PLACEMENT: Consent
TITLE:
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REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FINE REDUCTION STIPULATION AND AGREED RECOMMENDED ORDER REGARDING THE CODE ENFORCEMENT CASE OF FOX GROVE FARMS LLC CASE NUMBER 07-0016287
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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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 Fox Grove Farms LLC.
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DEPARTMENT: Building
PREPARED BY: Name: Rachel Spradley
Title: Nuisance Abatement Coordinator
REQUESTED BY: Michael J Kungis Sr.
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
Fine Reduction for Fox Grove Farms LLC:
This Fine Reduction Stipulation and Agreed Recommended Order involves a parcel located at 6155 SW LEIGHTON FARM AVENUE, PALM CITY, FL 34990, Martin County, Florida.
On October 25, 2010, a Stipulation and Agreed Final Order was issued by the Code Enforcement Magistrate to Fox Grove Farms, LLC, for the following violation(s): Section 10.1.c.1 development orders, Land Development Regulations, Martin County Code, Section 10.11.A requirements for developments and plats, Land Development Regulations, Martin County Code, Section 105.1 Florida Building Code- Required, as Incorporated by Section 21.1, General Ordinances, Martin County Code.
Compliance was required by January 25, 2011. On February 13, 2024, an Affidavit of Compliance/ Accrued Fines was issued reflecting an outstanding fine of $ 1,448,000.00 plus costs in the amount of $ 2,902.50.
The property owners of 2655 SW Stoneybrook Way Hurricane Real Estate Holdings have offered to pay $45,000.00 which represents 5 percent of property value for the property located at 6155 SW Leighton Farm Ave. The property owners of 2655 SW Stoneybrook Way have offered to pay the 5 percent of the fine for this lien in order to receive a partial release for the lien that has crossed over to this property.
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 $45,000.00 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
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DOCUMENT(S) REQUIRING ACTION:
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☐Grant / Application ☐Notice ☐Ordinance ☐Resolution
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