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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of February 9, 2015 — Regular Meeting Page 9 of 14 12. OTHER ITEMS A. Request for Reduction of a Code Enforcement Lien — 852 Turtle Mound Dr Staff Presentation: Development Services Manager Chad Lingenfelter gave a brief overview of the request stating that the violation in this case was for a roof that had fallen into major disrepair and the violation had not been corrected from the time of the violation was first observed in 2008 until final inspection in December of 2014. He stated that the matter had been heard by the City's Special Magistrate, and the reduction in lien was recommended by staff and the Special Magistrate. He added that the applicant had already paid $2,900.00 related to administrative fees accrued in handling the code enforcement matter, and the roof was now repaired and had passed all the required inspections as of December of 2014. In response to questions from the Commission, Mr. Lingenfelter advised he did not believe the reduction would set a precedent that would cause any future problems, as it was an unusual occurrence for a violation to have lingered for such a long period of time. Mr. Daniel Osborne, the property owner at 852 Turtle Mound Drive, expressed appreciation to the City for working with him to resolve the issue. He advised there had been a number of extreme extenuating circumstances that had prevented him from remedying the situation earlier; however, those issues had been resolved and the roof was now completely repaired. In response to questions from the Commission, Mr. Osborne advised that there were no other issues with the home. Budget Impact: Revenue has been budgeted in FY 2015 for Code Enforcement lien payments in the General Fund Violations of Local Ordinances /Code Enforcement revenue account #001 - 0000 - 354.20 -00. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Community Development Director recommended approval of the Special Magistrate's recommendation to reduce the lien from $201,500 to $1,000, to be paid within 60 days. MOTION: Commissioner Meadows moved to reduce the lien for Case No. CE -08 -03646 from $201,500.00 to $1,000.00, to be paid within 60 days or the fine amount will revert back to the original amount. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hufford. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5 -0. 13. CITIZENS' COMMENTS Mayor Glancy announced persons that wished to make comment or make inquiry on any matter not on the agenda, may request to be recognized during Citizens' Comments. Mayor Glancy announced the rules of decorum. The following individuals came forward: Ms. Donna White of Orlando, Chaplain and Honorary Deputy Assistant Chief with the International Association of Volunteer Firefighters, thanked the Casselberly Fine Department and Vice Mayor Solomon for attending a recent ceremony honoring her philanthropic efforts over her years of service. She expressed special gratitude to Vice Mayor Solomon for administering her oath of office.