of the building
permit.
111.3 Temporary occupancy. The building official is autho-
rized to issue a temporary certificate of occupancy before the
completion of the entire work covered by the permit, provided
that such portion or portions shall be occupied safely. The
building official shall set a time period during which the tempo-
rary certificate of occupancy is valid.
111.4 Certificate of Completion. A Certificate of Completion
is proof that a structure or system is complete and for certain
types of permits is released for use and may be connected to a
utility system. This certificate does not grant authority to
occupy a building, such as shell building, prior to the issuance
of a Certificate of Occupancy.
111.5 Revocation. The building official is authorized to, in
writing, suspend or revoke a certificate of occupancy or com-
pletion issued under the provisions of this code wherever the
certificate is issued in error, or on the basis of incorrect infor-
mation supplied, or where it is determined that the building or
structure or portion thereof is in violation of any ordinance or
regulation or any of the provisions of this code.
1.14 2010 FLORIDA BUILDING CODE — BUILDING
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SERVICE AUMORIZATION FORM
Project Number. 16FTL004
Date: 4-11-2016 Billing Group:
Project Name: Greenberger Building Okeechobee 415 S.W. Park Street.
Company Name Janis Greenberger
Company Address P.O. Box 34973
Attention: Via Email: sleuth0070-embaromar.com
We understand that this office has been requested to perform the following professional services:
Provide structural engineer services to repair various defects itemized in TRC report of March 8, 2016 and
any additional defects discovered during further inspection. We estimate the cost of this work to be about
$1500.
For such work, our office shall bill on an hourly basis in accordance with the attached fee schedule.
The terms and conditions of this proposal shall be per the project contract for which this is a supplement.
Any revisions to the scope of work or any changes to a portion of the structure, which has been completed, will be
done at a prevailing hourly rate for the personnel involved.
Reimbursable expenses include travel to the job site, job site meetings, field observations, shipping and printing
costs for distribution of drawings for permitting, bidding and/or construction. Travel expenses for project meetings will
also be submitted as reimbursable expenses.
If the information contained herein is consistent with your understanding, please countersign or have -this form
countersigned by the appropriate person. This signature shall constitute an acknowledgement of an authorization to
proceed with this work
David O. Charland, P-E., S.I.
Regional Director
Printed Parne
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Accepted and Authorized:
Signature
Printed Name
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Name
Fine
Started
Filed
90 Days
Code Board Action
12-128
Marguerite D'onofrio
$25/day
7/16/13
8/27/13
11/24/13
6/11/13 - Imposed fine for public nuisance
400 SE 1 Oth Avenue
14-059
Tax Ease Florida Reo
$25/day
9/12/15
10/2/15
12/30/15
8/11/15 - Imposed fine for general cleaning/pub nuisance
1018 NW 5t' Avenue
14-073
Nationstar Mortgage
$25/day
1/04/15
2/04/15
5/04/15
12/9/14 - Imposed fine for general cleaning/pub nuisance
1002 NW 2nd Street
15-010
Crystal I LLC
$15/day
5105115
6/05/15
9/02/15
4/14/15- Imposed fine for general cleaning/pub nuisance
1002 SW 6" Avenue
15-019
GMAC Mortgage LLC
$25/day
8/01/15
10/02/15
12/30/15
7/14/15- Imposed fine for general cleaning/pub nuisance
213 NE 8th Avenue
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