Smith, Benjamin - Case #13-085 - SatisfiedSATISFACTION OF LIEN
This is to certify that the claim of lien in the sum of seven thousand four hundred dollars and no cents
($7,400.00) filed by and on behalf of the Code Enforcement Board, Okeechobee, Florida, on
December 9, 2013 , and recorded in Book 739 , Page 1562 , of the public records of Okeechobee
County, Florida against the following described real property:
Benjamin Smith, Case #13 -085
920 NW 12`h Street & 900 Blk NW 13`h Street, Okeechobee, FL
Lots: 11, 14 & 15 Blk: 9 Section: City of Okeechobee
Parcel# 3- 15 -37 -35 -0010- 00090 -0110 and 3- 15 -37 -35 -0010- 00090 -0140
has been satisfied by reduced payment of fifty dollars and no cents ($50.00) , on November 3 ,
20 14 , in that said payment has been received by the City of Okeechobee, and that the undersigned is
authorized to and does hereby release its lien as to the whole of the above described real property, and
consents that the same be discharged of record.
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD OF THE
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE/FLORIDA
Chairperson
ATTEST:
LA:
Recording S cretary
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE
1111111111111111111111111111111111111111
FILE NUM 2014010231
OR BK 753 PG 341
SHARON ROBERTSON? CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
RECORDED 11/13/2014 01:44:11 PM
RECORDING FEES $10.00
RECORDED BY M P i non
P9 341; (1 P9)
PERSONALLY appeared before me the undesigned authority, Jamie Gamiotea ,
and Sue Christopher , well known to me and known by me to be the Chairperson and
Recording Secretary, respectively, of the CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD.
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this 10 day of N Qu '► , 20 i4 .
�lUYY1 BQna1A,a)
Notary Public
My Commission Expires:
Please return to: City of Okeechobee, 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974
5,301(0
REDUCTION OF LIEN
This is to certify that the claim of lien in the accrued sum of seven thousand four hundred dollars
and no cents ($7,400.00) filed by and on behalf of the Code Enforcement Board, on
December 09, 2013 and recorded in Book 739 , Page 1562 , of the public records of
Okeechobee County, Florida, against the following described real property:
Benjamin Smith, Case #13 -085
920 NW 12th Street & 900 Blk NW 13th Street, Okeechobee, FL
Lots: 11, 14 & 15 Blk: 9 Section: City of Okeechobee
Parcel# 3- 15- 37 -35- 0010- 00090 -0110 and 3- 15- 37 -35- 0010 - 00090 -0140
has been reduced to the total sum of fifty dollars and no cents ($50.00)
This reduced sum must be paid in full to the City of Okeechobee or the lien will remain at the
original amount. The undersigned is authorized to and does hereby record this reduced lien as to
the whole of the above described real property. Dated C tiff! ,20 .
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD OF THE
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
Chairperson
ATTEST:
Recording Se retary
FILE NUM 20140102 30
OR BK 75:3 PG 340
SHARON ROBERTSON? CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
RECORDED 11/13/2014 01:44:11 PM
RECORDING FEES $10.00
RECORDED BY M R i non
P9 340; (1 P9)
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE
PERSONALLY appeared before me the undesigned authority,
and 6&e_ Ch 5 }z ti ' , well known to me and known by me to be the Chairperson
and Recording Secretary, respectively, of the CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE
ENFORCEMENT BOARD. �] f
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this (hJ day of , 2017
iIYY■' eQ/U10,l
Notary Public
My Commission Expires: W "' 95, dO((p
Please return to: City of Okeechobee, 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,
-vs-
PETITIONER,
RESPONDENT,
Benjamin Smith /
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD OF
THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,
FLORIDA.
CASE NO. 13 -085
1111111 11111111111111111111111111111111
(/ NUM 2013012033
OR BK 739 PG 1 562
SHARON ROBERTSON, CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY. FLORIDA
RECORDED 12/09/2013 10:15:29 AM
RECORDING FEES $18.50
RECORDED BY G Newbourn
Pgs 1562 - 1563; (2 P95)
LIEN / ORDER
THIS CAUSE came before the Code Enforcement Board, City of Okeechobee, for public
hearing on October 8 , 20 13 . After due notice to the respondent, the Board having heard
evidence on the alleged violation by witnesses or affidavit makes the following findings:
A. FINDINGS OF FACT:
Lots: 11, 14 & 15 Blk: 9 Section: City of Okeechobee
Parcels #3- 15- 37 -35- 0010 - 00090 -0110 and #3- 15- 37 -35- 0010 - 00090 -0140
Property location: 920 NW 12th Street & 900 Blk NW 13th Street Okeechobee, FL
Property owner: Benjamin Smith
Property has been found to have overgrown grass
B. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW:
The owner of the property described above has been found in violation
of Ch 30 Sec 30 -43 Public nuisance & Sec 30 -44 General cleaning
C. ORDER: The City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Board has determined you
violated the Code of Ordinances, Ch 30 Sec 30 -43 Public nuisance & 30 -44 General cleaning
concerning your property located at 920 NW 12th St. & 900 Blk NW 13th St., Okeechobee, FL .
If you do not correct the violation within twenty-one days from receipt of this notice, or notify
the Code Enforcement Officer of the correction, the Board imposes a fine of $ 25.00 per day
commencing that date and continuing daily until the violation is corrected or the city is notified
by you and verifies the correction, which ever first occurs. Further, if you do not correct the
violation by said date, a copy of this order as a claim of lien, shall be recorded in the office of
the Clerk of Circuit Court, Okeechobee County, Florida, and once recorded, becomes a lien
on real and personal property pursuant to Florida Statute 162. You have a right within thirty
days, to appeal this finding and order by Writ of Certiorari to the Circuit Court, Okeechobee
County, Florida. If you correct the violation prior to the above date, it is your obligation to
contact the Code Enforcement Officer to verify such compliance.
AGREED AND ORDERED this day of 0 G
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Petitioner Benjamin Smith
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
City of Okeechobee, Florida
Enfor ment Officer
ATTEST:
Recording Secretary
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE
Gr ,2013 .
Respondent
PERSONALLY appeared before me the undersigned authority, Jamie Gamiotea ,
Fred Sterling and Sue Christopher , well known to me and known by me
to be the Chairperson of the Board, Code Enforcement Officer and Recording Secretary,
respectively, of the CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT
B�OARD.
i
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this I Li day of (V Q ,2013.
.11 (mc &Any),
NOTARY PUBLIC
My Commission expires:
Please return to: City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement
55 SE 3`d Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 357 -1971
Code Violation /Notice to Appear Report
Date of Infraction: 53 {4/3 Case # /�� ' (AS
Property Owner: 3AJS)177
Contact Person: 5,-ri i i 1, W c t L_ Phone #
Date Contacted: How Contacted:
Location of Violation: 1- 920 %UL1-1 /2 — i 900 /3LK AJ J/ 5 — 0,C�� -z'
Mailing Address: s�� 7- CtJo it %� �� - / D. t3e6X '� y�C - �; Sj .ZI/cr , .3�'
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Lot(s): »�; Block: 9 Section: L o
Parcel# — %s- 37- 3s' -CMGjD --66 'o 0fro ilo /o24/D
Violation: #1 Disabled Vehicle #2 Untended Vegetation #3 f%General Cleaning
#4 ,y' Public Nuisance #5 Building Department #6 Public Works
Notes About Violation:
Notice of Violation Mailed: Received F(///3 Hand Delivered Posted
Notice to Appear Mailed: l � Received Hand Delivered Posted
Inspected Finding Notes:
712/3 7/03
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Date in Compliance: Pro - Active i/ Reactive
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Okeechobee County Property Appraiser
W.C. "Bill" Sherman, CFA - Okeechobee, Florida - 863 - 763 -4422
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PARCEL: 3- 15- 37 -35- 0010- 00090 -0110 - VACANT {000000)
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE LOTS 11 BLOCK 9
Name:SMITH BENJAMIN LandVal $2,500.00
Site: NW 13TH ST, OKEECHOBEE BldgVal $0.00
C/O LULA SMITH WORTHEN ApprVal $2,500.00
Mail: P 0 BOX 880906 JustVal $2,500.00
PORT ST LUCIE, FL 349880000 Assd $2,500.00
Sales
Info
Exmpt $0.00
Taxable $2,500.00
This information, CAMA updated: 6/26/2013, was derived from data which was compiled by the Okeechobee County Property Appraiser's
Office solely for the governmental purpose of property assessment. This information should not be relied upon by anyone as a
determination of the ownership of property or market value. No warranties, expressed or implied, are provided for the accuracy of the data
herein, it's use, or it's interpretation. Although it is periodically updated, this information may not reflect the data currently on file in the
Property Appraiser's office. The assessed values are NOT certified values and therefore are subject to change before being finalized for ad
valorem assessment purposes.
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Okeechobee County Property Appraiser
W.C. "Bill" Sherman, CFA - Okeechobee, Florida - 863 - 763 -4422
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PARCEL: 3- 15- 37 -35- 0010 - 00090 -0140 - VACANT 0000000)
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE LOTS 14 & 15 BLOCK 9
Name:SMITH BEN LandVal $5,000.00
Site: 920 NW 12TH ST, OKEECHOBEE BldgVal $0.00
C/O LULA SMITH WORTHEN ApprVal $5,000.00
Mail: P 0 BOX 880906 JustVal $5,000.00
PORT ST LUCIE, FL 349880000 Assd $5,000.00
Sales Exmpt $0.00
Info Taxable $5,000.00
This information, CAMA updated: 6/26/2013, was derived from data which was compiled by the Okeechobee County Property Appraiser's
Office solely for the governmental purpose of property assessment. This information should not be relied upon by anyone as a
determination of the ownership of property or market value. No warranties, expressed or implied, are provided for the accuracy of the data
herein, its use, or its interpretation. Although it is periodically updated, this information may not reflect the data currently on file in the
Property Appraiser's office. The assessed values are NOT certified values and therefore are subject to change before being finalized for ad
valorem assessment purposes.
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City of Okeechobee
Code enforcement
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD CASE # 13 -00085
NOTICE OF VIOLATION
8/06/2013
BEN SMITH
PO BOX 880906
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL 34988
RE: LOTS: 11, 14, 15, -- BLK 9 PARCEL: #31537350010000900140
A violation of local codes involving your property within the City of Okeechobee has been cited.
PROPERTY LOCATION: 0424 920 NW 12TH ST & 900 BLK NW 13TH ST, OKEECHOBEE, FL
NATURE OF VIOLATION: Chp 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning & 30-43 Public nuisances
CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED: PLEASE MOW OVERGROWN GRASS
The corrective action outlined should be taken within ten (10) clays from the date of receipt of this letter and the Code
Enforcement Officer contacted to verify compliance. Failure to take corrective action or contact the Code Enforcement
Officer within this time frame will subject you to appear at a hearing set before the Code Enforcement Board. In addition
a twenty -five dollar administrative fee may be charged if the violation is not corrected prior to mailing the notice to appear
before the Code Enforcement Board.
If the violation is corrected then recurs, the case shall be presented to the Code Enforcement Board even if the violation
has been corrected prior to the hearing.
If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact me at 863 - 357 -1971.
Sincerely,
ed Sterling
Code Enforcement Off
(863) 357-1971
55 S.E. Third Avenue • Okeechobee, Florida 34974 -2932 • (863) 357 -1971 • Fax: (863) 763 -4489
SENDER: COMPLETE THIS SECTION
• Ct ntlete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete
item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired.
• Print your name and address on the reverse
so that we can return the card to you.
• Attach this card to the back of the maiipiece,
or on the front if space permits.
1. Article Addressed to:
LULA WORTHEN
PO BOX 880906
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL 34988
RECEIVED AU LI
��s apt
COMPLETE THIS SECTION ON DELIVER'
A. Signature
1 A
x
❑ Agent
❑ Addressee
B. Received by ( Printed Name)
C. Date of Delivery
D. Is delivery address% iffeiiiitiromeitem 1?
If YES, enter de` ery addres kelow:
1,0‘ C\a -
❑ Yes
❑ No
3. Se ice Type
3.
Mail
❑ Registered
❑ Insured Mall
❑ Express Mail
❑ Return Receipt for Merchandise
❑ C.O.D.
4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee)
❑ Yes
2. Article Number
(Transfer from service label)
7010 2780 0002 7745 7186
PS Form 3811, February 2004
Domestic Return Receipt
102595 -02 -M -1540
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD OF CASE NO. 13 -00085
THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
Petitioner,
-vs-
BEN SMITH
Respondent(s)
NOTICE OF VIOLATION / NOTICE OF HEARING
Pursuant to Florida Statutes 162, & Chapter 18 Section 18 -33 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Okeechobee, the
undersigned Code Officer, being first duly swom, and with personal knowledge of the facts, hereby alleges the existence of
uncorrected violations of the Code of Ordinances and gives notice herein to the landowner or persons in possession, and
hereby requests a public hearing before the Code Enforcement Board, City of Okeechobee, to hear the following:
1. Violation of City Code Chapter /Section: Chp 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning & 30-43 Public nuisance
2. Location of Violation: 902 & 920 NW 12TH ST & 900 BLK NW 13TH ST, OKEECHOBEE, FL
3. Legal decription: Parcel # 31537350010000900140
4. Respondent(s) name & address: BEN SMITH; PO BOX 880906 c/o LULA WORTHEN PORT ST. LUCIE, FL 34988
5. Description of violation: PLEASE MOW OVERGROWN GRASS
6. Date by which violation is to be corrected: 10/01/2013
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the alleged violation will be presented in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 55 SE Third
Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida on the 8th day of October, 2013 , at6:30 p.m.
If you have corrected the violation(s) by the time stated above and received notification from the Code Officer that all
violations have been corrected, you will not be required to appear. Otherwise, you must be present at this hearing to avoid
an order being entered solely on the evidence to be presented by the petitioner and a lien being recorded against your
property. Violators may be fined up to $250.00 for each day the violation is proven to exist. In cases of a repeat violation,
the Code Enforcement Board may increase the fine up to $500.00 per day. In addition to fines, the amount of the lien may
include costs incurred in prosecuting the case pursuant to Section 162.07(2), Florida Statutues and reasonable cost of
repairs required to bring the property into compliance pursuant to Section 162.09(1).
You have the right to obtain an attorney if you wish, and the BOARD will receive testimony and evidence at said PUBLIC
HEARING, make findings of fact as are supported by the evidence, and issue appropriate orders necessary to bring the
alleged violation into compliance, including the payment of a fine by the Respondent(s). It is your obligation to insure an
accurate record of the proceeding is taken for an appeal.
Pursuant to Section 162.06 Florida Statutes, you have a responcibility to disclose violations to any potential buyer of the
property and notify the Code Enforcement Department of the transfer, with the identity and address of the new owner and
copies of the written disclosure made to the new owner within five days after the date of the transfer. Failure to make the
disclosure creates a rebuttable presumption of fraud. Sale of the property will not cause this case to be dismissed.
DATED THIS ,' day of Q4'Y)ki ,, 2013
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
55 SE 3rd Avenue
Okeechobee, Florida 34974
Sterling
Code Enforcement Offic -r
(863) 357 -1971
,SENDER: COMPLETE THIS SECTION
>• Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete
item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired.
In Print your name and address on the reverse
so that we can return the card to you.
■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece,
or on the front if space permits.
1. Article Addressed to:
LULA WORTHEN
PO BOX 880906
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL 34988
COMPLETE THIS SECTION ON DELIVERY' ";
A. Sign ure
❑ gent
Addressee
Received by (Printed Na e) C. Date De' ery
93iPc- /Obi
D. Is delivery address different from item 1? o YS
If YES, enter delivery address below: MAO
3. S ice Type
Certified Mail
❑ Registered
❑ Insured Mail
❑ Express Mail
❑ Return Receipt for Merchandise
❑ C.O.D.
4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee)
❑ Yes
2. Article Number
(Transfer from service label)
7012 2920 0002 3067 2506
PS Form 3811, February 2004
Domestic Return Receipt 102595 -02 -M -1540
City of Okeechobee
Code enforcement
May 22, 2014
Lula Worthen
PO Rox RR0906
Port St. Lucie, FL 34988
Re: 920 NW 12 ' Street (Lots: 14 & 15) & 900 BB( NW 13 ' Street (Lot: 11)
Case #13 -085
Dear Property Owner:
This letter is in reference to the Code Enforcement Board Order dated October 8, 2013 notifying
you a twenty five dollar per day fine would be imposed beginning November 20, 2013 against
the properties listed above for failure to comply with City Ordinances.
As of March 2014 the fine had accrued for over ninety (90) days. According to Florida Statutes
Chapter 162 the City possesses the ability to file a foreclosure action against the property to
collect the fine. This action could result in a financial burden on you, in addition to the fines.
At this time no foreclosure action has been taken against the property. However, you should
contact me immediately to let us know your intentions. The next regularly scheduled Code
Enforcement Board meeting is June 10, 2014 at which time the Code Board could decide
to recommend foreclosure. Please contact me at 863- 357 -1971 to discuss this matter.
Sincerely,
ed Sterling
Code Enforcemen Officer
(863) 357 -1971
55 S.E. Third Avenue • Okeechobee, Florida 34974 -2932 • (863) 357 -1971 • Fax: (863) 763 -4489
City of Okeechobee
Code enforcement
December 10, 2013
Lula Worthen
PO Box 880906
Port St. Lucie, FL 34988
Re: 920 NW 12th Street & 900 Blk NW 13th Street
Case #13 -085
Dear Ms. Worthen:
This letter is in reference to the Code Enforcement Board Order dated October 8, 2013 notifying
you a twenty five dollar per day fine would be imposed beginning November 20, 2013 against
property located at 920 NW 12th Street & 900 Blk NW 13th Street for failure to comply.
According to Florida Statutes Chapter 162, once the fme has accrued for 90 days the City
possesses the ability to file a foreclosure action against the property to collect the fine. This
action could result in a financial burden on you, in addition to the fines.
Since the property is not in compliance with the City ordinances the fine of twenty -five dollars
per day will continue to accrue. As you can see it would be in your best interest to resolve this
matter and stop the fme from accruing daily. If you have any questions please contact our office.
Sincerely,
d Ster mg
Code Enforcement fficer
(863) 357 -1971
55 S.E. Third Avenue • Okeechobee, Florida 34974 -2932 • (863) 357 -1971 • Fax: (863) 763 -4489
Celeste Watford - Okeechobee County Tax Collector
NOTICE OF AD VALOREM TAXES & NON -AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS
BILL # R 2979200 2013
REAL ESTATE TAX /NOTICE RECEIPT FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY
PROPERTY # R 3- 15- 37 -35- 0010- 00090-
Page 1 of 1
IF PAID IN TOTAL N
NOV1 -30 D
DEC 1 -31 J
JAN 1 -31 F
FEB 1 -28 M
MAR 1 -31 APR
Reference
.AD VAL OREM TAXES
TAXING AUTHORITY MILLAGE RATE TAX AMOUNT
SCHOOL -RLE .00521500 $13.04
COUNTY .00854700 $21.37
CITY - OKEECHOBEE .00774320 $19.36
SOUTH FL. WAT MGMNT .00041100 $1.03
SCHOOL -DISC .00224800 $5.62
COUNTY BOND .00034910 $0.87
CHILDRENS COUNCIL .00030600 $0.77
TOTAL AD- VALOREM: $62.06
NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS
TAXING AUTHORITY
TOTAL NON -AD VALOREM:
COMBINED TAXES & ASMTS:
DISCOUNT:
UNPAID BALANCE:
Exemptions:
Property Address:
NW 13TH ST
OKEECHOBEE 34974
SMITH BENJAMIN
C/O LULA SMITH WORTHEN
P 0 BOX 880906
PORT ST LUCIE, FL 34988
.172 ACRES
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
TAX AMOUNT LOTS 11 BLOCK 9
$0.00
$62.06
F AIR MKT VALUE $2,500.00 DIET 50
$2,500.00 _vEM L.Ai ��E $0.00
TAXABLE VALUE $2,500.00
$61.44 spay this
-$0.62 AssE�s
Delinquent Tax Histo
Year
Roll
Bill #
Outstanding Tax
Accrued Penalties
Total Due
Reference
2011
R
3016400 -C
$89.44
$26.20
$115.64
3697 CERT.
2010
R
3021400 -C
$116.84
$54.74
$171.58
3696 CERT.
2009
R
3044900 -I
$199.97
$107.51
$307.48
NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS
TAXING AUTHORITY
TOTAL NON -AD VALOREM:
COMBINED TAXES & ASMTS:
DISCOUNT:
UNPAID BALANCE:
Exemptions:
Property Address:
NW 13TH ST
OKEECHOBEE 34974
SMITH BENJAMIN
C/O LULA SMITH WORTHEN
P 0 BOX 880906
PORT ST LUCIE, FL 34988
.172 ACRES
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
TAX AMOUNT LOTS 11 BLOCK 9
$0.00
$62.06
F AIR MKT VALUE $2,500.00 DIET 50
$2,500.00 _vEM L.Ai ��E $0.00
TAXABLE VALUE $2,500.00
$61.44 spay this
-$0.62 AssE�s
Delinquent Tax Histo
Year
Roll
Bill #
Outstanding Tax
Accrued Penalties
Total Due
Reference
2011
R
3016400 -C
$89.44
$26.20
$115.64
3697 CERT.
2010
R
3021400 -C
$116.84
$54.74
$171.58
3696 CERT.
2009
R
3044900 -I
$199.97
$107.51
$307.48
3801 CERT.
2008
R
3047400 -I
$277.78
$150.70
$428.48
3220 CERT.
Total Due
$1,023.18
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