2024-11-12 Item V.B. Ex.2 Exhibit 2
V.B. Exhibit #2
Case #240822008
David Terrazas
Exhibit 2
Code Enforcement Hearing November 12, 2024
Case Number, Name and Address:
Case#240822008, David Terrazas, 1012 SE 5th St, Okeechobee, FL. 34974
Code Section Violated Description of Violation
Chapter 30, Sections 30-40 Junk, 30-41 Disabled Several unregistered/inoperable vehicles with grass
vehicles, 30-43 Public nuisances, 30-44 General growing up around the vehicles.
cleaning and beautification Overgrown grass, and weeds. Junk,trash, and or debris
all over the front of the property.
Photos:
See attached
Is respondent a Repeat Violator?
No
Summary:
• The City communicated with the respondent on the below occasion(s)
Date of Type of notice Received Date
notice by received
/returned
September The case was presented to the Special Magistrate and found to be in violation of
10, 2024 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 $50.00 administrative fee should the
property fail to come into compliance by September 25, 2024.
September Property owner called into the office and spoke with Code Officer Curl and stated
16, 2024 that the property was cleaned up can we inspect the property and advise him
what else needed to be done to bring the property in compliance. He was advised
that the property would be inspected tomorrow.
September Code Officer Smith inspected the property; still non-compliant: one
17, 2024 unregistered/inoperable vehicle remains on the property, however all the random
engine parts, stacks of tires, junk, and trash/debris has been removed from the
property.
Property owner was called and advised that all was needed to be done to bring
the property into compliance was to register or remove the flatbed truck.
September Property owner called into the office and spoke with Code Officer Curl asking
25, 2024 when the last day was for him to have the last vehicle removed. He was advised
that the magistrate gave him an extension until the 25th. He stated okay so today
is the last day for me to have it moved.
September Code Officer Smith inspected the property; in compliance, all violations have
30, 2024 been addressed. Photos in file. Case Closed.
October 1, Compliance Letter mailed via USPS regular mail.
2024
City Recommendation:
The City recommends no action on this matter, but request it be noted for the record to have come
into compliance on September 30, 2024, no lien/order recorded, no fine accrued.
Chronology attached
Page 1 of 1
Exhibit 2
Case #240822008, David Terrazas
Date Event/Document
July 11, 2024 Property owner: David Terrazas
Property address: 1012 SE 5th St, Okeechobee, FL. 34974
Mailing address: 1012 SE 5th St, Okeechobee, FL 34974
Parcel ID: 3-22-37-35-0230-00060-0010 (35354)
Legal Description: Lots 1 and 4 of Block 6, WRIGHT'S FIRST ADDITION TO
OKEECHOBEE, Plat Book 1, Page 13, Okeechobee County public records.
Complaint: Jean Hartman of 1501 SE 5th St. Okeechobee, FL 34974 emailed a compliant
on the abovementioned property for having junk cars and equipment on the property.
Code Officer Smith/Smith observed the above-mentioned property to be in violation of
the City Ordinances Chapter 30, Sections 30-40 Junk, 30-41 Disabled vehicles, 30-43
Public nuisances, and 30-44 General cleaning and beautification: several
unregistered/inoperable vehicles on the property, overgrown grass and weeds, stack of
tires in the rear of the home and at the front of the property, junk/debris all over the
property, and car parts and equipment. Photos in file.
July 15, 2024 Courtesy Card,and city ordinances mailed via USPS regular mail,giving the property owner
14 days to correct the violation
August 21, 2024 Code Officers Smith/Curl inspected the property, still non-compliant: junk, trash/debris
remains all over the property; stakes of tires, engine parts, and random items all over the
property. Several disabled/unregistered vehicles on the property. Photos in file.
SOV/NOH, copy of ordinance, and photos mailed via USPS certified return receipt for the
September 10, 2024, Hearing. Per USPS tracking details, they attempted to deliver the
notice at 2:54 pm on August 24, 2024, in Okeechobee, FL. 34974 and a notice was left
because an authorized recipient was not available. Tracking details placed in the file. The
City Staff was not able to schedule redelivery and has not received the notice, nor the signature
receipt card back as of the date of this hearing. Returned, unclaimed, unable to forward on
September 16, 2024.
August 26, 2024 Code Officer Smith posted the property and the public notices board at City Hall with the
Notice to Appear. Photos in file.
September 3, 2024 Code Officer Smith inspected theproperty; still non-compliant:junk, trash/debris remains all
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over the property; stacks of tires, engine parts, and random items all over the property. Several
disabled/unregistered vehicles on the property. Photos in file.
September 10, 2024 The case was presented to the Special Magistrate and found 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 $50.00 administrative fee should the property
fail to come into compliance by September 25, 2024.
Page 1 of 2
Exhibit 2
Case #240822008, David Terrazas
Date Event/Document
September 16,2024 Property owner called into the office and spoke with Code Officer Curl and stated that the
property was cleaned up can we inspect the property and advise him what else needed to be
done to bring the property in compliance. He was advised that the property would be inspected
tomorrow.
September 17, 2024 Code Officer Smith inspected the property; still non-compliant: one unregistered/inoperable
remains on the property, however all the random engine parts, stacks of tires, junk, and
trash/debris has been removed from the property.
Property owner was called and advised that all was needed to be done to bring the property
into compliance was to register or remove the flatbed truck.
September 25, 2024 Property owner called into the office and spoke with Code Officer Curl asking when the last
day was for him to have the last vehicle removed. He was advised that the magistrate gave
him an extension until the 25`h. He stated okay so today is the last day for me to have it moved.
September 30, 2024 Code Officer Smith inspected the property; in compliance, all violations have been
addressed. Photos in file. Case Closed.
October 1, 2024 Compliance Letter mailed via USPS regular mail.
Page 2 of 2
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WRIGHT'S FIRST ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE(PLAT BOOK 1 PAGE 13)LOTS 1&4 BLOCK 6
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Exhibit 2
04 CITY OF OKEECHOBEE CODE ENFORCEMENT
41
s SEPTEMBER 10, 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, September 10,2024,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 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
August 13, 2024, Minutes.
B. This being a Quasi-Judicial proceeding, Special Magistrate Azcona
collectively administered an Oath to: Code Officers Smith and Curl, Mr.
Jeffrey Newell, City of Okeechobee Building Official, Ms. Kerri Othmer,
property owner for Case No. 240215002; 1109 Northwest (NW) 9th AVE,
and Mr. David Terrazas, property owner for Case No. 240822008; 1012 SE
8th AVE; all affirmed. Code Officers Smith and Curl stated for the record all
events regarding the cases to be discussed occurred within the municipal
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. 240215002; Kerri Michael Othmer and Tammy Lynn Hogaboam,
1109 NW 9th AVE,Okeechobee[Legal Description: Lots 1,2,and 3 of Block
24,CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,Plat Book(PB)1, Page(PG)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, Chapter 54, Section 54-81 Use as a residence,
Chapter 70,Section 70-251 Permit required.The respondent is not a repeat
violator. A Courtesy Card was mailed via United States Postal Service
(USPS) regular mail on January 15, 2024. The Building Official mailed a
letter of Erroneous Issuance via USPS certified return receipt on April 2,
2024. The notice was received on April 6, 2024. The case was presented
to the Special Magistrate on April 9,2024, and deferred to a future hearing.
The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on July 11,
2024. A Statement of Violation/Notice of Hearing (SOV/NOH) was mailed
via USPS certified return receipt on July 18, 2024. The notice was received
by an agent on July 22, 2024. The City Staff has not received the notice,
nor the signature receipt card back as of the date of this hearing. The
property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on August 21,2024.
A SOV/NOH was mailed via USPS certified return receipt on August 22,
2024. The City Staff has not received the notice, nor the signature receipt
card back 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 August 26, 2024.
The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on September
5, 2024.
Draft-September 10,2024, Special Magistrate Hearing, Page 1 of 4
Exhibit 2
V. CONTINUED CASES CONTINUED
A. Case No. 240215002; CONTINUED: To comply with City Ordinances, the
property owner needs to remove the shed and the RV from the property.
Ms. Othmer appeared before the Special Magistrate and conveyed her
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 recommends in accordance with the City's fine
schedule a fine of$100.00 per day to begin on September 11, 2024, until
the property is brought into compliance, plus a$50.00 administrative fee.
Based on the evidence provided, Special Magistrate Azcona found Case
No. 240215002 to be in violation of Code of Ordinances Chapter 54,
Section 54-81 Use as a residence, Chapter 70, Section 70-251 Permit
required and imposed a fine of$100.00 per day plus a one-time$50.00
administrative fee should the property fail to come into compliance by
September 21, 2024.
VI. DELINQUENT BUSINESS TAX RECEIPTS
A. Case No. 240812002; SBG Subs LLC, DBA Subway, 422 Northeast (NE)
Park ST, Okeechobee [Legal Description: CITY OF OKEECHOBEE beginning at the
intersection of the South(S)right-of-way(ROW)line of North(N)Park ST(State Road(SR)70)and
the West(W)ROW line of Micanopee ST;thence run S along the W ROW line of Micanopee ST a
distance of 220-feet(ft)to a point;thence run Won a line parallel to the S ROW line of N Park ST a
distance of 300-ft to a point on the East(E)ROW line of Hiwassee ST;thence run N along the E
ROW line of Hiwassee ST a distance of 220-ft to the intersection with the S ROW tine of N Park ST;
thence run E along the S ROW line of N Park ST a distance of 300-ft to the point of beginning.Said
property being all of Block R and a portion of the former but now abandoned S Park ST of the Plat of
Okeechobee,recorded in PB 5,PG 5,Okeechobee County public records].
Code Officer Smith testified that the property 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 repeat violator. A Delinquency Letter was
mailed via USPS certified return receipt on April 2, 2024. The notice was
received by Cassy Andrews on April 5,2024. The respondent was found to
be non-compliant on July 10, 2024.A Courtesy Card was mailed via USPS 1
regular mail on July 10,2024. The notice was returned on July 18, 2024.A
Courtesy Card was hand delivered to Christy Cox on July 22, 2024. The
respondent was found to be non-compliant on August 12, 2024. A
SOV/NOH was hand delivered to Christy Cox on August 12, 2024. The
respondent was found to be non-compliant on September 3, 2024. To
comply with City Ordinances, the business owner needs to fix the
inefficiencies noted by the Building Inspector Jeff Newell and renew their
BTR. The City Staff recommends in accordance with the fine schedule a
fine of $125.00 per day, to begin on September 11, 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. 240812002 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 $50.00 administrative fee should the
property fail to come into compliance by September 11,2024.
VII. NEW CASES
A. Case No. 240822004; Myra Smith Flynn, 512 SE 10th AVE, Okeechobee
[Legal Description: Lots 9, 10, 11, 12 and adjoining vacated alley between
Lots 9-12 of Block 5,WRIGHT'S FIRST ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE, PB
1 PG 13, public records of Okeechobee County, Florida].
Draft-September 10, 2024, Special Magistrate Hearing, Page 2 of 4
Exhibit 2
VII. NEW CASES CONTINUED
A. Case No. 240822004; CONTINUED: Code Officer Smith testified that the
property was 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 July 23, 2024. The
property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on August 5, 2024.
A SOV/NOH was mailed via USPS certified return receipt on August 21,
2024. The City Staff has not received the notice, nor the signature receipt
card back 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 August 26, 2024.
The property was inspected and found to be non-compliant on September
3, 2024. To comply with City Ordinances, the property owner needs to cut
all weeds, grass, 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 and remove all the
debris and junk from the property. The City Staff recommends in
accordance with the City's fine schedule a fine of$50.00 per day, to begin
on September 11, 2024, 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. 240822004 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$50.00 administrative fee should the property
fail to come into compliance by September 11,2024.
B. Case No. 240822008; Davide Terrazas, 1012 SE 10th AVE, Okeechobee
[Legal Description: Lots 1 and 4 of Block 6, WRIGHT'S FIRST ADDITION
TO OKEECHOBEE, PB 1, PG 13, Okeechobee County public records].
Code Officer Smith testified that the property was 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 July 15, 2024. The property was inspected and found to be
non-compliant on August 21, 2024. A SOV/NOH was mailed via USPS
certified return receipt on August 21,2024. The City Staff has not received
the notice, nor the signature receipt card back 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 August 26, 2024. The property was inspected and
found to be non-compliant on September 3, 2024. To comply with City
Ordinances,the property owner needs to remove all the debris,junk and all
the unregistered/inoperable vehicles from the property. Mr. Terrazas
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 City's fine schedule a fine of
$50.00 per day,to begin on September 11,2024, 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. 240822008 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$50.00 administrative fee should the property
fail to come into compliance by September 25,2024.
Draft-September 10, 2024, Special Magistrate Hearing, Page 3 of 4
Exhibit 2
VIII. COMPLIED CASES
A. Case No. 240521008; Michael Alan and Meredith Lanae Glassburn, 114
NW 9th ST, Okeechobee [Legal Description: Lots 21 and 22 of Block 37,
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, PB 1, PG 10, 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, the property was found to be in
compliance on August 14, 2024, no Lien/Order recorded, no fine accrued.
B. Case No. 240626003; Okeechobee Hospitality LLC, 1200 Highway 70 E,
Okeechobee[Legal Description: Unplatted Lands of the City all that certain piece,parcel
or tract of land situate,lying and being a portion of Section(SEC)22,Township(TWP)37 S,Range
(RGE)35 E,said lands being more particularly described as follows:commencing for reference at
the intersection of the centerline of SR No. 70(as shown on FDOT ROW map for SR 70 Section
91070-2514)and the Northerly extension of the Easterly line of Government Lot 2;thence,bearing
S 00°14'21"E,a distance of 44.50-ft to a point on the Southerly ROW line of said SR No.70;thence,
bearing S 89°54'49"E,along said Southerly line,a distance of 125.00-ft to a point on the Easterly
line of those lands described in Official Records Book 634,PG 650;thence,bearing S 00°14'21"W,
along said Easterly line, a distance of 489.27-ft to the point and place of beginning of the herein
described parcel;thence,continue S 00°14'21"E along said Easterly line,a distance of 201.26-ft to
a point;thence,leaving said Easterly line,bearing N 89°54'49"E,a distance of 100.00-ft to a point
on the Westerly ROW line of SE 13th AVE;thence,bearing S 00°14'21"E,along said Westerly line,
a distance of 230.05-ft to a point on the Hopkins Meander line as shown on FDOT ROW map SEC
91070-2514;thence,leaving said Westerly ROW line,bearing N 71°44'33"W,along said meander
line,a distance of 421.50-ft to a point;thence,leaving said meander line,bearing N 00°15'33"W,a
distance of 611.84-ft to a point;thence, bearing N 89°56'13" E,a distance of 185.59-ft to a point;
thence,bearing S 00°06'14"E,a distance of 313.06-ft to a point;thence,bearing N 89°56'13"E,a
distance of 115.09-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 August 14, 2024, the respondent came into
compliance on August 27, 2024, with a lien balance of $650.00 plus a
$50.00 administrative fee.
IX. ADJOURN MEETING
There being no further business, Special Magistrate Azcona, adjourned the
Hearing at 7:06 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-September 10,2024, Special Magistrate Hearing, Page 4 of 4
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Exhibit 2
City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement
50 SE 2nd Ave.
Okeechobee, Florida 34974
(863)763-9795
October 1, 2024
David Terrazas
1012SE 5th St.
Okeechobee, FL 34974
Re: 1012 SE 5th St. Okeechobee, FL.
Case # 240822008
Dear Mr. Terrazas:
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, the cleaning up of the junk/debris from the property
and the removal of all unregistered/inoperable vehicles from the property. The city has a
responsibility to assure that the ordinances enacted for the protection of life and property and for
the general appearance of the city are followed by property owners in accordance with the desires
of the residents of the community. Your continuing efforts, in maintaining your property are
important to the City of Okeechobee, your neighbors and fellow citizens.
If we can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us and we can discuss the
matter. Again, Thank You for your cooperation, understanding and efforts in assisting with the
beautification of the city.
Respectfully,
Anthony Smith
City of Okeechobee
Code Enforcement Officer
863-763-9795
asmith@cityofokeechobee.com
Exhibit 2
PUBLIC NOTICE
I;rW
T$ October 8, 2024
'' CODE ENFORCEMENT
SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING CANCELED
BE ADVISED that due to the potential impact of Hurricane Milton, the
Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing scheduled for October
8, 2024, has been canceled.
Code Enforcement Cases scheduled to be heard at the October 8, 2024,
Hearing, as provided on the posted Agenda, will be postponed to the
next tentatively scheduled Hearing date, November 12, 2024, at 6 PM,
or as soon thereafter as possible at City Hall, 55 SE 3rd AVE,
Okeechobee, FL 34974.
The public is invited to attend and be heard on all matters. Copies
of the agenda will be available at the Hearing or may be viewed/
downloaded prior to the Hearing from the website https://www.
cityofokeechobee.com/AgendaMinutes-Code-Enforcement.html
BE ADVISED that should you intend to show any document, picture, video, or
items to the Special Magistrate in support or opposition to any item on the agenda,
a copy of the document, picture, video, or item must be provided to the Code
Enforcement Secretary for the City's records.
ANY PERSON DECIDING TO APPEAL any decision made by the Special
Magistrate with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need to
ensure a verbatim record of the proceeding is made and the record includes the
testimony and evidence upon which the appeal will be based. In accordance with
the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing special
accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the Code
Enforcement Office in person or call 863-763-9802, Hearing Impaired: Florida
Relay 7-1-1 no later than four business days prior to proceeding.
ONE OR MORE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE COUNCIL MEMBERS MAY BE IN
ATTENDANCE AT THIS MEETING. THIS NOTICE IS POSTED TO MEET STATE
PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS AND SUNSHINE LAWS.
By: Roger Azcona, Special Magistrate Notice Posted 10/7/2024-KR