Chief Ogren reported to the City of Ocoee commission that a multi‑department "operation clean sweep" on Aug. 27 targeted code and safety problems in the downtown mixed‑use area.

"We cited 45 properties," Chief Ogren said, adding that 33 properties received formal code citations accounting for 46 violations. He told commissioners the sweep produced 12 parking citations, three fire‑code violations and three stop‑work orders; 20 of the cited properties have since come into compliance, and three matters were referred to the code board on Nov. 20.

Ogren recommended developing a community engagement plan to educate residents, continuing interdepartmental sweeps and considering a standardized fine structure. "Currently per statute, the maximum fines for a first offense are up to $250," he said; he noted the second offense and severe penalties for irreparable conditions as well. In practice, he said, enforcement often translates to a daily accrual approach ("usually, it's $25 a day").

Staff said they are exploring software to track repeat vehicle violations but have not found a system that integrates with the city’s current platform. Greg (staff) said a contracted programmer will evaluate SmartCOP to determine whether an inexpensive, custom reporting option can meet the need.

Commissioners and residents also pressed school‑traffic issues around Ocoee High School and McCoy Middle. Ocoee High staff told city staff the traffic flows on campus but a pedestrian crosswalk box had been vandalized and needs battery/wiring repair; Crown Point Parkway lane reductions tied to nearby apartment construction were cited as a source of cut‑ins and delays.

Residents and commissioners described students congregating at Lafayette and Blueford, inconsistent presence of school security or OCPS police and frequent crosswalk use that contributes to vehicle backups. Chief Ogren said he had met twice with Orange County Public Schools and that staff would seek to arrange a meeting with OCPS representatives to answer commissioners’ questions about traffic‑control staffing.

The commission asked staff to return with options, including pursuing a standardized fine structure and a code change that would give the city stronger enforcement tools, and to report back with recommended next steps.

The commission did not take a separate vote on moving to ordinance change in this session; staff said they would return with a formal proposal if directed.