2023-12-12 VI. G. Case #230808008, Exhibit 9 Exhibit 9
VI. G. Exhibit #9
Case #230808008
Kimberly Kocher
Exhibit 9
Code Enforcement Hearing December 12, 2023
Case Number, Name and Address:
Case #230808008, Kimberly Kocher, 918 NW9th St.
Code Section Violated Description of Violation
Chapter 30, Sections 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 disabled boat in the back yard, overgrown weeds, grass, bushes,
Public nuisances, and 30-44 General cleaning and or shrubs in need of being cut and maintained, trash, yard debris
beautification and junk all over the property in need of being cleaned and
removed.
Photos:
See attached
Is respondent a Repeat Violator?
No
Summary:
• Respondent was first notified on July 19, 2023 via Courtesy Card.
• The City communicated with the respondent on the below occasion(s).
Date of Type of notice Received Date
notice by received
(returned
October 10, Case presented to the Special Magistrate, found to be in violation of Chapter 30,
2023 Sections 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and
beautification. A fine of $50.00 per day plus a one-time $50.00 administrative fee
imposed to begin 21 days after the date of the Hearing unless the property owner brings
the property into compliance on or before October 31, 2023.
October 11, Lien/Order mailed via USPS certified return receipt.
2023
October 18, Code Officer Curl received a call from the property owner Kimberly Kocher, she stated
2023 that the Post Office tried to deliver a letter to her but did not come to the door and left a
notice in her mailbox. I advised her that the letter they are trying to deliver to her is the
Lien/Order that was ordered by the Special Magistrate letting her know that she has until
October 31, 2023 to correct the violations on her property or a daily fine of$50.00 plus
a one-time $50.00 administrative fee would be imposed. She stated that she will work
on the yard and let us know once it is in compliance.
October 30, Code Officer Curl received a call from the property owner, Kimberly Kocher, stating that
2023 the yard has been cleaned up and the overgrown vegetation is gone. She also stated
that she would be registering the boat today or tomorrow. I advised her that the property
is due for inspection tomorrow and to bring us the registration in the morning before the
inspection is completed.
November 1, Code Officers Curl/Smith inspected the property and found the property to be in
2023 compliance. The boat was registered, and the overgrown vegetation has been cut.
November 3, Compliance Letter mailed via USPS regular mail.
2023
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Exhibit 9
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 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances, and
30-44 General cleaning and beautification from July 19, 2023 until the property came into
compliance on November 1, 2023, no lien/order was recorded, no fine accrued.
Chronology attached:
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Exhibit 9
Case #230808008; Kimberly Kocher, 918 NW 9th St
Date Event/Document
July 18, 2023 Property owner: Kimberly Kocher
Property address: 918 NW 9th St, Okeechobee, FL. 34972
Mailing address: 918 NW 9th St, Okeechobee, FL. 34972
Parcel ID: 3-15-37-35-0010-00420-0150 (33477)
Legal Description: East half of Lot 15, and Lot 16 of Block 42, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat
Book 5, Page 5, Okeechobee County public records.
Code Officer's Curl and Smith observed the above-mentioned property 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 for having a disabled boat in the
back yard, overgrown weeds, grass, bushes, or shrubs in need of being cut and
maintained, trash, yard debris and junk all over the property in need of being cleaned
and removed.
July 19, 2023 Courtesy Card, photos and city ordinances mailed via USPS regular mail. Given 14-days to
correct violations.
August 3, 2023 Code Officer Smith inspected the property, still non-compliant, the disabled boat remains,the
overgrown weeds, grass, bushes, or shrubs are still in need of being cut and maintained, the
trash, yard debris and junk is still in need of being cleaned and removed. Photos in file.
August 8, 2023 SOV/NOH, photos and City Ordinances mailed via USPS certified return receipt for the
October 10, 2023 Hearing. Received by Kimberly Kocher on August 15, 2023.
September 14, 2023 Homeowner Kimberly Kocher called into the office and advised that she would need more time
to get the property into compliance. I Code Officer Smith advised her that she could have 2
weeks to bring the property into compliance. I also advised her to call as soon as she gets the
property into compliance.
September 22, 2023 Code Officer Curl inspected the property, still non-compliant the disabled boat remains, and
the overgrown grass, weeds, bushes, or shrubs are still in need of being cut. Photos in file.
October 4, 2023 Code Officer Smith inspected the property, still non-compliant, the front of the property has
been cut however, the disabled boat remains, the overgrown weeds, and grass, around the
boat needs to be cut. Photos in file.
October 10, 2023 Case presented to the Special Magistrate,found to be in violation of Chapter 30,Sections
30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and
beautification.A fine of$50.00 per day plus a one-time$50.00 administrative fee imposed
to begin 21 days after the date of the Hearing unless the property owner brings the
property into compliance on or before October 31, 2023.
October 11, 2023 Lien/Order mailed via USPS certified return receipt.
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Exhibit 9
Case #230808008; Kimberly Kocher, 918 NW 9th St
Date Event/Document
October 18, 2023 Code Officer Curl received a call from the property owner Kimberly Kocher, she stated that the
Post Office tried to deliver a letter to her but did not come to the door and left a notice in her
mailbox. I advised her that the letter they are trying to deliver to her is the Lien/Order that was
ordered by the Special Magistrate letting her know that she has until October 31, 2023 to correct
the violations on her property or a daily fine of$50.00 plus a one-time $50.00 administrative fee
would be imposed. She stated that she will work on the yard and let us know once it is in
compliance.
October 30, 2023 Code Officer Curl received a call from the property owner, Kimberly Kocher, stating that the
yard has been cleaned up and the overgrown vegetation is gone. She also stated that she
would be registering the boat today or tomorrow. I advised her that the property is due for
inspection tomorrow and to bring us the registration in the morning before the inspection is
completed.
November 1, 2023 Code Officers Curl/Smith inspected the property and found the property to be in compliance.
The boat was registered, and the overgrown vegetation has been cut. Case Closed. No
Lien/Order recorded, no fine accrued Photos in file.
November 3, 2023 Compliance Letter mailed via USPS regular mail.
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Exhibit 9
Okeechobee County Property Appraiser 2022 Certified Values
Mickey L.Bandi,CFA updated:7/13/2023
Parcel:8 3-15-37-35-0010-00420-0150(33477)
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Owner&Property Info Result:1 of 1 O 2023 O 2022 O 2021 O 2020 O 2019 Sales
KOCHER KIMBERLY .
Owner 918 NW 9TH ST r ♦ 'tti
OKEECHOBEE,FL 34972 _ � i f1. r NYi 101'
Site 918 NW 9TH ST OKEECHOBEE t_ x s,G
Description* CITY OF OKEECHOBEE E 1/2 OF LOT 15,LOT 16 BLOCK 42 - � W ¢ a
Area 0.241 AC S/T/R 15-37-35 7 f ti 11 } I
Use Code** SINGLE FAMILY(0100) Tax District 50 '5fr lx , ?
*The pilialpil above is not to be used as the Legal Description for this parcel in any legal transaction
**The Use Code is a Dept.of Revenue code and is used solely for Property Appraisal purposes.Please , s I - ' , _
contact Okeechobee County Planning 8,Development at 863-763-5548 for zoning info. -,� G t
Property&Assessment Values ieri"ia.
2021 Certified Values 2022 Certified Values * t
Mkt Land $4,778 Mkt Land $5,880 = :
Ag Land $0 Ag Land $0 r, <
Building $93,083 Building $94,501 --I-I rt
XFOB $0 XFOB $0
Just $97,861 Just $100,381 tAN 9 f H ST
Class $0 Class $0 s1"1 r r- a --
Appraised $97,861 Appraised $100,381 I , gG ` i a.$� r ;i
SOH/10% SOH/10%Cap $50,963 , q`.t8 ,P .r
Cap l'i $49,882 f1 l•f* +r
Assessed $47,979 Assessed $49,418 t �i ram` 4.'
Exem t Hx HB DX $25,500 '4. k
Exempt Hx HB DX $25,500 p ,
county:$22,479 county:$23,918 K gi
Total city:$22,479 Total city:$23,918 _ „�w,—"Par�
Taxable other:$22,479 Taxable other.$23,918 a°'=', '.4k:t*''i
school:$22,479 school:$23,918 •_1 �. Y s7 .-
Note:Property ownership changes can cause the Assessed value of the property to reset to full --- _
Market value,which could result in higher property taxes. _..:-.fi. ---»- -— __.
Sales History
Sale Date Sale Price Book/Page Deed V/I Qualification(Codes) RCode
7/15/2013 $28,000 0733/1783 SW I U 12
11/19/2012 $100 0722/0683 CT I U 11
10/1/1989 $0 0308/0177 QC V U 03
2/1/1980 $4,500 0233/0259 WD V Q
Building Characteristics
Bldg Sketch Description* Year Bit Base SF Actual SF Bldg Value
Sketch SF SNGLFAM(0100) 1980 1375 1827 $94,501
*Jg Desc determinations are used by the 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.
",Extra Features&Out Buildings (Codes)
Code Description Year Blt Value Units Dims Condition(%Good)
NONE
Land Breakdown
Code Description Units Adjustments Eff Rate Land Value
161 CI4 CITY LT(MKT) I 75.000 FF (0.241 AC) 1.0000/.9800 1.0000// $78/FF $5,880
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This is a courtesy card requesting your assistance in alleviating the following code violation(s) at the
above address. The following violation(s) exist:
O Overgrown Weeds, Grass,Bushes or Shrubs 0 Unauthorized Signs,Flags or Banners
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Please contact our office at(863)763-9795 within days of receipt of this card and let us know
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Exhibit 9
Prepared By/Return To:
City of Okeechobee
Code Enforcement Department
50 Southeast 2nd Avenue
Okeechobee,Florida 34974
CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE
FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,FLORIDA
CASE NO.230808008
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, PETITIONER
-vs-
Kimberly Kocher,RESPONDENT
LIEN I ORDER
THIS CAUSE came before the Special Magistrate,City of Okeechobee,for public hearing on October 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: Kimberly Kocher
Property Location: 918 Northwest 9th Street,Okeechobee,FL.
Legal Description: East half of Lot 15,Lot 16 of Block 42,CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,Plat Book 5,Page
5,public records of Okeechobee County, Florida
Parcel: 3-15-37-35-0010-00420-0150(33477)
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 30-41 Disabled vehicles Inoperable/abandoned/unlicensed boat
Chapter 30,Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, Overgrown weeds,grass, bushes,or shrubs,junk/debris,yard
30-44 General cleaning and beautification debris and trash all over the property
ORDER:The City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Special Magistrate has determined you have violated City Code
of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and
beautification,concerning your property located at 918 Northwest 9th Street,Okeechobee,Florida.
If you do not correct the violations by October 31,2023,the Magistrate hereby imposes a fine of$50.00 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 October,2023. /
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City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement
50 SE 2nd Ave.
Okeechobee, Florida 34974
(863)763-9795
November 3, 2023
Kimberly Kocher
918 NW 9th St.
Okeechobee, FL. 34972
Re: 918 NW 9t' St, Okeechobee, FL. 34972
Case# 230808008
Dear Kimberly Kocher:
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
registration of the boat and the removal of the trash, junk/debris, and 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.
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,
Christina Curl
City of Okeechobee
Code Enforcement Officer
863-763-9795
ccu rl@cityofokeechobee.corn