PLACEMENT: Consent
TITLE:
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REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FINE REDUCTION STIPULATION AND AGREED RECOMMENDED ORDER REGARDING THE CODE ENFORCEMENT CASE OF TERRY LOU JACOBSON AND CRYSTAL L. FENTON, CASE NUMBER 16-0103045
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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 Terry Lou Jacobson Crystal L. Fenton.
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DEPARTMENT: Building
PREPARED BY: Name: Rachel Spradley
Title: Nuisance Abatement Coordinator
REQUESTED BY: Terry Lou Jacobson
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
Fine Reduction Request for Terry Lou Jacobson and Crystal L. Fenton
This Fine Reduction Stipulation and Agreed Recommended Order involves a parcel located at 1781 SW College St., Stuart, FL 34997.
On October 19, 2016, an Order Finding Violation was issued by the Code Enforcement Magistrate to Terry Lou Jacobson and Crystal L. Fenton, for the following violation(s): 21.99 Accessory Structures, General Ordinance, Martin County Code, 67.201.A Nuisance Declared: Weeds, Undergrowth, General Ordinance, Martin County Code.
Compliance was required by August 22, 2016. On June 19, 2023, an Affidavit of Compliance/Accrued Fines was issued reflecting an outstanding fine of $308,000.00 plus costs in the amount of $575.00.
Staff has determined that a lien reduction is warranted. Respondent was responsible for the violation; and, they brought the property into compliance and have offered to pay $17,246.00 to resolve the outstanding fines which have accrued. In addition, staff has considered the $172,460.00 assessed value of the 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 $17,246.00 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:
☐Budget Transfer / Amendment ☐ Chair Letter ☐Contract / Agreement
☐Grant / Application ☐Notice ☐Ordinance ☐Resolution
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