SUBJECT:
Title
Request Authorization to Proceed with the Filing of Legal Action for an Abatement of a Nuisance on Property Owned by Rachel Trace (n/k/a Rachel Sobczak), Logan Adams, Jackson Adams, and the Estate of David Adams (Parcel ID 10231-064-00), Site Address 15155 & 15159 NE 154th Ln, Fort McCoy, 32134 (Budget Impact - Neutral)
Body
|
INITIATOR: |
DEPARTMENT: |
|
Matthew G. Minter, County Attorney |
County Attorney |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
Code Enforcement has documented ongoing nuisance conditions on the subject property, including used tires, junk, trash, rubbish, unserviceable campers, trailers and other vehicles, and unpermitted structures. Despite enforcement efforts, the conditions remain unresolved. Jackson Adams, the only owner residing on the property, has not responded to notices mailed to the address of record or posted at the property. Other unidentified individuals are also believed to occupy the property. Rachel Trace (n/k/a Rachel Sobczak) and Logan Adams reside elsewhere.
Given the occupied status of the property and the lack of response from the resident owner, the County Attorney seeks Board authorization to pursue a court order authorizing abatement and requiring compliance. Legal action and County-funded abatement would involve additional expenditures. Although the County may seek recovery of those costs, recovery is uncertain. The property currently has recorded liens totaling $12,000 and a reported just value of $24,139. Property taxes are currently paid. Abatement would address the existing conditions, but continued occupancy and use of the property present a risk that similar conditions could recur, requiring further enforcement and expenditures.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; expenditure not to exceed $15,000. Funding is from AA317524-534101 (Code Enforcement - Contractual Services).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to authorize County Attorney to proceed with legal action for the abatement of a nuisance on property owned by Rachel Trace (n/k/a Rachel Sobczak), Logan Adams, Jackson Adams, and the Estate of David Adams (Parcel ID 10231-064-00).
end