2001-15 Code EnforcementRESOLUTION NO. 01-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,
FLORIDA SETTING FORTH CODE ENFORCEMENT
POLICIES; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE TO
VIOLATORS; PROVIDING A SCHEDULE OF FINES
AND OFFENSES; PROVIDING FOR MANDATORY
COURT APPEARANCES; PROVIDING A
SUGGESTED OUTLINE TO DETERMINE METHOD
OF ENFORCEMENT; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee, Florida has provided for methods of
code enforcement by ordinance; and
WHEREAS, it is proper and necessary to set forth policies and procedures,
as well as fine Schedules and related guidelines for code officers to follow; and
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee, Florida endeavors to provide for uniform
code enforcement procedures with a goal of due process and fair methods of
enforcement for all citizens of Okeechobee;
THEREFORE, be it resolved as follows:
1. The City of Okeechobee, Florida has in place a method of code
enforcement which encompasses both the use of the code board, as
well as Issuing citations for violations, all as authorized by Florida
Statutes 162.
2. That the intent of the City is to utilize both methods of enforcement in
a Uniform and fair manner. In assessing any fines authorized by
Chaffer 162, Florida Statues, the code board shall first consider the
following factors:
The gravity of the violation.
AN Actions taken by this Violator to correct the violation.
Any previous violations committed by the violator.
Stich additional factors uS the board reasonably determines under
the nature and circumstances of the violation.
3. That for any violation of a city code or ordinance, the City retains the
tinfit use all methods ofehforcement as authorized by Chapter 162,
Florida' statutes. Howevelr, es any lien imposed on real property by the
Cede' board may not be foreclosed against homestead property as
defined by the Florida Constitution, the following guidelines are
bested for use within the City:
Prior to employing either Method of code enforcement, the code
offibdr Shell provide the alleged violator the pre printed City notice of
Von Which provided hit botrection of the violation within 5-30 days
oft iSSuance of the tiobed. The notice shall set forth the nature of
the "Vlofation, name acrd Address of the person violating, number of
days to correct, based Upoti the officer's estimate in light of the nature
of the violation; and Sidi flitther information as deemed necessary,
end the officer shalt +deliver d Copy thereof to the violator as provided
b,i: law and retain a to0Y for City records. No reasonable time to
b d violation need be Provided to a repeat violator, or if the officer
es the violation aresehts a serious threat to the public health,
Safety or welfare, or if the violation is irreparable or irreversible.
A. The issuance of a Uniform citation to violators, and the
issuance of a fine under the fine schedule herein, is suggested
6. For all violations that are not corrected within the time provided by the
code enforcement officer, and which proceed to the schedule of the
code board, the city may, in addition to any fines imposed in that
venue, also assess and collect from the person violating, the following
costs as appropriate:
a. Any administrative cost as provided by city code.
b. Costs of repairs made by the City to the location where the
violation occurred.
c. Reasonable investigative expenses incurred by the City.
d. Costs for travel, postage, phone toll expenses, film or video,
miscellaneous expenses.
7. The City of Okeechobee reserves the right to amend this resolution
from time to time as deemed necessary by the City.
8. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon approval by
the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida.
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED this day of 4. 2001.
ATTEST:
Bonnie S. Thomas, CMC, City Clerk
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
D ia
John R. Cook, City ttorney
Jame E. Kirk, Mayor