SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Request for authority to settle case of City of Clearwater v. Avanthony, LLC, Case No. 18-8490-CI. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
On July 19, 2018, the City retained Weidner Law, P.A. (outside counsel) for representation in municipal lien foreclosure matters. The outside counsel then filed a foreclosure action against Avanthony, LLC owner of the property located at 1247 Pierce Street.
Since that time, the property has been brought into full compliance with the City’s codes. The owner has agreed to pay $10,000.00 and agreed that if the property falls out of compliance with the City’s codes then City would be entitled to an immediate foreclosure judgment in the full amount of the lien.
Authority is being sought to settle this case for $10,000.00 along with the property owner’s promise to keep the property in full compliance as detailed above, in exchange for which the City will release the lien and dismiss the lawsuit.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Revenues received from this settlement will be credited to the Lien Foreclosure Program 181-354102-M1913, Code Enforcement Fines.