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ITEM: REVIEW OF CODE COMPLIANCE FINE REDUCTION FOR 1672 FARMINGTON CIRCLE
REQUEST: Council review of a fine reduction request for 1672 Farmington Circle
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EXPLANATION: Homeowners Joseph and Jodi Devivo previously contacted code compliance staff concerning a fine reduction. The homeowners sought a reduction of liens associated with a compliance action in 2014. The case involves unresolved property maintenance issues accruing a $50.00 per day fine totaling $44,171.20 to date. The homeowners are involved in a foreclosure action due to financial and medical difficulties and a short sale is under contract. The buyer has agreed to enter into a Stipulated Reduction Agreement with Wellington to correct the violations and face a potential daily fine if the remaining issues are not corrected within 120 days of the property closing. The buyer submitted a counter settlement offer in the amount of $1,000.00. As outlined in the fine reduction policy, Village Staff is authorized to reduce a lien to a maximum of 80% of the original amount.
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Violation Number |
Original Lien |
Costs Incurred |
Buyer Settlement Offer |
Violation Type Length of time in non-compliance |
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NOH-13-5369 |
$43,750.00 |
$421.20 |
$1,000.00 |
A/C unit not screened, 727 Days Roof stained, 727 days |
Staff is recommending a fine reduction to $1,000.00.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: NO
PUBLIC HEARING: NO QUASI-JUDICIAL:
FIRST READING: SECOND READING:
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: YES
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: PROTECTING OUR INVESTMENT
RECOMMENDATION: Council review of a fine reduction request for 1672 Farmington Circle