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Code Enforcement Hearing Minutes, September 21, 2023 Page 4 mark for repair. Ms. Powell stated that the City had shut down two of the stair towers, at building 1100 and 1140 (Castle Wood Terrace). Ms. Powell continued. Jay Calvert, Calvert Construction, 9056 Great Heron Circle, Orlando, FL added that the engineering team provided the documents, and he is under contract to perform the repairs, and this is contingent on building permits being issued. Mr. Calvert Continued. Mr. Kovecses continued and stated that more time was being requested to get the violations resolved before the fine was imposed. The Special Magistrate asked if a copy of the letter submitted to the City was available. Mr. Kovecses came forward and presented the letter as part of the official record and entered at Respondents composite exhibit A. The Special Magistrate asked in relation to violation 1-4.3. a, no building permit, what building permit do they not have? Ms. Acevedo stated that they have submitted permits for violation that are in existence and the permits must be finalized and they are not. The Special Magistrate asked which permits are not finalized. Ms. Acevedo stated the permits for the stairwells, air conditioning units, a storage container that is outside on the property, and other buildings with stairwell issues. Ms. Acevedo read a list of items requiring permits, air conditioning units, additional dumpster at the property, any structural pen -nits and need to be applied for, gutters and downspouts, windows that need repairs. The Special Magistrate asked Ms. Acevedo about the outstanding permits for roofs, gutters, downspouts maintenance, and whether they are still outstanding. Ms. Acevedo stated yes they are outstanding and that the orders state not only to obtain a pennit but to complete and finalize. Ms. Acevedo stated there are air conditioner permits that have been finalized but other units are not working and need permits applied for. Permits have been submitted for the stairs and they are actively doing the repairs but there are other stairs on the property that need to be applied for. Ms. Acevedo stated reports were submitted and the Chief Fire Marshal is reviewing the reports, as well as the building code official. The report states that all buildings, per the findings, are required to have temporary shoring, this has not been done, the report was dated April 11, 2023. Ms. Acevedo stated this was an increased concern regarding the structural safety of the building. Mr. Kovecses stated they were there for what was in the order and not new violations. Kayla Reyes, 1100 Castle Wood Terrace gave testimony and stated the day the new owner closed her apartment flooded, as of September 21, 2023, no one had come to check for mold or sanitize. The fix for trash was putting another trash bin in front of where they deposit their trash which is about 10 feet high. Ms. Reyes stated she had proof of mold growing in her child's closet and her child has a pulmonary condition. Ms. Reyes continued and submitted a packet with photos and a letter, entered at Residents composite exhibit A. John Rice, 1100 Castle Wood Terrace gave testimony and stated he also had received a letter for eviction. Mr. Rice had someone get into his PayPal account which is attached to his bank account and had money stolen. In regard to safety issues, Mr. Rice spoke to a representative in April (2023) about the gutters which are full of weeds and as a former firefighter, if there was a fire on the top floor the fire could travel down the gutters and spread the fire. Mr. Rice continued. Jennifer Nix, Assistant City Attorney stated while the City can appreciate the efforts the respondent has stated they are making, it does not appear based on testimony and evidence that compliance has been achieved to any of the violation, with the exception of the disabled/unlicensed parking. Staff had informed