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Putnam County approves reduced fine for Lenore Avenue property; payment deadline set
Summary
The BOCC approved a reduced code‑enforcement fine for Case No. 23‑000908, lowering the amount due to $1,765.30 after applying a tax surplus; the board set a payment schedule and accepted the staff recommendation.
The Board of County Commissioners approved a reduced fine and a payment deadline for a code‑enforcement case at 217 Lenore Avenue. The case, listed as 23‑000908, named Valerie Brown as the property owner.
Staff told the board the original fine was $17,700. A tax surplus payment of $60.70 had been applied to the account, leaving the total still due at $1,765.30 after reductions recommended by code enforcement. Staff recommended the reduced fine be paid within 90 days; the board voted to require payment within one year.
A representative who said he recently purchased the property told commissioners he was unaware of the violation when he acquired the tax deed and said he lacks the resources to pay the balance immediately. The board adopted a motion to accept the reduced amount and set the one‑year payment condition.
The board also approved using the surplus tax amount to offset fines as part of the case resolution. Commissioners emphasized the procedural nature of code enforcement and that fines run with the land.
