FINANCIAL BUSINESS REQUEST (FBR)
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to appropriate $3,000 to Account #10114301-51610 (Land Use Supervisors) in connection with $3,000 received from fines assessed in accordance with Ordinance #300-012 (rev.2) “An Ordinance Concerning Blight and Public Nuisance for the Town of Ledyard”.
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Background:
18 Crestview Drive-Ongoing Blight Case: Notice of Citation Assessment sent 5/9/23 and Right to Hearing sent 6/20/23 for blighted MVs; sent Notice of Assessment For Violation Of Blight Ordinance (10/17/23) by certified and first class mail; No violation by 3/25/24 inspection; various correspondence with Town Atty and Mayor including confirmation the $3,000.00 fine has been paid to close out the matter; working with other municipal staff to process the fine.
The Land Use Office had received complaints since at least 2021 for this address. My description of the case is at the overview level, there’s a lot more information if you need more than a summary.
Best,
Alex
Department Comment/Recommendation:
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Finance Director Comment/Recommendation:
The additional appropriation is being requested to help offset fees incurred to hire an outside building official.
Mayor Comment/Recommendation:
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