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- Approval of minutes: Board voted to approve last month’s meeting minutes (voice vote).

- Case 21-25 (319 Hilltop Ave., David Lee): Board found violations as alleged; separately the board declared the roof maintenance corrected prior to the hearing and imposed no fine for that corrected item. For remaining violations (exterior surfaces, fence, unsafe pool) the board entered an order requiring correction on or before Aug. 1, 2025, with a fine of $150 per day per violation for continued noncompliance; unpaid fines and fees may lead to a lien and eventual foreclosure/collection after three months.

- Case 22-25 (512 N. Washington Ave., Osni A. Perez Cardosa): Staff reported the property returned to compliance. Board entered a declaration that the violation was corrected prior to the hearing; no fine imposed. If repeated, board may impose fines up to $500 per day.

- Case 24-25 (2470 — Ben Yayish): Inspector reported property returned to compliance on April 21; board declared the violation corrected prior to the hearing and entered an order that no fine be imposed; repeated violations may carry up to $500 per day fines.

- Case 27-25 (1899 North Highland — Clearwater Pharma LLC / CVS): Board found the respondent in violation of landscaping requirements and ordered compliance by May 23, 2025. Daily fine: $250 per day per violation; lien/foreclosure authority recited.

- Old business: Board accepted a series of affidavits of compliance listed on the agenda (cases: 5.10.1; 55-23; 5.10.2; 72-24; 5.1.3; 74-24; 5.1.4; 113-24; 5.1.5; 17-205) and approved motions as presented.

- Affidavits of noncompliance (select cases): The board accepted affidavits of noncompliance and authorized imposition of fines and liens where violations persist, including:
- Case 97-24 (Byrd J. Smith estate, 2080 Douglas Ave., exterior services) — noncompliance accepted; motion passed to impose fines and lien remedies.
- Case 99-24 (Jonathan Wade Sr., 1312 N. Madison Ave., portable signage) — noncompliance accepted; motion passed to impose fines and lien remedies.

- Lien reductions / stipulations:
- MHC200 (1126 Tangerine St., petitioner Bruce Poe): Board moved to reduce the lien to the city’s demolition hard cost ($4,934.34) and approved a payment timeframe; if the reduced amount is not paid within the agreed window the lien may revert to the larger outstanding balance with accrued interest.
- Case 39-14 (108 Kenwood Ave., James Hogan): Board accepted a stipulation agreement (amended on the record) reducing the lien to $1,500 if the property is brought into compliance by Aug. 1, 2025; reduced amount payable within 30 days of compliance; city will not record a release until compliance and payment are verified.

- Nuisance abatement orders (multiple properties): The board approved orders authorizing city abatement for overgrowth, debris and inoperable vehicles where respondents did not comply. Selected actions include:
- Case 29-25 (51 Regina Street): Order to correct within five days; city may abate and charge costs that become a lien if not complied.
- Case 30-25 (2390 Willow Tree Trail): Lot clearing — correct within five days; inoperable vehicles — correct by May 7, 2025; daily fines authorized for continued violation.
- Case 31-25 (1480 Park Street): Order to correct within five days.
- Case 32-25 (1109 Charles Street): Order to correct within five days.
- Case 33-25 (1007 Jones Street): Order to correct within five days.

All above motions carried on voice votes as recorded in the meeting transcript. In most cases the orders include the city’s standard enforcement language allowing the city to abate, charge reasonable costs that become a lien, and pursue foreclosure, collection or settlement if fines and fees remain unpaid three months after lien recording.

The board adjourned after completing the agenda.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Clearwater - Municipal Code Enforcement Board - 4/23/25","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of votes and orders the Municipal Code Enforcement Board approved on April 23, including declarations of compliance, noncompliance affidavits, lien reductions and nuisance abatement orders.","taxTitle","Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida","taxId",4656,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6263332,"Board approves stipulation to reduce lien to $1,500 if property is brought into compliance by Aug. 1",717,2482000,3199000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3108002-59c3cd95ebce9309db8af6a6ae07ceb7&start=2482&end=3199","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3108002-59c3cd95ebce9309db8af6a6ae07ceb7/thumbnail_2482000.jpg","/articles/6263332/Clearwater/Pinellas-County/Florida/Board-approves-stipulation-to-reduce-lien-to-1500-if-property-is-brought-into-compliance-by-Aug-1","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263332-f2179cab2f983d8beb35a293ddfb1ec5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771164402&Signature=Z579JOoJoF0H4y2fZwDiYd0F80i0J84LwSKb6pabP0ORz-Yi6GlAYWlvRCQXpOIUpWGtIp7MUKWRaSiqvV4IusS3HnFW9CfzqQ9gRMz2dAO1V0FQFHJFRvGRF~bJKjJa-FTRArJYFFRN0pve1Yv5hOIKh6eKe-nq0XT6iNXe5dyVpIddWQnLgfbkMuPtQsJce7N-Q-DBu4pHZ0-ZZdrzk9UfB5NNdDXWi~g4uX7roB20oaxVwqa7qdkZR5BFWxiIM6t84RmuoI3SHnBjzo-Kj7YD2wXlfXeuW6kzXVQcdVfI9pGxOgNDqU7dxrjKdnoysPzZZGrEA~OgqkaCLo3Eng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Municipal Code Enforcement Board approved a stipulation agreement on April 23 that would reduce a large outstanding lien on 108 Kenwood Avenue to $1,500 provided the property is brought into compliance by Aug. 1, 2025.

City staff explained that the full lien amounts were large and reflected ongoing penalties and that a stipulation (an agreement between the buyer and the city) is sometimes used to facilitate a real estate transaction: a reduced amount is held or agreed so a title company can close while funds are placed in escrow to be released when the property is brought into compliance. Staff said the $1,500 number represents estimated city investigative and administrative costs and that the city would not record a release until the property is actually brought into compliance and payment is made.

Applicant James Hogan said the buyer intends to close and pay the reduced amount at closing and then use construction permits and draws to complete repairs; he requested additional time to secure permits and finish work. The parties discussed alternative schedules and agreed to amend the draft stipulation to set Aug. 1, 2025 as the compliance date that secures the $1,500 reduction; if compliance is not achieved by the agreed date, staff said the reduced agreement would be void and the larger outstanding lien would remain.

The board voted to accept the stipulation agreement with the amended compliance date of Aug. 1, 2025. The motion requires that the reduced amount be paid within 30 days of the date the property is determined to be in compliance; staff reiterated that the city will not record a release until it confirms compliance and receives payment. Board members and staff also discussed the practicalities of permitting time, draws and escrow arrangements with title companies to allow the buyer to proceed.","The board accepted a stipulation agreement for 108 Kenwood Avenue (petitioner James Hogan) that reduces the outstanding lien to $1,500 if the property is brought into compliance by Aug. 1, 2025; payment is due within 30 days of compliance and the lien will not be released until compliance is verified and payment received.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6263336,"Board reduces demolition lien to city’s recorded demolition cost for 1126 Tangerine Street",812,1660000,2472000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3108002-59c3cd95ebce9309db8af6a6ae07ceb7&start=1660&end=2472","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3108002-59c3cd95ebce9309db8af6a6ae07ceb7/thumbnail_1660000.jpg","/articles/6263336/Clearwater/Pinellas-County/Florida/Board-reduces-demolition-lien-to-citys-recorded-demolition-cost-for-1126-Tangerine-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263336-eabab48a1bf032ac4ba5144c83b545b9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771164402&Signature=RUL6zsuupwN3cv~BjwU4YF1qLhQw-~Q34~sMJvkcM-08rLlV4D7n4BqlqA~Y8yCSQ~gnXYSNuoZzo98Vb6HkIaNImMbLXgc0NXiLE-mZlhghTEYIcUobIKFLqCxXoVszX9Wl9OTkW1sv13WVWi6uAi5aFq6tfqV1tnJnMDxASOhOADT-rZXtJy2biDCqyV08e5ggG81io-jR4rx0sP-BR22GCd0aU8-kxamHyDOtDc6ARBvaOkbl2lfur4AR9DNnb6X7jUj6F4bfK7NXVuotvwoEy1RxCizaXNsHvdJFCGtxb2RhWH8w2n4IVZdh7CS2R~7RIyMKFxsFbFi4rwmYdQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Municipal Code Enforcement Board on April 23 approved a lien reduction for 1126 Tangerine Street, reducing the lien to the city’s incurred demolition cost for the prior abatement.

Petitioner Bruce Poe said he purchased the vacant lot in 2021, paid back taxes and had begun construction. He asked the board to reduce a demolition lien originating in 2006, which had grown with interest. City staff explained the original demolition hard cost was $4,934.34 and that the larger balance on the property reflected accrued interest and penalties under the historical process used at the time; staff said the city’s costs are typically recoverable.

Board members discussed the long history of the lien, the city’s right to recoup costs and the code language encouraging investment and reductions that bring property back into use. The petitioner said he planned to pay if given reasonable time; he offered to pay by the next week and later indicated willingness to pay within 60 days if needed.

A motion to reduce the lien to the city’s demolition cost passed. Staff indicated they would accept the reduced administrative amount and would allow a reasonable time to pay; the order passed by the board directs payment in accordance with the board’s motion. The board noted that if the reduced amount remains unpaid within the set window the lien could revert to the larger outstanding balance that includes historical interest and penalties.","The board voted to reduce a longstanding demolition lien on 1126 Tangerine Street to the city's hard demolition cost ($4,934.34) and granted the petitioner time to pay; the larger accrued interest and penalties will remain if the reduced amount is not paid.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6263340,"Board orders CVS property to restore landscaping by May 23 after noncompliance",227,1196000,1423000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3108002-59c3cd95ebce9309db8af6a6ae07ceb7&start=1196&end=1423","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3108002-59c3cd95ebce9309db8af6a6ae07ceb7/thumbnail_1196000.jpg","/articles/6263340/Clearwater/Pinellas-County/Florida/Board-orders-CVS-property-to-restore-landscaping-by-May-23-after-noncompliance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263340-8fd12b76a9320e6b5c6085005fd0446c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771164402&Signature=AfDJRmsJ57OJ7Db-CAmg5GtAw9qpsTb9G3f~6ddQDnAS4Yq6EZWyUvPeBFZ7iWFtAl8X4VQ9gQBXTA1t6oQGCMbxwYLQ5XQAvCPgMpmYqWSDY3EXB7nXemR5WfCZONzgp6-KL8eLfpU5BBGeGBdE3OGi-iKhcwofdUTueM3jsQTR-XViJD--Fy6Kk96UPfNygSbbg3ElSzsXGciu0-ncTqlsS5pDOC6TLkktpas1CLJe-UUb2Ul35hDLbj0B3uXsPNEifHvnlRhx-6ZnU3sSRmF2LVTNbNC~L8UU6xzvEkBDhA9lb4Uvgba~rH~kElQbaNhSfzXE0Sth5olpBmXuWg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Municipal Code Enforcement Board found Clearwater Pharma LLC, care of CVS at 1899 North Highland, in violation of the city’s landscape maintenance standard and ordered the property to come into compliance by May 23, 2025.

Inspector Robert Rolfe (presenting as Robert Robicheaux) told the board that the property’s plantings did not match the approved landscape plan: several shrubs were declining or missing and areas that require shrubs or ground cover showed bare soil. Rolfe said he sent the violation notice on Jan. 22 and that photos taken the morning of the hearing showed no change.

The board voted to find the respondent in violation and entered an order requiring the respondent to install the missing shrubs and ground cover as specified on the approved landscape plan by May 23, 2025. If the respondent does not comply by that date, the board authorized fines of $250 per day per violation. The order also restates the city’s authority to record a lien and pursue foreclosure, collection or settlement if fines and fees remain unpaid three months after a lien is filed.

A board member noted the property had been closed and was currently for sale; staff confirmed it is not abandoned but in active ownership and marketing.

The board carried the motion by voice vote.","The board found Clearwater Pharma LLC (care of CVS) out of compliance with its approved landscape plan for 1899 North Highland and ordered plantings and maintenance by May 23, 2025, subject to $250 per-day fines.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6263345,"Code board gives David Lee more time to repair fence, pool after finding some violations corrected",1016,156000,1172000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3108002-59c3cd95ebce9309db8af6a6ae07ceb7&start=156&end=1172","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3108002-59c3cd95ebce9309db8af6a6ae07ceb7/thumbnail_156000.jpg","/articles/6263345/Clearwater/Pinellas-County/Florida/Code-board-gives-David-Lee-more-time-to-repair-fence-pool-after-finding-some-violations-corrected","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263345-f2eb1676ec76ddbb3eb5ad4c8d5374db/orig.mp4?Expires=1771164402&Signature=kStUFxrdaPVDqbus8VVh-Xxira62RB6slvULhhLUvfHGWkcJCbgZUw9E~ZFWSI5mxhrRQRZ4wem~QUWBDrW3a0YdsVr3MxlsBAdLW8oLyPniK4yOfkGbgoFU-Av5U0EIT6jZrycudcOYyyya5pBzgF-uidLYASfUGuPRGv2EmwyCTCswCt024cK3P4~Rhlary-JHVNnX7CnxVsIC0QSWhBU0m5SNOrfaFSBIYS~qXy2MU4cFdJUHS346DpRPeiQYv9Q~fXyXO79c~mH9R9x0xFgGv~QP5oQ7TjB954Nk0NkV7G2S~WkYswYC9zQ-Ztz6u0kFE89HpkfjmXeQcd6fKQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Municipal Code Enforcement Board found multiple code violations at 319 Hilltop Avenue on April 23 and ordered the property owner to complete remaining repairs by Aug. 1, 2025.

The hearing concerned case 21-25, which alleged violations for exterior surfaces, fence maintenance, roof maintenance and an unsecured pool. City inspector Greg Dixon told the board the property had four violations, that the owner had removed a tarp from the roof and was working on replacement fencing and exterior cleaning, and that the pool was holding water and had been serviced to run the pump.

The board first voted to find the respondent in violation as alleged in the affidavit. Inspector Dixon described the outstanding work and recommended declaring the roof violation satisfied while setting a compliance date for the other items. Dixon said compliance for exterior surfaces would include pressure washing and repairing or replacing defective decorative or structural elements, fence compliance would require replacing the fence and removing remnants of the old fence, and the pool would require functioning circulation and a barrier to prevent access.

Owner David Lee, who identified himself as the 62-year-old owner and a working heavy-duty industrial electrician, told the board he learned about the notices only recently and said he intended to cooperate. “I fully intend to be a good citizen of Clearwater,” Lee said, adding he would arrange temporary measures to prevent access to the pool before leaving town.

Board members accepted that the roof was now in compliance and entered a declaration that no fine be imposed for the corrected roof condition. For the remaining exterior surfaces, fence maintenance and unsafe pool, the board later voted to enter an order requiring correction on or before Aug. 1, 2025. The order imposes a civil fine of $150 per day for each day a violation continues to exist if the respondent does not comply by the deadline; unpaid fines and fees may lead to a lien and eventual foreclosure, collection or settlement three months after recording.

Code compliance supervisor Rebecca Mulder told the board that fence permits are generally expedited and should not be a significant delay, and she and Inspector Dixon said they would coordinate with Lee on acceptable temporary barriers for pool safety while work proceeds. The board repeatedly encouraged the owner to stay in regular contact with Inspector Dixon during the compliance period.

The board’s final motions on the case included (1) a declaration acknowledging that one violation (roof maintenance) had been corrected prior to the hearing and imposing no fine for that corrected item, and (2) an order setting Aug. 1, 2025 as the deadline for correcting the remaining violations with the $150-per-day penalty if the violations continue.

The board recorded the motions as passed by voice vote.","The Municipal Code Enforcement Board found multiple code violations at 319 Hilltop Ave., declared the roof maintenance corrected, and ordered remaining repairs — including a secured pool and replacement fence — by Aug. 1, 2025, with daily fines if not completed.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Municipal Code Enforcement Board actions, April 23, 2025

Board approves stipulation to reduce lien to $1,500 if property is brought into compliance by Aug. 1

Board reduces demolition lien to city’s recorded demolition cost for 1126 Tangerine Street

Board orders CVS property to restore landscaping by May 23 after noncompliance

Code board gives David Lee more time to repair fence, pool after finding some violations corrected