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Written Communication 8. A.

BCC Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:	06/21/2018
Issue: Environmental (Code) Enforcement Lien Relief - 6951 Otto Avenue
From:	Chips Kirschenfeld
Department:	Natural Resources
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

February 23, 2018, communication from James Clay requesting Lien relief for property located at 6951 Otto Avenue.

Recommendation: That the Board review and consider the Lien relief request made by James Clay, owner of property, against 6951 Otto Avenue.

On August 21, 2014, the Board amended the "Guidelines for 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 if set criteria are met.

After reviewing the request for forgiveness of Liens, staff made the determination that the request does not fall within the criteria that would allow 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 Special Magistrate Liens" policy, Section III, H2.

Mr. Clay submitted a written request for Lien relief which was processed. It was determined by the County Attorney's Office and County Administrator that Mr. Clay's request should be presented to the Board for review and consideration.

BACKGROUND:

Mr. Clay's mother was the owner/violator at the time of the Special Magistrate Order was issued. As one of the heirs to the property Mr. Clay tried to abate the violations with the structure but was unable to obtain permits because he was not listed as the owner. Property was probated and James Clay resolved the ownership issue. Attached is a copy of the "Order of Summary Administration". Escambia County conducted a partial clean up of the property removing all overgrowth, trash and debris in the amount of $965.00. Mr. Clay abated all violations with the structure (replaced roof).

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Fines: $75,300.00
Court Cost: $550.00
Abatement Fees: $965.00

Total Lien $76,815.00

This amount does 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:

N/A

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

N/A

Attachments
6951 Otto Avenue