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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
AGENDA
Informational
ITEM 602
Consent
Public Hearings
X
Regular
February
Regular Meeting
REQUEST:
The Code Enforcement Board is requested to review this Agenda Item.
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA
MINUTES
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING-OCTOBER 28,2014
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA- CONTINUED CASES
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PUBLIC HEARINGS-NEW CASES
500. Code Enforcement Division—Police Department
CASE # 2014CE001870
Marta Horvath
114 Murphy Road
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
Sec. 13-2. (e) Stagnant Pool
Date Of Service: October 3, 2014
Inspector: Jim Flannigan
Before giving testimony on this Case, Corporal Flannigan submitted into Evidence,
"`WS-1', which is the CD (Compact Disc) of tonight's presentations; `WS-2' is the
Notice of Code Violations; `WS-3' is the Return Receipt of the Code Violations; `WS-4'
is Return Envelope of the Code Violations; `WS-5' is the Affidavit of Posting of Code
Board; `WS-6'is the United States Postal Service printout of Code Board Notice; `WS-7'
is the Return Receipt for Code Board; `WS-8' is the First Class Mailing Envelope."
Corporal Flannigan stated, "I received a complaint in regards to a stagnant pool at this
location. I observed through the fence that the pool is stagnant and the house is vacant
and has been for several months. The Seminole County Health Department was notified
and they added chemicals, for the mosquito larvae in the pool.
Notice of Violation was mailed on August 10th, 2014. The Notice was signed for by
Cheryl Neumann on August 13th, 2014. The envelope was also returned with a notice
`Return to Sender' and the address marked out. There has been no contact with the
owner. The Notice of Code Board Hearing was Posted at the property and at City Hall on
October 4th, 2014. The Hearing Notice was also mailed on October 3rd, 2014. The
United States Postal Service website indicated that the Notice was not deliverable as
addressed. The Return Receipt was returned unsigned and there was no envelope with
it."
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA
MINUTES
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING-OCTOBER 28,2014
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Photographs were shown from "WS-1", with further comments.
Corporal Flannigan stated that Staffs recommendation was, "The owner be given until
November 19th, 2014 and if found in Non-Compliance, a Fine of two hundred dollars
($200.00) be imposed."
Chairperson Fisher inquired, "The pool area is secure?" Corporal Flannigan replied,
"Yes. There is a fence surrounding the property."
Note: The Respondent was not present.
Brief discussion.
"I MOVE TO FIND THE RESPONDENT, MARTHA HORVATH, IN
VIOLATION OF CITY CODE AND ORDER THAT THE RESPONDENT BE
GIVEN UNTIL NOVERMBER 19TH, (2014) TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION. IN
THE EVENT THE RESPONDENT FAILS TO COMPLY BY THIS DATE, A
FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) A DAY FOR
EACH DAY THE VIOLATION CONTINUES THEREAFTER SHALL BE
IMPOSED." MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRPERSON ROERO. SECONDED BY
BOARD MEMBER POE. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
VICE-CHAIRPERSON ROERO: AYE
BOARD MEMBER CALHOUN: AYE
BOARD MEMBER CRISWELL: AYE
BOARD MEMBER GILTZ: AYE
BOARD MEMBER KAPROW: AYE
BOARD MEMBER POE: AYE
CHAIRPERSON FISHER: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
Vice-Chairperson Gregg Roero asked, "In the event between now and November 19th
something happens to the fence — where something breaks or it becomes a possible
problem — what do we do next?" Corporal Flannigan replied, "If it becomes a safety
issue, we will get immediate repairs done."
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z CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
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TELEPHONE: (407)327-1800
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WEBSITE:www.winterspringsfl.org
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA
THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, Case#2014CE001870
A Florida municipal corporation,
Complainant,
v.
Marta Horvath
114 Murphy Road
Winter Springs,Florida 32708
Parcel Id: 03-21-30-502-0H00-0010
Respondent,
ORDER IMPOSING PENALTY ON FIRST VIOLATION
THIS CAUSE having come on for consideration, after being duly noticed, before the Code Enforcement
Board of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, on October 28, 2014 to determine whether any violations of the City of
Winter Springs Code of Ordinances ("City Code") exist or existed on the Property. The Board, having heard the
arguments of the parties and the evidence and testimony presented, and having reviewed the record and being
otherwise fully advised,the following Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law are incorporated into this Order as set
forth herein.
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
Based upon the evidence and testimony presented at this hearing,the Code Enforcement Board finds:
1. That Respondent was provided a Notice of Violation in accordance with Section 2-59 of the City Code and
consistent with sections 162.06 and 162.12,Florida Statutes;
2. That a violation of Sec(s). 13-2. Stagnant pool exist(s) or existed upon the Property and that Respondent
was further provided a reasonable time to correct said violation(s);
3. That Respondent either failed or refused to correct such violation(s) within the reasonable time period
provided in the Notice of Violation; that the Respondent was provided notice of hearing before the Code Enforcement
Board and was not present at the hearing;
4. That based on the testimony and evidence presented, Respondent has violated the City Code, to wit:
Sec(s). 13-2. Stagnant pool;
5. That said violation(s) exist(s) or existed within the City of Winter Springs and that such constitute(s)
violation(s)of the City of Winter Springs Code of Ordinances.
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
CASE NUMBER zowcE0m/v7o
OCTOBER so.zvw
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BASED UPON THE FOREGOING FACTS AND CONCLUSIONS,IT IS HEREBY ORDERED:
1. Respondent be given until November 19, 2014 to correct the violation(s)of the City Code on the Property;
and
2. If Respondent fails to correct the violation(s) within the time period set forth herein, the Code
Enforcement Officer shall schedule a compliance hearing before the Code Enforcement Board and Respondent shall be
duly noticed and given an opportunity to appear and present evidence as to the status of the violation(s) on the Property.
Upon a finding by the Code Enforcement Board that the Property remains in violation,a fine will be immediately entered in
the amount of TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00)per day until the violation(s) is/are corrected. Respondent shall be
responsible to provide notice of such violation(s) being corrected to the Code Enforcement Officer. Upon such
confirmation,the Code Enforcement Officer shall promptly file a Notice of Compliance;
3. If Respondent fails to correct any and all violations on the property within the time period prescribed
herein, the Clerk of the Code Enforcement Board shall be directed to record a certified copy of this Order in the public
records for Seminole County, Florida, which shall serve as a lien against the Property and any other real or personal
property owned by the Respondent;
4. Any and all future recun-ence(s) of any violation(s) addressed herein after same have been corrected shall
necessitate further proceedings before the Code Enforcement Board without necessarily providing Respondent(s) an
opportunity to correct such violation(s) and that the Code Enforcement Board,upon finding such repeat violation(s)exist(s)
shall impose a fine not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) per day for each repeat violation, be inning on the first
day the repeat violation(s)is/are found to exist.
5. The Code Enforcement Board hereby reserves the right to take further necessary action against the
Respondent(s) to enforce this Order and correct any violation(s) on Respondent's property, in accordance with Section
162.09,Florida Statutes,and City of Winter Springs Code,Chapter 2,Article III,Division 2.
DONE AND ORDERED uu Winter Springs,Florida,this 30 m
day of October 2014.
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Marta Horvath
2810 Ruleme Street#250-B
Eustis,FL 32726
City of Winter S ings,Case File#2014CE001870
I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the above and foregoing C)ndorImposing Penalty on Firs Violation has been
furnished by certified mail to the Respondent (s) and/or Respondent's authorized representative on this day of
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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD, COMPLAINT NO: 2014CE001870
PETITIONER,
vs.
RESPONDENT
PARCEL OWNER: CITED PARTY:
HORVATH MARTA HORVATH MARTA
2810 RULEME ST#250-B 2810 RULEME ST#250-B
EUSTIS, FL 32726 EUSTIS, FL 32726
NOTICE OF NON COMPLIANCE HEARING
Please take notice that at 5:30 P.M. on FEBRUARY 24,2015 the Code Enforcement Board will hold a hearing to
determine if the property described below is still in violation after their order was issued on:OCTOBER 28, 2014.
The hearing will be held at the Winter Springs City Hall located at 1126 East State Road 434,Winter Springs, Florida.
Address of Violation: 114 MURPHY RD WINTER SPRINGS, FL 32708
Property Owner Name: HORVATH MARTA
Property Owner Address: 2810 RULEME ST#250-B EUSTIS, FL 32726
The cited violations are as follows:
WS 13-2(e)Stagnant Pool POOL WATER STAGNANT, PUMP NOT BEING RUN
If the Code Enforcement Board finds your property in violation of the above referenced City Code(s)you can be fined up to per day
for each day the violation continues and you can 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 in accordance with
Florida State Statute Section 162.09.
The hearing is conducted within guidelines of City of Winter Springs Code 2-60 and Florida State Statutes Chapter 162.You may
appear in person or by an authorized representative. If you choose to not attend the hearing you can lose your right to present facts in
this case.You have the right to present evidence,exhibits,written and oral testimony. 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.
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 Mail on 1/30/2015 , posted on the property, and at a government office as per
Florida State Statute 162.
Certified Number: 70123050000045434068 , , ,
The text of the associated violations,as it appears in the Municipal Code, is stated below:
Winter Springs City It shall be the duty of the owner of each lot,tract, or parcel of land within the city to
Ordinance.13-2-(e)- reasonably regulate and effectively control excessive growths and accumulations,as
enumerated in subsection(c),and/or dead,damaged or diseased trees as enumerated in
subsection(d),on the property and on the portion of the adjoining public right-of-way
between the property and the street.
SIGNATURE
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
The undersigned swears and affirms that the property known as:
114 MURPHY RD & 1126 E. SR. 434 (City Hall)
City of Winter Springs case number
2014CE001870
Has been posted with
Notice of Code Board Hearing notice
01-30-2014
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United States Postal Service.
Property Posted by: ///f
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