§ 2-239. Lien releases.

(a)

The mayor shall be authorized to execute a release of a code enforcement lien which has been deemed in writing by the village attorney to be legally unenforceable or uncollectible as described below:

(1)

The lien is more than 20 years old; or the Statute of Limitations relating to the lien has otherwise expired;

(2)

The lien was properly foreclosed by order of the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Palm Beach County, Florida;

(3)

The lien was properly discharged in a bankruptcy proceeding by order of a bankruptcy court;

(4)

The property encumbered by the lien is currently owned by the village;

(5)

Any other reason as determined by the village attorney that establishes the legal unenforceability or uncollectibility of a lien.

(b)

An individual who wishes to secure a release of lien under this subsection shall complete an application and submit it to the village clerk. An application fee shall be included with the application to cover the village's costs for the processing of the application.

(c)

If issued, the original release of lien shall be provided to the applicant. The village shall not be responsible for recording the release of lien nor any expense related thereto.

(Ord. No. 2014-12, § 2, 7-10-2014)