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2023-09-12 VII. B. Exhibit 7 Exhibit 7 VII. B. Exhibit #7 Case #230621009 Grand Lake Investments Inc. Exhibit 7 Code Enforcement Hearing September 12, 2023 Case Number, Name and Address: 230621009, Grand Lake Investments Inc, NW 5th St. Okeechobee Code Section Violated Description of Violation_ Chapter 30 Sections 30-43 Public nuisances and 30- Vacant lot has overgrown grass/weeds in need of being cut. 44 General cleaning and beautification Photos: See attached Is respondent a Repeat Violator? Yes, Previous Case #220601005 Summary: • The City communicated with the respondent on the below occasion(s). Date of Type of notice Received Date notice by received/returned July 11, 2023 Case presented to the Special Magistrate, found in violation of Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification. A fine of$150.00 per day to begin 21-days after the date of the hearing, plus a $100.00 administrative fee imposed. July 12, 2023 Lien/Order mailed via USPS certified return receipt. Signature July 17,2023 not legible August 1, 2023 Code Officer Smith inspected the property, in compliance, photos in file. 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 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, and 30-44 General cleaning and beautification from June 12, 2023 until the property came into compliance on August 1, 2023, no lien/order was recorded, no fine accrued. Chronology attached Page 1 of 1 Exhibit 7 Case #230621009 Grand Lake Investments Inc Date June 12, 2023 Property Owner-Grand Lake Investments Inc Mailing Address-406 SW 2nd St. Okeechobee, FL 34974-4215 Site Address- NW 5th St. Okeechobee Parcel ID: 3-15-35-0010-00990-0200 (33730) Legal Description: Lots 20 & 21, and WEST % of Lot 22 of Block 99, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE REPEAT VIOLATOR, Previous Case#220601005 Code Officer Smith observed violation of CH 30 Sec. 30-43 Public nuisances and Sec 30-44 General cleaning and beautification. Vacant lot has overgrown grass/weeds in need) of being cut. Photos in file. June 21, 2023 SOV/NOH, photos,and city ordinances mailed via USPS certified return receipt for the July 11th Hearing. Received on June 26, 2023, no signature, delivered,front desk/reception/mail room per USPS tracking. Tracking details placed in file. June 22, 2023 Code Officer Smith posted SOV/NOH at City Hall and at the property. Photos in file July 5, 2023 Code Officer Smith inspected the property; still non-compliant, violations have not been addressed at this time. Photos in file. July 11, 2023 Case presented to the Special Magistrate, found in violation of Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification. A fine of $150.00 per day to begin 21-days after the date of the hearing, plus a $100.00 administrative fee imposed. July 12, 2023 Lien/Order mailed via USPS certified return receipt. Received on July 17, 2023, signature not legible. August 1, 2023 Code Officer Smith inspected the property, in compliance, photos in file. Case Closed. August 28, 2023 Compliance Letter mailed out via USPS regular mail. Page 1 of 1 Exhibit 7 .. w f , c �- " [, • s t+t` t 6 r r p $ <iyt. I e �: . .; ` igi s It11 , . • .,r IS: a :� F:7f .. . i x �t { — NNW 5TH ST ,..: tr 4 -. x1._`^ " .� ,'r't.••t•1:.. 'r y fir• 4 ...: -,g. •••• . ..7.` "1‘. 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OKEECHOBEE,FL 34974-4215 Ag Lnd $0 Assessed $15,156 Site: NW 5TH ST OKEECHOBEE Bldg $0 Exempt $0 ' Sales 11/1/2016 5100 V(U) XFOB $0 county:$13,337 Info 5/16/2002 50 V(u) Just $15,156 Total city:$13,337 Taxable other:$13,337 school:$15,156 Okeechobee County,FL This information.,was derived from data which was compiled by the Okeechobee County Property Appraiser Office solely for the governmental purpose of property assessment.This information should riot be relied upon by anyone as a determination of the ownership of property or market value.No warranties,expressed or implied.are provided for the accuracy of the data herein,it's use,or it's interpretation.Although it is periodically updated,this information may not reflect the data currently on file in the Property Appraiser's office. GrizzlyLogic.com Exhibit 7 . _.- fi,.,-,—, .,_ ' .-• v. 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' 'tie ' ' 1 - ' L , ' - -, zaeechobee oa Exhibit 7 4 City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement e 50 SE 2nd Ave Okeechobee Florida 34974 F .Y. 863-763-9795 Phone CODE ENFORCEMENT FOR THE CITY OF 863-763-7804 FAX OKEECHOBEE,FLORIDA Petitioner, vs Date 06/21/2023 Respondent, CASE NO. 230621009 Grand Lake Investments Inc 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 30, Sections 30-43, 30-44 2. Address and Parcel#where violation exists:NW 5th Street, Okeechobee, FL. 34972 3-15-37-35-0010-00990-0200 (33730) 3. Name and address of property owner or person in charge of location where violation exists: Grand Lake Investments Inc, 406 SW 2nd St, Okeechobee, FL. 34974-4215 4. Description of Violation: Vacant lot with overgrown grass/weeds 5. Date violation must be corrected byj:ul 5, 2023 6. Date violation first observed on or about6:/12/23 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 11th 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. 4 sfrfr•Lee7i Anthony Smith C de 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. 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Contact USPS Tracking support for further assistance. FAQs Grand Lake Investments Inc Respondent Unless Respondent corrects the violation described herein, Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification Overgrown vacant lot that is in need of being cut By the date set forth AND contacts the undersigned Code Inspector to verify' compliance. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the alleged violation (s) will be presented in City Council Chambers, City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL on the day of July 11, 2023, at 6:00 pm. Dated this 22 d day of)ie month of June the year of 2023. Signed: �� - Title: Code Enforcement Officer Case Number: 230621009 Address: NW 5th St., Okeechobee, FL. 34972 City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement 50 SE 2" Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974 863-763-9795 W I rn U, g11114 V ago E c.) AO = = ct C1J c.P .� U .o E . a M > a, w a) +.. o o '` ' a U °.) ck, u CI) c% C mr:1 - K, 5 a' L r% O °�' en " '� -� G. cCO esi O c 0 �'. 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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 dispensed with the reading and approved the June 13, 2023, Minutes. B. This being a Quasi-Judicial proceeding, Special Magistrate Azcona collectively administered an Oath to:Code Officers Smith and Curl, and Mr. Ben Purvis; all affirmed. Code Officers Smith and 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 A. Case No. 190411010; Kemp Properties of Okeechobee c/o Ben Purvis, 909 South (S) Parrott Ave, Okeechobee[Legal Description: unplatted land of the City Parcel 1:commencing at the Northeast(NE)corner of the NE quarter of the SE quarter of Section(SEC)21,Township(TWP)37 S,Range(RAN) 35 East(E)run thence S 0°0'58"West(W)along the E line of SEC 21 a distance of 611.6-feet(ft)to the point of beginning(POB);thence run S 89°52'39"W a distance of 357.16-ft,more or less,to the E right-of-way(ROW)line of U.S. Highway 441;thence run S 0°06'47"W along said ROW line a distance of 100-ft;thence run North(N) 89°52'39"E a distance of 357.4-ft,more or less,to the E line of SEC 21;thence run N 0°00'58"E along the E line of SEC 21,a distance of 100-ft to the POB.Note:the above-described tract is subject to a storm sewer easement with the Florida Department of Transportation which is across the Southern 7.5-ft of said tract,and more fully described in OR Book 241,at Page 1356,Okeechobee County public records.Parcel 2:being a parcel of land lying in SEC 21, TWP 37 5,RAN 35 E,CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,and being further bounded and described as follows:commence at the NE corner of the SE quarter of SEC 21;thence S 0°18'42"E along the Easterly boundary line of said SEC 21 a distance of 604.05-ft to a point;thence S 89°49'41"W a distance of 131.54-ft to the POB;thence continue S 89'49'41"W a distance of 225.00-ft to a point lying on the Easterly ROW line of S.R.15(US 441);thence N 0°10'19" W along said Easterly ROW line a distance of 30.00-ft;thence N 89°49'41"E a distance of 225.00-ft;thence S 0°10'19"E a distance of 30-ft to the FOB.Parcel 3:commencing at the NE corner of the SE quarter of SEC 21,TWP 37 S,RAN 35 E,run thence S 0°18'42"W along the E boundary line of said SEC 21,for a distance of 604.05-ft for POB.,thence run S 89°49'41"W for a distance of 356.54-ft to a point on the E ROW line of S.R. 15(U.S.441); thence run S 0°10'19"W along said ROW line for a distance of 7.50-ft;thence run N 89°49'41"E for a distance of 356.56-ft to a point on the aforesaid E boundary line of SEC 21;thence run N 0°18'42"E along the SEC line for a distance of 7.50-ft to the POB lying in and comprising a part of the SE quarter of SEC 21,TWP 37 S,RAN 35 E, Okeechobee County public records]. Code Officer Smith testified that the property was found in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification on August 13, 2019,where a fine in the amount of$50.00 per day starting 30-days after the date of the Hearing, plus a one-time $25.00 administrative fee was imposed. The imposed fine began accrual on September 27, 2019. The property was brought into compliance on September 21, 2022. Mr. Purvis submitted a request for a fine reduction on April 25,2023.Mr. Purvis appeared before the Special Magistrate on May 9,2023 and conveyed his explanations and reasonings for why the property remained in violation for an extended length of time and requested that the fine be reduced to zero due to the circumstances. Special Magistrate Azcona deferred ruling to the June 13,2023 Hearing to allow the property owner time to provide documentation and to review the file. A Statement of Violation/Notice of Hearing(SOV/NOH)was mailed via United States Postal Service(USPS)certified return receipt on May 10,2023.The notice was received by Ben Purvis on May 13, 2023. Special Magistrate Azcona deferred ruling again to the July 11, 2023 Hearing to review the file.A SOV/NOH was mailed via USPS certified return receipt July 11,2023,Special Magistrate Hearing,Page 1 of 4 Exhibit 7 108 V. FINE REDUCTION REQUESTS CONTINUED A. Case No. 190411010; CONTINUED. on June 14, 2023. The notice was received by Ben Purvis on June 30, 2023. The City recommends a fine reduction of 60 percent, plus a $25.00 administrative fee. Based on the evidence provided, Special Magistrate Azcona ruled to reduce the fine by 60-percent reducing the fine to$21,740.00, plus a$25.00 administrative fee. VI. NEW CASES A. Case No. 230524009; Angela D. Waldron, 114 Northwest (NW) 9'h Street (St), Okeechobee[Legal Description: Lots 21, and 22 of Block 37, 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. The respondent is not a repeat violator. A Courtesy Card was mailed via USPS regular mail on May 9, 2023. The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on May 23, 2023. A SOV/NOH was mailed via USPS certified return receipt on May 24, 2023. The notice was returned on June 28, 2023.The property was inspected and found to be non- compliant on June 14, 2023. A Notice to Appear was posted on the property and on the public notices board at City Hall on June 22, 2023. A SOV/NOH was mailed via USPS certified return receipt on June 28, 2023. The City has not received the SOV/NOH nor receipt of the signature card as of the date of this Hearing. The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on July 5, 2023. To comply with City Ordinances, the property owner needs to cut all weeds,grasses, or undergrowth to a height not to exceed 8-inches on the entire property and trim landscaping to a neat appearance not to adversely affect the aesthetic of the property or adjacent properties.The City recommends a fine of $50.00 per day,to begin 21-days after the Special Magistrate Hearing on July 11, 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. 230524009 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.230526008;I Know Someone!LLC,whose business address is 1728 Southwest (SW)8'h St,Okeechobee. Code Officer Smith testified that 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 non-renewal of their local Business Tax Receipt(BTR) and engaging in business within the City without first procuring a local BTR. The respondent is not a repeat violator.A Delinquency Letter was mailed via USPS certified return receipt on March 14, 2023. The City has not received the Delinquency Letter nor receipt of the signature card as of the date of this Hearing. The respondent was found to be non- compliant on April 19, 2023 and May 25, 2023. A SOV/NOH and Delinquency Letter mailed via USPS certified return receipt on May 26, 2023. The notices were received by David Packard on June 2, 2023. The respondent was found to be non-compliant on July 5,2023.To comply with City Ordinances the business owner needs to renew their BTR or provide a written notice to close the account.The City recommends a fine of$125.00 per day to begin 21-days after the Special Magistrate Hearing on July 11, 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. 230526008 to be 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 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. July 11,2023,Special Magistrate Hearing,Page 2 of 4 109 VII. REPEAT VIOLATORS A. Case No. 230621009; Grand Lake Investments Inc, NW 5`h St, Okeechobee [Legal Description: Lots 20, 21,and W half of Lot 22 of Block 99, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 5, Page 5,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. The respondent is a repeat violator, prior Case No. 220601005. A SOV/NOH was mailed via USPS certified return receipt on June 21, 2023. The notice was received on June 26, 2023.A Notice to Appear was posted on the property and on the public notices board at City Hall on June 22,2023.The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on July 5,2023.To comply with City Ordinances,the property owner needs to cut all weeds, grasses, or undergrowth to a height not to exceed 8-inches on the entire property and trim landscaping to a neat appearance not to adversely affect the aesthetic appearance of the property or adjacent properties.The City recommends a fine of$150.00 per day,to begin 21-days after the Special Magistrate Hearing on July 11,2023, unless the property owner brings the property into compliance on or before that date, plus a$100.00 administrative fee. Based on the evidence provided, Special Magistrate Azcona found Case No. 230621009 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 $150.00 per day plus a one-time administrative fee of$100.00 should the property fail to come into compliance within 21-days after the date of this Hearing. VIII. COMPLIED CASES A. Case No. 230515009;Alan P. Miller,400 SE 7"St, Okeechobee[Legal Description: Lot 12, and E half of SE 4"Ave lying W of Lot 12, and N half of adjacent alley of Block K, CENTRAL PARK,AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 2, Page 39, 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,Sections 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification,the property was found to be in compliance on June 26,2023,no Lien/Order recorded, no fine accrued. B. Case No. 230524012; Glenwood Park LLC Go Frank M. Stephens, 309 NE 4' St, Okeechobee [Legal Description: Lots 1 to 12 inclusive, of Block 110, together with the vacated alley shown in Ordinance No. 1231 and recorded in Official Records File No. 2022003840,CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1 and Plat Book 5, Page 10 and 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 30,Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification, the property was found to be in compliance on June 14,2023, no Lien/Order recorded, no fine accrued. C. Case No.230524013;Glenwood Park LLC c/o Frank M.Stephens,NE 4"St,Okeechobee [Legal Description: Lots 1 to 12 inclusive, of Block 121, together with the vacated alley shown in Ordinance No.1232 and recorded in Official Records File No.2022003841,CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1 and Plat Book 5, Page 10 and 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 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification, the property was found to be in compliance on June 14,2023, no Lien/Order recorded, no fine accrued. D. Case No. 230526010; Lexon Insurance Company, whose business address is 11405 N Community House Road (Rd), Suite 600, Charlotte, NC, 28211. No action on this matter was requested but is noted for the record to have been 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,the business was found to be in compliance on June 27, 2023, no Lien/Order recorded,no fine accrued. E. Case No. 230526011; MarklV Consultants LLC, 608 NE 2nd Ave, Suite B, Okeechobee [Legal Description: Lots 3,4,5,and 6 of Block 78,CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 5, Page 5,Okeechobee County public records]. July 11,2023,Special Magistrate Hearing,Page 3 of 4 110 Exhibit 7 VIII. COMPLIED CASES CONTINUED E. Case No.230526011; CONTINUED: No action on this matter was requested but is noted for the record to have been 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,the business was found to be in compliance on June 21,2023,no Lien/Order recorded, no fine accrued. F. Case No. 230526012; Mid State Fire Equipment Inc, whose business address is 1908 Chota Rd, Maryville, FL, 37803. No action on this matter was requested but is noted for the record to have been 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,the business was found to be in compliance on June 12,2023,no Lien/Order recorded, no fine accrued. G. Case No. 230526013; Middlesex Insurance Company, whose business address is 1800 N Point Drive, Stevens Point, WI. 54481. No action on this matter was requested but is noted for the record to have been 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,the business was found to be in compliance on June 21,2023,no Lien/Order recorded, no fine accrued. H. Case No.230601009; Matthew Nesbitt,509 SW 2"d Ave,Okeechobee[Legal Description: Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 of Block 219, and that certain alleyway running E and Win Block 219.Said alleyway being located between Lots 7, 8,and 9 of said Block 219 on the N side thereof and between Lots 10, 11, and 12 of said Block 219 on the S side thereof, FIRST ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1 and Plat Book 5, Page 11 and Page 6, Okeechobee County public records]. No action on this matter was requested but is noted for the record to have been in violation of Florida Building Code Chapter 1,Section 105 Permits,the property was found to be in compliance on June 9,2023, no Lien/Order recorded, no fine accrued. I. Case No. 230621010; Nika's Investments of FL. Inc, 814 SE 8'h St, Okeechobee[Legal Description: Lot 7 of Block 5, REVISED PLAT OF WILCOX SHORES, Plat Book 3, 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 30,Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification/he property was found to be in compliance on July 3,2023,no Lien/Order recorded,rro fine accrued. IX. ADJOURN MEETING There being no further business to come before the Special Magic rat , the Hea . a adjourned at 7:12 P.M. /Roger Azcona,Special Magistrate____-- ATTEST: • lii ristina 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 evidence is to be based.City Clerk media are for the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Clerk. appeal July 11,2023,Special Magistrate Hearing,Page 4 of 4 Exhibit 7 Prepared By/Return To: City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Department 50 Southeast 2n,Avenue Okeechobee,Florida 34974 CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,FLORIDA CASE NO.230621009 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,PETITIONER -vs- Grand Lake Investments Inc.,RESPONDENT LIEN/ORDER THIS CAUSE came before the Special Magistrate,City of Okeechobee,for public hearing on July 11,2023.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: Grand Lake Investments Inc Property Location: Northwest 5th Street,Okeechobee,FL.34972 Legal Description: Lots 20 and 21 and West half of Lot 22 of Block 99,CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 5, Page 5,public records of Okeechobee County,Florida Parcel: 3-15-37-35-0010-00990-0200(33730) 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, I Code Section Violated Description of Violation Chapter 30,Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, Vacant lot with overgrown grass/weeds in need of being cut 30-44 General cleaning 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 Northwest 5th Street,Okeechobee,Florida. If you do not correct the violations by August 1,2023,the Magistrate hereby imposes a fine of$150.00 per day, including a one-time administrative fee of$100.00,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 11th day of July 2023. L` —City of Ok ee Code dr mce ent S iarl�-'strate Roger Azcona,Esquire AT,T EST: AI,OL.1.vim (I,L L l Christina Curl,Recording Secretary STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE /II \ 14- The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this// day of )i..l.L.0 ,20.2?,by Roger Azcona and Christina Curl by means of,t physical presence or rl online notarization,who produced as identification or-_'' • is personally known to me and who did take art oath. Signature of Notary: iNjitIv< (1-,-- )Notrr Pubic stir a Raids '•ili‘ lAy C 1 .Noma L. 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Case # 230621009 Dear Grand Lake Investments Inc: 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 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, Anthony'mith City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Officer 863-763-9795 asmith@cityofokeechobee.corn