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EXHIBIT 9CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MEETING ORDER REDUCING FINWLIEN CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, Petitioner vs. WAYNE DOUGLAS SCOTT, Respondent First Class and Certified Mail Return Receipt 198 POINSETTIA ST Requested: 70l'7 1600 0 ooa OCKI ATLANTIC BEACH, FL 32233 Property Address: 198 POINSETTIA ST ATLANTIC BEACH, FL Case Number: 14-00000980 Real Estate Number: 170636 0510 Legal Description: Lot N1/2 Lot 684,.&Itair Sec 3 ORDE R REDUCING FINE ON CASE NO. 14-00000980 THIS CAUSE came for public hearing before the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate on July 11, 2019, and the Special Magistrate having heard testimony under oath, received evidence, and heard arguments respective to all appropriate matters; and thereupon issues the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order as follows: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The Respondent owned the property located at 198 Poinsettia Street, Atlantic Beach, Florida, and the property has since been acquired by a lienholder at a foreclosure sale. 2. Notice was sent by Certified Mailing and that Respondent was not present at the hearing. 3. Notification of the violations of the City of Atlantic Beach, were made and served on the Respondent as evidenced in this hearing. 4. The Code Enforcement entered an Order on January 18, 2017 that imposed fines of $250 per day beginning on January 3, 2017. 5. As of February 6, 2019, the fines, interest, and costs exceeded $230,000. 6. The structure at issue is a two -unit townhouse, one unit of which is occupied. The hened premises have deteriorated beyond repair. Due to the continued occupation of one unit, it is not practical for Atlantic Beach to demolish the structure. 7. Numerous parties interested in purchasing the premises have contacted Atlantic Beach regarding the lien it holds on the property. 8. If the lien could be reduced, the property would be purchased and rehabilitated. 9. Staff recommended reduction of the lien to $5,000 to allow for purchase and rehabilitation. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW 10. A reduction of the lien to $5,000 serves the public interest by encouraging the purchase and rehabilitation of the property. EXHIBIT STATE OF FLORIDA DUVA6 00UN1`Y I, the undersigned Clgr Clerk for tfle CNy of Atlantlo t9oAoh. Duval County, f twkte, do hereby oarlify tM within and foregoing is a true and correctcopy of the orlplttal a It appears on record and-fNe In the= of ft City Clark for Atlantic Beach. WW*ss my hand and offlclal seal of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida, q thisOL54 day of uc4z,%C'.r .201 1. City Clerk Based upon the foregoing Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and pursuant to the authority granted in Chapter 162, Florida Statutes, and the Code of Ordinances of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida it is Ordered: THAT the City of Atlantic Beach's lien against the above -reference property is reduced to $5,000 and shall remain at $5,000 until such time as it is satisfied. DONE AND ORDERED THIS kj day of July 2019. CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE ATTEST: eb T. Branham, Special Magistrate CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, Petitioner vs. WAYNE DOUGLAS SCOTT, Respondent 198 POINSETTIA ST ATLANTIC BEACH, FL 32233 First Class and Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested: 701'7 1600 a oao OIC/ Property Address: 198 POINSETTIA ST ATLANTIC BEACH, FL Case Number: 14-00000980 Real Estate Number: 170636 0510 Legal Description: Lot N1/2 Lot 684, Saltair Sec 3 Y FINE ON CASE Ni THIS CAUSE came for public hearing before the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate on July 11, 2019, and the Special Magistrate having heard testimony under oath, received evidence, and heard arguments respective to all appropriate matters,' and thereupon issues the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order as follows: 11 � 1. The Respondent owned the property located at 198 Poinsettia Street, Atlantic Beach, Florida, and the property has since been acquired by a lienholder at a foreclosure sale. 2. Notice was sent by Certified Mailing and that Respondent was not present at the hearuig. 3. Notification of the violations of the City of Atlantic Beach, were made and served on the Respondent as evidenced in this hearing. 4. The Code Enforcement entered an Order on January 18, 2017 that imposed fines of $250 per day beginning on January 3, 2017. 5. As of February 6, 2019, the fines, interest, and costs exceeded $230,000. 6. The structure at issue is a two -unit townhouse, one unit of which is occupied. The liened premises have deteriorated beyond repair. Due to the continued occupation of one unit, it is not practical for Atlantic Beach to demolish the structure. 7. Numerous parties interested in purchasing the premises have contacted Atlantic Beach regarding the lien it holds on the property. 8. If the lien could be reduced, the property would be purchased and rehabilitated. 9. Staff recommended reduction of the lien to $5,000 to allow for purchase and rehabilitation. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW 10. A reduction of the lien to $5,000 serves the public interest by encouraging the purchase and rehabilitation of the property. Based upon the foregoing Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and pursuant to the authority granted in Chapter 162, Florida Statutes, and the Code of Ordinances of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida it is Ordered: THAT the City of Atlantic Beach's lien against the above -reference property is reduced to $5,000 and shall remain at $5,000 until such time as it is satisfied. DONE AND ORDERED THIS zoe 1 day of July 2019. n 0 Lori Diaz, Records Executed this �b PLEASE NOTE: Florida 162.11, states that an appy be filed in circuit court w this order's execution, CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE day of ��c 1�_ 2019. order shall (30) days of r-� pow 6xt1 a ^cervices & Fe&s (check box add fee as apprupdate) Rotum Re:,�pt ([v dccPY) � ---- R¢turn ©Certlfk dPPa.11 R�.rl ad Dallvery (� Adult Signature Requlmd $ ❑Adult SignatuTe Rcstricted Delivery $ _._.�,._.__.... Posfmark Nere T. Branham, Special Magistrate ao z � �O y�� x�> w O N ON N �] W W r� O z CL CD e --F D O O u+ Q- Rt ,� L: jo kwtT i t D 0 • ry O O N (O CD RI Q (x� m4b N O 71O J � i ILO N W > � O 1O F VAN