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2023-12-12 VI. I. Case #231101008, Exhibit 11 Exhibit 11 VI. I. Exhibit #11 Case #231101008 Jack Grace Exhibit 11 Code Enforcement Hearing December 12, 2023 Case Number, Name and Address: Case#231101008, Jack Grace, 1712 NW 7' Ave. Code Section Violated Description of Violation Chapter 30 Sections, 30-40 Junk, and 30-41 Disabled Broken lawnmower,water heater and a tank in the backyard vehicles and two untagged/inoperable vehicles in the front yard. Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, and 30- Overgrown grass and weeds with trash/debris all over the 44 General cleaning and beautification property Photos: See attached Is respondent a Repeat Violator? No Summary: • Respondent was first notified on October 12, 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 Jack Grace called into the office and spoke with Code Enforcement Officer Smith; I 18, 2023 advised Mr. Grace what needed to be done to bring the property into compliance.Also, to call in as soon as he brings the property compliance to so that we can come out to do a reinspection October Code Officer Smith inspected the property; non-compliant, untagged/inoperable vehicle 31, 2023 remains,junk or debris in the back yard and overgrown grass and weeds. November SOV/NOH, and photos mailed via USPS certified return receipt for the December 12, not legible 11.4.2023 1, 2023 2023 Hearing. November Code Officer Smith inspected the property; still non-compliant, untagged/inoperable 15, 2023 vehicle remains, junk or debris in the back yard. However, the overgrown grass and weeds were addressed November The renter, James Fisher, called into the office and spoke with Code Officer Smith and 20, 2023 advised that the property was ready for inspection. He also advised that if we had any issues or questions to call him and would take care of it. November Code Officer Smith inspected the property; in compliance,the disabled vehicle removed 21, 2023 from the property, overgrown vegetation has been addressed and all the debris removed from the property. Compliance Letter mailed out USPS regular mail. 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 30-40 Junk, 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances, and 30-44 General cleaning and beautification from October 12, 2023 until the property came into compliance on November 21, 2023, no lien/order was recorded, no fine accrued. Chronology attached: Page 1 of 1 Exhibit 11 Case #231101008, Jack Grace Date Event/Document October 12, 2023 Property owner: Jack Grace Property address: 1712 NW 7th Ave. Okeechobee Mailing address: 2021 NW 7th Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34972-4333 Parcel ID: 3-09-37-35-0020-00690-0110 (33144) Legal Description: Lot 11 with 1/2 of Lot 12, Block 69, Plat Book 1 Page 21, Okeechobee County public records. Code Officer Smith and Curl observed the above-mentioned property to be in violation of Chapter 30 Sections, 30-40 Junk, 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances and 30-44 General cleaning and beautification: overgrown grass and weeds. Junk and debris in the backyard (broken lawnmower, water heater and a tank). Two untagged/inoperable vehicles in the front yard. Photos in the file. Courtesy Card, photos, property overview, and city ordinances mailed via USPS regular mail, giving the property owner 14 days to correct the violation October 18, 2023 Jack Grace (407-933-3885) called into the office and spoke with Code Enforcement Officer Smith; I advised Mr. Grace what needed to be done to bring the property into compliance. Also, to call in as soon as he brings the property compliance to so that we can come out to do a reinspection. October 31, 2023 Code Officer Smith inspected the property; non-compliant, untagged/inoperable vehicle remains,junk or debris in the back yard and overgrown grass and weeds. Photos in file. November 1, 2023 SOV/NOH, and photos mailed via USPS certified return receipt for the December 12, 2023 Hearing. Received on November 4, 2023, signature not legible. November 15, 2023 Code Officer Smith inspected the property; still non-compliant, untagged/inoperable vehicle remains, junk or debris in the back yard. However, the overgrown grass and weeds were addressed. Photos in file. November 20, 2023 The renter, James Fisher of(863) 484-2294, called into the office and spoke with Code Officer Smith and advised that the property was ready for inspection. He also advised that if we had any issues or questions to call him and would take care of it. November 21, 2023 Code Officer Smith inspected the property; in compliance, the disabled vehicle removed from the property, overgrown vegetation has been addressed and all the debris removed from the property. Photos in file. Case Closed. Compliance Letter mailed out USPS regular mail. Page 1 of 1 Exhibit 11 -,I 74. T • ".' D , 1 r . f • MW 16TH.ST 1 . .}q_ R RI r r r , . : TT cur #►" ` tg s q(*:1' N F ///111t11 + _ y 3 T ti ....„ „,, „ " ._ ,, , , .:, - . , , • , . . : ,.4,. . ' .' i , , r t '...a4.4.:: P.1. . , 0.., J P ., i _ 4411. -.. ,..., . . ... . _, ... . .._. i.,,,.. .. , , .. . . . ... # ',. ' : 3? . 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OKEECHOBEE NW 7TH AVE Bldg $122,329 Exempt SO N p � Sales 5/3/2019 $120,000 I(U) XFOB $1,867 county:$102,173 Info 2/16/1995 555.000 I(U) Just $140,696 Total city:$102,173 1 4/1/1985 $8,600 V(Q) Taxable other:$102,173 school:$140,696 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 not 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. GrizzlyLogte.com Exhibit 11 ' ...., . .. ,.. , gg'r.;"T-:...'i';(.(.,;,,,., : ,.',!.;',,i..:::?:i•,',,, . .„.,.' • .',3-,',.';••`1,TrAN-%.:3:•;:.! ., ',- II ...-:',...''. ----. -..„, . 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The following violation(s) exist: U Overgrown Weeds, Grass,Bushes or Shrubs U Unauthorized Signs, Flags or Banners 0 Trash,Yard Debris or Junk 0 Operating a Business Without Required License 0 Inoperable,Abandoned or Unlicensed Vehicle U Pool Violation U International Property Maintenance Code Ch Sec 0 /Other �• ' =r �: �ri�ih/'� i� `,-/ Please contact our office at(863) 763-9795 within days of receipt of this card and let us know when violation(s)will be corrected.We appreciate your cooperation. Exhibit 11 a — 1--- ___i_ IWilitili19' .... j A 'mot r.: .+I :. • f r� •T • i. S yet. ;; (CA 900 390202 C :00 1{{ ei. I -.,, NI..- 1.4' fril:11141:.*! 44 f 9 aA id - .► ;044 �-WL,1,, .. S J66`' . r ✓ x,� 'sl- u, „ate".'+.'..: 0.M1 ., .17,4. ts!t_. r4. -.�-� ,L.,a(CC".t tfrgAitarei y_ r;(4.i744,/d'raRt4 .. 1r.hev1:'t M".. �- _z. .tiR ' Exhibit 11 9I'' 4it ' V. ... Y '�' iv+.•Ai✓ 1 r r= +mot ':„;,�.qr�,,.,,. 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Address and Parcel#where violation exists: 1712 NW 7th Ave. Okeechobee 3-09-37-35-0020-00690-0110 (33144) 3. Name and address of property owner or person in charge of location where violation exists: Jack Grace, 2021 NW 7th Ave. Okeechobee, FL 34972-4333 4. Description of Violation: Overgrown grass and weeds, junk/debris on property, untagged/inoperable vehicle on the property. 5. Date violation must be corrected by: Dec 5, 2023 6. Date violation first observed on or about:Oct 12, 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. �.l 4it e Sy Anthony Smith CtSde 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 fmal 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 fmal 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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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 Smith City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Officer 863-763-9795 asmith©cityofokeechobee.com