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Janey Vanderhorst - Code Enforcement Supervisor
Heather Debevec - Code Enforcement Officer
| 19-1512 CE Pulled |
107 N 29th Street | Hatfield, James | Isaac Saucedo |
| Case Initiated: | June 13,2019 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: James Hatfield PO BOX 1506 Ft. Pierce, FL 34954 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (1)(5) – Outside Storage
Section 9-27 (B) – Doing Business without a Tax
IPMC 304.2 Protective treatment.
Section 15-3(b) – Removal of signs.
| 19-1699 PK Re-scheduled |
210 A N 2nd St | Walker, Charlene #5117 |
John Futch |
| Case Initiated: | July 1, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Citation |
| VIOLATOR: Charlene Walker |
PARKING VIOLATION: Restricted Parking |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| 5117PK | 10-23(P) Parking Regulation | $50.00 | $10.00 | $18.00 | $78.00 |
| 19-1590 CE Re-scheduled |
808 N 22nd Street | Perez, Joshua | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated:| June 17, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Joshua Perez PO Box 245190 Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 |
IPMC 302.7 - Accessory Structure
| 18-2488CE | 702 North 15th Street | B and B Business Management Services Inc | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated:| October 2, 2018 December 12, 2018 continued 30 days for permit January 16, 2019 permit obtained continued with permit |
Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: B and B Business Management Services Inc 1216 York Ave #B Ft. Pierce, FL 34982 |
REGISTERED AGENT: Brenda Paulin' Williams 1216 York Ave Suite B Ft. Pierce, FL 34982 |
IPMC 304.2 Protective Treatment
The Special Magistrate finds that a violation does exist and that B & B Business Management Services Inc. 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 by the City. It is hereby ordered that the Violator be given the number of days recommended by the Code Enforcement Officer on the case summary sheet to come into compliance or they would be fined the amount also shown on the summary sheet. The Violator shall have 30 days within which to appeal this decision to the Circuit Court.
| 19-1165 CE | 1405 N 22nd Street | B and B Management Services Inc | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated:| May 15, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: B and B Management Services Inc 1216 York Ave Ste B Ft. Pierce, FL 34982 |
IPMC 304.2 - Protective Treatment
The Special Magistrate finds that a violation does exist and that B&B Services Management Inc. 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 by the City. It is hereby ordered that the Violator be given the number of days recommended by the Code Enforcement Officer on the case summary sheet to come into compliance or they would be fined the amount also shown on the summary sheet. The Violator shall have 30 days within which to appeal this decision to the Circuit Court.
| 19-1007 CE | 1004 N 17th Street | Bailey, Stephen | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated:| April 24, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Stephen Bailey 1004 N 17th Street Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
TENANT: Lekeila Merritt 1004 N 17th St Apt B Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
IPMC 304.2 Protective Treatment
Stephen Bailey was sworn in. He confirmed that he had pressure washed the wall. He said he was going to re-stucco it and was concerned the stucco wouldn't stick to the paint.
Special Magistrate found that the violation listed on the summary sheet do exist and that Stephen Baily has committed or is responsible for the violation(s). She ordered that the violator has 30 days in which to comply with the city code of ordinances. In the event the violation(s) are not cured or complied within the time given, a fine of $50.00 per day will be assessed for each day the violation continues past the date set for compliance. The violator has 30 days in which to appeal the decision in the Circuit Court of St. Lucie County.
| 19-1091 CE | 1114 N 17th Street | Smith, Eddie | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated:| May 1, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Eddie Smith 2410 S 14th St Ft. Peirce, FL 34950 |
TENANT: Tenant 1114 N 17th St Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
IPMC 302.7 Accessory Structure
IPMC 304.7 Roofs and Drainage
Special Magistrate found that a violation does exist and that Eddie Smith 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 by the City. She ordered that the violator has 30 days in which to apply for the permit and comply with all conditions of the permit. In the event the violations are not cured or complied within the time given, a fine of $50.00 per day will be assessed for each day the violation continues past the date set for compliance. The violator has 30 days in which to appeal the decision in the Circuit Court of St. Lucie County.
| 19-0417 CE | 206 N 18th Street | Alley, Mark Alley, Paula |
Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated:| February 9, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Mark Alley Paula Alley 206 N 18th St Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
IPMC 304.2 Protective Treatment
Mark Alley was sworn in. He said he had surgery last year, his garage burned down, he works 7 days a week and he was planning to do the work over Labor Day weekend but the storm came in. He said it also rains everyday. He asked for a little more time and Officer Debevec agreed to an additional 60 days.
Special Magistrate found that the violation(s) listed on the summary sheet do exist and that Mark & Paula Alley committed or is responsible for the violation(s). She ordered that the violator(s) have 60 days in which to comply with the city code of ordinances. In the event the violation(s) are not cured or complied within the time given, a fine of $50.00 per day will be assessed for each day the violation(s) continue(s) past the date set for compliance. The violator has 30 days in which to appeal the decision in the Circuit Court of St. Lucie County.
| 19-1648 CE | 612 N 23rd Street | All Around Town LLC | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated:| June 27, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: All Around Town LLC 2225 NW 32nd Terr Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311 |
REGISTERED AGENT: Mary McFadden 2225 NW 32nd Terr Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311 |
| TENANT: Sandria Staines 612 N 23rd St Ft. Peirce, FL 34950 |
INTERESTED PARTY: Sophie Lupowitz & Bonnie Finkel 10155 Collins Ave #1404 Bal Harbour, FL 33154 |
| INTERESTED PARTY: Barbara Bloch 6724 Casa Grande Way Delray Beach, FL 33446 |
INTERESTED PARTY: All Around Town LLC 2001 Avenue I Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
| INTERESTED PARTY: First Realty Partners LLC 2400 Cypress Creek #101 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 |
INTERESTED PARTY: Joseph Mondell 2400 Cypress Creek #101 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 |
| INTERESTED PARTY: John Penson 150 W Flagler St Ste 1675 Miami, FL 33130 pensonservice@gmail.com john@pensonlaw.org |
IPMC 302.7 Accessory Structure
Shanti Wesley was sworn in. She said she has repaired the fence.
Code Officer Debevec said she has not been able to verify this and asked that the case be continued.
The Special Magistrate continued this case until her next hearing date to allow for officer to inspect the property.
| 18-2687 Massey |
516 Means Court |
Elbethel Community Development Center, Inc. |
Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | October 26, 2018 | Type of Presentation: | Massey |
| OWNER: Elbethel Community Development Center Inc. 2221 N 53rd Street Ft. Pierce, FL 34946 |
REGISTERED AGENT: Clarence Ingram 2221 N 53rd Street Ft. Pierce, FL 34946 |
Section(s): 16-25 (C) - Responsibility for Containers.
IPMC 304.1 - Exterior Structure - General.
IPMC 304.2- Protective Treatment.
Section(s): 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (1) (5) - Outside Storage.
Clarence Ingram was sworn in. He agreed to the $500.00 and asked for additional time to pay. He said a year would be satisfactory.
The Special Magistrate, after reviewing the 3 criteria required by Rule 16 and after considering the facts, ordered the fines be reduced from $2,780.00 to $500.00 payable in 12 months. If not paid within this time the fines would revert to the original amount and a lien would be recorded at the St. Lucie County Clerk of Court’s Office.
| 19-0938 CE Extension of time |
2501 Avenue F | William & Amy Said | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | April 5, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Extension of Time |
| OWNER: William & Amy Said 5925 Batchelor Terr Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 |
Section 16-46, 16-47, 16-48(10)(D) - Non Operative Vehicle
William Said was sworn in. He said he was having to work with the county also. The 3 trailers have no VIN numbers. He finally got the bill of sales but the Judge has to review it. He said he needed a little more time because of this.
The Respondent’s request for an extension of time within which to comply with the requirements of the Special Magistrate’s Order Determining Violation dated May 1, 2019 be and the same is hereby granted to the extent specified in this Order.
- In the event the violations specified in said Order Determining Violation dated May 1, 2019 are not remedied within 30 days of September 18, 2019 there shall be imposed a fine at a daily, cumulative rate of $50.00.
- All other provisions of said Order Determining Violation dated May 1, 2019 shall remain in full force and effect.
| 19-1534 AL Appeal |
2210 Orange Avenue | Jaber's Pharmacy | Margaret M. Arraiz |
| Case Initiated: | June 17, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Alarm Appeal |
| APPELLATE: Jaber's Pharmacy Inc. 2210 Orange Avenue Fort Pierce, FL 34950 |
| Date of Alarm | Code Section | Bldg. Type | False Alarm # | Total Due |
| 03/02/2019 | 14-24 Excessive False Alarm Signals | Commercial | 0 | $ 0.00 |
| 05/17/2019 | 14-24 Excessive False Alarm Signals | Commercial | 1 | $100.00 |
Jamal Saul was sworn in. He said there was an issue of the power going on and off. He said he told the police department not to come out but they did anyway. He had ADT check and the power was going off. He hasn't had any other issues since the 19th of May.
Supervisor Vanderhorst said they had checked with the power company and they show no outages reported. She presented an email marked as exhibit 1.
He said it happened each day at the same time. Every time the power goes off, the alarm goes off. Three people are supposed to be notified of the alarm going off. He said he was the one who got the call and he told them not to come out. The last time it went off, it burned the transmitter.
Assistant City Attorney Earley asked about the alarms going off each day at the same time. She entered into evidence defence exhibit 1 a statement from the manager that they had checked with FPUA and they said the power had not gone off. He presented a video showing the power did go off and then came back on.
The Special Magistrate found Jaber's Pharmacy responsible for the violations. She ordered the following to be paid within 30 days
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| 19-1533 AL Appeal |
2311 Avenue D | DC Grocery Donald Coe |
Margaret M. Arraiz |
| Case Initiated: | June 17, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Alarm Appeal |
| APPELLATE: D.C. Grocery Joyce A Holloway Donald Coe 2302 Avenue G, Apt B Fort Pierce, FL 34950 |
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| Date of Alarm | Code Section | Bldg. Type | False Alarm # | Total Due |
| 7/15/2018 | 14-24 Excessive False Alarm Signals | Commercial | 0 | $ 0.00 |
| 08/30/2018 | 14-24 Excessive False Alarm Signals | Commercial | 1 | $100.00 |
| 10/17/2018 | 14-24 Excessive False Alarm Signals | Commercial | 2 | $200.00 |
| 11/01/2018 | 14-24 Excessive False Alarm Signals | Commercial | 3 | $400.00 |
Joyce Holloway and Donald Coe were sworn in. She said she didn't know how they went off. The alarm company said there was nothing wrong with the system. They did not receive any calls that the alarm was going off. She said when the alarm goes off it's usually in the middle of the night and she doesn't hear the phone ring. She paid the $100.00 but appealed the rest. Mr. Coe said he had the alarm cut off but he was still having to pay for it.
Supervisor Vanderhorst went over the summary of alarms. She said when the alarm went off they didn't have the ID and gave an improper pass code. Each incident an improper pass code was given.
The Special Magistrate found DC Grocery was in violation of Chapter 14 Article II and the Alarm Systems did exist.
- The alarm system owner did provide sufficient evidence to support their appeal of the false alarm penalties.
- The alarm system owner’s account shall be updated to comply with this order and shall retain their current false alarm count status of 3 false alarms.
The Special Magistrate found DC Grocery was responsible for the violations. She ordered the following to be paid within 30 days.
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Respectfully submitted:
Colleen Greer
Code Enforcement Clerk
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