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FINDING OF FACT: Mr. Guzman made a finding that the respondent failed to correct the violation by the time specified of 1/23/2014, a fine of $25.00 per day is imposed as set forth in the Order and will run until the property is brought into compliance and a date of compliance has been filed by the Code Inspector. The respondent is further ordered to notify the Code Compliance officer to verify compliance with this order. REDUCTION REQUEST Abandoned/neglected real property, Art VI Chapter 58 Sec 6(a) • CE -11 -03009 710 Benedict Way Mr. Guzman read this case into record. Mr. Hull advised the Magistrate of the following, the above violation was by U S Bank for not registering the property as a foreclosure. All notices were sent to the foreclosure attorney, Certified mail was signed for. The property was in violation for 932 days and the property was registered by Bank of America on 6/3/2013. The City does not recommend a reduction of the lien, due to all mailings being received and no action taken. Tom Murphy, broker /owner of Thomas Murphy and Associates. Nationstar asked Mr. Murphy to handle this request. Mr. Murphy stated they just wanted a reduction if at all possible. FINDING OF FACT: Mr. Guzman made a finding to deny this request for reduction, based on insufficient evidence. Parkin utility trailer(s), ULDR Section 3 -10.9 • CE -13 -00570 Vacant, N Winter Park Dr Mr. Guzman read this case into record. Mr. Hull advised the Magistrate of the following, the above violation was by Thomas G. Freeman, for parking a utility trailer on a vacant lot. All notices were sent to the post office box provided as a mailing address in the Seminole County Property Appraiser website, per Florida statues. The property was also posted on 8/29/2013, by Officer Hull. The owner stated the Post office closed his Post office box and he was not notified. Since the Post office box was closed the owner did not receive any notification from the City. The property was in violation for 95 days, lien amount $2,375. The property was found in compliance on 12/30/2013. The City recommends a reduction of 75% of this lien to a total of $593.75. Mr. Saso attorney for Mr. Freeman advised they were asking for a reduction/total waiver of the lien, in this cases there was a lack of due process. Mr. Saso proceeded to question Mr. Freeman. There was also a court reporter resent. Mr. Saso read a section of Florida Statute 162.12 (2)(a) in reference to posting the property. FINDING OF FACT: Mr. Guzman made a finding that the property was in violation, there was indication of constructive notice and the property was compliant with due process. The property was posted and the property was posted at City Hall. Mr. Guzman than quoted Florida Statute 162.12 (2)(a). Given that Mr. Freeman has been helpful to the City and that the post office box closed down, mail returned and it's a different situation than if Mr. Freeman was a resident sitting on the property saying there was not notice. Mr. Guzman followed the City's recommendation to reduce the lien to a total of $593.75. Mr. Saso asked if Mr. Freeman could have 45 days to pay, staff advised he could have 60 days. CASES WITHDRAWN FROM HEARING Business tax receipt, City Code Section 26.33 • CE -13 -00380 500 SR 436 Business tax receipt, City Code Section 26.33 2 1 P a g e