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Mr. French stated he was irresponsible and did not open the mail, thinking it was the water bill overlooking it. Also, if he knew it was $250 per day he would have paid right away. The Special Magistrate asked if Mr. French had paid the $246.83. Mr. French stated yes. The Special Magistrate stated the lien would be reduced from $19,900 to $100 and asked Mr. French was ok with that. Mr. French advised he was very ok with the reduction. Mr. Bauer stated the fine was $25 per day, not the $250 per day Mr. French had stated. Mr. Bauer advised per Florida Statute 162, the City's opinion is there should have possibly been a cutoff for a fine of $19,900 to accrue and because of the turnover and other indications listed. Florida Statute 162 states, irreparable and irreversible damage, so if Mr. French were to come back the fact is the damage that did occur, $19,900 was not remedied. He was given relief by the City of Casselberry to the tune of $100. Mr. Bauer advised that should Mr. French appear before the Special Magistrate again, the City would probably pursue Florida Statute 162, that the time lines were not complied within a timely manner. Mr. Bauer just wanted this to be on record. Mr. French, 390 Frances Ave stated it would be paid on time (Business Tax Receipt) and the City would not see him again. FINDING OF FACT: The Special Magistrate made a finding in case # 13-00546 based on the evidence of record it was found there was sufficient evidence. The original Code Enforcement Hearing of August 8, 2013 and a finding of violation. A compliance date was issued for August 22, 2013, for failure to pay a Business Tax; a fine was imposed for $25 per day. The fine accrued to $19,900, based on the evidence on record about staff turnover, change in software, the applicant (Mr. French) paid all the administrative cost and Mr. French has stated he will stay on top of this in the future; there was sufficient evidence to reduce the lien to $100. This case will be referred to City Commission for final approval. STATEMENT OF EVIDENCE Carlos "Mike" Bauer, Lead Code Compliance Officer advised that all events occurred within the corporate limits of the City of Casselberry. The Officer's notes, case narratives, testimony, photographs, supporting documents and PowerPoint presentation were all entered as part of the official record. NEWCASES General Maintenance,• ULDR Section 3-10.3 • CE -15-00042 250 Aurora Cir Nathan Johnson, Code Compliance Officer advised that the notification date was December 12, 2015, correction date requested was December 17, 2015 found non-compliant, hearing notice date was January 19, 2016, correction date requested was February 10, 2016 found Non -Complaint and Building permit was reinstated on January 13, 2016. The property was found to be Non -Compliant on February 10, 2016; the City requests a $50 per day fine if there is no compliance by July 13, 2016. Nathan described the violation as fire damage. The Special Magistrate asked if the owner for 250 Aurora Cir was in the audience. The owner was present. Paul Noack, 966 Rolling Loop Cir #110, Casselberry gave testimony. Ms. Noack advised that what the City stated was quite accurate. 21Page-