Agenda 04/26/2022 Item #16A 4 (Code Enforcement Lien - Miralles)04/26/2022
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve the release of a code enforcement lien with an accrued value of
$1,188.80 for payment of $688.80 in the code enforcement action titled Board of County
Commissioners v. Alfredo Miralles, Sr., relating to property located at 308 S 9th St, Collier County,
Florida.
OBJECTIVE: That the Board of County Commissioners accept an offer to release a code enforcement
lien with an accrued value of $1,188.80 for payment of $688.80, in relation to Code Enforcement Special
Magistrate Case No. 2006010406.
CONSIDERATIONS: When the subject property was owned by Alfredo Miralles, Sr., the Code
Enforcement Special Magistrate ordered the imposition of a code lien on the property. The code
violations consisted of litter, minimum housing issues, and unlicensed or inoperable vehicles parked on
the property. The lien was recorded on May 3, 2007, at O.R. Book 4223, Page 1488. The current lien
amount of $1,188.80 is based on 351 days of accrued fines ($100 per day from May 1, 2006, through
April 17, 2007) totaling $35,100. Due to mitigating circumstances, the Special Magistrate reduced the
fine to $1,000, plus $188 in operational costs. The property was brought into compliance by the previous
owner on April 17, 2007.
Pursuant to Resolution No. 2012-46, a request for a reduction of fines may be considered, in part, when a
lien encumbers property under new ownership and the new owner has diligently pursued abatement and
achieved compliance and/or when payment of the lien would impose a severe financial hardship on the
owner. Miradis Miralles took sole possession of the property, via Quit Claim Deed, recorded on October
8, 2014, at O.R. Book 5083, Page 3068. The property was acquired as part of a divorce settlement, and
she was unaware of the outstanding lien until a correction to the deed was submitted to the County Tax
Collectors Office. Ms. Miralles currently lives on a limited income with many financial obligations due
to several major health issues. The home, located in Immokalee, is occupied by seasonal renters, and the
cost of maintenance, repairs, and taxes, combined with the loss of rent due to the Covid-19 pandemic, has
further restricted her income. The property is being actively maintained, and the owner has paid $688.80
in settlement of fines.
The owner is requesting a waiver of $500 in accrued fines and the required hardship letter is attached as
required. There are no known code violations remaining on the property.
FISCAL IMPACT: Payment of $688.80 in settlement of fines has been received. If approved by the
Board, accrued fines in the amount of $500 would be waived.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management impact associated with this
action.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The County Attorney’s Office has reviewed this item and approved it
as to form and legality. Majority support is required for approval. This item conforms to the Board’s
policy contained in Resolution 2012-46 -CAK
RECOMMENDATION: To waive the remaining fines in the amount of $500, accept payment amount
of $688.80, and authorize the Chair to sign the attached release and satisfaction of lien for recording in the
Official Public Records.
Prepared by: Michael Ossorio, Director, Code Enforcement Division
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Owner Letter (PDF)
2. Lien Orders (PDF)
3. executed release 2006010406 (PDF)
4. Backup Documents (PDF)
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04/26/2022
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.A.4
Doc ID: 21512
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve the release of a code enforcement lien with an
accrued value of $1,188.80 for payment of $688.80 in the code enforcement action titled Board of County
Commissioners v. Alfredo Miralles, Sr., relating to property located at 308 S 9th St, Collier County,
Florida.
Meeting Date: 04/26/2022
Prepared by:
Title: – Code Enforcement
Name: Dana Rarey
03/14/2022 1:08 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - Code Enforcement – Code Enforcement
Name: Michael Ossorio
03/14/2022 1:08 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Code Enforcement Michael Ossorio Additional Reviewer Completed 03/15/2022 8:05 AM
Code Enforcement Colleen Davidson Additional Reviewer Completed 03/18/2022 9:51 AM
Growth Management Department Diane Lynch Growth Management Department Completed 03/22/2022 1:33 PM
County Attorney's Office Colleen Kerins Level 2 Attorney Review Completed 03/25/2022 11:12 AM
Growth Management Department James C French Growth Management Completed 03/26/2022 2:38 PM
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 03/28/2022 9:52 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 03/28/2022 2:44 PM
Office of Management and Budget Laura Zautcke Additional Reviewer Completed 04/04/2022 8:37 AM
County Manager's Office Dan Rodriguez Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 04/13/2022 3:26 PM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 04/26/2022 9:00 AM
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Packet Pg. 488 Attachment: Owner Letter (21512 : BCC v. Alfredo Miralles, Sr.)
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