HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-20-2025 MinutesSpecial Magistrate James A. Fowler called the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing to order at.11i0a.m.in
the Commission Chambers of City Hall, located at 1 North Bluford Ave, Ocoee, Florida.
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Special Magistrate James ^4.Fowler administered the oath to the Code Enforcement Officers and toanyone intending to
speak regarding a case presented today.
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Violation Cited: §150-20.A.
Summary:
§150-20.A~=It shall beunlawful for any person toknowingly drain, deposit, place mrotherwise directly discharge into
any natural waters, receiving waters, outlets or stormwater management systems within the City or to cause or
permit to be drained, deposited, pieced or otherwise discharged into such natural waters, receiving waters, outlets or
stormwater management systems any organic or inorganic matter which causes or tends to cause pollution.
Observation:
§150-20.A. — Dumping Illicit Pollutants into City Drainage Ditch.
Officer Diaz presented the case and gave its history. She further explained that as of February 20, 2025, the property has
not allowed further dumping but, asthe violation was irreversible innature the City asks for anOrder Imposing Rneof
City Engineer Milen spoke on behalf of the City, explaining facts about the City drainage Heexplained that
anything going into the retention pond imconsidered tobeapollutant. !naddition kzrecommending a$1ODO.00fine he
suggested that the owners create a management plan to ensure that this violation does not happen again.
Respondent Shamir Patel is the owner of the property, explained how the violation came to be and his efforts in
resolving the case. Heexplained they have criminally charged the temate who committed the violation and have
cleaned the related debris. He further expressed his willingness to work with the City on preventative measures.
Conclusion:
Special Magistrate James A. Fowler ordered that in Case in #2025-00316, the respondent be found in violation cis cited as
of January 30, 2025, and flned $1,000.00. He Lurther recommends that the general manager be in frequent contact with
the City to ensure this does not re -occur.
Meeting adjourned at11:95[xm.
Reviewed by: James A. Fowler
, ode Enforcement Hearing Special Magistrate