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AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
Meeting Date: October 19, 2004
Item # 9
Reviewed By:
Contact Name: Jim Phelps Department Director:
Contact Number: (407) 905-3104 City Manager:
Subject: Request for Reduction of Fine/Release of Lien - Mark and Katrina Johanson
Code Enforcement Board Cases 03-001219 & 03-002902
Background Summary:
This was an issue that was heard before the Code Enforcement Board on two separate violations; 1) For
failure to call for a final inspection on a mechanical permit; 2) For overgrown grass & weeds. Subsequently,
fines were established and accrued to approximately $16,800.00. At the September 28, 2004, Code
Enforcement Board Meeting, the Respondent appeared before the Board and it was determined by the Board
that the conditions were met in accordance with the agreement and that the fine should be reduced to $500.00.
Issue:
Should the Honorable Mayor and City Commission consider a reduction of fines and release of lien on Code
Enforcement Board Case Nos.03-001219 and 03-002902, Mark and Katrina Johanson, property located at
1602 Little Spring Hill Drive Ocoee, Florida?
Recommendations:
It is Staff's recommendation that the $500.00 reduction of fine recommended by the Code Enforcement
Board be upheld by the City Commission.
Attachments:
Financial Impact:
A reduction in the collection of revenue should the fine have ever been collected.
Type of Item:
❑ Public Hearing For Clerk's Dept Use:
❑ Ordinance First Reading 0 Consent Agenda
❑ Ordinance First Reading 0 Public Hearing
❑ Resolution 0 Regular Agenda
❑ Commission Approval
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Mayor ��ecenter of Good Lip. CommissionersS. Scott Vandergrift
Danny Howell, District 1 •�-t'�"'- _►,
Scott Anderson, District 2
City Manager - –' Rusty Johnson, District 3
Robert Frank — Nancy J. Parker, District 4
STAFF REPORT
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
FROM: Jim Phelps,Building Official
DATE: October 11,2004
RE: Reduction of Fine/Release of Lien
Code Enforcement Board Cases 03-001219& 03-002902
Mark and Katrina Johanson
ISSUE
Should the Honorable Mayor and City Commission consider a reduction of fines and release of lien on Code
Enforcement Board Case Nos.03-001219 and 03-002902, Mark and Katrina Johanson, property located at 1602
Little Spring Hill Drive Ocoee, Florida?
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
This was an issue that was heard before the Code Enforcement Board on two separate violations; 1) For failure
to call for a fmal inspection on a mechanical permit; 2) For overgrown grass & weeds. The Respondent was
found to be in violation on both counts and was provided with time to bring the property into compliance. It was
not brought into compliance within the set period of time. Subsequently, fines were established and accrued to
approximately $16,800.00. The Respondent had requested consideration and a reduction of fine. The Code
Enforcement Board entered into an agreement with the Respondents that if they would clean up the yard,
remove the overgrowth, repair the roof leak, replace the garage door and bring the property to a status equal to
surrounding properties, the Code Enforcement Board would consider reducing the fine to $500.00. There were
some delays but they did ultimately accomplished all required elements. At the September 28, 2004, Code
Enforcement Board Meeting, the Respondent appeared before the Board and it was determined by the Board
that the conditions were met in accordance with the agreement and that the fine should be reduced to $500.00.
RECOMMENDATION
It is Staff's recommendation that the $500.00 reduction of fine recommended by the Code Enforcement Board
be upheld by the City Commission.