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possession. Howard Spiegel, Attorney, 1133 Louisiana Ave, Winter Park addressed the Code Enforcement Board. This is a foreclosure property; the fine was primarily imposed under the prier awner who had no vested interest in correcting the property. By the time Washington Mutual was the successful bidder at the property they were unaware of the fine accruing, they were only aware after they got title to the property. At that time they quickly began efforts at continuing maintenance of the property and to bring it up to cede. The purpose of the imposition of the fine is to force code compliance and to penalize the title awner when that is not done. That is lost iri this current situation, because the prier title owner is not the current awner. The current owner had no authority to go rota the property until the time they gained title to make any of the corrections. It is inequitable to maintain that fine far Washington Mutual since they were not responsible at the time. Since they have gained title they made efforts to bring it to cede and actively marketed the property and as was indicated the future owner, who hopes to close by 41/O1J2409 is actively assisting in maintaining the property. They are here to confirm that if the Board wishes to hear from her. Mr. Spiegel requested that the Board minimize the fine and perhaps hold it at administrative fees. Mr. Spiegel felt it would be a fair action for the city to take. Debra Babb-Nutcher asked Mr. Spiegel what he would propane as a dollar ount to reduce the fine and when. would it be paid? Mr. Spiegel stated a nominal amount, $540.00, and a short time limit of 34 days and he would recommend to the client it be paid imrnedaately. Ms. Babb-Nutcher asked if the fine were not reduced that minimally what would be the time frame it would be paid if it were half. Mr. Spiegel stated the new proposed owner wants to close and move in by 41/O1J2049; at that point this lien would have to be eliminated, so payment would be forth coming no later than that closing. Ms. Fullerton needs to get in by O1J41/2409 or she will be homeless.