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CITY OF CASSELBERRY CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 2013 City does not recommend a reduction based on the history of violations as there have been 35 assorted violations since 2005. Suzie Tran, 123 Triplet Lake Drive, property owner advised that the reason for the violation was she did not know the fill was a violation. She thought the fill would make a nice beach area at the lake. The fill was obtained from the workers at the construction site across the street. Ms. Tran stated the reason for the high charge was that she did not have money to correct the violation and has also been ill. MOTION: Mr. Lutz moved that the Board recommend to the City Commission that the lien reduced from $14,400 to $2,000 to be paid within 60 days of the date of the commission's order or the lien reverts back to the original amount. The reason for the reduction is financial hardship. There was not a second. Discussion. MOTION: Mr. Herron moved that there be no fine reduction in this case. Mr. Smith seconded the motion. The motion passed, with Ms. Hale and Mr. Lutz voting nay. Business tax receipt, City Code Section 26.33 • CE -13 -00574 304 Live Oaks Blvd Officer Hull advised the Board that the property owner requests a reduction/waiver of the lien on the above property. This violation was for a former tenant not paying their Business tax receipt, due to an illness with the business owner. The City recommends a reduction of 75% to $175.00 based on this extenuating circumstance. Debbie Stiegel, 421 Cortland Ave, Winter Park gave testimony. Ms. Stiegel represents the property owners, as a property manager. The property owner received a notice that the tenant did not bay for the business tax receipt and this was sent to her, who sent it on to the tenant. Ms. Stiegel was not aware that the business had actually shut down. May of the businesses there [ in the office complex] are not retail, so they may not be open every day, weeks can go by without seeing a tenant. MOTION: Mr. Smith moved that the Board recommend to the City Commission that the lien will be reduced in this case from $ 700.00 to $175.00, to be paid within 60 days of the commission's order or the fine reverts to the original fine amount. The reason for this reduction is mitigating circumstance and a recommendation from the City of Casselberry. Mr. Herron seconded the motion. The motion passed with Ms. Aparicio voting nay. NEW CASES Overgrown/trash and debris, ULDR Section 3 -10.3 0 CE -13 -00674 519 Queens Mirror Cir Officer Hull gave testimony for the above case. __ 4 1 P a g e