Martin County

File #: 25-0242   
Type: Consent Status: Agenda Ready
In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 11/12/2024 Final action:
Title: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FINE REDUCTION STIPULATION AND AGREED RECOMMENDED ORDER REGARDING THE CODE ENFORCEMENT CASE OF REPUBLIC CONSUMER LENDING GROUP INC CASE NUMBER 15-0095457
Attachments: 1. SIGNED FINE REDUCTION 15-0095457.pdf

PLACEMENT: Consent

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REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FINE REDUCTION STIPULATION AND AGREED RECOMMENDED ORDER REGARDING THE CODE ENFORCEMENT CASE OF REPUBLIC CONSUMER LENDING GROUP INC CASE NUMBER 15-0095457

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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 Republic Consumer Lending Group Inc.

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DEPARTMENT: Building                     

PREPARED BY:                      Name: Rachel Spradley                     

                     Title:                     Nuisance Abatement Coordinator                     

REQUESTED BY: Republic Consumer Lending Group Inc.                                           

 

PRESET:     

PROCEDURES: None                     

 

BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:

 

Fine Reduction Request by: Republic Consumer Lending Group Inc.

 

This Fine Reduction Stipulation and Agreed Recommended Order involves a parcel located at 18230 SE Ridgeview Drive, Tequesta, Martin County, Florida.

 

On June 29, 2016, an Order Finding Violation was issued by the Code Enforcement Magistrate to REPUBLIC CONSUMER LENDING GROUP INC, for the following violation(s): Section 21.111 - Protective Treatment, General Ordinances, Martin County Code


Compliance was required by August 1, 2016.  On May 16, 2022, an Affidavit of Compliance/Accrued Fines was issued reflecting an outstanding fine of $ 208,300.00 plus costs in the amount of $ 575.00.

Staff has determined that a lien reduction is warranted.  Respondents were responsible for the violation; and the County brought the property into compliance by condemnation, and the Respondents have offered to pay $ 20,857.50 to resolve the outstanding fines which have accrued.

 

ISSUES:

 

None

 

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 $20,857.50 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:

Budget Transfer / Amendment                      Chair Letter                                                               Contract / Agreement

Grant / Application                                          Notice          Ordinance                     Resolution

Other:     

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