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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem #14 Request for Reduction and Release of Fine - Case No. 07-161- 2312 Wickdale Court center of GOOd L . '\.,,:>e ~. Jl'~ ~ AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET Meeting Date: July 7,2009 Item # J~ Reviewed By: Contact Name: Contact Number: Division Chief Butch Stanley 407-905-3140 Department Director: City Manager: ;a~~ Subject: Request for Reduction of Fine and Release of Lien Code Enforcement Board Case No. 07-161 2312 Wickdale Court Mickey Hage, Real Estate Broker. Background Summary: On July 31, 2007, Officer Carmen Delgado observed violations of city code on the property located at 2312 Wickdale Court, Ocoee, Florida. The violations observed were failure to maintain a swimming pool. The occupant was given a Notice of Violation to be in compliance by August 8, 2007. Property was reinspected and found to be in Non-Compliance and was presented before the Code Enforcement Board (CEB) meeting on September 25,2007. The CEB gave the occupant until October 2,2007 to come into compliance or receive an order of fine and lien of $200.00 per day. The property was reinspected on October 3, 2007 found to be in Non- Compliance. A Affidavit of Compliance was completed on June 22, 2009. On June 22, 2009 a request for a re- hearing for a reduction was filed. A hearing before the CEB on June 23, 2009 was heard for a reduction of fine in the amount of $119,600.00. The CEB is recommending the fine be reduced to $500.00. Issue: Should the Honorable Mayor and City Commission consider the property owner's request for a reduction of fines and release of lien on Code Enforcement Board Case No. 07-161 established on July 31,2007, at 2312 Wickdale Court? Recommendations The Code Enforcement Board recommended the property owner's request for a reduction of fines to $500.00 if paid within 10 days of commission approval. Attachments: Request for Re-Hearing/Reduction of Fine Form, and City Code Enforcement Board Case #07-161 Case History. Financial Impact: A reduction in fines as requested by the Respondent, if paid, would compensate the city for time and processing expenses associated with this case. Type of Item: (please mark with an "xj Public Hearing Ordinance First Reading Ordinance Second Reading Resolution X Commission Approval Discussion & Direction For Clerk's Deat Use: _ Consent Agenda Public Hearing _ Regular Agenda _ Original Document/Contract Attached for Execution by City Clerk _ Original Document/Contract Held by Department for Execution Reviewed by City Attorney Reviewed by Finance Dept. Reviewed by 0 N/A N/A N/A 2