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Minton, Freddie & Ruby- Case #220222009 - Satisfied PREPARED BY AND RETURN TO: Official Records File#2023004261 Page(s):1 City of Okeechobee Jerald D Bryant Code Enforcement Department Clerk of the Circuit Court&Comptroller Okeechobee, FL Recorded 4/10/2023 11:54 AM 50 Southeast 2nd Avenue Fees RECORDING$10.00 Okeechobee, Florida 34974 RELEASE OF LIEN The City of Okeechobee ("City"), is the owner and holder of the Lien/Order recorded on May 3, 2022 in OR File No.2022006136, Page(s) 1 of the Official Records of Okeechobee County, Florida, claiming a Lien against the property described as follows: City Case No: 220222009 Property Owner: Freddie L. and Ruby L. Minton Site Address: 302 Northeast 8th Avenue, Okeechobee, FL. 34972 Legal Description: Lot 17, RIVER RUN RESORT, according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 6, Page 18,public records of Okeechobee County, Florida Parcel ID No.: 3-15-37-35-021A-00000-0170 (34310) ("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 Dowling R. Watford, Jr ayor Date Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before, by means of❑ physical presence or D online notarization, me this 04, day of f-1--J.i a , 2023, by ricj1,UIL' Q_ ESQ. rd , , , who is 1,21 personally known to me or❑ provided the following identification: / 0,60 Ulf fee---) O,�ov PUBCi STEPHANIE LANE GAMIOTEA Notary P blic - State of lorida 2 t; °* Commisslon#GG 344249 NOTARY PUBLIC Expires June 29,2023 9lC OF e_o". Bonded Thru Budget Notary Services State of Florida at Large My Commission Expires: Official Records File#2022006136 Page(syl Jerald D Bryant Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller Okeechobee, FL Recorded 5/3/2022 3:05 PM Prepared By/Return To: Fees: RECORDING $10.00 City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Department 50 Southeast 2nd Avenue Okeechobee, Florida 34974 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, PETITIONER -vs- Freddie L. and Ruby L. Minton, RESPONDENT CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA CASE NO.220222009 LIEN / ORDER THIS CAUSE came before the Special Magistrate, City of Okeechobee, for public hearing on April 12, 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: Freddie L. and Ruby L. Minton Property Location: 302 Northeast 8th Avenue, Okeechobee, FL. 34972 Legal Description: Lot 17, RIVER RUN RESORT, Plat Book 6, Page 18, public records of Okeechobee County, Florida Parcel: 3-15-37-35-021 A-00000-0170 (34310) 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 I Description of Violation Chapter 30, Section 30-41 Disabled vehicles I Multiple unregistered/inoperable vehicles on the property ORDER: The City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Special Magistrate has determined you have violated City Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Section 30-41 Disabled vehicles, concerning your property located at 302 Northeast 8th Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida. If you do not correct the violations by May 3, 2022, the Magistrate hereby imposes a fine of $50.00 per day, including a one-time administrative fee of $100.00, 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 12th day of April, 2022. ATTEST: C ristina Curl, Recording Secretary STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of Aor 1 200%j by Roger Azcona and Christina Curl by means of physical presence or I I online notarization, who produced as identification or is personally kno n to me and who did take an oath. �� ^ Signature of Notary: Y041VNotary Public State of Florida Ericka S Smith My Commission HH 072981 Expires 12/16/2024 100 • • _.; CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT MAY 9, 2023, SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING OFFICIAL MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Special Magistrate Azcona called the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing to order on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, 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 Code Enforcement Officer Christina Curl called the roll: Special Magistrate Roger Azcona, Esquire, and Code Enforcement Officer Anthony Smith were present. City Attorney Greg Hyden attended via Zoom. Ill. 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 dispensed with the reading and approved the April 11, 2023, Minutes. B. This being a Quasi-Judicial proceeding, Special Magistrate Azcona collectively administered an Oath to: Code Officers Smith, Curl, Mr. Ben Purvis, Mr. William Hair, and Mrs. Jennifer Hair; all affirmed. Code Officers Smith and Curl 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. 190411010; Kemp Properties of Okeechobee c/o Ben Purvis, 909 South Parrott Avenue [Legal Description: Unplatted land of the City Parcel 1: commencing at the Northeast (NE) corner of the NE quarter of the Southeast (SE) quarter of Section (SEC) 21, Township(TWP)37 South (S), Range(RAN)35 East(E) run thence S 0°0'58"West(W)along the E line of SEC 21 a distance of 611.6-feet(ft)to the point of beginning(POB); thence run S 89°52'39"W a distance of 357.16-ft, more or less, to the E right of way(ROW)line of U.S. Highway 441; thence run S 0'06'47"W along said ROW line a distance of 100-ft;thence run North(N)89°52'39"E a distance of 357.4-ft, more or less,to the E line of SEC 21; thence run N 0'00'58" E along the E line of SEC 21, a distance of 100-ft to the POB.note:the above-described tract is subject to a storm sewer easement with the Florida Department of Transportation which is across the Southern 7.5-ft of said tract, and more fully described in OR Book 241, at Page 1356, Okeechobee County public records. Parcel 2:being a parcel of land lying in SEC 21, TWP 37 S, RAN 35 E, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, and being further bounded and described as follows: commence at the NE corner of the SE quarter of SEC 21;thence S 0°18'42"E along the Easterly boundary line of said SEC 21 a distance of 604.05-ft to a point;thence S 89°49'41"W a distance of 131.54-ft to the POB; thence continue S 89°49'41"W a distance of 225.00-ft to a point lying on the Easterly ROW line of S.R. 15 (US 441); thence N 0'10'19" W along said Easterly ROW line a distance of 30.00-ft; thence N 89°49'41" E a distance of 225.00-ft; thence S 0°10'19" E a distance of 30-ft to the POB. Parcel 3: commencing at the NE corner of the SE quarter of SEC 21,TWP 37 S, RAN 35 E, run thence S 0'18'42" W along the E boundary line of said SEC 21, for a distance of 604.05-ft for P.O.B.; thence run S 89°49'41" W for a distance of 356.54-ft to a point on the E ROW line of S.R. 15(U.S.441); thence run S 0°10'19"W along said ROW line for a distance of 7.50-ft;thence run N 89°49'41"E for a distance of 356.56-ft to a point on the aforesaid E boundary line of SEC 21; thence run N 0°18'42" E along the SEC line for a distance of 7.50-ft to the POB lying in and comprising a part of the SE quarter of SEC 21, TWP 37 S, RAN 35 E, Okeechobee County public records]. Code Officer Smith testified that the property was found in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification on August 13, 2019, where a fine in the amount of $50.00 per day starting 30-days after the date of the Hearing, plus a one-time $25.00 administrative fee was imposed. The imposed fine began accrual on September 27, 2019. The property was brought into compliance on September 21, 2022. Mr. Purvis submitted a request for a fine reduction on April 25, 2023. Mr. Purvis appeared before the Special Magistrate and conveyed his explanations and reasonings for the property remaining in violation for the extended length of time and requested that the fine be reduced to zero due to the circumstances. The City recommends a fine reduction of 60 percent, plus a $25.00 administrative fee. May 9, 2023, Special Magistrate Hearing, Page 1 of 3 • 101 V. FINE REDUCTION REQUESTS CONTINUED A. Case No. 190411010; CONTINUED: Based on the evidence provided, Special Magistrate Azcona reserved ruling until on or before the next Hearing to review all evidence. VI. NEW CASES A. Case No. 230324015; Debara Jean Lang and Laura Ann Harrison, 1004 Northwest 4th Street [Legal Description: Lots 16,17, and 18 and S half of alley laying adjacent to said Lots of Block 21 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 10, Sections 10-3 Limitation as to the number of animals, 10-8 Public nuisance, Chapter 30, Sections 30-40 Junk, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification, International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) Chapter 3, Section 304.1.1 Unsafe conditions. The respondent is not a repeat violator. A Courtesy Card was mailed via United States Postal Service (USPS) regular mail on January 24, 2023. The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on February 27, 2023, and March 23, 2023. A Statement of Violation/Notice of Hearing (SOV/NOH) was mailed via USPS certified return receipt on March 24, 2023. The City has not received the SOV/NOH nor receipt of signature card as of the date of this Hearing. A Notice to Appear was posted on the property and on the public notices board at City Hall on April 24, 2023.The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on April 24, 2023, and May 4, 2023. To comply with City Ordinances, the property owner needs to address the unsafe roof and structure by making the necessary repairs or demolition of the structure, cutting all the overgrown vegetation, and removing all the debris from the property. Mr. and Mrs. Hair appeared before the Special Magistrate and conveyed their explanations and reasonings for the property remaining in violation and requested more time to bring the property into compliance. The City recommends a fine of $100.00 per day, to begin 21-days after the Special Magistrate Hearing on May 9, 2023, 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 ruled to defer Case No. 230324015 to the next Special Magistrate Hearing to allow the property owner more time to come into compliance. B. Case No. 230324016; Santos Justiniano Lopez Felix and Marina Gloria Orozco Jarez, 1007 Southwest Park Street [Legal Description: Lot 1 and E 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 Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-40 Junk, 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification, Chapter 10, Section 10-8 Public nuisance. The respondent is not a repeat violator. A Courtesy Card was mailed vis USPS regular mail on March 8, 2023. The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on March 23, 2023. A SOV/NOH was mailed via USPS certified return receipt on March 24, 2023. The notice was received by Felix on March 29, 2023. The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on May 4, 2023. To comply with City Ordinances, the property owner needs to remove the disabled vehicle from the property. The City recommends a fine of$50.00 per day to begin 21-days after the date of the Special Magistrate Hearing on May 9, 2023, 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. 230324016 to be in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30- 40 Junk, 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification, Chapter 10, Section 10-8 Public nuisance 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. May 9, 2023, Special Magistrate Hearing, Page 2 of 3 102 # VI. NEW CASES CONTINUED C. Case No. 230324018; Terry L. and Marjorie L. Jones, 200 Southwest 10th Avenue [Legal Description: Lots 1,2 and 3 of Block 5, SOUTHWEST ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 2, Page 7, 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, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification, the property was found to be in compliance on May 4, 2023, no Lien/Order recorded, no fine accrued. VII. COMPLIED CASES A. Case No. 230324012; Betty Jean Tillis, 525 Southeast 13th Avenue [Legal Description: Lot 4 of Block B, WRIGHT'S SECOND ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1, Page 13, 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, the property was found to be in compliance on April 24, 2023, no Lien/Order recorded, no fine accrued. B. Case No. 230324013; Jay Nason c/o Betty Jean Tillis, 515 Southeast 13th Avenue [Legal Description: Lot 3 of Block B, WRIGHT'S SECOND ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1, Page 13, 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 10, Section 10-8 Public nuisance, Chapter 70, Section 70-302 Permit, the property was found to be in compliance on May 4, 2023, no Lien/Order recorded, no fine accrued. C. Case No. 230405007; Bart F. Caso, Jr., Southwest 18th Street [Legal Description: Lots 7 and 8 of Block 35, FIRST ADDITION TO SOUTH OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1, Page 17, 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 54, Sections 54-81 Use as a residence, 54-84 Parking in residential district, the property was found to be in compliance on April 26, 2023, no Lien/Order recorded, no fine accrued. D. Case No. 220222009; Freddie and Ruby Minton, 302 Northeast 8th Avenue [Legal Description: Lot 17, RIVER RUN RESORT, Plat Book 6, Page 18, Okeechobee County public records]. No action on this matter was requested but is noted for the record the fine balance was paid in full on April 5, 2023 and the Release of Lien was recorded on April 10, 2023. VIII. ADJOURN MEETING There being no further business to come before the Special Magif te,thrrRie g w s adjourned at 7:27 P.M. / Roger Azcona, Special Magistrate ATTEST: ,� 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. May 9, 2023, Special Magistrate Hearing, Page 3 of 3 r .1 LAIC r.J l uruN 1 v: Official Records 261 Page(s):1 of Okeechobee Jerald D Bryant Code Enforcement Department W Clerk of the circa ..ourt&Comptroller Okeechobee, FL Recorded 4/10/2023 11:54 AM 50 Southeast 2nd Avenue Fees: RECORDING$10.00 Okeechobee, Florida 34974 RELEASE OF LIEN The City of Okeechobee ("City"), is the owner and holder of the Lien/Order recorded on May 3, 2022 in OR File No.2022006136, Page(s) 1 of the Official Records of Okeechobee County, Florida, claiming a Lien against the property described as follows: City Case No: 220222009 Property Owner: Freddie L. and Ruby L. Minton Site Address: 302 Northeast 8th Avenue, Okeechobee, FL. 34972 Legal Description: Lot 17, RIVER RUN RESORT, according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 6, Page 18, public records of Okeechobee County, Florida Parcel ID No.: 3-15-37-35-021A-00000-0170 (34310) ("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 Dowling R. Watford, Jr. ayor Date Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before, by means of 2 physical presence or ❑ online notarization, me this '�1�� day of �.) , 2023, by (N;t,�IUG t\'1a_ C1i c( _ r , , who is ® personally known to me or ❑ provided the following identification: i i 0k)=L-1 o 1- / it 6_ �rav?ue�, STEPHANIE LANE GAMIOTEA NotaryPublic - State of Florida L. Commission#GG 344249 q'/ * NOTARY PUBLIC Expires June 29,2023 ♦,'eoF FvoP`o Bonded Pau Budget Notary Services State of Florida at Large My Commission Expires: Jerald D Bryant1/10 Clerk of the Circuit Court& Complir OKEECHOBEE COUNTY 312 NW 3rd Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 Transaction# 2019176299 Receipt# 2023003725 Print Date: 4/10/2023 11:54:29AM Cashier Date: April 10, 2023 Client: CITY OF OKEECHOBEE 1 Item RELEASE Instrument Number: 2023004261 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 www.clerk.co.okeechobee.fl.us/Official_Records.htm PREPARED BY AND RETURII/O: City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Department 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 May 3, 2022 in OR File No.2022006136, Page(s) 1 of the Official Records of Okeechobee County, Florida, claiming a Lien against the property described as follows: City Case No: 220222009 Property Owner: Freddie L. and Ruby L. Minton Site Address: 302 Northeast 8th Avenue, Okeechobee, FL. 34972 Legal Description: Lot 17, RIVER RUN RESORT, according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 6, Page 18,public records of Okeechobee County, Florida Parcel ID No.: 3-15-37-35-021A-00000-0170 (34310) ("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 Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor Date Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before, by means of❑ physical presence or ❑ online notarization, me this day of , 2023, by , who is ❑ personally known to me or ❑provided the following identification: Notary Public - State of Florida NOTARY PUBLIC State of Florida at Large My Commission Expires: • • CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 55 S.E. 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974 No ' (863) 763-3372 j�, 5//,/ 20—L RECEIVED from Lk/b 6D Dollars � goo $ 60 , CSC CLERK • • CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 55 S.E. 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974 N2 "'19781 (863) 763-3372 3/3/ 20 -;,/±) RECEIVED from hl. 7 w ,'^r� t f Lk CD°/i ' tM Dollars P-c) D-CDD9 ,o0 S ,(,)D -Ortb CLERK • • CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 55 S.E. 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974 N2 4. 9 7 7 (863) 763.3372 • c/ / 20 c3 RECEIVED from ( L .h , Dollars 100 4-r) c2Q D/>_1(c) s (0 -LcyJim CLERK • • CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 55 S.E. 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974 No 497 ` (863) 763.3372 . ) i 3 / 20_a_3__ RECEIVED from .(hoci \` j,� �, 3, " ° ,�l -CaD Dollars ,00 .C, _51,67 _- ,D--auD, obq (i_t.vi ,(- s Le D. OD CLERK i • CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 55 S.E. 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974 N2 49775 (863) 763-3372 I ,9'i /// RECEIVED,from ,c_it pc) '( -0 Dollars too (DDT Ci $ ( o. 00 CLERK ria CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 55 S.E. 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974 N2 4 9 7 3 (863) 763-3372 I [ / / 20cC RECEIVED.from L-4 11 r �— -CY(\ 3)( , 3t (� \- OD Dollars rPaT).00a t)0 ,00 s ( e C7 • CLERK • • CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 55 S.E. 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974 149 4 9 7 T 1 (863) 763.3372 y r IDl / 20_,aa , � `` RECEIVED from ' (A.i�_- (\kL 'cjti , ( ()VI • Dollars Or,L1 -41-----;- D(;,)-0..DIR 100 . gy,Iiii � s 76, (D CLERK .4„, � ...... ti.,,„:„:tif., • • •`,a r' City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement 50 SE 2nd Ave. Okeechobee, Florida 34974 (863)763-9795 August 10, 2022 Ruby Minton 302 NE 8th Ave. Okeechobee, FL. 34972 RE: 302 NE 8th Ave, Okeechobee, FL. Case #: 220222009 Parcel Number: 3-15-37-35-021A-00000-0170 (34310) By signing this I, Ruby L. Minton agree to make a $50.00 payment on the 5th of every month until the lien balance of$500.00 is paid in full for Case No. 220222009. If I miss a payment, I understand that the agreement will be null, and void and the foreclosure process will begin, unless I contact the Code Enforcement office at (863) 763- 9795 or asmi-in,; to make other arrangements prior to the payment due date. Prop rty o er name Da le i 117 l . / y 2 Anthony Smith, Code Enforcement Officer Dat� 2 STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE The f regoing instrument was acknowledged before me this gay of Ce--c(-)19e.,r , 20c, by Sf-4-6.1 V.\\...1.-v\ikisn by means of, jphysical presence or ri online notarization, who produced as identification or r2 is personally known to me and who did take an oath. (,Lk1li _Signature of Notary: "" Notary Public state of Florida My Commission expires: I I/J ( el 2D 25 1 Christina Curl My Ho 878i28 on 1111 Exp.11/16/2025 • • CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 55 S.E. 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974 N2 49769 (863) 763-3371 q / / 20 �a RECElyE9 from n e,t) - vP; , .vt�A. b� 100 Dollars Ua-e: ! 4f- .';), 0, p,,Q 00 . &mil s 76-, Cz CLERK SEN' -: COMPLETE THIS SECTION COMPLETE THIS SECTION ON DELIVERY ■ Cor..plete items 1,2,and 3. A. Signature • Print your name and address on the reverse X i U 6 ,c J�. 0 Agent so that we can return the card to you. 1`�( ❑Addressee • Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, B. Received b 'tinted Name) C. Date of 9elivery or on the front if space permits. Le•b 1 A.4v,.i..A.r.,. a-. a id4ress different from item 1? • =s Ruby Minton :r delivery address below: 0 No 302 NE 8th Ave Okeechobee, FL. 34972 1I I IIEIII 1I II11II!II 1111111111 I I I III II III 3. 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[L . . , . --,,;,..,)A'x Ica aE: s z ° a rR Certified Mail Fee '{�,J/J/' ltC'(1 t.r1 Extra Services&Fees(check box,add fee as appropriate) n ❑Return Receipt(hardcopy) $ � 191,"'11—, r"9 ❑Return Receipt(electronic) $ St k O ❑Certified Mail Restricted Delivery $ O DAdult Signature Required $ 1, 0 Adult Signature ResMcted Delivery$ PAIVer1/4)24-le p Postage $ OTotal Postage and Fees .04 • r R Sent J l fL O Str:= and L o;;ipe.z .>�r PS Form 3800.;.Apri1::015 PSN mso.o2-o0o-goal See Reverse for;!nstructions. Y • y \si '' City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement 50 SE 2nd Ave. Okeechobee, Florida 34974 (863)763-9795 August 10, 2022 Ruby Minton 302 NE 8th Ave. Okeechobee, FL. 34972 Re: 302 NE 8th Ave., Okeechobee, FL. Case No.: 220222009 Dear Property Owner: This letter is to notify you that your request for a Fine Reduction was approved by the Special Magistrate on August 9, 2022. The fine was reduced from $1,000.00 to $400.00 plus a $100.00 administrative fee. The total amount due is $500.00 including the $100.00 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 Release of Lien will be recorded 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. Sin fely, r A nthony Smith City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Officer (863) 763-9795 asmith{r�cityofokeechobee.corn Enclosure: Fine payment agreement 79 KFF'-a1 7,4 � �yo�;� CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT AUGUST 9, 2022, SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING OFFICIAL MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Special Magistrate Azcona called the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing to order on Tuesday, August 9, 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. HI. 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 July 12, 2022, Hearing Minutes. B. This being a Quasi-Judicial proceeding, Special Magistrate Azcona collectively administered an Oath to: Code Officers Smith, Curl, and Ms. Ruby Minton; 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. 220222009; Freddie L. and Ruby L. Minton, 302 Northeast (NE) 8th Avenue (Ave) [Legal Description: Lot 17, RIVER RUN RESORT, Plat Book (PB) 6, Page (PG) 18, Okeechobee County (CO) public records]. Code Officer Smith testified that the property was found in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-41 Disabled vehicles, on April 12, 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 $100.00 administrative fee was imposed. The imposed fine began accrual on May 3, 2022. The property was brought into compliance on May 23, 2022. Ms. Minton submitted a request for fine reduction on June 8, 2022. The City recommends a fine reduction of 50 percent, plus a $100.00 administrative fee. Based on the evidence provided, Special Magistrate Azcona ruled to reduce the fine by 50 percent and an additional $200.00, plus a $100.00 administrative fee. A payment plan of$50.00 a month due on the 5th of each month was granted. VI. COMPLIED CASES A. Case No. 220601006; Yolanda Maby Cuevas, 704 Southwest (SVV) 6th Street (St) [Legal Description: commencing at the NE corner of Block 191, OKEECHOBEE, according to the plat thereof recorded in PB 5, PG 5, public records of Okeechobee CO, Florida(FL), thence run South (S) along the East(E) Boundary Line(BL)of said Block 191 and the West(W) right-of-way (ROW) line of SW 7th Ave (Okeechobee Ave) for a distance of 300.10-feet (ft) to a point on an extension (POE) W of SW 6th St (3rd St); thence run W along said extension of SW 6th St for a distance of 200.00-ft for a point of beginning (POB); thence continue W along the North (N) BL of SW 6th St a distance of 50.00-ft; thence run N parallel with the W ROW line of SW 7th Ave a distance of 76.17-ft; thence run E parallel with the N ROW line of SW 6th St a distance of 50.00-ft; thence run S a distance of 76.17-ft to the POB lying in and comprising a part of the abandoned FL E Coast Railroad (RR) ROW and S Curve St, and commencing at the NE corner of Block 191, according to the plat thereof recorded in PB 5, PG 5, thence run S along the E BL of said Block 191 and the W ROW line of SW 7th Ave for a distance of 223.93-ft for POB; thence continue South along said E BL of Block 191 and the W ROW line of SW 7th Ave for a distance of 76.17- ft to a POE W of SW 6th St; thence run W along said extension of SW 6th St for a distance of 200.00-ft; thence run N parallel with the W ROW line of said SW 7th Ave for a distance of 76.17- ft; thence run E for a distance of 200.00-ft to the POB. Lying in and comprising a part of the abandoned FL E Coast RR ROW and N Curve St]. 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 30-40 Junk, 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification. August 9, 2022, Special Magistrate Hearing, Page 1 of 2 80 • • VII. NEW CASES A. Case No. 220601005; Grand Lake Investments Inc, NW 5th St [Legal Description: Lots 20,21, and W half of Lot 22 of Block 99, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, PB 5, PG 5, Okeechobee CO 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 a vacant lot with overgrown grass, and weeds.The respondent is not a repeat violator. A Courtesy Card was mailed via USPS regular mail on May 11, 2022. The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on May 31, 2022. A Statement of Violation/Notice of Hearing was mailed via USPS certified return receipt on June 1, 2022. The notice was returned unclaimed/unable to forward on June 27, 2022. A Notice to Appear was posted on the property and on the public notices board at City Hall on June 28, 2022. The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on June 28, 2022, July 18, 2022, and August 2, 2022. To comply with City Ordinances the property owner needs to cut the overgrown grass and weeds. The City recommends a fine of$50.00 per day, to begin 21-days after the Special Magistrate Hearing on August 9, 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. 220601005 to be in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 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. VIII. DELINQUENT BUSINESS TAX RECEIPTS A. Case No. 220630012; Rene Rimes, 105 SW 3rd Ave [Legal Description: Lots 4,5,6 of Block 168, OKEECHOBEE, PB 5, PG 5, Okeechobee CO 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 50, Section 50-43 Delinquent Business Tax Receipt. IX. ADJOURN MEETING There being no further business to come before the Special Magistrate, the Heyirig was adjourned at 6:35 P.M. Roger Azcona, Special M.istrate AT EST: Christina url 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. August 9, 2022, Special Magistrate Hearing, Page 2 of 2 • Okeechobee City, Florida Code Compliance Department IN RE: The Matter of Complaint#220222009 Freddie and Ruby Minton Respondent(s) Request for Reduction of Accrued Fine I, Ruby Minton 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: Ruby Minton 302 NE 8th Ave, Okeechobee, FL. 34972 2. Physical address of the property which was the subject of the violation: 302 NE 8th Ave Okeechobee, FL. 34972 3. A Fine in the amount of$50.00 per day was imposed on the following date: May 3, 2022. 4. The violations were corrected,and I was advised that the property came into compliance on the following date: May 23, 2022. p � 0� U.Sz 5. I am requesting that the accrued fine be reduced from$1,100.00 To: S'LASS &S 1 /bfeZ • w Vh�x ;a in e 8 Eike t y 5"m � 6. The accrued fine amount should be reduced because:/�e1 tx C NC.orv+� f?A-re/( n �'d /1e:pcI— `14 no %Zltea.,' 04 Ale, Z'I f fry iffy /3e1'-74 4-0 frt. 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 Reduction in The Fine. If I cannot personally appear I hereby designat the follow person to in my place: Signature f R spondent Signa re of Respondent Date: (p - 7— )- Date: (.0 The forgoing instru ias sworn to or affirmed)andtts--��ubscribed before me,by means of �ysical presence or online notarization this dayof 20 cpZ By ( n and who produced V -O as identification. Signature of Notary Public—State of Flori Print/Type/Stamped Name of Notary::f My commission expires: '1/I (p Notary Public State of Florida Christina Curl My Commission 1111""' HH 187828 Exp.11/16/2025 i tt ir. Fr: SENDER: COMPLETE THIS SECTION COMPLETE THIS SECTION ON DELIVERY ■ Complete items 1,2,and 3. A. Signature ■ Print your name and address on the reverse CI Agent so that we can return the card to you. -_=: - -----®-Addressee IN Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, B. Received by(Printed Name) C. Date of Delivery or on the front if space permits. 1. 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Minton 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, Section 30-41 2. Address and Parcel#where violation exists:302 NE 8th Ave, Okeechobee, FL. 34972 3-15-37-35-021A-00000-0170 (34310) 3. Name and address of property owner or person in charge of location where violation exists: Freddie L & Ruby L Minton, 302 NE 8th Ave, Okeechobee, FL. 34972 4. Description of Violation: Fine Reduction Request 5. Date violation corrected: May 23, 2022 6. Date violation first observed on or about/22/22 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 9th day August, 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 u fail to appear at earing the Magistrate may enter an Order of Violation,&impose a fine in your absence. L 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 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. • • Okeechobee City, Florida Code Compliance Department IN RE: The Matter of Complaint#220222009 Freddie and Ruby Minton Respondent(s) Request for Reduction of Accrued Fine I, Ruby Minton 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: Ruby Minton 302 NE 8th Ave, Okeechobee, FL. 34972 2. Physical address of the property which was the subject of the violation: 302 NE 8th Ave Okeechobee, FL. 34972 3. A Fine in the amount of$50.00 per day was imposed on the following date: May 3,2022. 4. The violations were corrected,and I was advised that the property came into compliance on the following date: May 23,2022. jeai m� 5. I am requesting that the accrued fine be reduced from$1,100.00 To:��_��S5 L� S Pol/bl e_� 1 V i i rlCerne 6tLikely 6. The accrued fine amount should be reduced because: 4'1 rX t 11,ca / fia.re/( v .e.t y 1 X !�o a-fteAd df e Z'1i fry ruyhesf f0 pet vice' > 1-, 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 Reduction in The Fine. If I cannot personally appear I hereby designat the followi person to appear in my place: 1. 0k719V designate i)OA 3 KJ, Signature f R spondent Signa re of Respondent Date: (p — 7-- .1) Date: (9— The forgoing instrur4s sworn to tor affirmed)and jubblscribed before me,by means of ysical presence or online nota nation this day.of 20 � B and who roduced � �� -6( �/ -0 as identification. p Signature of Notary Public—State of Flori Print/Type/Stamped Name of Notary: My commission expires: 1,/'tp Notary Public State of Florida • My Commissi Curl 1111 NH 187828 Exp.11/16/2025 • • oosA Florida DRIVER UCENSE _:•ssE m 7M0N535-752-.51-511-0 IN (011111111) Y LEE ,-302 NE 8TH AVE OKEECHOBEE.FL 14972-4514 el. "" 01111/1951 F .4c,.r. 01,1172028 - A NONE (IIP4 11Pnn«,-_,P 503 ("It 01/02/2020 )). ,(011)0,C2ON.4 _ • +•• )., 4. •Oat,r:t”,314(110101...*C *ifir,44.1.5, SE ':COMPLETE THIS SECTION COMPLETE. THIS SECTION ON DELIVERY • Complete items 1,2,and 3. A. 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As of May 23, 2022, the violations on the above listed property have been corrected bringing the property into compliance with City Ordinances. The total amount due as of May 23, 2022, is $1,100.00 including the $100.00 administrative fee. If you would like to submit a request for a fine reduction, please complete the enclosed Fine Reduction Request Form and return it to our office by June 30, 2022. Failure to contact our office to make payment arrangements could result in foreclosure action being filed against the property. Sin rel Anthony mith City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Officer 863-763-9795 • • Okeechobee City, Florida Code Compliance Department IN RE: The Matter of Complaint#220222009 Freddie and Ruby Minton Respondent(s) Request for Reduction of Accrued Fine I, Ruby Minton 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: Ruby Minton 302 NE 8th Ave,Okeechobee, FL.34972 2. Physical address of the property which was the subject of the violation: 302 NE 8th Ave Okeechobee, FL. 34972 3. A Fine in the amount of$50.00 per day was imposed on the following date:May 3,2022. 4. The violations were corrected,and I was advised that the property came into compliance on the following date:May 23,2022. 5. I am requesting that the accrued fine be reduced from$1,100.00 To: 6. The accrued fine amount 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 Reduction in The Fine. 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April 5, 2022 Code Officer Smith inspected the property: still non-compliant none of the violations had been addressed. Photos in file. April 12, 2022 Case presented to the Special Magistrate, found in violation of Chapter 30, Section 30-41 Disabled vehicles. 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 before that date, plus a $100.00 administrative fee. April 13, 2022 Lien/Order prepared for the Special Magistrate's signature. Email sent to the Magistrate. Special Magistrate Azcona signed lien/order. April 13, 2022 Lien/Order mailed via USPS certified return receipt. Received on April 18, 2022 signed by Ruby Minton May 3, 2022 Code Officer Smith inspected the property, still non-compliant, photos in file. May 3, 2022 Lien/Order recorded at the Okeechobee County Clerk of Court, File #2022006136, Page(s):1. Recorded Lien/Order mailed via USPS certified return receipt. Returned unclaimed, unable to forward. May 20, 2022 Ruby Minton came into the office and stated that the truck was removed on May 19, 2022. Ms. Minton was advised that Code Officer Smith would inspect the property on Monday and if the property is found to be in compliance, she could then submit a request for a fine reduction, and it would be scheduled for the next Hearing. May 23, 2022 Code Officer Smith inspected the property: in compliance, removed the disabled vehicle and registered the other. Photos in file. Page 1 of 3 Case#220222009; Freddie & RubAinton Date Event/Document June 1, 2022 Compliance Letter and Fine Reduction Request form mailed via USPS certified return receipt. Received by Ruby Minton on June 6, 2022. June 6, 2022 Mrs. Minton called in and spoke to Code Officer Smith and asked how her fine went up to $1,100.00. I Code Officer Smith explained that the fine started on May 3, 2022 and ran up to May 23, 2022 and $100.00 administration fee. She claimed that she was told that the fine was 700.00 dollars a few days ago. She was advised that she should fill out the fine reduction form and turn it in to get her scheduled for next hearing. June 8, 2022 Ruby Minton came into the office and dropped off the Request for Fine Reduction. Code Officer Curl advised her that she would receive notice in the mail of when the reduction would be heard in front of the Special Magistrate. June 8, 2022 SOV/NOH mailed via USPS certified return receipt for the August 9th Hearing. Received on June 13, 2022 signature not legible. August 9, 2022 Case presented to the Special Magistrate for Fine Reduction consideration. A fine reduction of 50% plus $100.00 administrative fee approved. Total due is $500.00 to be paid at$50.00 per month on the 5th of each month until balance paid in full. August 10, 2022 Fine reduction approval letter along with the fine reduction payment agreement mailed via USPS certified return receipt. Received by Ruby Minton on 8/11/22. September 2, 2022 Ms. Minton made a payment in the amount of$75.00, receipt#49769 leaving a fine balance of$425.00. October 4, 2022 Ms. Minton made a payment in the amount of$70.00, receipt#49771, leaving a fine balance of$355.00. November 7, 2022 Ms. Minton made a payment in the amount of$60.00, receipt#49773, leaving a fine balance of$295.00. December 5, 2022 Ms. Minton made a payment in the amount of$60.00, receipt#49775, leaving a fine balance of$235.00. January 3, 2023 Ms. Minton made a payment in the amount of$60.00, receipt#49776, leaving a fine balance of$175.00. February 2, 2023 Ms. Minton made a payment in the amount of$65.00, receipt#49778, leaving a fine balance of$110.00. March 3, 2023 Ms. Minton made a payment in the amount of$60.00, receipt#49781, leaving a fine balance of$50.00. Page 2 of 3 • Case220222009; Freddie & Ruby Minton Date Event/Document April 5, 2023 Ms. Minton made a payment in the amount of$50.00, receipt#49782, fine balance paid in full. April 5, 2023 Release of Lien prepared for the mayor's signature. April 10, 2023 Recorded Release of Lien at the Okeechobee County Clerk of Court. File #2023004261, Page(s): 1. Recorded Release of Lien mailed via USPS regular mail to property owner. File given to City Hall Page 3 of 3 I ImIPROR ARE CLOSE r=,iJ THEY AP,'EAP 05/03/2022 13:16 ON I It7 'v 4 ti p 4 7 p R>55 1%",err y,54 CO 0 rq u, cr LrI C3 M 0 Ir1 Ill O ru O r%-- Certified Mail Fee Extra Services & Fees (check box, add fee as appropriate) ❑ Return Receipt (haniro) $ ❑ Return Receipt (electronic) $ s rk ❑ Certified Mail Restricted Delivery $ ere ❑ Adult Signature Required $ ❑Adult Signature Restricted Delivery $ Postage Total Postage and Fees Certified Mail service provides the following benefits: ■ A receipt (this portion of the Certified Mail label). for an electronic return receipt, see a retail ■ A unique identifier for your mailpiece. associate for assistance. 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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. If you don't need a postmark on this Certified Mail receipt, detach the barcoded portion of this labeh affix it to the mailpiece, apply appropriate postage„and deposit the'mailpiece. IMPORTANT. Save this receipt for your records. Ps Form 3800, April 2015 (Reverse) PSN 7530.02.000.9047 Official Re_.:;«: File#2022006136 Page(s):1 Jerald D E Clerk of the _ruuit Court & Comptroller Okeechobee, FL Recorded 5/3/2022 3:05 PM Prepared By/Return To: Fees: RECORDING $10.00 City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Department 50 Southeast 21d Avenue Okeechobee, Florida 34974 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, PETITIONER -vs- Freddie L. and Ruby L. Minton, RESPONDENT CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA CASE NO.220222009 LIEN / ORDER THIS CAUSE came before the Special Magistrate, City of Okeechobee, for public hearing on April 12, 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: Freddie L. and Ruby L. Minton Property Location: 302 Northeast 8th Avenue, Okeechobee, FL. 34972 Legal Description: Lot 17, RIVER RUN RESORT, Plat Book 6, Page 18, public records of Okeechobee County, Florida Parcel: 3-15-37-35-021 A-00000-0170 (34310) 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 30-41 Disabled vehicles Multiple unregistered/inoperable vehicles on the property ORDER: The City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Special Magistrate has determined you have violated City Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Section 30-41 Disabled vehicles, concerning your property located at 302 Northeast 8t" Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida. If you do not correct the violations by May 3, 2022, the Magistrate hereby imposes a fine of $50.00 per day, including a one-time administrative fee of $100.00, 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 12th day of April, 2022. ATTEST: Christina Curl, Recording Secretary STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this la of b y 20t cby Roger Azcona and Christina Curl by means of� .physical presence or ❑ online notarization, who produced as identification or,. is personally knoGvn, to me and who did take an oath. - Signature of Notary:_E_Nf� NoWy Public State of Florida ;p fh Ericka S Smith My COf► MSSfi3r� HH ©729131 of tv Exores 1 J16/2012 4 Jerald D Bryant IIIII Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comp4Lr OKEECHOBEE COUNTY 312 NW 3rd Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 Transaction # 2019141823 Receipt # 2022005124 Print Date: 5/3/2022 3:03:46PM Cashier Date: May 03, 2022 Client: CODE ENFORCEMENT 1 Item LIEN Instrument Number: 2022006136 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 Total Fees Shortage Check Overage $10.00 $10.00 $0.00 $0.00 Rec By: Kayleigh Jones Deputy Clerk www.clerk.co.okeechobee.f1.us/Official Records.htm ■ Complete items 1, 2, and 3. 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Ps Form 3800, April 2o15 (Reverse) PSN 7630-02-ODO-9047 Prepared By/Return To: City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Department 50 Southeast 2°d Avenue Okeechobee, Florida 34974 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, PETITIONER -vs- Freddie L. and Ruby L. Minton, RESPONDENT CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA CASE NO.220222009 LIEN / ORDER THIS CAUSE came before the Special Magistrate, City of Okeechobee, for public hearing on April 12, 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: Freddie L. and Ruby L. Minton Property Location: 302 Northeast 8th Avenue, Okeechobee, FL. 34972 Legal Description: Lot 17, RIVER RUN RESORT, Plat Book 6, Page 18, public records of Okeechobee County, Florida Parcel: 3-15-37-35-021A-00000-0170 (34310) 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 30-41 Disabled vehicles I Multiple unregistered/inoperable vehicles on the property ORDER: The City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Special Magistrate has determined you have violated City Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Section 30-41 Disabled vehicles, concerning your property located at 302 Northeast 8th Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida. If you do not correct the violations by May 3, 2022, the Magistrate hereby imposes a fine of $50.00 per day, including a one-time administrative fee of $100.00, 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 12th day of April, 2022. ATTEST: I L6• l &oL, C Nistina Curl, Recording Secretary STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ay of �� I _, 20c� by Roger Azcona and Christina Curl by means of physical presence or ❑ online notarization, who produced as identification or is personally knoG�n to me and who did take an oath. Signature of Notary: Notary Public State of Florida f 4� Ericka S Smith tVty Commission HH 072981 w M1 Expnea 12/16/2024 N ;S�'\Sy_oF•o FCyOCITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT o APRIL 12, 2022, SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING 6 S • „5. OFFICIAL MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Special Magistrate Azcona called the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing to order on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at 6:01 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, located at 55 Southeast 31d 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, 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.A, Case No 200616010; Okeechobee Church Old Regular was added to the agenda to be heard before Item V.A, Case No. 220112002; Straat Car Wash Property LLC. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ADMINISTRATION OF OATH A. Special Magistrate Azcona approved the March 8, 2022, Hearing Minutes. B. This being a Quasi -Judicial proceeding, Special Magistrate Azcona collectively administered an Oath to: Code Officers Smith, Curl, and Mr. Warren Kelly; 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. COMPLIED CASES A. Case No. 220112002; Straat Car Wash Property LLC, 906 South Parrott Avenue [Legal Description: Lots 3,4, and 5 of Block 6, SOUTH OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1, Page 12, Okeechobee County public records]. No action on this matter was requested but is noted for the record to have been in violation of International Property Maintenance Code Chapter 3, Section 304.1.1 Unsafe conditions and Florida Building Code Chapter 1, Section 105 Permits. VI. NEW CASES A. Case No. 220222009; Freddie and Ruby Minton, 302 Northeast 81h Avenue [Legal Description: Lot 17, RIVER RUN RESORT Plat Book 6, Page 18, Okeechobee County public records]. Code Officer Smith testified that the property is in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Section 30-41 Disabled vehicles for multiple unregistered/inoperable vehicles on the property. The respondent is a repeat violator. A Statement of Violation/Notice of Hearing (SOV/NOH) was mailed via United States Postal Service (USPS) on February 22, 2022. The notice was received by Ruby Minton on February 26, 2022. The property was inspected and found to be non -compliant on March 23, 2022 and April 5, 2022. To comply with City Ordinances, the property owner needs to remove the disabled vehicles from the property. The City recommends a fine of $50.00 per day, to begin 21-days after the date of the Special Magistrate Hearing on April 12, 2022, unless the property owner brings the property into compliance before that date, plus a $100.00 administrative fee. Based on the evidence provided, Special Magistrate Azcona found Case No. 220222009 to be in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Section 30-41 Disabled vehicles and imposed a fine of $50.00 per day plus a one-time administrative fee of $100.00 should the property fail to come into compliance within 21-days after the date of this Hearing. B. Case No. 220222010; Carole Rosenberg LLC, 822 Southeast 81h Street [Legal Description: Lot 9 of Block 5, WILCOX SHORES, Plat Book 3, Page 5, Okeechobee County public records]. April 12, 2022, Special Magistrate Hearing, Page 1 of 2 74 VI. NEW CASES CONTINUED B. CONTINUED: Code Officer Smith testified that the property is in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification for untagged/disabled vehicle, and overgrown grass and weeds. The respondent is not a repeat violator. A Courtesy Card was mailed via USPS regular mail on February 7, 2022. The property was inspected and found to be non -compliant on February 22, 2022. A SOV/NOH was mailed via USPS certified return receipt on February 22, 2022. The notice was received by C. Rosenberg, COVID 19 on March 4, 2022. The property was inspected and found to be non -compliant on March 1, 2022, March 23, 2022, and April 5, 2022. To comply with City Ordinances, the property owner needs to cut the overgrown grass and weeds, properly register, and tag the vehicle or remove the vehicle from the property The City recommends a fine of $50.00 per day, to begin 21-days after the date of the Special Magistrate Hearing on April 12, 2022, unless the property owner brings the property into compliance before that date, plus a $50.00 administrative fee. Based on the evidence provided, Special Magistrate Azcona ruled to defer Case No. 220222010 to the next Special Magistrate Hearing and instructed the Code Enforcement Staff to post the property to ensure the property owners have been properly noticed. VII. FINE REDUCTION REQUESTS A. Case No. 200616010; Okeechobee Church Old Regular, 201 Southwest 10'h Avenue [Legal Description: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Block 200, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Okeechobee County, Florida, run thence South along the East right of way (ROW) line of Pensacola Street for a distance of 180.00-feet for the point of beginning (POB). Thence continue South along the East ROW line of said Pensacola Street for a distance of 40.00-feet, thence run Easterly parallel with the South ROW line of Tuscaloosa Street for a distance of 100.00-feet, thence run North for a distance of 40.00-feet, thence run West for a distance of 110.00-feet to a POB. Commencing at the Southwest corner of Block 200, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, run thence South along the East ROW line of Southwest 10th Avenue for a distance of 220.00-feet for POB; thence run East, parallel with the South boundary line of said Block 200 for a distance of 185.00-feet, thence run South, parallel with the East ROW line of said Southwest 10th Avenue for a distance of 50.00-feet, thence run West, for a distance of 185.00-feet, to point on the East ROW line of the aforesaid Southwest 10th Avenue thence run North along the ROW line for a distance of 50.00-feet to POB, commencing at point on the East line of Pensacola Street 345.00-feet South of the South line of South Park Street, run thence East along the South boundary line of Tuscaloosa Street and parallel with the South boundary of Block 200, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, for a distance of 110.00-feet for POB; thence continue East for a distance of 75.00-feet, thence continue East for a distance of 75.00-feet, thence run South parallel with the East ROW line of the aforesaid Pensacola Street for a distance of 150.00-feet, thence run West for a distance of 75.00-feet, thence run North for a distance of 150.00-feet to POB, lying in and comprising a part of Section 21, Township 37 South, Range 35 East]. Code Officer Smith testified that the property was found in violation of the Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification on January 12, 2021, where a fine in the amount of $10.00 per day starting 21 days after proper notification plus a one-time $50.00 administrative fee was imposed. The imposed fine began accrual on June 8, 2021. The property was brought into compliance on April 4, 2022. The City recommends a fine reduction of 75 percent, plus a $50.00 administrative fee, reducing the fine from $2,990.00 to $747.50 plus the $50.00 administrative fee, totaling $797.50. Based on the evidence provided, Special Magistrate Azcona ruled tore uce the fine by 75 percent, plus a $50.00 administrative fee. Vill. ADJOURN MEETING There being no further business to come before the Special Mag adjourned at 6:31 P.M. y. r Azcona, Special Magistrate ATTEST: 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. April 12, 2022, Special Magistrate Hearing, Page 2 of 2 . t ,p.M .•Ay � 4. s y v ft ryr I . 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Article Number (Transfer from service label) ❑ Collect on Delivery Restricted Delivery —' Restricted Delivery ' 0 2 0 0640 0001 3468 -"fail 7 7 0 7 fall Restricted Delivery PS Form 3811, July 2020 PSN 7530-02-000-9053 Domestic Return Receipt USPS TRACKING # First -Class Mai Postage & Fee d USPS Permit No. G-10 9590 9402 7160 1251 3498 23 United States • Sender: Please print your name, address, and ZIP+40 in this box* Postal Service City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement 50 SE 2nd Ave. Okeechobee, FL. 34974 iestic Mail G = For delivery inforn ro -0 Certified Mail Fee M $ Extra Services & Fees (check box, edt r.9 0 Return Receipt (hardcopy) $ E-3 F1 Return Receipt (electronic) $ r3 M CertIflod Mall Restricted Delivery $ r-3 []Adult Signature Required $ E] Adult Signature Restricted Delivery $ Postage $ r3 Total Postage and Fees —pcPostmark A -re Pre -SIZJ No. --- - -- --------- ---------- - - - - - - - - - - - - - �y ----- -� 17, - St b,No- N0,10 No. ------------ ------------------------- Certified Mail service provides the following benefits: ■ A receipt (this portion of the Certified Mail label). for an electronic return receipt, see a retail ■ A unigl;n jrlpgtifier for your mailpiece. associate for assistance. To receiv tcate ■ Electr"' ification of delivery or attempted return receipt for no additional fee----"t this delivm USPS®-postmarked Certified Main j to the ■ A record of delivery (including the recipient's signature) that is retained by the Postal Service"' for a specified period. Important Reminders. ■ You may purchase Certified Mail service with First -Class Mail®, First -Class Package Service®, or Priority Mail® service. is Certified Mail service is notavailabie for intemational mail. ■ Insurance coverage is notavallable for purchase With Certified Mail service. However, the purchase of Certified Mail service does not change the Insurance coverage automatically Included with Certain Priority Mail items. ■ For an additional fee, and with a proper endorsement on the mailplece, you may request the following services: - Return receipt service, which provides a record of delivery (Including the recipient's signature). You can requedt a hardcooy return receipt or an electronic version. For a hardcopy return receipt, complete PS Form 3811, Domestr8 Return Receipt; attach PS Foriq 811 to your mailpiece; Restricted delivery service, which provides delivery to the addressee specified by name, or to the addressee's authorized agent. Adult signature service, which requires the signee to be at least 21 years of age (not available at retail). Adult signature restricted delivery service, which requires the signee to be at least 21 years of age and provides delivery to the addressee specified by name, or to the addressee's authorized agent (not available at retail). ■ To ensure that your Certified Mail receipt is accepted as legal proof of mailing, it should bear a USPS postmark. If you would like a postmark on this Certified Mail receipt, please present your Certified Mail item at a Post Office" for postmarking. If you don't need a postmark on this Certified Mail receipt, detach the barcoded portion of this labdf affix it to the mailpiece, apply appropriate postage, and deposit the mailpiece. IMPORTANT: Save this receipt for your records. Ps Form 3800, Apitl 2015 (Reverse) PSN 7530.02.000.9047 .,,,�Ok'eed�obe CODE ENFORCEMENT FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA. Petitioner, vs Respondent, Freddie & Rubv Minton a oK� eee Okeechobee Police Code Enforcement =� 50 SE 2nd Ave Okeechobee Florida 34974` 863-763-9795 Phone 863-763-7804 FAX Date 02/22/2022 CASE No. 220222009 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, Section 30-41 2. Address and Parcel# where violation exists:302 NE 8th Ave, Okeechobee, FL. 34972 3-15-37-35-021A-00000-0170 (34310) 3. Name and address of property owner or person in charge of location where violation exists: Freddie L & Ruby L Minton, 302 NE 8th Ave, Okeechobee, FL. 34972 4. Description of Violatio%Aultiple unregistered/inoperable vehicles on the property that need to be registered or removed 5. Date violation must be corrected byMar 22, 2022 6. Date violation first observed on or about?/22/22 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 12th day ADdl. 2022 at 6:00 P.M., located at 55 SE 3rd Ave Okeechobee City Hall, Okeechobee Florida 34914 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. I ou fail to a e r at the hearing the Magistrate may enter an Order of Violation, & impose a fine in your absence. I 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. •41q J 4' Till c l ` ,Jl i�r �'t�ldkk' s y'P 111�Iz 1w, x 0 �'"� , � `��,�y�►" ifs �e� � ir. .a�� '� °` If � •fir` �a:. .,—.a . 7 hL J �. vi ., i 40 8n 120 160 200 240 280 320 380 440 ft Okeechobee County Property Appraiser Mickey L. Bandi, CFA I Okeechobee, Florida 863-763-4422 PARCEL: 3-15-37-35-021 A-00000-0170 (34310) I MOBILE HOME (0200) 1 0.175 AC NOTES: RIVER RUN RESORT (PLAT BOOK 6 PAGE 18) LOT 17 MINTON FREDDIE L 2021 Certified Values Owner: MINTON RUBY L Mkt Lnd $5,500 Appraised $56,684 302 NE 8TH AVENUE Ag Lnd $0 Assessed $28,078 OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972 Bldg $49,951 Exempt $25,500 ' Site: 302 NE 8TH AVE XFOB $1,233 county:$2,578 OKEECHOBEE ■ Just $56,684 Total city:$2,578 Sales 2/28/2005 $o I (u) Taxable other:$2,578 Info 11/29/2004 $o I (U) school:$2,578 Okeechobee County, FL 9/1/1986 $54,000 1(Q) This information„ was derived from data which was compiled by the Okeechobee County Property Appraiser Office solely for the governmental purpose of property assessment. This information should not be relied upon by anyone as a determination of the ownership of property or market value. No warranties, expressed or implied, are provided for the accuracy of the data herein, it's use. or it's interpretation. Although it is periodically updated, this information may not reflect the data currently on file in the Property Appraiser's office. GrhmJyLogic_com