Citizen's Advisory Committee - Special Meeting

good morning this is the city of port st lucie special magistrate hearing for wednesday september 2nd 2026 it's just after nine o'clock in the morning my name is keith davis i'm the special magistrate appointed by the city to preside over today's hearing i would ask everyone to please silence your cell phones so they don't interrupt our proceedings that'll be appreciated and then i'll invite you to stand and join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Thank you.

Please swear in the city staff, code officers will be testifying on the agenda items that we have today.

Please raise your right hand. Do you swear or affirm the testimony offered today is the truth and nothing but the truth? I do. Thank you.

Okay. Okay.

Got it.

Thank you. Where was I? Okay. So I've previously reviewed and approved hearing minutes from July 1st and July 8th. For today's agenda, do we have any late abatements or postponements to note?

Number 22, case number 26-03058, respondent address 2273 Southeast Seafurry Lane. Okay.

And with that, is that an abatement or a postponement? Postponement with that. Postponement noted. The agenda for today is approved. Let's see. Alright, we're just going straight to cases with folks present in the room. OK, so thank you for being here when your case is called. If you will please. Take the table and there's a chair and the microphones over here to my right. I'll be able to see you and hear you from there. The way I'm going to proceed with each case is when it's called, I'll hear from the city first. I'll hear the testimony from the city's code enforcement officers and any other witnesses that the city calls. Typically, the city will display photographic evidence of the alleged violations on the monitors around the room. So you'll have an opportunity to see that. Once the city has concluded its presentation, made any recommendations to me on how it believes the matter should be resolved, at that point I'll come over to you, have you sworn in, and I'll be happy to hear from you. If you have any questions for the city's witnesses, you're entitled to ask those questions. If you brought any additional documents or photographs with you that you believe are relevant to the case, that'll be the time to produce those. And after I've heard everything, From everybody on the matter, in all likelihood this morning, I will enter an order that resolves the case. Sometimes cases get continued, but that's how we will proceed with each case. So with that explanation in the record, let's go ahead and call the first case that we're going to hear.

No. 7, Officer Mendoza, Case No. 26-11444, Respondent Matthew L. Peloton and Yvonne Hernandez, Respondent Address 931 Southwest McConkel Avenue.

Good morning, Your Honor. Good morning, Officer Mendoza. Previously sworn. Good morning. This case concerns the property in 931 Southwest McConkel 14 to see Florida on 7926 and inspection was done and photos were taken showing the following violations section 158 to 11 open storage or accumulation of materials refuse and waste materials prohibited section 4108 E exterior property as an operative vehicle. The photos depict an accurate representation of the property at the time the photos were taken. A notice of violation was issued on 7-9-26. The respondent had until 7-19-26 to bring the property into compliance. Compliance was not achieved by such date, and so a notice of airing was furnished on 7-28-26 by certified mail. On 8-22-26, proper service was achieved by posting the property with a notice of airing. The City requested the respondents be ordered to comply with the cited provisions of the City of Port St. Lucie Code by 9-19-26, and if not in compliance by that date, Then a hearing be held to determine the fine imposed against the subject property. As you can see, there's some open storage right here by the driveway and in the back of that truck. That's the left side of the house there, front side. There's open storage in this truck. This vehicle is the one that the tag is expired as well, as you can see there. And that vehicle as well as the expired tag. There's the posting. I see more open stores there. That's all I have, sir.

Pardon me. You're asking for a September 9th compliance date? Correct, sir. Thank you. Okay. Is there anybody here on behalf of the respondent?

I am.

Well, come on up like I asked everybody to, sir. I'd be happy to hear from you.

I was waiting. Okay.

Let me get you sworn in and I'll be happy to hear from you. Let me get you sworn in and I'll be happy to hear from you.

Please raise your right hand. Do you swear or affirm the testimony offered today is the truth and nothing but the truth?

Sure.

And please state your name for the record.

I'm here on special appearance because I do not appear, I do not agree with this proceeding. My name is Matthew Pelton, capital M, lowercase a-t-t-h-e-w, lowercase p-e-l-t-o-n. I am a living man.

Mr. Davis, that microphone is not recording. We need to have him go to the podium. I need you to come up to this microphone, Mr. Pelton.

This is such a clown show. You guys don't even know what you're doing here.

You don't need to slam things down, Mr. Pelton. I'm right here. I can see and hear you. So if you'll please, again, state your name for the record, and the floor will be yours to ask questions or to simply tell me about what's going on with the case.

My name is Matthew Pelton, capital M, lowercase a-t-t-h-e-w, lowercase p-e-l-t-o-n. I am the living man. I am here on special appearance because I do not agree with this proceeding.

Okay, I have no idea what that means. However, the floor is yours to tell me.

Well, you're the magistrate. Did you take an oath to the Constitution?

The floor is yours to tell me about.

Did you take an oath to the Constitution?

The floor is yours to tell me about the case or ask any questions.

Okay, well, it's clear that this man is on my property, which he has zero right to be. I've told this caller and many other and stated many times there is no trespassing on my property. That's more than obvious he's on my property. I want charges pressed now.

I'm sure that I've got a couple of law enforcement officers in the room. I'm sure they heard that request and you can get not like you guys actually take care of that.

You guys only worry about yourself.

I'm not going to sit here and do this with you. Okay, if you have anything else to say about the case, say it. Otherwise, I'm ready to enter my order.

Yeah, that truck runs. Yes, my other truck, the plates were expired. My wife has ordered the plates. It should be in any time. You want to check it out with DMV and it's there. These people do nothing but go around and harass people. He's up on my property after being told, and I've tried to file complaints against this. You guys don't have a right to be on my property after being told. This is trespassing. It's invasion of privacy. Show me the contract, and I want to see it on the record, for the record. Show me the contract that says the city has the right to be all over my property even after they've been told no trespassing. Also show me the contract that shows that the frontage of my property is taken care of by me, that you have the rights to take over everything and anything on my property. Show me where that's under contract.

So if I heard you correctly, you acknowledged that the registration on this vehicle has expired. I said on the other truck. Okay.

And I also said that it's already been redone. I'm just waiting for the sticker to show up, unless you want me to go beat on the door of the DMV.

I'm not telling you to do anything.

I'm simply going to... Well, isn't that why I'm here, so you can tell me what to do?

No, you're here so that you have an opportunity to present And whatever evidence you feels relevant to the case that these people harassing me and other people in my neighborhood. I've heard that four times. You don't need to repeat it again. I'm not the smartest guy in the world, but I usually get it the first time you say it. So I don't need to hear that again. Is there anything else you'd like to place into the record before I enter my order? Yeah. Please proceed.

I want charges brought up against these men for trespassing.

Okay, I've heard that twice as well, okay? I want to make sure that it's on the record. Pretty sure it is. We all heard it twice. So is there anything new you'd like to place into the record before I enter my order?

Yeah, I'd like to press charges against you as well.

Okay. Okay. Here's what I'm going to do. I find proper notice. Mr. Pelton is present and according to his own testimony, alive. So congratulations on that. Does that bother you?

Was that a threat towards me?

No, not at all. You're just the first person in all the years I've ever served as a magistrate to tell me that they're alive. I usually get that when they're standing there talking to me. Based on the testimony and the is this maritime law or law of the land based on the testimony and the evidence I will find the property remains in violation as cited. I'll grant the relief requested by the city Including compliance data September 9th if this needs to be brought back for anything further the city can notice it for a future hearing Thank you very much. Thank you for being here. Mr. Pelton. Have a nice day. What a disgrace We're to next

Number 10, Officer O'Malley, case number 26-02459, respondent Una Brady, LFEST, respondent address 1674 Southwest Aledo Lane.

Good morning, sir. Officer O'Malley, previously sworn.

This case concerns... Let me let... Just give... Is it Ms. Brady? You're coming up? Let me give you a second to get up here and get settled before we proceed. Take your time.

Thank you, Mr. Armstrong.

Good morning, ma'am. Thank you, Mr. Armstrong. Okay, you can go ahead whenever you're ready.

This case concerns the property at 1674 Southwest Aledo Lane, Port St. Lucie, Florida. On February 13, 2026, an inspection was done and photos taken showing the following violations. Section 4108H1, exterior property areas obstructions and swell prohibited. THE PHOTO DESPICT AN ACCURATE REPRESENTATION OF THE PROPERTY AT THE TIME THE PHOTOS WERE TAKEN. A NOTICE OF VIOLATION WAS ISSUED ON FEBRUARY 13, 2026. THE RESPONDENT HAD UNTIL FEBRUARY 21, 2026 TO BRING THE PROPERTY INTO COMPLIANCE. compliance was not achieved by such date and so a notice of hearing was furnished on july 10 2026 by certified mail on august 19 2026 a proper service was achieved by posting the property with a notice of hearing the city requests that the respondents be ordered to comply with the cited provisions of the city of port st lucie code by september 9 2026 and if not in compliance by that date then a hearing be held to determine a fine to be imposed against the subject property So this is the left side of the property. You can see the obstruction in this well right here, the pavers, the front of the property. And then there's a close-up of it. And that's the posting.

Pardon me. And that wall is not on the

property owner side of the property line it's in the city's right away correct so I did I did confer with Public Works Department yesterday regarding this situation so that wall is wholly on city property it it's not a permitted wall in any way it would be a decorative feature that would have to be wholly on private property I mean it looks like it's actually holding back like a retaining wall Yeah, so it would have to be, depending on the circumstance, for the city to permit any type of, like, retention wall within the city right-of-way.

Okay.

I believe the wall just functions primarily, like, decorative, but I think the land has been built up behind it specifically.

Okay. Well... I don't think September 9th is a realistic compliance date, no matter what we do here. So let's keep that in mind and let me. Are you Miss Brady? Yes, ma'am. Let me get you sworn in and then I'll be happy to hear from you.

Please raise your right hand. Do you swear or affirm the testimony you offered today is the truth and nothing but the truth? And please state your name for the record. Just your name. Thank you.

Thank you, Miss Brady. So what can you tell me about this wall and what's going on with this?

Okay. I'm a little slow because I'm recovering from a stroke.

Yes, ma'am.

So bear with me.

I'm glad you're recovering. That's good news. But yes, take your time.

I did go to the city and ask them. over on the other side, if I need a permit, the reason why I did that was when it rains, I'm on the corner.

I see that, yep.

And everything was halfway on the property and the sewer, You know, the dirt blocks everything. You can't get out because of the dirt.

Okay.

They put extra dirt, and every year I've been putting two loads of dirt on there because when it rains, everything... Or washed out? Yeah.

Okay.

So I came to the city over and asked them if I need a permit to put a wall to prevent. My husband is sick. I'm covering for a stroke. But before then, it was very hard for us. Every time we call the city about four or five times, my neighbors call the city, they get stopped. there, right there at the corner, everything is there. So they're telling me I don't need a permit. I didn't ask how far and they didn't tell me.

Do you know how long?

They didn't tell me how far in I could go. So I asked, I come, and I waited a little bit, and then I put it up. Since I put the wall, there's no car stuck in there. I don't, my husband and I said, don't have to come out every time, call the city. If they look, they could see how many times my neighbor call the city, because it affect her too. So... When I got the sign, the lady came. She told me I should be two feet in. But I said, but I didn't know that. I should have asked for Christian, yes. But they should have told me, yes, there's no permit, but you should be XYZ.

When did the wall go in? Do you know about, like, how old is it?

The wall? Yes, ma'am. It's about two years now.

Okay, okay.

And as you see, we have a lot of rain now.

We sure have.

Yeah, and we keep washing the dirt down. So what I do, the wall keeps the dirt from coming down. And it's also a beautiful neighborhood. You know, and I...

So, I mean, here's what I'm seeing. I mean, this does violate the city's code based on what I've seen and what I've heard this morning. But this is not going to be a simple fix. THE WAY THE GRADING IS AND SO I AM GOING TO MAKE A FINDING THAT THE WALL VIOLATES THE CITY'S CODE BUT I'M RELUCTANT TO SET A COMPLIANCE DATE TODAY BECAUSE THIS IS GOING TO REQUIRE Require you and and the city to put their heads together and try and come up with a reasonable solution that that fixes it. And this is going to take time. So, um, in lieu of setting a compliance date to the city of any suggestions on how to.

if so i i did meet with um the deputy director of public works specifically to discuss this property um yesterday so we're we're not opposed to additional time um and and then we can work offline with the respondent to um come up with a with a time frame for when the wall can be it's about The wall would have to be basically even with the other landscaping, give or take five feet depending on the location, to be moved back.

So let me ask, as we sit here this morning, is the city's...

drainage system functioning here I do believe it is I don't know so they didn't say this was causing a direct hazard to the system as of today their fear was the wall was built without a permit sure and one would never be granted for this realistically in the city right-of-way so They don't want to say that the wall is necessarily okay as it is because they haven't inspected that.

No, just if there was actually an – if it was actually impeding the functionality of the system, that's kind of – As of today, it's not backing up the stormwater drainage system. But I understand your comment that no permit, no inspection, there's no way to know – If tomorrow, part of it washes out. Right. So, well, I'm not even sure what the appropriate time frame is. If you want to bring this, do you want to bring this back? Do we even need to bring it back? Like I said, today I'm going to find proper notice and make a finding of violation, but I'm not sure what, like I said at the beginning of this, September 9th is certainly not the appropriate compliance date.

So realistically, to have the wall relocated, how much time would you need for that? At least to maybe, are you going to do it yourself or look to do it or hire someone? You're going to hire someone, so you'll need time for that and to get with someone.

Yeah, but just like a 120-day kind of thing.

That's kind of what I'm thinking in terms of like a four-month period. It'll put you into January.

Very busy, back and forth, just back and my husband and me. So we needed some time.

Mm-hmm. So I think the 120 days would be sufficient. If we get to that point and there's no movement, we can have a conversation with that. If you guys have hired a contractor, but maybe that you don't have a specific date, we can work that out together. So it'll give you enough time to at least secure a contractor to have conversations with them and to maybe schedule something. And then we can work offline with you guys in terms of if there's additional time, depending on when the schedule if we have a hurricane or something like that.

The officer that came out said two feet back.

Yeah, we can work with you in terms of where the wall needs to be placed. We can have Public Works speak to you, and they can go out there and show you specifically where your property line is. It's likely to be... Right up against that kind of landscape area.

Okay. Yeah, give or take. That's not mean is not two feet. So we have to have another two feet or

We can work on the specific placement prior to you guys speaking to a contractor. We can have our staff and Public Works meet you at the property. And we can go over it specifically where the wall needs to be relocated to. And we'll get you those specific kind of measurements, OK?

And that'll be that way. GIVE THE CONTRACTOR GUIDANCE. I'M GOING TO PUT A FOUR-MONTH COMPLIANCE DATE ON THIS, WHICH IS I'M GOING TO SAY JANUARY 6TH OF 2027. RIGHT? YEAH. AND IT IS NOT MY INTENT IN THIS CASE TO push this towards a situation where daily fines start right now. I want I want to see this succeed in getting fixed correctly. So, um, the important thing is to stay in touch with the city with the code enforcement division. Um, have that meeting where they can show exactly where the wall needs to be placed in order to be in compliance with the city code and then stay in touch as you hire your contractor and i'm assuming that'll need to be permitted so the the decorative wall does not need to be it's just landscaping okay it would just be landscaping that we're discussing well that makes it a little easier if you don't have to deal with building permits and that sort of thing you just have to do it okay uh So the only other thing, Ms. Brady, that I would tell you is if you're getting close to January and it doesn't look like it's going to be done in time, just, again, stay in touch. If you need to come back and ask for additional time, I will be happy to consider that. I will tell you the way I typically handle those sorts of things. If I see good faith effort on your behalf, I'm unlikely to deny that. If I see that nothing has happened since today, Probably not so that that's how I deal with that. The city may work with you behind the scenes on timing as well. If this has to be brought back, the city will have to provide notice and a new hearing date. So my hope is that it all just gets handled after today without having to have you come back. Is there anything else that you would like to tell me before I enter my order in this case? All right, anything else from the city? All right, then we have proper notice. Ms. Brady is present at today's hearing. Based on the testimony and the evidence, property remains in violation as cited. We're going to set January 6th of 2027 as the compliance date, and if this needs to be brought back for any reason, the city will re-notice it and put it on a future agenda. Good luck, ma'am. Thank you for being here. I appreciate it.

Thank you. Excuse me. Number 28, Officer Wise, case number 26-02858. Respondent, Darwin Romeo Grande and Demis Aracel Castillo Ponce. Respondent address, 3280 South East Monte Vista Street.

Good morning. Good morning. Good morning, sir. Whenever you're ready, you can proceed. Officer Wise, I'm in previous. Yes, sir.

This case concerns the property at 3280 Southeast Monte Vista Street, Port St. Lucie, Florida. A violation hearing was held on June 17th, 2026. Based on the evidence presented on that date, the special magistrate found that the violations existed and ordered compliance to be achieved by July 1st, 2026. for the following violations. Section 158.211, storage or accumulation of materials, refuse and waste materials prohibited. Per Neighborhood Services Department records, compliance was not achieved by July 1st, 2026. Neighborhood Services maintains a copy of the entire case file as public record. The photos taken truly and accurately represent the scene as it appeared on the dates of the inspections. Due to the respondent's failure to comply with the deadline set forth at the violation hearing, the city requests that the special magistrate impose a fine and order the respondent to pay a fine in the amount of $25 per day up to a maximum of $50,000. Finally, the city requests the respondent be ordered to pay administrative costs in the amount of $411, representing reasonable costs of the investigation and prosecution of this case. So that was the original door hanger back in February when the case was opened. This is what is remaining. It's open storage in the backyard.

And what was the date of this photograph?

This was on last week, on the 27th of August. Then on the right side of the house, the shutters, those items behind the trash can, and then... better pictures and tires there as well and then this is a trailer parked in the front of the home with items on it. Has there been any improvement in circumstances since the June violation hearing there as there was another violation of an operative vehicle and I believe the Unregistered RV as well. Both of those have been taken care of. The only thing remaining now is the open storage.

Okay. Is there anything else you need to put into the record beforehand? No, sir. All right. Let me get you sworn in, sir, and then I'll be happy to hear from you.

Please raise your right hand. Do you swear or affirm the testimony you offered today is the truth and nothing but the truth?

Yes.

And please state your name for the record. My name is Dorban Grande. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Grundy. The floor is yours. If you have any questions, you may ask them. Otherwise, you can tell me about what's going on with the case. And if I can get you a little closer to the microphone, that will help me hear you.

I'm getting rid of most of the trash tomorrow. Tomorrow is when they pick up bulk.

Okay.

And I can clean up everything he asked for today. by Friday.

I mean, what's been the holdup? This has been going on for, I mean, the hearing was in June. It's been almost three months. There's been a lot of garbage pickup days between now, then and now. Why haven't this, what's been the delay?

Bulk is only once a month, and I was fixing up inside the house, so I have some stuff outside. Like furniture.

So you're telling me today that this is all going to be done by the end of the week?

Yes. What's covered is a barbecue. That's fine there. It's just covered. But everything else I can get rid of.

The barbecue grill couldn't stay outside.

Right, but all the other stuff.

Yeah, everything else, yeah.

Well, here's what I'm going to do, Mr. Grande. I am going to certify the fine, but is there a way we can structure the order to give until Friday? But if this stuff isn't, if it's not in compliance by the close of business on Friday, the fines start to accrue without bringing this back?

So it would be one of two options. The first is the continuance, or the second, we can hold the order before we, because once we give it the finance, they record the lien.

All right. I prefer the latter. I'm not interested in continuing this. There's no reason this shouldn't have been done. This is just getting rid of stuff. So here's what I am going to do, Mr. Grande. I am going to find proper notice. You're here at today's hearing. property did not comply with the order from the June 17th violation hearing. Compliance was not achieved by July 1st, so I am going to certify the fine as requested by the city, but I'm going to direct the city to hold that order from being recorded as a lien i'm going to give you till the end of the week like you said but if it's not in compliance by the end of the week then the fine is certified and you'll have an all likelihood of lien on your property and which will accrue daily at 25 a day until it is cleaned up so we'll do it that way all right thank you very much for being here

Number 26, Officer Wise, case number 25-17797, respondent Alfonso E. Pagan and Sonia I. Diaz-Laga. Respondent address 1269 Southeast Petunia Avenue.

One moment, sorry. Okay. Officer Wise, I'm going to prove this is sworn. This case concerns a property at 1269 Southeast Petuna Avenue. Port St. Lucie, Florida. A violation hearing was held on June 17, 2026. Based on the evidence presented on that date, the special magistrate found that the violations existed and ordered compliance to be achieved by him. June 24th, 2026 for the following violations section 41.08 subsection a alpha. Exterior property areas, sidewalks and drainage per neighborhood service department records. Compliance was not achieved by June 24th, 2026. There were services maintains a copy of the entire case file as public record. The photos taken truly and accurately represent the scene as it appeared on the dates of the inspection. Due to the respondent's failure to comply with the deadline set forth at the violation hearing, the City requests that the Special Magistrate impose a fine in order to respond and pay a fine in the amount of $25 per day up to a maximum of $50,000. Finally, the City requests the respondent be ordered to pay the administrative costs in the amount of $411, representing reasonable costs of the investigation and prosecution of this case. Again, November of last year to the original door hanger. This was the posting done two weeks ago on August 21st. And then this is as recently as last week on the 27th. This is the damaged driveway area here. And it's above the culvert pipe. The pipe being here, this is all up here. Just different angles of it. This is a little bit farther up on the left side of the up here and then this is the front of the home. We spoke with Public Works. The culvert pipe's fine. It doesn't need to be replaced or anything. It's just the driveway that needs to be repaired. Okay. And with its location above the pipe, I believe a permit would not be required.

All right. Well, that's all good news. Has there been any change in the... Circumstances since the June 17th violation hearing, has any forward progress been made? No, sir. It's stayed pretty much the same. Okay. All right. Anything else you need to put into the record? All right. Let me get you sworn in, sir, and then I'll be happy to hear from you.

Please raise your right hand. Do you swear or affirm the testimony you offered today is the truth and nothing but the truth?

Yes, ma'am.

And please state your name for the record.

Alfonso Pagan. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Pagan. The floor is yours. If you have any questions you may ask. Otherwise, you're free to tell me whatever you feel is relevant about the case. I need some more time to fix it. How much more time are you asking for? I need until January. I need until January, yes, sir. So, I mean, what's been going on since over the summer?

I had a death in the family. I see. I had another death in the family yesterday as well. Oh, goodness. I lost my job. I just got a job. I'm three months behind my own payment of my house. What else can I tell you? That's exactly where I'm at right now. To give you proof of that, I can't bring it.

You paint the picture. I understand. City of any objection to setting the compliance date out until January? No, sir. Nor do I I'm happy to thank you. We'll do that So I guess the process would be to continue this hearing is that how we would do it It would have to be a continuance.

Yeah, because if we Certify it right? Yeah, so we would continue it so I Don't think we've

set the jane the 2027 calendar yet but if it's uh we'll make an educated guess that it's going to be wednesdays um january 6th is the first one i would say the 13th january 13th is the second wednesday of the month so why don't we set this for that that should be uh Sounds good to me. That should be my agenda. I appreciate it. And we'll just continue this until January 13th, and hopefully by then you'll be done and you won't even have to worry about it. That's it. All right. Good luck to you, sir. Thank you, sir. Appreciate it. Thanks.

Thank you.

Number 15, Officer Mendoza, case number 26-10602, respondent Gary David Nelson and Astrid Claudette Nelson. Respondent address 1731 Southwest Lofgren Avenue.

Hello, guys, sir. This case concerns a property at 1731 Southwest Lofgren Avenue, Port St. Lucie, Florida. On June 25, 2026, an inspection was done and photos taken showing the following violations. 4108E, exterior property areas in an operative vehicle. 4108D, exterior property areas under maintained accessory structures. 4109B, swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs, unsecured pool. The photos depict an accurate representation of the property at the time the photos were taken. A notice of violation was issued on June 25, 2026. The respondent had until June 26, 2026 to bring the property into compliance. Compliance was not achieved by such dates, and so a notice of hearing was furnished on August 20, 2026 by a certified mill. On August 21, 2026, proper service was achieved by posting the property with a notice of hearing. The City requests that the respondents be ordered to comply with the cited provisions of the City of Port St. Lucie Code by September 3rd, 2026, and if not in compliance by that date, then the hearing be held to determine a fine to be imposed against the subject property. In addition, if the respondent fails to comply by September 3rd, 2026, the City requests that the Special Magistrate authorize the City pursuant to Section 162.085 Florida Statute to enter upon the property to bring the property into compliance and specifically to abate the unsecured pool by securing it with a pool cover, the cost of which would be charged to the respondent at a later hearing. As you can see, there's part of the fence that's in disrepair. That's a closer look on one side. That's holding up the fence there. The fence is tied up, holding. That's the only way it's pretty much being fixed right there as well. And this is behind the neighboring property. The complainant just pretty much told me that it was originally fixed before, but it fell again. So as you can see, it's tied up, so it's not really being fixed. And that's the front of the property, inoperative vehicle. And that's a bigger view of the back side. So most of that right there is just tied together pretty much. That's all I have, sir.

Okay. Peace. Let me get you sworn in, sir, and I'll be happy to hear from you.

Please raise your right hand. Do you swear or affirm the testimony you offered today is the truth and nothing but the truth?

I do.

And please state your name for the record.

Gary Nelson.

Thank you.

Mr. Nelson, the floor is yours for questions or to tell me about the case. All right.

Thank you, sir. As far as the fence, I have contacted Alligator Fence Company to replace the fence, so I just need some time to get that done, but I will replace the entire fence. Okay. As for the inoperative vehicle, I have been trying to get rid of that. My wife has a bit of an emotional connection with the truck because it's our first Lexus. All three of our children were taken home from the hospital in it. I see. And when her mom died last year, that truck was in front of her house. Some drunk driver came up and smashed the side of the truck. It was still operable for a little bit, but because of the collision and stuff, the transmission has eventually gone out. We've had it sitting in front of the house. I've tried numerous times to try and get my wife to just take the settlement and have them take the car away. And she's just having a really hard time with that. So it's been a lot of conflict, so to speak. But And I would have loved to have gotten rid of the truck months ago, but I'm still working my wife to get that taken care of by trying to convince her, especially with this hearing and all, that we need to get it done despite her emotional attachments to it. But I'm just asking for a little bit more time to take care of the truck and convince my wife to get rid of it.

Yeah. So, I mean, honestly, the vehicle... is not a big concern of mine. What is a big concern of mine is the unsecured swimming pool. As far as, I do have a pool fence.

Would it be okay if I put the The little pool fence up around the pool. Yeah, let me see.

Yeah, if you have a permitted pool, like a baby gate around the pool that you stake into the ground. Yeah, if so, definitely put that in. Let us know. You would still be required to repair the fence for sure.

Oh, we're definitely looking to take the fence up.

Would you be able to do that today? Like how soon can you get that gate and the fence around the pool?

I could put the pool fence up. probably after I get off work today. Okay.

That would be fantastic because if you can get the pool secured, that satisfies my sense of urgency. I'm happy to give you time to get the fence done and the vehicle done as long as the pool is secured right away.

How long would you need for the fence?

I would think a month. I don't know what I've been in touch with the basically got An estimate done, and I'm in talks with it. I just have to give the guy a deposit. I don't know what their time frame is as to how soon they could do it, but I would think within the next two months would be reasonable.

And then the same for the vehicle. You could technically register the vehicle if you wanted to go that route. It might cost you a lot less to just put a tag on it and get it registered than to, you know, go that route. So it's up to you though.

I just really, I would love to get rid of it because it's, um, I know I'm, I'm trying to like tell my wife, it's like, you know, it's, it's not helping us having it there at all.

So, um, since the tire fence is getting replaced, is this a permit situation?

That's what I thought. So my, my thinking is this again, because the pool is not secured right now. Um, In terms of, Sarah, for the bifurcation, is it easier to do that or is it easier for one? Okay, so if we can do, if you can have it tonight and we can inspect it tomorrow. Yeah, and we can inspect it. Will you be available tomorrow for staff to meet you there?

At the very least, I could have the fence open so they could inspect it. Do I have to be present for them to inspect it if I have the fence up and...

Ready? The pool fence? Yeah, I would prefer that just so we can... see it um because yeah the neighbor in the back he's letting me in the back i could see it from there um if possible i mean he's he's he's just saying concerned because he has two kids that run around the house that's why he wants to get this taken care of as soon as possible so what if we retain the 24 hour for the secured pool we can inspect tomorrow make sure the pool is secure we can do 30 days on at least to obtain a permit for the fence and figure out what you're going to do with the fence.

And if I do contract with them, they're going to be dealing with the permits. And they'll deal with all of that stuff.

Yeah, yeah. Whatever company you hire. If you produce some type of, here's my invoice, or here's, you know, I paid them a deposit or something. We can use that to push the fence off the... While the fence is the concern, the pool is our number one concern. So if you can secure that within the next 24 hours, that would be ideal. Absolutely. And we'll work offline with him. So I think realistically, let's say a 30-day compliance for the fence and the inoperable vehicle and that is just to obtain a company or at least some sort of communication between us. It might take three months for them to come in and saw the fence, but if you have that, we're not gonna move anything forward. The pool is our top concern.

You understand what the city is suggesting? Yes.

And it sounds like you're in agreement with that. Yes. I am as well. Secure the pool and the fence will get the ball rolling on that.

Okay. So is there anything else that you would like to tell me, Mr. Nelson?

No, sir. All right.

Thank you for your time. You're welcome. Anything else from the city? No, sir. Okay. So I do find proper notice. I do find property remains in violation as cited. Do we need an abatement order on this, I guess?

Again, just for the sake of if there's no communication and nothing is done, I think we would prefer... Yeah, here's what I'm...

This is typically what I do. It sounds like this is a belt and suspender approach because I have no reason not to believe that this is going to be secured. within the next 24 hours. But I am going to make a finding that the unsecured swimming pool constitutes threat to the public health, safety, and welfare. So I will set September 3rd as the compliance date to have the pool secured. Okay. If that is not I am authorizing the city to enter the property, abate that violation, and assess those costs, which means if it's not secured, if you don't do it within the next 24 hours, the city has legal authority to enter your property, secure it themselves, and typically that ends up being a cover that goes over the pool, and then you'll get a bill for that. So you don't want that to happen, so just get that pool barrier up. And then for the rest, 30 days to get the inoperative vehicle complied and get a contractor online, on board, to do the fence work. The fence doesn't have to be done by then, but we want to see a contractor under contract. Okay? Yes, sir. Then that will be my order. Thank you for being here. Good luck. Thank you, sir.

Thank you, sir.

Number 12, Officer Wise, case number 26-02821. Respondent Lorraine Sullivan and Gerald Damaris. Respondent address 2266 South East Seafurry Lane.

Code officer wise, I have been previously sworn. This case concerns the property at 2266 Southeast Sea Fury Lane, Port St. Lucie, Florida. On February 24th, 2026, an inspection was done and photos taken showing the following violations. Section 41.10, subsection B, exterior structure. Exterior structure in need of maintenance section 158.211 storage or accumulation of materials refuse and waste materials prohibited. Section 41.08 subsection A is an alpha. Exterior property areas, sidewalks and drainage. Section 41.08 E is an echo. Exterior property areas and operative vehicle and section 41 dot 0, a G 4. Exterior property areas on maintain smaller. The photos depict an accurate representation of the property at the time that the photos taken a notice of violation was issued on March 6, 2026. The respondent until March 16, 2026 to bring the property into compliance. Compliance was not achieved by such date, and so I noticed the hearing was furnished on July 23rd, 2026 by certified now. On July 31st, 2026, proper service was achieved by certified mail return receipt received. The city requests the respondents, Lorraine Sullivan and Gerald, the mark Marius. Be ordered to comply with the side provisions of the city of Port St. Lucie code by September 9th, 2026. If not in compliance by that date, then a hearing be held to determine a fine to be imposed against the subject property. So here is the original door hanger on the 24th of February. And this was the last week. Here's some of the open storage items on the chairs, gas cans and the generator. Same with more gas cans back here and some buckets. This is part of the exterior property maintenance. The mildew blight on the side of the house. You have more across the gutters on the front and the sides of the home. Up here. There's another picture of the open storage gas cans, filters, buckets. Awesome chip pain. And more mildew right here. And then these are the inoperative vehicles. This Jeep has an expired tag of June 2026. And the same with this vehicle here. I have an expired tag of April 2026. Then here's the correct driveway. And with being down, it creates a hazard. And again there. This is the unmaintained swell liner having the dirt and debris that needs to be cleaned out. And then back to this. And again, we had public works go out and check the culvert pipe. There are no issues with that.

Okay.

So when it comes to the repair, it's the driveway repair closer to the house and then the crack there. And then, again, all the debris and the swell liners that need to be cleaned out.

And that is everything that I have at this time. Does the driveway, is that something that can just get fixed, or is that a permanent situation?

The this portion up here, I believe you don't need a permit to do that. No.

Okay. So it doesn't look like there's anything in this case that would require a building department. Correct. Or anything like that. Yeah. Very good. All right. Anything else that you need to put into the record at this time? Not at this time, no. All right. Good morning, ma'am. Let me get you sworn in and I'll be happy to hear from you.

Please raise your right hand. Do you swear or affirm the testimony you offer today is the truth and nothing but the truth? Absolutely, yes. And please state your name for the record. Lorraine Sullivan. Thank you.

Thank you, ma'am. Ms. Sullivan, the floor is yours for questions or tell me about what's going on.

Sure, I have a lot to say.

Go for it.

Okay. And just bear with me because I only have one eye here.

No problem. And if I can get you as close to the microphone as you can, that will help me hear you.

I'm sorry.

You're good.

Okay. So I guess as far as let's start the swale, I did pay my landscaper $50 right after. He works for the city as well. Okay. So that can be proved. And he took the sand back and dumped it. WITH IT INTO THE BACKYARD.

SO THAT'S BEEN CLEANED OUT?

WELL, AND THEN I HAD, AND I HAVE PICTURES, AT&T FIBER OPTIC CAME ALONG AND TORE UP MY WHOLE FRONT YARD. OH, NO. IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE PICTURES. AND ACTUALLY BROKE MY SEWER MAIN LINE. AND YOU CAN SEE WHERE THE SWELLS WERE CLEANED. AND I TOLD THEM, MAKE SURE YOU CLEAN THEM BECAUSE I JUST PAID TO HAVE THEM DONE. What appears to be happening, I inspected my whole front yard. There's a lot of sand in it, like loose, you know. I'm not a Floridian. You know what I'm talking, like throughout the yard and it's sliding down.

Okay.

So... I did clean, it pulled out some last night. I am, so that's the situation with that. My landscaper, I will, he will be continuing to help me with that. Okay. The neighbor has a cracked liner and that's affecting a little bit of it. So I have asked them to fix that and it's not fixed yet. Um, so, so I am on that. I can't control mother nature with the grass. Actually, that wall looked like great idea, but now I know that's not on the other house. Um, so as far as the, um, the attic, that w that is not wood rot. And I have, um, I have been paying a hundred dollars a month for a painter that is coming December. Jackie Mantella, 772-708-4950, contracted. We have to make payments.

And what's going to get painted? My whole house. The whole house, and that's in December?

Yes. Okay. We've been making payments because we can't afford it up front. Okay. As far as the cars, they're both legal and running, and I have proof of that. Okay.

Are the registrations are up to date now?

Absolutely. 100%. So if I forgot to put the Jeep sticker on, I swore I did, but I will get to why I might have forgotten. Okay.

I mean, I'll tell you, usually when I see these kind of expired registration, they're years old. I mean, admittedly yours, the one was June and one was April of this year. So they were

Both of these cars are fully insured and fully registered.

Okay.

And I've been to DMV probably five times in the past couple of months because of my eyes. Okay. I had to be issued a permit and then I had to pass a test. Okay. So they're completely legal.

Okay.

So then on to the generator is moved. Everything in the front of the house is moved.

Okay.

The generator, it's been on record. It caused gas and almost fire in my garage. We're just waiting to... It's gone off the driveway. It's gone off the residence. It was a fire hazard, and the fire department a year ago confirmed that. As far as the side of the house, the mildew, I... tried to hand scrub it and with my hose, which is all still sitting out there if you want to go look, I did order something called 30 cleaner. That's the best I can do. My painter said that the best thing would be the power wash and then the painting. But I have been out there in this heat.

So when your painters come in December, though, that should get taken care of at the latest.

Yes, but I wanted to let you know I was out there scrubbed. My neighbor saw me. He was like, what are you doing with the scrub? So the cars, the... My pool cage, there was a picture that was taken that was zoomed in. It is not mildew, and I have a close-up picture. The bottom of my pool cage had a film on it, and from the ultra-sunlight, it's faded out.

I see.

You know what I'm trying to say? I do not know exactly what you're talking about. So it looks darker, but it's actually pure screen now. It's see-through.

Okay.

It doesn't have that... And that's many screens that happens too. It's not dirty whatsoever. My pool is maintained by puddle pool. And it is immaculate. Now we recently just did in the past couple months, the pool filter mechanics area might look on a certain day a little messy. We did have to replace every single part because we were having water leakage and we were afraid we had a leak underground. Puddle pool helped us with that. We replaced the the main cage, the pump, everything's been replaced and we don't have an underground leak. We do have a skimmer leak. It's perfectly clean over there right now. I was here in February speaking to someone explaining my situation and then obviously we know that And we all deal with it, and I have the utmost respect for you, Your Honor. The heat. I have a heart condition. I have a widow maker. I have a doctor's note. I cannot be out in that heat in the afternoon doing this kind of work. I have this week. I'm paying the price. Since February, it has been a while, yes, I have had three eye surgeries. I can give you all this documentation. With each eye surgery at Baskin Palmer Institute came tubes, donations from organ donors, and strict instructions not to bend or be in the glare. and this was quite financially burdened to try to save my eyesight.

So I have no reason to not take your word for that. I don't want to make those public records.

I didn't want you to think I was being lazy and not doing something.

I understand.

Now, when Brandon did first come out, or second, whatever, I was in the bedroom, which the windows are close to the driveway. And I saw on my camera someone I didn't recognize. And I panicked. I have been in a situation where that would make me panic in my past. And I told my husband to go outside. My husband did. We have cameras all over our house. So some of these pictures I know were taken on our property. my husband did get loud with Brandon. And for that, he knew he did go back and apologize. And I don't, I don't respect or condone that, but the way the whole situation inside the house went, you know, there's a before, you know, when it was wrong, but I had fired him up. Um, he does feel like we have been a little bit targeted and I'm just saying that because it's my right to, because I have walked the neighborhood and adjoining two side streets and another street. And I have 78 houses here, over 200 pictures of violations worse than mine and atrocious. All colored pictures. And right next door to me, two houses down, five houses down. So when on my cameras, I do see code enforcement drive by and sit in front of my house and then drive by the houses with the... You know what I'm saying? I'm not trying to complain. No, I understand what you're saying. It just feels... I mean, this is all legitimate time stamp pictures from yesterday.

I get it. My response to you on that topic would be that... I sit up here at least twice a month sometimes three times a month with agendas that have I've had typical agenda has 50 cases on it and usually none of them are you so my point is the code enforcement is out there, I...

I understand, and I...

It's entirely likely that the cases, the violations that you're seeing and photographing may have case numbers and are in the pipeline somewhere.

A few, yes, may. Some of these people have told me they would be witnesses. They haven't. They remain, you know, because they feel bad. They know I try hard. They see me out in the yard, like, struggling.

No, I can tell. You care.

I'm trying. I'm trying my best. My health is not really with me on that, but I'm pushing myself. And as far as the driveway, yes, it is cracked, and obviously it's a violation.

Do you think you could have that taken care of by the time the house gets painted?

I'm saying definitely, you know, I don't, that's a lot because I am on SSD. So I have a fixed income. So that's why we've had to, I can't just go to a credit card and, you know what I'm saying?

No, I understand.

My husband's... paycheck goes directly to the mortgage and the bills. I worked all my life and got severely injured. So I have a government, you know what I'm saying. So finances, we are constantly fixing something, but it's always one thing at a time. And sometimes when something is in the middle of being fixed, like all the pool stuff, one of your guys might drive by and see a big mess, But it's like a work in progress. And so it's so hard on both sides because there's a project going on and they're seeing a mess. And then there's like all this like.

The joys of home ownership, right? You know what I'm saying? So we're trying. I understand. Does the city have any objection to setting a late December compliance date for all of this stuff? No, we don't. That's what I'm inclined to do, kind of put this in sync with what your painting schedule is.

I really can't guarantee that the drive, I mean, if I can see.

I understand. I'm going to ask you to do your best on that and make your best effort. And I will ask you if it's getting to early December and it looks like you're not going to hit the target on the driveway, stay in touch with the city, explain the circumstances and ask for an opportunity to get more time on that. But I'm thinking I'm going to set the compliance date in conjunction with the painting and We'll be cautiously optimistic, and we'll see where we are at the end of the year.

Yeah, I don't know if we can do it ourselves or we're going to have to. I haven't even had a professional.

Yeah, I don't know. I'm pretty sure I couldn't do that myself.

So, yes, I'm not trying to, like, I don't have access.

No, listen, I appreciate everything you explained, and, you know, I can tell when somebody is trying, and I think you are. Thank you. I'm happy to give you that time. So let me just pull up my calendar here real quick.

And I would appreciate, Your Honor, if people don't come on my property unless an emergency, just to avoid seeing a different face in the camera. I have had an incident where I've been broken in on, and that is why I moved to Florida. I understand emergency, obviously. I'm a smart woman, but people creeping around my back. It's just a little scary.

So everybody's here and heard what you said and... The property has been flagged so all communications will take place via mail.

Thank you, that's wonderful.

Okay.

Thank you so much.

Thank you, ma'am. Anything else the city needs to put into the record? Then in this case I will find proper notice based on the testimony and the evidence. I will find property remains in violation as cited. I'm going to set December 16th, 2026 as the compliance date. If this needs to be brought back for any reason, the city can notice it and bring it back as needed. Like I said, stay in touch with them. And if you feel like you're going to need more time, once we get close to the end of the year,

Absolutely. And it's going to be clear then. Do you want me to show pictures from this morning?

I don't need them. I get what's going on. And again, I set the compliance date for December 16th. We'll get you to the end of the year. All right. Good luck, ma'am. And hopefully we won't have to see you back.

Good morning. Morning. One second, I'm sorry.

Okay.

Alright. Officer Wise, I've been previously sworn. This case concerns the property of 3101 Southeast Morningside Boulevard, Port St. Lucie, Florida. A violation hearing was held on July 1, 2026. Based on the evidence presented on that date, the special magistrate found the violations existed and ordered compliance to be achieved by July 8, 2026 for the following violations. Section 158.211, Storage or Accumulation of Materials Refused. and waste materials prohibited section 41 dot 10 subsection beam. Exterior structure serious structure in need of maintenance. Her neighborhood services department records compliance was not achieved by July 8th 2026 neighborhood services room maintains a copy of the entire case file as public record. The photos taken truly and accurately represent the scene as it appeared on the dates of the inspections. Due to the respondent's failure to comply with the deadline set forth at the violation hearing, the city requests that the special magistrate impose a fine and order the respondent to pay a fine in the amount of $50 per day, up to a maximum of $50,000. Finally, the city requests the respondent to be ordered to pay an administrative cost in the amount of $411, representing reasonable costs of the investigation and prosecution of this case. So this was the original. Door here back in April. The posting from August 21st and then last week on the 27th here some of the open storage in the bed of the truck. And then all of this. On the outside as well as here on the inside. And then again, back here, it looks like a top for a hot tub I put over to the side, and then just some miscellaneous items. And then the exterior maintenance is this, along the roof line, all the chipped paint. Let me see it again there. And then here's a photo just from the front of the house. And those are all the photos I have right now.

Has there been any change in the situation since the violation hearing back in July?

There has. So the exterior maintenance along with the stuff on top down here around the bottom was also chipped up, but that portion has been painted and repaired. The only remaining is along the roofline.

Very good. All right. Anything else you need to put into the record at the moment? Okay, let me get you sworn in, ma'am, and I'll be happy to hear from you.

Okay, please raise your right hand. Do you swear or affirm the testimony offered today is the truth and nothing but the truth? I do. And please state your name for the record.

Kelly Dacus. Thank you.

Thank you for being here, Ms. Dacus. The floor is yours.

Okay, so not to tell you my life story, but I've been in and out of... Lake Worth, Deerfield area. I got married in the process of a divorce since the April photos. Backstory on why I have accumulation is, A, I'm the busiest person you've ever met. I work 120 plus hours a week. I'm a chef. I closed my restaurant on the boulevard and brought everything back to my house. Since then, I'm single mom struggle life. There's no excuse. I'm getting my stuff together. I have had violations for a little while, so I understand what's going on here. focused on the problem, the problem increases, so I'm focusing on the solution. The solution has been I've removed some of the things actually this morning. I was a minute and a half late for court because I had to wash my hands coming in because I did remove some of the accumulation. I have photos to prove that. As you can see, the house was yellow at one point and now it's blue. In this 100 degree weather, I've been in and out of painting the house myself. And so that's what Brandon was mentioning about the bottom chipped paint. Since then, I was a victim of the tornado. And I didn't even know. That tornado from a week ago? That just happened like a week ago. Yeah. And the reason I didn't know is because primarily my work is down south. I'm not saying I'm renting down there because it's easier for me to not travel every single day. I still do reside at that location and in the legal way that I need to and whatnot. My mail goes there, everything. I visit every once in a while. But as you see, the accumulation of the door hangers, I don't go through that door. I go through the carport door. Long story short, the table I was told back in the day when I had to remove some other things, the table I was told that could stay there, but I will remove it within the next, I don't know, I just can't physically do it myself only because it's a big table, but everything else I'm working on. That hot tub, the top blew off, I think, when one of our storms in the last couple of weeks, so I'll take care of that, but I'm asking for a continuance or whatever you can give to me. A, I will continue to paint the house the way that it needs to be done. But the reason I know about the roof is because my pest control lady, and I have pictures of the tornado damage as well. The pest control lady called me and she's like, your house is messed up. And I'm like, yeah, girl, I know I'm in the process of remodeling. And I know it's crazy in there because I'm getting ready to sell the home. I'm looking to sell the home. I wasn't sure because of the divorce. I wasn't sure what I didn't want to do anything legally yet, you know, until I seek counsel. So again, without telling you my life story, um, Where we're at today, I'm going to continue to paint the house. As you see, it's yellow and green and blue and all sorts of crazy. I did take those shutters down that were visually an eyesore. I don't think I'm going to put them back up. I did change the numbers, which one of them was broken. I fixed the blinds that were in the front. I need to weed those pineapples and put some mulch down, and I need to do the carport area and paint that. I'll work as hard and as fast as I can. It's just been life on life's terms, and there's no excuse except for I'm asking for some more time. I did remove all that debris or whatever, yeah, the things that we're pointing at right now. I did remove those this morning, and I can show you pictures of that. And then as far as the roof goes, step one was to see you guys. I actually didn't even know that I had all of these accumulations of the letters, because like I said, I didn't go into the... front door. But step one was to come and see you guys today. Step two is to make my phone call to the insurance company when I leave here for the roof. I'm going to need a new roof. There's obviously significant damage. If I can, I'll show you the photos of the tornado damage. And you can probably see it, yeah, a little bit there. And I know I need to clean up the property a little bit faster than I have been, and that's all I got for you. But I will work on it and continue to work on it. Now there's a significant burden with the tornado damage on the roof. So until then, I'm expecting hopefully within the next two weeks, I'll be able to take, I took this morning off to come here, of course, but I'll be able to take as much time as I can out of my days to clean up the rest of the outside parameters. I don't know what is the roof versus what's not the roof as far as the repair damage goes. So that point where on the top of the structure where they were just pointing, yeah, right there, I'm not sure if that's something that's going to be repaired by the insurance or the roofer.

i'm a chef and i can change a tire but that's about it when it comes to the house so for any kind of roof damage or anything there's no on this case it's just the exterior maintenance of the chipped paint right so to get this out of code enforcement the chipped paint just needs to be cleaned up and uh all the outside storage stuff needs to be picked up that gets you out of And if you can't move the table itself, that can stay, but everything needs to be cleaned off of it.

Everything's off of the top, and then I'll remove the things that are underneath. They're just like produce crates that are underneath. I'll move those out today.

If the table's empty, then you're fine.

Okay, also it's bulk pickup day, so I pulled everything up front, and I'm going to try and get that punching bag up front as well.

Do you think you can get this code enforcement stuff done within the next 30 days? That's not the roof. That's just the paint.

Just to be clear, if I just paint that, that's okay? Yes. Is it okay that my house is two colors right now that way, four colors, whatever it looks like? You don't care?

We don't enforce colors.

OK, I love that. All right. Whatever I can do to comply, you know, I just.

And then how long? So the open storage, how long for every?

Can I show you what I did this morning?

We can inspect that. So let's let's say some of it still remains. How long to remove whatever remains?

If you tell me what I really need to remove, then I can tell you today versus a week from now.

We can we can meet you at the property later.

Can I show you this real quick? Sure. OK. So that's what's left this morning. Obviously I'll sweep it, make it look a little bit better, but I'll remove the crates. Okay, that thing is a big boy. I'm going to try and move it myself, but I'll try and call somebody. And then lawnmower there. And then those were there, that's this morning. I moved those away from you. That was this morning. So I moved all of that. That's what it looks like before and after. So as of right now, if I do that and then I put the lid on the Hot tub thing. I know that there might be plants and stuff all wild and crazy kids in the background.

How about this? How about we can work offline, we can have Officer Wise meet you at the property, tell you exactly what needs to be removed, and then if we grant a continuance, let's say for 30 days, would that be sufficient to get all of this?

I'll go buy a paintbrush right now.

Perfect. So if we I think the city would be would not be opposed to a 30 day continuance on this since I would prefer not to certify the fine if we don't have to.

Thank you.

So and then we can work with Brandon when you guys can meet at the property, whether it's today or tomorrow or whatever is convenient. And then we'll go through all of those items that need to be removed. Once you remove them, you let him know we can inspect and then get the case closed.

Okay, great. Can I just make sure that you have my number because I did make a phone call to you.

We'll get that right after.

Okay, perfect. Yeah.

Cool. It doesn't look like I have an October 7th agenda, but I have October...

14th work I don't expect this to come back so I think I'm like yeah everybody's working in the right direction so to be clear I paint I remove everything and I don't have to come back on October 7th or 14th correct and no fines assessed but if we have to come back there's going to be fine I'll get it together okay

Okay, thank you very much. Thank you. I will find proper notice. I will find the property remains in violation. Oh, actually, we're just going to continue the hearing completely. So no findings, no order other than continuing this to the October 14th agenda, and hopefully it will be done before then and we won't have to be back for this. Okay, good luck. Thank you for being here. Appreciate it. Okay. Where to next?

There are no more parties here present to be heard. We will now move to the violation hearing section of special requests.

Okay.

Number 13, Officer Bender, case number 26-09143, respondent address 1866 South West Davis Street.

Officer Bender previously sworn. This case concerns the property of 1866 Southwest Davis Street, Port Saint Lucie, FL on June 4th, 2026 and inspection was done. Photos taken showing the following violations section 41.08 B exterior property areas, high grass and weeds over 12 inches. The photos depict an accurate representation of the property at the time the photos were taken. Notice of violation was issued on June 4th, 2026. The respondent had until June 9th, 2026 to bring the property into compliance. Compliance was not achieved by such date, and so a notice of hearing was furnished on July 23rd, 2026 by certified mail. On August 19th, 2026, proper service was achieved by posting the property with a notice of hearing. The city requests that the respondent, Stephen Swanson Estate and Judith Swanson Estate, be ordered to comply with the cited provisions of the City of Port St. Lucie Code by September 9th, 2026. If not in compliance by that date, then a hearing be held to determine a fine to be imposed against the subject property. In addition, the respondents failed to comply by September 9th, 2026. The city requests a special magistrate to authorize the city pursuant to section 162.085FS to enter upon the property to bring the property into compliance and specifically to cut and maintain the high grass and weeds, the cost of which will be charged to the respondent in a later hearing. So here we got the grass that's... Getting up to two feet in height on the right side of the property. There's the posting. This here's the front yard. And then on the right side of the property.

all right uh so who did somebody cut it there they just cut the front yard here that was at the back pretty thick back there yep okay but the city didn't do that no okay all right well uh there's nobody here on behalf of the respondent however the city has proper notice Based on the evidence, I find the property remains in violation. I find that violation constitutes a threat to the public health, safety, and welfare. I will grant all the relief requested by the city, including September 9th compliance date, and after that, authority to enter the property, abate the violation, and assess the costs.

Thank you. number 14 officer mendoza case number two six dash zero nine three eight three respondent address three four seven four southwest roland street ronald street morning

This case concerns a property at 3474 Southwest Ronald Street, Port St. Lucie, Florida. On June 16, 2026, an inspection was done and photos taken showing the following violations. Section 4108B, exterior property areas, high grass and weeds, over 12 inches. The photos depict an accurate representation of the property at the time the photos were taken. A notice of violation was issued on July 15, 2026. The respondent had until July 25, 2026 to bring the property into compliance. Compliance was not achieved by such dates, so a notice of hearing was furnished on August 14, 2026 by a certified mill. On August 22, 2026, proper service was achieved by posting the property with a notice of hearing. The City requested the respondents be ordered to comply with the cited provisions of the City of Port St. Lucie Code by September 9, 2026, and if not in compliance by that date, then an hearing be held to determine the fine to be imposed against the subject property. In addition, if the respondent failed to comply by September 9, 2026, the City requested the Special Magistrate authorize the City pursuant to Section 162.085 Florida Statute to enter upon a property to bring the property into compliance specifically to cut and maintain the high grass and weeds, the cost of which will be charged to the respondent at a later hearing. The property is completely vacant. The notice has been there for a while, as you can see there. That's the right side of the house front left side. As you can see how high the grass is, uh, and that's the role is way over 12 inches and I have got no correspondence from the owner. So that's what I have, sir.

Okay. Uh, respondent is not present, but the city has proper notice. I will find property remains in violation as cited, and I find that violation constitutes a threat to the public health, safety, and welfare. I'll grant all the relief requested by the city, including September 9th compliance date, and after that, authority to enter the property, abate the violation, and assess the costs. Thank you, sir.

Number 16, Officer Miller, case number 26-08971. Respondent address 1633 Southeast Shepherd Lane.

Can we skip Officer Miller and come back to him in a few? He's in the restroom, I believe.

So we will go to...

Good morning, Code Officer Miller, I've been previously sworn in. This case concerns the property of 1633 Southeast Shepherd Lane, Port St. Lucie, Florida. On May 28th, 2026, an inspection was done and photos taken showing the following violations. Section 41.08B, exterior property is high grass and weeds over 12 inches. The photos depict an accurate representation of the property at the time the photos were taken. A notice of violation was issued on June 1st, 2026. The respondent had until June 11th, 2026 to bring the property into compliance. Compliance is not achieved by such date. Notice the hearing was furnished on July 17th, 2026 by certified mail. On July 31st, 2026, proper service was achieved by certified mail return receipt received. The city requests respondents be ordered to comply with the cited provisions of the City of Port St. Lucie Code by September 9th, 2026, and if not in compliance by that date, then a hearing be held to determine the fine imposed against the subject property. In addition, If the respondent fails to comply by September 9th, 2026, the city requests the special magistrate authorize the city pursuant to section 162.085 for a statute to enter upon the property to bring the property into compliance and specifically to cut and maintain the high grass and weeds, the cost of which will be charged to the respondent at a later hearing. And as you can see here, this is the front of the house. The grass is well over a foot and a half, two feet. And here's the front picture of the house.

All right, let's see. The respondent is not present this morning. However, the city has proper notice. Find the violation continues to exist and that it constitutes threat to the public health, safety and welfare. I will grant all the relief requested by the city, including September 9th compliance date and after that authority to enter the property, abate the violation and assess the costs.

Number 17, Officer Miller, case number 26-09796, respondent address 382 Southeast Evans Avenue.

This case concerns the property at 382 Southeast Evans Avenue, Port St. Lucie, Florida. On June 10th, 2026, inspection was done and photos taken showing the following violations. Section 41.08B, exterior property areas, high grass and weed over 12 inches. The photos depict an accurate representation of the property at the time the photos were taken. A notice of violation was issued on July 6, 2026. The respondent had until July 16, 2026 to bring the property into compliance. Compliance was not achieved by such date. A notice of hearing was furnished on July 30, 2026 by certified mail. On August 19, 2026, proper service was achieved by posting the property with a notice of hearing. The city requests the respondents be ordered to comply with the site provisions of the City of Port San Jose Code by September 9, 2026, and if not in compliance by that date, then a hearing will be held to determine a fine imposed against the subject property. In addition, if the respondent fails to comply by September 9, 2026, the city requests the special magistrate to authorize the city, pursuant to Section 162.085 Florida Statute, to enter upon the property to bring the property into compliance, and specifically to cut and maintain the high grass and weeds, the cost of which will be charged to the respondent at a later hearing. And as you can see here, this is high grass and weeds. The backyard is extremely high. The front yard was cut at one point, and it's high again. There's a picture of the posting, but the backyard hasn't been cut.

Cut by somebody, not the city?

The rear yard has stayed high.

Got it. Let's see. Respondent is not present this morning. However, the city has proper notice. Find the property remains in violation as cited and that that violation constitutes a threat to the public health, safety and welfare. I will grant all the relief requested by the city, including September 9th compliance date and after that authority to enter the property, abate the violation and assess the costs.

Number 18, Officer Miller, case number 26-11577. Respondent address, 1402 Southeast Navajo Lane.

This case concerns the property of 1402 Southeast Navajo Lane, Fort St. Lucie, Florida. On July 10, 2026, an inspection was done and photos taken showing the following violations. Section 41.08B, exterior property areas, high grass and weeds over 12 inches. The photos depict an accurate representation of the property at the time the photos were taken. A notice of violation was issued on July 10, 2026. The respondent had until July 17, 2026 to bring the property into compliance. Compliance was not achieved by such date, and so a notice of hearing was furnished on August 11, 2026 by certified mail. On August 19, 2026, property or service was achieved by posting the property with a notice of hearing. The city requests that the respondents be ordered to comply with the cited provisions of the City of Port St. Lucie Code by September 9, 2026, and if not in compliance by that date, then a hearing be held to determine a fine to be imposed against the subject property. In addition, if the respondent fails to comply by September 9, 2026, the city requests the special magistrate authorize the city pursuant to Section 162.085 Florida Statute to enter upon the property to bring the property into compliance, and specifically to cut and maintain the high grass and weeds, the cost of which will be charged the respondent at a later hearing. And as you can see here in the backyard, the grass is quite high. There's the picture of the posting, and that's a picture of the front of the house. Thank you.

Let's see. Respondent is not present this morning. However, the city has proper notice. Based on the evidence, I find the property remains in violation as cited and that the violation constitutes a threat to the public health, safety, and welfare. I'll grant all the relief requested by the city, including September 9th compliance date. And after that, authority to enter the property, abate the violation, and assess the costs. Thank you.

Number 19, Officer Pico, case number 25-12742, respondent address 1402 Southwest Aroso Boulevard.

Good morning morning quote officer Pico previously sworn in this case concerns the property at 1402 Southwest Arosa Blvd, Port St Lucie, FL on July 28th, 2025 and inspection was done in photos taken showing the following violations section 41.08 B exterior property areas, high grass and weeds over 12 inches section 41.08 E exterior property areas inoperative vehicle. Section 41.10b, exterior structure, exterior of structure in need of maintenance. And Section 158.211, storage or accumulation of materials, refuse, and waste materials prohibited. The photos depict an accurate representation of the property at the time the photos were taken. A notice of violation was issued on June 24th, 2026. The respondent had until June 30th, 2026 to bring the property into compliance. Compliance was not achieved by such date, and so a notice hearing was furnished on July 23rd, 2026 by certified mail. On July 31st, 2026, proper service was achieved by certified mail return receipt received. The city requests that the respondents be ordered to comply with the cited provisions of the City of Port St. Lucie Code by September 9, 2026, and if not in compliance by that date, then a hearing be held to determine a fine to be imposed against the subject property. In addition, if the respondents fail to comply by September 9, 2026, the city requests the special magistrate authorize the city pursuant to section 162.085 of the Florida statute to enter upon the property, to bring the property into compliance, and specifically to cut and maintain the high grass and weeds the cost of which will be charged to the respondent at a later hearing. This is the front of the property. You can see by the front door there's some blight, some mildew on the wall. On the right side, this is some of the open storage of the glass panes. Up by the front door, you can see the shingles and the bucket as well and more of the mildew on the wall right here. This is the right side of the property. You can see some of the high grass and weeds growing over the boat and trailer. And this is the back side of the property. It's a corner lot, so we can see it from the roadway. Some more of the open storage along that back wall and more of the mildew. And then the high grass and weeds surrounding the trailer and the inoperative vehicle violation is the trailer that doesn't have a tag right here. And that's all.

So the boat was not the inoperative vehicle?

No, it's that trailer in the back right here. Okay. Yep.

I can hardly see it. Okay. Let's see. The respondent is not present this morning, but the city has proper notice based on the testimony and the evidence. I do find property remains in violation as cited. uh further find that the violation regarding high grass and weeds over 12 inches which is city code 4108 b constitutes threat to the public health safety and welfare that will grant all the relief requested by the city including september 9th compliance date and after that authority to enter the property abate the health safety welfare violation and assess the costs

Number 20, Officer Pico, case number 2611939, respondent address 241 South West Chandler Terrace.

This case concerns the property at 241 Southwest Chandler Terrace, Port St. Lucie, Florida. On July 17, 2026, an inspection was done and photos taken showing the following violations. Section 41.08B, exterior property areas, high grass and weeds over 12 inches, and section 41.10C2, exterior structure, no visible address numbers. The photos depict an accurate representation of the property at the time the photos were taken. A notice of violation was issued on July 17, 2026. The respondent had until July 23, 2026 to bring the property into compliance. Compliance was not achieved by such date, and so a notice of hearing was finished on August 12, 2026 by certified mail. On August 19, 2026, proper service was achieved by posting the property with the notice of hearing. The city requests that the respondents be ordered to comply with the site of provisions of the city of Port St. Lucy code by September 9th, 2026. And if not in compliance by that date, then a hearing be held to determine a fine to be imposed against the subject property. In addition, if the respondents fail to comply by September 9th, 2026, the city requests that the special magistrate authorized the city pursuing a section 162.085 of the Florida statute. to enter upon the property, to bring the property into compliance, and specifically to cut and maintain the high grass and weeds, the cost of which will be charged to the respondent at a later hearing. This is the posting on the front door. The left side of the property, the neighbor's cutting the left side, but the rest of the property is extremely high. That's it.

Does it matter where the address numbers go? They just have to go somewhere? Just somewhere on the house. Okay.

Yeah.

Okay. The respondent is not present this morning, but the city has proper notice. Based on the evidence, I will find the property remains in violation as cited. I'll find a violation of City Code 4108B regarding high grass and weeds, constitutes threat to the public health, safety, and welfare, granting all the relief requested by the city, including September 9th compliance date. And after that, authority to enter the property, abate the high grass and weeds violation, and assess the costs.

Number 21, case number 26-12813, respondent address 197 Southwest Twigg Avenue.

This case concerns the property at 197 Southwest Twigg Avenue, Port St. Lucie, Florida. On August 6, 2026, an inspection was done and photos taken showing the following violations. Section 41.08B, exterior property areas, high grass and weeds over 12 inches. The photos depict an accurate representation of the property at the time the photos were taken. A notice of violation was issued on August 6, 2026. The respondent had until August 11, 2026 to bring the property into compliance. Compliance was not achieved by such date, and so a notice of hearing was furnished on August 17, 2026 by certified mail. On August 19, 2026, proper service was achieved by posting the property with a notice of hearing. The City requests that the respondent be ordered to comply with the cited provisions of the City of Port St. Lucie Code by September 9, 2026, and if not in compliance by that date, then a hearing be held to determine a fine to be imposed against the subject property. In addition, if the respondent fails to comply by September 9, 2026, the City requests the Special Magistrate authorize the City, pursuant to Section 162.085 of the Florida Statute, to enter upon the property, to bring the property into compliance, and specifically to cut and maintain the high grass and weeds, the cost of which will be charged to the respondent at a later hearing. This is the posting on the front door, the front of the property, the right side, and then going all the way around, it is a corner lot.

OK, respondent is not present this morning, but the city has proper notice. I find the evidence establishes the continuing existence of the violation. I find that the violation constitutes threat to the public health, safety and welfare and will grant all the relief requested by the city, including compliance date of September 9th and after that authority to enter the property, abate the violation and assess the costs.

Thank you. Number 23, Officer Wise, case number 26-11037, respondent address 2214 South East Trillo Street.

Officer wise, I've been previously sworn. This case concerns the property at 2214 Southeast Trillo Street, Port St. Lucy, FL on July 2nd, 2026 and inspection was done and photos taken showing the following violations. Section 41.0 a subsection B's and Bravo exterior property areas, high grass and weeds over 12 inches. In section 154.05, so section season, Charlie. responsibility of overgrowth. The photos depict an accurate representation of the property at the time the photos were taken. A notice of violation was issued on July 2nd, 2026. The respondent had until July 12th, 2026 to bring the property into compliance. Compliance was not achieved by such date, and so I noticed the hearing was furnished on July 24th, 2026 by certified mail on August 11th, 2026. Proper service was achieved by certified mail return receipt received. The city requests the respondents, Kathleen's balding and Christopher's falling. Be ordered to comply with the cited provisions of the city of Port St lucie code by September 9th, 2026. And if not in compliance by that date, then a hearing be able to determine a fine to be imposed against the subject property. In addition, if the respondents fail to comply by. September 9th, 2026, the city requests the special magistrate authorize the city pursuant to section 162.08, subsection 5 of the Florida statute to enter upon the property to bring the property into compliance and specifically to cut and maintain the high grass and weeds and cut and remove the overgrowth of landscaping, the cost of which will be charged to the respondents at a later hearing. So here is the original door hanger left on the front of the home. This is some of the high grass in the home, in front of the home. It looks like they tried to cut some of it, but it's still wildly overgrown. You see here, up to and over 24 inches. And then this is the backyard. In order to take these photos, I had access to the neighbor's yard, the fence where I was standing. The fence is like right here at my chin.

Is that a five-foot or a six-foot fence? I'm not completely sure.

Either way, I was taller than it, surprisingly. Okay. So here's the whole backyard. It's completely overgrown. Welcome to the jungle. As you can see, yeah, this tree, I believe it's a big oak tree. Yeah. But there's a lot of dead branches that are falling down on it. And it's well over four or five feet tall in the back, pretty much the entire backyard. Yeah. And then back to the... This is some of the dead overgrowth. This little area here is kind of taken care of, but everything else in the backyard is completely...

Respondents are not present this morning, but the city has proper notice Based on the testimony and the evidence property remains in violation as cited those violations Clearly constitute a threat to the public health safety and welfare. I'll grant all the relief requested by the city including September 9th compliance date, and also after that, authority to enter the property, abate the violations, and assess the costs. Thank you.

We will now move to the certification of fines hearing section of special requests. Number 30, Officer Bender, case number 26-03844, respondent address 6869 Northwest Dragon Street.

Officer Bender, previously sworn. This case concerns the property at 6869 Northwest Dragon Street. The violation hearing was held on June 3rd, 2026. Based on the evidence provided on that date, the special magistrate found that the violations existed in order for compliance to be achieved by June 10th, 2026, and if not in compliance, If compliance is not achieved, then authorize the city to enter upon the property to bring the property into compliance. The following violations were section 41.08b, exterior property areas, high grass and weeds over 12 inches, and section 154.05c, responsibility overgrowth. Per Neighborhood Services Department records, compliance was not achieved by June 10, 2026. The City took the steps to abate the violations. The violations were abated on July 23, 2026. Neighborhood Services maintains a copy of the entire case file as public record. The photos taken truly and accurately represent the scene as it appeared on the dates of the inspection. Due to the respondent's failure to comply by the deadline set forth at the violation hearing, the City requested the respondent to be ordered to pay costs in the amount of $3,095 for its repairs to bring the property into compliance as previously authorized. Finally, the City requested the respondent pay administrative costs in the amount of $411, representing reasonable costs of the investigation and prosecution of this case. This here was the original... the way the property looked at the last hearing, the neighbor was cutting the property on the right side there. You can see that the grass was obviously about two feet tall. And then this here is the looks of the overgrowth being taken care of and the grass being cut.

All right, so you've already got an abatement order. You don't need another...

Another one, I guess. Correct.

Okay. Let's see. The respondent is not present, but the city has proper notice based on the testimony and the evidence. Property remains in violation as cited. Did not comply with the June 3rd, 2026 order finding violation. Um, therefore I, uh, and that's probably where your abatement order is, uh, The property is now in compliance only because of the abatement activity undertaken by the city, which resulted in costs of $3,095. I will assess those costs and also award the administrative costs in this case of $411. Thank you.

Number 31, Officer Gomez, case number 26-05372, respondent address 2237 South East Trillo Street.

Officer Gomez, previously sworn. This case concerns the property of 2237 Southeast Trilla Street. The violation hearing was held on June 17th, 2026. Based on the evidence provided on that date, special magistrate found that the violation existed in order to compliance be achieved by June 24th, 2026. And if compliance is not achieved, then authorize the city to enter upon the property and bring the property into compliance. The following violation was section 41.08 Bravo, exterior property areas, high grass and weeds, Over 12 inches. Her neighborhood services department records compliance was not achieved by June 24th, 2026. City took steps to abate the violation. Violation was abated on July 15th, 2026. Neighborhood services maintains a copy of the entire case file. That's public record. The photos taken truly and accurately represent the scene as it appeared on the dates of the inspections. The recommendation is as follows. Do the respondent's failure to comply with the deadline set forth at the violation hearing. The city requested the respondent be ordered to pay costs in the amount of $225 for its repairs to bring the property into compliance as previously authorized. The city also requested the respondent pay administrative costs in the amount of $411, representing reasonable costs of the investigation and prosecution of this case. This is the day of the posting. This is before photos. All the grass was in the backyard. Like I said, backyard. And it's just some here in the front. And this is after the grass cut check.

Let's see Respondent is not present this morning. However, the city has proper notice Based on the testimony and the evidence I find property did not comply with the order finding a violation from the June 17th violation hearing but remained in violation until July 15th when the city abated and The violation resulting in costs in the amount of $225, those are awarded. I also assess the administrative costs of $411 for bringing the case.

Number 32, Officer Mendoza, case number 25-15727, respondent address 1737 Southeast Onisi Street.

We'll go again, Your Honor. This case concerns a property at 1737 Southeast and 80th Street. A violation hearing was held on June 17, 2026. Based on the evidence provided on that date, the special magistrate found that the violations existed in order compliance to be achieved by June 24, 2026. And if compliance is not achieved, then authorize the city to enter the property to bring the property into compliance. The final violations are 4108D, exterior property areas, unmaintained accessory structures. 4110L, exterior structure door in need of maintenance. 158211, storage or accumulation of the materials, refuse and waste materials prohibited. 4108A, exterior property areas, sidewalks and drainage. 4108B, exterior property areas, high grass and weeds over 12 inches. 4108C, H-1, exterior property areas, obstructions, and as well as prohibited. For neighborhood services department records, compliance was not achieved by June 24, 2026. The city took steps. to abate the violation of the violation section 4108 be exterior property areas, high grass and weeds over 12 inches was abated on July 16th, 2026. Neighborhood services maintains a copy of the entire case file as public record. The photos taken truly and accurately represent the scene as it appeared on the dates of the inspections due to the response is fairly to comply with the deadline set forth at the violation hearing. The city requests that the special magistrate order a fine to be certified in the amount of $125 per day up to a maximum of $50,000 for the period of noncompliance from June 24, 2026. The city requests that the respondent be ordered to pay cost in the amount of $225 for its repairs to bring the property into compliance as previously authorized. Finally, the city requests that the response to the administrative cost and the amount of $411 representing reasonable cost of the investigation and prosecution of this case. The property is vacant.

That's the notice there.

So you can high grass and weeds. That's the obstruction. There's a swell. And that's when it was cut. That's all I have, sir.

All right. So other than the abatement, everything else is still still remains. We'll get daily fines on that. So let's see. Respondent is not present at today's hearing. However, the city has proper notice based on the testimony and the evidence I find the The respondent did not comply with the order finding violation from the June 17th hearing. Property remains in violation as cited, except that the violation regarding high grass and weeds was abated by the city on July 16th and is now in compliance because of the abatement. So I will certify the fine in this case in the amount of 125 per day is what you said? Yes, sir. 125 per day up to a maximum of $50,000 for the period of noncompliance beginning June 24th, 2026. I will order the respondent to pay abatement costs of $225 from the July 16th abatement activity and I will award administrative costs of $411.

number 33 officer mendoza case number 26-04724 respondent address 451 southeast evans avenue this case insurance property at 451 southeast evans a violation hearing was held on june 17 2026 based on the evidence provided on that date the special magistrate found that the violations existed in order compliance to be achieved by June 24th, 2026, and if compliance not achieved, then authorize the city to enter upon the property and bring the property into compliance. The final violations were Section 4108B, exterior property areas, high grass and weeds over 12 inches. For Neighborhood Services Department records, compliance was not achieved by June 24th, 2026. The city took steps to abate the violation. The violation was abated on July 16th, 2026. Neighborhood Services maintains a copy of the entire case has public record. The photo is taken. truly and accurately represent the scene as it appeared on the dates of the inspections. Due to the respondent's failure to comply with the deadline set forth at the violation hearing, the City requests that the respondent be ordered to pay a cost in the amount of $395 for its repairs to bring the property into compliance as previously authorized. And the City also requests that the respondent pay the administrative cost in the amount of $411, representing a reasonable cost of the investigation and the prosecution of this case. That's the same deal with this property. It's vacant. as you can see our notice is there in the front and the guy was the grass before left side of the house right side and the city took care of that that's all I have sir okay respondents are not present but the city has proper notice

I find based on the testimony and the evidence property, the respondent did not comply with the order finding violation from June 17th of 2026. Property remained in violation until July 16th, 2026 when the city abated. The violation, therefore I will award the abatement costs of $395 and I will also award the administrative costs of $411. Thank you Sir.

Number 34, Officer Miller, case number 26-05530, respondent address 991 Southwest Versailles Avenue.

This case concerns the property at 991 Southwest Versailles Avenue. A violation hearing was held on June 3rd, 2026. Based on the evidence provided on that date, the special magistrate found that violations existed and ordered compliance achieved by June 10th, 2026. And if compliance not achieved, then authorize the city to enter upon the property, bring the property into compliance. The following violations were section 41.08B, exterior properties, high grass and weeds over 12 inches. For neighborhood services department records, compliance was not achieved by June 10th, 2026. The city took steps to abate the violation. The violation was abated on July 14th, 2026. Neighborhood services maintains a copy of the entire case file that is public record. The photos taken truly and accurately represent the scene as it appeared on the dates of the inspection. Due to the respondent's failure to comply with the deadline, set forth of the violation hearing, the city requests that the respondent be ordered to pay costs in the amount of $225 for its repairs to bring the property into compliance, as previously authorized. The city also requests that the respondents pay administrative costs in the amount of $411, representing reasonable costs for the investigation and prosecution of this case. And here's a picture of the posting. This is after the city cut it, and that's prior to the city cutting it.

Got it. Let's see. Respondent is not present, but the city has proper notice. Based on the evidence, I will find the property did not comply with the order finding violation from the June 3rd hearing. I find the property remained in violation until July 14th when the city entered the property and abated the violation, so I will award the abatement costs of $225 as well as administrative costs of $411. Okay.

number 35 officer miller case number 26-07883 respondent address 732 southeast fallon drive this case concerns the property of 732 southeast fallon drive a violation hearing was held on june 3rd 2026 based on the evidence provided on the date the special magistrate found that violations existed and ordered compliance to be achieved by june 4 2026 and if a compliance not achieved and authorized the city to enter upon the property to bring the property into compliance. The following violations were Section 41.09b, swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs, unsecured pool. Section 41.08d, exterior property areas, unmaintained accessory structures. Section 41.08e, exterior property areas, inoperative vehicles. For Neighborhood Services Department Records, compliance was not achieved by June 4, 2026. The city took steps to abate the violation. The violation section 41.089B, swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs unsecured pool was abated on July 22nd, 2026. Neighborhood service maintains a copy of the entire case file as public record. The photos taken truly and accurately represent the scene as it appeared on the dates of the inspection. Due to the respondent's failure to comply with the deadline set forth at the violation hearing, the city requests the special magistrate order a fine to be certified in the amount of $50 per day up to a maximum of $50,000.00. for the period of noncompliance from June 4th, 2026. The city requests that the respondent be ordered to pay costs in the amount of $1,680 for its repairs to bring the property into compliance as previously authorized. Finally, the city requests the respondent to pay administrative costs in the amount of $411 representing reasonable costs in the investigation and prosecution of this case. As you can see here, this is when the pool cover was on the pool. There's the inoperative vehicle. The screen enclosure still remains in disrepair, so does the fence also. There's a picture of the posting, and this was prior to us covering the pool. That door over there is missing on the other side.

All right, so pool was abated. The other violations remain. Yes. uh... respondent is not present this morning but the city has proper notice based on the testimony in the evidence fine property did not comply with the june third order from the violation hearing uh... from property remains in violation except that uh... The violation regarding the unsecured pool was abated on July 22nd and is now in compliance because of the abatement activity. So I will certify the fine in the amount of $50 per day up to a maximum of $50,000 for the period of noncompliance beginning June 4th, 2026. I will also award the abatement costs of $1,680 for the abatement activity regarding the unsecured pool, and I'll award the administrative costs of $411 for bringing the case.

NUMBER 36, OFFICER MILLER, CASE NUMBER 26-07978, RESPONDENT ADDRESS 1402 SOUTHEAST NABAHO LANE.

This case concerns the property at 1402 Southeast Navajo Lane. The violation hearing was held on July 8, 2026. Based on evidence provided on the date, the special magistrate found that the violations existed in order to compliance be achieved by July 9, 2026. And if compliance is not achieved, then authorize the city to enter upon the property to bring the property into compliance. The following violations were section 41.09b, swimming pool, spas, and hot tubs, unsecured pool. Per Neighborhood Services Department records, compliance is not achieved by July 9, 2026. The city took steps to abate the violation. The violation was abated on August 19, 2026. Neighborhood Services maintains a copy of the entire case file as public record. The photos taken truly and accurately represent the scene as it appeared on the dates of the inspections. Due to the respondent's failure to comply with the deadline set forth at the violation hearing, the city requests the respondent be ordered to pay the cost of the amount of $2,176 for its repair to bring the property into compliance as previously authorized. The city also requests that the respondent pay administrative costs in the amount of $411, representing reasonable costs of the investigation and prosecution of this case. So here is after the pool is covered. There's a posting of the property. And this is...

Okay Respondent is not present this morning, but the city has proper notice I'll make a finding that the Respondent did not comply with the July 8th order finding violation And that the property remained in violation until August 19th when the city entered the property and abated Therefore I will ORDER AND ASSESS THE ABATEMENT COSTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,176 AS WELL AS $411 IN ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS FOR PROSECUTING THE CASE. THANK YOU.

NUMBER 37, OFFICER O'MALLEY, CASE NUMBER 26-06108, RESPONDENT ADDRESS 1512 SOUTHWEST ALEDO LANE.

Officer O'Malley previously sworn. This case concerns the property at 1512 Southwest Aledo Lane. A violation hearing was held on June 3rd, 2026. Based on the evidence provided on that date, the special magistrate found that the violations existed and ordered compliance to be achieved by June 10th, 2026. And if compliance not achieved, then authorize the city to enter upon the property to bring the property into compliance. The following violations were Section 4108B, exterior property areas, high grass and weeds over 12 inches. Per Neighborhood Services Department records, compliance was not achieved by June 10, 2026. The City took steps to abate the violation. The violation was abated on July 14, 2026. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES MAINTAINS A COPY OF THE ENTIRE CASE FILE AS PUBLIC RECORD. THE PHOTOS TAKEN TRULY AND ACCURATELY REPRESENT THE SCENE AS IT APPEARED ON THE DATES OF THE INSPECTIONS. DUE TO THE RESPONDENTS' FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE DEADLINE SET FORTH AT THE VIOLATION HEARING, THE CITY REQUESTS THAT THE RESPONDENTS BE ORDERED TO PAY COSTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $225 FOR ITS REPAIRS TO BRING THE PROPERTY INTO COMPLIANCE AS PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED. The city also requests that the respondents pay administrative costs in the amount of $411 representing reasonable costs of the investigation and prosecution of this case. This picture is the posting. This is before the city cut the grass. And this is after.

Okay, let's see. The respondent is not present this morning. However, the city has proper notice. I find the respondent did not comply with the order finding violation from the June 3rd violation hearing and remained in violation until July 14th, 2026 when the city entered the property abated the violation. So I will assess the abatement costs of $225 as well as $411 in administrative costs. for prosecuting the case.

Code officer Pico previously sworn in this case concerns the property at 1162 Southwest Rosa Boulevard. A violation hearing was held on June 17th, 2026. Based on the evidence provided on that date, the special magistrate found the violation existed and ordered compliance be achieved by June 24th, 2026. And if not, if compliance not achieved, then authorized the city to enter upon the property to bring the property into compliance. The following violations were section 41.08b exterior property areas, high grass and weeds over 12 inches. Per neighborhood services department records, compliance was not achieved by June 24th, 2026. The city took steps to abate the violation. The violation was abated on July 16, 2026. Neighborhood Services maintains a copy of the entire case file as public record. The photos taken truly and accurately represent the scene as it appeared on the dates of the inspections. Due to the respondent's failure to comply with the deadline set forth at the violation hearing, the City requests that the respondent be ordered to pay costs in the amount of $225 for its repairs to bring the property into compliance, as previously authorized. The City also requests that the respondent pay administrative costs in the amount of $411, representing reasonable cost of the investigation and prosecution of this case. This was before, when the grass was high. And then the after. And the posting.

Okay. Respondents are not present this morning. However, the city has proper notice. The respondents did not comply with the order finding violation from the June 17th hearing. Property remained in violation until July 16th when the city entered the property and abated the violation. So I will award $225 in abatement costs as well as $411 in administrative costs for prosecuting the case. Thank you.

We have now completed all the cases with special requests.

Go ahead and put into the record how the City got notice for the remaining cases that respondents did not appear.

A notice of hearing or notice of certification of fines were sent to the violator by certified mail. Receipt requested to the address listed in the tax collector's office for tax purposes or to the address listed in the county property appraiser's database. If the green card was not returned, it was placed in the file and is either signed or unsigned or unclaimed. Ten days before the hearing, the agenda was posted on the bulletin board in the lobby of Port St. Lucie City Hall. Also, a notice of hearing was posted on the property in question, along with an affidavit of posting, which included a copy of the notice posted and the date and place of its posting. If the certification card was not returned to the Neighbourhood Services Department, then within 10 days before the hearing, posting is completed in the same manner as if the card was returned unclaimed as stated above. The photos shown today at today's hearing are kept in and maintained as public records of the City of Port St. Lucie Neighbourhood Services Department.

Regarding the following code violation cases entered into public record, our code compliance officers inspected the properties and found violations to exist. A reasonable date for compliance was subsequently given, but upon reinspection, it was confirmed that compliance was not achieved. A formal notice of hearing was issued for today's hearing, and the respondent has failed to appear. The City requests that these cases be found in violation of their respective listed code sections and be given until August 9, 2026 to bring the property into compliance. Sorry, September 9, 2026. My apologies. Should compliance not be met, the City requests that a future hearing be scheduled to determine and impose an appropriate fine. Can we read those cases into record?

Number one, case number 26-00225, respondent address 154 Southwest South Wakefield Circle. Number two, case number 26-08142, respondent address 1908 Southwest Flower Lane. Number three, case number 26-01311, respondent address 142 Northeast Twilight Terrace. Number four, case number 26-09069, respondent address 865 Southwest Abingdon Avenue. Number five, case number 2603626, respondent address 1958, Southeast West Dunbrook Circle. Number 6, case number 26-08802, respondent address 997 Southwest Firestone Avenue. Number 8, case number 26-05822, respondent address 1033 Southeast Preston Lane. Number 9, case number 26-08470, respondent address 2098 South East Stonecrop Street. Number 11, case number 26-00861, respondent address 6929 North East Durango Street.

Regarding the following certification of fine cases entered into public record, a violation hearing was held and a date of compliance was issued by the special magistrate. Upon re-inspection by a co-compliance officer, it was determined that compliance has not been achieved for the violations of the respective listed sections of code. A formal notice of hearing was issued for today's hearing, and the respondent has failed to appear. The City requests that these fines be certified and administrative costs be assessed and awarded to the City. Can we please put those cases into record?

That's right. Number 24, case number 26-04684. Respondent address, 3533 South East Gay Court. Number 25, case number 2516496. Respondent address, 1177 South East Aroso Boulevard. Number 27, case number 26-00513. Respondent address 1722 South East Burgundy Lane.

And that should be it. I will grant all the relief requested by the city for all of those cases that were read into the record. What's left? Any public to be heard? No. Seeing none. Is there anything else for the good of the order before we adjourn this morning? no all right it's uh i got 11 26 we have completed our business and we are adjourned

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