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Written Communication 7.

BCC Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:	10/17/2019
Issue: Environmental (Code) Enforcement Lien Relief - 480 Jacobi Road
From:	Chips Kirschenfeld
Department:	Natural Resources
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Undated Communication from Gregory S. English requesting Environmental (Code) Enforcement Lien Relief from property located at 480 Jacobi Road.

Recommendation: That the Board review and consider the lien relief request made by Mr. Gregory English regarding 480 Jacobi Road. Mr. English is currently the owner and owned the property during the code enforcement process.

On August 21, 2014, the Board amended the "Guidelines from Relief from Environmental (Code) Enforcement Special Magistrate Liens" Policy, Section III, H2. Staff was instructed to review all requests for forgiveness of Environmental (Code) Enforcement Liens to determine if the request met the criteria for forgiveness and allowing the County Administrator to act on the Board's behalf and grant relief, in accordance with the Board's Policy, "Guidelines for Relief from Environmental (Code) Enforcement Liens" Policy, Section III, H2.

Mr. English made a written request for lien relief in October 2019. His request is for partial release of liens (daily fines totalling $10,750 - $50 per day levied between 2/06/15-9/09/15) at 480 Jacobi Road.

BACKGROUND:

The liens against 480 Jacobi Road stem from a dilapidated structure (mobile home) complaint CE 140802357. The timeline for this case is as follows:
8/21/2014 - Notice of Violation
1/6/2015 - Special Magistrate Order Issued (30 days provided to complete work)
2/06/12015 - 9/09/2015 - Daily fines were assessed
9/14/2015 - Affidavit of Compliance completed

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Lien resulting from Environmental (Code) Enforcement case CE140802357

Fines                            $10,750
Court Cost                    $ 1,100 (reduce to $550 per Board policy when paid)
County Abatement       $ 2,500
Total Cost                     $14,350

These amounts do not include the Clerk's recording fees or interest.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

If approved by the Board, the County Attorney's Office will prepare the release.

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

"Guidelines for Relief from Environmental (Code) Enforcement Special Magistrate Liens" Policy, Section III, H2.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

N/A

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