PLACEMENT: Consent
TITLE:
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REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FINE REDUCTION STIPULATION AND AGREED RECOMMENDED ORDER REGARDING THE CODE ENFORCEMENT CASE OF HOLLY A. SPEAKMAN, CASE NUMBER ENF2024070619
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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 Holly A. Speakman.
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DEPARTMENT: Building
PREPARED BY: Name: Rachel Spradley
Title: Nuisance Abatement Coordinator
REQUESTED BY: ABJJ Property Rentals, LLC
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
Fine Reduction Request for Holly A. Speakman:
This Fine Reduction Stipulation and Agreed Recommended Order involves a parcel located at 4440 SE Chesapeake Bay Drive, Stuart, FL 34997.
On October 16, 2024, an Order Finding Violation was issued by the Code Enforcement Magistrate to Holly A. Speakman, for the following violation(s): Section 67.201.B Trash 2023 - Nuisance Declared: Trash, Etc. General Ordinances, Martin County Code, Section 91.34.A Generally Inoperable - Generally Inoperable Vehicles General Ordinances, Martin County Code, Section 67.201.A. Weeds, undergrowth 2023 - Nuisance Declared: Weeds, Undergrowth General Ordinances, Martin County Code.
Compliance was required by November 29, 2024. On January 30, 2025, an Affidavit of Compliance/ Accrued Fines was issued reflecting an outstanding fine of $12,400.00 plus costs in the amount of $575.00.
ABJJ Property Rentals, LLC is the current owner of the property. Pursuant to a Warranty Deed recorded in Official Records Book 3482, Page 1278, Martin County, Florida Public Records, Respondent has no remaining interest in the property.
Staff has determined that a lien reduction is warranted. The current owner was not responsible for the violation; however, ABJJ Property Rentals, LLC brought the property into compliance and have offered to pay $1,297.50 to resolve the outstanding fines which have accrued.
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 $1,297.50 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
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