Martin County

File #: 21-0803   
Type: Consent Status: Agenda Ready
In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 6/8/2021 Final action:
Title: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A FINE REDUCTION STIPULATION AND AGREED RECOMMENDED ORDER REGARDING THE CODE ENFORCEMENT CASE OF TRAJEAN FIDEL CASE NUMBER 15-0091284
Attachments: 1. SIGNED FINE REDCTION 15-0091284.pdf
PLACEMENT: Consent
TITLE:
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REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A FINE REDUCTION STIPULATION AND AGREED RECOMMENDED ORDER REGARDING THE CODE ENFORCEMENT CASE OF TRAJEAN FIDEL CASE NUMBER 15-0091284
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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 Trajean Fidel.
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DEPARTMENT: Building
PREPARED BY: Name: Rachel Spradley
Title: Nuisance Abatement Coordinator
REQUESTED BY: Be A Man Buy Land LLC

PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None

BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:

Trajean Fidel Fine Reduction Request:

This Fine Reduction Stipulation and Agreed Recommended Order involves a parcel located at 14735 SW 171ST Avenue, Indiantown, Florida.

On August 19, 2015, an Order Finding Violation was issued by the Code Enforcement Magistrate to Trajean Fidel, for the following violation: Section 67.201.A. - Nuisance Declared: Weeds, Undergrowth General Ordinances, Martin County Code.

Compliance was required by September 16, 2015. On July 15, 2019, an Affidavit of Compliance/ Accrued Fines was issued reflecting an outstanding fine of $ 106,900.00 plus costs in the amount of $575.00.
Be A Man Buy Land LLC is the Current Owner of the property. Pursuant to a Tax Deed recorded in Official Records Book 3077, Page 1, Martin County, Florida Public Records, Respondent has no remaining interest in the property.

Staff has determined that a lien reduction is warranted. The Current Owner was not responsible for the violation; however, they have offered to pay $1,375.00 to resolve the outstanding fines which have accrued. In addition, staff has considered the $8,000.00 assessed value of the property.

ISSUES:

None

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW:

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