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Dear Ms Locher,
I don’t understand why you feel it necessary to continue to harass me about my yard. I have endured some very serious and debilitating illnesses and injuries which have prevented me
from complying with your decisions. I also don’t feel I’ve received due process with regard to your notifying me, nor have you been communicative other than to threaten me with fines.
I was beset with severe shortness of breath due to chronic a-fib which prevented me from initially doing the typical maintenance that I have performed on my property for 30 years this
past spring and summer. I had a cardioversion on June 1, 2020 which put my heart back in normal sinus rhythm. I needed to rehabilitate my heart muscle with moderate exercise (i.e.
walking) but was unable to do so because of an injury/reinjury of my groin in May 2019 began to rapidly morph itself into osteoarthritis of the hip.
I have on several occasions tried to make some headway on the berry bushes and the fence but found myself nearly feinting or passing out when making the kinds of movements necessary
to perform arduous yard work in addition to suffering sharp stabbing pains in my groin area. Walking accelerated the arthritis of my hip to the point where I needed to see orthopedic
specialist. He found that I had osteoarthritis of the hip and he referred me to have an ultrasound to rule out a hernia. He said they might be able to relieve the symptomatic pain
with periodic cortisone injections. I read up on cortisone injections and decided to seek a 2nd opinion. Based upon my accelerating and continued erosion of the hip joint the 2nd opinion
recommended a hip replacement procedure.
Upon getting clearance from my cardiologist and a successful A1C blood test, I was notified and scheduled a hip replacement on May 17. I also had them put me on a cancellation list
so that I could get the procedure done earlier should the opportunity present itself. Based upon a May 17 date, I doubt that I will be able to make significant headway on my berry bushes
or my fencing until mid June or July at the earliest as recovery time is typically between 2 weeks and 2 months and there will need to be a period of physical therapy to experience expected
range and ease of movement.
I certainly can’t do the work in a wheel chair, which is where I’ll find myself if I don’t save what little is left of my hip joint prior to my hip replacement in May.
I did contact a contractor that came to my house and gave me an estimate of $4,600 to take care of my berry bushes, removal of my (not so dwarf) dwarf laurel and apple tree. I can’t
afford that kind of money for work that I have done in the past and will do in the future once I am able. They are tree removal specialists which are the only ones who responded through
home advisor. I have asked for an itemized estimate separating the berry bush removal from the dwarf laurel and apple tree removal.
Given these circumstances, if you’re unable to accommodate the reality of the situation, and the arbitrariness of your prosecution of individuals based on what I perceive as your being
an over zealous advocate of an overly particular neighbor of mine, I will have to consider seeking the protection of the courts. I have consulted with an attorney and have provided
him with documentation of your my perceived persecution of me” and the situation as a whole. He thinks I may have a good case to pursue in civil court should we not be able resolve
this from a logical and practical perspective.
I do believe you’ve gone out of your way in getting me to comply with my neighbor’s sense of values.
Please give me the opportunity to correct the situation when I am physically able to tackle the task(s) at hand.
Sincerely,
Frank R. Snyder
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From: Donna Locher <mailto:DLocher@Rentonwa.gov>
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2021 11:01 AM
To: Frank Snyder <mailto:awk2perl@comcast.net>
Cc: Anna Felicio <mailto:AFelicio@Rentonwa.gov> ; Cynthia Moya <mailto:CMoya@Rentonwa.gov> ; Finance AR <mailto:FinanceAR@Rentonwa.gov> ; Kevin Louder <mailto:KLouder@Rentonwa.gov> ;
Robert Shuey <mailto:RShuey@Rentonwa.gov> ; Jason Seth <mailto:JSeth@Rentonwa.gov> ; Phil Olbrechts <mailto:olbrechtslaw@gmail.com>
Subject: RE: Snyder Code Compliance Decision
Good Morning,
I apologize for the lateness of this email as I thought it was taken care of. The city has elected not to suspend your fine as your property was not in compliance at the time of your
email. You did not comply with the Hearing Examiner’s decision and have made no effort to try and make progress on your violation(s).
As of March 8, 2021, your property is still not in compliance.
An inspection will be conducted today (March 15, 2021) and if the property is not in compliance or significant progress made you will be issued another $250.00 fine and an Order to
Correct.
Mr. Snyder, the city has allowed you ample time to work with us towards compliance and you have made no attempt to try and take care of the violations.
Our next step towards compliance is to issue a criminal citation. The criminal hearing will be taken forward before a municipal judge or a jury.
The penalty for a criminal Citation, upon a finding of guilt shall have
a mandatory minimum sentence of five (5) days in jail without the option of electronic home detention, and the
minimum penalty for the first violation shall be five hundred dollars ($500), the second criminal violation shall have
a mandatory minimum sentence of fifteen (15) days in jail without the option of electronic home detention, and the
minimum penalty for the second violation shall be six hundred twenty five dollars ($625), the third criminal violation
for any individual shall have a mandatory minimum sentence of thirty (30) days in jail without the option of
electronic home detention, and the minimum penalty for the third violation shall be seven hundred fifty dollars
($750).
A hard copy of this email will be sent vial USPS Certified and Regular Mail.
Respectfully,
Donna Locher
Lead Code Compliance Inspector
City of Renton
425-430-7438
dlocher@rentonwa.gov <mailto:dlocher@rentonwa.gov>
From: Frank Snyder <awk2perl@comcast.net>
Sent: Monday, January 4, 2021 1:24 PM
To: Cynthia Moya <CMoya@Rentonwa.gov>
Cc: Anna Felicio <AFelicio@Rentonwa.gov>; Craig Burnell <Cburnell@Rentonwa.gov>; Donna Locher <DLocher@Rentonwa.gov>; Finance AR <FinanceAR@Rentonwa.gov>; Kevin Louder <KLouder@Rentonwa.gov>;
Robert Shuey <RShuey@Rentonwa.gov>; Jason Seth <JSeth@Rentonwa.gov>; Phil Olbrechts <olbrechtslaw@gmail.com>
Subject: RE: Snyder Code Compliance Decision
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Hi Cynthia,
I had no idea that you had sent this until yesterday when upon retrieving my mail I found an City of Renton Invoice for $250.
I was expecting to receive the Code Compliance Decision in by certified return receipt acknowledgment, which I regard as customary when dealing with legal matters.
I had been awaiting the determination of the hearing we had last summer. I was unaware that your office had sent Code Compliance Decision by e-mail despite having searched for e-mails
from Donna for several weeks following the hearing. I discovered just moments ago that Donna Locher and Phil Olbrechts had also sent me e-mails. I generally don’t use e-mail other
than to check for receipts of bills I’ve paid on the day that I pay them as my e-mail gets dozens of unsolicited e-mails every day.
Obviously, I was unaware the decisions and the deadlines associated from the hearing which have passed. I would have been in contact with your office to report status on situation had
I been aware of the findings and decisions. In summary, I’ve had a number of physically debilitating issues regarding my abilities to safely address the issues without unduly risking
further complications to my cardiac and joint issues. I can provide medical visit summaries of findings, if your office doubts my veracity.
My cardiac health has improved since the intervening months from the perspective that pulse is now detectable, slower and stronger and the fact that my heart has not slipped back in
to chronic a-fib, although I maybe experiencing intermittent ventricular flutter. I’m still prone to shortness of breath issues and physical endurance issues. My groin on the other
hand, has showed continued degeneration to the point where I’m now seeking relief and hopefully a remedy from the intermittent extreme pain and chronic discomfort that only worsens with
physical activity. I was screened this past week by UW Sports Medicine Clinic. An x-ray indicated that groin pain could be a result of osteoarthritis. I was referred to another UW
clinic for an ultrasound to determine if there are other complicating or masking issues. Having access to timely healthcare to address non-critical issues has been somewhat troublesome
during the pandemic.
I hastily replied to Donna and Phil yesterday briefly explaining that I was unaware of the findings and compliance. I took more time to bring your office up-to-date with my health status.
I’m hoping your office will suspend the fine and extend the deadlines to accommodate my finding a determination and resolution to my groin condition so that I can plan to adequately
address the decision.
Sincerely,
Frank R. Snyder
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From: Cynthia Moya <mailto:CMoya@Rentonwa.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2020 9:50 AM
To: 'Frank Snyder' <mailto:awk2perl@comcast.net>
Cc: Anna Felicio <mailto:AFelicio@Rentonwa.gov> ; Craig Burnell <mailto:Cburnell@Rentonwa.gov> ; Donna Locher <mailto:DLocher@Rentonwa.gov> ; Finance AR <mailto:FinanceAR@Rentonwa.gov>
; Kevin Louder <mailto:KLouder@Rentonwa.gov> ; Robert Shuey <mailto:RShuey@Rentonwa.gov> ; Jason Seth <mailto:JSeth@Rentonwa.gov>
Subject: Snyder Code Compliance Decision
Mr. Snyder,
Here is the Decision from the Hearing Examiner in your matter. Please email me back so I know you received this.
Thank you,
Cindy Moya, City Clerk Specialist
City of Renton - Administrative Services/City Clerk Division
cmoya@rentonwa.gov <mailto:cmoya@rentonwa.gov>
425-430-6513