LAUDERHILL, Fla. – A nonprofit in Lauderhill that helps countless homeless people was fearing being shut down over code enforcement violations.
On Tuesday, Local 10 News reported on LifeNet4Families and how the charity was in jeopardy of being permanently shut down over the violations.
Women, children and men, like Lester Palmer, rely on LifeNet4Families daily.
“This is an awesome place and we need it to go on -- it helps a lot of people,” said Palmer, who added that he goes there “about five or six days a week.”
The code violations were for an outdoor mobile shower area and a covering over a seating area.
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In fact, Local 10 News’ cameras were rolling as code enforcement officers returned to the center for another unannounced inspection after the facility complied with the order to remove the mobile showers.
The situation had been slated for a hearing at City Hall on Wednesday.
“One of the things that might’ve happened today was our certificate of use could have been taken and we would not have been able to operate, so that’s obviously a significant concern for us,” said LifeNet4Families CEO Denise Brown.
But that hearing was suddenly canceled, with the assistant city manager releasing a statement that said:
“…LifeNet has come into compliance by removing the showers. In this case, an Affidavit of Compliance will be issued and the case will be closed.”