Summary
To: Mayor and Comissioners
From: Christine Torok, Town Clerk
Date: 9/13/2019
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Subject:
Title
Request for Lien Reduction - 1703 Cypress Ave.
Summary:
Charlotte Lepelletier (owner of 1703 Cypress Ave.) is seeking to settle the code enforcement case for a reduced amount of $15,000.00. Ms. Lepelletier has been working with Code Enforcement who has provided the current “out of pocket” expenses to the town through September 30, 2019:
|
Mowing and Clean up |
$555.00 |
|
Utilities and Penalties |
$2,307.82 (through 9/30/19) |
|
Staff and Admin costs |
$4,226.50 |
|
Total |
$7,089.32 |
The code enforcement liens (including penalty APR and fees for 444 days) Total: $122,528.47
When included with the about out of pocket costs, the Grand Total is: $129,617.79
Code Enforcement Officer Torch provided a letter (included in packet) requesting the Town Commission forgive the remaining fine balance and accept the settlement offer of $15,000.00. This will expedite the sale of the home and help restore the property to town standards.
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Previous Commission Action: N/A
Background/Problem Discussion: N/A
Expenditure Challenges N/A
Financial Implications: The town will recover all administrative, utility, and mowing costs as well as an additional $7,910.68. The amounts listed above are the most current. The supporting documentation attached each have different target dates for calculation.
Recommendation: Staff recommends acceptance of the settlement offer.
Proposed Motion I move to reduce the lien amount total to $15,000.00 for 1703 Cypress Ave.