2023-08-08 VI. B. Exhibit 5 Exhibit 5
VI. B. Exhibit #5
Case #230712017
Michael J. Garica
Exhibit 5
Code Enforcement Hearing August 8, 2023
Case Number, Name and Address:
Case#230712017, Michael J Garcia, 1207 SE 10th St.
Code Section Violated Description of Violation
Chapter 30, Sections, 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Untagged/inoperable vehicle, overgrown weeds, grass,
Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and bushes or shrubs, and trees in need of being cut.
beautification.
Photos:
See attached
Is respondent a Repeat Violator?
No
Summary:
• Respondent was first notified on June 15, 2023 via Courtesy Card.
• The City communicated with the respondent on the below occasion(s).
Date of notice Type of notice Received/ Date
Returned received/returned
July 3, 2023 Code Officer Smith inspected the property, still non-compliant,
disable/untagged vehicle remains, and the grass in need of being cut.
July 12, 2023 Code Officer Smith inspected the property, still non-compliant, Michael July 17, 2023.
disable/untagged vehicle remains, and another disabled vehicle has been Garcia
placed on the property. However, the grass has been cut.
SOV/NOH,photos and city ordinances mailed out via USPS certified return
receipt for the August 8th Hearing. Photos in file.
July 26, 2023 M. Garcia called and spoke with Code Officer Smith and advised that he
had addressed the issues on the property and that the property was ready
for inspection. I advised him that I would be out tomorrow in the am to do
an inspection. If anything needed to be addressed, I would call him and let
him know.
July 27, 2023 Code Officer Smith inspected the property: in compliance, photos in file.
All the issues had been addressed. Case Closed.
Com fiance Letter sent out via USPS re ular mail.
July 28, 2023 Code Officer Curl received - call fromGarcia inquiring about the status
of the case. He was advised that • e Officer Smith inspected the
property and found the property to be in compliance yesterday and the
case was
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 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances and
30-44 General cleaning and beautification.
Chronology attached
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Exhibit 5
Case #230712017, Michael J Garcia 1207 SE 10t' St.
Date Event/Document
June 14, 2023 Property owner: Michael J Garcia
Property address: 1207 SE 10th St, Okeechobee, FL. 34974
Mailing address: 1207 SE 10th St, Okeechobee, FL. 34974-5329
Parcel ID: 3-22-37-35-0360-00000-0090 (35764)
Legal Description: Lot 9 BRENTWOOD ESTATES Plat Book 7, Page 31, Okeechobee County
public records.
Complaint called into Gary Ritter by Ron Turpin of 1114 SE 10th St Okeechobee, FL 34974 that
the property has overgrown grass, and a disabled vehicle.
Code Officer Smith observed the above-mentioned property to be in violation of Chapter
30 Section 30-41 Disabled vehicles 30-43 Public nuisances and 30-44 General cleaning and
beautification: untagged/inoperable vehicle on the property overgrown grass. Photos in
the file.
June 15, 2023 Courtesy Card, photos and city ordinances mailed via USPS regular mail, giving the property
owner 14 days to correct the violation.
July 3, 2023 Code Officer Smith inspected the property, still non-compliant, disable/untagged vehicle
remains, and the grass in need of being cut.
July 12, 2023 Code Officer Smith inspected the property, still non-compliant, disable/untagged vehicle
remains, and another disabled vehicle has been placed on the property. However, the grass has
been cut.
SOV/NOH, photos and city ordinances mailed out via USPS certified return receipt for the
August 8th Hearing. Photos in file. Received by Michael Garcia on July 17, 2023.
July 26, 2023 M. Garcia called and spoke with Code Officer Smith and advised that he had addressed the issues
on the property and that the property was ready for inspection. I advised him that I would be out
tomorrow in the am to do an inspection. If anything needed to be addressed, I would call him and
let him know.
July 27, 2023 Code Officer Smith inspected the property: in compliance, photos in file. All the issues had been
addressed. Case Closed.
Compliance Letter sent out via USPS regular mail.
July 28, 2023 Code Officer Curl received a call from Mr. Garcia inquiring about the status of the case. He was
advised that Code Officer Smith inspected the property and found the property to be in compliance
yesterday and the case was closed.
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50 SE 2nd Ave Okeechobee Florida 34974
863-763-9795 Phone
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OKEECHOBEE,FLORIDA
Petitioner,
vs
Date July 12, 2023
Respondent,
CASE NO. 230712017
Michael J Garcia
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 30, Sections 30-41, 30-43, and 30-44.
2. Address and Parcel#where violation exists: 1207 SE 10th St, Okeechobee, FL. 34974
3-22-37-35-0360-00000-0090 (35764)
3. Name and address of property owner or person in charge of location where violation exists:
Michael J Garcia, 1207 SE 10th St, Okeechobee, FL. 34974-5329
4. Description of Violation:
Untagged/inoperable vehicles on the property overgrown grass.
5. Date violation must be corrected by: Aug 1, 2023
6. Date violation first observed on or about:Jun 15, 2023
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 August. 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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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
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
July 27, 2023
Michael J. Garcia
1207 SE 10t' St.
Okeechobee, FL 34974-5329
Re: 1207 SE 10th St, Okeechobee, FL.
Case# 230712017
Dear Michael Garcia:
On behalf of the City of Okeechobee, we extend our appreciation and sincerest Thank You, for
your efforts to bring the above listed property into compliance with City Ordinances with the
removal of the disabled vehicle and the cutting of all overgrown vegetation on your property. The
city has a responsibility to assure 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.
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.
Respectfully,
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Anthony Smith
City of Okeechobee
Code Enforcement Officer
863-763-9795
asmith@cityofokeechobee.com