Nuisance Ordinance Information Request

Dear Jenny Wadhwa:

Thank you for your interest in Police public records of the City of Boynton Beach, FL Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with the Public Information Act. Your request was received in this office on 10/25/2023 and given the reference number P040863-102523 for tracking purposes.
Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:

Any and all records from the past two years (October 2021-October 2023) regarding your nuisance property ordinance that will be referred to as "ordinance" in this request but could be known (but not limited to) as "Chronic Nuisance Property Code" as described in Article VIII Sec. 15-111 through Sec. 15-117.14 in Boynton Beach's city code.

Please provide any and all written records (including but not limited to hard-copy documents, memos, emails, word processor documents, PDF documents, PowerPoint files, images files, video files etc.) regarding the Ordinance including but not limited to:

• evictions filed by property owners and number of tenants evicted as a result of the ordinance

• Notice to Vacate's filed by property owners as a result of nuisance abatement

• suspensions or revocation of a residential rental license, against property owners who fail to comply with the requirements of the ordinance

• police calls, reports, citations, or arrests, collected by the municipality police department for the purpose of enforcing the ordinance

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days.

Sincerely,

Jenny Wadhwa

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Per Florida State Statute 316.066(2)(a)(b) all Crash reports that reveal the identity and/or personal information concerning the parties involved in the crash are confidential for the first 60 days and only immediately available to the parties involved in the crash, their legal representatives, their licensed insurance agents. An involved party listed in the crash report may obtain a copy in person at the Police Records Department located at 2100 High Ridge Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33426, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and must present a valid driver’s license or other photographic identification.
FSS Florida State Statue 316.066(2)(d) states the Involved parties legal representatives must present a valid driver’s license or other photographic identification; proof of status, or identification that demonstrate his or her qualifications to access that information, and file a written sworn statement with the state or local agency in possession of the information stating that information from a crash report made confidential and exempt by this section will not be used for any commercial or accident victims, or knowingly disclosed to any third party for the purpose of such solicitation.
****This subsection does not prevent the dissemination or publication of news to the general public by any legitimate media entitled to access confidential and exempt information pursuant to this section.
Your request will be forwarded to the relevant Police staff to locate the information you seek and to determine the volume and any costs associated with satisfying your request. You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question. PLEASE NOTE: The Florida Public Information Act does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions.
You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you'll receive an email when your request has been completed. Again, thank you for using the Public Records Center.

Thank You,

City of Boynton Beach, FL

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of October 25, 2023, Reference # P040863-102523
Dear Jenny,
The City of Boynton Beach received a public information request from you on October 25, 2023. Your request mentioned: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:

Any and all records from the past two years (October 2021-October 2023) regarding your nuisance property ordinance that will be referred to as "ordinance" in this request but could be known (but not limited to) as "Chronic Nuisance Property Code" as described in Article VIII Sec. 15-111 through Sec. 15-117.14 in Boynton Beach's city code.

Please provide any and all written records (including but not limited to hard-copy documents, memos, emails, word processor documents, PDF documents, PowerPoint files, images files, video files etc.) regarding the Ordinance including but not limited to:

• evictions filed by property owners and number of tenants evicted as a result of the ordinance

• Notice to Vacate's filed by property owners as a result of nuisance abatement

• suspensions or revocation of a residential rental license, against property owners who fail to comply with the requirements of the ordinance

• police calls, reports, citations, or arrests, collected by the municipality police department for the purpose of enforcing the ordinance

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days.

Sincerely,

Jenny Wadhwa

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This letter is to clarify what information you are seeking from the City.
CLARIFICATIONS
If you would like for the City to proceed with your public information request, please provide clarifications within ten (10) days from 11/06/2023. Otherwise, the City will consider your request withdrawn.
You may provide a response to the City by any of the following methods:
1. by email at cityclerk@bbfl.us
2. by facsimile to 561-742-6090
3. by regular mail to City Clerk, P. O. Box 310, Boynton Beach, FL 33425; or
4. in person at the Office of the City Clerk, 100 East Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach, FL 33435.
Upon receipt of your clarification, the City will further respond to your Public Information Act Request as required by law, including providing you with an estimate of costs associated with producing the requested records.
If you have any questions, please contact my office at . Thank you for your attention.
Sincerely,
Charles Stevens

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of October 25, 2023, Reference # P040863-102523
Dear Jenny,
The City of Boynton Beach received a public information request from you on October 25, 2023. Your request mentioned: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:

Any and all records from the past two years (October 2021-October 2023) regarding your nuisance property ordinance that will be referred to as "ordinance" in this request but could be known (but not limited to) as "Chronic Nuisance Property Code" as described in Article VIII Sec. 15-111 through Sec. 15-117.14 in Boynton Beach's city code.

Please provide any and all written records (including but not limited to hard-copy documents, memos, emails, word processor documents, PDF documents, PowerPoint files, images files, video files etc.) regarding the Ordinance including but not limited to:

• evictions filed by property owners and number of tenants evicted as a result of the ordinance

• Notice to Vacate's filed by property owners as a result of nuisance abatement

• suspensions or revocation of a residential rental license, against property owners who fail to comply with the requirements of the ordinance

• police calls, reports, citations, or arrests, collected by the municipality police department for the purpose of enforcing the ordinance

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days.

Sincerely,

Jenny Wadhwa

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This letter is to clarify what information you are seeking from the City.
CLARIFICATIONS : What address are you requesting?
If you would like for the City to proceed with your public information request, please provide clarifications within ten (10) days from 11/17/2023. Otherwise, the City will consider your request withdrawn.
You may provide a response to the City by any of the following methods:
1. by email at cityclerk@bbfl.us
2. by facsimile to 561-742-6090
3. by regular mail to City Clerk, P. O. Box 310, Boynton Beach, FL 33425; or
4. in person at the Office of the City Clerk, 100 East Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach, FL 33435.
Upon receipt of your clarification, the City will further respond to your Public Information Act Request as required by law, including providing you with an estimate of costs associated with producing the requested records.
If you have any questions, please contact my office at 561-742-6186. Thank you for your attention.
Sincerely,
Barbara Powell
Police Records Manager
561-742-6186

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of October 25, 2023, Reference # P040863-102523
Dear Jenny,
The City received a public information request from you on October 25, 2023. Your request mentioned: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:

Any and all records from the past two years (October 2021-October 2023) regarding your nuisance property ordinance that will be referred to as "ordinance" in this request but could be known (but not limited to) as "Chronic Nuisance Property Code" as described in Article VIII Sec. 15-111 through Sec. 15-117.14 in Boynton Beach's city code.

Please provide any and all written records (including but not limited to hard-copy documents, memos, emails, word processor documents, PDF documents, PowerPoint files, images files, video files etc.) regarding the Ordinance including but not limited to:

• evictions filed by property owners and number of tenants evicted as a result of the ordinance

• Notice to Vacate's filed by property owners as a result of nuisance abatement

• suspensions or revocation of a residential rental license, against property owners who fail to comply with the requirements of the ordinance

• police calls, reports, citations, or arrests, collected by the municipality police department for the purpose of enforcing the ordinance

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days.

Sincerely,

Jenny Wadhwa

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The City has reviewed its files and has determined there are no responsive documents to your request.
BBPD does not collect information on the following: • evictions filed by property owners and number of tenants evicted as a result of the ordinance

• Notice to Vacate's filed by property owners as a result of nuisance abatement

• suspensions or revocation of a residential rental license, against property owners who fail to comply with the requirements of the ordinance

• police calls, reports, citations, or arrests, collected by the municipality police department for the purpose of enforcing the ordinance

If you have any questions, or wish to discuss this further, you may contact my office at 561-742-6186.  Or contact the Palm Beach Sheriff's Office.
Sincerely,
Barbara Powell
Police Records Manager
561-742-6186