11-2861 - HSBC Bank USA National Assoc TrustPolice Department
"A CFA Accredited Law Enforcement Agency"
I E. Boynton Beach Bouleuard
P.O. Box 310
Boynton Beach, Florida 33425-0310
Phone: (561) 742-6100
Fax: (561) 742-6185
G. Matthew Immler, Chief of Police
Code Compliance
Phone: (561) 742-6120
Fax: (561) 742-6383
Date:
To:
From
RE:
September 5, 2012
City Commission
Code Compliance Division
Code Compliance Case #11-2861
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In accordance with Ordinance number 001-07, the enclosed "Final Lien Modification Order" is
hereby forwarded to you for review. As required by Ordinance number 001 -07, the following
procedures are to be followed:
❑ A City Commissioner has seven (7) days from the rendition of the Order to request the
City Manager's Office to place the case on a City Commission Agenda for review.
(Space provided below for transmittal purposes)
u Said review must occur within thirty (30) days of the request for review.
❑ Upon such review, the City Commission may take one of the following actions:
a. Uphold the Code Compliance Board's recommendation in full.
b. Over-rule the Board's decision in full.
c. Modify the Board's Final Order.
o The City Commission shall direct staff to take action consistent with their review of the
"Lien Modification Order",
1, , hereby request the City Manager's
Office to place the above referenced case on the next available City Commission Agenda for
review.
Signed on this date, the day of , 2011.
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Meeting Minutes
Code Lien Reduction
Boynton Beach, FL August 20, 2012
Case No. 12-961 Eliahu Mlzrahi
Location: 261 N. Atlantic Drive
Violation(s): CO CHIO SEC 10-56(A)
BBAA FBC'07 ED 105.1
Property cannot be occupied until all violations
are corrected. Fix roof and ceiling. Repair
windows and doors, front and rear screen
windows and doors. Pool is unsafe. Permit for
pool fencing is required. Repair all light
fixtures. Permit required for new windows.
Ms. Springer presented the case which was brought to the Board last week. At the time
it was tabled, the Respondent testified the property was in foreclosure and he could not
enter the property as there were "No Trespass" signs from the management company
posted on the property. Ms. Springer had documentation there was a fls pendens and
there was a sign for no trespassing. She requested the case be closed and staff would
recite the bank,
Eliahu Mlzrahi, 8291 Bermuda Sound Way, Boynton Beach, was present but had no
comments to make.
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Based on the City's request, Mr. Foot moved to close the case. Mr. Coie seconded the
motion that unanimously passed.
Ms. Springer noted this case and the next dealt with the same property. The notice of
violation was October 17, 2011, to replace broken windows. The case was heard on
December 21, 2012, and no one appeared. The compliance date was set for December
31, 2011, or a fine of $200 a day would be imposed thereafter. The violations were
corrected on July 17, 2012.
Ms. Springer was first contacted in July. The violations were corrected and eligible for
Lien Reduction at that time.
Don Clemens, 508 Harbor Road, North Palm Beach, was the Bank's contractor,
Ms. Springer explained before all of the respondents representing a bank or former
property owner could come to the Board, she obtains documentation from the prior
owner that they have given permission for a representative to speak on their behalf.
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Meeting Minutes
Code Lien Reduction
Boynton Beach, FL August 20, 2012
Mr. Clemens testified the violations were prior to 2012. The Bank took possession on
May 9th and they addressed the violations they were made aware of at that time. The
lawn was addressed on May 13th and the windows by June 29th.
The Certificate of Title was obtained on July 26, 201 When they took possession they
changed the locks. The Bank offered the current occupant cash to move out and leave
the property in good shape, which was executed on May 9th. The property was
currently vacant, for sale and was maintained in the interim. He did not know the price
of the home,
Mr. Foot thought the Board should consider the time period of May 9 to June 28 they
had access to take action for about 50 days or $10,000. Mr. Clemens testified once he
received his order, he acted as quickly as possible. The Bank was notified on October
17, 2011.
Based on testimony and evidence presented in the aforementioned case and having
been advised that the Respondent, HSBC Bank USA National Assoc Trust, has
complied with all lien reduction procedures set forth in Section 2-84 through 2-89 of the
City of Boynton Beach Code of Ordinances, Mr. Foot moved that this Board reduce the
fines instituted in the aforementioned case by virtue of this Board's Order of December
21, 2011 to an amount of $10,000, including administrative costs. Mr. Bucella
seconded the motion. Chair Costantino requested administrative costs be added. Mr.
Foot did not agree. The motion unanimously passed.
The Business Tax Receipt was no longer an issue due to the dwelling being vacant.
Case No. 11-2861 HSBC Bank USA National Assoc Trust 708 NW 1 st Avenue
Ms, Springer presented the case. The notice of violation was dated December 30,
201 regarding a Business Tax Receipt and mowing the lawn. The case was heard on
March 21, 2012, and no one appeared. A compliance date of March 31, 2012, was
established or a fine of $150 per day would be imposed thereafter. The violations were
corrected on May 15, 2012.
Don Clemens, 508 Harbor Road, North Palm Beach, had no additional testimony
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Based on testimony and evidence presented in the aforementioned case and having
been advised that the Respondent, HSBC Bank USA National Assoc Trust, has
complied with all lien reduction procedures set forth in Section 2-84 through 2-89 of the
City of Boynton Beach Code of Ordinances, Mr. Bucella moved that this Board rescind
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CODE COMPLIANCE BOARD
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
Petitioner,
vs. CASE NO, 1 1 -2861
HSBC BANK USA NATIONAL ASSOC. TRUST
Respondent's).
LIEN MODIFICATION ORDER
THIS CAUSE came before the City of Boynton Beach Code Compliance Board on the Respondent's application for
lien reduction on August 20, 2012, pursuant to Chapter two, Article five of the City Code of Ordinances. The Board having
considered the application, all the facts regarding the specific code or codes the appealing party was in violation of, the date
of the original board hearing, the date the affidavit of compliance was issued, the current lien amount and all pertinent
information relating to the specific case and being otherwise duly advised in the premises, it is hereupon,
ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that:
1. This Board has subject matter jurisdiction of this cause and jurisdiction over the Respondent.
2. The Respondent has met all the lien reduction procedures established by the City Code of Ordinances,
3. The lien imposed by the Board on December 21, 2011 on the Property located at 708 NW I" Ave., Boynton
Beach, Florida, with the legal description of:
LAKE BOYNTON ESTATES PL I W 1.5 FT OF LOT I & LOTS 2 & 3 BLK 4, according to the plat thereof as recorded in
Plat Book 13, Page 32, of the Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida,
PCN: 08- 43- 45- 29 -01- 004 -0012 is REDUCED TO $10,000.00.
The City shall prepare a release and satisfaction consistent with this Order.
The release and satisfaction shall be recorded in the public records of Palm Beach County at the Respondent's
expense.
6. This Order is not final until the time period for appeal under the Code has elapsed and if appealed is properly
disposed by the City Commission.
T In the event that the property owner does not comply with the Code Compliance Board order, as approved or
modified by the City Commission, within ninety (94) days of Commission's action, the Lien Reduction Order shall be of no
further force or effect, and the original lien shall remain on the property. No extensions of the ninety (90) day period shall be
permitted, and no further action by the Code Compliance Board or the City Commission shall be permitted regarding lien
reduction.
DONE AND ORDERED after hearing at City of Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida this day of
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Michele Costantino, Chairperson
CODE COMPLIANCE BOARD
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