1. Blossom Park Condominium Update Code Enforcement Division October 14, 2014

2. Blossom Park Condominiums  Purpose  Background  Major Issues – Code Enforcement – Building Safety Division – Fire Marshal’s Office – Law Enforcement  Summary

3. Blossom Park Condominiums  Purpose  Background  Major Issues – Code Enforcement – Building Safety Division – Fire Marshal’s Office – Law Enforcement  Summary

4. Purpose  Condominium project with significant issues  Make BCC aware of scope and magnitude of concerns and potential range of actions  No action requested today

5. Blossom Park Condominiums  Purpose  Background  Major Issues – Code Enforcement – Building Safety Division – Fire Marshal’s Office – Law Enforcement  Summary

6. Background W. Landstreet Rd. Sand Lake Rd. SOBT Beachline Expressway Florida Turnpike Florida Mall Blossom Park Condo’s

7. Background C Landstreet Road Massey Cadillac Massey Cadillac South Orange Blossom Trail Beachline Expressway Shell Waffle House A B D EF G Entrance C

8. Background  Originally Days Inn Motel  Buildings constructed in 1973 – Concrete block main buildings – Wood structure walkways  Hotel converted to condominiums in 2003  6 buildings – 3 stories – 345 units

9. Background  Occupancy – About 175 occupied units (50%) – Approximately 250 residents  Owner Make-up – 119 units (35%) owned by people who own multiple units Owner LocationNumber of UnitsPercent Blossom Park6920% Rest of Orange County8224% Rest of Florida5616% Other 49 States4814% Puerto Rico7321% Foreign175%

10. Background  Single water and electric meters for entire complex – Electric – Duke Energy – Water - OUC – Waste-water - OCU  Several times water shutoff imminent, bill paid

11. Background  Receiver appointed in 2010  Similar responsibilities in court order for Tymber Skan  Has not complied with notices from Building Safety or Code Enforcement  Serious code violations such as failing exterior walkways not being addressed

12. Background  Zoned I-1/I-5 – Condo plat recorded by State – Reflected as condo-hotel by OCPA  Permits previously issued as hotel use  Has not maintained license with DBPR as hotel since April 2006 Future Land Use Zoning

13. Background  Review of Condo Declarations – No homestead allowed – No timeshare – No prohibition on children  Zoning (hotel use) would allow short-term stays only, less than 179 days  Based on lease agreements and license status, it does not appear to be managed as a hotel property

14. Blossom Park Condominiums  Purpose  Background  Major Issues – Code Enforcement – Building Safety Division – Fire Marshal’s Office – Law Enforcement  Summary

15. Major Issues - Code Enf.  Code violations / Property Maintenance – Stairs, landings and walkways – Electrical and lighting  Deteriorating stair systems (Bldg. A, B, C, D)  Structural flooring and landing issues (Bldg. E, F G) A B D EF G C

16. Major Issues - Code Enf. Conditions  Stairs, Landings & Walkways

17. Major Issues - Code Enf. Conditions  Stairs, Landings & Walkways

18. Major Issues - Code Enf. Conditions  Stairs, Landings & Walkways

19. Major Issues - Code Enf. Conditions  Stairs, Landings & Walkways

20. Major Issues - Code Enf. Conditions  Stairs, Landings & Walkways

21. Major Issues - Code Enf. Conditions  Stairs, Landings & Walkways

22. Major Issues - Code Enf. Conditions  Stairs, Landings & Walkways

23. Major Issues - Code Enf. Conditions  Stairs, Landings & Walkways

24. Major Issues - Code Enf. Conditions  Stairs, Landings & Walkways

25. Major Issues - Code Enf. Conditions  Stairs, Landings & Walkways

26. Major Issues - Code Enf.  Exterior Structural Violations – Non-functioning elevators – Hallway lighting – Gutters/downspouts – Failing walkways due to water damage – Unsafe stairways, handrails, guardrails – Graffiti  Interior violations (14 units inspected) – No smoke alarms – Ceilings have water damage – Broken windows

27. Major Issues - Code Enf.  Process cases to November 3, 2014 Special Magistrate – Compliance period – Reinspections – Possible fines/liens  Conditions may require units on multiple floors to be vacated

28. Major Issues - Building Safety September 2013 complaint of unsafe conditions  Issued notice of violation for Building C and G: – A structural engineering evaluation of the egress paths – Temporary shoring plans for Building G – Permits for all remedial repairs November 2013 received engineering evaluation A B D EF G C

29. Major Issues - Building Safety June 2014 complaint from OFM regarding unsafe conditions for Buildings E and F  Issued notice of violation: – A structural engineering report – Certification of the electrical circuits in the corridor No response received to date. A B D EF G C

30. Major Issues - Building Safety  County contracting for evaluation confirming unsafe condition determination by Code Enforcement  All stairs, landings, and walkways  Estimated to be completed in 6-8 weeks

31. Fire Rescue Incidents 123 Projected Incidents

32. Major Issues - Fire Rescue Fire and Life Safety Systems  Structural integrity of emergency egress − Stairwells − Walkways  Maintenance of exiting fire protection features − Hydrants − Standpipes − Fire alarm − Automatic Sprinkler System

33. Major Issues - Law Enforcement Crime  Homicide (3)  Aggravated Battery and Assault  Burglary  Stolen vehicles  Sale or delivery (cocaine, heroin, cannabis)  Unlawful possession  Over 250 arrests YTD  Mandatory patrols

34. Major Issues - Law Enforcement Calls for 9 months

35. Major Issues - Law Enforcement Crime  NAB heard case on October 9, 2014  Required compliance agreement –No Trespass and No Loitering signs –Install / maintain security cameras –Criminal background checks on employees and tenants in Association controlled units –Evaluate security gate –Repair and maintain perimeter fence –Off-duty deputies for security –Other administrative requirements

36. Blossom Park Condominiums  Purpose  Background  Major Issues – Code Enforcement – Building Safety Division – Fire Marshal’s Office – Law Enforcement  Summary

37. Summary  Hotel-condo conversion in 2003  345 units, half occupied  Major issues – Code Enforcement – Building Safety Division – Fire Marshal’s Office – Law Enforcement

38. Summary  Hearings scheduled – NAB held on October 9, 2014 – Special Magistrate scheduled for November 3, 2014  Contracting for Engineering Assessment  Compliance schedule and actions subject to findings of hearings and assessment  Strong concerns from Building Official and Fire Marshal