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Minutes 12-18-24 MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY STANDARDS SPECIAL MAGISTRATE CODE COMPLIANCE/LIEN REDUCTION HEARINGS HELD IN THE CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 100 E. OCEAN AVE. BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2024, AT 9 A.M. PRESENT: Hilary Zalman, Esquire, Community Standards Special Magistrate Candice Stone, Community Standards Director Tanya Guim, Administrative Supervisor Isis Sablon, Community Standards Associate Calim Estime, Community Standards Specialist Emmanuel Rivera, Community Standards Specialist Miranda Mohorn, Community Standards Specialist Osiris Castillo, Community Standards Specialist Brandon Chevalier Bien, Community Standards Specialist Calim H. Estime, Community Standards Specialist Emily C Vasquez, Community Standards Specialist Luney Guillaume, Community Standards Specialist Jaiprashad JD, Community Standards Supervisor Patrick Hart, Community Standards Supervisor I. CALL TO ORDER Hilary Zalman, Community Standards Special Magistrate, called the Hearings to order at 9:09 a.m., and explained the Magistrate's role and the procedures. Pursuant to Chapter 162, Florida Statutes, all orders are appealable only to the Circuit Court in Palm Beach County and not to the City Commission. Also, a fine will be imposed if the violation(s) are not corrected by the deadline. II. INTRODUCTION AND SWEARING IN OF WITNESS Community Standards Associate, Isis Sablon, administered an oath to all those intending to testify. III. CHANGES TO AGENDA Item Case No. Status 1 24-1117 Removed 2 24-1908 Removed 3 24-1914 Removed 4 24-1917 Removed 5 24-1943 Removed 8 24-2064 Removed 10 24-2121 Removed 11 24-2126 Removed 13 24-2171 Complied 14 24-2182 Complied 15 24-2183 Complied 18 24-1939 Removed 22 24-2790 Complied IV. NEW BUSINESS Case Hearing Case No. 24-1117 BULLARD FRANK AND BULLARD VERNELL Property Address: 1830 NE 2ND CT Decision The case was removed prior to the hearing. Case Hearing Case No. 24-1908 NOELZIUS BEATRICE Property Address: 2101 NE 1ST ST Decision The case was removed prior to the hearing. Case Hearing Case No. 24-1914 ST FLEUR RENEL & MIALA Property Address: 2161 NE 1ST WAY Decision The case was removed prior to the hearing. Case Hearing Case No. 24-1917 MEEKS RICHARD & TAKEETA Property Address: 1633 NE 4TH CT Decision The case was removed prior to the hearing. Case Hearing Case No. 24-1943 MULATRE JUDITH AND NOEL BRUNEL Property Address: 1621 NE 3RD CT Decision The case was removed prior to the hearing. Case Hearing Case No. 24-1968 FKH SFR PROPCO B HLD LP Property Address: 1411 NW 3RD ST Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY/NON-HOMESTEADED Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 D Officer Chevalier Bien-Aime presented this case, which was a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was August 1, 2024. This is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was issued August 2, 2024 via written notice, with 30 days to comply. Notice was sent certified mail on October 23, 2024. Signed green card dated November 11, 2024. The property was last inspected December 16, 2024. This is not a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by January 21, 2025 or a fine of $75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. Mr. Kevin Diaz, on behalf of respondent, was present as their Attorney. Ms. Zalman reviewed the violations and inquired if the property was an investment property. Mr. Diaz confirmed it is a rental property. He advised tenant confirmed today that the inoperable vehicle has been removed from property and that the tenants will no longer park on grass. Mr. Diaz requested if compliance date can be extended to February 21 , 2025 allowing 60 days to comply with violation. Ms. Zalman inquired if the storage violation has been resolved and was provided confirmation it was, only grass violation remains. The City had no objection to the extension request. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman ordered a compliance date of February 21, 2025, or a fine of $75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 24-1991 PHANOR JOSEPH Property Address: 1628 NE 1ST CT Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY/NON-HOMESTEADED Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 10-56 (D) CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 A Officer Chevalier Bien-Aime presented this case, which was a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was August 2, 2024. This is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was issued August 2, 2024 via written notice, with 30 days to comply. Notice was sent certified mail on October 22, 2024. Notice was posted on property and at City Hall on November 14, 2024. No attempts have been made to comply with violations. The property was last inspected December 16, 2024. This is not a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by January 21 , 2025 or a fine of$75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. Ms. Zalman inquired if what was shown in the photo of the violation can be seen from sidewalk and Officer Chevalier Bien-Aime confirmed and advised that was how the photo was taken. The respondent was not present. Ms. Zalman agreed to the recommendation. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman ordered a compliance date of January 21 , 2025, or a fine of $75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 24-2064 ARTHUR JOB Property Address: 1530 NW 3RD ST Decision The case was removed prior to the hearing. Case Hearing Case No. 24-2112 MANCIA CLARA LUZ ESTRADA Property Address: 2010 NW 2ND CT Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 D CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 A CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 B Officer Chevalier Bien-Aime presented this case, which was a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was August 9, 2024. This is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was issued August 12, 2024 via written notice, with 30 days to comply. Notice was sent certified mail on October 29, 2024. Notice was posted on property and at City Hall on December 3, 2024. No attempts have been made to comply with violations. The property was last inspected December 16, 2024. This is not a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by January 21 , 2025 or a fine of$75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. The respondent was not present. Ms. Zalman agreed to the recommendation. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman ordered a compliance date of January 21, 2025, or a fine of$75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 24-2121 MORGAN PAULINE Property Address: 2020 NW 2ND CT Decision The case was removed prior to the hearing. Case Hearing Case No. 24-2126 TOMAS PASCUAL G Property Address: 1990 NW 2ND CT Decision The case was removed prior to the hearing. Case Hearing Case No. 24-0672 COLE BJ PORTFOLIO II LLC Property Address: 1540 W BOYNTON BEACH BLVD Property Violation(s): LDR CH 2 ART II SEC 2F1 B3 CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 H CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 A LDR CH 4 ART 1 SEC 6 LDR CH 4 ART Ill SEC 3 D Officer Calim Estime presented this case, which was a citizen complaint. The initial inspection date was March 13, 2024. This is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was issued March 14, 2024 via courtesy notice, with 30 days to comply. Proof of service, signed green card was dated October 30, 2024. The property was last inspected December 16, 2024. This is not a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by February 20, 2025 or a fine of $100 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. The respondent was not present. Ms. Zalman agreed to the recommendation. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman ordered a compliance date of February 20, 2025, or a fine of $100 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 24-2171 AGREE LTD PARTNERSHIP Property Address: 515 N CONGRESS AVE Decision The case complied prior to the hearing. Case Hearing Case No. 24-2182 RISSOS RESPITE LLC Property Address: 817 NW 4TH AVE Decision The case complied prior to the hearing. Case Hearing Case No. 24-2183 CHASE KATRINA L Property Address: 514 NW 7TH CT Decision The case complied prior to the hearing. Case Hearing Case No. 24-2184 PERSING WILLIAM S Property Address: 1049 CORAL DR Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY/HOMESTEADED Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 A CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 D CO CH 10 SEC 10-56 (D) Officer Calim Estime presented this case, which was a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was August 14, 2024. This is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was issued August 19, 2024 via courtesy notice, with 21 days to comply. Proof of service with signed green card dated October 30, 2024. The property was last inspected December 11 , 2024. This is not a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by February 20, 2025 or a fine of $75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. Mr. William Persing, respondent, was present. Ms. Zalman reviewed the violations. Mr. Persing advised he is meeting with someone to purchase the truck that morning. Also, the stain under the window seems to be mold, and he has not been able to review it yet. Ms. Zalman also brought to attention the dead grass. Mr. Persing had no objection to the extension of February 20, 2025. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman ordered a compliance date of February 20, 2025, or a fine of$75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 23-3546 DENAHAN JED Property Address: 625 NE 8TH AVE Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY/NON-HOMESTEADED Property Violation(s): CO CH 13 SEC 13-7 CO CH 13 SEC 13-16 Officer Emmanuel Rivera Diaz presented this case, which was a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was November 29, 2023. This is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was issued November 30, 2023 via courtesy notice, with 30 days to comply. Proof of service date noticed sent certified mail dated October 24, 2024. Notice was posted on property and at City Hall on December 5, 2024. Officer Emmanuel Rivera Diaz noted that several verbal conversations with respondent have taken place regarding what needs to be done in order to comply. The property was last inspected December 16, 2024. This is not a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by January 21, 2025 or a fine of$75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. Mr. Jed Denahan, respondent, was present. Ms. Zalman reviewed the violations. Mr. Persing confirmed he is in process of working on violation to bring into compliance and had no objection to the extension of January 21, 2025. Ms. Zalman reminded respondent to review the notes in the portal in case of rejection or request of more information. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman ordered a compliance date of January 21, 2025, or a fine of $75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 24-1939 ST PAUL LOUIS L Property Address: 219 NE 7TH AVE Decision The case was removed prior to the hearing. Case Hearing Case No. 24-1768 DE JESUS AIDA L AND RIVERA ARNALDO Property Address: 2651 NE 4T" CT Type of Property: PARTIAL HOMESTEAD Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 B CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 D CO CH 10 SEC 15-120 (E) 2 C CO CH 10 SEC 10-56 (D) CO CH 10 SEC 10-60 (B) Officer Miranda Mohornresented this case, which was a routine inspection. The initial PP inspection date was July 8, 2024. This is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was issued July 15, 2024 via courtesy notice, with 30 days to comply. Proof of service, date notice was posted on property and at City Hall on November 22, 2024. No attempts have been made to contact the department regarding the violations. The property was last inspected December 3, 2024. This is not a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by January 21, 2025 or a fine of $75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. Ms. Zalman questioned if shutters were open in the violation photos. Officer Miranda Mohorn confirmed open shutters on right side of property. The respondent was not present. Ms. Zalman agreed to the recommendation. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman ordered a compliance date of January 21, 2025, or a fine of $75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 24-2189 GUE BERNARD & GUE SHANTEL L Property Address: 342 NE 24TH AVE Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY HOMESTEAD Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (A) Officer Miranda Mohorn presented this case, which was a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was August 15, 2024. This is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was issued August 16, 2024 via courtesy notice, with 30 days to comply. Proof of service, signed green card on November 13, 2024. Respondent contacted city regarding case information and department left a voicemail to respondent with case information. The property was last inspected December 10, 2024. This is not a health and safety hazard. The City recommends compliance by January 7, 2025 or a fine of $75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Ms. Zalman questioned if respondent has contacted department to advise if violation was complied. Officer Miranda Mohorn confirmed they have not and that she reinspected property and left a note for respondent. The respondent was not present. Ms. Zalman agreed to the recommendation. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman ordered a compliance date of January 7, 2025, or a fine of$75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 24-2881 ALEXIS MARIE ALICE Property Address: 2645 NE 4TH ST Type of Property: SINGLE FAMILY HOMESTEAD Property Violation(s): CO CH 14 SEC 14-3 Officer Miranda Mohorn presented this case, which was a routine inspection. The initial inspection date was October 23, 2024. This is not a repeat violator. The initial notice was issued October 30, 2024 via written notice, with 30 days to comply. Proof of service, signed green card on November 13, 2024. No attempts have been made to contact the department regarding the violation. The property was last inspected December 9, 2024. This is not a health and safety hazard. The City recommends this is a violation for truck parking regulations and is subject to a penalty of $100, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. The respondent was not present. Ms. Zalman agreed to the recommendation. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman ordered compliance of violation for truck parking regulations at $100, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. Case Hearing Case No. 24-2790 JAMES ISAAC Property Address: 2867 SE 2ND ST Decision The case complied prior to the hearing. Fine Certification Case No. 24-0938 BOILOT MARIE HERLA & PIERRE LUC Property Address: 1610 NE 3rd CT Property Violation(s): CO CH 13 SEC 13-7 INC CO CH 13 SEC 13-6 CO CH 13 SEC 13-7 INC Luc Pierre, respondent, was present and sworn in before case was presented. Officer Chevalier Bien-Aime presented this case. The Special Magistrate Hearing date was August 21 , 2024, and respondent did appear. A compliance date was set for October 11, 2024, or a fine of $75 per day plus administrative fees. Notice was posted at the property and at City Hall on November 13, 2024. The property was last inspected on December 16, 2024, and the violations still exist. There are 69 days of non-compliance, and the fine continues to accrue at $75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. Mr. Luc advised he applied for the Certificate of Use for Rental Property shortly after the Special Magistrate Hearing. He continued to explain that the reason it has not been complied is because when he calls the department to schedule inspection, no one answers the phone. Officer Chevalier Bien-Aime advised that an inspection was scheduled for November 27, 2024 however respondent cancelled the inspection. Officer Bien-Aime further explained that respondent replaced windows without a permit thus creating a new violation that will not allow the current violation to pass. Mr. Luc replied that the reason he cancelled inspection was due to contractor not appearing to replace sod many times. He then explained he replaced windows with similar windows because it was broken. He did not know he needed a permit to replace broken windows with similar windows. Ms. Zalman inquired if property is a investment property and received confirmation from both Officer Bien-Aime and Mr. Luc. Mr. Luc was advised by Patrick Hart, Community Standards Supervisor, that he would need a contractor to apply for a permit from the building department for the new windows as the property is not his homesteaded property.. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman certified the fine, plus administrative fee in the amount of$384.12. Fine Certification Case No. 24-1177 KING ESTATES LLC Property Address: 2222 NE 3RD CT Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 B CO CH 10 SEC 10-56 (D) CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 D CO CH 13 SEC 13-7 INC CO CH 13 SEC 13-16 Officer Chevalier Bien-Aime presented this case. The Special Magistrate Hearing date was September 18, 2024, and respondent did not appear. A compliance date was set for October 22, 2024, or a fine of$75 per day plus administrative fees. Notice was posted at property and at City Hall on December 3, 2024. The property was last inspected on December 16, 2024, and the violations still exist. There are 57 days of non-compliance, and the fine continues to accrue at $75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. The respondent was not present. Ms. Zalman agrees to certify the fine. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman certified the fine, plus administrative fee in the amount of$384.12. Fine Certification Case No. 24-1190 VALCIN JANEL Property Address: 2111 NE 3RD ST Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 D CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 A CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 B Officer Chevalier Bien-Aime presented this case. The Special Magistrate Hearing date was September 18, 2024, and respondent did not appear. A compliance date was set for October 22, 2024, or a fine of $75 per day plus administrative fees. Notice was posted at property and at City Hall on December 3, 2024. The property was last inspected on December 16, 2024, and the violations still exist. There are 57 days of non-compliance, and the fine continues to accrue at $75 per day. The respondent was not present. Ms. Zalman agrees to certify the fine. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman certified the fine, plus administrative fee in the amount of $384.12. Fine Certification Case No. 24-1367 MINGO KAREN R Property Address: 1624 NE 1ST ST Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 D Officer Chevalier Bien-Aime presented this case. The Special Magistrate Hearing date was October 16, 2024, and respondent did not appear. A compliance date was set for November 19, 2024, or a fine of$75 per day plus administrative fees. Service was signed via green card dated December 5, 2024. The property was last inspected on December 16, 2024, and the violations still exist. There are 29 days of non-compliance, and the fine continues to accrue at $75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. Ms. Karen Mingo, respondent, was present. Ms. Mingo stated that sod has been laid down last week however Officer Chavalier Bien- Aime advised that there is still one (1 ) section remaining. Ms. Zalman agrees to certify the fine. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman certified the fine, plus administrative fee in the amount of $384.12. Fine Certification Case No. 24-1806 MAXIME DEWELINE C Property Address: 250 NW 20TH CT Property Violation(s): LDR CH 2 ART IV SEC 2 A 2 Officer Chevalier Bien-Aime presented this case. The Special Magistrate Hearing date was October 16, 2024, and respondent did appear. A compliance date was set for November 19, 2024, or a fine of $100 per day plus administrative fees. Service was signed via green card dated December 5, 2024. The property was last inspected on December 16, 2024, and the violations still exist. There are 29 days of non-compliance, and the fine continues to accrue at $100 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. Property Owner has applied for an extension of time and has paid the administrative fee. The respondent has requested the compliance date be moved to February 18, 2025 for compliance. Ms. Dewline Maxime, respondent, was present. Officer Chevalier Bien-Aime explained that permits are currently in progress and she would need time for the permits to be approved so that she can comply with violations. All other violations have been complied. The City did not object to extending the compliance date to February 18, 2025. Ms. Zalman agreed to the compliance extension. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman agreed to the extension of the compliance date to February 18, 2025. If the violation has not complied, the fine will continue to accrue at $100 per day. Fine Certification Case No. 24-1247 SVS CATALINA LLC Property Address: 1999 N CONGRESS AVE Property Violation(s): LDR CH 2 ART IV SEC 2 (A) 2 LDR CH 4 ART Il SEC 4 A 13 LDR CH 4 ART HI SEC 11 Officer Calim Estime presented this case. The Special Magistrate Hearing date was September 18, 2024, and respondent did not appear. A compliance date was set for October 22, 2024, or a fine of $75 per day plus administrative fees. All violations have complied. Service was signed via green card dated November 6, 2024. The property was last inspected on November 6, 2024, and complied on November 6, 2024. There are 15 days of non-compliance. Mr. Sami Shiro, owner of property, was present. Ms. Zalman questioned if the administrative fee has not been paid, respondent confirmed it has not. She advised that she will certify the fine and informed respondent that the total amount due is $1509.12. Mr Shiro explained that the reason they had not complied is due to not receiving the letters sent by the City notifying him of the violation. He would like to move forward with disputing the cost. Ms. Zalman explained that he would need to apply for a lien reduction with the Community Standards department. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman certified the fine, plus administrative fee in the amount of $384.12. Fine Certification Case No. 24-1525 998 OLD BOYNTON BEACH ROAD LLC Property Address: 998 OLD BOYNTON RD Case has been removed, no service obtained. Fine Certification Case No. 24-2960 DG PELICAN POINT LLC Property Address: 403 SW 1ST CT Property Violation(s): CO CH 10 SEC 10-56 (C) Officer Emily Vasquez presented this case. The Special Magistrate Hearing date was November 20, 2024, and respondent did not appear. A compliance date was set for November 29, 2024, or a fine of$150 per day plus administrative fees. Notice was posted at property and at City Hall on December 6, 2024. The property was last inspected on December 16, 2024, and the violation still exist. There are 18 days of non-compliance, and the fine continues to accrue at $150 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of$384.12. Mr. Gary Pache was present on behalf of the owner of property. Mr. Pache explained that his clients, the new owners, are from out of town and were not aware of the violation, nor did they receive the notices. However, they are currently in process of trying to rectify the violation and have obtained one (1) quote from Budget Fence. Mr. Pache further explained that the Condo Association requires three (3) quotes to comply with the Florida Statutes. Ms. Zalman stated that this violation is a health and safety hazard and Mr. Pache confirmed that the pool is locked due to its condition. He assures they are working diligently to rectify the violation. Ms. Zalman certify to agreedthe fine. 9 Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman certified the fine, plus administrative fee in the amount of$384.12. Fine Certification Case No. 23-1335 DAVIS CRAIG JR Property Address: 541 NW 9T" AVE Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 D CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 B Officer Luney Guillaume presented this case. The Special Magistrate Hearing date was September 18, 2024, and respondent did not appear. A compliance date was set for October 22, 2024, or a fine of$75 per day plus the administrative fees of$384.12. Service was signed via green card dated November 23, 2024. The property was last inspected on December 13, 2024, and the violations still exist. There are 48 days of non-compliance, and the fine continues to accrue at $75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. The respondent was not present. Ms. Zalman agreed to certify the fine. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman certified the fine, plus administrative fee in the amount of $384.12. Fine Certification Case No. 24-1409 S & E CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC Property Address: 127 SE 13TH AVE Property Violation(s): CO CH 13 SEC 13-7 INC CO CH 13 SEC 13-16 Officer Luney Guillaume presented this case. The Special Magistrate Hearing date was October 16, 2024, and respondent did not appear. A compliance date was set for November 19, 2024, or a fine of $100 per day plus administrative fee of $384.12. Notice was posted at property and at City Hall on December 6, 2024. The property was last inspected on December 17, 2024, and the violations still exist. There are 28 days of non- compliance, and the fine continues to accrue at $100 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. Mr. Evens Frederic, owner of S & E Capital Partners LLC, was present. Mr. Evens stated that he met with the Officer the day prior and he was missing 2 smoke detectors upon inspection. He advised he has now resolved the violation and just needed to update the Officer. Ms. Zalman advised him to inform the department as soon as possible so that the fine does not accrue more. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman certified the fine, plus administrative fee in the amount of $384.12. Fine Certification Case No. 24-1508 FARRELL RITA M EST Property Address: 62 WILLOW CIR Property Violation(s): CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 B CO CH 15 SEC 15-120 (D) 1 H CO CH 10 SEC 10-56 (D) Officer Luney Guillaume presented this case. The Special Magistrate Hearing date was October 16, 2024, and respondent did not appear. A compliance date was set for November 19, 2024, or a fine of$75 per day plus administrative fees of$384.12. Posted this property with a notice of fine on December 6, 2024. The property was last inspected on December 13, 2024, and the violations still exist. There are 28 days of non-compliance, and the fine continues to accrue at $75 per day, plus administrative fees in the amount of $384.12. The respondent was not present. Ms. Zalman agreed to certify the fine. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman certified the fine, plus admistrative fee in the amount of$384.12. Lien Reduction Hearing Case No. 05-0383 IGLAD A NAURELUS & GUY ESTELLA Property Address: 155 NE 16TH AVE Property Violation(s): CH 15 ART 9 15-120 (D) 1 INC CH 15 ART 9 15-120 (B) .1 CH 10 ART 2 10-24 INCL/BBCO Officer Jaiprashad JD, Community Standards Supervisor, presented this case. The notice of violation occurred on February 15, 2005. The original Magistrate hearing date was March 16, 2005, and no one appeared. Service by certified mail, signed green card dated March 1, 2005. The fine certification hearing was on April 20, 2005, and no one appeared. Service by certified mail and posting on the property dated March 29, 2005. The compliance date was March 26, 2005, and the fine proposed by the Magistrate was $100 per day, plus $634.12 administrative fees. The property was last inspected on January 6, 2006, and the violation has complied. There have been 285 days of non-compliance at P Y P $100 per day for a total amount of $28,500, plus the $634.12 administrative fees for a total of$29,134.12. Officer Jaiprashad stated that the City is recommending a reduction to $5,826.80, plus $634.12 administrative fees. Guy Estella, respondent, was present. Ms. Zalman reviewed the lien and recommended reduction. Ms. Zalman inquired the whereabouts of (glad Naurelus. Mr. Estella answered that Mr. Naurelus is in Haiti however he had stolen the property. According to Mr. Estella, Mr. Naurelus had a Deed prepared in Haiti and came here to have it recorded. When Mr. Estella tried to comply with violation, Mr. Naurelus called the police to have him removed from property. Mr. Estella did not have access to property until he hired a Lawyer, went to court, and had Judge eliminate Mr. Naurelus name from the Deed. Mr. Estella stated he spent about $3000 during that time, and $4000 to replace grass. Officer Jaiprashad informed Ms. Zalman he was not aware of the information provided by Mr. Estella. The City has had no communication with (glad Naurelus. The City confirmed via the Property Appraiser website that EG Real Estate Investments LLC is the current property owner of the property. Per Sunbiz, Guy Estela is an Officer of EG Real Estate Investments LLC. Ms. Zalman stated the total would be $4,370.12 to be paid within 90 days. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman reduced the fine to $4,370.12 total for Case No. 05-0383 payable within 90 days or the fine will revert to the original amount. Lien Reduction Hearing Case No. 23-2122 FLORIDA CONGRESS AVE HOLDINGS Property Address: 1301 N CONGRESS AVE Property Violation(s): LDR CH IV ART 2 SEC 4 (A) 1 CH 15 SEC 15 120 (D) 1A CH 15 SEC 15-18 CH 10 SEC 2 10-24 LDR CH IV ART 4 SEC 4 (A) 7 Officer Jaiprashad JD, Community Standards Supervisor, presented this case. The notice of violation occurred on July 13, 2023. The original Magistrate hearing date was March 20, 2024, and no one appeared. Service by certified mail on January 2024. The fine certification hearing was on May 15, 2024, and no one appeared. Service by certified mail on April 11 , 2024. The compliance date was April 9, 2024 and the fine proposed by the Magistrate was $75 per day, plus $384.12 administrative fees. The property was last inspected on August 15, 2024, and the violation has complied. There have been 128 days of non-compliance at $75 per day for a total amount of $9,600.00, plus the $384.12 administrative fees for a total of $9,984.12. Officer Jaiprashad stated that the Cityis recommendinga reduction to 1 996.82 plus $384.12 administrative fees. Steve Eisenband on behalf of property owner was present. Ms. Zalman reviewed the lien and recommended reduction. Mr. Eisenband wanted to provide a correction, he was present at the fine certification hearing on May 15, 2024. Mr. Eisenband explained that the property owners did not receive any notice sent by the City as it was sent to the wrong Registered Agent. That Registered Agent received multiple notices. The property owners were not aware of the violations until May 7, 2024, when a notice was posted by Officer Calim Estime on the property. Within 100 days of finding out of violations, they were able to cure all of the violations, for a total of $16,784 and had all work expedited. Mr. Eisendband stated that the Registered Agent issue has been fixed. Discussion ensued about possible additional reduction. Ms. Zalman recommended that the property owner check property appraiser to make sure the contact information is updated. After consideration of the facts, Ms. Zalman does not believe that the City committed any errors. Ms. Zalman stated the total would be $1 ,884.12. However, Mr. Eisendband, although appreciative of the reduction, reiterated his request for further reduction. Ms. Zalman wanted to match the total amount at the last hearing, which would be 15% off the original amount which would total $1 ,497.61, inclusive of everything, to be paid within 90 days. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman reduced the fine to $1 ,497.61 total for Case No. 23-2122 payable within 90 days or the fine will revert to the original amount. Lien Reduction Hearing Case No. 23-3216 CHARLES LUCCENE Property Address: 2591 N SEACREST BLVD Property Violation(s): CH 15 SEC 15 120 1 D CH 15 SEC 15120B1 B Officer Jaiprashad JD, Community Standards Supervisor, presented this case. The notice of violation occurred on December 25, 2023. The original Magistrate hearing date was March 20, 2024, and no one appeared. Service by certified mail on January 10, 2024. The fine certification hearing was on June 26, 2024, and no one appeared. Service by certified mail on May 01 , 2024. The compliance date was April 23, 2024, and the fine proposed by the Magistrate was $100 per day, plus $384.12 administrative fees. The property was last inspected on July 11 , 2024, and the violation has complied. There have been 78 days of non-compliance at $75 per day for a total amount of $5,850.00, plus the $384.12 administrative fees for a total of $6,234. Officer Jaiprashad stated that the City is recommending a reduction to $1,246.84, plus the administrative fees. Charles Luccene, respondent, was present. Harold Charles was also present serving as interpreter for Mr. Luccene. Ms. Zalman reviewed the lien and recommended reduction. Mr. Charles stated that Mr. Luccene applied for a lien reduction for this case, in which he paid $200.00. Mr. Luccene has worked to comply with the violations as soon as he was aware of them. This is his homestead property. It was noted that Mr. Luccene only works part time. Ms. Zalman provided a 15% reduction and stated the total would be $877.50 to be paid within 90 days. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman reduced the fine to $877.50 total for Case No. 23-3216 payable within 90 days or the fine will revert to the original amount. Lien Reduction Hearing Case No. 23-0028 TREPCA BLEDI Property Address: 2512 SW 13TH ST Property Violation(s): LDR CH 2 ART IV SEC 2 A 2 Officer Patrick Hart, Community Standards Supervisor, presented this case. The notice of violation occurred on February 14, 2023. The original Magistrate hearing date was August 16, 2023, and no one appeared. Service by via posting on August 4, 2023. The fine certification hearing was on October 18, 2023, and no one appeared. Service via posting on October 5, 2023. The compliance date was September 19, 2023, and the fine proposed by the Magistrate was $150 per day, plus $384.12 administrative fees. The property was last inspected on October 24, 2024, and the violation has complied. There have been 401 days of non-compliance at $150 per day for a total amount of $60,150, plus the $384.12 administrative fees for a total of$60,534.12. Officer Hart stated that the City is recommending a reduction to $9,080.12, plus administrative fees. Mr. Bledi Trepca, respondent was present. Ms. Zalman reviewed the lien and recommended reduction. Mr. Trepca advised he appreciated the recommended reduction by the City. Mr. Trepca explained that he had difficulties with contractor to pull permits. He stated that he also had trouble with contractor responding to him. Mr. Trepca feels he should not be penalized to pay fines due to contractor neglect. Mr. Trepca requested reduction to $4,500, of the original certified fine. In consideration of reductions, Ms. Zalman stated her concerns of the violations being a possible health and safety hazard. She also explained that Mr. Trepca has separate means to go against the contractor if they were causing him a delay. Mr. Trepca stated he spent $1,600 to remove structure at $400 a day. Mr. Trepca advised this is an investment property, he rents the property for short term rentals. Ms. Zalman considered a 12% reduction and stated the total would be $7,164.09, incorporating the administrative fees, to be paid within 90 days. Mr. Trepca found the recommendation fair. Decision Due to evidence and testimony, Ms. Zalman reduced the fine to $7,164.09 total for Case No. 23-0028 payable within 90 days or the fine will revert to the original amount. The hearing was concluded at 11:08 a.m. (Minutes by M. Clavel, Administrative Coordinator I) 1 1 1 1 1 1