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File #: 22-1933A    Version: 1
Type: County Attorney Item Status: Passed
File created: 10/19/2022 Department: County Attorney
On agenda: 11/15/2022 Final action: 11/15/2022
Title: Proposed initiation of litigation in the case of Pinellas County v. Walter and Dorothy Jankowski, Deceased - action for foreclosure of Special Magistrate liens.

Subject:

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Proposed initiation of litigation in the case of Pinellas County v. Walter and Dorothy Jankowski, Deceased - 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 in the case of Pinellas County v. Walter and Dorothy Jankowski, Deceased.

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Strategic Plan:

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Summary:

Summary

The property sought to be foreclosed upon is located at 13921 Jamaica Dr., in unincorporated Seminole.  In 2013, the property owners were issued notices of violation for various code provisions including, but not limited to, minimum housing and trash and debris.  Following Special Magistrate proceedings, liens were imposed against the property.  The property owners are deceased and the property is currently vacant.  The Special Magistrate liens have not been satisfied and the violations are still in occurrence.  The property to be foreclosed upon is non-homestead property.

This authorization includes bringing suit against all defendants that may be or become necessary to fully litigate this action.

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Background Information:

On July 12, 2022, the Special Magistrate authorized foreclosure of the liens.

 

Fiscal Impact:

Unknown.

 

Staff Member Responsible:

Jewel White, County Attorney
Christy Donovan Pemberton, Managing Assistant County Attorney

 

Partners:

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