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Written Communication 8. B.

BCC Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:	08/17/2017
Issue: Environmental (Code) Enforcement Lien Relief- 1220 W Maxwell Street
From:	Chips Kirschenfeld
Department:	Natural Resources
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

July 27, 2017, communication from Minnie Wade requesting that Escambia County provide relief of Code Enforcement Lien attached to 1220 West Maxwell Street.

Recommendation: That the Board review and consider Lien relief request made by Minnie Wade against property located at 1220 West Maxwell Street.

On August 21, 2014, the Board amended the "Guideline 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 did 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.

Minnie Wade has made a request to appear before the Board to appeal the lien attached to her property.

BACKGROUND:

The property located at 1220 W Maxwell Street was sited for overgrowth, trash, debris and dilapidated structures. All owners/heirs were noticed for violations and failed to comply. A Special Magistrate Hearing was set and all parties were issued a Notice of Hearing. No owners/heirs appeared in court and order was issued. Copies of all notices, Notices of Hearings and Orders were mailed both regular and certified mail. All mailings were returned marked "Unclaimed".

A title search was order and the title was vested in Minnie Wade. Taxes were being paid by Minnie Wade until she ceased paying them. Property was escheated to Escambia County sometime during or after 2012.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Court Cost: $1,100.00
Daily Fines: $9,000.00
Abatement Cost: $0

Total: $10,100.00

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
1220 W Maxwell Street