2023-12-12 VI. C. Case #231009014, Exhibit 5 Exhibit 5
VI. C. Exhibit #5
Case #231009014
Alexis Watson
Exhibit 5
Code Enforcement Hearing December 12, 2023
Case Number, Name and Address:
Case #231009014, Alexis Watson, 408 NE 9th Ave.
Code Section Violated Description of Violation
Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, and 30- overgrown weeds, grass, bushes, or shrubs, the exterior of
44 General cleaning and beautification the home in need of being cleaned, and the junk/debris
removed from the driveway
Photos:
See attached
Is respondent a Repeat Violator?
No
Summary:
• Respondent was first notified on September 18, 2023 via Courtesy Card.
• The City communicated with the respondent on the below occasion(s).
Date of Type of notice Received Date received
notice by /returned
September Code Officer Curl received a call from the property owner Alexis Watson, she stated
22, 2023 that the debris/junk has been cleaned up and they will be mowing and trimming the
yard this weekend and hope to have the trailer pressured washed by next weekend.
She was advised to keep in touch with us and to let us know once they have the
property into compliance.
October 2, Code Officer Curl inspected the property and found the property to be non-compliant.
2023 The junk/debris remains on the driveway; however, some progress has been made
with the cutting of the overgrown grass.
October 9, SOV/NOH, and photos mailed via USPS certified return receipt for the December 12,
2023 2023 Hearing.
October 13, Code Officer Curl received a call from the property owner,Alexis Watson stating that
2023 she missed the delivery of the certified letter. I explained to her why the letter was
being sent and what she needed to do to bring the property into compliance, she
stated that she would get the items taken care of and give us a call once it is
completed.
November Code Officer Smith inspected the property and found the property to be non-
6, 2023 compliant. The trash remains on the driveway around the trash receptacles.
December Code Officer Smith inspected the property and found the property in compliance. The
1, 2023 trash on the driveway around the trash receptacles was picked up. Photos in file.
Case Closed.
City Recommendation:
The City recommends no action on this matter, but requests 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 September 18, 2023 until the property came into compliance on December 1, 2023, no lien/order was
recorded, no fine accrued.
Chronology attached:
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Exhibit 5
Case #231009014; Alexis Watson, 408 NE 9th Ave
Date Event/Document
September 15, 2023 Property owner: Alexis Watson
Property address: 408 NE 9th Ave, Okeechobee, FL. 34972
Mailing address: 408 NE 9th Ave, Okeechobee, FL. 34972
Parcel ID: 3-15-37-35-021B-00000-0400 (34368)
Legal Description: Lot 40, RIVER RUN RESORT-PHASE II, Plat Book, Page 33, Okeechobee
County public records.
Code Officer Curl observed the above-mentioned property to be in violation of Code of
Ordinances Chapter 30,Sections 30-43 Public nuisances and 30-44 General cleaning and
beautification for having overgrown weeds, grass, bushes, or shrubs, the exterior of the
home is in need of being cleaned and the junk/debris removed from the driveway. Photos
in file.
September 18, 2023 Courtesy Card, photos and City Ordinances mailed via USPS regular mail. Given 14-days
to correct violations.
September 22, 2023 Code Officer Curl received a call from the property owner Alexis Watson 863-697-6436, she
stated that the debris/junk has been cleaned up and they will be mowing and trimming the yard
this weekend and hope to have the trailer pressured washed by next weekend. She was
advised to keep in touch with us and to let us know once they have the property into compliance.
October 2, 2023 Code Officer Curl inspected the property and found the property to be non-compliant. The
junk/debris remains on the driveway; however, some progress has been made with the cutting
of the overgrown grass. Photos in the file.
October 9, 2023 SOV/NOH, and photos mailed via USPS certified return receipt for the December 12, 2023
Hearing.
October 13, 2023 Code Officer Curl received a call from the property owner, Alexis Watson stating that she
missed the delivery of the certified letter. I explained to her why the letter was being sent and
what she needed to do to bring the property into compliance, she stated that she would get
them items taken care of and give us a call once it is completed.
November 6, 2023 Code Officer Smith inspected the property and found the property to be non-compliant. The
trash remains on the driveway around the trash receptacles. Photos in file.
December 1, 2023 Code Officer Smith inspected the property and found the property in compliance. The trash on
the driveway around the trash receptacles was picked up. Photos in file. Case Closed.
December 7, 2023 Compliance Letter sent via USPS regular mail.
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Exhibit 5
Okeechobee County Property Appraiser 2023 Preliminary Certified
Mickey I,.Bandi,CFA updated:9/14/2023
Parcel:8 3-15-37-35-021B-00000.0400(34368) Aerial Viewer Pictometery Google Maps
Owner&Property Info 02023 02022 2021 2020 2n10 Sales
WATSON ALMS - *ti. )
Owner 408 NE 9TH AVE '`r'
OKEECHOBEE,FL 34972 `/.Site 408 NE 9TH AVE OKEECHOBEE — II
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Description' RIVER RUN RESORT-PHASE II(PLAT BOOK 6 PAGE 33)LOT 40 2;`--1 ' ''S- '' J.t�
Area 0.133 AC S/T/R 15-37-35 �- -1' '.-' .'
Use Code- MOBILE HOME(0200) Tax District 50 i ?:r
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•TM ggtg)Code above is not to be used as the Legal Description for this parcel In any legal transaction. _ • -y - q'
"The Use Code a a Dept.of Revenue code.Please contact Okeechobee County Planning 8 Development at 863-783-5548 for zoNrg Info. M.!.'•
Property&Assessment Values;
2022 Certified Values 2023 Preliminary Certified -
Mkt Land $7,500 Mkt Land $9,000 i '
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Ag Land $0 Ag Land $0 1 1 ,l�1 1 i,: .-_ - __
Building $84,364 Building $100,557 007 I •
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Class $0 Class 109,557 3°f'' p " d Just $91,864 Justpp $ $0 i /
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Total counry:$74,840 city.$74,840 Total courxy:$82,324 city:$82 324 -
Taxable other.$74,840 scsoot:$91,864 Taxable other:$82.324 achool:$109 557 y u ,' ;4' r i�
INote:Property ownership changes can puma the Assessed value of the property to reset to full Market value,which could result In higher property taxes. � s...
Sales History
Sale Date Sale Price Book/Page Deed V/I Qualification(codes) RCode
7/18/2023 $100 2023008586 QC I U 11
9/4/2019 $100 0830/0578 PR I U 11
11/28/1995 $6,500 0372/1044 WD V U
4/1/1995 $0 0366/0406 WD V U 02(Multi-Parcel Sale)-show
3/1/1995 $4,000 0364/1819 CT V U 03
11/1/1989 $0 0308/1791 WD V U 03
8/1/1980 $0 0236/0808 WD V U 03
Building Characteristics
Bldg Sketch Description* Year BB Base SF Actual SF Bldg Value
Sketch MH AV(0800) 1994 1546 1564 $100,557
*ZOO Deer,dotorminations aro used by Oho Property Appraisers office solely for the purpose of determining a property's Just Value for ad valorem tax purposes and should not be used for any other purpose.
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Code Description I Year Bit I Value I Units I Dims I Condition(%Good)
NONE
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Code Description Units Adjustments Elf Rate Land Value
261 RR1 STAND LOT(MKT) 1.000 LT(0.133 AC) I 1.0000/1.0000 1.0000// I $9,000/LT I $9,000
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50 SE 2nd Ave Okeechobee Florida 34974 �t 863-763-9795 Phone
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THE CITY OF 863-763-7804 FAX
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
Petitioner,
vs
Date October 9, 2023
Respondent,
CASE NO. 231009014
Alexis Watson
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 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning
and beautification
2. Address and Parcel#where violation exists:408 NE 9th Ave, Okeechobee, FL. 34972
3-15-37-35-021 B-00000-0400 (34368)
3. Name and address of property owner or person in charge of location where violation exists:
Alexis Watson, 408 NE 9th Ave, Okeechobee, FL. 34972
4. Description of Violation:
Overgrown weeds, grass, bushes, or shrubs,junk/debris in the driveway,
exterior of home in need of cleaning and maintenance
5. Date violation must be corrected by: Dec 5, 2023
6. Date violation first observed on or about: Sep 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 12th
day December, 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 apelacion sera archivada en el plazo de 30 dias de la firma de la orden que se apelara.
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December 7, 2023
Alexis Watson
408 NE 9th Ave.
Okeechobee, FL 34972
Re: 408 NE 9th Ave, Okeechobee, FL.
Case # 231009014
Dear Alexis Watson:
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 trash/debris 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