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Board waives late fees for two businesses after applicants explain circumstances
Summary
The Board unanimously waived late business‑license fees for Unique Paving Seal Coating owner John Ruiz and for Marcus Rivera of Steel City Trends after applicants described personal hardship and administrative communication errors; licensing administrator supported waivers.
At the April 30 meeting the Board heard two late‑business license appeals and agreed to waive late fees in both cases.
John Ruiz (speaker 9), owner of Unique Paving Seal Coating, described personal hardship after his wife's prolonged illness and death and urged leniency. Ruiz said he had been focused on family matters; the licensing administrator, Lisa Serrano (referenced in the record), had no objection to waiving the late fee. The Board moved, seconded and waived the late fees; Ruiz was advised to collect paperwork after the meeting to complete license payment.
Marcus Rivera (speaker 11) of Steel City Trends explained a communication lapse involved with using his wife's name for licensing paperwork and asked for a one‑time waiver; licensing staff confirmed it was a first occurrence and recommended waiver. The Board waived the late fee for Rivera as well. Both applicants were told how to pay and complete registration paperwork after the meeting.
