Freeman, Joseph Billie - Case #200601018CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,
-vs-
CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE
THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 200601018
Official Records File#202000%55 Page(s)2
PETITIONER Charon Robertson
� Clerk of the Circuit Court &Comptroller
Okeechobee. FL Recorded 10/13/2020 11:45 AM
Fees: RECORDING $18.50
RESPONDENT,
Joseph Billie Freeman /
LIEN / ORDER
THIS CAUSE came before the Special Magistrate, City of Okeechobee, for public
hearing on September 8 , 20 20. After due notice to the respondent, the Special Magistrate
having heard evidence on the alleged violation by witnesses or affidavit makes the following
findings:
A. FINDINGS OF FACT:
Lots: 98 Blk: Section: The First Addition to Okeechobee Estates
Plat Book 3, Page 23, public Record of Okeechobee, Florida
Parcel: 3-22-37-3 5-0290-00000-0980
Property location: 811 Southeast 12'h Street
Property owner: Joseph Billie Freeman
B. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW:
The owner of the property described above has been found inviolation
of. Chapter 30 Section 30-44 General Cleaning and Beautification.
Grass is extremely high and needs to be mowed
C. ORDER: The City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Special Magistrate has
determined you have violated the Code of Ordinances Ch 30 Section 30-44
concerning your property located at 811 Southeast 120` Street, Okeechobee, Fl.
If you do not correct the violation 14 days after proper notification, or notify the
Code Enforcement Officer of the correction, the Magistrate imposes a fine of $ 100.00 per day,
Also a onetime fee of 50.00 for administrative fees, commencing that date and continuing daily
until the violation is corrected or the city is notified by you and verifies the correction, which
ever first occurs. Further, if you do not correct the violation by said date, a copy of this order as a
claim of lien, shall be recorded in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court, Okeechobee County,
Florida, and once recorded, becomes a lien
on real and personal property pursuant to Florida Statute 162. You have a right within thirty
days, to appeal this finding and order by Writ of Certiorari to the Circuit Court, Okeechobee
County, Florida. If you correct the violation prior to the above date, it is your obligation to
contact the Code Enforcement Officer to verify such compliance.
AGREED AND ORDERED this 8th day of September 20 20.
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Petitioner Joseph Billie Freeman Respondent
CODE ENFORCEMENT
City of Okeechobee, Florida
Magistrate
ATTEST:
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Recording Secretary /r.No}a.QL
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE
PERSONALLY, appeared before me the undersigned authority, Roger Ancona,
Fred Sterling and Melissa Close , well known to me and known by me
to be the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate, Code Enforcement Officer and Recording
Secretary, respectively, of the CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT.
SWORN TO (or affirmed) AND SUBSCRIBED b fore me, by means of x physical
presence or online notarization, this day of e� ,20 20 .
(year), by Roger Azcona, Fred Sterling and Melissa Close.
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Please return to: City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement
50 SE 2°d Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 763-2626 Extension: 9802
Sharon Robertson
Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY
312 NW 3rd Street
Okeechobee, FL 34972
Transaction # 2019079252
Receipt # 2020007289
Print Date: 10/13/2020 11:48:35AM
Cashier Date: October 13, 2020
Client: CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
8 Items
LIEN
Instrument Number: 2020009852
RECORDING FEES
9.00
BOCC
$4.00 _
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FACC FEE
$0.20
TRUST FUND FEE
$1.50
COURT RELATED PRMT
$3.80
LIEN
Instrument Number: 2020009.853
RECORDING FEES 9.00
Bocc $4.00 )10C.
FACC FEE 0.20
TRUST FUND FEE 1.50
COURT RELATED PRMT $3.80
LIEN
Instrument Number: 2020009854
RECORDING FEES
Bocc
FACC FEE
TRUST FUND FEE
COURT RELATED PRMT
LIEN
Instrument Number: 2020009855
RECORDING FEES
BOCC
FACC FEE
TRUST FUND FEE
COURT RELATED PRMT
LIEN
Instrument Number: 2020009856
RECORDING FEES
BOCC
FACC FEE
TRUST FUND FEE
COURT RELATED PRMT
LIEN
Instrument Number: 2020009857
9.00
4.00
0.20
1.50
3.80
9.00
4.00
0.20
1.50
3.80
9.00
4.00
0.20
1.50
3.80
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RECORDING FEES 9.00
BOCC I
FACC FEE $0.20
TRUST FUND FEE_ $1.50
COURT RELATED PRMT 3.80
SATISFACTION
Instrument Number: 2020009858
RECORDING FEES
BOCC
FACC FEE
TRUST FUND FEE
COURT RELATED PRMT
SATISFACTION
Instrument Number: 2020009859
RECORDING FEES
BOCC
FACC FEE
TRUST FUND FEE
COURT RELATED PRMT
CHECK/CASHIERS CHECK
AMOUNT: $129.50 # 042164
CASH
AMOUNT: $2.00
CHANGE: $0.50
5.00
2.00
0.10
1.90
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Total Payments $131.00
Total Fees $131.00
Shortage $0.00
Check Overage $0.00
Rec By: Madalyn Pinon
Deputy Clerk
www.clerk.co.okeechobee.fl.us/Official Records.htm
Case #200601018
Property Owner
Joseph Billie Freeman
Address
811 SE 121" Street
First Inspected
June 1, 2020
Violations Noticed
Chapter 30 Section 30-44 General Cleaning and Beautification, Mow
Date photos Taken
Yes
Courtesy Card
Yes — 06/2/2020
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Mailed Cert. Return Receipt, wqS
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Posted Property
Posted the property and have pictures on 08/31/2020
Special Magistrate
and Fine Amount
Property was found to be in violation and a fine of $100.00 per day was
imposed with a $50.00 Admin Fee.
Lien Order
Filed on October 13, 2020
Final Inspection
Fine Started
& Ended
Chronology Report — Joseph Billie Freeman Case #200601018
Date
June 2, 2020
Mailed Courtesy Card — Chapter 30 Section 30-44 General Cleaning and
Beatification. Property looks vacant. Sent the City Ordinances with Courtesy Card
July 31, 2020
Statement of Violation and Notice of Hearing was Mailed to the only address we
had on file. Letter came back 08/09/2020 time expired and has a new address of
22911 128th Terrace, Live Oak, FI 32060-5650
August 31, 2020
Posted the property and took pictures. House looks vacant
September 11, 2020
Case went Infront of the Special Magistrate and was found to be in violation and
a fine of $100.00 per day was imposed, to start 14 days after proper notification.
With a $50.00 Admin fee
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CODE ENFORCEMENT FOR
THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA.
Petitioner,
vs
Respondent,
Joseph Billie Freeman
Okeechobee Police Code Enforcement` i
50 SE 2nd Ave Okeechobee Florida 34974E
863-763-9795 Phone
863-763-7804 FAX
Date 07/28/2020
CASE NO. 200601018
STATEMENT OF VIOLATION AND NOTICE OF HEARNG
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: Chapter 30 Section 30-44
2. Address and Parcel# where violation exists:811 SE 12th Street
3-22-37-35-0290-00000-0980
3. Name and address of property owner or person in charge of location where violation exists:
Joseph Billie Freeman - 811 SE 12th Street
4. Description of Violatio
please Mow Property
5. Date violation must be corrected bySep 4, 2020
6. Date violation first observed on or about/1 /20
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 8th
day .7! . LULU 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.
F d Ster ng Code E rcement Officer
Any Person desiring to appeal any decision of the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate with respect to anmatter 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.
Date: —
Re:
Dear Property Owner,
This is a courtesy card requesting your assistance in alleviating the following code violation(s) at the
above address. The following violation(s) exist:
Overgrown Weeds, Grass, Bushes or Shrubs
Trash, Yard Debris or Junk
U Inoperable, Abandoned or Unlicensed Vehicle
0 Unauthorized Signs, Flags or Banners
U Operating a Business Without Required License
0 Pool Violation
U International Property Maintenance Code Ch Sec
Other
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Please contact our office at (863) 763-2626 within days of receipt of this card and let us know
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