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Magistrate approves reduced lien for Newman Land & Cattle Company if paid within 30 days
Summary
The special magistrate approved a negotiated reduction of a previously accrued lien for Newman Land & Cattle Company, cutting the balance from $7,600 (plus costs) to $1,408.44 on condition that the reduced amount is paid within 30 days, or the original lien will be reinstated.
City staff and counsel told the magistrate that a prior violation involving unpermitted signage and a missing business tax receipt resulted in a lien that accrued to $7,600 plus administrative costs. The property was later brought into compliance on Feb. 21, 2022, and the respondent negotiated a settlement with the city manager.
The city requested that the special magistrate authorize reducing the outstanding amount to $1,408.44 inclusive of costs provided the respondent pays that reduced amount within 30 days of the magistrate's order. The magistrate approved the reduction on those terms and said the reduced amount would revert to the original balance if not paid within the 30-day window.
The decision documents will be mailed to the respondent and the city will proceed if payment is not received per the approved timeline.
