New Temporary Program for Releasing Code Enforcement Liens

Original title: Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution establishing a temporary program authorizing full and partial release of code enforcement liens to facilitate construction of public infrastructure projects or improvements; providing a process for identification of real property necessary to expedite the construction of public infrastructure projects or improvements; establishing evaluation criteria for real property identified for potential program eligibility; authorizing county manager to review, approve, and execute full or partial releases of code enforcement liens which meet established program requirements; providing for an effective date and providing for termination. Countywide (Jennifer Nix, Assistant County Attorney)

Record date · March 25, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The Board of County Commissioners has approved a temporary program that allows the county to release or reduce s on properties needed for public infrastructure projects. This program establishes a formal process and criteria for identifying eligible properties and authorizes the County Manager to approve these lien releases.

Why it matters

This program changes the process for clearing property titles to expedite public infrastructure construction by allowing the County Manager to waive or reduce existing s on necessary land.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Property owners with code enforcement liens

Owners of properties identified as necessary for public infrastructure may have their code enforcement liens released or reduced under this program.

Directly affected

County Manager

The County Manager is granted the authority to review, approve, and execute lien releases.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this new program?

The program aims to speed up the construction of public infrastructure projects by clearing property liens that might otherwise delay development.

Who decides if a lien can be released?

The County Manager is authorized to review and approve the release of liens, provided the property meets the program's established evaluation criteria.

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Centralization of Lien Release Authority

The resolution shifts the authority to release code enforcement liens from the full Board of County Commissioners to the County Manager for specific infrastructure-related cases.

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