2024-08-13 VIII. B. Ex.7 Exhibit 7
VIII. B. Exhibit #7
Case #240624001
Alan P. Miller
Exhibit 7
Code Enforcement Hearing August 13, 2024
Case Number, Name and Address:
Case#240624001, Alan P. Miller, 400 SE 7th St, Okeechobee
Code Section Violated Description of Violation
Chapter 30 Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, and 30- There has been a fire in the structure and the side of the
44 General cleaning and beautification structure is wide open and in need of being secured to
do the structure being unsafe.The extremely high grass
and/or weeds has become a haven for rodents, insects,
and snakes
Photos:
See attached
Is respondent a Repeat Violator?
Yes: Previous Case #230515009 in violation of Chapter 30, Sections 30-41 Disabled
vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances, and 30-44 General cleaning and beautification. Case
#231020012 in violation of Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, and 30-44 General
cleaning and beautification.
Summary:
• The City communicated with the respondent on the below occasion(s).
Date of notice Type of notice Received Date
by received/returned
June 24, 2024 SOV/NOH, photos and city ordinances mailed via USPS picked up June 28, 2024, at
certified return receipt for the August 13th Hearing. Tracking at the Post 2:43 pm.
details placed in file. The City Staff has not received the Office
signature receipt card back as of the date of this hearing.
July 11, 2024 Code Officers Smith/Curl inspected the property; still non-
compliant, none of the issues have been addressed. Photos
in file.
August 7, 2024 Code Officers Smith inspected the property; in-compliance,the
overgrown grass was cut, and the home was secured. Photos
in file. Case Closed
August 12, 2024 Compliance Letter mailed out via USPS regular mail
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, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and
beautification, from June 24, 2024, until August 7, 2024, no lien/order recorded, no fine accrued.
Chronology attached
Page 1 of 1
Exhibit 7
Case #240624001, Alan P. Miller
Date Event/Document
June 18, 2024 Property owner: Alan P. Miller
Property address: 400 SE 7th St, Okeechobee, FL. 34974
Mailing address: 5654 NW 24th St, Okeechobee, FL. 34972-8846
Parcel ID: 3-22-37-35-0030-000K0-0120 (35284)
Legal Description: Lot 12 and East half of Southeast 4th Avenue lying West of Lot 12 and North
half of adjacent alley of Block K, CENTRAL PARK, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 2, Page 39, Okeechobee County public records.
****Repeat Violator**** Previous Case #230515009 in violation of Chapter 30, Sections 30-41
Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances, and 30-44 General cleaning and beautification. Case
#231020012 in violation of Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, and 30-44 General
cleaning and beautification.
Code Officer Smith observed the above-mentioned property in violation of Chapter 30
Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, and 30-44 General cleaning and beautification: There has
been a fire in the structure and the side of the structure is wide open and in need of being
secured to do the structure being unsafe. The extremely high grass and/or weeds has
become a haven for rodents, insects, and snakes
June 24, 2024 SOV/NOH, photos and city ordinances mailed via USPS certified return receipt for the August
13th Hearing. Per USPS tracking the notice was delivered, individual picked up at the Post
Office on June 28, 2024, at 2:43 pm. Tracking details placed in file. The City Staff has not
received the signature receipt card back as of the date of this hearing.
July 11, 2024 Code Officers Smith/Curl inspected the property; still non-compliant, none of the issues have
been addressed. Photos in file.
August 7, 2024 Code Officers Smith inspected the property; in-compliance, the overgrown grass was cut, and
the home was secured. Photos in file. Case Closed
August 12 2024 Compliance Letter mailed out vis USPS regular mail.
Page 1 of 1
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CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT
[ 3 JULY 11, 2023, SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING
OFFICIAL MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Special Magistrate Azcona called the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing to order on
Tuesday,July 11,2023,at 6:00 P.M.in the City Council Chambers,located at 55 Southeast(SE)
3fd 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 John Fumero
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 OF OATH
A. Special Magistrate Azcona dispensed with the reading and approved the June 13, 2023,
Minutes.
B. This being a Quasi-Judicial proceeding, Special Magistrate Azcona collectively
administered an Oath to. Code Officers Smith and Curl, and Mr. Ben Purvis; 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. FINE REDUCTION REQUESTS
A. Case No. 190411010; Kemp Properties of Okeechobee do Ben Purvis, 909 South (S)
Parrott Ave, Okeechobee[Legal Description: Unplatted land of the City Parcel 1 commencing at the
Northeast(NE)corner of the NE quarter of the SE quarter of Section(SEC)21,Township(TWP)37 S,Range(RAN)
35 East(E)run thence S 0°0'58"West(W)along the E line of SEC 21 a distance of 611.6-feet(ft)to the point of
beginning(POB),thence run S 89°52'39"W a distance of 357.16-ft.more or less,to the E right-of-way(ROW)line
of U.S.Highway 441. thence run S 0°06'47"W along said ROW line a distance of 100-f,, thence run North(N)
89°52'39"E a distance of 357.4-ft,more or less.to the E line of SEC 21:thence run N 0°00'58"E along the E line of
SEC 21,a distance of 100-ft to the POB.Note.the above-described tract is subject to a storm sewer easement with
the Florida Department of Transportation which is across the Southern 7.5-ft of said tract,and more fully described
in OR Book 241,at Page 1356,Okeechobee County public records.Parcel 2-being a parcel of land lying in SEC 21.
TWP 37 S,RAN 35 E,CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,and being further bounded and described as follows commence
at the NE corner of the SE quarter of SEC 21,thence S 0'18'42"E along the Easterly boundary line of said SEC 21
a distance of 604.05-ft to a point:thence S 89°49'41"W a distance of 131.54-ft to the POB:thence continue S
89°49'41"W a distance of 225.00-ft to a point lying on the Easterly ROW line of S.R.15(US 441):thence N 0°10'19"
W along said Easterly ROW line a distance of 30.00-ft, thence N 89°49'41"E a distance of 225.00-ft.thence S
0°t0'19"E a distance of 30-ft to the POB.Parcel 3 commencing at the NE corner of the SE quarter of SEC 21,TWP
37 S.RAN 35 E,run thence S 0°18'42"W along the E boundary line of said SEC 21,for a distance of 604.05-ft for
POB.,thence run S 89°49'41"W for a distance of 356.54-ft to a point on the E ROW line of S.R. 15(U.S.441):
thence run S 0°10'19"W along said ROW line for a distance of 7.50-ft.thence run N 89'49'41"E for a distance of
356.56-ft to a point on the aforesaid E boundary line of SEC 21:thence run N 0°18'42"E along the SEC line for a
distance of 7.50-ft to the POB lying in and comprising a part of the SE quarter of SEC 21,TWP 37 S,RAN 35 E.
Okeechobee County public records].
Code Officer Smith testified that the property was found in violation of Code of Ordinances
Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification
on August 13, 2019,where a fine in the amount of$50.00 per day starting 30-days after
the date of the Hearing, plus a one-time $25.00 administrative fee was imposed. The
imposed fine began accrual on September 27, 2019. The property was brought into
compliance on September 21, 2022. Mr. Purvis submitted a request for a fine reduction
on April 25, 2023. Mr. Purvis appeared before the Special Magistrate on May 9,2023 and
conveyed his explanations and reasonings for why the property remained in violation for
an extended length of time and requested that the fine be reduced to zero due to the
circumstances. Special Magistrate Azcona deferred ruling to the June 13,2023 Hearing
to allow the property owner time to provide documentation and to review the file. A
Statement of Violation/Notice of Hearing(SOV/NOH)was mailed via United States Postal
Service(USPS)certified return receipt on May 10,2023. The notice was received by Ben
Purvis on May 13, 2023. Special Magistrate Azcona deferred ruling again to the July 11,
2023 Hearing to review the file.A SOV/NOH was mailed via USPS certified return receipt
July 11,2023,Special Magistrate Hearing,Page 1 of 4
Exhibit 7
108
V. FINE REDUCTION REQUESTS CONTINUED
A. Case No. 190411010;CONTINUED: on June 14,2023.The notice was received by Ben
Purvis on June 30, 2023. The City recommends a fine reduction of 60 percent, plus a
$25.00 administrative fee.
Based on the evidence provided, Special Magistrate Azcona ruled to reduce the fine
by 60-percent reducing the fine to$21,740.00,plus a$25.00 administrative fee.
VI. NEW CASES
A. Case No. 230524009; Angela D. Waldron, 114 Northwest (NW) 9'h Street (St),
Okeechobee[Legal Description. Lots 21, and 22 of Block 37, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,
Plat Book 1, Page 10,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. The
respondent is not a repeat violator. A Courtesy Card was mailed via USPS regular mail
on May 9, 2023. The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on May 23,
2023. A SOV/NOH was mailed via USPS certified return receipt on May 24, 2023. The
notice was returned on June 28,2023.The property was inspected and found to be non-
compliant on June 14, 2023.A Notice to Appear was posted on the property and on the
public notices board at City Hall on June 22, 2023. A SOV/NOH was mailed via USPS
certified return receipt on June 28, 2023. The City has not received the SOV/NOH nor
receipt of the signature card as of the date of this Hearing. The property was inspected
and found to be non-compliant on July 5, 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.The City recommends a fine of
$50.00 per day,to begin 21-days after the Special Magistrate Hearing on July 11, 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.
230524009 to be in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 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.230526008;I Know Someone!LLC,whose business address is 1728 Southwest
(SW)8th St,Okeechobee.
Code Officer Smith testified that the business is in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter
50, Sections 50-36 Issuance of local business tax, 50-43 Penalties for violation of local
business tax regulations for non-renewal of their local Business Tax Receipt(BTR) and
engaging in business within the City without first procuring a local BTR.The respondent
is not a repeat violator.A Delinquency Letter was mailed via USPS certified return receipt
on March 14, 2023. The City has not received the Delinquency Letter nor receipt of the
signature card as of the date of this Hearing. The respondent was found to be non-
compliant on April 19, 2023 and May 25, 2023. A SOV/NOH and Delinquency Letter
mailed via USPS certified return receipt on May 26, 2023.The notices were received by
David Packard on June 2, 2023. The respondent was found to be non-compliant on July
5,2023.To comply with City Ordinances the business owner needs to renew their BTR or
provide a written notice to close the account.The City recommends a fine of$125.00 per
day to begin 21-days after the Special Magistrate Hearing on July 11, 2023, unless the
business comes into compliance on or before that date,plus a$50.00 administrative fee.
Based on the evidence provided, Special Magistrate Azcona found Case No.
230526008 to be in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 50, Sections 50-36
Issuance of local business tax, 50-43 Penalties for violation of local business tax
regulations and imposed a fine of$125.00 per day plus a one-time administrative
fee of$50.00 should the business fail to come into compliance within 21-days after
the date of this Hearing.
July 11,2023,Special Magistrate Hearing,Page 2 of 4
Exhibit 7
109
VII. REPEAT VIOLATORS
A. Case No. 230621009; Grand Lake Investments Inc, NW 5th St, Okeechobee [Legal
Description: Lots 20, 21, and W half of Lot 22 of Block 99, 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. The
respondent is a repeat violator, prior Case No. 220601005. A SOV/NOH was mailed via
USPS certified return receipt on June 21, 2023. The notice was received on June 26,
2023. A Notice to Appear was posted on the property and on the public notices board at
City Hall on June 22,2023.The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on
July 5, 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 appearance of the
property or adjacent properties.The City recommends a fine of$150.00 per day,to begin
21-days after the Special Magistrate Hearing on July 11,2023, 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.
230621009 to be in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43
Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification 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 of this Hearing.
VIII. COMPLIED CASES
A. Case No. 230515009;Alan P. Miller, 400 SE 7"'St, Okeechobee[Legal Description: Lot
12, and E half of SE 4t"Ave lying W of Lot 12, and N half of adjacent alley of Block K,
CENTRAL PARK, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 2, Page
39, 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 June 26,2023,no Lien/Order
recorded, no fine accrued.
B. Case No. 230524012: Glenwood Park LLC c/o Frank M. Stephens, 309 NE 4'" St,
Okeechobee [Legal Description: Lots 1 to 12 inclusive, of Block 110, together with the
vacated alley shown in Ordinance No. 1231 and recorded in Official Records File No.
2022003840, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1 and Plat Book 5. Page 10 and 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 June 14,2023, no Lien/Order recorded, no fine accrued.
C. Case No.230524013;Glenwood Park LLC c/o Frank M.Stephens,NE 4`"St,Okeechobee
[Legal Description: Lots 1 to 12 inclusive, of Block 121, together with the vacated alley
shown in Ordinance No.1232 and recorded in Official Records File No.2022003841,CITY
OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1 and Plat Book 5, Page 10 and 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 June 14,2023, no Lien/Order recorded, no fine accrued.
D. Case No. 230526010; Lexon Insurance Company, whose business address is 11405 N
Community House Road (Rd), Suite 600, Charlotte, NC, 28211. No action on this matter
was requested but is noted for the record to have been in violation of Code of Ordinances
Chapter 50, Sections 50-36 Issuance of local business tax, 50-43 Penalties for violation
of local business tax regulations,the business was found to be in compliance on June 27,
2023, no Lien/Order recorded, no fine accrued.
E. Case No. 230526011; MarklV Consultants LLC, 608 NE 2^d Ave, Suite B, Okeechobee
[Legal Description: Lots 3,4, 5, and 6 of Block 78,CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 5,
Page 5,Okeechobee County public records].
July 11,2023,Special Magistrate Hearing,Page 3 of 4
110 Exhibit 7
VIII. COMPLIED CASES CONTINUED
E. Case No.230526011;CONTINUED: No action on this matter was requested but is noted
for the record to have been in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 50, Sections 50-
36 Issuance of local business tax, 50-43 Penalties for violation of local business tax
regulations,the business was found to be in compliance on June 21,2023,no Lien/Order
recorded, no fine accrued.
F. Case No. 230526012; Mid State Fire Equipment Inc, whose business address is 1908
Chota Rd, Maryville, FL, 37803. No action on this matter was requested but is noted for
the record to have been in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 50, Sections 50-36
Issuance of local business tax, 50-43 Penalties for violation of local business tax
regulations,the business was found to be in compliance on June 12,2023,no Lien/Order
recorded, no fine accrued.
G. Case No. 230526013; Middlesex Insurance Company,whose business address is 1800
N Point Drive, Stevens Point,WI. 54481. No action on this matter was requested but is
noted for the record to have been in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 50,Sections
50-36 Issuance of local business tax, 50-43 Penalties for violation of local business tax
regulations,the business was found to be in compliance on June 21,2023,no Lien/Order
recorded, no fine accrued.
H. Case No.230601009;Matthew Nesbitt,509 SW 2nd Ave,Okeechobee[Legal Description:
Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 of Block 219, and that certain alleyway running E and Win
Block 219.Said alleyway being located between Lots 7,8,and 9 of said Block 219 on the
N side thereof and between Lots 10, 11, and 12 of said Block 219 on the S side thereof,
FIRST ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1 and Plat Book 5, Page 11 and Page
6, Okeechobee County public records]. No action on this matter was requested but is
noted for the record to have been in violation of Florida Building Code Chapter 1,Section
105 Permits,the property was found to be in compliance on June 9,2023, no Lien/Order
recorded,no fine accrued.
I. Case No. 230621010; Nika's Investments of FL. Inc, 814 SE 8'"St, Okeechobee[Legal
Description: Lot 7 of Block 5, REVISED PLAT OF WILCOX SHORES, Plat Book 3, 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 July 3,2023,no Lien/Order recorded, o fine accrued.
IX. ADJOURN MEETING
There being no further business to come before the Special Magis ra , the He-
adjourned at 7:12 P.M. i
/Roger Azcona,Spec�ellNa�istrate�
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ristina 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.
July 11,2023,Special Magistrate Hearing,Page 4 of 4
Exhibit 7
121
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT
_~ DECEMBER 12, 2023, SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING
•so OFFICIAL MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Special Magistrate Azcona called the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing to order on
Tuesday.December 12,2023,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; New Cases Items V.A. and V.B. were deferred to the January 2024 Hearing as
requested by Code Officer Smith.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ADMINISTRATION OF OATH
A. Special Magistrate Azcona dispensed with the reading and approved the October 10,
2023, Minutes.
B. This being a Quasi-Judicial proceeding, Special Magistrate Azcona collectively
administered an Oath to: Code Officers Smith and Curl; 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. NEW CASES
A. Case No. 231025003; Timothy Lee Thomas, 809 Northeast (NE) 5'h Street (St),
Okeechobee [Legal Description: Lots 15 and 16, RIVER RUN RESORT-PHASE II, Plat
Book 6, Page 33,Okeechobee County public records].Code Officer Smith requested that
the case be deferred until the next Hearing.
Special Magistrate Azcona deferred Case No. 231025003 to the next Special
Magistrate Hearing.
B. Case No. 231009016; Epanoptix Inc, Antoinette McDonald, Northwest (NW) 10'h St,
Okeechobee[Legal Description: Lot 13 and West('Al)half of Lot 12 of Block 42,CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1, Page 10 and Plat Book 5, Page 5, Okeechobee County
public records]. Code Officer Smith requested that the case be deferred until the next
Hearing.
Special Magistrate Azcona deferred Case No. 231009016 to the next Special
Magistrate Hearing.
VI. COMPLIED CASES
A. Case No. 230720007; Harry A. and Betty A. Schock, 1805 NW 7'h Ave, Okeechobee
[Legal Description:Lot 4 and North(N)half of Lot 5 of Block 53,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 30-40 Junk, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and
beautification,the property was found to be in compliance on October 16, 2023, and that
there is an existing lien in the amount of$1,100.00 plus a$100.00 administrative fee.
B. Case No.230918005;Freddie L.and Ruby L.Minton,302 NE 8"Ave,Okeechobee[Legal
Description: Lot 17, RIVER RUN RESORT, Plat Book 6, Page 18, 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, 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
December 12,2023,Special Magistrate Hearing,Page 1 of 3
Exhibit 7
122
VI. COMPLIED CASES CONTINUED
B. Case No.230918005;CONTINUED: of$1,050.00 plus a$100.00 administrative fee.
C. Case No. 231009014; Alexis Watson, 408 NE 9'"Ave, Okeechobee[Legal Description:
Lot 40, RIVER RUN RESORT- PHASE II, Plat Book 6, Page 33, 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
December 1,2023,no Lien/Order recorded,no fine accrued.
D. Case No.231009015; Tammy L.Verano, 504 and 506 NE 10'"Ave, Okeechobee[Legal
Description: Lots 29 and 30, RIVER RUN RESORT- PHASE II, Plat Book 6, Page 33,
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 November 6,2023,no Lien/Order recorded,
no fine accrued.
E. Case No. 231020012;Alan P. Miller,400 SE 7'"St, Okeechobee[Legal Description: Lot
12 and East(E)half of SE 4th Ave lying W of Lot 12 and N half of adjacent alley of Block
K,CENTRAL PARK,AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,Plat Book 2,Page
39, 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 November 28, 2023, no Lien/Order recorded, no fine
accrued.
F. Case No. 231025004; 1201 N Parrott Ave CCV LLC, 1201 N Parrott Ave, Okeechobee
[Legal Description: Lots 5 and 6 of Block 14, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, according to the Plat thereof
recorded in Plat Book 2,Page 17,public records of St.Lucie County,Florida and also recorded in Plat Book
5, Page 5,public records of Okeechobee County,Florida;less those portions of Lots 5 and 6,of Block 14,
Okeechobee,a subdivision in Section 16,Township 37 South(S),Range 35 E,as per Plat thereof recorded
in Plat Book 5, Page 5,public records of Okeechobee County,Florida,being described as follows:begin at
the SE corner of said Lot 6,thence S 89°54'08"W,along the S line of said Lot 6,a distance of 10.95-feet(ft);
thence departing said S line,N 00°08'04"W.through said Lots 6 and 5,a distance of 105.03-ft to the N line
of said Lot 5,thence N 89°55'02"E along said N line,a distance of 10.93-ft to the NE corner of said Lot 5;
thence departing said N line,S 00°08'58"E,along the E line of said Lots 5 and 6,a distance of 105.03-ft to
the point of beginning,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 November 7, 2023, no Lien/Order recorded, no fine
accrued.
G. Case No.230808008; Kimberly Kocher, 918 NW 9'h St,Okeechobee[Legal Description:
E half of Lot 15,and all of Lot 16 of Block 42,CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,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 November 1, 2023, no
Lien/Order recorded, no fine accrued.
H. Case No. 231101007; Wewould Okeechobee LLC c/o Joseph Stadlen, 1020 N Parrott
Ave, Okeechobee [Legal Description' Lots 11 and 12 of Block 31, 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
November 15,2023,no Lien/Order recorded,no fine accrued.
Case No.231101008;Jack Grace, 1712 NW 7'h Ave,Okeechobee[Legal Description:Lot
11 and N half of Lot 12 of Block 69, 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-
40 Junk, 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and
beautification, the property was found to be in compliance on November 21, 2023, no
Lien/Order recorded, no fine accrued.
December 12,2023,Special Magistrate Hearing,Page 2 of 3
Exhibit 7
123
VI. COMPLIED CASES CONTINUED
J. Case No. 221119010;Okeechobee Commons, LTD c/o Property Tax Eagle,402 NW 10'
St, Okeechobee [Legal Description: Lots 1 to 6 inclusive, Lots 14 to 26 inclusive and all
vacated alley lying between Lots 1 to 6 and Lots 21 to 26 and S half of vacated alley lying
between Lots 7 to 13 and 14 to 20 of Block 29, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1,
Page 10,Okeechobee County public records].No action on this matter was requested but
is noted for the record that the Lien/Order was recorded on February 15, 2023, the
property was found to be in compliance on May 9, 2023,with a fine balance of$4,200.00.
The fine balance was paid in full on October 16, 2023, and the Release of Lien was
recorded on October 18, 2023.
K. Case No. 230809011; Okbee Outparcel LLC, 510 NE Park St, Okeechobee [Legal
Description: Begin at the SE corner of Block"K",CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,according to the Plat Book 5,
Page 5,and run thence S 18°49'45"W,a distance of 179.50-ft to a point on the N boundary of Lot"R",Block
252,Plat Book 2,at Page 4,thence run W along the N boundary of said Lot"R",a distance of 106.98-ft to a
point lying E. a distance of 135-ft from the NW corner of Lot"R";thence run N a distance of 312 03-ft to a
point of intersection on the S right-of-way(ROW)of State Road(SR)70(N Park Street)as now maintained
and located; thence run S 87°50'47"E along the S ROW of SR 70(N Park Street)as now maintained and
located a distance of 165.61-ft to a point on the E boundary of Block"K",as aforesaid,thence S along the E
boundary of said Block "K", a distance of 135.78-ft to the point of beginning, Okeechobee County public
records]. No action on this matter was requested but is noted for the record that the
Lien/Order was recorded on October 3,2023,the property was found tcytje in compliance
on October 8, 2023, with a fine balance of$300.00. The fine balance/Was paid in full on
November 2,2023, and the Release of Lien was recorded on Novmber 8,2023.
VII. ADJOURN MEETING
There being no further business to come before the Speoiel Magistrate,_the"Hearin
adjourned at 7:04 P.M. .
Roger Azcona,Special Magistrate
ATTEST: •
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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.
December 12,2023,Special Magistrate Hearing,Page 3 of 3
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Okeechobee City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement
50 SE 2nd Ave Okeechobee Florida 34974
863-763-9795 Phone
CODE ENFORCEMENT FOR
THE CITY OF 863-763-7804 FAX
OKEECHOBEE,FLORIDA
Petitioner,
vs
Date June 24, 2024
Respondent.
CASE NO. 240624001
Alan P. Miller
S IA I'EMENT 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
2. Address and Parcel#where violation exists:400 SE 7th St, Okeechobee, FL. 34974
3-22-3 7-35-0030-000 K0-0120 (35284)
3. Name and address of property owner or person in charge of location where violation exists:
Alan P. Miller, 5654 NW 24th St, Okeechobee, FL. 34972-8846
4. Description of Violation:
Open and unsafe structure needs to secured, and tall grass and/or weeds
around the home and the property in need of being cut.
5. Date violation must be corrected by: Aug 6, 2024
6. Date violation first observed on or about:Jun 18, 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 13th
day August, 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.
c5lx16/
Anthony Smith'Code 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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City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement
50 SE 2nd Ave.
Okeechobee, Florida 34974
(863)763-9795
August 12, 2024
Alan P. Miller
5654 NW 24th St
Okeechobee, FL 34972-8846
Re: 400 SE 7th St, Okeechobee, FL.
Case# 240624001
Dear Mr. Miller:
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 cutting
of all overgrown vegetation on your property and the Securing the home. 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