PLACEMENT: Consent
TITLE:
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REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FINE REDUCTION STIPULATION AND AGREED RECOMMENDED ORDER REGARDING THE CODE ENFORCEMENT CASE OF DAVID KENT DAVIS AND CHERYL A DAVIS CASE NUMBER ENF2022100441
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
executive summary
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1.98B, General Ordinances, Martin County Code, the Board of County Commissioners is asked to consider approval of a Fine Reduction Stipulation and Agreed Recommended Order regarding the Code Enforcement case of David Kent Davis and Cheryl A. Davis.
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DEPARTMENT: Building
PREPARED BY: Name: Rachel Spradley
Title: Nuisance Abatement Coordinator
REQUESTED BY: David Kent Davis and Cheryl A Davis
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
David Kent Davis and Cheryl A. Davis Fine Reduction Request:
This Fine Reduction Stipulation and Agreed Recommended Order involves a parcel located at 1399 SW WILDCAT TRL, STUART, FL 34997, Martin County, Florida.
On February 15, 2023, a Stipulation and Agreed Final Order was issued by the Code Enforcement Magistrate to, DAVID KENT DAVIS, CHERYL A DAVIS, for the following violation(s): Section 67.201.B Trash - Nuisance Declared: Trash, Etc. General Ordinances, Martin County Code.
Compliance was required by May 31, 2023. On July 10, 2023, an Affidavit of Compliance/Accrued Fines was issued reflecting an outstanding fine of $ 3,800.00.
Staff has determined that a lien reduction is warranted. Respondents were responsible for the violation; they brought the property into compliance and have offered to pay $380.00 to resolve the outstanding fines which have accrued. The respondents paid the $350.00 Administrative Costs.
ISSUES:
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LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW:
This item has been reviewed for legal sufficiency to determine whether it is consistent with applicable law, has identified and addressed legal risks, and has developed strategies for legal defensibility.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
Move that the Board accept the Magistrate’s recommendations that the lien on the property be reduced to $380.00 and accepted as full payment.
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
Pull this item from the Consent Agenda and provide staff with further direction.
FISCAL IMPACT:
RECOMMENDATION
None
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
None
DOCUMENT(S) REQUIRING ACTION:
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☐Grant / Application ☐Notice ☐Ordinance ☐Resolution
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