Agenda Item # 9.l.
City Commission Regular Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 04/07/2014
- Re
- Lien Reduction Request - 2729 South US Hwy 1
- Submitted For:
- Peggy Arraiz
SUBJECT:
Deny request for reduction of Code Enforcement Lien in the amount of $109,540.00 against 2729 S US Highway 1, owned by Mr. Juan E. Garcia.
SUMMARY:
The owner Juan E. Garcia, 4010 62nd Terrace E, Bradenton, FL 34203 requests the City Commission waive all costs totaling $109,540.00 leaving a balance of $.00. The Code Enforcement Board recommends the Commission deny the request based upon the following:
- The property in question has consistently had code violations.
- Mr. Garcia does not live locally and does not employ a local property manager to ensure continued compliance with the City's Code of Ordinances.
- Mr. Garcia has testified that he does not require his short term commercial tenants to maintain the property.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff and Ft. Pierce Code Enforcement Board recommend denying Mr. Garcia's request for lien reduction.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the denial recommendation.
2. Approve Mr. Garcia's request for full waiver of fines.
3. Approve an alternate reduction amount.
2. Approve Mr. Garcia's request for full waiver of fines.
3. Approve an alternate reduction amount.
RESPONSIBLE STAFF:
Colleen Greer, Executive Assistant
COORDINATED WITH:
Margaret M. Arraiz, Code Compliance Manager
Fiscal Impact
- Budgeted Y/N:
- Fiscal Year:
- Account:
- Amount:
OTHER INFORMATION:
$.00 to the general fund