PLACEMENT: Consent
TITLE:
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REQUEST FOR FINE REDUCTION STIPULATION AND AGREED RECOMMENDED ORDER REGARDING THE CODE ENFORCEMENT CASE OF RAYMOND W. HOFFMAN CASE NUMBER ENF2019040699
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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 Raymond W. Hoffman.
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DEPARTMENT: Building
PREPARED BY: Name: Rachel Spradley
Title: Nuisance Abatement Coordinator
REQUESTED BY: Raymond W Hoffman
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
Raymond W. Hoffman Fine Reduction Request
This Fine Reduction Stipulation and Agreed Recommended Order involves a parcel located at 1238 SW Buckskin Trail, Stuart, FL 34957.
On October 16, 2019, an Order Finding Violation was issued by the Code Enforcement Magistrate to Raymond W. Hoffman for the following violation(s): Section 21.99 - Accessory Structures, General Ordinances, Martin County Code; Section 21.118 Stairway - Stairways, Decks, Porches And Balconies, General Ordinances, Martin County Code; and Section 67.201.A Weeds - Nuisance Declared: Weeds, Undergrowth, General Ordinances, Martin County Code.
Compliance was required by November 29, 2019. On February 11, 2021, an Affidavit of Compliance/Accrued Fines was issued reflecting an outstanding fine of $21,900.00 plus costs in the amount of $ 575.00.
Staff has determined that a lien reduction is warranted. The Respondent brought the property into compliance and has offered to pay $2,190.00 to resolve the outstanding fines which have accrued. The respondent paid the administrative cost of $575.00 on February 16, 2021.
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 recommendations that the lien on the property be reduced to $2,190.00 and accepted as full payment.
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
Pull this item from Consent Agenda and provide staff with further direction.
FISCAL IMPACT:
RECOMMENDATION
None
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
None
DOCUMENT(S) REQUIRING ACTION:
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☐Grant / Application ☐Notice ☐Ordinance ☐Resolution
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