Course of Events Documentation City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement
Accrual of Fine 2024
Case No: 240314003
Name: Donald A. Hayes,Jr. &Crystal L. Staton T
Address: 1002 NW 6th St
Okeechobee, FL.34972 1
Special Magistrate Ruling: _Case presented to the Special Magistrate on April 9, 2024,found in violation of Chapter 30, Sections 30-40 Junk, 30-41
Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification.A fine of$50.00 per day, plus a one-
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time$50.00 administrative fee imposed to begin on April 10,2024.
Fine Amount Number Week 1 Number of Week 2 Number Week 3 Number of Week 4 Number of Week 5 Number Week 6
of days Total Days Total of Days , Total Days Total Days Total , of days Total
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$50.00
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 $0.00 4 $200.00 7 $350.00 7 $350.00 3 $150.00 0 $0.00
May 4 $200.00 2 $100.00 $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 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
October $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
November $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
December $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Fine Total $1,350.00
AdministrativeSi
Fee $50.00
Total Amount
Due $1,400.00
Total Days 27
Date of
Compliance
Case #24O314003onald A Hayes, Jr. & C •taI L Staton
Date Event/Document
Code Officer Smith inspected the property @ 4:17pm: in compliance, the disabled vehicle
removed from the property, outside of the home was cleaned and trash debris removed from the
property. and overgrown vegetation was cut. Photos in file.
Fine balance from April 10. 2024. to May 6. 2024, of $1350.00 plus $50.00 administration fee
totaling $1400.00.
May 10, 2024 Compliance Letter with fine total mailed out via USPS certified return receipt. Received by
Crystal Staton on May 20, 2024.
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Case #240314003, Donald A Hayes, Jr., & Crystal L Staton
Date Event/Document
February 12, 2024 Property owner: Donald A Hayes Jr & Crystal L Staton
Property address: 1002 NW 6th St, Okeechobee
Mailing address: 1002 NW 6th St. Okeechobee, FL 34972
Parcel ID: 3-15-37-35-0010-01310-0140 (33859)
Legal Description: Lots 17 & West half of Lot 18, Block 17, NORTHWEST ADDITION TO
OKEECHOBEE Plat Book 1 Page 25, Okeechobee County public records.
Code Officer Smith and Curl observed the above-mentioned property to be in violation of
the City Ordinances Chapter 30 Sections 30-40 Junk, 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public
nuisances, and 30-44 General cleaning and beautification: overgrown grass, weeds,
bushes, shrubs, and trees, disabled unregistered vehicle in the rear of the property in the
alleyway, and junk, trash, and debris all over the property. Junk/debris stored on an
airboat. The exterior of the home in need of being power washed. Photos in file.
February 14, 2024 Courtesy Card, photos, and city ordinances mailed via USPS regular mail, giving the property
owner 14 days to correct the violation
March 11, 2024 Code Officer Smith inspected the property; still non-compliant, grass, weeds, shrubs, bushes,
and trees remain overgrown. Junk, trash, and debris remain all over the property, disabled vehicle
remain in the city right of way. The exterior of the home needs maintenance. Photos in the file.
March 14, 2024 SOV/NOH, photos and a copy of the city ordinance mailed via USPS certified return receipt
for the April 9th Hearing. Received by Crystal Staton on March 20, 2024.
April 2, 2024 Code Officer Smith inspected the property; still non-compliant, junk, trash, and debris remain
all over the property, disabled vehicle remains in the city right of way. The exterior of the home
needs maintenance. There has been progress made with cutting of the overgrown vegetation.
Photos in file.
April 9, 2024 The case was presented to the Special Magistrate, found in violation of Chapter 30,
Sections 30-40 Junk, 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 on April 10, 2024, unless the property owner brings the property into
compliance on or before that date.
April 10, 2024 Lien/Order recorded at the Okeechobee County Clerk of Court, File #2024003923, Page(s):1.
April 11, 2024 Recorded Lien/Order mailed out via USPS certified return receipt. Received by Crystal Staton
on April 18, 2024.
May 6, 2024 Homeowner Ms. Staton called into the office and spoke with Code Officer Smith and advised that
the property was compliant and ready for an inspection. I advised her that I would be out to
inspect the property for compliance. Also advised the homeowner that a letter of compliance with
the fine balance would be sent to them if the property is compliant.
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