Agenda Item # 9.a.
City Commission Regular Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 12/07/2015
- Re
- Lien Reduction - Case 10-1266 - 2014 Delaware Avenue
- Submitted For:
- Peggy Arraiz
SUBJECT:
Request to reduce code enforcement fines in the amount of $108,530.00 against 2014 Delaware Avenue (PID 2409-313-0014-000/3) which was previously owned by Pierina Montano, 15751 SW 139th Street, Miami, FL 33196 and currently owned by Simon P. Castor, 207 Dixieland Drive, Ft. Pierce, FL 34982 to $1,512.01.
SUMMARY:
BACKGROUND: Simon Castor purchased this property through a tax deed sale. Excess funds from the tax sale were received by the City on September 22, 2015 in the amount of $512.01. After Mr. Castor learned of the fines and lien he took steps to correct the violations. His plans is to make additional improvements and rent the property.
RECOMMENDATION:
↵The Special Magistrate heard Mr. Castor's request on November 4, 2015 and recommends to the City Commission to reduce the lien to $1,512.01. Staff has received a check for $512.01 leaving a balance due of $1,000.00 payable in 60 days.
Recommendation is based on:
Recommendation is based on:
- When Mr. Castor purchased the property and learned of the code enforcement lien he contacted the office and made arrangements to meet with officer to find out what what to be done to comply.
- He corrected the violations on the property.
- The amount recommended will cover the administrative costs of the City for processing the case file.
ALTERNATIVES:
- Deny the request.
- Make alternative recommendations.
RESPONSIBLE STAFF:
Colleen Greer, Executive Secretary.
COORDINATED WITH:
Margaret Arraiz, Code Compliance Manager.
Fiscal Impact
- Budgeted Y/N:
- 2016
- Fiscal Year:
- Account:
- Amount:
- 1,512.01
OTHER INFORMATION:
$1,512.01 to the general fund.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| City Manager | Nick Mimms | 12/02/2015 04:41 PM |
- Form Started By:
- cgreer
- Started On:
- 11/02/2015 10:54 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 12/02/2015