HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-18-2026 Minutes Special MagistrateCITY OF OCOEE
Code Enforcement Special Magistrate
June 18, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
Special Magistrate Osborne-Liborio called the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing to order at 1:00 p.m. in the
Commission Chambers of City Hall, located at 1 North Bluford Ave, Ocoee, Florida.
SWEARING IN OF WITNESSES
Code Enforcement Clerk Decruiz administered the oath to the Code Enforcement Officers and to anyone intending to
speak regarding a case presented today.
DISMISSED OR IN COMPLIANCE
CASE NO 2026-01202
THE PARKSIDEA OCOEE
VILLAGE CENTER
OFFICER LOEFFLER
N LAKEWOOD AVE
HOMEOWNER
ASSOCIATION INC
Property in Compliance
CASE NO 2026-01617
OFFICER TOBE 508 E SILVER STAR RD HOFFMANN LIVING TRUST
Case Dismissed
CONTINUED
CASE NO 2026-00050
OFFICER LOEFFLER 637 PALM DR SKY TIGER HOLDINGS LLC
Continued to July 16, 2026
NEW CASES
CASE NO 2026-00047
I OFFICER LOEFFLER 1 304 OCOEE APOPKA RD I MARNIC HOLDINGS LLC I
Violation Cited: §119-2.
Summary:
§119-2. — It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in any business, occupation or profession within the City
without a license issued hereunder or upon a license issued upon false statements made by any person or on behalf
of such person. In any prosecution under this section, the fact that such person is conducting such business shall be
prima facia evidence of a violation hereof.
Observation:
§119-2. — Operating a Business, Faded Culture, Without a Local Business Tax Certificate.
Officer Loeffler presented the case and gave its history. He further explained that as of June 18, 2026, the property is still
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in non-compliance. The City asked for an Order of Compliance by July 03, 2026, or thereafter to be fined $250.00 per day,
per violation, until the property comes into compliance.
Respondent Marc Bernstein explained that that he was unaware that the business in violation was operating without a
local business tax receipt. He claims that the Notice of Hearing was the first notice he received. He did advise he spoke to
the tenant in violation and advised that they are in the process of receiving a local business tax.
Conclusion:
Special Magistrate Osborne-Liborio ordered that in Case #2026-00047, the respondent be found in violation as cited as of
April 20, 2026, and be given until July 18, 2026, to come into compliance or be fined $250.00 per day until found in
compliance.
CASE NO 2026-01472
I OFFICER LOEFFLER 1 2704 REW CIRCLE I REW BUSINESS LLC I
Violation Cited: §119-2. & §51-13.
Summary:
§119-2. — It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in any business, occupation or profession within the City
without a license issued hereunder or upon a license issued upon false statements made by any person or on behalf
of such person. In any prosecution under this section, the fact that such person is conducting such business shall be
prima facia evidence of a violation hereof.
§51-13. — It shall be a violation to do work related to construction without first obtaining a permit.
Observation:
§119-2. — Operating a business, Lensz Capital Funding, without a local business tax.
§51-13. — Has an Expired Building Permit.
Officer Loeffler presented the case and gave its history. He further explained that as of June 18, 2026, the property is still
in non-compliance with §119-2, however it is in compliance with §51-13. The City asked for an Order of Compliance by
July 03, 2026, or thereafter to be fined $250.00 per day, per violation, until the property comes into compliance.
Respondent Emmanuel Damien explained he was not aware of these violations. He explained that the tax receipt is
around $700 and he will need more time to pay the tax receipt.
Community Development Administrator Brett McFarlane advised that the local business tax receipt for the respondent
is $729.40.
Conclusion:
Special Magistrate Osborne-Liborio ordered that in Case #2026-01472, the respondent be found in violation as cited as
of May 05, 2026, and be given until September 16, 2026 to come into compliance or be fined $250.00 per day until found
in compliance.
CASE NO 2026-01239
OFFICER LOEFFLER 1553 BOREN DR M & N PLATINUM
INVESTMENTS INC
Violation Cited: §119-2.
Summary:
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§119-2. — It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in any business, occupation or profession within the City
without a license issued hereunder or upon a license issued upon false statements made by any person or on behalf
of such person. In any prosecution under this section, the fact that such person is conducting such business shall be
prima facia evidence of a violation hereof.
Observation:
§ 119-2. — Operating A Business, Grade Power Learning, Without A Business Tax Certificate Receipt.
Officer Loeffler presented the case and gave its history. He further explained that as of June 18, 2026, the property is still
in non-compliance. The City asked for an Order of Compliance by July 03, 2026, or thereafter to be fined $250.00 per day,
per violation, until the property comes into compliance.
Conclusion:
Special Magistrate Osborne-Liborio ordered that in Case #2026-01239, the respondent be found in violation as cited as
of April 17, 2026, and be given until July 03, 2026, to come into compliance or be fined $250.00 per day until found in
compliance.
CASE NO 2026-01285
OFFICER TOBE 1 9401 W COLONIAL DR ( WEST OAKS MALL FL LLC I
Violation Cited: §115-3. B.
Summary:
§115-3. B. — No person shall allow or permit excessive growth, ten inches or more on property owned, of weeds,
grass, undergrowth, or other dead or living plant life.
Observation:
§115-3. B. —Overgrown Property.
Officer Tobe presented the case and gave its history. He further explained that as of June 18, 2026, the property is still in
non-compliance. The City asked for an Order of Compliance by July 03, 2026, or thereafter to be fined $250.00 per day,
per violation, until the property comes into compliance.
Conclusion:
Special Magistrate Osborne-Liborio ordered that in Case #2026-01285, the respondent be found in violation as cited as
of April 21, 2026, and be given until July 03, 2026, to come into compliance or be fined $250.00 per day until found in
compliance.
CASE RESOLUTION
CASE NO 2025-03576
OFFICER LOEFFLER 370 MAINE ST WORLD WIDE INVESTMENTS
SERVICES LLC
Violation Cited: §165-3. A., §115-3. A. (3). B., & §108-35.
Summary:
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§165-3. A. — No person shall keep any abandoned or junk vehicle on any public property or any private property.
§115-3. A. (3). B. — No person shall allow or allow to remain any Junk or Debris classified as a nuisance or menace to
public health, safety and welfare and no person shall allow or permit excessive growth, ten inches or more on property
owned, ofweeds, grass, undergrowth, orother dead orliving plant life.
§108-35. — When nuisance conditions or hazards degenerate or cumulatively impact on structures, dwellings or other
buildings regulated by the Minimum Standards Codes, to the extent that repair, removal, securing or demolition is
necessary for the public health, safety and welfare
Observation:
§16S-3.4`—Abandoned,Junk, Stripped, Wreaked Vehicle onthe Property.
§115-3. A. (3). B. — Overgrown Grass, Weeds, Vines, Trees, Junk and Debris Throughout the Property.
§108-35. — Unhabitable, Unsafe, And Vacant Structure That is an Attractive Nuisance.
Officer Loeffler explained that as of June 18, 2026, the property is still in non-compliahce� The City asked for an Order
Imposing Fine of $100.00 per day, per violation.
$100.00 per day, per violation, until found in compliance.
Meeting adjgfurned at 134 p.m.