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Written Communication 8.

BCC Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:	02/19/2015
Issue: Environmental (Code) Enforcement Lien Relief – 2322 North E Street
From:	Michael Tidwell
Department:	Corrections
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

December 29, 2014 - Communication from Charlette Andrews requesting that the Board provide relief of Code Enforcement Lien against property located at 2322 North E Street.

Recommendation: That the Board review and consider lien relief request made by Charlette Andrews against property located at 2322 North "E" Street.

On August 21, 2014, the Board amended the “Guidelines for Relief from Environmental (Code) Enforcement Special Magistrate Liens” Policy, Section III, H 2. Staff was instructed to review all requests for forgiveness of Environmental (Code) Enforcement Liens to determine if the requests 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 fall within the criteria that would allow the County Administrator to act on the Board’s behalf and grant or deny relief, in accordance with the Board’s Policy, “Guidelines for Relief from Environmental (Code) Enforcement Special Magistrate Liens” Policy, Section III, H2.

Denial letter was mailed to Charlette Andrews on January 6, 2015. January 21, 2015, Charlette Andrews contacted staff and requested to appear before the Board.

BACKGROUND:

On November 14, 2006 The Office of Environmental Enforcement received a complaint.

Officer investigated and observed nuisance conditions, trash, debris, overgrowth and unsafe structure. Notice of violation posted on property and photos taken.

Notice of violation sent to owner both regular and certified mail. Notice received by owner.

Several reinspections were conducted and violations remained. Special Magistrate hearing requested by officer.

A Notice of Hearing sent to the owner both regular and certified mail. Copy of hearing notice posted on property. October 03, 2007 officer received a letter from owner stating he has demolished the building and cut the overgrowth.

Hearing held on October 7, 2007. Court cost award to Escambia County in the amount of $1,100.00, $50.00 per day fine with a deadline of 11/05/07.

Copy of order mailed to owner both regular and certified mail.

Escambia County abated all violations in the amount of $4,247.00

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Court Cost: $1,100.00

Fines: $65,250.00

Abatement Cost: $4,247.00

Total: $70,597.00

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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2322 North E Street