PLACEMENT: Consent
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REQUEST FOR FINE REDUCTION STIPULATION AND AGREED RECOMMENDED ORDER REGARDING THE CODE ENFORCEMENT CASE OF JKR INVESTMENT GROUP, INC., CASE NO. 16-0108942
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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 JKR Investment Group, Inc.
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DEPARTMENT: Building
PREPARED BY: Name: Dawn Matias
Title: Business Operations Manager
REQUESTED BY: Victoria Capital Trust
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
JKR Investment Group, Inc. Fine Reduction Request:
This Fine Reduction Stipulation and Agreed Recommended Order Involves a parcel located at 2385 SE Baltusrol Terrace, Stuart, Martin County, Florida.
On January 18, 2017, an Order Finding Violation was issued by the Code Enforcement Magistrate to JKR Investment Group, Inc. for the following violation(s): Section 21.105 - Swimming Pools, General Ordinances, Martin County Code.
Compliance was required by February 20, 2017. On May 27, 2020, an Affidavit of Compliance/Accrued Fines was issued reflecting an outstanding fine of $155,700.00 plus costs in the amount of $575.00.
Victoria Capital Trust is the Current Owner of the property, pursuant to a Certificate of Title recorded in Official Records Book, 3112, Page 1826, 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; has brought the property into compliance and has offered to pay $15,570.00 plus has paid costs in the amount of $575.00 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 Magistrate’s recommendation that the lien on the property be reduced to $15,570.00 and accepted as full payment.
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
Pull this item from the Consent Agenda and provide staff with further direction.
FISCAL IMPACT:
RECOMMENDATION
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ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
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