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2019-05-14CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT MAY 14, 2019 SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING SUMMARY OF ACTION AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER - Special Magistrate. May 14, 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 Acting Secretary Sue Christopher IV. MINUTES - Secretary. A. Dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Action for the April 9, 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 BOARD ACTION -DISCUSSION - VOTE Special Magistrate Roger Azcona called the May 14, 2019, Regular Meeting to order at 6:30 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 Present Present Present Present Special Magistrate Azcona dispensed with the reading and approved the Summary of Board Action for April 9, 2019. There were no request for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items from today's agenda. 1 AGENDA VI. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS. A. Disposition of Cases presented by Code Officer Sterling: Case No. 190215007/19-002 Aaron & Karla Parriott. 201 SW 51h Avenue Consider request for lien reduction 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. 190219011 Ruiz Investments LLC. 625 NE Park Street Ch 90 Sec 90-569 Sign area computation Ch 90 Sec 90-572 Building signs Ch 90 Sec 90-573 Limitations on number & type of signs MAY 14, 2019 - CODE ENFORCEMENT REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 2 OF 4 880 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 property owners Aaron & Karla Parriott were found in violation on March 12, 2019 for operating a business without a current Business Tax Receipt (BTR). A fine of $250.00 per day was imposed on April 1, 2019 and accrued through May 1, 2019. Officer Sterling stated the total amount of the lien is $7,750.00 (31 days @ $250.00 per day). Aaron & Karla Parriott appeared before the Magistrate to request a reduction of the lien. Attorney Cook advised Magistrate Azcona the Parriott's already paid approximately four hundred dollars to renew the license (BTR) which includes late fees. Special Magistrate Azcona found Case No. 190215007/19.002, Aaron & Karla Parriott, 201 SW 5th Avenue, now in compliance and granted a reduction of lien in the amount of $25.00 per day for 31 days totaling $775.00 to be paid to the City of Okeechobee. Officer Sterling testified Case 18-043 was postponed from the April 9, 2019 meeting. Raul Rodriguez (property owner's brother) was given a thirty day extension to have the septic tank filled in, power shut off, personal items removed and obtain a demolition permit. Mr. Raul Rodriguez appeared before the Magistrate stating the abandonment of the septic tank was complete and it has been filled in. However, the utilities are in his sister's name and she will need to give her consent to have them turned off. Mr. Rodriguez added the power and water have to be off before he can get the demolition permit. Therefore, he is requesting additional time to have the power and water turned off, finish removing the personal items from inside the house and then obtain a demolition permit. Officer Sterling recommended allowing thirty to sixty days to have the work completed or see significant progress. Special Magistrate Azcona found Case No. 14-043, Gloria Rodriguez, 914 NW 2"d Street, to be in violation of International Property Maintenance Code Ch 3 Sec 304.1.1(8) Unsafe condition & Sec304.7 Roof damage, based on the testimony of Code Officer Sterling and the evidence presented. Magistrate Azcona granted a thirty day extension to turn off power and water, remove all personal items and obtain a demolition permit. If these things have not been done within the next thirty days a fine of $25.00 per day will be imposed. Officer Sterling testified Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing was hand delivered on April 30, 2019. He said Ruiz Investments LLC is the owner of the building located at 625 NE Park Street. The tenant who is leasing the building has excessive signage. Officer Sterling stated he advised them to meet with the City Building Official, Jeff Newell, to determine how many signs they are permitted to have as well as the type and size allowed. As of this date no one has come in to meet with the building official. Officer Sterling recommended giving a specific deadline to meet with the building official and then imposing a fine if they have not met with the building official by that date. 881 AGENDA Case No. 190219011 (Continued from page 2) Ruiz Investments LLC. 625 NE Park Street Ch 90 Sec 90-569 Sign area computation Ch 90 Sec 90-572 Building signs Ch 90 Sec 90-573 Limitations on number & type of signs Case No 190313009 Julian and Wanda Leggett. 106 & 115 SE 13th Avenue Ch 30 Sec 30-41 Disabled vehicle Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification Case No 190411007 Frederick and Sheila Bradley. 204 SW 11th Avenue Ch 30 Sec 30-41 Disabled vehicle MAY 14, 2019 -CODE ENFORCEMENT REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 3 OF 4 BOARD ACTION • DISCUSSION - VOTE Special Magistrate Azcona found Case No. 190219011, Ruiz Investments LLC at 625 NE Park Street in violation of Ch 90 Sec 90-569 Sign area computation, Sec 90-572 Building signs and Sec 90-573 Limitations on number & type of signs, based on the testimony of Code Officer Sterling and the evidence presented. The Magistrate ordered property owner to schedule a meeting with the City Building Official within fifteen days from receipt of proper notification. If the property owner does not comply a fine of $100.00 per day will be imposed. Magistrate Azcona requested an update on this property be provided at the next regular meeting. Code Officer Sterling testified Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing was sent via certified mail and received by the property owners. He said he received a call from the Leggett's attorney, Colin Cameron, wanting to know what needed to be done to bring the property into compliance. Officer Sterling advised him vehicles needed to have current tags or be removed, debris removed and yard mowed. As of this date some weed killer was sprayed and cars turned around, but the property remains in non-compliance. Special Magistrate Azcona found Case No. 190313009, Julian and Wanda Leggett, 106 & 115 SE 13th Avenue, in violation of Ch 30 Sec 30-41 Disabled vehicles, Sec 30-43 Public nuisance and Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification, based on the testimony of Code Officer Sterling and the evidence presented, allowing thirty days from receipt of proper notice to comply, if not in compliance by that date a fine of $100.00 per day will be imposed. Code Officer Sterling testified Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing was hand delivered to property owner on April 25, 2019. He stated the property owner has a disabled motor home with no tag. Property owner's Fred & Sheila Bradley appeared before the magistrate requesting additional time to get a current tag for the motor home. Mr. Bradley stated the motor home is owned by his stepfather and title has to be transferred so that he can get a tag. He told the magistrate he would be able to get this issue resolved within thirty days. Special Magistrate Azcona found Case 190411007, Frederick and Sheila Bradley in violation of Ch 30 Sec 30-41 Disabled vehicle, based on the testimony of Code Officer Sterling and the evidence presented, allowing thirty days from today to comply (by June 14, 2019), no fine will be imposed as long as property is in compliance by this date. AGENDA VII. ADJOURNMENT - SPECIAL MAGISTRATE. ATTEST: LO, Roger Azcona, Special Magistrate 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. MAY 14, 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 7:20 P.M. 882 1 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 County, Florida, that the attached copy of advertisement being a 1'i,Lj- 'tc. (\ 6.410. in the matter of C,O.R(1Ly 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 SIT"' day of 1V\_Ca, c LC 1 1 AD Notary Public, State of Florida at Large ANGIE BRIDGES MY COMMISSION # FF 976149 EXPIRES:AprII20, 2020 Bonded 'Rau Notary Public Underwiitera aTYOFOKEECHOBEE PUBLIC NOTICE CODE ENFORCEMENTSPEaAT. MAGISTRATE HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Oty of Okeechobee Code E fay mart special Magistrate wi cordial a pubic tearbg cn Tues, May 14, 2019, 630 PM, eras soon tiriealhr as pcestb, at Oty HaT, 55 SE 3rd Ave, Rm 200, Okeechobee, FL The pubic hded and emuagai toattend. ctyticireech:bae_com"b,dnrtadY,gthe Board Seaetayat8E3-7(3-9796. ANY PERSON DECIDING TO APPEAL arty dadsbn made b/ the Sped MtagIs! to wth respect to ary matter corddaw1 at tits heabg wi read b ease a verbatim mead cf the pureeAg is rade ad the record Fdrda the testi ay and eadare span whth the appeal wi be based. In =alum with Be Arrralors watt DtgbYies Ad (ADA), ar pawn wth agcy deli ed by the ACA, that needs special era...n to hrpa�gP xg,1363�. LDeLtrret no tater than two balms days prior BE ADVISED that stgldd you Intel to show any doamer, li ii , Tito or terns to the Magistrate h supporta- oppostbcom n m aryn the agenda, aBdaarnatSea�ryfocopy of the rthe 4ysstena tem mist bepivAdedbrthe Code BE ADVISED THAT ONE OR MORE QTY OF OKEECHOBEE OOIRf- aL MEMBERS MAY BE IN ATTENDANCE AT TICS MEETING. THIS NOTICE S POSTED TO MEET STATE PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIRE MENiSAND SUNSHINE LAWS B1:tmbat Peterson, Bake Chief 3� s ON 5/8,2019 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT MAY 14, 2019 SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING SUMMARY OF ACTION AGENDA L CALL TO ORDER - Special Magistrate. May 14, 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 Acting Secretary Sue Christopher IV. MINUTES - Secretary. A. Dispense with the reading and approve the Summary of Action for the April 9, 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 BOARD ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE Special Magistrate Roger Azcona called the May 14, 2019, Regular Meeting to order at 6:30 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 Present Present Present Present Special Magistrate Azcona dispensed with the reading and approved the Summary of Board Action for April 9, 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. 190215007/19-002 Aaron & Karla Parriott. 201 SW 5th Avenue Consider request for lien reduction 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. 190219011 Ruiz Investments LLC. 625 NE Park Street Ch 90 Sec 90-569 Sign area computation Ch 90 Sec 90-572 Building signs Ch 90 Sec 90-573 Limitations on number & type of signs MAY 14, 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 property owners Aaron & Karla Parriott were found in violation on March 12, 2019 for operating a business without a current Business Tax Receipt (BTR). A fine of $250.00 per day was imposed on April 1, 2019 and accrued through May 1, 2019. Officer Sterling stated the total amount of the lien is $7,750.00 (31 days @ $250.00 per day). Aaron & Karla Parriott appeared before the Magistrate to request a reduction of the lien. Attorney Cook advised Magistrate Azcona the Parriott's already paid approximately four hundred dollars to renew the license (BTR) which includes late fees. Special Magistrate Azcona found Case No. 190215007/19-002, Aaron & Karla Parriott, 201 SW 5th Avenue, now in compliance and granted a reduction of lien in the amount of $25.00 per day for 31 days totaling $775.00 to be paid to the City of Okeechobee. Officer Sterling testified Case 18-043 was postponed from the April 9, 2019 meeting. Raul Rodriguez (property owner's brother) was given a thirty day extension to have the septic tank filled in, power shut off, personal items removed and obtain a demolition permit. Mr. Raul Rodriguez appeared before the Magistrate stating the abandonment of the septic tank was complete and it has been filled in. However, the utilities are in his sister's name and she will need to give her consent to have them turned off. Mr. Rodriguez added the power and water have to be off before he can get the demolition permit. Therefore, he is requesting additional time to have the power and water turned off, finish removing the personal items from inside the house and then obtain a demolition permit. Officer Sterling recommended allowing thirty to sixty days to have the work completed or see significant progress. Special Magistrate Azcona found Case No. 14.043, Gloria Rodriguez, 914 NW 2"d Street, to be in violation of International Property Maintenance Code Ch 3 Sec 304.1.1(8) Unsafe condition & Sec304.7 Roof damage, based on the testimony of Code Officer Sterling and the evidence presented. Magistrate Azcona granted a thirty day extension to turn off power and water, remove all personal items and obtain a demolition permit. If these things have not been done within the next thirty days a fine of $25.00 per day will be imposed. Officer Sterling testified Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing was hand delivered on April 30, 2019. He said Ruiz Investments LLC is the owner of the building located at 625 NE Park Street. The tenant who is leasing the building has excessive signage. Officer Sterling stated he advised them to meet with the City Building Official, Jeff Newell, to determine how many signs they are permitted to have as well as the type and size allowed. As of this date no one has come in to meet with the building official. Officer Sterling recommended giving a specific deadline to meet with the building official and then imposing a fine if they have not met with the building official by that date. AGENDA Case No. 190219011 (Continued from page 2) Ruiz Investments LLC. 625 NE Park Street Ch 90 Sec 90-569 Sign area computation Ch 90 Sec 90-572 Building signs Ch 90 Sec 90-573 Limitations on number & type of signs Case No 190313009 Julian and Wanda Leggett. 106 & 115 SE 13th Avenue Ch 30 Sec 30-41 Disabled vehicle Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification Case No 190411007 Frederick and Sheila Bradley. 204 SW 11th Avenue Ch 30 Sec 30-41 Disabled vehicle MAY 14, 2019 -CODE ENFORCEMENT REGULAR MEETING - PAGE 3 OF 4 BOARD ACTION - DISCUSSION - VOTE Special Magistrate Azcona found Case No. 190219011, Ruiz Investments LLC at 625 NE Park Street in violation of Ch 90 Sec 90-569 Sign area computation, Sec 90-572 Building signs and Sec 90-573 Limitations on number & type of signs, based on the testimony of Code Officer Sterling and the evidence presented. The Magistrate ordered property owner to schedule a meeting with the City Building Official within fifteen days from receipt of proper notification. If the property owner does not comply a fine of $100.00 per day will be imposed. Magistrate Azcona requested an update on this property be provided at the next regular meeting. Code Officer Sterling testified Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing was sent via certified mail and received by the property owners. He said he received a call from the Leggett's attorney, Colin Cameron, wanting to know what needed to be done to bring the property into compliance. Officer Sterling advised him vehicles needed to have current tags or be removed, debris removed and yard mowed. As of this date some weed killer was sprayed and cars turned around, but the property remains in non-compliance. Special Magistrate Azcona found Case No. 190313009, Julian and Wanda Leggett, 106 & 115 SE 13th Avenue, in violation of Ch 30 Sec 30-41 Disabled vehicles, Sec 30-43 Public nuisance and Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification, based on the testimony of Code Officer Sterling and the evidence presented, allowing thirty days from receipt of proper notice to comply, if not in compliance by that date a fine of $100.00 per day will be imposed. Code Officer Sterling testified Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing was hand delivered to property owner on April 25, 2019. He stated the property owner has a disabled motor home with no tag. Property owner's Fred & Sheila Bradley appeared before the magistrate requesting additional time to get a current tag for the motor home. Mr. Bradley stated the motor home is owned by his stepfather and title has to be transferred so that he can get a tag. He told the magistrate he would be able to get this issue resolved within thirty days. Special Magistrate Azcona found Case 190411007, Frederick and Sheila Bradley in violation of Ch 30 Sec 30-41 Disabled vehicle, based on the testimony of Code Officer Sterling and the evidence presented, allowing thirty days from today to comply (by June 14, 2019), no fine will be imposed as long as property is in compliance by this date. 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. MAY 14, 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 7:20 P.M. CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING MAY 14, 2019 OFFICIAL AGENDA PAGE 1 OF 2 I. CALL TO ORDER - Special Magistrate: May 14, 2019 Regular Meeting, 6:30 pm, City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Special Magistrate III. SPECIAL MAGISTRATE AND STAFF ATTENDANCE - Secretary. Special Magistrate Roger Azcona/e( L Code Enforcement Attorney John Cook1Pre-' Code Enforcement Officer Fred Sterling-/Pre- Lieutenant terling4 ( Lieutenant Justin BernstrQ_s2nt- Code Enforcement Acting Secretary Sue Christopher )T(€-G9-F'� IV. MINUTES - Secretary. A. Dispense with reading and approve Summary of Action for April 9, 2019 Regular Meeting. V. AGENDA - Special Magistrate. A. Requests for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of items on today's agenda. C;JH o Ori ; &v rkr)--, lR' -Mq og15 Mri # I q�o -a f z ��adder � ,� arc ` Gl tics. - Cidi 2 aiTcmjitty- „414-t-ct:i?/ 3/ tre _,,, aff4 7" Loud ZL VI. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS. A. Disposition of Cases presented by Code Officer Sterling: Case No. 190215007/19-002 18-043 190219011 Name & Address Aaron & Karla Parriott 201 SW 5th Avenue Gloria Rodriguez 914 NW 2nd Street Ruiz Investments LLC 625 NE Park Street 190313009 Julian & Wanda Legett 106 & 115 SE 13th Avenue 190411007 Fredrick & Sheila Bradley 204 SW 11th Avenue VII. ADJOURN MEETING - Special Magistrate Violation Consider a recommendation for a lien reduction request International Property Maintenance Code Ch 3 Sec 304.1.1(8) Unsafe condition & Sec 304.7 Roof damage Ch 90 Sec 90-569 Sign area computation Ch 90 Sec 90-572 Building signs Ch 90 Sec 90-573 Limitations on number & type of signs Ch 30 Sec 30-41 Disabled vehicles, Ch 30 Sec 30-43 Public nuisance Ch 30 Sec 30-44 General cleaning & beautification Ch 30 Sec 30-41 Disabled vehicle 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 in 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. PAGE 2 OF 2 elAille A - 1 " / ft/74c° �l�n r 162CC�C� ne u Vr" Lb 064 to-ette,i t<1(# 3 /,iC2u�rn-9�� p� i4 "i0 LleilL641.01 q { `J1,--yVJ .. al�u �a �d U F [gasA 4;- (7� V (j 44,1- c4Le taxa. 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If you have any questions, please call the Code Enforcement Officer, Fred Sterling, at (863)467-1586. The Board will consider requests for reduction of penalty or extension of compliance only one time for each case. The Board's decision shall be its final action on the case. You may appear at the hearing to offer testimony. Property Owner's Name: A�/0 Property. Address: i __ Phone Number where you can be reached during the day: 8 6 3- ?' 3 - 3 Is the property now in compliance? No *The board will not consider a reduction of penalty if the property is not in compliance. If no, explain in detail: Are you requesting an extension of time to make repairs? Yes e. ---No Date you called the Code Enforcement Department for reinspection: Are you claiming financial hardship? _ Yes i/No Are you claiming medical hardship? Yes {v' No If the property owner is unable to complete this form, list the name of the person who is authorized to act for the property owner and their relationship: Page 1 of 2 I, 4-17142-66) PverveR-Glo'rr— , do hereby submit this Petition in request for a reduction in the total amount of penalty imposed or request for an extension of time to bring the property into compliance, and in support offer the following statement: 4-94.4r-6 c JJ 4-`,444/ id) el c 7000ke. Date: 5— Signed: Page 2 of 2 Okeechobee County Property Appraiser - Map Printed on 1/15/2019 1:05:19 PM icozl3oc7 Page 1 of 1 Okeechobee County Property Appraiser Mickey L. Bandi, CFA - Okeechobee, Florida - 863-7634422 35` 70 PARCEL: 3-15-37-35-0010-01760-0050 - STORES/1 S (001100) CITY OF OKEECHOBEE LOTS 5 & 6 BLOCK 176 Name: PARRIOTT AARON JAY & KARLA A Site: 201 SW 5TH AVE, OKEECHOBEE Mail: 201 SW 5TH AVENUE OKEECHOBEE, FL 349740000 Sales Info LandVal $39,237.00 BldgVal $44,524.00 ApprVal $86,929.00 JustVal $86,929.00 Assd $86,929.00 Exmpt $0.00 Taxable $86,929.00 This information, updated: 1/11/2019, was derived from data which was compiled by the Okeechobee County Property Appraiser's Office solely for the governmental purpose of property assessment. This information should not be relied upon by anyone as a determination of the ownership of property or market value. No warranties, expressed or implied, are provided for the accuracy of the data herein, it's use, or it's interpretation. Although it is periodically updated, this information may not reflect the data currently on file in the Property Appraiser's office. The assessed values are NOT certified values and therefore are subject to change before being finalized for ad valorem assessment purposes. 2/ ig olk. hllp://www.okeechobeepa.comlGISvl/Print Map.asp?pjbojdcfej ajpldonlchggpkoempnjc... 01/15/2019 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT Case: # 190215007/19-002 Name: Aaron & Karla Parriott Property Location: 201 SW 5th Avenue Code Board Action: Imposed a fine starting 4/1/19 @ $250.00 per day for code violations Ch 30 Sec 43 Public nuisance & Sec 44 General cleaning and Ch 50 Sec 50-32 Business Tax Imposed Accrual of Fine: Apr = 30 days May = 1 day TOTAL = $7, 750.00 (31 days @ $250 per day) Date of Compliance: May 2, 2019 PARRIOTT, AARON & KARLA (863)763-3833 Address: Activity: Issued to: B 201 SW 5TH AVENUE OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 512 FLORISTS CITY OF OKEECHOBEE BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT • 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974 OCTOBER 1, 2018 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 COUNTRYSIDE FLORIST PARRIOTT,-AARON & KARLA 201 S.W. 5TH AVENUE OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 No: 118 Date: 5/02119 RECEIPT PENALTY APP/TRAN BLDG INSP FIRE INSP Total Paid 52.50 263.13 315.63 BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT OFFICIAL PARRIOTT, AARON & KARLA (863)763-3833 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974 OCTOBER 1, 2018 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 Address: 201 SW 5TH AVENUE OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 Activity: 503 RETAIL SALES: 1-4,999 SQ FT . Issued to: B COUNTRYSIDE FLORIST PARRIOTT, AARON & KARLA 201 S.W. 5TH AVENUE OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 No: 118 Date: 5/02/19 RECEIPT PENALTY APP/TRAN BLDG INSP FIRE INSP Total Paid 78.75 19.69 98.44 BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT OFFICIAL PAY TO THE ORDER 0 COUNTRYSWDE FLORIST " • • • • •: 201 SW STH AVE. OKEECHOBEE,•FL 34974 PH 863-763-3833 . DATE - 2164 63.1403/631 25 • ...- CHECK A9Gil1R' L n■CIO 2.1..E,4u' I:06.3:1. 440 301:. .. .20 1;994 EXHIBIT #2 MAY 14, 2019 CASE NO: 18-043 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(s) Gloria Rodriguez is/are (') present or () not present. The property is occupied by () owner(s), () tenant or (X) vacant. 3. This case concerns property located in the municipal boundaries of the City of Okeechobee,FL at 914 NW 2nd Street . According to Official Records of the Okeechobee County Property Appraiser the owner(s) of record is/are Gloria Rodriguez City exhibit no. 1 4. On April 12 , 2018 , I personally inspected the property and observed the following: a. Unsafe/Damaged Building b. Roofing Defects c. 5. Based upon my investigation, I issued a courtesy card/letter to Respondent(s) notifying them of the violation with a request to have the property come into compliance within 10 days. 6. On October 23, 2018 I reinspected the property and found it still in violation. A Notice of Violation was issued on and delivered by: (X) Certified mail. City exhibit no. 2 ( ) Personal hand delivery. City exhibit no. (.) Posting Notice of Violation on the subject property. City exhibit no. 7. Notice of Violation gave Respondent(s) 10 days to correct the following violations: Irt-f-ef necki0 a. Ch 3 Sec 304.1.1(8) for violation of Unsafe condition Pro b. Ch 3 Sec 304.7 for violation of Roof damage out; e C. Ch Sec for violation of 8. On January 18, 2019 I reinspected the property and determined the Code violations were not completely corrected. A Notice of Hearing before the Special Magistrate was issued on January 18, 2019 and delivered by: (X) Certified mail. City exhibit no. 3 ( ) Personal hand delivery. City exhibit no. ( ) Posting Notice of Hearing on the subject property. City exhibit no. 9. Prior to the hearing, a final inspection of the property was done and I determined: ( ) Property had come into substantial compliance with cited Codes. (X) Property remained in non-compliance. 10. I request in addition to my testimony, all exhibits, notices and photographs be admitted into evidence by the Magistrate. Okeechobee County Property Appraiser - Map Printed on 3/1/2018 9:23:46 AM Pagel of 1 ".* 6.%. • • •:...•••••• •• ••• 1g43RIOtft..d.140m. • :E94 t1256ACi1trI0d6.: .6: v;• •- • er 4144t. c. A sum. 411:312r 4 44.• , $4••.4,44 ... ,,,. • V''' ItIPSzd• .l.lq,t14,W.: ''".;:4;4tlf. • . .... .,.....r.: ..,,I,.. ,...„.,,,,,....1-0., avi....,Tov,,,,,..---,.,„,./....; . .., :,-,-0,-..,..1,;......41,,,,,.• .....,,,,re...,..t.,,,7'4..41.•fagitailk,,,.. •••14.`4"-:...stt43.1•4*,•••7447,.•42. .11.- -1; l i • ..,••f••;•• tl• •••,•:••"' •-,z.' ..A. h l•4'•' •410:1;. •Ill' Okeechobee County Property Appraiser Mickey L. Bandi, CFA - Okeechobee, Florida - 863-763-4422 PARCEL: 3-15-37-35-0010-01320-0160 - SINGLE FAM CITY OF OKEECHOBEE LOT 17 & E 1/2 OF LOT 16 BLOCK 132 $6,375.00 $6,367.00 $14,453.00 $14,453.00 $14,453.00 $0.00 $14,453.00 (000100) Name:RODRIGUEZ GLORIA, ETAL. Site: 914 NW 2ND ST, OKEECHOBEE C/O NOE RODRIQUEZ Mail: 17324 NW 213TH DR HIGH SPRINGS, FL 326436403 Sales Info LandVal BldgVal ApprVal JustVal Assd Exmpt Taxable 42 • .9,8 .14.7 -ft' s . This information, updated: 2/16/2018, was derived from data which was compiled by the Okeechobee County Property Appraiser's Office solely for the govemmental purpose of property assessment. This information should not be relied upon by anyone as a determination of the ownership of property or market value. No warranties, expressed or implied, are provided for the accuracy of the data herein, it's use, or it's interpretation. Although it is periodically updated, this information may not reflect the data currently on file in the Property Appraiser's office. The assessed values are NOT certified values and therefore are subject to change before being finalized for ad valorem assessment purposes. AIN 011-13 C6 frfaC h11p://www.okeechobeePa.00m10TS'l1'l3mt Map.asp?pjbojdcfejajpidonlchggpkoempnjc... 03/01/2018 Cfty of Okeechobee Code Enforcement CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD NOTICE OF VIOLATION 10/23/2018 GLORIA RODRIGUEZ 17324 NW 213TH DRIVE HIGH SPRINGS, FL 32643 CASE # 18-00043 RE: LOTS: 17 & E 1/2 OF 16 BLK: 132 PARCEL: 31537350010013200160 A violation of local codes involving your property within the City of Okeechobee has been cited. PROPERTY LOCATION: 914 NW 2ND STREET, OKEECHOBEE, FL NATURE OF VIOLATION: IPMC Ch 3 Sec 304.1.1(8) and Sec 304.7 CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED: ACCORDING TO THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE THIS STRUCTURE IS UNSAFE DUE TO ROOFING DEFECTS AND INADEQUATE DRAINAGE. PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY BUILDING DEPARTMENT AT (863) 763-3372, EXT. 9822 TO DISCUSS THIS MATTER. The corrective action outlined should be taken 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 fifty dollar administrative fee may be charged if the violaion 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 our office at 863-467-1586. Sincerely, Sterling Code Enforcement Officer (863) 467-1586 55 S.E. Third Avenue • Okeechobee, Florida 34974-2932 • (863) 467-1586 • Fax: (863) 763-4489 a SE ti�sa:�,.si �t �5. r :15:.�Kn fc• +N ,S x•"zMy:, �. 1.n ,t61 {4th' 7) i..:w:..1•v. 1 la t1 .r..rYai Y ?y.rlj.37•".• i.:`Complete�tterns 1,:2, ani.3 • �� Pr'ini�your•ri�rre:antladdressati.thtreverse ::so•.that,we can returrt•the card to•you. . 1. E •Atfacli-tl is'cardlo;theback of.the mailpiece; or•'iiri the -front if.space permits. a; .; • 1.. Article Addressed to: GLORIA•RODRIGUEZ • c/o NOE RODRIGUEZ • 17324 NW2i3YFT DRIVE HIGH SPRINGS, FL 32643-6403 tap,,'Henzia •AMAPAtrlx .:;-.40t,JAi t• �chilF,� {.;;% i,' b ET41-fvEg7.1Qty Dgtztvg8 ,ty A. Signature '•. :11111111111111111111111111111111.11111111 111 959094(242`8.8121.3272'80 2. Article Number (Transfer from seM A I h n 0 Collect v O. • ; tam. '' Addressee D. Is delivery address cfdfere` from Item 1? 0 Yes • If YES, enter deliveryaddressbelow: 0 No. • • • a: Service:3We D Adult Signature • D�4dult Signature Restricted Denim Certified MallB Certified Mail Restricted Delivery 0 Collect on Delivery on eliveryRestricted Deliverj, 701E2'2710 0.00.0.1725; 0201 > � t t . . .. . Form 3811,'Juiy 2015108N 7530-02-000-90531 ' t I o'PHorl#ylutali:Eicpross®. • i O'Registered'NlaliTM. D:Reglstered:Mali Restricted' Delivery • R Merchandise o Signature ContlrmationTM 0 Signature Confirmation 0 eturnRecetptfor •• •• : , 3ttncte`'d, Delivery' 'Restricted Delivery Domestic Retum Receipt CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA CITY OF OKEECHOBEE Petitioner, GLORIA RODRIGUEZ Respondent(s) CASE NO. 18-00043 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 Special Magistrate, City of Okeechobee, to hear the following: 1. Violation of City Code Chapter/Section: IPMC Ch 3 Sec 304.1.1(8) and Sec 304.7 2. Location of Violation: 914 NW 2ND STREET, OKEECHOBEE, FL 3. Legal decription: Parcel # 31537350010013200160 4. Respondent(s) name & address: GLORIA RODRIGUEZ; 17324 NW 213TH DRIVE HIGH SPRINGS, FL 32643 5. Description of violation: ACCORDING TO THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE THIS STRUCTURE IS UNSAFE DUE TO ROOFING DEFECTS AND INADEQUATE DRAINAGE. PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY BUILDING DEPARTMENT AT (863) 763-3372, EXT. 9822 TO DISCUSS THIS MATTER. 6. Date by which violation is to be corrected: 2/01/2019 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 12th day of February, 2019, 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 Special Magistrate 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 Magistrate 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 cau e this case to be dismissed. DATED THIS 1 day of�OurWaC� , 2019 CODE ENFORCEMENT `—� r `d Ste mg 55 SE 3rd Avenue Code Enforcement 0 Okeechobee, Florida 34974 (863) 467-1586 • COMPLETE,',THIS ZECTI ' CoMplete:itemitri2;-and is :Orbit your nahlelnd..attdress on the reverse sri•thavie:OrfOufn the card to you. . Attach-thi.cPci*to •the tick of the mailpiece; or on'the.frontli•dpabe Perinits.• • :GLORIA RODRIGUEZ do NOE RODRIGUEZ 17324 NW 213Th DRIVE HIGH SPRINGS, FL 32643-6403 A.. Sig tura . 'Article Number (Transfer from service label 1.. 0000 1725 R ce ed)y (Prihted Name) *:. . D. Is delivery address different tali Iteml 0 *If YES, enter deliver/ addreSs:ljelew: • No , . . • "'FNMA- . 1:1-Ad.dnassee livery I r. Date of es 3Siiii4CeIYpe.-. • .0;ilktielt1816nature" • ' " • • -0.1wiirit,Eicitiature:Fiestribted Delivery :Certified : • 0 Dertitied:Mall Restricted DeilVery U:ColgOthn:Deilivery 1. 0 'ColleCt oh Delivery Fiestrfoted Delivery. 0324 „ P -SN . . . Domestic Return Receipt Pridrity Mall Express® O'Registered • 0 Registered Mall Restricted! Delivery Retum Receipt for 1 Merchandise Eignature:ContirmatiOnTm 1 ...(3;p1pature Confirrnation •FAstricted Delivery 701:6 2710 EXHIBIT #3 MAY 14,2019: CASE NO: 190219011 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(s) Ruiz Investments LLC is/are () present or J ) not present. The property is occupied by () owner(s), () tenant or () vacant. 3. This case concerns property located in the municipal boundaries of the City of Okeechobee at 625 NE Park Street . According to Official Records of the Okeechobee County Property Appraiser the owner(s) of record is/are Ruiz Investments LLC City exhibit no. 1 4. On February 15, 2019 , I personally inspected the property and observed the following: a. Signs exceeding allowable size and type b. c. 5. Based upon my investigation, I issued a courtesy card/letter to Respondent(s) notifying them of the violation with a request to have the property come into compliance within 10 days. 6. On April 30, 2019 I reinspected the property and found it still in violation. A Notice of Violation was issued on April 30, 2019 and 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. 7. Notice of Violation gave Respondent(s) 10 days to correct the following violations: a. Ch 90 Sec 90-569 for violation of Sign area computation b. Ch 90 Sec 90-572 for violation of Building signs c. Ch 90 Sec 90-573 for violation of Limitations on number & type of signs 8. On I reinspected the property and determined the Code violations were not completely corrected. A Notice of Hearing before the Special Magistrate was issued on April 30, 2019 and delivered by: ( ) Certified mail. City exhibit no. (X) Personal hand delivery. City exhibit no. 2 ( ) Posting Notice of Hearing on the subject property. City exhibit no. 9. Prior to the hearing, a final inspection of the property was done and I determined: ( ,):Property had come into substantial compliance with cited Codes. (X) Property remained in non-compliance. 10. I request in addition to my testimony, all exhibits, notices and photographs be admitted into evidence by the Magistrate. Okeechobee County Property Appraiser - Map Printed on 2/15/2019 1:30:14 PM Page 1 of 1 31 — 735-0010-01490-0100. RUIZ INVESTMENTS LLC: 0:40.7A616171014:= $&3;842°- ICU Okeechobee County Property Appraiser Mickey L. Bandi, CFA - Okeechobee, Florida - 863-763-4422 62 93: f't PARCEL: 3-15-37-35-0010-01490-0100 - STORES/1 S (001100) CITY OF OKEECHOBEE E 1/2 OF LOT 10, LOTS 11 & 12 BLOCK 149 Name:RUIZ INVESTMENTS LLC Site: 625 NE PARK ST, OKEECHOBEE Mail: 625 NE PARK ST OKEECHOBEE, FL 349724547 Sales Info LandVal $107,387.00 BldgVal $119,120.00 ApprVal $236,880.00 JustVal $236,880.00 Assd $236,880.00 Exmpt $0.00 Taxable $236,880.00 This information, updated: 2/14/2019, was derived from data which was compiled by the Okeechobee County Property Appraiser's Office solely for the governmental purpose of property assessment. This information should not be relied upon by anyone as a determination of the ownership of property or market value. No warranties, expressed or implied, are provided for the accuracy of the data herein, it's use, or it's interpretation. Although it is periodically updated, this information may not reflect the data currently on file in the Property Appraiser's office. The assessed values are NOT certified values and therefore are subject to change before being finalized for ad valorem assessment purposes. 3i$/pus http://okeechobeepa.com/GISv1/Print Map.asp?pjbojdcfej ajpldonlchggpkoempnjedjiagho... 2/15/2019 Cif 0E •® Okeechobee City Code Enforcement 50 SE 2nd Ave Okeechobee Florida 34974 863-763-9795/Fax CODE ENFORCEMENT FOR THE CITY OF 863-763-7804 OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA. Petitioner, vs Respondent, Ruiz Investments LLC Date 04/18/2019 CASE NO. 190219011 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: 90-569.b, 90-572.1.2 & 90-573.3 a & b 2. Address and Parcel# where violation exists: 625 NE Park St./3-15-37-35-0010-01490-0100 3. Name and address of property owner or person in charge of location where violation exists: Ruiz Investments LLC, 625 NE Park St, Okeechobee, FL 34972-4547 4. Description of Violation.:_. igns exeed allowable size and type. 5. Date violation must be corrected byApr 30, 2019 6. Date violation first observed on or about?/15/19 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 14th day May, Lk) I u 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. Fred Sterling Code Enforcement 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 de circuito . Tal apelacion sera archivada en el plazo de 30 dias de la firma de la orden que se apelara. CITY OF OKFFCH013EE CODE ENFORCEMENT CASE# 190219011 Ruiz Investments LLC 625 NE 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 nv[pi Printed Name Date of Birth Date 3 /7 Drivers License i:Tr ��}��YFF°31_'^i7F �?.zr.r�- WCy','�.a,_�'{�2'.M. r.0 8 • . 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Respondents(s) Julian & Wanda Leggett is/are ( ) present or property is occupied by (X) owner(s), () tenant or () vacant. not present. The 3. This case concerns property located in the municipal boundaries of the City of Okeechobee, at 106 & 115 SE 13th Avenue . According to Official Records of the Okeechobee County Property Appraiser the owner(s) of record is/are Julian & Wanda Leggett City exhibit no. 1 4. On May 8, 2018 , I personally inspected the property and observed the following: a. Disabled vehicles b. Old equipment/tires/debris c. Property needs mowing and cleaning 5. Based upon my investigation, I issued a courtesy card/letter to Respondent(s) notifying them of the violation with a request to have the property come into compliance within 10 days. 6. On April 18, 2019 I reinspected the property and found it still in violation. A Notice of Violation was issued on April 18, 2019 and delivered by: (X) Certified mail. City exhibit no. 2 (. ) Personal hand delivery. City exhibit no. ( ) Posting Notice of Violation on the subject property. City exhibit no. 7. Notice of Violation gave Respondent(s) 10 days to correct the following violations: a. Ch 30 Sec 30-41 for violation of Disabled vehicles b. Ch 30 Sec 30-43 for violation of Public nuisance c. Ch 30 Sec 30-44 for violation of General cleaning & beautification 8. On I reinspected the property and determined the Code violations were not completely corrected. A Notice of Hearing before the Special Magistrate was issued on April 18, 2019 and delivered by: (X) Certified mail. City exhibit no. 2 ( ) Personal hand delivery. City exhibit no. ( ) Posting Notice of Hearing on the subject property. City exhibit no. 9. Prior to the hearing, a final inspection of the property was done and I determined: ( ) Property had come into substantial compliance with cited Codes. (X) Property remained in non-compliance. 10. I request in addition to my testimony, all exhibits, notices and photographs be admitted into evidence by the Magistrate. vxeecnooee uounry rroper y Appraiser - ivlap rnntea. on a!ILUia 1L:3O:30 rlvl r2igw i ul G v t t: 2 -223!.35.L0 -000.05-A0.00: LE ETTJULIi4N &"iAtO1PA{41AE 0:447AC..• Okeechobee County Property Appraiser Mickey L. Bandl - Okeechobee, Florida - 863-763-4422 PARCEL: 2 -22 -37 -35 -0A00 -00005-A000 - REPAIR SER (002500) UNPLATTED LANDS OF THE CITY A PARCEL OF LAND LYING IN GOVERNMENT LOT 2, SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE 35 EAST, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT 310 FEET SOUTH AND 25 FEET WEST OF NORTHEAST CORNER OF GOVERNMENT LOT 2; THENCE BEAR WEST 100 FEET; THENCE NORTH 197.34 FEET TO THE INTERSEC- TION OF A CURVE CONCAVING TO THE SOUTH IN THE SOUTH RIGHT- OF - WAY LINE OF THE FORMER BUT NOW ABANDONED FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 2154.00 FEET AND A ARC DISTANCE OF 100.02 FEET AND A LONG CORD BEARING SOUTH 89002'42" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 100.01 FEET; THENCE ALONG ARC OF SAID CURVE A DISTANCE OF 100.02 FEET; THENCE BEAR SOUTH 195.38 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Name:LEGGETT JULIAN & WANDA MAE LandVal $53,924.00 Site: 106 SE 13TH AVE, OKEECHOBEE BldgVal $16,798.00 115 SE 13TH AVE ApprVal $71,031.00 Mail: OKEECHOBEE, FL 349744878 JustVal $71,031.00 Sales Assd $71,031.00 Info .1 1 4Q: •80 .120 •.ft - 2+-3 hltp://www.okeechobeepa.com/GISv 1 /Print_Map.asp?pjboj dcfej ajpldonlchggpkoempnj c... 02/01/2018 uxeecnooee uounry rroperty .Hppraaser - iviap rnnt.eu on zi i/..ui a IL:3 r agc 2: -?2-37-35,0A.00-00005,0000 LEG put, JULIAN & WAN DA 0.252AG. Okeechobee County Property Appraiser Mickey L. Bandi - Okeechobee, Florida - 863-763-4422 PARCEL: 2-22-37-35-0A00-00005-0000 HX H3 -SINGLE FAM (000100) UNPLATTED LANDS OF THE CITY BEG 310 FT S OF AND 25 FT W OF N3 COR OF GOVT LOT 2 RUN S P/L TO E B DRY OF GOVT LOT 2 100 FT W 100 FT N 100 FT E 100 FT TO POB 22 37S 35E .22 ACRES Name: LEGGETT JULIAN & WANDA Site: 115 SE 13TH AVE, OKEECHOBEE Mail: 1 15 SE 13TH AVENUE OKEECHOBEE, FL 349744878 Sales Info LandVal $8,316.00 BldgVal $28,843.00 ApprVal $37,159.00 JustVal $37,159.00 Assd $28,863.00 Exmpt $25,000.00 Taxable $3,863.00 54: ,$1' f G s. This information, updated: 1/18/2018, was derived from data which was compiled by the Okeechobee County Property Appraiser's Office solely for the governmental purpose of property assessment. This information should riot be relied upon by anyone as a determination of the ownership of property or market value. No warranties, expressed or implied, are provided for the accuracy of the data herein, it's use, or it's interpretation. Although it is periodically updated, this information may not reflect the data currently on file in the Property Appraiser's office. The assessed values are NOT certified values and therefore are subject to change before being finalized for ad valorem assessment purposes. http://www.okeechobeepa.com/GISV 1 /Print_Map.asp?pjboj dcfej ajpldonlchggpkoempnj c... 02/01/2018 /° C1?y c'6 -Okeechobee CODE ENFORCEMENT FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA. Petitioner, vs Respondent, Julian & Wanda Leggett Okeechobee City Code Enforcement 50 SE 2nd Ave Okeechobee Florida 34974 863-763-9795/Fax 863-763-7804 Date 04/18/2019 CASE NO. 190313009 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: 30-41, 30-43, & 30-44 2. Address and Parcel# where violation exists:106 SE 13th Ave / 02 -22 -37 -35 -0A00 -00005-A000 & 115 SE 13th Ave / 02-22-37-35-0A00-00005-0000 3. Name and address of property owner or person in charge of location where violation exists: James & Wanda Leggett, 115 SE 13th Ave, Okeechobee, FL 32974-4878 4. Description of Violationuisabled Vehicles, Public Nuisance, & General Cleaning & Beautification. 5. Date violation must be corrected byApr 30, 2019 6. Date violation first observed on or about/8/18 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 14th day iviay, Gv i J 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. Fred Sterling Code Enforcement 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. 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On September 16, 2018 , I personally inspected the property and observed the following: a. Motor home without current license tag b. c. 5. Based upon my investigation, I issued a courtesy card/letter to Respondent(s) notifying them of the violation with a request to have the property come into compliance within 10 days. 6. On April 24, 2019 I reinspected the property and found it still in violation. A Notice of Violation was issued on April 24, 2019 and 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. 7. Notice of Violation gave Respondent(s) 10 days to correct the following violations: a. Ch 30 Sec 30-41 for violation of Disabled vehicle b. Ch Sec for violation of c. Ch Sec for violation of 8. On I reinspected the property and determined the Code violations were not completely corrected. A Notice of Hearing before the Special Magistrate was issued on April 18, 2019 and delivered by: ( ) Certified mail. City exhibit no. (X) Personal hand delivery. City exhibit no. 2 ( ) Posting Notice of Hearing on the subject property. City exhibit no. 9. Prior to the hearing, a final inspection of the property was done and I determined: ( ) Property had come into substantial compliance with cited Codes. (X) Property remained in non-compliance. 10. I request in addition to my testimony, all exhibits, notices and photographs be admitted into evidence by the Magistrate. Okeechobee County Property Appraiser - Map Printed on 4/9/2019 9:16:03 AM Page 1 of 1 • 7`.. .444,T;L;14,.,F;411(074714,44elt, r!:,4 3-21-37-35-0170-00060-0010 BRADLEY SHEILA& FREDERICK 0.407AC I 11/17.02000 -$74,500 - I/U ,411'01,x, ft6 , ..gzi Ok echobee C•unty Property Appraiser Mickey L. Bandi, CFA - Okeechobee, Florida - 863-763-4422 PARCEL: 3-21-37-35-0170-00060-0010 HX H3 - SINGLE FAM (000100) SOUTHWEST ADDITION LOTS 1 & 2, E 1/2 OF LOT 3 BLOCK 6 Name:BRADLEY SHEILA & FREDERICK Site: 204 SW 11TH AVE, OKEECHOBEE O. 2 4 SW 11 AVENUE Mal • OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 Sales Info LandVal BldgVal ApprVal JustVal Assd Exmpt Taxable $11,500.00 $67,376.00 $78,876.00 $78,876.00 $58,634.00 $33,634.00 $25,000.00 32 64 96 ft IV This information, updated: 4/4/2019, was derived from data which was compiled by the Okeechobee County Property Appraiser's Office solely for the governmental purpose of property assessment. This information should not be relied upon by anyone as a determination of the ownership of property or market value. No warranties, expressed or implied, are provided for the accuracy of the data herein, it's use, or it's interpretation. Although It is periodically updated, this information may not reflect the data currently on file in the Property Appraiser's office. The assessed values are NOT certified values and therefore are subject to change before being finalized for ad valorem assessment purposes. httn://nkeerlictheena nnm/CITSvl /Print Man agn7nihnirio.feiainlrinnIr.hoo-nimemnniorliiaahnni 4 /9/9M 9 .:Z Okeechob• bee :ODE ENFORCEMENT FOR CRE CITY OF )KEECHOBEE, FLORIDA. 'etitioner, 'S t.espondent, Sheila & Frederick Bradley Okeechobee City Code Enforcement 50 SE 2nd Ave Okeechobee Florida 34974 863-763-9795/Fax 863-763-7804 Date 04/24/2019 CASE NO. 190411007 STATEMENT OF VIOLATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING ?ursuant to Florida Statutes 162.02 and 162.12, Florida Statutes, and the Code of Ordinances of City of )keechobee, 1 (hereinafter the "City of Okeechobee), the undersigned Code Enforcement Officer hereby gives iotice of an uncorrected violation of the City of Okeechobee Code, as more particularly described herein, and iereby requests a Hearing before the Okeechobee City Code Enforcement Special Magistrate. 1. Violation of City Code Chapter/Section: 30-41(1) Disabled Vehicle 2. Address and Parcel# where violation exists:204 SW 11th Ave./3-21-37-35-0170-00060-0010 3. Name and address of property owner or person in charge of location where violation exists: Sheila & Frederick Bradley, 204 SW 11th Ave., Okeechobee, FL 34974 4. Description of Violation: Motorhome without current license tag. 5. Date violation must be corrected by.ay 3, 2019 6. Date violation first observed on or about?/16/18 Jnless Respondent corrects the violation described herein by the date set forth above AND contacts the undersigned Code nspector to verify compliance, with the Okeechobee City Code Section(s) cited herein, you are hereby called upon to take iotice that a Hearing will be held in this cause before the City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Magistrate on the 14th lay iviay, Lu i ' at 6:30 P.M., located at 55 SE 3rd Ave Okeechobee City Hall, Okeechobee Florida 34974 in Council L'hambers. The Magistrate will receive testimony and evidence at said Hearing and shall make findings of fact and :onclusions of law as are supported by the evidence and testimony, and shall make an order thereupon. You are entitled to be epresented by counsel, present evidence, and present testimony. Please be advised that any evidence presented to the 1agistrate for his consideration will be retained by Code Compliance Depai lucent. If you fail to appear at the hearing the Magistrate may enter an Order of Violation, & impose a fine in your absence. Fred Sterling Code Enforcement 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 de circuito . Tal apelacion sera archivada en el plazo de 30 dias de la firma de la orden que se apelara. CITY OF OkFFCHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT CASE# 1 9041 14007 Sheila & Frederick Bradley 204 SW 11th Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 I hereby certify receipt of Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing hand delivered by the City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Officer. Receipients Signature FTP -C>0 Printed Name F� G / f s�3f ti Date Date of Birth Drivers License