9:01 AM
Peggy Arraiz - Code Compliance Manager
Vince Alesi - Code Enforcement Officer
Cynthia Ricker - Alarm Coordinator
| 18-2972 Reschedule 3/20 |
208 Ave A |
Florida Mason, Inc. #5857PK |
Vincent Alesi |
| Case Initiated: | December 18,2018 | Type of Presentation: | Citation - Repeat |
| VIOLATOR: Florida Mason, Inc. |
PARKING VIOLATION: |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| 5857PK |
10-23 (P) Parking Regulation 2 Hour Parking |
1 @ $100.00 |
$100.00 |
$10.00 |
$110.00 |
| 18-2943 Cont. 3/20 |
606 South Ocean Drive | Palm Haven Ocean Dev LLC | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated:| December 11, 2018 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Palm Haven Ocean Development LLC 416 SE Cortez Ave Stuart, FL 34994 |
REGISTERED AGENT: Eric Sauerberg 200 Village Square Crossing Ste 102 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 |
IPMC 302.7 - Accessory Structure
Section 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (1)(5) - Outside Storage
IPMC 304.2 - Protective Treatment
| 19-109 Cont. 3/20/19 |
1218 S 11th Street | Arenas, Raul N | Saucedo, Isaac |
| Case Initiated:| January 15,2019 | Type of Presentation: | Repeat Violator |
| VIOLATOR: Raul N Arenas 1218 S 11th Street Fort Pierce, Fl 34950 |
Sec. 9-25 - Proof of business activity; burden of proof on applicant.
Section 9-27 (B) – Doing Business without a Tax
| 18-2628 CE Cont. from COMPLIED |
1104 Avenue G | Knowles (EST), Idella | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: |October 20 ,2018 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Idella Knowles (EST) 1104 AVenue G Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
TENANT: Lon Knowles 1104 Avenue G Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
Section 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (1)(5) - Outside Storage
Section 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (11) - Outside Storage of Indoor Furniture
| 18-2915 Parking |
City Marina/N Pier, IRD |
Whitcar Boat Works Inc. #6376 PK |
Vincent Alesi |
| Case Initiated: | December 5, 2018 | Type of Presentation: | Citation PK |
| VIOLATOR: Whitcar Boat Works Inc. |
PARKING VIOLATION: |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| 6376PK | 10-23L Parking Regulation Restricted Parking Permit Required |
$50.00 /1 | $50.00 | $10.00 | $18.00 | $78.00 |
The Special Magistrate finds that a violation does exist and that the Violator(s) having been provided notice and failing to appear is responsible for the violation(s). Further, this Court enters a Default Summary Judgement based on the unrefuted facts as presented in the City’s Affidavit. It was ordered that they pay the amount on the citation $50.00 plus $10.00 administrative fees and $18.00 late fee or a total of $78.00 within 30 days. Failure to pay the total amount within 30 days will result in the case being turned over to the St. Lucie County Court and an additional fee may be charged.
| 18-2924 Parking |
Orange Ave Lot Behind 2nd St Bistro |
Sapanara, Kenneth Michael #6379 PK |
Vincent Alesi |
| Case Initiated: | December 7, 2018 | Type of Presentation: | Citation PK |
| VIOLATOR: Kenneth Michael Sapanara |
PARKING VIOLATION: |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| 6379PK | 10-23P Parking Regulation 2 Hour Parking |
$50.00 /1 | $50.00 | $10.00 | $18.00 | $78.00 |
The Special Magistrate finds that a violation does exist and that the Violator(s) having been provided notice and failing to appear is responsible for the violation(s). Further, this Court enters a Default Summary Judgement based on the unrefuted facts as presented in the City’s Affidavit. It was ordered that they pay the amount on the citation $50.00 plus $10.00 administrative fees and $18.00 late fee or a total of $78.00 within 30 days. Failure to pay the total amount within 30 days will result in the case being turned over to the St. Lucie County Court and an additional fee may be charged.
| 18-2966 Parking |
207 Ave A (Marina Wy) |
Weaver, Raymond Gilbert #5854PK |
Vincent Alesi |
| Case Initiated: | December 15, 2018 | Type of Presentation: | Citation |
| VIOLATOR: Raymond Gilbert Weaver |
PARKING VIOLATION: |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| 5854PK | 10-23K Parking Regulation Parked in Load Zone |
$50.00 /1 | $50.00 | $10.00 | $18.00 | $78.00 |
The Special Magistrate finds that a violation does exist and that the Violator(s) having been provided notice and failing to appear is responsible for the violation(s). Further, this Court enters a Default Summary Judgement based on the unrefuted facts as presented in the City’s Affidavit. It was ordered that they pay the amount on the citation $50.00 plus $10.00 administrative fees and $18.00 late fee or a total of $78.00 within 30 days. Failure to pay the total amount within 30 days will result in the case being turned over to the St. Lucie County Court and an additional fee may be charged.
| 18-2962 Parking |
S/S Marina Wy W/IRD |
Richardet, Neil #6399PK |
Vincent Alesi |
| Case Initiated: | December 15, 2018 | Type of Presentation: | Citation |
| VIOLATOR: Neil Richardet |
PARKING VIOLATION: |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| 6399PK | 10-23 (S) Parking Regulation Parked on Grass (ROW) |
$50.00 /1 | $50.00 | $10.00 | $18.00 | $78.00 |
The Special Magistrate finds that a violation does exist and that the Violator(s) having been provided notice and failing to appear is responsible for the violation(s). Further, this Court enters a Default Summary Judgement based on the unrefuted facts as presented in the City’s Affidavit. It was ordered that they pay the amount on the citation $50.00 plus $10.00 administrative fees and $18.00 late fee or a total of $78.00 within 30 days. Failure to pay the total amount within 30 days will result in the case being turned over to the St. Lucie County Court and an additional fee may be charged.
| 18-2963 Parking |
E/S IRD N/Marina Wy |
Munoz, Benjamin Reinhold #6400PK |
Vincent Alesi |
| Case Initiated: | December 15, 2018 | Type of Presentation: | Citation |
| VIOLATOR: Benjamin Reinhold Munoz |
PARKING VIOLATION: |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| 6400PK | 10-23 (S) Parking Regulation Parked on Grass (ROW) |
$50.00 /1 | $50.00 | $10.00 | $18.00 | $78.00 |
The Special Magistrate finds that a violation does exist and that the Violator(s) having been provided notice and failing to appear is responsible for the violation(s). Further, this Court enters a Default Summary Judgement based on the unrefuted facts as presented in the City’s Affidavit. It was ordered that they pay the amount on the citation $50.00 plus $10.00 administrative fees and $18.00 late fee or a total of $78.00 within 30 days. Failure to pay the total amount within 30 days will result in the case being turned over to the St. Lucie County Court and an additional fee may be charged.
| 18-3014 Parking Appeal |
S/S Marina Way & IRD | Mawhinney, Lori #5879PK |
Vincent Alesi |
| Case Initiated: | December 29, 2018 | Type of Presentation: | Appeal |
| VIOLATOR: Lori Mawhinney |
PARKING VIOLATION: |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| 5879PK Appeal | 10-23 (S) Parking Regulation Parked on Grass - ROW |
1 @ $50.00 | $50.00 | $10.00 | $0.00 | $60.00 |
Lori Mawhinney was sworn in. She said she sees signs for tow away and hours of operation but no signs for parking on the grass. Code Compliance Manager Arraiz said there is no signs because she was parking on the right of way. Public works planted bushes in order to stop the parking on right of way and grass but it's been reported people ran over the bushes. The City has designated parking spaces and at that time of the morning if full, the parking garage is still empty.
The Special Magistrate found a violation does exist and the violators are ordered to pay the amount on the citation $50.00 as indicated plus the administrative charges of $10.00 and waived the $18.00 late fee for a total amount due of $60.00 payable within 30 days of the hearing date. Failure to pay the total amount within 30 days will result in the case being turned over to the St. Lucie County Court and an additional fee may be charged.
| 19-226 Parking Appeal |
Marina Way & Melody Ln | Lembright, A.C. #5199PK |
Vincent Alesi |
| Case Initiated: | January 26, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Appeal |
| VIOLATOR: A.C. Lembright |
PARKING VIOLATION: |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| 5199PK Appeal | 10-23 (S) Parking Regulation Parked on Sidewalk |
1 @ $50.00 | $50.00 | $10.00 | $0.00 | $60.00 |
Arthur Lembright was sworn in. He agreed this was his bike and he was parked on the sidewalk. He said there was no parking available at the marina and he had a handicap permit for his bike. He said he has seen other motorcycles parked there and thought it was okay for him. Code Compliance Manager Arraiz said because the parking lot is full doesn't give him permission to park wherever he wants. Other motorcycles have also been cited. She said parking on the sidewalk hinders others who are handicapped from walking or getting around him on the sidewalk. Mr. Lembright presented photos showing there were no other parking spaces available for him to park and that there was plenty of room for people to get around him. Mrs. Arraiz said that still doesn't give him the right to park on the sidewalk.
The Special Magistrate found a violation does exist and the violators are ordered to pay the amount on the citation $50.00 as indicated plus the administrative charges of $10.00 and waived the $18.00 late fee for a total amount due of $60.00 payable within 30 days of the hearing date. Failure to pay the total amount within 30 days will result in the case being turned over to the St. Lucie County Court and an additional fee may be charged.
| 18-2508 Massey |
4230 Gator Trace Ave 4B | Raskin, Larry | Isaac Saucedo |
| Case Initiated: | October 4, 2018 | Type of Presentation: | Massey |
| OWNER: Larry Raskin 4230 Gator Trace Avenue 4B Ft. Pierce, FL 34982 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section 9-25 - Proof of business activity; Burden of proof on applicant.
Section 9-27 (B) - Doing Business without a Tax.
Larry Raskin was sworn in. He said he didn't know about having to have a Business Tax Receipt before putting the ad on Air B&B. He has had no response until now where he has it rented in August. He tried to get Air B&B to take the ad down but they didn't do it.
The Special Magistrate, after reviewing the 3 criteria required by Rule 16 and after considering the facts, ordered the fines be reduced from $4,650.00 to $500.00 payable in 30 days. If not paid within this time period the fines would revert back to the original amount and a lien would be recorded at the St. Lucie County Clerk of Court’s Office.
| 02-10082 Lien Reduction |
1022 Avenue H | Prince, Beverly | Peggy Arraiz |
| Case Initiated: | June 18, 2002 | Type of Presentation: | Lien Reduction |
| PREVIOUS OWNER: Beverly A. Prince 601 Saunders St Apt W2 Hinesville, GA 31313 |
CURRENT OWNER: Deloris Faniel (Sister) 4703 Evergreen Ave. Ft. Pierce, FL 34947 |
Section(s): 5-369 Secure the Building
Deloris Faniel was sworn in. She said she was the original owner but got cancer so they put the property into her sister's name. She's better now and because her sister is waiting for a kidney, she took the property back. When she first requested the reduction she got hit by the storms before it could proceed. The cancer hit her again and she had more treatment to go through but she's doing better now.
Mrs. Arraiz asked if the Georgia address was her current address. She said Staff was in agreement to the reduction but the City Commission may charge an additional $250.00 for administrative fees. She could request them to waive those fees at the meeting.
Special Magistrate reviewed the 7 criteria required by Rule 17 and will recommend the City Commission reduce the lien from $62,600.00 to $472.44 payable in 6 months. This does not include the City Commission's administrative fee of $250.00. If not paid within that time the lien would revert back to its original amount.
| 14-0745 Lien Reduction |
1108 Avenue G | Carlson Family LLC | Peggy Arraiz |
| Case Initiated: | April 7, 2014 | Type of Presentation: | Lien Reduction |
| PREVIOUS OWNER: Krista Duhart & Norma White 1108 Avenue G Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
CURRENT OWNER: Carlson Family LLC 2103 Sunrise Boulevard Ft. Pierce, FL 34982 |
Section(s): 5-368 (1) (4) Property Maintenance
Section(s): 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (1) (5) Outside Storage
Sovathary Jacobson was sworn in and agreed to the reduction recommendation.
Special Magistrate reviewed the 7 criteria required by Rule 17 and will recommend the City Commission reduce the lien from $416,0040.00 to $1,800.00 that would include the City Commission's administrative fee and payable in 30 days. If not paid within that time the lien would revert back to its original amount.
| 13-1121 Lien Reduction |
1108 Avenue G | Carlton Family LLC | Peggy Arraiz |
| Case Initiated: | July 2, 2013 | Type of Presentation: | Lien Reduction |
| PREVIOUS OWNER: Krista Duhart & Norma White 1108 Avenue G Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
CURRENT OWNER: Carlton Family LLC 2103 Sunrise Boulevard Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
Section(s): 5-369 Vacant Buildings
Sovathary Jacobson was in agreement with the reduction recommendation.
Special Magistrate reviewed the 7 criteria required by Rule 17 and will recommend the City Commission reduce the lien from $30,140.00 to $1,500.00 that would include the City Commission's administrative fee and payable in 30 days. If not paid within that time the lien would revert back to its original amount
| 18-2889 Alarm Appeal |
3104 Avenue K | Boys & Girls Club | Cynthia Ricker |
| Case Initiated: | October 18, 2018 | Type of Presentation: | Alarm Appeal |
| APPELLATE: Boys & Girls Club Susanne Patterson 3104 Avenue J Fort Pierce, FL 34947 |
| Date of Alarm | Code Section | Bldg. Type | False Alarm # | Total Due |
| 1/7/2018 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 0 | 0 |
| 1/13/2018 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 1 | $100.00 |
| 1/31/2018 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 2 | $200.00 |
| 4/11/2018 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 3 | $400.00 |
| 4/13/2018 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 4 | $500.00 |
| 5/17/2018 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 5 | $500.00 |
| 5/17/2018 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 6 | $500.00 |
| 6/12/2018 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 7 | $500.00 |
| 6/23/2018 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 8 | $500.00 |
| 6/25/2018 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 9 | $500.00 |
| 7/3/2018 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 10 | $500.00 |
| 7/4/2018 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 11 | $500.00 |
| 7/16/2018 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 12 | $500.00 |
| 9/14/2018 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 13 | $500.00 |
| 11/6/2018 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 14 | $500.00 |
| 11/27/2018 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 15 | $500.00 |
| Total False Alarm Fines | 16 | $6,700.00 | ||
| Date of Alarm | Total Due | |||
| 1/7/2018 | Unregistered Permit Surcharge | Commercial | 1 | $50.00 |
| 1/13/2018 | Unregistered Permit Surcharge | Commercial | 2 | $50.00 |
| 1/31/2018 | Unregistered Permit Surcharge | Commercial | 3 | $50.00 |
| 4/11/2018 | Unregistered Permit Surcharge | Commercial | 4 | $50.00 |
| 4/13/2018 | Unregistered Permit Surcharge | Commercial | 5 | $50.00 |
| 5/17/2018 | Unregistered Permit Surcharge | Commercial | 6 | $50.00 |
| 5/17/2018 | Unregistered Permit Surcharge | Commercial | 7 | $50.00 |
| 6/12/2018 | Unregistered Permit Surcharge | Commercial | 8 | $50.00 |
| 6/23/2018 | Unregistered Permit Surcharge | Commercial | 9 | $50.00 |
| 6/25/2018 | Unregistered Permit Surcharge | Commercial | 10 | $50.00 |
| 7/3/2018 | Unregistered Permit Surcharge | Commercial | 11 | $50.00 |
| 7/4/2018 | Unregistered Permit Surcharge | Commercial | 12 | $50.00 |
| 7/16/2018 | Unregistered Permit Surcharge | Commercial | 13 | $50.00 |
| Total Surcharge Fines | 13 | $650.00 | ||
| Grand Total of Fines | $7,350.00 | Paid $450.00 | Bal. $6,900.00 |
Susanne Patterson, Director of Finance was sworn in. She said there has been no false alarms for Avenue J since November 27. She said the teens hang out after hours so they can use the WIFI. Once they found out that this was main reason for setting off the alarm, they put a stop to it. Also they pay the alarm company's monthly fee and after a large turnover of employees they have now got some responsible people. If the alarm goes off, the company calls them and they make the decision whether to send the police or not.
For the Avenue K address, they didn't know they were responsible for the false alarms. They rent from the Ft. Pierce Housing Authority and although they pay the monthly alarm fees, they don't get called for alarms. The housing authority gets the call and sometimes it is ignored. The police show up whether it is a false alarm or not. They have no control over how the security people handles the alarms.
After further consideration they decided to continue these cases for 30 days to see if they could their CEO to get with the housing authority and work something out. Also, asked them to get with Cynthia and provide the records and any video to see if they can narrow the false alarms down.
After hearing testimony Special Magistrate continued this case for 30 days.
| 18-2890 Alarm Appeal |
3104 Avenue J | Boys & Girls Club | Cynthia Ricker |
| Case Initiated: | October 18, 2018 | Type of Presentation: | Alarm Appeal |
| APPELLATE: Boys & Girls Club Susanne Patterson 3104 Avenue J Fort Pierce, FL 34947 |
| Date of Alarm | Code Section | Bldg. Type | False Alarm # | Total Due |
| 10/18/2017 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 0 | 0 |
| 10/18/2017 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 1 | $100.00 |
| 10/25/2017 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 2 | $200.00 |
| 11/8/2017 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 3 | $400.00 |
| 11/9/2017 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 4 | $500.00 |
| 11/19/2017 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 5 | $500.00 |
| 11/27/2017 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 6 | $500.00 |
| 1/4/2018 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 7 | $500.00 |
| 1/21/2018 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 8 | $500.00 |
| 2/16/2018 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 9 | $500.00 |
| 5/25/2018 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 10 | $500.00 |
| 5/25/2018 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 11 | $500.00 |
| 7/7/2018 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 12 | $500.00 |
| 7/23/2018 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 13 | $500.00 |
| 7/29/2018 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 14 | $500.00 |
| 8/15/2018 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 15 | $500.00 |
| 8/28/2018 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 16 | $500.00 |
| 9/18/2018 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 17 | $500.00 |
| 9/18/2018 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 18 | $500.00 |
| 10/2/2018 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 19 | $500.00 |
| 10/11/2018 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 20 | $500.00 |
| 10/13/2018 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 21 | $500.00 |
| 10/15/2018 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 22 | $500.00 |
| 11/5/2018 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 23 | $500.00 |
| 11/5/2018 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 24 | $500.00 |
| 11/16/2018 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 25 | $500.00 |
| Total False Alarm Fines | 26 | $11,700.00 |
After hearing testimony Special Magistrate continued this case for 30 days.
| 18-2669 Alarm Appeal |
720 S US HWY 1 | Roys Liquors | Cynthia Ricker |
| Case Initiated: | September 5, 2018 | Type of Presentation: | Alarm Appeal |
| APPELLATE: ROYS LIQUORS 720 S US HWY 1 FORT PIERCE, FL 34950 |
| Date of Alarm | Code Section | Bldg. Type | False Alarm # | Total Due |
| 7/27/2018 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 4 | $400.00 |
| Grand Total of Fines | $400.00 |
Darrell Dawson was sworn in. He said the sensors were bad so he had the alarm company check them. He made a deal with them to not send the police unless a sensor went off. When the alarm went off, the security company did not dispatch, but someone called and reported it. By the time he arrived the police had already been there. It was a false alarm.
Code Compliance Manager Arraiz said they would be comfortable with $50.00 administrative fees and reset the alarm count to 4.
The Special Magistrate waived the 4th alarm and charges. She reduced the fines to administrative fee of $50.00. The 5th alarm they received will now be reset to the 4th alarm. This order shall be forwarded to Cry Wolf for processing.
Respectfully submitted:
Colleen Greer
Code Enforcement Clerk