HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrders_Code Enforcement_01/22/2015_Suzanne Merkt CODE COMPLIANCE ORDER
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA
ORDER C:TaAieIT11014 FINE REDUCTION RFQIJEST
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA,
Peti4iooer,
Case No. 2011 -00143
VS.
SUZANNE MERKT,
Respondent
RE: Violation of Chapter 14 Article V1 Section 14-152 of the Code of Ordinances of the
Village of Tequesta.
Address-: 75 Wi`Llow Road
Tequesta, Florida 33469
Legal Description: RIDGEWOOD HOMES SEC 2 LT 63
PCN: 60-43-40- 10-06- 000 -0630-
The Special Magistrate appointed by the Village Council to hear code compliance cases
for the Village of Tequesta, in accordance with Chapter 162, Florida Statutes, has heard
testimony -at the Code Compliance Hearing held -on the 22 °a flay Of January, 2015, -anti lamed -on
the evidence and testimony presented, entered as Order Reducing Fine. The following Findings
of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order are hereby entered:
EMINGS OF FACT
1-. The Respondent, 'S uzanne Merkt, was present at the hmring; there was a finding
that proper notice was given.
2. The original Fine accrued to a total amount of Fifty Seven Thousand Dollars
($57,000.00 ). The Village also incurred administra costs in the amount of $52513 &OM
bringing this case.
3. The Respondent appeared and presented testimony seeking reduction of the fine
amount previously - assessed, and that she was scheduled to _close -on the sale of the property
within the next 30 days.
4. The Village offered testimony that the property is in compliance, and that all
necessary permits had been obtained.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER
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It is the Order of the Village of Tequesta Special Magistrate that the request for a fine
reduction is GRANTED The fine amount of $57,000.00 shall be reduced to $1,000.00. The
Respondent shall also pay the Village's administrative costs in the amount $525.29. The reduced
fine plus administrative costs shall be paid in full no later than February 21, 2015, or the original,
full lien amount shall be reinstated.
A certified copy of this Order may be recorded in the Public Records of Palm Beach
County, Florida, and, once recorded, shall constitute a lien against the property upon which the
violation exits and upon any other real or personal property owned by the Respondent, pursuant
to Chapter 162, Florida Statutes.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS '2� _ day of January, 2015.
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
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74 C�G N , EC1AL MAGISTRAT
Filed with Village Cie.
Date: 1124, 1
BY ("Alcrli 12
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