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Nichols, Kenneth - Case #17-020 SatisfiedSATISFACTION OF LIEN This is to certify that the claim of lien in the sum of $2,620.00 Two Thousand Six Hundred Twenty Dollars filed by and on behalf of the Code Enforcement Board, Okeechobee, Florida, on January 17, 2018 , and recorded in Book 801 , Page 79 , of the public records of Okeechobee County, Florida against the following described real property: Official Records File#2020000503 Page(s):1 Sharon Robertson Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller Case: 17-020 Okeechobee, FL Recorded 1/15/2020 10:35 AM Name: Kenneth Nichols Fees: RECORDING $10.00 Address: 114 NE 11 t" Street Lot: W 1/2 of Lot 6 & E 50 ft of Lot 7 Blk: 31 Section: City of Okeechobee Parcel:3-15-37-35-0010-00310- 0060 has been satisfied by payment in full of $262.00 Two Hundred Sixty -Two Dollars , on I U , 206 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 TTEST: Chairperson Recording Secretary STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE E SON�Ly,appeared before me the undersigned authoritr�'— 44Lana=well known to me and known by me to be the Special Magistrate an Recording Secretary, respectively, for the CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT. SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this day of 20_& Notary Public My Commission Expires: Please return to: City of Okeechobee, 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974 ' c c ' an Notary Public State of Florida Terisa Garcia My Commission GG 270073 EMpires 1 111 712022 ♦r' CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, -vs- PETITIONER, RESPONDENT, Kenneth Nichols / LIEN / ORDER CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA. CASE NO. 17-020 THIS CAUSE came before the Code Enforcement Board, City of Okeechobee, for public hearing on October 10 , 20 17 . 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: W 1/2 of Lot 6 & E 50 ft of Lot 7 Blk: 31 Section: City of Okeechobee Parcel: 3-15-37-35-0010-00310-0060 Property location: 114 NE 11`h Street, Okeechobee, FL Property owner: Kenneth Nichols Property has been found to have disabled vehicle, refrigerator & yard debris. B. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW: The owner of the property described above has been found in violation of Chapter 30 Sec 30-41 Disabled vehicles & Sec 30-43 Public nuisance C. ORDER: The City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Board has determined you have violated the Code of Ordinances, Ch 30 Sec 30-41 Disabled vehicles & Sec 30-43 Public nuisance concerning your property located at 114 NE 11`h Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 If you do not correct the violation within thirty (30) days of receiving this notice—, or notify the Code Enforcement Officer of the correction, the Board imposes a fine of $10.00 - - - 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 liend rn rn nm 000MI,71H�� _.J r� .p4��SZ ��• on real and personal property pursuant to Florida Statute 162. You have a right within thirty O v m � Cc m= m-.,n;n Z=r days, to appeal this finding and order by Writ of Certiorari to the Circuit Court, Okeechobee, rn - c - t0 0— �0 rot-. County, Florida. If you correct the violation prior to the above date, it is your obligation to t:2 coQu 00;Dti= .. ;u."CZ 6) contact the Code Enforcement Officer to verify such compliance. 3 a Ci== r7i m T t AGREED AND ORDERED this day of O(S t 6 ice, , 20 17 . CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Petitioner Kenneth Nichols Respondent CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD City of Okeechobee, Florida hairperson nforc ment Officer ATTEST: Recording Secretary STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE 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 BOARD. SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this V day of C Akl� ,20� 6ft- gzw' NOTARY PUBLIC My Commission expires: 4d R5 , a,()aa ot"a� Pue�, IOM BARNES MY COMMISSION # FF 878084 \�� EXPIRES:AM25.2020 A FT BOf11%gd 1}Yy BII y Please return to: City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement 55 SE 3`d Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 (863)467-1586 de LV RECEIVED from Dollars 100 'd CLERK CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 55 S.E. 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974 N2 (863) 763.3372 RECEIVED from 1 4. 2 b �— CLERK CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA N249706 55 S.E. 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974 (863) 763.3372 RECEIVED from 100 20, ") 20 Dollars Dollars j. hl 17 LV RECEIVED from Dollars 100 'd CLERK CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 55 S.E. 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974 N2 (863) 763.3372 RECEIVED from 1 4. 2 b �— CLERK CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA N249706 55 S.E. 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974 (863) 763.3372 RECEIVED from 100 20, ") 20 Dollars Dollars uiem oT the Lxcuit court & Lomptroiler OKEECHOBEE COUNTY 312 NW 3rd Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 Transaction # 2019041462 Receipt # 2020000365 Print Date: 1/15/2020 10:38:33AM Cashier Date: January 15, 2020 Client: CITY OF OKEECHOBEE 17 Items RELEASE Instrument Number: 2020000499 RECORDING FEES $5.00 BOCC $2.00 FACC FEE 0.10 TRUST FUND FEE $1.00 COURT RELATED PRMT $1.90 RELEASE Instrument Number: 2020000500 RECORDING FEES 5.00 BOCC $2.00 FACC FEE 0.10 TRUST FUND FEE $1.00 COURT RELATED PRMT $1.90 RELEASE Instrument Number: 2020000501 RECORDING FEES 5.00 BOCC $2.00 FACC FEE $0.10 TRUST FUND FEE 1.00 COURT RELATED PRMT $1.90 RELEASE Instrument Number: 2020000502 RECORDING FEES $5.00 BOCC $2.00 FACC FEE $0.10 TRUST FUND FEE 1.00 COURT RELATED PRMT 1.90 SATISFACTION Instrument Number: 2020000503 RECORDING FEES 5.00 BOCFACC ca�se, FEE 0.100 TRUST FUND FEE $1.00 COURT RELATED PRMT 1.90 SATISFACTION Instrument Number: 2020000504 RECORDING FEES 5.00 BOCC $2.00 FACC FEE 0.10 TRUST FUND FEE $1.00 Instrument Number: 2020000505 RECORDING FEES 5.00 BOCC 2.00 FACC FEE 0.10 TRUST FUND FEE $1.00 COURT RELATED PRMT 1.9 SATISFACTION Instrument Number: 2020000506 RECORDING FEES 5.00 BOCC 2.00 FACC FEE 0.10 TRUST FUND FEE 1.00 COURT RELATED PRMT 1.90 SATISFACTION Instrument Number: 2020000507 RECORDING FEES 5.00 BOCC 2.00 FACC FEE $0.10 TRUST FUND FEE 1.00 COURT RELATED PRMT $1.90 SATISFACTION Instrument Number: 2020000508 RECORDING FEES 5.00 BOCC $2.00 FACC FEE 0.10 TRUST FUND FEE $1.00 COURT RELATED PRMT $1.90 LIEN Instrument Number: 2020000509 RECORDING FEES 9.00 BOCC $4.00 FACC FEE 0.20 TRUST FUND FEE 1.50 COURT RELATED PRMT $3.80 LIEN Instrument Number: 2020000510 RECORDING FEES $9.00 BOCC 4.00 FACC FEE 0.20 TRUST FUND FEE $1.50 COURT RELATED PRMT $3.80 LIEN Instrument Number: 2020000511 RECORDING FEES $9.00 BOCC 4.00 FACC FEE 0.20 TRUST FUND FEE 1.50 COURT RELATED PRMT 3.80 LIEN Instrument Number: 2020000512 RECORDING FEES 9.0 BOCC 4.00 UUUK I KtLAI CU HKM 1 $3.80 LIEN Instrument Number: 2020000513 RECORDING FEES $9.00 BOCC $4.00 FACC FEE $0.20 TRUST FUND FEE 1.50 COURT RELATED PRMT 3.80 LIEN Instrument Number: 2020000514 RECORDING FEES 9.00 BOCC 4.00 FACC FEE 0.20 TRUST FUND FEE 1.50 COURT RELATED PRMT 3.80 LIEN Instrument Number: 2020000515 RECORDING FEES 9.00 BOCC 4.00 FACC FEE 0.20 TRUST FUND FEE 1.50 COURT RELATED PRMT 3.80 CHECK/CASHIERS CHECK AMOUNT: $229.50 # 040876 Total Payments Total Fees Shortage Check Overage Rec By: Madalyn Pinon Deputy Clerk $229.50 $229.50 $0.00 $0.00 www. clerk. co.okeechobee.fl.us/Official Records.htm CITY OF OKEECHOBEE 55 S F 3Rn AVENUE • OKEECHOBEE. FL 34974 REMITTANCE STATEMENT INVOICE NO. GROSS AMOUNT DISCOUNT NET AMOUNT Filing Fees 229.50 229.50 TOTAL 229.50 OKEECHOBEE COUN'T'Y, FLORIDA CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT IN RE: The Matter of i U:: -h N+6,Us Respondent(s) I, r e enced case and in 1. My pante and c 2. 3 4 Complaint # 1-7 — 00 Q hereby request a reduction of a fine imposed in the above - would state the following information: mailing address are: //�/ "A'.4 hysical address of the properly which was the subject of the violation: A fide in the amount of $ ffrivc-' per clay was imposea on the ronow2ng aate: e- ray, The violations vAre correc d and I as advised that the property came into compliance on the following date: 14 .� 0/9 � ® � I am requesting that e accrued fine be reduced from $T to $ C/ 7. I UNDERSTAND THAT I MUST BE PRESENT AND PERSONNALLX APPEAR. BEFORE THE CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE TO PRESENT AND DEFEND THIS REQUEST FOR A R + r UCTION IN THE FINE, If I cannot personally appear, I hereby designate the f o p'erso ppear in my place: r k W,1_e_0J , , — )() DS' a f Re d Signature of Respon nt Date: ZW The foregoin ins a uv ; s ' (or a ed subscribed before me this da s _., �2�_ j 9C�#1 and who produced � — as identification. ,. AIARCUSA.NANIt�fAN r ll�� s d : �: Commission # GG 270181 Signature of Notary Public — State of Florida =^;,�'A.0 Expires OcMw 24, 2022 Print/Typed/Stamped Name of Ntary °"`''' eadeaTrgFat^tnsnrance80naesao�s My commission expires: F:\SHARED\Aarnanda\Code Enforcement Board Meetings\orders and other fonnARequest for reduction of accrued fine 2007.doc Revised7/20/2007 l Feo Are Services & Fees (check box, add fee as eppropdate) ❑ Retum Receipt (hardcopy) $ ❑Return Receipt (electronic) $ Postmark ❑ Certified Mail Restricted Delivery $ Here ❑Adult Signature Required $ ^ ❑ AduH Signature Restricted Delivery $ I (!,�' O ------------------ ------------------ '-------------------------------------------- EECHOgEE OKEECHOBEE POLICE CODE ENFORCEMENT �`,c� 50 SE 2nd Ave. F� Okeechobee, Fl. 34974 863-763-9795 863-763-7804/Fax November 20, 2019 Mr. Nichols 114 NE 11th Street Okeechobee, Fl 34972 Case # 17-020 Mr. Nichols, MNWi1C:1191•+- Iai Per our record the property stated above is well past the 90 days allotted before being recommended to City Council for Foreclosure. I would like to get you on the December 10, 2019 Special Magistrate Meeting for you to request a fine reduction. In order for this to happen I need you to come to the City Police Department and pick up a Recommendation letter fill it out have it notarized and bring back to me. Enclosed is an outline of all the correspondences we have had with you over the past few years regarding this property. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the above number. Thank you for your time in regard to this matter. Sincerely, Melissa Close City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Administrative Secretary . ,. City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement 50 SE 2nd Ave Okeechobee, FI 34974 (863) 763-9795 (863) 7637804 — Fax Mr. Kenneth Nichols 114 NE 111h Street Okeechobee,F134972 Case #17-020 Mr. Nichols, _October 30. 2019 Per our record we have a Lien/Order on the property at 114 NE 11th Street. This goes back from October 10, 2017. 1 have spoken to John Cook regarding this matter and I would like to get this issue resolved. If you would like to come Infront of the Magistrate for a fine reduction, please contact me. I will get you on the next scheduled Special Magistrate meeting which is on the 2°1 Tuesday of each month. The amount due on the Lien/Order is $2,620.00. 1 am also enclosing a copy of the Lien/Order for you to review. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Melissa Close Administrative Secretary City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Mr. Nichols: 114 NE 11th Street Case # 17-020 Was found in violation on July 18, 2017 for disabled vehicle, Untended Vegetation, General Cleaning and Public Nuisance. Notice of Violation was sent out on July 18, 2017 and was returned signed by Kenneth Nichols on July 24, 2017. Property was also posted for the October loth 2017 meeting. Fine on this property started 11/28/2017 $10.00 a day. This fine ran for 262 day for a total of $2,620.00 The lien order was sent out and signed for by Carinn Nichols returned to us on 10/26/2017. On March 1, 2018 and on August 13, 2018 we sent out letter notifying Mr. Nichols about his fine and they were both retuned unsigned. Okeech.pbee...ppliCe Departmerit...... 50 S.E. 2nd Avenue *Okeechobee, Florida 349- 4 Kenneth Nichols 114 NE 11th Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 .................................. .................... .... .. ........................... NEOPOST FIRST-CLASS MAIL 11/01/2019 16 J.9 % F..Mo $000.502 ZIP 34974 041 M1 1455829 34S r•2--2117:1.= 11111111 fill Okeechobee sir CODE ENFORCEMENT FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA. Petitioner, vs Respondent, Kenneth Nichols Okeechobee Police Code Enforcement 50 SE 2nd Ave Okeechobee Florida 34974 863-763-9795 Phone 863-763-7804 FAX Date 11/20/2019 CASE NO. 17-020 STATEMENT OF VIOLATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING Pursuant to Florida Statutes 162.02 and 162.12, Florida Statutes, and the Code of Ordinances of City of Okeechobee, I (hereinafter the "City of Okeechobee), the undersigned Code Enforcement Officer hereby gives notice of an uncorrected violation of the City of Okeechobee Code, as more particularly described herein, and hereby requests a Hearing before the Okeechobee City Code Enforcement Special Magistrate. 1. Violation of City Code Chapter/Section: Ch 30 Sec 30-43 & Ch 30 Sec 30-41 2. Address and Parcel# where violation exists: 114 N E 11 th Street 3-15-37-35-0010-00310-0060 3. Name and address of property owner or person in charge of location where violation exists: Kenneth Nichols: 114 NE 11th Street 4. Description of Violation: Recommendation to City Council for Fine Reduction 5. Date violation must be corrected byDec 1, 2019 6. Date violation first observed on or about7/18/17 Unless Respondent corrects the violation described herein by the date set forth above AND contacts the undersigned Code Inspector to verify compliance, with the Okeechobee City Code Section(s) cited herein, you are hereby called upon to take notice that a Hearing will be held in this cause before the City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Magistrate on the 10th day uecemDer at 6:30 P.M., located at 55 SE 3rd Ave Okeechobee City Hall, Okeechobee Florida 34974 in Council Chambers. The Magistrate will receive testimony and evidence at said Hearing and shall make findings of fact and conclusions of law as are supported by the evidence and testimony, and shall make an order thereupon. You are entitled to be represented by counsel, present evidence, and present testimony. Please be advised that any evidence presented to the Magistrate for his consideration will be retained by Code Compliance Department. If you fail to appear at the hearing the Magistrate may enter an Order of Violation, & impose a fine in your absence. r terli Code Enforce nt Officer Any Person desiring to appeal any decision of the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate with respect to any matter considered at this hearing will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made and that the record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal will be based. Code Enforcement Magistrate tapes are for the sole purpose of back up for the official records of the Code Enforcement Department. In Accordance with Fla. Statute 162.11(2005), an aggrieved party may appeal a final administrative order to the circuit court. Such an appeal shall be filed within 30 days of the execution of the order to be appealed. De acuerdo con la seccion 162.11 de los estatutos de la Florida, un partido que no esta en acuerdo puede apelar una orden administrativa final a la tribunal CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT Case: # 17-020 Name: Kenneth Nichols Property Location: 114 NE 11`h Street Code Board Action: Imposed a fine starting 11/28/17 @ $10.00 per day for code violations Ch 30 Sec 30-41 Disabled vehicle & Sec 30-43 Public nuisance Accrual of Fine: 0 Nov = 3 days Dec =3f Y(� Jan =<� Feb = Mar =c3/ r 30 �1=3J TOTAL = Aloj day -5 Date of Compliance: p o I ` 8 1 F'=KfFCyo CLty of Okeechobee . A Code Enforcement 'i 915 August 13, 2018 Kenneth Nichols 114 NE 11 t" Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 Re: 114 NE I I " Street Dear Property Owner: This letter is in reference to the Code Enforcement Board Order/Lien dated October 10 2017 imposing a ten dollar per day fine beginning November 28, 2017 for yard debris and disabled vehicles on property located at 114 NE 11`" Street. On January 17, 2018 the Lien was recorded in Okeechobee County. The fine has now accrued for over ninety (90) days and is continuing to accrue daily. According to Chapter 162 of the Florida Statutes the City possesses the ability to file a foreclosure action against the property to collect the fine. At this time no foreclosure action has been taken against the property. However, you should contact me immediately in order to bring the property into compliance with City ordinances and stop the fine from accruing. The next regularly scheduled Code Enforcement Board meeting is September 11, 2018 at which time the Code Board could decide to recommend foreclosure. Please contact me at 863-467-1586 to discuss this matter. Sincerely, red Sterling Code Enforcement Officer (863) 467-1586 55 S.E. Third Avenue . Okeechobee, Florida 34974-2932 . (863) 467-1586 • Fax: (863) 763-4489 N S Er S ru r- C3 C3 IC3 M O r- n.j .n O r%- Aail Fee :xtra Services & Fees (check box, add tee as appropriate) ❑ Return Receipt (hardcopy) $ ❑ Return Receipt (electronic) $ Postmark ❑ Certifled Mall Restricted Delivery $ Here ❑ Adult Signature Required $ 1 ❑ Adult Signature Restricted Delivery $ IY 'ostage -------------- State, ZIP+46---------------------------------------------- - fih-"W �- �/T' C�ty of okeecholoeeCode Enforcement March 1, 2018 Kenneth Nichols 114 NE 11 m Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 Re: Case #17-020 Dear Mr. Nichols: This letter is in reference to the Code Enforcement Board Order dated October 10, 2017 notifying you a ten dollar per day fine would be imposed beginning thirty days after receipt of notice (see enclosed). A copy of that Board Order was sent by certified mail on October 18, 2017. The certified mail was received by Carinn Nichols on October 24 2017. As of November 28 2017 the fine began accruinjz at ten dollars per day and will continue to accrue until the property is in compliance. Therefore, it would be in your best interest to get the property in compliance by removing disabled vehicles without tags, old travel trailer and yard debris. The goal of Code Enforcement is to get the property in compliance so the fine can be stopped. Please contact me at 863-467-1586 so we can resolve this matter. Sincerely, ed Sterling Code Enforcement Officer (863)467-1586 55 S.E. Third Avenue • Okeechobee, Florida 34974-2932 . (863) 467-1586 • Fax: (863) 763-4489 Domestic Mail C For delivery inform Certified Mail Fee 1~' r -1 $ Extra Services & Fees (chock box add fee as appropriate) O ❑ Return Receipt (hardcopy) $ 0 r3 ❑ Return Receipt (electronic) $ Postmar ❑ Certified Mail Restricted Delivery $ H re C3 E] Adult Signature Required $ 0 Adult Signature Restricted Delivery $ i Postage 4 lti $ rU Total Postage and Fees $ "0 r -q Sent To C3 Street and Apt. No., or Pf Box No. ------------------------------- rl-- SHARON ROBERTSON CLERK & COMPTROLLER OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA 312 N.W. 3 STREET, SUITE 155 OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972 863.763.2131 REF: DATE:1/17/2018 TIME:10:17:12 AM RECEIPT: 2018000616 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE ACCOUNT #: 0 ITEM - 01 LIEN RECD: 1/17/2018 10:17:12 AM FILE: 2018000586 BK/PG 0 801/77 CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD HILL BILLY Recording Fees 18.50 Subtotal 18.50 ITEM - 02 LIEN RECD: 1/17/2018 10:17:12 AM FILE: 2018000587 BK/PG 0 801/79 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE NICHOLS KENNETH Recording Fees 18.50 Subtotal 18.50 TOTAL DUE $37.00 PAID TOTAL $40.00 PAID CASH $40.00 CASH RETURNED ($3.00) -------------------------------- REC BY: M PINON DEPUTY CLERK www.clerk.co.okeechobee.fl.us xtra Services $ Foes (check box, add fee as appropriate) ❑ Return Receipt (hardcopy) $ ❑ Return Receipt (electronic) $ Postmark ❑ Certified Moll Reetrictod Delivery $ f0 [:]Adult Signature Required $� ❑ Adult Signature Rootrictod Delivery $ 'ostage 1 'otal Postill end Fees 2fP+4+----------------------------------------------------------------- Complete items 1, 2, and 3. 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. Article Addressed to: KENNETH NICHOLS 114 NE 11TR STREET OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972 A. Signature / e ' //� ❑ Agent X 1 / r t' �l� "[ J ❑ Addressee 8. Received y (Printed Name) C. Date of Delivery Ild -'H /" D. is delivery address different from item 1? ❑ Yes If YES, enter delivery address below: O No 3. Service Type s ❑ Priority Mail® V I I I I'I I I I II V I I I II I II I I I I I I ❑Adult Signature ❑Registered MalIaiITMT^' ❑ Adult Signature Restricted Delivery ❑ Registered Mail Restricted 9590 9402 2505 6306 7290 29 Certified MaiIO Certified Mail Restricted Delivery Delivery ❑Return Receipt for ❑Collect on Delivery Merchandise 2. Article Number (Transfer from service label) ❑Collect on Delivery Restricted Delivery n '^sured 0 Signature ConflrmationT [ISignature Confirmation 7 016 2 710 ], 7 2 4 9045 Mail sured Mail Restricted Delivery Restricted Delivery ver $500) PS Form 3811, July 2015 PSN 7530-02-000-9053 Domestic Return Receipt :xtra services & tees (check box, add fee as appropriate) ❑ Retum Receipt (hardcopy) $ ❑ Return Receipt (electronic) $ Postmark ❑ Certified Mail Restricted Delivery $ Here ❑ Adult Signature Required $ ))) I ❑ Adult Signature Restricted Delivery $ 'ostage otal Postage and Fees ient To --- treet and p . No., or oxo. — —-------------- )iry, State, ZIP+4� CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD OF CASE NO. 17-00020 THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA CITY OF OKEECHOBEE Petitioner, -vs- KENNETH NICHOLS 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 sworn, 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 30-41 Disabled Vehicles & Sec 30-43 Public nuisances 2. Location of Violation: 114 NE 11TH STREET, OKEECHOBEE, FL 3. Legal decription: Parcel # 31537350010003100060 4. Respondent(s) name & address: KENNETH NICHOLS; 114 NE 11TH STREET OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972 5. Description of violation: PLEASE REMOVE DISABLED VEHICLES WITH NO TAGS, MOW PROPERTY AND REMOVE DEBRIS. 6. Date by which violation is to be corrected: 10/03/2017 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 10th day of October, 2017, at 6:30 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 �'if'�� day ofJf P�YI(� 2017 G CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD �''—Fr Sterli 55 SE 3rd Avenue Code Enforcement Office Okeechobee, Florida 34974 (863) 467-1586 ■ Complete 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 mailpiece, or on the front if space permits. Article Addressed to: KENNETH NICHOLS 114 NE I VH STREET OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972 A. Sig e ❑ Agent X i r, B. R ved led me C. ate of De h D. de ivory a dress di event from item 1? ❑ Yes If YES, enter delivery address below: ❑ No 3. Service Type Certified Mail® ❑ Priority Mail Express' Registered ❑ Return Receipt for Merchandise ❑ Insured Mail ❑ Collect on Delivery 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) ❑ Yes 2. Article Number 7 016 2 710 0000 1724 8727 (Transfer from service labi .., PS Form 3811, July 2013 Domestic Return Receipt rtl ED r9 C` - ;ertifled Mall Fee :Xtra Services & Fees (check box, add lee w appropriate) ❑ Return Receipt (hardcopy) $ ❑ Return Receipt (electronic) $ Postmark ❑ Certllled Mail Restricted Delivery $ Here ❑ Adult Signature Required $ ❑ Adult Signature Restricted Dellvery $ J 'ostage I 'otal Postage and Fees fentTo ,treat and pC No., o�FJO Efox o.--- NI -Ch ---------• ---------•-------- �y.OF- City of Okeechobee d0 Code 8nforrcement u�1915�� CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD CASE # 17-00020 NOTICE OF VIOLATION 7/18/2017 KENNETH NICHOLS 114 NE 11TH STREET OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972 RE: W 1/2 OF LOT 6 & E 50' OF LOT 7 BLK: 31 PARCEL: 31537350010003100060 A violation of local codes involving your property within the City of Okeechobee has been cited. PROPERTY LOCATION: 114 NEI1TH STREET, OKEECHOBEE. FL NATURE OF VIOLATION: Chp 30 Sec 30-41 Disabled Vehicles & Sec 30-43 Public nuisances CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED: PLEASE REMOVE DISABLED VEHICLES WITH NO TAGS, MOW PROPERTY AND REMOVE DEBRIS. The corrective action outlined should betaken within ten (10) days 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 863-467-1586. Sincerel , Fr St eyH g de Enforcement O er (863) 467-1586 55 S.E. Third Avenue - Okeechobee, Florida 34974-2932 - (863) 357-1971 - Fax: (863) 763-4489 n Code Violation /Notice to Appear Report Date of Infraction: Property Owner: _I -� f= '�llSil'�7 . Iva Case # 1-6JO Contact ]Person: Phone # Date Contacted: How Contacted: L� Location of Violation: 1, Iq�-- J 14 CO22L1 43 Mailing Address: Lot(s):ld/z lock: 31 Section: i & r Parcel # — -7— 35 — CO 60 3 d 0 lf<J601 Violation: #1 Disabled Vehicle #2 it Untendcd Vegetation #3 General Cleaning #4 i✓ Public Nuisance #5 Building Department 96 Public Works Notes About Violation: Notice of Violation bailed: °x /6/ Received A / Hand Delivered Posted Notice to Appear bailed: � e C / �� ' Vaud Delivered Posted ,;� c Inspected Finding Notes: ®c��7 C-1/4,112 P) <;f,07— 9 i -7 1,201 C Reactive Yate in Compliance: 5 ( (u -- Pro -Active MapPrint_Okeechobee-County-Property-Appraiser_11-22-2019 Page 1 of 1 NSW' 12TH ST .e En f / .e 17? IN d 0 100 200 300 400 500 1 800 700 '00 900 1000 ft Okeechobee County Property Appraiser Mickey L. Bandi I Okeechobee, Florida 1863-763-4422 PARCEL: 3-15-37-35-0010-00310-0060 HX H3 OTHER I SINGLE FAM (000100) 10.257 AC - CITY OF OKEECHOBEE W 1/2 OF LOT 6 & E 50 FT OF LOT 7 BLOCK 31 NICHOLS KENNETH R 2019 Certified Values Owner: 114 NE 11TH STREET Mkt Lnd $7,500 Appraised $68,346 OKEECHOBEE, FL 349722143 Ag Lnd $0 Assessed $38,135 Site: 114 NE 11TH ST, Bldg $60,846 Exempt $25,500 _ OKEECHOBEE Sales 12/1/1988 $65,000 I (Q) XFOB $0 county:$12,635*� + Info 9/1/1977 $31,000 I(Q) Just $68,346 Total city:$12,635 11/111975 $32,300 1(Q) Taxable other.$12,635 school:$12,635 This information„ was derived from data which was compiled by the Okeechobee County Property Appraiser 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 Appraisers office. GriazlyLogie.eorn ""Request for Fine Reduction"" Exh,%b4 4+5 CASE NO: 17-020 1. My name is Fred Sterling certified code inspector for the City of Okeechobee and I've been duly sworn in prior to presenting evidence. 2. Respondents Kenneth Nichols is/are () present or () not present. The property is occupied by (x) owner(s), O tenant or O vacant. 3. This case concerns property located in the municipal boundaries of the City of Okeechobee at 114 NE 11 th Street . According to Official Records of the Okeechobee County Property Appraiser the owner(s) of record is/are Kenneth Nichols City exhibit no. 1 4. On July 2017 , I personally inspected the property and observed the following: a. General Cleaning & Beautification b. Public Nuisance C. 5. Based upon my investigation, I issued a courtesy card/letter to Respondent(s) notifyingthem of the violation with a request to have the property come into compliance within 10 days. 6. On I re inspected the property and found it still in violation. A Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing was issued on and delivered by: (x) Certified mail. () Personal hand delivery. () Posting Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing on the subject property. City exhibit no. 2 7. Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing gave Respondent(s) 14 days to correct the following violations: a. Ch 30 Sec 30-43 for violation of Public Nuisance b. Ch 30 Sec 30-41 for violation of Disabled Vehicles c. Ch Sec for violation of 8. Prior to the hearing, a final inspection of the property was done and Idetermined: ( ) Property had come into substantial compliance with cited Codes. (X) Property remained in non-compliance. 9. I request in addition to my testimony, all exhibits, notices and photographs be admitted into evidence by the Magistrate. * * * * Request for Fine Reduction* * * * Dated the .x14 c f sa,g.xwti67AW � �►^