2024-08-13 IX.B. Ex.10 Exhibit 10
IX. B. Exhibit #10
Case #240430016
Blakes Transport LLC
Exhibit 10
Code Enforcement Hearing August 13, 2024
Case Number, Name and Address:
Case#240430016, Blakes Transport LLC, 1410 SW 5th Avenue, Okeechobee, FL. 34974
Code Section Violated Description of Violation
Chapter 50, Sections 50-36 Issuance of local business Not renewing their local business tax receipt (BTR) by
tax, 50-43 Penalties for violation of local business tax September 30, 2023, and engaging in business without first
regulations having procured an active local BTR from the City of
Okeechobee. The total amount due is $361.56.
Photos:
See attached
Is respondent a Repeat Violator?
No
Summary:
• The City communicated with the respondent on the below occasion(s).
Date of notice Type of notice Received Date
by received
/returned
June 11, 2024 The case was presented to the Special Magistrate and found to be in
violation of 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 $50.00 administration fee should
the business owner fail to pay pass due amounts to bring his BTR current.
June 12, 2024 Code Officer Smith verified with Trish, the City's BTR Specialist, that the
BTR has not been paid.
Lien/Order recorded at the Okeechobee County Clerk of Court, File
#2024006495, Page(s):1.
June 13, 2024 Recorded Lien/Order mailed out via USPS certified return receipt. signature June 17,
not legible 2024
June 17, 2024 Lien/Order rerecorded due to clerical error at the County Clerk of Court. File
#2024006643, Page(s) 1.
June 24, 2024 Business Owner Andrew Doe came into the office in reference to his
delinquent BTR. He was advised that he would need to bring his BTR
current first to bring the business into compliance and that would need to
be paid at City Hall in the Finance Department.Then once the business was
in compliance he could then apply for a fine reduction. A Fine reduction
application, a copy of the Delinquency Notice, the 250 Day Delinquency
Letter and the recorded lien/order was given to Mr. Doe.
The City Staff received notice from Trish, the City's BTR Specialist, that the
owner of Blakes Transport paid for his BTR in full. Copy of the payment
receipt placed in the file.
The business is in compliance, case closed with an accrued fine balance of
$1,500.00 plus a $50.00 administrative fee.
June 25, 2024 Compliance Letter with fine total mailed out via USPS certified return
receipt. Per USPS tracking the notice was delivered to an individual at the
address at 5:09 pm on June 28, 2024. The City Staff have not received the
signature receipt card back. Tracking details placed in the file
Page 1 of 2
Exhibit 10
Date of notice Type of notice Received Date
by received
/returned
June 27, 2024 Code Officer Smith spoke with Andrew Doe, and he gave me the fine
reduction application that he had filled out. I advised him that the application
would not move forward until he paid the $135.00 processing fee. He was
made aware that he had another lien from a previous case that needed to
be dealt with as well. He advised me that he would be back tomorrow to get
the fine total. He was also advised that if he could prove when he stopped
parking his semi at his residence, I would give him credit for it.
City Recommendation:
The City recommends no action on this matter, but requests it be noted for the record that the
Lien/Order was recorded on June 13, 2024, the business came into compliance on June 24,
2024, with a lien balance of$1,500.00 plus a $50.00 administration fee.
Chronology attached
Page 2 of 2
Exhibit 10
Case #240430016, Blakes Transport, LLC
Date Event/Document
March 18, 2024 Business Name: Blakes Transport LLC
Business Registered Agent: Andrew Doe
Business address: 1410 SW 5th Avenue, Okeechobee, FL. 34974
Mailing address: 1410 SW 5th Avenue, Okeechobee, FL. 34974
Parcel ID: 3-21-37-35-0100-000D0-001 A (34925)
Legal Description: OAK GROVE ADDITION TO CITY OF OKEECHOBEE A PORTION OF BLOCK"D", OAK GROVE
ADDITION TO CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 86,
PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCE AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK"D", BEAR SOUTH 00°15'09"WEST ALONG THE EAST
RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SOUTHWEST 7TH AVENUE, A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH 00°15'09"WEST ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 106.07 FEET;
THENCE BEAR NORTH 89°59'00" EAST TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE ARC OF A CURVE CONCAVE TO THE
SOUTHEAST, IN THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SOUTHWEST 5TH AVENUE,A DISTANCE OF 297.74 FEET,
SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 816.33 FEET, AND A DELTA ANGLE OF 05°13'28"; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY
ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 74.44 FEET TO THE POINT OF TANGENCY OF SAID CURVE;
THENCE BEAR NORTH 30°22'49" EAST ALONG SAID WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 46.66 FEET;
THENCE BEAR SOUTH 89°59'00"WEST A DISTANCE OF 355.57 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING
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 not
renewing their local business tax receipt (BTR) by September 30, 2023, and engaging in
business without first having procured an active local BTR from the City of Okeechobee.
The total amount due is $361.56.
March 25, 2024 250-Day Delinquent Letter mailed via USPS certified return receipt. The notice was received
on March 28, 2024, signature not legible.
April 30, 2024 Code Officer Curl verified with Trish, the City's BTR Specialist that the BTR has not been paid.
April 30, 2024 SOV/NOH and Delinquent Letter mailed via USPS certified return receipt for the June 11, 2024,
Hearing. Received by Yvonne Sheldon on May 4, 2024.
June 4, 2024 Code Officer Curl verified with Trish, the City's BTR Specialist that the BTR has not been paid.
June 11, 2024 The case was presented to the Special Magistrate and found to be in violation of 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 $50.00
administration fee should the business owner fail to pay pass due amounts to bring his
BTR current.
June 12, 2024 Code Officer Smith verified with Trish, the City's BTR Specialist, that the BTR has not been paid.
Lien/Order recorded at the Okeechobee County Clerk of Court, File#2024006495, Page(s):1.
June 13, 2024 Recorded Lien/Order mailed out via USPS certified return receipt. Received on June 17, 2024,
signature not legible.
Page 1 of 2
Exhibit 10
Case #240430016, Blakes Transport, LLC
Date Event/Document
June 17, 2024 Rerecorded the Lien/Order due to the fact their was clerical error at the County Clerk of
Court. Lien/Order recorded at the Okeechobee County Clerk of Court, File #2024006643,
Page(s):1. Copy placed in file.
June 24, 2024 Business Owner Andrew Doe came into the office in reference to his delinquent BTR. He was
advised that he would need to bring his BTR current first to bring the business into compliance
and that would need to be paid at City Hall in the Finance Department. Then once the business
was in compliance he could then apply for a fine reduction. A Fine reduction application, a copy
of the Delinquency Notice, a copy of the 250 Day Delinquency Letter and a copy of the recorded
lien/order was given to Mr. Doe.
The City Staff received notice from Trish, the City's BTR Specialist, that the owner of Blakes
Transport paid for his BTR in full. Copy of the payment receipt placed in the file.
The business is in compliance, case closed with an accrued fine balance of$1,500.00 plus
a $50.00 administrative fee.
June 25, 2024 Compliance Letter with fine total mailed out via USPS certified return receipt. Per USPS
tracking the notice was delivered to an individual at the address at 5:09 pm on June 28,
2024. The City Staff have not received the signature receipt card back. Tracking details
placed in the file.
June 27, 2024 Code Officer Smith spoke with Andrew Doe, and he gave me the fine reduction application
that he had filled out. I advised him that the application would not move forward until he
paid the $135.00 processing fee. He was made aware that he had another lien from a
previous case that needed to be dealt with as well. He advised me that he would be back
tomorrow to get the fine total. He was also advised that if he could prove when he stopped
parking his semi at his residence, I would give him credit for it.
July 9, 2024 Due to unforeseen circumstances unrelated to the matters raised in the Code Enforcement
Agenda the July 9, 2024, City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing
had to be cancelled.
Page 2 of 2
Exhibit 10
Okeechobee County Property Appraiser 2023 Certified Value&
Mickey L.Bondi,CFA updated:6/8/2024
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Owner 1410 SW 5TH AVE + .e.I �� ,- •3r -
OKEECHOBEE,FL 34974-5018 - - .t';• '• ., } ! •• „,..k A a ,P ♦447:
Site 1410 SW 5TH AVE OKEECHOBEE w y c•j;`. . 41 y f rji�• eia�
OAK GROVE ADDITION TO CITY OF OKEECHOBEE A PORTION OF BLOCK'IX,OAK ''f r r .II .' _ ~
GROVE ADDITION TO CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF C + d 7A• • q.4 -
Descnp6on. RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2,PAGE 86,PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, is 4 IY 4 ',t r t r r ,.`i a'f Ir -' P 1 di s
FLORIDA,BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ASFO...more»> •44. '( rRr: a�',,7 1, I, l,L} ,tsj1 r
Area 0.793AC S!T!R 21-37-35 I I rt,'t v `ytl,• g, s�yi' Se i�f` '`~
Use Code" SINGLE FAMILY(0100) Tax District 50-Okeechobee(within City limits) 'T 14 r I- 1f F 1r _ . ;et., -i)' 'y.
.The agora=above is not to be used as the Legal Desenption for this parcel in any legal transaction. jt 1 -714,4'" '{'- .• r ' ., I a, eq
”The Use Code e a Dept.of Revenue code.Please contact Okeechobee County Planning 6 Development al 863-763-6548 Ion I 1.; t , F --y -
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XFOB $3,982 XFOB $3,643 1 /• a ^+ 7 w0.1 oeoow0 po of
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Total coo 6152,066 u $152,066 Total coo $157,670 c $157,670 �. 1 _+ '
Taxable of ee$152,066 sehool:$177,637 Taxable other$157,670 aehool:$183,258 / F :f ,e:J!,
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",Sales History
Sale Date Sale Price Book/Page Deed V/I Qualification(Codes) RCode
5/17/2019 $240,000 825/069 WD I Q 01
6/7/2018 _ $100 811/1667 QC I U 11
1/30/2017 $75,000 786/1948 WD I Q 01
12/9/2003 $0 519/795 QC I U 03
10/1/1994 $92,400 360/1132 WD I U 03
9/1/1991 $4,000 326/1089 WD I U 03
4/1/1983 $112,200 254/925 WD - I U 03
10/1/1982f 5108,000 251/849 WD I U 03
-- 7/1/1980I 5120,000 236/189 WD I Q
Building Characteristics •
Bldg Sketch Description* Year Bit Base SF Actual SF Bldg Value
Sketch SF SNGLFAM(0100) 1955 3312 3769 $311,646
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Extra Features&Out Buildings (Codes)
Code Description Year Blt Value Units Dims Condition(%Good)
BFA W4 I BLK FLR MTL 2019 $3.643 I 180.00 I 18 x 10 I PD(75/)
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Code Description Units Adjustments Eff Rate Land Value
161 CI1 { CITY LT(MKT) • 106.070 FF (0.793 AC) 1.0000/1.1400 1.0000// $376/FF $39,904
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determination of the ownership of properly or market value-No wanantles,expressed or implied.are provided for the accuracy o1!ha data herern.it's use.or its Interpretation.This webuite was last updated,6'6/2024 and may not reflect the data currently on file
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Exhibit 10
~ '• CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT
Ft iC� JUNE 11, 2024, SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING
DRAFT -OFFICIAL MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
Special Magistrate Roger Azcona called the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate
Hearing to order on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 6:01 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 OF OATH
A. Special Magistrate Azcona dispensed with the reading and approved the
April 9, 2024, Minutes.
B. This being a Quasi-Judicial proceeding, Special Magistrate Azcona
collectively administered an Oath to:Code Officers Smith and Curl, Mr.Dale
Williams, Mr. Miguel Raya, and Mr. Benjamin Falk; 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. CONTINUED CASES
A. Case No. 230817007; Tanglewood LTD c/o A & M Properties, Inc., 420
Northwest (NW) 911' Street (ST), Okeechobee [Legal Description: Lots 7 to
20 Inclusive and alley between said lots of Block 38, CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE,Plat Book(PB)5,Page(PG)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 International Property Maintenance Code
(IPMC) Chapter 3, Section 304.1.1 Unsafe conditions. The respondent is
not a repeat violator.
The case was presented to the Special Magistrate on April 9,2024,and the
Special Magistrate ruled for the Lien/Order to be recorded in public records
with a lien balance of$13,750.00 and for the City Staff to make a follow up
recommendation on the roof repair timeline and delay of fine accrual. The
Lien/Order was recorded at the Okeechobee County Clerk of Court,File No.
2024003924, Page(s): 1 on April 10, 2024. The recorded Lien/Order was
mailed via USPS certified return receipt on April 11, 2024. The notice was
received by Erin Wilson on April 15,2024.The City Staff received a contract
for two roofs on April 15, 2024. A Statement of Violation/Notice of Hearing
(SOV/NOH)was mailed via USPS certified return receipt on April 24, 2024.
The notice was received by Lana, Erin Wilson, and the business office on
April 29, 2024. The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant
on May 6,2024.A Notice of Hearing postponed and SOV/NOH emailed and
mailed via USPS certified return receipt on May 13,2024. The notices were
received by Erin Wilson, Julian Williams, and Kaylyn Garron on May 20,
2024. The City Staff received a roofing permit for apartment buildings 19-
22 and 23-26 on June 4, 2024.The property was inspected and found to be
non-compliant on June 5, 2024.
Draft—June 11, 2024, Special Magistrate Hearing, Page 1 of 4
Exhibit 10
V. CONTINUED CASES CONTINUED
A. Case No. 230817007; CONTINUED: To comply with City Ordinances, the
property owner needs to replace the roofs on all buildings in a timely
manner. Mr. Benjamin Falk appeared before the Special Magistrate and
conveyed his explanations and reasonings for why he needed additional
time to bring the property into compliance. The City Staff recommends that
"The City must treat all property owners the same and thus, as with any
other property owner, if he/she/it can show documentation that remediation
is occurring,the City does consider abatements of daily fines. In this case,
two of the six buildings are under contract for a new roof. So long as those
proceed expeditiously and that there is no breach of contract by the property
owner, the City recommends abating the daily fines. With regard to the
remaining four buildings, there is no documentation that they are being
brought into compliance expeditiously and thus the City recommends the
imposition of daily fines as they would with any other property owner."
Based on the evidence provided, Special Magistrate Azcona ruled to
defer ruling until the next Special Magistrate Hearing,July 9, 2024.
VI. DELINQUENT BUSINESS TAX RECEIPTS
A. Case No. 240430015; Janelle's Photography, LLC, whose business
address is 311 Southwest(SW) 17th ST,Apt.311 B, Okeechobee. No action
on this matter was requested but is noted for the record to have been in
violation of Chapter 50, Sections 50-36 Issuance of local business tax, 50-
43 Penalties for violation of local business tax regulations from September
30, 2023, until the respondent came into compliance on June 10, 2024, no
lien/order recorded, no fine accrued.
B. Case No. 240430016; Blakes Transport LLC, 1410 SW 5th AVE.,
Okeechobee[Legal Description:OAK GROVE ADDITION TO CITY OF OKEECHOBEE a
portion of Block"D",according to the plat thereof recorded in PB 2,PG 86,being more particularly
described as follows:commence at the NW corner of said Block"D",bear South(S)00°15'09"West
(W)along the East(E)Right-of-Way(ROW)line of SW 7'"AVE,a distance of 100.00-feet(ft)for the
point of beginning (POB); thence continue S 00°15'09"W along said E ROW line a distance of
106.07-ft;thence bear North(N)89°59'00"E to the intersection with the arc of a curve concave to
the SE,in the Westerly ROW line of SW 5'"AVE,a distance of 297.74-ft,said curve having a radius
of 816.33-ft, and a delta angle of 05°13'28"; thence Northeasterly along the arc of said curve, a
distance of 74.44-ft to the point of tangency of said curve;thence bear N 30°22'49"E along said
Westerly ROW line a distance of 46.66-ft;thence bear S 89°59'00"W a distance of 355.57-ft to the
POB,Okeechobee County public records].
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) by September 30, 2023, and
engaging in business within the City without first having procured a local
BTR. The respondent is not a repeat violator. A Delinquency Letter was
mailed via USPS certified return receipt on March 25,2024.The notice was
received on March 28, 2024. The respondent was found to be non-
compliant on April 30, 2024. A SOV/NOH and Delinquency Letter was
mailed via USPS certified return receipt on April 30,2024.The notices were
received by Yvonne Sheldon on May 4, 2024. The respondent was found
to be non-compliant on June 4, 2024. To comply with City Ordinances, the
business owner needs to renew their BTR or provide a written notice to
close the account. The City Staff recommends in accordance with the fine
schedule a fine of$125.00 per day, to begin on June 12, 2024, unless the
business owner brings the business into compliance on or before that date,
plus a one-time$50.00 administrative fee.
Based on the evidence provided, Special Magistrate Azcona found Case
No. 240430016 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 property fail to come into compliance by June 12, 2024.
Draft—June 11, 2024, Special Magistrate Hearing, Page 2 of 4
Exhibit 10
VII. REPEAT VIOLATORS
A. Case No.240514003;Spirit CV Okeechobee FL LLC, CVS Health Corp c/o
Altus Group US Inc, 106 N Parrott AVE., Okeechobee [Legal Description:
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE Lots 1,2,3 and 6,of Block 154;together with a portion of that certain alley
in Block 154, running N and S, bounded by Lot 3 on the E and Lot 6 on the W, more particularly
description as follows:commencing at the Northeast(NE)corner of said Lot 6,Block 154;thence N
45°00'00"E for 21.16-ft to the W line of said Lot 3, Block 154;thence S 00°08'12"E along said W
line,for 62.44-ft to the SW corner of said Lot 3;thence S 89°56'15"W for 15.00-ft to the SE corner
of Lot 6;thence N 00°08'12"W,along the E line of said Lot 6,for 47.495-ft to the POB all that vacated
alley(Original Record Book(ORB)444,PG 1397)lying S of aforesaid described lots.Lots 7,8,9,
10,11 and 12 of Block 154;less and except that portion of said Lots 7 and 8 taken for ROW by order
of taking recorded in ORB 334,PG 1449 and described as follows:begin at the SW corner of said
Block 154;thence along the W line of said Block,thence N 00°07'07"W,66.27-ft;thence N 89°54'49"
E, 0.31-ft to the beginning of a non-tangent curve to the left; thence along the arc of said curve,
having a radius of 66.50-ft,a central angle of 34°20'57",an arc length of 39.87-ft,the chord for which
bears S 17°15'39"E to the end of said curve;thence N 55°33'52"E,3.00-ft;thence S 38°57'06"E,
10.00-ft;thence S 46°31'56"W, 3.00-ft to the beginning of a non-tangent curve to the left;thence
along the arc of said curve,having a radius of 66.50-ft,a central angle of 42°12'22",an arc length of
48.99-ft,the chord for which bears S 64°34'15"E to the end of said curve and to the S line of said
Block 154;thence along said S line S 89°56'39"W,61.65-ft to the POB, 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, previous
Case No. 210317014. A SOV/NOH was hand-delivered and mailed via
USPS certified return receipt on May 14, 2024. The notice was received by
Victor Daveiga on May 20, 2024. The property was inspected and found to
be non-compliant on June 4, 2024. To comply with City Ordinances, the
property owner needs to complete the repairs to the irrigation system and
the broken parking lot light. The City Staff recommends in accordance with
the City's fine schedule a fine of$150.00 per day to begin on June 12,2024,
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. 240514003 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
$100.00 administrative fee should the property fail to come into
compliance by June 12, 2024.
VIII. COMPLIED CASES
A. Case No.230719001; Blue Spring Holdings LLC, NE 9th AVE, Okeechobee
[Legal Description: Unplatted lands of the City the SW quarter of the NE quarter and N half of
the NW quarter of the SE quarter S of the Sal Railroad(RR)ROW;SW quarter of the NW quarter of
the SE quarter;the SE quarter of the NW quarter of the SE quarter;N half of the NE quarter of the
SW quarter;and the S half of the NE quarter of the SW quarter lying E of Taylor Creek;fractional
NW quarter E of Taylor Creek and S of the Sal RR;and all that portion of land located in the NE
quarter of the SW quarter and the SE quarter of NW quarter;S of the Sal RR in Section 15,Township
37 S, Range 35 E,that lies E of Taylor Creek improved channel as recorded in PB 3,PG 29,less
and except:a portion of the SE quarter and a portion of the SW quarter of Section 15,Township 37
S,Range 35 E,and being described as follows:commencing at the quarter corner on the S line of
said Section 15,bear N 00°10'04"E along the quarter section line a distance of 1399.41-ft to the
POB thence bear N 89°25'18"E along a line 80.00-ft N of and parallel to the S line of the N half of
the S half of said Section 15,a distance of 673.21-ft to the E line of the SW quarter of the NW quarter
of the SE quarter of said Section 15;thence bear N 00°11'25"W along the aforesaid E line a distance
of 450.00-ft;thence bear S 89°25'18"W a distance of 873.03-ft;thence bear S 00°10'04"E a distance
of 83.36-ft thence bear S 89°25'18"W a distance of 119.60-ft to the Easterly shore line of Taylor
Creek;thence bear the following courses in a Southerly direction along the Easterly shore line of
Taylor Creek as follows:S 36°59'52"E a distance of 70.15-ft;S 26°01'09"E a distance of 49.01-ft;S
20°22'54"E a distance of 24.40-ft;S 09°48'57"E a distance of 23.52-ft;S 02°45'22"E a distance of
49.28-ft;S 0°20'24"E a distance of 49.34-ft;S 02°34'03"W a distance of 76.66-ft;S 00°53'25"W a
distance of 44.65-ft; thence bear N 89°25'18" E a distance of 245.92-ft to the POB and less the
following parcel containing one acre,more or less a parcel of land lying in the NW quarter of the SE
quarter of Section 15,Township 37 S, Range 35 E, being more particularly described as follows:
commence at the SE corner of said NW quarter of the SE quarter of Section 15,thence proceed S
89°21'13"W along the S line of said NW quarter of the SE quarter a distance of 70.00-ft to the POB;
thence continue S 89°21'13"W along said S line a distance of 208.70-ft;thence departing said S line,
run N 00°20'48"W along a line parallel with the E line of said NW quarter of the SE quarter a distance
of 208.70-ft;thence departing said parallel line, run N 89°21'13"E,a distance of 208.70-ft;thence
run S 00°20'48"E along a line parallel with and 70.00-ft W of(as measured at right angles to)the
aforesaid E line of the NW quarter of the SE quarter of Section 15,a distance of 208.70-ft to the POB,
Okeechobee County public records].
Draft—June 11, 2024, Special Magistrate Hearing, Page 3 of 4
Exhibit 10
VIII. COMPLIED CASES CONTINUED
A. Case No. 230719001; CONTINUED: No action on this matter was
requested but is noted for the record that the lien balance of$5,150.00 was
paid in full on March 22, 2024, and the Release of Lien was recorded on
April 10, 2024.
B. Case No. 240219005; Sam Lane c/o Richard Roberts, NW 10th ST,
Okeechobee [Legal Description: Lots 1 and 2 of Block 41, CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, PB 2, PG 17, Okeechobee County public records]. No
action on this matter was requested but is noted for the record that the
Lien/Order was recorded on April 25, 2024, the property came into
compliance on April 26,2024,with a lien balance of$100.00 plus a$100.00
administrative fee.
IX. ADJOURN MEETING
There being no further business, Special Magistrate Azcona, adjourned the
Hearing at 7:04 P.M.
Roger Azcona, Special Magistrate
ATTEST:
Christina Curl, Code Enforcement Officer
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. Code Enforcement media are for the sole purpose of backup
for official records of Code Enforcement.
Draft—June 11, 2024, Special Magistrate Hearing, Page 4 of 4
Exhibit 10
Official Records Fileff2024006495 Page(s)I
Jerald D Bryant
Prepared By/Return To: Clerk of the Circuit Court&Comptroller
City of Okeechobee Okeechobee,FL Recorded 6/12/21324 2 53 PM
Code Enforcement Department Fees RECORDING$10.00
50 Southeast 2^d Avenue
Okeechobee,Florida 34974
CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE
FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,FLORIDA
CASE NO.240430016
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,PETITIONER
-vs-
Blakes Transport LLC,RESPONDENT
LIEN I ORDER
THIS CAUSE came before the Special Magistrate,City of Okeechobee,for public hearing on June 11,2024.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:
Business Owner: Blakes Transport LLC,Andrew Doe
Business Location: 1410 Southwest(SW)5th Avenue(AVE),Okeechobee,FL.34974
Legal Description: OAK GROVE ADDITION TO CITY OF OKEECHOBEE a portion of Block"D",according to the plat
thereof recorded in Plat Book 2,Page 86,Okeechobee County public records,being more particularly
described as follows:commence at the Northwest corner of said Block"D",bear South(S)00°15'09"
West(W)along the East(E)Right of Way(ROW)line of SW 7'^AVE,a distance of 100.00-feet(ft)for
the point of beginning;thence continue S 00'15'09"W along said E ROW line a distance of 106.07-ft;
thence bear North(N)89'59'00"E to the intersection with the arc of a curve concave to the Southeast,
in the Westerly ROW line of SW 5'AVE,a distance of 297.74-ft,said curve having a radius of 816.33-
ft,and a delta angle of 05°13'28";thence Northeasterly along the arc of said curve,a distance of 74.44-
ft to the point of tangency of said curve;thence bear N 30°22'49"E along said Westerly ROW line a
distance of 46.66-ft;thence bear S 89'59'00"W a distance of 355.57-ft to the point of beginning
Parcel: 3-21-37-35-0100-000D0-001A(34925)
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
;hapter 50,Section 50-36 Issuance of local business tax Non-renewal of their local Business Tax Receipt by September 30,2023
:hapter 50,Section 50-43 Penalties for violation of local Engaging in business without first having procured an active local Business Tax
usiness tax regulations Receipt from the City of Okeechobee
ORDER:The City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Special Magistrate has determined you have violated City Code
of Ordinances Chapter 50, Sections 50-36 Issuance of local business tax, 50-43 Penalties for violation of local
business tax regulations,concerning your business located at 1410 SW 5th Ave,Okeechobee,Florida.
The Magistrate hereby imposes a fine of$125.00 per day,including a one-time administrative fee of$50.00.
The imposed fine will continue to accrue daily until the City verifies that the violations are corrected.Further,
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,it is your obligation to contact the Code Enforcement cer to verify such
compliance.
ORDERED this 11th day of June 2024.
City eectiobee
C t nforce c' I Magistrate
oger Azcona,Esquire,Special Magistrate-
ATTEST:
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Jerald D Bryant
Prepared By/Return To: Clerk of the Circuit Court&Comptroller
City of Okeechobee Okeechobee,FL Recorded 6/122024 2:53 PM
Code Enforcement Department Fees RECORDING$10 00
50 Southeast 20°Avenue
Okeechobee,Florida 34974
CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE
FOR THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,FLORIDA
CASE NO.240430016
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,PETITIONER Jeraldl Records File#2024006643 Page 5rl
erald D Bryant
-VS- Clerk of the Circuit Court&Comptroller
Blakes Transport LLC,RESPONDENT OkeectxNw.FL Recorded 6/17/2024 2 10 PM
Fees--RECORDING$0.00
LIEN 1 ORDER
THIS CAUSE came before the Special Magistrate,City of Okeechobee,for public hearing on June 11,2024.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:
Business Owner: Blakes Transport LLC,Andrew Doe
Business Location: 1410 Southwest(SW)5th Avenue(AVE),Okeechobee,FL.34974
Legal Description: OAK GROVE ADDITION TO CITY OF OKEECHOBEE a portion of Block"0",according to the plat
thereof recorded in Plat Book 2.Page 86,Okeechobee County public records,being more particularly
described as follows:commence at the Northwest corner of said Block"D",bear South(S)00°15'09"
West(VV)along the East(E)Right of Way(ROW)line of SW 7"AVE,a distance of 100.00-feet(ft)for
the point of beginning;thence continue S 00°15'09"W along said E ROW line a distance of 106.07-ft;
thence bear North(N)89'59'00"E to the intersection with the arc of a curve concave to the Southeast,
in the Westerly ROW line of SW 5'AVE,a distance of 297.74-ft,said curve having a radius of 816.33-
ft,and a delta angle of 05°13'28';thence Northeasterly along the arc of said curve,a distance of 74.44-
ft to the point of tangency of said curve;thence bear N 30°22'49"E along said Westerly ROW line a
distance of 46.66-ft;thence bear S 89°59'00"W a distance of 355.57-ft to the point of beginning
Parcel: 3-21-37-35-0100-00000-001A(34925)
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
Chapter 50,Section 50-36 Issuance of local business tax Non-renewal of their local Business Tax Receipt by September 30,2023
Chapter 50,Section 50-43 Penalties for violation of local Engaging in business without first having procured an active local Business Ta>
business tax regulations Receipt from the City of Okeechobee
ORDER:The City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Special Magistrate has determined you have violated City Code
of Ordinances Chapter 50, Sections 50-36 Issuance of local business tax, 50-43 Penalties for violation of local
business tax regulations,concerning your business located at 1410 SW 5th Ave,Okeechobee,Florida.
The Magistrate hereby imposes a fine of$125.00 per day,Including a one-time administrative fee of$50.00.
The imposed fine will continue to accrue daily until the City verifies that the violations are corrected.Further,
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,it is your obligation to contact the Code Enforcement cer to verify such
compliance.
ORDERED this 11th day of June 2024.
City eec
C nfor )al' istrate
Roger Azcona,Esquire,Special•Maglstrate--
ATTEST:
Christina Curl,Code Enforcement Officer twist
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STATE OF FLORIDA ` JeaCnne h bt Kovac o7oaio
COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE ora Fvplres 12/102024
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 14 day of - )L+I^..i' ,20=,by Roger Azcona and Christina
Curl by means of(t1 physical presence or 0 online notarization,who produced / as identification or
is personally known to me and who did take an oath.
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DOE. ANDREW
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE — - E�E �+ 10
(413)519-5327 BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT No 2715
55 SE 3rd Avenue. Okeechobee, FL 34974 Date 6/24/24
October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024
89.25
Address 1410 SW 5TH AVENUE 272.31
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 pKEE
Activity 403 HEAVY EQUIPMENT TRANSPORT of cy0
'4'''"'',_ Total Paid 361.56
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Issued to BLAKES TRANSPORT LLC ' z. ://, Nov 1 pay 0.00
DOE, ANDREW _ Dec 1 pay 0.00
1410 SW 5TH AVENUE �4OR, Janzie -
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Exhibit 10
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Okeechobee 55 SE 3rd Avenue Cashier Name: Patricia Hampshire
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Okeechobee, FL 34974 Terminal Number: 2
Receipt Date:6/24/2024 3:51:37 PM
Trans Code: BTR-Business Tax Receipts Name: Blakes Transport $361.56
Product: PROFFESSIONAL&OCCUPATIONAL LIC Units: 0.00 Amount: '361.56
Slakes Transport 361.56
PROFFESSIONAL&OCCUPATIONAL LIC 361.56
001-316.0000.000 -361.56
Total Balance Due: $361.56
Payment Method: Check Payor:Blakes Transport Reference: 504 Amount: $361.56
Total Payment Received: $361.56
Change: $0.00
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6/24/2024 3:52:09 PM Page 1 of 1
Exhibit 10
City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement
50 SE 2nd Ave.
Okeechobee, Florida 34974
(863)763-9795
June 25, 2024
Blakes Transport LLC
1410 SW 5th Ave.
Okeechobee, FL 34974
Re: 1410 SW 5th Ave, Okeechobee, FL. 34974
Case#240430016
Dear Mr. Roberts:
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 by
paying pass due amount, bring your Business Tax Receipt current. 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 are 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
$1,550.00 including the $50.00 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,
3'h
Anthony Smith
City of Okeechobee
Code Enforcement Officer
863-763-9795
asmith@cityofokeechobee.com
Exhibit 10
City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement
Accrual of Fine 2024
Case No: 240430016 L I I
Name: Blakes Transport LLC
Address: 1410 SW 5th St.
Okeechobee,FL 34794
Special Magistrate Ruling: The case was presented to the Special Magistrate and found to be in violation of Chapter 50 Sections 50-36 Issuance of
local business tax,50-43 Penalties for violation of business tax regulations and imposed a fine of$125.00 per day plus a
one-time$50.00 administration fee should the business owner fail to pay past due amounts to bring his BTR current.
Fine Amount Number Week 1 Number Week 2 Number Week 3 Number Week 4 Number Week 5 Number Week 6
of days Total of Days Total of Days Total of Days Total of Days Total of days Total
$125.00
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 $0.00 0 $0.00 4 $500.00 7 $875.00 1 $125.00 $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 I $0.00 I $0.00 I $0.00
Fine Total $1,500.00
Administrative
Fee $50.00
Total Amount
Due $1,650.00
Total Days 12
Date of
Compliance June 24,2024