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6.B.

Special Magistrate Hearing - Building

Information

17-0894
Ext. of Time

2504 Avenue G

New Covenant Prayer Center

Shaun Coss

Case Initiated:

April 28, 2017

Type of Presentation:

Ext. of Time

OWNER:
New Covenant Prayer Center
1304 N 20th Street
Ft. Pierce, FL 34950

Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required

May 4, 2017 After speaking to Bishop Fischer and being advised they were trying to raise funds for the repairs they started the work but stopped when they became aware a permit was needed.
May 12, 2017 Building Department Investigator Coss met with Bishop Fischer. After hearing the circumstances of how they were scammed they were granted an additional 90 days.
July 26, 2017 BDI Coss spoke to Bishop Fischer again. He was advised Home Depot was donating material but they had to get a 501 (C) (3) which they have applied for.
November 27, 2017 BDI Coss spoke to the Pastor and he was advised they got the 501(C)(3) approved and now they were doing the paperwork to get a grant for the repairs. No further contact, no permits, scheduled for hearing.
July 18, 2018 Special Magistrate Ross found New Covenant Prayer Center responsible for the violation and gave them 90 days to bring the property into compliance or a fine of $100.00 per day would be assessed.
September 12, 2018 Bishop Fischer advised he had a death in his family and would reschedule the extension for time for a later date.
October 8, 2018, received request for an extension of time.
February 19, 2019 Special Magistrate - Bishop Fischer was not present - a Final Extension of 90 days was granted.
Fines began to accrue on May 22, 2019. Total Fine as of July 8, 2019: $4,750.00

To be determined.