ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) and Orange County Code Enforcement were at the Tymber Skan Condominiums Monday to notify residents that their water services will be shut off on November 9, Orange County public information officer Doreen Overstreet said.
OUC will be terminating services for Sections 1 and 3 at Tymber Skan due to delinquent bills, officials said. The shutoff will affect 200 units, all of which are about 30 percent occupied.
The power is also getting shut off, officials said.
"I don't understand why it would be getting cut off," said resident Khanisha Lawrence.
The Orange County Sheriff's Office will be providing escorts and door hanger information from Orange County Family Services will be provided to help residents with relocation assistance.
Photos: Tymber Skan demolition
Orange County Commissioner Victoria Siplin will also be at the complex.
Siplin had spoken with OUC officials regarding their decision to disconnect water service. At the request of Siplin, OUC changed its disconnect deadline to Nov. 9 to allow affected residents more time to seek alternate housing and pertinent resources.
"I know sometimes it is hard to leave a place that you call home, but when your safety is at hand, there are children here, so we have to make sure that the children are safe," Siplin said.
Each section's bill was close to $7,000.
"We knew this day was coming, but it does not lessen the impact on my constituents in Tymber Skan. The tenants are left with the consequences of poor management and neglect by the individuals responsible for Tymber Skan properties," said Siplin.
Orange County taxpayers likely will be paying about $140,000 to demolish two more buildings at the complex because of serious code violations, officials said.
"There is nothing to do but move. I am not going to stay here with no water, no lights," said Lawrence.
Code enforcement said the large numbers of owners, liens and code violations have discouraged the few developers showing interest in the complex, so it's likely the county will tear down most of the 49 buildings.
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