Subject:
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Proposed initiation of litigation in the case of Pinellas County v. Bryan & Mindy Burdge - action for foreclosure of Special Magistrate liens.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and authorization for the County Attorney to initiate litigation against Pinellas County v. Bryan & Mindy Burdge.
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Strategic Priorities:
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Summary:
Summary
The property sought to be foreclosed upon is located at 7800 46th Ave N., in unincorporated St. Petersburg.
In 2018, a Special Magistrate lien was imposed upon Bryan & Mindy Burdge as a result of numerous code violations, including minimum housing, inoperable vehicles, and trash and debris. In January 2020, an administrative fine was assessed until compliance is achieved. To date, compliance has not been achieved. The liens have not been satisfied and the violations continue to exist. The property recently caught fire, and the structure is destroyed. The property to be foreclosed upon is an unoccupied, non-homestead residential property.
This authorization includes bringing suit against all defendants for all claims that may be or become necessary to fully litigate this action.
If the property goes to foreclosure sale, the County Administrator is authorized to direct staff to make a bid in the amount of the foreclosure judgment, or a lesser amount (including no bid) as determined by the County Administrator. The County Administrator is further authorized to take all necessary action to ensure the foreclosure sale proceeds and, if appropriate, to participate in the foreclosure auction.
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Background Information:
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Fiscal Impact:
Unknown.
Staff Member Responsible:
Jewel White, County Attorney
Amanda Coffey, Managing Assistant County Attorney
David Barrera, Assistant County Attorney
Partners:
Pinellas County Code Enforcement
Attachments:
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