Agenda Item # 9.b.
City Commission Regular Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 10/06/2014
- Re
- Demolition Lien Reduction - 703 N 23rd Street
- Submitted For:
- Peggy Arraiz
SUBJECT:
Waive interest, penalties and administrative fees in the amount of $3,530.96 for Demolition Lien totaling $11,275.46 against 703 N 23rd Street, owned by Milagros Suarez and contingent upon payment of $7,644.50 with a payment plan.
SUMMARY:
Ms. Milagros Suarez, 1001 NW 17th Court, Miami, FL 33125 requests the waiver of $7,275.46 consisting of interest, penalties, administrative fees, and a percentage of the hard costs against demolition lien in the amount of $11,275.46 leaving a balance due of $4,000.00 payable with a payment plan.
Ms. Suarez supplies the following statements to support her request:
Ms. Suarez supplies the following statements to support her request:
- Ms. Suarez settled the lot clearing prior to this hearing by paying the full amount due.
- Ms. Suarez is only working part-time and cannot afford the full payment amount.
- Ms. Suarez plans on retiring in July and returning to her home country.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends waiving administrative fees, interest, and penalties in the amount of $3,630.96 contingent upon payment of demolition costs in the amount of $7,644.50 payable in 24 months.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Accept Ms. Suarez offer of $4,000.
2. Deny request.
3. Determine alternative amount.
2. Deny request.
3. Determine alternative amount.
RESPONSIBLE STAFF:
Colleen Greer, Code Enforcement Executive Secretary.
COORDINATED WITH:
Margaret Arraiz, Code Compliance Manager.
Fiscal Impact
- Budgeted Y/N:
- 2014
- Fiscal Year:
- Account:
- Amount:
- 7,644.50
OTHER INFORMATION:
$7,644.50 to the general fund.