Code Enforcement Board grants multiple 30‑day extensions, orders corrections across Temple Terrace properties
February 12, 2026 | City of Temple Terrace, Hillsborough County, Florida
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The City of Temple Terrace Municipal Code Enforcement Board met Feb. 11 and heard more than a dozen property‑related matters ranging from fire‑safety system failures at a multifamily property to accessory‑structure and sanitation complaints at single‑family homes.
The board opened by swearing in witnesses and approving minutes from Jan. 14, 2026. Staff summarized both unfinished business and new cases. Several respondents were given 30‑day extensions, and others were found in violation with orders to correct by March 11, 2026.
Cleo Squires, a fire inspector with the City of Temple Terrace Fire Department, told the board that at least two fire‑safety items remained outstanding at 6900 Aruba Avenue despite substantial progress: “As of 02:00 this afternoon, the property still had 2 violations that are not in compliance,” she said. Owner’s representative Rob Sylvia said most sprinkler and alarm work was complete and that a final manifold replacement was being confirmed.
The board granted a 30‑day extension for that case and for several permit‑related matters after motions and unanimous affirmative votes. In a number of other hearings staff reported the property had since cleaned up debris or corrected limited items, and the board accepted affidavits of compliance in those matters.
In cases with active violations the board routinely set a compliance date of March 11, 2026, and established per‑day fines for continued noncompliance (examples in this meeting included $25 and $50 per day depending on the case and code section cited).
Some respondents told personal stories about financial hardship or contractor delays. Dina Ramirez Cadarce, the respondent in one multi‑violation case, said she was working with contractors and had removed visible debris; she also described financial strain: “I paid $2,745 for that house every month, and I can prove it to you guys,” she said.
The board emphasized that future repeat violations carry higher fines and that staff will continue to monitor compliance in the neighborhood. Most cases requiring further action were continued to the next scheduled municipal code enforcement meeting on March 11, 2026.
Votes at a glance: the board approved 30‑day extensions for cases including 25‑500072 (6900 Aruba Ave), 254599 (11309 Lynn Banks Place) and several permit‑related matters; it found violations and set corrective deadlines (and fines for noncompliance) for cases including 254819 (5106 E. 122nd Ave) and 253917 (12605 N. 51st St.).
The meeting adjourned after routine board business.
The board opened by swearing in witnesses and approving minutes from Jan. 14, 2026. Staff summarized both unfinished business and new cases. Several respondents were given 30‑day extensions, and others were found in violation with orders to correct by March 11, 2026.
Cleo Squires, a fire inspector with the City of Temple Terrace Fire Department, told the board that at least two fire‑safety items remained outstanding at 6900 Aruba Avenue despite substantial progress: “As of 02:00 this afternoon, the property still had 2 violations that are not in compliance,” she said. Owner’s representative Rob Sylvia said most sprinkler and alarm work was complete and that a final manifold replacement was being confirmed.
The board granted a 30‑day extension for that case and for several permit‑related matters after motions and unanimous affirmative votes. In a number of other hearings staff reported the property had since cleaned up debris or corrected limited items, and the board accepted affidavits of compliance in those matters.
In cases with active violations the board routinely set a compliance date of March 11, 2026, and established per‑day fines for continued noncompliance (examples in this meeting included $25 and $50 per day depending on the case and code section cited).
Some respondents told personal stories about financial hardship or contractor delays. Dina Ramirez Cadarce, the respondent in one multi‑violation case, said she was working with contractors and had removed visible debris; she also described financial strain: “I paid $2,745 for that house every month, and I can prove it to you guys,” she said.
The board emphasized that future repeat violations carry higher fines and that staff will continue to monitor compliance in the neighborhood. Most cases requiring further action were continued to the next scheduled municipal code enforcement meeting on March 11, 2026.
Votes at a glance: the board approved 30‑day extensions for cases including 25‑500072 (6900 Aruba Ave), 254599 (11309 Lynn Banks Place) and several permit‑related matters; it found violations and set corrective deadlines (and fines for noncompliance) for cases including 254819 (5106 E. 122nd Ave) and 253917 (12605 N. 51st St.).
The meeting adjourned after routine board business.
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