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Agenda 12/09/2025 Item #16A21 (Release of a code enforcement lien with an accrued relating to Folio No. 39837680004, Collier County, Florida)12/9/2025 Item # 16.A.21 ID# 2025-4558 Executive Summary Recommendation to approve the release of a code enforcement lien with an accrued value of $616,300 for a reduced payment of $1,508 in the code enforcement action titled Board of County Commissioners vs. Nancy Patterson, in Code Enforcement Board Case No. CELU20160016735, relating to Folio No. 39837680004, Collier County, Florida. OBJECTIVE: To have the Board of County Commissioners to accept an offer to release a code enforcement lien with an accrued value of $616,300 for a reduced payment of $1,508 in relation to Code Enforcement Board Case (CEB) No. CELU20160016735. CONSIDERATIONS: The CEB ordered the imposition of a lien against unimproved property (Folio No. 39837680004) owned by Nancy Patterson in Case No. CELU20160016735. The violations consisted of three unpermitted accessory structures present without having a permitted principal residence or primary structure (Part B), and outside storage of items on an unimproved parcel (Part C), including, but not limited to, six utility trailers, PVC piping, scaffolding, lumber, concrete blocks, tarp, flowerpots, barrels, chairs, and a table. The lien was recorded in the Official Records on May 5, 2017, at O.R. Book 5390, Page 3846-3847, in the amount of $9,227.08. Fines continued to accrue for 3,070 days for Part B ($100 per day from March 26, 2017, through August 20, 2025) and 3,093 days for Part C ($100 per day from March 3, 2017, through August 20, 2025), totaling $616,300. The owner brought the property into compliance on August 20, 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. Ms. Patterson states that after the passing of her father, the property's primary caretaker, she was finally able to abate the violation. The property is being actively maintained, and the owner offers to pay $1,508 to settle $616,300 in accrued fines. The payment of $1,508 is ten percent (10%) of the Collier County Property Appraiser's Assessed Value of $15,080 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 $1,508 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 RECOMMENDATION(S): To approve the recommended reduction of fines in the amount of $614,792, accept payment in the amount of $1,508, 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. Owner Letter & Supporting Documents 4. CELU20160016735 - IOF OR 5390 PG 3846 5.5.2017 5. signed release(1) Page 3071 of 9661 @Colier County RECETYED Auc 2 5 ?w Code Enforcement Division 2800 Horseshoe Drive N, Naples, FL 34104 Phone: (239) 252-2440 APPLICATION TOR LIEN REDUCTION PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION 23-90 Date;a8122t2025 Code Case Num oELU201 6001 6735 Name of Applicant:Nancy Patterson Original Violator (if Email Address : hPattersonS6 @ gmail'com Phone Nu-b.r, (305)970-6945 Address of Applicant:15173 SW 16th Ln Miami, FL 33185 Property Owner(s) Name (if different from applicant): Applicanfs relationship / affiliation with the violator named in tien(s): Managing Member/s Name (if applicable): Address(es) of Liened Propertl,:2727 47th Ave Ne Naples, FL 34120 Folio Numbers:39837680004 1. Applicants must fill out and sign the form below and provide all required supporting documents. 2. Applicants should provide the completed application to the Code Enforcement Division at the address listed above. 3. Payment of $150 is due at the time of the application 4. All administrative fees and hard costs must be paid at the time of submission of this application 5. The applicant must have no other active code violations on any other properly in Collier County. 6. 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 otherproperties owned by the applicant must be current. 7. There must be no expired permits onproperly owned by the applicant or managing member of the applicant. 8. The further documentation Description of underlying violation(s):CELU2O1 6001 6735 INVESTIGATOR MICHAEL OD Page 3072 of 9661 Number of other properties located within unincorporated Collier County owned by Owner / Applicant / Managing Member:_ If any, attach list of property addresses. Are there any active (Code) violations on these properties? Yes_ NoX Is the property current listed for sale? Yes NoX Does this property have a contract for sale pending: Yes_ NoX_ If yes, attach the contractandallrelevantdocuments.AnticipatedcIosingdate:- What is the current use of the property:Vacant Lot Are there any expired permits on the property or any other property owned by the applicant:_ Yes_ NoX_ Ifyes, please provide an explanation, Was this property sold or transferred after the lien was recorded: Yes_ NoX ,r/yes, please attach all closing documents including the purchase agreemenf. If yes, was the properfy obtained via: Tax Deed Foreclosure Sale _Other (i.e. traditional purchase, received via inheritance). If yes, was a title insurance poHcy issued at the time of sale? Yes_ No_#'yes, please attach title insurance policy. I/'no title insurance was procured, please provide an explanation as to why no title insurance is available for the property: State the amount you are requesting to pay for each Iien:Minimum The reasons, if any, compliance was not obtained prior to the order of imposition: The caretaker of the land was ill ald bafiling cancer. Family experienced emotional Provide the factual hasis as to why a reduction of the 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. (Auach additional pages / documents if necessary) father who had mai ntained the vacant lot in Collier WAS leukemia disease. the birth of son. ourHis loss not st two but also without rt in for e Number of liens submitted as part of this apptication:All associated CELU20160016735 ast vear. Page 3073 of 9661 P Since then our hu who is rest of the has laced extraordi challen WAS At the same ti ffie,ave struggling with source income for our hou these d Ities Severe m while for our circu our under extreme and emoti the into iance. This for clean er strain to our limited The cost of com ti com have made difficult to both hou obl ns and ance. Select all documents that are being submitted in support of the application. _Title insurance _Closing documents Contract for pending sale X Proof of expenses to bring property into compliance I swear or aflirm that all information is true to the best of my knowledge as of the date of this signature of Applicant STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF COLLIER The forcgoing instrument was acknowledged before me by means of X physical presence or- onlinenotarization, thi, 2?nlauy of kod,xr ZOz!.,bv Nao,or7 {,*ngf.x.,u. t Notary of Florida) Vlhe"et-,i) .io.- (Print, Typq or Stamp Commissioners Name of Notary Public) - Personally Known OR -[ Produced Identification Type of Identification Produced: €XPil D L P .3bL- Gzo'Tb-qry 'o llhzy ffi IURCEL DIAZ Notrry Public ' stlte of Florida Commiislon f HH ,.lE177 lty Comm. Expirer oct 3. 2026 and Page 3074 of 9661 Code Enforcement Lien Relief Program Resolution 2023-90 1 Nancy Patterson Folio # 39837680004 Site Address: No site address Legal: GOLDEN GATE EST UNIT 63 E 75FT OF TR 72 OR 1885 PG 1520 Section 1: Property Overview RESOLUTION NO. 2023-90 Case Number: CELU20160016735, three unpermitted accessory structures present without having a permitted principal residence or primary structure. Outside storage of items on an unimproved parcel; including, but not limited to, six utility trailers, PVC piping, scaffolding, lumber, concrete blocks, tarp, flower pots, barrels, chairs, and table. • 10/11/2016 - Original date case opened • Code Enforcement Board hearing on 2/23/2017, OR 5368 PG 3581 recorded 3/6/2017. • Code Enforcement Board hearing on 4/28/2017, Order Imposing Lien OR 5390 PG 3846 recorded 5/5/2017. • 8/20/2025 – Violation abated, debris, litter and unpermitted structures removed from unimproved property. Has the applicant been found to have repeat violations in the past five years: No History of other violations: None Section 2: In order to qualify for the Lien Relief Program, the following criteria must be met by the applicant: • Property taxes paid 1/22/2025. No utility charges for unimproved lot in Estates zoning • 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: Vacant residential • New owner title insurance policy and/or closing documents included: N/A • 8//25/2025 Code Lien Relief application received. • 8/22/2025 Application fee of $150 paid. • 8/22/2025 - All hard costs, administrative fees, and operational costs were paid. Section 3: Eligibility Lien Relief Attachments: Code Lien Relief Application Letter and Supporting Documents CELU20160016735 Code Case Details Page 3075 of 9661 Code Enforcement Lien Relief Program Resolution 2023-90 2 Section 4: Collier County Property Appraiser’s Assessed Value as of 9/19/2025. Land Value $ 50,160 (-) 10% Non-Homestead Cap $ 35,080 (=) Assessed Value $ 15,080 • Total Fines Accrued: $616,300.00. This amount is fixed and no longer accruing. • Fine Accruals: CELU20160016735: Code Enforcement Board imposition of fines order Part B (structures) fines start date 3/26/2017 through compliance date of 8/20/2025 Part C (unauthorized items)fines start date 3/3/2017 through compliance date of 8/20/2025 Order Items: Part B, $100/day fine x 3,070 days $307,000.00 Part C, $100/day fine x 3,093 days $309,300.00 plus $127.08 operational costs $ 127.08 8/22/2025 Paid operational costs $ (127.08) Total $616,300.00 Recommended reduction amount: $(614,792.00) 10% of Assessed Value: $ 1,508.00 Applicant’s offer: minimum Page 3076 of 9661 F'actua! Basis for Reduction of Lien My father had faithfully maintained the vacant lot in Collier County for many years. Beginning in20l6, however, he suffered multiple heart attacks and was later diagnosed with cancer. Despite his health struggles, he continued to do what he could for the property until his condition worsened. Sadly, he lost his battle last year while I was pregnant with my son, just two months before his birth. His passing not only left our family grieving but also without his support in caring for the property. Since then, our family has faced extraordinary challenges. My husband, the primary source of income for our household, was laid offalong with the rest of his company. At the same time, I have been coping with severe postpartum depression while caring for our newborn. These overlapping circumstances have placed our family under significant emotional and financial hardship. Despite these difficulties, we acted diligently to bring the property into compliance. This required hiring help and paying for the removal and disposal of debris at considerable personal expense. The costs of compliance, combined with our current financial instability, have made it exkgrnely difficult ro manage both household obligations and the lien balance. Given the measurable expenses already incurred, the good- faith efforts made to corect the violations, and the extraordinary hardships our family continues to endure, we respectfully request that the county extend forgiveness and grwtt relief of the fines. Such consideration would provide much-needed stability and allow us to focus on maintaining compliance moving forward. We remain committed to ensuring that the property stays in full compliance in the future. I Supporting l)ocuments for Lien RetXuction Request Page 3077 of 9661 &e&rrs cleanup - trsiler lsud #tr .0efris cfe*nup * trsiler lo*d #2 Page 3078 of 9661 trr r/ivlf f,rrrllr $aie I:, Jii i , CI$ 1 S7. &/ ,rnrruldj;gj oor*of$3 {0C}{,{r$SiJ{i frfjfi0 $t$*, ffmr$ $ 3.$). rI{ Clr&n{s I 8$. 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