Blossom Park Condominium Update Code Enforcement Division February 10, 2015

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

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

Background  Originally Days Inn Motel  7 buildings – 3 stories – 345 units  Serious code violations such as failing exterior walkways and stairs not being addressed  High crime continues to plague the property

Background  Orange County hired its own engineer —Perform site visit and issue a building and structural observation report —Focus is exterior ingress / egress areas

Background  Engineer’s initial findings for all Buildings — All stairs to second and third floors are unsafe and an imminent danger — Landings are also unsafe in Buildings E, F, and G  Final engineering report due in coming weeks A B D EF G C

County Actions  Engineer’s preliminary letters received: – Jan. 23, 2015 – Jan. 27, 2015 – Feb. 3, 2015  Regular discussions with senior County officials  In communication with Blossom Park receiver about engineer’s preliminary findings since Jan. 26, 2015

County Actions  Code Enforcement – Postings of all stairways and 2nd and 3rd floor units Identified safety concerns Provided contact information for receiver Provided contact information for Family Services Dept. – Sheriff’s Office arrests (Jan. 30, 2015) – Hearings pending before Special Magistrate

County Actions  Division of Building Safety – Met with receiver to review required repairs to stairs on Feb. 2, 2015 – Staff developed phasing plan, prepared to expedite permitting – Receiver reportedly having difficulty retaining an engineer – Uncertainty regarding timeline for remedial actions

County Actions  Family Services – Contacted emergency housing providers – Program assistance limited to 7 days – Relocation assistance 23 contacts 2 placements 3 appointments scheduled for week of Feb. 9, 2015 – Department of Children and Families engaged 113 students living in Blossom Park per OCPS

County Actions  Fire Rescue – Notice of Fire Code violations being posted this week at buildings and individual units Actions to be decided when final report available Possibility to limit emergency response – Evacuation may require additional steps, including coordination with OCSO

Summary  Condemnation process followed and all legal requirements met  Relocation assistance available  Fire Marshal is initiating enforcement actions  Evacuation is under consideration along with other steps  Evacuation poses significant challenges and hardships