Okeechobee Church Old Regular- Case #200616010PREPARED BY AND RETURN TO:
City of Okeechobee
Code Enforcement Department
50 Southeast 2nd Avenue
Okeechobee, Florida 34974
Official Records File#2022005388 Page(s):1
Jerald D Bryant
Clerk of the circuit Court & comptroller
Okeechobee, FL Recorded 4/20/2071 10:34 AM
Fees: RECORDING $10.00
RELEASE OF LIEN
The City of Okeechobee ("City"), is the owner and holder of the Lien/Order recorded on April 21, 2021 in OR File No.
2021004949, Page(s) 1 of the Official Records of Okeechobee County, Florida, claiming a Lien against the property
described as follows:
City Case No: 200616010
Property Owner: Okeechobee Church Old Regular
Site Address: 201 Southwest 10' Avenue, Okeechobee, FL. 34972
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 West loth
Avenue (FKA Pensacola St) for a distance of 180-feet (ft) for the point of beginning (POB).
Thence continue South along the East ROW line of said West 101h Avenue for a distance of
40-ft, thence run Easterly parallel with the South ROW line of West 8th Avenue (FKA
Tuscaloosa ST) for a distance of 100-ft, thence run North for a distance of 40-ft, thence run
West for a distance of 110-ft to a POB. Also 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-ft for POB; thence run East, parallel with the South boundary
line of said Block 200 for a distance of 185-ft, thence run South, parallel with the East ROW
line of said Southwest 101h Avenue for a distance of 50-ft, thence run West, for a distance
of 185-ft, to point on the East ROW line of the aforesaid Southwest 1 Oth Avenue thence run
North along the ROW line for a distance of 50-ft to POB Also, commencing at a point on the
East line of West 1 Oth Avenue 345-ft South of the South line of South Park Street, run thence
East along the South boundary line of West 8th Avenue and parallel with the South boundary
of Block 200, City of Okeechobee for a distance of 110-ft for POB; thence continue East for
a distance of 75-ft, thence continue East for a distance of 75-ft, thence run South parallel
with the East ROW line of the aforesaid West loth Avenue for a distance of 150-ft, thence
run West for a distance of 75-ft, thence run North for a distance of 150-ft to POB, lying in
and comprising a part of Section 21, Township 37 S., Range 35 E.
Parcel ID No.: 2-21-37-35-OA00-00007-A000 (32933)
("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
owling R. MIatford, Jr., Ma or
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PREPARED BY AND RETURN TO:
City of Okeechobee
Code Enforcement Department
50 Southeast 2nd Avenue
Okeechobee, Florida 34974
Official Records ?02'1005388 Page(s):1
Jerald D Bryant
Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
Okeechobee, FL Recorded 4/20/2022 10:34 AM
Fees: RECORDING $10.00
RELEASE OF LIEN
The City of Okeechobee ("City'), is the owner and holder of the Lien/Order recorded on April 21, 2021 in OR File No.
2021004949, Page(s) 1 of the Official Records of Okeechobee County, Florida, claiming a Lien against the property
described as follows:
City Case No: 200616010
Property Owner: Okeechobee Church Old Regular
Site Address: 201 Southwest 10" Avenue, Okeechobee, FL. 34972
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 West loth
Avenue (FKA Pensacola St) for a distance of 180-feet (ft) for the point of beginning (POB).
Thence continue South along the East ROW line of said West 101h Avenue for a distance of
40-ft, thence run Easterly parallel with the South ROW line of West 8th Avenue (FKA
Tuscaloosa ST) for a distance of 100-ft, thence run North for a distance of 40-ft, thence run
West for a distance of 110-ft to a POB. Also commencing at the Southwest corner of Block
200, City of Okeechobee, run thence South along the East ROW line of Southwest loth
Avenue for a distance of 220-ft for POB; thence run East, parallel with the South boundary
line of said Block 200 for a distance of 185-ft, thence run South, parallel with the East ROW
line of said Southwest loth Avenue for a distance of 50-ft, thence run West, for a distance
of 185-ft, to point on the East ROW line of the aforesaid Southwest loth Avenue thence run
North along the ROW line for a distance of 50-ft to POB Also, commencing at a point on the
East line of West 10th Avenue 345-ft South of the South line of South Park Street, run thence
East along the South boundary line of West 81h Avenue and parallel with the South boundary
of Block 200, City of Okeechobee for a distance of 110-ft for POB; thence continue East for
a distance of 75-ft, thence continue East for a distance of 75-ft, thence run South parallel
with the East ROW line of the aforesaid West 101h Avenue for a distance of 150-ft, thence
run West for a distance of 75-ft, thence run North for a distance of 150-ft to POB, lying in
and comprising a part of Section 21, Township 37 S., Range 35 E.
Parcel ID No.: 2-21-37-35-OA00-00007-A000 (32933)
("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. Aast�ford, Jr., Ma r
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Date
Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before, by means of e physical presence or Elonline notarization, me this /p day of ( l 2f�1; by
hAd (JiQ e (fl&�, JV , who is l personally known to me or ❑ provided the fo winMidepti cation:
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41PAY ou" STEPHANIE LANE GAMIOTEA
Notary Public - State of Florida
NOTARY PUBLIC * * Commission #t GG 344249
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PREPARED BY AND RETURN TO:
City of Okeechobee
Code Enforcement Department
50 Southeast 2"d Avenue
Okeechobee, Florida 34974
Official Record Page(s):1
Jerald D Bryant
Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
Okeechobee, FL Recorded 4/20/2022 10:34 AM
Fees: RECORDING $10.00
RELEASE OF LIEN
The City of Okeechobee ("City"), is the owner and holder of the Lien/Order recorded on April 21, 2021 in OR File No.
2021004949, Page(s) 1 of the Official Records of Okeechobee County, Florida, claiming a Lien against the property
described as follows:
City Case No: 200616010
Property Owner: Okeechobee Church Old Regular
Site Address: 201 Southwest 10" Avenue, Okeechobee, FL. 34972
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 West loth
Avenue (FKA Pensacola St) for a distance of 180-feet (ft) for the point of beginning (POB).
Thence continue South along the East ROW line of said West 10th Avenue for a distance of
40-ft, thence run Easterly parallel with the South ROW line of West 81h Avenue (FKA
Tuscaloosa ST) for a distance of 100-ft, thence run North for a distance of 40-ft, thence run
West for a distance of 110-ft to a POB. Also commencing at the Southwest corner of Block
200, City of Okeechobee, run thence South along the East ROW line of Southwest loth
Avenue for a distance of 220-ft for POB; thence run East, parallel with the South boundary
line of said Block 200 for a distance of 185-ft, thence run South, parallel with the East ROW
line of said Southwest 10th Avenue for a distance of 50-ft, thence run West, for a distance
of 185-ft, 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-ft to POB Also, commencing at a point on the
East line of West 10th Avenue 345-ft South of the South line of South Park Street, run thence
East along the South boundary line of West 8th Avenue and parallel with the South boundary
of Block 200, City of Okeechobee for a distance of 110-ft for POB; thence continue East for
a distance of 75-ft, thence continue East for a distance of 75-ft, thence run South parallel
with the East ROW line of the aforesaid West 101h Avenue for a distance of 150-ft, thence
run West for a distance of 75-ft, thence run North for a distance of 150-ft to POB, lying in
and comprising a part of Section 21, Township 37 S., Range 35 E.
Parcel ID No.: 2-21-37-35-OA00-00007-A000 (32933)
("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
Prowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor
Date
Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before, by means of ®physical presence or ❑ online notarization, me this i � ' day of ; :,', 29a4 by
LJOLLI UlU Il •i1W LtIld I UV , who is ® personally known to me or El provided the fo wing id ' tcation:
Notary Public - State of Florida �,ot :".�4i,�, STEPHANIE LANE GAMIOTEA
NOTARY PUBLIC * Commission # GG 344249
State of Florida at Large g \ot Expires June 29, 2023
My Commission Expires: �oFF�°� Bond�dThrueudphNPIW$mlm
Jerald D Bryant
Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comoldler
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY
312 NW 3rd Street
Okeechobee, FL 34972
Transaction # 2019141125
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Print Date: 4/20/2022 10:33:02AM
Cashier Date: April 20, 2022
Client: CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
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�F0x`F0 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT
o APRIL 12, 2022, SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING
91 . 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
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, 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 VILA, 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 8th 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
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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 10th 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 loth 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 to reduce the fine
by 75 percent, plus a $50.00 administrative fee.
VIII. ADJOURN MEETING
There being no further business to come before the Special Magi Fate; th earl
adjourned at 6:31 P.M.
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
Okeechobee City, Florida Code Compliance Department
IN RE: The Matter of Complaint # 6c) �Q U D I
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Respondent(s) J
Request for Reduction of Accrued Fine
I,C ! //f {f' i 1 �f'�y� hereby request a reduction of a fine imposed in the above referenced case and in support
thereof would state the followir4 information:
1 . My name and current mailing address are:
2
Physical address of the property which was the subject of the violation:
3. A Fine in the amount of $ , D per day was imposed on the following date:
4. T violations wer@ Corr cted, was advised that the property came into compliance on the following date:
55. 1 am requesting that the accrued fine be reduced from $ c:;� ,_g • Ct:) To: C) ( _
6. The accrued fine amount should be reduced because:
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 - eduction in The Fine. If I c nnot personally appear, I hereby designate the
following person to appear in my place:
Signature of Respondent Signature of Respondent
Date: '�-..5 i - c
Date:' f `�
The forgoing instrurTnt was sworn to or affirm d) and subscribed before me, by means of physical presence or online
notarization this _ day of _w' � 20
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Signature of Notary Public - State of Florida
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IN RE: The Matter of
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Respondent(s)
Complaint # rbc) D I D
/ Request for Reduction of Accrued Fine
1�;" ��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:
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Physical address of the property which was the subject of the violation:
3. A Fine in the amount of $ __IQ. UQ per day was imposed on the following date: —I — aa l
4. Tviolations Iwer`orr�cteed, n was advised that the property came into compliance on the following date:
5. 1 am requesting that the accrued fine be reduced from $ C;� , C CO To: Q
6. The accrued fine amount should be reduced because:
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.J. eduction in The Fine. If I cannot personally appear, I hereby designate the
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City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement
50 SE 2nd Street
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(863)763-9795
September 8, 2021
Name: Okeechobee Church Old Regular
C/O Randal Gilman
Address: 60 NW 98 St
Address: Okeechobee, FL. 34972
Re: 201 SW 10th Ave, Okeechobee
Case #200616010
Dear Property Owner:
This letter is about the Code Enforcement Lien/Order dated January 12, 2021 notifying
you that a $10.00 per day fine was imposed beginning on June 8, 2021 against the
property listed above for failure to comply with City Ordinances.
As of September 8, 2021, the fine had accrued over ninety (90) days. According to
Florida Statutes Chapter 162 the City has the ability to file a foreclosure action against
the property to collect the fine.
Please contact the code enforcement office immediately. Failure to contact our office to
make arrangements to pay the fine could result in foreclosure action being filed against
the property. The total amount due as of September 8, 2021 is $980.00 including the
$50.00 administrative fee. Please contact our office immediately at 863-763-9795 to
make arrangements to pay this fine.
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Prepared By/Return To:
City of Okeechobee
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CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, PETITIONER
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Official Records F)21004949 page(s):1
Jerald D Bryant
Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
Okeechobee, FL Recorded 4121/2021 11:52 AM
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CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE
FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 200616010
LIEN / ORDER
THIS CAUSE came before the Special Magistrate, City of Okeechobee, for public hearing on January 12, 2021.
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: Okeechobee Church Old Regular
Property Location: 201 Southwest loth Avenue, Okeechobee, FL. 34972
Legal Description: Commencing at the SW Corner of Block 200, City of Okeechobee, Okeechobee County, Florida, run
thence S. along the E. right of way (ROW) line of W. loth AVE (FKA Pensacola St) for a distance of
180 feet (ft) for the point of beginning (POB). Thence continue S. along the E. ROW line of said W.
10th AVE for a distance of 40 ft, thence run Easterly parallel with the S. ROW line of W. 81h AVE (FKA
Tuscaloosa ST) for a distance of 100 ft, thence run N. for a distance of 40 ft, thence run W. for a
distance of 110 ft to a POB. Also commencing at the SW corner of Block 200, City of Okeechobee,
run thence S. along the E. ROW line of SW 10th AVE for a distance of 220 ft for POB; thence run E.,
parallel with the S. boundary line of said Block 200 for a distance of 185 ft, thence run S., parallel
with the E. ROW line of said SW loth AVE for a distance of 50 ft, thence run W., for a distance of
185, to point on the E. ROW line of the aforesaid SW loth AVE thence run N. along the ROW line for
a distance of 50 ft to POB Also, commencing at a point on the E. line of W. 1 oth AVE 345 ft S. of the
S. line of S. Park ST, run thence E. along the S. boundary line of W. 81h AVE and parallel with the S.
boundary of Block 200, City of Okeechobee for a distance of 110 ft for POB; thence continue E. for
a distance of 75 ft, thence continue E. for a distance of 75 ft, thence run S. parallel with the E. ROW
line of the aforesaid W. loth AVE for a distance of 150 ft, thence run W. for a distance of 75 ft, thence
run N. for a distance of 150 ft to POB, lying in and comprising a part of Section 21, Township 37 S.,
Range 35 E.
Parcel: 2-21-37-35-OA00-00007-A000 (32933)
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW: The owner of the property described above has been found in violation of: City Code
of Ordinances, Chapter 30 Environment, Section 30-43 Public nuisances and Section 30-44 General cleaning
and beautification.
ORDER: The City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Special Magistrate has determined you have violated City
Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Section 30-43 Public nuisances and Section 30-44 General cleaning and
beautification concerning your property located at 201 Southwest 101h Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida.
If you do not correct the violation 14 Days after proper notification or notify the Code Enforcement Officer of the
correction, the Magistrate imposes a fine of $10.00 per day, including a one-time administrative fee of
$50.00, commencing that date and continuing to accrue daily until the violation is corrected or the City
is notified by you and verifies the correction, which ever first occurs. Further, if you do not correct the
violation by said date, a copy of this order as a claim of lien, shall be recorded in the office of the Clerk of Circuit
Court, Okeechobee County, Florida, and once recorded, becomes a lien on real and personal property pursuant
to Florida Statute 162. You have a right 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 c
AGREED AND ORDERED this 12th day of January 2021.
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STATE OF FLORIDA
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The foregoing instrru�ent was acknowledged before me this J �4 day of f i✓r� 8 20�, by Roger Azcona and Christina
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Jerald D Bryant
Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY
312 NW 3rd Street
Okeechobee, FL 34972
Transaction # 2019095781
Receipt # 2021003615
Print Date: 4/21/2021 11:52:11AM
Cashier Date: April 21, 2021
Client: CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
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Instrument Number: 2021004947
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r_ JANUARY 12, 2021 SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING
OFFICIAL MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
Special Magistrate Azcona called the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing to order on
Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at 6:30 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, located at 55 Southeast
3rd Avenue, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Magistrate
Azcona,
II. ATTENDANCE
Assistant Code Enforcement Officer Christina Curl called the roll. Special Magistrate Roger
Azcona, Esquire, City Attorney Carlyn Kowalsky, Code Enforcement Officer Fred Sterling, Code
Enforcement Officer Anthony Smith, City Clerk Lane Gamiotea, and Deputy City Clerk Bobbie
Jenkins were present.
III. CHANGES TO AGENDA
Special Magistrate Azcona asked whether there were any agenda items to be added, deferred,
or withdrawn; the order of the agenda was amended to hear Fine Reduction Request Item VIII.A.
before New Cases as requested by City Attorney Kowalsky.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ADMINISTRATION OF OATH
A. Special Magistrate Azcona approved .the December 8, 2020, Hearing minutes.
B. This being a Quasi -Judicial proceeding, Assistant Code Enforcement Officer Curl
collectively administered an Oath to: Code Officers Sterling and Smith. Code Officer
Sterling advised all events occurred within the corporate limits of the City of Okeechobee.
The Officer's notes, testimony, photographs, and support documents were all entered as
part of the official record.
V. CASES COMPLIED, CONTINUED, OR AMENDED
A. Case No. 20125013; Basher 104 LLC was found to be in compliance on December 24,
2020. 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 30-44 General cleaning and
beautification and 30-43 Public nuisance.
B. Case No. 200902008; Marilyn Frazier Revocable Trust was found to be in compliance on
December 31, 2020. No action on this matter was requested but is noted for the record
to have been in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 70, Section 70-251 Permit
required.
VI. NEW CASES
A. Case No. 200902009; Cindy Bristol, 921 Northwest 13th Street [Legal Description: Lots
12 and 13 of Block 9, OKEECHOBEE, Plat Books 1 and 5, Pages 10 and 5, Okeechobee
County public records]. Violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 66, Section 66-10
Construction design and improvement regulations.
Code Officer Smith testified the property was found to be in violation of Section 66-10 for
failing to obtain the proper permitting for a shed. A courtesy card was mailed on
September 2, 2020; a second notice of violation was mailed on September 11, 2020. On
December 16, 2020, a Statement of Violation/Notice of Hearing was mailed. Officer
Sterling spoke with the property owner on December 31, 2020, advising her to obtain a
building permit. The property owner has failed to return a completed permit application.
Staff recommends a fine of $25.00 per day after 14 days with proper notification together
with an administrative fee of $50.00.
Based on the evidence provided, Special Magistrate Azcona found Case No.
200902009 to be in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 66, Section 66-10
Construction design and improvement regulations. A fine of $25.00 per day plus a
one-time administrative fee of $50.00 will be imposed should the property owner
fail to come into compliance within the 14-day grace period.
January 12, 2021 Code Enforcement Hearing, Page 1 of 3
VI. NEW CASES CONTINUED
B. Case No. 200916039; Timothy and Tamera Higgins, 406 Southwest 21d Street, [Legal
Description: Lots 9 and 10 of Block 166, OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 5, Page 5,
Okeechobee County public records]. Violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30,
Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, and 30-44 General cleaning and beautification.
Code Officer Sterling testified the property was found to be in violation of Sections 30-43
and 30-44 for trash and debris, overgrown weeds, grass, and shrubs. A notice of violation
was issued on September 11, 2020. On December 16, 2020 Statement of Violation/Notice
of Hearing was mailed and signed for by Tim Higgins. Prior to the meeting, Officer Sterling
notified Mr. Danny Creech and informed him the property was in compliance, but wanted
it noted for the record the property was not in compliance from September 11, 2020 to
January 11, 2021. Should another case be opened for the same violations noted above,
the property will be a repeat violator. City Attorney Kowalsky requested no further action
on this case, but for the Magistrate to note the violation for the record.
Special Magistrate Azcona took no action on Case No. 200916039, but noted the
violation for the record.
C. Case No. 200616010; Okeechobee Old Church Regular Baptist, 201 Southwest 10th
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. Also, commencing at the Southwest
corner of Block 200, City of Okeechobee, run thence South along the East ROW line of
Southwest loth 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 Southwest loth 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. Also commencing at a 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]. Violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public
nuisances, and 30-44 General cleaning and beautification.
Code Officer Sterling testified the property was found to be in violation of Sections 30-43
and 30-44 for overgrown vegetation on December 16, 2020; a Statement of
Violation/Notice of Hearing was mailed. On December 31, 2020, the property was posted
with a Notice to Appear. Officer Sterling spoke with a church board member prior to the
meeting, who explained the church had been dissolved and all assets have been
transferred to the church headquarters in Kentucky. Staff recommends a fine of $10.00
per day after 21 days with proper notification together with an administrative fee of $50.00.
Based on the evidence provided, Special Magistrate Azcona found Case No.
200616010 to be in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43
Public nuisances and 30-44 General cleaning and beautification for overgrown
vegetation. A fine of $10.00 per day plus a one-time administrative fee of $50.00 will
be imposed should the property owner fail to come into compliance within the 21-
day grace period.
January 12, 2021 Code Enforcement Hearing, Page 2 of 3
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VII. REPEAT VIOLATORS
A. Case No. 200513010: Andrew Doe, 1410 Southwest 5th Avenue [Legal Description: a
portion of Block D, OAK GROVE ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE, according to the plat
thereof recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 86, public records of Okeechobee County, Florida,
being more particularly described as follows: commence at the Northwest corner of said
Block D, bear South 00015'09 West along the East ROW line of Southwest 7th Avenue,
a distance of 100.00 feet for the POB; thence continue South 00115'09 West along said
East ROW line a distance of 106.07 feet; thence bear North 89059'00 East to the
intersection with the Arc of a curve concave to the Southeast, in the westerly ROW line
of Southwest 5th Avenue, a distance of 297.74 feet, said curve having a radius of 816.33
feet, and a delta angle of 05013'28; thence northeasterly along the Arc of said curve, a
distance of 74.44 feet to the point of tangency of said curve; thence bear North 30022'49
East along said westerly ROW line a distance of 46.66 feet; thence bear South 89059'00
West a distance of 355.57 feet to the POB]. Violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 54,
Section 54-51(a)(2) Parking in residential neighborhoods.
Code Officer Sterling testified the property was found to be violation of Section 54-
51(a)(2) for parking commercial vehicle(s) in a residential neighborhood along with
Chapter 30, Section 30-44 for used tires stored on the property. On December 29, 2020,
a Statement of Violation/Notice of Hearing was mailed. On December 31, 2020, a 90 Day
Letter was mailed and the property was posted with the Notice to Appear. Staff
recommended foreclosure. City Attorney Kowalsky recommended correcting the
referenced Code section should there be an additional order as it is incorrect in
correspondence that has occurred. The proper section is Chapter 54, Section 54-51(a)(2).
Based on the evidence provided, Special Magistrate Azcona found Case No.
200513010 to be in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 54, Section 54-51(a)(2)
Parking in residential neighborhoods together with Chapter 30, Section 30-44
General cleaning and beautification having used tires on the property. A fine of
$50.00 per day will accrue starting July 23, 2020, through December 16, 2020, which
totals $7,700.00 plus a one-time administrative fee of $50.00. Should payment not
be received after 90 days, the case will be heard as a foreclosure recommendation.
Vill. FINE REDUCTION REQUESTS
A. Case No. 190215011; Barbara Mills, 1206 Southwest 5th Avenue [Legal Description: Lot
3, REPLOGLE'S SUBDIVISION, Plat Book 2, Page 87, Okeechobee County public
records]. Violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-41 Disabled vehicles,
30-43 Public nuisances, and 30-44 General cleaning and beautification.
City Attorney Kowalsky explained this Case has been heard by the Magistrate and is in
the foreclosure process with the Circuit Court. She and the new property owner, David
Feltenberger, spoke prior to the Hearing and it was determined that there are several
issues that need to be discussed prior to moving forward with this request. Special
Magistrate Azcona removed this item from the agenda and noted it would be heard
at a future hearing.
IX. ADJOURN MEETING
There being no further business to come before the Special Magistrate, the Hearing was
adjourned at 6:57 P.M..
EYoger Azcona, Special Magistrate
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Christina Curl, Assistant Code Enforcement Officer
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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.
January 12, 2021 Code Enforcement Hearing, Page 3 of 3
Code Enforcement Hearing January 12, 2021
Case Name & Number:
Okeechobee Old Church Regular Baptist, Case #200616010
Violation, Number & Section:
CH 30 Sect: 30-43 & 30-44
Description of Violation:
Public Nuisance & General Cleaning & Beautification
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See attached
Date of Courtesy Card/NOV sent:
Sent NOV/NOH on 12/16/2020. Posted property on 12/31/2020.
Is respondent a Repeat Violator?
No
History of Case:
Has been overgrown for a few months, looks neglected
City Recommendation:
A fine of $10.00 per day, 14 days after proper notification with a $50.00
administration fee.
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verify compliance. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the alleged
violation(s) will be presented in the City Council Chambers, City Hall,
55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL on the I;g,;b day
of JjVV#A 202,t , at 6:30pm
Dated this !p day of the month of D0pinISMft the year of 2046
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Okeechobee
CODE ENFORCEMENT FOR
THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA.
Petitioner,
vs
Respondent,
Okeechobee Police Code Enforcement
50 SE 2nd Ave Okeechobee Florida 34974
Okeechobee Old Church Regular Baptist
863-763-9795 Phone
863-763-7804 FAX
Date 12/16/2020
CASE No. 200616010
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.
I. Violation of City Code Chapter/Section: CH 30 Sect: 30-43 & 30-44
2. Address and Parcel# where violation exists201 SW 10th Ave., Okeechobee, FL 34974
3. Name and address of property owner or person in charge of location where violation exists:
Okeechobee Church Old Regular Baptist, 60 NW 98th St., Okeechobee, FL 34972
4. Description of violation: Public Nuisance & General Cleaning & Beautification
5. Date violation must be corrected b}bec 30, 2020
6. Date violation first observed on or about6/15/20
Unless Respondent corrects the violation described herein by the date set forth above AND contacts the undersigned Code
Inspector to verify compliance, with the Okeechobee City Code Section(s) cited herein, you are hereby called upon to take
notice that a Hearing will be held in this cause before the City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Magistrate on the 12th
day January 2021 at 6:30 P.M., located at 55 SE 3rd Ave Okeechobee City Hall, Okeechobee Florida 34974 in
Council Chambers. The Magistrate will receive testimony and evidence at said Hearing and shall make findings of fact and
conclusions of law as are supported by the evidence and testimony, and shall make an order thereupon. You are entitled to be
represented by counsel, present evidence, and present testimony. Please be advised that any evidence presented to the
Magistrate for his consideration will be retained by Code Compliance Department. If you fail to appear at the hearing the
Magistrate may enter an Order of Violation, & impose a fine in your absence.
Fred Sterling Code Enforcement Officer
Any Person desiring to appeal any decision of the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate with respect to any matter considered at this hearing will
need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made and that the record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal will
be based. Code Enforcement Magistrate tapes are for the sole purpose of back up for the official records of the Code Enforcement Department.
In Accordance with 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.
' �D o This rranty Deed 111R0 if G 1.1 V"TF 1 14 8
¢ Q�' Made this 21st clay of September A.D. 01
11Y JAMES BARNEY, MOSCO GILMAN, JR., AND
GORDON AKERS, SR., AS TRUSTEES OF THE
OKEECIiOBEE CHURCH OF OLD REGULAR BAPTISK
x unlenlary Slamlr paid in.tho amount (A
.iDhcreinal'ter called like grnnlor, to s C lntanplble Tax paid in flu: wntount
PAUL BARNEY, MOSCO GILMAN, JR., AND of.— e—
RONNIE KNOX, AS CURRENT TRUSTEES OF TH%11.j -on Rdr-llso(l, Clerk of Circuit COUrt
OkEECHOBEE CHURCH OF OLD REGULAR BAPTISMr xhobt a Cuunly, Flrnida
whose post office address is: Y:�/j r p C
201 S.W. LOTH AVENUE
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 34974 Dot'; // S�Dd�
Grantees' Tax Id #
hereinafter called the grantee:: --
(witcriever used herein Use tenn.'granwr' and 'grantee' iuchutle silt the paltics as this instnrtncni alas like
bcirs, legal rcprescntntivca and nsslgns of individuals, and me successors and assigns of cnrlsarations)
Witttessetil, (lint the grantor, for and in consideration of the sum of S 10 . o0
rind other valuable considerations, receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, hereby grants, bargains, sells, aliens, remises,
releases, conveys .inch confirms unto the grantee, all that certain land situnte in OKEECHOBEE
County, Florida, viz:
SUBJECT TO covenants, restrictions, easements of record and taxes for
the current year.
THE PREPARER WAS.PROVIDED THE. INFORMATION TO. PREPARE THIS DOCUMENT.
AND HAS NOT EXAMINED THE TITLE TO THE LAND BEING CONVEYED HEREIN, AND
THEREFORE DOES NOT GIVE AN OPINION OF TITLE TO THE CAPTIONED
PROga=eel Identification Number: 2-21-37-35-0A0b-00007-A000
Togetherwith all the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances thereto belonging or in anywise appertaining.
To Have and to Hold, the same in fee simple forever.
And the grantor hereby covenants with said grantee that the grantor is lawfully seized of said land in fee simple;
that tlhe.grantor has good right and .lawful authority to. sell and convey said land; that the grantor hereby fully w. rranls
the title to said land and will defend the same against the'lawfui claims of all persons whomsoever; and that said laud is
free of all encumbrances except taxes accruing subsequent to December 31, 01
It► Wittless Whereof, the said grantor has signed and sealed these presents the day and year first above
written.
Sigi led, sealed and delivered in otir presence:
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,p MOSCO GILMAN, JR.
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State of Florida
County of Okeechobee
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 2lot day of September 01. by
JAMES BARNEY, MOSCO GILMAN, JR., AND GORDON AKERS$ SR., AS TRUSTEES
OF THE OKEECHOBEE CHURCH OF OLD REGULAR BAPTIST
who is personally known to me or who his produced as identification.
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PREPARED BY : A.A. McNAlIEE �����„11i1�rf� E>�(res Jarwury sp, ypp�
RECORD & RETURN TO:
P.O. BOX 1211
wo•l F: OKEECHOBE, FLORIDA 34973
5193 FILE NO. 18191MCN
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Schedule A
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COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BLOCK 200, CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY , FLORIDA, RUN THENCE SOUTH ALONG
THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF PENSACOLA STREET FOR A DISTANCE OF
180.00 FEET FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF -SAID
PENSACOLA STREET FOR A DISTANCE OF 40.00 FEET,- THENCE RUN
EASTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY 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 POINT OF BEGINNING.
ALSO,
COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BLOCK 200, CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, RUN THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF
S.W. LOTH AVENUE FOR A DISTANCE OF 220.00 FEET FOR P.O.B.;
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 RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID S.W. LOTH
AVENUE FOR A DISTANCE OF 50.00 FEET, THENCE RUN WEST, FOR A
DISTANCE OF 185.00.FEET, TO POINT ON THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE
OF THE AFORESAID S.W. IOTH AVENUE THENCE RUN NORTH ALONG THE
RIGHT OF WAY LINE FOR A DISTANCE OF 50.00 FEET TO P.O.H.
ALSO,
COMMENCING AT A 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 POINT OF
BEGINNING; 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 RIGHT OF WAY 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 POINT OF BEGINNING, LYING IN AND COMPRISING A
PART OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE 35 EAST.
FILED FOR RECORD
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PARCEL: 2-21-37-35-OA00-00007-A000 OTHER I CHURCHES (007100)10.849 AC NOTES:
UNPLATTED LANDS OF THE CITYABANDONED RAILROAD OF FEC BEG AT INTERSECTION OF S BDRY OF TUSCALOOSA ST & E -
BDRY OF PENSACOLA STACCORDING TO PLAT OF CI
OKEECHOBEE CHURCH OLD REGULAR 2019 Certified Values �..
Owner: C/O RANDALL GILMAN Mkt Lnd $17,698 Appraised $76,049
60 NW 98 ST
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972 Ag Lnd $0 Assessed $76,049 . s
Site: 201 SW 10TH AVE, OKEECHOBEE Bldg $56,805 Exempt $76,049. ,
Sales szv2ool $0 I(u) XFOB $1,546 county:$0
Info 3/3011998 $0 1(U) Just $76,049 Total City:$0 -
6/l/1992 $0 I(u) Taxable other:$0 Okeechobee County, FL
school:$0
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. GrialyLogic.com
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PARCEL: 1 -15-36-35-0010-0011 0-004A (16055) 1 SINGLE FAMILY (0100) 10.43 AC NOTES:
OKEECHOBEE LITTLE FARMS COMMENCE AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TRACT 4 OF BLOCK 11 •
OKEECHOBEE LITTLE FARMS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PL
GILMAN MOSCO JR 2020 Certified Values "
Owner: 60 NW 98TH STREET Mkt Lnd $8,385 Appraised $33,161
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972 Ag Lnd $0 Assessed $33,161
Site: 60 NW 98TH ST, Bldg $21,273 Exempt $0 ;rp;••
OKEECHOBEE XFOB $3,503 county:$33,161
Sales Total other:$33,161
7/1211971 So V(U) Just $33,161 Taxable
Info school:$33,161 Okeechobee County, FL
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 its interpretation. Although it is periodically updated, this information may not reflect the data currently on file in the Property Appraiser's office. GrizzlyLogic.corn
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PARCEL: 1-15-36-35-0010-00110-004A (16055) I SINGLE FAMILY (0100) 10.43 AC NOTES:
OKEECHOBEE LITTLE FARMS COMMENCE AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TRACT 4 OF BLOCK 11,
OKEECHOBEE LITTLE FARMS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PL
GILMAN MOSCO JR 2020 Certified Values
Owner: 60 NW 98TH STREET Mkt Lnd $8,385 Appraised $33,161 t
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972 Ag Lnd $0 Assessed $33,161
Site: 60 NW 98TH ST, Bldg $21,273 Exempt $0
OKEECHOBEE XFOB $3,503 county:$33,161
Sales Total other:$33,161
nt7Jt97t go v(U) Just $33,161 Taxable
Info school:$33,161 Okeechobee County, FL
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 properly 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. Grizzlyl-ogic.com
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