PLACEMENT: Consent
TITLE:
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REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FINE REDUCTION STIPULATION AND AGREED RECOMMENDED ORDER REGARDING THE CODE ENFORCEMENT CASE OF LISA M. CHITTY AND CHRIS BISHOP CASE NUMBER ENF2023020728
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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 Lisa M. Chitty and Chris Bishop.
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DEPARTMENT: Building
PREPARED BY: Name: Rachel Spradley
Title: Nuisance Abatement Coordinator
REQUESTED BY: Lisa M Chitty and Chris Bishop
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
Fine Reduction Request for Lisa M. Chitty and Chris Bishop:
This Fine Reduction Stipulation and Agreed Recommended Order involves a parcel located at 8004 SE Carlton Street, Hobe Sound, FL 33455, Martin County, Florida.
On June 21, 2023, an Order Finding Violation was issued by the Code Enforcement Magistrate to CHITTY LISA M. BISHOP CHRIS, for the following violation(s): Section 67.201.A Weeds - Nuisance Declared: Weeds, Undergrowth General Ordinances, Martin County Code
Compliance was required by July 31, 2023. On April 1, 2025, an Affidavit of Compliance/Accrued Fines was issued reflecting an outstanding fine of $40,100.00 plus costs in the amount of $575.00.
Staff has determined that a lien reduction is warranted. Respondents were responsible for the violation; and, they brought the property into compliance and have offered to pay $4,067.50 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 M...
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