Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Finally score one for the village!


 Yesterday at the special commission meeting, Ms. Nina Boniske North Bay Village Attorney of Weiss Serota Helfman Pastoriza Cole & Boniske, P.L. presented a detailed report of the litigation history that started January 2006 and hopefully has ended August 2013 against then property owner Mr. Rose.  The bills, fees and penalties were for unpaid water, wastewater, sanitation, and storm water plus unpaid fines.  The property owner of 1755 Kennedy Causeway went back and forth with negotiations and at times making ridiculous settlement offers that were insulting and disrespectful.

The new owners, a prestigious real estate investment company offered a settlement of $ 210, 000.00 under the corporation known as 1755 NBV, LLC.   This amount will cover the legal fees that total $ 70,000, 00 leaving $ 140, 000.00 to cover the unpaid bills and fees.  In return all liens, charges and fees would be deem paid and balance zero.   This is the same real estate investment company that purchased the property where the Crab House Restaurant was located.

The commission with Commissioner Chervony absent but according to Mayor Connie Leon Kreps let it be known that he would not approve anything but the full amount paid.  It was pleasant to see Treasure Island Commissioner Wendy Duval back on the dais where her financial knowledge is welcomed. Vice Mayor Eddie Lim, Commissioner At Large Jorge Gonzalez and Mayor Connie Leon Kreps made their political statements and accepted the settlement with a unanimous vote. However the victory is for North Bay Village and the Credit goes to Nina Boniske our Village Attorney.

Honestly Opinionating

PUTTING NORTH BAY VILLAGE FIRST!

Mario Garcia

August 14, 2013

 

 

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