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Harden, Melissa Dee- Case #211202009 - Satisfied Official Records File#2022013958 Page(s):1 PREPARED BY AND RETURN TO: Jerald D Bryant Clerk of the Circuit Court&Comptroller City of Okeechobee Okeechobee, FL Recorded 10/25/2022 3:35 PM Code Enforcement Department Fees:RECORDING$10.00 50 Southeast 2nd Avenue Okeechobee, Florida 34974 RELEASE OF LIEN The City of Okeechobee ("City"), is the owner and holder of the Lien/Order recorded on March 9, 2022 in OR File No. 2022003225, Page(s) 1 of the Official Records of Okeechobee County, Florida, claiming a Lien against the property described as follows: City Case No: 211202009 Property Owner: Home Discounters LLC (Melissa Dee Harden) Site Address: 1008 Southwest 2nd Street, Okeechobee, FL. 34974 Legal Description: Lot 17 and East half of Lot 16 of Block 4, SOUTHWEST ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE,according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 2,Page 7, public records of Okeechobee County, Florida Parcel ID No.: 3-21-37-35-0170-00040-0170 (34966) ("Property"). The City hereby fully releases said Lien/Order against the Property and considers same to be cancelled and discharged of record. While this Release of Lien is intended to release the aforementioned Property from the Lien/Order fully and completely, it is not intended to release or embrace contractual rights. City of Okeechobee )./IX•,1477/1 Dowling R. Watford, r., May 0 C51-0 ia-Ul 451 0,Qo Date Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before, by means of 0 physical presence or ❑ online notarization, me this a041,t day of OC+ii Fes_ , 2022, by tow! n R, Loctl—I'v rd, , who is >1 personally known to me or ❑ provided the following identification: (hiVi 01/taTtek-) OQgY Put, STEPHANIE LANE GAMIOTEA Notary 'ublic - State of Florida * (_,• ;-* Commission#GG 344249 NOTARY PUBLIC N, '{��F Expires June 29,2023 State of Florida at Large �l�l D 2 9 a 3 �'k F1.�� oF 0 Bonded TNu Budget Notary s«rbos My Commission Expires: CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING CODE ENFORCEMENT CASE NO: 211202009 SPECIAL MAGISTRATE ROGER AZCONA THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, PETITIONER -vs- HOME DISCOUNTER'S LLC, RESPONDENT(S) ORDER ON REQUEST FOR LIEN REDUCTION THIS CAUSE coming to be heard on September 13, 2022, at the City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing on the Respondent's request for lien reduction. The Special Magistrate, having given the Respondent's representative, Mr. Greg McKinless, an opportunity to be heard, and arguments from counsel for the City of Okeechobee, Mr. Greg Hyden, with testimony from Code Enforcement Officer Anthony Smith, reserved ruling on this matter for further consideration upon thorough review and consideration of the record. At the time of the hearing, Code Enforcement Officer Anthony reiterated the record facts causing the existing lien to accumulate to its present amount of $8,000.00 and stated the City of Okeechobee was recommending a lien reduction of 75% pursuant to the City's fine reduction schedule, and therefore reducing the lien to $1,987.50, plus a $50.00 administrative fee. The total amount due after the City's recommendation is $2.037.50. The property came into compliance on August 17, 2022, after being found in violation on February 8, 2022. (See transcript for specific details on the testimony of Mr. Smith). In response, Mr. McKinless, said Home Discounters, LLC bought the property and received the certificate of title on July 25, 2022, and obtained the writ of possession dated August 1, 2022. The former occupants were evicted on August 4, 2022. Immediately upon possession, they began renovation and cleaning up the property and brought it to code on August 15, 2022, when they called Code Enforcement to inspect the property. Home Discounter's LLC request that the fine be reduced further to 90% because they were only in possession for a short period even though the former owners were in violation for much longer period. 1 City Attorney, Mr. Hyden, asked Mr. Smith if the lien reduction in this case is consistent with the City's Lien Reduction schedule, in which case Mr. Smith affirmed that it is. This Court after reviewing the records pertaining to this case and having carefully considered the testimony of all witnesses and arguments of both parties, this Court finds that a lien reduction by 75%, which comes to the amount of Two Thousand Thirty-Seven Dollars and Fifty Cents ($2,037.50), including the $50 administrative fees, under the facts and circumstances of this case is reasonable and fair. While this court commends the new owners for immediately bringing the property into compliance with the City's Code Ordinances, the new owners were also under obligation to know of any existing liens due against the property from the former owner's code violations. A 75% lien reduction is already a substantial consideration to the new owners and any further reduction would be unjustified under the circumstances. DONE AND ORDERED in the City of Okeechobee, Okeechobee County, Florida this 4th day of October, 2022. ger Azcona, ESQ jSpecial Magistrate Copies to: Code Enforcement, City of Okeechobee Mr. Hyden, City Attorney Mr. Gregg McKinless, Respondent's representative 2 Jerald D Bryant Clerk of the Circuit Court& Compuuner OKEECHOBEE COUNTY 312 NW 3rd Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 Transaction# 2019159499 Receipt# 2022011888 Print Date: 10/25/2022 3:35:42PM Cashier Date: October 25, 2022 Client: CITY OF OKEECHOBEE 1 Item RELEASE Instrument Number: 2022013958 RECORDING FEES $5.00 BOCC $2.00 FACC FEE $0.10 TRUST FUND FEE $1.00 COURT RELATED PRMT $1.90 CASH AMOUNT: $10.00 CHANGE: $0.00 Total Payments $10.00 Total Fees $10.00 Shortage $0.00 Check Overage $0.00 Rec By: Madalyn Pinon Deputy Clerk www.clerk.co.okeechobee.fl.us/Official_Records.htm SEN" ':COMPLETE THIS SECTION COMPLETE THIS SECTION ON DELIVERY • Complete items 1,2,and 3. 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City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement 50 SE 2nd Ave. Okeechobee, Florida 34974 (863)763-9795 October 13, 2022 Home Discounters LLC 9244 Harvest Rush Rd Owings Mills, MD 21117-1452 Re: 1008 SW 2nd St, Okeechobee, FL. 34974 Case No.: 211202009 Dear Property Owner: This letter is to notify you that your request for a Fine Reduction was approved by the Special Magistrate on October 11, 2022. The fine was reduced from $8,000.00 to $1,987.50 plus a $50.00 administrative fee. The total amount due is $2,037.50 which includes the $50.00 administrative fee. Please remit payment to the City of Okeechobee, 50 SE 2nd Ave, Okeechobee, FL. 34974 within 30 days unless other arrangements have been made prior to the Hearing to avoid any foreclosure proceedings being filed against the above-mentioned property. Once the fine has been paid in full, a Satisfaction of Lien will be recorded at the Okeechobee County Clerk of Court to release the lien on the property and close the case If you have any questions, please contact our office at 863-763-9795 to discuss this matter. Sincerely, (11Wtt6vta. C - Christina Curl City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Officer (863) 763-9795 ccurIc citvofokeechobee.corn Enclosure: Order on Request for Lien Reduction ..:t..., + i=rf/:..:�: :r�,:i et.j:..:f::t::ft:tf::tjtt �-----1 .,. r:r�•i—1-�'�u(�►I' 09/26l2022 US POSTAGE $00 . .8Z- Okeechobee Police Department . 4. . 041M114558ZIP3497429 50 S.E. 2nd Avenue • Okeechobee, Florida 34974 7021 0350 0001 5117 1325 Home Discounters LLC 9244 Harvest F ry i z i i w e 1 n e a 7.2 , Owings Mills, h R -i N TO SENDER NO SUCH STREET tiNAR! F TO PORWAR17 �` ':. 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P,f,Farm 3i...)0,Apt'I.'u15 PSN 7530-02.000-9047 See Reverse for Instructions + 4 a" 0bee Okeechobee Police Code Enforcement vvr 50 SE 2nd Ave Okeechobee Florida 34974 863-763-9795 Phone CODE ENFORCEMENT FOR THE CITY OF 863-763-7804 FAX OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA. Petitioner, vs Date 09/23/2022 _ Respondent, CASE NO. 211202009 Home Discounters LLC (Melissa Dee Harden) STATEMENT OF VIOLATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING Pursuant to Florida Statutes 162.02 and 162.12,Florida Statutes,and the Code of Ordinances of City of Okeechobee, I(hereinafter the"City of Okeechobee),the undersigned Code Enforcement Officer hereby gives notice of an uncorrected violation of the City of Okeechobee Code,as more particularly described herein,and hereby requests a Hearing before the Okeechobee City Code Enforcement Special Magistrate. 1. Violation of City Code Chapter/Section:CH. 30, Sections 30-40, 30-43, 30-44 2. Address and Parcel#where violation exists 008 SW 2nd St, Okeechobee, FL. 34974 3-21-37-35-0170-00040-0170 (34966) 3. Name and address of property owner or person in charge of location where violation exists: Home Discounters LLC, 9244 Harvest Rock Rd, Owings Mills, MD 21117 4. Description of Violation: Fine Reduction Ruling 5. Date violation corrected: Aug 17, 2022 6. Date violation first observed on or aboutl 1/17/21 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 11th day October, 2022 at 6:00 P.M.,located at 55 SE 3rd Ave Okeechobee City Hall,Okeechobee Florida 34974 in Council Chambers.The Magistrate will receive testimony and evidence at said Hearing and shall make findings of fact and conclusions of law as are supported by the evidence and testimony,and shall make an order thereupon.You are entitled to be represented by counsel,present evidence,and present testimony.Please be advised that any evidence presented to the Magistrate for his consideration will be retained by Code Compliance Department.If you fail to appear at the hearing the Magistrate may enter an Order of Violation,&impose a fine in your absence. Christina Curl Code Enforcement Officer Any Person desiring to appeal any decision of the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate with respect to any matter considered at this hearing will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made and that the record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal will be based.Code Enforcement Magistrate tapes are for the sole purpose of back up for the official records of the Code Enforcement Department. In Accordance with Fla.Statute 162.11(2005),an aggrieved party may appeal a final administrative order to the circuit court.Such an appeal shall be filed within 30 days of the execution of the order to be appealed. De acuerdo con la seccion 162.11 de los estatutos de la Florida,un partido que no esta en acuerdo puede apelar una orden administrativa final a la tribunal de circuito.Tal apelacion sera archivada en el plazo de 30 dias de la firma de la orden que se apelara. 81 '�,,,e.E a.. CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT % SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING -... ��,, e' OFFICIAL MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER Special Magistrate Azcona called the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing to order on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at 6:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, located at 55 Southeast 3rd Avenue, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Special Magistrate Azcona. II. ATTENDANCE Assistant Code Enforcement Officer Christina Curl called the roll. Special Magistrate Roger Azcona, Esquire, City Attorney Greg Hyden, Code Enforcement Officer Anthony Smith were present. III. CHANGES TO AGENDA Special Magistrate Azcona asked whether there were any agenda items to be added, deferred, or withdrawn; there were none. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ADMINISTRATION OF OATH A. Special Magistrate Azcona approved the August 9, 2022, Hearing Minutes. B. This being a Quasi-Judicial proceeding, Special Magistrate Azcona collectively administered an Oath to: Code Officers Smith, Curl, Mrs. Pamela Arnold, Mr. Vernon Arnold, Mrs. Selena Taylor, Mr. Perry S.Arnold, Jr., and Mr. Greg McKinless; all affirmed. Code Officer Smith stated for the record all events regarding the Cases to be discussed 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. FINE REDUCTION REQUESTS A. Case No. 211202009; Home Discounters LLC (Melissa Dee Harden), 1008 Southwest 2' Street [Legal Description: Lot 17 and East half of Lot 16 of Block 4, SOUTHWEST ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 2, Page 7, Okeechobee County public records]. Code Officer Smith testified that the property was found in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-40 Junk, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification on February 8, 2022, where a fine in the amount of $50.00 per day starting 21-days after the date of the Hearing, plus a one-time $50.00 administrative fee was imposed. The imposed fine began accrual on March 9, 2022. The property was brought into compliance on August 17, 2022. Home Discounters LLC submitted a request for fine reduction on August 18, 2022. Home Discounters LLC requested that the fine be reduced by 90 percent as they brought the property into compliance immediately after they took possession of the property. The City recommends a fine reduction of 75 percent, plus a $50.00 administrative fee. Based on the evidence provided, Special Magistrate Azcona reserved ruling until on or before the next Hearing to review all evidence. B. Case No. 220128007; Perry Sylvester Arnold, Jr., 620 Northeast 4th Avenue [Legal Description: Lots 5 and 6 of Block 80, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Okeechobee County public records]. Code Officer Smith testified that the property was found in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30- 44 General cleaning and beautification and Chapter 82, Section 82-124 Permits on March 8, 2022, where a fine in the amount of $50.00 per day starting 21-days after the date of the Hearing, plus a one-time $50.00 administrative fee was imposed. The imposed fine began accrual on April 5, 2022. The property was brought into compliance on July 26, 2022. Mrs. Selena Taylor submitted a request for a fine reduction on August 23, 2022. Mrs. Arnold requested that the fine be dismissed due to special circumstances. The City recommends a fine reduction of 75 percent, plus a $50.00 administrative fee. Based on the evidence provided, Special Magistrate Azcona reserved ruling until on or before the next Hearing to review all evidence. September 13, 2022, Special Magistrate Hearing, Page 1 of 2 82 VI. COMPLIED CASES A. Case No. 220519008; Carl and Rebecca Maxwell, 315 Southwest 2nd Street [Legal Description Lots 4,5, and 6 of Block 175, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 5, Page 5, Okeechobee County public records]. No action on this matter was requested but is noted for the record to have been in violation of Code of Ordinances, Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification. B. Case No. 220126008; Nika's Investments of Florida Inc, 814 Southeast 8th Street [Legal Description: Lot 7 of Block 5, WILCOX SHORES, Plat Book 3, Page 5, Okeechobee County public records]. No action on this matter was requested but is noted for the record that the lien was paid in full, and the Release of Lien was recorded on August 9, 2022. VII. NEW CASES A. Case No. 220812010; Robbie Lee Melear and Tammy Lynn Jordan, 1004 Northwest 6th Street [Legal Description: East half of Lot 15 and all of Lot 16 of Block 17, NORTHWEST ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1, Page 25, Okeechobee County public records]. Code Officer Smith testified that the property is in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification and International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC)Chapter 3, Section 304.1.1 Unsafe conditions, for overgrown vegetation all over the property, the structure needs to be secured and the roof replaced. The respondent is not a repeat violator. A Courtesy Card was mailed via United States Postal Service (USPS) regular mail on July 28, 2022. The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on August 11, 2022. A Statement of Violation/Notice of Hearing (SOV/NOH) was mailed via USPS certified returned receipt on August 12, 2022. The notice was returned/unable to forward on August 23, 2022. The property was inspected by Building Official Jeff Newell and A Notice of Condemnation was posted on August 22, 2022. A Notice to Appear was posted on the property and on the public notices board at City Hall on August 25, 2022. The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on September 6, 2022. To comply with City Ordinances the property owner needs to remove all the overgrown vegetation, repair or replace the roof, secure the structure and general cleaning and maintenance of the structure and property. The City recommends a fine of$50.00 per day, to begin 21-days after the Special Magistrate Hearing on September 13, 2022, unless the property owner brings the property into compliance on or before that date, plus a $50.00 administrative fee. Based on the evidence provided, Special Magistrate Azcona found Case No. 220812010 to be in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification and IPMC Chapter 3, Section 304.1.1 Unsafe conditions and imposed a fine of $50.00 per day plus a one-time administrative fee of $50.00 should the property fail to come into compliance within 21-days after the date of this Hearing. VIII. ADJOURN MEETING �/ There being no further business to come before the Special Magi tr_at , , e Hearin w adjourned at 6:49 P.M. f • r � - Roger Azcona, Special Magistrate ATTEST: 1 it 1/0±;1:vi' (9— (!AIJI.L.-./ C ristina Curl Please take notice and be advised that when a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Special Magistrate with respect to any matter considered at this Hearing, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. City Clerk media are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Clerk. September 13, 2022, Special Magistrate Hearing, Page 2 of 2 City of Okeechobee, Code Enforcement Office IN RE: The Matter of Complaint# Dr 20 26 v"t t, ,el/5sq Oee /CO,eci2 t Respondent(s) Request for Reduction of Accrued Fine I, pol7,e j I S COul-fe2 .L S L C hereby request a reduction of a fine imposed in the above referenced case and in support thereof would state the following information: 1. My name and current mailing address are: Monte Q/S Cat/j'etS LLC, 1c02 Sbe l Hakeolt i QM Qaelets I3eae , jeL 33 y{ 3 2. Physical address of the property which was the subject of the violati n: long 50 2nd 5.1, Okeec4oeee . .FL 3 4gq-t 3. A Fine in the amount of$ 50 per day was imposed on the following date: wit 4 k C '` 1 2022 4. The viola n�set:e/rp r cted,and I was advised that the property came into compliance on the following date: / Jf 5. I am requesting that the accrued fine be reduced from $ 71 5OO To: J 000 6. 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Petitioner, vs Date 08/19/2022 Respondent, CASE NO. 211202009 Home Discounters LLC (Melissa Harden) STATEMENT OF VIOLATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING Pursuant to Florida Statutes 162.02 and 162.12, Florida Statutes,and the Code of Ordinances of City of Okeechobee, I(hereinafter the"City of Okeechobee),the undersigned Code Enforcement Officer hereby gives notice of an uncorrected violation of the City of Okeechobee Code, as more particularly described herein,and hereby requests a Hearing before the Okeechobee City Code Enforcement Special Magistrate. 1. Violation of City Code Chapter/Section:CH 30, Sections 30-40, 30-43, 30-44 2. Address and Parcel#where violation exists:1008 SW 2nd St, Okeechobee, FL. 34974 3-21-37-35-0170-00040-0170 (34966) 3. Name and address of property owner or person in charge of location where violation exists: Home Discounters LLC, 9244 Harvest Rock Rd, Owings Mills, MD 21117 4. Description of Violation: Fine Reduction Request 5. Date violation corrected: Aug 15, 2022 6. Date violation first observed on or aboutl 1/17/21 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 13th day September, 2022 at 6:00 P.M.,located at 55 SE 3rd Ave Okeechobee City Hall,Okeechobee Florida 34974 in Council Chambers.The Magistrate will receive testimony and evidence at said Hearing and shall make findings of fact and conclusions of law as are supported by the evidence and testimony,and shall make an order thereupon.You are entitled to be represented by counsel,present evidence,and present testimony.Please be advised that any evidence presented to the Magistrate for his consideration will be retained by Code Compliance Department.If you fail to appear at the hearing the Magistrate may enter an Order of Violation,&impose a fine in your absence. &ebb Christina Curl Code Enforcement Officer Any Person desiring to appeal any decision of the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate with respect to any matter considered at this hearing will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made and that the record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal will be based.Code Enforcement Magistrate tapes are for the sole purpose of back up for the official records of the Code Enforcement Department. In Accordance with Fla.Statute 162.11(2005),an aggrieved party may appeal a final administrative order to the circuit court.Such an appeal shall be filed within 30 days of the execution of the order to be appealed. De acuerdo con la seccion 162.11 de los estatutos de la Florida,un partido que no esta en acuerdo puede apelar una orden administrativa final a Ia tribunal de circuito.Tal apelacion sera archivada en el plazo de 30 dias de la firma de Ia orden que se apelara. City of Okeechobee, Code Enforcement Office IN RE: The Matter of Complaint# 21/ 20 2Ob cf ,4e11ss,^ 'Zee Ito, Respondent(s) Request for Reduction of Accrued Fine I, tome !S coa r - ep S !._L C hereby request a reduction of a fine imposed in the above referenced case and in support thereof would state the following information: 1. My name and current mailing address are: /lone 15/Sccun.Zes LL.c, 1602 Z c i Hlakeou k LZR, eZtetztt 6eae4 , ff‘L. 33 2. Physical address of the property which was the subject of the violet' n: ,00S 5 tJ 2nd SLR Ckee chotee , -F�L 3 4 q �� 3. A Fine in the amount of$ 56 per day was imposed on the following date: 12044 k C 4 j 2022 4. The viola n��,wrrr�cted,and I was advised that the property came into compliance on the following date: // J L ,/ 5. I am requesting that the accrued fine be reduced from $ 71 Soo To: 000 6. The accrued fine ashould be reduce because: TA p eoe L)as emu �f as --;s w1 lh v%o(a->�t on S d 0 amoun Ioeedtostie 0 c t00 , Once in m ( name, it 1 was gotou, h zt m 2b compl:a n a. 7. 1 Understand That I Must Be Present and Personally Appear Before the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate to Present and Defend This Request for A Reduction in The Fine. 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Article Number(transfer from CAnrica/aharl0 Collect on Delivery ,�ignature ConfirmationT� 0 Collect on Delivery Restricted Delivery Rest0 rict d Delivery ture Confirmation 7020 0640 09011 2468 8117 'fail Restricted Delivery PS Form 3811,Jul "'""'°"'°)y 2020 PSN 7530-02-000-9053 Domestic Return Receipt i Official Records File#2022003225 Page(s)1 Jerald D Bryant Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller Prepared By/Return To: Okeechobee, FL Recorded 3/9/2022 2:56 PM City of Okeechobee Fees: RECORDING $10.Oo Code Enforcement Department 50 Southeast 21d Avenue Okeechobee, Florida 34974 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, PETITIONER -vs- Melissa Dee Harden. RESPONDENT CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA CASE NO.211202009 LIEN I ORDER THIS CAUSE came before the Special Magistrate, City of Okeechobee, for public hearing on February 8, 2022. After due notice to the respondent, the Special Magistrate having heard evidence on the alleged violation by witnesses or affidavit makes the following findings: FINDINGS OF FACT: Property Owner: Melissa Dee Harden Property Location: 1008 Southwest 2na Street, Okeechobee, FL. 34974 Legal Description: Lots 17 and East half of Lot 16 of Block 4, SOUTHWEST ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 2, Page 7, public records of Okeechobee County, Florida Parcel: 3-21-37-35-0170-00040-0170 (34966) CONCLUSIONS OF LAW: The owner of the property described above has been found in violation of the following sections of the City Code of Ordinances, Code Section Violated Description of Violation Chapter 30, Section 30-40 Junk Furniture, lawnmowers, and generator just out in the middle of the yard Chapter 30, Section 30-43 Public nuisances Garbage all over the front and side yard Chapter 30, Section 30-44 General cleaning and beautification Grass and weeds growing up through the debris in the yard ORDER: The City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Special Magistrate has determined you have violated City Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-40 Junk, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification, concerning your property located at 1008 Southwest 2nd Street, Okeechobee, Florida. If you do not correct the violations by March 1, 2022, the Magistrate hereby imposes a fine of $50.00 per day, including a one-time administrative fee of $50.00, commencing that date and continuing to accrue daily until the City verifies that the violations are corrected. Further, if you do not correct the violation by said date, a copy of this Order as a Claim of Lien, shall be recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court, Okeechobee County, Florida, and once recorded, becomes a Lien on real and personal property pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 162. You have the right to appeal this finding within thirty days, and order by Writ of Certiorari to the Circuit Court, Okeechobee County, Florida. If you correct the violation prior to the above date, it is your obligation to contact the Code Enforcement Officer to verify such compliance. ORDERED this 8th day of February, 2022. AT T T: a 0,4 j 11-/ Christina Curl, Recording Secre ary STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE The foregoing instr ment was acknowledged before me this 1'/ -day of 20X, by Roger Azcona and Chr Curl by means of hysical presence or ❑ online notarization, who produced as ide�fic tion or is personally kno n to me and who did take an oath. , ; / Signature of Notary: NoWy pWft State of Florida Jearme L Kwac E a g My C ris�ton 2H 07CSIG Jerald D Bryant Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller OKEECHOBEE COUNTY 312 NW 3rd Street Okeechobee. FL 34972 Transaction # 2019129118 Receipt # 2022002731 Print Date: 3/9/2022 2:54:32PM Cashier Date: March 09, 2022 Client: CITY OF OKEECHOBEE 1 Item LIEN Instrument Number: 2022003225 RECORDING FEES BOCC FACC FEE TRUST FUND FEE COURT RELATED PRMT CASH AMOUNT: $10.00 CHANGE: $0.00 5.00 2.00 0.10 1.00 1.90 Total Payments $10.00 Total Fees $10.00 Shortage $0.00 Check Overage $0.00 Rec By: Katelyn Story Deputy Clerk www.clerk.co.okeechobee.fl.us/Official—Records.htm m N N ro m r=I M r3 O O i7 O rU O fII- ixtra Services & Fees (check box, add lee as appropriate) ❑ Return Receipt (hardcopy) $ ❑ Return Receipt (electronic) $ (1 ❑ Certified Mail Restricted Delivery $ ❑ Adult Signature Required $ ere r ❑ Adult Signature Restricted Delivery $ Y D Certified Mail service provides the following benefits: Is A receipt (this portion of the Certified Mail label). for an electronic return receipt, see a retail ■ A unifillt; jtiPpUtier for your mailpiece. associate for assistance. 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FL Recorded 3/9/2022 2:56 PM City of Okeechobee Fees: RECORDING $10.00 Code Enforcement Department 50 Southeast 2"d Avenue Okeechobee, Florida 34974 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, PETITIONER -vs- Melissa Dee Harden, RESPONDENT CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA CASE NO.211202009 LIEN I ORDER THIS CAUSE came before the Special Magistrate, City of Okeechobee, for public hearing on February 8, 2022. After due notice to the respondent, the Special Magistrate having heard evidence on the alleged violation by witnesses or affidavit makes the following findings: FINDINGS OF FACT: Property Owner: Melissa Dee Harden Property Location: 1008 Southwest 2nd Street, Okeechobee, FL. 34974 Legal Description: Lots 17 and East half of Lot 16 of Block 4, SOUTHWEST ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 2, Page 7, public records of Okeechobee County, Florida Parcel: 3-21-37-35-0170-00040-0170 (34966) CONCLUSIONS OF LAW: The owner of the property described above has been found in violation of the following sections of the City Code of Ordinances, Coale Section Violated Description of Violation Chapter 30, Section 30-40 Junk Furniture, lawnmowers, and generator just out in the middle of the yard Chapter 30, Section 30-43 Public nuisances Garbage all over the front and side yard Chapter 30, Section 30-44 General cleaning and beautification Grass and weeds growing up through the debris in the yard ORDER: The City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Special Magistrate has determined you have violated City Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-40 Junk, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification, concerning your property located at 1008 Southwest 2nd Street, Okeechobee, Florida. If you do not correct the violations by March 1, 2022, the Magistrate hereby imposes a fine of $50.00 per day, including a one-time administrative fee of $50.00, commencing that date and continuing to accrue daily until the City verifies that the violations are corrected. Further, if you do not correct the violation by said date, a copy of this Order as a Claim of Lien, shall be recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court, Okeechobee County, Florida, and once recorded, becomes a Lien on real and personal property pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 162. You have the right to appeal this finding within thirty days, and order by Writ of Certiorari to the Circuit Court, Okeechobee County, Florida. If you correct the violation prior to the above date, it is your obligation to contact the Code Enforcement Officer to verify such compliance. ORDERED this 8th day of February, 2022. F City of Q�ceedhobee .- Code Enforcer _-Special Magis Gaye - Roger Azcona, squire AT TE-�T: Christina Curl, Recording Secretary STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE The foregoing instr ment was acknowledged before me this I1 day of � , 20�, by Roger Curl by means of hysical presence or CI online notarization, who produced f as is personally kno n to me and who did take an oath. Signature of Notary: or Notary PuW stow of Florid" Kovac My�epry� eslon HH 070318 Explree 12N0/2024 Jerald D Bryant Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller OKEECHOBEE COUNTY 312 NW 3rd Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 Transaction # 2019129118 Receipt # 2022002731 Print Date: 3/9/2022 2:54:32PM Cashier Date: March 09, 2022 Client: CITY OF OKEECHOBEE 1 Item LIEN Instrument Number: 2022003225 RECORDING FEES $5.00 BOCC $2.00 FACC FEE $0.10 TRUST FUND FEE $1.00 COURT RELATED PRMT 1.90 CASH AMOUNT: $10.00 CHANGE: $0.00 Total Payments $10.00 Total Fees $10.00 Shortage $0.00 Check Overage $0.00 Rec By: Katelyn Story Deputy Clerk vwvw.clerk. co. okeechobee.fl. us/Official_Records.htm IMP ..... ..... 44 ■ CNWete 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 if space permits. 1 _ Artw la Addrpcc ti-to, Melissa Dee Harden 1008 SW 2nd` St l Okeechobee : FL.34974 i A. 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If you would like a postmark on this Certified Mail receipt, please present your Certified Mail Item at a Post Office' for postmarking. it you don't need a postmark on this Certified Mail receipt, detach the barcoded portion ofYhis label, affig it lip the mailpiece, apply appropriate postage, and deposit the mallpiece. IMPORTANT. Save this receipt for your records. PS Forth 3800, Apol 2015 (Reverse) PSN 7530-02-000-9047 Prepared By/Return To: City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Department 50 Southeast 21d Avenue Okeechobee, Florida 34974 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, PETITIONER -vs- Melissa Dee Harden. RESPONDENT CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA CASE NO.211202009 LIEN I ORDER THIS CAUSE came before the Special Magistrate, City of Okeechobee, for public hearing on February 8, 2022. After due notice to the respondent, the Special Magistrate having heard evidence on the alleged violation by witnesses or affidavit makes the following findings: FINDINGS OF FACT: Property Owner: Melissa Dee Harden Property Location: 1008 Southwest 2nd Street, Okeechobee, FL. 34974 Legal Description: Lots 17 and East half of Lot 16 of Block 4, SOUTHWEST ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 2, Page 7, public records of Okeechobee County, Florida Parcel: 3-21-37-35-0170-00040-0170 (34966) CONCLUSIONS OF LAW: The owner of the property described above has been found in violation of the following sections of the City Code of Ordinances, Code Section Violated Description of Violation Chapter 30, Section 30-40 Junk Furniture, lawnmowers, and generator just out in the middle of the yard Chapter 30, Section 30-43 Public nuisances Garbage all over the front and side yard Chapter 30, Section 30-44 General cleaning and beautification Grass and weeds growing up through the debris in the yard ORDER: The City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Special Magistrate has determined you have violated City Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-40 Junk, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification, concerning your property located at 1008 Southwest 2nd Street, Okeechobee, Florida. If you do not correct the violations by March 1, 2022, the Magistrate hereby imposes a fine of $50.00 per day, including a one-time administrative fee of $50.00, commencing that date and continuing to accrue daily until the City verifies that the violations are corrected. Further, if you do not correct the violation by said date, a copy of this Order as a Claim of Lien, shall be recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court, Okeechobee County, Florida, and once recorded, becomes a Lien on real and personal property pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 162. You have the right to appeal this finding within thirty days, and order by Writ of Certiorari to the Circuit Court, Okeechobee County, Florida. If you correct the violation prior to the above date, it is your obligation to contact the Code Enforcement Officer to verify such compliance. ORDERED this 8th day of February, 2022. ATT T: 0.4 '1 IL Christina Curl, Recording Secre rry STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE The foregoing instr ment was acknowledged before me this I -day of 20X, by Roger Azcona and Chi Curl by means of hysical presence or Li online notarization, who produced as identifc`ation or is personally kno n to me and who did take an oath. i Signature of Notary: µo,y p„NG Stab d Floods HH 07osfe EV"s 12/1012024 'r>`y.OF OKFE`y�= CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT FEBRUARY 8, 2022, SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING d 5• OFFICIAL MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER Special Magistrate Azcona called the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing to order on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at 6:05 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, located at 55 Southeast V Avenue, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Special Magistrate Azcona. II. ATTENDANCE Assistant Code Enforcement Officer Christina Curl called the roll. Special Magistrate Roger Azcona, Esquire, City Attorney Greg Hyden, Police Lieutenant Bettye Taylor and Code Enforcement Officer Anthony Smith were present. III. CHANGES TO AGENDA Special Magistrate Azcona asked whether there were any agenda items to be added, deferred, or withdrawn; Item VII.D, Case No. 220112002; Straat Car Wash Property was withdrawn from agenda. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ADMINISTRATION OF OATH A. Special Magistrate Azcona approved the December 14, 2021, Hearing Minutes. B. This being a Quasi -Judicial proceeding, Special Magistrate Azcona collectively administered an Oath to: Code Officers Smith, Curl, Mr. Aaron Kinty and Mr. Glenn Prescott; all affirmed. Code Officer Smith stated for the record all events regarding the Cases to be discussed 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. FINE REDUCTION REQUESTS A. Case No. 200303022; Aaron A. Kinty and Caroline Bullen, 911 Northwest 11 th Street [Legal Description: Lots 4 and 5 of Block 25, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 5, Page 5, Okeechobee County public records]. Code Officer Smith testified that the property was found in violation of Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification on September 8, 2020, where a fine in the amount of $250.00 per day starting 10 days after proper notification plus a one-time $50.00 administrative fee was imposed. The imposed fine began accrual on October 26, 2020. The property was brought into compliance December 13, 2021, leaving an accrued fine of $103,300.00. The City recommended a 90 percent reduction plus a $50.00 administrative fee. Mr. Kinty requested that the fine be reduced to $1,000.00, as he was unaware that the lien had accrued to such a point as the documents were being sent to Mr. Charles Wadlington. Based on the evidence provided, Special Magistrate Azcona reserved ruling until the end of the week to review all evidence. Special Magistrate Azcona's report concluded that the fine be reduced to $2,500.00, plus administrative fees, under the facts and circumstances presented, was reasonable and fair, and that such reduction is in the best interest of the City of Okeechobee. VI. COMPLIED CASES A. Case No. 211110003; Deborah Conner, 301 Northwest 5t" Street [Legal Description: Lots 1, 2, and 3 of Block 106, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 5, Page 5, Okeechobee County public records]. No action on this matter was requested but is noted for the record to have been in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification. B. Case No. 211214004; Bowden Residences Central LLC, 1040 Southeast 21 st Street [Legal Description: Lot 70, BLUE HERON GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB, PHASE II, Plat Book 6, Pages 59 and 60, Okeechobee County public records]. February 8, 2022, Special Magistrate Hearing, Page 1 of 3 • VI. COMPLIED CASES CONTINUED B. CONTINUED: No action on this matter was requested but is noted for the record to have been in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Section 30-44 General cleaning and beautification, Chapter 58, Section 58-729(a) Use of public sewers required and Chapter 10, Section 10-8 Public nuisance. C. Case No. 211020009; Eight 12 Twenty Nine LLC, 911 Northwest 9th Street [Legal Description: Lots 5 and 6 of Block 43, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1, Page 10, Okeechobee County public records]. No action on this matter was requested but is noted for the record to have been in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification. VII. NEW CASES A. Case No. 210125007; Glenn Frank Prescott, 1009 Southwest Park St [Legal Description: Lot 3 and West half of Lot 2 of Block 4, SOUTHWEST ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 2, Page 7, Okeechobee County public records]. Code Officer Smith testified that the property is in violation of the Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification for an unsecured house, house in need of being cleaned, overgrown grass, weeds, trees, bushes and shrubs. The property is not a repeat violator. A Courtesy Card was mailed via United States Postal Service (USPS) regular mail on January 25, 2021. The property was inspected and found to be non -compliant on March 4, 2021, June 25, 2021, and October 1, 2021. A Statement of Violation/Notice of Hearing (SOWNOH) was hand delivered to Mr. Prescott on November 3, 2021. The January 11 th Hearing was cancelled, case was postponed to February. A SOWNOH and Public Notice of Hearing Cancellation was hand delivered to Mr. Prescott on January 10, 2022. The property was inspected and found to be non -compliant on February 2, 2022. To comply with the City's Code of Ordinances, all the overgrown vegetation on the property needs to be cut and the home needs to be cleaned and secured. The City recommends a fine of $25.00 per day, to begin 21 days after the date of this Hearing, unless the property owner brings the property into compliance on or before that date, plus a $50.00 administrative fee. Based on the evidence provided, Special Magistrate Azcona found Case No. 210125007 to be in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification, but will withhold the imposed fine for 30 days to allow more time for the violations to be corrected. B. Case No. 211202009; Melissa Dee Harden, 1008 Southwest 2"d Street [Legal Description: Lot 17 and East half of Lot 16 of Block 4, SOUTHWEST ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 2, Page 7, Okeechobee County public records]. Code Officer Smith testified that the property is in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-40 Junk, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification for furniture, lawnmowers and a generator being in the middle of the yard, overgrown grass, and weeds that have grown up through the debris in the yard. The property is not a repeat violator. A Courtesy Card was mailed via USPS regular mail on November 17, 2021. The property was inspected and found to be non -compliant on December 2, 2021. A SOV/NOH was mailed via USPS certified return receipt on December 2, 2021. The notice was returned, unclaimed. The property was inspected and found to be non- compliant on December 28, 2021. A Notice to Appear (NTA) was posted on the property and on public notices board at City Hall on December 28, 2021. The property was inspected and found to be non -compliant on January 4, 2022. The January 11th Hearing was cancelled, this case was postponed to February. A SOV/NOH and Public Notice of Hearing Cancellation was mailed via USPS certified return receipt on January 7, 2022. The City has not received anything back as of the date of this Hearing. A NTA and Public Notice of Hearing Cancellation was posted on the property and on the public notices board at City Hall on January 10, 2022. February 8, 2022, Special Magistrate Hearing, Page 2 of 3 70 VII. NEW CASES CONTINUED B. CONTINUED: The property was inspected and found to be non -compliant on February 2, 2022. To comply with City Ordinances all the overgrown vegetation needs to be cut and removE! all the trash and debris from the property. The City recommends a fine of $50.00 per day, to begin 21 days after the date of this hearing, unless the property owner brings the property into compliance on or before that date, plus a $50.00 administrative fee. Based on the evidence provided, Special Magistrate Azcona found Case No. 211202009 to be in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-40 Junk, 30-43 Public nuisances 30-44 General cleaning and beautification and imposed a fine of $50.00 per day plus a one-time administrative fee of $50.00 should the property fail to come into compliance within 21 days after the date of this Hearing. C. Case No. 211228009; Randy Goulette, 702 Southeast 9t" Avenue [Legal Description: Unplatted lands of the City a portion of government Lot 6 from the Southeast corner of said Lot run North along East line thereof a distance of 221.23-feet for a point of boundary (POB) thence run West at right angles a distance of 338-feet thence run North and parting line to East line of said Lot 128.8-feet run East to the line of this parcel described aforesaid 338-feet to the intersection with the East line of Lot 6 run South along the East line of government Lot 6 128.8-feet to POB 22 37S 35E one acre and WRIGHT'S 2ND ADDITION Lot 1 and the fractional part of Lot 2, Block I lying North of the extension of the North line of Lot 1, Block 4, WILCOX SHORES FIRST REVISED PLAT to the West right-of-way of Southeast 9th Avenue]. No action on this matter was requested but is noted for the record to have been in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 82, Section 82-124 Permits. VIII. ADJOURN MEETING There being no further business to come before the Special Magistrate, the Hearing was adjourned at 6:56 P.M.--' Roger Azcona, Special Magistrate A TEST: Christina Curl 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. February 8, 2022, Special Magistrate Hearing, Page 3 of 3 ��, " _ �- Z'T�. ti . ��., t.' �� -, by +, �.�.,.�,: i, L,,r E: v:: 3 Lp I• 1't� F id .r A, Sk 92J:02/2022 09 j l':.1 1 rr ION I '°,```O Okeechobee Police Code Enforcement 50 SE 2nd Ave Okeechobee Florida 34974 863-763-9795 Phone CODE ENFORCEMENT FOR THE CITY OF 863-763-7804 FAX OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA. Petitioner, vs Respondent, Melissa Dee Harden Date 01 /07/2022 CASE NO. 211202009 STATEMENT OF VIOLATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING Pursuant to Florida Statutes 162.02 and 162.12, Florida Statutes, and the Code of Ordinances of City of Okeechobee, I (hereinafter the "City of Okeechobee), the undersigned Code Enforcement Officer hereby gives notice of an uncorrected violation of the City of Okeechobee Code, as more particularly described herein, and hereby requests a Hearing before the Okeechobee City Code Enforcement Special Magistrate. 1. Violation of City Code Chapter/Section: CH 30, Sections 30-40, 30-43, 30-44 2. Address and Parcel# where violation exists:1008 SW 2nd St, Okeechobee 3-21-37-35-0170-00040-0170 (34966) 3. Name and address of property owner or person in charge of location where violation exists: Melissa Dee Harden, 1008 SW 2nd St, Okeechobee, FL. 34974 4. Description of Violationjunk, furniture and garbage all over the front yard and on the side of the home. Overgrown grass and weeds need to be cut 5. Date violation must be corrected byjan 25, 2022 6. Date violation first observed on or about11 /17/21 Unless Respondent corrects the violation described herein by the date set forth above AND contacts the undersigned Code Inspector to verify compliance, with the Okeechobee City Code Section(s) cited herein, you are hereby called upon to take notice that a Hearing will be held in this cause before the City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Magistrate on the 8th day February. 2022 at 6:00 P.M., located at 55 SE 3rd Ave Okeechobee City Hall, Okeechobee Florida 34974 in Council Chambers. The Magistrate will receive testimony and evidence at said Hearing and shall make findings of fact and conclusions of law as are supported by the evidence and testimony, and shall make an order thereupon. You are entitled to be represented by counsel, present evidence, and present testimony. Please be advised that any evidence presented to the Magistrate for his consideration will be retained by Code Compliance Department. If you fail to appear at the hearing the Magistrate may enter an Order of Violation, & impose a fine in your absence. A Christina Curl Assistant Code Enforcement Officer Any Person desiring to appeal any decision of the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate with respect to any matter considered at this hearing will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made and that the record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal will be based. Code Enforcement Magistrate tapes are for the sole purpose of back up for the official records of the Code Enforcement Department. In Accordance with Fla. Statute 162.11(2005), an aggrieved party may appeal a final administrative order to the circuit court. Such an appeal shall be filed within 30 days of the execution of the order to be appealed. 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PS Form 3800, April 2015 (Reverse) PSN 7530-02-000.9047 NOTICE'TO APPEAR Melissa Dee Harden Respondent Unless Respondent corrects the violation described herein, Chapter 30 Sections 30-40 Junk, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification Junk, furniture, and garbage all over the front yard and on the side of the home. Overgrown grass and weeds. By the date set forth AND contacts the undersigned Code Inspector to verify compliance. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the alleged violation (s) will be presented in City Council Chambers, City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL on the day of February 8, 2022, at 6:00 pm. Dated this 7th day of the month of January the year of 2022. Signed:ift., Title: Assistant Code Enforcement Officer Case Number: 211202009 Address: 1008 SW 2"d St. Okeechobee, FL. 34974 City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement 50 SE 2" Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974 863-763-9795 Melissa Dee Harden Respondent Unless Respondent corrects the violation described herein, Chapter 30 Sections 30-40 Junk, 3043 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification Junk, furniture, and garbage all over the front yard and on the side of the home. Overgrown grass and weeds. By the date set forth AND contacts the undersigned Code Inspector to verify compliance. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the alleged violation (s) will be presented in City Council Chambers, City Hall, 55 SE 31 Avenue, Okeechobee, FL on the day of February 8, 2022, at 6:00 pm. Dated this 7th day of the month of January the year of 2022. Signed:0Title:Assistant Code Enforcement Officer -C6 Case Number: 211202009 Address: 1008 SW 2nd St, Okeechobee, FL. 34974 City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement 50 SE 2"d Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974 863-763-9795 BE ADVISED THE MEETING BELOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED ALL CASES ARE POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 8, 20225 6 PM `\�y.OF•OKffCti e O o >y .L g PUBLIC NOTICE CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL. MAGISTRATE HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will conduct a public hearing on January 11, 2021, 6:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as possible at City Hall, 55 SE 3rd AVE, Rm 200, Okeechobee, Florida. The public is invited to attend and be heard on all matters. Copies of the agenda will be available at the Hearing or may be viewed/downloaded prior to the Hearing from the website https://www.cityofokeechobee.com/Agenda Minutes -Code -Enforcement. 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 OR MORE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE COUNCIL MEMBERS MAY BE IN ATTENDANCE AT THIS MEETING. THIS NOTICE IS POSTED TO MEET STATE PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS AND SUNSHINE LAWS. By: Roger Azcona, Special Magistrate BB/FB/Website Notice Posted: 12/27/21-MC. CANCELLATION POSTED: 1/7/22 ;. "t :• Z its". :� a NOTICE TO APPEAR Melissa Dee Harden Respondent Unless Respondent corrects the violation described herein, Chapter 30 Sections 30-40 Junk, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification Junk, furniture, and garbage all over the front yard and on the side of the home. Overgrown grass and weeds. By the date set forth AND contacts the undersigned Code inspector to verify compliance. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the alleged violation (s) will be presented in City Council Chambers, City Hall, 55 SE 3,d Avenue, Okeechobee, FL on the day of January 11, 2022, at 6:00 pm. Dated this 281" day of the month of December the year of 2021. Signed 0Title Code Enforcement Officer Case Number: 211202009 Address: 1008 SW 2°d St, Okeechobee, FL. 34974 City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement 50 SE 2"d Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974 863-763-9795 NOTICE TO APPEAR Melissa Dee Harden Respondent Unless Respondent corrects the violation described herein, Chapter 30 Sections 30-40 Junk, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification r Junk, furniture, and garbage all over the front yard and on the side of the home. Overgrown grass and weeds. By the date set forth AND contacts the undersigned Code Inspector to verify compliance. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the alleged violation (s) will be presented in City Council Chambers, City Hall, 55 SE Yd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL on the day of January 11, 2022, at 6:00 pm. Dated this 281" day of the month of December the year of 2021. 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Petitioner, vs Respondent, Melissa Dee Harden Okeechobee Police Code Enforcement 50 SE 2nd Ave Okeechobee Florida 34974 863-763-9795 Phone 863-763-7804 FAX Date 12/02/2021 CASE NO. 211202009 STATEMENT OF VIOLATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING Pursuant to Florida Statutes 162.02 and 162.12, Florida Statutes, and the Code of Ordinances of City of Okeechobee, I (hereinafter the "City of Okeechobee), the undersigned Code Enforcement Officer hereby gives notice of an uncorrected violation of the City of Okeechobee Code, as more particularly described herein, and hereby requests a Hearing before the Okeechobee City Code Enforcement Special Magistrate. 1. Violation of City Code Chapter/Section: Chapter 30, Sections 30-40, 30-43, 30-44 2. Address and Parcel# where violation exists:1008 SW 2nd St, Okeechobee 3-21-37-35-0170-00040-0170 (34966) 3. Name and address of property owner or person in charge of location where violation exists: Melissa Dee Harden, 1008 SW 2nd St, Okeechobee, FL. 34974 4. Description of Violationjunk, furniture and garbage all over the front yard and on the side of the home. Overgrown grass and weeds. 5. Date violation must be corrected byDec 28, 2021 6. Date violation first observed on or aboutl 1 /17/21 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 th day January. 2022 at 6:00 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 advise that any e�'dence presented to the Magistrate for his consideration will be retained by Code Compliance Departure . If yo tl to appear at the hearing the Magistrate may enter an Order of Violation, & impose a fine in your absence. Anthony Smith Code Enforcement Officer Any Person desiring to appeal any decision of the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate with respect to any matter considered at this hearing will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made and that the record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal will be based. Code Enforcement Magistrate tapes are for the sole purpose of back up for the official records of the Code Enforcement Department. In Accordance with Fla. Statute 162.11(2005), an aggrieved parry may appeal a final administrative order to the circuit court. Such an appeal shall be filed within 30 days of the execution of the order to be appealed. De acuerdo con la seccion 162.11 de los estatutos de la Florida, un partido que no esta en acuerdo puede apelar una orden administrativa final a la tribunal de circuito . Tal apelacion sera archivada en el plazo de 30 dias de la firma de la orden que se apelara. r { '. � `:.= .�. �- . � �. ; :�$ r '.. Anthony Smith Subject: Start Date: Due Date: Status: Percent Complete: Total Work: Actual Work: Owner: Melissa Dee Harden-1008 SW 2nd St Thursday, December 2, 2021 Thursday, December 2, 2021 In Progress 0% 0 hours 0 hours Christina Curl Inspect property to see if the junk, furniture and garbage all over the front and side yard have been removed and if the overgrown grass and weeds have been mowed, if not send SOV/NOH. Date: i it i '3 E Re: J G 1,, !E�,U X "b A Dear Property Owner, This is a courtesy card requesting your assistance in alleviating the following code violation(s) at the above address. The following violation(s) exist: "U Overgrown Weeds, Grass, Bushes or Shrubs 0 Unauthorized Signs, Flags or Banners rash, Yard Debris or Junk 0 Operating a Business Without Required License 0 Inoperable, Abandoned or Unlicensed Vehicle 0 Pool Violation 0 International Property Maintenance Code Ch Sec / O Other l E C� . Gj i)r1 kaC'5-: .C-r=J AFIN"J" -,i\ A10F2�C ` -Utz A \JAVLrA_ C-�rl Please contact our office at (863) 763-9795 within /V days of receipt of this card and let us know when violation(s) will be corrected. We appreciate your cooperation. 4 ry ,'ate- •� � _ + ..,. - 5�>�^ , �,✓ - �. .„ <.. _ ., � u) j' � ram- . ,._ ... . _... �� r f ,. ` �, _.._ i 4 r r..- �� ,� +.,. " � P a � `' ,� 's x _r t '� � 1 - "�� k�� ,�, � t' 5'� � � ,�;; " . fi `�"� , � � , �F , �{ 2�t , `� �� "�.r.;F' �„ yf °�`? '' ,.� ._._ - ,- �� t18L� IJ ff LSO � �i� � _.... _�,,w,.,,w,... ..... ` � r%� _ �r Ml . l - (o�; q- /r7D y . / 006 310 a.'r'�' S-, Okeechobee County Property Appraiser NliciceA. L. Baudi, CIA Parcel: .< 3-21-37-35-0170-00040-0170 (34966) C> Owner & Property Info HARDEN MELISSA DEE Owner 1008 SW 2ND ST OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 Site 1008 SW 2ND ST, OKEECHOBEE Description* SOUTHWEST ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE (PLAT BOOK 2 PAGE 7) LOT 17 & EAST 1/2 OF LOT 16 BLOCK 4 Area 0.244 AC S/T/R 21-37-35 Use Code** SINGLE FAMILY (0100) ITax District 150 'The Description above is not to be used as the Legal Description for (his parcel in any legal transaction. "The Use Code is a Dept. of Revenue code. Please contact Okeechobee County Planning & Development at 863-763-5548 for zoning info. (Property & Assessment Values 2020 Certified Values 2021 Certified Values Mkt Land $7,875 Mkt Land $9,750 Ag Land $0 Ag Land $0 Building $103,271 Building $108,890 XFOB $1,689 XFOB $1,689 Just $112.835 Just $120,329 Class $0 Class $0 Appraised $112,835 Appraised $120,329 SOH/10% Cap [?] $52,949 SOH/10% Cap (?] $59,605 Assessed $59,886 Assessed $60,724 Exempt jHXHB $34,886 Exempt HX HB $35,724 cou0ty:$25,000 county:$25,000 Total city:$25,000 Total city:$25,000 Taxable other:$25,000 Taxable other:$25,000 school:$34,886 school:$35,724 Note: Property ownership changes can cause the Assessed value of the property to reset to full Market value, which could result in higher property taxes. tsunaing cnaracteristics 2021 Certified Values updated:1111112021 Aerial Viewer Pictometery Google Maps *2021 02020 02019 02018 02017 USales '+ ^ SW PARK,STc+' I o s C rn i El A SW 2NOSTV t SW 3RI �r 2029.0Tr,3.31 tildg sketch Description" Year Bit Base SF Actual SF Bldg Value Sketch SF SNGLFAM (0100) 1995 988 1 1470 1 $108,890 *Bldg Desc determinations are used by the Property Appraisers office solely for the purpose of determining a property's Just Value for ad valorem tax purposes and should not be used for any other purpose. 'w Extra Features & Out Buildings (Codes) Code Description Year Bit Value AFA W4 MTL FLR MTL 1997 $1,479 ODA OPN DRT AL 2009 $210 v Land Breakdown Code Description Units 161CI7 I CITY LT (MKT) 75.000 FF (0.244 AC) Units Dims Condition (% Good) 120.00 12 x 10 PD (75%) 80.00 10 x 8 PD (75%) Adjustments 1.0000/1.0000 1.0000/ / © Okeechobee County Property Appraiser I Mickey L. Bandi, CFA I Okeechobee, Florida 1 863-763-4422 Eff Rate Land Value $130/FF $9,750 j c dam, � �i . by: Grizzlyl-ogic.com