HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrders_Code Enforcement_12/12/2013_Suzanne Merkt CODE COMPLIANCE ORDER
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA
ORDER FINDING VIOLATION
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA,
Petitioner,
Case No. 2013 -00066
VS.
SUZANNE MERKT,
Respondent.
RE: Violation of Chapter 30 Article X Section 30- 361(5) of the Code of Ordinances of the
Village of Tequesta.
Address: 75 Willow Road
Tequesta, Florida 33469
Legal Description: RIDGEWOOD HOMES SEC 2 LT 63
PCN: 60- 4340- 30 -06- 000 -0630
The Special Magistrate appointed by the Village Council to hear code compliance cases
for the Village of Tequesta, in accordance with Chapter 162, Florida Statutes, has heard
testimony at the Code Compliance Hearing held on the 12 day of December, 2013, and based
on the evidence and testimony presented, entered an Order Finding Violation. The following
Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order are hereby entered:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The Respondent was not present at the hearing; however, she was represented by
Dominic Ciatoli, her tenant. There was a finding of proper notice.
2. Code Enforcement Officer Joe Petrick provided testimony and evidence of the
violation, as contained in the Village's evidentiary case file which was accepted
into evidence. In addition, witnessed Kimberly Fields and Charles O'Donnell
testified to witnessing the violation (barking dogs).
3. Dominic Ciatoli testified that he is the owner of the dog, and as a student he is not
always home to stop the excessive barking. Mr. Ciatoli testified that he spoke
with his neighbors today and will be more diligent in the future about controlling
the barking dog
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
The above- stated facts constitute a violation of Section 30- 361(5) of the Code of
Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta. The barking dog violation is irreparable and irreversible.
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ORDER
The Respondent hereby is ordered to comply with Section 30- 361(5) of the Code of
Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta immediately. Respondent is assessed a onetime fine of
$50.00. Respondent also is assessed $186.11 for administrative costs incurred by the Village.
A certified copy of this Order may be recorded in the Public Records of Palm Beach
County, Florida, and, once recorded, shall constitute a lien against the property upon which the
violation exits and upon any other real or personal property owned by the Respondent, pursuant
to Chapter 162, Florida Statutes.
Upon complying in any code compliance matter, it is always the responsibility of the
Respondent to contact the Code Compliance Division at (561) 768 -0506 to request a
reinspection of the property.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS —12 day of December, 2013.
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
CODE COMPL C MAGISTRATE
BY:
"REV AGN R, SPEtIAL MAGIST
Filed with Village Clerk
Date: / a + 3
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