SNEADS TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY9,2024  The Town Council oft the Town of Sneads, Florida, met in a regular session at the Sneads Town Hall on  Tuesday,July 9, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.  Mike Weeks called the meeting to order with the following present:  Mike Weeks, Tony Money, Daniel Cox, Attorney Bill Rentz, Town Manager Tyler Weeks, Police Chief Sherri Griffin, City Clerk Danielle Guy, Deputy Clerk And the following were absent: Angie Locke, Council member All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance.  Kay Neel and Timmy Perry, Council Members  Tony Money made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Timmy Perry seconded. All  voted aye.  1. Minutes for. June 2024 3. Pay Approved Bills  2. Financial Statements and Budget Review Summary  Clerk Sherri Griffin informed Council that we were going to be working in the budget and need to turn into the State the tentative ad valorem taxes. She stated that the current rate is 3.5883 and suggested going up at least halfa millage to 4.0883. Tony Money made a motion to go up to 4.0883 of the millage Agenda #4, Grimsley & Associates Audit. Chris Johnson presented the Town's financial audit for FY 2022-2023, with no findings. He stated that the Town staff does a wonderful job and is one of the only Towns he audits without such. He pointed out a few items within the audit, one being the water and sewer: rates. He stated that they need to be increased. We also discussed the fact that Dale Cavin, our consultant to the auditor, is retiring and we will need to find a replacement. He explained that there are certain things that unless you have a CPA on staff you must have a consultant help you with, because as the auditor they aren't allowed to do. All agreed to go out for a contract for a new consultant. Agenda #5,JC Economic Development Council. Darwin Gilmore, Director, came before the Council to introduce himselfand state that he wanted to be involved in bringing companies and employment to the Agenda #6, Meeting Change. The regular council meeting scheduled for August needs to have the location changed to the Log Cabin, due to early voting taking place in the council room. All agreed.  rate. Timmy Perry seconded. All voted aye.  area. He said he had some ideas, but ifa anyone had any he would love tol hear them.    Regular Meeting July 9, 2024 Page 2  Agenda #7, Proclamation. Mary Baker with the American Heroes Motorcycles Association FL-1, presented al Proclamation for National Night Out. (See Attached) Tony Money made a motion to approve the Proclamation declaring August 6th as National Night Out in Sneads. Timmy Perry  seconded. All voted aye.  Agenda #8, Ordinance #2024-04, entitled;  AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF SNEADS FLORIDA, AMENDINGTHE CODE OF ORDINANCES OFTHE TOWN OF SNEADS TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF' THE TOWN'S CODE OF ORDINANCES; REPEALING ALLORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  was presented and read, pending publication.  Agenda # 9, Sneads Recreation Board. Wendi Lewis stated that the recreation department just finished the state tournament, with no wins, but was fun. Soccer season is the next sport and signups will be Agenda #10, Town Manager Report as follows: (See attached). Mr Rentz stated he had a meeting with al Waste Pro, and they stated tol have aj plan in place to get back on track with pickups. He also has a Agenda #11,Attorney Cox. He stated that he and Mr Rentz needed to plan to have a meeting with the Agenda #12, Police & Fire. ChiefWeeks presented the department's monthly activity report. (See attached) Russell McAlpin stated that the fire department had put in for a grant for five sets ofnew Agenda #13, Council Members. Kay Neel stated she wanted us to get a head start on the Christmas Parade and Events this year. Also to look into doing a benefit for the fire department.  starting soon.  meeting with the Dodson family on Friday to discuss a plan for the park.  State of Floodplain Management.  bunker gear.  Mike weeks had several things he wanted Mr Rentz to look into;  Water Contract Services for ACI ACI annex Boat Dock Grant Design Seminole Lodge Property Animal Control- doing away with it Trees being trimmed/ cut along roads and above Asphalt/ patching roads- Church St especially  Agenda #14, Public Comments: Jody Dodson Daryl Goodwin Ron Mansfield Brandon McIntyre    Regular Meeting July 9,2024 Page 3  Timmy Perry made ai motion to adjourn at 7:54 pm.  Respectfully Submitted, Danull Danielle Guy, Deputy Clerk  Guy  APPROVED:  MIKE WEEKS, COUNCILPRESIDENT    Regular Meeting JULY9,2024  Budget Summary GENERALF FUND GASTAX  JUNE- Revenues are 7.77% below budgeted amount. Expenditures are 6.63% above budgeted amount. JUNE- Gas Tax County is 17.83% above budgeted amount. Local Option Gas Taxi is 3.57% below  budgeted amount. Expenditures are 10.57% below budgeted amount.  SOLID WASTE budgeted amount. WATER AND SEWER  JUNE-Garbage revenues are 1.83% above budgeted amount. Expenditures are 10.07% below  JUNE- ACI seweri is 3.47% below budgeted amount. Water sales are 3.17% below budgeted amount. Sewer sales are 18.07% below budgeted amount. Expenditures 4.43% above budgeted amount. JUNE- Signup Fees are above budgeted amount. Expenditures are above budgeted amount.  RECREATION FUND    Broclamation  National Night Out 6AUGUST 2024  hereas, the National Association ofTown Watch (NATW) sponsors a national communtp-Dulding campaign entitled "National Night Out;" and hereas, the National Night Out campaign provides an opportunityfor neighbors inj your town to join over 38 million neighbors across 18 thousand communities from all 50states, U.S. territories and military bases worldwide; and 9bereas, National Night Out is an annual community-bulding campaign that promotes strong police-communily partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live and work; and hereas, neighbors in your town assist the local law enforcement agency through joint communty-bulding efforts and. support National Night Out 2024; and hereas, it is essential that all neighbors ofour town come together with police 32019, CEREORE, We, the Sneads Town Council, of Sneads Florida, do hereby proclaim Tuesday, August 6, 2024, as "National Night Out" in our town. Wer recognize NNO and call upon all neighbors and citizens of Sneads to join the Town Council, American Heroes Motorcycle. Association FLI(AHMAPLI, First Ladies of Sneads and National. Association ofTown Watch, in supportfor. National Night Out. We encourage all citizens to come out for a night ofjellowship.  and work together to build a safer, more caring community.  Bresenteb this 9th day ofJuly 2024.  Mike Weeks, Council President    ORDINANCE NO. 2024-04_  AN ORDINANCE OFTHE TOWN OF SNEADS FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF SNEADS TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE TOWN'S CODE OF ORDINANCES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND  PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  CODE ENFORCEMENT ARTICLEI.IN GENERAL  Sec. 18-1. Civil infractions.  (a) Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when usedi int this section, shall have ther meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Code enforcement officer means any designated employee or agent of the Town whose duty is to enforce codes and ordinances enacted by the Town. Employees or agents who are designated as code enforcement officers include, but are not limited to, the Town Manager, code inspectors, law enforcement officers, animal control officers, or fire safetyi inspectors. Designation as a code enforcement officer does not provide the code enforcement officer with the power of arrest or subject the code enforcement officer to the provision of F.S.95 943.085 through 943.255. Nothingi in this section amends, alters, or contravenes the provisions of any state- administered retirement system or any state-supported: retirement system established by general law. Town means thei incorporated areas of the Town, or areas under the administration of the Town. Law enforcement officer means any person whoi is elected, appointed or employed full time by any municipality or the State or any political subdivision thereof; who is vested with authority to bear arms and make arrests; and whose primary responsibilityl is the prevention and detection of crime or the enforcement oft the Repeat violation means a violation of aj provision of a code or ordinance by a person previously found to have violated the same provision within five years prior to the current violation by the Town's Code Enforcement Board (b) Authority to issue citations. Any law enforcement officer and/or code enforcement officer is hereby empowered toi issue citations to any person when, based upon personal investigation, the Officer has reasonable causet to believe that the person has committed a violation of a duly enacted Town Code or (c) Ordinances enforced and penalties assessed. All Town Codes and/or ordinances are enforced byt this section by citation to the appropriate Town Court of the Town, except when prohibited byl law or statute. Violations of codes and ordinances shall carry a fine as provided from time to time by resolution oft the Board. (1) A code enforcement officer or law enforcement officer is authorized toi issue a citation to a person when, based upon personal investigation, the Officer has reasonable cause to believe that the person  penal, criminal, traffic or highway laws of the State.  or the Town Court.  ordinance.  (d) Issuance ofac citation.  IState law elerencels)-Codeenforcement, F.S. Ch.1 162.  Page 1of9    (1) Acode enforcement officer or law enforcement officer is authorized" to issue a citation to a person when, based upon personal investigation, the Officer has reasonable cause to believe that the person has committed a civili infraction in violation ofa duly enacted the Town Code or ordinance andt that the (2) Prior to issuing a citation, a code enforcement officer or law enforcement officer shall provide noticet to the person that the person has committed. a violation of a code or ordinance ands shall establisha reasonable time period within which the person must correct the violation. Sucht time period shall be no more than 30 days. If, upon personal investigation, a code enforcement officer or law enforcement officer finds that the person has not corrected they violation within thet time period, a code enforcement officer mayi issue a citation to the person who has committed the violation. Ac code enforcement officer or law enforcement officer does noti have to provide the person with a reasonable time period to correct the violation prior toi issuing a citation and mayi immediately! issue a citation if the code enforcement officer orl law enforcement officer has reason to believe that the violation presents as serious threat to the public health, safety or welfare, or ift thev violation is irreparable or (3) Acode enforcement officer or law enforcement officer shall issue a citation in at form prescribed by the  County Court willl hear the charge.  irreversible.  Town, andi it shall contain: a. The date and time of issuance.  b. The name and address oft the person to whom the citation is issued. C. The date and time the civil infraction was committed. d. Thei facts constituting reasonable cause. e. The number or section of the code or ordinance violated.  f. The name and authority of the code enforcement officer or law enforcement officer. g. The procedure fort the person tot follow in order to payt the civil penalty or to contest the citation. h. The applicable civil penaltyi if the person elects to contest the citation. i. The applicable civil penalty if the person elects not to contest the citation.  J. Ac conspicuous statement that if the person fails to pay the civil penalty within the time allowed, or fails to appear in court to contest the citation, the person shall be deemed to have waived the right to contest the citation and that, ins such case, judgment may be entered against the person  for an amount up toi the maximum civil penalty. citation and one copy oft the citation with the Town Clerk. a. That a violation ofa a code or ordinance is a civili infraction. b. Ar maximum civil penalty not to exceed $500.00.  (4) After issuing a citation to an alleged violator, a code enforcement officer shall deposit the original (5) The Town maye enforce codes or ordinances under the provisions of this section and shall provide:  A civil penalty of less than the maximum civil penalty may bei imposed ift the person who has d. For thei issuance ofa a citation by a code enforcement officer who has reasonable cause to believe  committed the civil infraction does not contest the citation.  that aj person has committed an act in violation of a code or an ordinance.  e. For the contesting ofa a citation in Town Court.  Page 20 of9    f. Such procedures and provisions are necessary to provide for the enforcement of codes and (6) Any person who willfully refuses to sign and accept a citation issued by a code enforcement officer shall be guilty ofa misdemeanor of thes second degree, punishable as provided in F.S.5775.0820 or The provisions of this section shall not apply to the enforcement pursuant to Sections 553.79 and 553.80 oft the State Building Code adopted pursuant to Section 553.73 oft the Building Code as applied too construction, provided that al building permit is either not required or has been issued by the Town, (8) The provisions of this section are additional and supplemental means of enforcing all Town codes or ordinances, including, but not limited to, violations, Health and Sanitation, and may be used for the enforcement of any code or ordinance, or fort the enforcement of all codes and ordinances by any other means, notwithstanding the existence ofs specific enforcement or penalty provisions found elsewhere int the Code or ordinance. Where the code enforcement officer or law enforcement officer determines to utilize the, provisions oft this chapter for the enforcement ofa any Town code or ordinance, the provisions of this section, including procedure and applicable penalties, shall apply.  ordinances. 775.083.  State law elerencel-Authonty for above section, F.S. $162.21.  Secs. 18-2--18-20. Reserved.  ARTICLE Il. CODES ENFORCEMENTIURISDICTION  Sec. 18-21. Definitions.  Thet following words, terms and phrases, when usedi in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them Code enforcement officer means authorized agents or employees of the Town whose duty is to enforce and  int this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: assure compliance with the codes and ordinances of the Town. (Code 1996, 5: 29-2; Ord. No. 201909,53.11122019)  Sec. 18-22. Territory.  Incorporated territory within the legal boundaries of the Town shall be embraced by thep provisions of this  article, unless otherwise specified herein. (Code 1996, 52 29-3; Ord. No. 019>0,54.11122019)  Sec. 18-23.Jurisdiction.  (a) The terms and provisions of this section shall apply to all real property lying within thei incorporated areas of the Town. Civil infractions of applicable codes and/or ordinances as determined by thel Town Council, may be enforced by citation to the appropriate Town Court oft the Town, except where prohibited byl law or statute. The code enforcement officer shall havej jurisdiction to enforce violations of codes and ordinances int the  Town, including, but not limited to: (1) Parking, Ord. No. (2) Litter, Ord. No.  Page 3of9    (3) Junkyards, Ord. No.. (4) House numbering, Ord. No. (5) Right-of-way control, Ord. No. (6) Alcoholic beverage license, Ord. No.. (7) Off-premises signs Ord. No. (8) Hazardous waste, (9) Subdivisions, Ord. No. (10) Illustrative enumeration, Ord. No. (11) Duty of maintenance of responsible party, Ord. No. (12) Exterior storage of non-operating vehicles Ord. No. (14) Development plan submission requirements, Ord. No. (15) Residential land development regulations, Ord. No.  (13) Nuisances, Ord. No.  (16) Required permits, Ord. No.  (b) Duly enacted codes and ordinances of the Town may be pursued by citation or appropriate remedy in County  Court.  Sec. 18-24. Enforcement procedure. the various codes and ordinances.  (a) Its shall bet the duty of the code enforcement officer to issue citations andi initiate enforcement proceedings of (b) Except as provided in Subsections (c) and (d) of this section, ifav violation of the codes or ordinances is found, the code enforcement officer shall first notify the violator andg give such person a reasonable time nott to exceed 30 days to correct the violation. Should the violation continue beyond the time specified for (c) Ift the code enforcement officer has reason to believe a violation presents a serious threat to the public health, safety or welfare or ifa repeat violation has occurred, the code enforcement officer mayi issue a citation immediately without first notifying the violator and giving such person time to correct the violation. (d) In addition to the enforcement procedures set forth herein, the' 'supplemental Town or municipal code or (e) AC citation shall be filed with the Clerk of Court within 72 hours of issuance, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays. A citation not filed within the time limits prescribed ini this section may be dismissed without (f) A person who receives a citation is required to identify themself tot the enforcement officer by giving the person's true name, address, and date of birth. Upon request of the enforcement officer, the person shall  correction, the code enforcement officer may issue a citation.  ordinance enforcement procedures" set forthi in F.S. Ch. 162, Pt.II  prejudice.  produce reasonable identification, includinga a driver's license ori identification card.  Sec. 18-25. Response to citation.  A defendant who receives a citation shall respond to such notice within 15 days of the date of the citation if itis personally served or, ift the citation is served by mail, within ten days of the date ther notice was mailed. Ifthe response is mailed, it must be postmarked no later than midnight of the day ther response is due.  Page 4 of9    Sec. 18-26. Penalties.  (a) Unless otherwise specified within, violations of any duly enacted code or ordinance oft the Town, the Town Council hereby establishes thei following civil penalty citation schedules which willa applyi if the person cited elects not to contest a citation and the civil penalties which willa applyi ifs such person elects to contesta  citation.  (1) For those persons not contesting a citation: a. First citation: $50.00. b. Second citation: $75.00. C. Third citation: $100.00.  d. Fourth and all additional citations: $300.00. e. Serious or irreversible threat citation: $500.00. (2) For those persons contesting a citation and found in violation:  a. First citation: $100.00. b. Second citation: $150.00. C. Third citation: $200.00.  d. Fourth and alla additional citations: $500.00. e. Serious ori irreversible threat citation: $500.00.  (b) Violations that are irreparable, irreversible or transient willl be cited ont thei first violation and will be without (c) Afteri issuing a citation to an alleged violator, a code enforcement officer shall deposit the original citation (d) Once a code enforcement officer issues a citation, no code enforcement officer shall have the authority to void a citation but must deposit the citation with the County Court as provided in this section. (e) Ina addition tot thei imposition of a civil penalty, a court may order a person found to have committed a civil infraction to make restitution, including any costs or expenses incurred byt the Towni in abating or eliminating Whenever a monetary penalty isi imposed by the Court, iti is immediately due and payable. Ift the person is unable to pay at that time, the Court may grant an extension of the periodi iny which the penalty may be paid. Ift the penalty is not paid on or before the time established for payment, the Town may proceed to collect the penalty in thes same manner as other civil judgments and may notify the Town. Attorney of thef failure to pay. (g) The Court may impose a modification of penalty including community service ifa an order of court entered after receipt of a response which does not contest the determination, or after it has been established: at a hearing that the civil infraction was committed, or after al hearing fort the purpose of explaining mitigating  notice.  and one copy of the citation with the Town Court within five business days.  a public nuisance.  circumstances is civili in nature. Sec. 18-27. Legal counsel.  Ifnecessary, the Town shall provide legal counsel to represent the code enforcement officer in County Court.  Page 5of9    Sec. 18-28. Notice to appear/magistrate.  (a) Establishment and purpose. Itis thei intent oft this section to establish as special magistrate with the authority toi impose administrative fines and other noncriminal penalties to promote, protect, andi improve thel health, safety, morals, and welfare of the Town andt to provide an equitable, expeditious, effective and an inexpensive method ofe enforcing the Town codes and ordinances where a pending, or repeated violation exists or continues to exist. This part of this chapter has been enacted pursuant to the authority of F.S. Ch. (b) Jurisdiction. The Town special magistrates shall havej jurisdiction tol hear and decide cases in which violations are alleged of any provisions oft the Town codes and ordinances except as specifically excluded herein. The jurisdiction of the special magistrates shall not be exclusive. Any alleged violation of the Town codes and ordinances may be pursued by any appropriate remedy in a court of competent, jurisdiction at the option of the Town Council or administrative official whose responsibility iti is to enforce the Town codes and (c) Qualifications. Special magistrates shall be appointed byt the Town Council and shall be an attorney duly licensed to practice lawi ini the State of Florida. The Town may utilize the services of one or more: special (1) Adopt rules for the conduct of hearings, subject to final approval of the board of Town commission; (2) Subpoena (via service by the. Jackson County Sheriff or other lawful process server) alleged violators (3) Subpoena (via service by the. Jackson County Sheriff's Department or other lawful process server) (5) issue orders having thei force of law finding a violation of the Town codes and ordinances and commanding whatever steps are necessary to bringt the violation into compliance; and  162, and other applicable law.  ordinances.  magistrates to conduct hearings concerning the Town codes and ordinances. (d) Power and authority. Special magistrates shall have the power to:  and witnesses to its hearings; evidence toi its hearings;  (4) Administer oaths and take testimony under oath; (6) Enter orders finding compliance or noncompliance.  (e) Terms of appointment. Special magistrates shall: serve for terms established byt the Town Council. Special magistrates shall be subject to removal, with or without cause, from their positions at any time during their term, byt the Town Council. Special magistrates shall not be considered as Town employees, although they may receive compensation for their services and may be reimbursed for such travel, mileage and per diem (f) Legal representation. The Town attorney shall act as legal counsel to the code enforcement officer as he or she presents cases to the special magistrate or shall present the case for the code enforcement officer. (g) Duties of code enforcement officer. Its shall bet the duty of the code enforcement officer to initiate enforcement proceedings of the Town codes and ordinances through the special magistrate process. The special magistrate shall not have the power toi initiate. such enforcement proceedings.. Any violations presented to the special magistrate shall be administered by the code enforcement officer. (1) Int the case of ai first-time violation of the Town code or a Town ordinance, the code enforcement officer shall notify the violator and give! him or her a reasonable time to correct the violation. Fort the purposes of this section, ar reasonable time should be no less than 30 days unless emergency circumstances warrant a shorter timeframe. Should the violation continue beyond the time specified for correction, the code enforcement officer shall request a hearing before the special magistrate and  expenses as may be authorized.  Page 6of9    provide notice to the alleged violator. All notices required by this section shall be provided to the (2) Ifa repeat violation is found, the code enforcement officer shall notify the violator, but is notr required to give the violator ar reasonable time to correct the violation. The code enforcement officer, upon notifying the violator ofar repeat violation, shall request a hearing. The code enforcement officer shall schedule al hearing before the special magistrate ands shall provide notice to the violator. The case may bep presented to thes special magistrate even ift ther repeat violation has been corrected prior to the (3) Ifac code enforcement officer has reason to believe a violation presents as serious threat to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare, or ift the violation is irreparable ori irreversible in nature, the code enforcement officer: shall make a reasonable effort to notify the violator and mayi immediately request (4) The code enforcement officer shall coordinate the calling of hearings by thes special magistrate. The Town shall provide al hearing room and clerical staff as may be reasonably required by the special magistrate to conduct hearings and perform his or her duties. All hearings by the special magistrate  alleged violator in accordance with the provisions of F.S.5162.12.  special magistrate hearing and the notice: shall sO state.  al hearing thereon.  shall be open to the public and minutes shall be kept of alll hearings.  (h) Rules of procedure. Rules of procedure for hearings:  (1) All relevant evidence. shall be admitted. The special magistrate may exclude irrelevant or unduly (2) Each party tot thel hearing shall have the right to call ande examine witnesses, introduce exhibits, cross- examine opposing witnesses, impeach witnesses and rebut evidence. (3) Theg general public shall not be entitled to present evidence although members of the general public who have relevant evidence to offer may be called as witnesses by either party. (4) The alleged violator has the right, at his or her own expense, tol be represented by an attorney at any (5) All testimony before the special magistrate shall be under oath and shalll be recorded. (6) The alleged violator or the Town may cause a verbatim record of the proceedings to be made. (7) Thel burden of proof shall be with the code enforcement officer and/or Town attorney to show by the greater weight of evidence that a code violation exists and that the alleged violator committed, (8) Ifnotice has been provided to they violator of the public hearing pursuant to this section (which shall be as required by F.S. Ch. 162), the hearing may be conducted, and an order rendered in the absence of (9) At the conclusion of the hearing, the special magistrate shalli issue an order setting forthi findings of fact, based on evidence of record, andi issue conclusions of law, and shall render relief int the order affording the proper relief consistent with powers granted int this section. A written order shall be issued within ar reasonable period oft time subsequent to thel hearing. The order mayi include ar notice thati it must be complied with by as specified date and that at fine may be imposed ift the orderi is not (i) Appeals. An aggrieved party, including the Town, may appeal at final administrative order of thes special magistrate to the circuit court. Sucha an appeal shall not be al hearing de novo but shall bel limited to appellate review of the record created before the special magistrate. An appeal shall be filed within 30 days of the  repetitious evidence.  hearing.  allowed, or was responsible for maintaining the violation.  the alleged violator.  complied with by that date.  execution of the order tol be appealed.  () Recording of order.  Page 7of9    (1) Acertified copy of an orderi imposing thet fine provided for herein may be recorded int thep public records of Jackson Town or any other Town, and thereafter such order shall constitute al lien against the property on which the violation exists or, ift the violator does not own the landi involvedi ini the violation, upon any other real or personal property owned by the violator andi may be enforced in the same manner as a court judgment by thes sheriffs of this state including levy against personal property, bu.t shall not be deemed otherwise to be aj judgment ofa a court except for enforcement purposes. 2) Upon petition to the circuit court, such order may! be enforced in the same manner. as a court judgment by thes sheriffs of thes state, including levy against the personal property, but such order shall not be deemed to be a court) judgment except fore enforcement purposes. At finei imposed pursuant to this section: shall continue to accrue until the violator comes into compliance or untilj judgment is rendered ina as suit tot foreclose on a lien filed pursuant to this section, whichever occurs first. After three months from thet filing of any such lien which remains unpaid, the Town Council may authorize the Town (3) When an orderi is recorded ini the public records pursuant to this section and the order is complied with by the dates specified in the order, thes special magistrate. shall issue an order acknowledging  attorney toi foreclose on thel lien.  compliance that shall be recorded int the public records.  (k) Fines and penalties.  (1) A1 finei imposed pursuant to this section shall not exceed $250.00 per day per violation for ai first violation and shall not exceed $500.00 per day per violation for a repeat violation. Ini formulating the provisions of the order, the special magistrate should be consistent in thei imposition of fines, paying special attention to the gravity of the violation, any actions and thet timeliness of actions taken by a violator to correct the violation and any previous violations committed by the violator. The special magistrate. shalli include int the order establishing at fine that the violator shall pay all costs ofi the (2) Thef finei imposed pursuant tot this section byt the special magistrate shall bet final and may be appealed (3) Thes special magistrate may reconsider a case and may reduce the amount of at fine imposed pursuant (4) Acertified copy of an order imposing a fine, and any costs, may be recorded ini the public records of Jackson Town. An order so recorded shall constitute: al lien against the land on which the violation occurred and upon any other real or personal property owned by the violator ini the Town. (5) Upon petition to the circuit court, such order may bee enforcedi ini the same manner: as a court judgment by the sheriffs of this state, including levy against the personal property, but such order shall not be (6) Ai fine imposed pursuant to this part shall continue to accrue until the violator comes into compliance, or untilj judgment is rendered in a suit to foreclose al lien filed pursuant to this section, whichever occurs first. AI lien arising from af finei imposed pursuant to this section runsi in favor of the Town. After three months from the filing of any such lien which remains unpaid, the Town attorney may bringa an action toi foreclose the lien. No! lien created pursuant to the provisions oft this section may be foreclosed on real property whichi is a homestead under Fla. Const. art.X,54.  proceedings incurred by the Town.  only to the circuit courti in accordance with the controlling provisions of law.  tot this section.  deemed tol be a court judgment except for enforcement purposes.  (I) Assessment, for lot maintenance and clean-up.  (1) Establishment ofs special assessment district. Jackson Town ini its entirety, as its Town boundaries exist on the date of enactment oft this article and as they may be expanded or contractedi from time to time, is hereby declared a special-assessment district for the purposes of abating and remedying violations of this section. Individual properties within the Town's boundaries, as they may exist from time to time, may be assessed for the costs incurred byt the Towni in abating and remedying violations of this section.  Page 80 of9    (2) Levy of non-ad valorem assessments. Therei is hereby levied, and the Town commissioners are authorizedi to levy from time to time, a non-ad valorem assessment against each and every property in the Town (i) on which there occurs or has occurred a violation of this article, (ii) where the Town undertakes or has undertaken action pursuant to this section to abate and/or remedyt the violation and, thereby, incurs or hasi incurred costs, and (ii) where the property owner of the propertyf fails or refuses or has failed or refused, for whatever reason, to payt timely the amount owed to the Town under this ordinance fort the costsi incurred byt the Town in carrying out such abatement and remedy. (3) Collection of non- ad valorem assessments. The Town commissioners elects to use the uniform method toi impose and collect non-ad valorem assessments against properties on which violations oft this article occur or have occurred. The non-ad valorem assessments collected pursuant to this section will be included ini the combined notice for ad-valorem taxes and non-ad valorem assessments as providedi in F.S. $197.3635. Non-ad valorem assessments collected pursuant to this section are: subject to all collection provisions in F.S. S 197.3632, including provisions relating to discount for early payment, prepayment byi installment method, deferred payment, penalty for delinquent payment, and issuance (4) Annual non-ad valorem assessment. roll. Each year, the Town commissioners will approve ar non-ad valorem assessment roll at aj public hearing between. January1 and September 25. The non-ad valorem assessment roll willl be comprised ofp properties that have had levies against them for non-ad valorem assessments under this section and such assessments that have not otherwise been paid ini full prior to (5) The Town clerk is authorized and directed each year (i) to prepare the notice that must be provided as required by FS.5197/363214/0), and (i) to prepare and publish the newspaper notice required by F.S. (6) Ther notice tol bes sent byf first-class mail willl bes sent to each person owning property that will be on the  and sale oft tax certificates andt tax deeds for nonpayment.  approval of the roll. 5197.3632/4)b).  non-ad valorem assessment roll and willi include thef following:  a. The purpose of the assessment;  b. The total amount tol be levied against the parcel, whichi includes the actual costi incurred by the C. As statement that failure to pay the assessment will cause at tax certificate tol be issued against the d. As statement that all affected property owners have a right to appear at the hearing andt toi file written objections with the localg governing board within 20 days of the notice; and  Town;  property, which may resulti in al loss of title;  e. The date, time, and place of thel hearing. tax collector as required by law.  (7) Upon its approval by Town commissioners, the non-ad valorem assessment roll willl be certified to the  Page 9of9    Town of Sneads PO Drawer 159 Sneads, Florida 32460  PH (850)593-6636 Fax (850)593-5079 Email: Sneadsmgr@sneadsfl.com  July 2024 Managers Notes  Met with JCTDC 7/8/24, was able to secure $5,000 for the August boat races. With an initial award of$2,500 gives a total of $7,500 toward expenses. All contracts are completed with Corp of Engineers, ambulance service, portable restrooms and boat weighing truck. Received $674,633 grant from the state for fire truck with no money needed from the town. Virtual meeting with person handling the grant and the fire dept. representatives tomorrow. Received $49,500 grant for log cabin for engineering. Have applied for an additional grant for Design for force main for Lift station 2-- 70% completed. Should begin construction by the end of City wide road and drainage projects out for bid. Recommendation of award possible at August  construction. the year. meeting.  Renovations at G'Leah could start any day. Contractor getting final permits.  Storm water improvements-design 45% complete. Bids for demolition of8177 Old Spanish Trail to Lift station #4...everything seems ready for construction to begin. Iasked Hunter Potts to contact Waiting to hear from Apalachee Regional Planning Council. Left message regarding $81,000 grant for replacing well head at the main water well and replacing outdated electric panel. The initial time Applied for a grant for completion ofhelicopter pad including fencing, lighting, windsock, etc. Time  be released in 2 weeks.  the contractor to check on the reason for the delay.  frame given was early fall 2024. frame for grant award is this fall.  Completed and submitted a grant application for the police department. Sent out several nuisance ordinance violations and had some positive results.    June 2024  Arrests-8 Traffic stops- - 44 Suspicious incidents -9 Suspicious Persons -3 Suspicious vehicles-3 Animal complaints-9 Traffic Crash -4 Juvenile -0 Baker Act -1  Assist other Agency-3 Trespass issued-o