Is the board or district liable for PS enforcement actions?
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PS operates as an independent contractor under the CDD's or HOA's authority. Under § 715.075, all privately-issued enforcement notices carry a required disclaimer stating the notice is not issued by a governmental authority. PS carries its own general liability insurance. The board's exposure is limited to the underlying policy decision to authorize enforcement — which is an express power under § 190.012(1)(d) for CDDs and under the HOA's CC&Rs for private roads.
What happens if a resident disputes a boot?
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Every boot is preceded by a 13-step documentation checklist with GPS-timestamped photos. Disputes are reviewed by PS's automated AI compliance system, which references the violation record, photos, checklist, and the applicable CDD or HOA policy rule. The system issues a determination typically within minutes. If the boot was by the book, the dispute is upheld with a full evidence summary. Genuine errors — wrong plate, valid permit not in system — are overturned and refunded automatically. The board is not involved in individual disputes.
Does HB 1203 prevent PS from enforcing parking in driveways?
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HB 1203 (§ 720.3075) protects personal vehicles parked in their own driveway on a paved or improved surface. PS does not enforce personal vehicle driveway parking — it is explicitly excluded from our scope. However, if a vehicle parked in a driveway extends over the sidewalk, that is a sidewalk obstruction under Fla. Stat. § 316.1945 and is enforced immediately regardless of where the vehicle started — the sidewalk is a Zero Tolerance zone. The violations PS enforces in all other cases — mail station buffers, fire hydrant buffers, overnight street parking, grass parking — are all either Zero Tolerance by federal/state law or occur on CDD/HOA-owned common roads, not private driveways. HB 1203 does not apply to any of these categories.
What signage does the board need to install before enforcement begins?
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Signs must comply with both § 715.07 (towing/immobilization zone notice) and § 715.075 (private enforcement disclosure). A two-panel sign at all community road entries covers both requirements. Signs must state the property is not operated by a governmental entity, list immobilization rates, provide PS phone and email, note the 15-minute grace period, and describe the appeal process. PS coordinates sign design and installation as part of the service setup. Existing 813 Towing signs typically need a supplemental panel — PS handles this.
What does the board receive each month?
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A monthly enforcement report delivered before each board meeting. The report includes: total violations by type and zone, repeat offender tracking, device deployment log with timestamps, response time metrics, dispute log, and any recommended policy adjustments based on observed patterns. Reports are formatted for inclusion in board meeting packets. Board members can also request the full violation record and photo documentation for any individual deployment at any time.
What are the fees and who pays them?
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All immobilization fees are paid by violators — not the district, not the HOA, not residents in good standing. During the introductory program period, the district or HOA pays no service fee to PS. PS recovers its costs entirely from enforcement fees. After the introductory period, a monthly service fee applies based on community size and patrol frequency. The exact fee schedule is included in the service agreement and available on request.