Agenda Item # 10.j.
City Commission Regular Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 03/07/2016
- Re
- Lien Reduction Request - Case #04-0636 - 1512 Avenue J
- Submitted For:
- Peggy Arraiz
SUBJECT:
Request to reduce code enforcement fines in the amount of $375,610.00 against 1512 Avenue J, Ft. Pierce, FL, Parcel ID # 2404-810-0019-000-9 which was previously owned by James Jones, 1512 Avenue J, Ft. Pierce, FL and currently owned by Jewell J. Eckles (daughter), 3309 Avenue T, Ft. Pierce, FL 34947 to $950.00 payable in 12 months.
SUMMARY:
BACKGROUND: The property is currently vacant. At the time of the violation, the property was owned by Mrs. Eckles' father, James Jones (deceased) and occupied by her sister Ellen Rolle (deceased). Mrs. Eckles was unaware of the lien until she went to check on the property, found it had be demolished through the city and that there was a code enforcement lien. Mrs. Eckles is a retired senior citizen living on of a retirement check.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Special Magistrate heard Mrs. Eckle's request and recommends to the City Commission to reduce the lien to $950.00 of which she will request from the finance department to be set up on a 12-month payment plan. This recommendation is based upon:
- Mrs. Eckles has inherited this property and the attached lien.
- Mrs. Eckles had no knowledge of the code enforcement action or a lien being recorded until after the demolition of the property.
- Mrs. Eckles is a retired senior citizen living on a retirement check.
ALTERNATIVES:
- Deny the request.
- Make alternative recommendations.
RESPONSIBLE STAFF:
Colleen Greer, Executive Secretary.
COORDINATED WITH:
Margaret Arraiz, Code Compliance Manager.
Fiscal Impact
- Budgeted Y/N:
- 2016
- Fiscal Year:
- Account:
- Amount:
- 950.00
OTHER INFORMATION:
$950.00 to the general account.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| City Manager | Nick Mimms | 02/29/2016 12:38 PM |
- Form Started By:
- cgreer
- Started On:
- 02/22/2016 11:54 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 02/29/2016