Reduce code enforcement fines in the amount of $262,915.00 against 508 N. 14th Street; previously owned by Alcinne Calixt (TR) C/O Reynard Millien, 508 N 14th St., Ft Pierce, FL and currently owned by Royston Dass, 1528 SW Abington Avenue, Port St. Lucie, FL 34953 to $1,000.00 payable in 60 days.

BACKGROUND: Lien was placed against Alcinne Calixt (TR) in 2009 for failure to repair the roof. The property was sold in a tax sale in 2013 and title has changed hands three times since. The current owner, Mr. Dass, obtained all necessary permits and repaired the roof. He also plans other substantial repairs at the property. There is no record of any other property owned in St. Lucie County by Alcinne Calixt.

REQUEST: The new property owner, Royston Dass, requests the fines in the amount of $262,915.00 be reduced by $262,415.00 leaving a balance due of $500.00. 

The Special Magistrate heard Mr. Dass' request and recommends that the City Commission reduce the lien to $1,000.00 to cover the administrative expenses of the city, payable in 60 days.

Recommendation is based on:
1.  The new owner is who corrected the violations and brought the property into compliance.
2.  The new owner has plans to revitalize the property by bringing it back to its historic form.
3.  The new owner has plans to make this a family home.
4.  The new owner states he will keep the property up to city code and it will serve as an example to other homeowners.

1.  Deny the request.
2.  Make alternative recommendations.

Colleen Greer, Executive Secretary.

Margaret Arraiz, Code Compliance Manager.