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2023-07-11 VIII. F. Exhibit 10 Exhibit 10 VIII. F. Exhibit #10 Case #230526012 Mid State Fire Equipment Inc. Exhibit 10 Code Enforcement Hearing July 11 , 2023 Case Number, Name and Address: Case#230526012, Mid State Fire Equipment Inc, 1908 Chota Rd., Maryville, FL. 37803 Code Section Violated Description of Violation Chapter 50, Sections 50-36 Issuance of local Not renewing their local business tax receipt(BTR) by business tax, 50-43 Penalties for violation of local October 1, 2022 and engaging in business without first business tax regulations having 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: • The City communicated with the respondent on the below occasion(s). Date of notice Type of notice Received Date by received/returned March 14, 2023 Delinquent Letter mailed via USPS certified return receipt. Craig March 20, 2023 Ahistrom April 19, 2023 Code Officer Curl verified with Ashley, the City's BTR Specialist that the BTR has not been paid. May 25,2023 Code Officer Curl verified with Melissa, the City's Account Supervisor that the BTR has not been paid. May 26,2023 SOV/NOH and Delinquent Letter mailed via USPS certified return receipt to Received at June 2, 2023 the Agent of Record and the Secretary for the July 11th Hearing the business address June 5, 2023 William D. Johnson called in and spoke with Code Officer Smith and advised that he didn't own the business anymore.I advised that he need to write letter stating that he didn't own the business anymore and to cancel his BTR. I also advised him to send a copy to me and a copy to Finance at City Hall. June 12, 2023 BTR Cancellation Letter received from William D. Johnson stating that the business was sold to Fire and Life Safety of America on February 7, 2022 and that Mid State Fire Equipment is no longer in business or doing business of any kind since the sale of the business. Business in compliance. Case Closed. William D. Johnson June 12, 2023 Cancellation letter forwarded to the BTR Specialist for processing. Copy of the letter placed in the file. June 30, 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 Page 1 of 1 Exhibit 10 Case #230526012; Mid State Fire Equipment Inc Date Event/Document March 8, 2023 Business name: Mid State Fire Equipment Inc (J & S Family Investments, Inc.) Business Registered Agent: William D Johnson, 1908 Chota Rd, Maryville, FL. 37803 Secretary: Elna S. Johnson, 1908 Chota Rd, Maryville, FL. 37803 Business address: 1908 Chota Rd, Maryville, FL. 37803 Mailing address: 1908 Chota Rd, Maryville, FL. 37803 The business is in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 50, Sections 50-36 Issuance of local business tax, 50-43 Penalties for violation of local business tax regulations for not renewing their local business tax receipt (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 $276.25. March 14, 2023 Delinquent Letter mailed via USPS certified return receipt. Received by Craig Ahlstrom on March 20, 2023. April 19, 2023 Code Officer Curl verified with Ashley, the City's BTR Specialist that the BTR has not been paid. May 25, 2023 Code Officer Curl verified with Melissa, the City's Account Supervisor that the BTR has not been paid. May 26, 2023 SOV/NOH and Delinquent Letter mailed via USPS certified return receipt to the Agent of Record and the Secretary for the July 11th Hearing. Received at the business address on June 2, 2023. June 5, 2023 William D. Johnson called in and spoke with Code Officer Smith and advised that he didn't own the business anymore. I advised that he need to write letter stating that he didn't own the business anymore and to cancel his BTR. I also advised him to send a copy to me and a copy to Finance at City Hall. June 12, 2023 BTR Cancellation Letter received from William D. Johnson stating that the business was sold to Fire and Life Safety of America on February 7, 2022 and that Mid State Fire Equipment is no longer in business or doing business of any kind since the sale of the business. Business in compliance. Case Closed. William D. Johnson, 865-599-2362, wmiohnson2022(a�gmail.com, 1908 Chota Rd., Maryville, TN. 37803. June 12, 2023 Cancellation letter forwarded to the BTR Specialist for processing. Copy of the letter placed in the file. June 30, 2023 Compliance Letter mailed via USPS regular mail. Page 1 of 1 Exhibit 10 DIVISION OF CORPORATIONS II �. )...(.i1r)1'i Of Apartment of State / Division of Corporations / Search Records / Search by Entity Name / Detail by Entity Name Florida Profit Corporation J &S FAMILY INVESTMENTS, INC. Filing Information Document Number P95000094972 FEI/EIN Number 65-0631984 Date Filed 12/14/1995 Effective Date 01/01/1996 State FL Status ACTIVE Last Event AMENDMENT AND NAME CHANGE Event Date Filed 02/11/2022 Event Effective Date 04/10/2015 r'ncipal Address 1908 Chota Rd Maryville, FL 37803 Changed: 01/18/2023 Mailing Address 1908 Chota Rd Maryville,TN 37803 Changed: 10/04/2022 Registered Agent Name&Address JOHNSON,WILLIAM D 1908 Chota Rd Maryville, FL 37803 Name Changed:04/10/2015 Address Changed: 01/18/2023 Officer/Director Detail Name&Address Title DP Exhibit 10 Johnson, William D 1908 Chota Rd Maryville, FL 37803 Title ST Johnson, Elna S 1908 Chota Rd Maryville, FL 37803 Annual Reports Report Year Filed Date 2021 02/08/2021 2022 01/22/2022 2023 01/18/2023 Document Images 01/18/2023—ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format 02/11/2022--Amendment and Name Change View image in PDF format 01/22/2022—ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format 02/08/2021—ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format 01/20/2020—ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format 01/15/2019—ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format 01/22/2018—ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format 06/30/2017—ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format 01/14/2016--ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format 04/10/2015—REINSTATEMENT View image in PDF format 01/18/2013—ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format 01/06/2012—ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format 01/30/2011--ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format 01/11/2010--ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format 03/24/2009—ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format 03/10/2008—ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format 02/14/2007—ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format 02/16/2006--ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format 01/28/2005—ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format 08/27/2004—ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format 02/05/2003—ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format 01/30/2002—ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format 03/29/2001 —ANNUAL REPORT View image in PEW format 01/21/2000—ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format 02/11/1999--ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format 04/13/1998—Name Chgr1ge View image in PDF format 02/23/1998—ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format 03/25/1997—ANNUAL REPORT View image in PDF format Exhibit 10 City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement 50 SE 2nd Ave. Okeechobee, Florida 34974 (863)763-9795 March 08, 2023 WILLIAM D. JOHNSON MID STATE FIRE EQUIPMENT INC. 297 WASHINGTON BLVD LAKE PLACID, FL 33852 RE: Delinquent Business Tax Receipt - October 1, 2022 - September 30, 2023 License Number: 6029 License Fee: $21.00 Penalties applied: $255.25 Current Amount Due: $276.25 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'd 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 3'd 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). 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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:1908 Chota Rd, Maryville, FL. 37803 3. Name and address of property owner or person in charge of location where violation exists: William D. Johnson, 1908 Chota Rd, Maryville, FL. 37803 4. Description of Violation: Delinquent Business Tax Receipt 5. Date violation must be corrected byJ:un 27, 2023 6. Date violation first observed on or about1:0/1/22 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 1 1 th day July, 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. 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Contact USPS Tracking support for further assistance. FAQs Exhibit 10 City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement 50 SE 2"d Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974 863-763-9795 863-763-7804 Fax Mid State Fire Equipment Inc 297 Washington Blvd. NE Lake Placid, FL 33852 865-599-2362 RE: Case 230526012 Delinquent Business Tax Receipt Mr. Anthony Smith Please be advised that in February 2022 Mid State Fire Equipment Inc was sold to FLSA (Fire and Life Safety of America) which is now known as Summit Fire &Security. Below is the first paragraph of a 26 page asset purchase agreement. As you can see from the date below we have not own Mid State Fire Equipment Inc for 16+months. We have no access to the company and more over no responsibility for the Company. ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT THIS ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT(this "Agreement")is dated as of Fehruary 7, 202<,by and among FIRE& LIFE SAFETY AMERICA, INC., a Virginia corporation, with its principal place of business located at 8827 Staples Mill Road, Richmond, Virginia 23228("Buyer"), MID STATE FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC., a Florida corporation, with its principal place of business located at 297 Washington Boulevard NE, Lake Placid, Florida 33852 (Seller), WILLIAM D.JOHNSON, an individual residing at 109 Cleveland Avenue NE, Lake Placid, Florida 33852 (W.Johnson"), and ELNA S.JOHNSON, an individual residing at 109 Cleveland Avenue NE, Lake Placid, Florida 33852 (E.Johnson") (W.Johnson and E.Johnson are hereinafter sometimes individually referred to as an "Owner"and together as Owners"). I was not aware that I needed to notify anyone of this and apologize for any inconvenience I may have cause by not notify. Please take this letter as official notification that Mid State Fire Equipment Inc is no longer in business or doing business of any kind since the sale of this business in February 2022.The new owners, FLSA, did keep the name for some time but currently it is not being used. If you have any questions I can be contacted at 865-599-2362, wmiohnson2022@gmail.com or 1908 Chota Rd., Maryville TN 37803. Sincerely/ .\ William D.Johnson Exhibit 10 City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement 50 SE 2nd Ave. Okeechobee, Florida 34974 (863)763-9795 June 30, 2023 William D. Johnson 1908 Chota Rd Maryville, FL. 37803 Re: Mid State Fire Equipment Case #230526012 Dear Mr. William Johnson: 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 cancellation of your Business Tax Receipt. The city has a responsibility to ensure that the ordinances 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, to obtain a Business Tax Receipt for any future businesses 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.corn