Martin County

File #: 25-0243   
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 ENF2019020038
Attachments: 1. SIGNED FINE REDUCTION
PLACEMENT: Consent
TITLE:
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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 ENF2019020038
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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 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 April 17, 2019, an Order Finding Violation was issued by the Code Enforcement Magistrate to REPUBLIC CONSUMER LENDING GROUP INC, for the following violation(s): Section 21.105 Pools - Swimming Pools General Ordinances, Martin County Code, Section 67.201.A. - Nuisance Declared: Weeds, Undergrowth General Ordinances, Martin County Code, Section 21.115 Roofs - Roofs and Drainage General Ordinances, Martin County Code, Section 21.111 Protective Treatment - Protective Treatment General Ordinances, Martin County Code

Compliance was required by May 31, 2019. On May 16, 2022, an Affidavit of Transition & Accrued Fine and Costs was issued reflecting an outstanding fine of $ 314,100.00 plus costs in the amount of $575.00.

Staff has determined that a lien reduction is warranted. The respondents were responsible for the violation; and the County has placed the property into compliance by condemnation and the Respondent has agreed to pay $31,467.50 to resolve the outstanding fines which have accrued....

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