Committee asks code enforcement and magistrate to explain demolition delays
Summary
Members expressed frustration at unclear jurisdiction and magistrate delays in condemning and demolishing derelict properties and asked staff to invite code enforcement and, if possible, the magistrate to a future meeting for clarification.
Several committee members questioned which city department or outside entity is responsible for condemning and executing demolition of derelict houses. Chair (S1) pressed the point bluntly: "Who handles the demolition of derelict houses in the city of Fort Pierce?" and urged that code enforcement and magistrate representatives be asked to attend a future meeting to explain procedural hold-ups.
Members said magistrate scheduling and unclear jurisdiction have caused multi‑year delays in some derelictions; staff (S3) and members agreed to pursue invitations so the committee can better understand where the process stalls and how the proposed grant program would interact with existing condemnation and enforcement procedures.
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