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Written Communication 8.

BCC Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:	09/05/2013
Issue: Environmental Enforcement Lien Forgiveness Request for 33 Archer Avenue
From:	Gordon Pike
Department:	Corrections
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

August 12, 2013 - Email communication from Brandon Vinyard, Sellstate Gulf Coast Realty, requesting the Board forgive a Code Enforcement Lien attached to property located at 33 Archer Avenue.

Recommendation: That the Board review and consider lien relief request made by Brandon Vinyard against property located at 33 Archer Avenue.

On June 18, 2009, the Board amended the “Guidelines for Relief from Environmental (Code) Enforcement Special Magistrate Liens” Policy, Section III, H2. Staff was instructed to review all request for forgiveness of Environmental (Code) Enforcement Liens to determine if the request met the criteria for forgiveness, in accordance with the Board’s policy.

After reviewing the request for forgiveness of Liens, staff made the determination that the request does not fall within any of the criteria that would allow the County Administrator to deny relief, in accordance with the Board’s Policy, “Guidelines for Relief from Environmental (Code) Enforcement Special Magistrate Liens” Policy, Section III, H2.

The owner has no other recourse but to appeal before the Board under Written Communication.

BACKGROUND:

Received complaint for overgrowth, trash and debris and unsafe structure. Officer investigated the complaint and posted a notice of violation. Notice of violation was sent both regular and certified mail. Notice of violation received and signed for by Sharon Thomas.

December 15, 2010 Officer reinspected property and violations remain. Photos were taken. No contact from Bank.

January 19, 2011 Another inspection conducted and violations remain. Photos taken. Refer for special magistrate.

Notice for Hearing sent to bank and signed for by Sharon Thomas.

July 12, 2011 The hearing was held. $1,100 court cost, $100.00 per day fine with a deadline of August 27, 2011.

Copy of Order mailed to owner both regular and certified mail. Received by Sharon Thomas.

September 1, 2011 A re-inspection was conducted. Violations remained. Affidavit of non-complaince filed by officer.

Letter of Non-compliance sent to owner. Received by Sharon Thomas.

Property put out for bid and abated by Escambia County in the amount of $5,500.00.

May 14, 2012 Lori Hamilton, Service Link, requested lien forgiveness for current owner and violators. Request was denied and County Administrator Charles R. "Randy" Oliver sent owner denial letter.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

The itemized costs shown in the code enforcement for lien:

Court Cost $1,100.00

Abatement Cost $5,500.00

Fines(one time fine) $17,400.00

TOTAL $24,00.00

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

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33 Archer Avenue