PLACEMENT: Consent
TITLE:
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REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FINE REDUCTION STIPULATION AND AGREED RECOMMENDED ORDER REGARDING THE CODE ENFORCEMENT CASE OF SHERRY AND GORDON PALMER CASE NUMBER 15-0097780
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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 Sherry and Gordon Palmer.
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DEPARTMENT: Building
PREPARED BY: Name: Rachel Spradley
Title: Nuisance Abatement Coordinator
REQUESTED BY: K2 Real Estate Investment LLC
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
Fine Reduction Request for K2 Real Estate Investment LLC:
This Fine Reduction Stipulation and Agreed Recommended Order involves a parcel located at 4645 SE Pompano St., Stuart, FL 34997.
On February 17, 2016, an Order Finding Violation was issued by the Code Enforcement Magistrate to Sherry Palmer Gordon, for the following violation(s): Section 105.1 FBC - Permits When Required Incor. By Sec 21.1 General Ordinances, Martin County Code
Compliance was required by April 19, 2016. On December 2, 2024, an Affidavit of Compliance/Accrued Fines was issued reflecting an outstanding fine of $312,200.00 plus costs in the amount of $575.00.
K2 Real Estate Investment, LLC is in contract to purchase the property on May 29, 2025, through a bank approved short sale.
Staff has determined that a lien reduction is warranted. The Contract Purchaser was not responsible for the violation; however, K2 Real Estate Investment, LLC has offered to pay $31,277.50 to resolve the outstanding fines which have accrued.
ISSUES:
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