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Home My WebLink About2023 06 27 Public Hearing - New Case Item 503 - Case# 2023CE000598 1120 Winter Springs BlvdAt`RbPR"` s WINTER SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT I CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION 300 North Moss Road -Winter Springs, FL 32708 1959 Business (407) 327-1000- Fax(407) 327-6652 June 15, 2023 HARVEY, JANICE S CERTIFIED MAIL & Regular Mail 1120 WINTER SPRINGS BLVD WINTER SPGS, FL 32708-3719 Case#: 2023CE000598 Address of Parcel in Violation: 1120 WINTER SPRINGS BLVD, WINTER SPRINGS, FL, NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATIONS THIS NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION(S) requires your immediate attention. The above mentioned property has been inspected on the dates below and has revealed a violation(s)of the Winter Springs City Code. Inspector Date Captain Kevin L. Presley June 8,2023 Violation Description Comments/Corrections Needed WS City Ord. 13-2(c) Unsafe/Unsanitary Remove food scraps, bones,and egg shells from the property and Matter leading to infestation of wild animals; stop providing food to the vultures and wildlife. Remove and clean Accumulation of stagnant water containers filled with stagnant water on the property. Failure to correct the violation(s) Immediately and to notify the Winter Springs Code Enforcement Division of the corrections will result in a hearing being requested before the City of Winter Springs Code Enforcement Board,which has the power to levy fines up to$250.00 per day for first offenses or up to$500.00 per day for repeat offenses per day that the violation remains. In the event violation fines and costs are not paid within a reasonable time there can be a lien filed against the property in accordance with Section 162.09, Florida Statutes.To schedule an inspection,or should you require additional information regarding this Notice, please contact the Code Enforcement Division at 407-327- 7954. The Property Owner is hereby notified that, pursuant to Section 13-4 of the Winter Springs City Code, the Winter Springs Code Enforcement Division will seek an order from the Code Enforcement Board for the City to enter the Property and perform work or contract others to perform work to repair or secure the Property. The Code Enforcement Board may render an order requiring the City to perform the repair work. Failure to repair the Property or follow the Code Enforcement Board's orders may result in city work to accomplish the repairs, the cost of which shall be charged as lien against the Property. Upon completion of the work by the City of Winter Springs,the code official shall certify the costs borne by the City in an invoice and shall serve the cost certification upon the property owner by certified mail, return receipt requested. Within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the invoice, the property owner shall have a right to request a hearing before the Code Enforcement Board to show cause, if any, why the costs and charges incurred by the City are excessive or unwarranted or why such costs should not constitute a lien against the property. The Code Enforcement Board would conduct a hearing and render a final order on the amount of costs and charges,if any,that should be imposed against the property as a lien. If the invoice for such final assessable costs is not paid within State of Florida Accredited Agency 90 fifteen (15) days of the invoice date and no code enforcement board hearing is requested on the costs, a lien will be imposed against the property which can result in foreclosure on the property. Corrective Action Comments Due Date Notice of Code Violation See specific correction comments provided. I Immediately Municipal Code Code Text WS City Ord. 13-2(c) (c)The existence of excessive accumulation or untended growth of weeds, undergrowth or other dead, or living plant life; or stagnant water, rubbish, garbage, refuse, debris,trash, including but not limited to household furnishings, and all other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter upon any lot, tract or parcel of land within this city be it uncovered or under open shelter,to the extent and in the manner that such lot,tract or parcel of land is or may reasonably become infested or inhabited by rodents, vermin or wild animals, or may furnish a breeding place for mosquitoes, or threatens or endangers the public health, safety, or welfare, or may reasonably cause disease, or adversely affects and impairs the economic welfare of adjacent property, or any other objectionable, unsightly substance or material tending by its existence and/or accumulation to endanger or adversely effect of health, safety, lives, and/or welfare of the citizens of the city, is hereby prohibited and declared to be a public nuisance and unlawful. Professionally, 1,?V—/Vzwlz Captain Kevin L. Presley 407-327-7954 Certified Mailing Number: 7022 0410 0002 6741 6822 2 91 IncuryorotedI959 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, COMPLAINT NO: 2022CE00058 PETITIONER, Vs. RESPONDENT PARCEL OWNER: JANICE S. HARVEY 1120 WINTER SPRINGS BLVD. WINTER SPRINGS, FL 32708 NOTICE OF CODE BOARD HEARING Please take notice that at 5:30 P.M. on June 27,2023 the Code Enforcement Board will hold a hearing to determine whether you are in violation of the City Code as follows. The hearing will be held at Winter Springs City Hall located at 1126 East State Road 434,Winter Springs, Florida. Address of Violation: 1120 WINTER SPRINGS BLVD.,WINTER SPRINGS, FL 32708 Property Owner Name: Janice S. Harvey Property Mailing Owner Address: 1120 WINTER SPRINGS BLVD.,WINTER SPRINGS, FL 32708 The Code Enforcement Board will receive testimony and evidence at said hearing regarding the violation(s)occurring upon the property of the Respondent(s)as set forth in the Notice of Violation,attached hereto,and shall make a determination as to whether such violation(s) is/are corrected pursuant to Section 162.06, Florida Statues. If the Code Enforcement Board finds your property in violation of the City Code(s) you can be fined up to$250.00 per day for each day the violation continues and up to$500 per day for each day a repeat violation continues. You may also be charged for the costs that are incurred by the city in prosecuting the case. In the event violation fines and the costs are not paid within a reasonable time there can be a lien filed against the property and upon any other real or personal property owned by the violator in accordance with Section 162.09, Florida Statutes. The hearing is conducted within guidelines of City of Winter Springs Code 2-60 and Chapter 162, Florida Statutes. You may appear in person and are entitled to testify and present evidence and witnesses in defense at the hearing. Since the proceedings of the Code Enforcement Board are legal in nature, you may wish to have legal counsel attend the above-referenced hearing. If you choose to not attend the hearing you can lose your right to present facts in this case. The Code Board will subpoena witnesses on your behalf upon written request to the Code Board through the City of Winter Springs Clerk's Office. An aggrieved party, including the City of Winter Springs, may appeal a final administrative order of the Code Enforcement Board to the Circuit Court as provided by the general law of the State of Florida. Any such appeal must be filed within thirty(30)days of the execution of the order to be appealed. In the event that you appeal the Order of the Code Enforcement Board, you will be required to have an official record of the proceedings. You may, at your own expense, arrange for the official transcript of the testimony and evidence presented at the hearing. I certify a copy of this document was sent by Certified and First Class on 06/15/2023, posted on the property, and at Winter Springs City Hall as per Florida State Statute 162. Professionally, Xv?_ Captain Kevin L. Presley 407-327-7954 Certified mailing: 7022 0410 0002 6741 6822 and FIRST CLASS 92 CERAfiffkAf NvrttER SPRIN64 I WINTER SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMEN] 300 North Moss Road •Winter Springs, FL 32708 Business(407) 327-1000 • Fax(407) 327-6652 7022 0410 0002 6741 6822 SPr,[-SS , FL 3 z70 8' I ON ON DELIVERY A. Signature Agent Complete items 1,2,and 3. X Addressee Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. B. 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WINTER SPRINGS, FL 32708 City Of Winter Springs Case Number 2023CE000598 Posted on the following date: June 15, 2023 The undersigned swears and affirms that the property has been posted: c4p .y Z— Y SIGNATURE ti vv"oue., MELISSA L BUCHM] Assn. CAPTAIN KEVIN PRESLEY o G`• r • •: Notary Public-State of 11, € Commission H HH 31orFv° My Comm.Expires Dec Bonded through National Not MPO STAMP: NOTARY SIGNATURE DATE 94 WINTER SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION K,•1 9559 300 North Moss Road -Winter Springs, FL 32708 Business (407) 327-1000 - Fax (407) 327-6652 AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING The following properties have been posted with the NOTICE OF CODE BOARD HEARING 1120 WINTER SPRINGS BLVD. WINTER SPRINGS, FL 32708 AND 1126 E STATE ROAD 434 WINTER SPRINGS, FL 32708 City of Winter Springs Case Number 2023CE000598 Posted on the following date: June 15, 2023 The undersigned swears and affirms that the property has been posted: l SIGNATURE ir'iys:," MELISSALBUCHMAN Notary Public•State of Florida CAPTAIN KEVIN L. PRESLEY i,• a` Commission N HH 318008 My Comm,Expires Dec 17,2 226 Bonded through National Notary Assn. STAMP: NOTARY SIGNATURE DATE 95 Living with Vultures Turkeytesy Roy W.Lowe Vulture-USFWS, cour General information Vultures are often referred to as "nature's custodians," because of their usefulness in maintaining healthy ecosystems. They play a key role in our environment because they eat other deceased animals. These large raptors can locate food from long distances through keen eyesight and a well-developed sense of smell. Elevated acidic pH levels in their stomachs allow vultures to digest food that would make most other wildlife ill. The featherless heads of vultures allow them to be completely submerged inside carcasses without damaging their head feathers. Hooked bills are adapted to pick and pull every strand of flesh away, leaving the remaining bones clean. The removal of carcasses by vultures has multiple benefits to the ecosystem. By consuming remains, they reduce noxious odors that many find unpleasant. Because carcasses attract a variety of wildlife and insects that reproduce rapidly, early removal by vultures reduces the number of insects and rodents produced and reduces the potential for disease transmission. There are two native species of vultures in Florida, the black vulture and the turkey vulture. Black Vulture-Tim Donovan,FWC Turkey Vultures are widespread throughout the United States and can be identified by their solid red heads. Turkey vultures have light colored flight feathers that give the wing a two-toned appearance when observed from below. They are approximately two feet tall with a wingspan of nearly six feet. Turkey vultures are one of the few birds with an extraordinary sense of smell, which helps them find deceased animals. Black Vultures are found in the Southeastern portion of the United States, parts of Texas, and Central and South America. Approximately two feet tall with a wingspan just under five feet, they can be identified by their featherless black or grey heads. The black vulture has dark wings with lighter colors only at the tip. Unlike turkey vultures, black vultures rely on keen eyesight to locate carrion. They have been reported to follow turkey vultures to feeding sites. Turkey Vulture©FotoRequest/Snutterstock.com XIs What can be done to prevent s problems with vultures? Vultures can exhibit unwanted behaviors that can negatively impact people and can potentially cause property damage. Large groups of vultures sometimes congregate on roofs or in yards and can pull up shingles, q tear patio screens, unearth wiring, rip out caulking, regurgitate on personal property and P°,•. produce large amounts of corrosive feces. Discouraging vultures from roosting on homes ; .F .. .{-, •' and structures can reduce conflicts.Black Vulture-Tim Donovan,FWC Black Vulture-Tim Donovan,FWC 96 Methods for deterring vultures from roosting in a location can include: Installing a taut wire approximately 8 inches above the pitch of house to prevent loafing/roosting Placing a wire grid system over small areas of open land that prevents vultures from landing. Ensuring that food sources that would attract vultures are removed or buried. Turkey vultures can locate and uncover carcasses placed under light debris. Therefore, ensure that remains are thoroughly covered. Spraying vultures with a water hose. Installing a motion activated deterrent device such as a motion-activated water sprinkler. Utilizing auditory repellents such as air horns or starter guns. Using a model (or effigy) of a vulture to discourage the presence of vultures. Some studies suggest hanging effigies upside down approximately 8 inches above where vultures are congregating. These methods should be applied consistently and often for maximum effectiveness. Regulatory status Black vultures and turkey vultures are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and state protected by Florida's adoption of the MBTA (Florida Rule 68A-1 ) and general prohibition for nest take (Florida Rule 68A-4.001). It is illegal for anyone to "take, possess, import, export, transport, sell, purchase, or offer for sale, purchase, or barter any migratory bird, or the parts, nests, or eggs of such a bird." Required permits to trap, relocate, kill or handle vultures or their eggs are available from the United States Department of Agriculture or Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. The US Fish and Wildlife Service processes all permits and requires evidence that determent methods have been applied beforehand and have failed to work. Who can 1 contact for additional assistance? Call your FWC regional office and ask to speak to a wildlife assistance biologist for more information. Santa Holmes Jackson Rosa — w O Wash- Waltan ington Gadsden I Nassau Calhoun Hamilton Bay Lean o Madison E Liberty l 4 Baker Duval Northwest y Wakulla e OTaylor m .oc Region Gulf Franklin a Clay st. Lafayette Jahn Gil- Dixie Chris Alachua Putnam Flagle NortheastRegionalOfficesNorthCentralLevy Marian 0 Region Northwest Region Region Volusia 3911 Highway 2321 Citrus i Lake Panama City, FL 32409-1659 N eminol 850-265-3676 Hernando Orange Pasco North Central Region O Osceola Hillsborough Brevard 3377 East U.S. Highway 90 a Palk Indian Lake City, FL 32055-8795 River 386-758-0525 Manatee Hardee Highlands Ph e St., Northeast Region Sarasota Do Soto pCe 1239 S.W. 10th Street Southwest Q Martin Region ar'°"e Glades Ocala, FL 3441-0323 352-732-1225 Lee Hendry Palm Beach Southwest Region Broward 3900 Drane Field Road Collier Lakeland, FL 33811-1299 South Monroe Mlarni-Dade 863-648-3200 Region South Region 8535 Northlake Boulevard fJ° West Palm Beach, FL 33412 561-625-5122 G° a o 97 U.S.Department of Agriculture October . . Animal& Wildlife Vultures Wildlife Damage Management Technical Series Michael L.Avery Supervisory Research Wildlife Biologist USDA-APHIS-Wildlife Services National Wildlife Research Center Gainesville, Florida Martin Lowney State Director USDA-APHIS-Wildlife Services Lakewood, Colorado Figure 1.Black vultures(Coragypsatratus)are very social with an extended period of parent-offspring interaction. Human-Wildlife Conflicts Quick Links Black and turkey vultures cause problems communication tower and foul the Human-Wildlife Conflicts 1 in several ways.The most common equipment with their feces or when they problems associated with vultures are roost in a residential area.There, Damage Identification 3 structural damage, loss of aesthetic value droppings and regurgitations create odors Management Methods 3 and property use related to offensive odors and their presence is perceived as a threat and appearance, depredation to livestock by the homeowners.Several methods are Economics 8 and pets,and air traffic safety. available for roost dispersal.As in many Species Overview s other situations, roost dispersal might best Management of these diverse problems be accomplished through the integrated Le2aIStatus 13 often can be addressed by targeting the use of more than one damage Glossary&Key Words 14 source of the birds causing the problem, management method. namely the roost where the birds spend Resources 15 the night. Often the roost itself is the The details of the situation will dictate Appendix 17 problem,such as when birds roost on a which management approach is the most 98 Page 2 WDM Technical Series—Vultures windshield wipers and door seals on cars,and plastic flowers at cemeteries(Figure 3). 411L 1 Droppings of turkey and black vultures create nuisance conditions, especially when the birds loaf on roofs of l houses, office buildings, communication towers,and electrical transmission structures(Figure 4).The accumulation of droppings on electrical transmission towers causes arcing and power outages. Human Health and Safety Figure 2.Livestock producers must be vigilant because black vultures are Vultures pose hazards to aircraft,especially when landfills, known to kill and injure vulnerable animals,especially newborns and those roosts, or other congregating sites are located near giving birth. approaching or departing flight paths(Figure 5). appropriate,and experience has shown that best results The Federal Aviation Administration considers putrescible are obtained if the source roost can be dispersed. waste landfills within 10,000 feet of an airport with jet aircraft incompatible with aircraft operations because Livestock and Pets these landfills are attractive to birds that are hazardous for aviation. Livestock losses to black vultures are a major concern for In addition,vultures can cause human health and safety many producers. Black vulture depredation of livestock problems by contaminating water sources with their involves killing or injuring animals that are sick,weak, or droppings. Contamination has occurred when coliform otherwise unable to defend themselves.bacteria from droppings entered water towers or springs This usually involves newborn calves, piglets or Iambs and from which residences drew water. the associated heifers,sows,and ewes(Figure 2). Black vultures are opportunistic and readily recognize and take advantage of vulnerable animals. Because black vultures are social,the feeding behavior of one or two birds usually attracts many more and they can easily overwhelm the affected prey animal. 7 j At a cattle ranch in central Florida, both species of vultures focused their activities in pastures where active calving was occurring.The vultures were frequently observed feeding on afterbirth as well as fresh droppings from calves. Structures a yjllsm Property damage, especially from black vultures, Includes Figure3.Damage by black vultures to structures,vehicles and other property tearing and removing window caulking,screen enclosures, is a common occurrence. roof shingles,vinyl seat covers from boats and tractors, 99 U.S.Department of Agriculture Page 3 Nuisance Problems Citizens frequently have health concerns because of the accumulation of droppings from roosts and loafing areas near their homes(Figure 6). Many people consider vultures a nuisance because of the white-wash effect their drop- pings leave on trees and structures at roost sites,the am- monia odor emanating from roost sites,and a general feel- ing of doom when vultures congregate nearby. T.. ".. ., . Damage Identification Figure 4.Vultures frequently loaf or roost on buildings and other structures where accumulations of droppings create nuisance and health concerns. Vultures are large, obvious animals that travel in groups. Their presence is indicated by copious amounts of whitish i fecal matter giving a characteristic ammonia odor to the surroundings. In open areas,shed feathers and regurgitat4 ed pellets also will be obvious(Figure 6). Damage to mate- rials and surfaces is indicated by tears,scratches,and gouges. Management Methods Tr Management of vultures is most effective when a variety of control methods Is used. Figure 5.Vultures represent major safety hazards to civil and military aircraft. Habitat Modification f -- Vultures are attracted to roost sites for reasons largely un- known.Altering the vegetation structure of a given roost r may affect the thermodynamic properties of the site. Therefore,thinning branches on trees within the roost or removing some trees to open up the roost site could re- duce the attractiveness of the site for roosting birds.This method likely will be difficult to apply in most cases,as r•t.. preservation of trees is frequently an important goal in communities. Furthermore,there are no proven guidelines for how best to thin or modify roost vegetation to discour- age vultures.Vultures may repeatedly be attracted to a site due to the abundance of a stable food supply.The proper Figure 6.Fecal material from vulture roosting and loafing can render facilities such as playgrounds unsafe and unappealing. Fecal accumulation, disposal of dead livestock and removal of other human- feathers,and regurgitated pellets signify presence of a vulture roost. made foods may reduce vulture use of some areas. 100 Page 4 WDM Technical Series—Vultures ledges, or wherever perching is likely to occur.Solar- powered electric fence chargers are available so access to a power outlet is not necessary.A bird that contacts the track receives an unpleasant, but harmless,shock and leaves the site. Black vulture depredations to livestock can be minimized by locating lambing, pigging,and calving activities in sheds or buildings, or by using paddocks close to barns or buildings with human activity so that birthing animals can be monitored closely. Figure 7.The Coyote Roller®can be an effective device for preventing Scare Devices vulture perching. Effigies Vultures may use a site for multiple reasons, however,and In most roost situations,whether in trees or on a structure, the removal of a food source might be insufficient to birds can be dispersed quickly and efficiently by proper disperse vultures roosting or loafing at a site. installation of a vulture carcass or effigy.An effigy can be either a taxidermic preparation or an artificial device Exclusion designed and constructed to look like a dead vulture. Various techniques have been developed to prevent Regardless of the type, proper installation is crucial. vultures from perching on window ledges, roofs,and other Display the carcass or effigy from a high, prominent areas where they are not wanted. Many of the various bird location so that birds using the roost notice it. Hang the spikes that are commercially available will not deter stimulus upside down by its feet,far enough from branches vultures. In many cases,the birds are able to place their or other points of contact to prevent entanglement. Hire a feet in the spaces between the spikes,and they readily professional to install the carcass or effigy on a tower bend the longer, more pliable spikes down to create a hospitable perching substrate.The spikes that work best against vultures are short,sharp,tightly spaced,and resistant to bending.Wires suspended above a roof or ledge do not have long-term effectiveness as vultures can avoid such obstacles when they land and either perch beside the wires or directly on top of them. Coyote Roller®is a commercially available device that can create an unstable perch for vultures.As birds try to land on the devices,the cylinder rotates and the birds spin off. This could be particularly effective on the ridge line of a roof or on a narrow ledge or railing where the availability of perch sites is limited (Figure 7). Figure 8.Installation of an effigy is effective for dispersing a vulture roost. Perhaps even more effective is the use of commercially available electric tracks that can be assembled to any desired length.These can be affixed to roofs, chimneys, 101 U.S.Department of Agriculture Page 5 Figure 8). To suspend a carcass or effigy at a tree roost, Important constraints apply to the general use of a vulture use a modified bow and arrow rig to launch the line up and carcass or taxidermic effigy. Both species of vultures are over a branch in a prominent location. protected by federal laws,and it is unlawful to take or pos- sess a live bird or carcass without a permit from the U.S. Vulture carcasses and taxidermic vulture effigies have Fish and Wildlife Service(USFWS). Permits are not required been effective in resolving a variety of roost problems in- for effigies made from feathers of domestic fowl.The hang- volving property damage, communication towers, crop and ing of a vulture carcass or taxidermic effigy could be dis- livestock protection,and aircraft safety. Generally,vultures tasteful to some members of the public. It might be pru- that encounter a hanging carcass or taxidermic effigy va- dent to contact local conservation or birding groups or local cate their roost within 5 days and do not return as long as media to explain the use of the carcasses or effigies,so the stimulus is in place. In some cases,vultures do not that those hung in areas of high visibility are not mistaken return even when the carcass or effigy is removed. for birds that accidentally became entangled. Prolonged exposure to the weather deteriorates the carcass or effigy. Despite good results,this roost dispersal method is not universally effective.Where vultures occupy mixed-species The development of an effective, durable, readily available roosts with wading birds, cormorants,and anhingas, instal- artificial effigy is desirable because no permit is needed to lation of a vulture carcass or taxidermic vulture effigy has use it.To date,the most consistently effective artificial effi- been ineffective. It is not clear why vultures in multi- gy is a decorative vulture statuette made in China and sold species roosts are unresponsive to the effigy approach. on-line(Figure 9). Perhaps the birds sense greater security with the other species present.Whatever the reason, other methods The likeness is approximately 16.5 inches tall.The body is need to be applied to disperse mixed-species roosts. covered with brown feathers and the head is red.The effigy has been used to disperse vulture roosts from trees,tow- Effigies have been used with mixed success to discourage ers, refinery plants,and power plants. vulture use of houses and other facilities during the day. Black vultures have been reported to tear effigies when used at daytime loafing sites but are repelled from roost sites where effigies are hung. It is unclear why vultures respond to effigies at roosting locations but occasionally show no dispersal response from daytime loafing sites. Also,effigies have not reliably dispersed vultures from mul- ti-story buildings, or from small animal parks and zoos.At this time, researchers do not understand why effigies are not effective in some of these situations. Dispersal of vulture roosts near a livestock operation can help reduce the likelihood of depredations. Dispersal is often best accomplished by suspending a vulture carcass or taxidermic effigy in the roost, but other roost dispersal options,such as pyrotechnics, could produce a similar re- sult. Roost dispersal is not always an effective option, how- ever,as vultures are capable of using various roost sites within a given area.Thus, dispersal at one main roost loca- tion might cause birds to relocate to alternate roost sites but might not affect their use of livestock production areas. Figure 9.Artificial vulture effigy used for roost dispersal is made in China and can be purchased online. 102 Page 6 WDM Technical Series—Vultures Lasers from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol,Tobacco and Firearms. Commercial vendors can identify pyrotechnics requiring the This tool recently became available for wildlife managers federal permit prior to purchase. and has been effective in dispersing various bird species. Vultures respond well to low-powered red lasers. Field trials Other Harassment at wooded roosts,as well as on buildings and electric transmission line towers, have repeatedly demonstrated Pyrotechnics and other noisemakers often are not that vultures can be moved from the roost by using the permitted in residential areas,zoos, parks, or business laser from about 30 minutes before sunset, or as soon as sites. Nevertheless,vultures can be effectively harassed it is dark enough for the birds to see it, until about 30 using other methods. minutes after sunset. Once it becomes too dark and the birds are settled in for the night,the laser often will not Helium-filled balloons tethered by Mylar®tape and raised make them disperse. into hardwood trees at roost sites have dispersed vultures in the past. Each roost site was in an urban area where Generally,vultures respond immediately to the bright spot either vultures had habituated to noise harassment or local of light and either take flight, or run or hop to a new perch. noise ordinances did not allow harassment with As soon as the first few birds take off from the roost, pyrotechnics and other auditory scare devices. There were others follow so that dozens of birds can be dislodged by 40 to 100 vultures at each test site. In each instance,the directly exposing just a few to the laser light. vultures immediately left the roost area but returned 6 to 12 months later when the balloons and Mylar®tape had Lasers are safe, quiet,and effective over distances of fallen from the trees.After balloons were used for 2 years several hundred yards, depending on ambient light. at an Appomattox,Virginia, urban roost,vultures Vultures can be dispersed without disruption to people and habituated and no longer dispersed. If sufficiently dark, from well beyond the effective range of pyrotechnics. One lasers can be applied to move vultures. Even during downside is that vultures may habituate to lasers after daylight hours, lasers can be used as long as the birds are multiple nights of harassment. Birds will vacate a roost for able to detect it against the ambient light.Alternatively, a given night but then return the next night. It is not known paintball guns can be employed with good effect on how long laser harassment needs to continue for troublesome vultures.The birds are bothered by the sound permanent abandonment of a roost. Lasers can cost up to of projectiles whizzing past and they do not enjoy being 2,000. struck by a paintball. Eventually the "pop"sound generated by the compressed gas alone is enough to cause birds to Pyrotechnics take flight.To minimize the chance of injury, birds should not be shot at close range(less than 10 yards). Follow Vultures can be harassed from a roost by pyrotechnics proper firearm safety measures whenever using paintballs. screamer-sirens and bird bombs)fired from a 15-mm Whatever technique is used,for best results harass birds launcher(starter pistol),shellcrackers shot from a 12- as soon as they begin to use the site. It must be persistent gauge shotgun, electronically generated sounds, or so that birds do not have opportunities to return. propane cannons. Prior to initiating a harassment program in urban areas, consult state, provincial, county,and local Another option for harassment is a motion-activated ordinances regarding the location of bird sanctuaries,sprinkler(Figure 10).All that is required is a spigot or other noise ordinances,and the possession and use of firearms source of pressured water.The sudden onset of a sprinkler and pyrotechnics. Pyrotechnics, launchers,shellcrackers, triggered by the vultures' movement startles them and propane cannons,and other harassment tools can be tends to keep them from the site.The sound of the purchased readily from a variety of commercial sources. sprinkler,sight of the water stream,and unpredictability of Some pyrotechnics require a federal explosives permit the stimulus all combine to cause a deterrent effect.Such 103 U.S.Department of Agriculture Page 7 units have been successful against vultures on roofs of nons.The number of nights needed to disperse a roost can houses, on boat docks,and around backyard patios. be shortened to 4 to 5 nights when effigies and lasers are used simultaneously with the pyrotechnics. On some occa- Firing 22-caliber or larger rifle ammunition reportedly will sions, it may be necessary to shoot some vultures to rein- disperse loafing vultures from pastures. Pyrotechnics or force harassment with pyrotechnics and reduce habitua- shotguns also can be used, but their range is not as great. tion to the harassment program. Such harassment often has only a short-term benefit,as vultures will return to the site within a few hours. Do not kill Shooting or wound vultures unless you have a Migratory Bird Depre- dation permit issued by the USFWS. Given increasing population trends for both vulture species and their basic life history attributes,selective lethal con- Guard dogs are another form of harassment that some trol is unlikely to affect the overall population.Selective producers use with success.While we are not aware of any removal of problem vultures, however, could contribute to formal evaluation of this method to protect livestock from resolving local conflicts with vultures. black vultures,we have talked to livestock producers whose dogs chase vultures.This method seems like a fea- At three Texas industrial plants, each hosting about 200 sible alternative if the dog is properly trained. birds,shooting with .22-caliber rifles was initiated after other methods had failed to resolve vulture problems. Re- To be most effective, harassment must be diligent and moval of 5, 25 and 45 vultures resulted in abandonment constant,and initiated as soon as the problem is recog- of the sites for 12 months,4 months,and 10 weeks, re- nized.The use of a variety of harassment tools at the same spectively. time increases the likelihood of dispersing vultures.To dis- perse a roost, begin harassment at dusk as the vultures Additional documentation is needed to support the asser- come to roost and continue until dark. Harassment on sev- tion that removal of a few vultures from a local population eral consecutive nights may be required to disperse a increases the efficacy of harassment programs and pre- roost. Normally, it takes 7 to 9 consecutive nights of har- vents habituation to harassment.A Migratory Bird Depre- assment to disperse a vulture roost when 15 mm and 12- dation Permit issued by the USFWS is required before vul- gauge pyrotechnics are used alone or with propane can- tures can be killed. Trapping Vultures are relatively easy to trap,especially with large baited walk-in traps(Figure 11).Turkey vultures seem in- hibited from entering traps already holding black vultures. For specific targeted individual birds, padded jaw foothold traps can be used. For example, in Virginia and Maryland, vultures were damaging buildings by pulling latex window gaskets from windows,tearing holes in the rubber mem- brane of the roof,and disturbing building occupants with persistent daily attacks against their images in the glass. After nonlethal methods failed to stop the damage,the Figure 10.Motion-activated sprinklers are effective for scaring vultures from vultures were captured with padded jaw foothold traps rooftops,boat docks,and other places with access to a source of placed around a carcass on the rock ballast roof of the pressurized water. multiple story buildings.Trapped vultures were euthanized and damage ceased. 104 Page 8 WDM Technical Series—Vultures monetary value of these services has not been estimated but no doubt is considerable. The recent decimation of Old World vulture populations has had profound, unanticipated societal impacts, in addition to disruption of wildlife community functions. By contrast,since their recovery from the deleterious impacts of persistent pesticides, populations of New World vultures have increased and expanded. While the positive economic benefits i.e. ecosystem services) of the expanding black and turkey vulture populations have not been quantified,there is information Figure 11.Baited walk-in traps are effective for capturing large numbers of pertinent to the negative side of the vulture balance sheet. vultures. In the United States,vultures are among the most costly species in terms of damage to military(> $2.9 million/ year)and civil (>$1.2 million/year)aircraft(Table 1). Only TranSlOCati0n geese and pelicans have greater economic impacts according to U.S.Air Force bird strike data.The monetary The benefits of translocating trapped vultures are impacts are probably underestimates of the actual costs questionable. In Texas,translocating trapped birds did not because not every bird-aircraft collision is reported. These reduce problems at industrial facilities where the birds data do not reflect the serious potential costs to human were trapped. Furthermore, complaints increased health and safety. regarding vultures at the release sites. In Florida,four of eight transmitter-equipped vultures released more than While both vulture species have economic impacts to 150 miles from the trap site eventually were tracked to aircraft,the black vulture can also be an economic within 10 miles of their original roost, indicating that detriment for many livestock producers.The most recent problems at the original site are likely to persist unless the data available(2010)from the USDA National Agricultural habitat is modified so the original site is less attractive to Statistics Service(NASS)attribute 11,900 cattle and calf vultures.Although translocation is a nonlethal control deaths valued at$4.64 million to vultures. NASS method, little evidence exists that translocating vultures is estimated the total monetary loss from all cattle/calf an effective management tool. predation to be$98.48 million. Black vulture impacts to livestock extend to pigs,goats,and sheep, but comparable Disposal economic data are not available. Check your local and state or provincial regulations and Both vulture species cause property damage to vehicles, USFWS depredation permit regarding carcass disposal. houses, office buildings, equipment and various other items.Their roosting on cell towers,water towers, buildings,and other tall structures necessitates roost dispersal, cleaning,and repairs. The collective economicEconomics dispersal, of these activities are unknown. Black vultures and turkey vultures are part of the multi- species scavenging guild which provides valuable ecosystem services, including carrion removal, disease suppression,and nutrient recycling. To our knowledge,the 105 U.S.Department of Agriculture Page 9 Civil Aircraft(1990-2014) Military Aircraft(FY1995-FY2014) Species Number of Estimated Cost Cost/Year Number of Estimated Cost Cost/Year Collisions Collisions Black vulture 127 5,599,881 223,995 350 28,072,183 1,403,609 Turkeyvulture 585 12,432,485 497,299 439 31,602,775 1,580,139 Vulture species 308 12,339,858 493,594 N/A N/A N/A Total 1,020 30,372,224 1,214,889 789 59,674,958 2,983,748 Table 1.Number of vulture-aircraft collisions and their associated costs involving civil and military aircraft compiled by the Federal Aviation Administration(25 years)and the U.S. Air Force(20 years),respectively.FY denotes the federal fiscal year which runs from October through the following September. Species Overview Identification and glide when at low altitudes,whereas black vultures flap frequently, interspersed with brief glides when at low Two species of vultures are common in North America:the altitudes unless a strong wind blows.At high altitudes both turkey vulture (Cathartes aura)and the black vulture vultures primarily glide when riding thermal wind currents. Coragyps atratus).These species are in the family Cathar- tidae.Vultures are sometimes known locally as buzzards. Physical Description Turkey vultures are large dark brown birds with 5.7-to 6- foot wing spans and a body mass of 3.5 to 4.4 pounds. Distinguishing characteristics of turkey vultures are a bright red head on adults,the leading edge on the under- side of the wing is black while the trailing edge is gray,and a long tail extends well beyond the body when in flight Figure 12). In contrast, black vultures have a 4.6-to 5-foot wing span and weigh 3.5 to 4.9 pounds.Adult and juvenile black vul- tures have a dark grey head (Figure 1),the underside of the wings is dark grey to black with a white area at the end of each wing,and a relatively short tail (Figure 13). The mode of flight between black and turkey vultures differ due to different wing lengths supporting about the same Figure 12.Turkey vultures(Cathartes aura)are characterized by long,narrow body mass.Turkey vultures flap their wings a few times wings,a relatively long tail,and a red head(in adults). 106 WDM Technical Series—Vultures Sign Nests in structures or abandoned vehicles are found by observing movements of adult birds. Nests on the ground are very shallow scrapes and difficult to find. Roost sites are characterized by a distinctive ammonia-like odor,and by accumulations of droppings,feathers,and regurgitated pellets. Voice and Sounds Black vultures make a low-pitched grunt or "woof," audible Figure 13.Black vultures have a black head and broad white-tipped wings. at close range,when disturbed. Range Turkey vultures occur in all of Mexico, most of the U.S.,and the southern tier of Canada (Figure 14). Black vultures are common in South America and Central America and occur throughout the southeastern U.S.,Texas, Mexico,and parts of Arizona.Their range has continued to expand into New a York and the Great Lake States(Figure 15). KI b r . The ranges of both species have expanded northward intif; < ° the past 50 years.Several possible explanations exist for their range expansions and population growth.The pesti- cide DDT and its derivative DDE adversely affected vulture fecundity.The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency pro- hibited the use of DDT in 1972 due to negative environ- mental impacts to many animal species,and vulture popu- lations in the U.S. have grown steadily in the last 40 years. The recent gradual, overall warming trend in North America might have contributed to these broad-scale northern range expansions.Also,vultures have benefited from frag- mentation of the landscape by humans,which creates mo- saics of forested and open areas for roosting, nesting,and foraging.Vultures clearly have adapted and thrived in the B"e ding presence of human activity. vearrouna Northern populations of turkey vultures migrate from sum- mer breeding areas to southern wintering areas. Black vul- tures are considered locally resident, but they engage in short term local movements in advance of bad weather. Figure 14.Turkey vulture distribution inNorthamerica. 107 U.S.Department of Agriculture Page 11 bv communal roosts, especially during late fall through early spring. Roosting is believed to enhance the ability to find i n food and might reduce risk of predation. Roosts may contain thousands of vultures. Mortality Turkey vultures have been reported to live for more than ti 17 years.The most common cause of illness, injury, or death is trauma from collisions or injuries from foothold traps, principally amongjuveniles. Black vultures have been reported to live up to 25 years of age. Predation on eggs and flightless chicks may be gb common and collisions with power lines and shooting for livestock protection are additional sources of mortality. Analysis of the black vulture population in Virginia I Year-round indicated that 3,500 birds could be culled annually from the population without adversely affecting its long-term sustainability. Figure 15. Black vulture distribution in North America. Population Status Each species shows a widespread, increasing population trend. Using the best available information,the median Reproduction population estimate for black vultures in Virginia was 91,190 in 2006, but similar estimates are not available for Breeding Bird Survey data suggests turkey vulture other states. populations in the U.S. increased at an annual rate of 3.0% from 1999 to 2009. Black vulture population data, mainly Habitat from North Carolina,suggest that high rates of survival and fertility,and first breeding at about 5 years of age, combine Both species of vultures inhabit mixed farmland, pasture, to produce an annual rate of increase of 10.6%. and wooded areas. For loafing and foraging, black vultures It is believed vultures nest annually. Each species normally seem attracted to pond, lake,and other water shorelines lays two eggs per clutch. Incubation lasts about 40 days. Figure 16). Adults feed and care for young for 2 to 3 months before fledging.A lengthy period of parental care ensues as the Vultures roost in various types of trees including pine, young birds learn to forage. cypress, palm,and hardwoods,as well as on communication towers,support structures for transmission Nesting lines,water tanks,and buildings. Roost trees typically are larger than average surrounding trees. Both vulture Vultures nest on the ground in thickets, on rock ledges, in species often occur at sanitary landfills and each are abandoned buildings and vehicles,and in caves and known to loaf on office buildings and houses. Black hollow logs. In Florida, black vultures nest as early as vultures especially are tolerant of human activities and January.Vultures congregate in single-or mixed-species habituate to being in proximity to people. 108 Page 12 WDM Technical Series—Vultures x; Food Habits OnrF3,w Turkey and black vultures primarily are scavengers.Their diets include carrion,fish,and invertebrates. Black vultures will kill other animals and tear the animals apart for food, including livestock giving birth and their w defenseless offspring.Turkey vultures rarely take live prey. Reports of turkey vultures attacking livestock likely are mistaken identification of black vultures. r Landfills are major feeding sites for turkey and black vultures,where they join crows,gulls,and many other Figure 16.Black vultures often roost and forage near water. species. On a smaller scale, black vultures often plunder dumpsters Behavior and garbage cans,and they frequent waste transfer stations,zoos,and any place where food scraps are Turkey and black vultures fill important ecological roles as regularly available(Figure 17). Both species are adaptable scavengers in the environment. Dead animals may have and capable of exploiting feeding opportunities created by bacteria or viruses that are pathogenic or zoonotic.When human activity. feeding on carcasses,vultures consume and destroy large quantities of bacteria before the bacteria form spores resistant to digestion. It is possible, however,that while some bacteria are destroyed in a vulture's digestive tract, some bacteria could be transmitted on the bird's feathers and feet.Thus,while vultures could reduce the spread of most infections in a locality,they also could introduce infections into new areas.The intestinal micro flora of turkey vultures suggests that these birds are reservoirs of intestinal bacterial pathogens. Vultures have weak feet for grasping but have strong bills for pulling and tearing flesh.Their eyesight is keen,and their sense of smell is highly developed in turkey vultures, but less so in black vultures. Black vultures rely on eyesight r R to locate sources of food and fly at higher altitudes than turkey vultures. From that vantage point,they can observe behavior of turkey vultures and other scavengers to learn the location of available food.At a carcass, black vultures are dominant over turkey vultures.Turkey vultures tend to specialize on smaller carcasses,which they can quickly ingest before black vultures have time to displace them. Figure 17.Vultures exploit feeding opportunities created by human activity. 109 U.S.Department of Agriculture Page 13 Legal Status Vultures are protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act,and are managed by the federal government.Vultures may be harassed without federal permits, but can be killed only after obtaining a Migratory Bird Depredation Permit from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.State wildlife agencies may require state permits prior to killing migratory birds. 110 Page 14 WDM Technical Series—Vultures Acknowledgements Figure 1. Photo by Martin Lowney, USDA-APHIS-WS Figure 2. Photos by Eric Tillman, USDA-APHIS-WS, NWRC Figure 3. Photo by USDA-APHIS-WS Figure 4. Photo by John Humphrey, USDA-APHIS-WS, NWRC Figure 5. Photos USDA Figure 6. Photos by John Humphrey(left)and Eric Tillman (right), USDA-APHIS-WS, NWRC Figure 7. Photo by Eric Tillman, USDA-APHIS-WS, NWRC Figure 8. Photos by USDA-APHIS-WS Figure 9. Photo by USDA-APHIS-WS Figure 10. Photo by Eric Tillman, USDA-APHIS-WS, NWRC Figure 11. Photo by Eric Tillman, USDA-APHIS-WS, NWRC Figure 12. Photos by Eric Tillman, USDA-APHIS-WS, NWRC (left)and The Cornell Lab of Ornithology(right) Figure 13. Photo by Michael Avery, USDA-APHIS-WS, NWRC Figure 14. Map from Kirk and Mossman, 1998 The Birds of North America Online/The Cornell Lab of Ornithology Figure 15. Map from Buckley 1999,The Birds of North America Online/The Cornell Lab of Ornithology Figure 16. Photos by John Humphrey, USDA-APHIS-WS, NWRC Figure 17 Photo by Michael Avery, USDA-APHIS-WS, NWRC Glossary Disclaimer Effigy:A likeness of a vulture.An effigy can be an actual Wildlife can threaten the health and safety of you and oth- vulture carcass,a carcass that has been taxidermically ers in the area. Use of damage prevention and control prepared, or an artificial vulture likeness.methods also may pose risks to humans, pets, livestock, Property Damage: Includes marring,tearing,scratching, other non-target animals,and the environment. Be aware defecation and soiling residential and business structures, of the risks and take steps to reduce or eliminate those vehicles, boats, cell towers,signage, playground equip- risks. ment, etc. Some methods mentioned in this document may not be Roost:A site where vultures gather to loaf, rest or spend legal, permitted, or appropriate in your area. Read and fol- the night.Vultures typically gather in roosts during all sea- low all pesticide label recommendations and local require- sons outside the nesting season. ments. Check with personnel from your state wildlife agen- cy and local officials to determine if methods are accepta- Zoonotic: Disease that can be transmitted from animals to ble and allowed. people. Mention of any products,trademarks, or brand names does not constitute endorsement, nor does omission con- Key Words stitute criticism. Aircraft hazard, black vulture, Cathartes aura, Coragyps Citation atratus, effigy, laser, livestock damage, property damage, turkey vulture Avery, M.L.and M. Lowney. 2016.Vultures.Wildlife Dam- age Management Technical Series. USDA,APHIS,WS Na- tional Wildlife Research Center. Ft. Collins, Colorado. 17p. 111 U.S.Department of Agriculture Page 15 Resources Avery, M. L. 2004.Trends in North America vulture populations.Vertebrate Pest Conference 21:116-121. Avery, M. L.,J.S. Humphrey,T.S. 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Use of effigies and decoys to reduce vulture damage to prop- erty and agriculture.Vertebrate Pest Conference 20:123-128. USAF. 2016. Strike statistics. http://www.safely.af.mil/Divisions/Aviation-Safety-Division/BASH (accessed 6 Octo- ber 2016). USDA. National Agricultural Statistics Service. 2011. Cattle death loss. http://usda.mannlib.cornelI.edu/usda/ current/CattDeath/CattDeath-05-12-2011.pdf(accessed 6 October 2016). Wenny, D. G.,T. L. DeVault, M. D.Johnson, D. Kelly, C. H.Sekercioglu, D. F.Tomback,and C.J.Whelan. 2011.The need to quantify ecosystem services provided by birds.Auk 128:1-14. 113 Page 17 Appendix Damage Management Methods for Vultures Type of Control Available Management Options Exclusion Electric track Coyote Roller® Stout anti-perching spikes Frightening Devices . Vulture effigies Hand-held lasers Pyrotechnics Habitat Modification No proven guidelines for how best to thin vegetation or modify roost sites Repellents None registered Toxicants None registered Trapping Large baited walk-in traps Padded jaw foothold traps with 3-inch jaw spread Shooting Shooting effective for individual troublesome vultures.Type of firearm and ammunition depends on specific circumstances. 114 0-.. - . ' . Factsheet 06September2019 Managing Vulture Damage r , Wildlife Services, a program Know Before You Act within the U.S. Department Vultures are migratory birds protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal State laws, and regulations. They are managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife and Plant Health Inspection Service (part of the U.S. Department of the Interior) and State wildlife agencies. The birds, their nests, and eggs cannot be killed or destroyed Service (APHIS), provides without a Migratory Bird Depredation Permit. Individual States and localities Federal leadership and may have further restrictions on vulture management. For more specific expertise in managing conflicts local information, consult with Wildlife Services staff in your State by calling between people and wildlife to 1-866-4USDA-WS (1-866-487-3297). help protect the Nation's Types of Vultures agricultural and natural Two different vulture species are native to North America: black vultures resources, property and and turkey vultures. Both raptor species play an important role in the infrastructure, and public ecosystem, feeding mostly on carrion, or already-dead animals, though black vultures also exhibit predatory behavior toward wildlife and livestock. health and safety. Physical features of the birds are useful in their role as scavengers: bald If you are experiencing vulture heads, sharp beaks, sharp nails, and highly acidic stomach liquids and urine. The latter contributes to damage issues; as a defense, the birds damage, our biologists can regurgitate a reeking and corrosive vomit. The uric acid kills bacteria on a help by providing information bird's legs, but it can also be corrosive. Sharp nails and beaks are highly and advice or working onsite to destructive to synthetic surfaces. reduce damage. We also Populations of both species have increased in abundance and range in the conduct research to develop past 30 years and may continue to do so into the future. Vultures often form new methods for resolving large roosts and loafing areas, numbering from a few dozen to hundreds of individual birds. these conflicts. Vultures have an adaptable nature and show complex behavior. Those traits, combined with their increasing populations and proximity to humans, contribute to a wide range of conflicts between vultures and people. These Vultures have an adaptable nature and show complex ' p behavior. Combined with increasing populations, this leads to a wide range of conflicts. 115 The turkey vulture (left) is the larger of the two species, weighing about 4 pounds with a 6-foot wingspan. The adult's featherless, bright red head is distinctive, and the body feathers are mostly dark brown/black. The black vulture (right) weighs less r than 4 pounds with a wingspan of y.; less than 5 feet. It is mostly black with a gray head. d can occur in agricultural settings, as well as suburban Agricultural Damage. Both turkey and black vultures and urban areas. Wildlife Services works closely with normally feed on animal carcasses. Black vultures, farmers, homeowners, State and local governments, however, can also attack and kill calves, Iambs, piglets, and industries to resolve such conflicts. adult livestock incapacitated while birthing, and other weak animals. This predatory behavior often results in Conflicts With People serious injury or death to livestock, as vultures target Property Damage.Large groups of vultures may roost the eyes and soft tissues. In most cases, affected or occupy woodlots near homes and can be animals must be euthanized because of their injuries. A destructive. Black vultures often damage homes and 2017 USDA report on cattle and calf losses in the commercial buildings by tearing window caulking, roof United States reported that vultures were responsible shingles, vent seals, rubber roof liners, and pool for 10 percent of all calves lost to predators. Before covers. They can damage vehicles by scratching paint, allowing cell towers on their lands, ranchers should be removing rubber seals and wipers, and ripping vinyl aware that vultures commonly roost on cell or satellite seat covers from boats and tractors. towers. Wildlife specialists can suggest methods to Both black and turkey vultures also affect the quality discourage tower use by the birds. of life for area residents. The birds' feces and vomit Health and Safety Concerns.Accumulations of feces, as can accumulate, especially on roofs of houses, office well as vulture roosting and soaring behaviors, create buildings, communication towers, and electrical health and safety concerns. Droppings near homes and transmission structures. When this happens on drinking water sources may pose health concerns for electrical transmission towers, arcing and power individuals and municipalities. Many people find the outages may occur, at great expense to utility white-wash stains of vulture droppings and their companies. When this happens on communication associated ammonia odors offensive. Additionally, towers often used as roosting sites by vultures, it concentrated vulture populations can be hazardous to hampers maintenance activities and impacts the aircraft, especially when close to airport flight paths, longevity of the structure. because of the birds' large size characteristic soaring behavior. This behavior increases their chances of being struck by low-flying aircraft. complicatedVulturemanagementisandsite-specific, so consulting with a 116 How We Can Help p c F Vulture management is complicated and site-specific, so consulting with a wildlife professional is vital to successfully resolving damage. Our Wildlife Services staff can help in many ways. This may include giving information on habitat management or strategies and tools for dispersing vultures from areas of conflict. Our biologists can document vulture damage and start the depredation permit application process when necessary. In some cases, we may enter into cooperative service agreements to resolve these conflicts. We can also evaluate the damage situation and recommend possible techniques for resolving the specific problems. For example, a vulture effigy, hung correctly, will often scatter a roost. Sound- and light- devices (i.e., propane cannons or pyrotechnics and lasers) also may be used to disperse vultures, especially at roost locations at night or as birds return to settle for the night. Motion-activated sprinklers and Integrated techniques for resolving conflicts inflatable air dancers may be useful for dispersing with vultures may include using real or vultures from rooftops. Obvious attractants, such as constructed effigies/models. momopengarbage, dead livestock and outdoor feeding of domestic or wild animals, can be removed or excluded, although the source of a site's attraction can Learn More be unclear. In some situations, selective, lethal For more information about managing vulture damage, removal of birds may be needed to resolve damage or other Wildlife Services operations, call your State effectively. office at 1-866-4USDA-WS (1-866-487-3297) or visit Science-Based Solutions our Web site at www.aphis.usda.gov/wildlife-damage. Wildlife Services' National Wildlife Research Center NWRC) conducts research on a wide variety of wildlife damage issues. Scientists at the NWRC's Florida field station carry out studies to better understand vulture populations and their ecology and behavior in order to develop strategies that help minimize property damage, protect agriculture, and relieve health and safety concerns caused by vultures. Wildlife Services is not the only source of wildlife damage management services available to the public. Private-sector wildlife damage management providers may also be available.Wildlife Services does not endorse or recommend any specific private-sector provider or the use of any specific product over another. USDA is an equal opportunity provider,employer,and lender. 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Phone: Comments: Name: HARVEY,JANICE REILLY R/S:W/F DOB: 7/6/1955 or Age: Offense Indicator: Adult/Juvenile:A Hgt: 508 Wgt: Hair: Eyes: DL State: FL Person Type:OTHER/ADULT City of Birth: Place of Birth: Address: 1120 WINTER SPRINGS BLVD WINTER SPRINGS, FL 32708 Phone: Email: Cell Phone:407-591-2016 OthPhone1: OthPhone2: NOK: NOK: NOK Address:NOK Phone: Emp.Address: Job: Bus. Phone: Comments: Name: IGLER, DAWN MARIE R/S:W/F DOB: 10/20/1958 or Age: Offense Indicator: Adult/Juvenile:A Hgt: 508 Wgt: Hair: Eyes: DL State: FL Person Type:OTHER/ADULT City of Birth: Place of Birth: Address: 1117 CHEETAH TRL WINTER SPRINGS, FL 32708 Phone: Email: Cell Phone:202-714-3091 OthPhone1: OthPhone2: NOK: NOK: NOK Address:NOK Phone: Emp.Address: Job: Bus. Phone: Comments: Name:THORNTON, CLARENCE HOUSTON R/S:W/M DOB: 8/5/1956 or Age: Offense Indicator: Adult/Juvenile:A Hgt: 602 Wgt: Hair: Eyes: DL State: FL Person Type:OTHER/ADULT City of Birth: Place of Birth: Address: 1118 WINTER SPRINGS BLVD WINTER SPRINGS, FL 32708 Phone: Email: Cell Phone:407-212-9928 OthPhone1: OthPhone2: NOK: NOK: NOK Address:NOK Phone: Emp.Address: Job: Bus. Phone: Comments: 2023CE000598 Printed On:06/09/2023 15:14 Page 1 of 6 Printed by:WINTERSPRINGS\kpresley 118 Region: CSA: Grid: F CODE ENFORCEMENT REPORT For the public:Yes Agency Report#: W WEO juvenile: No 2023CE000598 Winter Springs Police Department Domestic Violence: No Event#: Agency ORL FLO590600 Dating Violence: No 20230881236 NARRATIVES Rpt Date:03/29/2023 09:53 1 Reporter:1PRESLEY,KEVIN W00295 I Clearance:Open Nar Type: O Mod By:WINTERSPRINGS\kpresley I Mod Date:03/29/2023 09:55 Related Case# Matt, The resident is still feeding the vultures at 1120 Winter Springs Blvd.Will you send a patrol call again to discuss the ramifications of feeding vultures?Attached is a photo,when I drove by there last week were 5 vultures outside waiting on the next meal.... Thank you! Victoria K. Colangelo Winter Springs City Commissioner, District 2 Victoria Colangelo Commissioner P: (407) 327-7585 F: (407)327-4753 A: 1126 East State Road 434 Winter Springs, Florida 32708 1 swear/affirm the above statements are true and correct: Swom to and subscribed before me,the undersigned Officer's Signature: authority,this day of in the year PRESLEY,KEVIN W00295 Namerlilleof Person Authorized to Administer Oath. Name and Employee#(Printed) Rpt Date:03/29/2023 09:55 1 Reporter:1PRESLEY,KEVIN W00295 I Clearance:Open Nar Type: S Mod By:WINTERSPRINGS\kpresley I Mod Date:03/29/2023 09:59 1 Related Case# On March 28,2023, Chief Tracht forwarded me an email from Commissioner Colangelo,advising that the residence at 11230 Winter Springs Blvd is still feeding the vultures. On March 28,2023, 1 drove by the residence and did not observe any vulture activity. Code Enforcement will continue to spot check the residence and take appropriate action if observed. I swear/affirm the above statements are true and correct: Swom to and subscribed before me,the undersigned Officer's Signature: authority,this day of in the year PRESLEY,KEVIN W00295 Nameliilleof Person Authorized to Administer Oath. Name and Employee#(Printed) Rpt Date:03/30/2023 13:17 1 Reporter:1PRESLEY,KEVIN W00295 I Clearance:Open Nar Type: S Mod By:WINTERSPRINGS\kpresley I Mod Date:03/30/2023 13:18 1 Related Case# On March 30,2023,at approximately 1230 hours, I drove by the residence and did not observe any vulture activity. I swear/affirm the above statements are true and correct: Swom to and subscribed before me,the undersigned Officer's Signature: authority,this day of in the year PRESLEY,KEVIN W00295 Namernfle of Person Authorized to Administer Oath. Name and Employee#(Printed) Rpt Date:04/3/2023 12:27 Reporter:IPRESLEY,KEVIN W00295 I Clearance:Open Nar Type: S Mod By:WINTERSPRINGS\kpresley I Mod Date:04/3/2023 12:28 1 Related Case# On April 3,2023,at approximately 1111 hours, I drove by the residence and did not observe any vulture activity. 2023CE000598 Printed On:06/09/2023 15:14 Page 2 of 6 Printed by:WINTERSPRINGS\kpresley 119 Region: CSA: Grid: F CODE ENFORCEMENT REPORT For the public:Yes Agency Report#: W WEO juvenile: No 2023CE000598 Winter Springs Police Department Domestic Violence: No Event#: Agency ORL FLO590600 Dating Violence: No 20230881236 1 swear/affirm the above statements are true and correct: Swom to and subscribed before me,the undersigned Officer's Signature: authority,this day of in the year PRESLEY,KEVIN W00295 Name/Tifleof Person Authorized to Administer Oath. Name and Employee#(Printed) Rpt Date:04/4/2023 10:05 1 Reporter:1PRESLEY,KEVIN W00295 I Clearance:Open Nar Type: S Mod By:WINTERSPRINGS\kpresley I Mod Date:04/4/2023 10:09 1 Related Case# On April 4,2023,at approximately 0847 hours, I spoke to Janice Harvey about feeding the vultures. She advised me that she rarely feeds them anymore,and they mostly just come and visit her. I advised her that she cannot feed the birds raw meats and if she does it is a violation of city ordinance under our nuisance ordinance. She advised that she understood and will completely ween them off being fed by her. I swear/affirm the above statements are true and correct: Swom to and subscribed before me,the undersigned Officer's Signature: authority,this day of in the year PRESLEY,KEVIN W00295 Namernfle of Person Authorized to Administer Oath. Name and Employee#(Printed) Rpt Date:04/21/2023 07:38 1 Reporter:1PRESLEY,KEVIN W00295 I Clearance:Open Nar Type: S Mod By:WINTERSPRINGS\kpresley I Mod Date:04/21/2023 07:41 1 Related Case# On April 21,2023,from approximately 0735 hours to 0745 hours, I watched the residence and did not observe any vulture activity. I swear/affirm the above statements are true and correct: Swom to and subscribed before me,the undersigned Officer's Signature: authority,this day of in the year PRESLEY,KEVIN W00295 Name/Tifleof Person Authorized to Administer Oath. Name and Employee#(Printed) Rpt Date:04/25/2023 12:34 1 Reporter:1PRESLEY,KEVIN W00295 I Clearance:Open Nar Type: S Mod By:WINTERSPRINGS\kpresley I Mod Date:04/27/2023 14:01 1 Related Case# On April 25,2023,at approximately 1235 hours, I drove by the residence and did not observe any vulture activity. I swear/affirm the above statements are true and correct: Swom to and subscribed before me,the undersigned Officer's Signature: authority,this day of in the year PRESLEY,KEVIN W00295 NameMfle of Person Authorized to Administer Oath. Name and Employee#(Printed) Rpt Date:04/27/2023 14:04 1 Reporter:1PRESLEY,KEVIN W00295 I Clearance:Open Nar Type: S Mod By:WINTERSPRINGS\kpresley I Mod Date:04/27/2023 14:05 1 Related Case# On April 27,2023,at approximately 1404 hours, I drove by the residence and did not observe any vulture activity. I swear/affirm the above statements are true and correct: Swom to and subscribed before me,the undersigned Officer's Signature: authority,this day of in the year PRESLEY,KEVIN W00295 Namernfle of Person Authorized to Administer Oath. Name and Employee#(Printed) Rpt Date:04/27/2023 16:00 1 Reporter:1PRESLEY,KEVIN W00295 I Clearance:Open Nar Type: S Mod By:WINTERSPRINGS\kpresley I Mod Date:04/27/2023 16:04 1 Related Case# On April 27,2023, 1 made contact with Sawn Igler, Clarence Thornton,and Cathy Blake,who are all neighbors of 1120 Winter Springs Blvd. I advised them all to notify the police department on our non-emergency phone line when it is observed that the residents are feeding the vultures raw chicken. Each advised that they would and are willing to provide a written statement. I swear/affirm the above statements are true and correct: Swom to and subscribed before me,the undersigned Officer's Signature: authority,this day of in the year PRESLEY,KEVIN W00295 Namernfle of Person Authorized to Administer Oath. Name and Employee#(Printed) Rpt Date:05/5/2023 08:46 Reporter:1PRESLEY,KEVIN W00295 I Clearance:Open Nar Type: S 2023CE000598 Printed On:06/09/2023 15:14 Page 3 of 6 Printed by:WINTERSPRINGS\kpresley 120 Region: CSA: Grid: F CODE ENFORCEMENT REPORT For the public:Yes Agency Report#: W WEO juvenile: No 2023CE000598 Winter Springs Police Department Domestic Violence: No Event#: Agency ORL FLO590600 Dating Violence: No 20230881236 Mod By:WINTERSPRINGS\kpresley I Mod Date:05/5/2023 09:07 1 Related Case# On May 4,2023,at approximately 1830 hours,Clarence Thornton called WSPD at 407-327-1000 and was transferred to the Code Enforcement answering machine. He left a message that his neighbor Janice was feeding the vultures. At approximately 1929 hours,Officer Bitikoffer responded to 1120 Winter Springs Blvd. (event#20231242736) reference a disturbance between neighbors. I viewed the BWC video,and Janice Harvey is recorded stating the neighbor(Clarence Thornton) gets upset because she feeds the birds. I tagged the BWC video with this case number as evidence in our code case. I swear/affirm the above statements are true and correct: Swom to and subscribed before me,the undersigned Officer's Signature: authority,this day of in the year PRESLEY,KEVIN W00295 NameMfle of Person Authorized to Administer Oath. Name and Employee#(Printed) Rpt Date:05/8/2023 12:01 1 Reporter:1PRESLEY,KEVIN W00295 I Clearance:Open Nar Type: S Mod By:WINTERSPRINGS\kpresley I Mod Date:05/8/2023 12:01 1 Related Case# On May 8,2023,at approximately 1201 hours, I drove by the residence and did not observe any vulture activity. I swear/affirm the above statements are true and correct: Swom to and subscribed before me,the undersigned Officer's Signature: authority,this day of in the year PRESLEY,KEVIN W00295 Name/Tifleof Person Authorized to Administer Oath. Name and Employee#(Printed) Rpt Date:05/12/2023 07:56 Reporter:PRESLEY,KEVIN W00295 I Clearance:Open Nar Type: S Mod By:WINTERSPRINGS\kpresley I Mod Date:05/12/2023 07:57 1 Related Case# On May 12,2023,at approximately 0755 hours, I drove by the residence and did not observe any vulture activity. I swear/affirm the above statements are true and correct: Swom to and subscribed before me,the undersigned Officer's Signature: authority,this day of in the year PRESLEY,KEVIN W00295 Name/Tifleof Person Authorized to Administer Oath. Name and Employee#(Printed) Rpt Date:05/17/2023 11:58 1 Reporter:IHEATH,BRAD W00821 I Clearance:Open I Nar Type: S Mod By:WINTERSPRINGS\bheath I Mod Date:05/17/2023 12:24 1 Related Case# On 05-17-2023 at approximately 1120 hours,while driving by the rear of 1120 Winter Springs Boulevard,from off of Gazell Trail, I observed two(2)vultures perching on the rear upstairs balcony railing. I decided to pull off the side of Gazell Trail to see what the vultures were doing. As soon as I parked my vehicle, I noticed that one(1)of the vultures leaned its head over the inside of the balcony and appeared to be eating something. That particular vulture then flew on top of the roof of the residence. The second vulture then followed. As the second vulture flew on top of the roof,the first vulture flew off and was followed by the second. A third vulture which was out of my view then flew after the first and second vultures. Due to my position, it was not clear what the vulture was eating. I took two(2) photographs of the vultures before they flew away. These photographs were attached to this report. This concluded the vulture activity at the residence. I swear/affirm the above statements are true and correct: Swom to and subscribed before me,the undersigned Officer's Signature: authority,this day of in the year HEATH,BRAD W00821 NameMfle of Person Authorized to Administer Oath. Name and Employee#(Printed) Rpt Date:05/24/2023 17:18 1 Reporter:IHILERIO,JOSE W16784 1 Clearance:Open I Nar Type: S Mod By:WINTERSPRINGS\jmhilerio I Mod Date:05/24/2023 17:18 1 Related Case# 2023CE000598 Printed On:06/09/2023 15:14 Page 4 of 6 Printed by:WINTERSPRINGS\kpresley 121 Region: CSA: Grid: F CODE ENFORCEMENT REPORT For the public:Yes Agency Report#: W WEO juvenile: No 2023CE000598 Winter Springs Police Department Domestic Violence: No Event#: Agency ORL FLO590600 Dating Violence: No 20230881236 On 05/24/2023,at approximately 1637 hours, I, Officer JM Hilerio, responded to 1120 Winter Springs Blvd, regarding an animal complaint. Upon my arrival at the scene, I contacted the complainant,who was identified as Clarence Thorinton,who stated the following: According to Thorinton, he observed several vultures flying on top of his neighbor's house,which made him believed the homeowner was still feeding the vultures.Thorinton advised that he did not witness anyone feeding the vultures. However,the amount of vultures locate near the residence makes him believes someone is still violating a city ordinance by feeding these birds. Contact was made with the homeowner's nephew who denied feeding the birds,and stated that the homeowner is not feeding them either since she was not home at the time of this incident. Contact was made with the homeowner over the phone,who advised that she was no longer feeding the vultures, and was currently aware of the consequences of feeding these birds. No further action was taken by me. My department issued body worn camera was activated during these incident. I swear/affirm the above statements are true and correct: Swom to and subscribed before me,the undersigned Officer's Signature: authority,this day of in the year HILERIO„LOSE W16784 Nameliilleof Person Authorized to Administer Oath. Name and Employee#(Panted) Rpt Date:06/1/2023 14:13 1 Reporter:IHEATH,BRAD W00821 I Clearance:Open I Nar Type: S Mod By:WINTERSPRINGS\bheath I Mod Date:06/1/2023 14:14 1 Related Case# On 05-31-2023 at approximately 1336 hours,while driving by the rear of 1120 Winter Springs Boulevard, I observed a total of seven 7)vultures. One of the vultures was on the roof of the residence and six(6)were perching on the trees in the backyard. I pulled off to the side of the road so that I could take pictures of the vultures. These photographs were attached to this report. I swear/affirm the above statements are true and correct: Swom to and subscribed before me,the undersigned Officer's Signature: authority,this day of in the year HEATH,BRAD W00821 Name/Tilleof Person Authorized to Administer Oath. Name and Employee#(Printed) Rpt Date:06/2/2023 13:25 1 Reporter:1PRESLEY,KEVIN W00295 I Clearance:Open Nar Type: S Mod By:WINTERSPRINGS\kpresley I Mod Date:06/2/2023 14:41 1 Related Case# On June 2,2023,at approximately 1325 hours, I drove by the residence, I observed one vulture fly in and land on the rear roof. The vulture then moved out of my sight onto the second-story rear balcony. I then observed two vultures appear from the balcony onto the wall surrounding it. One vulture went onto the roof,and the other went back out of my sight onto the balcony.At approximately 1330 hours,the vulture on the roof flew off.At 1333 hours,the vulture reappeared on the balcony wall and perched on the edge until it flew off at 1335 hours.Another vulture appeared on the balcony and again flew down into the balcony out of sight. While utilizing a pair of binoculars from my vehicle parked on Gazell Trail, I could observe a piece of food and bone sitting on the edge of the roof,and I was able to take a picture of it with my camera through the binoculars. At 1342 hours,when I left the area, the vulture remained inside the balcony area. I swear/affirm the above statements are true and correct: Swom to and subscribed before me,the undersigned Officer's Signature: authority,this day of in the year PRESLEY,KEVIN W00295 Name/Tilleof Person Authorized to Administer Oath. Name and Employee#(Panted) Rpt Date:06/9/2023 08:18 1 Reporter:1PRESLEY,KEVIN W00295 I Clearance:Open Nar Type: S Mod By:WINTERSPRINGS\kpresley I Mod Date:06/9/2023 08:42 1 Related Case# 2023CE000598 Printed On:06/09/2023 15:14 Page 5 of 6 Printed by:WINTERSPRINGS\kpresley 122 Region: CSA: Grid: F CODE ENFORCEMENT REPORT For the public:Yes Agency Report#: W WEO juvenile: No 2023CE000598 Winter Springs Police Department Domestic Violence: No Event#: Agency ORL FLO590600 Dating Violence: No 20230881236 On June 8,2023,at approximately 1320 hours, Lt. Heath and I met with Janice Harvey at her residence. I advised Janice that we have still been receiving complaints that she is feeding the vultures. I then advised her that we have been watching the residence and have not seen a lot of vulture activity, but on occasion have seen them. She told me that's because they live in her trees. I then informed her that the complaints are that she is feeding the vulture on her second-story back porch,so she cant be seen. I asked if I could walk back there and look on the porch to verify she was not so I could close out my case. She advised us that we could and to be careful because it was a mess. Lt Heath,Janice Harvey,and I walked around the house to the porch stairs. As we walked around the left side of the house, I could observe several bones that appeared to be chicken bones in several states of decomposition,some even being swarmed with flies. I then asked Janice Harvey when the last time she fed the vultures,and she replied that it was a couple of days ago. I asked her why she kept feeding the vultures after I informed her it was a violation. She stated that she has raised them and one of them can not fly very well. She then informed us that she fed the one that doesn't fly well today. I then walked up the porch steps and immediately observed numerous decomposed chicken bones on the stairs and middle landing. As I made it up to the porch, I observed numerous more decomposed bones and several chicken egg shells that had been broken open. I asked Janice why there were eggs on the porch and she advised me that the vultures eat raw eggs as well. I took photographs of the bones and eggshells and the overall condition of the porch. I then spoke with Janice Harvey and advised her that I would be requesting that the Code Board order a Finding of Fact to her that feeding the vultures is in violation of the city code pertaining to unsafe and unsanitary nuisance codes(13-2). She advised she understood. I have attached photos of my observations on the stairs and porch. I swear/affirm the above statements are true and correct: Swom to and subscribed before me,the undersigned Officer's Signature: authority,this day of in the year PRESLEY,KEVIN W00295 Nameliilleof Person Authormedto Administer Oath. Name and Employee#(Printed) ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION Was Crime Scene Processed: No Processed By: Officer Reporting: W00295 PRESLEY,KEVIN Officer Shift: Section: W Unit: W2 Date:03/29/2023 Reviewed By: W00295 PRESLEY,KEVIN Review Date: 03/29/2023 Routed to: WS Assigned To: W00295 PRESLEY,KEVIN Assigned Date: 03/29/2023 Assigned Dept: Clearance: Open Clearance Date: Referred To: Comments: FEEDING VULTURES 2023CE000598 Printed On:06/09/2023 15:14 Page 6 of 6 Printed by:WINTERSPRINGS\kpresley 123 Winter Springs Police Department Case Number:ZOL3 U 0(Y35 Sworn Statement/Narrative Form Event Numb ex: Name: a Date of:Birth- a_I OQ 1.r,5 Address: tip Vv iT SP 121 Home Phone Number: ( ) Email Address: CeU Phone Number: (A uj Z Z - Work Phone Number: ( } U ti5 . ZU r S tA(2 IV u 0 C7 t1 t'+l t_ U U 7y s T'u -E I certify the statement concerning this incident/offense was voluntarily given. I am aware of the following statute and penalties as provided by F.S.S. 837.05, 775.082, 775.083 to-wit: Whoever knowingly gives false information to any law enforcement officer concerning the alleged commission of any crime is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, puns hable by imprisonment not exceeding one year and/or a fine not exceeding$1000,00. Initials: hereby state I wish to prosecute and will testify if necessary. Signature: Date: l 41 Z© : hereby state I wish to make a report for informational purposes only and do not wish to prosecute. Signature: Date: / 1 I am,a witness or have another states of involvement:Signature:Date: / 1 Officer Sigr Officer I.D.Number: Dat;` u '-\i ° Sworn To and 5u scribed Befbre M. S,aw Enforcement Officer Conducting OfTieial Investi afibn WSPD#94A 02/19 Page 1 of 124 4" I`asaR"`. 65 WINTER SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION 1959 300 North Moss Road -Winter Springs, FL 32708 Business (407) 327-1000 - Fax (407) 327-6652 AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING The following properties have been posted with the NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION 1120 WINTER SPRINGS BLVD. WINTER SPRINGS, FL 32708 City Of Winter Springs Case Number 2023CE000598 Posted on the following date: June 15, 2023 The undersigned swears and affirms that the property has been posted: c4p .y Z— Y SIGNATURE ti vv"oue., MELISSA L BUCHM] Assn. CAPTAIN KEVIN PRESLEY o G`• r • •: Notary Public-State of 11, € Commission H HH 31orFv° My Comm.Expires Dec Bonded through National Not MPO STAMP: NOTARY SIGNATURE DATE 125 WINTER SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION K,•1 9559 300 North Moss Road -Winter Springs, FL 32708 Business (407) 327-1000 - Fax (407) 327-6652 AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING The following properties have been posted with the NOTICE OF CODE BOARD HEARING 1120 WINTER SPRINGS BLVD. WINTER SPRINGS, FL 32708 AND 1126 E STATE ROAD 434 WINTER SPRINGS, FL 32708 City of Winter Springs Case Number 2023CE000598 Posted on the following date: June 15, 2023 The undersigned swears and affirms that the property has been posted: l SIGNATURE ir'iys:," MELISSALBUCHMAN Notary Public•State of Florida CAPTAIN KEVIN L. PRESLEY i,• a` Commission N HH 318008 My Comm,Expires Dec 17,2 226 Bonded through National Notary Assn. STAMP: NOTARY SIGNATURE DATE 126 Property RecordCard Parcel 12-21-30-5EK-0000-0100 SEMINOLE COUNTY Property Address 1120 WINTER SPRINGS BLVD WINTER SPRINGS, FL 32708 PROPERTY APPRAISER DAVID JOHNSON,CFA Parcel Location 211 35, Po o Po N4 0 a z nferSPr/ nBs B/vtl m aH 121az sPrin 38 I tl a.as 30fp1 t ss uo N ,,-- 11, m R 31 e R 41 8 813 n 3 LD m( e„P.tl iPo si334 0 147 Parcel Information Parcel 1 2-21-30-5EK-0000-01 00 2023 Working2022 Certified Values Values HARVEY,JANICE S Valuation Method Cost/Market Cost/Market Property Address 1120 WINTER SPRINGS BLVD WINTER SPRINGS, FL 32708 Number of Buildings 1 1 Mailing 1120 WINTER SPRINGS BLVD WINTER SPGS, FL 32708-3719 Subdivision - TUSCAWILLA UNIT 06 Depreciated Bldg Value 352,257 299,245 Depreciated EXFT Value 400 400 Tax District W1-WINTER SPRINGS Land Value(Market) 95,000 80,000 IIIIIIIII D•- Use Code 01-SINGLE FAMILY Land Value Ag Exemptions 00-HOMESTEAD(2001) Just/Market Value 447,657 379,645 AG Classification No Portability Adj Save Our Homes Adj 193,304 132,700 Amendment 1 Adj 0 0 P&G Adj 0 0 Assessed Value 254,353 246,945 2022 Certified Tax Summary 2022 Tax Amount without Exemptions 5,963.24 2022 Tax Savings with Exemptions $2,733.25 2022 Tax Bill Amount 3,229.99 CLUDE Non Ad Vk,. Legal - • • LOT 10 TUSCAWILLA UNIT 6 PB21 PIGS 32&33 June 15,2023 02:59 PM Page 113 127 TaxingTaxesAuthority o...; I Exempt Values Taxable Value SJWM(Saint Johns Water Management)254,353 50,000 204,353 CITY WINTER SPRINGS 254,353 50,000 204,353 FIRE FUND 254,353 50,000 204,353 COUNTY GENERAL FUND 254,353 50,000 204,353 Schools 254,353 25,000 229,353 AmountWQualified WARRANTY DEED 06/01/2000 03882 1767 200,000 Yes Improved WARRANTY DEED 11/01/1996 03166 1929 172,500 Yes Improved WARRANTY DEED 10/01/1989 02122 0097 166,000 Yes Improved WARRANTY DEED 02/01/1982 01381 1353 120,000 Yes Improved WARRANTY DEED 12/01/1978 01205 1573 83,000 Yes Improved WARRANTY DEED 12/01/1978 01205 1572 100 No Improved Land ll Method IF Units Price Land Value LOT 1 95,000.00 95,000 Building • Appendages Area 1 SINGLE FAMILY 1978/1990 4 2.5 9 980 3,353 2,536 BRICK 352,257 $409,601 Description Area GARAGE FINISHED 672.00 OPEN PORCH 145.00 FINISHED UPPER STORY 1556.00 FINISHED Building 1-Page 1 Year Built(Actual/Effective) Permits Permit# Description Amount CO Date Permit Date 00753 REROOF Winter Springs 7,150 3/13/2019 01409 HVAC Winter Springs 7,200 4/17/2020 Extra Features Description Year Built Units Value New Cost PATIO 10/01/1979 1 400 1,000 June 15,2023 02:59 PM Page 213 128 Zoning Zoning Zoning Description Future Land Use Future Land Use Description Utility Information PUD Low Density Residential Fire Station Power Garbage Pickup Recycle Yard Waste Hauler CITY OF WINTER NA NA NA NA26.00 DUKE CENTURY LINK WINTER SPRINGS SPRINGS Political RepresentatioDist2-Jay Zembower Dist 7-Cory Mills Dist 28-David"Dave"Smith Dist 9-Jason Brodeur 49 Commissioner US Congress State House State Senate Voting Precinct Keeth Indian Trails Winter Springs School Information Elementary School District Middle School District High School District Copyright 2023©Seminole County Property Appraiser 129 City of Winter Springs Code Enforcement Division June 27, 2023 2023CE000598 1120 WINTER SPRINGS BLVD. JANICE S. HARVEY I am requesting the Code Enforcement Board find the Respondent in violation of: 13-2(c) –Unsafe/Unsanitary matter leading to infestation of wild animals; Accumulation of stagnant water. 130 WS CITY ORD. 13-2(C) The existence of excessive accumulation or untended growth of weeds,undergrowth or other dead,or living plant life;or stagnant water,rubbish,garbage,refuse,debris,trash, including but not limited to household furnishings,and all other objectionable,unsightly or unsanitary matter upon any lot,tract or parcel of land within this city be it uncovered or under open shelter,to the extent and in the manner that such lot,tract or parcel of land is or may reasonably become infested or inhabited by rodents,vermin or wild animals,or may furnish a breeding place for mosquitoes,or threatens or endangers the public health,safety, or welfare,or may reasonably cause disease,or adversely affects and impairs the economic welfare of adjacent property,or any other objectionable,unsightly substance or material tending by its existence and/or accumulation to endanger or adversely affect of health, safety,lives,and/or welfare of the citizens of the city,is hereby prohibited and declared to be a public nuisance and unlawful. 2023CE000598 131 1120 WINTER SPRINGS BLVD. Photo 1 13-2(C) –UNSAFE / UNSANITARY Complaint received on April 29, 2023 with this picture attached 2023CE000598 132 1120 WINTER SPRINGS BLVD. Photo 2 13-2(C) –UNSAFE / UNSANITARY Photo Taken May 17, 2023 by Lt. Heath 2023CE000598 133 1120 WINTER SPRINGS BLVD. Photo 3 13-2(C) –UNSAFE / UNSANITARY Photo Taken May 17, 2023 by Lt. Heath 2023CE000598 134 1120 WINTER SPRINGS BLVD. Photo 4 13-2(C) –UNSAFE / UNSANITARY Photo Taken May 31, 2023 by Lt. Heath 2023CE000598 135 1120 WINTER SPRINGS BLVD. Photo 5 13-2(C) –UNSAFE / UNSANITARY Photo Taken May 31, 2023 by Lt. Heath 2023CE000598 136 1120 WINTER SPRINGS BLVD. Photo 6 & 7 13-2(C) –UNSAFE / UNSANITARY Photos Taken June 2, 2023 by Capt. Presley 2023CE000598 137 1120 WINTER SPRINGS BLVD. Photo 8 13-2(C) –UNSAFE / UNSANITARY Photos Taken June 2, 2023 by Capt. Presley 2023CE000598 138 1120 WINTER SPRINGS BLVD. 13-2(C) –UNSAFE / UNSANITARY Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Publication –“Living with Vultures” https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitat s/profiles/birds/raptors-and- vultures/vultures/ 2023CE000598 139 1120 WINTER SPRINGS BLVD. 13-2(C) –UNSAFE / UNSANITARY United States Department of Agriculture(USDA) Publication – “Managing Vulture Damage” 2023CE000598 140 1120 WINTER SPRINGS BLVD. Photo 9 & 10 13-2(C) –UNSAFE / UNSANITARY Photos Taken June 8, 2023 by Capt. Presley 2023CE000598 141 1120 WINTER SPRINGS BLVD. Photo 11 & 12 13-2(C) –UNSAFE / UNSANITARY Photos Taken June 8, 2023 by Capt. Presley 2023CE000598 142 1120 WINTER SPRINGS BLVD. Photo 13 & 14 13-2(C) –UNSAFE / UNSANITARY Photos Taken June 8, 2023 by Capt. Presley 2023CE000598 143 1120 WINTER SPRINGS BLVD. Photo 15 & 16 13-2(C) –UNSAFE / UNSANITARY Photos Taken June 8, 2023 by Capt. Presley 2023CE000598 144 1120 WINTER SPRINGS BLVD. Photo 17 & 18 13-2(C) –UNSAFE / UNSANITARY Photos Taken June 8, 2023 by Capt. Presley 2023CE000598 145 1120 WINTER SPRINGS BLVD. Photo 19 & 20 13-2(C) –UNSAFE / UNSANITARY Photos Taken June 8, 2023 by Capt. Presley 2023CE000598 146 1120 WINTER SPRINGS BLVD. Photo 21 & 22 13-2(C) –UNSAFE / UNSANITARY Photos Taken June 8, 2023 by Capt. Presley 2023CE000598 147 Florida State Statute 162.06(4) If the code inspector has reason to believe a violation or the condition causing the violation presents a serious threat to the public health,safety,and welfare or if the violation is irreparable or irreversible in nature,the code inspector shall make a reasonable effort to notify the violator and may immediately notify the enforcement board and request a hearing. 2023CE000598 148 1120 WINTER SPRINGS BLVD. JANICE S. HARVEY Suggested Findings of Fact / Conclusion of Law Based upon the photo evidence and testimony presented at this hearing, I am recommending the respondent be given NO days (JUNE 27, 2023) to establish compliance. In the event the violation(s) are not corrected, a fine of $250.00 a day be imposed. 2023CE000598 149