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Consideration of Request to Forgive or Reduce Outstanding Civil Restitution Lien Order Filed Against Michelle Angela Wentworth
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
On October 13, 2010, a Civil Restitution Lien Order (CRLO) was recorded against Michelle Angela Wentworth in Official Records Book 2775, Page 1102 stemming from criminal traffic case no. 09-CT-533 for a DUI that was amended to Reckless Operation (first offense-second-degree misdemeanor) in the amount of $4,450.00. Accrued interest of $4,344.12 and $10.00 recording fee brings the current amount due to $8,804.12.
Ms. Wentworth submitted the attached email requesting that the Board forgive or reduce the amount due because of financial hardship in order for her to close on a home loan.
Should the Board vote to grant the request, the County Attorney’s Office will prepare, sign and record a Discharge of Civil Restitution Lien Order in the amount forgiven. The Clerk’s Finance Division will be directed to issue Ms. Wentworth U.S. Internal Revenue Service Form 1099 in the amount forgiven as cancellation of a debt.
Neither the Board nor staff will need to take any further action should the vote be to deny the request for forgiveness.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The financial impact would be the potential future collection of the liens by forgiving and canceling the outstanding amounts due, depending on the decision.
LEGAL NOTE
The Board has authority to act on this matter pursuant to Chapter 125, Florida Statutes.
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RECOMMENDATION
The County Attorney’s Office makes no recommendation. This agenda item presents purely a public policy matter, and the Board should determine whether or not it wishes to approve the request with the terms outlined above.