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CAS51',LBGRRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of Nlay 9, 2011-Regular Meeting Page 9 of 13 June 10, 2010 Code Enforcement Board meeting. A subsequent hearing was held on July 8, 2010 when fines were imposed. Once the City heard from the bank, the property came into compliance. The Code Enforcement Board met on April 14, 2011, and considering the facts, recommended to the City Colmnission a reduction in the total lien amount from $11,995 to $750 to be paid within sixty days or the lien reduction will become null and void, and the frill amount will become due. Recording fees have been paid; other administrative costs are minimal and would be recouped as part of the lien amount received. There are interested buyers for the property. Budget Impact: The lien amounts paid would be recognized in the City Budget as income received. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Community Development Director requested consideration of the Code Enforcement Board's recommendation to reduce the total lien amounts from $11,995 to $750 to be paid within sixty days or the lien reduction will become null and void, and the full amount will become due. Petitioner: Ms. Melissa Cruz, 391 Tulip Trail, stated she was a realtor representing clients who wish to purchase the subject property, and requested favorable action on the requested reduction of liens. Ms. Merideth Avris, attorney representing the Banlc Federal Home Mortgage Corporation, (did not disclose street address), stated her client is able to pay the reduced lien amount in the sixty day period and requested favorable action on the requested lien reductions. MOTION: Vice Mayor Miller moved to reduce the lien for case number CE-10-00988 from $1,895 to $250, to be paid within 60 days or the lien fine amount will revert back to the original amount. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hufford. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5 - 0. MOTION: Vice Mayor Miller moved to reduce the lien for case number CE-10-01002 from $10,100 to $500, to be paid within 60 days or the lien fine amount will revert back to the original amount. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hufford. Motion carl•ied unanimously by voice vote 5 - 0. B. Reduests for Reduction of Multiple Code Enforcement Liens - 404 Wilshire Drive SCE-09-00639) (CE-10-02246~CE-10-00625 Staff Presentation: Ms. Sandra Smith, Chief Planner, stated consideration to reduce two (2) code enforcement liens on the property located at 404 Wilshire Drive for case numbers CE-09-00639 for roof maintenance (lien amount $15,560) and CE-10-02246 for general maintenance (lien amount $4,200) from a total of $19,760 to $1,000 to be paid within 60 days is requested. Several code enforcement violations have occurred on the subject property beginning in 2009. The property was vacant and in foreclosure after the former owner passed away. Case CE-09-00639 for roof maintenance was presented at the May 14, 2009 Code Enforcement Board meeting; a subsequent hearing was held on June 11, 2009 when fines were imposed. Case CE-10-02246 for general property maintenance was presented at the November 4, 2010 Code Enforcement Board meeting; a subsequent hearing was held on December 9, 2010 when fines were imposed. Once the bank was able to access the property, the process to correct the violations was stat•ted. A demolition permit was obtained, demolition occurred, and a final inspection on February 21, 2011 revealed the home was demolished. The