During a recent government meeting, the Lakeland City Council addressed multiple code enforcement violations concerning property maintenance. The discussions highlighted several cases of non-compliance, primarily related to overgrowth, open storage, and derelict vehicles.

The council reviewed a series of cases, beginning with a violation at 208 Hillside Drive, owned by Grama Rentals LLC. The violation, noted on July 1, 2024, required correction by July 8, 2024. A follow-up inspection on August 29 revealed that the issue persisted. The city has mandated compliance by September 15, 2024, or a daily fine of $50 will be imposed until the property meets the required standards.

Similar actions were taken for properties owned by William Mason Russ Sr. and Patricia Ann Russ at 2017 Sylvester Road. Two separate violations were reported: one for a derelict vehicle and another for overgrowth and open storage, both of which were also noted on July 1, 2024, with a correction deadline of July 11 and July 8, respectively. As with the previous case, the owners were given until September 15, 2024, to rectify the issues or face fines.

The council also addressed a violation at 1458 Powhatan Court, owned by Janice M. Smith, where the same timeline and penalties were applied. The property was reported for overgrowth, with inspections confirming ongoing violations.

Lastly, a case at 1436 Grace Street North, owned by Yamana Schmidt, was discussed, with a violation noted on July 2, 2024, and a correction deadline of July 9, 2024.

The city’s code enforcement officers emphasized the importance of compliance and the potential financial repercussions for property owners who fail to address these violations. The council adopted the recommendations of the code enforcement officers for all cases discussed, reinforcing the city’s commitment to maintaining community standards.