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Date Received:7/10/2023 8:11:09 PM
To:Scott, Lisa O; Owens, Paris V; Young, Victoria B
Cc:Russell, Jertoyia
From:Book, Edwin A
Subject:Re: St Michael's Church Property & Nearby Resident Concerns
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Message:
Lt,

Thank you for these efforts & the follow up.

And coincidentally as I write this, much of the demolition & clean up of the St Michael's site has been completed.

Ed Book
City Commissioner
From: Scott, Lisa O <scottlo@cityofgainesville.org>
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2023 3:52 PM
To: Owens, Paris V <owenspv@cityofgainesville.org>; Young, Victoria B <youngvb@cityofgainesville.org>; Book, Edwin A <bookea@cityofgainesville.org>
Subject: RE: St Michael's Church Property & Nearby Resident Concerns
 

Good Afternoon,

 

I spoke with Mr. Ross via phone and met with his wife and son in person last month. They conveyed concerns regarding thefts and speeders- I sent a referral to the traffic unit for an increased patrol request.

 

His son accompanied me throughout the neighborhood to show me trails and any areas of concern. There are no specific encampments in the neighborhood- however, they did convey the concerns about stolen items from the carport.

 

It seems that the major issue was the attraction that the abandoned St. Michael’s Church provides. I went to St Michael’s and spoke with a construction worker who said the demolition was pushed back because of weather but is underway.

 

I provided my contact info to Mr. Ross to communicate any concerns.

 

Thank you.

 

 

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Lieutenant Lisa O. Scott #890

Patrol Operations- District 2 and Co-Responder Team

Gainesville Police Department

545 NW 8th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
Office: 352-393-7784

Cell: 352-872-2776

Email: scottlo@cityofgainesville.org

 

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From: Owens, Paris V <owenspv@cityofgainesville.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 6, 2023 4:21 PM
To: Scott, Lisa O <scottlo@cityofgainesville.org>
Subject: FW: St Michael's Church Property & Nearby Resident Concerns

 

Lt.,

 

I know there have been complaints about the below property in the past.  Can you follow up please? 

 

Paris

 

From: Curry, Cynthia W <CurryCW@cityofgainesville.org>
Sent: Monday, May 29, 2023 8:19 PM
To: Scott Sr, Lonnie <ScottL1@cityofgainesville.org>
Cc: Owens, Paris V <owenspv@cityofgainesville.org>
Subject: Fwd: St Michael's Church Property & Nearby Resident Concerns

 

Chief Scott:

 

Please see the concerns raised in the email below and address with follow up with the neighbor on a resolution. Please be sure to follow up with Commissioner Book.

 

From: Book, Edwin A <BookEA@cityofgainesville.org>
Sent: Monday, May 29, 2023 6:54:13 PM
To: Curry, Cynthia W <CurryCW@cityofgainesville.org>
Cc: Russell, Jertoyia <RussellJ1@cityofgainesville.org>; Novack, Alison L <NovackAL@cityofgainesville.org>
Subject: St Michael's Church Property & Nearby Resident Concerns

 

Madam Manager,

 

Recently, I spoke to Mr Jordan Ross who lives in the Millhopper area.

 

Mr Ross had 2 primary overlapping concerns:

  • Encampment behaviors & vagrants near his house / neighborhood - 4122 NW 19 Place - They do not feel safe.
    • His neighborhood (name unknown) backs up to both a drainage swale & the Millhopper Publix plaza.
    • Trails around this area concern him since he has school age children, a family & is disabled.
    • He has had thefts of 2 bicycles &  lawn equipment & his family recovered one of the stolen bicycles.
    • He reported to GPD & then was instructed to fill out the online form which he did. 
    • He indicated he spoke to 2 GPD sergeants he did not wish to identify since he felt they were frustrated with efforts also.
    • One encampment may be near NW 17th Place / 40th Street. On one trail, they have seen exposed needles.
  •  
  • St Michaels' Church Property - NW 43rd Street / 16th Blvd - SW corner - Pics attached
    • This property was the subject of much 2022 CC discussion related to land use / zoning.
    • I viewed this property & it continues to be a hazard. No trespassing signs are not present.
    • There is broken glass, exposed nails, human waste, fire extinguishers, & trash everywhere as well as evidence of recent encampments on the property. 
    • There is signage indicating demolition to begin May 15th but this has not occurred. There is a business sign with name & phone number for potential contact.

 

Please determine the best course of action. 

 

I recommend that GPD contact Mr Ross reference his safety concerns & potentially check the area behind those residences. 

For St Michael's, the property is a current hazard & Codes action or follow up is likely warranted. 

I am hopeful we will also contact the businesses listed on the sign & inform them & ascertain their plan to clean up this property. 

 

 

Contact Information:

Jordan Ross

4122 NW 19 Place

Phone: 352.246.7537

 

Let me know if more information is needed & please apprise me with any actions taken at your's or your designees convenience.

 

Thank you.

 

Ed

 

Ed Book

Gainesville City Commission