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Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board Meeting - January 28, 2026

Clearwater Municipal Meetings — Wednesday, January 28, 2026
BodyClearwater, Florida
SessionClearwater Municipal Meetings
DateWednesday, January 28, 2026
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Come to order today's meeting of the municipal code enforcement board is called to order on January 28th, 2026.

0:54

Welcome everyone.

0:55

Please rise for the Pledge of Allegiance.

0:59

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands.

1:06

One nation under God, indivisible with liberty.

1:12

Please be seated.

1:14

Agendas of today's meeting are on the wall at the entrance to chambers.

1:18

Please remember to turn off your cell phones.

1:21

The municipal code enforcement board consists of seven members who are appointed by the city council.

1:26

We serve voluntarily.

1:27

It is this board's intention to promote, protect, and improve the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Clearwater by providing this equitable, effective, and inexpensive method of enforcing certain codes within the city.

1:38

The board considers new business items in two parts.

1:41

First the violation, then affirmative relief.

1:44

Formal rules of evidence do not apply.

1:46

Each side is limited to 15 minutes, and the board may grant additional time.

1:50

All proceedings will be conducted in a calm civil manner.

1:54

Individuals who conduct themselves otherwise will be asked to leave.

1:57

If necessary, they will be escorted from the chambers.

2:00

Now I ask all who plan to speak to rise and be sworn in by our clerk.

2:09

I do thank you.

2:16

May I have a motion to approve the minutes?

2:18

Motion to approve.

2:19

I have a second.

2:20

Second.

2:20

All in favor?

2:21

Aye.

2:22

Aye.

2:22

All opposed.

2:24

Motion approved.

2:25

Next on the agenda is our new business items.

2:28

We're gonna start out of order today.

2:30

We're gonna call uh agenda item 3.28 continued from December 17th, case 197-25.

2:40

Fire respondents Moss and Associates at Court 400 Coronado Avenue in violation of code for illicit discharge and issue an order with compliance deadline and fine if not met.

2:50

Uh is there anyone here to speak on that?

2:53

Counselor?

2:54

Thank you, Mr.

2:54

Chair.

2:55

Jared Simpson with the city attorney's office.

2:57

Uh as you know, we've continued this case last month as we were discussing uh a resolution with um the respondent here.

3:04

We do have a stipulated order that we're asking for the board to approve.

3:09

Just to give you uh quick rundown of that, they are um accepting responsibility for the situation.

3:15

Uh the order would find that there a violation did occur and it imposes a fine in the amount of uh 42,500.

3:25

This is a stipulated order that the parties have agreed to.

3:29

If you have more questions about it, the staff's here to answer that, but we're asking that you approve this.

3:33

This is something that both the parties have agreed as a as a fair uh fair resolution to this situation.

3:39

Okay, board.

3:40

Do you have any questions for counselor?

3:44

No.

3:45

Um we would put this under uh just a regular motion.

3:52

We ask the motion to be just to approve this the stipulated order as presented.

3:56

Okay, would we have to find them in violation first?

3:58

Is it first motion?

3:59

No, no, okay.

3:59

Let's adopt the stipend order.

4:01

Can I get a uh a motion to find them in violation?

4:04

I move to accept the stipulated order as presented.

4:08

In case number one nine seven-two five.

4:12

Have a second.

4:13

Second.

4:14

All in favor, aye, all opposed.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Code Enforcement█████████████████████████████████████████████82%
Procedural████8%
Public Facilities██4%
Affordable Housing█2%
Public Safety█2%
Homelessness█1%
Engineering And Infrastructure█1%
Summary of Proceedings

Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board Meeting - January 28, 2026

The Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board met on January 28, 2026, at 1:30 PM (18:30 UTC) in the Main Library Council Chambers. The board considered 20 new business items, 4 old business items, and 8 nuisance abatement lien filings, along with the election of officers. The meeting lasted approximately 3 hours. Key actions included approval of a stipulated order with a $42,500 fine for illicit discharge, multiple violation findings with deadlines and daily fines, and acceptance of affidavits of compliance and non-compliance. The board elected a new Chairman and Vice Chair.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of Minutes: The minutes of the December 17, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No public comments were made during the meeting. The agenda did not include a dedicated public comment period.

Discussion Items

  • Case 197-25 (Illicit Discharge): The board adopted a stipulated order finding Moss & Associates in violation for illicit discharge at 400 Coronado Ave. The order imposes a fine of $42,500, as agreed by both parties.
  • Case 146-25 (Residential Rental Business Tax Receipt): The respondent was found in violation, but the violation was corrected prior to the hearing. No fine was imposed, but a warning of $500 per day for repeat violations was issued.
  • Case 01-26 (Portable Storage Unit): The respondent denied using the trailer for storage. The board continued the case to February 25, 2026, to allow the city to re-notice under a different code section (nuisance/condition), as the trailer had deteriorated.
  • Case 02-26 (Exterior Surfaces & Roof Maintenance): The respondent admitted violations and outlined plans for a major renovation funded by a CRA grant. The board set a compliance deadline of March 25, 2026, with a fine of $150 per day per violation. The city noted that if progress is shown, the affidavit of non-compliance may be delayed.
  • Case 03-26 (Multiple Violations – 1910 Union St.): No respondent appeared. The board found the respondent in violation for exterior surfaces, roof, doors/windows, pool, and exterior storage, setting a deadline of February 28, 2026, with a fine of $150 per day per violation.
  • Case 04-26 (Roof Maintenance – 315 N Corona Ave.): The respondent was absent. The board found violation and set a deadline of February 28, 2026, with a fine of $150 per day.
  • Case 05-26 (Parking Lot Surfaces – 1384 Seabreeze St.): The respondent was absent. The board found violation and set a deadline of February 20, 2026, with a fine of $150 per day. The inspector noted over $526,000 in existing liens on the property.
  • Case 06-26 (Prohibited Signage – 395 Coronado Dr.): The violation was corrected prior to the hearing. The board issued a declaration of violation with no fine, but warned of $500 per day for repeat violations.
  • Case 07-26 (Sign Maintenance – 490 Mandalay Ave.): Two violations: temporary banner sign (complied) and permanent sign maintenance (still in violation). The board found the temporary sign violation resolved (declaration) and the permanent sign violation set for compliance by February 28, 2026, with a fine of $150 per day.
  • Case 08-26 (Sidewalk Signs & Permits – 636 S Gulfview Blvd.): The respondent appeared. The sidewalk sign was removed (declaration), but banner signs remained. The board set a deadline of February 28, 2026, for banner removal, with a fine of $150 per day.
  • Case 10-26 (Exterior Surfaces – 3404 Brigadoon Dr.): The respondent admitted and committed to compliance by March 1, 2026, with a fine of $150 per day.
  • Case 11-26 (Fences & Walls, Exterior Surfaces – 4004 Brigadoon Cir.): The respondent admitted but requested 30 additional days due to family hardship. The board extended the deadline to April 1, 2026, with a fine of $150 per day.
  • Case 12-26 (Permits – 123 N Glenwood Ave.): The respondent was absent. The board set a deadline of March 28, 2026, for obtaining a permit, with a fine of $150 per day.
  • Case 15-26 (Permits – 705 Vine Ave.): The respondent was absent. The board set a deadline of February 28, 2026, for obtaining a permit, with a fine of $150 per day.
  • Case 16-26 (Housing – Means of Egress – 1387 Mission Hills Blvd.): The respondent appeared and admitted. The board set a deadline of February 27, 2026, for clearing a safe path of travel, with a fine of $150 per day.
  • Case 18-26 (Permits – 1738 N Fort Harrison Ave.): The respondent denied knowledge of the unpermitted work. The board found violation and set a deadline of February 28, 2026, for obtaining a permit, with a fine of $150 per day.
  • Case 20-26 (Permits – 413 Pleasant St.): The respondent admitted and had filed a permit application. The board set a deadline of February 28, 2026, for permit issuance, with completion within 6 months, and a fine of $150 per day.

Old Business Items

  • Affidavits of Compliance (4.1.1-4.1.7): The board accepted 7 affidavits of compliance for various cases (69-25, 93-25, 142-25, 147-25, 148-25, 181-25, 198-25).
  • Affidavits of Non-Compliance (4.2-4.5): The board accepted 4 affidavits of non-compliance:
    • Case 93-25 (Residential Rental Business Tax Receipt – 904 Vine Ave.)
    • Case 115-25 (Fences & Walls – 832 Narcissus Ave.)
    • Case 122-25 (Residential Rental Business Tax Receipt – 1390 S Hillcrest Ave.)
    • Case 128-25 (Permits – 1165 Eldridge St.) – Attorney for Karoly Windows & Doors appeared and requested additional time. The board accepted the non-compliance, and fines will run from the date of acceptance.

Nuisance Abatement Lien Filings

  • The board considered 8 nuisance abatement cases (6.2-6.9). For case 35-26 (Inoperative Vehicle – 1746 Drew St.), the city requested a standard fine rather than abatement because the vehicle was hardwired into the ground. The board found violation and set a deadline of February 14, 2026, with a fine of $150 per day. For the remaining cases (36-26, 37-26, 38-26, 39-26, 40-26, 41-26, 42-26), the board issued standard nuisance abatement orders with 5-day compliance deadlines, authorizing the city to abate and place liens if not complied.

Key Outcomes

  • Stipulated Order Approved: Case 197-25 – $42,500 fine for illicit discharge.
  • Violation Findings: 18 cases were found in violation with deadlines ranging from 5 days to 60 days, and daily fines of $150 to $500 for repeat violations.
  • Continances: One case (01-26) continued to February 25, 2026, for re-noticing.
  • Affidavits of Compliance: 7 accepted.
  • Affidavits of Non-Compliance: 4 accepted, with fines imposed.
  • Nuisance Abatement Orders: 7 cases approved with 5-day deadlines and city authorization to abate; 1 case handled as standard fine.
  • Election of Officers: Mr. Brown elected Chairman, Mr. Kenney elected Vice Chair for 2026.

Meeting Transcript

Come to order today's meeting of the municipal code enforcement board is called to order on January 28th, 2026. Welcome everyone. Please rise for the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible with liberty. Please be seated. Agendas of today's meeting are on the wall at the entrance to chambers. Please remember to turn off your cell phones. The municipal code enforcement board consists of seven members who are appointed by the city council. We serve voluntarily. It is this board's intention to promote, protect, and improve the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Clearwater by providing this equitable, effective, and inexpensive method of enforcing certain codes within the city. The board considers new business items in two parts. First the violation, then affirmative relief. Formal rules of evidence do not apply. Each side is limited to 15 minutes, and the board may grant additional time. All proceedings will be conducted in a calm civil manner. Individuals who conduct themselves otherwise will be asked to leave. If necessary, they will be escorted from the chambers. Now I ask all who plan to speak to rise and be sworn in by our clerk. I do thank you. May I have a motion to approve the minutes? Motion to approve. I have a second. Second. All in favor? Aye. Aye. All opposed. Motion approved. Next on the agenda is our new business items. We're gonna start out of order today. We're gonna call uh agenda item 3.28 continued from December 17th, case 197-25. Fire respondents Moss and Associates at Court 400 Coronado Avenue in violation of code for illicit discharge and issue an order with compliance deadline and fine if not met. Uh is there anyone here to speak on that? Counselor? Thank you, Mr. Chair. Jared Simpson with the city attorney's office. Uh as you know, we've continued this case last month as we were discussing uh a resolution with um the respondent here. We do have a stipulated order that we're asking for the board to approve. Just to give you uh quick rundown of that, they are um accepting responsibility for the situation. Uh the order would find that there a violation did occur and it imposes a fine in the amount of uh 42,500. This is a stipulated order that the parties have agreed to. If you have more questions about it, the staff's here to answer that, but we're asking that you approve this. This is something that both the parties have agreed as a as a fair uh fair resolution to this situation. Okay, board. Do you have any questions for counselor? No. Um we would put this under uh just a regular motion. We ask the motion to be just to approve this the stipulated order as presented.

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