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Commission declines to reduce fines for derelict property at 1336 S. Flagler Ave; no action taken
Summary
A request from a nonprofit to accept a donated blighted property in exchange for a lien reduction was discussed, but commissioners took no action and staff will proceed with existing enforcement options including possible foreclosure.
The commission considered a request on July 22 to reduce code-enforcement fines on a long-vacant property at 1336 South Flagler Avenue to enable a nonprofit to accept the deed, demolish the structure and clear the lot. After testimony from the nonprofit’s representative and multiple commissioners, the commission declined to reduce fines and took no action.
Tracy Kelly of Realty Exchange said a nonprofit, Cars for Kids, was willing to accept the deed and pay demolition costs but could not proceed because…
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