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CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA
CITY COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM REPORT

AGENDA ITEM NO. 12

MEETING DATE: 9/8/2021
PREPARED BY: 

Jay Quier

Zoning and Code Enforcement Administrator

 

Skip Margerum

Community Enhancement Manager

 

Peter Schwarz, AICP

Director of Community and Economic Development Department

DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL:  Building and Community SRV - Code
SUBJECT: Negotiated Lien Settlement – Code Case # 177334 with Vigliotti Enterprises Corp Inc. owner of the residential property at 4051 NE 16 Ave.
1.BACKGROUND/HISTORY
    
 

Issue Statement: The owner of the property located at 4051 NE 16 Avenue is requesting settlement of an outstanding Code Enforcement lien and fines of $58,375.

 

Recommended Solution: The City Commission consider approval of the proposed settlement offer of $8,825 for Code Enforcement Lien - Code Case # 177334 – with Vigliotti Enterprises Corp Inc, owner of the property at 4051 NE 16 Avenue.

 

Case 177334: 
Hearing date: 7/14/2016

Required compliance date set by Code Enforcement Board / Special Magistrate: 7/28/2016

Violation of SEC.8.7(A) – Stagnant Water & Overgrowth of Grass/Weeds –

Complied: 7/29/2016

Violation of Sec.24.105(D)(2) – Zoning Code - Landscaping Maintenance Required – Complied:  9/14/2018

Violation of Sec.5.3(A) – Zoning Code – Permits Required – Complied:  1/16/2018

Violation of Sec.24.79.1(E)(5)(E) – Zoning Code – Accessory Structure Maintenance – Complied:  9/14/2018

Fines: $25/day

 

Total Fine / Lien Amount $58,375


2.CURRENT ACTIVITY
    
 

The settlement offer is $8,500 plus $325.00 in hard costs for a total of $8,825. The total settlement offer is to be paid within sixty (60) days of the City Commission’s approval. Failure to pay within the sixty (60) days will void the settlement.

 

The City of Oakland Park's Lien Settlement Policy, as amended and approved by the City Commission on September 1, 2010, allows the City to negotiate a settlement for liens in excess of $25,000 with the concurrence of the City Attorney, and brought before the City Commission for approval.

 

This residential property accrued $58,375 in fines, and the property owner negotiated a settlement of $8,500, which amounts to 14.5% of the accrued fines. The negotiated settlement meets the requirements of the City's Lien Settlement Policy.


3.FINANCIAL IMPACT
    
 

The breakdown of the fees to be collected are as follows:

 

Total Fines/Lien:                              $58,375

 

Settlement Offer:                               $8,500   (14.5% of total lien amount)

(less) Orange Lien fees:                    $1,700   (20% of settlement)

(plus) Hard costs:                                $325

 

The proposed settlement if approved will result in the City receiving $7,125 to offset expenses incurred by the City.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4.RECOMMENDATION
    
 

The City Commission consider approval of the proposed settlement regarding Code Enforcement Lien - Code Case # 177334 – with Vigliotti Enterprises Corp Inc. owner of the property at 4051 NE 16 Ave.

 

 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
4051 NE 16 Ave Signed Settlement Offer
4051 NE 16 Ave BCPA
4051 NE 16 Ave Photo and Location Map