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2019-04-09CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT APRIL 9, 2019 SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING SUMMARY OF ACTION AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER - Special Magistrate. April 9, 2019 Regular Meeting, City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Avenue II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Special Magistrate III. SPECIAL MAGISTRATE AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - Secretary. Special Magistrate Roger Azcona Code Enforcement Attorney John Cook Code Enforcement Officer Fred Sterling Lieutenant Justin Bernst Code Enforcement Secretary Jeanna Kovak IV. MINUTES - Secretary. A. Dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Action for the March 12, 2019 Regular Meeting. V. AGENDA - Special Magistrate. A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. PAGE 1 OF 4 Special Magistrate Roger Azcona called the April 9, 2019, Regular Meeting to order at 6:34 pm, in the City Council Chambers, located at 55 SE 3`d Avenue, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Special Magistrate Azcona Present Absent Present Present Absent (Acting Secretary was Sue Christopher) Special Magistrate Azcona dispensed with the reading and approved the Summary of Board Action for March 12, 2019. There were no request for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items from today's agenda, AGENDA VI. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS. A. Disposition of Cases presented by Code Officer Sterling: Case No. 18-043 Gloria Rodriguez. 914 NW 2nd Street International Property Maintenance Code Ch 3 Sec 304.1.1(8) Unsafe condition & Sec 304.7 Roof damage Case No. 190325014 Digital Bookkeeping. 109 NW 11th Avenue Ch 50 Sec 50-32 Local business tax imposed APRIL 9, 2019 - CODE ENFORCEMENT REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 2 OF 4 876 6 BOARD ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE - 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. Officer Sterling testified Case 18-043 was postponed from the Code Enforcernent meeting on March 12, 2019 in order to give the property owner time to remove personal items from the property. Officer Sterling stua when he last inspected the property he could not see any progress on the demolition of the property. Mr. Raul Rodriguez (brother of property owner Gloria Rodriguez) addressed the Magistrate testifying he had a contract with Apex Septic to pump out and fill in the septic system within two weeks. He said this has to be done before any demolition of the structure can be done. Special Magistrate Azcona advised Mr. Rodriguez to contact Officer Sterling when the septic system work is completed so Officer Sterling can monitor the progress being made to get the property ready for demolition. Special Magistrate Azcona postponed Case 18-043, Gloria Rodriguez, 914 NW 2nd Street, until the next regularly scheduled meeting, ordering the property owner to have the septic system work completed, power shut off, personal items removed and a demolition permit obtained for the structure from the City Building Department by the next meeting on May 14, 2019. Officer Sterling testified Digital Bookkeeping at 109 NW 11`h Avenue was hand delivered a Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing on March 26, 2019, but the business owner was not present at this meeting. Officer Sterling stated Digital Bookkeeping is operating a business in the City without a current Business Tax Receipt (BTR). He recommended imposing a fifty dollar per day fine beginning two days after receipt of proper notification, if the business owner has not obtained a current BTR by that date. Special Magistrate Azcona found Case No. 190325014, Digital Bookkeeping, 109 NW 11th Avenue, in violation of Chapter 50 Section 50-32 Local business tax imposed, based on the testimony of Code Officer Sterling and the evidence presented. Magistrate Azcona ordered Digital Bookkeeping to pay all delinquent fees and obtain a current Business Tax Receipt within two days of receiving proper notification, after that date a fine of fifty dollars per day will be imposed in addition to all delinquent fees. 877 AGENDA Case No. 190325019 Signature Signs of Okeechobee. 204 N Parrott Avenue Ch 50 Sec 50-32 Local business tax imposed Case No. 190327013 The Alarm Company of Okeechobee 919 NW Park Street Ch 50 Sec 50-32 Local business tax imposed APRIL 9, 2019 -CODE ENFORCEMENT REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 3 OF 4 BOARD ACTION DISCUSSION - VOTE Officer Sterling testified Signature Signs of Okeechobee, 204 N Parrott Avenue, was hand delivered a Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing on March 26, 2019, but the business owner was not present at this meeting. Officer Sterling stated the business owner said he was not aware he needed a license to operate a business in the City. However, Officer Sterling said in previous years the owner had obtained the proper business license, therefore he believes the business owner was aware of the requirement to have a current Business Tax Receipt (BTR). Officer Sterling recommended imposing a fifty dollar per day fine beginning two days after receipt of proper notification, if the business owner has not obtained a current BTR by that date. Special Magistrate Azcona found Case No. 190325019, Signature Signs of Okeechobee, 204 N Parrott Avenue, in violation of Chapter 50 Section 50-32 Local business tax imposed, based on the testimony of Code Officer Sterling and the evidence presented. Magistrate Azcona ordered Signature Signs of Okeechobee to pay all delinquent fees and obtain a current Business Tax Receipt within two days of receiving proper notification, after that date a fine of fifty dollars per day will be imposed in addition to all delinquent fees. Code Officer Sterling testified The Alarm Company of Okeechobee, 919 NW Park Street, was hand delivered a Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing on March 28, 2019, but the business owner was not present at this meeting. Officer Sterling stated The Alarm Company of Okeechobee is operating a business in the City without a current Business Tax Receipt (BTR). He recommended imposing a fifty dollar per day fine beginning two days after receipt of proper notification, if the business owner has not obtained a current BTR by that date. Special Magistrate Azcona found Case No. 190327013, The Alarm Company of Okeechobee, 919 NW Park Street, in violation of Chapter 50 Section 50-32 Local business tax imposed, based on the testimony of Code Officer Sterling and the evidence presented. Magistrate Azcona ordered The Alarm Company of Okeechobee to pay all delinquent fees and obtain a current Business Tax Receipt within two days of receiving proper notification, after that date a fine of fifty dollars per day will be imposed in addition to all delinquent fees. AGENDA VII. ADJOURNMENT - SPECIAL MAGISTRATE. Roger Azcona, Special Magistrate ATTEST: Sue Christopher, Secretary 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. APRIL 9, 2019 - CODE ENFORCEMENT REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 4 OF 4 878 BOARD ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE THERE BEING NO FURTHER DISCUSSION NOR ITEMS ON THE AGENDA, SPECIAL MAGISTRATE AZCONA ADJOURNED THE MEETING AT 6:54 P.M. INDEPENDENT NEWSMEDIA INC. USA Lake Okeechobee News 107 SW 17th Street, Suite D Okeechobee, Florida 34974 863-763-3134 STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE Before the undersigned authority personally appeared Katrina Elsken, who on oath says she is the Publisher of the Lake Okeechobee News, a three times a week Newspaper published at Okeechobee, in Okeechobee Cou ty, Florida, that the attached copy of advertisement being a i1 l x.� iv6 *C in the matter of in the 19th Judicial District of the Circuit Court of Okeechobee County, Florida, was published in said newspaper in the issues of Affiant further says that the said Lake Okeechobee News is a newspaper published at Okeechobee, in said Okeechobee County, Florida, and that said newspaper has heretofore been published continuously in said Okeechobee County, Florida each week and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in Okeechobee, in said Okeechobee County, Florida, for a period of one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of advertisement, and affiant further says that she has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for publication in the said newspaper. Katrina Elsken Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of P 9-A-4) Q-6-1 L1 AD Notary Public, State of Florida at Large ANGIE BRIDGES MY COMMISSION # FF 976149 EXPIRES: ApdI20, 2020 Bonded Thru Notary Public Underwriters QTY OF OKEECHOBEE PUBLIC NOTICE CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Okeechobee Cale Enfare- maitSpecial Magistrate will condole pubic himing on Tues, Apr 9, 2019, 6:30 PM, orassoon tlheaafteras possble, atCity HaP, 55 SE ad Ave, Rm 200, Okeechobee, FL The pubk Is imbed and eihmrcagad to attend. The agenda Smay be ec- relay obtained -978&c� a a by mnta tig the Board �- ANY PERSON DECIDING TO APPEAL any deosion made by the Special Magstratewith. respect to any mater considered at this hearing wit need to ensure a serbabn reead d'the prooeed'rg s made and the record ' xkxlathhe testimony and evileh a upon wNdh the appeal wA be basal. In comitance with the Amerors wkh Disabilities Ad (AM), any with a dsabtity as defined by the ADA, that needs special bn to partdpate in the gam, t 863-7E352Departme t no Icer than two business days prior to BE ADVISED that shaAd you intend I show any document, picture, video or trust) the Magistrare suppore or opposition to copy offt heethienent picture video, must bye uvideitem dto totheCode Enforcement Secretory fortheOtysra.ads. BE ADVISED THAT ONE OR MORE QTY OF OIOEQIOBEE 000N- QL MEMBERS MAY BE IN ATTENDANCE AT THIS MEETING. THIS NOTICE IS POSTED TO MEET STATE PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIRE_ MENTSAND SUNSHINE LAWS. By: Robert Fuson, Fare Chief 330815 ON 4%3/2019 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING APRIL 9, 2019 OFFICIAL AGENDA PAGE 1 OF 2 I. CALL TO ORDER - Special Magistrate: April 9, 2019 Regular Meeting, 6:30 pm, City Hall, 55 SE 3`d Avenue, Okeechobee, FL II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Special Magistrate III. SPECIAL MAGISTRATE AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - Secretary. Special Magistrate Roger Azcona 'I" Code Enforcement Attorney John Cook i Code Enforcement Officer Fred Sterling f Lieutenant Justin Bernst Code Enforcement Secretary Jeanna Kovak A IV. MINUTES - Secretary. A. Dispense with reading and approve Summary of Action for March 12, 2019 Regular Meeting. V. AGENDA - Special Magistrate. A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. c,u(.1 -70 U rc @j CQ ;311 Pin a f f 1C L -Ma i /(k / yiZc-rug VI. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS. A. Disposition of Cases presented by Code Officer Sterling: Case No. Name & Address Violation 18-043 Gloria Rodriguez 914 NW 2nd Street International Property Maintenance Code Ch 3 Sec 304.1.1(8) Unsafe condition & Sec 304.7 Roof damage 190325014 Digital Bookkeeping Ch 50 Sec 50-32 Local business tax imposed 109 NW 11`h Avenue 190325019 Signature Signs of Okeechobee Ch 50 Sec 50-32 Local business tax imposed 204 N Parrott Avenue 190327013 The Alarm Company of Okeechobee Ch 50 Sec 50-32 Local business tax imposed 919 NW Park Street VII. ADJOURN MEETING - Special Magistrate PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that when a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Code Enforcement Special Magistrate 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 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 this proceeding, contact the Fire Department no later than two business days prior to the proceeding. (863)467-1586. Please be advised if you intend to show any document, picture, video or items 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. in PAGE 2 OF 2 K—O, y3 R - - '60.ua- At h' 0 CenTA6tef tt/, 4714/4- 1,0f1,4: JU — Kidz � c %. '<Lcki. '71-1 ig03asolq Nei/ Aim 1\.a l [k 3 .,26 i9 e/1.5-0/e/cy?-titcy V .e ` -dud' doit 4I R b3as01(7 of NO4 �y 6171/4_°261? 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PAGE 1 OF 4 BOARD ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE Special Magistrate Roger Azcona called the April 9, 2019, Regular Meeting to order at 6:34 pm, in the City Council Chambers, located at 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Special Magistrate Azcona Present Absent Present Present Absent (Acting Secretary was Sue Christopher) Special Magistrate Azcona dispensed with the reading and approved the Summary of Board Action for March 12, 2019. There were no request for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items from today's agenda. AGENDA VI. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS. A. Disposition of Cases presented by Code Officer Sterling: Case No. 18-043 Gloria Rodriguez. 914 NW 2"d Street International Property Maintenance Code Ch 3 Sec 304.1.1(8) Unsafe condition & Sec 304.7 Roof damage Case No. 190325014 Digital Bookkeeping. 109 NW 11`h Avenue Ch 50 Sec 50-32 Local business tax imposed APRIL 9, 2019 CODE ENFORCEMENT REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 2 OF 4 BOARD ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE 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. Officer Sterling testified Case 18-043 was postponed from the Code Enforcement meeting on March 12, 2019 in order to give the property owner time to remove personal items from the property. Officer Sterling stated when he last inspected the property he could not see any progress on the demolition of the property. Mr. Raul Rodriguez (brother of property owner Gloria Rodriguez) addressed the Magistrate testifying he had a contract with Apex Septic to pump out and fill in the septic system within two weeks. He said this has to be done before any demolition of the structure can be done. Special Magistrate Azcona advised Mr. Rodriguez to contact Officer Sterling when the septic system work is completed so Officer Sterling can monitor the progress being made to get the property ready for demolition. Special Magistrate Azcona postponed Case 18-043, Gloria Rodriguez, 914 NW 2' Street, until the next regularly scheduled meeting, ordering the property owner to have the septic system work completed, power shut off, personal items removed and a demolition permit obtained for the structure from the City Building Department by the next meeting on May 14, 2019. Officer Sterling testified Digital Bookkeeping at 109 NW 11th Avenue was hand delivered a Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing on March 26, 2019, but the business owner was not present at this meeting. Officer Sterling stated Digital Bookkeeping is operating a business in the City without a current Business Tax Receipt (BTR). He recommended imposing a fifty dollar per day fine beginning two days after receipt of proper notification, if the business owner has not obtained a current BTR by that date. Special Magistrate Azcona found Case No. 190325014, Digital Bookkeeping, 109 NW 11th Avenue, in violation of Chapter 50 Section 50-32 Local business tax imposed, based on the testimony of Code Officer Sterling and the evidence presented. Magistrate Azcona ordered Digital Bookkeeping to pay all delinquent fees and obtain a current Business Tax Receipt within two days of receiving proper notification, after that date a fine of fifty dollars per day will be imposed in addition to all delinquent fees. AGENDA Case No. 190325019 Signature Signs of Okeechobee. 204 N Parrott Avenue Ch 50 Sec 50-32 Local business tax imposed Case No. 190327013 The Alarm Company of Okeechobee 919 NW Park Street Ch 50 Sec 50-32 Local business tax imposed APRIL 9, 2019 -CODE ENFORCEMENT REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 3 OF 4 BOARD ACTION • DISCUSSION - VOTE Officer Sterling testified Signature Signs of Okeechobee, 204 N Parrott Avenue, was hand delivered a Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing on March 26, 2019, but the business owner was not present at this meeting. Officer Sterling stated the business owner said he was not aware he needed a license to operate a business in the City. However, Officer Sterling said in previous years the owner had obtained the proper business license, therefore he believes the business owner was aware of the requirement to have a current Business Tax Receipt (BTR). Officer Sterling recommended imposing a fifty dollar per day fine beginning two days after receipt of proper notification, if the business owner has not obtained a current BTR by that date. Special Magistrate Azcona found Case No. 190325019, Signature Signs of Okeechobee, 204 N Parrott Avenue, in violation of Chapter 50 Section 50-32 Local business tax imposed, based on the testimony of Code Officer Sterling and the evidence presented. Magistrate Azcona ordered Signature Signs of Okeechobee to pay all delinquent fees and obtain a current Business Tax Receipt within two days of receiving proper notification, after that date a fine of fifty dollars per day will be imposed in addition to all delinquent fees. Code Officer Sterling testified The Alarm Company of Okeechobee, 919 NW Park Street, was hand delivered a Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing on March 28, 2019, but the business owner was not present at this meeting. Officer Sterling stated The Alarm Company of Okeechobee is operating a business in the City without a current Business Tax Receipt (BTR). He recommended imposing a fifty dollar per day fine beginning two days after receipt of proper notification, if the business owner has not obtained a current BTR by that date. Special Magistrate Azcona found Case No. 190327013, The Alarm Company of Okeechobee, 919 NW Park Street, in violation of Chapter 50 Section 50-32 Local business tax imposed, based on the testimony of Code Officer Sterling and the evidence presented. Magistrate Azcona ordered The Alarm Company of Okeechobee to pay all delinquent fees and obtain a current Business Tax Receipt within two days of receiving proper notification, after that date a fine of fifty dollars per day will be imposed in addition to all delinquent fees. AGENDA VII. ADJOURNMENT - SPECIAL MAGISTRATE. Roger Azcona, Special Magistrate ATTEST: Sue Christopher, Secretary 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 reed 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. APRIL 9, 2019 - CODE ENFORCEMENT REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 4 OF 4 BOARD ACTION -'DISCUSSION - VOTE THERE BEING NO FURTHER DISCUSSION NOR ITEMS ON THE AGENDA, SPECIAL MAGISTRATE AZCONA ADJOURNED THE MEETING AT 6:54 P.M. EXHIBIT #1 APRIL 9, 2019 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT CASE PRESENTATION CASE NO: 190325014 RESPONDENT(S): Digital Bookkeeping BUSINESS ADDRESS: 109 NW 11t Avenue 1. My name is Fred Sterling I am a certified code inspector for the City of Okeechobee, Florida and I have been duly sworn in prior to presenting evidence. 2. Respondents(s) Digital Bookkeeping is/are () present or (X) not present. 3. This case concerns a business located within the municipal boundaries of the City of Okeechobee, Florida at 109 NW 11t Avenue . City exhibit no. 1 4. Based upon records of the City Finance Office Digital Bookkeeping does not have a current Business Tax Receipt (BTR) which is required to do business in the City of Okeechobee. 7. On March 26, 2019 a Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing was issued to the Respondent(s). Notice was delivered by: ( ) Certified mail. City exhibit no. (X) Personal hand delivery. City exhibit no. 2 ( ) Posting Notice of Violation on the subject property. City exhibit no. 8. Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing gave Respondent(s) two days to correct the following violations: a.. Ch 50 Sec 50-32 for violation of Local business tax imposed b. Ch Sec for violation of c. Ch Sec for violation of 10. Prior to the hearing: ( ) Business has come into substantial compliance with cited Codes. (X) Business remains in non-compliance. 11. I request in addition to my testimony, all exhibits, notices and photographs be admitted into evidence by the Magistrate. 12. Based upon testimony and evidence, I request the Magistrate take the following action: ( ) Grant a continuance to the Respondent(s) to provide additional time to comply. (X) Issue a conclusion of law that Respondent(s) Digital Bookkeeping is in violation of the City Code of Ordinance sections cited in the Notice of Violation and be required to come into compliance within two days from receipt of proper notification. If the business is not in compliance by this date a fine of $ 50.00---- be imposed commencing that date and continuing every day hereafter until Code Enforcement is notified of compliance. CODE ENFORCEMENT FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA. CITY OF OKEECHOBEE Petitioner, vs Digital Bookeeping Respondent. City of Okeechobee OK�EOH08 E � �,-POLICE-'-;- x F Ly Police Department CASE NO. 190325014 STATEMENT OF VIOLATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING Pursuant to Florida Statutes 162, & section 18-33 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Okeechobee, the undersigned Code Inspector, 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 Magistrate for the City of Okeechobee, Florida to hear the following: 1. Violation of City Code Chapter/Section: Chapter 50 Section 50-32 Local Business Tax Imposed. 2. Address where violation exists: 109 NW 11th Avenue Okeechobee, FI 3. Name and address of property owner where violation exists: Big Lake Investments, Inc., 101 NW 11th Avenue, Okeechobee• 4. Description of violation: Operating a business in the city without a current Business Tax Receipt. 5. Date violation is to be corrected: March 28, 2019 Unless Respondent corrects the violation described herein by the date set forth above AND contacts the undersigned Code Inspector to verify compliance, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the alleged violation(s) will be presented in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 55 SE Third Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida on the _9th_ day of April . 2019, at 6:30 P.M., and your attendance is highly recommended. If the violation is corrected and then recurs, the case shall be presented to the CODE ENFORCEMENT MAGISTRATE even if the violation has been corrected prior to the hearing. You have the right to obtain an attorney if you so wish, and the MAGISTRATE will receive testimony and evidence at said PUBLIC HEARING, shall make findings of fact as are supported by the evidence, and shall issue appropriate orders as necessary to bring the alleged violation into compliance, including the payment of a fine by the Respondent(s). It is your obligation to ensure that an accurate record of the proceedings is taken for an appeal. DATED THIS 26th day of March 2019. CODE ENFORCEMENT 50 SE 2ND AVE. OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 34974 Phone: (863) 763-9795 50 S.E. Second Avenue Code Enforcement Officer Fred Sterling • Okeechobee, Florida 34974 • 863-763-5521 • Fax: 863-763-7804 CITE/ OF OkFECH013EE CODE ENFORCEMENT CASE# 190325014 Digital Bookeeping 109 NW 11th Ave. Okeechobee, FL I hereby certify receipt of Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing hand delivered by the City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Officer. Date Printed Name Date of Birth Drivers License 19V .� City o. f Okeechobee January 28, 2019 DIGITAL BOOKKEEPING, ACCOUNTING & PAYROL NORA LEIGHTON 109 NW 11TH AVENUE OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972 Business Tax Receipt # 2384 RE: Delinquent Business Tax Receipt -Oct 1st, 2018 Please be advised your Business Tax Receipt expired on September 30th, 2018. Paying this business tax is required if you wish to continue doing business within the City of Okeechobee. Please remit $65.63. This amount includes your business tax fee plus current penalties and/or late fees. This amount must be paid by February 28th or an additional $250.00 will be added on each business tax receipt you have and a notice of code violation will be issued against both the business and the property owner. Please mail payment to City of Okeechobee, Business Tax Receipt, 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974. Payment may also be delivered to City Hall Room 102. For businesses holding a State License(s) a copy or copies will need to be included with payment. If you have any questions, concerns or if there have been changes to the business contact this office at (863) 763-9816. Please note that written notice must be submitted to close account. Sincerely, liwN-6muo Kim Barnes City of Okeechobee Business Tax Receipt Official cc: file Code Enforcement 55 SE Third Avenue * Okeechobee, Florida 34974-2903 * (863) 763-9816 * Fax (863) 763-1686 EXHIBIT #2 APRIL 9, 2019 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT CASE PRESENTATION CASE NO: 190325019 RESPONDENT(S): Signature Signs of Okeechobee BUSINESS ADDRESS: 204 N Parrott Avenue 1. My name is Fred Sterling I am a certified code inspector for the City of Okeechobee, Florida and I have been duly sworn in prior to presenting evidence. 2. Respondents(s) Signature Signs of Okeechobee is/are () present or (X) not present. . 3. This case concerns a business located within the municipal boundaries of the City of Okeechobee, Florida at 204 N Parrott Avenue . City exhibit no. 1 4. Based upon records of the City Finance Office Signature Signs of Okeechobee does not have a current Business Tax Receipt (BTR) which is required to do business in the City of Okeechobee. 7. On March 26, 2019 a Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing was issued to the Respondent(s). Notice was delivered by: ( ) Certified mail. City exhibit no. (X) Personal hand delivery. City exhibit no. 2 ( ) Posting Notice of Violation on the subject property. City exhibit no. 8. Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing gave Respondent(s) two days to correct the following violations: a. Ch 50 Sec 50-32 for violation of Local business tax imposed b. Ch Sec for violation of c. Ch Sec for violation of 10. Prior to the hearing: (. ) Business has come into substantial compliance with cited Codes. (X) Business remains in non-compliance. 11. I request in addition to my testimony, all exhibits, notices and photographs be admitted into evidence by the Magistrate. 12. Based upon testimony and evidence, I request the Magistrate take the following action: ( ) Grant a continuance to the Respondent(s) to provide additional time to comply. (X) Issue a conclusion of law that Respondent(s) Signature Signs of Okeechobee is in violation of the City Code of Ordinance sections cited in the Notice of Violation and be required to come into compliance within two days from receipt of proper notification. If the business is not in compliance by this date a fine of $ 50.00---- be imposed commencing that date and continuing every day hereafter CODE ENFORCEMENT FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA. CITY OF OKEECHOBEE Petitioner, vs Signature Signs of Okeecles Respondent. City of Okeechobee �•, - pOUCF _ _ ,y EP Police Department CASE NO. 190325019 STATEMENT OF VIOLATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING Pursuant to Florida Statutes 162, & section 18-33 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Okeechobee, the undersigned Code Inspector, 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 Magistrate for the City of Okeechobee, Florida to hear the following: 1. Violation of City Code Chapter/Section: Chapter 50 Section 50-32 Local Business Tax Imposed. 2. Address where violation exists: 204 N Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, FI 3. Name and address of property owner where violation exists: William Haynes Rev. Trust, 206 N Parrott Ave. Okeechobee - 4. Description of violation: Operating a business in the city without a current Business Tax Receipt. 5. Date violation is to be corrected: March 28, 2019 Unless Respondent corrects the violation described herein by the date set forth above AND contacts the undersigned Code Inspector to verify compliance, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the alleged violation(s) will be presented in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 55 SE Third Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida on the 9th_ day of April . 2019, at 6:30 P.M., and your attendance is highly recommended. If the violation is corrected and then recurs, the case shall be presented to the CODE ENFORCEMENT MAGISTRATE even if the violation has been corrected prior to the hearing. You have the right to obtain an attorney if you so wish, and the MAGISTRATE will receive testimony and evidence at said PUBLIC HEARING, shall make findings of fact as are supported by the evidence, and shall issue appropriate orders as necessary to bring the alleged violation into compliance, including the payment of a fine by the Respondent(s). It is your obligation to ensure that an accurate record of the proceedings is taken for an appeal. DATED THIS 26th day of March 2019. CODE ENFORCEMENT 50 SE 2t'1D AVE. OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 34974 Phone: (863) 763-9795 Code Enforcement Officer Fred Sterling 50 S.E. Second Avenue • Okeechobee, Florida 34974 • 863-763-5521 • Fax: 863-763-7804 CITY OF OME'FCNOBEE CODE FIt1 FORCFMFJV T CASE# 190325019 Signature Signs of Okee. 204 N. Parrott aVE. Okeechobee, FL I hereby certify receipt of Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing hand delivered by the ty of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Officer. z e..r f Reeeipients Signature Printed Name Date o Birth fz-67,1(-)( Date 1171„c3 >- Y zz Drivers License City o. f Oizeecho bee January 30, 2019 SIGNATURE SIGNS OF OKEECHOBEE JUSTIN & LESLIE MAYNOR 204 N PARROTT AVENUE OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 Business Tax Receipt # 2470 RE: Delinquent Business Tax Receipt -Oct 1st, 2018 Please be advised your Business Tax Receipt expired on September 30th, 2018. Paying this business tax is required if you wish to continue doing business within the City of Okeechobee. Please remit $98.44. This amount includes your business tax fee plus current penalties and/or late fees. This amount must be paid by February 28th or an additional $250.00 will be added on each business tax receipt you have and a notice of code violation will be issued against both the business and the property owner. Please mail payment to City of Okeechobee, Business Tax Receipt, 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974. Payment may also be delivered to City Hall Room 102. For businesses holding a State License(s) a copy or copies will need to be included with payment. If you have any questions, concerns or if there have been changes to the business contact this office at (863) 763-9816. Please note that written notice must be submitted to close account. Sincerely, ,KuviNYLftpli_J Kim Barnes City of Okeechobee Business Tax Receipt Official cc: file Code Enforcement 55 SE Third Avenue * Okeechobee, Florida 34974-2903 * (863) 763-9816 * Fax (863) 763-1686 EXHIBIT #3 APRIL 9 2019 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT CASE PRESENTATION CASE NO: 190327013 RESPONDENT(S): The Alarm Company of Okeechobee BUSINESS ADDRESS: 919 NW Park Street 1. My name is Fred Sterling I am a certified code inspector for the City of Okeechobee, Florida and I have been duly sworn in prior to presenting evidence. 2. Respondents(s) The Alarm Company of Okeechobee is/are () present or (X) not present. 3. This case concerns a business located within the municipal boundaries of the City of Okeechobee, Florida at 919 NW Park Street . City exhibit no. 1 4. Based upon records of the City Finance Office The Alarm Co. of Okeechobee does not have a current Business Tax Receipt (BTR) which is required to do business in the City of Okeechobee. 7. On March 28, 2019 a Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing was issued to the Respondent(s). Notice was delivered by: ( ) Certified mail. City exhibit no. (X) Personal hand delivery. City exhibit no. 2 ( ) Posting Notice of Violation on the subject property. City exhibit no. 8. Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing gave Respondent(s) two days to correct the following violations: a. Ch 50 Sec 50-32 for violation of Local business tax imposed b. Ch Sec • for violation of c. Ch Sec for violation of 10. Prior to the hearing: ( ) Business has come into substantial compliance with cited Codes. (X) Business remains in non-compliance. 11. I request in addition to my testimony, all exhibits, notices and photographs be admitted into evidence by the Magistrate. 12. Based upon testimony and evidence, I request the Magistrate take the following action: ( ) Grant a continuance to the Respondent(s) to provide additional time to comply. (X) Issue a conclusion of law that Respondent(s) The Alarm Co. of Okeechobee is in violation of the City Code of Ordinance sections cited in the Notice of Violation and be required to come into compliance within two days from receipt of proper notification. If the business is not in compliance by this date a fine of $ 50.00---- be imposed commencing that date and continuing every day hereafter CODE ENFORCEMENT FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA. CITY OF OKEECHOBEE Petitioner, vs The Alarm Co. of Okee. Respondent. City of Okeechobee ECHOB E� poueF L 1i jt Police Department CASE NO.190327013 STATEMENT OF VIOLATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING Pursuant to Florida Statutes 162, & section 18-33 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Okeechobee, the undersigned Code Inspector, 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 Magistrate for the City of Okeechobee, Florida to hear the following: 1. Violation of City Code Chapter/Section: Chapter 50 Section 50-32 Local Business Tax Imposed. 2. Address where violation exists: 919 NW Park St, Okeechobee, Fl 3. Name and address of property owner where violation exists: G10K LLC, 7983 SW Jack James Dr., Stuart, FL 4. Description of violation: Operating a business in the city without a current Business Tax Receipt. 5. Date violation is to be corrected: April 1, 2019 Unless Respondent corrects the violation described herein by the date set forth above AND contacts the undersigned Code Inspector to verify compliance, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the alleged violation(s) will be presented in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 55 SE Third Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida on the _9th_ day of April . 2019, at 6:30 P.M., and your attendance is highly recommended. If the violation is corrected and then recurs, the case shall be presented to the CODE ENFORCEMENT MAGISTRATE even if the violation has been corrected prior to the hearing. You have the right to obtain an attorney if you so wish, and the MAGISTRATE will receive testimony and evidence at said PUBLIC HEARING, shall make findings of fact as are supported by the evidence, and shall issue appropriate orders as necessary to bring the alleged violation into compliance, including the payment of a fine by the Respondent(s). It is your obligation to ensure that an accurate record of the proceedings is taken for an appeal. DATED THIS 28th day of March 2019. CODE ENFORCEMENT 50 SE 2ND AVE. OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 34974 Phone: (863) 763-9795 50 S.E. Second Avenue Code Enforcement Officer Fred Sterling • Okeechobee, Florida 34974 • 863-763-5521 • Fax: 863-763-7804 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT cAsE#190327013 The Alarm Co. of Okee. 919 NW Park St. Okeechobee, FL I hereby certify receipt of Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing hand delivered by the City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Officer. Receipients Signature Date (I/f -7-5) (e-6 Printed Name )(167(4i93 Date ofBirth Drivers License City o_ f Oeecho bee January 30, 2019 THE ALARM COMPANY OF OKEECHOBEE CARL SHUMATE 914 NW 50TH DRIVE OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972 Business Tax Receipt # 1649 RE: Delinquent Business Tax Receipt -Oct 1st, 2018 Please be advised your Business Tax Receipt expired on September 30th, 2018. Paying this business tax is required if you wish to continue doing business within the City of Okeechobee. Please remit $131.25. This amount includes your business tax fee plus current penalties and/or late fees. This amount must be paid by February 28th or an additional $250.00 will be added on each business tax receipt you have and a notice of code violation will be issued against both the business and the property owner. Please mail payment to City of Okeechobee, Business Tax Receipt, 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974. Payment may also be delivered to City Hall Room 102. For businesses holding a State License(s) a copy or copies will need to be included with payment. If you have any questions, concerns or if there have been changes to the business contact this office at (863) 763-9816. Please note that written notice must be submitted to close account. Sincerely, tm Kim Barnes City of Okeechobee Business Tax Receipt Official cc: file Code Enforcement 55 SE Third Avenue * Okeechobee, Florida 34974-2903 * (863) 763-9816 * Fax (863) 763-1686