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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 8,2026 - 10:00 AM CITY HALL CHAMBERS 10451 GULF BLVD TREASURE ISLAND, FL 33706 NlINUTES A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Doctor called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.and led in the pledge of allegiance. B. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor John Doctor Vice Mayor Tammy Vasquez Commissioner Chris Clark Commissioner Arthur Czyszczon Absent: Commissioner Arden Dickey C. ITEMS OF BUSINESS C.1 Second and Final Reading and Public Hearing, Ordinance 2026-12 -Unsafe Structures City Attorney Ralf Brookes read the ordinance by title only. Vice Mayor Vasquez moved to approve Ordinance 2026-12 at the second and final public hearing, seconded by Commissioner Czyszczon. Mayor Doctor called for public comment. Mr. Richard Harris, 374 Bay Plaza, spoke on an ongoing property issue in his neighborhood that predated the 2024 hurricanes and emphasized the property in question needed to be addressed due to its disrepair. Mr. Mark Hohe, District 3, supported the ordinance and its intent to assist the Code Enforcement Department and was glad the ordinance addressed commercial properties. 1 37

Ms. Sarah Pennington, Isle of Palms, felt there should have been a workshop on the ordinances, noted the definition for abandoned property was unclear, and did not believe the ordinances addressed rat infestations. Ms. Candace Quale, 113 85th Avenue, spoke on vacant lots and abandoned properties in Sunset Beach, said the property owner of the house Mr. Harris referenced was setting unreasonable terms for the sale of the derelict property, emphasized the continued rat infestation in the home, wanted to make sure the rats would be addressed before the house was demolished, questioned how existing fines were handled once the property was demolished, and mentioned another abandoned home that needed to be demolished and City -initiated lawn maintenance ordinance. Vice Mayor Vasquez asked the City Attorney to address Ms. Quale's questions. City Attorney Brookes said he would when public comment was closed. Mr. Harris asserted there were only two homes in the City that needed to be demolished. Attorney Brookes stated the Ordinance 2026-12 addressed condemnation and Ordinance 2026-13 addressed nuisance abatements and stated Code Enforcement was working to coordinate the demolition and nuisance abatement to address the rat infestation. Vice Mayor Vasquez asked if the property's fines would continue once demolished. Attorney Brookes explained fines accumulated until the property complied and fines would cease once the house was demolished, but there would be a charge for the demolition, nuisance abatement, and administrative costs. Attorney Brookes further stated Mr. Harris could not donate funds because he served on the Local Planning Agency and the lien and penalties would be paid once the sale was complete. Mayor Doctor asked where the funds would be put. City Manager Charlie Van Zant said he believed it would be put in the general fund but would reach out to the Commission with a definitive answer. Vice Mayor Vasquez asked if there were repercussions against the realtor listing the property if it was not maintained and what happened if the property remained unsold. Attorney Brookes said the penalties would go against the property owner, not the realtor, and said Ordinance 2026-13 laid out a process to request a fine reduction and elaborated on potential real estate transactions. The motion carried four to zero. ( Commissioner Dickey was absent.) C.2 Second and Final Reading and Public Hearing, Ordinance 2026-13 Amendments to Chapter 2 Administration ( Code Enforcement) Attorney Brookes read the ordinance by title only and highlighted there were revisions to the original draft, as contained in background material. Vice Mayor Vasquez moved to approve 2026-13 with the staff changes, seconded by Commissioner Clark. Mayor Doctor called for public comment. 2 38

Mr. Don Snemis, District 1, recognized the work of the City Attorneys, explained how the changes improved the ordinance, stated the Code Enforcement Board ( CEB)was working on board rules, and relayed that moving forward the City's legal counsel would only represent staff, and the CEB would need its own representation at an additional expense. Mr. Mark Hohe, District 3, thanked City Attorney Brookes and Mr. Snemis for their efforts, felt the CEB needed the code improvements, asserted the code enforcement issues had changed significantly since the 2024 hurricanes, and noted code enforcement was beginning to focus on work completed without permits. Attorney Brookes said condemnations would come before the Commission and the City could not foreclose on homestead property. Vice Mayor Vasquez stated changes had been made to reserve private property rights of individuals and thanked City Attorney Brookes for his efforts. Commissioner Czyszczon wanted construction costs to match permit fees and the City Manager to ensure staff made sure that happened. Attorney Brookes said there was legislation that based the permit fees on staff time rather than construction costs. The motion carried four to zero. ( Commissioner Dickey was absent.) C.3 Second and Final Reading and Public Hearing, Ordinance 2026-14 Amendments to Chapter 18 ( Abatement of Nuisances) Attorney Brookes read the ordinance by title only. Vice Mayor Vasquez moved to approve Ordinance 2026-14 at the second and final reading, seconded by Commissioner Clark. Mayor Doctor called for public comment. Ms. Sarah Pennington, Isle of Palms, requested the City put out information for residents on how nuisance abatement was initiated. Commissioner Clark agreed there should be more public outreach on the topic. Vice Mayor Vasquez concurred. Attorney Brookes suggested creating a flyer/instructions. The motion carried four to zero. (Commissioner Dickey was absent.) D. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:42 a.m. John Doctor, Mayor 3 39

A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE B. ROLL CALL C. ITEMS OF BUSINESS C.1 Second and Final Reading and Public Hearing, Ordinance 2026-12 - Unsafe Structures Ordinance 2026-12 Attorney Reviewed.pdf Business Impact Estimate - Ordinance 2026-12.pdf CITY-OF-TREASURE-ISLAND-90491-1-SIGNED-AFFIDAVIT.pdf C.2 Second and Final Reading and Public Hearing, Ordinance 2026-13 Amendments to Chapter 2 Administration (Code Enforcement) Ordinance 2026-13 Attorney Reviewed.docx Business Impact Estimate - Ordinance 2026-13.docx CITY-OF-TREASURE-ISLAND-90494-SIGNED-AFFIDAVIT.pdf C.3 Second and Final Reading and Public Hearing, Ordinance 2026-14 Amendments to Chapter 18 (Abatement of Nuisances) Ordinance 2026-14 Chapter 18 Lawn Maintenance.pdf Business Impact Estimate - Ordinance 2026-14.pdf CITY-OF-TREASURE-ISLAND-90496-1-SIGNED-AFFIDAVIT.pdf D. ADJOURNMENT For any person desiring to appeal any decision made by the board, agency, or commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026 – 10:00 AM CITY HALL CHAMBERS 10451 GULF BLVD TREASURE ISLAND, FL 33706 MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA

based [F.S. 286.0105]. NOTE: Any transcript shall be requested and made by the individual requesting same at his or her own expense. Therefore, a court reporter may be desired or required accordingly. Any person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding is entitled to assistance at no cost. Please contact the Office of the City Clerk in writing at 10451 Gulf Boulevard, Treasure Island, FL, 33706 or by phone at (727) 547- 4575 at least two working days prior to the meeting to advise what assistance is needed.

A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE B. ROLL CALL C. ITEMS OF BUSINESS C.1 Second and Final Reading and Public Hearing, Ordinance 2026-12 - Unsafe Structures Ordinance 2026-12 Attorney Reviewed.pdf Business Impact Estimate - Ordinance 2026-12.pdf CITY-OF-TREASURE-ISLAND-90491-1-SIGNED-AFFIDAVIT.pdf C.2 Second and Final Reading and Public Hearing, Ordinance 2026-13 Amendments to Chapter 2 Administration (Code Enforcement) Ordinance 2026-13 Attorney Reviewed.docx Business Impact Estimate - Ordinance 2026-13.docx CITY-OF-TREASURE-ISLAND-90494-SIGNED-AFFIDAVIT.pdf C.3 Second and Final Reading and Public Hearing, Ordinance 2026-14 Amendments to Chapter 18 (Abatement of Nuisances) Ordinance 2026-14 Chapter 18 Lawn Maintenance.pdf Business Impact Estimate - Ordinance 2026-14.pdf CITY-OF-TREASURE-ISLAND-90496-1-SIGNED-AFFIDAVIT.pdf D. ADJOURNMENT For any person desiring to appeal any decision made by the board, agency, or commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026 – 10:00 AM CITY HALL CHAMBERS 10451 GULF BLVD TREASURE ISLAND, FL 33706 MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA 1

based [F.S. 286.0105]. NOTE: Any transcript shall be requested and made by the individual requesting same at his or her own expense. Therefore, a court reporter may be desired or required accordingly. Any person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding is entitled to assistance at no cost. Please contact the Office of the City Clerk in writing at 10451 Gulf Boulevard, Treasure Island, FL, 33706 or by phone at (727) 547- 4575 at least two working days prior to the meeting to advise what assistance is needed. 2

AGENDA ITEM NO. C.1 Item Cover Page DATE: June 8, 2026 SUBMITTED BY: Lisa-Marie Kennedy, Community Development ITEM TYPE: Ordinances AGENDA SECTION: ITEMS OF BUSINESS SUBJECT: Second and Final Reading and Public Hearing, Ordinance 2026-12 - Unsafe Structures BACKGROUND: The City of Treasure Island experienced significant impacts from two consecutive hurricane events, resulting in widespread damage to residential and non-residential structures throughout the city. These storm events may have exacerbated existing structural vulnerabilities and/or created new hazards, including compromised building systems, flood damage, structural instability, and unsafe living conditions. Within the City, certain properties, buildings, and structures may contain defects that increase the risk of fire, accident or collapse. In some cases, these conditions render structures unsafe, unsanitary, dangerous, or otherwise detrimental to the health, safety, and general welfare of residents. POLICY/PURPOSE: The purpose of the proposed ordinance is to protect the public health, safety and welfare by identifying, regulating and when necessary, condemning and removing unsafe structures. STRATEGIC PLAN RELEVANCE: Bold Action 1: Perform a review of local ordinances and Land Development Regulations Bold Action 2: Update the City's Comprehensive Plan, local ordinances and Land Development Regulations BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AGENDA ITEM REPORT 3

ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION: Establishing an unsafe structures/condemnation ordinance provides the City with the necessary authority and procedures to identify, evaluate, and remediate structures that pose a threat to public health and safety. This includes the ability to require repair or demolition, as appropriate. The adoption of this ordinance is in the public interest and is necessary to eliminate dangerous conditions, prevent blight, and promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the residents of the City of Treasure Island. This action will support the City’s ongoing recovery efforts while ensuring that redevelopment and rebuilding occur in a safe, orderly, and resilient manner. FUNDING: No funding is requested at this time. MOTION: I move to approve Ordinance 2026-12 at the second and final public hearing. ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance 2026-12 Attorney Reviewed.pdf Business Impact Estimate - Ordinance 2026-12.pdf CITY-OF-TREASURE-ISLAND-90491-1-SIGNED-AFFIDAVIT.pdf 4

ORDINANCE NO. 2026-12 Page 1 of 11 ORDINANCE NO. 2026-12 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TREASURE ISLAND, FLORIDA, RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE CITY OF TREASURE ISLAND, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF TREASURE ISLAND, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 8 “BUILDING REGULATIONS AND FIRE CODE” BY ESTABLISHING ARTICLE V “DANGEROUS OR UNSAFE STRUCTURES” WHICH INCLUDES DIVISION 1 “GENERALLY”, SECTION 8-91 “DEFINITIONS”, SECTION 8-92 “CERTAIN STRUCTURES DECLARED TO BE A NUISANCE; COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AS A LIEN”, SECTION 8-93 “PERIODIC INSPECTION OF BUILDINGS; NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION; HEARING”, SECTION 8-94 “APPEARANCE OF INTERESTED PARTIES BEFORE CITY COMMISSION”, SECTION 8-95 “ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE FOR ABATING NUISANCE”, SECTION 8-96 “IMPLEMENTING ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS”, DIVISION 2 “EMERGENCY PROCEDURES”, SECTION 8-97 “PURPOSE”, SECTION 8-98 “AUTHORITY TO CONDEMN HAZARDOUS STRUCTURES IN EMERGENCY CONDITIONS; REPORTING; REFERRAL TO SPECIAL MAGISTRATE; NOTICE”, SECTION 8-99 “EMERGENCY HEARING PROCEDURE; CONTENTS OF ORDER; NOTICE TO PARTIES IN INTEREST”, SECTION 8-100 “MANNER OF ABATEMENT”, DIVISION 3 “NONEMERGENCY PROCEDURE”, SECTION 8-101 “PURPOSE”, SECTION 8- 102 “DETERMINATION OF UNFIT OR UNSAFE STRUCTURE; NOTICE TO PARTIES IN INTEREST”, SECTION 8-103 “HEARING PROCEDURE; CONTENTS OF ORDER; NOTICE TO PARTIES IN INTEREST”, SECTION 8-104 “EXTENSION OF TIME TO COMPLY”, SECTION 8- 105 “MANNER OF ABATEMENT; ACTION BY CITY ON FAILURE TO COMPLY”, DIVISION 4 “ASSESSMENT OF COSTS; IMPOSITION OF LIEN ON PROPERTY”, SECTION 8-106 “HEARING ON COSTS; NOTICE OF HEARING”, SECTION 8-107 “HEARING PROCEDURE; IMPOSITION OF LIEN”, SECTION 8-108 “SATISFACTION OF ASSESSMENT, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; CONFLICT; CODIFICATION; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority of the City’s Charter and its home rule powers, the City Commission of the City of Treasure Island, Florida possesses the power to amend the Code of Ordinances for the City of Treasure Island, Florida; and 5

ORDINANCE NO. 2026-12 Page 2 of 11 WHEREAS, within the City boundaries, property, buildings and structures may contain defects which increase the hazards of fire, accident or other calamities, or other conditions which render such property, buildings, and structures unsafe, unsanitary, dangerous or detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the City of Treasure Island, Florida; and WHEREAS, the City finds that these defects or other conditions can be relieved, prevented or eliminated through the regulation of dangerous or unsafe structures to which is of preeminent importance for the overall enhancement of the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Treasure Island, Florida; and WHEREAS, the City has determined that it is in the public interest to eliminate dangerous or unsafe structures as public nuisances and to protect City neighborhoods from decline and devaluation; and WHEREAS, the City has determined that it is necessary to preserve and promote the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the City by eliminating the dangers, blight and unsafe conditions caused by dangerous or unsafe structures; and WHEREAS, after careful consideration, the City has determined that in order to preserve and promote the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Treasure Island, Florida, it is necessary to amend Chapter 8 “Building Regulations and Fire Code” by establishing a new Article V “Dangerous or Unsafe Structures” in the Code of Ordinances of the City of Treasure Island, Florida; and WHEREAS, adoption of a new Article V “Dangerous or Unsafe Structures” in the Code of Ordinances of the City of Treasure Island, Florida is in the best interest of the residents of the City of Treasure Island, Florida. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF TREASURE ISLAND DOES ORDAIN SECTION 1. That the recitals set forth in the “Whereas” clauses above are ratified and confirmed as true and correct and are hereby adopted as legislative findings by the City Commission for the adoption of this Ordinance. SECTION 2. That Chapter 8 “BUILDING REGULATIONS AND FIRE CODE” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Treasure Island, Florida is hereby amended by adding an Article to be numbered V and titled “DANGEROUS OR UNSAFE STRUCTURES, which said Article reads as follows: CHAPTER 8 – BUILDING REGULATIONS AND FIRE CODE ARTICLE V. – Dangerous or Unsafe Structures DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY Sec. 8-91. - Definitions. 6

ORDINANCE NO. 2026-12 Page 3 of 11 The following definitions will apply throughout this article: Abandoned refers to any structure left vacant and unsecured by the owner of such structure with no overt indication of intent of the owner to resume the intended use of such structure. Abate means to take any or all measures necessary to remedy any condition(s) that exists which renders a structure unfit or unsafe as defined by this section. Administrative Fee means a fee established by the City Commission by Resolution reflecting a reasonable estimate of the value of the expenditure of the City’s staff’s time and other resources. Costs shall include any and all costs and expenses to abate the nuisance, including but not limited to the collection of demolition or repair expenses, recording fees, title work etc., which requires the expenditure of City funds as well as an administrative fee. Dilapidated, deteriorated or decayed structure refers to any structure which, by reason of inadequate maintenance, obsolescence or abandonment, is unfit or unsafe, constitutes a fire hazard or other danger to life or property, or is inadequate for the purpose for which such structure was intended. Emergency Conditions refers to a clear, present and immediate hazard to the safety of people or property. Parties in Interest refers to any individual(s) who has a property right in the property where the public nuisance is located, as well as adjacent neighbors and others who may be affected parties as defined by Florida law. Structure includes any dwelling, edifice, building, dock, deck or other improvement which is intended or used for habitation, recreation, storage, or occupation. Substantial structural deterioration means substantial structural distress or substantial structural weakness that negatively affects a structure’s general structural condition and integrity. The term does not include surface imperfections such as cracks, distortion, sagging, deflections, misalignment, signs of leakage, or peeling of finishes unless the building official, licensed engineer or architect performing an inspection determines that such surface imperfections are a sign of substantial structural deterioration. Unfit or unsafe refers to any structure that is: a. Determined by the building official to have substantial structural deterioration or otherwise be structurally unsound, uninhabitable or unstable; or 7

ORDINANCE NO. 2026-12 Page 4 of 11 b. A structure, or a portion thereof, that has been extensively damaged by fire, flood, wind, or other natural phenomena such that the structure is substantially destroyed or poses an immediate and manifest danger to the life, health, or safety of the general public or any occupant; or c. The remains, debris, wall, chimney, or floors of a building or structure that has partially or completely collapsed, fallen, significantly damaged, or torn down; or d. Has inadequate exits or entrance facilities, or lacks a permanent means of securing all openings against the weather or unauthorized entry; or e. A fire hazard or otherwise hazardous to health or safety of the public because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence or abandonment. Sec. 8-92. - Certain structures declared to be a nuisance; costs to be assessed as a lien. Unfit or unsafe structures as defined in Section 8-91 are declared a public nuisance and unlawful. In those instances where the City is authorized and proceeds with abatement or the demolition of a public nuisance, the associated costs may be assessed as a lien on the property following notice to the property owner, a hearing and order by a special magistrate. The City may collect the lien by foreclosure, the uniform method of collection of non-ad valorem special assessments, or other collection methods authorized by Florida law. Sec. 8-93. Periodic inspection of structures. The building official, the fire chief, or their designees are authorized to periodically inspect or have inspected structures within the City, with the consent of the owner of the property where the structures are located, and if such official finds any structure to be in a dilapidated, unsanitary, unsafe or uninhabitable condition, the City may seek a determination by a special magistrate that a public nuisance exists and authorization for abatement or demolition of the structure consistent with the provisions herein. The building official, the fire chief, and their designees are authorized to request an administrative search or inspection warrant from the special magistrate if denied access to the property where the nuisance exists. The authority granted herein is supplementary to all powers and authority granted the building official, the fire chief, and their designees under the building code, fire code, and any additional statutory authority. Sec. 8-94. - Appearance of interested parties before special magistrate. Any parties in interest may appear before the special magistrate in person, by counsel or by an agent. A party in interest shall be allotted time to present 8

ORDINANCE NO. 2026-12 Page 5 of 11 evidence regarding the matter after announcing for the record the reason for their status as a party in interest. Sec. 8-95. - Alternative procedure for abating nuisance. Nothing contained in this division shall prohibit the City Commission from authorizing, at any time, the filing of a circuit court action in the circuit court pursuant to F.S. § 823.05 or F.S. § 60.05 for the abatement of a nuisance as defined therein, or injunctive relief. Sec. 8-96. Implementing administrative actions. The City Manager or designee is hereby authorized to take any or all necessary administrative actions to implement this Article, including but not limited to, the adoption of administrative rules. DIVISION 2. - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Sec. 8-97. - Purpose. This division provides procedures for the expedited abatement of certain nuisances, comprised of unfit or unsafe structures, which are found to constitute nuisances, which require emergency action due to the presence of unfit or unsafe conditions. Sec. 8-98. - Authority to condemn hazardous structures in emergency conditions; reporting; referral to special magistrate; vacation; notice. Whenever the building official, the fire chief, or their designees, determines that a nuisance exists which creates emergency conditions due to an unfit or unsafe structures constituting a hazard to the safety of persons or property, the building official, the fire chief, or their designees may issue an order of condemnation prohibiting habitation or occupation of the structure, which order will be conspicuously posted on the structure or property. It will be unlawful to alter, deface, or remove any such order during the pendency thereof. Such order will require the structure or portion thereof to be vacated forthwith and not be reoccupied until the specified repairs and improvements are completed, inspected, and approved by the building official. Any occupied structure condemned by the building official shall be vacated as ordered by the building official’s order of condemnation. When a structure is condemned as a result of the negligent or intentional act or failure to act by the owner, the owner shall, within eight hours from the time of the order to vacate, make, or cause to be made, all necessary arrangements to relocate the displaced residents into housing that is safe, sanitary, and secure until such time that the building, unit, or units are made safe for re-occupation, or for at least a three-month period, and the owner shall pay or cause to be paid all of the reasonable expenses involved in such relocation. Any person who owns a condemned structure and fails 9

ORDINANCE NO. 2026-12 Page 6 of 11 to have the structure vacated in accordance with this paragraph shall be in violation of this section. The building official, the fire chief, or their designees will prepare a report specifying in detail the condition of the unfit or unsafe structure, why an emergency condition(s) exists, and the actions necessary to abate or remedy the emergency condition(s). The City Manager or designee will schedule a hearing at the earliest possible time before the special magistrate seeking a declaration that the structure is a public nuisance, that emergency conditions exist, and ordering the immediate abatement or demolition of the structure as necessary. The City Manager shall cause to be placed upon such structure or property a notice of the hearing. The City Manager will direct to be delivered to the owner or owners, either in person or by certified or registered mail to the last known address as shown by the tax assessment rolls of Pinellas County, a notice to the owner of the property involved, that the building or structure thereon has been found by officials of the City to be unfit or unsafe, and that the City intends to conduct a hearing before the special magistrate. Such notice shall further provide information to the owner of his or her rights to attend the hearing and present any and all relevant information to the special magistrate. At the time, date, and place scheduled for the hearing, the special magistrate shall hear evidence pertaining to whether the structure is unfit or unsafe and whether emergency conditions exist upon the property, including any testimony or evidence which the owner of the property or any interested person may desire to tender. Upon a proper showing and considering of all the evidence, if a determination is made by the special magistrate that the condition of the structure at issue presents a clear, present and immediate hazard to the safety of persons or property, the special magistrate will issue an emergency order declaring the same to be a nuisance and authorizing the immediate abatement or demolition of such nuisance. Sec. 8-99. – Emergency hearing procedure; contents of order; notice to parties in interest. The emergency order authorizing the abatement of any building declared a nuisance shall set forth a description of the property, the name and the address of the owner thereof as listed on the most recent tax roll, a recitation of facts in support of the order and the method and the manner and by whom the abatement measure is to be performed. The City shall give notice to the owner and any parties in of the order issued by the special magistrate. Notice of the order shall be served upon the owner of record and all other persons having a legal interest in the property, by certified or registered mail to the last known address as shown by the 10

ORDINANCE NO. 2026-12 Page 7 of 11 tax assessment rolls of Pinellas County, and shall be posted on the property and at city hall. If the owner can make arrangements for the abatement of such nuisance within the same time period as contemplated by the special magistrate, the order shall be issued but shall be held in abeyance for a stated time in order to allow the owner to proceed with the abatement or removal of the nuisance; provided, however, that if the owner does not proceed with the abatement in such manner, the nuisance shall be abated or removed in accordance with the provisions of the order without further hearing. Sec. 8-100. - Manner of abatement. The abatement or demolition of any structure declared a nuisance may be performed by city employees or by an independent contractor who shall dismantle, demolish, abate or remove such a nuisance as ordered. If an independent contractor is employed for such purpose, in the interest of expediting such abatement for the protection and security of the public welfare and safety, unless otherwise prohibited by Florida law, it shall not be necessary to invite bids for the performance of such abatement work but instead the City Manager shall secure price quotations with all due dispatch and award the abatement job to the most qualified independent contractor who is capable of performing such work on an emergency basis; provided, however, that the abatement job shall be awarded to the contractor making the lowest price quotation so long as such independent contractor is certified and licensed to perform such an abatement job in accordance with the method of abatement or removal as ordered. DIVISION 3. - NONEMERGENCY PROCEDURE Sec. 8-101. - Purpose. This division provides procedures for the abatement of certain nuisances, comprised of unfit structures which are not found to constitute emergency conditions. Sec. 8-102. - Determination of unfit or unsafe structure; notice to parties in interest. Whenever the building official, the fire chief, or their designees, determines a property contains unfit or unsafe structures, they may prepare a report to the city manager specifying in detail the condition of the building or structure and the actions necessary to abate or remedy the condition. When the building official, the fire chief, or their designees verifies the existence of an unfit or unsafe structure, a hearing before the special magistrate shall be scheduled. Notice of the hearing shall be posted at the property and at city hall and served upon the owner of record and all other persons having a known 11

ORDINANCE NO. 2026-12 Page 8 of 11 legal interest in the property, by certified or registered mail to the last known address as shown by the tax assessment rolls of Pinellas County. If the owner cannot be located for personal delivery or receipt of certified or registered mail of the notice, after reasonable inquiry, then the notice shall be published once a week for four (4) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation within the County, and such service shall be deemed sufficient to show that the notice requirements of this Section have been met without regard to whether or not the property owner actually received such notice. The notice to the owner of the property involved must state that the building or structure thereon has been found by officials of the City to be in unfit or unsafe condition, and that the City intends to conduct a hearing before the special magistrate seeking a declaration that the structure is a public nuisance and ordering the abatement or demolition of the structure as necessary. Such notice must further provide information to the owner of their rights to attend the hearing and present any and all relevant information to the special magistrate. The notice must also state that the decision of the special magistrate may be appealed to the Circuit Court within 30 days following the execution of the special magistrate’s order. The hearing pursuant to the notice must be held no less than thirty (30) days nor more than sixty (60) days following the date of the issuance of the notice. Sec. 8-103. - Hearing procedure; contents of order; notice to parties in interest. At the time, date and place scheduled for the hearing, the special magistrate will hear evidence pertaining to whether the structure is unfit or unsafe, including any testimony or evidence which the owner of the property or any interested person may de