Albert Margerum

Community Enhancement Manager

Peter Schwarz, AICP

Director of Community and Economic Development 

Issue Statement: The owner of the residential property located at 1598 NE 36 ST, is requesting settlement of outstanding code enforcement lien and fine of $83,100.00.

Recommended Solution: The City Commission approve the proposed settlement offer of $2,500 for Code Enforcement Lien Code Case #189966 – with Alexander Gardiner the owner of the residential property at 1598 NE 36 ST.

Case 189966: 
Hearing date:5/21/19

Compliance date set by the Special Magistrate for Compliance

Sec. 24.69(B)(3) - 5/20/19, Sec. 8.7(A) and Sec. 24.79.1(E)(5)(E) - 6/5/19

Violation of SEC.8.7(A) – Overgrowth, refuse – Complied: 06/07/19 – Fine: $75/day

Violation of SEC.24.69(B)(3) – Unsecure pool – Complied: 09/17/2020 – Fine: $100/day

Violation of SEC.24.79.1(E)(5)(E)– Accessory Structure Maintenance– Complied:     09/17/2020, Fine: $75/day

Total fine / lien - $83,100.00 

The property owner, Mr. Alexander Gardiner, was stationed overseas serving in the United States Army during the time the violations existed on the property. Mr. Gardiner had a relative residing in the home who did not properly maintain the property.  Mr. Gardiner was unaware of the violations and corrected them as soon as he received notice and returned home.  Mr. Gardiner has provided the Community Enhancement Division with the appropriate military documentation substantiating that he was on active duty service during the period of non-compliance.

The offer is $2,500 which includes all administrative, recording and processing fees. The total settlement offer is to be paid within ninety (90) days of the City Commission’s approval. Failure to pay within the ninety (90) days would void the settlement.