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Nika's Investments of FL- Case#220126008 - ReleasedPREPARED BY AND RETURN TO: City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Department 50 Southeast 2rid Avenue Okeechobee, Florida 34974 Official Records File#2022010845 Page(s):1 Jerald D Bryant Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller Okeechobee, FL Recorded 8/9/2022 1:59 PM Fees: RECORDING $10.00 RELEASE OF LIEN The City of Okeechobee ("City"), is the owner and holder of the Lien/Order recorded on April 5, 2022 in OR File No.2022004692, Page(s) 1 of the Official Records of Okeechobee County, Florida, claiming a Lien against the property described as follows: City Case No: 220126008 Property Owner: Nika's Investments of FL Site Address: 814 Southeast 8th Street, Okeechobee, FL. 34974 Legal Description: Lot 7 of Block 5, REVISED PLAT OF WILCOX SHORES, according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 5, public records of Okeechobee County, Florida Parcel ID No.: 3-22-37-35-0270-00050-0070 (35490) ("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 "4�z 4�0�� - Dowling R. Watford, Jr., M yor aaa Date Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before, by means of Rphysical presence or ❑ online notarization, me this _ day of �y— , 2022, by %�xu�tng R. W016rci-O JTr. , who is a personally known to me or ❑ provided the following identil�pation: Notar3/ Public - State of Florida L STEPHANIE LANE GAMIOTEA NOTARY PUBLIC Commission # GG 344249 Expires June 29, 2023 State of Florida at Large � O 'FOFFtio`� SwdedThruBudgrANAryserAM My Commission Expires: Official Re File#2022004692 Page(s):1 Jerald D Bryant Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller Prepared By/Return To: Okeechobee, FL Recorded 4/5/2022 1:17 PM City of Okeechobee Fees: RECORDING $10.00 Code Enforcement Department 50 Southeast 2"d Avenue Okeechobee, Florida 34974 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, PETITIONER -vs- Nika's Investments of FL, RESPONDENT CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA CASE NO.220126008 LIEN I ORDER THIS CAUSE came before the Special Magistrate, City of Okeechobee, for public hearing on March 8, 2022. After due notice to the respondent, the Special Magistrate having heard evidence on the alleged violation by witnesses or affidavit makes the following findings: FINDINGS OF FACT: Property Owner: Nika's Investments of FL Property Location: 814 Southeast 8th Street, Okeechobee, FL. 34974 Legal Description: Lot 7 of Block 5, REVISED PLAT OF WILCOX SHORES, Plat Book 3, Page 5, public records of Okeechobee County, Florida Parcel: 3-22-37-35-0270-00050-0070 (35490) 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 30-43-Public nuisances Trash and debris all over the rear and sides of the property Chapter 30, Section 30-44 General cleaning Clean up toys by placing them neatly against the building and beautification ORDER: The City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Special Magistrate has determined you have violated Uity code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification, concerning your property located at 814 Southeast 8th Street, Okeechobee, Florida. If you do not correct the violations by March 29, 2022, the Magistrate hereby imposes a fine of $50.00 per day, including a one-time administrative fee of $50.00, commencing that date and continuing to accrue daily until the City verifies that the violations are corrected. Further, if you do not correct the violation by said date, a copy of this Order as a Claim of Lien, shall be recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court, Okeechobee County, Florida, and once recorded, becomes a Lien on real and personal property pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 162. You have the right to appeal this finding within thirty days, and order by Writ of Certiorari to the Circuit Court, Okeechobee County, Florida. If you correct the violation prior to the above date, it is your obligation to contact the Code Enforcement Officer to verifv such compliance. ORDERED this 8th day of March, 2022. ATTEST: 0�� c,��0 'OJ7�L - Christina Curl, Recording Secretary STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE City of Code Enforcement Speci Roger Azbona; Esquire �jp oj&4• Notary Public State of Florida Ericka S Smith My Commission HH 072981 of Expires 12116f2024 The foregoing instru ent was acknowledged before me this 94"day of _ 1% 20�by Roger Azcona and Christina Curl by means of iysical presence or I I online notarization, who produced as identification or is personally known to me and who did take an oath. ` ,. Signature of Notary: ��"�—/u Case #220126008, Nika's Investments of FL Inc. Date Event/Document January 3, 2022 Property owner- Nika's Investments of FL Inc Mailing Address- 2707 Starwood Cir Lake Clarke, FL 33406 Agent of Record- Nikol Lopez, 460 S Rosemary Ave, Apt. 304, West Palm Beach, FL. 33401 Property Address- 814 SE 811 St, Okeechobee Violations observed for: CH 30 Sec 30-43-Public nuisances and CH 30, Sec 30-44 General cleaning and beautification, trash and debris all over the side and rear of the property. Photos in file. Courtesy card mailed via regular mail, given 14 days to correct violations. January 25, 2022 Assist. Code Officer Curl inspected the property, still non -compliant no violations have been addressed. Photos in file. January 26, 2022 SOV/NOH and photos mailed via USPS certified return receipt for the March 81h Hearing. Received on January 29, 2022, unsigned. February 14, 2022 Code Officer Smith inspected property: not in compliance, junk, trash, and debris all over the property. Photos in file. February 22, 2022 Posted the property and City Hall notice to appear at the March 8th hearing. Photos in file. March 1, 2022 Code Officer Smith inspected property: not in compliance, junk, trash, and debris all over the property. Photos in file. March 8, 2022 Case presented to the Special Magistrate, found in violation of Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification and imposed a fine of $50.00 per day to begin 21 days after the date of this Hearing, unless the property owner brings the property into compliance on or before that date, plus a one-time $50.00 administrative fee. March 9, 2022 Lien/Order prepared and signed by the Special Magistrate. March 9, 2022 Lien/Order mailed via USPS certified return receipt to the property owner and agent of record. Return receipt for the Agent of Record dated March 14, 2022 received back unsigned. March 28, 2022 Property owners came into the office advised Code Officer Smith that they were out the country and just received Lien/Order. That if I could give them an extension before recording the Lien Order. I advised them that the property had to be in compliance by Friday. Page 1 of3 Case #220126008, Nika's Investments of FL Inc. Date Event/Document April 5, 2022 Code Officer Smith inspected property: not in compliance, Photos in file. Lien/Order recorded at the Okeechobee County Clerk of Court. Official Records File #2022004692 Page(s) 1. April 5, 2022 Recorded Lien/Order mailed via USPS certified return receipt to the property owner and agent of record. Received returned mail from the property owner on April 18, 2022 unclaimed. Received returned mail from the Agent of Record on 4/18/22. April 13, 2022 File given to City Hall to scan into records. April 18, 2022 Property owner and the tenant came into the office and spoke with Code Officer Smith, and I explained what they needed to do to bring the property into compliance. The tenant advised that the property would be cleaned up by Wednesday, and that I could come inspect the property. April 20, 2022 Code Officer Smith inspected the property, in compliance issues have been corrected. See Photos. Fine stop accruing: $800.00 plus $50.00 administration fee. May 4, 2022 Code Officer Smith spoke with the property owner and advised her the amount the fine had accrued: $800.00 plus $50.00 administration fee. Also advised her to come in and fill out fine reduction request and we can take it back to the magistrate to have the fine reduced. May 5, 2022 Property manager Henao Lopez came in and filled out Fine Reduction Request Form with Code Officer Curl. Provided updated mailing address: PO Box 562, Okeechobee, FL. 34973. Informed property owner that the request would be heard at the July 12th Hearing and that they would receive a notice in the mail advising of that Hearing. May 5, 2022 SOV/NOH for the July 12th Hearing mailed via USPS certified return receipt. Received on May 10, 2022, signature not legible. July 12, 2022 Case presented to the Special Magistrate for the Fine Reduction Request. Special Magistrate Azcona ruled to reduce the fine by 75 percent, reducing the fine from $800.00 to $200.00 plus a $50.00 administrative fee, totaling $250.00 to be paid within 60 days. July 20, 2022 Fine Reduction approval letter mailed via USPS certified return receipt. Received on August 1, 2022, signature not legible. August 1, 2022 Property owner called in and spoke with Code Officer Smith advised me that she would be in shortly to pay the fine. She never showed. Page 2 od Case #220126008, Nika's Investments of FL Inc. Date Event/Document August 4, 2022 Property owner came into the office and paid the fine reduction in full in the amount of $250.00. August 4, 2022 Release of Lien prepared for the Mayor's signature. August 9, 2022 Recorded Release of Lien at the Okeechobee Clerk of Court, Official Records File #2022010845, Page(s): 1. August 9, 2022 Recorded Release of Lien mailed via regular mail to property owner. September 13, Case presented to the Special Magistrate, no action on this matter was 2022 requested but is noted for the record that the lien was paid in full and the Release of Lien was recorded on August 9, 2022. Page 3 of 3 Code Enforcement Accrual of Fine 2022 Case No: 220126008 Name: Nika's Investments of FL. Inc Address: 814 SE 8th St Okeechobee, FL. 34974 Special Magistrate Ruling: Case presented to the Special Magistrate on March 8, 2022, found in violation of CH. 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification. A fine of $50.00 per day to begin 21 days after the date of the Hearing, plus a one-time $50.00 administrative fee imposed. Fine accrual began on April 5, 2022. -Fine Number Amount of days Weekumber Week2 Number ek3 Total of Days Total of Days Total Number �of Days Week 4 Total Number of Days Week 5 Total Number of days Week Total $50.00 $0.00 January $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 February $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 March $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 April 0 $0.00 5 $250.00 7 $350.00 4 $200.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 May $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 June $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 July $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 August $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 September $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 October $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 November $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 December $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 dministrative Fee $50.00 Total $850.00 Dateo Compliance Jerald D Bryant Clerk of the Circuit Court & Co4hller OKEECHOBEE COUNTY 312 NW 3rd Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 Transaction # 2019156355 Receipt # 2022009126 Print Date: 8/9/2022 1:59:41 PM Cashier Date: August 09, 2022 Client: CITY OF OKEECHOBEE 1 Item RELEASE Instrument Number: 2022010845 RECORDING FEES BOCC FACC FEE TRUST FUND FEE COURT RELATED PRMT CASH AMOUNT: $10.00 CHANGE: $0.00 5.00 2.00 0.10 1.00 1.90 Total Payments $10.00 Total Fees $10.00 Shortage $0.00 Check Overage $0.00 Rec By: Katelyn Story Deputy Clerk www.clerk.co.okeechobee.fl.us/Official Records.htm N2 976 I CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 55 S.E. 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974 (863) 763.3372 CLERK ■ Complete items 1, 2, and 3. 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PO Box 562 Okeechobee, FL. 34973 Re: 814 SE 81h St, Okeechobee, FL. 34974 Case No.: 220126008 Dear Property Owner: This letter is to notify you that your request for a Fine Reduction was approved by the Special Magistrate on July 12, 2022. The fine was reduced from $800.00 to $200.00 plus a $50.00 administrative fee. The total amount due is $250.00 including the $50.00 administrative fee. Please remit payment to the City of Okeechobee, Code Enforcement Office, 50 SE 2nd Ave, Okeechobee, FL. 34974 within 30 days, unless other arrangements have been made, 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. Sincprely, _ r Anthony Smith City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Officer (863) 763-9795 WA F CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT JULY 123 2022, SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING OFFICIAL MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER Special Magistrate Azcona called the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing to order on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at 6:05 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, located at 55 Southeast 3rd Avenue, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Special Magistrate Azcona. II. ATTENDANCE Assistant Code Enforcement Officer Christina Curl called the roll. Special Magistrate Roger Azcona, Esquire, City Attorney Greg Hyden, Code Enforcement Officer Anthony Smith were present. III. CHANGES TO AGENDA Special Magistrate Azcona asked whether there were any agenda items to be added, deferred, or withdrawn; there were none. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ADMINISTRATION OF OATH A. Special Magistrate Azcona approved the May 10, 2022, Hearing Minutes. B. This being a Quasi -Judicial proceeding, Special Magistrate Azcona collectively administered an Oath to: Code Officers Smith, Curl, and Mrs. Jesenia Lopez Henao; 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. 220126008; Nika's Investments of FL Inc, 814 Southeast 81h Street [Legal Description: Lot 7 of Block 5, WILCOX SHORES, Plat Book 3, Page 5, 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 March 8, 2022, where a fine in the amount of $50.00 per day starting 21-days after the date of the Hearing, plus a one-time $50.00 administrative fee was imposed. The imposed fine began accrual on April 5, 2022. The property was brought into compliance on April 20, 2022. The City recommends a fine reduction of 75 percent, plus a $50.00 administrative fee, totaling $250.00. Based on the evidence provided, Special Magistrate Azcona ruled to reduce the fine by 75 percent, plus a $50.00 administrative fee to be paid within 60 days. VI. COMPLIED CASES A. Case No. 220519009; Donny R. Phillips, 203 Southeast 81h Street [Legal Description Lot 2 of TAYLOR COVE, Plat Book 5, Page 60, 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. B. Case No. 220329010; Tom Nguyen, 210 Southeast 3rd Street [Legal Description Lot 1 of Block 208, FIRST ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 5, Page 6, 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 30-40 Junk, 30- 41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification. VII. NEW CASES A. Case No. 220519008; Carl and Rebecca Maxwell, 315 Southwest 2nd Street [Legal Description Lots 4,5, and 6 of Block 175, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 5, Page 5, Okeechobee County public records]. 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 piles of debris down the fence line and in the back of the property, overgrown grass, and weeds. The respondent is not a repeat violator. A Courtesy Card was mailed via July 12, 2022, Special Magistrate Hearing, Page 1 of 2 ME VII. NEW CASES CONTINUED A. CONTINUED: USPS regular mail on April 21, 2022. The property was inspected and found to be non -compliant on May 11, 2022. A Statement of Violation/Notice of Hearing was mailed via USPS certified return receipt on May 19, 2022. The notice was received by Carl Maxwell on May 23, 2022. The property was inspected and found to be non- compliant on July 5, 2022 and July 6, 2022. To comply with City Ordinances the property owner needs to remove the piles of debris from the property and 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 July 12, 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. 220519008 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. B. Case No. 220607003; Melyssa D. Lecrenier, 809 Southeast 10th Street [Legal Description: Lot 54, OKEECHOBEE ESTATES, Plat Book 3, Page 20, 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 0-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification. Vill. ADJOURN MEETING There being no further business to come before the Special Magistrate, �'Heari g was adjourned at 6:36 P.M. y f� Roger Azcona, Sp sial Magistrate ATT�ST: Chris ina 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. July 12, 2022, Special Magistrate Hearing, Page 2 of 2 estic Mail Only For intormation, delivery visit our website at www.usps.com®. 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The wer corrected, nd I was advised that the property came into compliance on the following date: ��.oa 5. lam requesting that the accrued fine be reduced from $ To: V C7)C) 6. The rued fine amount should be reduced becaus C) 0, 1. �-'-Pxy--ec'4 I (-Y1.MecLe,4etj. %. 1 Understand That I Must Be Present and Personally Appear Before the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate to Present and Defend This Request for A Reduction in The Fine. If I cannot personally appear, I hereby designate the fol o i person to appear in my place: Sign re of Responcjen Signature of Respondent Date: Date: The forgoing instrum as sworn to f �o�r anffirm-'ed) and subscribed before me, by means of 14 physical presence or online notarization this 1> day of . VYJ aA— 20 _ By. qua and who produced —t -- Tr_ �I J.3)�(�� 9-f� as identification. 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PO Box o. -- ---- -- C ;o - a ------- -------------- ■ Okeechobee CODE ENFORCEMENT FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA. Petitioner, vs Respondent, Nika's Investments of FL Inc. Okeechobee Police Code Enforcement 50 SE 2nd Ave Okeechobee Florida 34974 863-763-9795 Phone 863-763-7804 FAX Date 05/05/2022 W CASE NO. 220126008 STATEMENT OF VIOLATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING Pursuant to Florida Statutes 162.02 and 162.12, Florida Statutes, and the Code of Ordinances of City of Okeechobee, I (hereinafter the "City of Okeechobee), the undersigned Code Enforcement Officer hereby gives notice of an uncorrected violation of the City of Okeechobee Code, as more particularly described herein, and hereby requests a Hearing before the Okeechobee City Code Enforcement Special Magistrate. 1. Violation of City Code Chapter/Section:Chapter 30, Sections 30-43, 30-44 2. Address and Parcel# where violation exists814 SE 8th St, Okeechobee, FL. 34974 3-22-37-35-0270-00050-0070 (35490) 3. Name and address of property owner or person in charge of location where violation exists: Nika's Investments of FL Inc, PO Box 562, Okeechobee, FL. 34973 4. Description of Violation: Fine Reduction Request 5. Date violation corrected: Apr 20, 2022 6. Date violation first observed on or about! /3/22 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 July. 2022 at 6:00 P.M., located at 55 SE 3rd Ave Okeechobee City Hall, Okeechobee Florida 3404 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 ou f ' to appear at the hearing the Magistrate may enter an Order of Violation, & impose a fine in your absence. j 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 ]a firma de la orden que se apelara. Okeechobee City, Florida Code Compliance Department IN RE: The Matter of Complaint # I mE A11,6 � ryu� fit- -FL L r'-O_ Respondent(s) Request for Reduction of Accrued Fine I, LO 49 e ereby 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 2. Physical address of the property which was the subject of the violation: �L ' nn 3. A Fine in the amount of $C per day was imposed on the following date: o� 4. The io atio2s wweereorecctedd,,and I was advised that the property came into compliance on the following date: 5. 1 am requesting that the accrued fine be reduced from $ W C7 To: C� 6. The rued fine amount should be reduced becaus _ I -- ��`Y� p %. 1 Understand That I Must Be Present and Personally Appear Before the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate to Present and Defend This Request for A Reduction in The Fine. If I cannot personally appear, I hereby designate the fol o i person to appear in my place: Sign re of Respon en Signature of Respondent Date: a a Date: The forgoing instrum as sworn to or affirmed) and subscribed before me, by means of Y physical presence or online notarization this day of 20 77�� By nP and who produced t�C _• cZ 1--:, — (4-��1,e as identification. 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ECEIVE APR t 8 2022 BY. j ZIP 34974 7020 2450 0000 5699 404 041M11455829 Nikol Lopez 460 S Ros West Palm 41x1F 331 CE 1 0e04115 22 i A7TEFfiP�TED - NOT KNOWri 01'YnaTO =ORWtFFi _ 3C: 34972290750 j xl2@6-05260-05-44 � .."•�+'.7t/.""•ri`��i:i!i�i::i:!:!:ii!iii�ii!i!i��i::ii(i�ii�i�ii.;!t!::tiii:dlic!!!�i: MR 0 Ol -918 314101 3dO13AN3 30 d011V 8311OLL930V'Id ■ Complete items 1, 2, and 3. ■ Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. 12 Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front if space permits. 1. Article Addressed to: Nils Lopez 460, a Rosemary Ave. Apr 304 West Palm Beach, FL_ 33401 A. Signature ❑ Agent Addressee B. Received by (Printed Name) C. Date of Delivery D. 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Arti_rla Numhnr fTrancfcr frnm_caniire l�hell ❑ Collect on Delivery Restricted Delivery Restricted Delivery 7020 2450 D 0 0 0 5699 4054 nail nail Restricted Delivery -- -- j. -c-6 .Dvuo) PS Form 3811, July 2020 PSN 7530-02-000-9053 Domestic Return Receipt _ .a . esiic Mail C )T Certified Mail Fee V1 Extra Services & Fees (check box, add W as appropdate) Q ElReturn Receipt (hardcopY) $ / l p � )3 ❑ Return Receipt (electronic) $ ✓' 0 ❑tlMail Restricted Delivery $ � ❑ Adult Signature I-(gnature Required $ ❑Adult Signature Restricted Delivery $ ra Total Postage and Fees r• PS Form 3800, April 2015 PSN 7530-02-ogb-ee47 See !teverse for Instructions Jerald D Bryant Clerk of the Circuit Court & Com Iler OKEECHOBEE COUNTY 312 NW 3rd Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 Transaction # 2019130465 Receipt # 2022003911 Print Date: 4/5/2022 1:16:38PM Cashier Date: April 05, 2022 Client: CITY OF OKEECHOBEE 2 Items LIEN Instrument Number: 2022004691 RECORDING FEES BOCC FACC FEE TRUST FUND FEE COURT RELATED PRMT LIEN Instrument Number: 2022004692 RECORDING FEES BOCC FACC FEE TRUST FUND FEE COURT RELATED PRMT CASH AMOUNT: $20.00 CHANGE: $0.00 5.00 2.00 0.10 1.00 1.90 5.00 2.00 0.10 1.00 1.90 Total Payments $20.00 Total Fees $20.00 Shortage $0.00 Check Overage $0.00 Rec By: Katelyn Story Deputy Clerk www.clerk.co.okeechobee.fl.us/Official—Records. htm ALM F, �1111't� &Ajmrlhi� am"Im Prepared By/Return To: City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Department 50 Southeast 2"a Avenue Okeechobee, Florida 34974 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, PETITIONER -vs- Nika's Investments of FL, RESPONDENT CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA CASE NO.220126008 LIEN I ORDER THIS CAUSE came before the Special Magistrate, City of Okeechobee, for public hearing on March 8, 2022. After due notice to the respondent, the Special Magistrate having heard evidence on the alleged violation by witnesses or affidavit makes the following findings: FINDINGS OF FACT: Property Owner: Nika's Investments of FL Property Location: 814 Southeast 8th Street, Okeechobee, FL. 34974 Legal Description: Lot 7 of Block 5, REVISED PLAT OF WILCOX SHORES, Plat Book 3, Page 5, public records of Okeechobee County, Florida Parcel: 3-22-37-35-0270-00050-0070 (35490) 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 30-43-Public nuisances Trash and debris all over the rear and sides of the property Chapter 30, Section 30-44 General cleaning and beautification Clean up toys by placing them neatly against the building ORDER: The City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Special Magistrate has determined you have violated City Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification, concerning your property located at 814 Southeast 8th Street, Okeechobee, Florida. If you do not correct the violations by March 29, 2022, the Magistrate hereby imposes a fine of $50.00 per day, including a one-time administrative fee of $50.00, commencing that date and continuing to accrue daily until the City verifies that the violations are corrected. Further, if you do not correct the violation by said date, a copy of this Order as a Claim of Lien, shall be recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court, Okeechobee County, Florida, and once recorded, becomes a Lien on real and personal property pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 162. You have the right to appeal this finding within thirty days, and order by Writ of Certiorari to the Circuit Court, Okeechobee County, Florida. If you correct the violation prior to the above date, it is your obligation to contact the Code Enforcement Officer to verify such compliance. ORDERED this 8th day of March, 2022. ATTEST: Christina Curl, Recording Secretary STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE +per E S Smith Myto of Florida My Commission HH 072961 NotWY « Expires 1211612024 The foregoing instru ent was acknowledged before me this / day of l 20�by Roger Azcona and Christina Curl by means ofiysical presence or ❑ online notarization, who produced as identification or is personally known to me and who did take an oath. 4�� a� Signature of Notary: ���G� � l..ti,��� 71 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT m MARCH 8 2022 SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING .gi OFFICIAL MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER Special Magistrate Azcona called the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing to order on Tuesday, March 8, 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; there were none. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ADMINISTRATION OF OATH A. Special Magistrate Azcona approved the February 8, 2022, Hearing Minutes. B. This being a Quasi -Judicial) proceeding, Special Magistrate Azcona collectively administered an Oath to: Code Officers Smith, Curl; 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. 200824010; Yvette Banner, 913 Northwest 9th Street [Legal Description: Lot 7 of Block 43, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 5, Page 5, Okeechobee County public records]. No action on this matter was requested but is noted for the record that the evidence gathered, and the lien/order recorded on this case was filed on the incorrect address. A Release of Lien was recorded on February 14, 2022, releasing the property of all sanctions. VI. CONTINUED CASES A. Case No. 210125007; Glenn Frank Prescott, 1009 Southwest Park Street [Legal Description: Lot 3 and West half of Lot 2 of Block 4, SOUTHWEST ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 2, Page 7, Okeechobee County public records]. Code Officer Smith testified that the property is in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification for an unsecured house, house in need of being cleaned, overgrown grass, weeds, trees, bushes, and shrubs. A Statement of Violation/Notice of Hearing (SOV/NOH) was hand delivered to Mr. Prescott on February 16, 2022. Code Officer Smith met with Mr. Prescott at the property to advise him on what needed to be done to bring the property into compliance on February 17, 2022. The property was inspected and found to be non- compliant on March 1, 2022. To comply with City Ordinances, the property owner needs to cut all the overgrown vegetation, clean and secure the home. The City recommends a fine of $25.00 per day, to begin 21-days after the date of the Special Magistrate Hearing on March 8, 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 found Case No. 210125007 to be in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification and imposed a fine of $25.00 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. VII. NEW CASES A. Case No. 220126008; Nika's Investments of FL, 814 Southeast 8th Street [Legal Description: Lot 7 of Block 5, REVISED PLAT OF WILCOX SHORES, Plat Book 3, Page 5, Okeechobee County public records]. March 8, 2022, Special Magistrate Hearing, Page 1 of 2 72 VII. NEW CASES CONTINUED A. CONTINUED: 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 trash and debris in the rear and on the sides of the property. The property is not a repeat violator. A Courtesy Card was via United States Postal Service (USPS) on January 3, 2022. The property was inspected and found to be non -compliant on January 25, 2022. A SOWNOH was mailed via USPS certified return receipt on January 26, 2022. The notice was received on January 29, 2022; however, the return receipt was unsigned. The property was inspected and found to be non -compliant on February 14, 2022. A Notice to Appear was posted on the property and on the public notices board at City Hall on February 22, 2022. The property was inspected and found to be non -compliant on March 1, 2022. To comply with the City's Code of Ordinances, the property owner needs to remove all trash and debris and clean up the toys by placing them neatly against the building. The City recommends a fine of $50.00 per day, to begin 21-days after the date of this Hearing, unless the property owner brings the property into compliance on or before that date, plus a $50.00 administrative fee. Based on the evidence provided, Special Magistrate Azcona found Case No. 220126008 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. B. Case No. 220128007; Perry Sylvester Arnold, Jr., 620 Northeast 4t" Avenue [Legal Description: Lots 5 and 6 of Block 80, OKEECHOBEE, Okeechobee County public records]. Code Officer Smith testified that the property is in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification, Chapter 82, Section 82-124 Permits for an untagged vehicle, junk and debris covering the entire property, exterior of home in need of cleaning, stacks of lumber and tires and electrical cords all over the yard and two unpermitted structures. The respondent is not a repeat violator. A SOV/NOH was mailed via USPS certified return receipt on January 28, 2022. The notice was received by Perry Sylvester Arnold on February 2, 2022. The property was inspected and found to be non -compliant on February 14, 2022, and March 1, 2022. To comply with City Ordinances, the property owner needs to remove the untagged vehicle, all the junk and debris from the property, obtain permits for the two structures and clean the exterior of the home. The City recommends a fine of $50.00 per day, to begin 21-days after the date of the Special Magistrate Hearing on March 8, 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 found Case No. 220128007 to be in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances 30-44 General cleaning and beautification, Chapter 82, Section 82-124 Permits 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 H ar g. Vill. ADJOURN MEETING There being no further business to come before the Special Magistrate, ,- Hear' s adjourned at 6:23 P.M. Roger Azcona, Special Magistrate ATTEST: N /I A,�Lk�L - - 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. March 8, 2022, Special Magistrate Hearing, Page 2 of 2 I--- Ap'� -7 k i NOTICE TO APPEAR Nika's Investments of FL LLC Respondent Unless Respondent corrects the violation described herein, r 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification. Trash and debris over the side and rear of the property that needs to be cleaned. By the date set forth AND contacts the undersigned Code Inspector to verify compliance. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the alleged violation (s) will be presented in City Council Chambers, City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL on the day of March 8, 2022, at 6:00 pm. Dated this 22 day of, the month of February the year of 2022. Signe4C=< Title Code Enforcement Officer l;se Number: 220126008 = tress: 814 SE 8`a St City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement 50 SE 2"d Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974 863-763-9795 NOTICE TO APPEAR Nika's Investments of FL LLC Respondent Unless Respondent corrects the violation described herein, CH 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification. Trash and debris All over the side and rear of the property that needs to be cleaned. By the date set forth AND contacts the undersigned Code Inspector to verify compliance. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the alleged violation (s) will be presented in City Council Chambers, City Hall, 55 SE 31 Avenue, Okeechobee, FL on the day of March 8, 2022, at 6:00 pm. Dated this 22 day of the month of February the year of 2022. 4 Signe Title Code Enforcement Officer Case Number: 220126008 Address: 814 SE 81 St City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement 50 SE 2nd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974 863-763-97" .M I 46 J t ■ c to items 1, 2, and 3. 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CTIUIriRC Okeechobee Police Code Enforcement 04- FLY 50 SE 2nd Ave Okeechobee Florida 34974 i� CODE ENFORCEMENT FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA. Petitioner, vs Respondent, Nika's Investments of FL LLC 863-763-9795 Phone 863-763-7804 FAX Date 01 /26/2022 CASE NO. 220126008 STATEMENT OF VIOLATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING Pursuant to Florida Statutes 162.02 and 162.12, Florida Statutes, and the Code of Ordinances of City of Okeechobee, I (hereinafter the "City of Okeechobee), the undersigned Code Enforcement Officer hereby gives notice of an uncorrected violation of the City of Okeechobee Code, as more particularly described herein, and hereby requests a Hearing before the Okeechobee City Code Enforcement Special Magistrate. 1. Violation of City Code Chapter/Section: CH 30, Sections 30-43, 30-44 2. Address and Parcel# where violation exists:814 SE 8th St, Okeechobee, FL. 34974 3-22-37-35-0270-00050-0070 (35490) 3. Name and address of property owner or person in charge of location where violation exists: Nikol Lopez, 460 S Rosemary Ave, Apt. 304, West Palm Beach, FL. 33401 4. Description of Violationtrash and debris all over the side and rear of the property needs to be cleaned. 5. Date violation must be corrected byreb 15, 2022 6. Date violation first observed on or about1 /3/22 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 8th day March. 2022 at 6:00 P.M., located at 55 SE 3rd Ave Okeechobee City Hall, Okeechobee Florida 34974 in Council Chambers. The Magistrate will receive testimony and evidence at said Hearing and shall make findings of fact and conclusions of law as are supported by the evidence and testimony, and shall make an order thereupon. You are entitled to be represented by counsel, present evidence, and present testimony. Please be advised that any evidence presented to the Magistrate for his consideration will be retained by Code Compliance Department. If you fail to appear at the hearing the Magistrate may enter an Order of Violation, & impose a fine in your absence. n , A Christina Curl Assistant Code Enforcement Officer Any Person desiring to appeal any decision of the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate with respect to any matter considered at this hearing will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made and that the record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal will be based. 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DIVISION OF CORPORATIONS ..—ammorAlut, all ,;f; irsl .itur! of )"Ort,/,, Department of State / Division of Corporations / Search Records / Search by Entity Name / Detail by Entity Name Florida Profit Corporation NIKA'S INVESTMENTS OF FL INC Filing Information Document Number P18000063692 FEI/EIN Number 83-1324474 Date Filed 07/23/2018 Effective Date 07/20/2018 State FL Status ACTIVE Principal Address 460 S ROSEMARY AVE APT 304 WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33401 LIN Mailing Address 460 S ROSEMARY AVE APT 304 WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33401 LIN Registered Agent Name & Address LOPEZ, NIKOL 460 S ROSEMARY AVE APT 304 WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33401 Officer/Director Detail Name & Address Title P LOPEZ, NIKOL 460 S ROSEMARY AVE APT 304 WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33401 Title VP LOPEZ, KAROL V 460 S ROSEMARY AVE APT 304 WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33401 Annual Reports Report Year Filed Date 2019 04/26/2019 2020 03/23/2020 2021 04/27/2021 Document Images 04/27/2021 -- ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format 03/23/2020 -- ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format 04/26/2019 — ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format 07/23/2018 — Domestic Profit View image in PDF format _. Yer �:..±-ink .r_,.ae�_.^ .1 M., •4:u:L ++ .. s"9FD... Christina Curl Subject: Nika's Investments of FL Inc- 814 SE 8th St Start Date: Tuesday, January 18, 2022 Due Date: Tuesday, January 18, 2022 Status: Percent Complete: Total Work: Actual Work: Owner: Categories: In Progress 0% 0 hours 0 hours Christina Curl Property Inspection Inspect property to see if the area behind and to the side of the apartment has been cleaned. If non -compliant send SOV/NOH. kv�' SDV-1 "H i Date: Re: ���/ �C f� , �a `S lr, Dear Property Owner, This is a courtesy card requesting your assistance in alleviating the following code violation(s) at the above address. The following violation(s) exist: 0 Overgrown. Weeds Grass, Bushes or Shrubs 0 Unauthorized Signs, Flags or Banners -` Trash, Yard Debris or Junk 0 Operating a Business Without Required License 0 Inoperable, Abandoned or Unlicensed Vehicle 0 Pool Violation 0 International Property Maintenance Code Ch Sec 0 Other f ; s ,f".�.4n ,f . �r�f' 6'� Ji•��` .isi� s rt �� rfa,� Please contact our office at (863) 763-9795 within /I/ days of receipt of this card and let us know when violation(s) will be corrected. We appreciate your cooperation. W f- ,1 E 8T x 7 df r 4 0 40 80 120 ieo 200 240 280 320 360 400 ft Okeechobee County Property Appraiser Mickey L. Bandi, CFA I Okeechobee, Florida 863-763-4422 PARCEL: 3-22-37-35-0270-00050-0070 (35490) 1 MULTI-FAM <10 (0800)10.185 AC NOTES: REVISED PLAT OF WILCOX SHORES (PLAT BOOK 3 PAGE 5) LOT 7 BLOCK 5 NIKA'S INVESTMENTS OF FL INC 2021 Certified Values Owner: 2707 STARWOOD CIR Mkt Lnd $10,935 Appraised $95,131 LAKE CLARKE, FL 33406 Ag Lnd $0 Assessed $95,131 Site: 814 SE 8TH ST OKEECHOBEE Bldg $84,196 Exempt $0 Sales 103r2oie $143.000 I(Q) XFOB $0 county:$89,049 10r91204 $70,000 I (u) Total ci :$89,049 Info sl9no14 $o I(u) Just $95,131 Taxable other:$89,049 school:$95,131 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 it's interpretation. Although it is periodically updated, this information may not reflect the data currently on file in the Properly Appraisers office. GrizzlyLogic.com