SUBJECT
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Authorize the County Attorney or his designee to file a complaint against all necessary parties to foreclose County Code Enforcement liens encumbering properties within Polk County owned by Salvador Lopez, Sr. a/k/a Salvador Lopez, and the County Manager to designate appropriate staff to represent the County in all related proceedings
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DESCRIPTION
The Code Enforcement Division has requested the County Attorney seek approval to file a complaint to foreclose all County Code Enforcement liens which encumber properties within Polk County that are owned by Salvador Lopez, Sr. a/k/a Salvador Lopez. The liens secure payment of fines and costs which Mr. Salvador Lopez has incurred from code violations for irreversible and irreparable harm caused by holding events on his properties without required permits and approvals. The County has previously sought an injunction against Mr. Lopez to prohibit him from hosting special events on his properties without the required permits. More recently, in August 2025, Mr. Lopez was found in contempt of court for violating the Permanent Prohibitory Injunction dated February 21, 2022.
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the County Attorney or his designee to file a complaint against all necessary parties to foreclose County Code Enforcement liens encumbering properties within Polk County owned by Salvador Lopez, Sr. a/k/a Salvador Lopez, and the County Manager to designate appropriate staff to represent the County in all related proceedings. These authorizations include representing the County in court proceedings and any associated mediation, settlement, or other dispute resolution process.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding to pay all associated fees and costs is available in the General Fund.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Breezi K. Hicks
Assistant County Attorney
863-534-6436