Code Compliance (2025-08-05)

CODE COMPLIANCE CITY OF WILDWOOD, FLORIDA REGULAR MEETING August 5,2025 1:00 PM CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBER

I. CALL TO ORDER

(meeting taped)

| Attendee Name | Title | Status | | --- | --- | --- | | Lindsay C.T. Holt | Special Magistrate | Present | | Tara Tradd | Code Compliance Manager | Present | | Stuart Ellington | Code Compliance Specialist | Present | | Jessica Barnes | City Clerk | Present | | Brian Harrie | Lieutenant | Present |

Special Magistrate Holt brought the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.

1. Special Magistrate, Overview of the Code Enforcement Process

Special Magistrate Holt explained that the public hearings were considered quasi-judicial and provided an overview of the Code Compliance meeting procedures.

2. Swear in City Staff

Special Magistrate Holt administered the oath to all city staff and attendees who would be providing testimony.

II. APPROVAL OF SUMMARY MINUTES

1. July 1,2025

Special Magistrate Holt saw no revisions necessary and approved the summary minutes for the July 1,2025, meeting.

III. OLD BUSINESS

| RESULT: | Passed | | --- | --- | | MOVER: | Special Magistrate Holt | | SECONDER: | None | | AYES: | Special Magistrate Holt |

None.

1. City of Wildwood Case# 24-0008

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Violation Address: Parcel G05F039, 600 Pleasantdale Drive

Violations: Code of Ordinances, Chapter 19 Utilities - Water Sewer Connection; Chapter 15 Accumulation of Junk and Debris. Chapter 13 Derelict motor vehicles; Chapter 7 Exterior Maintenance Standards and Unsafe Structure

Status: This property is non-compliant with the City Code of Ordinances

Code Compliance Manager Tradd presented the case. The property had been overgrown, unmaintained, with an accumulation of junk and debris. The building's exterior was not maintained, with structural issues on the roof, rotting soffits, and missing window panes. There was also a past-due utility bill in the amount of $1,330.32. The property owner passed away, and the heirs did not respond to communications. Sergeant Mejias of the Wildwood Police Department provided testimony about transient populations occupying vacant properties and associated criminal activities. Special Magistrate Holt entered an order finding a violation, awarding case costs of $184.06 to the City, ordering fines of $500 per day, starting immediately, payment of the past-due utility bill of $1,330.32, and authorizing the City to proceed with abatement to secure the property.

| RESULT: | Passed | | --- | --- | | MOVER: | Special Magistrate Holt | | SECONDER: | None | | AYES: | Special Magistrate Holt |

2. City of Wildwood Case# 25-0024

Violations: Code of Ordinances, Chapter 15 - Accumulation of Junk and Debris; Overgrown Property; Chapter 13 - Derelict motor vehicles; Chapter 7 Exterior Maintenance Standards Status: This property is non-compliant with the City Code of Ordinances.

Code Compliance Manager Tradd reported the property came into compliance last week. No order was necessary.

3. City of Wildwood Case# 25-0036 Respondents: Shawnie Taylor Violation Address: Parcel G07D330, 712 Third Avenue Violations: Code of Ordinances, Chapter 15 - Accumulation of Junk and Debris; Status: This property is non-compliant with the City Code of Ordinances Code Compliance Specialist Ellington presented the case. The property had junk and debris throughout. The owner had been making slow progress in cleanup efforts. Special Magistrate Holt entered an order finding a violation, allowing 30 days to come into full compliance, accrual of a $50 per day fine if not compliant within 30 days, and awarding case costs of $178.26 to the City.

| RESULT: | Passed | | --- | --- | | MOVER: | Special Magistrate Holt | | SECONDER: | None | | AYES: | Special Magistrate Holt |

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Status: This property is non-compliant with the City Code of Ordinances

Exterior Maintenance Standards

Code Compliance Specialist Ellington presented the case. He noted rotting fascia and soffit, mildew, broken hand railing, and poor roof condition. Some repairs had been made, but significant issues remained. Special Magistrate Holt entered an order finding a violation allowing 30 days to come into full compliance, including a new roof, unless an inspection report from a licensed contractor deemed it unnecessary. She clarified that the final decision would be at the City's discretion. She also ordered the accrual of fines of $200 per day if the property was not brought into compliance after 30 days, and awarded case costs of $188.70 to the City.

| RESULT: | Passed | | --- | --- | | MOVER: | Special Magistrate Holt | | SECONDER: | None | | AYES: | Special Magistrate Holt |

V. ADJOURNMENT

With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 1:15 p.m.

| RESULT: | Passed | | --- | --- | | MOVER: | Special Magistrate Holt | | SECONDER: | None | | AYES: | Special Magistrate Holt |

CITY SUMTER SEAL 9/21 Date

OF WILDWOOD CORPORATE SEAL COUNTY. FLORIDA 2025

CODE COMPLIANCE CITY OF WILDWOOD, FLORIDA

Lindsay C.T. Holt, Special Magistrate City of Wildwood, Florida