Martin County

File #: 20-0287   
Type: Consent Status: Agenda Ready
In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 2/18/2020 Final action:
Title: REQUEST FOR FINE REDUCTION STIPULATION AND AGREED RECOMMENDED ORDER REGARDING THE CODE ENFORCEMENT CASE OF ANNETTE K. BAKER, CASE NO. 13-0068306-CE-2
Attachments: 1. SIGNED FINE REDUCTION 13-0068306.pdf
PLACEMENT: Consent
TITLE:
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REQUEST FOR FINE REDUCTION STIPULATION AND AGREED RECOMMENDED ORDER REGARDING THE CODE ENFORCEMENT CASE OF ANNETTE K. BAKER, CASE NO. 13-0068306-CE-2
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1.98B, General Ordinance, Martin County Code, the Board of County Commissioners is asked to consider approval of a Fine Reduction and Agreed Recommended Order regarding the Code Enforcement case of Annette K. Baker.
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DEPARTMENT: Building
PREPARED BY: Name: Dawn Matias
Title: Business Operations Manager
REQUESTED BY: Brian R. Ramsey and Amanda N. Shinn

PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None

BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:

Brain R. Ramsey and Amanda N. Shinn Fine Reduction Request:

This Fine Reduction Stipulation and Agreed Recommended Order involves a parcel located at 2421 SE Jackson Street, Stuart, Martin County, Florida.

On July 17, 2013, an Order Finding Violation was issued by the Code Enforcement Magistrate to Annette K. Baker, for the following violation(s): Section 105.1 FBC - Permits When Required Incor. By Section 21.1, Section 4.769 - Site Addressing, General Ordinances, Martin County Code.

Compliance was required by July 22, 2013. On September 4, 2014, an Affidavit of Compliance/Accrued Fines was issued reflecting an outstanding fine of $68,300.00 plus costs in the amount of $575.00.

Staff has determined that a lien reduction is warranted. Current Owners were not responsible for the violation; however they have offered to pay $7,000.00 to resolve the outstanding fines which have accrued.

ISSUES:

None

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 recommendation that the lien on the property be reduced ...

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