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DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION
ABATEMENT HEARING
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2004 - 6:00 P.M.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. ABATEMENT REQUESTS
3.1 Request by Jocelyn Jones/Pat Jones, for abatement of Case #CEB00-0668. Vacant lot
200 Block NW I" Avenue in Dania Beach. (Folio #0234-01-0110) (Continued from
July 29 and September 16, 2004)
3.2 Request by Elisabeta Patriche, for abatement of Case #03-5438, for property located
at 200 S.E. 4th Terrace in Dania Beach. (Folio #1203-55-0010) (Continued from
September 16, 2004)
3.3 Request by Allison Funes, for abatement of Case #02-3877, for property located at
5505 SW 441h Terrace in Dania Beach. (Folio #0136-10-0080)
4. ADJOURNMENT
ADDENDUM TO AGENDA
DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION
ABATEMENT HEARING
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2004- 6:00 P.M.
3. ABATEMENT REQUESTS
3.4 Request by Davidson Forgues, for abatement of Case #CEBO1-0141, for property
located at 1476 W. Dixie Highway in Dania Beach. (Folio #1203-00-0610).
MINUTES OF MEETING
DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION
ABATEMENT HEARING
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2004 - 6:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order •
Mayor McElyea called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Present:
Mayor: C.K. McElyea
Commissioners: Bob Anton
Robert Chunn
Patricia Flury
City Manager: Ivan Pato
City Attorney: Tom Ansbro
City Clerk: Louise Stilson
Absent:
Vice-Mayor: Bob Mikes
3. Abatement Requests
City Attorney Ansbro advised case #3.1 and 93.7 have requested a continuance until November
18, 2004.
Commissioner Chunn motioned to continue Case #3.1 and #3.5 until November 18, 2004 at
6:00 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Flury. The motion carried on the following 4-0 roll
call vote:
Commissioner Anton Yes Commissioner Flury Yes
Commissioner Chunn Yes Mayor McElyea Yes
Request by Jocelyn Jones/Pat Jones, for abatement of Case #CEB00-0668. Vacant lot
200 Block NW Is' Avenue in Dania Beach. (Folio #0234-01-0110) Continued from July
29, 2004 Special meeting.
L"requesting
hillinger, Attorney for Nigel Joseph Williams and the Jones Family, sent a. letter
to reschedule the hearing. Continued until November 18, 2004 at 6:00 p.m.
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Timothy Mcmanus Ryan, Esq.
RYAN & RYAN, P.A.
700 E Dania Beach Blvd., 3" Floor
Dania Beach, Florida 33004
Re: City of Dania Beach/Nigel Joseph Williams, et. al.
Case No: CEB00-0668
Vacant Lot 200 Block NW 1 Avenue Dania Beach Florida
Dear Mr. Ryan:
Please be advised that the undersigned represents Nigel Joseph Williams and the
Jones Family in the above-referenced matter. Please be advised that I am unavailable for
the City Commission hearing scheduled for September 16, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. due to the
Jewish holiday, Rosh Hashanah. Kindly reschedule the same to another date and tirne.
Thank you for your kind attention to this matter.
Sincerely
Lee H. Schillinger
LHS:eb
cc: Nigel Joseph Williams & Jones Family
City of Dania Beach - Gloria Brandes
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A motion was made by Commissioner Flury, seconded by Commissioner Anton,
to approve the Code Board's recommendation to abate the fine to $1,000.00 to be
paid within 60 days and if payment was not made within 60 days, the fine reverted
back to the previous amount. The motion passed on the following 5-0 roll call
vote:
Commissioner Anton —yes Vice-Mayor Mikes —yes
Commissioner Chunn —yes Mayor McElyea — yes
Commissioner Flury— yes
3.6 Request by Jocelyn Jones/Pat Jones for abatement of Case #CEB00-
0668. Vacant lot 200 Block NW 1" Avenue in Dania Beach. (Folio
#0234-01-0110)
Josh Pinsky, Ryan and Ryan, P.A., reported that this case was a little more complicated
because the actual owner of the property was Nigel Joseph Williams who acquired the
property, a vacant piece of land, from Ivory and Sean McCutcheon via a tax sale. He
noted that the total amount of the liens was $39,300.00 levied from March 3, 2001 to
September 15, 2001. Attorney Pinsky outlined the four violations initially on this property
and noted that the liens exceeded the property value. He reported that a foreclosure
action was authorized previously and a complaint has already been prepared and it is
pending tonight's hearing before the Commission.
Patricia Jones, 6861 NW 44'h Court, Lauderhill, explained that her family desired to start
a non-profit organization for the purpose of educating children and families on how to
function. She explained that Nigel Williams was a Canadian citizen and her daughter's
boyfriend and was part of this venture. She explained that she and her husband had
financed the property and had actually bought it by mistake by bidding on the wrong
number and were now trying to sell it. She noted that they had paid all the small fines,
but that this lien was double what the property was worth. She also noted that she was
advised that there was $9,000.00 from the tax sale coming to them that they planned to
use to pay the fine. She further noted that a realtor had informed them that the property
consisted of two lots and that the second lot was still owned by Mrs. McCutcheon. She
was confused as to why the fine for the entire lot was being charged to them and
suggested that half of the fine might be charged to the other owner.
Attorney Pinsky explained that there were two pieces of property that were contiguous
and that the properties were cited by folio number. He assured the applicant that these
fines were only connected to this folio number and they had nothing to do with the other.
Mrs. Jones noted that on January 8, 2002 the Commission had reduced the fines from
$39,300.00 to $19,600.00 and requested the same reduction. She stated that they
would not buy property from the tax rolls again.
Mayor McElyea confirmed that they only owned one lot.
Mrs. Jones reported for Vice-Mayor Mikes that they had invested over $15,000 in the
property and it was valued at under $20,000. She pleaded with the Commission for their
assistance.
MINUTES 6 JULY 29, 2004
SPECIAL MEETING-ABATEMENT
Attorney Pinsky reiterated the conditions under which the property was purchased and
clarified for the Commission that the property could be abated to an amount that if the
property went into foreclosure the City would be paid first and the applicant would get
the remaining funds, which could reimburse her for the amount she had put in.
Vice Mayor Mikes indicated that the City could have some use for the property and get
Ms. Jones out of it financially and perhaps some builders in town would be interested in
the lot to build a single-family home.
Laurence Leeds, Director of Community Development clarified for Vice Mayor Mikes that
the property is zoned Commercial, located directly south of the old laundry building. He
further explained that the property is shaped like a triangle, sort of odd piece of property,
but it could be used for parking if the laundry building is developed into something else.
Laurence Leeds, Director of Community Development, questioned whether the City or
the petitioner would have to have the property appraised and who was paying for this.
Vice-Mayor Mikes confirmed that the applicants wanted to get their money back and
suggested that the item be continued to another hearing giving time for the City Attorney
and staff to obtain an updated appraisal of the property, explore the possibility of finding
a buyer or purchasing the property and preventing it from being turned over to someone
for an inappropriate use.
City Attorney Ansbro and Attorney Pinsky both clarified for Ms. Jones that the property
was authorized by the Code Enforcement Board for foreclosure in order for the City to
get the money back, but action had not yet been taken.
In reply to Commissioner Anton's question on whether the adjacent property was also
authorized for foreclosure action, Attorney Pinsky advised that it was not, but that there
were City liens recorded against it and it was still pending.
Mrs. Jones reiterated that they had purchased this property as an investment to get their
non-profit organization underway and had made an honest mistake.
Vice-Mayor Mikes advised Mrs. Jones that she needed some professional information
that perhaps staff could recommend.
Attorney Pinsky suggested that the professional advice required in this case would be a
real estate attorney considering the ramifications of how the case would proceed if it
went to foreclosure.
MINUTES 7 JULY 29, 2004
SPECIAL MEETING-ABATEMENT
A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Mikes, seconded by Commissioner Chunn, to
continue the item to the next regular hearing meeting, and at such time staff
would try to get professional advice and work with Mrs. Jones so she better
understands the situation and maybe staff can also look at the property and see if
there is a potential use or if it would be beneficial to the City. The motion passed
on the following 5-0 roll call vote:
Commissioner Anton —yes Vice-Mayor Mikes —yes
Commissioner Chunn —yes Mayor McElyea — yes
Commissioner Flury—yes
Comments:
City Attorney Ansbro obtained a consensus from three Commissioners to support a slot
machine/Casino resolution with Hallandale and Hollywood for the League of Cities. He
will have an official action requested at the August 10, 2004 Commission Meeting. He
also noted that the Harbour Towne lease negotiations were almost concluded and
confirmed with the Commissioners that they did not want to initiate a $5,000.00 appraisal
before the August 10, 2004 meeting.
4. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
C.K. MCELYEA
MAYOR-COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
LOUISE STILSON
CITY CLERK
Respectfully submitted by Jill Fiorentino
APPROVED:
MINUTES 8 JULY 29, 2004
SPECIAL MEETING-ABATEMENT
July 19, 2004
Nigel Joseph Williams
c/o Jocelyn Jones, P.O.A.
6861 N. W. 44 Court
Lauderhill, Fl 33319
Re: Case 4 CEB00-0668
Address: Vacant Lot 200 Block NW 1 Avenue, Dania Beach, Fl
Dear Nigel Joseph Williams:
Please be advised that you are scheduled on July 29, 2004, at 6:00 p.m., at Dania
Beach City Hall, 100 West Dania Beach Blvd., Dania Beach, Florida, to address the City
Commission on your request for abatement of the above-referenced Code Enforcement
Board lien.
We would like to clearly state that your request for abatement of these liens in no
way represents a guarantee of a part or full waiver by the City Commission. Please be
prepared to make your comments brief and to deal only with your reasons for requesting
the abatement of the lien.
Sincerely,
Gloria Brandes
Code Enforcement Board Clerk
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), disabled
persons ,vvho, because of their disabilities, need special accommodations to
participate in this proceeding should contact Louise Stilson, City Clerk, at 100 Nest
Dania Beach Boulevard, Dania Beach, Florida 33004 (954)924-3622 not later than
two business days prior to such proceeding.
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11.9 Request by Ivory and S. McCutcheon for abatement of CEB00-0668 for vacant property locat
near 200 block of NW 1 Avenue. (Staff)
Sean McCutcheon came forward to explain that he inherited the property while he lived out west
and that his father, Ivory McCutcheon, was very ill and unable to keep the property maintained.
Another person had been given Power of Attorney and did not maintain the property. Once he
became aware, he brought the property into compliance within 13 days. City Manager Pato
clarified that Arthur Frances was the caretaker of the McCutcheon property and was also the
caretaker of the 803 NW 1" Street property.
MINUTES
CITY OF DANIA BEACH 12 JANUARY 8, 2002
_ A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Vice-Mayor Chunn, accepting the
recommendation of the Code Enforcement Board to abate the lien to half of $39,300.00 or
$19,650.00 to be paid within 30 days. The motion passed on the following 4/1 roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice-Mayor Chunn-yes
Commissioner McElyea-yes Mayor Flury-yes
Commissioner Mikes-no
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CITY OF DANIA BEACH
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Ivan Pato, City Manager
VIA: Laurence Leeds, AICP, Director, Growth Management Department
FROM: William Johnson, Chief Zoning/Code Inspector
RE: Request for Abatement
Ivory & S. McCutcheon
CEB00-0668
Vacant lot 200 Block of NW 1 Avenue
Dania Beach, FL
DATE: December 21, 2001
On December 6, 2001, a Request for Abatement was heard by the Code Enforcement
Board on the above referenced property.
I am attaching a memo from Richard Bettor, Chairman of the Code Board, giving history
on this property. The Code Board recommended abatement to half of$39,300.00.
Please place this on the next City Commission Agenda.
Thank you.
WSJ/b
Attachments
Date: 12/21/01 Agenda Item #:
Title: Request for Abatement
Requested Action: Request for Abatement of Code Enforcement lien —Ivory and S.
McCutcheon—Vacant lot 200 Block of NW 1 Avenue, Dania Beach— CEB00-0668
Consideration of the Abatement Request for Ivory & S McCutcheon
Summary Explanation & Background:
This property was cited on July 25, 2000 for 4 violations. The owners, Ivory & S. McCutcheon,
were given 14 days to bring the property into compliance. The owners did not comply with the
violations and the case was brought before the Code Board on January 8, 2001. The violations
were of Chapter 14, Section 14-2, failure to remove all inoperative and unlicensed vehicles,
trailers, and vessels from the property; Chapter 13, Section 13-23, failure to remove all trash,
junk, garbage, and all other materials stored on the property and to mow/trim/cut and maintain
trees, shrubs, weeds, and grass; Chapter 28, Zoning, Section 4.20, failure to remove all outside
storage of vehicles, equipment, vessels, trailers, containers, auto parts, and tires from the
property; and Chapter 8, Section 8-22(a)(3), failure to replace or remove fence which is in
disrepair. The Code Board issued an Order giving the owners 30 days to come into compliance or
a fine of$200.00 per day would be imposed. The post board inspection date was March 3, 2001.
Ivory & S. McCutcheon did not comply and the final order was filed effective March 3, 2001. The
case was brought back for a Hearing to Confirm Fine on August 6, 2001. The property was
brought into compliance on September 15, 2001. The fine ran from 3/3/01 to 9/15/01, 196 days
@ $200.00/day = $39,200.00 plus $100.00 recording fees = $39,300.00 owed. The Code Board
is recommending abatement to half of$39,300.00.
Exhibits (List):
(1) Memo from Richard Bettor, Chairman of the Code Enforcement Board, recommending
abatement to half of$39,300.00.
(2) Copy of the Final Order issued by the Code Enforcement Board.
(3) Copy of the original violation letter issued.
(4) Copy of minutes from the 1/8/01 and 12/6/01 code board meetings.
Purchasing Approval:
Prepared By:
Beth Dagnon, Code Enforcement Secretary
Source of Additional Information: (Name &Phone)
Recommended for Approval By:
Code Enforcement Board recommends abatement to half of$39,300.00.
Commission Action:
Passed ❑ Failed ❑ Continued ❑ Other ❑
Comment:
City Manager City Clerk
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
CITY OF DANIA BEACH
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TO: City of Dania Beach Commission
FROM: Richard Bettor, Chairman
Dania Beach Code Enforcement Board
Request for Abatement — CEB00-0668
RE: Ivory and S. McCutcheon
Vacant lot 200 Block NW 1 Avenue
Dania Beach, FL
DATE: December 21, 2001
The Code Enforcement Board originally heard this case on January 8, 2001. A Final
Order was issued giving them 30 days to comply or a fine of $200.00 per day would be
imposed (a compliance date given of March 3, 2001). The property was not brought into
compliance by March 3, 2001 and the fine was confirmed on August 6, 2001. The
property came into compliance on September 15, 2001.
The fine ran from 3/3/01 to 9/15/01= 196 days @ $200.00/ day = $39,200,00 plus
$100.00 recording fees = $39, 300.00 owed.
The Code Enforcement Board, after hearing testimony on December 6, 2001, decided
by unanimous vote, to abate the fine to half of$39,300.00.
CITY OF DANIA BEACH CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
Richard Bettor, Chairman
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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, a Florida CASE # CEB00-0668
municipal corporation
PLAINTIFF, FINAL ORDER
vs.
IVORY AND S. MCCUTCHEON
DEFENDANTS
ORDER OF THE DANIA BEACH CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
This proceeding came on for Formal Hearing on January 8, 2001, after notice.
Upon the evidence presented, the Board makes the following findings of fact: '
a. The board has jurisdiction of the defendants and the subject matter of this action;
and
b. Defendants, Ivory and S. McCutcheon, did allow the following code violations to
exist at property defendants own located at Vacant Lot 200 Blk N. W. 1 Avenue, Dania
Beach, Florida, which property is legally described as: TOWN OF DANIA B-49 D LOT 1
BLK 2 (# 0234 01 0110)-
1. Chapter 13, Section 13-23; Public Nuisance Violation. Failure to remove all
trash, junk, garbage and all other materials stored on the property and to mow/trim/cut
and maintain trees, shrubs, weeds and grass.
2. Ch. 14, Section 14-2; Junked and Abandoned Vehicles; Public Nuisance. Failure
to remove all inoperative and unlicensed vehicles, trailers and vessels from the
property.
3. Chapter 28, Zoning, Section 4.20, Zoning Use Regulations. Failure to remove all
outside storage of vehicles, equipment, vessels, trailers, containers, auto parts and tires
from the property.
4. Chapter 8; Section 8-22(a)(3); Minimum Standards Violation. Minimum standards
for commercial, industrial and institutional structures. General maintenance. Failure to
replace or remove fence which is in disrepair.
Upon consideration thereof, the motion was made and carried. It is, thereupon
ORDERED:
1. Defendants, Ivory and S. McCutcheon:
(a) have been found to be in violation of the above described code sections listed in
paragraphs b.(1) through b.(4). A fine of $200.00 per day will be imposed 30 days from
the date this order is signed by the Chairperson of the Board.
The City of Dania Beach shall have and recover from defendants, Ivory and S.
McCutcheon, for the foregoing violations listed in paragraphs b.(1) through b.(4), a fine
of $200.00 per day, to be imposed 30 days from the date this order is signed by the
Chairperson of the Board.
The fine shall continue until said violations come into compliance with said
sections of the City Code upon requested inspection. Upon complying, the defendants
shall notify the City's Code Enforcement Department and an officer will inspect the
property and notify the Code Enforcement Board whether defendants have complied.
Said fine shall constitute a lien upon the real property and personal property of the
defendants.
Return to: Marie Jabalee, Finance Director
100 W. Dania Beach Blvd.
Dania Beach, FL 33004
In the event this Final Order is recorded as a lien, a charge will be imposed to
record the Final Order and any lien satisfaction. ORDERED at Dania Beach, Broward
County, Florida, this 8th day of January, 2001.
DANIA BEACH CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
NotarySeal:
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gichard Bettor, Chairperson
Date signed: �lD Igo
Sworn and subscribed before me this
day of 2001.
NOTA Y PUBLI STATE OF FLORIDA
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Return to: Marie Jabalee, Finance Director
100 W. Dania Beach Blvd.
Dania Beach, FL 33004
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I CERTIFY that a copy of the foregoing Fina Order was mailed to the
Defendants, Ivory and S. McCutcheon, this day of 2001.
CERTIFIED MAIL 7099 3400 0014 4251 2588
CODE ENF RCEME BOARD CLERK
APPROVED TO FORM D CORRECTNESS
TIM RYAN, S CIAL CITY ATTOR EY
Also sent regular mail
Return to: Marie Jabalee, Finance Director
100 W. Dania Beach Blvd.
Dania Beach, FL 33004
® FLORIDA
07/25/00
IVORY AND S . MCCUTCHEON
C/O ARTHUR FRANCIS
P.O. BOX 637
DANIA BEACH, FL 33004
RE: FILE 2000-1260
LOCATION: VACANT LT 200 ELK OF NW 1 AV
FOLIO 0234-01-0110/
LEGAL DESCRIPTION BEING:
TOWN OF DANIA 3-49 D LOT 1 ELK 2
Dear IVORY AND S . MCCUTCHEON:
You are notified that you are presently in violation of the following Cod
of Ordinances , City of Dania, Florida .
VIOLATION OF CHAPTER 13 , SECTION 13-23 ; PUBLIC NUISANCE VIOLATION.
PROPERTY DECLARED A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND MUST BE PLACED INTO GOOD
CONDITION. TRASH, JUNK, GARBAGE AND ALL OTHER MATERIALS STORED ON THE
PROPERTY MUST BE REMOVED. TREES, SHRUBS, WEEDS AND GRASS MUST BE
TRIMMED/MOWED/CUT AND MAINTAINED.
VIOLATION OF CHAPTER 14 , SECTION 14-2 ; JUNKED AND ABANDONED VEHICLES;
PUBLIC NUISANCE . THE STORAGE OR PARKING OF ALL INOPERATIVE VEHICLES,
TRAILERS AND VESSELS IS CREATING A PUBLIC NUISANCE. ALL INOPERATIVE
AND UNLICENSED VEHICLES, TRAILERS, AND VESSELS MUST BE REMOVED FROM
THE PROPERTY.
VIOLATION OF CHAPTER 23 , ZONING, SECTION 4 . 20 ZONING USE REGULATIONS .
OUTSIDE STORAGE OF VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT, VESSELS, TRAILERS, CONTAINERS ,
AUTO PARTS OR TIRES IS NOT A PERMITTED USE IN A COMMERCIAL C-3 ZONED
DISTRICT. ALL VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT, VESSELS, TRAILERS, CONTAINERS, AUTO
PARTS OR TIRES MUST BE REMOVED.
VIOLATION OF CHAPTER 8 ; SECTION 8-22 (a) (3 ) ; MINIMUM STANDARDS
VIOLATION. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND
INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURES, GENERAL MAINTENANCE. THE EXTERIOR OF EVERY
BUILDING OR STRUCTURE SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN A GOOD STATE OF REPAIR.
"Brow-ard's First City"
100 Vilest Dania Beach Boulevard Dania Beach, Florida 33004 Phone: (954) 921-8700 .ci.d ania-beach.tl.us
FENCES SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN A GOOD STATE OF REPAIR. FENCES MUST BE
REPLACED OR REMOVED.
You are required to correct the violation and call for a re-inspection by
08/08/00 . Failure to comply will result in proceedings against you by
the Code Enforcement Board, as provided by law. If you require further
information or have any questions about the above violation, please do no
hesitate to contact me.
WILLIAM DUBISKY
CODE INSPECTOR
I certify that an original hereof was furnished to the above named
addressee by: _X_ Certified Mail Z 284 264 604 Gloria Brandes .
22. CEB00-0668 Ivory and S. McCutcheon
% Arthur Francis
Vacant lot, 200 block NW 1 Avenue, lot 1
Dania Beach, FL
Inspector William Dubisky, having been previously sworn in, had the following
testimony. The violations are located at a vacant lot in the 200 block of NW 1
Avenue, lot 1. Service was not obtained by Certified Mail, however notice was
sent first class mail and the property was posted, the Affidavit of Service is on
file. This is a violation of Chapter 14, abandoned and unlicensed vehicles;
Chapter 8, fence violation; Chapter 13, Public Nuisance, weeds, grass, trees,
shrubs; Chapter 28, Zoning, outside storage prohibited. As of today the
property is still in violation of Chapter 14, abandoned vehicles; Chapter8, the
fence needs to be removed; Chapter 13, Public Nuisance, the weeds have
been cut, but miscellaneous debris remain on the property; Chapter 28, the
outside storage of equipment is still on the property. Chairman Bettor asked if
anyone was present to represent Arthur Francis; no one came forward. Mr.
Dubisky said the property goes all the way down to the laundry and someone
came in with a bulldozer and leveled it, so Mr. Francis should be given credit
for that. It was on motion of Pat Flury, seconded by Beulah Lair, to adopt the
findings of fact by Code Inspector William Dubisky, move to find the violations
exist as charged, move the violator be given 30 days to comply thereafter a
fine of $200.00 per day will be levied. The motion carried on the following roll
call:
William Sargent —yes Tim McLeod —yes Judy Jensen —yes
Beulah Lair—yes Pat Flury —yes Jimmy Peterman — yes
Richard Bettor— yes
23. CEB00-0669 Katja Fort
713 SW 3 Place
Dania Beach, FL
Inspector William Dubisky, having been previously sworn in, had the following
testimony. The violations are located at 713 SW 3 Place. Service was not
obtained by Certified Mail, however notice was sent first class mail and the
property was posted; the Affidavit of Service is on file. This is a violation of
Chapter 8, fence; Chapter 8, door and windows; Chapter 13, weeds, grass,
hedges, and trash; Chapter 13, sod violation. As of today, the property is still
in violation of Chapter 8, the fence has not been removed or replaced;
Chapter 8, the doors and windows remain in disrepair. Inspector Dubisky said
the City went in under a City Manager Letter and cleaned the property a
month ago, but the weeds and grass are still in violation and are not being
maintained, so he is not complying the violation. Inspector Dubisky said he
will dismiss the Chapter 13 sod violation because of the water restrictions.
Two photos were given to the Board. Chairman Bettor asked if anyone was
Dania Beach Code Enforcement Board Minutes 17 January8. 2001
not have knowledge of these problems. Mr. McCutcheon said he was residing in
Las Vegas and his father was in Minnesota at the Mayo Clinic due to illness. Mr.
McCutcheon said his father is now deceased. Mr. McCutcheon said he was
notified of this on 8/18/01 and he came home the first of September. Mr.
McCutcheon said he took care of the problems within 14 days of returning home
and even mowed the lawn when he was asked to. Mr. McCutcheon said again he
had no knowledge of these violations because he lived in Las Vegas, Gary
Luedtke asked if he lives in the area now. Mr. McCutcheon said he is originally
from Dania, but lived in Las Vegas for a year. Jimmy Peterman asked Mr.
McCutcheon if he knew who was receiving the letters for the property. Mr.
McCutcheon said it was either Debra or Louis McCutcheon, his uncle. Mr.
McCutcheon said his uncle did not notify him of the violations. Mr. Dubisky said
Art Francis was the person who signed the certified mails in the file. Mr.
McCutcheon said Art Francis was the power of attorney for Mr. McCutcheon's
father. Mr. McCutcheon said Mr. Francis did not notify him of the violations, nor
did he comply with the violations. Judy Jensen asked what Art Francis did. Mr.
McCutcheon said Mr. Francis was supposed to be a friend of his father's who
resided at one of the properties and was supposed to be looking out for the
properties. Attorney Ryan said when the Board gives consideration to any
abatement that is made on the property, although the Board is hearing case# 12
and # 13 separately, they are properties that are next to each other and had the
same violations on the same date, and he imagines whatever abatement is given
on the first property will be given on the second property because the
circumstances are no different. Mr. McCutcheon said also because the property is
an open field, people dump trash on it. It was on motion of Gary Luedtke to abate
the fine to half of$39,300.00 based on the reasons that they are in compliance and
it appears the owner will be taking care of the properties. Attorney Ryan
suggested making part of the motion the fact that the testimony of Sean
McCutcheon revealed he was out of state and, although a record owner of the
property, he did not receive notice and therefore was not able to direct the
necessary corrective action. Gary Luedtke amended his motion to include the
statement by Attorney Ryan. Jimmy Peterman seconded the motion. The motion
carried on the following roll call:
Judy Jensen—yes Jinnmy Peterman—yes Gary Luedtke—yes
Beulah Lair—yes Richard Bettor—yes
9) Request for Abatement-CEB00-0668-Ivory and S. McCutcheon-Vacant lot
200 Block of NW 1 .Avenue
Attorney Ryan stated this case has the same set of circumstances as the previous
case even though they are two different properties, so the Board can read the same
motion as the last case. It was on motion of Gary Luedtke, seconded by Jimmy
Peterman, to abate the fine to 50% of what it is based on Mr. McCutcheon not
being in the area during this time and that now he will be taking care of the
property. The motion carried on the following roll call:
Dania Beach Code Board summary Mimics December b.2001
Judy Jensen —yes Jimmy Peterman —yes Gary Luedtke —yes
Beulah Lair—yes Richard Bettor—yes
Chairman Bettor advised Mr. McCutcheon that the Code Board is only a
recommending body and that the Commission has the final decision.
#1160 Ann Louise Rickmeyer
295 SW 9 Street
Dania Beach, FL
Code Inspector William Dubisky came forward, having been previously sworn in,
and had the following testimony. Service was obtained by Certified Mail, regular
mail, and by posting the property; the Affidavit of Service is on file. This was a
violation of Chapter 8, Sec.8-21 (a)(5)(a)l& 2, paint violation and Chapter 13,
Sec.13-23, Public Nuisance violation, trash and materials stored on the property,
grass, weeds, and hedges required cutting. As of today, the property is still in
violation of Chapter 13, the trash and debris, concrete blocks and items in the
carport constitute an eyesore. The Chapter 8, paint violation has been corrected.
Mr. Dubisky said his first contact with the property was on 6/28/01. Two photos
were given to the Board. Attorney Claire Covet, representing Cathy McCory,
came forward. Ms. Covet said Ann Louise Rickmeyer is deceased and the
property is going to her daughters, Cathy McCory and Patricia Reuth. Ms. Covet
gave testimony about the violations and identified the photos as being of the
property. Beulah Lair asked how long the defendant needed to comply. The
defendant responded that she needed 30 days to comply. It was on motion. of
Gary Luedtke, seconded by Judy Jensen, to adopt the findings of fact by Code
Inspector William Dubisky, move to find the violation exists as charged, move the
violator be given 30 days to comply or a fine of $50.00 a day thereafter. The
motion carried on the following roll call:
Judy Jensen—yes Jimmy Peterman—yes Gary Luedtke—yes
Beulah Lair—yes Richard Bettor—yes
Attorney Ryan specified for the audience that once a Final Order is received and it
specifies the date or the amount of time a defendant is given to comply, after the
defendant believes the violations are complied in total, it is the responsibility of
the defendant to call the City and ask a City inspector to come to the property and
verify that the violations are complied. Attorney Ryan continued that if the
violations are not complied, then the City inspector will tell the defendant what
else needs to be done. Attorney Ryan said if the defendant does not call, then a
fine may continue, even if the defendant thinks the violations are complied.
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Re: Application of Nigel Joseph Williams c/o Jocelyn Jones POA
Case No.: CEB 00-0668: Vacant lot at 200 Block NW 1 Avenue
Dania Beach, FL
Honorable Mayor and Commissioners:
Nigel Joseph Williams c/o Jocelyn Jones POA, the owners of the vacant property
at 200 Block of NW 1 Avenue have requested the abatement of the fine imposed on their
property through Code Enforcement Board Case No. 00-0668. The request is based on
several different grounds.
The Supplemental Order/Claim of Lien, dated August 21, 2001 (attached as Exhibit
"A"), which confirmed and ratified the fine and created the lien is unconstitutional and void.
The record of the proceedings before the Code Enforcement Board demonstrate that the
Supplemental Order/ Claim of Lien dated August 21, 2001, which confirmed and ratified
the fine specified in the Final Order, was entered by the Code Enforcement Board at its
meeting of August 6, 2001 based upon the testimony and affidavit of Code Officer William
Dubisky on the City's Motion to Confirm Fine, dated August 6, 2001. it appears from the
City's records that notice of the Motion affidavit and hearing had not been provided to the
property owner prior to entry of the Order. In fact, the record affirmatively demonstrates
that a copy of the Order dated August 21, 2001 was mailed to the property owner, and
received by his son and that he promptly commenced making the required corrections
upon receipt of that Order. The record reflects compliance was obtained on September
21, 2001. Mr. McCutcheon's son requested an abatement of the fine because he resides
out of state and his father had been ill and hospitalized at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota.
The lien, which was $39,100 at that time, was abated in half if paid within 30 days.
Letter to City of Dania Beach from Lee H. Schillinger, Esq.
Re: Application of Nigel Joseph Williams c/o Jocelyn Jones POA
Page 2
A copy of the Motion to Confirm Fine, Affidavit of Noncompliance, dated August 6,
2001, and Code Enforcement Board Item Sheet dated 8/6/01 are attached as Composite
Exhibit "B". The documents reflect that the motion, affidavit and board proceeding were
all written and conducted on August 6, 2001, without prior notice or right to be heard
provided to the property owner. The procedure utilized in entering the Supplemental
Order, Claim of Lien constitutes a denial of procedural due process. Massey v Charlotte
County, 842 So.2d 142, 143 (Fla. 2"d DCA 2003), in contravention of the Fifth Amendment
of the US Constitution. Wilson v County of Orange, 881 So.2d 625, 629 (Fla. 5th DCA
2004). Based upon the Supplemental Order, Claim of Lien, the petitioner, Nigel Joseph
Williams by Jocelyn Jones POA was previously informed that they, as the owners of the
property must pay the entire lien, which exceeded the property value and the Commission
continued the matter to obtain professional advice and work with Ms. Patricia Jones so that
she would better understand the situation. After obtaining advice of counsel, and upon
review of the City's records, the property owner recognized the constitutional infirmities.
Based upon the decision of the Fifth District Court of Appeal, entered in August, 2004, after
the July 29, 2004 hearing, the lien constitutes an excessive lien, in violation of the Eighth
Amendment to the US Constitution. Wilson v County of Orange, supra. The Fifth District
Court of Appeal of Florida has determined that procedures similar to those utilized by the
City of Dania Beach (as well as many other municipalities) constitute a violation of 42 USC
§ 1983. Accordingly, the property owners, respectfully demand that the Claim of Lien be
declared void or otherwise totally abated by this Honorable Commission.
In the alternative to the above, and without waiving the constitutional arguments,the
owners sought a reconsideration of the Commission's denial on July 29, 2004, of their
application for abatement which they made without the benefit of counsel or a review of the
City's records. The property owners noticed that.on the same evening that they made their
request,the Honorable Commission approved an abatement from$2,700 to$1,300,which
was approved for the subsequent property owner in case 03-4890. In case 99-0334, in
which there had been circumstances of an absentee and ill owner, similar to that of Mr.
McCutcheon, the lien was abated from $39,575 to $3,000. In this case, the land has very
limited value, which only serves to emphasize the argument that the lien is
unconstitutionally excessive.
Accordingly,the owners, Nigel Joseph Williams by Jocelyn Jones POA, respectfully
urge this Commission to abate the fine to zero in this case.
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Lee H. Schillinge
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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, a Florida CASE # CEB00-0668
Municipal corporation
PLAINTIFF, FINAL ORDER
vs.
IVORY AND S. MCCUTCHEON
—QEFTNDANTS
SUPPLEMENTAL ORDERi CLAIM OF LIEN
The City of Dania Beach Code Enforcement Board ("Board") 100 West
Dania Beach Boulevard, Dania Beach, Florida 33004, having received the
testimony and affidavit of Code Officer William Dubisky on the City's Motion to
Confirm Fine held on the 6th day of August, 2001, and based on the evidence,
the Board enters the following findings of fact and order:
1. That the Board did issue on the 1st day of February, 2001, a Final Order
in the above captioned case commanding the defendants, Ivory and S.
McCutcheon, to bring the violations specified in said Final Order into
Retum to: David E. Keller,Finance Director
100 W.Dania Beach Blvd.
Dania Beach, FI 33004
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compliance on or before the 3rd day of March, 2001, or pay a fine in the
amount of$200.00 per day for each day of non compliance thereafter.
2. That said violations occurred on the following described real property
situate, lying and being in Broward County, Florida, to wit: TOWN OF
DANIA B-49 D LOT 1 BLK 2 (# 0234 01 0110).
3. That the Defendants, Ivory and S. McCutcheon, did not comply with the
Final Order on or before the date specified therein.
4. It is the order of this Board that the fine specified in said Final Order is
hereby confirmed and ratified and shall accrue at the per diem specified
until such time as the defendants, Ivory and S. McCutcheon, shall comply
with said Final Order. Upon complying, the defendants shall notify the
City's Code Enforcement Department and an officer will inspect the
property and notify the Code Enforcement Board whether defendants
have complied.
5. It is the order of this Board that the fine shall constitute a lien against the
above described real property and it shall be a lien against.any other real
or personal property owned by defendants.
DONE AND RDERED at Dania Beach, Broward County, Florida, this _ a�
Day of 4� , 2001.
DANIA BEACH CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
Richard Bettor, Chairman
Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of 2001
By Richard Bettor, who is personally known to me.
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- CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
CERTIFY that a copy of the foregoing Supplemental Order/Claim of Lien
was mailed to the Defendants, Ivory and S. McCutcheon, this o1 day of
CC 2001.
CERTIFIED MAIL # 7001 0360 0002 7730 7359
CODE/ENFORCEMENT BOARD CLERK
APPRO D S TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS
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TIMOTHY U RYAN, SPECI L CITY ATTORNEY
Also sent regular mail
xc xc: Debra M. Anderson, 2665 NW 20 Street, Ft. Laud. , F1 33311
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Also sent regulat mail
Return To: David E. Keller,Finance Director 3
100 W.Dania Beach Blvd.
Dania Beach,A 33004
MOTION TO CONFIRM FINE, CASE CEB G()—b(obg , PROPERTY ADDRESS
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CORRECTIVE ACTION WAS TO BE TAKEN ON OR BEFORE o)
AND THAT A REINSPECTION OF THE PROPERTY ON
REVEALED THAT THE CORRECTIVE ACTION HAD NOT BEEN TAKEN
IN THAT
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, a Florida Case Number CEB00-0668
municipal corporation,
Plaintiff,
VS. AFFIDAVIT OF
NONCOMPLIANCE
IVORY & S. MC CUTCHEON
Defendants/
STATE OF FLORIDA )
COUNTY OF BROWARD )
I, William Dubisky, Code Inspector, for the City of Dania Beach, who,
after being duly sworn, depose and say:
1. That on January 8, 2001, the Dania Beach Code Enforcement
Board held a public hearing and issued its Final Order on the above styled
cause.
2. That pursuant to said Order, Defendants were to have taken certain
corrective action on or before March 3, 2001.
3. That a reinspection of the property located at the Vacant Lot
200 Block NW 1 Avenue, Dania Beach, Florida was performed on
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4. That the reinspection revealed that the corrective action ordered by
the Board has not been taken in that fy1,6 o rr�
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FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NAUGHT.
Dated this (o day of ;Li t- , 2001.
Code Inspector
PERSONALLY appeared before the undersigned authority, duly authorized to
administer oaths and take acknowledgements, William Dubisky, who first being
duly sworn, acknowledges before me that the information contained herein is true
and correct. He is personally known to be and did take an oath.
WITNESS my hand and official seal this day of
2001.
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3.2 Request by Aqua Isles LLC, for abatement of Case #04-0434, for property located at
3901 Griffin Road. (Folio #0230-00-0280).
3.3 Request by Aqua Isles LLC, for abatement of Case #02-2634, for property located at
3901 Griffin Road. (Folio #0230-00-0280).
3.4 Request by Aqua Isles LLC, for abatement of Case #03-3886, for property located at
3901 Griffin Road. (Folio#0230-00-0280).
City Attorney Ansbro remarked the three cases were for the same property and would be heard
together.
Attorney Tim Ryan advised#3.2 is a repeat violation of trash and debris at the Aqua Isles Mobile
Home Park, with a fine of $9,750. Case #3.3 is a number of violations addressing electrical
problems, with a fine of $9,550. Case #3.4 is another trash and debris violation with an
abandoned vehicle on the property, with a fine of$6,500. He advised that we tried to deal with
management but it is has been very difficult to get compliance. During the past 3-4 years there
have been numerous complaints by residents, which is what brought Code Enforcement to this
location. He advised the total fines amount to $25,800, and the Code Enforcement Board does
not recommend abatement.
No one was present from Aqua Isles, LLC.
Commissioner Anton motioned to deny the abatement request.
William Johnson, Chief Zoning/Code Inspector, advised notice of the hearing was sent to the
property owners. The returned receipt was signed September 10, 2004.
Attorney Ryan advised we will begin foreclosure proceedings. The property was free and clear
until several years ago when 2-3 mortgages were placed against the property for $2.2M.
Commissioner Chunn seconded the motion. The motion carried on the following 4-0 roll
call vote:
Commissioner Anton Yes Commissioner Flury Yes
Commissioner Chunn Yes Mayor McElyea Yes
3.5 Request by Elisabeta Patriche, for abatement of Case #03-5438, for property located at
200 S.E. 4t" Terrace. (Folio #1203-55-0010).
Elisabeta Patriche telephoned to request a continuance until the November 18, 2004 meeting.
Continued until November 18, 2004 at 6:00 p.m.
Minutes of Abatement Hearing 2
Dania Beach City Commission
September 16,2004—6:00 p.m.
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AGENDA REQUEST FORM
CITY OF DANIA
Date: 9108/04 Agenda Item#:
Title: Request for Abatement
Requested Action:
Consideration of the Abatement Request for#03-5438—Elisabeta Patriche—200 SE 4 Terrace
Summary Explanation & Background:
The property was originally cited on 9/12/03 for 2 violations and Ms. Patriche was given 7 days to
comply. Ms. Patriche did not comply and this was heard by the code board on 12/01/03. The
board issued an order giving Ms. Patriche 30 days to comply or a fine of$75.00 per day would be
levied. The compliance date was 1/22/04 and she did not comply until 7/06/04. The fine ran from
1/22/04 through 7/06/04, 166 days @ $75.00/day= $12,450.00, plus$100.00 recording fee =
$12,550.00 owed. The fine was confirmed on 7/06/04.
Exhibits (List):
(1) Memo from Richard Bettor, Chairman of the Code Enforcement Board, recommending
abatement to$500.00.
(2) Copy of the Final Order and Supplemental Order issued by the Code Enforcement Board.
(3) Copy of the original violation letter issued.
(4) Copy of minutes from the 12/01/03, 7/06/04 and 8/02/04 code board meetings.
Purchasing Approval:
Prepared By:
Gloria Brandes, Code Enforcement Secretary
Source of Additional Information: (Name & Phone)
Recommended for Approval By:
Code Enforcement Board recommends abating to $500.00 because she complied before
the compliance date.
Commission Action:
Passed ❑ Failed ❑ Continued ❑ Other ❑
Comment:
City Manager City Clerk
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
CITY OF DANIA BEACH
TO: City of Dania Beach Commission
FROM: Richard Bettor, Chairman
Dania Beach Code Enforcement Board
RE: Request for Abatement
Case #03-5438
Elisabeta Patriche
200 SE 4 Terrace
DATE: September 8, 2004
This was originally heard by the code board on 12/01/03 for 2 violations. A final order
was issued giving the defendant 30 days to comply or a fine of$75.00 per day would be
levied. The compliance date was 1/22/04 and she did not comply until 7/06/04.
The code.enforcement board, after hearing testimony on 8/02/04, decided by majority
vote to recommend abating the lien to $500.00 because defendant had complied before
the compliance date.
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CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, a Florida CASE # 03-5438
municipal corporation
PLAINTIFF, FINAL ORDER
vs.
ELISABETA PATRICHE
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF THE DANIA BEACH CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
This proceeding came on for Formal Hearing on December 1, 2003, after notice.
Upon the evidence presented, the Board makes the following findings of fact:
a. The board has jurisdiction of the Defendant and the subject matter of this action;
and
b. Defendant, Elisabeta Patriche, did allow the following code violations to exist at
property Defendant owns located at 200 S. E. 4 Terrace, Dania Beach, Florida, which
property is legally described as: DANIA HIGHLANDS 87-1 B LOT 1 BLK 1 (# 1203 55
0010):
1. Chapter 13, Section 13-23; Public Nuisance Violation. Failure to cut and properly
maintain weeds and grass on subject property.
2. Chapter 22, Streets and Sidewalks, Sec. 22-5(i)d. All trees shall be kept trimmed
by the abutting property owner or tenant and shall have a clearance of at least eight (8)
feet above the sidewalk and ten (10) feet above the street level so as to permit
FINAL ORDER
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pedestrian and vehicular traffic beneath them without interference. Failure to trim
vegetation over sidewalks and streets to the aforementioned heights so as to permit
pedestrian and vehicular traffic beneath them without interference.
Upon consideration thereof, the motion was made and carried. It is, thereupon
ORDERED:
1. Defendant, Elisabeta Patriche:
(a) has been found to be in violation of the above described code sections listed in
paragraphs b.(1) and b.(2). A fine of $75.00 per day will begin running 30 days from the
date this order is signed by the Chairperson of the Board.
The City of Dania Beach shall have and recover from Defendant, Elisabeta
Patriche, for the foregoing violations listed in paragraphs b.(1) and b.(2), a fine of
$75.00 per day, to begin running 30 days from the date this order is signed by the
Chairperson of the Board.
The fine shall continue until said violations come into compliance with said
sections of the City Code upon requested inspection. Upon complying, the Defendant
must notify the City's Code Enforcement Department and an officer will inspect the
property and notify the Code Enforcement Board whether Defendant has complied. If
the Defendant does not notify the City's Code Enforcement Department, an officer will
not inspect the property and the fine will continue to be imposed each day until a code
officer is notified, inspects the property and determines the property to be in compliance
with this order. Said fine shall constitute a lien upon the real property and personal
property of the Defendant.
In the event this Final Order is recorded as a lien, a charge will be imposed to
record the Final Order and any lien satisfaction.
ORDERED at Dania Beach, Broward County, Florida, this day
of A(Jp-4X-6-0,1 , 2003.
DANIA BEACH CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
By:
Richard Bettor, Chairperson
Return to: Patricia Varney, Finance Director
City of Dania Beach
100 W. Dania Beach Blvd.
Dania Beach, FL 33004
FINAL ORDER
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Notary Seal:
Sworn and subscribed before me this
�3 day of 2003.
NOTA Y PUBUC STATE OF FLORIDA
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Return to: Patricia Varney, Finance Director
City of Dania Beach
100 W. Dania Beach Blvd.
Dania Beach, FL 33004
FINAL ORDER
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Elisabeta Patriche, this A-3 day of �tlC,E2QC , 2003.
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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, a CASE NO. 03-5438
Florida municipal corporation,
Plaintiff,
-vs-
ELISABETA PATRICHE
Defendant/
ORDER IMPOSING FINE
The CITY OF DANIA BEACH CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD ("Board"), 100
West Dania Beach Boulevard, Dania Beach, Florida, 33004, having received the
Affidavit of Code Officer, Cary Tullos, on the 6th day of July, 2004, and in accordance
with Florida Statute 162.09, the Board states as follows:
1. On the 23rd day of December, 2003, a Final Order in the above-captioned
case was entered by the Board commanding the Defendant, Elisabeta Patriche, to
bring the violations specified in said Final Order into compliance on or before the 22nd
day of January, 2004, or pay a fine in the amount of$75.00 per day for each day of non-
compliance thereafter.
2. The violations found by the Board and entered in the Final Order occurred
on the following described real property situate, lying and being in Broward County,
Florida, to-wit: DANIA HIGHLANDS 87-1 B LOT 1 BLK 1 (# 1203 55 0010)
Order Imposing Fine
Case#03-5438
3. Defendant, Elisabeta Patriche, did not comply with the Final Order cn or
before the date specified therein.
4. The fine stated in the Final Order is hereby confirmed and ratified and
shall accrue at the per diem rate specified until the date of July 6, 2004, when the
Defendant complied with said final order.
5. The fine accrued for a period of 166 days at $75.00 per day for a total fine
of $12,450.00.
6. The fine shall constitute a lien against the above-described real property
and it shall be a lien against any other real or personal property owned by Defendant.
In the event the Final Order and the Order Imposing Fine are recorded as a lien,
a charge will be imposed for recording the lien and any lien satisfaction.
DONE and ORDERED at Dania Beach, Broward County, Florida, this
6;A7 day of , 2004.
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ELISABETA PATRICHE Case Number: 03-00005438
200 SE 4 TER
DANIA BEACH, FL 33004
Location: 200 SE 4 TER
Folio: 514203550010
Legal Description:
DANIA HIGHLANDS 87-1 B LOT 1 BLK 1 DANIA HIGHLANDS 87-1 B
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Dear ELISABETA PATRICHE:
You are hereby notified that you are presently in violation
of Dania Beach Code of Ordinances. We have attached the
ordinance section (s) and corrective actions for your
reference .
You are required to correct the violation (s) and call for a
re-inspection by September 19, 2003. Failure to comply
will result in proceedings against you by the Code
Enforcement Board, as provided by law. If you require
further information or have any questions about the
attached violation (s) , please do not hesitate to contact
me.
Si erely,
TULLOS
CODE INSPECTOR
I certify that an original hereof was furnished to the
above named addressee by:
Certified Mail # 7002 0860 0000 5818 5859 by RITA DONNELLY.
"Broward's First City"
100 West Dania Beach Boulevard Dania Beach, Florida 33004 Phone: (954) 924-3600 www.ci.dania-beach.fl.us
CASE NUMBER 03-00005438
PROPERTY ADDRESS 200 SE 4 TER
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VIOLATION: CH. 13, SEC. 13-23 ALL QUANTITY: 1
DESCRIPTION: CH. 13 , SEC. 13-23 ALL DATE: 9/12/03
LOCATION:
NARRATIVE
Grass and weeds on property must be cut and property
maintained.
ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION
Violation of Chapter 13, Section 13-23 , Public Nuisance
Violation. Property declared a public nuisance and must be
placed into good condition. Trash, junk, loose garbage and
all other debris and/or materials stored on the property
must be removed. Trees, hedges, shrubs, weeds and grass,
including the public right of ways (swale areas) abutting
the property, front, sides and rear, must be mowed, cut,
and trimmed as required by city ordinance and property must
be maintained.
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VIOLATION: CH 22, SEC 22-5 (I) D QUANTITY: 1
DESCRIPTION: CH 22, SEC 22-5 (I) D DATE: 9/12/03
LOCATION:
NARRATIVE
All vegetation over sidewalks and streets must be cut or
trimmed.
ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION
Violation of Chapter 22, Streets and Sidewalks,
Sec. 22-5 (i) d. All trees shall be kept trimmed by the
abutting property owner or tenant and shall have a
clearance of at least eight (8) feet above the sidewalk
and ten (10) feet above the street level so as to permit
pedestrian and vehicular traffic beneath them without
interference.
14) 902-3002 J. D. & Shirley M. Reeves
1380 SW 3 Avenue
Dania Beach, FL
Code Inspector William Dubisky, having been previously sworn in, came forward
and gave the following testimony. Notice was sent Certified Mail, service was not
obtained; also sent via first class mail, property was posted, and Affidavit of
Service is on file. This was a violation of Chapter 8, Section 8-214F, fence;
Chapter 13, Section 13-23, Public Nuisance, trash and debris on the property;
Chapter 8, Section 8-21A5 1&2, paint; Chapter 15, Section 15-1, Occupational
License; Chapter 22, Section 22-5 ID, vegetation obstructing the streets and
sidewalks; Chapter 28, Zoning, Section 4.20, Schedule of Use, auto repairs being
performed on the property. As of today, the property is still in violation of
Chapter 13, Public Nuisance, there still remains trash on the property; Chapter 28,
Zoning, the auto repairs are still happening. Chapter 15, Occupational License,
has complied. Mr. Dubisky requested a finding of fact for the Chapter 8, fence;
Chapter 8, paint, and the Chapter 22, vegetation over the streets and sidewalks.
Chairman Bettor asked if there is anyone representing J. D. & Shirley Reeves;no
one came forward. Tim McLeod made a motion, to adopt the findings of fact by
Code Officer William Dubisky that the violations do exist, that the respondent be
given 30 days to comply or a fine of$100.00 per day. Attorney Ryan stated that in
the motion there is a compliance of Chapter 15, Section 15-1, and a finding of fact
on the Chapter 22-5, vegetation over sidewalk. Attorney Ryan asked if there were
any more findings of fact, and Mr. Dubisky said yes the Chapter 8, fence; Chapter
8, paint; and the Chapter 22. Mr. Dubisky said that Ms. Reeves has been in
contact with him, she is working on complying the violations, and she is asking
for 60 days. Tim McLeod amended his motion to 60 days. The motion was
seconded by Judy Jensen and carried on the following roll call:
David Nuby-yes Tim McLeod-yes Judy Jensen-yes
Jimmy Peterman-yes Gary Luedtke-absent Judith Tulacro-yes
Richard Bettor-yes
15) #03-5438 Elisabeta Patriche
200 SE 4 Terrace
Dania Beach, FL
Code Inspector Cary Tullos came forward and was sworn in, and had the
following testimony. Notice was sent Certified Mail, service was not obtained;
also sent via first class mail, property was posted, and Affidavit of Service is on
file. This is a violation of Chapter 13, Section 13-23, grass and weeds; Chapter
22, Section 22-5, vegetation over streets and sidewalks. As of today, the property
is still in violation of Chapter 13 and Chapter 22. The first contact with the
violator was 9/12/03. Chairman Bettor asked if there is anyone representing
Elisabeta Patriche; no one came forward. Judy Jensen made a motion, to adopt the
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findings of fact by Code Enforcement Officer Cary Tullos, move to find the
violation exists as charged, move that the violator be given 30 days to comply or
thereafter a fine of$75.00 per day. The motion was seconded by Jimmy Petennan
and carried on the following roll call:
David Nuby-yes Tim McLeod-yes Judy Jensen-yes
Jimmy Peterman-yes Gary Luedtke-absent Judith Tulacro-yes
Richard Bettor-yes
16) #03-4325 Loretta McLean
5315 SW 29 Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Code Inspector William Dubisky, having been previously sworn in, came forward
and gave the following testimony. Notice was sent Certified Mail, service was not
obtained; also sent via first class mail, property was posted, and Affidavit of
Service is on file. This is a violation of Chapter 13, Section 13-23, trash and
miscellaneous junk; and FBC 104. As of today, the property is still in violation of
Chapter 13, there still remains miscellaneous trash. FBC 104 has complied. Mr.
Dubisky presented two photos. Chairman Bettor asked if there is anyone
representing Loretta McLean; no one came forward. Judy Jensen made a motion,
to adopt the findings of fact by Code Enforcement Officer William Dubisky,
move the violation exists as charged, move that the violator be given 30 days to
comply or thereafter a fine of $75.00 per day shall be levied. The motion was
seconded by David Nuby and carried on the following roll call:
David Nuby-yes Tim McLeod-yes Judy Jensen-yes
Jimmy Peterman-yes Gary Luedtke-absent Judith Tulacro-yes
Richard Bettor-yes
17) #03-4618 Michael F. Petrie
101NW14Way
Dania Beach,FL
Code Inspector Eric Baker, having been previously sworn in, came forward and
asked for a dismissal to recite the violations. Jimmy Peterman made a motion to
dismiss the case. The motion was seconded by Tim McLeod and carried on the
following roll call:
David Nuby-yes Tim McLeod-yes Judy Jensen-yes
Jimmy Peterman-yes Gary Luedtke-absent Judith Tulacro-yes
Richard Bettor-yes
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3) Chief Code Inspector William S. Johnson asked for the following cases to be
dismissed: Request for an Extension, case 403-5821 and Motion to Confirm Fine,
case #03-4504, Watercrest Financial Corporation. Tim McLeod made a motion
to dismiss the two cases, the motion was seconded by Jimmy Peterman and
carried on the following roll call:
David Nuby-yes Tim McLeod-yes Judy Jensen-yes
Jimmy Peterman-yes Gary Luedtke-yes Judith Tulacro-yes
Richard Bettor-yes
4) Chief Code Inspector William S. Johnson read the cases from Old Business that
have complied: case #04-0406, Berkin complied on 6/28/04. Mr. Johnson then
read the cases from New Business that have complied: case #03-4884, Contreras
complied on 7/06/04; #03-4886, Lubin complied on 7/06/04; 403-4929, Petidor
complied on 7/06/04; #03-5495, McGillicuddy complied on 7/06/04, #03-5551,
Cataldi complied on 7/06/04; #03-5651, Rinkus Construction & Roofing Inc.
complied on 7/06/04; #03-5722, Leon complied 7/02/04; #03-5881, CJJ
Properties of Florida complied 7/06/04; #04-0164, Chiang complied 6/30/04; #04-
0224, Lombardo complied 6/29/04; #04-0228, Georgiadis complied 6/29/04; 404-
0229, Rambin complied 6/28/04; #04-0299, Nelson complied 6/28/04;'#04-0359,
Ferguson complied 6/29/04; #04-0489, Farmor Real Estate Holding Company
complied 7/06/04. Gary Luedtke motioned to dismiss the cases that have
come into compliance, the motion was seconded by Tim McLeod and carried
on the following roll call:
David Nuby-yes Tim McLeod-yes Judy Jensen-yes
Jimmy Peterman-yes Gary Luedtke-yes Judith Tulacro-yes
Richard Bettor-yes
5) Code Board Clerk Gloria Brandes asked the board if they needed to vote on the
past cases that came into compliance. Chairman Bettor stated that they would
make a motion as a back up. Gary Luedtke made a motion to dismiss the past
cases that have complied, the motion was seconded by Tim McLeod and
carried on the following roll call:
David Nuby-yes Tim McLeod-yes Judy Jensen-yes
Jimmy Peterman-yes Gary Luedtke-yes Judith Tulacro-yes
Richard Bettor-yes
6) Motion to Confirm Fine- #03-5438—Elisabeta Patriche—200 SE 41h Terrace
Inspector Cary Tullos came forward was sworn in and gave the following
testimony. Pursuant to the order corrective action was to have been taken on or
before 1/22/04 and that a re-inspection of the property on 7/06/04 revealed that
the corrective action had been taken and the property has complied as of this date.
Ms. Tullos submitted 11 photos. Chairman Bettor asked it there was anyone
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representing Elisabeta Patriche. Elisabeta Patriche, 200 SE 4`h Terrace was swom
in. Dana Ionescu daughter of Patriche, 200 SE 4th Terrace was sworn in.
Chairman Bettor asked Ms. Patriche and Ms. Ionescu to identify the pictures of
their property. Ms. Patriche and Ms. Ionescu gave testimony. Ms. Patriche
identified the pictures of their property. Jimmy Peterman motioned to confirm
the fine with compliance date as of today, the motion was seconded by Tim
McLeod and carried on the following roll call:
David Nuby-yes Tim McLeod-yes Judy Jensen-yes
Jimmy Peterman-yes Gary Luedtke-yes Judith Tulacro-yes
Richard Bettor-yes
7) Motion to Confirm Fine- #02-3248 — Palm Beach Polo Holding Inc. — 750 NE
7th Avenue
Building Official Kenneth Koch came forward was sworn in and gave the
following testimony on the past history of the case and stated this is a motion to
confirm fine. Mr. Koch stated, as of this date, they still are not in compliance.
Chairman Bettor asked it there was anyone representing Palm Beach Polo
Holdings. Larry Zink, attorney for Palm Beach Holdings, 1198 Hillsboro Mile
Suite 224, Hillsboro Beach, FL 33062, came forward and gave testimony on the
steps that were taken to try to comply. Attorney Ryan told Attorney Zink that
they have to resolve this legal action to compel the agencies involved to act and
that we can not continue to let the case be continued. Glen Straub, President,
came forward and was sworn in and gave testimony that they have taken care of
the situation with the Corp of Engineers and that they are now dealing with the
county attorney. Attorney Zink then requested 60 additional days from the board.
Tim McLeod made a motion to confirm the fine, the motion was seconded by
Judith Tulacro and carried on the following roll call:
David Nuby-yes Tim McLeod-yes Judy Jensen-yes
Jimmy Peterman-yes Gary Luedtke-yes Judith Tulacro-yes
Richard Bettor-yes
8) Motion to Confirm Fine- #03-4286- William A. Galdorise & Michael J.
Galdorise- 4911 SW 291h Way
Code Inspector Gary Phaneuf came forward was sworn in and gave the following
testimony. He stated this is a motion to confirm fine and the property is still not
in compliance as of this date; a building permit has not been issued. Building
Official Kenneth Koch, having been previously sworn in, came forward and gave
testimony that a permit application was applied for and rejected on June 18, 2002
and the owner removed the application from the department and never returned
with the application and there has been no further contact. Mr. Koch stated that
he took a look at it back on February 23 of this year and to date has not received a
new application or issued permits for the work that was done. Chairman Bettor
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that has passed, they were very cooperative in getting the issue resolved. Mr.
Koch said that the contractor finally got a set of plans together through the VA
which was submitted and a permit was issued and it was inspected. Tim McLeod
made a motion to dismiss 903-5118. The motion was seconded by Jimmy
Peterman and carried on the following roll call:
David Nuby-yes Tim McLeod-yes Jimmy Peterman-yes
Gary Luedtke-yes Judith Tulacro-yes Terrell McCombs-yes
Richard Bettor-yes
7) Request for Extension - #04-0162—Adirondack&Associates
Building Official Kenneth Koch, having been previously sworn in, came forward
and had the following testimony. Mr. Koch stated that this case is in regards to a
tenant of the Adirondack Mobile Home Park which is rental property so the park
was cited. Mr. Koch said the permit for the addition was issued; the only
remaining issue is the location of the shed and a variance is needed. Mr. Koch
stated that this may be the reason that a request for additional time has been made.
Chairman Bettor asked if there was anyone representing Adirondack &
Associates. Caleb Santiago, 9 Eden Court, Greenacres, FL, Assistant General
Manager for the company that manages the park, came forward and was sworn in.
Mr. Santiago stated that he is requesting the amount of time that is needed to go
through the variance process. Chairman Bettor asked Mr. Koch how much time
would be needed for the variance process. Mr. Koch stated that the variance
process takes 90 days but they will still need additional time to apply for the
permit. Mr. Koch stated that they should need 120 days. Jimmy Peterman
made a motion to extend the case for an additional 120 days. The motion
was seconded by David Nuby and carried on the following roll call:
David Nuby-yes Tim McLeod-yes Jimmy Peterman-yes
Gary Luedtke-yes Judith Tulacro-yes Terrell McCombs-yes
Richard Bettor-yes
8) Request for Abatement- #03-5438 -Elisabeta Patriche—200 SE 4th Terrace
Inspector Cary Tullos came forward was sworn in and had the following
testimony. Ms. Tullos stated this was originally heard by the board on 12/01/03,
the compliance date was 1/22/04, the defendant did not comply until 7/06/04.
The fine ran for 166 days @ $75.00 per day plus a $100.00 recording fee =
$12,550.00 owed and the fine was confirmed on 7/06/04. Chairman Bettor asked
if there was anyone representing Elisbeta Patriche. Elisabeta Patriche, 200 SE 41h
Terrace, Dania, came forward and was sworn in. Chairman Bettor said to Ms.
Patriche that at the last meeting she was going to try to show some sort of
documentation as to when she had the violation taken care of Chairman Bettor
stated that he was the selling agent on her home in which he remembers what it
looked like and in his personal opinion Ms. Patriche has done a lot to improve that
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corner, but he still needs to see some documentation. Ms. Patriche stated that she
.had to pay the penalty because the people from affordable tree services sued her
because she didn't pay them within 30 days. She said that Inspector Cary didn't
take the time to come to inspect the property and she had to pay $40.00 by check
for his expenses. Ms. Patriche stated that it took over 1 month for the inspector to
give her the okay to pay the company. Chairman Bettor stated that if he
remembers correctly that it was a violation of the swale of the road where some
trees, the base of a black olive tree sprouted off some young limbs and that Ms.
Patriche has shown that on 1/02/04 Affordable Tree Services serviced her
property and charged her $300.00. Ms. Patrice stated that the date was 1/14/04.
Chairman Bettor stated that the compliance date was January 22nd and he said that
she had the work completed before the compliance date. Gary Luedtke made a
motion based on the evidence provided that the work was done prior to the
compliance date and to cover the cost to abate the fine to $500.00. The
motion was seconded by David Nuby and carried on the following roll call:
David Nuby-yes Tim McLeod-yes Jimmy Peterman-no
Gary Luedtke-yes Judith Tulacro-yes Terrell McCombs-yes
Richard Bettor-yes
Attorney Ryan asked what was the motion, if the motion was to abate to $500.00.
The board members answered, yes. Attorney Ryan stated that the code officer
wanted to speak before the vote. Mr. Johnson asked what is the date that the
board is going by. Attorney Ryan stated that there is a work order from a tree
service that indicates that certain black olive trees were removed as of January
14`h of 04, and so the question arises whether that work places the property in
compliance. Attorney Ryan said to the inspector that he has some photos indicate
the property as still being in violation as of April of 04. Mr. Johnson stated that
wasn't just the trees, and that it had to do with weeds and grass. Mr. Johnson
asked Ms. Tullos if he was correct. Ms. Tullos answered, yes. Mr. Johnson
stated that he has some photos from April 8, 2004 still showing the property still
in violation. Chairman Bettor asked the inspector could it be that the violation
was cleared and it just grew back. Mr. Johnson answered no, and that he thinks
that what she showed the board had something to do with removing trees. Mr.
Johnson said that this was for weeds and grass and that it wasn't to remove trees it
was just to clean up the hazard of the undergrowth of the tree. Chairman Bettor
read aloud, that the violation states to lift and thin 5 black olive trees. Mr.
Johnson stated that the pictures depict grass growing into the fence. Ms. Tullos
explained that the pictures are of the outside of the fence where there is a spot in
which it goes in and that is where they park a car and that is where you can see
the open part of the fence. Attorney Ryan began to explain what the board was
looking at, which was that it appears that there was substantial compliance
because the small sprouts the black olive trees were cleaned as indicated by the
work order. And, what had not happened is that the weeds and the growth along
the fence had not been trimmed back. Attorney Ryan stated that the discussion
among the board members is that it appears that there was substantial compliance,
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but there wasn't total compliance so the question is if somebody wants to reopen
the order and perhaps go from 500 to a different amount because it was not
completely in compliance until sometime after the April photograph. Attorney
Ryan stated that is where they are and if someone wants to reopen the order then
to open the order or otherwise it is a recommended order that will go before the
city commission for final disposition. Chairman Bettor asked if there was any
further discussion. Judith Tulacro stated that she would like to leave the motion
and the vote as stood from when it was first done. Chairman Bettor asked for a
second on the motion. Attorney Ryan explained that if the motion is being left as
is then there is no need for a motion. Board Clerk Gloria Brandes stated that there
was a motion by Gary Luedtke which was seconded by David Nuby for $500.00.
Attorney Ryan asked if that motion was voted. Chairman Bettor said that it was
voted. Mrs. Brandes stated that it was voted and it passed. Attorney Ryan stated
that unless someone is going to move to reconsider then that is the end of the case
as far as the board is concerned, and then it will go before the city commission for
consideration. Mrs. Brandes stated that would be in September. Chairman Bettor
explained that it is only a recommending board and the City Commission can
reinstate the fine to the fullest capacity or they can reduce it further. Ms.
Partriche asked what she is supposed to do. Attorney Ryan told Ms. Patriche she
will get a notice to appear before the city commission and they will make the final
decision. Ms. Patriche asked if there was anyway that she could have access to
her file to see all of her citations that were assigned to her. Attorney Ryan told
her to come in and see the clerk and they will make photocopies and she will have
to pay for the cost of the copies.
9) #03-5771 Ravenswood Diesel Inc.
2144 SW 381h Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Inspector Gary Phaneuf came forward, was sworn in, presented 2 photos and gave
the following testimony. This is a violation of the Florida Building Code 104.1,
remodeling work being done, a second floor addition without a permit. As of
today no permit has been issued. Building Official Kenneth Koch, having been
previously sworn in came forward and gave testimony that a permit application
was received on March 2°d, in which it was reviewed and rejected. The applicant
came back and picked up the rejected application on May IOh, and the plan has
not come back or any permit issued. It is still in violation for work without a
permit. Chairman Bettor asked if there was anyone representing Ravenswood
Diesel. Rachel Smith, 2144 SW 38`' Street, Dania, came forward and was sworn
in. Chairman Bettor asked Ms. Smith how she is related to Ravenswood Diesel.
Ms. Smith said that she is the business that is located at 2144 and the 2150
address is that of her landlord Ravenswood Diesel. Chairman Bettor asked if
Ravenswood Diesel knows that she is appearing before the board for this
violation. Ms. Smith said yes. Ms. Smith stated that they did the work that they
shouldn't have. They have been trying to come into compliance but have not
been able to and they would like to request 30 to 45 days to remove the offending
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AGENDA REQUEST FORM
CITY OF DANIA
Date: 11/02/04 Agenda Item#: WOO
Title: Request for Abatement
Requested Action:
Consideration of the Abatement Request for#02-3877—Allison E. Funes—5505 SW 44 Terrace
Summary Explanation & Background:
This property was originally cited on 1/17/03 for 4 violations and given 30 days to comply. Ms.
Funes did not comply and the case was heard by the code board on 9/08/03. The board issued a
final order giving Ms. Funes 30 days to comply or a fine of$100.00 per day would be levied. The
compliance date was 10/19/03 and she did not comply until 10/06/04. The fine ran from 10/19/03
through 10/06/04, 353 days @$100.00/day = $35,400.00 plus$100.00 recording fee =
$35,400.00 owed. The fine was confirmed on 2/02/04.
Exhibits (List):
(1) Memo from Richard Bettor, Chairman of the Code Enforcement Board, recommending abating
the fine to $5,000.00.
(2) Copy of the Final Order and Supplemental Order issued by the Code Enforcement Board.
(3) Copy of the original violation letter issued.
(4) Copy of minutes from the 9/08/03, and 2/02/04 code board meetings.
Purchasing Approval:
Prepared By:
Gloria Brandes, Code Enforcement Secretary
Source of Additional Information: (Name &Phone)
Recommended for Approval By:
Code Enforcement Board recommends abating the fine to$5,000.00 because the owner
thought they had a permit from Fort Lauderdale and did not know they had to come to
Dania Beach.
Commission Action:
Passed ❑ Failed ❑ Continued ❑ Other ❑
Comment:
City Manager City Clerk
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
CITY OF DANIA BEACH
TO: City of Dania Beach Commission
FROM: Richard Bettor, Chairman
Dania Beach Code Enforcement Board
RE: Request for Abatement
Case #02-3877
Allison Funes
5505 SW 44 Terrace
DATE: November 2, 2004
This was originally heard by the code board on 9/08/03 for 4 violations. A final order
was issued giving the defendant 30 days to comply or a fine of $100.00 per day would
be levied. The compliance date was 10/19/03 and she did not comply until 10/06/04.
The code enforcement board, after hearing testimony on 11/01/04, decided by
unanimous vote to recommend abating the lien to $5,000.00 because the owner thought.
they had a permit from Fort Lauderdale and did not know they had to come to Dania
Beach.
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Request for Abatement- #02-3877—Allison Funes—5505 SW 441h Terrace
Inspector William Dubisky having been previously sworn in, came forward and
gave the following testimony. Mr. Dubisky stated that this case was originally
heard by the board on 9/08/03 and the compliance date was 10/19/03 and the
defendant did not comply until 10/06/04. The fine ran for 353 days @ $100.00 a
day plus $100.00 recording fee = $35,400.00 owed. The fine was confirmed on
2/02/04 and continued the foreclosure authorization indefinitely. Gary Luedtke
asked what the nature of the violations was. Mr. Dubisky stated that this was a
In,violation of Chapter 14, unlicensed and inoperative vehicles and Florida Building
Code 104 for putting in a paver drive without permits Chairman Bettor asked if
the defendant had permits from the county prior;:or somri nd of confusion over
that issue. Mr. Dubisky said that there was nd confusion because the defendant
made application to the county prior totke""annexation of Dania but the permit
was never obtained. He said that whe: "first addressed the property he was sent
a copy of the application but they never had a perinif issued from tliecounty and
they went ahead and did the work. Tim McLeod asked if the cars were taken care
of right away. Chairman Bettor said that�he th ught there was a race car there.
Mr. Dubisky said that the cars were not taken care of right away but eventually
the property came into compliance Chairman Bettor asked if there was anyone
representing Allison Funes Jose ryFunes, husband,5505�SW 44th Terrace, Dania,
came forward and.gs sworn in.,-°4Chairman Bettor stat d that at the last meeting
he brought everything into.compliance bey getting rid of the car. Mr. Funes stated
that the car,was'on a trailer and the4ia"iler was registered and he was told that it
isn't like to-see the trailer there so he moved it out of the way. He said that he
was told that he needed'a license to be a landlord because it was thought that he
was renting his pr pe 1, but h has 11Yed there since day one. Mr. Funes stated
4ftthat accordug to the it on the driveway, he said that he applied for the permit
R arrd they issued,.him Elie permit and that is when he started working on the
?driveway as a fatnrly project.,and that was the during that time when the city
'switched places. He said thaf he has every single thing that he need to have is on
the 3paper except the piece of cardboard that got lost during the moving around
and fie did apply foreverything and the only difference is that between the two is
that is that',one is�from the City of Fort Lauderdale and everything is the same that
is right there ri i ,black and white 2001. Mr. Funes said that the same paperwork
was approved`with the same dimensions and everything in the City of Dania.
David Nuby asked if he has a permit with the City of Fort Lauderdale. Mr. Funes
said yes he has one they made him do it again because they swapped cities from
Fort Lauderdale to Dania and he said that is when he got caught in this and he
tried to explain to him that he already had the permit in which he faxed over the
paperwork and he said the inspector said.he doesn't care because this is Dania
now. Chairman Bettor stated that since it is up for discussion he feels that Mr.
Funes has.tried to cooperate with the city and he believes that the board told the
Dania Beach Code Board Summary Minutes 2 November 1,2004
defendant to come back for an abatement. Allison Funes, 5505 SW 44`h Terrace,
came forward and was sworn in. Mrs. Funes stated that the inspector came to her
house and knocked on the door and spoke to her mother-in-law who didn't speak
English at that time. She stated that at that time the inspector decided to accuse
them of something that was not true by saying they did not live in the house and
that they were renting out the house to someone else and they have been living
there since the bought the house on September 29, 1996 for the last 8 years. She
said that the inspector accused them without even checking anything and then the
second thing was the trailer and her husband moved the trailer the next day and
the third thing and all of the family with the 5 children didthe driveway together
and she says she has the pictures and the proof that they just tried to make their
house look beautiful and because they needed the parking because they have 5
kids so they needed more space to park the cars ;.`chief Code Inspector William S.
Johnson came forward and stated that i "is,:his understanding that this is an
abatement and they are not there to retry, case and this is anrabatement request
they are not going to present any evidence becausethe board already decided in
the case and all the evidence has been heard and decision has been made and
if they want to appeal then they would h0d'Ao go to the circuit court of appeals to
appeal this case. Chairman%Bettor stated' that he doesn't think that they are
appealing the case. Jimmy eterman mad64,Jnofion to abate the amount to
$5,000.00 based on the statement b at'was made from the family that they
didn't know that they shoufd?ga to the City of Dania and they thought that
they had got a permit from Fort Lauiderdale Tim McLeod seconded the
motion and it carried on„the following.,roll call.
David Nubyyes Tun McLeod yes Judy Jensen-yes
Jimmy Peterman yes Gary,Luedtke yes, Richard Bettor-yes
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PR PARED BY: BROWARD COUNTY COMMISSION
TIMOTHY M. RYAN, ESQ. DEPUTY CLERK 2000
Special City Attorney #6,5 Pages
City of Dania Beach
700 East Dania Beach Boulevard
Dania Beach, Florida 33004
RETURN TO: \
PATRICIA VARNEY
FINANCE DIRECTOR
City of Dania Beach
100 West Dania Beach Boulevard
Dania Beach, Florida 33004
CERTIFIED COPY OF ORDER OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
STATE OF FLORIDA )
BROWARD COUNTY )
I DO HEREBY CERTIFY the within and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the
original as it appears on record and file in the office of the Clerk of the Code
Enforcement Board of the City of Dania Beach, Broward County, Florida, and that same
is in full force and effect.
WITNESS my hand and official seal at Dania Beach, Florida, 27 day
of February, 2004
CITY OF DANIA BEACH
By:
Patricia Varney
Finance Director
FUNES
File: CEB 023877 FINAL ORDER 0136-10-0080
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, a Florida CASE #02-3877
municipal corporation
PLAINTIFF, FINAL ORDER
vs.
ALLISON E. FUNES
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF THE DANIA BEACH CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
This proceeding came on for Formal Hearing on September 8, 2003, after notice.
Upon the evidence presented, the Board makes the following findings of fact:
a. The board has jurisdiction of the Defendant and the subject matter of this action;
and
b. Defendant, Allison E. Funes, did allow the following code violations to exist at
property Defendant owns located at 5505 S. W. 44 Terrace, Dania Beach, Florida,
which property is legally described as: C & S SUBDIVISION 89-40 B LOT 4B (#0136
10 0080):
1. Chapter 14, Section 14-2; Junked and Abandoned Vehicles; Public Nuisance.
Failure to remove all inoperative and unlicensed vehicles, trailers and vessels from the
property.
FINAL-ORDER
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PAGE 2
2. Chapter 15, Section 15-1. Occupational Licenses. The subject property is
leased, rental income and/or multi-living property. Failure to obtain an occupational
license for business.
3. Florida Building Code 104, Permits Required. Defendant did install or had
installed a paver driveway without a permit. Failure to obtain permit for the installation of
a paver driveway.
Upon consideration thereof, the motion was made and carried. It is, thereupon
ORDERED:
1. Defendant, Allison E. Funes:
(a) has been found to be in violation of the above described code sections listed in
paragraphs b.(1) through b.(3). A fine of $100.00 per day will begin running 30 days
from the date this order is signed by the Chairperson of the Board.
The City of Dania Beach shall have and recover from Defendant, Allison E.
Funes, for the foregoing violations listed in paragraphs b.(1) through b.(3), a fine of
$100.00 per day, to begin running 30 days from the date this order is signed by the
Chairperson of the Board.
The fine shall continue until said violations come into compliance with said
sections of the City Code upon requested inspection. Upon complying, the Defendant
must notify the City's Code Enforcement Department and an officer will inspect the
property and notify the Code Enforcement Board whether Defendant has complied. If
the Defendant does not notify the City's Code Enforcement Department, an officer will
not inspect the property and the fines will continue to be imposed each day until a code
officer is notified, inspects the property and determines the property to be in compliance
with this order. Said fines shall constitute a lien upon the real property and personal
property of the Defendant.
In the event this Final Order is recorded as a lien, a charge will be imposed to
record the Final Order and any lien satisfaction. ORD RED at Dania Beach, Broward
County, Florida, this Iq day of 2003.
Return to: Patricia Varney,Finance Director
City of Dania Beach
100 W. Dania Beach Blvd.
Dania Beach, FL 33004
FINAL 'ORDER
#02-3877
PAGE 3
DANIA BEACH CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
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Notary Seal:
Sworn and subscribed before me this
day of 2003.
NOTAR PUBLICS ATE OF FLORIDA
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Dania Beach, FL 33004
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
CERTIFY that a copy of the foregoing Final Order was mailed to the Defendant,
Allison E. Funes, this z_day of , 2003.
CERTIFIED MAIL 7002 2030 0003 2268 5650
CODE ENFORCEWENT 80ARD CLERK
APPROVE AS TO FO M AND CORRECTNESS
TIM RYA , SPECIAL CIYY ATTORNEY
Also sent first class mail
Return to: Patricia Varney, Finance Director
City of Dania Beach
100 W. Dania Beach Blvd.
Dania Beach, FL 33004
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RETURN TO:
PATRICIA VARNEY
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100 West Dania Beach Boulevard
Dania Beach, Florida 33004
CERTIFIED COPY OF ORDER OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
STATE OF FLORIDA )
BROWARD COUNTY )
I DO HEREBY CERTIFY the within and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the
original as it appears on record and file in the office of the Clerk of the Code
Enforcement Board of the City of Dania Beach, Broward County, Florida, and that same
is in full force and effect.
WITNESS my hand and official seal at Dania Beach, Florida, 27 day
of February, 2004
CITY OF DANIA BEACH
By:
Patricia Varney
Finance Director
FUNES
File: CEB 023877 SUPP.ORDER/CLAIM OF LIEN 0136-10-0080
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, a Florida CASE #02-3877
Municipal corporation
PLAINTIFF, FINAL ORDER
vs.
ALLISON E. FUNES
DEFENDANT
SUPPLEMENTAL ORDER/ CLAIM OF LIEN
The Cityof Dania Beach Code Enforcement Board "Board" 100 West
("Board")
Dania Beach Boulevard, Dania Beach, Florida 33004, having received the
testimony and affidavit of Code Inspector William Dubisky, on the City's Motion to
Confirm Fine held on the 2"d day of February, 2004, and based on the evidence,
the Board enters the following findings of fact and order:
1. That the Board did issue on the 19th day of September, 2003, a Final
Order in the above captioned case commanding the defendant, Allison E.
Funes, to bring the violations specified in said Final Order into compliance
on or before the 19th day of October, 2003, or pay a fine in the amount of
$100.00 per day for each day of non compliance thereafter.
SUPPLEMENTAL ORDER
#02-3877
2. That said violations occurred on the following described real property
situate, lying and being in Broward County, Florida, to wit: C & S
SUBDIVISION 89-40 B LOT 4B (# 0136 10 0080).
3. That the.Defendant, Allison E. Funes, did not comply with the Final Order
on or before the date specified therein.
4. It is the order of this Board that the fine specified in said Final Order is
hereby confirmed and ratified and shall accrue at the per diem specified
until such time as the defendant, Allison E. Funes, shall comply with said
Final Order. Upon complying, the defendant shall notify the City's Code
Enforcement Department and an officer will inspect the property andi
notify the Code Enforcement Board whether defendant has complied.
5. It is the order of this Board that the fine shall constitute a lien against the
above described real property and it shall be a lien against any other, real
or personal property owned by defendant.
DONE AND ORDERED at Dania Beach, Broward County, Florida, this �3
Day of , 2004 .
DANIA BEACH CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
By: �ft ---
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Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of �.��• , 2004
By Richard Bettor, who is personally known to me.
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Budget/Finance Analyst
City of Dania Beach
100 West Dania Beach Blvd.
Dania Beach,FI 33004
SUPPLEMENTAL ORDER
#02-3877
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I CERTIFY that a copy of the foregoing Supplemental Order/Claim of Lien
was mailed to the Defendant, Allison E. Funes, this o23 day of
, 2004.
CERTIFIED MAIL # 7002 2030 0003 2169 0043
CO ENFORCkeMENT BOARD CLERK
APPROVED S O FORM AND CORRECTNESS
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TIMOTHY W. RYAN, 8PECIAL ITY ATTORNEY
xc: Bryan Mathis, Esq., Day d Marshall Brown, P. A., 33 N. E. 2 Street, Suite
208, Fort Lauderdale, F 33301
Certified Mail 7002 2030 0003 2169 0067
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Return to: Macciano Lewis 3
Budget/Finance Analyst
City of Dania Beach
100 West Dania Beach Blvd.
Dania Beach, Fl 33004
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Location: 5505 SW 44 TER
Folio: 504136100080
Legal Description:
C & S SUBDIVISION 89-40 B LOT 4B
Dear ALLISON E FUNES:
You are hereby notified that you are presently in violation
of Dania Beach Code of Ordinances. We have attached the
ordinance section (s) and corrective actions for your
reference.
You are required to correct the violation (s) and call for a
re-inspection by February 17, 2003. Failure to comply will
result in proceedings against you by the Code Enforcement
Board, as provided by law. If you require further
information or have any questions about the attached
violation (s) , please do not hesitate to contact me.
SZ:re ly,y,
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WILLIAM DUBISKY
CODE INSPECTOR
I certify that an original hereof was furnished to the
above named addressee by:
Certified Mail # 7002 0860 0000 5814 5389 by SHARIANN
PEARSON.
"Broward's First Cit}r"
100 West Dania Beach Boulevard Dania Beach, Florida 33004 Phone: (954) 924-3600 www.ci.dania-beach.El.us
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VIOLATION: CH. 14, SECTION 14-2 QUANTITY: 1
DESCRIPTION: CH.14, SECTION 14-2 DATE: 1/17/03
LOCATION:
NARRATIVE
All inoperative and unlicensed vehicles, trailers, and
vessels must be removed from the property.
ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION :
Violation of Chapter 14, Section 14-2; Junked and Abandoned
Vehicles; Public Nuisance. The storage or parking of all
inoperative vehicles, trailers, and vessels is creating a
public nuisance.
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VIOLATION: OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES QUANTITY: 1
DESCRIPTION: CH. 15,SEC. 15-1 . DATE: 1/17/03
LOCATION:
NARRATIVE
City of Dania Beach Occupational License must be obtained
for any/all leased, rental, income, and/or multi-living
properties.
ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION
Violation of Chapter 15, Section 15-1. Occupational
Licenses . Operating a business without a valid
Occupational License is prohibited.
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VIOLATION: CH 22, SEC 22-1 QUANTITY: 1
DESCRIPTION: CH 22, SEC 22-1 DATE: 1/17/03
LOCATION:
NARRATIVE
Address must be displayed on the building/house.
ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION :
Violation of Chapter 22 ; Streets and Sidewalks;
Section 22-1, Buildings to be numbered. All buildings
in the city must display the correct street number
upon such building.
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VIOLATION: FBC 104, PERM.REQ. -PAVING QUANTITY: 1
DESCRIPTION: FBC 104, PERMITS REQ. DATE: 1/17/03
LOCATION:
NARRATIVE
Obtain permits and all inspections within 30 days or
remove all work.
ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION
CASE NUMBER 02-00003877
PROPERTY ADDRESS 5505 SW 44 TER
ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION :
FBC 104 .Violation of Florida Building Code 104, permits
required. Paver driveway installed without permits.
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Judy Jensen-absent for vote Beulah Lair- yes Richard Bettor-yes
29) #02-3877 Allison E Funes
5505 SW 44 Terrace
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Code Inspector William Dubisky, having been previously sworn in, came forward
and gave the following testimony. Notice was sent Certified Mail, service was
obtained; also sent via first class mail, property was posted, and Affidavit of
Service is on file. This is a violation of Chapter 14, Section 14-2, junk and
abandoned vehicles; Chapter 22, Section 22-1, buildings to be numbered; FBC
104, paver driveway installed without a permit. As of today, the property is still in
violation of Chapter 14, there has been no re-inspection requests to confirm that
the vehicles in the photos are legal; Chapter 22-1 has complied; FBC 104 has not
complied because there is no application for permit. Mr. Dubisky submitted two
photos into evidence. The first contact with the violation was 1/17/03. Chairman
Bettor asked if there was anyone representing Allison Furies; no one came
forward. Board Clerk Gloria Brandes brought it to Mr. Dubisky's attention that
there is an Occupational License violation. Mr. Dubisky replied yes there is also a
Chapter 15, Section 15-1, Occupational License has not been applied for and that
is still in vioaltion. Beulah Lair made a motion, to adopt the findings of fact by
Wil Dubisky, that the offender be given 30 days to bring the violation into
compliance or a fine of $100.00 per day. The motion was seconded by Tim
McLeod and carried on the following roll call:
Tim McLeod-yes Gary Luedtke-yes Judy Tulacro-yes
Judy Jensen-absent for vote Beulah Lair- yes Richard Bettor-yes
30) #03-4890 Chriss E Marcus
4274 SW 48 Court
Ft. Lauderdale,FL
Code Inspector Eric Baker, having been previously sworn in, came forward and
submitted four photos, one as of 7/31/03, and the other is of today. Notice was
sent Certified Mail, service was not obtained; also sent via first class mail,
property was posted, and Affidavit of Service is on file. This is a violation of
Chapter 13, Section 13-23, Public Nuisance, trash,junk, weeds and grass; Chapter
8, Article II, Section 8-21 A5A 1&2, paint violation. As of today, the property is
still in violation of Chapter 13, trash and junk still on the property, grass needs
cutting; Chapter 8, building needs painting. The first contact with the violation
was 6/25/03. Chairman Bettor asked if there was anyone representing Chriss E.
Marcus. Tim McLeod made a motion, to adopt the findings of fact of Eric Baker,
that the violations do exist, that the violator be given 30 days or a fine of$100.00
per day. The motion was seconded by Judy Tulacro and carried on the following
roll call:
Dania Beach Code Board Summary Minutes 20 September 8,2003
Officer Eric Baker, that the violation exists and the defendant be given 30 days or
a fine of $50.00 per day. The motion was seconded by Jimmy Peterman and
carried on the following roll call:
Tim McLeod-yes Judy Jensen-no Jimmy Peterman-yes
Gary Luedtke-no Richard Bettor-yes Terrell McCombs-yes
22) Hearing to Confirm -#02-3877—Allison E. Funes—5505 SW 44 Terrace
Code Inspector William Dubisky, having been previously sworn in, came forward
and had the following testimony. Pursuant to the board's order, corrective action
was to have been taken on or before 10/19/03. The re-inspection on the property
on 2/02/04 revealed that the corrective action had not been taken, and the Chapter
14, vehicle remains on the property, and no building permit has been issued for
the installed driveway. Chairman Bettor asked if there was anyone representing
Allison Funes. Jose Funes, 5505 SW 44 Terrace, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, came
forward and was sworn in. Mr. Funes said that the he was asked to move the
vehicle and apply for a driveway permit. He has applied for the permit. Chairman
Bettor asked Mr. Funes to identify the photos of the property. Mr. Funes said yes
they are photos of his vehicles. Tim McLeod made a motion to confirm the case.
The motion was seconded by Gary Luedtke. Chairman Bettor asked Attorney
Pinsky to explain to Mr. Funes that once Mr. Funes complies, he could then come
back for an abatement. Attorney Pinsky explained to Mr. Funes that once he has
complied with the violations, he could come back to the board for an abatement
which is a reduction of the fine. The motion carried on the following roll call:
Tim McLeod-yes Judy Jensen-yes Jimmy Peterman-yes
Gary Luedtke-yes Richard Bettor-yes Terrell McCombs-yes
23) Hearing to Confirm Fine - #03-4022 — Joseph J. & Alisa M. Herold — 4542
SW 25 Avenue
Code Inspector Gary Phaneuf came forward, was sworn in, and had the following
testimony. Pursuant to the board's order, corrective action was to have been taken
on or before 12/07/03. The re-inspection on the property on 12/07/03 revealed
that the corrective action had not been taken, no valid license tag for the trailer or
registration sticker for the boat was displayed. The property was brought into
compliance on 1/26/04. Mr. Phaneuf said that the owners were unable to attend
the meeting due to a family emergency. They are requesting an abatement. There
were some discussion by the board members in regards to confirming the fine
now or hearing it as an abatement. Judy Jensen made a motion for the case to be
abated to $500.00 due to the family illness. The motion was seconded by Tim
McLeod. Attorney Pinsky asked if the motion is to confirm the fine at $500.00.
Judy Jensen said that she wants to motion to confirm and abate the fine. Chief
Code Inspector William S. Johnson, having been previously sworn in, came
forward to suggest a time frame be put on the due date of the money. Attorney
Dania Beach Code Board Summary Minutes 14 February 2,2004
CITY OF DANIA BEACH
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: City of Dania Beach Commission
FROM: William S. Johnson, Chief Zoning/Code Inspector
RE: Request for Abatement
Davidson Forgues
CEBO1-0141
1476 W. Dixie Highway
DATE: November 10, 2004
The above request was heard by the code enforcement board on October 16, 2001 and the
board recommended abating the fine to $3,000.00. The commission heard the request on
November 13, 2001 and upheld the recommendation, giving Mr. Forgues six months to
pay the $3,000.00. Mr. Forgues did not pay the fine and it reverted back to the original
amount of$7,600.00.
Mr. Forgues is asking for a reconsideration of the fine amount.
WSJ/gjb
CITY OF DANIA BEACH
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Ivan Pato, City Manager
VIA: Laurence Leeds, AICP, Director, Growth Management Department
FROM: William Johnson, Chief Zoning/Code InspectorA��
RE: Request for Abatement
Davidson Forgues
CEB01-0141
1476 W. Dixie Highway
Dania Beach, FL
DATE: October 23, 2001
On October 16, 2001, a Request for Abatement was heard by the Code Enforcement
Board on the above referenced property.
I am attaching a memo from Richard Bettor, Chairman of the Code Board, giving history
on this property. The Code Board recommended abatement to $3,000.00
Please place this on the next City Commission Agenda.
Thank you.
WSJ/b
Attachments
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
CITY OF DANIA
Date: 10/23/01 Agenda Item#:
Title: Request for Abatement
Requested Action: Request for Abatement of Code Enforcement lien—Davidson Forgues—
1476 W. Dania Beach Blvd., Dania Beach—CEB01-0141
Consideration of the Abatement Request for Davidson Forgues.
Summary Explanation & Background:
This property was cited on July 16, 2001 for three repeat violations. The owner, Davidson
Forgues, was to bring the property into compliance immediately. The owner did not comply with
the violations and the case was brought before the Code Board on August 6, 2001. The violations
were of Chapter 14, Section 14-2, failure to remove all inoperative and unlicensed vehicles,
trailers, and vessels from the property; Chapter 28, Zoning, Section 4.20, Zoning Use
Regulations, failure to remove all vehicles, tires, equipment, and all other materials from the
property; and Chapter 8, Section 8-22(a)(2), failure to repair or replace fence which is in disrepair
and falling down. The Code Board issued an Order fining the defendant$250.00 per day
beginning on July 16, 2001, the day the inspector discovered the repeat violations. Davidson
Forgues brought the property into compliance on August 15, 2001. The fine ran from 7/16/01 to
8/15/01, 30 days @ $250.00/day= $7,500.00 plus $100.00 recording fees = $7,600.00 owed.
The Code Board is recommending abatement to$3,000.00
Exhibits (List):
(1) Memo from Richard Bettor, Chairman of the Code Enforcement Board, recommending
abatement to$3,000.00.
(2) Copy of the Final Order issued by the Code Enforcement Board.
(3) Copy of the original violation letter issued.
(4) Copy of minutes from the 8/6101 and 10/16/01 code board meetings.
Purchasing Approval:
Prepared By:
Beth Dagnon, Code Enforcement Secretary
Source of Additional Information: (Name & Phone)
Recommended for Approval By:
Code Enforcement Board recommends abatement to $3,000.00
Commission Action:
Passed ❑ Failed ❑ Continued ❑ Other ❑
Comment:
City Manager City Clerk
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
CITY OF DANIA BEACH
TO: City of Dania Beach Commission
FROM: Richard Bettor, Chairman
Dania Beach Code Enforcement Board
Request for Abatement- CEB01-0141
RE: Davidson Forgues
1476 W. Dixie Highway
Dania Beach, FL
DATE: October 23, 2001
The Code Enforcement Board originally heard this case on August 6, 2001 as a repeat
violator. A Final Order was issued fining him $250.00 per day beginning on July 16,
2001. The property came into complete compliance on August 15, 2001.
The fine ran from 7/16/01 to 8/15/01= 30 days @ $250.00/day = $7,600.00 plus $100.00
recording fees = $7,600.00 owed.
The Code Enforcement Board, after hearing testimony on October 16, 2001, decided by
unanimous vote, to abate the fine to $3,000.00
CITY OF DANIA BEACH CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
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Davidson Forgues
1476 S Dixie Hwy
Dania Beach, FL 33004
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You are notified that you are presently in violation of the following Code of
Ordinances, City of Dania Beach, Florida: ^
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The above listed violation(s) is a repeat violation, as defined in Florida Statute
162.04(5). You must bring the violation(s) into compliance immediately and call
for a reinspection.
Pursuant to Florida Statute 162.06(3), your case may be presented to the Code
Enforcement Board even if the repeat violation has been corrected prior to the
Board hearing the case. You will receive notice of the date and time for your
hearing before the Code Enforcement Board on the above-listed repeat
violation(s). If you require further information or have any questions about the
above violation, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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Code Inspector 1
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I certify that an original hereof was furnished to the above named addressee by
Certified mail # 170Gq �40a Qni Lf 14_�51 230u
"Broward's First City"
100 West Dania Beach Boulevard Dania Beach, Florida 33004 Phone: (954) 921-8700 www.ci.dania-beach.El.us
INSTR # 101761545
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PREPARED BY: RFCtQU) 03/14/2W2 10:A AN
TIMOTHY M. RYAN, ESQ. gt;y1LN
Special City Attorney MUM M*1y
City of Dania Beach tkAN LURK M
700 East Dania Beach Boulevard
Dania Beach, Florida 33004
RETURN TO:
DAVID E. KELLER
Finance Director
City of Dania Beach
100 West Dania Beach Boulevard
Dania Beach, Florida 33004
CERTIFIED COPY OF ORDER OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
STATE OF FLORIDA )
BROWARD COUNTY )
I DO HEREBY CERTIFY the within and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the
original as it appears on record and file in the office of the Clerk of the Code
Enforcement Board of the City of Dania Beach, Broward County, Florida, and that same
is in full force and effect.
WITNESS my hand and official seal at Dania Beach, Florida, 28 day
of February, 2002
CITY OF DANIA BEACH
DAVID E. KELLER
Finance Director
File: CEB 01-0141 FINAL ORDER
OR BK 32887 @G 0587
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, a Florida CASE # CEB01-0141
municipal corporation
PLAINTIFF, FINAL ORDER
vs.
DAVIDSON FORGUES
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF THE DANIA BEACH CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
This proceeding came on for Formal Hearing on August 6, 2001, after notice.
Upon the evidence presented, the Board makes the following findings of fact:
a. The board has jurisdiction of the defendant and the subject matter of this action;
and
b. Defendant, Davidson Forgues, did allow the following code violations to exist at
property defendant owns located at 1476 W. Dixie Highway, Dania Beach, Florida,
which property is legally described as: 3-51-42 S 150 OF N 165 OF E1/2 OF SW1/4 OF
SW1/4 OF SW1/4 W OF CO RD (# 1203 00 0610):
1. Chapter 14, Section 14-2; Junked and Abandoned Vehicles; Public Nuisance.
Failure to remove all inoperative and unlicensed vehicles, trailers, and vessels from the
property.
FINAL ORDER OR 8K 32887 PG 0588
CEB01-0141
PAGE 2
2. Chapter 28, Zoning, Section 4.20, Zoning Use Regulations. Failure to remove all
vehicles, tires, equipment and all other materials from the property. Outside storage is
not a permitted use in a Commercial (C-3) Zoned District.
3. Chapter 8, Section 8-22(a)(2). Minimum Standards for commercial, industrial and
institutional structures. Maintenance of exterior premises. Failure to repair or replace
fence which is in disrepair and falling down.
4. Defendant was previously found to be in violation of the code sections listed in
paragraphs (b.(1) through b.(3) by this board's Order dated November 20, 2000.
Upon consideration thereof, the motion was made and carried. It is, thereupon
ORDERED:
1. Defendant, Davidson Forgues:
(a) has been found to be in violation of the above described code sections listed in
paragraphs b.(1) through b.(3). A fine of $250.00 per day will begin running on July 16,
2001.
The City of Dania Beach shall have and recover from defendant, Davidson
Forgues, for the foregoing violations listed in paragraphs b.(1) through b.(3), a fine of
$250.00 per day, beginning July 16 2001.
The fine shall continue until said violations come into compliance with said
sections of the City Code upon requested inspection. Upon complying, the defendant
shall notify the City's Code Enforcement Department and an officer will inspect the
property and notify the Code Enforcement Board whether defendant has complied.
Said fine shall constitute a lien upon the real property in violation and upon any other
real or personal property of the defendant.
In the event this Final Order is recorded as a lien, a charge will be imposed to
record the Final Order and any lien satisfaction. ORDERED at Dania Beach, Broward
County, Florida, this b � day of �� , 2001.
DANIA BEACH CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
Notary Seal: By:
Richard Betto , Chairperson
Return to: David E. Keller, Finance Director
100 W. Dania Beach Blvd.
Dania Beach,FL 33004
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FINAL ORDER OR BK 32887 ECG 0589
CEB01-0141
PAGE 3
Sworn and subscribed before me this 21 day of 2001.
NOTA11Y PLIBLICy TATE OF FLORIDA
Richard Bettor is personally known to me.
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COMMISSION NUMBER
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OF FL�O MY COMMISSION E�IRES
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Return to: David E. Keller, Finance Director
100 W. Dania Beach Blvd.
Dania Beach, FL 33004
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FINAL ORDER OR BK 32887 PG 0590
CEB01-0141
PAGE 4
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I CERTIFY that a copy of the foregoing Final Order was mailed to the Defendant,
Davidson Forgues, this day of c �� , 2001.
CERTIFIED MAIL 7001 0360 0002 7730 7427
COD ENFORCE E BOARD CLERK
APPROVED TO FOR", ND CORRECTNESS
TIM RYAN7!SPECIAL CITY A ORNEY
Also sent first class mail
Return to: David E. Keller, Finance Director
100 W. Dania Beach Blvd.
Dania Beach, FL 33004
INSTR # 101761546
OR BK 32887 PG 0591
PREPARED BY: RMIf;10 03/14/ MA M
TIMOTHY M. RYAN, ESQ. omfli ftw
Special City Attorney Bl,'(.d W UAKI Y
City of Dania Beach %An I`-RK mW
700 East Dania Beach Boulevard
Dania Beach, Florida 33004
RETURN TO:
DAVID E. KELLER
Finance Director
City of Dania Beach
100 West Dania Beach Boulevard
Dania Beach, Florida 33004
CERTIFIED COPY OF ORDER OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
STATE OF FLORIDA )
BROWARD COUNTY )
I DO HEREBY CERTIFY the within and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the
original as it appears on record and file in the office of the Clerk of the Code
Enforcement Board of the City of Dania Beach, Broward County, Florida, and that same
is in full force and effect.
WITNESS my hand and official seal at Dania Beach, Florida, 28 day
of February, 2002
CITY OF DANIA BEACH
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By: (9,c>�U.11 7 dl ikkJ
DAVID E. KELLER
Finance Director
File: CEB 01-0141 SUPP.ORDER/CLAIM OF LIEN
OR BK 32887 PG 0592
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, a Florida CASE # CEB01-0141
municipal corporation
Plaintiff, FINAL ORDER
VS.
DAVIDSON FORGUES,
Defendant. /
SUPPLEMENTAL ORDER/CLAIM OF LIEN
The City of Dania Beach Code Enforcement Board ("Board") , 100
West Dania Beach Boulevard, Dania Beach, Florida 33004, having
received the testimony and affidavit of Code Officer William
Dubisky on the city' s Motion to Confirm Fine held on the 14th day
of January, 2002, and based on the evidence, the Board enters the
following findings of fact and order:
1. That the Board did issue on the 219t day of August, 2001,
a Final Order in the above captioned case which found Defendant,
DAVIDSON FORGUES, committed the recurring violations specified in
said Final Order and a violation existed until August 15, 2001.
2 . That said violations occurred on property located at 1476
OR 8K 32887 PG 0593
West Dixie Highway, Dania Beach, Florida which property is legally
described as:
3-51-42 S 150 OF N 165 OF E1/2 OF SW1/4 OF SW1/4 OF SW1/4
W CO RD (#1203 00 0610)
3 . That the fine accrued from July 16, 2001, to August 15,
2001, at a rate of $250 per day for a total fine of $7, 500 plus a
$100 administrative and recording fee.
4 . That Defendant came before this Board on a request for
abatement on October 16, 2001, and the Board recommended the total
fine of $7, 600 be abated to $3, 000 . That Defendant then appeared
before the Dania Beach City Commission on November 13, 2001, and
the City Commission abated the $7, 600 fine to $3, 000 and granted
Defendant six months from its order on November 13, 2001, in order
to make the $3, 000 payment to the City of Dania Beach.
5. It is the order of this Board that the $3, 000 fine shall
constitute a lien against the above described real property and it
shall be a lien against any other real or personal property owned
by said Defendant.
DONE AND ORDERED at Dania Beach, Broward County, Florida, this
�e Grua rt'
day of dam, 2002 .
DANIA BEACH CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
By: 4
Richard Bettor, Chairman
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OR BK 32887 PG 0594
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 4L day of JZ ,
2002 by Richard Bettor, who is personally known to me.
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Not y PubliU State of Florida
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COMMISSION NUMBER
CC828490
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Supplemental Order
CEB01-0141
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I CERTIFY that a copy of the foregoing Supplemental
Order/Claim of Lien was mailed to the Defendant, DAVIDSON FORGUES,
this '�" day of Jt" , 2002 .
CERTIFIED MAIL # 7001 0360 0000 4108 2482
COD9 ENFORCEMtNT BOARD CLERK
APPROV TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS
TIMOTHY RYAN, SPEC AL CITY ATTORNEY
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William Sargent—yes Judy Jensen—yes Jimmy Peterman—yes
Gary Luedtke—yes Peggy Breeschoten—yes Beulah Lair—yes
Richard Bettor—yes
9. CEB01-0137 Jeffrey L. Friel
243 SW 8 Street
Dania Beach,FL 33004
Code Inspector William Dubisky came forward and was sworn in. Mr. Dubisky
said notice was obtained by Certified Mail, regular mail, and by posting the
property; the Affidavit of Service is on file. Mr. Dubisky said this is a violation of
Chapter 28, Zoning, Section 4.20, Zoning Use Regulations, Outside storage and
shipping containers are not permitted in an RD-6000 Residential Zoned district
and of Chapter 13, Section 13-23, Public Nuisance, grass and weeds must be cut
and trash must be removed from the property, including the area adjacent to the
alley. As of today, the property is still in violation of Chapter 28, Zoning, the
storage container has not been removed and of Chapter 13, weeds along the fence
in the alley require cutting or removal. Two photos were given to the Board. Mr.
Dubisky said his first contact with the property was on May 1, 2001. Jeffrey Friel,
243 SW 8 Street, came forward and was sworn in. Mr. Friel identified the photos
as being of his property. Mr. Friel gave testimony about the violations. It was on
motion of Peggy Breeschoten, seconded by Judy Jensen, to adopt the findings of
fact by Code Inspector William Dubisky, move the violations exist as charged,
move the violator be given 120 days to comply or fine of$50.00 per day. The
motion carried on the following roll call:
William Sargent—yes Judy Jensen—yes Jimmy Peterman—yes
Gary Luedtke—yes Peggy Breeschoten—yes Beulah Lair—yes
Richard Bettor—yes
10. CEB01-0141 Davidson Forgues
1476 W Dixie Highway
Dania Beach, FL
Code Inspector William Dubisky, having been previously sworn in, came
forward. Mr. Dubisky said notice was obtained by Certified Mail, regular mail,
and by posting the property; the Affidavit of Service is on file. Mr. Dubisky said
this is a repeat notice. Mr. Dubisky said this is a violation of Chapter 14, Section
14-2, Junked and Abandoned Vehicles; Chapter 28, Zoning, Section 4.20, Zoning
Use Regulations, outside storage of vehicles, tires, and equipment and all other
materials is not a permitted use in a commercial C-3 zoned district; and a
violation of Chapter 8, Section 8-22(a)(2), Minimum Standards, fence must be
maintained in a good state of repair. As of today, the property is still in violation
of Chapter 14, the vehicles have not been removed; Chapter 28, Zoning, material
and parts remain on the property; and of Chapter 8, the fence remains damaged.
Mr. Dubisky said this case went to the Code Board on 11/02/00 and the defendant
Dania Beach Code Enforcement Board Minutes 4 August 6,2001
was given 60 days to bring the property into compliance. Mr. Dubisky gave
additional testimony about the situation. Mr. Dubisky said the violations
reoccurred on July 16, 2001. Eleven photos were given to the Board. Davidson
Forgues, 1476 S. Dixie Highway, came forward and was sworn in. Mr. Forgues
identified the photos as being of the property. Mr. Forgues gave testimohy about
the violations. Inspector Dubisky and Attorney Tim Ryan gave further testimony
about the case. It was on motion of Beulah Lair, seconded by Peggy Breeschoten,
that the violations exist and to impose a fine of $250.00 per day from 7/16/01.
The motion carried on the following roll call:
William Sargent—yes Judy Jensen—yes Jimmy Peterman—no
Gary Luedtke—yes Peggy Breeschoten—yes Beulah Lair—yes
Richard Bettor—yes
11. CEBO1-0134 Vincent Ireland
257 SW 4 Street
Dania Beach, FL
Chief Code Inspector William Johnson, having been previously sworn in, came
forward. Mr. Johnson said notice was not obtained by Certified Mail, but notice
was sent first class mail and the property was posted; the Affidavit of Service is
on file. Mr. Johnson said this is a violation of Chapter 15, Section 15-1,
Occupational Licenses. Mr, Johnson said the property is a duplex and the owner
has not obtained an occupational license. Mr. Johnson said the first contact with
the property was on June 27, 2001. Vincent Ireland, 257 SW 4 Street, came
forward and was sworn in. Mr. Ireland gave testimony about the violation. It was
on motion of Beulah Lair, seconded by Gary Luedtke, to adopt the findings of fact
by Chief Code Inspector William Johnson, move the violation exists as charged,
move the violator be given 60 days to comply or fine of $100.00 per day. The
motion carried on the following roll call:
William Sargent—yes Judy Jensen—no Jimmy Peterman—no
Gary Luedtke—yes Peggy Breeschoten—no Beulah Lair—yes
Richard Bettor—yes
12. CEBO1-0142 Vincent Ireland
257 SW 4 Street
Dania Beach, FL
Code Inspector William Dubisky, having been previously sworn in, came
forward. Mr. Dubisky said notice was not obtained by Certified Mail, but notice
was sent first class mail and the property was posted; the Affidavit of Service is
on file. Mr. Dubisky said this is a repeat notice for SFBC 301(a) and a regular
hearing for Chapter 13,13-23, Public Nuisance. Five photos were given to the
Board. Vincent Ireland, having been previously sworn in, came forward. Mr.
Ireland identified the photos as being of his property. Mr. Ireland gave testimony
Dania Beach Code Enforcement Board Minutes 5 August 6,2001
6. Request for Abatement — CEB99-0314 — Michael C. Smith — 3320 SW 45
Court
Code Inspector William Dubisky, having been previously sworn in, came forward
and had the following testimony. Mr. Dubisky said this case was originally heard
by the Board on 8/2/99 for one violation. The defendant was given 30 days to
comply or a fine of $50.00 per day would be levied. The post board date was
9/23/99. The property was not brought into compliance until 8/24/01. The fine ran
from 9/23/99 to 8/23/01, 700 days at $50.00 per day totals $35,000.00 plus
$100.00 recording fees totals $35,100.00 owed. Mr. Dubisky submitted photos to
the Board and stated the property is again in violation. Mark Blumstein, 33 NE 2
Street, # 101, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301, representing Michael Smith, came
forward. Michael Smith, 2724 SW 46 Street, Dania Beach, FL came forward and
was sworn in. Mr. Smith identified the photos as being of his property. Mr.
Smith gave testimony about the violation. Mr. Blumstein gave further testimony
about the case. It was on motion of Judy Jensen, seconded by Beulah Lair, to deny
the abatement. The motion carried on the following roll call:
Judy Jensen—yes Jimmy Peterman—no
Beulah Lair—yes Richard Bettor—yes
7. Request for Abatement — CEBO1-0141-Davidson Forgues — 1476 W. Dixie
Hwy
Code Inspector William Dubisky, having been previously sworn in, came forward
and had the following testimony. Mr. Dubisky said this was heard by the Board
on 8/6/01 for a repeat order. The time frame for the repeat order was 7/16/01 to
8/15/01, 30 days at $250.00 per day totals $ 7,500.00 plus $100.00 recording fees
totals $7,600.00 owed. Mr. Dubisky gave testimony about the case. Davidson
Forgues, 1476 S. Dixie Hwy, came forward and was sworn in. Mr. Forgues gave
testimony about the violations. It was on motion of Jimmy Peterman to abate the
fine to $2,000.00; the motion died for lack of a second. It was on motion of
Beulah Lair, seconded by Judy Jensen, to deny the abatement. The motion failed
on the following roll call:
Judy Jensen—yes Jimmy Peterman—no
Beulah Lair—yes Richard Bettor—no
It was on motion of Jimmy Peterman to abate the fine to $2,200.00; the motion
died for lack of a second. It was on motion of Judy Jensen, seconded by Beulah
Lair,to abate the fine to $3,000.00. The motion carried on the following roll call:
Judy Jensen—yes Jimmy Peterman—yes
Beulah Lair—yes Richard Bettor—yes
Dania Beach Code Board Minutes 3 October 16,2001
was not realized until construction began. Mr. McDonald apologized for delaying the project and
for making the mistake and agreed to return $15,000 back to'the City as a concession.
City Manager Pato mentioned that he also met with Janice and Jimmy Peterman and Albert
Jones to involve them in the completion of the project. He was hopeful that, with the assistance
of the Public Works Department, Craven Thompson Engineers, citizen involvement and the
approval of an $113,000 Change Order, the project could be completed by December 23`d
Commissioner Bertino clarified that the public meetings was i at held t as the on the project engineering firm
fencouaaged the
to
monitor the project and there was
community to move forward in an effort to resolve the problem.
Commissioner McElyea mentioned his involvement in trying to resolve the problem and agreed
that a problem exists with the trees that were selected.
Commissioner Mikes stated that Dania Beach is a working class community and that other
areas of the City should also be able to qualify for CDBG funding and that it is not fair to the
other taxpayers when $100,000 is used for only one area of the City.
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of the Resolution.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner McElyea, adopting
the Resolution approving the $113,000 Change Order as submitted by MEF Construction.
The motion passed on the following 5/0 roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner McElyea-yes
Commissioner Mikes-yes Vice-Mayor Chunn-yes
Mayor Flury-yes
ITEM 11.2 WAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 11.8.
11.2 Discussion of canceling second regular meeting in December due to the holidays. (Staff)
The City Commission agreed to cancel the second meeting in December.
ITEM 9.4 WAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 11.2.
ITEM 11.3 WAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 11.1.
11.3 Request for Abatement of CES01-0141 by Davidson Forgues for property located at
1476 West Dixie Highway. (Staff)
William Johnson, Chief Code Officer, explained the facts presented to the Code Enforcement
Board and advised that the Board recommended a $3,000.00 abatement from $7,600.00 owed.
The Board considered the fact that Mr. Forgues was out of town and that someone that he had
left in charge allowed people to park cars on the property without his knowledge.
Davidson Forgues advised that he purchased the property one year ago and that he has tried to
clean up the property to comply with code. He urged the City Commission to realize that $250 a
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day fine was too difficult for him to pay and that they consider a complete abatement at this
time.
A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Chunn to abate the lien to $500. The motion died for lack of
a second.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner McElyea, to support
the recommendation by the Code Enforcement Board to abate the lien to $3,000.0 and to allow
the petitioner six months to pay the full amount.
The motion passed on the following 4/0 roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner McElyea-yes
Commissioner Mikes-out of room Vice-Mayor Chunn-yes
Mayor Flury-yes
11.4 Request for Abatement of CEB00-0685 by William Steven Garrett for property located at
36 SW 16 Street. (Staff)
William Johnson, Chief Code Officer, explained the background information on the case and
advised that the Code Enforcement Board recommended an abatement of $500 from $6,850
based on the fact that Mr. Garrett could not get on the property because the tenants had pit
bulls.
Mr. Garrett advised that the tenant was raising pit bulls and Code Enforcement or BSO would
not go on the property and that he finally evicted the tenants. In addition, the next tenant was a
tile layer who created Code problems by leaving the boxes in the backyard. Mr. Garrett advised
that made landscaping improvements to the property to comply with Code.
A motion was made by Commissioner Mikes abating the lien to $1,000.00. The motion died for
s lack of a second.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner McElyea, abating
the lien by 50% for a total due of$3,425.00 payable within 30 days.
The motion passed on the following 5/0 roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner McElyea-yes
Commissioner Mikes-yes Vice-Mayor Chunn-yes
Mayor Flury-yes
�p 11.5 Request for Abatement of CEB00-0683 by Nelly Manzo for property located at 210 SW 1
Court. (Staff)
William Johnson, Chief Code Officer, explained the background information on the case and
advised that the Code Enforcement Board recommended an abatement of $500 from
$28,150.00. This action was based on the fact that Nelly Manzo's mother died causing her to go
to Equador for some time and that she did not understand English, thereby, creating a
communication problem.
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CITY OF DANIA BEACH 13 NOVEMBER 13, 2001
DAVIDSON FORGUES
1476 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
DANIA BEACH, PURIIDA 33004
RE: CITY OF DANIA
TO MAYOR ROBERT CHUNN, VICE MAYOR PATRICIA FLURY, COMMISSIONER JOHN BERTINO,
COMMISSIONER MAC McELYEA, COMMISSIONER BOB MIKE;
I, DAVIDSON FORGUES OF 1476 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, AM WRITING THIS LETTER TO
REQUEST A RECONSIDERATION OF HARDSHIP WAIVER Or PAYMENT OF THE FINES PLACED
ON THE ABOVE NAMED PROPERTY. THE REASONS FOR THE REQUEST IS AS FOLLOWS:
RECENTLY, MY WIFE PASSED AWAY AND IT WAS A FINANCIAL SETBACK.
THE LOSS OF MY WIFE'S INCOME, CAUSE ME TO BE FINANCIALLY
DISTRAUGHT, AS I'VE HAD NA ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF FINANCIAL HOSPITAL
BILLS, FUNERAL EXPENSES, AND OTHER BILLS I AM NOW RESPONSIBLE
TO PAY.
ALONG, WITH THIS, I AM LEFT WITH SECURING MY MINOR CHILDREN WITH
THEIR LIFESTYLE. BECAUSE 1 AM NOW A SINGLE PARENT, J HAVE TO PAY
TO HAVE ASSISTANCE WITH THEIR CARE, AND HAVE TO PAY ,SOMEONE FOR IT
BECAUSE AT THIS TIME FAMILY MEMBERS ARE NOT AVAILABLE.
I. AM NOT NEGLECTING THIS OBLIGATION, BUT I AM TIN THE HOPE THAT THE CITY OF
DANIA WILL CONSIDER THIS HARDSHIP AND WAIVE THE FINES.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION IN THIS MATTER.
SINCERkLY. YOURS, � � y f�0� _y
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--- West Dixie Highway, Dania Beach, Florida which property :is, legally
described as:
3-51-42 S 150 OF N 165 OF E1/2 OF SW1/4 OF 1/4 OF SKI/4
N CO RD 01203 00 0610)
3. That the fine accrued from July 16, 2001, to August 15,
2001, at a rate of $250 per day for a total find of $7,500 plua a
$100 administrative and recording fee.
4. That Defendant came before this Board: on a request for
abatement on October 16, 2001, and the Board recommended the total
fine of $7, 600 be abated to $3,000. . That Defendant then appeared
before the Dania Beach City Commission on November 13, 20010, and
the City Commission abated the $7, 600 fine to $,3,000 and granted
Defendant six Months from its order on November 13, 2004 in order
to make the $3, 000 payment to the City of Dania Beach.
5. It is the order of this Board that the $3,000 fine shall
constitute a lien against the above described re4l property .and it
shall be a lien against any other real or persone' l property owned
by said Defe ttt
DONE AND ORDERED at Dania Beach, Broward CO,uc ty, . Florida, this
'`day of 2002.
DANIA BEACH CODE 90FORCEMENT BOARD
By: od j4m��
R chard Bettar, 'Chairman
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