Approve staff recommendation in response to request to reduce lot clearing fees in the amount of $8,968.00 against  a vacant lot located in the 500 block of Dundas Court, Fort Pierce, FL, Parcel ID# 2410-601-0065-000/3 owned by Valeria A Thompson, by waiving the interest, penalties and a portion of the administrative costs in the amount of $4,328.00, leaving a balance due of $4,640.00 payable in 60 days. The applicant is asking to waive all costs and fees in the amount of $8,968.00 leaving a balance due of $0.00, which requires the item be pulled from the Consent Agenda with a direct vote of the City Commission.

Request by applicant, Valeria A Thompson, to waive all costs including City incurred charges, administrative fees, interest and penalties in the amount of $8,968.00.

Staff recommends waiving the interest, penalties and a portion of the administrative costs in the amount of $4,328.00, leaving a balance due of $4,640.00 payable in 60 days. This amount includes the hard costs due the City plus $20.00 per lien (1 lien) for recording fees.

Approve the applicant's request.
Determine an alternate amount.

Margaret M. Arraiz, Director of Community Response

Finance Department
Katherine Calderon, Executive Assistant