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Town of Lake Hamilton

SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING Agenda – March 31, 2026

Time: 3:00 P.M.

Location: 100 Smith Avenue, Lake Hamilton, FL 33851

Respondent(s) shall have 10 days from the date of the Order of the Special Magistrate to appeal said

Order by filing a Notice of Appeal, signed by the Respondent(s). The Notice of Appeal must be received

by the Lake Hamilton Clerk’s Office, 100 Smith Ave, P.O. Box 126, Lake Hamilton, FL 33851, within

the 10-day time period referenced above. If an appeal is filed, you will receive written notice informing

you of the date, time, and location of that hearing on that matter. If an appeal is filed and is denied by

the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate, the date for compliance will continue to be that date

designated in the Order above. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with

disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding should contact the Clerk’s

Office, 100 Smith Ave, Lake Hamilton, FL 33851 (863) 439-1910, not later than four (4) days prior to

the proceeding.

CALL TO ORDER and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (3:00 p.m.) - Special Magistrate, Joe

Mawhinney

EXPLANATION OF PROCEDURES - Special Magistrate, Joe Mawhinney

APPROVE OF MINUTES

February 24, 2026, Special Magistrate Meeting minutes.

OLD BUSINESS

Satisfactions of Fine/Lien

All matters listed under this item are considered to be routine and action will be accomplished by

one motion without separate discussion of each item. If discussion is desired by the Special

Magistrate, that item(s) will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.

TOTAL LIENS PAID THROUGH - TBA

CONTINUATION – IMPOSITION

IMPOSITIONS: Respondent(s) whose case is listed under this section should be aware that

the Special Magistrate will limit all discussion to whether the violation continues to exist and

the appropriate amount of the fine, if any, to be imposed. The Special Magistrate WILL

NOT hear the entire case over again.

IMPOSITION – UNPAID COST OF ENFORCEMENT FEES – SEE EXHIBIT

RESCISSION/ADJUDICATION OF LIEN

Town of Lake Hamilton SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING Agenda – March 31, 2026 Time: 3:00 P.M. Location: 100 Smith Avenue, Lake Hamilton, FL 33851 Respondent(s) shall have 10 days from the date of the Order of the Special Magistrate to appeal said Order by filing a Notice of Appeal, signed by the Respondent(s). The Notice of Appeal must be received by the Lake Hamilton Clerk’s Office, 100 Smith Ave, P.O. Box 126, Lake Hamilton, FL 33851, within the 10-day time period referenced above. If an appeal is filed, you will receive written notice informing you of the date, time, and location of that hearing on that matter. If an appeal is filed and is denied by the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate, the date for compliance will continue to be that date designated in the Order above. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding should contact the Clerk’s Office, 100 Smith Ave, Lake Hamilton, FL 33851 (863) 439-1910, not later than four (4) days prior to the proceeding. CALL TO ORDER and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (3:00 p.m.) - Special Magistrate, Joe Mawhinney EXPLANATION OF PROCEDURES - Special Magistrate, Joe Mawhinney APPROVE OF MINUTES February 24, 2026, Special Magistrate Meeting minutes. OLD BUSINESS Satisfactions of Fine/Lien All matters listed under this item are considered to be routine and action will be accomplished by one motion without separate discussion of each item. If discussion is desired by the Special Magistrate, that item(s) will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. TOTAL LIENS PAID THROUGH - TBA CONTINUATION – IMPOSITION IMPOSITIONS: Respondent(s) whose case is listed under this section should be aware that the Special Magistrate will limit all discussion to whether the violation continues to exist and the appropriate amount of the fine, if any, to be imposed. The Special Magistrate WILL NOT hear the entire case over again. IMPOSITION – UNPAID COST OF ENFORCEMENT FEES – SEE EXHIBIT RESCISSION/ADJUDICATION OF LIEN REQUEST TO APPROVE AN EXTENSION OF TIME Code Case #20250057 Owner: Jesse Dale Strouse Violation Address: 111 Nelson Ave. W, Lake Hamilton Parcel ID# 272816-823000-014321 Violation: LDC Sec. 16-335 - Compatibility, landscaping and buffering standards - (f) Buffer Yard (2) Buff yard along right of way. (d) Setbacks for vision clearance. Buffer yards shall not be planted in any 1

portion of the visibility triangle. LDC Sec. 20-46 Prohibition - (e) Storage of distressed vehicle or abandoned vehicle. (Vehicles that do not run or have current sticker) and IPMC Sec. 302.7 Accessory Structure - (Detached accessory structure roof needs to be repaired / replaced).  NOTE: All violations have been corrected with the exception of the accessory structure roof. Respondent is requesting (60) days to be able to get resolved. Email is attached. REQUEST TO CONTINUE FIRST OFFENSE CASES REQUEST TO WITHDRAW FIRST OFFENSE CASES REQUEST FOR REDUCTION CASES FIRST OFFENSE Code Case: 20250129 Owners: Emilse Nin Garavita and Luisa Feranda Suarez Nino Violation Address: 1301 June Lake Loop, Haines City Parcel ID#272815-822502-026260 Violation: FL Bldg. Code Sec. 105 Permits Required (installation of fence without permits) NOTE: Contractor failed to submit required paperwork and register through the Town before permits can be issued. Code Case #20250128 Owner: Kionadra Lee Violation Address: 2223 Crown Rock Dr, Haines City (LH) Parcel ID #: 272815-822502-034460 Violation: FL Bldg Code Sec. 105 Permits Required (installation of fence) Code Case #20250126 Owner: Bryan Daniel Lallave Pancorbo, Jomarie Ortiz Cintron and Mojica Yandel Omar Lallave Violation Address: 2208 Crown Rock Dr, Haines City (LH) Parcel ID #: 272815-822502-033030 Violations: FL Bldg Code Sec 105 Permits Required (installation of fence) Code Case #20250133 Owner: Marisol Ortega Violation Address: 527 Chicago Ave W., Lake Hamilton Property ID #272816-827000-001200 Violations: LDC Sec. 30-1 Weight Limitations (parking a commercial bus), LDC Sec. 105 Permits Required (two additions (1) to each side of the home and the structure being built without permits), IPMC Sec. 302.1 Exterior Property Areas, Sanitation (junk / debris and outside storage of misc. items to include scattered building materials). IPMC Sec. 304.13 Windows, Skylight and Door Frames (windows that are either broken or not in good working order). IPMC Sec. 304.6 Exterior Structure Walls (exterior walls that are missing siding). IPMC 304.7 Roofs and Drainage (apart of the roof such as soffit and fascia has rotten wood and / or are missing - needs repaired).  NOTE: Sec. 304.6 Exterior Structure Walls, Sec. 304.7 Roofs and Drainage, LDC Sec 30-1 Weight Limitations: bus and Sec. 304.13 Windows, Skylight and Door Frames -- all have been brought into compliance.  Still not in compliance with Sec. 302.1 Exterior Property Areas, Sanitation and FL Building Code Sec. 105 Permits Required (accessory structures (1) to each side of home and structure being built. No permits have been issued. Code Case #20250157 Owners: 2890 Inc., Kokomo Partners, LLC and Samantha Marie, LLC Violation Address: 930 Roberts Rd, Units #95, #96, #97 and #66, Lake Hamilton Parcel ID#272808-821701-000020 Violation: FL Bldg Code Sec 105 - Permits Required (Paint booth must be permitted and approved through the Fire Marshall and Town's BTR must reflect same businesses as the County - (BTR has been corrected) - Moving forward with 2

paint booth violation only. REPEAT OFFENDER FORECLOSURE INQUIRY MONTHLY REPORT -- January 27, 2026 we had (1) Imposition case, (3) Extensions, and (3) First Offenders February 24, 2026 we had (2) Requests for Reductions and (3) First Offenders which were continued to March 31, 2026 SM Hearing NEXT MEETING DATE – May 26, 2026 ADJOURNMENT 3

Town of Lake Hamilton Special Magistrate Agenda Summary Report TO: THROUGH: FROM: AGENDA ITEM: February 24, 2026, Special Magistrate Meeting minutes. DATE: March 31, 2026 CONSENT AGENDA OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ATTORNEY REVIEW: YES: NO: N/A: FINANCIAL IMPACT: YES: NO: SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION: If Yes, Please Explain: RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENT(S): February 24, 2026 Special Magistrate meeting minutes.pdf 4

February 24, 2026, SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING Minutes TOWN OF LAKE HAMILTON MINUTES SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026 3:00 PM The Special Magistrate of Lake Hamilton held a SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 100 Smith Ave., Lake Hamilton, FL 33851. Respondent(s) shall have 10 days from the date of the Order of the Special Magistrate to appeal said Order by filing a Notice of Appeal, signed by the Respondent(s). The Notice of Appeal must be received by the Lake Hamilton Clerk’s Office, 100 Smith Ave, P.O. Box 126, Lake Hamilton, FL 33851, within the 10- day time period referenced above. If an appeal is filed, you will receive written notice informing you of the date, time, and location of that hearing on that matter. If an appeal is filed and is denied by the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate, the date for compliance will continue to be that date designated in the Order above. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding should contact the Clerk’s Office, 100 Smith Ave, Lake Hamilton, FL 33851 (863) 439-1910, not later than four (4) days prior to the proceeding. CALL TO ORDER and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (3:00 p.m.) - Special Magistrate, Joe Mawhinney Special Magistrate called the meeting to order at 3:00 pm. EXPLANATION OF PROCEDURES - Special Magistrate, Joe Mawhinney APPROVE OF MINUTES Special Magistrate approved the January 27, 2026, Special Magistrate meeting minutes and the October 28, 2026, Special Magistrate meeting minutes. OLD BUSINESS Satisfactions of Fine/Lien TOTAL LIENS PAID THROUGH - TBA CONTINUATION – IMPOSITION IMPOSITIONS: Respondent(s) whose case is listed under this section should be aware that the Special Magistrate will limit all discussion to whether the violation continues to exist and the appropriate amount of the fine, if any, to be imposed. The Special Magistrate WILL NOT hear the entire case over again. IMPOSITION – UNPAID COST OF ENFORCEMENT FEES – SEE EXHIBIT RESCISSION/ADJUDICATION OF LIEN REQUEST TO APPROVE AN EXTENSION OF TIME 5

February 24, 2026, SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING Minutes REQUEST TO CONTINUE FIRST OFFENSE CASES REQUEST TO WITHDRAW FIRST OFFENSE CASES REQUEST FOR REDUCTION CASES Code Case #20160063 Owner of record at the time: Estate of Ethel M. Adams Violation Address: 402 Martin St, Lake Hamilton Property ID #: 272809-822000-020100 Violation: IPMC Sec. 302.4 Exterior Property Areas, Weeds (overgrown lot). NOTE: The Town conducted an Order of Enforcement and the fines / liens for this case are staff costs. Code Officer Lisa Harris presented this case to the Special Magistrate. The new owner was present and commented. The subject property was purchased through a Tax Deed sale. The new owner is responsible for all outstanding liens and fines. The cost the Town incurred while in enforcement is $267.49. The Town is willing to reduce the lien amount to 0, if the cost of enforcement is paid. The Special Magistrate ruled in favor of the town for cost of enforcement in the total amount of 267.49 payable within 30 days to get the benefit of the reduction. Code Case #20190019 Owner of Record at the time: Estate of Ethel M. Adams Violation Address: 402 Martin St, Lake Hamilton Parcel ID #272809-822000-020100 Violation: IPMC Sec 302.4 Exterior Property Areas, Weeds (overgrowth) Code Officer Lisa Harris presented this case to the Special Magistrate. Property sold 2025 under Tax Deed Sale to Ms. Frances J Crews. She is requesting a reduction of the fine / lien that has accrued to $820,146.87. The owner was present and commented. The Town recommended the cost of enforcement in the amount of $157.61 and recording fees of $40.00. The Special Magistrate ruled in favor of the town for cost of enforcement in the total amount of 197.61 payable within 30 days to get the benefit of the reduction lien from $820,146.87 to $0. FIRST OFFENSE Code Officer Lisa Harris requested to postpone the First Offense case to the month of March since she was out of the office due to illness. Special Magistrate granted the request to postpone the First Offense case to the month of March Hearing. Code Case #20250133 Owner: Marisol Ortega Violation Address: 527 Chicago Ave W, Lake Hamilton Property ID #:272816-827000-001200 Violations: LDC Sec. 30-1 Weight Limitations (commercial bus). LDC Sec. 105 Permits Required: (two additions (1) to each side of the home and the structure being built with concrete blocks). IPMC Sec. 302.1 Exterior Property Areas, Sanitation (junk / debris and outside storage of misc. items to include scattered building materials). IPMC Sec. 304.13 Windows, Skylight and Door Frames (windows that are either broken or not in good working order) . IPMC Sec. 304.6 Exterior Structure Walls (exterior walls that are missing siding). IPMC Sec. 304.7 Roofs and Drainage (apart of the roof such as soffit and fascia has rotten wood and / or are missing. Needs 6

February 24, 2026, SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING Minutes repaired). NOTE: The windows have been fixed, the roof / drainage area has been repaired and the commercial bus has been removed - those violations are now in compliance. Code Case #20250126 Owner: Bryan Daniel Lallave Pancorbo, Jomarie Ortiz Cintron and Mojica Yandel Omar Lallave Violation Address: 2208 Crown Rock Dr., Haines City (LH) Parcel ID #: 272815-822502-033030 Violations: LDC Sec. 105 Permits Required (permit required for the installation of a fence) Code Case #20250128 Owner: Kionadra Lee Violation Address: 2223 Crown Rock Dr, Haines City (LH) Parcel #272815-822502-034460 Violation: Sec. 105 Permits required (installation of fence) DEMOLITION APPEAL FORECLOSURE INQUIRY MONTHLY REPORT -- [ENTER TEXT HERE] NEXT MEETING DATE – [MONTH DAY], 2025 ADJOURNMENT The Special Magistrate adjourned the meeting at 3:51 pm. ATTEST: _________________________________ Joseph Mawhinney, Special Magistrate ___________________________________ Jacqueline Borja, Town Clerk 7

Town of Lake Hamilton Special Magistrate Agenda Summary Report TO: Special Magistrate THROUGH: Community Development Department FROM: Lisa Harris, Code Compliance Specialist AGENDA ITEM: Code Case #20250057 Owner: Jesse Dale Strouse Violation Address: 111 Nelson Ave. W, Lake Hamilton Parcel ID# 272816-823000-014321 Violation: LDC Sec. 16-335 - Compatibility, landscaping and buffering standards - (f) Buffer Yard (2) Buff yard along right of way. (d) Setbacks for vision clearance. Buffer yards shall not be planted in any portion of the visibility triangle. LDC Sec. 20-46 Prohibition - (e) Storage of distressed vehicle or abandoned vehicle. (Vehicles that do not run or have current sticker) and IPMC Sec. 302.7 Accessory Structure - (Detached accessory structure roof needs to be repaired / replaced). NOTE: All violations have been corrected with the exception of the accessory structure roof. Respondent is requesting (60) days to be able to get resolved. Email is attached. DATE: March 31, 2026 CONSENT AGENDA OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ATTORNEY REVIEW: YES: NO: N/A: FINANCIAL IMPACT: YES: NO: SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION: With a written request from the respondent the Town staff is recommending (60) days extension to finish this last violation. If Yes, Please Explain: If the respondent doesn't comply by the time frame given on the extension, they will be faced with a daily fine. RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENT(S): 20250057 - Email requesting extension.pdf 20250057 - Jan 27, 2026 FOF.pdf 8

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Town of Lake Hamilton Special Magistrate Agenda Summary Report TO: Special Magistrate THROUGH: Community Development FROM: Lisa Harris, Code Compliance Specialist AGENDA ITEM: Code Case: 20250129 Owners: Emilse Nin Garavita and Luisa Feranda Suarez Nino Violation Address: 1301 June Lake Loop, Haines City Parcel ID#272815-822502-026260 Violation: FL Bldg. Code Sec. 105 Permits Required (installation of fence without permits) NOTE: Contractor failed to submit required paperwork and register through the Town before permits can be issued. DATE: March 31, 2026 CONSENT AGENDA OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ATTORNEY REVIEW: YES: NO: N/A: FINANCIAL IMPACT: YES: NO: SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION: Town staff recommends 15 days for compliance or a $100.00 a day fine will be imposed. Cost of Enforcement fees are in the amount of $107.00 If Yes, Please Explain: There is no financial impact on the Town. However, if the respondent doesn't comply by the time frame given they will face a daily fine. This also includes being responsible for the Cost of Enforcement fees. RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENT(S): 20250129 March 31, 2026 SM packet.pdf 12

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