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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of March 14, 2011-Regular Meeting Page 10 of 13 A. Requests for Reduction of Code Enforcement Liens - 205 Colony Drive Staff Presentation: Mr. Ketron Brown, Code Compliance Supervisor, stated consideration to reduce code enforcement liens placed on property located at 205 Colony Drive for case numbers CE-09-03375 (swimming pool/stagnant water) from $12,810 to $2,000 and CE-09-03376 (broken window) from $5,100 to $800 to be paid within 60 days.. Two code enforcement violations occurred on the subject property in 2009 for a swimming pool with stagnant water and a broken window. The properrty was in the process of foreclosure and there was no contact from the property owners. These cases were presented at the November 5, 2009 Code Enforcement Board meeting and at a subsequent hearing held on December 10, 2009, a $50 per day/per violation fine was imposed. A third violation occurred on the subj ect propelrty in 2010 when the bank failed to register the property with the City as required as an abandoned/foreclosed home. This case was presented on April 8, 2010 to the Code Enforcement Board and at a subsequent meeting held on May 13, 2010 a fine of $50 per day was imposed. On February 10, 2011, the Code Enforcement Board recommended a reduction of the original two lien amounts for Case CE-09-03375 and CE-09-03376 based on the circumstances and foreclosure issue. Although the property has since been registered with the City as required, the third case relating the registration of the propelrty was denied a reduction of the lien amount of $2,300 and remains payable. Recol•ding fees have been paid; other administrative costs are minimal and would be recoLiped as part of the lien amount. The amended lien amounts must be paid within 60 days or the waiver becomes null and void. 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 CE-09-03375 from $12,810 to $2,000 and CE-09-03376 from $5,100 to $800, to be paid within 60 days. MOTION: Commissioner Solomon moved to reduce the lien for case number CE-09-03375 from $12,810 to $2,000, to be paid within 60 days or the lien fine amount reverts back to the original amount. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Doerner. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5 - 0. MOTION: Commissioner Solomon moved to reduce the lien for case number CE-09-03376 from $5,100 to $800, to be paid within 60 days or the lien fine amount reverts back to the original amount. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Doerner. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5 - 0. 13. CiTSI TE A. Future Agenda Items Commission consensus was to schedule a retreat without utilization of a facilitator and to place a discussion item on the next meeting agenda to determine the date, location and tentative agenda. Commissioner Solomon requested an evaluation be conducted for the City Attorney. The City Commission