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2020-12-083'� CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT DECEMBER 8, 2020 SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING a ` OFFICIAL MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER Special Magistrate Azcona called the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing to order on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at 6:30 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, located at 55 Southeast 3rd Avenue, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Magistrate Azcona. II. ATTENDANCE City Clerk Lane Gamiotea called the roll. Special Magistrate Roger Azcona, Esquire, City Attorney Carlyn Kowalsky, Police Lieutenant Justin Bernst, and Code Officer Fred Sterling were present. III. CHANGES TO AGENDA A. Magistrate Azcona asked whether there were any agenda items to be added, deferred, or withdrawn; City Attorney Kowalsky deferred Items VI.A., VI.B, VI.C, VI.E, and VI.F. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Special Magistrate Azcona approved the September 8, 2020, and October 21, 2020, Hearing minutes. B. This being a Quasi -Judicial proceeding, City Clerk Gamiotea collectively administered an Oath to Code Officer Fred Sterling, Mr. Benjamin Purvis, and Mr. Jose Cruz; all affirmed. Code Officer Sterling advised all events occurred within the corporate limits of the City of Okeechobee. The Officer's notes, testimony, photographs, and support documents were all entered as part of the official record. V. CONTINUED CASES A. Case Number 190411010; Kemp Properties of Okeechobee, 909 South Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee. Violation of City Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public Nuisance, and 30-44. General Cleaning and Beautification. Officer Sterling testified that an inspection was performed prior to the meeting, and progress has been made. Special Magistrate Azcona granted an extension of 30-days from today for the property to become compliant. Mr. Purvis was further instructed that he did not have to wait the entire extension, and to notify Code Officer Sterling when he had completed the clean up to inspect the property in order to stop the fine from accruing. He could then move forward with a fine reduction request. VI. NEW CASES A. Case Number 200824009 was deferred. B. Case Number 190723008 was deferred. C. Case Number 200824014 was deferred. D. Case Number 200318009; Daniel Meara, 905 Southwest 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee [Legal Description: Lot 9 of Block 5, SOUTH OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1, Page 12, Okeechobee County Public Records]. Violation of City Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Section 30-41 Disabled Vehicle (no tag). Officer Sterling testified there were two vehicles parked on the property without tags. On September 21, 2020, a Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing was mailed and received by Krystall Cafter on September 25, 2020. The Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing was posted on the property November 17, 2020. December 8, 2020, Code Enforcement Hearing, Page 1 of 2 VI. NEW CASES CONTINUED ITEM D CONTINUED: Special Magistrate Azcona found the property to be in violation of City Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Section 30-41 Disabled Vehicle (no tag). A fine of $25.00 per day }plus an administrative fee of $50.00 will begin to accrue 14-days after proper notification. E. Case Number 200609010 was deferred. F. Case Number 200916028 was deferred. VII. FINE REDUCTION REQUESTS A. Case Number 190917011; Manuel Serrana Pineda, 1124. Southwest 8t" Street, Okeechobee [Legal Description: South 50.5-feet of Lot 11 and West 33-feet of the South 50.5-feet of Lot 12, in Block 15, SOUTHWEST ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 2, Page 7, Okeechobee County public records and the abandoned portion of First Street lying south of and contiguous to said Lot 11 and the aforementioned West 33-feet of Lot 12 of said Block 151. The property owner is requesting a Fine Reduction from $9,350.00 to $935.00 plus a $50.00 Administrative Fee. After a brief testimony from Code Officer Sterling and Mr. Jose Cruz, representing the property owner, Special Magistrate Azcona recommended approval of the request for Fine Reduction from $9,350.00 to $935.00 plus a $50.00 Administrative Fee and to allow payments to be made; half to be paid in January and the balance by February 10. The recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for final action. D. Case Number 190718010; Fortex Holdings, LLC, 501 East North Park Street, Okeechobee. Requesting reduction from $8,450.00 to $50.00 Administration Fee. Code Officer Sterling testified the building has been painted, the property cleaned, and is currently in compliance. He recommended a Fine Reduction of 10 percent of the accrued amount, which is $845.00 plus a $50.00 Administration Fee. Special Magistrate Azcona agreed with the recommendation of a Fine Reduction from $8,4.50.00 to $0845.00 plus a $50.00 Administrative Fee. The recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for final action. �J Vill. ADJOURN MEETING There being no further business to come before the Special Magistr -tl e H ing was adjourned at 7:05 P.M. Roger Azcona, Special Magistrate ATTEST: V'r,j Lane i3amiotea, CMC, City Clerk Please take notice and be advised that when a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Special Magistrate with respect to any matter considered at this Hearing, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. City Clerk media are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Clerk. December 8, 2020, Code Enforcement Hearing, Page 2 of 2 �/��./HN� � � �, � - �. . .,./,�� CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT DECEMBER 8, 2020 SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING DRAFT OFFICIAL MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER Special Magistrate Azcona called the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing to order on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at 6:30 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, located at 55 Southeast 3�d Avenue, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Magistrate Azcona. II. ATTENDANCE City Clerk Lane Gamiotea called the roll. Special Magistrate Roger Azcona, Esquire, City Attorney Carlyn Kowalsky, Police Lieutenant Justin Bernst, and Code Officer Fred Sterling were present. III. CHANGES TO AGENDA A. Magistrate Azcona asked whether there were any agenda items to be added, deferred, or withdrawn; City Attorney Kowalsky deferred Items VI.A., VI.B, VI.C, VI.E, and VI.F. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Special Magistrate Azcona 2020, Hearing minutes. approved the September 8, 2020, and October 21, B. This being a Quasi-Judicial proceeding, City Clerk Gamiotea collectively administered an Oath to Code Officer Fred Sterling, Mr. Benjamin Purvis, and Mr. Jose Cruz; all affirmed. Code Officer Sterling advised all events occurred within the corporate limits of the City of Okeechobee. The Officer's notes, testimony, photographs, and support documents were all entered as part of the official record. 1�� VI. CONTINUED CASES A. Case Number 190411010; Kemp Properties of Okeechobee, 909 South Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee. Violation of City Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public Nuisance, and 30-44 General Cleaning and Beautification. Officer Sterling testified that an inspection was performed prior to the meeting, and progress has been made. Special Magistrate Azcona granted an extension of 30-days from today for the property to become compliant. Mr. Purvis was further instructed that he did not have to wait the entire extension, and to notify Code Officer Sterling when he had completed the clean up to inspect the property in order to stop the fine from accruing. He could then move #orward with a fine reduction request. NEW CASES A. Case Number 200824009 was deferred. Case Number 190723008 was deferred. � Case Number 200824014 was deferred. C. D. Case Number 200318009; Daniel Meara, 905 Southwest 3�d Avenue, Okeechobee [Legal Description: Lot 9 of Block 5, SOUTH OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1, Page 12, Okeechobee County Public Records]. Violation of City Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Section 30-41 Disabled Vehicle (no tag). Officer Sterling testified there were two vehicles parked on the property without tags. On September 21, 2020, a Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing was mailed and received by Krystall Cafter on September 25, 2020. The Notice of Violation/Notice of Hearing was posted on the property November 17, 2020. DRAFT December 8, 2020, Code Enforcement Hearing, Page 1 of 2 0 VI. NEW CASES CONTINUED ITEM D CONTINUED: Special Magistrate Azcona found the property to be in violation of City Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Section 30-41 Disabled Vehicle (no tag). A fine of $25.00 per day plus an administrative fee of $50.00 will begin to accrue 14-days after proper notification. E. Case Number 200609010 was deferred. F. Case Number 200916028 was deferred. VII. FINE REDUCTION REQUESTS A. Case Number 190917011; Manuel Serrana Pineda, 1124 Southwest 8t" Street, Okeechobee [Legal Description: South 50.5-feet of Lot 11 and West 33-feet of the South 50.5-feet of Lot 12, in Block 15, SOUTHWEST ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 2, Page 7, Okeechobee County public records and the abandoned portion of First Street lying south of and contiguous to said Lot 11 and the aforementioned West 33-feet of Lot 12 of said Block 15]. The property owner is requesting a Fine Reduction from $9,350.00 to $935.00 plus a$50.00 Administrative Fee. After a brief testimony from Code Officer Sterling and Mr. Jose Cruz, representing the property owner, Special Magistrate Azcona recommended approval of the request for Fine Reduction from $9,350.00 to $935.00 plus a$50.00 Administrative Fee and to allow payments to be made; half to be paid in January and the balance by February 10. The recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for final action. B. Case Number 190718010; Fortex Holdings, LLC, 501 East North Park Street, Okeechobee. Requesting reduction from $8,450.00 to $50.00 Administration Fee. Code Officer Sterling testified the building has been painted, the property cleaned, and is currently in compliance. He recommended a Fine Reduction of 10 percent of the accrued amount, which is $845.00 plus a$50.00 Administration Fee. Special Magistrate Azcona agreed with the recommendation of a Fine Reduction from $8,450.00 to $845.00 plus a$50.00 Administrative Fee. The recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for final action. VIII. ADJOURN MEETING There being no further business to come before the Special Magistrate, the Hearing was adjourned at 7:05 P.M. Roger Azcona, Special Magistrate ATTEST: Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk Please take notice and be advised that when a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Special Magistrate with respect to any matter considered at this Hearing, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. City Clerk media are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Clerk. DRAFT December 8, 2020, Code Enforcement Hearing, Page 2 of 2 � � NEWSMEDI�1 INC. 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The public is invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda may be obtained from the City website cityofokeechobee.com/agendas.html. BE ADVISED that should you intend to show any document, picture, video or items to the Special Magistrate in support or opposition to any item on the agenda, a copy of the document, picture, video, or item must be provided to the Code Enforcement Secretary for the City's records. ANY PERSON DECIDING TO APPEAL any decision made by the Special Magistrate with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceeding is made and the record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal will be based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the Code Enforcement Office in person or call 863-763-9802, Hearing Impaired: Florida Relay 7-1-1 no later than four business days prior to proceeding. ONE OI� dVIORE CITY OF OI°�EECI�OBEE COIJNCIL MEIVIBERS MAY BE IN ATTENDANCE AT THIS MEETING. THIS NOTICE IS POSTED TO MEET STATE PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS AND SUNSHINE LAWS, By: Bob Peterson, Police Chief Posted: 11 /19/2020-BJ CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING HANDWRITTEN MINUTES BY L. GAMIOTEA I. ' N�< <;i��:,l I�i1�� ;tr��i��; A�c�,��;� called the �)�_�� r�sF�E;� �� )1O Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing to _ order at r> 3(1 I�.i�.!s. in the City Council Chambers, located at 55 Southeast 3rd Avenue, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida. �l�V�Q-; I'I�.�a��; r�1� /�,Ilc,c�i,aiir;r; +�r,�, uf(��;rr��l i��y f�ll u��i�sir �tr�; /��lzcoi��-�. In the a�sence of a secretary assigned to Code Enforcement, City Clerk Gamiotea filled the role for this meeting �and called the roll. ��r;,sent were: S�ecial IVl�gistrate Roger Azcana, Lsceuire, City /�tturn��y �;a� l;�n Ko��alsk+�, Pofice LiFi_�t�;r�a��i Justin Qernst, anci Cocle Office,r Fred Sterlinr�. III. CHANGES TO AGENDA A. Magistrate Azcona asked whether there were any agenda items to be added, deferred, or withdrawn. �'' �:i��.� r;i�i ��; �� 1�,, '.�;, I-, z.ncl F; only �oing ��o he��r item U u�id�r nevd bi.i,ine �s. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Approve the September 8, 2020, and October 21, 2020, Hearing minutes. I� i', ��a '�� , i.�; �l.t�t �� Ifl`-,11�_ t��l';f�l i.�l�' tIIIIII,;l�;S �l� (JiE:�C,fl((;Cl�! �.�� —�(J;. {'�/\, ��ffl III l'��Q�`I�il@(11� ��llO ca�J�JfOVE; IIIIIIU�(;S IUI� (:��iL'�� Iil'Y:[Ili'.;';. B. Administration of Oath: City C;i�,� �, '� ar��wt�-a ��ir��ii �i��i�;rs�,�+ ir��; foll�wing oath to Code Officer Sterling, Mr. Benjamin Purvis, and Mr. Jose Crews, "�o you solerr�nly swear that ail the testimony you are about to give in the matter now in hearing will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God? All responded I do. Sterling provided copies of the documents from Cases to be entered as part of the official record. These included documents for the following cases: #200824009, item VI. A; #190723008, item VI. B; #200318009, item VI. D; #1 �0917011, it�rr� \/I I. r; and "1 `��71 �010, item VI I. ��. V. CONTINUED CASES A. Case Number 190411010; Kemp Properties of Okeechobee, 909 South Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee. Violation of City Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public Nuisance, and 30-44 General Cleaning and Beautification. . �re�� _ v�r��r�l; ��r; �r.itir�� i�� cle�ins;�� {�. CK - about to foreclose on the property and found out and wanted opportunity to clean it up and wants to clean it up. Trouble getting some things. Ben Purvis - Gra�s on property. Lighting. Pressure cieaning. It's a commercial property Mowing every other week on schedule. Lighting done, Bass Electric repaired the flood lights, lights on the building working. Working toward replacing ali them to update since old. Pressure cleaning got with company, main problem is building is worn and needs to be painted. Contacted a friend thaYs a painter. Rain caused issues. Painting ourselves w/ brotrier. Have done east side to north corner, N& W are mostly brick, small areas above windows and doors need to be pressure cleaned before painting and work on painting it. South almost all done. RA — how much done BP - about 95% but Fred might say different. RA — have you been to this property FS — inspected today, been doing work, give him till next month till done. CK — agree; conY.act Fred when done, can inspect and then stop the fines. RA — in agreement to give more time due to the progress. BP — when this stared, April or May everything was mailed to moms house and not there due to health, we hired company to pressure clean and take care of the building, He did the work, in code board notes Donald Dunham he contacted lady that works with code enforcement said the building was good. Apparently it wasn't. How do we do a fine reduction? RA — once in compliance we can work on that CK — first step is for staff to understand all the facts, recommendation from staff to RA, then will make a recommendation to the City Council. BP — it can be done in the a few hours if I had the hours. ,-, - � ;�:�� o� ��n. VI. NEW CASES A. Case Number 200824009; Juan and Lydia Almodovar, of City Ccde of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-4 1804 Northwest 7th Avenue, Okeechobee. Violation 1 Disabled Vehicle, 30-43 Public Nuisance, and 30- 44 General Cleaning and Beautification. !�eferred to next meeting. 12/8/2020 Code Enforcement Hearing, L. Gamiotea Minutes, Page 1 of 2 VI NEW CASE�S CONTINUED: B. Case Number 190723008; Anthony Bertram, 1001 Southwest 6th Avenue, Okeechobee. Violation o1 International Property Maintenance Code 108.1.3 Unfit for human occupancy, 108.1.5 Unsafe Structure, 301.3 Vacant Structure, 302.4 Weeds, 304.1.1 Unsafe Conditions. [_>cf�F��rr,�_( i�o nF��>:�l rr��'�ir��. C. Case Number 200824014; Capital C, Inc., 806 Northwest 12th Street, Okeechobee. Violation of City Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public Nuisance, and 30-44 General Cleaning and Beautification. i�c;i��rr��l tu n�xt rnectir�c�. D. Case Number 200318009; Daniel Meara, 905 Southwest 3�d Avenue, Okeechobee. Violation of City Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Section 30-41 Disabled Vehicle (no tag). F5 — p��;sr;��i�;c' tl�i�, cast� iriiri�rn�a�i��r�. RA — anyone present on this case? N�� r�c. C��sc �lt200;�180U, I:��ni�l i�/leara w��o is fihc owncr ci p�c�perty ��res:� at 905 SW 3�d Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974; has a disabled vehicle with no tag, this is a violation of Code Section 30-41. FS - Respondent given proper notice, option to appear, received certified mail signed for, property was also posted of the violation, August 6, 2020, accurate representation, based on fact and evidence in violation of Section 30-41. RA - What is the city recommending? FS — it's a non-threating violation, $25.00 per day plus a$50.00 administrative fee. RA — I find Case #20031800, Danial Meara who is the owner of property address at 905 SW 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974; in violation of Code Section 30-41 Disabled Vehicle, and implement a$25.00 per �1�� finp pl�a�� ;�(I.00 �dministrativ� fee, ta beqir� 1� cl�� f�er rec�eivin� nu�come r,�� he�; 6r��rincg 4�srf�,�r). E. Case Number 200609010; Agustin Mendoza and Melinda Hernandez, 901 Southwest 11th Avenue, Okeechobee. Violation of City Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public Nuisance, and 30- 44 General Cleaning and Beautification. I.��,f�.� r,;rl t�� n<;;�t rn�,f�;tin��. F. Case Number 200916028; Joseph and Allison Vickers, 207 Southeast 11th Avenue, Okeechobee. Violation of International Property Maintenance Code Permit required forfence. Drierr��i to n�;�.i ��nr;<:�tin��. VII. FINE REDUCTION REQUESTS A. Case Number 190917011; Manuel Pineda, 1124 Southwest 8th Street, Okeechobee. Requesting reduction to $935.00 plus $50.00 Administrative Fee. i=�� —��i��uvicf;;�f ��f��tos, �cr�;cnEd f�:nce PuEai. riut ii�e yate, house is beauiiful. Crews — I bring items home to take apart and fix and take back to work. Just the gate is the issue. CK — is that the only item that has been out of compliance? FS&JC-Yes FS — zoned residential. RA — when was the last time you were on property (to FS). FS — Friday. Putting into compliance except the 2 gates. Out of compliance from Sept 2019 till Fri. $9,350.00 fine. Asking for 10% of fine plus $50 admin costs. Crews - the letter never said when it was going to start. RA — to FS did you ?? FS — explained what paperwork said. RA — what we'll d� at this time, substantial reduction considering the violation. Crews — I was in r,ompliance and then he would say I'm not and then say I am ok. How can I get the fine lower? I didn't know when the fine started or that it was continuing all because of the gates. RA — you can plead with the city council to reduce it further. The percentage is standard for what we do. CK — if there is different evidence we can certainly consider it. Like a copy of the letter you received. RA — if you believe you were in compliance and you can ask the city council to request a payment plan. FS — can show you every thing.... JC — need payment, 60 days, half and half. Jan 11 and Feb 10 RA — sounds good. Recommend to the City Council to reduce the fine on Case #190917011 from $9,350.00 to $935.00 plus $50.00 administrative fee, and that he be allowed to make payments, half paid by Jan. 11, and the M�alance �y Feb. 10. B. Case Number 190718010; Fortex Holdings, LLC, 501 East North Park Street, Okeechobee. Requesting reduction from $8,450.00 to $50.00 Administration Fee. F�� ,=:�,i, �,��._ � i� ��I��::��r �:�I nC� 1�1i�� f��_�ilriii�r�, r�-��,ut>>in�.n�.l 1:f�ir�; �„��rr�c; '10`%� r�ecl�.ir;i:ir;�� ,:ri��J �,�li�iiri f�;r;. No one present to make presentation. RA — Recommend to the City Council to reduce the fine on Case #19071810 from $8,450.00 to $845.00 plus $50.Q0 a�ministr,�tive fPe. VIII. ADJOUR6� MEETING There being no further business to come before the :��.ci�,l_i��c�i_�u �,ic�, the Hearing was adjourned at 7:�1'� 12/8/2020 Code Enforcement Hearing, L. Gamiotea Minutes, Page 2 of 2 � �.:- l ' `�,�y�F'�HFFCy CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT �`° - ��m � CODE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING °, a 55 SOUTHEAST THIRD AVENUE, �KEECHOBEE� F�oRi�a 34974 �a � � � 9, � OFFICIAL AGENDA DECEMBER 8, 2020 6:30 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ATTENDANCE III. CHANGES TO AGENDA A. Request for the addition, deferral or withdrawal of agenda items IV. APPR�VAL OF MINUTES AND ADMINISTRATION OF OATH A. Approve the September 8, 2020, and October 21, 2020, Hearing minutes. B. Administration of Oath. V. CONT�NUED CASES A. Case Number 190411010; Kemp Properties of Okeechobee, 909 South Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee. Violation of City Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public Nuisance, and 30-44 General Cleaning and Beautification. VI. NEW CASES A. Case Number 200824009; Juan and Lydia Almodovar, 1804 Northwest 7tn Avenue, Okeechobee. Violation of City Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-41 Disabled Vehicle, 30-43 Public Nuisance, and 30-44 General Cleaning and Beautification. B. Case Number 190723008; Anthony Bertram, 1001 Southwest 6t" Avenue, Okeechobee. Violation of International Property Maintenance Code 108.1.3 Unfit for human occupancy, 108.1.5 Unsafe Structure, 301.3 Vacant Structure, 302.4 Weeds, 304.1.1 Unsafe Conditions. C. Case Number 200824014; Capital C, Inc., 806 Northwest 12t" Street, Okeechobee. Violation of City Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public Nuisance, and 30-44 General Cleaning and Beautification. D. Case Number 200318009; Daniel Meara, 905 Southwest 3�d Avenue, Okeechobee. Violation of City Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Section 30-41 Disabled Vehicle (no tag). E. Case Number 200609010; Agustin Mendoza and Melinda Hernandez, 901 Southwest 11th Avenue, Okeechobee. Violation of City Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public Nuisance, and 30-44 General Cleaning and Beautification. F. Case Number 200916028; Joseph and Allison Vickers, 207 Southeast 11tn Avenue, Okeechobee. Violation of International Property Maintenance Code Permit required for fence. Page 1 of 2 x �, . VII. FINE F2EDUCTION REQUESTS A. Case Number 190917011; Manuel Pineda, 1124 Southwest 8t" Street, Okeechobee. Requesting reduction to $935.00 plus $50.00 Administrative Fee. B. Case Number 190718010; Fortex Holdings, LLC, 501 East North Park Street, Okeechobee. Requesting reduction from $8,450.00 to $50.00 Administration Fee. VIII. ADJOURN MEETING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if any person desires to appeal any decision made by the Special Magistrate with respect to any matter considered at this proceeding, such interested person will need a record of the proceeding, and for such purpose may need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. City Clerk recordings are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Clerk. In accordance with the 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 Board Secretary no later than two business days prior to proceeding, 863-763-3372 ext. 9802. BE ADVISED that should you intend to show any document, picture, video, or item to the Council 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 records. Page 2 of 2 ``�y.OF•OK fF.C2� �� • _�°�, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT o � T CODE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING �6 'T��a� 55 SOUTHEAST THIRD AVENUE, OKEECHOBEE, F�oR�oA 34974 ` 915' OFFICIAL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 6:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER A. Special Magistrate Roger Azcona called the Hearing to order at 6:30 P.M. B. The Pledge of Allegiance was offered by Special Magistrate Azcona. ATTENDANCE Code Enforcement Secretary Melissa Close called the roll. Special Magistrate Roger Azcona, Esquire, City Attorney Carlyn H. Kowalsky, Code Officer Fred Sterling were all present, except Police Lieutenant Justin Bernst who was absent with consent. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ADMINISTRATION OF OATH Special Magistrate Azcona approved the September 8, 2020, Hearing minutes. Special Magistrate Azcona administered the Oath to Code Officer Fred Sterling, Forest Gainer, Mr. Kelly and Code Secretary Melissa Close City Attorney Carlyn Kowalsky stated for the record that the Code Enforcement Officer Sterling would be using appendix G of the Code of Ordinances to assess is fines. IV. CHANGES TO AGENDA There were (3) Three Cases that were deferred until the next scheduled hearing. A. Case Number 200605007; Rebecca Boday & Chris Rutherford 501 Southeast 6�' Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34974. (Chapter 30 Section 30-44 General Cleaning and Beautification); Deferred until next scheduled hearing. B. Case Number 200521014; Frank Prescott 1009 Southwest Park Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34974. (Chapter 1 Section 108. Secure Structure in the International Property Maintenance Code 2015); Deferred until the next scheduled hearing. C. Case Number 200710021; Baldemar and Maria Medrano 203 Northwest 6tn Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34972. (Chapter 50 Section 54-51 Parking in Residential Neighborhood, (C) Industrial Equipment Prohibited in Residential Districts); Deferred until next scheduled hearing. V. OLD CASES AND FINE REDUCTION REQUESTS A. Case Number 200128021; Forest Gainer 204 Northeast 8'r' Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34972. [RIVER RUN RESORT, Lot 24, Plat Book 6 Page 18] Officer Sterling was sworn in and testified that this case was deferred from the last Hearing and turned it over to Mr. Gainer. Mr. Gainer was sworn in and stated that the light fixture had been fixed, but he was having a hard time finding a contractor to pull a permit and do the drawings. Officer Sterling stated that he could pull an owner permit and do the drawing himself. Gainers said he had been in to see Gail at the Building Department and she had not told him that. Mr. Gainer stated he would go back and schedule an appointment with the City Buitding official Jeff Newell. Special Magistrate Azcona found that case #200128021, was in violation of Chapter 30 Section 30-43 Public Nuisance, Chapter 30 Section 30-44 General Cleaning and Beatification and Chapter 70 Section 70-251 Building Without a Permit. (City of Okeechobee Ordinances) Special Magistrate Azcona stated that due to Officers Sterling's testimony he had 10 days to get with the City of Okeechobee Building Official and get a permit for the work that had been done. lf not resolved after the 10 days a$100.00 per day fine would be imposed along with a$50.00 Administrative Fee. � � � (', ,� ('a � September 8, 2020 Special Magistrate Hearing Page 1 af 4 B. Case Number 200226002; Doc's Auto Service Inc 805 North Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34972. [CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Lots 1,2 and 3, Block 48] Officer Sterling was worn in and testified that this case was continued from the last hearing and that nothing has been done to the property since. Sterling stated that we have been in communication with the owner's sister. She told us her brother had the virus and could not get the keys to the building. Sterling stated that they did not need to get into the building, they need to remove the old tires on the property and all the debris. He also stated that the old truck needs to be removed from the property as well. Sterling stated that the truck is a safety hazard as it is up on jacks and missing a tire. Sterling went on to say that they either need to get with us and let us know what is going on or impose a fine. Special Magistrate Azcona stated that due to Officer Sterling's testimony he found case 200226002 to be in violation of Chapter 30 Section 30-41 Disabled Vehicle, Chapter 30 Section 30-43 Public Nuisance and Section 30-44 General Cleaning and Beautification. (City of Okeechobee Ordinances) Azcona imposed a fne of $100.00 per day to start 10 days after proper notification. A$50.00 administrative fee was to be added as well VI. CASES COMPLIED OR CONTINUED OR AMENDED VII. REPEAT VIOLATORS VIII. NEW CASES A. Case Number 190927020; Harry and Betty Schock 1805 Northwest 7�h Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34972. [CONNERS HIGHLANDS, Lot 4 and North one half of Lot 5, Block 53, Plat Book 1, Page 2] Officer Sterling was swom in and testified that this case, property owners were repeat offenders. Sterling went on to say this couple does not have very much income and that they are hoarders. Officer Sterling stated that we need to do something that will get their attention and possibly stop them from bringing in anymore items and get the place cleaned up. Special Magistrate Azcona stated that due to Offcer Sterling's testimony he found case 190927020 Harry and Betly Schock to be in violation of Chapter 30 Section 30-43 Public Nuisance and Section 30-44 General Cleaning and Beautification. (City of Okeechobee Ordinances) Azcona imposed a fine of $100.00 per day to start 14 days after proper notification. A$50.00 Administrative fee was to be included also. B. Case Number 200521014 Frank Prescott 1009 Southwest Park Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34974. [SOUTHWEST ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE, Lot 3 and West one half of Lot 2, Block 4, Plat Book 2, Page 7] Officer Sterling was sworn in and testified that this property is all but 5% in compliance, and would like to defer until the next scheduled hearing. C. Case Number/Citation #0120 Kay's Lace Boutique 410 Southeast 2"d Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34974. [Lots 11 and 12, Block 216, Plat Books 1 and 5, Pages 11 and 6] Officer Sterling was sworn in and testified that Kay's Lace Boutique, owner Katelyn Shaw is running her business without a Business Tax Receipt. Sterling stated that he has spoken to her and told her she needed to go see Kim Barnes at the City Hall, Finance Department and get her BTR. Sterling stated that as of today's date she has done nothing. Sterling stated that according to our code we can impose a�ne of $125.00 per day. Special Magistrate Azcona found that case/citation 0120 Kay's Lace Boutique is in violation of Chapter 50 Section 50-32 Operating a Busines without a BTR. Azcona imposed a fine of $125.00 per day to start 14 days after proper notification. A$50.00 Administrative fee was also imposed. D. Case Number 200623029 Joaquin Dominguez 217 Northwest 5'�' Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34972. [THE ESTATES AT TAYLOR CREEK, Lot 4, Plat Book 7, Page 33] Officer Sterling was sworn in and turned the table over to Mr. Kelly of Nation Star Mortgage Company. Mr. Kelly was sworn in and asked if the property was complying, and if not, what needed to be done. Officer Sterling stated that this property came into compliance on September 8, 2020. September 8, 2020 Special Magistrate Hearing Page 2 of 4 E. Case Number 200318009; Daniel Meara 905 Southwest 3ro Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34974. [SOUTH OKEECHOBEE, Lot 9, Block 5, Plat Book 1 and 5, Page 12 and 7] This case was skipped for some reason. Code Secretary Melissa Close will have this case on the October 21, 2020 Hearing. F. Case Number 200601018; Joseph Billie Freeman 811 Southeast 12'h Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34974. [THE FIRST ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE ESTATES, AN ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE, Lot 98, Plat Book 3, Page 23] Officer Sterling was sworn in and testified that this property look like is has been abandoned. The grass is knee high and need to be cleaned up. Sterling stated that he wanted to do some research on the property to see who the owner is and if they have a mortgage. Sterling stated that this property has been vacant for the last few months. Special Magistrate Azcona stated that due to Officer Sterling's testimony, he found case 200601018 in violation of Chapter 30 Section 30-44 General Cleaning and Beatification and imposed a fine of $100.00 per day 14 days after proper notification, with a$50.00 Administrative Fee. G. Case Number 200528024; Kevin and Melissa Deese 1612 Northwest 7�' Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 3497. [CONNERS HIGHLANDS, Lot 11 and North one half of Lot 12, Block 76, Plat Book 1, Page 21] Officer Sterling was sworn in and testified that the property is in need of mowing and debris needs to be cleaned up. Sterling stated that the grass is 8-9" in highest spots and tons of debris from household items to gardening tools. He also stated that these property/owners are repeat violator and we do not have to give them any notice. Special Magistrate Azcona found case 200528024 to be in violation of Chapter 30 Section 30-43 Public Nuisance and Section 30-44 General Cleaning and Beautification due to Officer Sterling's testimony. Azcona imposed a fne of $200.00 per day to start 10 days after proper notification, with a $50. Administration Fee. H. Case Number 200303022; Aaron Kinty and Charles Waldington 911 Northwest 11�' Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34972. [CITY OF OKEEECHOBEE, Lots 4 and 5, Block 25] Officer Sterling was sworn in and testified that these property/owners are repeat violators. He stated this is two lots together and they have not been mowed. Sterling stated that this property has been a problem for the City for the last 10-15 year. Sterling stated that this property is still overgrown to date not only the grass, but the vines are taking over all the trees on the property. Special Magistrate Azcona found that case 200303022 to be in violation of Chapter 30-43 Public Nuisance and Section 30-44 General Cleaning and Beautification due to Officer Sterling's testimony. Azcona imposed a fine of $250.00 per day to start 10 days after proper notification, with a$50.00 Administration Fee. Case Number 200710021; Baldemar and Maria Medrano 203 Northwest 6�n Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34972. [CITY OF OKEECOHBEE, Lots 4,5 and 6, Block 92] Officer Sterling was sworn in and testified that Mrs. Medrano called and told him they had a place out in the county they were going to move the heavy equipment to and asked to give her a month to get this done. Sterling asked that this case be deferred until the next scheduled hearing. September 8, 2020 Special Magistrate Hearing Page 3 of 4 J. Case Number 191115015; Blue Springs Holdings LLC Northeast 9"' Court, Okeechobee, Florida 34972 [UNPLATTED LANDS OF THE CITY THE SOUTHWEST '/< OF THE NORTHEAST '/< ANS NORTH % OF THE NORTHWEST'/< OF THE SOUTHEAST'/< SOUTH OF THE SAL RAILROAD R] Officer Sterling was sworn in and testified that this piece of property is behind RIVER RUN RESORT and is 50.19 acres and runs all the way North up to 9�' street at the industrial park. He stated this case has been going on for quite a while now. Have had contact with the contractor that was hired to clear the property and it has been one thing or another. Sterling stated that this cannot be put off any longer. The neighbors are complaining about all the pile of debris due to rodents and snakes. And the grass is extremely high. Special Magistrate Azcona found that case 191115015 be found in violation of Chapter 30 Section 30-43 Public Nuisance and Section 30-44 General Cleaning and Beautification due to Officer sterling's testimony. Azcona imposed a fine of $100.00 per day to start 14 days after proper notification, with a $50.00 Administrative Fee. K. Case Number 200717010 Hugo Manresa 1006 Southeast 14"' Court, Okeechobee, Florida 34974. [BLUE HERON GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB, PHASE 4A, Lots 218 and 219, Plat Book 6, Pages 66 and 69] Officer Sterling was sworn in and testified that this case was now in compliance. IX. ADJOURN MEETING There being no further business to come before the Special Magistrate, the Hearing was adjourned at 7:26 P.M. ATTEST: Roger Azcona, Special Magistrate Melissa Close, Secretary Please take notice and be advised that when a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Special Magistrate with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he/she may need to ensure 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 Secretary media are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Clerk. September 8, 2020 Special Magistrate Hearing Page 4 of 4 � pF•OKF ��v FC"� P : � �- m o � _,d.- CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT OCTOBER 21, 2020 SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING OFFICIAL MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Special Magistrate Azcona called the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing to order on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at 6:30 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, located at 55 Southeast 3�d Avenue, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Magistrate Azcona. ATTENDANCE Deputy City Clerk Bobbie Jenkins called the roll in the absence of Code Enforcement Secretary Close. Special Magistrate Roger Azcona, Esquire, City Attorney Carlyn Kowalsky, Police Lieutenant Justin Bernst, and Code Officer Fred Sterling were present. III. CHANGES TO AGENDA A. Magistrate Azcona asked wh�ther there were any agenda items to be added, deferred, or withdrawn; City Attorney Kowalsky withdrew the following items: Items V.A., VII.B, VII.C, VII.E, VII.F, VII.G, VII.H, VII.I, VII.K, VII.L, VII.M, and VII.P. The September 8, 2020 minutes were deferred to the November Hearing. � � � This being a Quasi-Judicial proceeding, Deputy Clerk Jenkins collectively administered an Oath to Mr. Jeffery Newell, Mr. Francisco Guerrero, Code Officer Fred Sterling, and Mr. Benjamin Purvis; all affirmed. Code Officer Sterling advised all events occurred within the corporate limits of the City of Okeechobee. The O�cer's notes, testimony, photographs, and support documents were all entered as part of the official record. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. The approval of the September 8, 2020 Hearing minutes was deferred to the November 2020 Hearing. CASES COMPLIED OR CONTINUED A. Case No. 200605007 was withdrawn from the agenda. REPEAT VIOLATIONS A. There were no repeat violations on the agenda. VII. NEW CASES A. Case No. 200915020; A/C Today Air Conditioning and Heating, LLC, Licensee: Mr. Francisco Guerrero, 1604 Northwest 7ih Avenue, Okeechobee. City Building Official Mr. Jeffery Newell testified that Mr. Guerrero has demonstrated disregard for established procedures by State law and local ordinances regarding permitting, was found to be in violation of City Code of Ordinances Chapter 70, Section 70-302, for working without a building permit. Mr. Guerrero has failed to pay for and pickup authorized permits on multiple occasions. He has also failed to submit affidavits for final inspections for approximately 10 permits from 2015 to 2020. Mr. Guerrero has made this a continual practice for his business and has progressed to a state of mind to ignore State law and local ordinances governing the contracting laws that are required to be enforced by building departments. A Statement of Violation and Notice of Hearing was sent by certified mail on September 16, 2020 and was signed for by O. Cruz on September 21, 2020. The City is seeking relief in the form of an Administrative Order compelling A/C Today Air Conditioning and Heating, LLC to comply with the permitting process as required by the Florida Building Code, City Ordinances, and permitting policies set forth by the City's building department, a requesting the minimum penalty of $100.00 per open permit as per City Code Ordinances Appendix G, Table 3, and a one-time administrative fee of $100.00. � � � � c,� j r� � �. fi � � � Mr. Guerrero responded that he agreed with the evidence provided by Mr. Newell, apologized, and explai�ed he lacks help from his office. He is also willing to comply with Mr. Newell's requests, but asked to be given 30-days to comply with the Magistrate's ruling. October 21, 2020 Special Magistrate Hearing Page 1 of 4 � Special Magistrate Azcona found that A/C Today Air Conditioning and Heating, LLC, was in violation of City Code of Ordinances Chapter 70, Section 70-302, for working without a building permit. An Administrative Order will be issued compelling A/C Today Air Conditioning and Heating, LLC to comply with the permitting process as required by the Florida Building Code, City Ordinances, and permitting policies set forth by the City's building department, along with a$1,000.00 penalty plus a one-time administrative fee of $100.00 totaling $1,700.00 to be paid within 30-days of this Hearing. B. Case No. 200617006 was withdrawn from the agenda. C. Case No. 200611034 was withdrawn from the agenda. D. Officer Sterling offered testimony on Case No. 200318009; Daniel Meara 905 Southwest 3� Avenue, Okeechobee (Legal Description: Lot 9 of Block 5, SOUTH OKEECHOBEE, Plat Books 1 and 5, Pages 12 and 7, public records of Okeechobee County). The property was initially inspected on March 18, 2020, and found to be in violation of City of Okeechobee Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Section 30-41 Inoperable/Abandoned Vehicles, 30-42 Public Nuisance, and 30-44 General Cleaning and Beautification due to the property needing to be mowed and debris removed, as well as a vehicle with no tag. On March 19, 2020, a courtesy card was mailed that included copies of the Code Sections the property owner was in violation of. A Statement of Violation and Notice of Hearing was mailed on July 28, 2020 and was returned. On July 31, 2020, the property was found to be in compliance of Sections 30-42 and 30-44. The second Statement of Violation and Notice of Hearing was mailed on September 22, 2020 for violation of Chapter 30, Section 30-41 Inoperable/Abandoned Vehicle. The notice was signed for by Krystal Carter. The property was not posted. Officer Sterling stated the City recommends providing the property owner with 14 days to correct the violation. Should this not be met, a fine of $25.00 per day plus a one-time administrative fee of $50.00 is recommended. Based on the evidence provided, Magistrate Azcona found that the property was in violation of Chapter 30, Section 30-41 Inoperable/Abandoned Vehicle. A fine of $25.00 per day plus a one-time administrative fee of $50.00 will be imposed should the property owner fail to come into compliance within the 14-day grace period. E. Case No. 200929003 was withdrawn from the agenda. F. Case No. 200928005 was withdrawn from the agenda. G. Case No. 200824014 was withdrawn from the agenda. H. Case No. 200710019 was withdrawn from the agenda. Case No. 200605020 was withdrawn from the agenda. J. Officer Sterling offered testimony on Case No. 191030022; William R. Grigsby JR, Hwy 70 East, four vacant unplatted parcels totaling approximately 9.592 acres on the North side of State Road 70/East North Park Street, Okeechobee. The parcels have been found to be in violation of City Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public Nuisance, and 30-44 General Cleaning and Beautification due to overgrown vegetation. Due to an existing Lien Order, a fine totaling $5,400.00 is owed to the City (fine accrued from March 11, 2020 to June 24, 2020). The property was re-inspected on July 3, 2020, and was, again, found to be in violation. A Statement of Violation and Notice of Hearing was mailed on October 9, 2020. The City is recommending this Case be considered a repeat violation and requests a fine of $100.00 per day commencing on July 3, 2020 plus an administrative fee of $50.00. This fine is in addition to the existing balance from the previous Lien Order. October 21, 2020 Special Magistrate Hearing Page 2 of 4 IE Based on the testimony of Officer Sterling and the evidence provided, Magistrate Azcona found that the property was a repeat violator and in violation of Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public Nuisance, and 30-44 General Cleaning and Beautification beginning July 3, 2020. A fine of $100.00 per day plus a one-time administrative fee of $50.00 will be imposed. K. Case No. 15-010 was withdrawn from the agenda. L. Case No. 190215011 was withdrawn from the agenda. Officer Sterling offered testimony on Case No. 190412010; South Florida Barbeque of Okeechobee, Inc., 102 Southwest 14�' Street, Okeechobee (Legal Description: Lots 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, and 12 of Block 22, together with a 15-feet wide Alley running North to South between Lots 4, 5, 6, and 12, 11, and 12 of Block 22, SOUTH OKEECHOBEE, Plat Books 1 and 5, Pages 12 and 7, public records of Okeechobee County). A Lien Order was filed with the Okeechobee County Clerk's Office on August 29, 2019, as a result of Magistrate Azcona's ruling at the June 25, 2019, Code Enforcement Magistrate Hearing. The property continues to be in violation of City Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public Nuisance and 30-44 General Cleaning and Beautification, and International Property Maintenance Code Chapter 3, Section 304.2 Protective Treatment. The building on the property is vacant, and has vagrants living in the patio portion of the building. On February 27, 2020, a letter was sent notifying the property owner that the fine has been accruing for more than 90-days and the property was at risk for foreclosure. On September 22, 2020, a Statement of Violation and Notice of Hearing was sent via certified mail. The letter was signed for and the return receipt was received by the City on September 25, 2020, with an illegible signature. The City is recommending foreclosure at this time. Special Magistrate Azcona found that the property was in violation of Chapter 30, Section 30-43 Public Nuisance, Section 30-44 General Cleaning and Beautification, and International Property Maintenance Code Chapter 3, Section 304.2 Protective Treatment. Magistrate Azcona recommended the Case be sent to the City Council for foreclosure action. M. Officer Sterling offered testimony on Case No. 190411010; Kemp Properties of Okeechobee, 909 South Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee (Legal Description: unplatted acres). A Lien Order was filed with the Okeechobee County Clerk's Office on August 20, 2019, as a result of Magistrate Azcona's ruling at the August 13, 2019, Code Enforcement Magistrate Hearing. The property continues to be in violation of City Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public Nuisance and 30-44 General Cleaning and Beautification. On August 6, 2020, a letter was sent notifying the property owner that the fine has been accruing for more than 90-days and the property was at risk of foreclosure. It was returned unclaimed on August 17, 2020. A Statement of Violation and Notice of Hearing was sent via certified mail informing the property owner of the foreclosure recommendation. Nothing has been returned signed or unclaimed to date. As of September 30, 2020, the accrued fine totals $18,725.00. Pictures were taken of the property on October 7, 2020, showing the property is still in violation of Sections 30-43 and 30-44. Mr. Benjamin Purvis, the property owner's son, testified to his mother's unforeseen health circumstances. Upon notification of this Hearing, he questioned his mother and was told she had hired a local individual to bring the property into compliance in August or September 2019. The individual informed Ms. Kemp the property was brought into compliance and that a conversation was had with Ms. Close at the Code Enforcement Office stating the same. Ms. Kemp then issued the individual a check for the services rendered. Mr. Purvis asked for time to bring the property into compliance, as he has already reached out to an electrician to begin work. City Attorney Kowalski recommended the Case be sent to the City Council with Mr. Purvis providing evidence of work on the property to the Council at that time. Should no progress be made, the Council should consider foreclosure. October 21, 2020 Special Magistrate Hearing Page 3 of 4 - . , . Special Magistrate Azcona found that the property was in violation of Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public Nuisance and 30-44 General Cleaning and Beautification. Magistrate Azcona recommended the Case be sent to the City Council for a status report from Mr. Purvis. Should there be no progress, he recommends foreclosure action. N. Case No. 190718010 was withdrawn from the agenda. VIII. OLD CASES A. There were no old cases presented. IX. There being no further business to come before the Special Magistrate, the Hearing was adjourned at 7:29 P.M. /ti�y��i Roger Azcona, Special Magistrate Bobbie J. Jenkins, Deputy City Clerk Please take notice and be advised that when a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Special Magistrate with respect to any matter considered at this Hearing, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. City Clerk media are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Clerk. October 21, 2020 Special Magistrate Hearing Page 4 of 4 Prepared by CHK October 2020 Code Enforcement Hearing Script 1. Des�ribe the violation — refer to pictures 2. What code section was violated? 3. When was notice first given? 4. WhE�n was notice given for this hearing? 5. Is r�spondent a repeat violator? 6. If applicable, give history of prior violations 7. Give the City's recommendation based on the City's fine schedule and past practice for similar violations. � b L� � �I� C�-.Q.t� -�-o �. �- N e� �c�v-�.�� c.� � �, ��!� �� .� c��- ? .��,,�� r�� a� � �� Do you :�olemnly swear that all the testimony you are about to give in the matter now in hearing will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God? Code Enforcement Hearing Dec. S, 2020 C�se tV a me �; @! u m ber �. ��-1C.-�f1'�C� � n l,'�-�{- (» �' (' ��.�t`��,� . �, �, Juan & Lydi� Almodovar # 200824009 Vi�olati�r�, �l�rnb�r & Sec�io� CH 30, Sect: 30-41 Disabled Vehicle, 30-43 Public Nuisance, & 30-44 General Cleaning & �eautification. D�scriptio� o�f Vi�l�ti�r� Disabled veh�icle parked in front drive for a period exceeding 1 year, Debris and tires stacked in back yard, yard needs mowing. Photos Date Co�rt�� Card��4�� sent NOV/NOH sent 11/17/2020, Received 11/21/2020 signed for by J Almodovar. Posted prop�rty 11/17/2020. I� resp�ndent � Re�eafi Vi�l�tor? No History of case This propert�/ has been a problem off and on. Each time they have been notified, they have come into compliance. Then in August the were sent a Courtesy Card informing th��m of the above mentioned violations. In October they were sent a NOV/NOH to appear at the October meeting. We did not receive notice that they were served, so the case was deferred to the next meeting. Citv recornm�ndatior� C,�,�.-� C:x.�� "U�%'% �`,��c� C�.-��-� �- �rEC't t;'� J.;>/ �7��L��C' �` A fine of $50�00 per dav 14 days after proper notification with a$50.00 admint fee. �.1, a��c� �---�'�' . N�-� .�I t� �' IN � i � I� , � G-�� (�,� (� r2,�� 1�� Ic�,-I-�r ( no �r�.� �u;� � �v ��,� R e �r��c� ��c�n.�- I�I � l�lc� t�.�e�- Vt � ��-C-C--� °�� Oli�e�s�aola�� - . . .._... . CODE ENFORCEMENT FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLO�RIDA. Petitioner, vs Respondent, Juan & Lydia Almadovar .�* w �i °.'S�uce��t y j7 �: � � '. `CLF L _`,: Y %�y r CASE NO. 200824009 ST��TEiVIENT OF VI�OLATI�N AI�iD N�TICE OF HEARING Pursuant to Florida Statutes 162.02 and 162.12, Florida Stahites, 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 uncon•ected 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: CH 30, Sect: 30-41, 30-43, & 30-44 2. Address and Parcel# where violation exists:1804 NW 7th Ave., Okeechobee, FL 3. Name and address of property owner or person in charge of location where violation exists: 1804 NW 7th Ave., Okeechobee, FL 34972 4. Description ofviolation: �noperable/Abandoned Vehicle, Public Nuisance, General Cleaning & Beautificati�n 5. Date violation must be conected byNov 12, 2020 6. Date violation first observed on or about11 /12/20 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 $th day DeG. 2020 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 inay 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 Ela. Statute 162.11(2005), an aggrieved party may appeal a fmal administrative order to the circuit court. Such an appeal shall be filed within 30 days of the execution of the order to be appealed. Okeechobee Police Code Enforcement 50 SE 2nd Ave Okeechobee Florida 34974 863-763-9795 Phone 863-763-7804 FAX Date 11/16/2020 � � w � �� -t- �� -5 � � � r .�--> , :� -� � � 0 De acuerdo con la seccion 162.11 de los estatutos de la Florida, un partido que no esta eo acuerdo puede apelar una orden administrativa final a la tribunal de circuito . Tal apelacion sera azchivada en el plazo de 30 dias de la firma de la orden que se apelara. , �� - l.-rC�� 0� _��2��+C�'i0��? CODE ENFORCEMENT FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA. Petitioner, vs Respondent, Juan & Lydia Almod�var �� ': v��!sE•;d �� y �H t '�F L �;% 5:.; i. Date 10/14/2020 CASE NO. 200824009 STATEMENT ��' VI�L�TION AND NOTICE OF HEAFzINCy 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 30-41, 30-43 and 30-44 2. Address and Parcel# where violation exists:1804 NW 7th Ave 3-09-37-350020-00520-0140 3. Name and addres,� of property owner or person in charge of location where violation exists: Juan & Lydia Almodovar; 1804 NW 7th Ave 4. Description ofviolation: �noperable/Abandoned Vehicle, Grass Needs to be Mowed, and all Debris Needs to be Cleaned up or Removed. Date violation m�xst be corrected by�Ct 16, 2020 6. Date violation first �bserv.ed on or about8�24/20 Unless Respondent corrects the violation described herein by the date set forth above AND contacts the undersigned Code Inspector to verify compliarice, 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 21 St day I U/LULV at 6:30 P.M., located at 55 SE 3rd Ave Okeechobee City Hall, Okeechobee Florida 34974 in Council Chambers. The Magistrate �vill receive testimony and evidence at said Hearing and shall make fmdings 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 consideraYion 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 abseuce. � 1 �--� ��,... � .__ �� Fred Sterling Code Enforc ment 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 Ivlagistrate tapes are for the sole purpose of back up for the o�cial 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. Okeechobee Police Code Enforcement 50 SE 2nd Ave Okeechobee Florida 34974 863-763-9795 Phone 863-763-7804 FAX 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. n ■ Complete items 1, 2, and 3. ■ Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. r Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front if space permits. A. X B. ,. � Agent ��/) f'r �/� � �l "� ❑ Addre. �ct@ived b(Pri d N�ne) C. Date of Delivery �� {..�-�C �%1 J/r � /- � � delivery address different from item 1? ❑ Yes uan 8� Lydia Almodovar _ a:_ �Es, enter delivery address below: ❑ No °J:_;�:: .. B04 NW 7_th nAve. ��,. keecho � e, FL 34972 .�_�� -. �� I �I�I�I �� I I� �� I I � I� II � I� � � II � �I� 3 $Qrvtce Typ� ❑ Priority Mail Express� ❑ Adult Signature ❑ Registered MaIITm ❑ Adult Signature Reshlcted Deltvery ❑ Registered Mail Restricted ❑ CeKified Mall� Oelivery 9590 9402 5765 0003 3464 12 ❑ Gertitted Mail Restricted Delivery ❑ Return Receipt for ❑ Collect on Deiivery Merchandisa TM ❑ Collect on Delivery Restricted Oeitvery � Signature Confirmation 2. Article Number (Transfer from service /abe!) � �„Sured Mail ❑ S(gnature Confirmatlon 7 019 2 9 7 0 0 0 0 0 181 � 3 7� 5 2 I�� Restricted Delivery Restricted Delivery ; PS Form 3811, July 2015 PSN 753Q-02-OOD-9053 Domestic Return Receipt � �" �� I�os� , .� e-��' � ��^�� jr � , �� . fMI��Qk1I1y� P,YTr' k Fo'rrdelt�eej<��n,�T�atiort, visit ouC_webs�te;a�, � ■ � ❑ Return Aeceipt (hardcopy) $ � ❑ Roturn ftecaipt (electroNc) S Postmadc � O ❑ Certlfiafl Mall Restrlctad Dellvery S H81'8 � ❑AdultSic�natureRequir�d S ❑ AUult Signnture Restricted Dellvery $ p Postage C� � � 7ota1 Postago and Fee� r�a $ � � � � �� ,� �, , or sa�ro . • � �r .n �.., �-, i - � � ,, ,� , � r_,�•�,-,� ,:a v . � �t � ----------- ------- --------------------------------- -------------------- 0 StreetandApt �Jo., orP 5ox�(o. , �.� ,� � �` 1;� C.'. • f I`a.! f„Qj � � `�'= ------------ -- ----"----'-------'--------'--------'---'-------------- City, State, �/P+4�------------- r u'�i<'L-� - ��r! F � u ,� �. L �,r� __ q � o�o r1� Respondent . Unless Respondent corrects the violation described herein � C�� - 1 �� 1 �' r� a-- �- 3 ��.►� vt s�► uc. t� . •�.-, .. r� By the date set forth A�TD conta.cts the undersigned Code Inspector to verify compliance. 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(rl.j7 C�i� 1013N997 555,000 1(a) school:$24,049 Okeechobee County, FL This infortnation„ was derived from data which was compiled hy the Okeechobee County Property Appreiser Office soley for the govemmental purpose of property assessment. This informaEon should not be relied upon by anyone as a determination of the ownership of property or market value. No wartanties, exprassed or implied, are provided for the accuraq of the dafa herein, it's use, or iPs Interpretation. Although it is periodicaly updated, this information may not refled the data currenUy on file in the Property Appraisers office. GrialyLOglc.Cortl i , � -� 3 �' OC' �'��.��D(1C -_.� rt. � � ^ �'�� .� � ; , .� www.okeechobeepa.coMgis/g is PrinU Code Enforcement Hearing Dec. 8, 2020 =G� �� t Pm�, �-t: �,�„ -�r�� -�' Case �I�rn� !� Number � � /�-� � , �- - � �{ � h�.��f �l'��'�'��- � Anthony Bertram #190723008 �� E .� � Violation, Niamber � Sec�ior� IPMC Sect: 108.1.3 & 1.5, 301.1, 302.4,304.1,1.1, & 1.2. Descriptioru i�f Viol��iion Unsafe Equipment, Dangerous Structure, Vacant Structure, & Weeds Ph��os Date Courteav C�rd/t�0�f sent 01/24/2020, came before Special Ma�istrate on 02/11/2020 case deferred till next meetin�. 11/16/2020 NOV/NOH sent. Received 11/21/2020 signature not le�ible. Posted propertv 11/17/2020. Is respo�d�nt a Repeat Violator? No H�stor� of case Mr. Bertram purchased this property in 2018 and stated he intended to refurbish the structure. The structures have become a nuisance to the area and need to be repaired or removed. Citv recornrnend�tion �� L'L.l./��'�L�� V�� l.L� C�'y� �r��.� ��.. /�/�7/�r��,r A fine fee. .00 aer dav 14 d V�wc. l after aroaer notification with int — i��e, � re� �a� U��c�r. _ �. � , �-� � rV�a.C�. �i�,� �� s:�G�� ._, C� wo.�.-�s c��a-e-� v� �O� e�r�� G� (� Vt CLcy G� ,�'�Okeechobee CODE ENFORCEMEIVT FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA. Petitioner, vs Respondent, Anthony Bertram CASE NO. 190723008 STATEMENT OF VIOLATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING o�� KEE IICe�..' :'e� e :� # � .7 `�,�FL. � 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: IPMC 108.13/1.5/301.3/302.4/304.1/1.1/.2 2. Address and Parcel# where violation exists:1001 SW 6t St;'., Okeeehobee, FL . ��c 3. Name and address of property owner or person in charge of location where violation exists: 1003 SW 7th Ave., Okeechobee, FL 4. Description of Violatio : �Jnsafe Equipment/Dangerous StructureNacant Structure/Weeds/ Protective Treatment. 5. Date violation must be corrected byNov 30, 2020 6. Date violation first observEd on or about7�23/2O 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 $th day DeG. 2020 at fr: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 Compiiance 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 verbatitn 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 Deparhnent. 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. Okeechobee Police Code Enforcement 50 SE 2nd Ave Okeechobee Florida 34974 863-763-9795 Phone 863-763-7804 FAX Date 11 /16/2020 � � �� v� �; ,� t� � I .�-- �, � � � � r� � � � -� � �v 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 e( plazo de 30 dias de la firma de la orden que se apelara. ■ Complete items 1, 2, and 3. ~• ■ Print your name and address on the reverse ;y so that we can return the card to you. v' ■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, B� A or on the front if space permits. � Anthony Bertram 1003 SW 7th Ave. Oke��hobee, FL 34974 — � ❑ Agent l� Addressee y( rn e e) C. Date o Delivery , 0 i� ai ddress differ nt fro item 1? ❑ es r delivery address 6elow: �'No � II I II�I'I ��'I ��I (I II ( I I� II I I� I' � I� 3. S6YViC2 TypO ❑ priority Mall Express� ❑ Adult Signature ❑ Registered MaiIT^' ❑ Aduit Signature Restrlcted Dellvery ❑ Registered Mail Restricted ❑ Certified MailO Delivery 9590 94�02 ,5! (�5 0003 3463 99 ❑ Certifled Mail Reskricted pelivery q Return Receipt for ❑ Collect on Delivery Merchandise 2. Article Number ransfer from service label ❑ Collect on Delivery Restricted Delivery � Signature Confirmationr"' � � ❑ Insured Mai� ❑ Signature Confirmation 7 � Z 9 2 9 7 0 � � � � 1, 81 ❑ 317 6 :�o�� Restricted Delivery Restricted Delivery ; PS Form 3811, July 2015 PSN 7530-02-000-9053 Domestic Return Receipt �, �z..:� �_ . 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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the alleged violation(s) will be presented in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Avenue Okeechobee FL on th L , , e day of � 20 �, at 6:30 m r Dated this I�1 day of the month of /v � v the year of 2U Z C� �, Pri • w.r s�aav�.i. c . �. i ii.ic:, � �— C1�JK�R�L'=�i G��- City of Okeechobee 55 SE 3rd Avenue - Okeechobee, FL 34974 863� `�G - 74 � � � 0 Florida Statute 70: ��. Cr( f u� �}�L V'�i�t3�� CODE ENFORCEMENT FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA. Petitioner, vs Respondent, Anthony Bertram 863-763-9795 Phone 863-763-7804 FAX � �� '�EY� Date 01 /24/2020 CASE No. 190723008 STI�TEMENT 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 Hea.ring before the Okeechobee City Code Enforcement Special Magistrate. 1. Violation of City Code Chapter/Section: IMPC 108.1,3, 108.1.5, 301.3, 2302.4, 304.1, 304.1.1 2. Address and Parcel# where violation exists: 1001 Southwest 6th Avenue 3-1-37-35-0020-047-0010 3. Name and add.ress of property owner or person in charge of location where violation exists: Anthony Bertram: 1003 Southwest 7th Avenue 4. Description of Violation: Structure Unfit for Human Occupancy, Dangerous Structure Exterior Strurture, Unsafe Conditions, Protective Treatment 5. Date violation must be corrected by�eb `1, 2020 6. Date violation first observ�d on or about��23/19 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 11 tll day reoruary at 6:30 P.M., located at 55 SE 3rd Ave Okeechobee City Hall, Okeechobee Florida 34974 in Council Chambers. The Magistra�te 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 ��rder of Violation, & impose a fine in your absence. � % � - :,.. �,� d Ster ing Code E orcement 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 purQose of back up for the official records of the Code Enforcement Department. In Accordance with Fla. Statute 162. l 1(2005), an aggrieved party may appeal a final administrative order to die circuit court. Such an appeal shall be filed within 30 days of the execution of the order to be appealed. Okeechobee Police Code Enforcement 50 SE 2nd Ave Okeechobee Florida 34974 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 fmal a la tribunal de circuito . Tal apelacion sera azchivada en el plazo de 30 dias de la firma de la orden que se apelara. C. Case Number 190906010; Jeaneal Jerome 1000 Block Northwest 7t" Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34972. Chapter 30 Section 30-43 Public Nuisance and Section 30-44 General Cleaning and Beautification of the City of Okeechobee Code of Ordinances. [Northwest Addition tc� Okeechobee Lots 19 and 20 Block 16, Plat Book 1 Page 25] This case was found to be complying as of February 06, 2020. D. Ca�e Number 190925005; Eight 12 Twenty-Nine LLC 913 Northwest 12th Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34972. Chapter 30 Section 30-44 General Cleaning and Beautification of the City o1� Okeechobee Code Ordinances. [Lot 7, Block 43 Gity of Okeechobee, Plat Book 1 Page 10 and recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 5 Public Records of Okeechobee County, Florida] This case �was found to be complying as of February 12, 2020. Case Number 190723008; Anthony Bertram 1001 Southwest 6th Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34974. International Property Maintenance Code 108.1.3, 108.1.5, 01.3, 302.4, 304.1, 3041.1.1 and 304.2, Structure Unsafe for Human Occupancy, Dangerous Structure, Vacant Structure �nd Land, Exterior Structure, Weeds, Unsafe Conditions and Protective Treatment. [Lot 1, Block 247, First Addition to Okeechobee, according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat , Book 5, Page 6, Public Records of Okeechobee County, Florida] This Case was deferred until the next s�heduled Special Magistrate Hearing. F. Case Number 190927017; Jackie Rediker 109 Northeast 10t" Street, Okeechobee, Florida 34',a72. Chapter 30 Section 30-43 Public Nuisance of the City of Okeechobee Code Ordinance5. [Lots 17 and 18, Block 31, City of Okeechobee, according to the plat thereof at Plat Book 1, Page 10, Public records Okeechobee County, Florida] This case was deferred until the next scheduled Special Magistrate Hearing. G. Cas�e Number 190927020; Harry Schock 1805 Northwest 7th Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34972. Chapter 30 Section 30-43 Public Nuisance and Section 30-44 General Cleaning and Beauti�Fication of the City of Okeechobee Code Ordinances. [Lot 4 and the North '/2 one half of lot 5, Block 53, Conners Highlands according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 1, page 21 of tfie public records of Okeechobee County, Florida] This case was deferred until the next scheduled Special Magistrate Hearing. H. Case Number 191202005; Timothy and Tamara Higgins 406 Southwest 2"d Street, Okeechobe:e, Florida 34974. Chapter 30 Section 30-43 Public Nuisance and Section 30-44 General Cl��aning and Beautification of the City of Okeechobee Code Ordinances. [Lots 9 and 10, Block 166, City of Okeechobee, according to the plat thereof recorded in the Plat Book 5, Page 5 public records of �keechobee county, Florida] This case was deferred until the next scheduled �pecial Magistrate Hearing. February 11, 2020 Regular Hearing Page 2 of 5 / ■ Complete items 1, 2, and 3. ■ Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. ■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front it space permits. �. I� . . . ignat e / Cl Agent �Addressee B. Recei ed by hied Name) C. �D�te o� elivery 3 address different from item 19 ❑ Yes ter delivery address below: �No II I��II�I II� I�I I�I I�I ��I�I I' (I� (� II ( I II� ( III 3. 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'..� �_ . �a . . {�'!:!r pIC.�'.... . .�.. :. w �� ' t � � � �' ' �� ' �'• � K } .' � y` �yAyy � � �.. ... . . .... . .. .X . . �.:�Y� � ._ � 'T� M� , / � 1�� A ' ■ _ �= , ,_ .., .�._. � " 0 -a 52 78 104 130 156 182 208 234 2B0 ft Okeechobee County Property Appraiser M��keY �. sa�d� i okee�nobee, Florida � 863-763�422 PARCEL: 3-21-37-$ )-OOZO-02470-00'I O � SINGLE FAM (000100) � 0.153 AC NOTES: FIRST ADDITION TO OKE:ECHOBEE (PLAT BOOK 1 PAGE 11 AND PLAT BOOK 5 PAGE 6) LOT 1 BLOCK 247 BERTRAM AN�HONY 2019 Certifled Values � ' Owner. �003 SW 7TH AVI= Mkt Lnd $4,987 Appraised $13,137 OKEECHOBEE, FL 349745036 Ag Lnd $0 Assessed $13,137 S� Site: �001 SW 6TH AVE=, gldg $8,150 Exempt $0 ,'. ' OKEECHOBEE XFOB $0 coun $12,177 r� Sales �6/2018 gtoo i(u) Just $13,137 Total city:$12,177 ��'�` , Info ��Zo1s gtoo I(U) Taxable other:$12,177 sltM2ot2 53,800 I(U) achool:$13,137 Okeechobee County, FL This infortnation„ was derived (rom data which was compiled by the Okeechobee County PropeRy Appraiser Office solely for the govemmental purpose of property assessment This iniortnadon should not be relied upon by anyone as a detertnination of the ownership of property or market value. No wartanties, expressed or implled, are provided for the accuracy of the data herein, ifs use, or iPs interprefation. Although it is periodically updeted, fhis informatlon may not refled the data currenUy on file in the Property Appraisers oKce. GfiulyLogiC.COm g4b.okeechobeepa.coMgis/gisPrinU 1 /1 Hearing Dec. 8, 2020 �-� a��? 1� a �i Cas� i�a�n� �� lumber Capital C, Inc. #200824014 Violafiion, �li�mber �c �ection CH 30 Sect: 30-43 Public Nuisance & 30-44 General Cleaning & Beautification. Description c�f Violation Property needs to be mowed and debris needs to be removed. Photos ° n f �r�� pe� �u�-� fv �- f� �LvI�Qn�ain,:p Si,�� '� � �� ao�1 D�te Co�rtes� Card/IVOV sen� 08/25/2020, NOV/NOH sent 11/16/2020. Posted property on 11/17/20Z0. Is res�ondenfi a Repeat 1✓ioBa�o�? No Histor� o� c��e This is rental property. The property owner is in Jupiter, FL. This property has been a recuring problem. Citv recornmendation A fine of $50.00 per dav 14 days after proper notification with a$50.00 admint fee. Code Enforcement Hearing Dec. S, 2020 1� Case IVame & IVur-nber Meara, Dani�el #200318009 Violation, Number � Section CH 30 Sect:3iD-41 Disabled Vehicle (No Ta�i De�cription af �liolation Vehicle park�d in driveway with no tag. Photos 4 t�cv�.��:�.: �u� ��a� � y � � �7 j,�� Date Courtesy Card/�l�i/ sent 09/21/2020 NOV/NOH sent received on 09/25/2020, signed by Krystall Cafter. Case skipped, NOV/NOH sent 11/16/2020. Posted property 11/17/2020. Is respond�nt a Repeat Vio�ator? No History of ca=.>e Two (2) vehicles parked in front yard without tags. The SUV removed, pickup truck still in the driveway. Citv recoa�m�ndation A fine of $25.00 per day 7 days after proper notification with a$50.00 admint fee. ��c<<f �� ,Okeechobee CODE ENFORCEMENT FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA. Petitioner, vs Respondent, Daniel Meara Okeechobee Police Code Enforcement 50 SE 2nd Ave Okeechobee Florida 34974 863-763-9795 Phone 863-763-7804 FAX r°��4 �� :�.LF L�.,.�;.'f; Date 11 /16/2020 CASE NO. 200318009 STA'TEMENT OF VIOLATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING Pursuant to Florida Statutes 162.02 and 162.12, Florida Statutes, and the Code of Ordinances of City of Okeechobee, I(hereinafter the "City of Okeechobee), the undersigned Code Enforcement Officer hereby gives notice of an uncorrected violation of the City of Okeechobee Code, as more particularly described herein, and hereby requests a Hearing before the Okeechobee City Code Enforcement Special Magistrate. 1. Violation of City Code Chapter/Section: CH 33, Sect: 30-41 2. Address and Parcel# where violation exists:g05 SW 3rd Ave., Okeechobee, FL 3. Name and address of property owner or person in charge of location where violation exists: 905 SW 3rd Ave., Okeechobee, FL 34972 4. Description of Violatio�isabled Vehicle, No Tag 5. Date violation must be corrected b}�ov 30, 2020 6. Date violation first observed on or about6/15/20 Unless Respondent correc$s 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 �e held in this cause before the City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Magistrate on the $th day DeC_ 2020 at 6:30 P.M., located at 55 SE 3rd Ave Okeechobee City Hall, Okeechobee Florida 34974 in Council Chambers. The Magistrate will receive testiinony 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 aze 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 a pear at the hearing the Magistrate may enter an Order of Violation, & impose a fine in your absence. ,� �""�` w ._.i i . � �1 `� ��,` . ` °--�`Fred Sterhng Code Enfor e ent 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 fmal administrarive 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. e � � Agent �Addres � l(Printea'Name) C. � at �Delio •ddress different from item 1? � Yes� :r delivery address below: � No A. B. � �� "��l�I ��I'� 1�9II I) �I I I I I II II I I��II �� d' ServiCe lype ❑ Priority Mail Express� ❑ Adult Signature ❑ Registered MaiIT"' ❑ Adult Signature Restricted Delivery ❑ Registered Mail Rest ❑ Certified MailO Delivery 959Q 9402 5765 0003 3464 05 ❑ Certified Maii Restricted Detivery ❑ Return Receiptfor ❑ Collect on Delivery Merchandise ❑ Collect on Delivery Restricted Delivery � Signature Confirmati� 2. Article Number (rransfer from service labell Mail ❑ Signamre Confirmati� 7 � 19 2 9 7 Q � � � � 1810 318 3 _ o�i� Restricted oe�ivery Restricted oe�ivery : PS Form 3811, July 2015 PSN 7530-02-000-9053 Domestic Return Rece -�nlete items 1, 2, and 3. �, our name and address on the reverse so tnut we can return the card to you. ■ Attach this card tb the back of the mailpiece, or on the front if space permits. - Daniel Meara 905 SW 3rd Ave. Ol�echobee, FL 34974 � ;; UrS - Y CER£ . = DOmeSfic� a , r,� � '�,� 4 ,'�bY delivery information; visit our website at�',,. .c • • O ❑ Roturn Recaipt (hardcopy) $ � ❑ Return Receipt (eleclronic) $ � ❑ Certified Mail Restricted Dellvery $ � ❑ Adult S?gnaturo Raquired $ ❑ AdWt Signaturo Rostricted Dolivery $ 0 Postaga [�- $ � Total �ostaga and �ees f1J Q' Se o:�1-� �J i�,=zo Sfro�i and ApE No., o+ f� i, : :. � �Z-� Posimark Nere �. 1 � ; J ��. i��.t:J i ;.:.� �� ..,� izNo: ------.�------------------------------ . ' _ � , _. -. --�-l-^--`�--�-- �-`------------------------- .�r.f <i 7 "� pS'y� �r.,�, �r��. 'i L � Respondent . Unless CN:, r �RA Respondent corrects the violation described herein � I� • S�er' _3C� •�I 1• � i Sr4 �t.�D l%'Nt[t��JVa ��t By the date set forth A�TD contacts the undersi ed Code Ins ector to � p verify compliance. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the alleged violation(s) will be presented in the City Council Chambers, Ci Hall, � 55 SE 3rd Avenue Okeechobee � FL on the j' > > �y of . 20 � , at 6:3 �pm Dated this � day of the month of . th.e year of 20 C��.: �i w T:�1 -_ � �� 111.1�. 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' _" __ . �.?.w�� o aa �z Ts io� iso ��a �a� zos z3a 2ao ft Okee�hobee County Property Appraiser M��ke,, �. ga�d�, CFA � Okeechobee, Florida � 863-763-4422 PARCEL: 3-21-37-35-0040-00050-0090 (34792) � SINGLE FAMILY (0100) � 0.162 AC NOTes: SOUTH OKEECHOBEE (PLAT BOOK 1 PAGE 12 & PLAT BOOK 5 PAGE 7) LOT 9 BLOCK 5 MEARA DANICL T 2020 Working Values � Owner: g05 SW 3RD AVE Mkt Lnd $7,350 Appreised $57,117 OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 Ag Lnd $0 Assessed $42,839 �- �� Site: 905 SW 3RD AVF_, Bldg $46,941 Exempt $25,000 ° OKEECHOBEE XFOB $2,826 coun $17,839 � �^' Sales 4mrzoos S�s,000 i (o) �' � � '� 4��yyppy yu,ppp �N� Just $57,117 Total clty:$17,839 Info 1n/1sB0 520,000 I(�) Taxahle $cho I:$17,839 Okeechobee County, FL This infortnadon„ was derived from data which was compiled by the Okeechobee County Property Appraiser O(fice solety tor the govemmental purpose of property essessment. This infortnation shouW not be retied upon by anyone as a detertnination of tha ownership of property or market value. No wamanties, e�cpressed or implied, are provided for the accu2cy af the data herein, iCs use, or iCs interpretation. Although it is periodicaly updated, this infomiation may not reflect the data currenUy on file in tha Property Appraisers ofice. G�IalyLoglC.eort1 C � U j n �� www.okeechobee a.com/ is/: isPrint/ ...... ... ..... . ...... Code Enforcement Hearing Dec. 8, 2020 , „ (,�,`�--� �� t�ri' (,� -�� 1�� ")c>�' �a'�� r ,y Case Name �� Number Au�ustin Mendoza & Melinda Hernandez #200609010 Violation, IV�amber Se Sec�ion CH 30 Sect: 3 - - _ , _ � p�t �Y�-(�- �� _ 0 43, 30 44 & CH 66 Sect.66 G ,.�s�sv�,. D�scription csf Violatioa� CH 30 Sect:30-43 Public Nuisance, 30-44 General Cleaning & Beautification. CH 66 Sect: 66-6 Building Permits�— �Ic:�- C�� (�u�i�.�c� 0.�'�.�CiS�.. Photos �oc�,'�-� � iva o�`�� I'7�o�dl�f Date CourtesV Card/(VOV s�nt 06/10/2020 sent Courtesy Card, 11/16/2020 mailed NOV/NOH, returned unclaimed. Posted property 11/17/2020. Is respondent a i�epeat Violator? No hfis�or� of ca<9e Property has remains od downed tree and overgrown vegetation. Building permit for rernodel & addition issued 03/05/2020 and expired on 09/01/2020 City recommendation A fine of $100.00 per day 10�daYs after proper notification with a$50.00 admint fee. Code Enforcement Hearing Dec. 8, 2020 C�.� ��Y �' �( � `-�i, � C� Ic:� � � �-►=-�� Case IVarr�e � N�amber �� -, �� r �• Vickers, Joseph & Allison #200916028 Violation, Nur�ber � Section CH 66 Sect:66-6 Building Permits �escripfiion of Violation Permit need�ed for fence, obtain permit or remove fence. Photos Dafie Cour�tesy Card/f�0i/ sent 10/OS/2020 sent Courtesy Card. 11/16/202Q Mailed NOV/NOH, returned unclaimed. Posted property 11/17/2020. Is resp�r�dent a Repeat Viofator? No History of ca�e Erected fence, fence being supported by beams attached to fence. Ci�y re�ornrr��nd�tion A fine of 50.00 per day 10 days after proper notification with a$50.00 admint fee. �'� Okeechobee Citv. Flortda Code Campiiance Department IN RE: The Matter of � �Yj!/� /�(.%t�-'� /� �'' 1 i�i(.��Z?,F� Respondent(s) Complaint # �V �� Request for Reduc6on of Accrued Fine �, ,�ad� � hereby request a reduction of a fine imposed in the above referenced case and in suppoR thereof would state the following information: �. My name and currertt maiiing address are: 2. Physical address of the property which was the of the violation: �J C�l_.tC'P� �� 3 �`g7� c� n 3. A�ine in the amount of $� �v per day was imposed an the foilowing date: '� �� Z c7 'L p 4. The vioia'ons were corrected, and 1 was advised that the property came into compliance on the following date: j i / 1 i �'LO'LU 5. 1 am requesting that the accrued fine be reduced from � 1� 5 Q, �'iti To: �(J 1 y�' ��"�� 6. The accrue�J fine,3mount should be reduced because: � �` �l- Gl �'s:s �C�i1li �%� C�;_, ,-S %. I Understand That 1 Must Be Present and Personally Appear Befo�e the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate to Present and Defend This Request for A Redurt�ion in The Fi e. If I cannot pe�sonally appear, I hereby designate Ihe foliowing person to appear in my place: 1 �l��JC��C2_ Signature of Respondent gnature of Respondent Date: J�� 7 - �C�-� Ca Date: ��- �%-,.?G2C� The forgoing instru nt was swom to (or affi�jed) and s scribed before me, by means of,�physical presence ar online notarization this � day of � C'i�/ 20 � � BY 1\ \l A{�`�,0 ��P 1lYGl t'1 0� and 0 �\ �l� who produced �y�,gy5 lte�t{.1y� as identification. _� Signature of Notary Public - State aE Florida PrinUType/Stamped Name of Notary My commission expires: —��J �Ki�� ALEENE ROMERO i ',; ,�; MY'CO�dMISStON # GG 328889 : 'o" EXPIRES 122,2023 �M'��?�`�`'�, BondedTiw • PubLcUndatrtaats �Y Okeechobee Citv. Florida Code Comaliance Deaartment 1N RE: The Matte� of i i��i� �ic�'( z-/% �' > a�,�',� Respondent(s) Compiaint # � � � � t Reauest for Reduction of Accrued Fine I, � r hereby request a reduction of a fine imposed in the above referenced case and in support thereof would state the following information: �. My name and current maiting address are: 2. Phy:sical address of the property which was the of the violation: � �!� �� 3 �`gT � �> n 3. A Fine in the amount of $ o� per day was imposed on the following date: �� I� L U z rj 4. The violations were corrected, and 1 was advised that the property came into compliance on the following date: i ' � 13 / L.v'LO . 5. i m requesting that the accrued fine be reduced from $�� U. �'�� To: ` V L' �� r� 0'�� • �` ��/`h� �� c�l�> ; s 6. The should be reduced because: � 7. I Understand That I Must Be Present and Personally Appear Before the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate to Present and Defend This Request for A Redurtion in The Fi e. If t cannot personally appear, I hereby designate the following person to appear in my place: �(��c,�--r�a� � .. Signature of Respondent gnature of Respondent Date: �1 % . eiG� V Date: ��- �%-a2c.2G The forgoing iristru nt was swom to ( r a�rtr�ed) and s�ribed before me, by means of �ysicai presence or natarization this � day of �(�� 20� i Sy �1(� l� o� 1(1( 1'L(� and b \' 1� who produced h,pyS lie�,v�y� as identification. Signature of Notary Public - State of Florida PrinUType/Stamped Name of Notary My commission expires: —�-��J online � ;�ij�'��c,'�,: ALEEME ROMERO � ; f; +: MY'�OMMISSION # GG 328999 t �;"�� o�: EXPIRES:Apti122,2023 �''�.'F'ok ��'�� Bontled Thtu Nota�Y P�ib�c UndeMrtqeli >�� ` � �_ �i 3 = 3 � � ' ��; �:� �z �' ''� ` �� a�' —a � r ` � �� _� —� �_' ' "� �� Y�.� ; ;� -� � �y�--�. � � , �_ � .::: _ �k 3 �r �;� � r� _.-�x. -- .,.._ �, � `� --� v� � �� -�_ =�_ - . 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II .. . . .�.. / ^ � ` �� 1 '�� Okeechobee Citv Flarida Code Comoliance Deqartrnent �� INRE:'fheMatterof Complaint# 1 9071 801 0 Fortex Holdinqs,LLC Respondent(s) ReauesE ior Reducflon of Accrued Fne I, _ RAR MA ROOR hereby requesE a reduction af a fine imposed in the a6ove referenced case and in support thereof would state the following infortnation: 1. My name and current mailing address are: 12212 WILD IRIS WAY#111 ORLANDD FL32837 2. Physicaf address of the property which was the subject of the violatlon: 510 NE PARK STREET OKEECHOBEE FL 34974 3. A Fine in the amount of $�10� perday was imposed on the following date: DECEMBER 4,2019 4. The violations were corrected, and I was advised that fhe property came into complience on the following date: �FBRUARY 26. 2020 5, i am requesting that the accrued fine be reduced from S_ 8,450.00 Ta_ADMINISTRATIVE FEE $50 s_ The accrued fine amauntshauld 6e reduced because: Never received any notices,_phone call or email untll February 24,2020• Upon receiving_phone calf irom Fred Sterling, BMJ Towina removed the vehfcle from the property on February 27,2020. �nce on Iive In Okeechobee I and Fred Steriin always communicated via phone or email never received any mail until October 9.2020 PLEASE SEE EXHIBIT A, provin_ all Communications were tlone via phone ca . 7. I Understand That I Must Be Present and Personally Appear Before the Cade Enforcement Special Magistrate to Present and Oefend'Fhis Request for A Reduction in The Firte. (f 1 cannot personally appear, I hereby designate the following person to appear (n my piace: �� '''�'",.``"Z,a ..,�"r— Signature of Respondent Signature of Respondent �ate: 16 1 "� � Date: i- Gr The f rgoing instrement was swom io (ar a�rmed) and subscribed before me this i �% day of � c � 20 r� D By � M� � �� who produced -� as identificaGon. '(' ' •,� D .✓ Signature af Nota ubiF+ ic—gtate �Y of Florida �r N�ry Publk SWte of Florida +F � Jacquetine 8 Prevatte PrinUTypelStarnped (Vame of Notary My Commiuion GG 233197 / � �rja�� Explras OBl291zazz My commission expires: 0� c� c� �' a ��I'dl�c mur��. � ^1 ►^^; f"''� /a. �-- r . Lane Gamiotea ; � '' ;; _ i ; From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Tracking: Lane Gamiotea Friday, January 8, 2021 4:13 PM Roger Azcona; Fred Sterling (fsterling@cityofokeechobee.com); City Attorney (cityattorney@cityofokeechobee.com); Melissa Close Robert Peterson; Donald Hagan; Justin Bernst (jbernst@cityofokeechobee.com); Jeanna Lanier-Kovak Qlanier@cityofokeechobee.com); Bobbie Jenkins (bjenkins@cityofokeechobee.com); J.J. Smith Dec 8, 2020 CE Minutes for Jan 12 Agenda DRAFT 2020.12.08 CE minutes.pdf Recipient Delivery Read RogerAzcona Fred Sterling Delivered: 1/8/2021 4:13 PM (fsterling @cityofokeechobee.com) City Attorney Delivered: 1/8/2021 4:13 PM (cityatto rney@cityofo keecho bee.coi Melissa Close Robert Peterson Donald Hagan lustin Bernst (j bernst@cityofokeechobee.com) leanna Lanier-Kovak (jlan ier@cityofokeechobee.com) Delivered: 1/8/2021 4:13 PM Delivered: 1/8/2021 4:13 PM Delivered: 1/8/2021 4:13 PM Delivered: 1/8/2021 4:13 PM Delivered: 1/8/2021 4:13 PM Read: 1/8/2021 4:15 PM Bobbie Jenkins Delivered: 1/8/2021 4:13 PM (bjenkins@cityofokeechobee.com) J.1. Smith Delivered: 1/8/2021 4:13 PM Carlyn H. Kowalsky Roger & Attorney Kowalsky, attached is the Draft of the Dec 8 minutes to be considered for approval at the Jan 12 meeting. Please advise of any corrections that need to be made prior to their approval so they can be corrected. Christina, I have the original minute file in my office. On Monday either Bobbie Jo or I will review with you how to processthese. �,�s ��e E��;o�a, c�c City Clerk/Personnel Administrator City of Okeechobee 55 SE 3rd Avenue, F�oom 100, Okeechobee, FL 34974 Office: 863.763.3372 ext. 9814, Fax: 863.763.1686, Cell: 863.697-0345 Under Florida law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing, Florida Statute 668.6076. CITY OF OKEECHOBEE ELECTRONIC DEVICE DISCLAIMER: Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from local officials regarding city business are public records available to �� the public and media upon request. Your correspondence via e-mail, text message, voice mail, etc., may therefore be subject to public disclosure. � �, . � K� _.. .rt � �� j ', ; �_ � ��;:� � ��: �:� ��