SUBJECT:
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Request for Release of Lien on Code Enforcement Case Numbers 549422-AL and 549422-JB; Parcel 4551-016-067
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Chuck Varadin, Director |
Growth Services |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
On October 13, 2010, a Code Enforcement Board (CEB) lien was recorded against Joseph Mundy for having an accumulation of junk on the 0.14-acre property located at 10340 SE 131st Lane, Ocklawaha (Parcel 4551-016-067). In August 2011, a Certification and Claim of Lien was recorded for a junk abatement conducted on the property that has been accruing interest. In May 2025, NE Florida Land Watch LLC obtained the property via a quit-claim deed. Carolyn Morales submitted requests for reduction/rescission of each lien in November 2025 and paid the $500 application fees ($250 per lien).
On January 14, 2026, Ms. Morales’ request for a reduction/rescission of the CEB lien came before the Code Enforcement Board (CEB). The CEB moved to recommend that the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approve a reduction or rescission of the CEB lien based on Ms. Morales’ testimony that she paid the back taxes and had the mobile home removed from the property. The CEB does not make recommendations for abatement liens. Interest on the abatement lien is shown below, calculated at the varying rate and four percent.
Varying % 4%
Code Enforcement Board lien $ 3,000.00 $ 3,000.00
Abatement lien $ 1,580.62 $ 1,580.62
Case costs $ 1,054.79 $ 1,054.79
Payments received $ 0 $ 0
Abatement interest through BCC date $ 2,467.04 $ 927.07
Total $ 8,102.45 $ 6,562.48
Marion County Property Appraiser shows the 2025 Market Value and Assessed Value as $8,676.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to deny a rescission of the liens for Case Numbers 549422-AL and 549422-JB; Parcel Number 4551-016-067, leaving the liens in full force and effect.
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