[1:02] [Gavel]
[1:05] >> good morning.
[1:08] This is the city of port st.
[1:09] Lucie special magistrate hearing
[1:10] for wednesday, SEPTEMBER 2,
[1:11] 2026.
[1:13] It's just after 9:00 in the
[1:17] morning and my name is keith
[1:17] davis.
[1:18] I'm the special magistrate
[1:19] appointed by the city to preside
[1:21] over today's hearing.
[1:23] I would ask everyone to silence
[1:25] their cell phones so they don't
[1:26] interrupt our proceedings.
[1:27] That would be appreciated.
[1:29] I will invite you to stand and
[1:30] join me in reciting the pledge
[1:35] of allegiance.
[1:36] I pledge allegiance to the flag
[1:37] of the united states of america,
[1:38] and to the republic for which it
[1:40] stands, one nation, under GOD,
[1:42] indivisible with liberty and
[1:50] justice for all.
[1:52] >> swear the city staff and code
[1:53] officers who will be testifying
[1:55] on the agenda items that we have
[1:56] today.
[1:58] >> please raise your right hand.
[1:59] Do you swear or affirm the
[2:00] testimony you are about to give
[2:00] is the truth, the whole truth
[2:01] and nothing but the truth?
[2:11] >> thank you.
[2:13] >> where was I?
[2:13] Okay.
[2:15] So I have previously review and
[2:17] approved hearings minutes from
[2:21] JULY 1 and JULY 8.
[2:23] For today's agenda, do we have
[2:25] any late abatements or
[2:28] postponements to note?
[2:40] >> number 22, case number
[2:42] 2603058, respondent address 233
[2:44] southeast seafurry lane.
[2:50] >> ok.
[2:52] Is that abatement or
[2:53] postponement?
[2:53] >> abatement.
[2:55] >> with that abatement, the
[3:07] agenda for today is approved.
[3:08] All right.
[3:11] Are we going straight to cases
[3:13] with people present in the room?
[3:15] Thank you for being here.
[3:16] Take the table and chair and
[3:18] microphone is over to my right,
[3:19] I'll be able to seeened a hear
[3:20] you from there.
[3:22] The way I'm going to proceed
[3:24] with each case is when it's
[3:25] called, I'll hear from the city
[3:25] first.
[3:28] I'll hear the testimony from the
[3:30] city's code enforcement
[3:32] officers, and any other
[3:34] witnesses that the city calls.
[3:36] Typically the city will display
[3:37] photographic evidence of the
[3:39] alleged violations on the
[3:41] monitors around the room, so
[3:42] you'll have an opportunity to
[3:43] see that.
[3:46] Once the city has concluded the
[3:47] presentation, made my
[3:48] recommendations to me on how it
[3:50] believes the matter should be
[3:51] resolved, at that point I will
[3:52] come over to you.
[3:54] Have you worn in, and I will be
[3:55] happy to hear from you.
[3:56] If you have any questions for
[3:58] the city's witnesses, you're
[4:00] entitled to ask those questions.
[4:02] If you brought any additional
[4:04] documents or photographs with
[4:05] you that you believe are
[4:06] relevant to the case, so that
[4:08] will be the time to produce
[4:08] those.
[4:12] And after I've heard everything
[4:16] from everybody on the matter, in
[4:18] all likelihood, I will enter an
[4:20] order in the matter of the case.
[4:22] Sometimes cases are continued,
[4:24] but that is how we will proceed
[4:27] with the case.
[4:30] Let's call the first case that
[4:31] we're going to hear.
[4:35] >> number 7, officer mendoza,
[4:42] case 26-11444, respondent
[4:43] matthew pelton and ivonne
[4:55] hernandez, respondent address
[4:58] 931 southwest Mcconkle avenue.
[5:00] >> good morning, your honor.
[5:04] Code officer mendoza, previously
[5:04] sworn.
[5:08] >> good morning.
[5:10] >> this case concerns the
[5:14] property t a 931 southwest
[5:15] Mccomkle.
[5:17] An inspection was done and
[5:18] photos taken showing the
[5:19] following violations.
[5:22] Section 158.211, open storage or
[5:25] accumulation of materials of
[5:28] materials and waste materials
[5:29] prohibited.
[5:31] Inoperative vehicle.
[5:33] The photos depict an accurate
[5:33] representation of the property
[5:34] at the time the photos were
[5:35] taken.
[5:37] A notice of violation was issued
[5:39] 7-9-26 and the respondent had
[5:42] until 7-19-26 to bring the
[5:43] property to compliance.
[5:44] Compliance was not achieved and
[5:46] a notice of hearing was
[5:49] furnished by certified mail.
[5:50] On 8-22-26 proper service was
[5:52] achieved by posting the property
[5:53] with the notice of hear.
[5:54] The city requests the
[5:55] respondents be ordered to comply
[5:57] with the cited provisions of the
[5:59] city of port st. Lucie code by
[6:00] 9-19-26 and if not in compliance
[6:02] by that date, then a hearing be
[6:04] held to determine a fine to be
[6:06] imposed against the subject
[6:07] property.
[6:08] As you can see, there is some
[6:11] open storage here by the
[6:14] driveway and in the back of the
[6:15] truck.
[6:19] That is the left side, front
[6:19] side.
[6:21] This is open storage in this
[6:23] truck on this vehicle is the one
[6:24] that the tag is expired as well
[6:32] as you can see there.
[6:34] That vehicle as well has an
[6:35] expired tag.
[6:37] There's the posting.
[6:38] More open storage.
[6:43] That is all I have, sir.
[6:44] >> okay.
[6:45] You're asking for SEPTEMBER 9
[6:46] compliance date?
[6:47] >> correct.
[6:47] Sorry.
[6:49] >> thank you.
[6:50] Okay.
[6:52] Is there anybody hear on behalf
[6:52] of the respondent?
[6:54] Come on up.
[6:55] Like I asked everybody to, sir.
[6:57] I'll be happy to --
[6:58] >> you said you would hear the
[7:00] city first, so I was waiting.
[7:01] >> okay.
[7:02] Let me get you sworn in, and
[7:13] I'll be happy to hear from you.
[7:14] Let me get you sworn in and I'll
[7:16] be happy to hear from you.
[7:17] Please raise your right hand.
[7:18] >> do you swear or affirm the
[7:20] testimony you offer today is the
[7:21] truth and nothing but the truth?
[7:22] >> sure.
[7:25] >> and please state your name
[7:26] for the record.
[7:28] >> I am here on special
[7:29] appearance because I do not
[7:31] agree with this proceeding.
[7:38] My name is matthew pelton, marx
[7:39] --
[7:40] I am a living man.
[7:42] >> MR. Davis, that microphone is
[7:43] not recording.
[7:45] You need to go to the podium.
[7:47] >> come up to this microphone.
[7:48] >> this is such a clown show.
[7:49] You guys don't even know what
[7:54] you're doing.
[7:56] >> you don't need to slam things
[7:57] down, MR. Pelton.
[7:58] I'm right here.
[8:01] i can see and hear you.
[8:02] If you'll please again state
[8:02] your name for the record, and
[8:04] the floor will be yours to ask
[8:05] questions or simply tell me
[8:08] about what's going on with the
[8:09] case.
[8:20] >> my name is matthew pelton.
[8:20] M-a-t-t-e-w, p-e-l-t-o-n.
[8:22] I am a living man and here on
[8:23] the ground of this appearance
[8:25] because I do not agree with the
[8:25] proceeding.
[8:27] >> I don't know what that means.
[8:29] >> you're the magistrate.
[8:30] --
[8:32] >> did you take an oath to the
[8:32] constitution?
[8:34] >> the floor is yours --
[8:38] >> did you take an oath to the
[8:39] constitution?
[8:43] >> the floor is yours.
[8:45] >> this man has veer zero right
[8:47] to be on my property.
[8:50] There is no trespassing.
[8:51] That is more than obvious he is
[8:52] on my property.
[8:54] I want charges pressed now.
[8:57] >> I'm sure I've got a couple of
[8:58] law enforcement officers in the
[8:58] room.
[9:00] I am sure they heard that
[9:00] request.
[9:02] >> not like you guys actually
[9:04] take care of that.
[9:05] >> MR. Pelton, I am not going to
[9:07] sit here and do this with you.
[9:08] If you have anything else to say
[9:11] about the case, say it,
[9:13] otherwise I'm ready to enter my
[9:13] order.
[9:15] >> yeah, that truck runs.
[9:17] Yes, my other truck t plates
[9:18] were expired.
[9:20] My wife has ordered the plates.
[9:20] Should be in any time.
[9:22] You want to check it out with
[9:25] D.M.V., it's there.
[9:27] These people do nothing but go
[9:30] around and harass people, okay.
[9:31] he's up on my property after
[9:34] being told -- and I have tried
[9:35] to file complaints against this.
[9:38] You don't have a right to be on
[9:40] my property after being told.
[9:40] This is trespassing.
[9:42] This is invasion of privacy.
[9:44] Show me the contract and I want
[9:45] to see it on the record for the
[9:46] record that says the city has
[9:48] the right to be all over my
[9:49] property after they have been
[9:51] told no trespassing.
[9:53] Also show me the contract that
[9:55] shows that the frontage of my
[9:57] property is taken care of by me
[9:59] and that you have the rights to
[10:00] take over anything and anything
[10:01] on my property.
[10:03] Show me where that's under
[10:04] contract.
[10:06] >> so if I heard you correctly,
[10:08] you acknowledge that the
[10:09] registration on this vehicle is
[10:09] expired.
[10:14] >> I said on the other truck.
[10:15] >> okay.
[10:17] >> I also said that it's already
[10:18] been redone.
[10:20] I'm just waiting for the sticker
[10:20] to show up.
[10:22] Unless you want me to beat on
[10:23] the door of the D.M.V.
[10:25] >> I'm not telling you to do
[10:25] anything.
[10:26] I'm simply --
[10:28] >> isn't that why I am here so
[10:30] you can tell me what to do?
[10:32] >> no, you're here so you have
[10:33] an opportunity to present
[10:34] whatever evidence you feel is
[10:36] relevant to the case.
[10:37] >> these people harassing me and
[10:39] other people in my neighborhood.
[10:40] >> I have heard that four times.
[10:42] I'm not the smartest guy in the
[10:43] world, but I usually get the
[10:44] first time you say it, so I
[10:46] don't need to hear that again.
[10:47] Is there anything else you would
[10:49] like to place into the record
[10:50] before I enter my order?
[10:51] >> yeah.
[10:53] >> please proceed.
[10:53] >> I want charged --
[10:55] >> okay, I've heard that twice
[10:56] as well.
[10:57] >> I want to make sure it's on
[10:58] the record.
[10:59] >> pretty sure it is.
[11:01] We all heard it, twice.
[11:02] So is there anything new you
[11:03] would like to place into the
[11:04] record before I enter my orred
[11:04] sner
[11:06] >> yeah, I would like to press
[11:08] charges against you as well.
[11:08] >> okay.
[11:10] Here's what I am going to do.
[11:11] I find proper notice.
[11:15] MR. Pelton is present.
[11:16] And according to his own
[11:17] testimony, alive, so
[11:18] congratulations on that.
[11:19] >> does that bother you?
[11:21] Was that a threat towards me?
[11:22] >> no, not at all.
[11:25] You're just the first person in
[11:26] all the years I have ever served
[11:29] as a magistrate to tell me
[11:29] they're alive.
[11:31] I usually get that when they're
[11:32] standing there to talking to me.
[11:35] Based on the testimony and the
[11:36] everyday --
[11:37] >> is this maritime law or law
[11:37] of the land?
[11:39] >> an I will find the property
[11:40] remains in violation as cited.
[11:42] I will grant the relief
[11:43] requested by the city including
[11:45] compliance date of SEPTEMBER 9.
[11:46] If this needs to be brought back
[11:48] for anything further, the city
[11:49] can notice for a future hearing.
[11:51] >> all right.
[11:52] Thank you very much.
[11:54] Thank you for being here, MR.
[11:54] Pelton.
[11:55] Have a nice day.
[11:58] >> what a disgrace.
[12:00] >> all right.
[12:01] Where to next?
[12:08] >> number 10, officer o'malley,
[12:14] case 26-02459, respondent una
[12:17] brady, respondent address 1674
[12:37] southwest aledo lane.
[12:39] >> good morning, sir.
[12:42] Officer o'malley, previously
[12:42] sworn.
[12:44] >> hang on.
[12:45] Let me just give --
[12:46] sorry.
[12:47] Is it MS. Brady?
[12:48] You're coming up.
[12:49] Let me give you a second to get
[12:51] up here and get settled before
[12:53] we proceed.
[14:00] Take your time.
[14:01] >> good morning, ma'am.
[14:05] Thank you, MR. Armstrong.
[14:06] Okay, you can go ahead whenever
[14:07] you're ready.
[14:08] >> this case concerns the
[14:11] property at 1674 southwest aledo
[14:13] lane, port st. Lucie, florida.
[14:14] On FEBRUARY 13, 2026, an
[14:15] inspection was done and photos
[14:18] taken showing the following
[14:20] violations.
[14:21] Section 41.08,h1, exterior
[14:23] property areas, obstructions in
[14:24] swale prohibited.
[14:28] The photos depict an accurate
[14:29] representation of the property
[14:30] at the time the photos were
[14:30] taken.
[14:32] A notice of violation was issued
[14:33] FEBRUARY 13, 2026.
[14:34] The respondent had until
[14:37] FEBRUARY 21, 2026 to bring the
[14:38] property into compliance.
[14:39] Compliance was not achieved by
[14:41] such date, and so a notice of
[14:43] hearing was furnished on JULY
[14:46] 10, 2026, by certified mail.
[14:48] On AUGUST 19, 2026, proper
[14:49] service was achieved by posting
[14:52] the property with a notice of
[14:52] hearing.
[14:53] the city requests that the
[14:54] respondents be ordered to comply
[14:56] with the cited provisions of the
[14:58] city of port st. Lucie code by
[15:00] SEPTEMBER 9, 2026, and if not in
[15:01] compliance by that date, then a
[15:03] hearing be held to determine a
[15:07] fine to be imposed against the
[15:08] subject property.
[15:11] So this is the left side of the
[15:11] property.
[15:13] You can see the obstruction in
[15:14] the swale right here.
[15:18] The pavers.
[15:21] The front of the property.
[15:25] There is a closeup of it.
[15:31] That is the posting.
[15:32] >> pardon me.
[15:36] And that wall is not on the
[15:39] property owner's line?
[15:41] It's in the city's right-of-way?
[15:42] >> correct.
[15:44] I did confer with public works
[15:45] department yesterday regarding
[15:46] that situation.
[15:48] That wall is wholly on city
[15:49] property.
[15:51] It's not a permitted wall in any
[15:51] way.
[15:54] It would be a decorative feature
[15:55] that would have to be holy on
[15:56] private property.
[16:00] >> it looks like it's actually
[16:02] holding back like a retaining
[16:02] wall.
[16:05] >> yeah, so it would have to be
[16:08] depending on the circumstance
[16:09] for the city to permit any type
[16:12] of retention wall within the
[16:17] city right-of-way.
[16:17] >>
[16:20] >> I believe the wall functions
[16:25] primarily decorative, but the
[16:29] land is built up behind it
[16:32] specifically.
[16:33] >> okay.
[16:34] >> well, I don't think SEPTEMBER
[16:36] 9 is a realistic compliance date
[16:38] no matter what we do here, so
[16:41] let's keep that in mind.
[16:46] and let me -- are you MS. Brady?
[16:46] Yes, ma'am.
[16:48] Let me get you sworn in, and
[16:52] I'll be happy to hear from you.
[16:54] >> please raise your right hand.
[16:57] >> do you swear or affirm the
[16:58] testimony you offer today is the
[16:59] truth and nothing but the truth?
[17:01] >> yes.
[17:02] >> please state your name for
[17:04] the record.
[17:05] Just your name.
[17:08] >> juna brady.
[17:12] >> thank you, MS. Brady.
[17:15] So what can you tell me about
[17:16] this wall and what's going on
[17:17] with this?
[17:20] >> okay.
[17:21] I'm really slow because I am
[17:22] recovering from a stroke.
[17:23] >> yes, ma'am.
[17:24] >> so bear with me.
[17:26] >> I'm glad you're recovering.
[17:27] That's good news.
[17:29] But yes, take your time.
[17:34] >> I did go to the city and ask
[17:40] them over on the other side, if
[17:44] I need a permit, the reason why
[17:48] I did that was -- I'm on the
[17:50] corner --
[17:54] >> I see that.
[17:59] And everything -- everything was
[18:11] on the property and the sewer --
[18:13] you know, the dirt blocks
[18:17] everything.
[18:25] You can't get out because of the
[18:25] dirt.
[18:26] >> every year I have been
[18:27] putting two loads of dirt on
[18:30] there because when it rains,
[18:31] everything --
[18:32] >> washed out?
[18:33] >> okay.
[18:37] >> so I came to the city over
[18:44] and asked them if I need a
[18:45] permit to prevent --
[18:46] my husband is sick.
[18:49] I am recovering from a stroke,
[18:52] but before then, it was very
[18:59] hard for us when we call the
[19:00] city, four, five times they get
[19:01] stuck there.
[19:09] Everything is there at the
[19:09] corner.
[19:12] So they are telling me I don't
[19:13] need a permit.
[19:16] I didn't ask how far and they
[19:19] didn't tell me.
[19:22] >> let me ask you --
[19:26] >> they didn't tell me how far
[19:27] in I could go.
[19:29] So I come and I waited a little
[19:34] bit and then I put it --
[19:37] since I put the wall, there's no
[19:40] cars stuck in there.
[19:45] I don't have -- my husband don't
[19:46] have to come out every time and
[19:48] call the city.
[19:50] If they look, they could see how
[19:52] many times my neighbor call the
[19:57] city because it affect her, too.
[20:02] So when I get this, the lady
[20:05] came and told me I should be 2
[20:08] feet in, but I says, but I
[20:11] didn't know that.
[20:14] They -- I should have asked the
[20:15] question, yes, but they should
[20:22] have told me, yes, there is no
[20:23] permit, but you should be --
[20:26] >> when did the wall go in?
[20:27] Do you know about how old it is?
[20:28] >> the wall?
[20:31] >> yes, ma'am.
[20:38] >> an it's about two years now.
[20:39] And as you see, we have a lot of
[20:40] rain now.
[20:47] >> we sure have.
[20:49] >> it keep washing the dirt
[20:50] down.
[20:51] So the wall keeps the dirt from
[20:53] coming down.
[21:01] It's also beautiful in the
[21:02] neighborhood.
[21:06] >> so I mean, here's what I am
[21:06] seeing.
[21:09] This does violate the city's
[21:10] code based on what I have seen
[21:12] and whey eve heard this morning.
[21:13] But this is not going to be a
[21:19] simple fix.
[21:32] the way that the grading is and
[21:34] so I am going to make a finding
[21:35] that the wall violates the
[21:37] city's code, but I'm reluctant
[21:40] to set a compliance date today
[21:45] because this is going to require
[21:47] you and the city to put their
[21:48] heads together and try and come
[21:51] up with a reasonable solution
[21:55] that fixes it, and this is going
[21:56] to take time.
[21:58] So in lieu of setting a
[22:00] compliance date, does the city
[22:03] have any suggestions on how to
[22:04] --
[22:05] >> I did meet with the deputy
[22:06] director of public works
[22:08] specifically to discuss this
[22:09] property yesterday.
[22:11] So we're not opposed to
[22:13] additional time.
[22:16] And then we can work offline
[22:18] with the respondent to come up
[22:20] with a time frame for when the
[22:23] wall can be -- it's about -- the
[22:24] wall would have to be basically
[22:27] even with the other landscaping.
[22:29] Give or take 5 feet, depending
[22:30] on the location.
[22:30] >> all right.
[22:32] To be moved back.
[22:36] >> let me ask, in -- as we sit
[22:42] here this morning, is the city's
[22:44] drainage system functioning
[22:45] here?
[22:48] >> I do believe it is.
[22:50] I don't know -- so they didn't
[22:52] say this was causing a direct
[22:55] hazard to the system as of
[22:55] today.
[22:57] Their fear was the wall was
[22:58] built without a permit.
[22:59] >> sure.
[23:00] >> one would never be granted
[23:04] for this realistically in the
[23:05] city right-of-way.
[23:06] So they don't want to say that
[23:11] the wall is necessarily okay,
[23:11] and as it is because they
[23:12] haven't inspected that.
[23:17] >> no, just if there was
[23:19] actually -- if it was impeding
[23:24] the functionality of the system,
[23:25] that is
[23:27] >> as of today, it is not
[23:29] backing up the storm water
[23:29] drainage.
[23:30] >> I understand the comment no
[23:34] permit, no inspection, no way to
[23:35] know the stability of the wall.
[23:36] >> if tomorrow it washes out.
[23:38] >> right.
[23:39] Well, I'm not even sure what the
[23:41] appropriate time frame is.
[23:45] If you want to bring this back,
[23:46] like, for -- do we need to bring
[23:47] it baing?
[23:49] I am going to -- today I am
[23:51] going to find proper notice and
[23:52] make a finding of violation, but
[23:54] I'm not sure, like I said at the
[23:55] beginning of this, SEPTEMBER 9
[23:56] is certainly not the appropriate
[24:01] compliance date.
[24:03] >> so realistically to have the
[24:05] wall relocated, how much time
[24:08] would you need for that?
[24:09] At least to -- are you going to
[24:13] do it yourself or look to do it
[24:16] or hire someone?
[24:18] >> you're going to hire someone
[24:19] and you will need time for that
[24:27] and to get with someone.
[24:29] >> is this like 120 day kind of
[24:30] thing?
[24:31] >> that is what I am thinking in
[24:36] terms of a four-month period.
[24:36] Into JANUARY.
[24:38] >> very busy back and forth to
[24:42] doctor with my husband and I.
[24:46] So we need some time.
[24:50] >> so I think the 120 days would
[24:51] be sufficient.
[24:52] If we get to that point and
[24:53] there is no movement, we can
[24:55] have a conversation with that.
[24:57] If you have hired a contractor
[24:58] but maybe don't have a specific
[24:59] date, we can work that out
[25:01] together.
[25:03] so it will give you enough time
[25:05] to at least secure a contractor
[25:06] and to have conversations with
[25:07] them to maybe schedule
[25:08] something.
[25:09] And then we can work offline
[25:11] with you guys in terms of if
[25:13] there is additional time
[25:14] depending on when the schedule
[25:15] and if we have a hurricane or
[25:22] something like that.
[25:26] >> the officer that came out
[25:28] said 2 feet back.
[25:30] >> yeah, we can work with you in
[25:31] terms of where the wall needs to
[25:34] be placed.
[25:36] We can have public works speak
[25:40] to you and show you specifically
[25:42] where the property line is.
[25:46] It is likely to be --
[25:51] right up against that landscaped
[25:52] area.
[26:02] Give or take.
[26:04] >> that is not 2 feet, so we
[26:05] have to have another 2 feet or
[26:10] --
[26:12] >> we can work on the specific
[26:14] placement prior to you guys
[26:15] speaking to a contractor.
[26:16] We can have our staff and public
[26:19] works meet you at the property.
[26:21] We can go over it specifically
[26:23] where the wall needs to be
[26:25] relocated to and get you the
[26:28] specific measurements, okay?
[26:30] >> that way that will give the
[26:30] contractor guidance.
[26:36] I'm going to put a four-month
[26:37] compliance dates on this, which
[26:43] is JANUARY 6 of 2027.
[26:44] Right?
[26:44] Yeah.
[26:49] It is not my intent in this case
[26:52] to push this towards a situation
[26:55] where daily fines are start
[26:56] running.
[26:58] I want to see this succeed in
[26:59] getting fixed correctly.
[27:00] The important thing is to stay
[27:05] in touch with the city, with the
[27:08] code enforcement division.
[27:11] Have that meeting where they can
[27:12] show exactly where the wall
[27:14] needs to be placed in order to
[27:17] be in compliance with the city
[27:19] code and then stay in touch as
[27:24] you hire your contractor and
[27:27] assuming that will need to be
[27:28] permitted.
[27:30] >> so the decorative wall does
[27:31] not need to be permitted.
[27:32] It is just landscaping that
[27:33] we're discussing.
[27:35] >> that makes it a little easier
[27:37] if you don't have to deal with
[27:38] building permits and that sort
[27:39] of thing.
[27:40] >> it would just be a
[27:41] landscaping wall.
[27:42] >> okay.
[27:44] So the only other thing, MS.
[27:45] Brady, that I would tell you is
[27:48] if you are getting close to
[27:50] JANUARY and it doesn't look like
[27:52] it's going to be done in time,
[27:54] just, again, stay in touch.
[27:55] If you need to come back and ask
[27:59] for additional time, I will be
[28:00] happy to consider that.
[28:02] I will tell you the way I
[28:05] typically handle those sorts of
[28:08] things if I see good faith
[28:10] effort on your behalf, I'm
[28:11] unlikely to deny that.
[28:14] If I see that nothing has
[28:17] happened and since today,
[28:18] probably not.
[28:20] So that's how I deal with that.
[28:23] The city MAY work with you
[28:25] behind the scenes on timing as
[28:25] well.
[28:27] If this has to be brought back t
[28:29] city will f to provide notice
[28:33] and a new hearing date.
[28:35] So my hope is that it all just
[28:36] gets handled after today without
[28:39] having to have you come back.
[28:41] Is there anything else that you
[28:43] would like to tell me?
[28:44] Before I enter my orreder in
[28:52] this case?
[28:52] All right.
[28:54] Anything else from the city?
[28:56] >> we have proper notice.
[28:59] MS. Brady is present at today's
[28:59] hearing.
[29:00] Based on the testimony and the
[29:01] evidence, the property remains
[29:03] in violation as cited.
[29:04] JANUARY 6, 2027 as the
[29:05] compliance date.
[29:06] If this needs to be brought back
[29:08] for any other reason, the city
[29:10] will renotice it and put it on a
[29:11] future agenda.
[29:12] Good luck, ma'am.
[29:15] Thank you for being here.
[29:19] I appreciate it.
[29:20] >> excuse me.
[29:24] Number 28, officer wise, case
[29:40] number 26-02858, respondent
[29:40] darwin romeo grande and delmis
[29:42] araceli castillo ponce.
[29:46] Respondent address 3280
[30:11] southeast monte vista street.
[30:13] >> good morning, good morning.
[30:14] >> whenever you're ready, you
[30:15] can proceed.
[30:16] >> officer wise, I have been
[30:17] previously sworn.
[30:19] This case concerns the property
[30:23] at 3280 southeast monte vista
[30:24] street, port st. Lucie, florida.
[30:27] A violation hearing was held on
[30:28] JUNE 17, 2026.
[30:30] Based on the everyday presented
[30:31] on that date, the special
[30:32] magistrate found that the
[30:34] violations existed and ordered
[30:38] compliance be achieved by JULY
[30:40] 1, 2026.
[30:42] For the following violations.
[30:44] Section 158.211, storage or
[30:46] accumulation of material,
[30:47] refuse, and waste materials
[30:50] prohibited.
[30:51] Per neighborhood services
[30:53] department records, compliance
[30:55] was not achieve by JULY 1, 2026,
[30:57] and neighbor services maintains
[30:58] a copy of the entire case file
[30:59] as public record.
[31:03] The photos taken truly and
[31:04] accurately represent the scene
[31:06] as it appeared on the dates of
[31:07] the inspections.
[31:09] Due to the respondents failure
[31:10] to comply with the deadline set
[31:13] forth at the violation hearing,
[31:14] the city requests that the
[31:15] special magistrate impose a fine
[31:18] and order the respondent to pay
[31:19] a fine in the amount of $25 per
[31:22] day up to a maximum of $50,000.
[31:25] Finally t city requests the
[31:27] respondents be ordered to pay
[31:33] administrative costs in the
[31:33] amount of $411 representing
[31:36] reasonable cost and
[31:38] investigation of this case.
[31:40] That was the original door
[31:41] hanger back in FEBRUARY when the
[31:44] case was opened.
[31:47] This is what is remaining is
[31:48] open storage in the backyard.
[31:51] >> what was the date of this
[31:51] photograph?
[31:53] >> this was on last week on the
[32:01] 27th of AUGUST.
[32:02] On the right side of the house,
[32:07] shutter rs and items behind the
[32:10] trash can.
[32:17] This is the trailer parked in
[32:19] the front of the home with item
[32:20] on it.
[32:22] >> has there been any
[32:23] improvement in circumstances
[32:24] since the JUNE violation
[32:25] hearing?
[32:26] >> there has.
[32:30] There was another violation of
[32:32] inoperative vehicle and I
[32:34] believe the unregistered R.V. As
[32:34] well.
[32:35] Both of those have been taken
[32:36] care of.
[32:38] The only thing remaining now is
[32:41] the open storage.
[32:41] >> okay.
[32:44] Is there anything else you need
[32:45] to put into the record?
[32:46] >> no, sir.
[32:47] >> all right.
[32:49] Let me get you sworn in, sir.
[32:50] >> please raise your right hand.
[32:51] Do you swear or firm the
[32:52] testimony you offer today is the
[32:55] truth and nothing but the truth?
[32:56] >> please state your name for
[32:57] the record.
[32:59] >> darwin grande.
[33:00] >> thank you, MR. Grande.
[33:01] The floor is yours.
[33:02] If you have any questions, you
[33:03] MAY ask them, otherwise tell me
[33:05] about what's going on with the
[33:06] case.
[33:08] >> and if I get you a little
[33:09] closer to the microphone, that
[33:13] will help me hear you.
[33:15] >> getting rid of most of the
[33:17] trash tomorrow.
[33:20] Tomorrow is the when they pick
[33:24] up bulk.
[33:25] >> okay.
[33:29] >> and I can do everything he
[33:31] asked for today.
[33:32] By friday.
[33:34] >> I mean, what's been the
[33:37] holdup?
[33:38] This has been going on for -- I
[33:41] mean t hearing was in JUNE.
[33:42] That's been almost three months.
[33:45] There's been a lot of garbage
[33:47] pickup days between then and
[33:48] now.
[33:50] Why haven't -- what is the
[33:50] delay?
[33:52] >> bulk is only once a month,
[33:55] and I was fixing up inside the
[34:01] house so I have some stuff
[34:03] outside.
[34:16] Like furniture.
[34:19] >> so you are telling me is --
[34:22] >> what is covered is the
[34:24] barbecue, is that fine there?
[34:26] >> the grill can stay outside.
[34:27] >> right.
[34:29] >> everything else, yeah.
[34:32] >> well, here's what I'm going
[34:42] to do.
[34:44] >> an is there a way to
[34:46] structure the order by friday
[34:47] and if it's not in compliance by
[34:49] close of business, the fines
[34:50] start to accrue without bringing
[34:51] this back?
[34:52] >> it would be one of two
[34:53] options.
[34:55] The first is the continuance or
[34:58] the second we can hold the order
[35:00] before we -- once we give the
[35:01] fine, they prefer the lien.
[35:04] >> I prefer the latter.
[35:05] I am not interested in
[35:06] continuing this.
[35:08] There is no reason this
[35:11] shouldn't have been done.
[35:17] This is getting rid of stuff.
[35:19] I am going to find proper
[35:20] notice.
[35:22] You are here at today's hearing.
[35:26] Property did not comply with the
[35:30] order from the JUNE 17 violation
[35:30] hearing.
[35:31] Compliance was not achieved by
[35:33] JULY 1, so I am going to certify
[35:36] the fine as requested by the
[35:36] city.
[35:38] I am going to direct the city to
[35:40] hold that order from being
[35:42] recorded as a lien and giver you
[35:43] until the end of the week, like
[35:43] you said.
[35:46] But if it's not in compliance by
[35:51] the end of the vehicle, then the
[35:53] fine is certified and you'll
[35:55] have in all likelihood a lien on
[35:57] your property which will accrue
[35:59] daily at $25 a day until it is
[36:00] cleaned up.
[36:01] So we'll do it that way.
[36:04] All right.
[36:08] Thank you very much for being
[36:08] here.
[36:13] >> number 26, officer wise, case
[36:17] number 25-157797.
[36:19] Respondent alfonso e. Pagan and
[36:25] sonia I. Diaz laguer.
[36:27] Respondent address 1269
[37:00] southeast petunia avenue.
[37:10] >> one moment, sorry.
[37:19] Okay.
[37:20] Officer wise, I have been
[37:21] previously sworn.
[37:22] >> this case concerns the
[37:25] property at 1269 southeast
[37:27] petunia avenue, port st. Lucie,
[37:27] florida.
[37:30] A violation hearing was held on
[37:32] JUNE 17, 2026.
[37:33] Based and the evidence presented
[37:36] and that date, the special
[37:37] magistrate found the violations
[37:38] existed and ordered compliance
[37:41] be achieved by JUNE 24, 2026 for
[37:42] the following violations.
[37:50] Section 41.08, subsectiona,
[37:51] alpha.
[37:51] Per neighborhood service
[37:52] department records, compliance
[37:55] was not achieved by JUNE 24,
[37:57] 2026, and neighborhood services
[37:58] maintains a copy of the entire
[38:01] case file as public record.
[38:05] The photos taken and truly and
[38:07] accurately represent the scene
[38:11] as it appeared on the dates of
[38:12] the inspection.
[38:15] The city requests that the
[38:16] special magistrate impose a fine
[38:19] and order the respondent pay a
[38:21] fine in the amount of $25 per
[38:24] day up to a maximum of $50,000.
[38:26] Finally the city requests the
[38:31] respondent be ordered to pay the
[38:32] administrative cost in the
[38:33] amount of $411 representing
[38:33] reasonable cost of the
[38:36] investigation and prosecution of
[38:38] the case.
[38:39] >> NOVEMBER last year and the
[38:45] original door hanger.
[38:49] This is the posting done two
[38:51] weeks ago on AUGUST 1 and this
[38:52] is as recently as last week on
[38:53] the 27th.
[38:55] This is the damaged driveway
[38:56] area here.
[38:59] And it's above the culvert pipe.
[39:02] the pipe being here.
[39:05] This is all up here.
[39:09] Just different angles of it and
[39:12] this is a little further up on
[39:17] the left side up here and then
[39:23] this is the front of the home.
[39:25] We spoke with public works.
[39:26] The culvert pipe is fine.
[39:28] Doesn't need to be replaced or
[39:28] anything.
[39:30] It's just the driveway that
[39:31] needs to be repaired.
[39:35] And with its location above the
[39:36] pipe, I believe a permit would
[39:38] not be required.
[39:40] >> that is all good news.
[39:45] Has there been any change in the
[39:46] circumstances since the JUNE 17
[39:49] violation hearing?
[39:51] Has any forward progress been
[39:51] made?
[39:52] >> no, sir.
[39:56] It's stayed pretty much the
[39:57] same.
[39:57] >> okay.
[39:57] All right.
[39:59] Anything else you need to put
[40:00] into the record?
[40:01] >> not at this time.
[40:02] >> let me get you sworn in, sir,
[40:05] and I'll be happy to hear from
[40:06] you.
[40:06] >> please raise your right hand.
[40:07] Do you swear the testimony you
[40:08] offer today is the truth and
[40:11] nothing but the truth?
[40:13] >> and please state your name
[40:13] for the record.
[40:20] >> alfonso pagan.
[40:21] >> you are free to tell me
[40:22] whatever you feel is relevant
[40:23] about the case.
[40:25] >> I need some more time to fix
[40:25] it.
[40:26] >> how much more time are you
[40:27] fixing?
[40:28] >> until JANUARY.
[40:30] >> I need until JANUARY, yes,
[40:30] sir.
[40:34] >> so what's been going on since
[40:35] over the sum sner
[40:37] >> I had a death in the family.
[40:38] >> I see.
[40:39] >> I had another death in the
[40:40] family yesterday as well.
[40:41] >> oh goodness.
[40:45] >> I lost my job.
[40:47] I just got a job -- I am three
[40:49] months behind my own payment on
[40:49] my house.
[40:52] What else can I tell you?
[40:54] That's exactly where I am at
[40:55] right now.
[40:56] >> if I have to give you proof
[40:58] of that, I can.
[40:59] >> you paint the picture.
[41:00] I understand.
[41:02] >> does the city have any
[41:04] objection to the compliance date
[41:05] until JANUARY?
[41:06] >> no, sir.
[41:07] >> nor do I.
[41:08] I am happy to --
[41:10] >> thank you.
[41:12] >> I guess the process would be
[41:14] to continue this hearing.
[41:15] That how we would do that?
[41:17] >> it would have to be a
[41:17] continuance.
[41:20] If we certify it -- yeah.
[41:30] So we would continue it.
[41:30] >> so I don't think we've -- I
[41:31] don't think we've set the 2027
[41:33] calendar yet, but if it's --
[41:35] we'll make an educated guess
[41:38] that it's going to be
[41:38] wednesday's.
[41:39] JANUARY 6 is the first wednesday
[41:39] --
[41:41] >> I would is an I the 13th.
[41:44] >> JANUARY 13th is the second
[41:45] wednesday of the month.
[41:48] Why don't we set this for that.
[41:49] That should be --
[41:50] >> sounds good to me.
[41:52] I appreciate it.
[41:53] >> we'll just continue this
[41:54] until JANUARY 13.
[41:56] Hopefully by then you'll be done
[41:58] and won't have to worry about
[41:58] it?
[41:59] >> all right.
[42:00] That's it.
[42:02] >> good luck, sir.
[42:06] >> appreciate it.
[42:10] >> number 15, officer mendoza,
[42:16] case 26-10602, respondent gary
[42:24] david nelson, spoon address 1731
[42:37] southwest lofgren avenue.
[42:45] >> hello again, sir.
[42:48] >> this case concerns the
[42:50] property at 1731 southwest
[42:51] lofgren avenue, port st. Lucie,
[42:52] florida.
[42:53] On JUNE 25, 2026, an inspection
[42:55] was done and photos taken
[42:58] showing the following
[42:58] violations.
[43:01] 41.08e, exterior areas,
[43:02] inoperative vehicle.
[43:03] Exterior property areas
[43:05] unmaintained structures.
[43:07] 41.09b, swimming pools, spas,
[43:09] and hot tubs, unsecured pool.
[43:13] The photos depict an accurate
[43:16] representation of the time the
[43:17] photos were taken.
[43:19] The respondent had until JUNE
[43:22] 26, 2026 to bring the property
[43:22] into compliance.
[43:23] Compliance was not achieved and
[43:25] a notice of hearing was
[43:28] furnished by AUGUST 26, 2026 by
[43:28] certified mail.
[43:31] On AUGUST 21, 2026, proper
[43:33] service was achieved by posting
[43:36] the property with a notice of
[43:37] hearing.
[43:38] The city requests that the
[43:39] respondents be ordered to comply
[43:42] by SEPTEMBER 3, 2026, and if not
[43:44] in compliance by that date, a
[43:45] hearing be held to determine a
[43:47] fine to be imposed against the
[43:48] subject property.
[43:51] In addition if the respondent
[43:53] fail comply by SEPTEMBER 3,
[43:54] 2026, the city requests the
[43:55] special magistrate authorize the
[43:59] city pursuant to 162.085 florida
[44:00] statute to enter upon the
[44:01] property to bring the property
[44:02] into compliance and specifically
[44:04] to abate the unsecured pool by
[44:06] securing it with a pool cover,
[44:07] the cost of which will be
[44:11] charged to the respondent at a
[44:13] later hearing.
[44:13] .
[44:15] As you can see this is part of
[44:20] the fence that is in disrepair.
[44:20] .
[44:22] >> that is one side holding up
[44:22] the fence there.
[44:24] The fence is tied up.
[44:28] That is the only way it's pretty
[44:37] much being fixed.
[44:38] This is behind the neighboring
[44:41] property and it was fixed and
[44:44] was tied up, so it's not being
[44:44] fixed.
[44:46] That is the front of the
[44:49] property.
[44:58] Inoperative vehicle.
[45:00] That is that inoperative
[45:00] vehicle.
[45:01] And that is tied together.
[45:07] That is all I have, sir.
[45:08] >> please raise your right hand.
[45:10] Do you swear or affirm the
[45:11] testimony you offer today is the
[45:15] truth and nothing but the truth?
[45:16] >> I do.
[45:19] >> please state your name for
[45:19] the record.
[45:20] >> the floor is yours for
[45:23] questions or to tell me about
[45:24] the case.
[45:28] >> as far as the fence, I have
[45:29] contacted alligator fence
[45:30] company to replace the fence.
[45:31] I just need some time to get
[45:34] that done, but I will replace
[45:35] the entire fence.
[45:35] >> okay.
[45:39] >> as for the inoperative
[45:42] vehicle, I have been trying to
[45:44] get rid of that.
[45:46] My wife has a bit of an
[45:47] emotional connection with the
[45:49] truck because it is our first
[45:49] lexus.
[45:51] All three of our children were
[45:53] taken home from the hospital in
[45:53] it --
[45:55] >> I see.
[45:57] >> and when her mom died last
[45:59] year, that truck was in front of
[46:03] her house.
[46:04] Some drunk driver came up and
[46:05] smashed the side of the truck.
[46:08] It was operable for a little
[46:08] bit, but because of the
[46:09] collision and stuff, the
[46:11] transmission has gone out.
[46:12] We have had it sitting in front
[46:13] of the house.
[46:15] I have tried numerous times to
[46:17] get my wife to take the
[46:18] settlement and have them take
[46:18] the car away.
[46:21] And she's just having a really
[46:21] hard time with that.
[46:24] So it's been a lot of conflict,
[46:31] so to speak.
[46:33] I would have loved to have got
[46:35] rid of the truck months ago, but
[46:36] working with my wife to get that
[46:38] taken care of.
[46:39] Trying to convince her
[46:41] especially with this hearing and
[46:45] all that we need to get it done
[46:47] despite her emotional
[46:48] attachments to it.
[46:50] But I'm just asking for a little
[46:51] bit more time to take care of
[46:53] the truck and convince my wife
[46:55] to get rid of it.
[46:58] >> yeah.
[47:00] Honestly, the vehicle is not a
[47:01] big concern of mine.
[47:03] What is a big concern of mine is
[47:03] the --
[47:06] >> the unsecured swimming pool.
[47:07] >> I do have a pool fence.
[47:09] Would bit okay if I put the
[47:11] little pool fence up around the
[47:12] pool --
[47:18] >> let me see, MR. Armstrong.
[47:19] >> one that we got with the
[47:19] pool.
[47:22] >> if so, definitely put that
[47:22] in.
[47:23] Let us know.
[47:25] You would still be required to
[47:26] repair the fence for sure.
[47:27] >> we're definitely looking to
[47:28] do that.
[47:30] >> would you be able to do that
[47:31] today?
[47:33] How soon can you get that gate
[47:34] installed --
[47:36] >> I can put the pool fence up
[47:37] probably after I get off work
[47:38] today.
[47:40] >> that would be fantastic.
[47:44] Because I am -- if you get the
[47:45] pool secured, that satisfies my
[47:47] sense of urgency.
[47:49] I am happy to give you time to
[47:51] get the fence done and the
[47:52] vehicle done.
[47:55] As long as the pool is secured
[47:55] right away.
[47:57] >> how long would you need for
[47:58] the fence?
[48:00] >> I would think a month.
[48:02] I don't know what -- I've been
[48:05] in touch with the -- basically
[48:08] got an estimate on and I'm in
[48:08] talks with it.
[48:11] And I have to give the guy a
[48:11] deposit.
[48:12] I don't know what their time
[48:14] frame to how soon they can do
[48:14] it.
[48:16] But I would think within the
[48:17] next two months would be
[48:18] reasonable.
[48:20] >> and the same for the vehicle.
[48:22] >> you could technically
[48:23] register the vehicle if you
[48:27] wanted to go that route, if --
[48:29] it might cost you a lot less to
[48:33] just put a tag on it and get it
[48:34] registered than to, you know, go
[48:34] that route.
[48:41] So it's up to you, though.
[48:44] >> I am trying to tell my wife
[48:47] it's not helping us having it
[48:56] there at all.
[48:59] >> my thinking is this.
[49:03] Again, because the pool is not
[49:05] secured right now.
[49:07] In terms of for the bifurcation,
[49:09] can we -- is it easier to do
[49:19] that, or is it easier for one?
[49:20] If you can have it tonight, we
[49:22] can inspect it tomorrow.
[49:25] >> the pool?
[49:27] >> yeah.
[49:29] >> will you be available
[49:29] tomorrow?
[49:31] >> at the least, I can have the
[49:32] fence open for them to inspect
[49:33] it.
[49:35] >> if I have the fence up and
[49:35] ready.
[49:36] The poo fence.
[49:40] >> yeah, I would prefer that.
[49:42] Just so we can see it.
[49:43] >> the neighbor in the back, and
[49:45] le let me in the back.
[49:47] I can see it from there if
[49:47] possible.
[49:48] And he's just concerned because
[49:50] he has two kids that run around
[49:51] the house.
[49:53] That is why he wants to get this
[49:54] taken care of as soon as
[49:54] possible.
[49:58] >> what if we retain the 24-hour
[50:01] for the secured pool.
[50:02] We can inspect tomorrow and make
[50:03] sure the pool is secure.
[50:08] We can do 30 days on -- at least
[50:09] to obtain a permit with the
[50:09] fence.
[50:11] >> if I do contract with them,
[50:12] they will be dealing with the
[50:13] permit.
[50:15] >> they will deal with that.
[50:17] >> whatever company you hired.
[50:19] If you produce some type of here
[50:21] is my invoice and I pay them a
[50:21] deposit or something.
[50:24] We can use that to push the
[50:27] fence off -- while the fence is
[50:29] the concern, but the pool is the
[50:30] number one concern.
[50:32] if you can secure that in 24
[50:34] hours, that would be ideal.
[50:35] We will work offline with them.
[50:37] And I think realistically, let's
[50:39] say a30-day compliance for the
[50:42] fence and the inoperable
[50:46] vehicle, and that is just to
[50:50] obtain a company or at least
[50:52] some sort of communication.
[50:53] >> it might take three months to
[50:54] install the fence, but if you
[50:56] have that, we're not going to
[50:58] move anything forward.
[50:59] The pool is the top concern.
[51:00] >> you understand what the city
[51:01] is suggesting?
[51:02] >> yes.
[51:03] >> sound like you are in
[51:04] agreement with that as well.
[51:06] >> yes, secure the pool and the
[51:08] fence will get the ball rolling
[51:08] on that.
[51:09] Yes, sir.
[51:10] >> is there anything else that
[51:13] you would like to tell me, MR.
[51:13] Nelson?
[51:15] >> awe no, sir.
[51:19] Thank you for your time.
[51:21] >> anything else from the city?
[51:22] >> no, sir.
[51:25] >> find proper notice.
[51:27] The property remains in
[51:28] violation as cited.
[51:32] Do we need an abatement order on
[51:33] this?
[51:34] >> again, just for the sake of
[51:36] if there is no communication and
[51:40] nothing is done, I think we
[51:41] would prefer
[51:43] >> this is typically what I do
[51:46] and a belt and suspender
[51:51] approach because I have no
[51:51] reason not to believe this is
[51:53] going to be secured, but I am
[51:56] going to make a finding that the
[51:57] unsecured swimming pool
[51:59] constitutes a threat to the
[52:01] public health, safety and
[52:02] welfare, so SEPTEMBER 3 as the
[52:05] compliance date to have the pool
[52:05] secured.
[52:07] If that is not achieved, I am
[52:09] authorizing the city to enter
[52:10] the property, abate that
[52:11] violation and assess those
[52:13] costs, which means if it is not
[52:14] secured -- if you don't do it
[52:20] within the next 24 hours, the
[52:21] city has the legal authority to
[52:23] enter the property and secure it
[52:24] themselves and typically that is
[52:27] a cover that goes over the pool
[52:29] and they will bill you for that.
[52:31] So you don't want that to
[52:34] happen, so get that pool barrier
[52:35] up.
[52:36] And for the rest, 30 days to get
[52:41] the inoperative vehicle complied
[52:47] and get a contractor online, on
[52:50] board to do the fence.
[52:52] The fence doesn't have to be
[52:57] done by then, but we want to see
[52:57] a contractor.
[52:58] The contractor order.
[52:59] Thank you for being here.
[53:01] Good luck.
[53:03] >> thank you, sir.
[53:05] >> thank you.
[53:19] >> number 12, officer wise, case
[53:25] 26-02821, lorraine sullivan and
[53:33] gerald desmarasi, 2266 southeast
[53:43] seafury lane.
[53:55] >> go right to that podium.
[53:58] >> code officer wise.
[54:00] I have been previously sworn.
[54:01] This case concerns the property
[54:05] at 2266 southeast seafury lane,
[54:06] port st. Lucie, florida.
[54:08] On FEBRUARY 24, 2026, an
[54:09] inspection was done and photos
[54:12] taken showing the following
[54:14] violations.
[54:17] Section 41.10, subsectionb,
[54:19] exterior structure, exterior
[54:21] structure in need of
[54:22] maintenance.
[54:26] Section 158.211, storage or
[54:28] accumulation of material,
[54:33] refuse, and waste materials
[54:40] prohibited.
[54:43] >> 148.08, e as in echo,
[54:46] exterior property areas,
[54:47] inoperative vehicle.
[54:52] Section 41.08g4, exterior
[54:53] property areas, unmaintained
[54:59] swale liner.
[55:01] The photos depict an accurate
[55:03] representation of the photos at
[55:08] the time they were taken.
[55:09] The respondent had until MARCH
[55:11] 16, 2026 to bring the property
[55:11] into compliance.
[55:15] And so a notice of hearing was
[55:18] furnished on JULY 3, 2026 by
[55:19] certified mail.
[55:22] On JULY 31, 2026, proper service
[55:24] was achieved by certified mail,
[55:25] return receipt received.
[55:27] The city requests the
[55:28] respondents lorraine sullivan
[55:31] and gerald desmarais be ordered
[55:34] to comply with the cited
[55:35] provisions of the city of port
[55:37] st. Lucie code by SEPTEMBER 9,
[55:38] 2026, and if not in compliance
[55:41] by that date, then a hearing be
[55:43] held to determine a fine to be
[55:45] imposed against the subject
[55:46] property.
[55:52] So this is the original door
[55:52] hanger.
[55:56] And this was last week.
[56:05] This is the open storage, the
[56:08] generator and more buckets.
[56:12] This is part of the property,
[56:13] maintenance, mildew and blight
[56:14] on the side of the house.
[56:16] And more across the gutters on
[56:19] the front and the sides of the
[56:19] home.
[56:23] Up here.
[56:24] Here is another picture of the
[56:31] open storage, gas cans, filters,
[56:31] buckets.
[56:32] Chipped paint.
[56:41] And more mildew right here.
[56:46] This jeep has an expired tag of
[56:50] JUNE 2026 and the same with this
[56:52] vehicle here, an expired tag of
[56:56] APRIL 2026.
[56:59] this is the cracked driveway and
[57:04] with it down, it creates a
[57:05] hazard.
[57:09] This is the unmaintained swale
[57:11] line we are the dirt and debris
[57:15] that needs to be cleaned out.
[57:18] And we had public works check
[57:19] the culvert pipe.
[57:20] There are no issues with that.
[57:22] So when it comes to the repair,
[57:24] it is the driveway repair closer
[57:27] to the house and then the track
[57:29] there and then all the debris
[57:31] into the swale liners that need
[57:42] to be cleaned out.
[57:44] >> does the driveway, is that
[57:46] something that can just get
[57:48] fixed?
[57:52] Is that a permit situation?
[57:55] >> this portion up here, I
[57:56] believe you don't need a permit
[57:57] to do that.
[58:00] >> doesn't look like there's
[58:03] anything in this case that would
[58:06] require a building departments
[58:07] permit or anything like that.
[58:09] >> anything else you need to put
[58:10] into the record at this time?
[58:14] >> not at this time, no.
[58:16] >> good morning, man.
[58:19] >> do you swear or affirm the
[58:20] testimony you offer today is the
[58:21] truth and nothing but the truth?
[58:23] >> absolutely, yes.
[58:24] >> please state your name for
[58:26] the record.
[58:28] >> lorraine sullivan.
[58:29] >> the floor is yours for
[58:31] questions or tell me about what
[58:31] is going on.
[58:32] >> sure.
[58:33] I have a lot to say.
[58:34] >> okay.
[58:36] >> and bear with me because I
[58:37] only have one eye here.
[58:39] >> if I can get you as close to
[58:40] the microphone, that will help
[58:41] me hear you.
[58:43] >> I'm sorry.
[58:46] >> you're good.
[58:51] >> so I guess as far as the
[58:57] start, the swale, I did pay my
[58:59] landscaper $50 right after -- he
[59:00] works for the city as well.
[59:04] >> so that can be proved.
[59:07] And he took the sand back and
[59:09] dumped it into the backyard.
[59:10] >> that's been cleaned out?
[59:12] >> well, and then I had -- I
[59:14] have pictures.
[59:16] At&t fiber optic came along and
[59:18] tore up my whole front yard if
[59:22] you want to see the pictures.
[59:24] And actually broke my sewer main
[59:25] line.
[59:26] You can see where the swales
[59:30] were cleaned, and I told them
[59:32] make sure you clean them because
[59:33] I just paid to have them done.
[59:36] What appears to be happening, I
[59:37] inspected my whole front yard,
[59:40] there is a lot of sand in it.
[59:42] >> like loose -- I'm not a
[59:43] floridian, but you know what I'm
[59:45] talking about throughout the
[59:47] yard.
[59:51] It is sliding down.
[59:52] I did clean and it pulled out
[59:53] some last night.
[59:57] I am -- so that's the situation
[59:57] with that.
[1:00:01] My landscaper, I will -- he will
[1:00:01] be continuing to help me with
[1:00:07] that.
[1:00:10] >> the neighbor has a cracked
[1:00:12] liner and that is affecting a
[1:00:13] little bit of it.
[1:00:15] So I have asked them to fix
[1:00:15] that.
[1:00:22] And it's not fixed yet.
[1:00:25] >> I am on that.
[1:00:26] I can't control mother nature --
[1:00:29] the wall looked like a great
[1:00:31] idea, but now I know that is not
[1:00:32] on the other house.
[1:00:40] As far as the attic, that is not
[1:00:42] wood rot and I have been paying
[1:00:45] $100 a month for a painter
[1:00:47] coming DECEMBER.
[1:00:52] Jackie mentales contracted.
[1:00:53] we have to make payments --
[1:00:55] >> what is going to get painted?
[1:00:56] >> the whole house.
[1:00:57] >> that is in DECEMBER?
[1:00:58] >> yes.
[1:00:59] >> we have been making payments
[1:01:01] because we can't afford it up
[1:01:02] front.
[1:01:03] >> okay.
[1:01:04] >> as far as the car, they're
[1:01:10] both legal and running.
[1:01:11] >> I have proof of that --
[1:01:12] >> are the registrations up to
[1:01:14] date now?
[1:01:15] >> absolutely, 100%.
[1:01:19] >> if I forgot to put the jeep
[1:01:21] sticker on, I swore I did.
[1:01:23] But I will get to why I might
[1:01:24] have forgotten.
[1:01:25] >> okay.
[1:01:27] >> I will tell you, usually when
[1:01:31] I see these kind of expired
[1:01:32] registration, they are years
[1:01:33] old.
[1:01:34] Admittedly t one was JUNE and
[1:01:36] one was APRIL of this year, so
[1:01:37] they were --
[1:01:39] >> both of these cars are fully
[1:01:41] insured and fully registered.
[1:01:42] >> okay.
[1:01:45] >> and have been to D.M.V.
[1:01:48] Probably five times in the past
[1:01:50] couple of months because of my
[1:01:50] eye.
[1:01:54] I had to be issued a permit and
[1:01:58] had to pass a test, so they're
[1:01:58] completely legal.
[1:02:00] >> okay.
[1:02:06] >> so then on to the generator,
[1:02:07] everything in front of the house
[1:02:08] is moved.
[1:02:11] The generator, it's been on
[1:02:13] record it caused gas and almost
[1:02:17] fire in my garage.
[1:02:18] We're waiting to -- it's gone
[1:02:22] off the driveway and gone off
[1:02:22] the residence.
[1:02:24] It was a fire hazard.
[1:02:26] And the fire department a year
[1:02:29] ago confirmed that.
[1:02:32] as far as the side of the house,
[1:02:33] the mildew --
[1:02:34] >> yeah.
[1:02:36] >> I tried to hand scrub it and
[1:02:37] with my hose, which is all still
[1:02:39] sitting out there if you want to
[1:02:40] go look.
[1:02:43] I did order something called 30
[1:02:43] cleaner.
[1:02:49] That is the best I can do.
[1:02:51] My painter said the best thing
[1:02:53] would be the power wash and then
[1:02:56] the painting, but I have been
[1:02:58] out there in the heat.
[1:03:00] >> when the painters come in
[1:03:02] DECEMBER, that should get taken
[1:03:03] care of --
[1:03:04] >> I wanted to let you know I
[1:03:06] was out there and my neighbor
[1:03:08] saw he scrubbing.
[1:03:09] What are you doing?
[1:03:12] With the strub.
[1:03:21] So the cars, my pool cage is a
[1:03:23] peck which you are that was
[1:03:24] taken that is zoomed in and is
[1:03:26] not mildew.
[1:03:28] The bottom of the pool cage had
[1:03:32] a film on it from the ultra
[1:03:33] sunlight and is faded out.
[1:03:35] Do you know what I am saying?
[1:03:36] >> I know exactly what you are
[1:03:37] talking about.
[1:03:39] >> it looks darker, but it is
[1:03:40] pure screen now.
[1:03:41] It is see through.
[1:03:42] It doesn't have that -- and that
[1:03:44] is many screens that happens to.
[1:03:48] It is not dirty whatsoever.
[1:03:52] So my pool is maintained by
[1:03:56] puddle pool.
[1:03:59] And it is
[1:04:01] immaculate.
[1:04:03] We recently did the pool
[1:04:05] mechanics filter area might look
[1:04:08] on a certain day a little messy.
[1:04:14] We did have to replace every
[1:04:14] single park because we were
[1:04:16] afraid we had a leak
[1:04:16] underground.
[1:04:19] Puddle pool helped us with that
[1:04:21] to replace the main cage, the
[1:04:22] pump, and we don't have an
[1:04:23] underground leak.
[1:04:26] >> that is good news, yeahs.
[1:04:29] There is -- it's perfectly clean
[1:04:33] over there right now.
[1:04:35] >> now, I was here in FEBRUARY
[1:04:37] speaking to someone explaining
[1:04:38] my situation.
[1:04:43] And then obviously we know that
[1:04:45] -- and we all deal with it and I
[1:04:50] have the utmost respect for all
[1:04:57] of you, your honor.
[1:04:58] The heat, I have a heart
[1:05:01] condition, I have a widow maker.
[1:05:02] Ic not be out this -- I cannot
[1:05:04] be out in the heat this week.
[1:05:06] I have been this week, and I am
[1:05:07] paying the price.
[1:05:08] Since FEBRUARY, it has been a
[1:05:09] while, yes.
[1:05:12] I have had three eye surge ris.
[1:05:15] I can give you all this
[1:05:16] documentation with each eye
[1:05:22] surgery at baskin palmer
[1:05:24] institute and from organ donors
[1:05:26] and strict instructions not to
[1:05:29] bend or be in the glare.
[1:05:32] And this is quite a financial
[1:05:34] burden to save my eyesight.
[1:05:35] >> I have no reason to not take
[1:05:36] your word for that.
[1:05:38] I don't want to take the -- I
[1:05:41] don't want to make those public
[1:05:42] record.
[1:05:43] >> I didn't want you to think I
[1:05:44] was being lazy.
[1:05:46] >> I understand.
[1:05:47] >> when brandon did first come
[1:05:52] out, or second, whatever, I was
[1:05:53] in the bedroom and the windows
[1:05:55] are close to the driveway.
[1:05:57] I saw on my camera someone I
[1:05:59] didn't recognize and I panicked.
[1:06:01] I have been in a situation where
[1:06:03] that would make me panic in my
[1:06:03] past.
[1:06:05] I told my husband to go outside.
[1:06:06] My husband did -- we have
[1:06:08] cameras all over our house.
[1:06:12] so some of these pictures were
[1:06:15] taken on our property.
[1:06:17] My husband did get loud with
[1:06:18] brandon and for that he did go
[1:06:21] back and apologize.
[1:06:23] I don't condone that, but the
[1:06:25] way the whole situation inside
[1:06:29] the house went, there's a before
[1:06:33] -- it was wrong, but I had fired
[1:06:34] him up.
[1:06:36] He does feel like we have been a
[1:06:37] little bit targeted.
[1:06:38] And I am just saying that
[1:06:43] because it's my right to because
[1:06:46] I have walked the neighborhood.
[1:06:49] And adjoining, two side streets
[1:06:52] and another street and I have 78
[1:06:56] houses here, over 200 pictures
[1:06:58] of violations worse than mine
[1:06:58] and atrocious.
[1:07:00] All colored pictures.
[1:07:02] Pand right next door to me two
[1:07:07] houses down, five houses down,
[1:07:11] so when on my cameras I see code
[1:07:12] enforcement drive by my house
[1:07:13] and -- you know what I'm saying?
[1:07:14] I am not trying to complain.
[1:07:16] >> I understand what you are
[1:07:16] saying.
[1:07:18] >> it just feeling -- this is
[1:07:20] all legitimate time stamped
[1:07:20] pictures.
[1:07:23] >> I get it.
[1:07:27] My response to you on that topic
[1:07:29] would be that -- and I sit up
[1:07:30] here at least twice a month,
[1:07:37] sometimes three times a month.
[1:07:40] With -- typical agenda has 50
[1:07:41] cases on it.
[1:07:43] And usually none of them are
[1:07:43] you.
[1:07:47] So my point is, the code
[1:07:50] enforcement is out there -- it
[1:07:52] is entirely likely that the
[1:07:54] cases -- the violations that
[1:07:56] you're seeing in photographing
[1:08:00] and MAY have case numbers and I
[1:08:02] have them in the pipeline.
[1:08:05] >> a few MAY, yes, and some of
[1:08:07] these people have told me they
[1:08:09] would be witnesses.
[1:08:10] They haven't.
[1:08:11] And because they feel bad.
[1:08:13] They know I try hard.
[1:08:18] They see me in the yard
[1:08:19] struggling.
[1:08:19] >>
[1:08:20] >> I can tell you care.
[1:08:24] >> I am trying my best.
[1:08:26] Mu help is not with me on that,
[1:08:28] but I am trying.
[1:08:31] >> as far as the driveway, yes,
[1:08:32] it is cracked.
[1:08:35] It is not -- it's obviously a
[1:08:35] violation.
[1:08:36] >> do you think you could have
[1:08:38] that taken care of by the time
[1:08:39] the house gets painted?
[1:08:42] >> I am saying definitely --
[1:08:45] that's a lot because I am on
[1:08:46] ssd.
[1:08:49] So I have a fixed income.
[1:08:50] So that's why we have had -- and
[1:08:53] I can't just go to a credit card
[1:08:56] and -- you know what I am
[1:08:58] saying?
[1:09:02] My husband's paycheck goes
[1:09:04] directly to pay the bills.
[1:09:08] I worked all my life and got
[1:09:09] injured.
[1:09:11] I have a government -- you know
[1:09:12] what I'm say.
[1:09:14] Finances -- we are constantly
[1:09:15] fixing something, but it's
[1:09:24] always one thing at a time.
[1:09:26] Awe one of the guys might drive
[1:09:29] by and see a big mess, but it's
[1:09:31] a work in progress, so it's hard
[1:09:32] on both sides.
[1:09:35] There is a project and they are
[1:09:38] seeing a mess and all this --
[1:09:39] >> the joyce of home ownership
[1:09:41] -- the joys of home ownership,
[1:09:42] right?
[1:09:42] I understand.
[1:09:43] >> we're trying.
[1:09:45] >> does the city have any
[1:09:47] objection to setting a late
[1:09:48] DECEMBER compliance date for all
[1:09:49] this stuff?
[1:09:51] >> no, we don't.
[1:09:53] >> that is what I am inclined to
[1:09:55] do.
[1:09:57] Kind of put this in sync with
[1:09:58] what you are paying the schedule
[1:10:05] is.
[1:10:06] >> I understand.
[1:10:08] I am going to ask you to do your
[1:10:11] best on that.
[1:10:13] And make your best effort.
[1:10:16] And I will ask you if it's
[1:10:18] getting to early DECEMBER and
[1:10:19] looks like you're not going to
[1:10:23] hit the target on the driveway,
[1:10:26] stay in touch with the city,
[1:10:29] explain the circumstances and
[1:10:32] ask for the opportunity to get
[1:10:34] more time on that.
[1:10:36] I am thinking I will set the
[1:10:38] compliance date in conjunction
[1:10:44] with the painting and then we'll
[1:10:45] be cautiously optimistic and see
[1:10:47] where you are at the end of the
[1:10:47] year.
[1:10:49] >> I don't know if we can do it
[1:10:53] ourselves or even had a
[1:10:53] professional.
[1:10:56] >> I am pretty sure I can't do
[1:10:59] that myself.
[1:11:02] >> listen, I appreciate
[1:11:05] everything you explained.
[1:11:09] >> I can tell when somebody is
[1:11:09] trying.
[1:11:17] Happy to give you that time.
[1:11:19] So I will give you that time.
[1:11:23] >> don't come on the property
[1:11:24] unless an emergency to avoid
[1:11:26] seeing a different face in the
[1:11:27] camera.
[1:11:28] I have had an incident where I
[1:11:29] have been broken in on and that
[1:11:32] is why I moved to florida.
[1:11:39] I understand emergency,
[1:11:39] obviously.
[1:11:40] It's just a little scary.
[1:11:44] >> everybody is here and heard
[1:11:45] what you said.
[1:11:47] >> the property has been flagged
[1:11:49] so all communication wills take
[1:11:50] place via mail.
[1:11:50] >> thank you.
[1:11:51] That is wonderful.
[1:11:52] >> thank you so much.
[1:11:53] >> anything else the city needs
[1:11:54] to put into the record?
[1:11:56] >> in this case I will find
[1:11:57] proper notice.
[1:12:01] Based on the testimony and the
[1:12:03] evidence t property remains in
[1:12:03] violation.
[1:12:06] I will set DECEMBER 16, 2026, as
[1:12:09] the compliance date.
[1:12:10] If this needs to be brought back
[1:12:11] for any reason, the city can
[1:12:14] notice it and bring it back as
[1:12:15] needed.
[1:12:16] Like I said, stay in touch with
[1:12:17] them.
[1:12:18] And if you feel like you're
[1:12:20] going to need more time as we
[1:12:21] get close to the end of the year
[1:12:22] --
[1:12:22] >> absolutely.
[1:12:27] It will be cooler then.
[1:12:29] >> do you want me to show
[1:12:30] pictures from this morning?
[1:12:31] >> I don't need them.
[1:12:37] I get what is going on.
[1:12:40] And again, set the compliance
[1:12:41] date for DECEMBER 16 at the end
[1:12:42] of the year.
[1:13:27] >> good luck, ma'am.
[1:13:28] >> good morning.
[1:13:32] >> give me one second, I'm
[1:13:32] sorry.
[1:13:52] >> okay..
[1:13:55] >> officer wise, previously
[1:13:56] sworn.
[1:13:57] >> this case concerns the
[1:14:00] property at 3101 southeast
[1:14:01] morningside boulevard, port st.
[1:14:02] Lucie, florida.
[1:14:04] A violation hearing was held on
[1:14:05] JULY 1, 2026.
[1:14:06] Based on the evidence presented
[1:14:10] on that date, the special
[1:14:11] magistrate found the violations
[1:14:12] existed and ordered compliance
[1:14:16] to be achieved by JULY 8, 2026
[1:14:18] for the following violations.
[1:14:23] section 4158.211, storage or
[1:14:24] accumulation of material,
[1:14:27] refuse, and waste materials
[1:14:28] prohibited.
[1:14:31] Section 41.10, subsection b,
[1:14:33] exterior structure, exterior
[1:14:37] structure in need of
[1:14:37] maintenance.
[1:14:38] Per neighborhood service
[1:14:38] department records, compliance
[1:14:41] was not I a chooefed by JULY 8,
[1:14:43] 2026 -- not achieved by JULY 8,
[1:14:44] 2026.
[1:14:45] Neighborhood services maintains
[1:14:46] a copy of the entire case file
[1:14:48] as public record.
[1:14:51] The photos taken truly and
[1:14:51] accurately represent the scene
[1:14:53] as it appeared on the dates of
[1:14:54] the inspections.
[1:14:56] Due to the respondent's failure
[1:14:58] to comply with the deadline set
[1:14:59] forth at the violation hearing,
[1:15:01] the city requests that the
[1:15:03] special magistrate impose a fine
[1:15:05] and order the respondent to pay
[1:15:07] a fine in the amount of $50 per
[1:15:09] day up to a maximum of $50,000.
[1:15:11] Finally t city requests the
[1:15:14] respondents be ordered to pay an
[1:15:15] administrative cost in the
[1:15:16] amount of $411, representing
[1:15:17] reasonable cost of the
[1:15:20] investigation and prosecution of
[1:15:23] the case.
[1:15:27] So this was the original door
[1:15:30] hanger back in APRIL.
[1:15:34] The posting from AUGUST 21.
[1:15:36] And then last week on the 27th,
[1:15:40] the open storage in the bed of
[1:15:43] the truck.
[1:15:45] All this on the outside as well
[1:15:54] as here on the inside.
[1:15:56] This is a top for a hot tub, I
[1:15:58] believe, put over to the side
[1:16:02] and miscellaneous items.
[1:16:06] And the exterior maintenance is
[1:16:08] this along the roof line and the
[1:16:12] chipped paint.
[1:16:16] See it again there.
[1:16:18] here is a foe foe from the front
[1:16:24] of the house.
[1:16:26] Those are all the photos I have
[1:16:26] now.
[1:16:27] >> has there been any change in
[1:16:28] the situation since the
[1:16:30] violation hearing in JULY?
[1:16:33] >> there has.
[1:16:38] So the exterior maintenance
[1:16:39] along with the stuff up top down
[1:16:41] here along the bottom was also
[1:16:43] chipped up, but that portion has
[1:16:44] been painted and repaireded.
[1:16:47] The only remaining is along the
[1:16:47] roof line.
[1:16:48] >> very good.
[1:16:49] All right.
[1:16:50] Anything else you need to put
[1:16:51] into the record?
[1:16:52] >> no, sir.
[1:16:53] >> okay.
[1:16:56] Let me get you sworn in, ma'am,
[1:16:58] and I'll be happy to hear from
[1:16:59] you.
[1:17:00] >> please raise your right hand.
[1:17:01] Do you swear the testimony you
[1:17:02] offer today is the truth and
[1:17:03] nothing but the stroout?
[1:17:05] >> kelly dakis.
[1:17:07] >> the floor is your.
[1:17:09] >> not to tell you my life's
[1:17:11] story but I have been in and out
[1:17:12] of lake worth, deerfield area.
[1:17:17] I got married and in the process
[1:17:20] of a divorce, since the APRIL
[1:17:22] photos, back story on why I have
[1:17:25] accumulation is a., I am the
[1:17:26] busiest person you met.
[1:17:27] I work 120 hours a week and I am
[1:17:28] a chef.
[1:17:30] I closed my restaurant on the
[1:17:32] boulevard and brought everything
[1:17:34] back to my house.
[1:17:35] Since then I am a single mom
[1:17:36] struggle life.
[1:17:37] There is no excuse.
[1:17:42] I am getting my stuff together.
[1:17:43] I have had violations for a
[1:17:47] little while, so I understand
[1:17:49] what's going on here.
[1:17:50] focus on the problem, the
[1:17:52] problem increases, so I am
[1:17:54] focussing on the solution.
[1:17:55] The solution is I have removed
[1:17:56] some of the things.
[1:17:57] Actually, this morning I was a
[1:18:00] minute and a half late for court
[1:18:01] to wash my hands coming in
[1:18:03] because I did remove some of the
[1:18:03] accumulation.
[1:18:04] I have photos to prove that.
[1:18:05] As you can see t house was
[1:18:06] yellow t a one point.
[1:18:09] Now it's blue.
[1:18:11] In this 100 degree weather, I
[1:18:13] have been in and out of painting
[1:18:14] the house myself.
[1:18:17] And so that's what brandon was
[1:18:19] mentioning about the bottom
[1:18:21] chipped paint.
[1:18:22] Since then, I was a victim of
[1:18:24] the tornado and I didn't even
[1:18:24] know.
[1:18:26] >> that tornado from a week ago?
[1:18:27] >> that just happened like a
[1:18:28] week ago.
[1:18:30] >> and the reason I didn't know
[1:18:31] is because primarily my work is
[1:18:32] down south.
[1:18:35] I am not saying I'm -- I am
[1:18:37] renting down there because it is
[1:18:38] easier to not travel every
[1:18:38] single day.
[1:18:43] I still do reside at that
[1:18:43] location.
[1:18:45] And in the legal way I need to
[1:18:45] and whatnot.
[1:18:47] My mail goes there, everything.
[1:18:50] I visit every once in a while,
[1:18:53] but the accumulation of the door
[1:18:55] hangers, I don't go through that
[1:18:55] door.
[1:18:57] I go through the car port.
[1:18:58] The table I was told back in the
[1:19:00] day that the table I was told
[1:19:02] could stay there, but I will
[1:19:04] remove it within the next -- I
[1:19:05] don't know.
[1:19:06] I just can't physically do it
[1:19:09] myself only because it's a big
[1:19:09] table.
[1:19:11] But everything else I am working
[1:19:11] on.
[1:19:14] That hot tub, the top blew off.
[1:19:16] I think when one of our storms
[1:19:18] in the last coup of weeks.
[1:19:21] So I will take care of that.
[1:19:22] And I am asking for a
[1:19:23] continuance or whatever you can
[1:19:24] give to me.
[1:19:26] A., I will continue to paint the
[1:19:27] house the way it need to be
[1:19:27] done.
[1:19:31] But the reason I know about the
[1:19:34] roof is my pest control lady --
[1:19:35] I have pictures of the tornado
[1:19:36] damage as well.
[1:19:38] The pest control lady said your
[1:19:40] house is messed up.
[1:19:41] Yeah, girl, I know.
[1:19:43] I am in the process of the
[1:19:43] remodelling.
[1:19:44] I know it is crazy in there
[1:19:46] because I am getting ready to
[1:19:48] sell the home.
[1:19:49] I wasn't sure because of the
[1:19:51] divorce, I didn't want to do
[1:19:53] anything legally until I seeked
[1:19:54] counsel.
[1:19:57] So without telling you my life
[1:19:58] story, where we're at today, I
[1:19:59] will continue to paint the
[1:20:00] house.
[1:20:04] It is yellow and green and blue
[1:20:05] and all sorts of crazy.
[1:20:08] I did take the shutters down
[1:20:09] that were visibly an eyesore.
[1:20:11] And I did change the numbers
[1:20:15] which one of them was broken.
[1:20:16] I fixed the blinds.
[1:20:19] I need to weed the pineapples
[1:20:21] and put the mulch down and the
[1:20:22] car port area.
[1:20:24] I will work as hard and fast as
[1:20:25] I can.
[1:20:27] It's just been life on life's
[1:20:27] term.
[1:20:29] There is no excuse expect I am
[1:20:32] asking for more time.
[1:20:36] I did remove that debris or
[1:20:41] whatever with the things we are
[1:20:42] going through.
[1:20:43] Step one was to see you guy.
[1:20:46] I didn't know I had all these
[1:20:50] accumulations of the letters.
[1:20:51] I didn't go into the front door.
[1:20:54] Step one was to see you and step
[1:20:56] two is to make the phone call to
[1:20:57] the insurance for the roof.
[1:20:59] I will need a new roof.
[1:21:00] There is obviously significant
[1:21:03] damage if I can, I will show you
[1:21:05] the photos of the tornado
[1:21:05] damage.
[1:21:12] And you can probably see it
[1:21:12] there.
[1:21:14] I know I need to clean up the
[1:21:16] property faster than I have
[1:21:16] been.
[1:21:17] And that is all I got for you.
[1:21:19] I will work on it and continue
[1:21:19] to work on it.
[1:21:21] Now there is a significant
[1:21:24] burden with the tornado damage
[1:21:33] on the roof.
[1:21:34] I will be able to take as much
[1:21:37] time as I clean up the rest of
[1:21:53] the outside parameters.
[1:22:21] I am not sure if that be the
[1:22:23] >> the table itself, you can't
[1:22:25] move the table itself.
[1:22:26] That can stay.
[1:22:26] But everything needs --
[1:22:28] >> everything is off the top.
[1:22:30] >> and then remove the things
[1:22:31] that are under --
[1:22:33] >> like produce crates that are
[1:22:34] underneath.
[1:22:35] >> move those out today.
[1:22:36] >> if the table is empty, you
[1:22:37] are fine.
[1:22:40] >> it is bulk pick up day, so I
[1:22:40] pulled everything up front and
[1:22:42] try and get that punching bag up
[1:22:44] front as well.
[1:22:45] >> do you think you can get this
[1:22:46] code enforcement stuff done
[1:22:47] within the next 30 days?
[1:22:50] That is not the roof.
[1:22:55] That's just the -- just to be
[1:22:58] clear, if I just paint -- puff
[1:23:00] is it okay my house is two
[1:23:04] color, four colors, whatever it
[1:23:04] looks loik
[1:23:05] looks like?
[1:23:07] >> we don't enforce colors.
[1:23:09] >> whatever I can do to comply.
[1:23:11] >> and so the open storage, how
[1:23:12] long for everything --
[1:23:14] >> can I show you what I did
[1:23:15] this morning?
[1:23:21] >> we can inspect -- let's say
[1:23:22] some of it still remains.
[1:23:24] Let's say how long to remove?
[1:23:26] >> if you tell me what I can
[1:23:28] really remove, I can tell you
[1:23:28] today.
[1:23:30] >> we can meet you at the
[1:23:30] property.
[1:23:32] >> can I show you this real
[1:23:34] quick?
[1:23:35] >> sure.
[1:23:36] >> that is what's left this
[1:23:36] morning.
[1:23:40] And sweep it and make it better.
[1:23:43] >> and get rid of the table
[1:23:43] stuff.
[1:23:49] >> I will try and call somebody.
[1:23:51] >> lawn mower there.
[1:23:53] >> and those, that is this
[1:24:05] morning.
[1:24:07] I know there might be plants and
[1:24:11] stuff and all wild and crazy.
[1:24:12] >> how about this?
[1:24:14] >> we can work offline and have
[1:24:15] officer wise meet you at the
[1:24:16] property, tell you exactly what
[1:24:20] needs to be removed.
[1:24:22] And then so if we grant the
[1:24:25] continuance for 30 days, would
[1:24:27] that be sufficient to get this
[1:24:28] --
[1:24:29] >> I'll go buy a paint brush
[1:24:31] right now.
[1:24:31] >> perfect.
[1:24:34] The city is not opposed to a
[1:24:36] 30-day continuance on this and
[1:24:37] prefer not to certify the fine
[1:24:39] if we don't have to.
[1:24:42] And we can work with brandon and
[1:24:43] when you can meet at the
[1:24:45] property whether it's today,
[1:24:46] tomorrow, or whatever is
[1:24:46] convenient.
[1:24:48] And go through all those items
[1:24:49] that need to be removed.
[1:24:51] Once you remove them, let him
[1:24:53] know, we inspect, and get the
[1:24:53] case closeed.
[1:24:55] >> great.
[1:24:59] >> can I make sure you have my
[1:25:00] number?
[1:25:05] >> I will get that after.
[1:25:05] >>
[1:25:07] >> OCTOBER 14 agenda.
[1:25:10] >> I don't expect this to come
[1:25:13] back.
[1:25:14] >> yeah.
[1:25:16] >> to be clear, paint, remove
[1:25:18] everything, and I don't have to
[1:25:19] come back on OCTOBER 7 or 14.
[1:25:23] >> correct.
[1:25:23] And no fine is assessed.
[1:25:23] If we have to come back, there
[1:25:24] will be fine.
[1:25:26] >> I'll get it together.
[1:25:26] Okay.
[1:25:27] >> thank you very much.
[1:25:29] >> thank you.
[1:25:31] >> I will find proper notice.
[1:25:32] The property remains in
[1:25:35] violation -- actually, we're
[1:25:37] just, sorry, going to continue
[1:25:42] the hearing completely so no
[1:25:45] findings, no order other than
[1:25:46] continuing this to the OCTOBER
[1:25:46] 14 agenda.
[1:25:48] And hopefully it will be done
[1:25:51] before then and we won't have to
[1:25:53] be back for this.
[1:25:53] Okay.
[1:25:54] Good luck.
[1:25:58] >> thank you for being here.
[1:26:01] >> appreciate it.
[1:26:04] >> where to next?
[1:26:06] >> there are no more parties
[1:26:07] present to be heard.
[1:26:12] We will move to the violation
[1:26:14] hearing section of special
[1:26:15] requests.
[1:26:21] >> number 13, officer bender,
[1:26:22] 26-09143, respondent address
[1:26:37] 1866 southwest davis street.
[1:26:54] >> good morning.
[1:26:59] >> officer bender, previously
[1:26:59] sworn.
[1:27:01] >> this case concerns the
[1:27:03] property at 1866 southwest davis
[1:27:04] street, port st. Lucie, florida.
[1:27:06] On JUNE 4, 2026 an inspection
[1:27:07] was done and photos taken
[1:27:10] showing the following
[1:27:11] violations.
[1:27:13] Section 41.08b, exterior
[1:27:15] property areas, high grass and
[1:27:16] weeds over 12 inches.
[1:27:20] The photos depict an accurate
[1:27:21] representation of the property
[1:27:25] at the time the photos were
[1:27:26] taken.
[1:27:27] The notice of violation was
[1:27:38] issued JUNE 4, 2026.
[1:27:41] A notice of hearing was
[1:27:42] furnished JULY 23.
[1:27:45] On AUGUST 19, proper service was
[1:27:46] achieved by posting the property
[1:27:47] with a notice of hear.
[1:27:51] The city requests that the
[1:27:53] respondent steven swanson estate
[1:27:54] and judith swanson estate be
[1:27:56] ordered to comply with the cited
[1:27:58] provisions of the city of port
[1:28:02] st. Lucie code by SEPTEMBER 9,
[1:28:11] 2026, and if not in compliance
[1:28:13] by that date, then a hearing be
[1:28:13] held.
[1:28:15] If the respondents fail to
[1:28:17] comply, the city requests the
[1:28:18] special magistrate to authorize
[1:28:22] the city pursuant to section
[1:28:24] 162.08afs to enter upon the
[1:28:25] property, to bring to property
[1:28:31] into compliance and specifically
[1:28:35] cut and maintain the high grass
[1:28:36] and weeds.
[1:28:39] Here we have the grass that is
[1:28:42] getting up to 2 feet in height.
[1:28:44] On the right side of the
[1:28:45] property.
[1:28:47] There is the posting.
[1:28:51] here is the front yard.
[1:28:54] And then right side of the
[1:28:56] property.
[1:28:57] >> all right.
[1:29:00] So did somebody cut it there?
[1:29:01] >> they cut the front yard
[1:29:02] there.
[1:29:03] That was at the back.
[1:29:05] >> this is pretty thick back
[1:29:05] there.
[1:29:06] >> but the city didn't do that.
[1:29:09] >> no.
[1:29:10] >> all right.
[1:29:12] Well, there is nobody here on
[1:29:13] behalf of the respondent.
[1:29:15] However, the city has proper
[1:29:15] notice.
[1:29:17] Based on the evidence, I find
[1:29:19] the property remains in
[1:29:20] violation.
[1:29:20] I find that violation
[1:29:23] constitutes a threat to the
[1:29:23] public health, safety and
[1:29:24] welfare.
[1:29:25] I will grant all the relief
[1:29:26] requested by the city including
[1:29:28] SEPTEMBER 9 compliance date and
[1:29:29] after that authority to enter
[1:29:30] the property, abate the
[1:29:37] violation and assess the costs.
[1:29:39] >> thank you.
[1:29:43] >> number 114, officer mendoza,
[1:29:49] case 26-09383, respondent I a
[1:29:53] dress 3474 southwest ronald
[1:30:00] street.
[1:30:08] >> good morning, your honor.
[1:30:12] This case concerns the property
[1:30:15] at 2474 southwest ronald street.
[1:30:17] On down26, inspection was done
[1:30:19] and photos taken.
[1:30:20] 41.08b, exterior property areas,
[1:30:24] high grass and weeds over 12
[1:30:24] inches.
[1:30:26] The photos depict an accurate
[1:30:27] representation of the property
[1:30:28] t the time the photos were
[1:30:28] tashgen.
[1:30:30] A notice of violation was issued
[1:30:32] JULY 15, 2026.
[1:30:34] The respondent had until july
[1:30:36] 26, to bring the property into
[1:30:36] compliance.
[1:30:38] Compliance was not achieved by
[1:30:39] such date and a notice of
[1:30:41] hearing was furnished on AUGUST
[1:30:43] 14, 2026 by certified mail.
[1:30:44] Proper service was achieved by
[1:30:45] posting the property with a
[1:30:47] notice of hearing.
[1:30:48] The city requests that the
[1:30:49] respondents be ordered to comply
[1:30:51] with the cited provision of the
[1:30:52] city of port st. Lucie code by
[1:30:58] SEPTEMBER 9, 2026, and if not in
[1:31:00] compliance by that day, and the
[1:31:01] hearing be held.
[1:31:03] In addition f they fail to
[1:31:05] comply by SEPTEMBER 9, 2026, the
[1:31:06] city requests that the special
[1:31:08] magistrate authorize the city
[1:31:12] pursuant to section 162.08 # a
[1:31:15] florida statute to enter onto
[1:31:17] the property and maintain the
[1:31:19] high grass and weeds, the cost
[1:31:21] of which will be charged to a
[1:31:22] respondent at a later hear.
[1:31:24] The property is completely
[1:31:25] vacant.
[1:31:29] The notice has been there for a
[1:31:29] while.
[1:31:30] That is the right side of the
[1:31:30] house.
[1:31:32] Front.
[1:31:34] Left side as you can see how
[1:31:37] high the grass is.
[1:31:39] That is the way over 12 inches.
[1:31:41] I have got no correspondence
[1:31:42] from the owner.
[1:31:46] That is all I have, sir.
[1:31:48] >> respondent is not present,
[1:31:50] but the city has proper notice.
[1:31:52] I will find the city remains in
[1:31:53] proper violates and I find that
[1:31:54] violation constitutes a threat
[1:31:55] to the public health, safety and
[1:31:56] welfare.
[1:31:57] I grant all the relief requested
[1:31:59] by the city including SEPTEMBER
[1:32:01] 9, compliance date, and after
[1:32:02] that, authority to enter the
[1:32:03] property, abate the violation
[1:32:07] and assess the costs.
[1:32:09] >> thank you, sir.
[1:32:13] >> number 16, officer miller,
[1:32:17] case number 26-08971, respondent
[1:32:21] address 1633 southeast shepard
[1:32:30] lane.
[1:32:31] >> can we skip officer miller
[1:32:33] around come back to him?
[1:32:37] He's in the restroom I believe.
[1:32:39] >> we will go to --
[1:32:42] >> never mind.
[1:33:24] He is here.
[1:33:25] >> good morning.
[1:33:27] Code officer miller.
[1:33:28] >> this case concerns the
[1:33:29] property at 1633 southeast
[1:33:31] shepherd lane, port st. Lucie,
[1:33:31] florida.
[1:33:33] On MAY 28, 2026, an inspection
[1:33:34] was done and photos taken
[1:33:36] showing the following
[1:33:36] violations.
[1:33:38] Section 41.08b, exterior
[1:33:39] property, high grass and weeds
[1:33:40] over 12 inches.
[1:33:42] The photos depict an accurate
[1:33:43] representation of the property
[1:33:44] at the time the photos were
[1:33:44] tashgen.
[1:33:46] A notice of violation was issued
[1:33:47] JUNE 1, 2026.
[1:33:48] The respondent had until JUNE
[1:33:50] 11, 2026, to bring the property
[1:33:51] into compliance.
[1:33:52] Compliance was not achieved by
[1:33:53] such date, and a notice of
[1:33:55] hearing was furnished on JULY
[1:33:59] 17, 2026 by certified mail.
[1:34:01] On JULY 31, 2026, proper service
[1:34:03] was achieved by certified mail
[1:34:06] return receipt received.
[1:34:07] The city requests the
[1:34:08] respondents be ordered to comply
[1:34:09] with the cited provisions of the
[1:34:10] city of the port st. Lucie code
[1:34:12] by SEPTEMBER 9, 2026, and if not
[1:34:13] in compliance by that date, then
[1:34:16] a hearing be held to determine a
[1:34:19] fine imposed against the subject
[1:34:20] property.
[1:34:21] In addition, if the respondents
[1:34:23] fail to comply by SEPTEMBER 9,
[1:34:25] 2026, the city requests the
[1:34:26] special magistrate authorize the
[1:34:31] city pursuant to section 162.085
[1:34:32] florida statute to enter upon
[1:34:33] the property, to bring the
[1:34:34] property into compliance and
[1:34:36] specifically to cut and maintain
[1:34:37] the high grass and weeds t cost
[1:34:38] of which will be charged to a
[1:34:40] respondent at a later hearing.
[1:34:44] And as you can see here, this
[1:34:46] the front of the house and the
[1:34:48] grass is well over a foot and
[1:34:49] half, two feet.
[1:34:53] Here is the front picture of the
[1:34:54] house.
[1:34:55] >> all right.
[1:34:55] Let's see.
[1:34:57] The respondent is t no present
[1:34:58] this morning.
[1:35:00] However t city has proper
[1:35:01] notice.
[1:35:05] I find the violation continues
[1:35:06] to exist and that it constitutes
[1:35:08] a threat to the public health,
[1:35:08] safety and welfare.
[1:35:10] I will grant all the relief
[1:35:11] requested by the city including
[1:35:13] SEPTEMBER 9 compliance date and
[1:35:14] after that authority to enter
[1:35:15] the property, abate the
[1:35:18] violation and assess the costs.
[1:35:22] >> number 17, officer miller.
[1:35:27] Case number 26-09796, respondent
[1:35:30] address 382 southeast evans
[1:35:30] avenue.
[1:35:31] >> this case concerns the
[1:35:34] property at 382 south's evans
[1:35:35] avenue, port st. Lucie, florida.
[1:35:38] On JUNE 10, 2026, inspection was
[1:35:39] done and photos taken showing
[1:35:42] the following violation.
[1:35:43] 41.08b, exterior property areas,
[1:35:44] high grass and weeds over 12
[1:35:45] inches.
[1:35:46] The photos depict an accurate
[1:35:47] representation of the property
[1:35:48] at the time the photos were
[1:35:49] taken.
[1:35:50] A notice of violation was issued
[1:35:51] JULY 6, 2026.
[1:35:53] The respondent had until JULY
[1:35:55] 16, 2026, to bring the property
[1:35:56] into compliance.
[1:35:57] Compliance was not achieved by
[1:35:58] such date.
[1:35:59] A notice of hearing was
[1:36:01] furnished JULY 30, 2026 by
[1:36:02] certified mail.
[1:36:03] On AUGUST 19, 2026, proper
[1:36:05] service was achieved by posting
[1:36:07] the property with a notice of
[1:36:07] hearing.
[1:36:08] The city requests the
[1:36:09] respondents be ordered to comply
[1:36:11] with the cited provision of the
[1:36:12] city of port st. Lucie code by
[1:36:14] SEPTEMBER 9, 2026, and if not in
[1:36:15] compliance by that date, then a
[1:36:17] hearing be held to determine a
[1:36:19] fine to be imposed against the
[1:36:19] subject property.
[1:36:21] In addition f the respondent
[1:36:24] fails to comply by SEPTEMBER 9,
[1:36:25] 2026t city requests the special
[1:36:26] magistrate to authorize the city
[1:36:29] pursuant to 162.085 florida
[1:36:31] statute to enter upon the
[1:36:32] property, to bring the property
[1:36:33] into compliance.
[1:36:34] And specifically to cut and
[1:36:36] maintain the high grass and weed
[1:36:37] t cost of which will be charged
[1:36:41] to the respondent at a later
[1:36:41] hearing.
[1:36:43] As you can see here, this is
[1:36:47] high grass and weeds.
[1:36:50] And the front yard and the
[1:36:54] backyard wasn't cut.
[1:36:56] >> cut by somebody, not the
[1:36:56] city.
[1:36:59] >> rear yard stayed high.
[1:37:03] >> respondent is not present.
[1:37:03] And the property remains in
[1:37:06] violation as cited and that that
[1:37:06] violation constitutes a threat
[1:37:09] to the public health, safety and
[1:37:10] welfare.
[1:37:14] I will grant all the relief
[1:37:20] requested by the city including
[1:37:23] the SEPTEMBER 9 compliance date.
[1:37:26] >> number 18, officer miller,
[1:37:29] case 26-11577, respondent
[1:37:31] address 1402 southeast navaho
[1:37:33] lane.
[1:37:35] >> this case concerns the
[1:37:36] property at 1402 southeast
[1:37:38] navaho lane, port st. Lucie,
[1:37:38] florida.
[1:37:40] On JULY 10, 2026, an inspection
[1:37:41] was done and photos taken
[1:37:43] showing the following
[1:37:43] violations.
[1:37:45] Section 41.08b, exterior
[1:37:46] property areas, high grass and
[1:37:48] weeds over 12 inches.
[1:37:50] The photos depict an accurate
[1:37:51] representation of the property
[1:37:52] at the time the photos were
[1:37:53] taken.
[1:37:54] A notice of violation was issued
[1:37:55] JULY 10, 2026.
[1:37:57] The respondent had until JULY
[1:37:59] 16, 2026, to bring the property
[1:37:59] into compliance.
[1:38:00] Compliance was not I a chooefed
[1:38:02] by such date and a notice of
[1:38:04] hearing was furnished on AUGUST
[1:38:06] 11, 2026, by certified mail.
[1:38:07] On AUGUST 19, 2026, proper
[1:38:11] service was achieved by posting
[1:38:12] the property with a notice of
[1:38:13] hear.
[1:38:14] The city requests the
[1:38:15] respondents be ordered to comply
[1:38:17] with the cited provisions of the
[1:38:18] city of port st. Lucie code by
[1:38:20] SEPTEMBER 9, 2026, and if not in
[1:38:22] compliance by that date, a
[1:38:23] hearing be held to determine a
[1:38:25] fine to be imposed against the
[1:38:25] subject property.
[1:38:27] In addition f the respondent
[1:38:28] fails to comply by SEPTEMBER 9,
[1:38:30] the city requests the special
[1:38:31] magistrate authorize the city
[1:38:35] pursuant to section 162.085
[1:38:36] florida statute to enter upon
[1:38:37] the property to bring the
[1:38:38] property into compliance and
[1:38:40] specifically to cut and maintain
[1:38:42] the high grass and weed, the
[1:38:43] cost of which will be charged to
[1:38:45] the respondent at a later hear.
[1:38:47] As you can see in the backyard t
[1:38:53] grss is quite high.
[1:38:58] There is the posting.
[1:39:00] >> the city has proper notice.
[1:39:03] Base and the evidence, I find
[1:39:05] the property remains in
[1:39:06] violation and constitutes a
[1:39:07] threat to the public health,
[1:39:07] safety and welfare.
[1:39:09] I will grant all the relief
[1:39:11] requests by the city including
[1:39:14] SEPTEMBER 9 compliance date and
[1:39:15] after that authority to enter
[1:39:17] the property, abate the
[1:39:20] violation and I a assess the
[1:39:21] costs.
[1:39:26] >> number 19, officer peco, case
[1:39:29] 25-12742, respondent address
[1:39:48] 1402 southwest airoso boulevard.
[1:39:49] >> good morning.
[1:39:51] Code officer peco.
[1:39:52] This case concerns the property
[1:39:55] at 1402 southwest airoso
[1:39:56] boulevard.
[1:39:59] On JULY 818, 2026, an inspection
[1:40:01] was done.
[1:40:02] 41.08b, exterior property area,
[1:40:04] high grass and weed over 12
[1:40:05] inches.
[1:40:08] 41.08e, exterior property areas,
[1:40:09] inoperative vehicle.
[1:40:14] Section 41.10b, exterior
[1:40:14] structure, exterior structure in
[1:40:16] need of maintenance.
[1:40:19] And 18.211, storage or
[1:40:20] accumulation of materials of
[1:40:20] material, refuse, and waste
[1:40:21] materials prohibited.
[1:40:23] The photos depict an accurate
[1:40:24] representation of the property
[1:40:25] at the time the photos were
[1:40:25] tangen.
[1:40:27] A notice of violation was issued
[1:40:28] june 24, 2026.
[1:40:30] The respondent had until JUNE
[1:40:31] 30, 2026 to bring the property
[1:40:32] into compliance.
[1:40:33] Compliance was not achieved by
[1:40:35] such date and so a notice of
[1:40:38] hearing was furnished JULY 3,
[1:40:39] 2026 by certified mail.
[1:40:44] On JULY 31, 2026 proper service
[1:40:45] was achieved by certified mail
[1:40:46] return receipt received.
[1:40:48] The city requests that the
[1:40:48] respondents be ordered to comply
[1:40:50] with the cited provisions of the
[1:40:52] city of port st. Lucie code by
[1:40:55] SEPTEMBER 9, 2016
[1:40:57] 26, and if not in
[1:40:59] compliance by that date, a
[1:40:59] hearing be held.
[1:41:01] In addition, if the respondents
[1:41:04] fail to comply we SEPTEMBER 9,
[1:41:07] 2026, the city requests the
[1:41:08] special magistrate authorize the
[1:41:11] city pursuant to 162.08a of
[1:41:14] florida statute to enter the
[1:41:15] property, to bring the property
[1:41:17] into compliance and maintain the
[1:41:18] high grass and weeds, the cost
[1:41:20] of which will be charged to a
[1:41:21] respondent at a later hearing.
[1:41:23] This is the front of the
[1:41:23] property.
[1:41:26] You can see by the front door
[1:41:32] there is some blight and mildew
[1:41:33] on the wall.
[1:41:36] On the right side is open
[1:41:38] storage of the glass panes.
[1:41:39] Up by the front door t shingles
[1:41:44] and the bucket as well.
[1:41:46] The mildew on the wall right
[1:41:46] here.
[1:41:48] This is the right side of the
[1:41:48] property.
[1:41:52] You can see some of the high
[1:41:58] grass and weeds over the boat
[1:41:58] and trailer.
[1:42:00] This is the backside of the lot,
[1:42:03] so we can see it from the
[1:42:04] roadway.
[1:42:06] More of the mildew and open
[1:42:07] storage.
[1:42:09] The high grass and weeds
[1:42:10] surrounding the trail arenaed
[1:42:11] inoperative vehicle violation is
[1:42:14] the trailer that doesn't have a
[1:42:17] tag right here.
[1:42:18] That is all.
[1:42:20] >> the boat was not the
[1:42:21] inoperative vehicle?
[1:42:22] >> an it is the trailer in the
[1:42:23] back right here.
[1:42:24] >> okay.
[1:42:29] >> can hardly see it.
[1:42:30] Okay.
[1:42:31] The respondent is not present,
[1:42:33] but the city has proper notice.
[1:42:35] Based on the testimony and the
[1:42:37] evidence, I do find the property
[1:42:40] remains in violation as cited.
[1:42:41] Further find that the violation
[1:42:43] regarding high grass and weeds
[1:42:45] over 12 inches, which is city
[1:42:47] code 41.08b constitutes a threat
[1:42:49] to the public health, safety and
[1:42:50] welfare.
[1:42:52] I will grant all the relief
[1:42:54] requested by the city including
[1:42:56] SEPTEMBER 9 compliance date and
[1:42:57] after that authority to enter
[1:43:00] the property and assess the
[1:43:01] costs.
[1:43:05] >> number 20, officer peco, case
[1:43:08] number 26-11939, respondent
[1:43:12] address 241 southwest chandler
[1:43:15] terrace.
[1:43:17] >> this case concerns the
[1:43:18] property at 241 southwest
[1:43:25] chandler terrace, port st.
[1:43:26] Lucie, florida.
[1:43:27] Section 41.08b, exterior
[1:43:29] property areas, high grass and
[1:43:33] weeds over 12 inches and section
[1:43:34] 41.10c2, exterior structure, no
[1:43:36] visible address numbers.
[1:43:37] The photos depict an accurate
[1:43:38] representation of the property
[1:43:39] at the time the photos were
[1:43:40] taken.
[1:43:41] A notice of violation was issued
[1:43:43] on JULY 17, 2026.
[1:43:45] the respondent had until JULY
[1:43:46] 23, 2026 to bring the property
[1:43:47] into compliance.
[1:43:48] Compliance wouz not I a chooef
[1:43:49] by such date and so a notice of
[1:43:54] hearing was furnished AUGUST 12,
[1:43:56] 2026 by certified mail.
[1:43:57] Proper service was achieved by
[1:43:58] posting the property with a
[1:43:59] notice of hearing.
[1:44:00] The city requests that the
[1:44:01] respondents be ordered to comply
[1:44:02] with the cite prod vision of the
[1:44:03] city of port st. Lucie code by
[1:44:06] SEPTEMBER 9, 2026, and if not in
[1:44:08] compliance by that date, a
[1:44:09] hearing be held to determine a
[1:44:10] fine to be imposed against the
[1:44:11] subject property.
[1:44:12] In addition f the respondents
[1:44:16] fail to comply by SEPTEMBER 9,
[1:44:18] 2026, the city requests that the
[1:44:20] special magistrate authorize the
[1:44:22] city pursuant to section 162.085
[1:44:27] to enter upon the property, to
[1:44:28] bring the property into
[1:44:30] compliance, and specifically to
[1:44:33] cut the high grass and weeds t
[1:44:36] cost of which will be charged to
[1:44:38] the respondent at a later hear.
[1:44:40] >> the neighbor is cutting the
[1:44:42] left side, but the rest of the
[1:44:49] property is extremely high.
[1:44:51] That is it.
[1:44:53] >> does it matter where the
[1:44:54] address numbers go?
[1:44:58] They just have to go somewhere?
[1:45:00] >> just somewhere on the house.
[1:45:01] >> okay.
[1:45:02] The respondent is t no present
[1:45:02] this morning.
[1:45:04] But the city has proper notice.
[1:45:06] Based on the everyday, I will
[1:45:07] find the property remains in
[1:45:08] violation as cited.
[1:45:09] I find the violation of city
[1:45:12] code 41.08b regarding high grass
[1:45:13] and weeds constitutes a threat
[1:45:17] to the public health, safety and
[1:45:17] welfare.
[1:45:18] granting all the relief
[1:45:20] requested by the city including
[1:45:21] SEPTEMBER 9 compliance date.
[1:45:22] And after that, authority to
[1:45:24] enter the property, abate the
[1:45:25] high grass and weeds violation
[1:45:29] and assess the costs.
[1:45:35] >> number 21, case number
[1:45:38] 26-10813, respondent address 197
[1:45:45] southwest twig avenue.
[1:45:46] >> this case concerns the
[1:45:48] property at 197 southwest twig
[1:45:50] avenue, port st. Lucie, florida.
[1:45:51] On AUGUST 6, 2026, an inspection
[1:45:53] was done and photos taken
[1:45:54] showing the following
[1:45:55] violations.
[1:45:57] Section 41.08b, exterior
[1:45:58] property areas, high grass and
[1:45:59] weeds over 12 inches.
[1:46:01] The photos depict an accurate
[1:46:02] representation of the property
[1:46:03] at the time the photos were
[1:46:03] taken.
[1:46:05] A notice of violation was issued
[1:46:07] AUGUST 6, 2026.
[1:46:09] The respondent had until all 11,
[1:46:10] 2026 to bring the property into
[1:46:11] compliance.
[1:46:12] Compliance was not achieved by
[1:46:13] such date and a notice of
[1:46:16] hearing was furnished on AUGUST
[1:46:17] 17, 2026 by certified mail.
[1:46:19] On AUGUST 19, 2026, proper
[1:46:21] service was achieved by posting
[1:46:22] the property with a notice of
[1:46:22] hearing.
[1:46:26] The city requests that the
[1:46:27] respondent be ordered to comply
[1:46:29] with the cited provisions of the
[1:46:31] city of port st. Lucie code by
[1:46:34] SEPTEMBER 9, 2026, and if not in
[1:46:35] compliance by that date a
[1:46:36] hearing be held to determine a
[1:46:38] fine to be imposed against the
[1:46:39] subject property.
[1:46:41] In addition, if the respondent
[1:46:42] fails to comply by SEPTEMBER 9,
[1:46:43] the city request that the
[1:46:45] special magistrate authorize the
[1:46:47] city pursuant to section 162.085
[1:46:49] of the florida statute to enter
[1:46:50] upon the property, to bring the
[1:46:51] property into compliance and
[1:46:54] specifically to cut and maintain
[1:46:56] the high grass and weeds t cost
[1:46:57] of which will be charged to the
[1:46:59] respondent at a later hearing.
[1:47:01] This is the posting on the front
[1:47:01] dor.
[1:47:04] The front of the property.
[1:47:06] The right side.
[1:47:07] And going all the way around it
[1:47:16] is a corner lot.
[1:47:17] >> okay.
[1:47:20] Respondent is not present, but
[1:47:23] the city has proper notice.
[1:47:27] I find the evidence establishes
[1:47:30] the continuing existence of the
[1:47:31] violation and constitutes a
[1:47:33] threat to the public health,
[1:47:34] safety and welfare and grant the
[1:47:35] relief requested by the city
[1:47:36] including compliance date of
[1:47:37] SEPTEMBER 9.
[1:47:38] And after that authority to
[1:47:40] enter the property, abate the
[1:47:44] violation and I a sesz the
[1:47:45] costs.
[1:47:46] >> thank you.
[1:47:53] Number 23, officer wise, case
[1:47:56] 26-11037, respondent address
[1:48:25] 2214 southeast trillo street.
[1:48:30] >> okay.
[1:48:32] Officer wise, I have been
[1:48:33] previously sworn.
[1:48:34] This case concerns the property
[1:48:38] at 2214 southeast trillo street,
[1:48:39] port st. Lucie, florida.
[1:48:41] On JULY 2, 2026, an inspection
[1:48:43] was done and photos taken
[1:48:45] showing the following
[1:48:46] violations.
[1:48:49] Section 41.08, subsection b as
[1:48:50] in bravo, exterior property
[1:48:53] areas, high grass and weeds over
[1:48:54] 12 inches.
[1:48:58] And section 154.05, subsection c
[1:49:02] as in charlie, responsibility of
[1:49:04] overgrowth.
[1:49:05] the photos depict an accurate
[1:49:06] representation of the property
[1:49:08] at the time the photos were
[1:49:08] taken.
[1:49:10] A notice of violation was issued
[1:49:14] JULY 2
[1:49:15] 2, 2026.
[1:49:16] Compliance was not I a chooef by
[1:49:18] such date and a notice of
[1:49:24] hearing was furnished on JULY
[1:49:26] 24, 2026 by certified mail.
[1:49:27] Proper service was achieved by
[1:49:31] certified mail return receipt
[1:49:31] received.
[1:49:33] >> the city requests the
[1:49:36] respondents kathleen spalding
[1:49:39] and christopher spalding be
[1:49:41] ordered to comply with the cited
[1:49:44] provisions of the city of port
[1:49:45] st. Lucie code by SEPTEMBER 9,
[1:49:48] 2026, and if not in compliance
[1:49:51] by that date, then a hearing be
[1:49:54] held to determine a fine to be
[1:49:55] imposed against the subject
[1:49:55] property.
[1:49:58] In addition f the respondents
[1:50:02] fail to comply by SEPTEMBER 9,
[1:50:04] 2026, the city requests the
[1:50:06] authorize the city pursuant to
[1:50:08] section 162.08, subsection 5 of
[1:50:10] the florida statute to enter
[1:50:13] upon the property, to bring the
[1:50:15] property into compliance and
[1:50:16] specifically to cut and maintain
[1:50:18] the high grass and weeds, and
[1:50:20] cut and remove the overgrowth
[1:50:21] offer landscaping, the cost of
[1:50:22] which will be charged to the
[1:50:25] respondnts at a later hearing.
[1:50:27] So here is the original door
[1:50:33] hanger left on the front of the
[1:50:33] home.
[1:50:35] This is some of the high grass
[1:50:36] in the home, in front of the
[1:50:37] home.
[1:50:38] It looks like they tried to cut
[1:50:39] some of it.
[1:50:44] But it's still wildly overgrown.
[1:50:45] See here up to and over 24
[1:50:56] inches.
[1:50:57] this is the backyard.
[1:51:00] In order to take the photos, I
[1:51:02] had access to the neighbor's
[1:51:02] yard.
[1:51:04] The fence is right here on my
[1:51:05] chin.
[1:51:06] >>
[1:51:12] >> 5 foot or 6 foot?
[1:51:14] >> either way, I was taller than
[1:51:15] it surprisingly.
[1:51:17] Here is the whole backyard.
[1:51:18] It is completely overgrown.
[1:51:19] >> welcome to the jungle.
[1:51:21] >> as you can see, yeah, this
[1:51:24] tree, I believe, a big oak tree.
[1:51:27] There is a lot of dead branches
[1:51:32] falling and down on it.
[1:51:35] >> it's well over 4, 5 feet tall
[1:51:39] in the back and the entire
[1:51:39] backyard.
[1:51:46] >> yeah.
[1:52:05] This is the dead overgrowth.
[1:52:06] >> respondents are not present,
[1:52:07] but the city has proper notice.
[1:52:08] Based on the testimony and the
[1:52:09] evidence, the property remains
[1:52:14] in violation as cited.
[1:52:17] Those violations constitute a
[1:52:18] threat to the public health,
[1:52:18] safety and welfare.
[1:52:21] I will grant the relief
[1:52:23] including SEPTEMBER 9 compliance
[1:52:24] date and also after that
[1:52:25] authority to enter the property,
[1:52:29] abate the violations and assess
[1:52:31] the costs.
[1:52:32] >> all right.
[1:52:37] We will move to the
[1:52:38] certification of fine hearing
[1:52:39] request.
[1:52:47] >> number 30, officer bender
[1:52:51] 26-03844, respondent address
[1:53:04] 6869 northwest dragon street.
[1:53:22] >> officer bender, previously
[1:53:24] sworn.
[1:53:27] This case concerns the property
[1:53:29] at 6869 northwest dragon street.
[1:53:30] A violation hearing was held
[1:53:32] JUNE 3, 2026.
[1:53:33] Based and the evidence provided
[1:53:34] on that date, the special
[1:53:36] magistrate found that the
[1:53:37] violations existed and ordered
[1:53:41] compliance be achieved by JUNE
[1:53:43] 10, 2026.
[1:53:45] And if not in compliance -- and
[1:53:46] if compliance is not achieved,
[1:53:49] then authorize the city to enter
[1:53:51] enter upon the property to bring
[1:53:53] the property into compliance.
[1:53:55] Following violations were
[1:53:56] 41.08b, exterior property areas
[1:53:59] highs, grass and weeds over 12
[1:53:59] inches.
[1:54:04] Section 154.05c, responsibility
[1:54:04] overgrowth.
[1:54:06] Per neighborhood services
[1:54:06] department records, compliance
[1:54:10] was not achieved by JUNE 10,
[1:54:11] 2026.
[1:54:13] And the city took steps to abate
[1:54:14] the violations and the
[1:54:17] violations were abated and JULY
[1:54:18] 23, 2026.
[1:54:21] Neighborhood services maintains
[1:54:21] a copy of the entire case file
[1:54:23] as public record.
[1:54:26] The photos taken truly and
[1:54:26] accurately represent the scene
[1:54:28] as it appeared on the dates of
[1:54:29] the inspection.
[1:54:31] Due to the respondent's failure
[1:54:32] to comply by the deadline set
[1:54:34] forth at the violation hearing,
[1:54:36] the city requests the respondent
[1:54:39] be ordered to pay costs in the
[1:54:41] amount of $3,095 for the repairs
[1:54:42] to bring the property into
[1:54:44] compliance as previously
[1:54:44] authorized.
[1:54:46] Finally t city requests that the
[1:54:51] respondent be pay administrative
[1:54:52] cost in the amount of $411
[1:54:53] representing reasonable costs of
[1:54:54] the investigation and
[1:54:57] prosecution of the case.
[1:55:01] This here was the original way
[1:55:03] the property looked at the last
[1:55:03] hearing.
[1:55:05] The neighbor was cutting the
[1:55:09] property on the right side
[1:55:09] there.
[1:55:13] You can see the grass was
[1:55:17] obviously about 2 feet tall.
[1:55:19] And this here is the -- looks of
[1:55:21] the overgrowth being taken care
[1:55:26] of and the grass being cut.
[1:55:27] >> all right.
[1:55:29] So you already have an abatement
[1:55:29] order.
[1:55:31] You don't need another one, I
[1:55:31] ges.
[1:55:31] >> correct.
[1:55:33] >> let's see.
[1:55:34] The respondent is not present,
[1:55:36] but the city has proper notice.
[1:55:37] Based on the testimony and
[1:55:38] evidence, the property remains
[1:55:42] in violation as kroit
[1:55:44] cite and did
[1:55:46] not comply with the JUNE 3, 2026
[1:55:51] order finding violation.
[1:55:53] Therefore, that is probably
[1:55:56] where the abatement order is.
[1:55:59] Now the property is in
[1:56:00] compliance because of the
[1:56:01] abatement activity undertaken by
[1:56:05] the city which resulted in costs
[1:56:05] of $3,095.
[1:56:07] I will assess those costs and
[1:56:09] also award the administrative
[1:56:20] costs in this case for $411.
[1:56:21] >> thank you.
[1:56:27] >> number 31, officer gomez,
[1:56:29] case 26-05372, respondent
[1:56:39] address 2237 south's trillo
[1:56:40] street.
[1:56:41] >> officer gomez, previously
[1:56:42] sworn.
[1:56:43] This case concerns the property
[1:56:45] a 2237 south's trillo street.
[1:56:47] The violation hearing was held
[1:56:49] on JUNE 17, 2026.
[1:56:50] Based on the evidence provided
[1:56:52] and that date, the special
[1:56:53] magistrate found the violation
[1:56:54] existed and ordered compliance
[1:56:57] be achieved by JUNE 24, 2026.
[1:56:59] And if compliance not achieved,
[1:57:01] then authorize the city to enter
[1:57:02] upon the property to bring the
[1:57:03] property into compliance.
[1:57:05] The following violation was
[1:57:07] section 41.08 bravo, exterior
[1:57:10] property areas, high grass and
[1:57:12] weeds over 12 inches.
[1:57:12] Per neighborhood services
[1:57:13] department records, compliance
[1:57:18] was not I a achieved by JUNE
[1:57:19] 24, 2026.
[1:57:21] The city took steps to abate the
[1:57:21] violation.
[1:57:23] The violation was abated and
[1:57:24] JULY 15, 2026.
[1:57:25] Neighborhood services maintains
[1:57:27] a copy of the entire case file
[1:57:28] as public record.
[1:57:30] The photos taken truly and
[1:57:31] accurately represent the scene
[1:57:33] as it appeared on dates of the
[1:57:33] inspections.
[1:57:34] The recommendation is as
[1:57:35] follows.
[1:57:37] Due to the respondent's failure
[1:57:38] to comply with the deadline set
[1:57:39] forth at the violation hearing,
[1:57:40] the city requests that the
[1:57:42] respondent be ordered to pay
[1:57:43] costs in the amount of $225 for
[1:57:46] the repairs to bring the
[1:57:50] property into compliance, as
[1:57:52] previously authorized.
[1:57:55] And pay administrative cost in
[1:57:56] the amount of $411 representing
[1:57:57] reasonable cost of the
[1:57:59] prosecution of the case.
[1:58:00] This is the day of the posting.
[1:58:03] This is before photos.
[1:58:10] All the grass was in the
[1:58:10] backyard.
[1:58:14] Like I said, backyard and is
[1:58:19] just some here in the front.
[1:58:24] And this is after the grass cut
[1:58:26] check.
[1:58:27] That is all the photos, sir.
[1:58:28] >> okay.
[1:58:30] Let's see, respondent is not
[1:58:31] present this morning.
[1:58:34] However, the city has proper
[1:58:34] notice.
[1:58:36] based and the testimony and the
[1:58:37] evidence, I find the property
[1:58:39] did not comply with the order of
[1:58:41] finding of violation from the
[1:58:43] JUNE 17 violation hearing.
[1:58:47] But remained in violation until
[1:58:52] JULY 15 when the city abated the
[1:58:54] violation resulting in cost in
[1:58:55] the amount of $225.
[1:58:56] Those are awarded.
[1:58:59] I also assess the administrative
[1:59:04] costs of $411 for bringing the
[1:59:05] case.
[1:59:08] >> number 32, officer mendoza,
[1:59:13] case number 25-15727, respondent
[1:59:17] address 1737 southeast aneci
[1:59:29] street.
[1:59:39] >> hello again, your honor.
[1:59:42] This quays concerns the property
[1:59:44] at 1737 southeast aneci street.
[1:59:45] A violation hearing was held
[1:59:46] JUNE 17, 2026.
[1:59:48] Based on the evidence provided
[1:59:49] and that date, the special
[1:59:50] magistrate found that the
[1:59:52] violations existed and ordered
[1:59:55] compliance be achieved by JUNE
[1:59:56] 24, 2026.
[1:59:58] And if compliance not achieved,
[2:00:00] then authorize the city to bring
[2:00:01] the property into compliance.
[2:00:03] The following violations are
[2:00:05] 41.08d, exterior property areas,
[2:00:07] unmaintained accessory
[2:00:08] structures.
[2:00:09] 41.10l, exterior structure door
[2:00:11] in needover maintenance.
[2:00:14] 158.211 or storage or
[2:00:15] accumulation of material,
[2:00:17] refuse, and waste materials
[2:00:17] prohibited.
[2:00:19] 41.08a, exterior property areas,
[2:00:21] sidewalk and drainage.
[2:00:23] 41.08b, exterior property areas,
[2:00:24] high grass and weeds over 12
[2:00:25] inches.
[2:00:28] And 41.08h1.
[2:00:29] And per neighborhood services
[2:00:30] department records, compliance
[2:00:33] was not achievered by JUNE 24,
[2:00:34] 2026.
[2:00:40] The city took steps to abate the
[2:00:45] violation and abated and JULY
[2:00:46] 16, 2026.
[2:00:48] Neighborhood services maintained
[2:00:49] a copy of the entire case file
[2:00:49] as public record.
[2:00:51] The photos taken truly and
[2:00:52] accurately represent the scene
[2:00:55] as it appeared and the dates of
[2:00:57] the inspection.
[2:00:58] Due to the respondent's failure
[2:00:59] to comply with the deadline set
[2:01:01] forth at the violation hearing t
[2:01:04] city requests that the special
[2:01:07] magistrate orred err fine to be
[2:01:08] certified in the amount of $125
[2:01:10] per day up to the maximum of
[2:01:11] $50,000 for the period of time
[2:01:12] of noncompliance from JUNE 24,
[2:01:13] 2026.
[2:01:14] The city requests that the
[2:01:16] respondent be ordered to pay
[2:01:17] cost in the amount of $225 for
[2:01:19] the repairs to bring the
[2:01:20] property into compliance as
[2:01:22] previously authorized.
[2:01:24] Finally t city requests that the
[2:01:26] respondents pay the traitive
[2:01:28] cost and the amount of the $411
[2:01:29] representing reasonable cost of
[2:01:29] the investigation and
[2:01:33] prosecution of the ase.
[2:01:34] Property is vacant.
[2:01:37] That is the notice there.
[2:01:43] Seeking high grass and weeds.
[2:01:44] That is the obstruction.
[2:01:47] There is the swale.
[2:01:49] And that is when it was cut.
[2:01:53] That is all I have, sir.
[2:01:53] >> okay.
[2:01:54] All right.
[2:01:57] So other than the abatement,
[2:01:58] everything else is still --
[2:01:59] still remains.
[2:02:01] >> and will get daily fines on
[2:02:04] that.
[2:02:06] So respondent is not present at
[2:02:07] today's hear.
[2:02:10] However, the city has proper
[2:02:11] notice.
[2:02:17] Based on the testimony and the
[2:02:19] evidence, and the property
[2:02:21] remains in violation as excited
[2:02:24] except that the violation
[2:02:25] regarding high grass and weeds
[2:02:28] was abated by the city on JULY
[2:02:29] 16 sand now in compliance
[2:02:30] because of the abatement.
[2:02:34] So I will certify the fine in
[2:02:35] this case in the amount of $125
[2:02:37] per day is what you said?
[2:02:39] >> yes, sir.
[2:02:41] >> up to a maximum of $50,000
[2:02:42] for the period of noncompliance
[2:02:45] beginning JUNE 24, 2026.
[2:02:49] I will order the respondent to
[2:02:52] pay abatement cost of $225 from
[2:02:55] the JULY 16 abatement activity,
[2:03:00] and award administrative costs
[2:03:01] of $411.
[2:03:03] >> number 33, officer mendoza,
[2:03:08] case number 26-04724, respondent
[2:03:12] address 451 southeast evans
[2:03:13] avenue.
[2:03:14] >> this case concerns the
[2:03:16] property at 451 southeast evans.
[2:03:18] A violation hearing was held
[2:03:19] JUNE 17, 2026.
[2:03:20] Based on the evidence provided
[2:03:22] and that date, the special
[2:03:24] magistrate found that the
[2:03:25] violations existed and ordered
[2:03:26] compliance to be achieved by
[2:03:28] JUNE 24, 2026.
[2:03:30] And if compliance not achieved,
[2:03:31] then authorize the city to enter
[2:03:33] upon the property to bring the
[2:03:34] property into compliance.
[2:03:35] The following violations were
[2:03:37] 41.8 ob, exterior property
[2:03:39] areas, high grass and weed over
[2:03:40] 12 inches.
[2:03:40] Per neighborhood services
[2:03:42] department records, compliance
[2:03:44] was not achieved by JUNE 24,
[2:03:44] 2026.
[2:03:46] And the city took steps to abate
[2:03:46] the violation.
[2:03:49] The violation was abated and
[2:03:51] july 16, 2026.
[2:03:52] Neighborhood services maintains
[2:04:03] a copy of the entire case file
[2:04:03] as public record.
[2:04:04] The photos taken truly and
[2:04:05] accurately represent the scene
[2:04:05] as it appeared on the dates of
[2:04:06] the inspections.
[2:04:06] Due to the respondent's failure
[2:04:07] to comply with the deadline set
[2:04:08] forth at the violation hearing,
[2:04:08] the city requests that the
[2:04:09] respondent be ordered to pay
[2:04:10] cost in the amount of $395 for
[2:04:12] the repairs to bring the
[2:04:14] property into compliance as
[2:04:15] previously authorized and the
[2:04:17] city requests that the
[2:04:20] respondents pay the
[2:04:21] administrative cost in the
[2:04:22] amount of $411 representing the
[2:04:24] reasonable investigation and
[2:04:25] prosecution of the case.
[2:04:27] The same deal with the property.
[2:04:27] It is vacant.
[2:04:29] As you can see the notice is
[2:04:31] there in the front.
[2:04:33] >> and that was the grass
[2:04:34] before.
[2:04:35] Left side of the house.
[2:04:39] Right side.
[2:04:41] And the city took care of that.
[2:04:43] And that is all I have, sir.
[2:04:44] >> okay.
[2:04:45] Respondents are not present, but
[2:04:49] the city has proper notice.
[2:04:51] I find based and the testimony
[2:04:52] and the evidence, the property,
[2:04:55] the respondent did not comply
[2:04:56] with the order of finding of
[2:05:01] violation from JUNE 17, 2026 f
[2:05:03] the property remained in
[2:05:05] violation until JULY 16, 2026,
[2:05:07] when the city abated the
[2:05:08] violation.
[2:05:10] Therefore, I will award the
[2:05:11] abatement cost of $395 and I
[2:05:15] will also award the
[2:05:16] administrative cost of $411.
[2:05:21] >> thank you, sir.
[2:05:25] >> number 34, officer miller,
[2:05:35] case number 26-05530, respondent
[2:05:37] address 991 southwest versailles
[2:05:55] avenue.
[2:05:55] >> this case concerns the
[2:05:58] property at 991 southwest
[2:05:58] versailles avenue.
[2:06:00] A violation hearing was held
[2:06:01] JUNE 3, 2026.
[2:06:02] Based and the evidence provided
[2:06:04] and that date, the special
[2:06:05] magistrate found that the
[2:06:06] violations existed and ordered
[2:06:10] compliance be achieved by JUNE
[2:06:11] 10, 2026.
[2:06:14] If compliance not achieved, then
[2:06:15] authorize the city to enter upon
[2:06:18] the property to bring the
[2:06:19] property into compliance.
[2:06:20] Section 41.08b, exterior
[2:06:21] property areas, high grass and
[2:06:23] weed over 12 inches.
[2:06:24] Per neighborhood services
[2:06:26] records, compliance was not
[2:06:28] achieved by JUNE 10, 2026.
[2:06:29] City took steps to abate the
[2:06:30] violation.
[2:06:31] The violation was abated and
[2:06:32] JULY 14, 2026.
[2:06:34] Neighborhood services maintains
[2:06:36] a copy of the entire case file
[2:06:37] as public record.
[2:06:40] The photos taken truly and
[2:06:41] accurately represent the scene
[2:06:44] as it appear and the dates of
[2:06:44] the inspection.
[2:06:46] Due to the respondent's failure
[2:06:47] to comply with with the deadline
[2:06:49] set forth at the violation
[2:06:50] hearing, the city requests the
[2:06:52] respondent be ordered to pay
[2:06:53] cost in the amount of $225 for
[2:06:54] the repairs to bring the
[2:06:56] property into compliance as
[2:06:57] previously authorized.
[2:06:59] The city also requests that the
[2:07:00] respondents pay administrative
[2:07:02] cost in the amount of $411
[2:07:03] representing reasonable cost of
[2:07:05] the investigation and
[2:07:06] prosecution of the case.
[2:07:09] And here is a picture of the
[2:07:10] posting.
[2:07:11] This is after the city cut it.
[2:07:13] And that is prior to city
[2:07:14] cutting it.
[2:07:15] >> got it.
[2:07:16] >> let's see.
[2:07:18] Respondent is not present, but
[2:07:19] the city has proper notice.
[2:07:22] Based on the evidence, I will
[2:07:24] find the property did not comply
[2:07:26] with the order finding violation
[2:07:29] from the JUNE 3 hearing.
[2:07:31] Find property remained in
[2:07:32] violation until JULY 14 when the
[2:07:33] city entered the property and
[2:07:34] abated the violation.
[2:07:38] So I will award the abatement
[2:07:42] costs of $225 as well as
[2:07:47] administrative costs of $411.
[2:07:49] >> number 35, officer miller,
[2:07:53] case number 26-07883, respondent
[2:07:57] address 732 south's fallon
[2:07:57] drive.
[2:07:58] >> this case concerns the
[2:08:00] property at 732 southeast fallon
[2:08:01] drive.
[2:08:02] A violation hearing was held
[2:08:04] JUNE 3, 2026.
[2:08:05] Based and the evidence provided
[2:08:06] and that date, the special
[2:08:07] magistrate found that the
[2:08:08] violations exist and ordered
[2:08:10] compliance to be achieved by
[2:08:11] JUNE 4, 2026.
[2:08:14] If compliance not achieved, then
[2:08:15] authorize the city to enter the
[2:08:16] property to bring the property
[2:08:17] into compliance.
[2:08:20] The following violations were
[2:08:22] 41.09b, swimming pools, spas and
[2:08:25] hot tub, unsecured pool.
[2:08:26] 41.08d, exterior property areas,
[2:08:29] unmaintained accessory
[2:08:30] structures.
[2:08:32] 41.08e, exterior property areas,
[2:08:33] inoperative vehicles.
[2:08:34] Per neighborhood services
[2:08:35] department records, compliance
[2:08:37] was not achieved by JUNE 4,
[2:08:38] 2026.
[2:08:40] The city took steps to abate the
[2:08:40] violation.
[2:08:45] The violation section 41.09b,
[2:08:48] swimming pools, spas, hot tubs
[2:08:51] was awaited and JULY 6, 2026.
[2:08:54] The photos taken truly and
[2:08:55] accurately represent the scene
[2:08:57] as it appear and the dates of
[2:08:58] the inspection.
[2:09:00] Due to the respondent's failure
[2:09:01] to comply with the deadline set
[2:09:03] forth at the violation hearing,
[2:09:04] the city requests the special
[2:09:07] magistrate order a fine to be
[2:09:07] certified in the amount of $50
[2:09:10] per day up to a maximum of
[2:09:11] $50,000 for the period of
[2:09:14] noncompliance from JUNE 4, 2026.
[2:09:20] The city requests that the
[2:09:22] respondent pay $1,068 for the
[2:09:23] repairs to bring the property
[2:09:25] into compliance as prooefrs
[2:09:27] youly authorized.
[2:09:31] -- as previously authorized.
[2:09:33] And that the administrative
[2:09:35] costs of $411 be added.
[2:09:36] >> this was when the pool cover
[2:09:37] was on the pool.
[2:09:40] There is the inoperative
[2:09:41] vehicle.
[2:09:42] The screen enclosure still
[2:09:44] remains in disrepair.
[2:09:47] So does the fence also.
[2:09:49] There is a picture of the
[2:09:49] posting.
[2:09:50] And this was prior to us
[2:09:52] covering the pool.
[2:09:53] That door over there is missing
[2:09:55] on the other side.
[2:09:56] >> all right.
[2:09:57] So pool was abated.
[2:10:00] The other violations remain.
[2:10:01] >> yes.
[2:10:02] >> respondent is not present
[2:10:04] this morning, but the city has
[2:10:05] proper notice.
[2:10:06] Based on the testimony and the
[2:10:08] evidence, I find the property
[2:10:12] did not comply with the JUNE 3
[2:10:13] orreder from the violation
[2:10:13] hearing.
[2:10:17] Find the property remains in
[2:10:18] violation, except that the
[2:10:20] violation regarding the
[2:10:24] unsecured pool was abated on
[2:10:26] JULY 22 and is in compliance
[2:10:26] because of the abatement
[2:10:27] activity.
[2:10:28] I will certify the fine in the
[2:10:30] amount of $50 per day up to a
[2:10:32] maximum of $50,000 for the
[2:10:34] period of noncompliance
[2:10:36] beginning JUNE 4, 2026.
[2:10:41] I will also award the abatement
[2:10:42] costs of $1,680 for the
[2:10:44] abatement activity regarding the
[2:10:45] unsecured pool.
[2:10:47] And I will award the
[2:10:50] administrative cost of $411 for
[2:10:53] bringing the case.
[2:10:56] >> number 36, officer miller,
[2:11:03] case number 26-07978, respondent
[2:11:05] address 1402 southeast navaho
[2:11:06] lane.
[2:11:08] >> this case concerns the
[2:11:09] property at 1402 southeast
[2:11:10] navaho lane.
[2:11:11] The violation hearing was held
[2:11:13] JULY 8, 2026.
[2:11:14] Based o evidence provided on
[2:11:15] that date t special magistrate
[2:11:18] found the violations existed and
[2:11:20] ordered compliance be achieved
[2:11:22] by JULY 9, 2026 and if
[2:11:24] compliance not achieved,
[2:11:26] authorize the city to enter the
[2:11:27] property.
[2:11:28] 41.09b, swimming pools, spas and
[2:11:31] hot tubs, unsecured pool.
[2:11:32] Per neighborhood services
[2:11:33] department records, compliance
[2:11:36] was not achieve by JULY 9, 2026,
[2:11:37] and the city took steps to abate
[2:11:38] the violation.
[2:11:40] The violation was abated and
[2:11:41] AUGUST 19, 2026.
[2:11:44] And neighborhood services
[2:11:45] maintains a copy of the entire
[2:11:47] case file as public record.
[2:11:49] The photos taken truly and
[2:11:50] accurately represent the scene
[2:11:52] as it appeared and the dates of
[2:11:52] the inspection.
[2:11:54] Due to the respondent's failur
[2:11:55] to comply with the deadline set
[2:11:57] forth at the violation hearing,
[2:11:58] the sfi requests the respondent
[2:12:01] be ordered to pay the cost in
[2:12:02] the amount of $2,176 for the
[2:12:04] repair to bring the property
[2:12:08] into compliance as previously
[2:12:08] authorized.
[2:12:09] And the city requests the
[2:12:12] respondent pay administrative
[2:12:13] cost of $411 representing
[2:12:13] reasonable cost of the
[2:12:14] investigation and prosecution of
[2:12:15] the case.
[2:12:16] So here is after the pool was
[2:12:18] covered.
[2:12:21] There is the posting of the
[2:12:21] property.
[2:12:22] And this is before the pool is
[2:12:24] covered.
[2:12:24] >> okay.
[2:12:26] Respondent is not present this
[2:12:29] morning, but the city has proper
[2:12:29] notice.
[2:12:32] I will make a finding that the
[2:12:34] respondent did not comply with
[2:12:36] the JULY 8 order finding
[2:12:36] violation.
[2:12:39] And that the property remained
[2:12:41] in violation until AUGUST 19
[2:12:43] when the city entered the
[2:12:46] property and abated.
[2:12:48] Therefore, I will order and
[2:12:52] assess the abatement costs in
[2:12:56] the amount of $2,176 as well as
[2:12:58] $411 if administrative cost for
[2:13:01] prosecuting the case.
[2:13:04] >> thank you.
[2:13:08] >> number 37, officer o'malley,
[2:13:10] case 26-06108, respondent
[2:13:20] address 1512 south's aledo lane.
[2:13:23] >>
[2:13:27] >> officer o'malley, previously
[2:13:27] sworn.
[2:13:29] this case concerns the property
[2:13:31] at 1512 southwest aledo lane.
[2:13:34] A violation hearing was held on
[2:13:34] JUNE 3, 2026.
[2:13:36] Based on the evidence provided
[2:13:37] on that date, the special
[2:13:38] magistrate found that the
[2:13:40] violations existed and ordered
[2:13:43] compliance to be achieved by
[2:13:44] JUNE 10, 2026.
[2:13:46] And if compliance not achieved,
[2:13:47] then authorize the city to enter
[2:13:50] upon the property to bring the
[2:13:52] property into compliance.
[2:13:53] The following violations were
[2:13:55] section 41.08b, exterior
[2:13:58] property areas, high grass and
[2:13:59] weeds over 12 inches.
[2:14:00] Per neighborhood services
[2:14:01] department records, compliance
[2:14:05] was not achieved by JUNE 10,
[2:14:06] 2026.
[2:14:07] The city took steps to abate the
[2:14:08] violation.
[2:14:11] The violation was abate and JULY
[2:14:11] 14, 2026.
[2:14:14] Neighborhood servics maintains
[2:14:15] a copy of the entire case file
[2:14:16] as public record.
[2:14:19] The photos taken truly and
[2:14:20] accurately represent the scene
[2:14:22] as it appeared and the dates of
[2:14:22] the inspections.
[2:14:24] Due to the respondent's failure
[2:14:26] to comply with the deadline set
[2:14:29] forth at the violation hearing,
[2:14:31] the city requests that the
[2:14:32] respondents be ordered to pay
[2:14:33] costs in the amount of $225 for
[2:14:36] the repairs to bring the
[2:14:38] property into compliance as
[2:14:39] previously authorized.
[2:14:41] The city requests that the
[2:14:43] respondents pay administrative
[2:14:44] cost in the amount of $411
[2:14:45] representing reasonable cost of
[2:14:46] the investigation and
[2:14:49] prosecution of the case.
[2:14:52] This picture is the posting.
[2:14:57] This is before the city cut the
[2:14:57] grass.
[2:15:03] And this is after.
[2:15:04] >> okay. Let's see.
[2:15:05] The respondent is not present
[2:15:06] this morning.
[2:15:10] However, the city has proper
[2:15:10] notice.
[2:15:11] I find the respondent did not
[2:15:13] comply with the order finding
[2:15:15] violation from the JUNE 3
[2:15:17] violation hearing.
[2:15:19] And remained in violation until
[2:15:21] JULY 14, 2026, when the city
[2:15:24] entered the property, abated is
[2:15:24] violation.
[2:15:29] So I will assess the abatement
[2:15:33] cost of $225 as well as $411 in
[2:15:34] administrative costs for
[2:15:36] prosecuting the case.
[2:15:38] >> thank you.
[2:15:40] >> number 38, officer peco, case
[2:15:44] number 26-05727, respondent
[2:15:48] address 1162 southwest airoso
[2:16:01] boulevard.
[2:16:03] >> code officer peco, previously
[2:16:03] sworn in.
[2:16:04] This case concerns the property
[2:16:10] at 1162 southeast airsoso
[2:16:11] boulevard.
[2:16:12] A violation hearing was held on
[2:16:13] JUNE 17, 2026.
[2:16:15] The special magistrate found the
[2:16:16] violations existed and ordered
[2:16:18] compliance be achieved by JUNE
[2:16:20] 24, 2026.
[2:16:22] And if not compliance not
[2:16:23] achieved then authorize the city
[2:16:24] to enter upon the property to
[2:16:25] bring the property into
[2:16:26] compliance.
[2:16:28] The following violations were
[2:16:30] section 41.08b, exterior
[2:16:32] property area, high grass and
[2:16:33] weed over 12 inches.
[2:16:34] Per neighborhood service
[2:16:35] department records, compliance
[2:16:39] was not I an achieved by JUNE
[2:16:39] 24, 2026.
[2:16:41] The city took steps to abate the
[2:16:41] violation.
[2:16:44] the violation was abated on JULY
[2:16:45] 16, 2026.
[2:16:47] Neighborhood services maintains
[2:16:48] a copy of the entire case file
[2:16:50] as public record.
[2:16:51] The photos taken truly and
[2:16:52] accurately represent the scene
[2:16:54] as it appeared on the dates of
[2:16:54] the inspections.
[2:16:56] Due to the respondent's failure
[2:16:57] to comply with the deadline set
[2:16:59] forth at the violation hearing t
[2:17:00] city requests that the
[2:17:03] respondent be ordered to pay
[2:17:04] cost in the amount of $225 for
[2:17:06] the repairs to bring the
[2:17:08] property into compliance as
[2:17:09] previously authorized.
[2:17:14] And the city requests the city
[2:17:15] pay administrative cost of $411
[2:17:16] representing reasonable cost of
[2:17:16] te investigation and
[2:17:19] prosecution of the case.
[2:17:22] This was before when the grass
[2:17:27] was high.
[2:17:34] And then the after.
[2:17:36] And the posting.
[2:17:37] >> respondents are not present
[2:17:38] this morning.
[2:17:39] However, the city has proper
[2:17:39] notice.
[2:17:40] The respondents did not comply
[2:17:42] with the order finding of
[2:17:44] violation from the JUNE 17
[2:17:45] learing.
[2:17:48] Property remained in violation
[2:17:49] until JULY 16 when the city
[2:17:51] entered the property and abated
[2:17:53] the violation.
[2:17:56] So I will award $225 in
[2:17:58] abatement costs as well as $411
[2:17:59] in administrative costs for
[2:18:02] prosecuting the case.
[2:18:06] >> thank you.
[2:18:07] >> awe we have now completed all
[2:18:10] the cases with special requests
[2:18:11] >> all right.
[2:18:12] Go ahead and put into the record
[2:18:16] how the city got notice for the
[2:18:17] remaining cases that respondents
[2:18:18] did it no appear.
[2:18:22] >> a notice of hearing or notice
[2:18:23] of certification of fines was
[2:18:27] sent to the violator by
[2:18:27] certified mail.
[2:18:30] Receipt requested to the address
[2:18:31] listed in the tax collector's
[2:18:32] office for tax purposes or to
[2:18:35] the address listed in the county
[2:18:37] property appraiser's database.
[2:18:39] If the green card was not
[2:18:40] returned, it was placed in the
[2:18:44] file and is either signed,
[2:18:45] unsigned or unclaimed.
[2:18:47] 10 days before the hearing, the
[2:18:49] agenda was post and the bulletin
[2:18:52] board in the lobby of port st.
[2:18:53] Lucie city hall.
[2:18:55] Also, a notice of hearing was
[2:18:56] posted on the property in
[2:18:58] question along with an affidavit
[2:19:01] of posting, which included a
[2:19:03] copy of the notice posted and
[2:19:06] the date and place of its
[2:19:07] posting.
[2:19:08] If the certification card was
[2:19:10] not returned to the neighborhood
[2:19:11] services department, then within
[2:19:15] 10 days before the hearing,
[2:19:15] posting is completed in the same
[2:19:19] manner as if the card was
[2:19:22] returned unclaimed as stated
[2:19:22] above.
[2:19:24] The photos shown today at
[2:19:26] today's hearing are kept and
[2:19:28] maintained as public records of
[2:19:31] the city of port st. Lucie
[2:19:32] neighborhood services
[2:19:33] department.
[2:19:35] >> regarding the following code
[2:19:37] violation cases entered into
[2:19:38] public record, our code
[2:19:39] compliance officers inspected
[2:19:40] the properties and found
[2:19:41] violations to exist.
[2:19:44] A reasonable date for compliance
[2:19:45] was subsequently given but upon
[2:19:46] reinspection it was confirmed
[2:19:47] compliance was not achieved.
[2:19:49] A formal notice of hearing was
[2:19:51] issued for today's hearing and
[2:19:52] the respondent has failed to
[2:19:52] appear.
[2:19:53] The city requests that these
[2:19:55] cases be found in violation of
[2:19:57] their respected listing code
[2:19:59] sections and be given until
[2:20:02] AUGUST 9, 2026 to bring the
[2:20:04] property into compliance.
[2:20:06] Sorry, SEPTEMBER 9, 2026.
[2:20:08] My apologies.
[2:20:09] >> should compliance not be met,
[2:20:12] the city requests that a future
[2:20:13] hearing be scheduled to
[2:20:14] determine and impose an
[2:20:15] appropriate fine.
[2:20:18] Can we read those cases into
[2:20:20] record.
[2:20:25] >> number 1, 26-00225,
[2:20:29] respondent address 154 southwest
[2:20:31] south wakefield circle.
[2:20:39] Number 2, case number 26-08142,
[2:20:41] respondent address 1908
[2:20:46] southwest flower lane.
[2:20:50] Number three, case 26-01311,
[2:20:55] respondent address 142 northeast
[2:20:56] twylite terrace.
[2:21:01] Number four, case number
[2:21:06] 26-09069, respondent address 865
[2:21:08] southwest abingdon avenue.
[2:21:12] Number five, 26-03626,
[2:21:15] respondent address 1958
[2:21:19] southeast west dunbrooke circle.
[2:21:25] Number 6, case number 26-08802,
[2:21:28] respondent address 997 southwest
[2:21:30] firestone avenue.
[2:21:36] Number 8, case number 26-05822,
[2:21:40] respondent address 1033
[2:21:42] southeast preston lane.
[2:21:45] Number 9, case 26-08470,
[2:21:48] respondent address 2098
[2:21:52] southeast stonecrop street.
[2:21:59] Number 11, case number 26-00861,
[2:22:03] respondent address 6929
[2:22:10] northwest denargo street.
[2:22:12] >> regarding the following
[2:22:16] certification of fine cases
[2:22:18] entered into public record, a
[2:22:21] date of violation was held and
[2:22:22] upon reinspection, it was
[2:22:23] determined compliance was not I
[2:22:28] a chooefed for the -- was not
[2:22:30] achieved for the respected
[2:22:33] listed sections of code.
[2:22:34] The city requests these fines be
[2:22:36] certify and administrative costs
[2:22:38] be assessed and awarded to the
[2:22:38] city.
[2:22:45] Can we please put those cases
[2:22:47] into record?
[2:22:54] >> number 24, case number
[2:22:57] 26-04684, respondent address
[2:23:00] 3533 southeast gay court.
[2:23:05] Number 25, case number 25-16496,
[2:23:07] respondent address 1177
[2:23:10] southeast airoso boulevard.
[2:23:17] Number 27, case number 26-00513,
[2:23:21] respondent address 1722 south's
[2:23:22] burgundy lane.
[2:23:23] >> and that should be it.
[2:23:24] I will grant all the relief
[2:23:26] requested by the city for all of
[2:23:29] those cases that were read into
[2:23:31] the record.
[2:23:31] What's left?
[2:23:35] Any public to be heard?
[2:23:37] Sighing none, is there anything
[2:23:38] else for the good of the order
[2:23:40] before we adjourn this morning?
[2:23:41] All right.
[2:23:43] I got 11:26.
[2:23:46] And we have completed our
[2:23:46] business.
[2:23:46] And we are adjourned.