Court gives NTE Investments 90 days to complete asbestos cleanup after vendor delays

Alachua County code officer Natasha Washington told the magistrate that inspectors found two demolished structures and construction debris with asbestos at 7715 West Newberry Road (approx. 6.76 acres, parcel 06656-003-000). Washington said the county posted a notice and gave the respondent a July 13 compliance date; staff recommended a finding of violation and sought 30 days to comply or a $200-per-day fine, plus recovery of $350 in prosecution costs. She also said EPD (Environmental Protection) had been notified regarding asbestos handling.

Neil Iuliano, manager of NTE Investments LLC, described repeated attempts to engage three county‑approved vendors who did not perform and said he had contracted an Orlando firm that would begin sampling and removal shortly. Iuliano asked for more time, saying he would "prefer to have till the end of the year if at all possible," but agreed 90 days was acceptable. The magistrate ordered 90 days and reminded the respondent to keep staff and EPD informed.