2022-09-13 V. A. Exhibit 1Exhibit 1
V. A. Exhibit #1
Case #211202009
Home Discounters LLC (Melisa Dee Harden)
Exhibit 1
Code Enforcement Hearing September 13, 2022
Case Number. Name and Address:
Case# 21102009, Home Discounters LLC (Melissa Dee Harden), 1008 SW 2"d St.
Code Section Violated
Description of Violation
Chapter 30 Section 30-40 Junk
Furniture, lawnmowers, and generator in the middle of the yard
Chapter 30 Section 30-43 Public nuisances
Garbage all over the front and side yard
Chapter 30 Section 30-44 General cleaning and
beautification
Overgrown vegetation
Photos:
See attached
Is respondent a Repeat Violator?
No
Summary:
• Respondent was first notified on November 17, 2021.
• The City communicated with the respondent on the below occasion(s).
Date of notice
Type of notice
Received
Date
b
received/returned
February 8, 2022
Case presented to the Special Magistrate for violation of Chapter 30,
Sections 30-40 Junk, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and
beautification. Found in violation, imposed a fine of $50.00 per day, to
begin 21 days after the date of this hearing, plus a $50.00 administrative
fee
March 9, 2022
Code Officer Smith inspected the property: still non -compliant. Photos in
file. Lien/Order recorded at the Okeechobee County Clerk of Court. Official
Records File #2022003225, Pa e s : 1
August 3, 2022
New property owner Home Discounters LLC called and spoke with Code
Officer Curl and asked what needed to be done to bring the property into
compliance
August 15, 2022
Property owner called Code Officer Smith an advised that the property
was in compliance and ready for inspection
August 17, 2022
Code Officer Smith inspected the property, in compliance. Code officer
Smith advised the property that the fine accrual would stop on Monday
when I was advised that the property was in compliance. Fine balance of
$7,950.00 plus a $50.00 admin fee totaling $8,000.00
August 18, 2022
Received Fine Reduction Request form from the property owner
August 19, 2022
SOV/NOH mailed via USPS certified return receipt for the September 13t'
Signature
August 26,2022
hearing
not
Legible
City Recommendation:
The City recommends a fine reduction of 75% plus a $50.00 administrative fee, reducing the fine from
$8000.00 to $1987.50 plus the $50.00 administrative fee, totaling $2037.50.
Chronology attached
Page 1 of 1
Exhibit 1
Case #211202009, Home Discounters LLC (Melissa Dee Harden)
Date
Event/Document
November 17, 2021
Property Owner -Home Discounters LLC (Melissa Dee Harden)
Property Address-1008 SW 2"d St. Okeechobee, FL 34974
Mailing Address-9244 Harvest Rock Rd, Owings Mills, Maryland (MD)
21117
Phone-443-858-5596- Alana
Violation of CH 30 Sec. 30-40 Junk, Sec. 30-43 Public nuisances and
Sec 30-44 General cleaning and beautification. Junk: furniture, and
garbage all over the front yard and on the side of the home. Grass
and weeds growing up through debris in the yard. Photos in file.
Compliant was called in by Tami Miles 1005 SW 2"d St (863) 634-1704
Courtesy Card mailed via regular mail, given 14 days to correct
violations
December 2, 2021
Code Officer Smith inspected the property: Not in compliance, Trash,
debris, overgrown grass, and weeds. Photos in file.
December 2, 2021
SOV/NOH mailed via USPS certified return receipt for the January 11,
2022 Hearing. January 5, 2022 returned unclaimed.
December 28, 2021
Code Officer Smith Posted the property and City Hall with a Notice to
Appear for the January 11th Hearing. Photos of the postings in the file.
December 28, 2021
Code Officer Smith inspected the property: Not in compliance, photos in
file.
January 4, 2022
Code Officer Smith inspected the property: Not in compliance, photos in
file.
January 7, 2022
January 11th Hearing cancelled due to illness; all cases postponed till
February 8, 2022. SOV/NOH and Public Notice of Hearing Cancellation
mailed via USPS certified return receipt for the February 8th Hearing.
Returned unclaimed, unable to forward on February 8, 2022.
January 10, 2022
Code Officer Smith posted the property and at City Hall with Public
Notice of Hearing and SOV/NOH. Photos in file.
February 2, 2022
Code Officer Smith inspected the property: Not in compliance, photos in
file.
February 8, 2022
Case presented to the Special Magistrate for violation of Chapter 30,
Sections 30-40 Junk, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and
beautification. Found in violation, imposed a fine of $50.00 per day, to
begin 21 days after the date of this hearing, plus a $50.00
administrative fee.
Page 1 of 3
Exhibit 1
Case #211202009, Home Discounters LLC (Melissa Dee Harden)
Date
Event/Document
February 11, 2022
Lien/Order prepared for the Special Magistrate's signature.
February 17, 2022
Lien/Order signed by Magistrate.
February 17, 2022
Lien/Order mailed via USPS certified return receipt. Received by M.
Harden on 2/22/22.
February 17, 2022
Code Enforcement Officer Smith posted the Lien/Order at City Hall and
property, photos in file.
March 1, 2022
Code Officer Smith inspected the property: still non -compliant. Photos in
file.
March 9, 2022
Code Officer Smith inspected the property: still non -compliant. Photos
in file. Lien/Order recorded at the Okeechobee County Clerk of Court.
Official Records File #2022003225, Page(s): 1.
March 9, 2022
The imposed fine of $50.00 per day plus a one-time $50.00
administrative fee began accrual.
March 10, 2022
Recorded Lien/Order mailed via USPS certified return receipt. Returned
unclaimed, unable to forward on 3-30-2022.
March 10, 2022
File given to City Hall to be scanned into records.
August 3, 2022
Code Officer Curl received a call from the new property owner, Alana,
with Home Discounters LLC, email: investoralertmd(aDgmail.com,
mailing address: 9244 Harvest Rock Rd, Owings Mills, Maryland (MD)
21117, Phone No: 443-858-5596. She stated that they would be bringing
the property into compliance within the next few days and asked what the
fine total was, I advised her that the fine total as of today is $7,400.00, she
also wanted to know if we had any type of reduction process. I advised her
to let us know once the property is in compliance and we would complete
an inspection to stop the daily fine accrual and that I would email her the
fine reduction request form and once we receive the completed form the
request would be added to the next Special Magistrate Hearing for
consideration. Fine Reduction request form email to the new owner.
August 15, 2022
Property owner called in and spoke with Code Officer Smith to state that
the property is in compliance and ready for inspection. I advised her that I
would inspect the property and contact her with the results of the
inspection
Page 2 of 3
Exhibit 1
Case #211202009, Home Discounters LLC (Melissa Dee Harden)
Date
Event/Document
August 17, 2022
Code Officer Smith inspected the property: in compliance. Photos in file.
Fine balance of $7,950.00 plus a $50.00 admin fee totaling $8,000.00
Code Officer Smith called the property owner and advised her that the
property in compliance and that it would be noted to be compliance
Monday the 15th instead of the 17th. Also advised her to complete the fine
reduction and get it back to me as soon as she can so that the case can
be put on the schedule for the next hearing.
August 18, 2022
Received Fine Reduction Request form from the property owner
August 19, 2022
SOV/NOH mailed via USPS certified return receipt for the September 13,
2022 Hearing for Fine Reduction consideration. Received on August 26,
2022, signature not legible, COVID19.
Page 3 of 3
Exhibit 1
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Dear Property Owner,
Date: i 1 1 i l 1 9-1\
This is a courtesy card requesting your assistance in alleviating the following code violation(s) at the
above address. The following violation(s) exist:
-T&ergrown Weeds, Grass, Bushes or Shrubs 0 Unauthorized Signs, Flags or Banners
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rash, Yazd 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 C tL t-11 CC� . a ta.2 . a-'e 14, 91 LO� A-h
Please contact our office at (863) 763-9795 within days of receipt of this card and let us know
when violation(s) will be corrected. We appreciate your cooperation.
Exhibit 1
10f0kFF`5 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT
nW V.mM
ti FEBRUARY 8, 2022, SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING
OFFICIAL MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
Special Magistrate Azcona called the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing to
order on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at 6:05 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, located
at 55 Southeast 3'd Avenue, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida. The Pledge of Allegiance
was led by Special Magistrate Azcona.
II. ATTENDANCE
Assistant Code Enforcement Officer Christina Curl called the roll. Special Magistrate
Roger Azcona, Esquire, City Attorney Greg Hyden, Police Lieutenant Bettye Taylor and
Code Enforcement Officer Anthony Smith were present.
III. CHANGES TO AGENDA
Special Magistrate Azcona asked whether there were any agenda items to be added,
deferred, or withdrawn; Item VII.D, Case No. 220112002; Straat Car Wash Property was
withdrawn from agenda.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ADMINISTRATION OF OATH
A. Special Magistrate Azcona approved the December 14, 2021, Hearing Minutes.
B. This being a Quasi -Judicial proceeding, Special Magistrate Azcona collectively
administered an Oath to: Code Officers Smith, Curl, Mr. Aaron Kinty and Mr.
Glenn Prescott; all affirmed. Code Officer Smith stated for the record all events
regarding the Cases to be discussed occurred within the corporate limits of the
City of Okeechobee. The Officer's notes, testimony, photographs, and support
documents were all entered as part of the official record.
V. FINE REDUCTION REQUESTS
A. Case No. 200303022; Aaron A. Kinty and Caroline Bullen, 911 Northwest 11th
Street [Legal Description: Lots 4 and 5 of Block 25, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,
Plat Book 5, Page 5, Okeechobee County public records].
Code Officer Smith testified that the property was found in violation of Chapter
30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification
on September 8, 2020, where a fine in the amount of $250.00 per day starting 10
days after proper notification plus a one-time $50.00 administrative fee was
imposed. The imposed fine began accrual on October 26, 2020. The property
was brought into compliance December 13, 2021, leaving an accrued fine of
$103,300.00. The City recommended a 90 percent reduction plus a $50.00
administrative fee. Mr. Kinty requested that the fine be reduced to $1,000.00, as
he was unaware that the lien had accrued to such a point as the documents were
being sent to Mr. Charles Wadlington. Based on the evidence provided, Special
Magistrate Azcona reserved ruling until the end of the week to review all
evidence. Special Magistrate Azcona's report concluded that the fine be
reduced to $2,500.00, plus administrative fees, under the facts and
circumstances presented, was reasonable and fair, and that such reduction
is in the best interest of the City of Okeechobee.
VI. COMPLIED CASES
A. Case No. 211110003; Deborah Conner, 301 Northwest 51i Street [Legal
Description: Lots 1, 2, and 3 of Block 106, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book
5, Page 5, Okeechobee County public records]. No action on this matter was
requested but is noted for the record to have been in violation of Code of
Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General
cleaning and beautification.
B. Case No. 211214004; Bowden Residences Central LLC, 1040 Southeast 21st
Street [Legal Description: Lot 70, BLUE HERON GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB,
PHASE II, Plat Book 6, Pages 59 and 60, Okeechobee County public records].
February 8, 2022, Special Magistrate Hearing, Page 1 of 3
Exhibit 1 6�
VI. COMPLIED CASES CONTINUED
B. CONTINUED: No action on this matter was requested but is noted for the record
to have been in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Section 30-44
General cleaning and beautification, Chapter 58, Section 58-729(a) Use of public
sewers required and Chapter 10, Section 10-8 Public nuisance.
C. Case No. 211020009; Eight 12 Twenty Nine LLC, 911 Northwest 9th Street [Legal
Description: Lots 5 and 6 of Block 43, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1,
Page 10, Okeechobee County public records]. No action on this matter was
requested but is noted for the record to have been in violation of Code of
Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-44 General
cleaning and beautification.
VII. NEW CASES
A. Case No. 210125007; Glenn Frank Prescott, 1009 Southwest Park St [Legal
Description: Lot 3 and West half of Lot 2 of Block 4, SOUTHWEST ADDITION
TO OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 2, Page 7, Okeechobee County public records].
Code Officer Smith testified that the property is in violation of the Code of
Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General
cleaning and beautification for an unsecured house, house in need of being
cleaned, overgrown grass, weeds, trees, bushes and shrubs. The property is not
a repeat violator. A Courtesy Card was mailed via United States Postal Service
(USPS) regular mail on January 25, 2021. The property was inspected and found
to be non -compliant on March 4, 2021, June 25, 2021, and October 1, 2021. A
Statement of Violation/Notice of Hearing (SOWNOH) was hand delivered to Mr.
Prescott on November 3, 2021. The January 11'h Hearing was cancelled, case
was postponed to February. A SOWNOH and Public Notice of Hearing
Cancellation was hand delivered to Mr. Prescott on January 10, 2022. The
property was inspected and found to be non -compliant on February 2, 2022. To
comply with the City's Code of Ordinances, all the overgrown vegetation on the
property needs to be cut and the home needs to be cleaned and secured. The
City recommends a fine of $25.00 per day, to begin 21 days after the date of this
Hearing, unless the property owner brings the property into compliance on or
before that date, plus a $50.00 administrative fee.
Based on the evidence provided, Special Magistrate Azcona found Case No.
210125007 to be in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections
30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification, but will
withhold the imposed fine for 30 days to allow more time for the violations
to be corrected.
B. Case No. 211202009; Melissa Dee Harden, 1008 Southwest 2nd Street [Legal
Description: Lot 17 and East half of Lot 16 of Block 4, SOUTHWEST ADDITION
TO OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 2, Page 7, Okeechobee County public records].
Code Officer Smith testified that the property is in violation of Code of Ordinances
Chapter 30, Sections 30-40 Junk, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General
cleaning and beautification for furniture, lawnmowers and a generator being in
the middle of the yard, overgrown grass, and weeds that have grown up through
the debris in the yard. The property is not a repeat violator. A Courtesy Card was
mailed via USPS regular mail on November 17, 2021. The property was
inspected and found to be non -compliant on December 2, 2021. A SOV/NOH
was mailed via USPS certified return receipt on December 2, 2021. The notice
was returned, unclaimed. The property was inspected and found to be non-
compliant on December 28, 2021. A Notice to Appear (NTA) was posted on the
property and on public notices board at City Hall on December 28, 2021. The
property was inspected and found to be non -compliant on January 4, 2022. The
January 111h Hearing was cancelled, this case was postponed to February. A
SOV/NOH and Public Notice of Hearing Cancellation was mailed via USPS
certified return receipt on January 7, 2022. The City has not received anything
back as of the date of this Hearing. A NTA and Public Notice of Hearing
Cancellation was posted on the property and on the public notices board at City
Hall on January 10, 2022.
February 8, 2022, Special Magistrate Hearing, Page 2 of 3
70
Exhibit 1
VII. NEW CASES CONTINUED
B. CONTINUED: The property was inspected and found to be non -compliant on
February 2, 2022. To comply with City Ordinances all the overgrown vegetation
needs to be cut and remove all the trash and debris from the property. The City
recommends a fine of $50.00 per day, to begin 21 days after the date of this
hearing, unless the property owner brings the property into compliance on or
before that date, plus a $50.00 administrative fee.
Based on the evidence provided, Special Magistrate Azcona found Case No.
211202009 to be in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections
30-40 Junk, 30-43 Public nuisances 30-44 General cleaning and
beautification and imposed a fine of $50.00 per day plus a one-time
administrative fee of $50.00 should the property fail to come into
compliance within 21 days after the date of this Hearing.
C. Case No. 211228009; Randy Goulette, 702 Southeast 91h Avenue [Legal
Description: Unplatted lands of the City a portion of government Lot 6 from the
Southeast corner of said Lot run North along East line thereof a distance of
221.23-feet for a point of boundary (POB) thence run West at right angles a
distance of 338-feet thence run North and parting line to East line of said Lot
128.8-feet run East to the line of this parcel described aforesaid 338-feet to the
intersection with the East line of Lot 6 run South along the East line of government
Lot 6 128.8-feet to POB 22 37S 35E one acre and WRIGHT'S 2ND ADDITION
Lot 1 and the fractional part of Lot 2, Block I lying North of the extension of the
North line of Lot 1, Block 4, WILCOX SHORES FIRST REVISED PLAT to the
West right-of-way of Southeast 9th Avenue]. No action on this matter was
requested but is noted for the record to have been in violation of Code of
Ordinances Chapter 82, Section 82-124 Permits.
Vlll. ADJOURN MEETING
There being no further business to come before the Special M ag!§jjate, the Hearing was
adjourned at 6:56 P.M.
Roger Azcona, Special Magistrate
EST: A:
Christina Curl
Please take notice and be advised that when a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Special
Magistrate with respect to any matter considered at this Hearing, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim
record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to
be based. City Clerk media are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Clerk.
February 8, 2022, Special Magistrate Hearing, Page 3 of 3
Exhibit 1
Exhibit 1
Official Records Filep20220IXi715 Page(syl
Jerald D Bryant
Clerk of the circuit Court & Comptroller
Prepared By/Return To: Okeechobee, FL Recorded 3raQ= 2:56 PM
City of Okeechobee Fees: RECORDING $10.00
Code Enforcement Depadment
50 Southeast 20 Avenue
Okeechobee, Florida 34974
CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE
FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
CASE NO.211202009
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, PETITIONER
-vs-
Melissa Dee Harden, RESPONDENT
LIEN I ORDER
THIS CAUSE came before the Special Magistrate, City of Okeechobee, for public hearing on February 8, 2022. After
due notice to the respondent, the Special Magistrate having heard evidence on the alleged violation by witnesses or
affidavit makes the following findings:
FINDINGS OF FACT:
Property Owner: Melissa Dee Harden
Property Location: 1008 Southwest 2nd Street, Okeechobee, FL. 34974
Legal Description: Lots 17 and East half of Lot 16 of Block 4, SOUTHWEST ADDITION TO
OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 2, Page 7, public records of Okeechobee County, Florida
Parcel: 3-21-37-35-0170-00040-0170 (34966)
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW: The owner of the property described above has been found in violation of the following
sections of the City Code of Ordinances,
Code Section Violated
Description of Violation
Chapter 30 Section 30-40 Junk
Furniture, lawnmowers and generatorjust out in the middle of the yard
Chapter 30, Section 30.43 Public nuisances
Garbage all over the front and side yard
Chapter 30, Section 30-44 General cleaning
Grass and weeds growing up through the debris in the yard
and beautification
ORDER: The City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Special Magistrate has determined you have violated City Code
of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-40 Junk, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification,
concerning your property located at 1008 Southwest 2nd Street, Okeechobee, Florida.
If you do not correct the violations by March 1, 2022, the Magistrate hereby imposes a fine of $50.00 per day,
including a one-time administrative fee of $50.00, commencing that date and continuing to accrue daily until
the City verifies that the violations are corrected. Further, if you do not correct the violation by said date, a copy
of this Order as a Claim of Lien, shall be recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court, Okeechobee County,
Florida, and once recorded, becomes a Lien on real and personal property pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 162.
You have the right to appeal this finding within thirty days, and order by Writ of Certiorari to the Circuit Court,
Okeechobee County, Florida. If you correct the violation prior to the above date, it is your obligation to contact the
Code Enforcement Officer to verify such compliance.
ORDERED this 8th day of February, 2022.
ATT T:
Christina Curl, Recording Secre ary
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE
The foregoing instr ment was acknowledged before me this _( day of rfX�Li , 20X by Roger Azcona and Chrislir a
Curl by means of hysical presence or ❑ online notarization, who produced as identifida on orX
Ts personally kno n to me and who did fake an oath.
Signature of Notary:
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Exhibit 1
Code Enforcement
Accrual of Fine 2022
Case No:
211202009
Name:
Melissa Dee Harden
Address:
1008 SW 2nd St.
Okeechobee, FL. 34974
Special Magistrate Ruling:
Case presented to the Special Magistrate on February 8, 2022, found in violation of CH. 30, Sections 30-40 Junk, 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 $50.00 administrative fee. Fine accrual began on March 9, 2022.
me
Amount
Number
of days
Week 1
Total
Number
of Days
Week 2
Total
Number eek 3
of Days Total
Number
of Days
Week 4
Total
Number
of Days
Week 5
Total
Number
of days
Week
Total
$50.00
January
$0.00
$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
$0.00
4
$200.00
7
$350.00
7
$350.00
5
$250.00
0
$0.00
April
2
$100.00
7
$350.00
7
$350.00
7
$350.00
7
$350.00
0
$0.00
May
7
$350.00
7
$350.00
7
$350.00
7
$350.00
3
$150.00
0
$0.00
June
4
$200.00
7
$350.00
7
$350.00
7
$350.00
5
$250.00
0
$0.00
July
2
$100.00
7
$350.00
7
$350.00
7
$350.00
7
$350.00
1
$50.00
August
6
$300.00
7
$350.00
1
$50.00
$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
Administrative
Fee
$50.00
Total
$8,000.00
Date of
Compliance
August 15, 2022
Exhibit 1
City of Okeechobee, Code Enforcement Office
IN RE: The Matter of Complaint# Zrj 20 260q
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Respondent(s)
l� mac, Request for Reduction of Accrued Fine
I, Y—Ome gZ ! S CO6u)'6� 4 1— C hereby request a reduction of a fine imposed in the
above referenced case and in support thereof would state the following information:
1. My name and current mailing address are:
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3. A Fine in the amount of $ 1 0 per day was imposed on the following date: e,4,q P- c "� r� 2-0 2 2
4. The,
date:
, and I was advised that the property came into compliance on the following
5. 1 am requesting that the accrued fine be reduced from $ : , 5OO To: 000
6. The accrued fine amoun should be reduce because:
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I Understand That I Must Be Present and Personally Appear Before the Code Enforcement Special
Magistrate to Present and Defend This Request for A Reduction in The Fine. If I cannot personally
appeal, I hereby designat? the following person to appear in my place:
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The forgoing instrument was sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me, by means of
physical presence or _
online notarization this }h. day of 20
By and S /t i 1 /'� who produced
as identAication.
Signature of Notary Public — State of Florida:
Print/Type/Stamped Name of Notary:
My commission expires:
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Exhibit 1
Okeechobee Police Code Enforcement,
50 SE 2nd Ave Okeechobee Florida 34974F`A
863-763-9795 Phone
CODE ENFORCEMENT FOR
THE CITY OF 863-763-7804 FAX
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA.
Petitioner,
vs
Date 08/19/2022
Respondent,
CASE NO. 211202009
Home Discounters LLC (Melissa Harden)
STATEMENT OF VIOLATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING
Pursuant to Florida Statutes 162.02 and 162.12, Florida Statutes, and the Code of Ordinances of City of
Okeechobee, I (hereinafter the "City of Okeechobee), the undersigned Code Enforcement Officer hereby gives
notice of an uncorrected violation of the City of Okeechobee Code, as more particularly described herein, and
hereby requests a Hearing before the Okeechobee City Code Enforcement Special Magistrate.
1. Violation of City Code Chapter/Section:CH 30, Sections 30-40, 30-43, 30-44
2. Address and Parcel# where violation exists:1008 SW 2nd St, Okeechobee, FL. 34974
3-21-37-35-0170-00040-0170 (34966)
3. Name and address of property owner or person in charge of location where violation exists:
Home Discounters LLC, 9244 Harvest Rock Rd, Owings Mills, MD 21117
4. Description of Violation:
Fine Reduction Request
5. Date violation corrected: Aug 15, 2022
6. Date violation first observed on or about! 1 /17/21
Unless Respondent corrects the violation described herein by the date set forth above AND contacts the undersigned Code
Inspector to verify compliance, with the Okeechobee City Code Section(s) cited herein, you are hereby called upon to take
notice that a Hearing will be held in this cause before the City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Magistrate on the 13th
day September. 2022 at 6:00 P.M., located at 55 SE 3rd Ave Okeechobee City Hall, Okeechobee Florida 34974 in
Council Chambers. The Magistrate will receive testimony and evidence at said Hearing and shall make findings of fact and
conclusions of law as are supported by the evidence and testimony, and shall make an order thereupon. You are entitled to be
represented by counsel, present evidence, and present testimony. Please be advised that any evidence presented to the
Magistrate for his consideration will be retained by Code Compliance Department. If you fail to appear at the hearing the
Magistrate may enter an Order of Violation, & impose a fine in your absence. NX&z
Christina Curl Code Enforcement Officer
Any Person desiring to appeal any decision of the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate with respect to any matter considered at this hearing will
need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made and that the record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal will
be based. Code Enforcement Magistrate tapes are for the sole purpose of back up for the official records of the Code Enforcement Department.
In Accordance with Fla. Statute 162.1 l (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.
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