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Agenda Item # 11.c.
City Commission Regular Meeting
Meeting Date:
03/18/2019
Re
Case #14-0745 - 1108 Avenue G - Carlson Family LLC
Submitted For:
Peggy Arraiz

SUBJECT:

Approve request to reduce code enforcement lien in the amount of $416,040.00 against 1108 Avenue G, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 - Parcel ID Number 2404-821-0020-000-3 previously owned by Krista Duhart & Norma White, 1108 Avenue G, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 and currently owned by Carlson Family LLC, 2103 Sunrise Boulevard, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 to $1,800.00 payable in 30 days.

SUMMARY:

Carlson Family LLC purchased the property through a tax sale and believed the proceeds of the tax deed sale would be used to satisfy the lien.  However, there was only enough proceeds from the tax deed sale to satisfy the hard costs of the emergency repair lien assessed against the property.  The Carlson Family LLC requested a reduction to $1,000.00.

RECOMMENDATION:

The Special Magaistrate heard the property owner's request and recommends to the City Commission to reduce the lien to $1,800.00 payable in 30 days and failure to pay the reduced fines within the expiration date will result in the lien reverting to the original amount. The settlement amount represents the administration costs as follows:
 
Hard Costs (postage / filing fees / photos) $51.18
Case Processing Fees (months open / inpsections) $848.82
Special Magistrate Hearing Costs $650.00
City Commission Hearing $250.00

ALTERNATIVES:

Deny the request.
Make alternative recommendations.

RESPONSIBLE STAFF:

Colleen Greer, Code Enforcement Clerk.

COORDINATED WITH:

Margaret Arraiz, Code Compliance Manager.

Fiscal Impact

Budgeted Y/N:
2018
Amount:
1800.00

OTHER INFORMATION:

$1,800.00 to the general fund.

Attachments

Form Review

Inbox Reviewed By Date
City Manager Nick Mimms 03/11/2019 04:02 PM
Form Started By:
cgreer
Started On:
02/25/2019 01:55 PM
Final Approval Date:
03/11/2019