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2024-03-12 VII.A. Ex.4Exhibit 4 VII. A. Exhibit #4 Case #240207016 Carl Christian Swope Exhibit 4 Code Enforcement Hearing March 12, 2024 Case Number, Name and Address: Case #240207016, Carl Christian Swope, 1010 SW 5th St. Code Section Violated I Description of Violation Chapter 30, Sections 30-41 Disabled vehicles I Two inoperable/unregistered vehicles on the property Photos: See attached Is respondent a Repeat Violator? Summary: • Respondent was first notified on January 16, 2024 via Courtesy Card • The City communicated with the respondent on the below occasion(s). Date of notice Type of notice Received Date by received/ returned January 30, 2024 Code Officer Smith inspected the property; non -compliant, the unre istered/ino erable vehicles remain. Photos in file. January 31, 2024 Code Officer Curl received a call from Carl Swope the property owner, he stated that he just got out of the hospital and received our notice, and the violations should be corrected within 2 weeks. February 7, 2024 SOV/NOH, photos and a copy of the city ordinance mailed via USPS certified Judy February 13, return receipt for the March 12th Hearing. Swope 2024. February 26, 2024 Mr. Carl Swope called in and spoke to Code Officer Smith and asked what needed to be done to bring the property into compliance. I advised him to move the remaining vehicle to concrete pad on the property and register the vehicle. Mr. Swope advised that it was his renters and that he would get with them to correct the issues. March 1, 2024 Code Officer Curl received a call from the tenant, Kaylee Alvarado, who asked why the vehicle could not just been turned around where we could not see the tag. She was advised that within the city limits no person shall allow any disabled vehicle to be placed or remain on such property unless such vehicle is within a completely enclosed building or is on the premises of an automotive repair or storage business for which the owner of the business has a current city occupational license and zoning approval. She asked for a copy of the ordinance to be emailed to her at zacharyblaise95(a)gmail.com. Email sent to Ka lee Alvarado. March 5, 2024 Code Officer Smith inspected the property; in compliance, disabled vehicles removed from the property. Photos in file. Case Closed March 6, 2024 Compliance letter mailed out via USPS regular mail. Page 1 of 2 00iti 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 Section 30-41 Disabled vehicles on January 10, 2024 until the property came into compliance on March 5, 2024, no lien/order was recorded, no fine accrued. Chronology attached Page 2 of 2 Exhibit 4 Case #240207016; Carl Christian Swope, 1010 SW 5th St. Date Event/Document January 10, 2024 Property owner: Carl Christian Swope Property address: 1010 SW 51h St. Okeechobee Mailing address: 1771 Ivan Blvd. Labelle, FL 33935 Parcel ID: 3-21-37-35-0170-00090-0130 (35017) Legal Description: Lots 13 and 14 of Block 9, SOUTHWEST ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 2, Page 7, Okeechobee County public records. Code Officer Smith observed the above -mentioned property to be in violation of Chapter 30 Section, 30-41 Disabled vehicles; 2 inoperable/unregistered on property. Photos in the file. January 16, 2024 Courtesy Card, photos and city ordinances mailed via USPS regular mail, giving the property owner 14 days to correct the violation. January 30, 2024 Code Officer Smith inspected the property; non -compliant, the unregistered/inoperable vehicles remain. Photos in file. January 31, 2024 Code Officer Curl received a call from Carl Swope the property owner, 239-340-9035, he stated that he just got out of the hospital and received our notice, and the violations should be corrected within 2 weeks. February 7, 2024 SOV/NOH, photos and a copy of the city ordinance mailed via USPS certified return receipt for the March 12th Hearing. Received by Judy Swope on February 13, 2024. February 26, 2024 Mr. Carl Swope called in and spoke to Code Officer Smith and asked what needed to be done to bring the property into compliance. I advised him to move the remaining vehicle to concrete pad on the property and register the vehicle. Mr. Swope advised that it was his renters and that he would get with them to correct the issues. March 1, 2024 Code Officer Curl received a call from the tenant, Kaylee Alvarado, 863-697-3436, who asked why the vehicle could not just been turned around where we could not see the tag. She was advised that within the city limits no person shall allow any disabled vehicle to be placed or remain on such property unless such vehicle is within a completely enclosed building or is on the premises of an automotive repair or storage business for which the owner of the business has a current city occupational license and zoning approval. She asked for a copy of the ordinance to be emailed to her at zacharyblaise95Ca)gmail.com. Email sent to Kaylee Alvarado. March 5, 2024 Code Officer Smith inspected the property; in compliance, disabled vehicles removed from the property. Photos in file. Case Closed March 6, 2024 Compliance letter mailed out via USPS regular mail. Page 1 of 1 Exhibit 4 IML 4 Jowl I L SW STH ST I �1- N E. 4s,y m Ion 0 53 106 159 212 265 318 371 424 477 530 ft Okeechobee County Property Appraiser Mickey L. Bandi, CFA I Okeechobee, Florida 1863-763-4422 PARCEL: 3-21-37-35-0170-00090-0130(35017) 1 SINGLE FAMILY (0100) I 0.325AC NOTES: Okeechobee County, FL SOUTHWEST ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE (PLAT BOOK 2 PAGE 7) LOTS 13 & 14 BLOCK 9 SWOPE CARL CHRISTIAN 2023 Certified Values Owner: 1771 IVAN BLVD Mkt Lnd $25,000 Appraised $134,251 LABELLE, FL 33935 Ag Lnd $0 Assessed $134,251 Site: 1010 SW 5TH ST OKEECHOBEE Bldg $109,251 Exempt $0 Sales 10/11/2005 $0 1 (U) XFOB $0 county:$87,626 N Info 8/1/1970 $9,800 I(Q) Just $134,251 Total city:$87,626 Taxable other:$87,626 school:$134,251 The information presented on this website 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. This websile was last updated 1/11/2024 and may not reflect the data currently on file at our office- GrizzlyLogic.com Exhibit 4 1 lik rA �i AP .I ;.. i O1/10/2�024 14�25 Exhibit 4 Date: Re: Dear Property Owner, This is a courtesy card requesting your assistance in alleviating the following code violation(s) at the above address. The following violation(s) exist: 0 Overgrown Weeds, Grass, Bushes or Shrubs 0 Unauthorized Signs, Flags or Banners 0 Trash, Yard Debris or Junk 0 Operating a Business Without Required License '2 Inoperable, Abandoned or Unlicensed Vehicle 0 Pool Violation 0 International Property Maintenance Code Ch Sec 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. a d' it i-1 .IL a �• yV 01 /-30 / 2024: 15 16, Exhibit 4 Exhibit 4 CODE ENFORCEMENT FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA Petitioner, vs Respondent, Carl Christian Swope City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement 50 SE 2nd Ave Okeechobee Florida 34974 863-763-9795 Phone 863-763-7804 FAX Date February 7, 2024 CASE NO. 240207016 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, Section 30-41 2. Address and Parcel# where violation exists:1010 SW 5th St. Okeechobee 3-21-37-35-0170-00090-0130 (35017) 3. Name and address of property owner or person in charge of location where violation exists: Carl Christian Swope, 1771 Ivan Blvd. Labelle, FL 33935 4. Description of Violation: 2 unregistered/inoperable vehicles on the property. 5. Date violation must be corrected by: Mar 4, 2024 6. Date violation first observed on or about: Jan 10, 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. Anthony Smith ode 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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Case # 240207016 Dear Carl Swope: 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 disabled vehicles from 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 Smith City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Officer 863-763-9795 asmith@cityofokeechobee.com