PLACEMENT: Consent
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REQUEST FOR FINE REDUCTION STIPULATION AND AGREED RECOMMENDED ORDER REGARDING THE CODE ENFORCEMENT CASE OF FREDDIE SCOTT, CASE NO. 00-0008488
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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 Stipulation and Agreed Recommended Order regarding the Code Enforcement case of Freddie Scott.
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DEPARTMENT: Building
PREPARED BY: Name: Dawn Matias
Title: Business Operations Manager
REQUESTED BY: Sylvia Young
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
Sylvia Young Fine Reduction Request:
This Fine Reduction Stipulation and Agreed Recommended Order Involves a parcel located at 14738 SW 173rd Avenue, Indiantown, Martin County, Florida.
On March 12, 2001, a Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Code Enforcement Board Order was issued by the Code Enforcement Board to Freddie Scott, for the following violation(s):
Section 12-70 (a) and (b) for weeds and trash of the Martin County Code of Laws and Ordinances.
Compliance was required by April 6, 2001. On May 14, 2001, an Order Imposing Administrative Fine/Lien was issued reflecting and outstanding fine of $3,000.00 plus costs in the amount of $350.00.
Sylvia Young is the current owner of the property pursuant to a Quitclaim Deed recorded in Official Records Book 2344, Page 2541, Martin County, Florida Public Records. Respondent has no remaining interest in the property.
Staff has determined that a lien reduction is warranted. Current Owner was not responsible for the violation; however, has offered to pay $650.00 to resolve the outstanding fines which have accrued. In addition, staff has considered the $5,500.00 assessed value of the property.
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 Magistrate’s recommendation that the lien on the property be reduced to $650.00 and accepted as full payment.
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
Pull this item from the Consent Agenda and provide staff with further direction.
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RECOMMENDATION
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ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
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DOCUMENT(S) REQUIRING ACTION:
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