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Margaret Arraiz - Code Enforcement Manager
Isaac Saucedo - Code Enforcement Officer
Heather Debevec - Code Enforcement Officer
Shaun Coss - Building Department Investigator
| 17-0111 | 130 N Depot Dr | Gallagher, John | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | January 24, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Parking Citation |
| OWNER: John Gallagher PARKING CITATION |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s) 10-23 Parking Regulations
| 17-0264 | 100 N Indian River Dr | Keltner, Nichilas | Heather Debevec Vince Alesi |
| Case Initiated: | February 9, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Parking Citation |
| OWNER: Nicholas Keltner |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s) 10-23 Parking Regulation
| 17-0124 | 2024 Golfview Ct | Aventino Properties Corp | Isaac Saucedo |
| Case Initiated: | January 30, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Aventino Properties Corp 219 Garden Ave Fort Pierce, Fl 34982 |
OCCUPIED BY: Alex F Velasquez Ochoa 2024 Golfview Ct. Fort Pierce, Fl 34950 |
Section(s): 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (1)(5) – Outside Storage
Section(s): 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (11) – Outside Storage-Indoor Furniture
Section(s): 5-368 - Property Maintenance
Section(s): 22-187 (13) – Landscape Maintenance
Section(s): 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (4) – Parking on Other Than Pavement
| 16-2355 | 1117 S 7th St. | Strickland, La Toya | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | December 2, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: La Toya Strickland 1117 S 7th St. Ft Pierce, FL 34950 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
| 15-1031 | 2001 Orange Ave | Wymer, Richard D | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | July 7, 2015 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - Pulled |
| OWNER: Richard D Wymer 6675 NE 224th St. Okeechobee, FL 34972 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
| 17-0108 | 130 N Depot Dr | Weiner, Samantha | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | January 25, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Parking Citation |
| OWNER: Samantha Weiner PARKING CITATION |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s) 10-23 Parking Regulation
The Special Magistrate finds a violation does exist and the violators that are not present are deemed to have admitted guilt. It was further ordered that they pay the amount on the citation plus $10.00 administrative fees and $18.00 late fees.
| 17-0112 | 140 N Depot Dr | Davenport, Shannon | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | January 24, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Parking Citation |
| OWNER: Shannon Davenport PARKING CITATION |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s) 10-23 Parking Regulations
The Special Magistrate finds a violation does exist and the violators that are not present are deemed to have admitted guilt. It was further ordered that they pay the amount on the citation plus $10.00 administrative fees and $18.00 late fees.
| 17-0250 | 1405 Avenue F | White, Theodore & Betty | Isaac Saucedo |
| Case Initiated: | February 10, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Theodore White Betty White 2804 Sheraton Blvd Fort Pierce, Fl 34946 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-368 (6) – Fence Maintenance
Section(s): 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (1)(5) – Outside Storage
Deacon Randolf Scott was sworn in for testimony. He said the fence has been removed and presented photos. He said he has not spoke to anyone from the city.
Officer Saucedo said the poles are still there and the deed is in the White's name. He said the debris and the fence is now gone.
Betty Jean White was sworn in and she said Paul Bertram, the Urban Forrester, said the tree was fine
Motion was made by Frank M. Blandino Special Magistrate Blandino found that the violation(s) listed on the summary sheet does exist and that Theodore and Betty White have committed or are responsible for the violations. He ordered that the violator(s) have 10 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 period given, a fine of $100.00 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 his/her decision in the Circuit Court of St. Lucie County.
| 16-2137 | 3034 Sunrise Blvd. | Garcia, Juan | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | September 7, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Juan Garcia 2424 Manatee Ave. Bradenton, FL 34208 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.105.4.1.2 Expired Permit
Special Magistrate ordered that a violation does exist and that the violator(s) who are not present has committed or is responsible for the violations. He ordered that the violator be given 60 days in which to apply for the permit and comply with the conditions of the permit. In the event the violations are not cured or complied within the time period given, a fine of $100.00 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 his decision in the Circuit Court of St. Lucie County.
| 15-1420 | 406 Decordre Ct. | Castor, Simon | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | August 25, 2015 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Simon Castor 207 Dixieland Dr Ft Pierce, FL 34982 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
Special Magistrate ordered that a violation does exist and that the violator(s) who are not present has committed or is responsible for the violations. He ordered that the violator be given 60 days in which to apply for the permit and comply with the conditions of the permit. In the event the violations are not cured or complied within the time period given, a fine of $100.00 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 his decision in the Circuit Court of St. Lucie County.
| 15-0562 | 4507 S US Highway 1 | St. Lucie Automotive | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | April 9, 2015 | Type of Presentation: | Massey |
| OWNER: St. Lucie Automotive Properties 4950 Pocatella Avenue North Port, FL 34287 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
Dave Memon was sworn in for testimony. He said he was getting the mailing address corrected with the SLC Property Appraiser's office and that he agreed to the reduced fine offer.
The Special Magistrate, after reviewing the 3 criteria required by Rule 16 and after considering the facts, ordered the fines be reduced from $31,630.00 to $1,739.56 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.
| 05-1201 | 1635 Thumb Point Drive | Culverhouse, John B and Susan | Peggy Arraiz |
| Case Initiated: | May 05, 2005 | Type of Presentation: | Request to Foreclose Lien |
| NAME ON LIEN: John B & Susan Culverhouse 1635 Thumb Point Drive Fort Pierce, FL 34949 |
CURRENT TITLE NAME: John B Culverhouse Sr. John B Culverhouse Jr. 1635 Thumb Point Drive Fort Pierce, FL 34949 |
103.2 SBCCI Housing Code
The Special Magistrate authorized the City Attorney to continue with the foreclosure proceedings.
| 16-0324 | 505 S 8th Street | White, Gary & Lisa | Coss/Arraiz |
| Case Initiated: | February 4, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Lien Reduction |
| OWNER: Gary & Lisa White 1250 Shinn Road Ft. Pierce, FL 349456 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required.
Lisa White was sworn in for testimony. She agreed to pay the reduction offer of $750.00 within 60 days.
Special Magistrate reviewed the 7 criteria required by Rule 17 and will recommend the City Commission reduce the lien from $3,840.00 to $750.00 payable in 60 days. If not paid within that time the lien would revert back to its original amount.
| 15-0679 | 3625 S US Hwy 1 | Motel FP LLC | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | April 30, 2015 | Type of Presentation: | Massey |
| OWNER: Motel FP LLC Jeremiah Baron 3625 S US Highway 1 Ft. Pierce, FL 34982 |
REQUEST BY: Jeff Baron 49 SW Flagler Avenue Stuart, FL 34994 |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
Section(s): 5-1.101.2.1 Unsafe Building
IPMC 108.1.2 Unsafe Equipment
Jeff Baron was sworn in for testimony. He stated they had hired people to do the work; however, they did not do it. They then found someone else who did do the work. He agreed to the fines reduction and that he could pay it within 30 days.
The Special Magistrate, after reviewing the 3 criteria required by Rule 16 and after considering the facts, ordered the fines be reduced from $15,430.00 to $2000.00 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.
Respectfully submitted:
Colleen Greer
Code Enforcement Clerk