2022-12-13 VI. C. Exhibit 4 Exhibit 4
VI.C. Exhibit #4
Case #221020010
Zaben Omar Nafal (La Placita Supermarket)
Exhibit 4
Code Enforcement Hearing December 13, 2022
Case Number, Name and Address:
Case#221020010, Zaben Omar Nafal (La Placita Supermarket), 1002 NW Park St.
Code Section Violated Description of Violation
Chapter 50 Section 50-91 Levied Tax collected on the sale of propane gas
Chapter 50 Section 50-94 Duty of seller as to Failure of purchaser to bill for delinquent Utility Taxes
collection of tax
Photos:
See attached
Is respondent a Repeat Violator?
No
Summary:
• Respondent was first notified on March 15, 2022 via Courtesy Letter.
• The City communicated with the respondent on the below occasion(s).
Date of notice Type of notice Received by Date received/returned
July 28, 2022 Delinquency Letter from City Hall via regular
mail
October 18, 2022 Code Officer Curl received an email from the
City of Okeechobee Account Supervisor
Melissa Henry stating that La Placita
Supermarket had not paid their Utility Taxes
since June and they are delinquent from July
—October. She provided the two Courtesy
letters that were mailed with no response
October 20, 2022 Code Officer Smith hand delivered a Omar Nafal October 20, 2022
SOV/NOH
October 24, 2022 Per email from Mrs. Henry the delinquent
utility taxes were paid on Friday October 21,
2022. Case closed..
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 50, Sections 50-91 Levied, 50-94 Duty of seller as to collection of
tax.
Chronology attached
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Exhibit 4
Case #221020010; La Placita Supermarket
Date Event/Document
October 18, 2022 Property owner: La Placita Supermarket/Zaben Omar Nafal
Property address: 1002 NW Park St, Okeechobee, FL. 34972
Mailing address: 965 SE 23rd St, Okeechobee, FL. 34974
Violation of Chapter 50, Sections 50-91 Levied, 50-94 Duty of seller as to collection of
tax; failure of purchaser to pay bill for the Utility Taxes for July, August, September,
and October of 2022.
October 18, 2022 Code Officer Curl received an email from the City of Okeechobee Account Supervisor
Melissa Henry stating that La Placita Supermarket had not paid their Utility Taxes since
June and are delinquent for July, August, September, and October of 2022. She provided
the two Courtesy Letters that were mailed to the business owner with no response.
October 20, 2022 Code Officer Smith hand delivered a SOV/NOH to La Placita Supermarket for the
November 8th Hearing. Received by Omar Nafal.
October 24, 2022 Per email from Melissa the delinquent utility taxes were paid on Friday October 21, 2022.
Case Closed.
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Okeechobee County Property Appraiser 2022 Certified Values
Mickey L.Bandi,CFA updated: 10/20/2022
Parcel: ,< 3-16-37-35-0160-00280-0190(34557) » Aerial Viewer Pictometery Google Maps
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6/16/2011 $100 0706/1305 WD V U 11
3/9/2006 $350,000 0593/0196 WD V U 03
3/1/2006 $0 0595/0331 FJ I U 01
1/31/2005 $0 0552/1146 FJ I U 01
1/19/2005 $232,800 0552/1910 WD V Q
11/19/2001 $0 0466/0366 WD I U 03
7/14/2000 $105,000 0442/0118 WD I Q
6/29/2000 $101,800 0446/1223 WD I U 03
11/29/1999 $62,000 0431/0594 WD I Q
8/30/1999 $150,000 0429/1396 WD I Q
11/1/1985 $0 0273/0807 WD I U 03
10/1/1967 $2,200 0239/1087 WD I Q
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March 15, 2022
La Placita Supermarket
1002 NW Park Street
Okeechobee, FL 34972
Re: Utility Tax Payments
Mr. Zaben Nafal,
This is a reminder that the monthly utility tax payments are due to the City of
Okeechobee by the 15th of every month. Your payment has not been received for the
months of October,November,December,January, and February.
'Please note that a 10%propane tax must be remitted to the City of Okeechobee on all
receipts from the sale of propane within the City limits on a monthly basis. This
includes commercial or individual sales. Monthly reports and payments are to be
remitted to:
City of Okeechobee
55 SE 3rd Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34974
As with all taxes,it is the vendor's responsibility to collect and remit all appropriate taxes
and fees required by law.
We are sending this reminder as a courtesy. If you continue to be late with your
payments,your account will be referred to Code Enforcement for Code violation.
Respectfully,
Melissa Henry
Accounts Supervisor
863-763-9817
55 S.E.Third Avenue•Okeechobee,Florida 34974•(863)763-3372 Fax(863)763-1686
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City o Okeechobee
July 28,2022
La Placita Supermarket
1002 NW Park Street
Okeechobee, FL 34972
Re: Utility Tax Payments
Mr.Zaben Nafal,
This is a reminder that the monthly utility tax payments are due to the City of
Okeechobee by the 15th of every month. Your payment has not been received for the
months of March,April, May, and June 2022.
Please note that a 10%propane tax must be remitted to the City of Okeechobee on all
receipts from the sale of propane within the City limits on a monthly basis. This
includes commercial or individual sales. Monthly reports and payments are to be
remitted to:
City of Okeechobee
55 SE 3"d Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34974
As with all taxes,it is the vendor's responsibility to collect and remit all appropriate taxes
and fees required by law.
We are sending this reminder as a courtesy. If you continue to be late with your
payments,your account will be referred to Code Enforcement for Code violation.
Respectfully,
Melissa Henry
Accounts Supervisor
863-763-9817
55 S.E.Third Avenue•Okeechobee,Florida 34974•(863)763-3372 Fax(863)763-1686
Christina Curl
From: Melissa Henry
Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 9:55 AM
To: Anthony Smith
Cc: Christina Curl; India Riedel
Subject: RE: La Placita
Attachments: doc11864820221018085020.pdf
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Good morning,
I just wanted to let you know that La Placita still has not come in and paid their utility taxes. They now owe for 7
months, March-Sept 22. I don't know at what point you issue a citation. I will leave that in your capable hands Q
I have attached a copy of our code ordinance which relates to this matter. It clearly states the tax must be remitted by
the 15`h of every month for previous months sales.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
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Melissa Henry
Account Supervisor
City of Okeechobee
Direct: 863-763-9817
Main: 863-763-3372
Fax: 863-763-1686
mhenry@cityofokeechobee.com
"NOTICE:Florida has a very broad public records law. As a result,any written communication created or received by the City of Okeechobee
officials and employees will be available to the public and media,upon request,unless otherwise exempt. Under Florida law,e-mail addresses are
public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request,do not send electronic mail to this
office. Instead,contact our office by phone or in writing."
From:Anthony Smith<asmith@cityofokeechobee.com>
Sent:Tuesday,September 20, 2022 9:21 AM
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To: Melissa Henry<mhenry@cityofokeechobee.com>
Cc:Christina Curl<ccurl@cityofokeechobee.com>
Subject: RE: La Placita
Good morning,
I will go down to the store and let them know that they need to come in and pay their utility taxes.
Anthony Smith
City of Okeechobee
Code Enforcement Officer
50 SE 2nd Ave.
Okeechobee, FL. 34974
(863) 763-2626 Extension 9795
Fax(863) 763-7804
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NOTICE:Florida has a very broad public records law.As a result,any written communication created or received by the City of Okeechobee officials
and employees will be available to the public and media,upon request,unless otherwise exempt.Under Florida law,e-mail addresses are public
records.If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request,do not send electronic mail to this office.Instead,
contact our office by phone or in writing.
From: Melissa Henry<mhenry@citvofokeechobee.com>
Sent:Tuesday,September 20, 2022 8:16 AM
To:Anthony Smith<asmith@citvofokeechobee.com>
Cc:Christina Curl<ccurl@cityofokeechobee.com>
Subject: La Placita
Good morning,
Please see attached letter that was mailed to La Placita in July. They still have not paid their utility tax for March-
August. They are in violation of our code, as the utility tax is supposed to be paid monthly.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please let me know.
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Account Supervisor
City of Okeechobee
Direct: 863-763-9817
Main: 863-763-3372
Fax: 863-763-1686
mhenry@cityofokeechobee.com
"NOTICE:Florida has a very broad public records law. As a result,any written communication created or received by the City of Okeechobee
officials and employees will be available to the public and media,upon request,unless otherwise exempt. Under Florida law,e-mail addresses are
public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request,do not send electronic mail to this
office. Instead,contact our office by phone or in writing."
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50 SE 2nd Ave Okeechobee Florida 34974 `F` >
863-763-9795 Phone
CODE ENFORCEMENT FOR
THE CITY OF 863-763-7804 FAX
OKEECHOBEE,FLORIDA.
Petitioner,
vs
Date 10/20/2022
Respondent,
CASE NO. 221020010
Zaben Omar Nafal-La Placita Supermarket
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 50, Sections 50-91, 50-94
2. Address and Parcel#where violation exists:1002 NW Park Street, Okeechobee, FL. 34972
3-16-37-35-0160-00280-0190 (34557)
3. Name and address of property owner or person in charge of location where violation exists:
Zaben Nafal-La Placita Supermarket, 1002 NW Park Street, Okeechobee, FL. 34972
4. Description of Violation:
Delinquent Utility Tax for July, August, September and October
5. Date violation must be corrected b�(v0v 1, 2022
6. Date violation first observed on or abouF/15/22
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 November.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 o.appear 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 section 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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50 SE 2nd Ave.
Okeechobee, Florida 34974
(863)763-9795
RECEIPT
(If Served by Hand Delivery)
I have received a copy of the Statement of Violation and Notice of Hearing that will be
held in this case before the City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Special Magistrate
on November 8, 2022 at 6:00 PM., located at Okeechobee City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Ave,
Okeechobee, FL. 34974 in Council Chambers.
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Christina Curl
From: Melissa Henry
Sent: Monday, October 24, 2022 8:15 AM
To: Christina Curl
Cc: Anthony Smith; India Riedel
Subject: RE: La Placita
Good morning,
La Placita came in on Friday afternoon and paid March-September utility taxes. They are now up to date on their
payments.
Thank you for your help.
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Melissa Henry
Account Supervisor
City of Okeechobee
Direct: 863-763-9817
Main: 863-763-3372
Fax: 863-763-1686
mhenry@cityofokeechobee.com
"NOTICE:Florida has a very broad public records law. As a result,any written communication created or received by the City of Okeechobee
officials and employees will be available to the public and media,upon request,unless otherwise exempt. Under Florida law,e-mail addresses are
public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request,do not send electronic mail to this
office. Instead,contact our office by phone or in writing."
From:Christina Curl<ccurl@cityofokeechobee.com>
Sent:Thursday,October 20,2022 5:35 PM
To: Melissa Henry<mhenry@cityofokeechobee.com>
Cc:Anthony Smith<asmith@cityofokeechobee.com>; India Riedel<iriedel@cityofokeechobee.com>
Subject: RE: La Placita
Good afternoon Melissa,
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