21-2879 CE

1140 Avenue D

Cephus Cruickshank

Isaac Saucedo

Case Initiated:

October 21, 2021

Type of Presentation:

Lien Reduction

VIOLATOR: Cephus Cruickshank 1208 Nobles TER Apt B Fort Pierce, FL 34950

IPMC 302.3 Sidewalks and Driveways
IPMC 304.13 Window, Skylight, and Door frames
 

February 16, 2022 - Special Magistrate Ross found the owner in violation and provided 10 days to comply or be fined $200.00 per day.
March 09, 2022 - Affidavit of Non-Compliance issued. Fines started.
March 10, 2022 - Massey letter sent.
July 20, 2022 - Order Assessing Fine and Imposing Lien recorded and mailed to owner.
August 1, 2024 - Property in compliance.
August 7, 2024 - Received request for reduction.
Balance: $175,220.00

1. Whether the requesting party is the person responsible for the original violation that resulted in the Lien?
   • No
2. Whether the requesting party has established the existence of extenuating circumstances that prevented timely compliance and/or any extenuating circumstances that support the reduction below the minimum administrative review amounts provided in Special Magistrate Rule 5.4(B)(1)?
   • Yes. Agent hired to resolve multiple liens on multiple properties.
3. Whether there is a current code enforcement action on this property or any other property under common ownership?
   • Yes.
4. The type and number of Lien reductions granted for this property or any other property under common ownership in the past 24 months?
   • Multiple - see extenuating circumstances.
5. Whether granting of the reduction is in the best interest of the City?
   • To be determined by the Special Magistrate

Upon review of the file and the information provided by the applicant, staff does not have sufficient cause to recommend a reduction below staff's permitted authority of $10,000.00.