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2018-05-08CITY OF OKEECHOBEE MAY 8,2018 REGULAR CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER - Chairperson. May 8, 2018 Regular Meeting, City Hall, 55 SE 3" Avenue II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Chairperson. III. BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - Secretary. Chairperson Jamie Gamiotea Vice Chairperson Melissa Close Board Member Beverly Bernst Board Member Louise Conrad Board Member Ted Denisuk Board Member Jim Pippin Board Member Michelle Sanders Alternate Member Megan Wilt Board Attorney John Cook Fire Chief/Code Enforcement Officer Herb Smith Code Enforcement Officer Fred Sterling Board Secretary Sue Christopher IV. MINUTES - Secretary. SUMMARY OF BOARD ACTION PAGE 1 OF 5 BOARD ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE Chairperson Gamiotea called the May 8, 2018, Regular Meeting to order at 6.30 pm, in the City Council Chambers, located at 55 SE V Avenue, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairperson Gamiotea. Present Present Absent with consent (Megan Wilt filled the seat for Member Bernst) Present Present Present Present Present Present Present (entered chambers at 6.45 pm) Present Present A. Motion to dispense with the reading and approve the Member Close moved to dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Board Action for March 13, 2018; seconded Summary of Board Action for the March 13, 2018 Regular by Member Denisuk. There was no discussion on this item. Meeting. VOTE GAMIOTEA - YES CLOSE - YES BERNST - ABSENT CONRAD - YES DENISUK - YES PIPPIN - YES SANDERS - YES WILT - YES MOTION CARRIED. V. AGENDA - Chairperson. A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of There were no request for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items from today's agenda. items on today's agenda. 11 MAY 8, 2018 - CEB REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 2 OF 5 W AGENDA III BOARD ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS. A. Disposition of Cases presented by Code Officer Sterling: This being a quasi-judicial proceeding, an oath was administered to those offering testimony, all responded affirmatively. Officer Sterling advised all events occurred within the corporate limits of the City of Okeechobee. The Officer's notes, testimony, photographs, and supporting documents were all entered as part of the official record. Case No. 15-013 Officer Sterling testified notice of violation/notice of hearing sent by certified mail was returned therefore notice was posted at Anthony Bertram. 1105 SW 71h Avenue the property owner's address. Officer Sterling gave some background information on this case stating it had been before the Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance board three times since August of 2015 and each time Mr. Bertram was given an extension to remove all commercial vehicles Ch 54 Sec 54-51 Parking in residential neighborhoods and remove storage containers from property. Officer Sterling stated at this time all commercial vehicles have been removed, but the storage containers are still there. Mr. Anthony Bertram addressed the board stating he had purchased another piece of property and is working to get it cleared so that he can store his equipment at the new location and remove storage containers from 1105 SW 7`h Avenue. Chair Gamiotea asked Mr. Bertram what he thought was a reasonable time to have the containers moved. Mr. Bertram stated he would need two months. Chair Gamiotea suggested the board consider the upcoming hurricane season, since the storage containers would need to be removed before the active part of hurricane season. He also reminded the board Mr, Bertram has always worked with the Code Officer and made an effort to comply. Member Close moved to find Case No. 15-013, Anthony Bertram, 1105 SW 7' Avenue, in violation of Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance and Ch 54 Sec 54-51 Parking in residential neighborhoods, based on the testimony of Code Officer Sterling, allowing until July 10, 2018 to have the property in compliance, if not in compliance by that date a fine of fifteen dollars per day would be imposed beginning July 10, 2018; seconded by Member Conrad. VOTE GAMIOTEA - YES CLOSE - YES BERNST - ABSENT CONRAD-YES DENISUK - YES PIPPIN - YES SANDERS - YES WILT - YES MOTION CARRIED Case No. 16-015 Officer Sterling testified this property was under a twenty-five dollar per day fine from June 3, 2016 until April 19, 2018 for a Leon & Tisha Edouard. 903 SE 8`n Avenue total amount of $17,125.00 for failure to get a permit for a shed and disabled vehicles. Mr. Sterling stated the disabled vehicles Request for release or reduction of lien were removed a few weeks ago but the permit for the shed was not issued until April 19, 2018. Leon & Tisha Edouard were present along with their attorney Jim Cox. Attorney Cox spoke on behalf of his client requesting a continuance to have time to present google earth photographs establishing exactly when the disabled vehicles were removed to show his client was making an attempt to bring the property into compliance. Attorney Cox also stated the notices sent to Mr. Edouard were all returned and he never saw the notices that were posted on the property. Chair Gamiotea informed Attorney Cox by posting notice on the property and at City Hall the legal requirements for proper notification had been satisfied. Mr. Edouard stated he was completely unaware a fine was running and as soon as he found out he came in the very next day to get a permit. MAY 8, 2018 -CEB REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 3 OF 5 AGENDA III BOARD ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE Case No. 16-015 He added, he did receive a notice which was hand delivered by Officer Sterling to him at his residence in Blue Heron.He said Leon & Tisha Edouard. 903 SE 81h Avenue he took care of everything Officer Sterling made him aware of except for the shed permit which he was unable to get until a Request for release or reduction of lien (cont'd from page 2) survey was done. Officer Sterling said the reason the fine had continued to accrue was because he never got the permit for the shed. Officer Sterling stated the application for a permit was picked up on May 31, 2016 but never returned until April 13, 2018. City Attorney Cook reminded the board that a request for continuance was made by Attorney Cox in order to supply the board with aerial photos. Attorney Cook said if the board feels this information is needed to make their decision then he recommended granting a continuance. Attorney Cox addressed the board stating he would like the opportunity to demonstrate to the board the Edouard's were attempting to get the property into compliance, but were unaware of the time limits or that a fine was imposed. Member Conrad moved to postpone Case 16-015, Leon & Tisha Edouard, 903 SE 8th Avenue, until the next regularly scheduled meeting, based on the testimony of Code Officer Sterling that the property is in compliance at this time, seconded by Member Wilt. VOTE GAMIOTEA - YES CLOSE - YES BERNST - ABSENT CONRAD- YES DENISUK - YES PIPPIN -YES SANDERS - YES WILT - YES MOTION CARRIED. Case No 18-008 Code Officer Sterling testified notice of violation/notice of hearing was sent via certified mail and received by property owner. Thomas Corcoran. 302 NE 71h Street He said the property was in violation for overgrown grass and yard debris. He added, he spoke to the owner who lives out of Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance state and plans to come to Okeechobee this week to hire a lawn maintenance company to clean the property. Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification Member Close moved to find Case 18-008, Thomas Corcoran, 302 NE 7m Street, in violation of Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance and Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification, based on the testimony of Code Officer Sterling, allowing fifteen days after receipt of proper notification to bring the property into compliance if not in compliance by that date a fine of fifteen dollars per day would be imposed; seconded by Member Conrad. VOTE GAMIOTEA - YES CLOSE - YES BERNST - ABSENT CONRAD- YES DENISUK - YES PIPPIN - YES SANDERS - YES WILT - YES MOTION CARRIED. MAY 8, 2018 - CEB REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 4 OF 5 II AGENDA III BOARD ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE II Case No 18-009 Code Officer Sterling testified notice of violation/notice of hearing was sent via certified mail and received by property owner. Thomas Corcoran. 309 NE 6" Street He said the property was in violation for overgrown grass and yard debris. He added, he spoke to the owner who lives out of Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance state and plans to come to Okeechobee this week to hire a lawn maintenance company to clean the property. Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification Member Conrad moved to find Case 18-009, Thomas Corcoran, 309 NE 61h Street, in violation of Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance and Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification, based on the testimony of Code Officer Sterling, allowing fifteen days after receipt of proper notification to bring the property into compliance, if not in compliance by that date a fine of fifteen dollars per day would be imposed; seconded by Member Denisuk. GAMIOTEA - YES CLOSE - YES BERNST - ABSENT CONRAD- YES DENISUK - YES PIPPIN - YES SANDERS - YES WILT - YES MOTION CARRIED. Case No 18-013 Code Officer Sterling testified notice of violation/notice of hearing was sent via certified mail and received by property owner. MTGLQ Investors LP. 1609 SW 7`h Avenue Officer Sterling said this particular property is scheduled to be auctioned at the courthouse on May 23, 2018. The staff is Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance suggesting this be postponed until after the sale of the property, so the new owner can be notified of the violation. Chair Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification Gamiotea voiced some concerns of the property not getting cleaned up until possibly August or September if we wait until after the property is sold to take action. Attorney Cook advised the board they could go ahead and impose a fine on the current owner and the lien would transfer to the new owner. Chair Gamiotea stated he was in no way trying to punish the new owner, he is just trying to get the property cleaned up without dragging it out over a long period of time. Member Sanders moved to find Case 18-013, MTGLQ Investors LP,1609 SW 71h Avenue, in violation of Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public Nuisance and Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification, based on the testimony of Code Officer Sterling, imposing a fine of fifteen dollars ($15.00) per day five (5) days after receipt of proper notification; seconded by Member Close. VOTE GAMIOTEA - YES CLOSE - YES BERNST - ABSENT CONRAD- YES DENISUK - YES PIPPIN - YES SANDERS - YES WILT - YES MOTION CARRIED. Before Chair Gamiotea adjourned the meeting there was a brief discussion among the board about whether or not some parameters could be set when deciding how much to reduce a lien, so people don't have a preconceived idea when they make a request their liens would be automatically released. Chair Gamiotea reminded the board that we have to look at each case on a case by case basis. He added, it would not be feasible to have a set amount across the board because every case is different. He concluded by encouraging the board to voice any concerns they might have even if everyone doesn't agree. MAY 8, 2018 - CEB REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 5 OF 5 i iil I III ADJOURNMENT - CHAIRPERSON GAMIOTEA. THERE BEING NO FURTHER DISCUSSION NOR ITEMS ON THE AGENDA, CHAIRPERSON GAMIOTEA ADJOURNED THE MEETING AT 7:55 P.M. Jamie Gamiotea, Chairperson ATTEST: ��� Su(Iornatnrve Christopher, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that when a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Code Enforcement Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he/she may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Code Enforcement Board media is for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the fire department. Please be advised that if you intend to show any document, picture, video or items to the Board in support or opposition to any item on the agenda; a copy of the document, picture, video or item must be provided to the Board Secretary for the City's record. INDEPENDENT NEWSMEDIA INC. 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Z-' Katrina Elsken Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of MIQ o2-C I AD Notary Public, St�te of Florida at Large 1# F 2g ANGIE BRIDGES MY COMMISSION # FF 976149 A-�O- EXPIRES: Apdi 20.2020 Bonded Thro Notary Public UndeWlora Okeechobee News 107 SW 17th Street, Suite D Okeechobee, Florida 34974 863-763-3134 PUBLIC NOTICE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN M the QYd OWed,obee Code Fitorornrat Board (CEB) will oxrdid a re@�r mpg on Tucc, M 8, 2018, 6M PM, or as soon thaeal�r as Po®ble, at Qy 1D 55' 3�d AE Rm 20D, Okeaftobee, FL The pubic is Wted and a1Q71AdgBd m atlad. TM_ a9arda �Ofi76 9nbeemm ar b,� oitg the Code Et�forae- ANY PERsoN DECIDING ro APPEAL arty dadsrm made bythe CEB wth -W to arty re pu adiV al at tlrs meeting wi need>n �re a w� tin record of the p ry , made and the nod tdudes fhe tes4nory and w0mce upon Much the appeal wi be bagA In aoordance wdh the A -- the AU4, that needs 4.. aomrrrrndaaxr m partidp�e n t�s pn�adrg� mead the Fierlrr aR no ker dw bw b ume%days prior b Poa� �,� BE ADVISED MAshould you Ftmd m show arry doarnat, pidue, NZ or �ffir�io the h support or opPosbm m arry tan on the agar$ a o>(ry of the doormat, p1. v , or Iern mat be V ded to the Baxd Secretary fix the Qy5 records. awpmonlarwGarrvotea 299927 CN 5(1(2018 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MAY8,2018 OFFICIALAGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER -Chairperson: May 8, 2018 Regular Meeting, 6:30 pm, City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Chairperson. III. BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - Secretary. Chairperson Jamie Gamiotea ✓ Vice Chairperson Melissa Close ✓ (er� W . S e Board Member Beverly Bernst A-b +� IC o n Board Member Louise Conrad �1/ Board Member Ted Denisuk✓ Board Member Jim Pippin ✓ Board Member Michelle Sanders Alternate Member Megan Wilt Board Attorney John Cook Fire Chief/Code Enforcement Officer Herb Smith ✓� ��� :Lt Code Enforcement Officer Fred Sterling -� Secretary Sue Christopher IV. MINUTES - Secretary. A. Motion to dispense with reading and approve Summary of Board Action for March 13, 2018 Regular Meeting. V. AGENDA - Chairperson. ✓ ,,l ,&s Vase-. moved 4t yip ,"v Ted �er1����K 204 . C'L"c,` ed Ce A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. III PAGE 1 OF 2 r'n"-- h 13 ;a IF PAGE 2 OF 2 , VII PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS. A. Disposition of Cases presented by Code Officer Sterling: Case No. Name & Address Violation 15-013 Anthony Bertram Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance 1105 SW 7`h Avenue Ch 54 Sec 54-51 Parking in residential neighborhoods 16-015 Leon & Tisha Edouard Request for release or reduction of lien 903 SE 81" Avenue 18-008 Thomas Corcoran Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance 302 NE 7`h Street Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification 18-009 Thomas Corcoran Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance 309 NE 6`h Street Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification 18-013 MTGLQ Investors, L.P. Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance 1609 SW 7`h Avenue Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification ADJOURN MEETING - Chairperson PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that when a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Code Enforcement Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he/she may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Code Enforcement Board media is for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Fire Department. In accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), any person with a disability as defined by the ADA that needs special accommodation to participate in this proceeding, contact the Fire Department no later than two business days prior to the proceeding. (863)357-1971. Please be advised if you intend to show any document, picture, video or items to the Board in support or opposition to any item on the agenda; a copy of the document, picture, video or item must be provided to the Board Secretary for the City's record. tr,�, C�, aw- LAI y��2 C / p a Cc- �), `�����{r�c e c�a.�i�,�`,�c,.A'-tom c � �' i WLe'L� 'mot. w'� 410 #ly-&3 �xhIbit ':It1. A City of Okeechobee Code Board Meeting May 8th, 2018 Case #15-013 Anthony Bertram 1105 SW 7th Avenue CH 30 Sec.30-43 Public Nuisance CH54 Sec.54.41 Parking in residential neighborhood 08/11/2015 — Mr. Bertram came before the Code Board. Board allowed Mr. Bertram 6 months to bring the property into compliance. 05/10/2016 — Mr. Bertram explained that he had not been able to purchase the property he had planed on moving his stuff to and requested more time to have the property come into compliance. The Code Board granted Mr. Bertram an additional 60 days to come into compliance. 08/09/2016 — Mr. Bertram informed the Code Board that he had a contract on property to store his equipment. The Code Board recommended that he meet with City Staff and granted Mr. Bertram an additional 60 days. 03/22/2018 — Mailed Notice to Appear. 04/10/2018 — Posted property with Notice to Appear. 05/01/2018 —Notice to Appear returned 05/03/2018 — Met with Mr. Bertram, Mrs. Bertram, Chief Smith, Building Inspector Newell and went over what had to be done to bring property into compliance. 05/07/2018 — Inspected property, Trailer and lean too still there. Photographed property. Case # 16-015 Leon & Tisha Edouard 903 SE 81" Avenue Request for reduction of lien .10/27/2015 — Sent Courtesy Letter. 11/04/2015 — Courtesy Letter returned, no mail receptacle. 11/16/2015 — Left Notice of Visit. 02/08/2016 — Mailed Notice of Violation. 02/16/2016 —Notice of Violation returned, no mail receptacle unable to forward. 02/25/2016 — Posted property with Notice of Violation. 04/26/2016 — Mailed and posted Notice to Appear. 05/05/2016 —Notice to Appear returned, no mail receptacle unable to forward. 05/10/2016 — Code Board found property in Violation of Disabled Vehicle & Permit for shed. 05/19/2016 — Posted Code Board order. 05/31/2016 — Mr. Edouard picked up Building Permit Application 05/09/2017 — Mailed letter informing Mr. Edouard as to the amount of fine to date. 07/12/2017 — Left Notice of Visit and spoke to Mr. Edouard about Notice of Visit. 04/13/2018 — Mr. Edouard returned Building Permit Application. 04/19/2018 — Shed inspected, Passed. Property in compliance. Fine ran for 685 days @ $25.00 per day = $17, 125.00. Code Violation /Notice to Appear Report of infraction: J—lell Case # js_) Property Opener: LL O j C Q U I Contact Person: Phone # Date Contacted:' 'How Contacted: Location of Violation:q03 St=.. � C 40J-Z- 3 r-/ cl �i 7 Mailing Address: 3 A-�h Lot(s): Z Block: — Section: iTS 7-1 Parcel # 0 2-9 ©— C ^ 0 2 Violation: #1 V Disabled Vehicle#2 Untended Vegetation #3 . General Cleaning #4 Public, Nuisance #5` Building Department 96 Public.Works Notes About Violation: U-arc&- 4=-xPiA'C n TA,-, No )2tfr/R 17" ce of Violation Mailed Received Hand. Delivered Posted, Notice to Appear Mailed: Received Hand Delivered Posted . Ins ected Finding Notes: t',"'I 'e� '�F tL r GS7rp � /UU7JeL G r. U,Ur-10� Ao-"R:7) lyo QC, � - �� 26 jam-- %has rs-d 1,-A1 17,0 -L) t/z/ Date in Compliance: Celeste Watford - Okeechobee County Tax Collector Page 1 of 1 ' to NOTICE OF AD VALOREM TAXES & NON -AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS BILL # R 3165800 2017 REAL ESTATE TAXINOTICE RECEIPT FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY AD VALOREM TAXES TAXING AUTHORITY MILLAGE RATE TAX AMOUNT COUNTY .00786840 $226.56 SCHOOL-RLE .00435800 $125.48 SCHOOL -DISC .00224800 $64.73 CITY-OKEECHOBEE .00799320 $230.16 SOUTH FL. WAT MGMNT .00031000 $8.93 CHILDRENS COUNCIL .000400001 $11.52 TOTAL AD -VALOREM: 1 $667.38 PROPERTY # R 3-22-37-35-0290-00000-0250 EDOUARD LEON L & TISHA 3 903 SE 8TH AVE OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 NON -AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS 0.189 ACRES TAXING AUTHORITY TAX AMOUNT OKEECHOBEE ESTATES, AN Asmt - EMS ASSESSMENT $81.52 ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE (PLAT ASmt - GARBAGE ASMT CI $210.64 BOOK 3 PAGE 20) LOT 25 TOTAL NON -AD VALOREM: $312.16 COMBINED TAXES & ASMTS: $979.54 FAIR MKT VALUE $28,794.00 DIST ASSESS $28,794.00 EXEMPT VALUE DISCOUNT: $0.00 TAXABLE VALUE $28,794.00 UNPAID BALANCE: $1,010.13� Exemptions: Property Address: 903 SE 8TH AVE OKEECHOBEE 34974 neo...,..e.,r Tmv uict- 50 $0.00 Year Roll Bill * Outstanding Tax Accrued Penalties Total Due Reference 2017 R 3165800: $979.54 $30.59 $1,010.13 0 2016 R 3172900-I $1098.39 $203.96 $1,302.35 3246I 2015 R 31807 -I $1,123.03 $343.16 $1,466.19 33781 Total Due $3,778.67 http://www.okeechobeecountytaxcollector.com/Property/Print 05/08/2018 "-4p �-Y/( REASON FOR VISIT NOTICE OF VISIT CITY OF OKEECHOBEE 55 SE 3rd Avenue Okeechobee, Florida 34974 Date /,/,V) / Inoperable, abandoned or unlicensed vehicle Obstruction of right of way ❑ Trash and debris Construction without building permit XUnauthorized signs ❑ Pool violation ❑ Unauthorized flags or banners ❑ Unauthorized yard sale ❑ Unauthorized accessory structures ❑ Overgrown weeds, grass, bushes or shrub ❑ Use of dwelling without certificate of occupancy ❑ No occupancy of recreational vehicle except in an approved R.V. Park ❑ Use of R.V or mobile home for storage ❑ Operating business without required license ❑ Business in residential zoning district ❑ Unauthorized use of land and/or building Violation of animal ordinance Condition which may constitute a safety hazard Setback violation ❑ Unauthorized number of dwellings per lot or parcel Fire and Life safety violation Other Please correct the above situation within days to avoid a violation. Thank you for your cooperation! Signature o Code Enforcement Officer For Further Information Call 357-1971 aG��y.OF*OF ti Cityof Okeechobee o s 1915�, Code 4Fnforcement May 9, 2017 Leon & Tisha Edouard 903 SE 8' Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 Re: Case# 16-015 Parcel# 3-22-37-35-0290-00000-0250 903 SE 8`h Avenue, Okeechobee, FL Dear Mr. & Mrs. Edouard: This letter is in reference to Code Board Order dated May 10, 2016 notifying you a twenty five dollar per day fine would be imposed on June 3, 2016. This fine was imposed by the Code Enforcement Board for disabled vehicles and failure to apply for a permit to install a shed. As of May 10, 2017 the fine will have accrued for 342 days (342 x $25/day = $8,550). The fine will continue to accrue until the property is in compliance. According to Chapter 162 of the Florida Statutes the City possesses the ability to file a foreclosure action against the parcel to collect the fine. This could result in a serious financial burden on you, in addition to the accrued amount of the fine. At this time no foreclosure action has been taken against the property. However, you should contact me immediately to let us know your intentions. Please contact me at 863-467-1586 in order to resolve this matter before fine accrues any further. Sincerely, red Sterling Code Enforcement Officer (863) 467-1586 55 S.E. Third Avenue - Okeechobee, Florida 34974-2932 - (863) 357-1971 - Fax: (863) 763-4489 17w 1 �J j. x �i �'rar�r�te c�iti.e�arztr�a�t�sft ���iti-s ers�t'' AL ja ", Ck a+l�:df s2l di��). �S#{tt#,t li3 iQPof l�tl gep com"' 9t%ro. �ak�s��ra•e re> .ari n�s�zt��r;artz;€.� le€�4aia'c.ti€ f.'i�iajt� t � fa,#•t'<iYa£`�a fink"", E se tP fs � �... S a _,r,c• sex �,vf k;,:�j �E �t�r�' e��v L Edov a 963 S&- REASON FOR VISIT NOTICE OF VISIT CITY OF OKEECHOBEE 55 SE 3rd Avenue Okeechobee, Florida 34974 Date ❑ Inoperable, abandoned or unlicensed vehicle ❑ Obstruction of right of way Trash and debris Construction without building permit SIA &D Unauthorized signs ❑ Pool violation Unauthorized flags or banners Unauthorized yard sale Unauthorized accessory structures ❑ Overgrown weeds, grass, bushes or shrub ❑ Use of dwelling without certificate of occupancy ❑ No occupancy of recreational vehicle except in an approved R.V. Park ❑ Use of R.V or mobile home for storage ❑ Operating business without required license ❑ Business in residential zoning district ❑ Unauthorized use of land and/or building ❑ Violation of animal ordinance ❑ Condition which may constitute a safety hazard ❑ Setback violation ❑ Unauthorized number of dwellings per lot or parcel ❑ Fire and Life safety violation ❑ Other Please correct the above situation within days to avoid a violation. Thank ou for your coo eration! R rks: ('L�.�tt�Dl�� Signature of Code Enforcement Officer For Further Information Call 357-1971 OCT 2 2 2015 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE VIOLATION INSPECTION REQUEST FORM Date Requested: 102Z lb' Code Violation Cited: ,SHEb iv —BAO< Q AF-D -- No Ph�P-rn I I J1'5Ar5 -L /."LD &,/I �t� le �-� Address of Property: q d 3 S C 81F n j z Pictures attached: Yes ✓ No Findings: (To be completed by Building Official) N151J - n Lo►ti L Action: (To be taken by Code Enforcement) Off. -. - -0 fl,7-re. I -r l�l -tip. >/Y�„t,��" �. dlN�.i..�, � h:: � ��— 4 Dated: Si nature, Building Official V, Case # 18-008 Thomas Corcoran 302 NE 7T" Street CH 30 Sec.30-43 Public Nuisance CH 30 Sec.30-44 General Cleaning &Beautification • 02/14/2018 — Mailed Notice of Violation. • 02/22/2018 — Posted Notice of Violation. 02/27/2018 — Notice of Violation received, signed for by Thomas Corcoran. • 04/09/2018 — Mailed Notice to Appear. • 04/16/2018 — Notice to Appear received, signed for by Thomas Corcoran. • 05/01/2018 — Spoke to Mr. Corcoran. Gave him list of Lawn Care Companies. Case # 18-009 Thomas Corcoran 309 NE 61" Street CH 30 Sec.30-43 Public Nuisance CH 30 Sec.30-44 General Cleaning & Beautification • 02/14/2018 — Mailed Notice of Violation. • 02/22/2018 — Posted Notice of Violation. • 02/27/2018 — Notice of Violation received, signed for by Thomas Corcoran. • 04/09/18 — Mailed Notice to Appear. • 04/16/2018 — Notice to Appear received, signed for by Thomas Corcoran. • 05/01/2018 — Spoke to Mr. Corcoran. Gave him list of Lawn Care Companies. r Case #18-013 MTG LQ Investors LLC 1609 SW 7t" Avenue CH30 Sec.30-43 Public Nuisance CH 30 Sec.30-44 General Gleaning & Beautification • 03/16/2018 — Mailed Notice of Violation. • 03/26/2018 — Notice of Violation received, signed for by Kevin Williams. • 04/06/2018 — Mailed Notice to Appear. • 04/10/2018 — Posted Notice to Appear. • 04/16/2018 — Not ntieri. MAY g,aotl CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD May 8, 2018 Case No Name Fine Started Filed 90 Days Code Board Action 17-012 Juan & Lydia Almodovar $15/day 9/17/17 11/9/17 02/06/18 8/08/17 - Imposed fine: disabled vehicle & cleaning 1804 NW 7`h Avenue 17-020 Kenneth Nichols $10/day 11/28/17 1/17/18 4/17/18 10/10/17 - Imposed fine: dis. vehicle & pub. nuisance 114 NE I Vh Street 17-036 Brenda Kemp $50/day 12/23/17 3/15/18 6/13/18 12/12/17 - Imposed fine: pub nuisance/general cleaning 800 SW 2nd Avenue 17-028 Lorene Mott $15/day 1/19/18 3/23/18 6/21/18 12/12/17 - Imposed fine: pub nuisance/general cleaning 1006 SW 5 h Avenue 17-040 Okeechobee Park Street $50/day 2/19/18 3/15/18 6/13/18 1/09/18 - Imposed fine: pub nuisance/general cleaning 100 NW Park Street 17-039 Spirit CV Okeechobee FL $50/day 3/19/18 4/11/18 7/11/18 2/13/18 - Imposed fine: pub nuisance/general cleaning/ 106 N Parrott Avenue general landscaping