2024-03-12 V.A. Ex.2Exhibit 2
V. B. Exhibit #2
Case #230918005
Freddie L. and Ruby L. Minton
Exhibit 2
Code Enforcement Hearing March 12, 2024
Case Number. Name and Address:
Case #230918005, Freddie L. & Ruby L. Minton, 302 NE 8th Ave.
Code Section Violated
Description of Violation
Chapter 30, Sections 30-41 Disabled vehicles
Several inoperable/abandoned/unlicensed vehicles on the
property.
Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44
Overgrown, grass, weeds, bushes or shrubs and trees,
General cleaning and beautificationjunk/debris
all over the property
Chapter 54 Sections 54-81 Use as a residence, and
A recreational vehicle being used as a residence, without such
54-84 Parking in residential district
vehicle stored inside an enclosed garage or other structure or
parked on a paved driveway and with maintaining the applicable
rear and side yard setbacks.
Photos:
See attached
Is respondent a Repeat Violator?
Yes, Previous Case #220222009, in violation of Chapter 30 Section 30-41 Disabled
vehicles.
Summary:
• 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 in violation of Chapter 30,
2023
Sections 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning
and beautification, Chapter 54, Sections 54-81 Use as a residence, 54-84 Parking
in residential district. A fine of $150.00 per day, plus a one-time $100.00
administrative fee imposed to begin 21 days after the date of this hearing pending
a re -inspection within 2 days of this hearing.
October 12,
Code Officer Smith/Curl inspected the property; still non -compliant,
2023
disabled/untagged vehicles in the yard, junk, and debris on the property. Photos
in file. Photos emailed to Special Magistrate Roger Azcona to make a ruling on
from the October 1011 hearing.
October 13,
Received an email from Special Magistrate Roger Azcona confirming his ruling
2023
from October 10, 2023 since the property was found to be non -compliant.
October 16,
Lien/Order mailed via USPS certified return receipt. USPS tracking details placed
Delivered,
October 18,
2023
in the file.
left with
2023 at 12:19
individual
pm
November 6,
Code Officer Smith inspected the property: still non -compliant, one of the disabled
2023
vehicles was removed however others remain.
Lien/Order recorded at the Okeechobee County Clerk of Court, File
#2023012654, Pa e s :1.
Page 1 of 2
Exhibit 2
Date of
Type of notice
Received
Date
notice
by
received/
returned
November 7,
Recorded Lien/Order mailed out via USPS certified mail.
Ruby
November
2023
Minton
10, 2023.
November 15,
Code Officer Smith inspected the property, in compliance. The vehicle was
2023
registered and tagged. Photo of the tag and registration in file. Case Closed.
Compliance will be as of 13th of November 2023.
November 27,
Compliance Letter mailed USPS regular mail with fine balance. Fine Balance is
2023
$1,050.00 plus $100.00 administration fee grand total of $1,150.00
December 11,
Compliance Letter with fine balance was mailed out USPS certified return receipt.
Ruby
December
2023
Minton
14, 2023
January 4
Fine Reduction Application and the application and inspection fee of $135.00
2024
received by Code Officer Curl. Placed in file.
February 7,
Code Officer Smith inspected the property, in compliance. Photos in file.
2024
February 13,
SOV/NOH via USPS certified return receipt for the March 12, 2024 Hearing.
Signature
February 15,
2024
USPS tracking detail placed in file.
not legible
2024 at 10:18
am
City Recommendation:
The City recommends in accordance with Ordinance No. 1274 a fine reduction of 50% plus a
$100.00 administrative fee, reducing the fine from $1,050.00 to $525.00 plus the $100.00
administrative fee, totaling $625.00.
Chronology attached
Page 2 of 2
Exhibit 2
Case #230918005; Freddie L. & Ruby L. Minton
Date
Event/Document
September 8, 2023
Property owner: Freddie L. & Ruby L. Minton
Property address: 302 NE 8th Ave, Okeechobee, FL. 34972
Mailing address: 302 NE 8th Ave, Okeechobee, FL. 34972
Phone No: 863-205-6871
Parcel ID: 3-15-37-35-021A-00000-0170 (34310)
Legal Description: Lot 17, RIVER RUN RESORT, Plat Book 6, Page 18, Okeechobee County
public records.
Code Officer Curl observed the above -mentioned property to be in violation of Chapter
30, Sections 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning
and beautification and Chapter 54, Sections 54-81 Use as a residence, 54-84 Parking in
residential district. For having several inoperable/abandoned/unlicensed vehicles on the
property, overgrown weeds and bushes, junk, and debris all over the property and a
recreational vehicle being used as a residence and parked in a residential district without
having such vehicle stored inside an enclosed garage or other structure or parked on a
paved driveway or parked to the side or rear of the principal structure, with maintaining
the applicable rear and side yard setbacks.
**********Repeat violator, previous Case #220222009***********
September 8, 2023
Code Officer Curl spoke with the property owner's son during the initial inspection of the
property and explained to him what needed to be done to bring the property into compliance
and advised him that I would give him a week to remove the RV from the property.
September 15, 2023
Code Officer Curl inspected the property, still non -compliant, no progress has been made. I
spoke with the property owner's son again and explained to him again what needed to be
addressed. He stated that he had been sick but would get everything taken care of.
September 18, 2023
SOV/NOH, photos, and City Ordinances mailed via USPS certified return receipt for the
October 10, 2023 Hearing. Received by Ruby Minton on September 21, 2023.
October 3, 2023
Code Officer Smith inspected the property; still non -compliant, several untagged/ disabled
vehicles on the property, tent in the back of the property being used as a residence and
overgrown grass and weeds and trash debris. Photos in file.
October 10, 2023
Case presented to the Special Magistrate, found in violation of Chapter 30, Sections 30-
41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification,
Chapter 54, Sections 54-81 Use as a residence, 54-84 Parking in residential district. A
fine of $150.00 per day, plus a one-time $100.00 administrative fee imposed to begin 21
days after the date of this hearing pending a re -inspection within 2 days of this hearing.
October 12, 2023
Code Officer Smith/Curl inspected the property; still non -compliant, disabled/untagged
vehicles in the yard, junk, and debris on the property. Photos in file. Photos emailed to
Special Magistrate Roger Azcona to make a ruling on from the October 10th hearing.
Page 1 of 3
Exhibit 2
Case #230918005; Freddie L. & Ruby L. Minton
Date
Event/Document
October 13, 2023
Received an email from Special Magistrate Roger Azcona confirming his ruling from October
10, 2023 since the property was found to be non -compliant.
October 16, 2023
Lien/Order mailed via USPS certified return receipt. Delivered, left with individual on
October 18, 2023 at 12:19 pm per USPS tracking. USPS tracking details placed in the file.
October 16, 2023
Contacted FWC, 888-404-3922 reference to Ms. Minton's compliant of the nuisance alligator
located in the pond next to her house.
November 6, 2023
Code Officer Smith inspected the property: still non -compliant, one of the disabled vehicles was
removed however others remain.
Lien/Order recorded at the Okeechobee County Clerk of Court, File #2023012654,
Page(s):1.
November 7, 2023
Recorded Lien/Order mailed out via USPS certified mail. Received by Ruby Minton on
November 10, 2023.
File given to City Hall to scan into records
November 8, 2023
Ruby Minton called into the office and spoke with Code Enforcement Officer Smith. She was
advised what she needed to do to bring the property into compliance.
November 13, 2023
Mrs. Minton called into the office and spoke with Code Officer Smith and advised that she has
a tag for the car in the driveway and that I can come by the property, and she will show me the
tag and registration.
November 15, 2023
Code Officer Smith inspected the property, in compliance. The vehicle was registered and
tagged. Photo of the tag and registration in file. Case Closed. Compliance will be as of 13'
of November 2023.
November 27, 2023
Compliance Letter mailed USPS regular mail with fine balance. Fine Balance is $1,050.00
plus $100.00 administration fee grand total of $1,150.00
December 11, 2023
Compliance Letter with fine balance was mailed out USPS certified return receipt. Received
by Ruby Minton on December 14, 2023.
December 12, 2023
Case presented to the Special Magistrate no action on the matter was requested but is
noted for the record to have in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-
41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General Cleaning and beautification,
Chapter 54, Sections 54-81 Use as a residence, 54-84 Parking in residential district the
property was found to be in compliance on November 15, 2023, and that there is an
existing lien in the amount of $1,050.00 plus a $100.00 administrative fee.
January 4 2024
Fine Reduction Application and the application and inspection fee ($135.00) received by Code
Officer Curl. Placed in file.
February 7, 2024
Code Officer Smith inspected the property, in compliance. Photos in file.
Page 2 of 3
Exhibit 2
Case #230918005; Freddie L. & Ruby L. Minton
Date
Event/Document
February 13, 2024
SOV/NOH via USPS certified return receipt for the March 12, 2024 Hearing. Delivered, left
with individual on February 15, 2024 at 10:18 am per USPS tracking detail, signature on
return receipt not legible. USPS tracking detail placed in file.
Page 3 of 3
Exhibit 2
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CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT
OCTOBER 10, 2023, SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING
OFFICIAL MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Special Magistrate Azcona called the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing to
order on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, located
at 55 Southeast (SE) 3rd Avenue (Ave), Room 200, Okeechobee, Florida. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Special Magistrate Azcona.
II. ATTENDANCE
Code Enforcement Officer Christina Curl called the roll: Special Magistrate Roger Azcona,
Esquire, and Code Enforcement Officer Anthony Smith were present. City Attorney Greg
Hyden attended via Zoom.
III. 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 1DF OATH
A. Special Magistrate Azcona dispensed with the reading and approved the
September 12, 2023, Minutes.
B. This being a Quasi -Judicial proceeding, Special Magistrate Azcona collectively
administered an Oath to: Code Officers Smith and Curl, Mr. James Ramsey, and
Ms. Ruby Minton; 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. REPEAT VIOLATORS
A. Case No. 230918005; Freddie L. and Ruby L. Minton, 302 Northeast (NE) 81" Ave,
Okeechobee [Legal Description: Lot 17, RIVER RUN RESORT, Plat Book 6, Page
18, Okeechobee County public records].
Code Officer Smith testified that the property is in violation of Code of Ordinances
Chapter 30, Sections 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44
General cleaning and beautification, Chapter 54, Sections 54-81 Use as a
residence, 54-84 Parking in residential district. The respondent is a repeat violator.
A Statement of Violation/Notice of Hearing (SOV/NOH) was mailed via United
States Postal Service (USPS) certified return receipt on September 18, 2023. The
notice was received by Ruby Minton on September 21, 2023. The property was
inspected and found to be non -compliant on October 3, 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, remove or tag all the inoperable/abandoned/unlicensed vehicles on the
property, and remove all the trash/debris from the property. The City recommends
a fine of $150.00 per day, to begin 21-days after the Special Magistrate Hearing
on October 10, 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.
230918006 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, Chapter 54, Sections 54-81 Use as a residence, 54-84 Parking
in residential district 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 ofthis Hearing.
VI. NEW CASES
A. Case No. 30808008. Kimberly Kocher, 918 Northwest (NW) 9" Street (St),
Okeechobee [Legal Description: East half of Lot 15, and all of Lot 16 of Block 42,
October 10, 2023, Special Magistrate Hearing, Page 1 of 3
119
VI. NEW CASES CONTINUED
A. Case No. 230808008; CONTINUED 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 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 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 July 19, 2023. The property
was inspected and found to be non -compliant on August 3, 2023. A SOV/NOH was
mailed via USPS certified return receipt on August 8, 2023. The notice was
received by Kimberly Kocher on August 15, 2023. The property was inspected and
found to be non -compliant on September 22, 2023 and October 4, 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 and remove the disabled boat from the property.
The City recommends a fine of $50.00 per day, to begin 21-days after the Special
Magistrate Hearing on October 10, 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.
230808008 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 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. 230808014; Joesph G. and Lydia C. Entry, 1901 NW 711 Ave,
Okeechobee [Legal Description: Lot 6 and South half of Lot 5 of Block 44 and
North half of 17"' St lying adjacent to Lot 6, CONNERS HIGHLANDS, Plat Book 1,
Page 21, 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 and International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) Chapter
1, Sections 111.1.1 Unsafe structure, 111.1.3 Structure unfit for human occupancy,
111.1.5 Dangerous structure or premises, the property was found to be in
compliance on October 4, 2023, no Lien/Order recorded, no fine accrued.
C. Case No. 230817008; Yvette Banner, 913 NW 9t' St, Okeechobee [Legal
Description: Lot 7 of Block 43. CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1, Page 10
and re -recorded in Plat Book 5, 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 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-
43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification, the property was
found to be in compliance on October 4, 2023, no Lien/Order recorded, no fine
accrued.
D. Case No. 230817007, Tanglewood LTD c/o A & M Properties, Inc, 420 NW 911 St
[Legal Description: Lots 7 to 20 Inclusive and alley between said lots of Block 38,
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 and IPMC Chapter 3, Section 304.1.1 Unsafe conditions. The
respondent is not a repeat violator. A Courtesy Card was mailed via USPS regular
mail on July 19, 2023. The property was inspected and found to be non -compliant
on August 3, 2023 and August 17, 2023. A SOV/NOH was mailed via USPS
certified return receipt on August 17, 2023. The notice was received by Erin Wilson
on August 21, 2023. The property was inspected and found to be non -compliant
on October 4, 2023. To comply with City Ordinances the property owner needs to
remove all the debris from the property and repair/replace all the roofs on the
buildings. The City recommends a fine of $100.00 per day to begin 21-days after
the Special Magistrate Hearing on October ' 0, 2023. unless the property owner
brings the property into compliance on or before that date, plus a $50.00
administrative fee.
October 10, 2023, Special Magistrate Hearing, Page 2 of 3
120
Exhibit 2
VI. NEW CASES CONTINUED
D. Case No. 230817007; CONTINUED: Based on the evidence provided, Special
Magistrate Azcona found Case No. 230817007 to be in violation of Code of
Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General
cleaning and beautification and IPMC Chapter 3, Section 304.1.1 Unsafe
conditions and imposed a fine of $100.00 per day plus a one-time
administrative fee of $50.00 should the property fail to come into compliance
within 45-days after the date of this Hearing.
VII. COMPLIED CASES
A. Case No. 230817006; Christiano S. Gros, 1100 SE 51' St, Okeechobee [Legal
Description: Lots 2, 3, and 6 of Block 7, WRIGHT'S FIRST ADDITION TO
OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1, Page 13, 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 August 29, 2023, no Lien/Order recorded, no fine accrued.
B. Case No. 221221016; 130 Palm Beach Properties LLC, NW 11'" St, Okeechobee
[Legal Description: Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 of Block 30, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,
Plat Book 1, Page 10 and Plat Book 5, 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 August 21, 2023, and that there is an existing lien in the
amount of $8,300.00 plus a $50.00 administrative fee.
Vill. ADJOURN MEETING
There being no further business to come before the Speci-al Magistrate the Hearing was
adjourned at 7:06 P.M.
Roger Azcona, Special Magistrate
ATTEST:
Christina 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 made, which record includes the testimony and evidence
upon which the appeal is to be based. City Clerk media are for the sole purpose of backup for official
records of the Clerk.
2023, Special Magistrate Hearing, Page 3 of 3
Exhibit 2
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Exhibit 2
From:
Roger Azcona
To:
Christina Curl
Cc:
Greg Hyden; Anthony Smith: Stacey Janowitz; City Attorney
Subject:
[EXTERNAL]Re: Re -inspections
Date:
Thursday, October 12, 2023 7:53:19 PM
Attachments:
imaae001.Dng
Confirmed as to both rulings. Thank you for the update.
On Thu, Oct 12, 2023 at 5:14 PM Christina Curl <ccurl _.cityofokeechobee.com> wrote:
Good afternoon Roger,
We have completed the re -inspections for the below properties.
1. Case No. 230918005; Freddie L. and Ruby L. Minton
See the attached photos. The property is still non -compliant, disabled/untagged vehicles
remain in the yard, junk/debris on the property. Please confirm your ruling from the hearing on
October 10, 2023, that if the property was found to be non -compliant upon our re -inspection of
the property that a fine of $150.00 per day to begin 21-days after the date of the hearing on
October 10, 2023, plus a one-time $100.00 administrative fee would be imposed.
2. Case No. 230817007; Tanglewood LTD c/o A & M Properties Inc.
See the attached photos. The property is still non -compliant, the roofs are still in need of being
repaired/replaced; however, all other violations have been corrected. Please confirm your ruling from
the hearing on October 10, 2023, that the respondent will be given 45-days from the date of the
hearing to provide proof of when the roof replacements/repairs will be completed before a fine is
imposed.
Thank you,
Christina
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T Code Enforcement Officer
City of Okeechobee
50 SE 2nd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974
Exhibit 2
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Exhibit 2
Prepared By/Return To:
City of Okeechobee
Code Enforcement Department
50 Southeast 211 Avenue
Okeechobee, Florida 34974
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, PETITIONER
_VS_
Freddie L. and Ruby L. Minton, RESPONDENT
CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE
FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
CASE NO.230918005
LIEN / 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: Freddie L. and Ruby L. Minton
Property Location: 302 Northeast 81h Avenue, Okeechobee, FL.
Legal Description: Lot 17, RIVER RUN RESORT, Plat Book 6, Page 18, public records of Okeechobee
County, Florida
Parcel: 3-15-37-35-021A-00000-0170 (34310)
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
30, Section 30-41 Disabled vehicles
Inoperable/abandoned/unlicensed vehicles
-Chapter
Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances,
30-44 General cleaning and beautification
Overgrown weeds/bushes, junk/debris all over the property
Chapter 54, Sections 54-81 Use as a
residence, 54-84 Parking in residential district
Recreational vehicle being used as a residence in a residential
district
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, 3044 General cleaning and
beautification, Chapter 54, Sections 54-81 Use as a residence, 54-84 Parking in a residential district, concerning your
property located at 302 Northeast 8th Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida.
If you do not correct the violations by October 31, 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 10th day of October, 2023.
ATTEST:
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Official Records File#2023012654 Page(s):1
Jerald D Bryant
Clerk of the Circuit Court s Comptroller
Prepared By/Return To: Okeechobee, FL Recorded 1116/2D23 2:21 PM
Fees: RECORDING $10.00
City of Okeechobee
Code Enforcement Department
50 Southeast 2w Avenue
Okeechobee, Florida 34974
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, PETITIONER
-vs-
Freddie L. and Ruby L. Minton, RESPONDENT
CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE
FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
CASE NO.230918005
LIEN / 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: Freddie L. and Ruby L. Minton
Property Location: 302 Northeast 8th Avenue, Okeechobee, FL.
Legal Description: Lot 17, RIVER RUN RESORT, Plat Book 6, Page 18, public records of Okeechobee
County, Florida
Parcel: 3-15-37-35-021A-00000-0170 (34310)
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
Cha ter 30 Section 30-41 Disabled vehicles
inoperable/abandoned/unlicensed vehicles
Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances,
Overgrown weeds/bushes, junk/debris all over the property
30-44 General cleaning and beautification
Chapter 54, Sections 54-81 Use as a
Recreational vehicle being used as a residence in a residential
residence, 54-84 Parking in residential district
district
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, Chapter 54, Sections 54-81 Use as a residence, 54-84 Parking in a residential district, concerning your
property located at 302 Northeast 8th Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida.
If you do not correct the violations by October 31, 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 10th day of October, 2023.
Code
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City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement
Accrual of Fine 2023
Case No:
230918005
Name:
Freddie L. & Ruby L. Minton
Address:
302 NE 8th Ave
Okeechobee,
FL. 34972
Special Magistrate Ruling:
Case presented to the Special Magistrate on October 10, 2023, found in violation of Chapter 30, Sections 30-41 Disabled
vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beutification, Chapter 54, Sections 54-81 Use as a residence,
54-84 Parking in residential district. A fine of $150.00 per day, plus a one-time $100.00 administrative fee imposed. Fine
accrual to begin on November 6, 2023.
Fine Amount
Number
of days
Week 1
Total
Number
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Week 2
Total
Number
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Week 3 Number Week 4
Total of Days Total
Number
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Week 5
Total
Number
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Week 6
Total
$150.00
January
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
February
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
March
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
April
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
May
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
June
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
July
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
August
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
September
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$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
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$0.00
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$0.00
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Exhibit 2
City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement
50 SE 2nd Ave.
Okeechobee, Florida 34974
(863)763-9795
November 27, 2023
Ruby Minton
302 NE 8,h Ave.
Okeechobee, FL 34972
Re: 302 NE 8tn Ave. Okeechobee, FL
Case #230918005
Dear Ruby Minton:
On behalf of the City of Okeechobee, we extend our appreciation and sincerest Thank -You, for
your efforts to bring the above -mentioned property into compliance with City Ordinances with the
cutting of all overgrown vegetation, the removal of trash/debris, the removal of Recreational
Vehicle being used as resident and the registering of the untagged vehicle on the 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 is important to the City of Okeechobee, your neighbors and fellow citizens.
The above -mentioned property has a Code Enforcement Lien with a fine balance of
$1,150.00 including the $100.00 administrative fee. Please contact our office immediately to
make arrangements to pay this fine. Failure to pay this fine will result in the lien on real and
personal property to remain pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 162 and could result in a
foreclosure action being filed against the above -mentioned property.
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.
Sincerely,
Anthony'Smith
City of Okeechobee
Code Enforcement Officer
863-763-9795
asmith@cityofokeechobee.com
Enclosure: Recorded Lien/Order
Exhibit 2
City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement
50 SE 2nd Ave.
Okeechobee, Florida 34974
(863)763-9795
December 11, 2023
Ruby Minton
302 NE 8,h Ave.
Okeechobee, FL 34972
Re: 302 NE E;th Ave. Okeechobee, FL
Case #230918005
Dear Ruby Minton:
On behalf of the City of Okeechobee, we extend our appreciation and sincerest Thank -You, for
your efforts to bring the above -mentioned property into compliance with City Ordinances with the
cutting of all overgrown vegetation, the removal of trash/debris, the removal of Recreational
Vehicle being used as resident and the registering of the unfagged vehicle on the 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 is important to the City of Okeechobee, your neighbors and fellow citizens.
The above -mentioned property has a Code Enforcement Lien with a fine balance of
$1,150.00 including the $100.00 administrative fee. Please contact our office immediately to
make arrangements to pay this fine. Failure to pay this fine will result in the lien on real and
personal property to remain pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 162 and could result in a
foreclosure action being filed against the above -mentioned property.
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.
Sincerely,
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Anthony Smith
City of Okeechobee
Code Enforcement Officer
863-763-9795
asmith@cityofokeechobee.com
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'Okeechobee
FLORIDA • Founded 1915
REQUEST FOR A FINE REDUCTION
Instructions: Please fill out this Request for a Fine Reduction ("Request") completely and sign
and notarize it before submission to the city's Code Enforcement Department. When submitting
this Request, please include the Request payment of $100.00 along with the inspection fee of
$35.00. A submitted Request that is only partially completed will result in a denial.
Please note that fine reductions are only authorized for properties that have been brought into full
compliance with the city's code of ordinances and in which the property owner has no other open
code violations or liens on any other property in the city. Any fine imposed for a violation that was
determined to be irreparable or irreversible will not be considered for a reduction.
Upon receipt of a Request, the city's Code Enforcement Department will schedule an inspection
of the property to determine if it is in full compliance with the city's code of ordinances and
conduct internal review of any open or expired permits and whether the applicant is indebted to
the city. By submitting this Request, you agree to accept the city's written inspection comments
identifying any violations on the property via e-mail.
This process may take up to 90 days to complete. During this period of time, the applicable fine
shall be tolled. Fines will retroactively accrue if the property is found not to be in full compliance.
A property that has an approved and fully implemented Action Plan shall be deemed to be in full
compliance.
If the property is found to be in full compliance, a hearing before the magistrate will be scheduled.
If the property is not found to be in full compliance, the city shall inform the applicant. The
applicant shall be given a reasonable timeframe to correct the violation(s) and seek a re -inspection.
Re -inspections will only occur after the payment of a re -inspection fee of $35.00. If the applicant
fails to correct the violation(s) in the timeframe provided for by the city and/or call for re -
inspection within ten (10) days from the deadline to correct the violation(s), the Request will be
automatically denied.
The magistrate will only consider a lien reduction one time for each case. If a lien reduction is
granted and not timely paid, the full amount of the lien will be reinstated and the applicant will be
barred from resubmitting a form. The magistrate's decision shall be the final action on this case.
An aggrieved applicant may appeal an order of the magistrate to the Circuit Court as provided by
Florida Statutes Section 162.11.
By signing this Request, the applicant acknowledges and agrees that he/she has read the
foregoing instructions and the applicable provisions of the city's code of ordinances.
Exhibit 2
I. Property Information
I. Property Location: jV,�2,& Z 'L Qb(k i'JfE�� C��t�����f='��� 3 9% 1�
2. Parcel Number: J� - �,17� i 7 - '70
All properties within the city are assigned parcel numbers. Parcel numbers can be obtained at
http:/iwww.okeechobeepa.com. /
3. Code Compliance Case Number:
4. ICode Enforcement Violation(s): j ��/� ?�1. ` }>U`iiJ 3c,-Y1 ' 5a-f le %i i
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Please specify the sections of the city's code of ordinances that7the magistrate found the property to be
violation of. This can be found on the Lien/Order.
5. Fine imposed: /.�5-(1,ef
6. How long did it take for the property to be brought into compliance with the city's code of
ordinances? % G 1aV S 0 cep,
This is measured from the date in which the city issued its Notice of Code Violation until the date in which
the city determined that the property was in full compliance.
7. Does the property have any expired permits or liens imposed on it? If yes, please list the
permit numbers and/or the information regarding the liens. Ah-)
8. Is the property subject to a foreclosure proceeding? If yes, please list the case number.
9. Did the Applicant or Owner purchase this property in a foreclosure sale?
10. Does the property have a contract for sale pending?
11. Is this pending sale a short sale? N1 G' . If yes, approval from the mortgagor must be
enclosed.
12. Was this property purchased after the fine was imposed?
If so, please attach a copy of the Title Insurance Policy.
Exhibit 2
II. Applicant Information
13. Applicant Name: A u,bq
14. Owner(s) Name (if different from the Applicant): (,jello? -
15. Relationship of the Applicant to the Owner (if applicable): (
16. Applicant's Telephone Number:Cell Phone: -t r-
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17. Applicant's e-mail: L ( 1) 5a i)'1 `/564' q zn /
18. List the addresses of all properties, other than the one in which this fine reduction is being
sought, owned by the Applicant and/or owner within the city: A/L,
19. Please list each of the properties listed in number 10 hereinabove that are subject to code
enforcement violations and/or Code Enforcement Lien/Orders, if any: % /` �T! 6 e ,5
20. Please list in instance in which the Applicant and/or Owner has applied for a fine reduction
from the city in the last five years. In answering this question, please listff the property
address, year of request and whether the request was granted.
21. Please state, with specificity, the actions taken by the owner to bring the property into full
compliance with the city's Code of Ordinances: L 1' i / V'
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Please explain whether there were any exigent circumstances
that were the underlying
If not alreadv listed above. please state, with specificity, the reasons a fine reduction should
Does the Applicant and/or Owner owe any outstanding balances? If so, please list them.
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CODEENFORCEMENTFOR
THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
Petitioner,
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Respondent,
Freddie L. & Ruby L. Minton
City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement 50
Okeechobee Florida 34974
863-763-9795 Phone
863-763-7804 FAX
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Date February 13, 2024
CASE NO. 230918005
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 30-43, 30-44 and Chapter 54, Sections
54-81 and 54-84
2. Address and Parcel# where violation exists: 302 N E 81h Ave, Okeechobee, FL 34972
3-15-37-35-021 A-00000-0170 (34310)
3. Name and address of property owner or person in charge of location where violation exists: Freddie L. & Ruby L.
Minton, 302 NE 8t Ave, Okeechobee, FL 34972
4. Description of violation: Property in compliance. Hearing for Fine Reduction.
5. Date violation corrected: September 8, 2023
6. Date violation first observed on or about: November 13,2024
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 March. 2024 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.
.A Syyut�
Anthony Smith 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 section 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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