Margaret Arraiz - Code Compliance Manager
Heather Debevec - Code Enforcement Officer
Vince Alesi - Code Enforcement Officer
Kenny Nelson - Animal Control Officer
Shaun Coss - Building Department Investigator
Dina Hermoso - Stormwater Engineering Manager
| 17-2666 PK | 1 TBD | Sutton, Elizabeth & Greto, Vittorio |
#4919 Montgomery |
| Case Initiated: | 10-22-2017 | Type of Presentation: | Citation - PAID |
| VIOLATOR: Elizabeth Sutton & Vittorio Greto |
PARKING VIOLATION: Citation:34654 PK |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| 34654 | 10-23 Parking Regulation | 1 @ $30.00 | $30.00 | $10.00 | $18.00 | $58.00 |
| 17-2667 PK | 1 TBD | White, David | #4919 Montgomery |
| Case Initiated: | 10-22-2017 | Type of Presentation: | Citation - PAID |
| VIOLATOR: David White |
PARKING VIOLATION: Citation: 34655 PK |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| 34655 PK | 10-23 Parking Regulation | 1 @ $30.00 | $30.00 | $10.00 | $18.00 | $58.00 |
| 17-2670 PK | 1 TBD | Lopez, Jessenia | #4919 Montgomery |
| Case Initiated: | 10-22-2017 | Type of Presentation: | Citation - PAID |
| VIOLATOR: Jessenia Lopez |
PARKING VIOLATION: Citation:34658 PK |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| 34658 PK | 10-23 Parking Regulation | 1 @ $30.00 | $30.00 | $10.00 | $18.00 | $58.00 |
| 17-2792 PK | Orange Ave Parking Lot | Jacobs & Davis, P.A. | Vincent Alesi |
| Case Initiated: | November 3, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Citation - PAID |
| VIOLATOR Jacobs & Davis, P.A. |
PARKING VIOLATION: Citation #7472 |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| 7472 | 10-23 Parking Regulation | $50.00 x 1 | $50.00 | $10.00 | $18.00 | $78.00 |
| 17-0691 CE | 711 S 9th St | Florida Cottages LLC | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | April 6, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - PULLED |
| OWNER: Florida Cottages LLC Attn: Maria Arrubla, Reg. Agent 2825 N Indian River Dr Fort Pierce, FL 34946 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
IPMC 605.1 Electrical Equipment
| 17-2693 PK | S/S Atlantic Av- East of IRD | Knapp, Jill Elise | Vincent Alesi |
| Case Initiated: | October 25, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Citation |
| VIOLATOR: Jill Elise Knapp |
PARKING VIOLATION: Citation #7452 |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| 7452 | 10-23 Parking Regulation | $50.00 x 1 | $50.00 | $10.00 | $18.00 | $78.00 |
The Special Magistrate found a violation does exist and the violators that are not present are deemed to have admitted guilt. It was ordered that they pay the amount on the citation 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.
| 17-2740 PK | N/S Foot of Ave A /Cobb’s Marina | EAN HOLDINGS LLC | Vincent Alesi |
| Case Initiated: | October 27, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Citation |
| VIOLATOR EAN HOLDINGS LLC |
PARKING VIOLATION: Citation #7461 |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| 7461 | 10-23 Parking Regulation | $50.00 x 1 | $50.00 | $10.00 | $18.00 | $78.00 |
The Special Magistrate found a violation does exist and the violators that are not present are deemed to have admitted guilt. It was ordered that they pay the amount on the citation 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.
| 17-2845 PK | S/S Atlantic Ave & Melody Lane | Shevlin, Amy Rebecca | Vincent Alesi |
| Case Initiated: | November 9, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Citation |
| VIOLATOR Shevlin, Amy Rebecca |
PARKING VIOLATION: Citation #7485 |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| 7485 | 10-23 Parking Regulation | $50.00 x 1 | $50.00 | $10.00 | $18.00 | $78.00 |
Amy Shevlin was sworn in. She said she works at 200 Indian River Drive and was running late. She parked in this spot and went out on her break to move the car. She pulled out but found no parking spaces available so she parked in the same spot.
Special Magistrate asked how the officer time stamped to know what the 2 hour parking violation is. Code Compliance Manager Arraiz said Staff checks and takes pictures of where the tires are located when they first see the vehicle and then afterwards. She looked at the pictures again and said it was too close for her to call. The Special Magistrate and Ms. Arraiz compared the photos (1) 11:04 am and (2) 1:52 pm. They concluded the markings were the same.
Special Magistrate said she would accept the fact that Ms. Shevlin moved the car and waived the late fee.
The Special Magistrate found a violation does exist and ordered Amy Shevlin pay the amount on the citation but waived the $18.00 late fee for a total of $60.00 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.
| 17-2793 PK | North Depot Lane | CDA Roofing Consultants LLC | Vincent Alesi |
| Case Initiated: | November 3, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Citation |
| VIOLATOR CDA Roofing Consultants LLC |
PARKING VIOLATION: Citation #7471 |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| 7471 | 10-23 Parking Regulation | $50.00 x 1 | $50.00 | $10.00 | $18.00 | $78.00 |
The Special Magistrate found a violation does exist and the violators that are not present are deemed to have admitted guilt. It was ordered that they pay the amount on the citation 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.
| 17-2830 PK | 109 N 2nd Street | Valcourt, Anthony | Vincent Alesi |
| Case Initiated: | November 8, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Citation |
| VIOLATOR Anthony Valcourt |
PARKING VIOLATION: Citation #7480 |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| 7480 | 10-23 Parking Regulation | $50.00 x 1 | $50.00 | $10.00 | $18.00 | $78.00 |
Anthony Valcourt was sworn in. He said he had a meeting at the main courthouse in Ft. Pierce. He said the parking lot was full and their system was experiencing a problem. He was new to the area and just parked the car. He was going to pay but lost his ticket and called the wrong place to find out where to pay.
The Special Magistrate found a violation does exist. It was ordered that Anthony Valcourt pay the amount on the citation but waived the $18.00 late fee or a total of $60.00 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.
| 17-2832 PK | S 2nd St & Boston Ave | Stanley, Kyle Thomas | Vincent Alesi |
| Case Initiated: | November 8, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Citation |
| VIOLATOR Stanley, Kyle Thomas |
PARKING VIOLATION: Citation #7481 |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| 7481 | 10-23 Parking Regulation | $50.00 x 1 | $50.00 | $10.00 | $18.00 | $78.00 |
Kyle Stanley was sworn in. He said he was taking a friend to the courthouse and they were in a big hurry. He knew he did wrong and pleaded his case as he is not working at this time.
The Special Magistrate found a violation does exist. It was ordered that Kyle Thomas Stanley pay the amount on the citation but waived the $18.00 late fee or a total of $60.00 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.
| 17-2898 PK | Opposite 20 Orange Ave | Metayer, Esther | Vincent Alesi |
| Case Initiated: | November 17, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Citation |
| VIOLATOR: Esther Metayer |
PARKING VIOLATION: Citation #4905 |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| 4905 | 10-23 Parking Regulation | $50.00 x 1 | $50.00 | $10.00 | $18.00 | $78.00 |
Esther Metayer was sworn in. She said this was her first time in the area and was looking for an address. She parked the car and got out and started walking. When she got back there was a ticket. She said she came to the office to pay it and Officer Alesi explained what the process was including her right to appeal. She decided to appeal the ticket.
The Special Magistrate found a violation does exist. It was ordered that Esther Metayer pay the amount on the citation but waived the $18.00 late fee or a total of $60.00 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.
| #17-1820 CE | 423 North 10th Street | Dellepere (TR), Patricia | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | August 19, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Patricia Dellepere (TR) 1841 Banks Rd
Margate, FL 33063
|
TENANT: Marquise Lewis 423 N 10th St Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
Section(s): 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (10)(D) – Non-Operable Vehicles
Section(s): 5-368 (1)(3)(4) - Property Maintenance
Patricia Dellepere was sworn in. She has called several roofers but has had no luck getting any of them to agree to do the work. The car belongs to the tenant and she has it parked another lot. She said if the tenant doesn't remove it, she will evict them. She asked for at least 60 days to give her more time to hire a contractor to repair the roof.
Code Compliance Manager Arraiz said Staff would withdraw section(s): 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (10) (D) on the non-operative vehicle violation and green tag it instead.
Special Magistrate found that a violation does exist and that Patricia Dellepere has committed or is responsible for the violations. She ordered that the violator has 60 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 period 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 her decision in the Circuit Court of St. Lucie County.
| 17-1496 CE | 1008 Avenue F Unit B | Dellepere (TR), Patricia | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | July 7, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Patricia Dellepere (TR) 1841 Banks Rd Margate, FL 33063 |
Section(s): 5-368 (4) (7) - Property Maintenance
Patricia Dellepere who was still sworn in said she would put more rock down.
Special Magistrate found that the violation(s) listed on the summary sheet do exist and that Patricia Dellepere has committed or is responsible for the violations. She ordered that the violator(s) have 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 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 her decision in the Circuit Court of St. Lucie County.
| 17-1906 CE | 3218 Sunrise Blvd | Gray Fox Properties Inc | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | September 1, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Gray Fox Properties Inc Attn: Kenny Fuchs, Reg. Agent 8187 S Indian River Dr. Ft Pierce, FL 34982 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-93.1(B) Regulation of Stormwater Runoff
Kenneth Fuchs was sworn in. He said his property is in compliance and any water from this property runs into a small retention area. The neighbor has no culvert and he didn't know how they put a driveway in without a culvert or plan for run-off.
Patricia Stevens, complainant, says #3216 is her home and a builder built it in 1989 as a spec home. Whether he was supposed to put a culvert in the driveway was up back then to the county. Her property is still in the county and she wasn't aware that #3218 was annexed into the city. The house sat unfinished for years. She is the person who suggested the city tear the house down. No one has ever told her it needs a culvert and that it has devalued the area properties. If she needs one, she will put one in.
Dina Hermoso, the stormwater manager said she has made three (3) inspections and both owners retain storm water. Number 3216 there is no way to pass the water and she recommends to the two property owners to contact St. Lucie County and tell them they need to find a solution.
Ms. Stevens feels she is being passed from one entity to another. She is willing to do whatever is needed to improve the drainage. She said she just wants to keep her property clean, neat and looking good. She said if you look at the culvert pipe and the survey flag it is there and she doesn't understand why it is on the edge of her property line.
Investigator Coss said the original construction documents were with St. Lucie County along with the drive-way and they had to be approved by St. Lucie County. Since it was annexed after the facts, the city has no records as to who approved the culvert, what codes it met and Staff has to assume Mr. Fuch's culvert is in compliance. When the house was demolished, the property was sodded as required by Florida Building Code. The code does not require the lot to be made as it was prior to construction. Based off of Ms. Hermosa's testimony Staff's recommendation would be to not find a violation.
Staff has no solution. Special Magistrate asked Ms. Hermoso to talk with them and see what has to be done to correct this matter. She then ordered continuing the case.
Special Magistrate continued the case
| 15-1420 Msy | 406 Decordre Court | Castor, Simon P. | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | August 25, 2015 | Type of Presentation: | Massey |
| OWNER: Simon Castor 207 Dixieland Drive Ft. Pierce, FL 34982 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
Simon Castor was sworn in. He said he was trying to make the property look better by replacing the windows instead of covering them with plastic. The contractor forgot to call for inspection and the permit expired. He renewed the contract, had it inspected, and now was seeking a reduction.
The Special Magistrate, after reviewing the 3 criteria required by Rule 16 and after considering the facts, ordered the fines be reduced from $17,830.00 to $750.00 payable in 60 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.
| 15-1033 | 808 S 12th Street | Douge', Mario | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | July 7, 2015 | Type of Presentation: | Lien Reduction |
| OWNER: Mario Douge' 808 S 12th Street Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
Mario Douge was sworn in. Mr. Douge said he thought it was the pavers not the windows that were being cited. He said his wife had been very sick and he had forgotten about it. He presented medical records. He had proof that he put in a change of address but the notice was not forwarded to him.
Code Compliance Manager Arraiz said they found out the post office does not forward government mail. She said Staff had no objection to the reduction.
Mr. Douge said the medical issues were continuing and they were leaving again. He just wanted to get this matter cleared up.
Special Magistrate reviewed the 7 criteria required by Rule 17 and will recommend the City Commission reduce the lien from $66,840.00 to $300.00 payable in 60 days. If not paid within that time the lien would revert back to its original amount.
| 17-1640 AC | 1012 N 22nd Street | Hooper, Vontravis | Nelson/Arraiz |
| Case Initiated: | July 13, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Re-hearing |
| VIOLATOR Vontravis Hooper 1012 N 22nd Street Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| 226 AC | 4-20 Running at Large | $50.00 | $50.00 | $5.00 | $10.00 | $65.00 |
| 227 AC | 4-27 Rabies Required | $100.00 | $100.00 | $5.00 | $10.00 | $115.00 |
| 228 AC | 4-50 Registration Required | $250.00 | $250.00 | $5.00 | $10.00 | $265.00 |
Jasmine Wimes and Vontravius Hooper were sworn in. She said the ladies from Happy Hounds has been helping them. They usually have the dogs tied up but the collar got loose and they got out. Animal Control Officer Kenny Nelson explained the tethering law to them and told them what needed to be done. Ms. Wimes provided proof of rabies and tags for the dogs.
The Special Magistrate found a violation does exist and that Vontravious Hooper is responsible for the violations. It was ordered that he pay the amount on the citation plus $5.00 administrative fees and $10.00 late fee or a total of $65.00 within 60 days. She waived citation 227 and 228 but reminded them that failure to pay the total amount within 60 days will result in the case being turned over to the St. Lucie County Court and an additional fee may be charged.
Respectfully submitted:
Colleen Greer
Code Enforcement Clerk