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 A. BRIGGS CASE NUMBER 10-0035834
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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 A. Briggs.
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DEPARTMENT: Building
PREPARED BY: Name: Rachel Spradley
Title: Nuisance Abatement Coordinator
REQUESTED BY: Aaron Gordon
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
Fine Reduction Request David A Briggs:
This Fine Reduction Stipulation and Agreed Recommended Order involves a parcel located at 18397 SE HERITAGE DRIVE, TEQUESTA, FL 33469, Martin County, Florida.
On May 19, 2010, an Order Finding Violation was issued by the Code Enforcement Magistrate to DAVID A BRIGGS, for the following violation(s): Section 105.1 Florida Building Code (FBC), - Required by section 21.1, General Ordinances, Martin County Code, Section 21.105 Swimming Pools, General Ordinances, Martin County Code
Compliance was required by June 24, 2010. On September 13, 2024, an Affidavit of Compliance/ Accrued Fines was issued reflecting an outstanding fine of $ 519,500.00.
Aaron Gordon is the Current Owners of the property. Pursuant to a Warranty Deed recorded in Official Records Book 3445, Page 1642, Martin County, Florida Public Records, Respondent has no remaining interest in the property.
Staff has determined that a lien reduction is warranted. Current Owners were not responsible for the violation; however, they brought the property into compliance and have offered to pay $51,950.00 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 $51,950.00 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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