Agenda 10/28/2025 Item #16A 2 (The release of a Code Enforcement Lien related to the property located at 4070 14th Ave. SE, Collier County, FL)10/28/2025
Item # 16.A.2
ID# 2025-3478
Executive Summary
Recommendation to approve the release of a code enforcement lien with an accrued value of $78,800 for a reduced
payment of $14,739.40 in the code enforcement action titled Board of County Commissioners vs. Lucy B. Soto, in
Special Magistrate Case No. CENA20230000258, relating to the property located at 4070 14th Ave. SE, Collier County,
Florida.
OBJECTIVE: For the Board of County Commissioners to accept an offer to release a code enforcement lien with an
accrued value of $78,800 for a reduced payment of $14,739.40 in relation to Special Magistrate Case No.
CENA20230000258.
CONSIDERATIONS: In Case No. CENA20230000258, the Special Magistrate ordered the imposition of a lien against
property located at 4070 14th Ave SE and owned by Lucy B. Soto. The violations consisted of outside storage and/or
litter, including but not limited to wood, plastic, metal, mattresses, and bins, and weeds exceeding 18 inches in height
within 30 feet of the residence. The lien was recorded in the Official Records on January 26, 2024, at O.R. Book 6324,
Pages 2926-2928, in the amount of $21,223.55. Fines continued to accrue for 788 days ($100 per day from June 10,
2023, through August 5, 2025), totaling $78,800. The owner brought the property into compliance on August 5, 2025.
Pursuant to Resolution No. 2023-90, a request for a reduction of fines may be considered when payment of the lien
would impose severe financial hardship on the owner. Lucy Soto resides outside of Collier County and only discovered
the lien during the pending sale of the property. Despite living on a fixed income, Ms. Soto worked diligently to bring
the property into compliance, leaving her with little to no proceeds after the sale. She requested to pay the least amount
possible, as the abatement, mortgage, and selling costs would have left her in financial hardship.
The property is actively maintained, and the owner offers to pay the minimum amount possible. Code Enforcement
recommends settling $64,060.60 in accrued fines for $14,739.40, which is 10% of the Collier County Property
Appraiser’s 2024 Assessed Value of $147,394 and meets the criteria outlined in Resolution 2023-90. There are currently
no known violations on the property.
This item is consistent with the Collier County strategic plan objective to preserve and enhance the character of our
community.
FISCAL IMPACT: Acceptance of a payment of $14,739.40 to settle the lien will correlate to what is outlined in Collier
County Resolution 2023-90.
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
2023-90. - RTT
RECOMMENDATIONS: To approve the recommended reduction of fines in the amount of $64,060.60, accept
payment in the amount of $14,739.40, release the lien, and authorize the Chairman to sign the attached release and
satisfaction of lien for recording in the Official Public Records.
PREPARED BY: Tom Iandimarino, Director, Code Enforcement Division
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Code Lien Relief Application
2. Worksheet
3. Recorded_Granted_IOF_Order
4. signed relaese
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Item # 16.A.2
ID# 2025-3478
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RECEIVED AUO 19 206
@CollierCounty
Code Enforcement Division
2800 Horseshoe Drive N, Naples, FL 34104
Phone: (239)252-2440
APPLICATION FOR LIEN REDUCTION PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION 23-90
8t1912025 Code Case Numbers:ffi Cevlqao?3oco)s8
(cE -=!s)
Name of Applicant:
Lucy B Soto Original Violator (if different)
Email Address
edithfloridarealtor@gmail.com
Phone Number:
(786) 326-2437
6550 SW 28th Street, Miramar FL. 33023
Address of Applicant:
N/A
Property Owner(s) Name (if different from applicant):
Applicant's relationship / affiliation with the violator named in
Owner applicant
N/A
Managing Member's Name (if applicable):
Address(es) of Liened Property
41048960006
Folio Numbers:
4070 14th Avenue SE, Naples, FL.34117
Date:
I Applicants must fill out and sign the form below and provide all required
supporting documents.
Applicants should provide the completed application to the Code Enforcement Division
at the address listed above.
Payment of $150 is due at the time of the application
All administrative fees and hard costs must be paid at the time of submission of
this application
The applicant must have no other active code violations on any other property in
Collier County.
All ad valorem property taxes, special assessments, Collier County utility charges or other
Collier County fees or liens against the subject real property and all other properties
owned by the applicant must be current.
There must be no expired permits on property owned by the applicant or managing
member of the applicant.
The uest further documentation
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Description of underlying violation(s)
Nuisance Abatement
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Number of other properties located within unincorporated Collier County owned by
Owner / Applicant / Managing Member: 0 If ony, altach lisl of property acldresses.
Are there any active (Code) violations on these properties? Yes_ Noy'
Is the property current listed for sale? Yes y' No
What is the current use of the property ' VACANT
Are there any expired permits on the property or any other property owned by the
applicant:_ Yes_ Nolt If yes, please provide an explanation.
Was this property sold or transferred after the lien was recorded: Yes_ No y' f.ue^r,
please attach all closing documents including the purchase ogreement. If yes, was the property
obtained via: Tax Deed Foreclosure Sale _Other (i,e. traditional
pu rchase, received via inheritance).
If yes, was a title insurance policy issued at the time of sale? Yes_ No y' lfyes, please
attach title insurance policy. I;f no title insurance was procured, please provide an explanation as
to why no title insuronce is avoilable for the property:
State the amount you are requesting to pay fOf eaCh lien: The least amount possible, l'm retired on a fixed incorE
The reasons, if any, compliance was not obtained prior to the order of imposition:
The code violation was abated on Friday, August 1sth by investigator Courtney Lynch
Provide the factual basis as to why a reduction ofthe lien should be granted. Please describe
the extent to which payment of the full lien would impose a severe financial hardship, the
measurable expenses incurred to bring the property into compliance, and the diligence of
the pursuit to bring the property into compliance. All supporting documents to show the
measurable expenses shall be attached, (Attach additional pages / documents if necessary)
l'm a 76 year old widow, my husband was a retired Veteran. He passed away on 1012021at which time I left Collier County and movd
lo Broward County with family. I was unaware this was going on wlth my property until I decided to sell it. I found out
about this code violation & tien on 7/30/2025. l'm retked on a fixed income. I have a mortgage on this property, That l'm currently
paying for to N4r. Copper Loan# 0654095801. I'm selling this property to pay off the mortgage. I did not have the funds
Does this property have a contract for sale pending: Yes y' No_ If yes, attach the
contract ond all relevant documenls. Anticipated closing date: 9/30/2025
Number of liens submitted as part of this application: onlyone lien is part of this application
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Mr. Cooper - Ivloftnge Pay Qlf 407014h Ave SE
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this signature
Signature of Applicant
SIATE OF FLORIDA
COI.'NTY OF COLLIER
The foregoing instsument was acknowledged before me by mearu of {_ physical
pr€eance or- online notarizatioru thisy' day of August 19h 25 B. Sob
(Signature of PublieState of Florida)
Samantha Anne ilender *HH21€IG
(Print Type, or Stamp Commissioners
Name of Notary Rrblic)
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Personally Known ORy' Produced Identification
Type of ldentification Produced: 3300'522-{9'790'0
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Code Enforcement Lien Relief Program
Resolution 2023-90
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Lucy B. Soto
Folio # 41048960006
Site Address: 4070 14TH AVE SE, NAPLES 34117
Legal: GOLDEN GATE EST UNIT 83 E 75FT OF TR 115
Section 1: Property Overview
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-90
Case Number: CENA20230000258, outside storage and/or litter consisting of but not limited to wood,
plastics, metals, mattresses, and bins. Weeds in excess of 18 inches within 30 ft. of the residence.
• 1/11/2023 - Original date case opened
• Special Magistrate hearing on 6/2/2023, OR 6261 PG 1609 recorded 6/23/2023
• Special Magistrate continues the case through 12/1/2023 hearing on 11/3/2023, Order not
recorded.
• Case withdrawn from 12/1/2023 hearing
• Special Magistrate imposition of fines/liens hearing on 1/5/2024, Lien OR 6324 PG 2926
recorded 1/26/2024.
• 8/5/2025 – Violation abated, unauthorized accumulation of litter was removed and grass
mowed to less than 6 inches.
Has the applicant been found to have repeat violations in the past five years: No
History of other violations: None, owner since 2015
Section 2: In order to qualify for the Lien Relief Program, the following criteria must be met by the
applicant:
• Property taxes paid on 11/26/2024 and no utilities account (well water)
• Other Collier County liens: None
• Expired permits: None
• Other properties owned by the applicant in Collier County: None
• Property use in compliance with Zoning laws: Residential (currently unoccupied)
• New owner title insurance policy and/or closing documents included: N/A
• 8/19/2025 Code Lien Relief application received.
• 8/19/2025 Application fee of $150 paid.
• 8/19/2025 - All hard costs, administrative fees, and operational costs were paid.
Section 3: Eligibility
Lien Relief Attachments:
Code Lien Relief Application
CENA20230000258 Code Case Details
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Code Enforcement Lien Relief Program
Resolution 2023-90
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Section 4: Collier County Property Appraiser’s Assessed Value as of August 27, 2025.
(Information from Property Appraiser website, not the 2025 Preliminary Tax Roll)
Land Value $ 45,885.00
(+) Improved Value $ 108,088.00
(=) Total Just Value $ 147,394.00
(-) 10% Non-Homestead Cap $ 0
(=) Assessed Value $ 147,394.00
• Total Fines Accrued: $78,800.00. This amount is fixed and no longer accruing.
• Fine Accruals:
CENA20230000258: Special Magistrate imposition of fines order fines start date
6/10/2023 through compliance date of 8/5/2025:
Order Items:
$100/day fine x 788 days $ 78,800.00
plus $223.55 operational costs $ 223.55
8/19/2025 Paid operational costs $ (223.55)
Total: $ 78,800.00
Recommended reduction amount: $(64,060.60)
10% of Assessed Value: $ 14,739.40
Applicant’s offer: least amount
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