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Written Communication 7.

BCC Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:	03/15/2018
Issue: Environmental (Code) Enforcement Lien Relief - 400 Wayne Avenue
From:	Chips Kirschenfeld
Department:	Natural Resources
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

February 22, 2018, communication from Robert H. Steele requesting lien relief for property located at 400 Wayne Avenue.

Recommendation: That the Board review and consider the lien relief request made by Robert H. Steele, owner of property, against 400 Wayne 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 Lien 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. Steele submitted a written request dated February 22, 2018, asking to appear before the Board.

BACKGROUND:

Mr. Steele is the owner/violator for the property located at 400 Wayne Avenue and named on the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Order. Mr. Steele did comply with the order's timeline resulting in no daily fines being assessed. The Code Enforcement lien is for the court cost only in the amount of $1,100.00.

Mr. Steele appealed the Certification of Cost before the Special Magistrate and was denied relief. He then appealed the case before the Circuit Court and the case was dismissed without prejudice. He made a request for relief to the county administration but was denied per Board policy.

On February 22, 2018, Mr. Steele made a written request to appear before the Board.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Court Cost: $1,100.00

Total Lien Amount $1,100.00

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

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