2022-10-11 VI. B. Exhibit 4 Exhibit 4
VI.B. Exhibit #4
Case #220601005
Grand Lake Investments Inc.
Exhibit 4
Code Enforcement Hearing October 11, 2022
Case Number, Name and Address:
Case#220601005, Grand Lake Investments, NW 5th St.
Code Section Violated Description of Violation
Chapter 30 Section 30-43 Public nuisances Vacant lot has overgrown grass and weeds
Chapter 30 Section 30-43 General cleaning and beautification
Photos:
See attached
Is respondent a Repeat Violator?
No
Summary:
• Respondent was first notified on May 11, 2022 via Courtesy Card.
• The City communicated with the respondent on the below occasion(s).
Date of notice Type of notice Received by Date
received/returned
May 31,2022 Code Officer Smith inspected the property: still non-compliance, Photos in file.
June 1, 2022 SOV/NOH mailed via USPS certified return receipt for the August 9th Hearing. Returned June 27, 2022
unclaimed
June 28, 2022 Posted Property and City Hall for the next Special Magistrate Hearing on August
9, 2021 @ 6:00pm.
June 28, 2022 Code Officer Smith inspected the property: still non-compliance, Photos in file.
July 18, 2022 Code Officer Smith inspected the property: still non-compliance, Photos in file.
August 2, Code Officer Smith inspected the property: still non-compliance, Photos in file.
2022
August 9, Case presented to the Special Magistrate, found in violation of CH 30,
2022 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 Special
Magistrate Hearing on August 9,2022, unless the property owner brings the
property into compliance on or before that date,plus a$50.00 administrative
fee. Fine accrual will begin on August 31,2022.
August 12, Lien/Order mailed via USPS certified return receipt to the Agent of Record and Danny August 17, 2022
2022 prepared to be posted at the property and City Hall public notices board. Creech
August 15, Lien/Order posted at the property and City Hall. Photos in file.
2022
September 1, Code Officer Smith inspected the property: in compliance
2022
City Recommendation:
The City recommends no action on this matter, but request it be noted for the record to have
been in violation of Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances and 30-44 General cleaning
and beautification, and no lien/order was recorded, no fine accrued.
Chronology attached
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Exhibit 4
Case #220601005; Grand Lake Investments Inc
Date Event/Document
May 11, 2022 Property Owner- Grand Lake Investment Inc
Address-406 SW 2"d St. Okeechobee, FL 34974
Site Address- NW 5th St. Okeechobee
Violation of CH 30 Sec. 30-43 Public nuisances and Sec 30-44 General cleaning
and beautification. Vacant lot has overgrown grass/weeds in need of being cut.
Courtesy Card mailed via regular mail, given 14 days to correct violations
May 31, 2022 Code Officer Smith inspected the property: still non-compliance, Photos in file.
June 1, 2022 SOV/NOH mailed via USPS certified return receipt for the August 9'h Hearing.
Returned, unclaimed, unable to forward on June 27, 2022.
June 28, 2022 Posted Property and City Hall for the next Special Magistrate Hearing on August 9,
2021 @ 6:00pm.
June 28, 2022 Code Officer Smith inspected the property: still non-compliance, Photos in file.
July 18, 2022 Code Officer Smith inspected the property: still non-compliance, Photos in file.
August 2, 2022 Code Officer Smith inspected the property: still non-compliance, Photos in file.
August 9, 2022 Case presented to the Special Magistrate, 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 Special Magistrate Hearing
on August 9, 2022, unless the property owner brings the property into
compliance on or before that date, plus a $50.00 administrative fee. Fine accrual
will begin on August 31, 2022.
August 10, 2022 Lien/Order prepared for the Special Magistrate's signature. Lien/Order signed on
August 11, 2022
August 12, 2022 Lien/Order mailed via USPS certified return receipt to the Agent of Record and
prepared to be posted at the property and City Hall public notices board. Received by
Danny Creech on August 17, 2022.
August 15, 2022 Lien/Order posted at the property and City Hall. Photos in file.
September 1, Code Officer Smith inspected the property: in compliance, Photos in file. Case
2022 Closed.
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Date 06/01/2022
Respondent,
CASE NO. 220601005
Grand Lake Investments Inc
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 existsNW 5th Street, Okeechobee, FL. 34972
3-15-37-35-0010-00990-0200 (33730)
3. Name and address of property owner or person in charge of location where violation exists:
Grand Lake Investments Inc, 406 SW 2nd St, Okeechobee, FL. 34974-4215
4. Description of Violation:
Vacant lot with overgrown grass/weeds
5. Date violation must be corrected by•Aug 2, 2022
6. Date violation first observed on or abou5/11/22
Unless Respondent corrects the violation described herein by the date set forth above AND contacts the undersigned Code
Inspector to verify compliance,with the Okeechobee City Code Section(s)cited herein,you are hereby called upon to take
notice that a Hearing will be held in this cause before the City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Magistrate on the 9th
day August,2022 at 6:00 P.M.,located at 55 SE 3rd Ave Okeechobee City Hall,Okeechobee Florida 34974 in
Council Chambers.The Magistrate will receive testimony and evidence at said Hearing and shall make findings of fact and
conclusions of law as are supported by the evidence and testimony,and shall make an order thereupon.You are entitled to be
represented by counsel,present evidence,and present testimony.Please be advised that any evidence presented to the
Magistrate for his consideration will be retained by Code Compliance Department.If u fail to ar at the hearing the
Magistrate may enter an Order of Violation,&impose a fine in your absence.
Anthony Smith Code Enforcement Officer
Any Person desiring to appeal any decision of the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate with respect to any matter considered at this hearing will
need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made and that the record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal will
be based.Code Enforcement Magistrate tapes are for the sole purpose of back up for the official records of the Code Enforcement Department.
In Accordance with Fla.Statute 162.11(2005),an aggrieved 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
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Unless Respondent corrects the violation described herein,
CH 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances,30-44 General cleaning and beautification
Overgrown grass/weeds on vacant lot in need of being cut
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 3ro Avenue,
Okeechobee, FL on the day of August 9, 2022. at 6:00 pm.
Dated this 28t day of the month of dine, the year of 2022.
Signed Title Code Enforcement Officer
Case Number: 220601005
Address: NW 5a' Street, Okeechobee, FL. 34972
City of Okeechobee
Code Enforcement
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Case Number: 220601005
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tF AUGUST 9, 2022, SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING
' '�, OFFICIAL MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
Special Magistrate Azcona called the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing to order
on Tuesday,August 9,2022,at 6:00 P.M.in the City Council Chambers,located at 55 Southeast
3rd Avenue, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Special
Magistrate Azcona.
II. ATTENDANCE
Assistant Code Enforcement Officer Christina Curl called the roll. Special Magistrate Roger
Azcona, Esquire, City Attorney Greg Hyden, Code Enforcement Officer Anthony Smith were
present.
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 July 12,2022, Hearing Minutes.
B. This being a Quasi-Judicial proceeding, Special Magistrate Azcona collectively
administered an Oath to: Code Officers Smith, Curl, and Ms. Ruby Minton;all affirmed.
Code Officer Smith stated for the record all events regarding the Cases to be discussed
occurred within the corporate limits of the City of Okeechobee. The Officer's notes,
testimony, photographs, and support documents were all entered as part of the official
record.
V. FINE REDUCTION REQUESTS
A. Case No. 220222009; Freddie L. and Ruby L. Minton, 302 Northeast (NE) 8th Avenue
(Ave) [Legal Description: Lot 17, RIVER RUN RESORT, Plat Book(PB) 6, Page(PG)
18,Okeechobee County(CO)public records].
Code Officer Smith testified that the property was found in violation of Code of
Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-41 Disabled vehicles, on April 12, 2022, where a
fine in the amount of$50.00 per day starting 21-days after the date of the Hearing, plus
a one-time$100.00 administrative fee was imposed.The imposed fine began accrual on
May 3, 2022. The property was brought into compliance on May 23, 2022. Ms. Minton
submitted a request for fine reduction on June 8, 2022. The City recommends a fine
reduction of 50 percent,plus a$100.00 administrative fee.
Based on the evidence provided,Special Magistrate Azcona ruled to reduce the fine
by 50 percent and an additional $200.00, plus a $100.00 administrative fee. A
payment plan of$50.00 a month due on the 5th of each month was granted.
VI. COMPLIED CASES
A. Case No.220601006;Yolanda Maby Cuevas,704 Southwest(SW)6th Street(St)[Legal
Description: commencing at the NE corner of Block 191,OKEECHOBEE,according to the plat
thereof recorded in PB 5,PG 5,public records of Okeechobee CO,Florida(FL),thence run South
(S)along the East(E)Boundary Line(BL)of said Block 191 and the West(W)right-of-way(ROW)
line of SW 7th Ave(Okeechobee Ave)for a distance of 300.10-feet(ft)to a point on an extension
(POE)W of SW 6th St(3rd St);thence run W along said extension of SW 6th St for a distance of
200.00-ft for a point of beginning(POB);thence continue W along the North(N)BL of SW 6th St
a distance of 50.00-ft; thence run N parallel with the W ROW line of SW 7th Ave a distance of
76.17-ft;thence run E parallel with the N ROW line of SW 6th St a distance of 50.00-ft;thence
run S a distance of 76.17-ft to the POB lying in and comprising a part of the abandoned FL E
Coast Railroad (RR) ROW and S Curve St, and commencing at the NE corner of Block 191,
according to the plat thereof recorded in PB 5, PG 5,thence run S along the E BL of said Block
191 and the W ROW line of SW 7th Ave for a distance of 223.93-ft for POB; thence continue
South along said E BL of Block 191 and the W ROW line of SW 7th Ave for a distance of 76.17-
ft to a POE W of SW 6th St; thence run W along said extension of SW 6th St for a distance of
200.00-ft;thence run N parallel with the W ROW line of said SW 7th Ave for a distance of 76.17-
ft; thence run E for a distance of 200.00-ft to the POB. Lying in and comprising a part of the
abandoned FL E Coast RR ROW and N Curve St]. No action on this matter was requested
but is noted for the record to have been in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30,
Sections 30-40 Junk, 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General
cleaning and beautification.
August 9,2022,Special Magistrate Hearing,Page 1 of 2
O Exhibit 4
VII. NEW CASES
A. Case No. 220601005; Grand Lake Investments Inc, NW 5th St[Legal Description: Lots
20,21, and W half of Lot 22 of Block 99, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, PB 5, PG 5,
Okeechobee CO public records].
Code Officer Smith testified that the property is in violation of the Code of Ordinances
Chapter 30,Sections 30-43 Public nuisances,30-44 General cleaning and beautification
for a vacant lot with overgrown grass,and weeds.The respondent is not a repeat violator.
A Courtesy Card was mailed via USPS regular mail on May 11,2022.The property was
inspected and found to be non-compliant on May 31, 2022. A Statement of
Violation/Notice of Hearing was mailed via USPS certified return receipt on June 1,2022.
The notice was returned unclaimed/unable to forward on June 27, 2022. A Notice to
Appear was posted on the property and on the public notices board at City Hall on June
28,2022.The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on June 28,2022,
July 18,2022, and August 2,2022.To comply with City Ordinances the property owner
needs to cut the overgrown grass and weeds.The City recommends a fine of$50.00 per
day, to begin 21-days after the Special Magistrate Hearing on August 9, 2022, unless
the property owner brings the property into compliance on or before that date, plus a
$50.00 administrative fee.
Based on the evidence provided, Special Magistrate Azcona found Case No.
220601005 to be in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43
Public nuisances,30-44 General cleaning and beautification and imposed a fine of
$50.00 per day plus a one-time administrative fee of$50.00 should the property
fail to come into compliance within 21-days after the date of this Hearing.
VIII. DELINQUENT BUSINESS TAX RECEIPTS
A. Case No. 220630012; Rene Rimes, 105 SW 3rd Ave [Legal Description: Lots 4,5,6 of
Block 168, OKEECHOBEE, PB 5, PG 5, Okeechobee CO public records]. No action on
this matter was requested but is noted for the record to have been.,in violation of Code
of Ordinances Chapter 50, Section 50-43 Delinquent Business Tax Receipt.
IX. ADJOURN MEETING
There being no further business to come before the Special Magistrate, th6"Hg was
adjourned at 6:35 P.M.
Roger Azcona,'Sp`eoial Magtrate•
A EST:
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Christina url
Please take notice and be advised that when a person decides to appeal any decision made by the
Special Magistrate with respect to any matter considered at this Hearing, he/she may need to ensure
that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence
upon which the appeal is to be based. City Clerk media are for the sole purpose of backup for official
records of the Clerk.
August 9,2022,Special Magistrate Hearing,Page 2 of 2
Exhibit 4
Prepared By/Return To:
City of Okeechobee
Code Enforcement Department
50 Southeast 2nd Avenue
Okeechobee,Florida 34974
CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE
FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,FLORIDA
CASE NO.220601005
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,PETITIONER
-vs-
Grand Lake Investments Inc,RESPONDENT
LIEN/ORDER
THIS CAUSE came before the Special Magistrate,City of Okeechobee,for public hearing on August 9,2022.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: Grand Lake Investments Inc
Property Location: Northwest 5th Street
Legal Description: Lots 20,21 and West half of Lot 22 of Block 99,OKEECHOBEE,Plat Book 5,Page
5,public records of Okeechobee County,Florida
Parcel: 3-15-37-35-0010-00990-0200(33730)
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 Vacant lot with overgrown grass and weeds
Chapter 30,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,Sections 30-43 Public nuisances,30-44 General cleaning and beautification,concerning
your property located at Northwest 5th Street,Okeechobee,Florida.
If you do not correct the violations by August 31,2022,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 9th day of August,2022. /
City of 0 hobee
Code E e : stra
Rog zcona,.squire
AT EST:
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C ristina Curl,Recording Secretary
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE ,,//��
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Curl by means of ysical presence or 0 online notarization,who produced as identifi Lion or�
is personally kno n to me and who did take an oath. •
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CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE
FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,FLORIDA
CASE NO.220001085
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE.PETITIONER
Grano Lake Inv s Inc.RESPONDENT
LIEN I ORDER
THIS CAUSE came before the Special Magistrate City of Okeeechobee,for public hearing on August 9.2022.After
due notice lo the respondent,the Special Magistrate having heard evidence on the alleged violation by witnesses or
'Midavit makes the foltowtng tindings:
•FINDINGS OF FACT:
Property Owner Grand Lake Investments Inc
Properly Location: Northwest 5e Street
Legal Description: Lots 2021 and West half of Lot 2 of dock 99.OhEECHOSEE,Plat Book 5,Page
5,public records of Okeechobee County,Raids
Parcel: 3-15.3745 OQ1 r r rw;r 0(3 1)
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW:The owner of the properly described above has been found in violation of the following
sections of the City Code of Ordinances.
Cods leaden V cured 0escrint enol Violation
Chapter 30,8aauon 30 43 Public meanness vomit tot.wdh overgrown.Wasteland weeds
Cnapter 30,filotitin 30:44 General d4onUQ,and beautification
ORDER The City of Okeechobee Code Enfomement Special Magistrate has detomined you have violated City Code
of Ordinances Chapter 30,Sections 30-43 Public nuisances.30.44 General leaning and beautification.concerning
your property located at Nothwest PSUeet;Okeechobee,Florida.
If you do not correct is deletion by August 31.2022,the Magistrate hereby Nnpoeaa eflne of$50.00•per dry,
Including a ono4 me administrative tee W$50:00.commencing that date end continuing to accrue daily until
the City verifies that the violations are corrected.Furl,If you do not coned the violation by said date,a copy
of this Order L,a Claim of Lien.shall be recorded in the Office of the Clerk of limit Court,Okeechobee County.
Florida and once recorded becomes a Lien on real andpereonal property pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 162.
Yea have the right to appeal Iris finding within thirty days,and order by Writ of Colman to the Circuit Court.
Okeechobee County,Florida.If you,correct the violation prior to the above data,N Is your obligation to contact the
Code Enforcement Officer to verify such compliance.
ORDERED this 9th day of August,2022. s
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