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2023-06-13 VIII. A. Exhibit 8 - Okeechobee Commons Exhibit 8 VIII. A. Exhibit #8 Case #221 1 1 901 0 Okeechobee Commons LTD Exhibit 8 Code Enforcement Hearing June 13, 2023 Case Number, Name and Address: Case#221119010, Okeechobee Commons LTD, 402 NW 10th St Code Section Violated Description of Violation Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances and overgrown weeds, grass, bushes or shrubs and several 30-44 General Cleaning and beautification roofs in need of repair/maintenance. Photos: See attached Is respondent a Repeat Violator? No Summary: • Respondent was first notified on October 25, 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 January 10, 2023 Case presented to the Special Magistrate and found in violation of Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification. A fine of$75.00 per day to begin 21 days after the date of the Special Magistrate Hearing on January 10, 2023, unless the property owner brings the property into compliance on or before that date, plus a $50.00 administrative fee. If the property is not brought into compliance, fine accrual will begin on January 31, 2023. January 13, 2023 Lien/Order mailed via USPS certified return receipt to the business office and signature February address of record. unreadable 1, 2023 January 30, 2023 Code Officer Curl received a call from Bill Barnhart Construction Manager with Sweetwater Restoration, Inc. stating that they temporarily dried in and tarped the roofs this weekend and expect to have the roofs repaired within the next two months. January 31, 2023 Code Officer Smith inspected the property; still non-compliant February 3, 2023 Code Officer Curl received an email from Annette Harmon, Property Manager who stated that the roofs have been dried in and tarped. I advised Ms. Harmon that we could give them a little more time and would extend the 21-days till February 14th before the lien/order will be recorded. February 7, 2023 Code Officer Curl received a call from Bill with Sweetwater Restoration inquiring about the extension that was given until February 14th and to see if an additional extension could be given. I advised him that once the Special Magistrate enters an order we are bound by that order as the property owner had plenty of time to respond to us before the case ever made it to the Magistrate but when we receive no response we have to move forward with the case. We gave them one 21-day extension, but we could not give them another and if the work is not completed by 14th that the lien/order would be recorded, and the fine accrual would begin. Page 1 of 2 Exhibit 8 Date of notice Type of notice Received by Date received/ returned February 15, Code Officer Smith inspected the property, still non-compliant, photos in file. 2023 Line/Order recorded Official Records File#2023001874 Page(s): 1. February 15, Recorded Lien/Order mailed via USPS certified return receipt to the agent of Annette February 2023 record and business office address. Hartman 21, 2023 May 9, 2023 Code Officer Smith & Curl inspected the property, found to be in compliance, photos in file. Fine total: $4150.00 plus$50.00 admin fee grand total of$4200.00. May 15, 2023 Compliance Letter with fine total mailed via USPS certified return receipt to the Received by May 22, address of record and the local business office the local 2023 business office signature not legible. Received by May 19, Dylan Griego 2023 City Recommendation: The City recommends that it be noted for the record that the property came into compliance on May 9, 2023, leaving a fine balance of$4,150.00, plus a $50.00 administrative fee, totaling $4,200.00. Chronology attached Page 2 of 2 Exhibit 8 Case #221119010; Okeechobee Commons, LTD., 402 NW 10t' St Date Event/Document October 22, 2022 Property owner: Okeechobee Commons, LTD. C/O Property Tax Eagle Property address: 402 NW 10th St, Okeechobee, FL. 34972 Mailing address: 3338-L1 Country Club Rd #236, Valdosta, GA. 31605 Parcel ID: 3-15-37-35-0010-00290-0010 (33378) Violation of Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification for having overgrown weeds, grass, bushes or shrubs and several roofs in need of repair/maintenance. October 25, 2022 Courtesy Card and photos mailed via regular mail, given 14-days to correct violations. November 17, 2022 Code Officer Smith inspected the property, still non-compliant; however, the grass has been cut. Photos in file. November 19, 2022 Code Officer Curl inspected the property, still non-compliant no repairs have been made to any roofs; however, the grass has been cut. Photos in file. November 19, 2022 SOV/NOH and photos mailed via USPS certified return receipt for the January 10' Hearing. December 21, 2022 Code Officer Curl inspected the property, still non-compliant, no roof repairs have been made. Photos in file. December 27, 2022 Code Officer Curl posted the property and the notice board at City Hall with a Notice to Appear for the January 10th Hearing. January 3, 2023 Code Officer Smith inspected the property: still non-compliant, photos in file. January 9, 2023 Code Officer Curl received a call from Annette, property manager stating that they are working on getting the roofs repaired/replaced and the corporate office is trying to get it covered by insurance. She stated that Dabriah Jackson from the corporate office will be emailing the information. January 9, 2023 Received the email from Dabriah Jackson with Hallmark Management, Inc showing the cost for the work that will be completed at Okeechobee Commons to bring it up to code. January 10, 2023 Case presented to the Special Magistrate and found in violation of Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification. A fine of $75.00 per day to begin 21 days after the date of the Special Magistrate Hearing on January 10, 2023, unless the property owner brings the property into compliance on or before that date, plus a $50.00 administrative fee. If the property is not brought into compliance, fine accrual will begin on January 31, 2023. January 11, 2023 Lien/Order prepared for the Special Magistrates signature. January 13, 2023 Lien/Order signed by the Special Magistrate. Page 1 of 2 Exhibit 8 Case #221119010; Okeechobee Commons, LTD., 402 NW 10th St Date Event/Document January 13, 2023 Lien/Order mailed via USPS certified return receipt to the business office and address of record. Business office letter returned do to needing more postage. The proper postage was added, and the letter was re-mailed to the business office. Received on February 1, 2023 Certified returned receipt signature unreadable. January 30, 2023 Code Officer Curl received a call from Bill Barnhart Construction Manager with Sweetwater Restoration, Inc. stating that they temporarily dried in and tarped the roofs this weekend and expect to have the roofs repaired within the next two months. 407-242-3052. January 31, 2023 Code Officer Smith inspected the property; still non-compliant, photos in file. February 3, 2023 Code Officer Curl received an email from Annette Harmon, Property Manager who stated that the roofs have been dried in and tarped. I advised Ms. Harmon that we could give them a little more time and would extend the 21-days till February 14th before the lien/order will be recorded. February 7, 2023 Code Officer Curl received a call from Bill with Sweetwater Restoration inquiring about the extension that was given until February 14th and to see if an additional extension could be given. I advised him that once the Special Magistrate enters an order we are bound by that order as the property owner had plenty of time to respond to us before the case ever made it to the Magistrate but when we receive no response we have to move forward with the case. We gave them one 21-day extension, but we could not give them another and if the work is not completed by 14th that the lien/order would be recorded, and the fine accrual would begin. February 15, 2023 Code Officer Smith inspected the property, still non-compliant, photos in file. Line/Order recorded Official Records File #2023001874 Page(s): 1. February 15, 2023 Recorded Lien/Order mailed via USPS certified return receipt to the agent of record and business office address. Received by Annette Hartman on February 21, 2023. February 15, 2023 File given to City Hall to scan into records. May 9, 2023 Code Officer Smith & Curl inspected the property, found to be in compliance, photos in file. Fine total: $4150.00 plus $50.00 admin fee grand total of$4200.00. May 15, 2023 Compliance Letter with fine total mailed via USPS certified return receipt to the address of record and the local business office. Received by the local business office on May 22, 2023, signature not legible. Received by the Dylan Griego on May 19, 2023. Page 2 of 2 Exhibit 8 WA. .... . .;Alig.1.:*q .....--•--.. __ _ _ ' (11-'.E EC HOtiF p e.. 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OFFICIAL MINUTES II�4iii/III/ CALL TO ORDER Special Magistrate Azcona called the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing to order on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, located at 55 Southeast 3td Avenue, Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Special Magistrate Azcona. II. ATTENDANCE 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 December 13,2022, Hearing Minutes. B. This being a Quasi-Judicial proceeding, Special Magistrate Azcona collectively administered an Oath to: Code Officers Smith, Curl, Mrs. Pamela Arnold, Mr.Vernon Arnold, Mrs. Selena Taylor, Mr. Perry S. Arnold, Jr., and Mr. Charles Holt; all affirmed. Code Officers Smith, Curl 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 CONTINUED A. Case No. 220128007; Perry Sylvester Arnold, Jr., 620 Northeast 4th Avenue [Legal Description: Lots 5 and 6 of Block 80, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1, Page 10 or Plat Book 5, Page 5, Okeechobee County public records]. Code Officer Smith testified that the property was found in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification and Chapter 82,Section 82-124 Permits 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 July 26, 2022. Mrs. Selena Taylor submitted a request for a fine reduction on August 23, 2022. Mrs. Arnold requested that the fine be dismissed due to special circumstances.On October 11,2022,Mrs.Arnold submitted an Adjudication as to Incapacity into evidence The City recommends a fine reduction of 75-percent, plus a$50.00 administrative fee. Based on the evidence provided,Special Magistrate Azcona ruled to reduce the fine by 100- percent, reducing the fine to zero. VI. COMPLIED CASES A. Case No. 221119009; David Salas and Olga Lidia Jimenez, 503 Northeast 3rd Street [Legal Description Lots 10,11,12 of Block 118, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1, Page 10 and 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 54, Section 54- 51 Parking in residential neighborhoods, Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances. B. Case No. 221118022; Anne M. Land, 500 Northwest 16th Street [Legal Description: Lot 1 and East half of Lot 2 of Block 69, CONNERS HIGHLANDS, Plat Book 1, Page 21, 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, Section 30-41 Disabled vehicles. VII. NEW CASES A. Case No. 221025009; Charles E. Holt, 1010 Southwest 11th Avenue [Legal Description: Lots 19 and 20 of Block 22, 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 having overgrown vegetation and debris all over the property. The respondent is not a repeat violator. A Courtesy Card was mailed via United States Postal Service(USPS)regular mail on October 10,2022.The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on October 22, 2022. January 10,2023,Special Magistrate Hearing,Page 1 of 4 89 VII. NEW CASES CONTINUED A. CONTINUED: A Statement of Violation/Notice of Hearing (SOV/NOH) was mailed via USPS certified return receipt on October 25, 2022.The notice was received by Charles Holt on October 28, 2022. The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on December 8, 2022 and January 4, 2023. To comply with City Ordinances the property owner needs to remove all overgrown vegetation and debris from the property. The City recommends a fine of$50.00 per day, to begin 21-days after the Special Magistrate Hearing on January 10, 2023, 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.221025009 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. 221119010; Okeechobee Commons, LTD do Property Tax Eagle, 402 Northwest 10th Street[Legal Description: Lots 1 to 6 Inc., Lots 14 to 26 Inc., and all vacated alley lying between Lots 1 to 6 and Lots 21 to 26 and South half of vacated alley lying between Lots 7 to 13 and 14 to 20 of Block 29, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1, Page 10, 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 having several roofs in need of repair/replacement and overgrown vegetation all over the property. The respondent is not a repeat violator.A Courtesy Card was mailed via USPS regular mail on October 25,2022.The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on November 17,2022 and November 19,2022.A SOV/NOH was mailed via USPS certified return receipt on November 19, 2022. The City has not received the SOV/NOH nor receipt of signature card as of the date of this Hearing. The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on December 21, 2022. A Notice to Appear was posted on the property and on the public notices board at City Hall on December 27, 2022. The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on January 3, 2023. To comply with City Ordinances the property owner needs to remove all the overgrown vegetation and complete the roof repairs/replacements. The City recommends a fine of$75.00 per day to begin 21-days after the Special Magistrate Hearing on January 10, 2023, 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.221119010 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$75.00 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. 221118020; Michael Ethan Holsombach, 1010 Southeast 5th Street[Legal Description: Lots 2 and 3 of Block 6,WRIGHT'S FIRST ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1, Page 13, 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 for having an untagged/disabled boat, overgrown vegetation, and debris all over the property,the exterior of the structure in need of being cleaned,and the roof repaired/replaced. The respondent is not a repeat violator. A Courtesy Card was mailed via USPS regular mail on October 25, 2022. The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on November 16, 2022.A SOV/NOH was mailed via USPS certified return receipt on November 21,2022.The City has not received the SOV/NOH nor receipt of signature card as of the date of this Hearing. A Notice to Appear was posted on the property and on the public notices board at City Hall on December 27, 2022. The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on January 3, 2023. To comply with City Ordinances the property owner needs to remove all the overgrown vegetation and debris from the property,clean the exterior of the structure and complete the roof repair/replacement. The City recommends a fine of$75.00 per day to begin 21-days after the Special Magistrate Hearing on January 10, 2023, 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.221118020 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 and imposed a fine of$75.00 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. January 10,2023,Special Magistrate Hearing,Page 2 of 4 Exhibit 8 90 VII. NEW CASES CONTINUED D. Case No. 221118021;April and Victor Martin, 705 Southeast 9th Avenue[Legal Description: Lot 7 and North half of Lot 10 of Block 13, WRIGHT'S FIRST ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1, Page 13, 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, Chapter 54, Section 54-51 Parking in residential neighborhoods for having overgrown vegetation all over the property, the exterior of the structure in need of being cleaned and parking a semitruck on residential property.The respondent is not a repeat violator.A Courtesy Card was mailed via USPS regular mail on October 25, 2022. The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on November 16,2022.A SOV/NOH was mailed via USPS certified return receipt on November 21, 2022.The notice was received by April Martin on November 25,2022.The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on December 21,2022 and January 3, 2023.To comply with City Ordinances the property owner needs to remove all the overgrown vegetation and debris from the property. The City recommends a fine of$50.00 per day, to begin 21-days after the Special Magistrate Hearing on January 10, 2023, 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.221118021 to be in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification, Chapter 54, Section 54-51 Parking in residential neighborhoods 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. E. Case No. 221118023; Harry A. and Betty A. Schock, 1805 Northwest 7th Avenue [Legal Description:Lot 4 and North half of Lot 5 of Block 53,CONNERS HIGHLANDS, Plat Book 1,Page 21, Okeechobee County public records]. Code Officer Smith testified that the property is in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-40 Junk, 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances for having disabled/untagged vehicles, junk, debris, and overgrown vegetation all over the property. The respondent is not a repeat violator.A Courtesy Card was mailed via USPS regular mail on October 27, 2022.The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on November 17,2022 and November 19,2022.A SOV/NOH was mailed via USPS certified return receipt on November 21, 2022. The notice was received by Harry Schock on November 25, 2022. The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on January 3, 2023. To comply with City Ordinances the property owner needs to remove all junk, debris, overgrown vegetation, and the disabled/untagged vehicles from the property. The City recommends a fine of$75.00 per day to begin 21-days after the Special Magistrate Hearing on January 10, 2023, 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.221118023 to be in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-40 Junk, 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances and imposed a fine of $75.00 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. F. Case No.221118019; Pristine Detailing and Pressure Washing, LLC,whose business address is 1495 Southeast 5`h Street. Code Officer Smith testified that the property is in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 50, Section 50-36 Issuance of local business tax for engaging in business within the City of Okeechobee without first procuring a local business tax receipt. The respondent is not a repeat violator.A Courtesy Card was mailed via USPS regular mail on October 26,2022.The respondent was found to be non-compliant on November 18, 2022. A SOV/NOH was mailed via USPS certified return receipt on November 28, 2022.The notice was received by the Registered Agent, Inc Authority RA on December 1, 2022. The respondent was found to be non-compliant on December 20, 2022 and January 4, 2023. To comply with City Ordinances the business owner needs to purchase a Business Tax Receipt from the City of Okeechobee. The City recommends a fine of$125.00 per day to begin 21-days after the Special Magistrate Hearing on January 10, 2023, unless the business comes into compliance on or before that date, plus a $50.00 administrative fee. Based on the evidence provided,Special Magistrate Azcona found Case No.221118019 to be in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 50, Section 50-36 Issuance of local business tax and imposed a fine of $125.00 per day plus a one-time administrative fee of$50.00 should the business fail to come into compliance within 21-days after the date of this Hearing. January 10,2023,Special Magistrate Hearing,Page 3 of 4 Exhibit 8 ql / VIII. ADJOURN MEETING There being no further business to come before the Special Magi trate, e5was a . urned at i Roger Azcona,SpecialMagistrate A EST: (.1_h/Mtrta-- e/A/1 i. 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. January 10,2023,Special Magistrate Hearing,Page 4 of 4 Exhibit 8 Official D Records File#2023001874 Page(s):1 Prepared By/Return To: City of Okeechobee Clerk of the Circuit Court 8 Carnptrdler Code Enforcement Department Okeechobee,FL Recorded 2/15/2023 2:34 PM 50 Southeast 2nd Avenue Fees:RECORDING$10.00 Okeechobee,Florida 34974 CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,FLORIDA CASE NO.221119010 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,PETITIONER -vs- Okeechobee Commons,LTD c/o Property Tax Eagle,RESPONDENT LIEN I ORDER THIS CAUSE came before the Special Magistrate,City of Okeechobee,for public hearing on January 10,2023.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: Okeechobee Commons,LTD do Property Tax Eagle Property Location: 402 Northwest 10th Street,Okeechobee,FL.34972 Legal Description: Lots 1 to 6 Inc,Lots 14 to 26 Inc,and all vacated alley lying between Lots 1 to 6 and Lots 21 to 26 and South half of vacated alley lying between Lots 7 to 13 and 14 of Block 29, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1, Page 10, public records of Okeechobee County,Florida Parcel: 3-15-37-35-0010-00290-0010(33378) 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 Several roofs in need of repair/replacement Chapter 30,Section 30-44 General cleaning Overgrown grass,weeds,bushes,or shrubs 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 402 Northwest 10th St,Okeechobee,Florida. If you do not correct the violations by January 31,2023,the Magistrate hereby imposes a fine of$75.00 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 10th day of January 2023. Ceder —���f Ok ho e nforcemortt'Spe ' �strate Roger Azcona,Esquire A EST: ,�A IzU.r^rl aA.� /. 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I- F— p0 Exhibit 8 ; rY `` `310kCity of Okeechobee Code Enforcement 50 SE 2nd Ave. Okeechobee, Florida 34974 (863)763-9795 May 15, 2023 Okeechobee Commons, LTD 402 NW 10th St. Okeechobee, FL. 34972 Re: 402 NW 10th St, Okeechobee, FL. 34972 Case#221119010 Dear Okeechobee Commons, LTD: On behalf of the City of Okeechobee, we extend our appreciation and sincerest Thank-You, for your efforts to bring the above-mentioned property into compliance with City Ordinances with the replacement of all the roofs, and the removal of the overgrown vegetation from your property. The city has a responsibility to ensure that the ordinances enacted for the protection of life and property and for the general appearance of the city are followed by property owners in accordance with the desires of the residents of the community. Your continuing efforts, in maintaining your property are important to the City of Okeechobee, your neighbors and fellow citizens. The above-mentioned property has a Code Enforcement Lien with a fine balance of $4,200.00 including the $50.00 administrative fee. Please contact our office immediately to make arrangements to pay this fine. Failure to pay this fine will result in the lien on real and personal property to remain pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 162 and could result in a foreclosure action being filed against the above-mentioned property. 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 beautification of the city. Sincerely, Christina Curl City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Officer 863-763-9795 ccu rl@cityofokeechobee.corn Enclosure: Lien/Order CO ._ c W 4.4t w al W _ C31 .� �CD J � $ UQ ii»M M 0 N cu •E zi..' i It 4-f'g; W ,- e m " 2 m o a � Vin W Sc m ¢ s m w Q a). 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