Special magistrate approves reduced lien payments for North 15th Street properties with reversion clause

Owners and representatives seeking lien reductions appeared for properties on North 15th Street. City staff summarized long compliance histories and existing balances (including an original balance of $46,010 on one property). The parties offered settlement amounts—$4,601 and $4,030.50 for two properties—and asked for extended time to secure payment; staff agreed, subject to a reversionary clause.

Special Magistrate Jamie Barrow accepted the reductions and granted 90 days for payment on each settled amount, warning that failure to pay would revert the lien to the original full balance. Barrow noted the reductions were in the city's interest given progress on compliance and the availability of buyers or sales that would allow the respondents to satisfy the reduced amounts.

City staff and the magistrate entered orders documenting the reduced amounts, the 90-day payment windows, and the reversion conditions. The magistrate said he expected diligence from the respondents and reserved the city's right to restore the original liens if payments are not made within the agreed timeline.