Approval of request to reduce Code Enforcement lien in the amount of $3,500.00 against 1800 Oleander Avenue, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 - Parcel ID Number 2415-703-0156-000-6 owned by Adrian Hudson Curtis, 1800 Oleander Avenue, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950.  In accordance with previously established policy, staff recommends the approval to waive $2,400.00 leaving a balance due of $1,100.00 payable in 18 months. If not paid within this time period, the lien will revert to the original reduced amount.  However, applicant is requesting a waiver of all fines in the amount of $3,500.00 leaving a balance of $.00 to be paid, which requires a direct vote by Commission.

• Original fine was in the amount of $63,500.00.
• Request to reduce the fine was granted by Special Magistrate Ross in 2008. Fines reduced to $3,500.00 and due in six (6) months..
• Due to non-payment, a lien was filed in the amount of $3,500.00.
• Current request by applicant to waive Code Enforcement lien in the amount $3,500.00 in full.

The Special Magistrate, having heard the request of the owner and testimony from staff, recommends reducing the lien to $1,100.00 payable in 18 months.  If not paid within this time, the lien will revert to the original reduced amount of $3,500.00.
 

Hard costs (postage, filing fees, photos)	$ 50.60
Case processing (months open/inspections)	$349.40
Hearing costs	$450.00
City Commission Hearing	$250.00
TOTAL	$1,100.00

Deny the request.
Make alternative recommendations.

Colleen Greer, Code Enforcement Clerk.

Margaret Arraiz, Code Compliance Manager.