2023-06-13 VII. E. Exhibit 7 - Rebecca Hamilton Exhibit 7
VII. E. Exhibit #7
Case #230509012
Law Office of Rebecca Hamilton
Exhibit 7
Code Enforcement Hearing June 13, 2023
Case Number, Name and Address:
Case#230509012, Law Office of Rebecca Hamilton, 180 NW 3' Ave., STE B
Code Section Violated Description of Violation
Chapter 50, Sections 50-36 Issuance of local Not renewing their local business tax (BTR) by October 1,
business tax and 50-43 Penalties for violation of local 2022 and engaging in business without first having
business tax regulations procured an active local BTR from the City of Okeechobee.
Total amount due is $315.63
Photos:
See attached
Is respondent a Repeat Violator?
No
Summary:
• Respondent was first notified on March 21, 2023, via Delinquent Letter.
• The City communicated with the respondent on the below occasion(s).
Date of notice Type of notice Received Date
by received/returned
March 21, 2023 Delinquent Letter hand delivered to business. Yaquelin
Valdez
May 9, 2023 Code Officer Curl verified with Ashley, the City's BTR Specialist
that the Business Tax Receipt had not been paid.
May 9, 2023 SOV/NOH and Delinquent Letter hand delivered to the business. Rebecca
H. Boldt
May 23, 2023 Code Officer Curl verified with Melissa, the City's Account
Supervisor that the BTR has not been paid.
June 7, 2023 Code Officer Curl verified with India, the City's Finance Director
that the BTR has been paid, Case Closed.
June 12, 2023 Compliance Letter mailed via USPS regular mail.
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 50-36 Issuance of business tax and 50-43 Penalties
for violation of local business tax regulations.
Chronology attached
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Exhibit 7
Case #230509012; Law Office of Rebecca Hamilton
Date Event/Document
March 8, 2023 Business name: Law Office of Rebecca Hamilton, PA
Business address: 180 NW 3rd Avenue, STE B, Okeechobee, FL. 34972
Business address: 180 NW 3rd Avenue, STE B, Okeechobee, FL. 34972
The business is in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 50, Section 50-36 Issuance of
local business tad and Section 50-43 Penalties for violation of local business tax
regulations for not renewing their local business tax (BTR) by October 1, 2022 and
engaging in business without first having procured an active local BTR from the City of
Okeechobee. Total amount due is $315.63.
March 21, 2023 Delinquent Letter hand delivered to business. Received by Yaquelin Valdez, assistant.
May 9, 2023 Code Officer Curl verified with Ashley, the City's BTR Specialist that the Business Tax Receipt
had not been paid.
May 9, 2023 SOV/NOH and Delinquent Letter hand delivered to the business. Received by Rebecca H.
Boldt
May 23, 2023 Code Officer Curl verified with Melissa, the City's Account Supervisor that the BTR has not been
paid.
June 7, 2023 Code Officer Curl verified with India, the City's Finance Director that the BTR has been paid, Case
Closed.
June 12, 2023 Compliance Letter mailed via USPS regular mail.
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Exhibit 7
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---• City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement
50 SE 2nd Ave.
Okeechobee, Florida 34974
(863)763-9795
March 08, 2023
REBECCA HAMILTON
LAW OFFICE OF REBECCA HAMILTON PA
180 NW 3RD AVENUE STE. B
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972
RE: Delinquent Business Tax Receipt - October 1, 2022 - September 30, 2023
License Number: 953
License Fee: $52.50
Penalties applied: $263.13
Current Amount Due: $315.63
Dear Business Owner,
Please be advised that your business tax receipt expired on September 30, 2022, and
you are now delinquent. The City Code requires this to be paid on time if you wish to engage
in any business in the City of Okeechobee. If your Business Tax Receipt is not brought up to
date immediately, you will be scheduled to go before the Special Magistrate at the next
scheduled Code Enforcement Hearing and an additional fine of 250.00 will be imposed.
Please contact Ashley Weikert, Business Tax Receipt Official at the City of Okeechobee
Finance Department immediately to resolve this matter.
Payments maybe mailed to the City of Okeechobee, Business Tax Receipt, 55 SE 3'Avenue,
Okeechobee, Florida 34974. Payments may also be made in person during regular business
hours Monday-Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Room 102. For
businesses holding a State License(s) a copy or copies will need to be included with the
payment(s).
If you have any question, concerns or if there have been any changes to the business
contact Ashley Weikert at (863) 763-9816. Please note that a written notice must be
submitted to close any account(s).
Sincerely,
Anthony Smith
Code Enforcement Officer
Exhibit 7
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City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement
50 SE 2nd Street
Okeechobee, Florida 34974
(863)763-9795
RECEIPT
(If Served by Hand Delivery)
I havereceived a copy of the notice for Delinquent Business Tax Receipts.//
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Exhibit 7
DIVISION OF CORPORATIONS
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Department of State / Division of Corporations / Search Records / Search by Registered Agent Name /
Detail by Registered Agent Name
Florida Profit Corporation
REBECCA BOLDT HAMILTON, INC.
Filing Information
Document Number P00000002107
FEI/EIN Number 65-0990511
Date Filed 01/06/2000
State FL
Status ACTIVE
Last Event REINSTATEMENT
Event Date Filed 01/25/2018
Principal Address
180 NW 3rd Avenue, Suite B
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972
Changed: 04/30/2019
Mailing Address
180 NW 3rd Avenue, Suite B
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972
Changed: 04/30/2019
Registered Agent Name&Address
BOLDT, REBECCA H
15090 N.W. 314TH STREET
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972
Name Changed: 06/30/2020
Address Changed: 09/04/2007
Officer/Director Detail
Name&Address
Title DPTS
BOLDT, REBECCA H
Exhibit 7
15090 NW 314TH STREET
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972
Annual Reports
Report Year Filed Date
2020 06/30/2020
2021 04/30/2021
2022 04/28/2022
Document Images
04/28/2022--ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format
04/30/2021—ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format
06/30/2020—ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format
04/30/2019—ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format
01/25/2018—REINSTATEMENT View image in PDF format
04/28/2016--ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format
04/29/2015—ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format
02/26/2014—ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format
04/23/2013—ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format
04/27/2012—ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format
08/31/2011--ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format
12/09/2010—REINSTATEMENT View image in PDF format
04/30/2009--ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format
07/03/2008—ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format
09/04/2007—ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format
02/06/2006--ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format
08/20/2005—ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format
08/29/2004—ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format
06/30/2003--ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format
04/26/2002--ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format
04/29/2001—ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format
01/06/2000—Domestic Profit View image in PDF format
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City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement
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 05/09/2023
Respondent,
CASE NO. 230509012
Law Office of Rebecca Hamilton, PA
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 50, Sections 50-36, 50-43
2. Address and Parcel#where violation exists:180 NW 3rd Ave, STE:B, Okeechobee, FL. 34972
3-15-37-35-0010-01560-0060 (33979)
3. Name and address of property owner or person in charge of location where violation exists:
Rebecca Hamilton, PA, 180 NW 3rd Avenue, STE: B, Okeechobee, FL. 34972
4. Description of Violation:
Delinquent Business Tax Receipt
5. Date violation must be corrected by.iviay 31, 2023
6. Date violation first observed on or aboutl:0/1/22
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 13th
day June, 2023 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.
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 162.11(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 apclacion 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 June 13, 2023 at 6:00 PM., located at Okeechobee City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Ave,
Okeechobee, FL. 34974 in Council Chambers.
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(863)763-9795
June 12, 2023
Law Office of Rebecca Hamilton-Boldt
180 NW 3rd Ave., Suite B
Okeechobee, FL. 34972
Re:180 NW 3'd Ave., Suite B, Okeechobee, FL. 34972
Case# 230509012
Dear Law Office of Rebecca Hamilton-Boldt:
On behalf of the City of Okeechobee, we extend our appreciation and sincerest Thank You, for
your efforts to bring the above listed business into compliance with City Ordinances with the
renewal of the Business Tax Receipt. The city has a responsibility to ensure that the ordinances
are enacted for the protection of life, property and for the general improvement of the city are
followed by business owners in accordance with the desires of the residents of the community.
Your continuing efforts, in maintaining your Business Tax Receipt are important to the City of
Okeechobee, your neighbors and fellow citizens.
If we can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us and we can discuss the
matter. Again, Thank You for your cooperation, understanding and efforts in assisting with the
improvement of the city.
Respectfully,
Christina Curl
City of Okeechobee
Code Enforcement Officer
863-763-9795
ccurl@cityofokeechobee.com