2024-08-13 IX. E. Ex.13 Exhibit 13
IX. E. Exhibit #13
Case #240215003
Donna Marsh Walpole
Exhibit 13
Code Enforcement Hearing August 13, 2024
Case Number, Name and Address:
Case#240215003, Donna Marsh Walpole, 501 SE 6th St, Okeechobee
Code Section Violated Description of Violation
Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 Overgrown grass,weeds,shrubs/bushes.The exterior of the
General cleaning and beautification. International Property trailer in need of maintenance.
Maintenance Code(IPMC) Chapter 3 Section 304.1 General
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
April 5, 2024 The property was purchased by Donna Marsh Walpole, mailing address
305 SW 2nd Street, Okeechobee, FL. 34974. Copy of Warranty Deed
placed in the file.
April 9, 2024 The case was presented to the Special Magistrate the matter was
deferred to the next Special Magistrate Hearing to allow the new property
owner a reasonable amount of time to bring the property into compliance.
May 2, 2024 Code Officer Smith inspected the property: still non-compliant, the home
remains in disrepair in need of maintenance. The overgrown vegetation:
grass and weed have been cut. Photos in the file.
May 14, 2024 Courtesy Card, photos, and city ordinances were mailed via USPS
regular mail, giving the property owner 14 days to correct the violation.
May 28, 2024 At 11:35am Mrs. Donna Walpole called into the office and spoke with
Code Officer Smith and advised that she received the Courtesy card. She
advised that she was going to contact the company removing the trailer
from the property and when she gets a date of removal, she let the office
know.
July 11, 2024 Code Officers Smith/Curl inspected the property: in compliance, the
trailer has been removed. Photos in file. Case is closed
July 16, 2024 Compliance Letter mailed out via USPS regular mail.
City Recommendation:
The City recommends no action on this matter but requests it to be noted for the record to have
been in violation of Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and
beautification. IPMC Chapter 3 Section 304.1 General from April 5, 2024, until July 11, 2024, no
lien/order was recorded, no fine accrued.
Chronology attached
Page 1 of 1
Exhibit 13
Case #240215003, Donna Marsh Walpole
Date Event/Document
August 17, 2023 Property owner: Donna Marsh Walpole (Rebecca Bodey & Christina A. Rutherford)
Property address: 501 SE 6ch St, Okeechobee, FL. 34974
Mailing address: 305 SW 2nd Street, Okeechobee, FL. 34974
Parcel ID: 3-22-37-35-0030-000E0-0200 (35248)
Legal Description: Lots 20 & 21, of Block E, CENTRAL PARK SUBDIVISION, Plat Book 2,
Page 39, Okeechobee County public records.
Code Officer Smith received a complaint from Chief Hagan that this home needed the grass cut
and the trailer needed maintenance.
Code Officer Smith observed the above-mentioned property to be in violation of the Code
of Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances and 30-44 General cleaning
and beautification. IPMC Chapter 3 Section 304.1 General. Overgrown grass, weeds,
shrubs/bushes. The exterior of the trailer in need of maintenance.
August 17, 2023 Courtesy Card, photos and city ordinances mailed via USPS regular mail, giving the property
owner 14 days to correct the violation.
August 18, 2023 Code Officer Curl spoke with Julia Rutherford, contact#567-371-9063, she was advised on what
needed to be done to bring the property into compliance. She stated that the grass would be cut
this weekend, but it would take them a little bit before they could come down to FL to take care
of the exterior of the home. She was advised to stay in touch with us and that we would need to
see progress being made in order for us to continue to work with them to get the property into
compliance.
February 12, 2024 Code Officer Smith/Curl inspected the property; still non-compliant, the exterior still in need of
maintenance. The yard is full of overgrown vegetation. Photos in file.
February 15, 2024 SOV/NOH, photos and a copy of the city ordinance mailed via USPS certified return receipt
for the April 9th Hearing. Returned, no such number, unable to forward on March 8, 2024.
March 11, 2024 Code Officer Smith inspected the property; still non-compliant, exterior of the home in need of
maintenance, trash, and debris on the property. Photos in file.
March 14, 2024 SOV/NOH mailed via USPS regular mail.
Code Officer Smith posted the property and the public notices board at City Hall with the Notice
to Appear. Photos in file.
March 27, 2024 Code Officer Curl received a call from Donna Walpole and Julia Rutherford, Christina
Rutherford's daughter, who stated that the property is under contract to be sold and the closing
should take place in approximately two weeks. She was advised to provide us with a copy of the
contract, and we would let the magistrate know. However, if the property does not sale, they
would be responsible for taking care of the property.
Page 1 of 2
Exhibit 13
Case #240215003, Donna Marsh Walpole
Date Event/Document
March 28, 2024 Copy of the contract for the sale of the property in file.
April 2, 2024 Code Officer Smith inspected the property; still non-compliant, exterior of the home in need of
maintenance, trash, and debris on the property. Photos in file.
April 5, 2024 The property was purchased by Donna Marsh Walpole, mailing address 305 SW 2nd Street,
Okeechobee, FL. 34974. Copy of Warranty Deed placed in the file.
April 9, 2024 The case was presented to the Special Magistrate the matter was deferred to the next
Special Magistrate Hearing to allow the new property owner a reasonable amount of time
to bring the property into compliance.
May 2, 2024 Code Officer Smith inspected the property: still non-compliant, the home remains in
disrepair in need of maintenance. The overgrown vegetation: grass and weed have been
cut. Photos in the file.
May 14, 2024 Courtesy Card, photos and city ordinances mailed via USPS regular mail, giving the property
owner 14 days to correct the violation.
May 28, 2024 At 11:35am Mrs. Donna Walpole called into the office and spoke with Code Officer Smith
and advised that she received the Courtesy card. She advised that she was going to make
contact with the company removing the trailer from the property and when she gets a
date of removal, she let the office know.
July 11, 2024 Code Officers Smith/Curl inspected the property: in compliance, the trailer home has been
removed. Photos in file. Case is closed
July 16, 2024 Compliance Letter mailed out via USPS regular mail.
Page 2 of 2
Exhibit 13
C ° Official Records File#2023003988 Page(s):3
� A Jerald D Brunt,Clerk of the Circuit('curt& Comptroller
�,�t Okeechobee,FL Recorded 4/11/2024 3:51 PM
sescdf Fees: RECORDING S27.00 D DOCTAN PD S490.00
Prepared by and return to:
FRANK H.FEE,IV
Fee and Fee,PLLC
400 NW 2nd Street
Okeechobee,FL 34972
863-763-3131
File No.: 24-4580
Parcel Identification No.3-22-37-35-0030-000E0-0200
(Space Above This Line For Recording Data]
Warranty Deed
(STATUTORY FORM-SECTION 689.02,F.S.)
This Indenture made this 5th day of April, 2024 Between
REBECCA S. BODEY and CHRISTINA A. RUTHERFORD whose post office address is 158 FOXFIELD CT.,
Lima,OH 45804 of the County of Allen, State of Ohio,grantor*,and
DONNA MARSH WALPOLE, a single woman whose post office address is 305 SW 2ND STREET,
Okeechobee,FL 34974 of the County of Okeechobee, State of Florida, grantee*,
Witnesseth that said grantor, for and in consideration of the sum of TEN AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($10.00) and
other good and valuable considerations to said grantor in hand paid by said grantee, the receipt whereof is hereby
acknowledged, has granted, bargained, and sold to the said grantee, and grantee's heirs and assigns forever, the
following described land, situate, lying and being in Okeechobee County Florida,to-wit:
Lots 20 and 21, Block E, CENTRAL PARK SUBDIVISION, according to the Plat thereof, recorded in Plat
Book 2,Page 39,of the Public Records of Okeechobee County,Florida.
Property does not constitute the homestead of the grantor, nor is it contiguous to the grantor's
homestead property.
Subject to restrictions, reservations and easements of record, if any.
and said grantor does hereby fully warrant the title to said land, and will defend the same against lawful claims of
all persons whomsoever.
•"Grantor"and"Grantee"are used for singular or plural,as context requires.
In Witness Whereof,grantor has hereunto set grantor's hand and seal the day and year first above written.
Exhibit 13
Okeechobee County Property Appraiser 2023 Certified Values:
Mickey L.Bandi.CFA updated:5/2/2024
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Exhibit 13
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT
j APRIL 9, 2024, SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING
I OFFICIAL MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Special Magistrate Roger Azcona called the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate
Hearing to order on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, 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 Stephen Conteaguero attended via Zoom.
III. CHANGES TO AGENDA
Special Magistrate Azcona asked whether there were any agenda items to be
added, deferred, or withdrawn; Continued Cases Item V.B. was deferred to the
next scheduled Hearing.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ADMINISTRATION OF OATH
A. Special Magistrate Azcona dispensed with the reading and approved the
March 12,2024, Minutes.
B. This being a Quasi-Judicial proceeding, Special Magistrate Azcona
collectively administered an Oath to: Code Officers Smith and Curl, Mr.
Benjamin Falk, and Mr. Ricardo Lane;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. 24219005; Sam Lane do Richard Roberts, Northwest (NW) 10'h
Street(ST), Okeechobee[Legal Description: Lots 1 and 2 of Block 41, CITY
OF OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book (PB) 1, Page (PG) 10, and PB 5, PG 5
Okeechobee County public records].
Code Officer Smith testified that the property is in violation of Code of
Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public
nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and beautification.The respondent is a
repeat violator, previous Case No. 210210008. A Statement of
Violation/Notice of Hearing(SOV/NOH)was mailed via United States Postal
Service (USPS) certified return receipt on February 20, 2024. The notice
was returned unclaimed on March 25,2024.A Notice to Appear was posted
on the property and the Public Notices Board at City Hall on February 22,
2024.The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on March
5, 2024. To comply with City Ordinances, the property owner needs to
remove all the trash,junk/debris,and the disabled vehicle from the property.
Mr. Lane appeared before the Special Magistrate and conveyed his
explanations and reasonings for why the property was non-compliant and
requested more time to bring the property into compliance due to the
circumstances.
The case was presented to the Special Magistrate on March 12, 2024, and
was deferred until the April 9, 2024, Hearing to allow the property owner
more time to bring the property into compliance. A SOV/NOH was mailed
via USPS certified return receipt on March 14, 2024. The City has not
received the SOV/NOH nor the receipt signature card as of the date of this
Hearing. A Notice to Appear was posted on the property and the Public
Notices Board at City Hall on March 14, 2024.
April 9,2024, Special Magistrate Hearing, Page 1 of 4
Exhibit 13
135
V. CONTINUED CASES CONTINUED
A. Case No.240219005,CONTINUED:The property was inspected and found
to be non-compliant on April 2, 2024. To comply with City Ordinances, the
property owner needs to remove all the trash,junk/debris, and the disabled
vehicle from the property. Mr. Lane appeared before the Special Magistrate
and conveyed his explanations and reasonings for why the property was
non-compliant and requested more time to bring the property into
compliance due to the circumstances. The City Staff recommends in
accordance with the fine schedule a fine of$100.00 per day, to begin on
April 10. 2024, unless the properly 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. 240219005 to be in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 30,
Sections 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44
General cleaning and beautification and imposed a fine of$100.00 per
day plus a one-time$100.00 administrative fee should the property fail
to come into compliance within 14-days after the date of this Hearing.
B. Case No. 240215002; Kern Michael Othmer and Tammy Lynn Hogaboam,
1109 NW 9'h AVE, Okeechobee[Legal Description: Lots 1,2,and 3 of Block
24, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, PB 1, PG 10 and PB 5. PG 5, Okeechobee
County public records]. As requested by Code Officer Smith, the case was
deferred until the next Hearing.
C. Case No. 230817007:Tanglewood LTD c/o A& M Properties, Inc.,420 NW
9th ST, Okeechobee [Legal Description: Lots 7 to 20 Inclusive and alley
between said lots of Block 38, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, PB 5, 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. A Courtesy Card was mailed via USPS regular mail
on July 19, 2023. The properly was inspected and found to be non-
compliant on August 3.2023 and August 17,2023.A SOV/NOH was mailed
via USPS certified return receipt on August 17, 2023. The notice was
received by Erin Wilson on August 21, 2023. The property was inspected
and found to be non-compliant on October 4, 2023. To comply with City
Ordinances the property owner needs to remove all the debris from the
property and repair/replace all the roofs on the buildings.
The case was presented to the Special Magistrate on October 10, 2023,
and found to be in violation of Chapter 30,Sections 30-43 Public nuisances,
30-44 General cleaning and beautification, IPMC Chapter 3, Section
304.1.1 Unsafe conditions. A fine of $100.00 per day, plus a one-time
$50.00 administrative fee imposed to begin 45-days after the Hearing
should the property fail to come into compliance. A Lien/Order was mailed
via USPS certified return receipt on October 26, 2023. The notice was
received by Erin Wilson on November 27, 2023. The City Staff received a
letter from Benjamin D.E. Falk, General Partner's Vice President, and CFO
with Tanglewood requesting a pause to the amounts already accrued and
to set new timelines for completion of the roofs on February 13. 2024. A
SOV/NOH was mailed via USPS certified return receipt on February 15,
2024. The notice was received by Erin Wilson on February 23, 2024. The
property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on February 27.
2024,and April 2,2024.To comply with City Ordinances the property owner
needs to replace the roofs on all buildings. Mr. Falk appeared before the
Special Magistrate and conveyed his explanations and reasonings for why
the property was non-compliant. He requested additional time to bring the
property into compliance due to the circumstances.
April 9,2024, Special Magistrate Hearing, Page 2 of 4
136 Exhibit 13
V. CONTINUED CASES CONTINUED
C. Case No. 230817007; CONTINUED: The City Staff recommends in
accordance with the Special Magistrate's order issued on October 10,2023,
that the Lien/Order be recorded in public records with an accrued lien
balance of$13,750.00 due to failure to comply with the order.
Based on the evidence provided,Special Magistrate Azcona 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
for the roof repair timeline and the delay of fine accrual.
VI. NEW CASES
A. Case No.240215003; Rebecca Bodey and Christina A. Rutherford,501 SE
6ih ST, Okeechobee [Legal Description: Lots 20 and 21 of Block E,
CENTRAL PARK, PB 2, PG 39, 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, IPMC Chapter 3, Section 304.1 General. The
respondent is not a repeat violator. A Courtesy Card was mailed via USPS
regular mail on August 17, 2023. The property was inspected and found to
be non-compliant on February 12,2024.A SOV/NOH was mailed via USPS
certified return receipt on February 15. 2024. The notice was returned on
March 8, 2024.The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant
on March 11, 2024.A SOV/NOH was mailed via USPS regular mail, and A
Notice to Appear was posted on the property and the Public Notices Board
at City Hall on March 14, 2024. The City Staff received a contract for the
sale of the property on March 28, 2024. The property was inspected and
found to be non-compliant on April 2,2024.To comply with City Ordinances,
the property owner needs to remove the trash/debris and complete the
maintenance to the exterior of the home. The City Staff recommends
deferring the case to the next scheduled hearing to allow the new property
owner a reasonable amount of time to bring the property into compliance.
Based on the evidence provided, Special Magistrate Azcona ruled to
defer Case No. 240215003 to the next Special Magistrate Hearing, May
11, 2024.
B. Case No. 240314003; Donald A. Hayes, Jr., and Crystal L. Staton, 1002
NW 6ch ST, Okeechobee [Legal Description: Lot 17 and West half of Lot 18
of Block 17, NORTHWEST ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE, PB 1, PG 25,
Okeechobee County public records].
Code Officer Smith testified that the property is 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
respondent is not a repeat violator. A Courtesy Card was mailed via USPS
regular mail on February 14, 2024. The property was inspected and found
to be non-compliant on March 11,2024.A SOV/NOH was mailed via USPS
certified return receipt on March 14, 2024. The notice was received by
Crystal Staton on March 20, 2024. The property was inspected and found
to be non-compliant on April 2, 2024. To comply with City Ordinances, the
property owner needs to remove all the trash and debris from the property,
pressure wash the exterior of the home, remove the disabled vehicle from
the alleyway and register the vehicle,cut the overgrown vegetation from the
rear of the home. The City Staff recommends in accordance with the fine
schedule a fine of$50.00 per day, to begin on April 10, 2024. unless the
property owner brings the property into compliance on or before that date,
plus a one-time $50.00 administrative fee.
April 9, 2024, Special Magistrate Hearing, Page 3 of 4
Exhibit 13
137
VI. NEW CASES CONTINUED
B. Case No. 240314003; CONTINUED: Based on the evidence provided,
Special Magistrate Azcona found Case No. 240314003 to be 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 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 by April 10, 2024.
C. Case No. 240314010; David B. May and Shawna May, 938 NW 3rd ST,
Okeechobee [Legal Description: Lot 14 and West half of Lot 15 of Block
131, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, PB 5, PG 5, Okeechobee County public
records]. No action on this matter was requested but is noted for the record
to have been in violation of Chapter 54, Section 54-81 Use as a residence,
the property was found to be in compliance on March 25, 2024, no
Lien/Order recorded, no fine accrued.
D. Case No.240314012;Jeffrey James Piatti, 1018 NW 5th AVE,Okeechobee
[Legal Description: North 71.25-feet (FT) of West 28-FT of Lot 11, North
71.25-FT of Lots 12 and 13 of Block 29, CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, PB 1,
PG 10 and PB 5, PG 5, Okeechobee County public records]. No action on
this matter was requested but is noted for the record to have been in
violation of Chapter 70, Section 70-251 Permit required, Chapter 90,
Section 90-705 Temporary portable storage containers, the property was
found to be in compliance on April 9,2024, no Lien/Order was recorded, no
fine accrued.
VII. COMPLIED CASES
A. Case No.240215013;Wanda Homer,211 Northeast 4th AVE,Okeechobee
[Legal Description: Lots 1 and 2 of Block 143,CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, PB
5, PG 5, Okeechobee County public records]. No action on this matter was
requested but is noted for the record to have been in violation of Chapter
30, Sections 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General cleaning and
beautification, Chapter 54, Section 54-81 Use as a residence,the property
was found to be in compliance on March 5, 2024, no Lien/Order was
recorded, no fine accrued.
B. Case No.240208005;Anne M. Land,500 NW 16th ST, Okeechobee[Legal
Description: Lot 1 and East half of Lot 2 of Block 69, CONNERS
HIGHLANDS, PB 1, PG 21, Okeechobee County public records]. No action
on this matter was requested but is noted for the record to have been in
violation of Chapter 30, Sections 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43 Public
nuisances,30-44 General cleaning and beautification,Chapter 54,Sections
54-81 Use as a residence, 54-84 Parking in residential district, Chapter 58,
Section 58-72(a) Use of public sewers required,the property was found to
be in compliance on March 13, 2024, no Lien/Order was recorded, no fine
accrued.
VIII. ADJOURN MEETING
There being no further business, Special Magistrate Azcona, adjourned--the
Hearing at 7:30 P.M.
Roger Azcona, Special Magistrate
ATTEST:
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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.
April 9,2024,Special Magistrate Hearing, Page 4 of 4
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Exhibit 13
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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:
U Overgrown Weeds, Grass,Bushes or Shrubs U Unauthorized Signs, Flags or Banners
0 Trash,Yard Debris or Junk U Operating a Business Without Required License
U Inoperable,Abandoned or Unlicensed Vehicle 0 Pool Violation
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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.
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City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement
50 SE 2nd Ave.
Okeechobee, Florida 34974
(863)763-9795
July 16, 2024
Donna Marsh Walpole
305 SW 2nd St.
Okeechobee, FL 34974
Re: 501 SE 6th St, Okeechobee, FL.
Case # 240215003
Dear Donna Walpole:
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 the overgrown vegetation and the removal of the unsightly structure. 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,
,A,
Anthony Smith
City of Okeechobee
Code Enforcement Officer
863-763-9795
asmith@cityofokeechobee.com