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Agenda Item # 9.a.
City Commission Regular Meeting
Meeting Date:
10/20/2014
Re
Lien Reduction Request - 2729 S US Hwy 1, Ft. Pierce, FL
Submitted For:
Peggy Arraiz

SUBJECT:

Reduce Code Enforcement Lien in the amount of $109,540.00 against 2729 S US Highway 1, owned by Juan E. Garcia to $2,500.00 payable within 30 days. 

SUMMARY:

The owner, Juan E. Garcia, requests the City Commission waive all costs totaling $109,540.00 leaving a balance of $.00.  The Code Enforcement Board recommends the Commission reduce the fines to $2,500.00 payable in 30 days.

This recommendation is based on the following:

1.  Mr. Garcia was denied his first request by the Code Enforcement Board on March 12, 2014 until he kept the property in compliance for 6 months.
2.  Mr. Garcia has hired a property manager and has been in compliance for the last 6 months.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff and Ft. Pierce Code Enforcement Board recommends reducing the lien from $109,540.00 to $2,500.00 payable in 30 days.

ALTERNATIVES:

1.  Deny request.
2.  Determine alternative amount.

RESPONSIBLE STAFF:

Colleen Greer, Code Enforcement Executive Secretary.

COORDINATED WITH:

Margaret Arraiz, Code Compliance Manager.

Fiscal Impact

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OTHER INFORMATION:

$2,500.00 to the general fund.

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