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Martin County

File #: 25-0936   
Type: Consent Status: Agenda Ready
In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 5/20/2025 Final action:
Title: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FINE REDUCTION STIPULATION AND AGREED RECOMMENDED ORDER REGARDING THE CODE ENFORCEMENT CASE OF TERRY LOU JACOBSON AND CRYSTAL L. FENTON, CASE NUMBER 16-0103045
Attachments: 1. SIGNED FINE REDUCTION.pdf
PLACEMENT: Consent
TITLE:
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REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FINE REDUCTION STIPULATION AND AGREED RECOMMENDED ORDER REGARDING THE CODE ENFORCEMENT CASE OF TERRY LOU JACOBSON AND CRYSTAL L. FENTON, CASE NUMBER 16-0103045
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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 Terry Lou Jacobson Crystal L. Fenton.
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DEPARTMENT: Building
PREPARED BY: Name: Rachel Spradley
Title: Nuisance Abatement Coordinator
REQUESTED BY: Terry Lou Jacobson

PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None

BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:

Fine Reduction Request for Terry Lou Jacobson and Crystal L. Fenton

This Fine Reduction Stipulation and Agreed Recommended Order involves a parcel located at 1781 SW College St., Stuart, FL 34997.

On October 19, 2016, an Order Finding Violation was issued by the Code Enforcement Magistrate to Terry Lou Jacobson and Crystal L. Fenton, for the following violation(s): 21.99 Accessory Structures, General Ordinance, Martin County Code, 67.201.A Nuisance Declared: Weeds, Undergrowth, General Ordinance, Martin County Code.

Compliance was required by August 22, 2016. On June 19, 2023, an Affidavit of Compliance/Accrued Fines was issued reflecting an outstanding fine of $308,000.00 plus costs in the amount of $575.00.
Staff has determined that a lien reduction is warranted. Respondent was responsible for the violation; and, they brought the property into compliance and have offered to pay $17,246.00 to resolve the outstanding fines which have accrued. In addition, staff has considered the $172,460.00 assessed value of the property.

ISSUES:

None

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW:

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