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CAS5I;LB>JRRY CITY CONINIISSION Minutes of June 14, 2010 - Regula-• Meeting Page 12 of 16 DISCUSSION: Commissioner Hufford and Commissioner Miller spoke in favor of Ordinance 10- 1330. Discussion ensued regarding possible impacts to civic groups such as girl scouts selling cookies at the entrances of stores. The Chief Planner and the Assistant City Attorney clarified that Ordinance 10-1330 would not be applicable or impact civic groups activities such as girl scout cookie sales. Furthet• discussion ensued regarding the history of the permitting process for special events. 1Vlotion carried unanimously by voice vote 5 - 0. 11. ESI,U'I'I1o1S No items were scheduled on this agenda. 1 T' E IT'E S A. Reduction of Liens Request for 693 Bayou Drive (CE-09-02534, CE-09-02535, and CE-09-02537) Staff Presentation: Ms. Barbara Lipscomb, City Manager, stated consideration to reduce code enforcement liens placed on property located at 693 Bayou Drive for case numbers CE-09-02534 (accumulation of dirt and mildew on the exterior of the home), CE-09-02535 (failure to meet minimum maintenance standards - replacing of front steps), and CE-09-025337 (no mobile home slcitting). Mr. James Jack, property owner of 693 Bayou Drive, addressed the Code Enforcement Board at its May 13, 2010 meeting. At the May 13, 2010 meeting, Mr. Jacks stated he does not reside at the property and he purchased the property for his step brother to live in so he would not be homeless. Mr. Jacks stated to the Code Enforcement Board that at the time the violations occurred, he was experiencing financial issues and had them corrected as soon as he was able to. The Code Enforcement Board determined that under these circumstances described by the property owner of financial hardship and because there have been no other violations occurt•ing at the property since November 2009 when the corrections were made, that a reduction of lien amounts was warranted and recommended the City Commission reduce case number CE-09-025341ien amount of $1,050 to $350, case number CE-09-02535 lien amount of $1,600 to $350, and case number CE-09-02537 of $1,600 to $350 to be paid within 90 days. The estimated administrative cost involved for these cases is $240 for twelve man hours. Any recording fee expenses have previously been paid. Budget Impact: The lien amounts paid would be recognized in the City Budget as income received. Recommendation: The City Manager requested consideration of the Code Enforcement Board's recommendation to reduce the liens from a total amount of $4,250 to $1,050 to be paid within 90 days. Discussion: Commissioner Miller and Vice Mayor Solomon voiced concerns regarding the criteria being utilized by the Code Enforcement Board or lack thereof in malting determinations regarding lien reductions. Commissioner Miller and Vice Mayor Solomon spoke in opposition of reducing the lien amounts. Commissioner Doerner and Commissioner Hufford spoke in favor of the recommended lien reductions since