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CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA
CITY COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM REPORT

AGENDA ITEM NO. 17

MEETING DATE: 7/15/2026
PREPARED BY: 

Skip Margerum,

Community Enhancement Manager
 
Brad Ostroff,

Interim Director of Building and Community Services Department 		DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL:  Building and Community SRV - Code
SUBJECT: Community Enhancement Division 2nd Quarter Update 
1.BACKGROUND/HISTORY
    
 

The Community Enhancement Division is providing an update on the following major initiatives:

 

•Neighborhood Code Compliance Initiative

The Neighborhood Code Compliance Initiative is an ongoing effort aimed at enhancing the quality of life in various neighborhoods throughout the City. A dedicated team of officers is deployed to work collaboratively, identifying properties that are in violation of the City's Code of Ordinances. The team takes a proactive approach by informing property owners of the identified issues and providing guidance on how to rectify them. If necessary, Notices of Violations are issued to ensure compliance. This initiative is crucial for maintaining the aesthetic and safety standards of our residential areas.

 

•Lien Compliance Initiative
The Lien Compliance Initiative focuses on addressing code violations, fines, and liens associated with both commercial and residential properties. The primary objective is to assist property owners in resolving these issues effectively. The initiative involves reaching out to property owners, informing them of their outstanding violations, and providing support to help them achieve compliance. Additionally, the initiative aims to negotiate and settle outstanding liens, thereby alleviating the financial burden on property owners and ensuring that properties are brought up to code. This initiative not only helps in maintaining property values but also contributes to the overall well-being of the community.
2.CURRENT ACTIVITY
    
 

Neighborhood Code Compliance Initiative:

 

During the preceding quarter (January through April), the Community Enhancement Division focused its efforts on the City's major commercial corridors, particularly Federal Highway, Commercial Boulevard, and Oakland Park Boulevard. Businesses were identified for code compliance issues, and courtesy notices were issued addressing window signage, landscaping, and parking lot maintenance deficiencies. To date, four cases have been brought before the Special Magistrate, and staff continues to work proactively with business owners to improve the appearance and overall condition of these corridors.

 

Lien Compliance Initiative Update:


This past Quarter, PropLogix continues to contact property owners who owe fines and fees.  During this Quarter, they have successfully closed eight (8) cases and collected $65,552 for the City.  

 

Staff Actions:

 

This last Quarter, Community Enhancement Officers have completed:

 

• 3632 Total inspections

• 67%  of the cases were proactive, self-initiated cases
• 71     Business tax/Certificate of use inspections were conducted
• 443   Bulk Trash piles were cited
• 1081 Illegal signs removed

 

Interdepartmental Collaborations:

 

Last Quarter, working with the Business Regulatory Unit, and Salvus Consulting, the Division issued:

 

  • 5 new Short-term Rental Permits
  • 11 renewals
  • 13 Short Term Rental (STR) inspections conducted
  • 10 STR cases forwarded to the Community Enhancement Division for violations
  • Collected $4,541 in delinquent Business Tax Receipt (BTR) fees
  • Salvus consulting corrected 7 BTR invoices in ENERGOV
  • Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health CFS project - continued monitoring the Calls for Service report from the Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO).

 

Community Enhancement and BSO are collaborating to address the growing issue of junk and inoperable vehicles being parked throughout the warehouse district in the 1800 block of NW 29th Street. This initiative is currently in the planning phase and is focused on developing a coordinated approach to improve the appearance, safety, and overall functionality of the area.

 

As an initial step, property owners and tenants within the affected area will be invited to attend an informational meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the concerns associated with the storage and parking of junk vehicles, review applicable City codes and regulations, and provide an opportunity for stakeholders to ask questions and offer input. Through education, communication, and partnership, the City and BSO hope to gain voluntary compliance while fostering a cleaner, safer, and more attractive business environment for all property owners, tenants, and visitors to the area.

 

Additional enforcement and compliance strategies may be discussed as the initiative progresses, with the goal of achieving long-term improvements throughout the warehouse district.

 

3.FINANCIAL IMPACT
    
 Not Applicable
4.RECOMMENDATION
    
 Report Only
ATTACHMENTS:
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