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2024-11-12 Item VIII.B. Ex.8 Exhibit 8 VIII.B. Exhibit #8 Case #240909013 Gracie Jiu Jitsu Exhibit 8 Code Enforcement Hearing November 12, 2024 Case Number, Name and Address: Case#240909013, Gracie Jiu Jitsu, 107 SW 17th St. Suite E, Okeechobee Code Section Violated Description of Violation Chapter 50, Sections 50-36 Issuance of local Not renewing their local business tax receipt(BTR) by business tax, 50-43 Penalties for violation of September 30, 2023, and engaging in business without local business tax regulations first having procured an active local BTR from the City of Okeechobee. The total amount due is $315.63. 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/re turned April 23, 2024 Attempted to hand deliver the 250-Day Letter. No one at business. May 7, 2024 Attempted to hand deliver the 250-Day Letter. No one at business. July 9, 2024 250-Day Letter mailed via USPS certified return receipt. Returned, unclaimed, unable to forward on August 6, 2024. July 12, 2024 I, Code Officer Curl spoke with Gene Mattson, regarding the past due BTR. He stated that he would go to the finance department and take care of it July 23, 2024 Per Trish,the City's BTR Specialist, the business owner came in twice to pay the BTR, once with a credit card and a second time with cash but did not have enough to pay the account in full. August 6, Code Officer Curl verified with Trish, the City's BTR Specialist that the delinquent BTR has not 2024 been paid and the owner has not been back in. September 3, Code Officer Curl verified with Trish, the City's BTR Specialist that the delinquent BTR has not 2024 been paid and the owner has not been back in. September 9, SOV/NOH and city ordinances mailed via USPS certified return receipt for the October 8, 2024, 2024 Hearing. Per USPS tracking they attempted to deliver the notice at 11:02 am on September 13, 2024,and a notice was left because an authorized recipient was not available.A Notice to Appear was prepared for the posting of the property on September 16,2024. September Code Officer Smith posted the business and the public notices board at City Hall with the Notice 17, 2024 to Appear. Photos in the file. September Email received from Trish, the City's BTR Specialist stating that the business owner came in and 17, 2024 paid the delinquent BTR and the BTR for this year. The business is now in compliance. Case closed. Paid receipts placed in file. Compliance Letter mailed 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 50, Sections 50-36 Issuance of local business tax, and 50-43 Penalties for violation of local business tax regulations from September 30, 2023, until the business came into compliance on September 17, 2024, no lien/order recorded, no fine accrued. Chronology attached Page 1 of 1 Exhibit 8 Gracie Jiu Jitsu; Case #240909013 Date Event/Document April 1, 2024 Business Name: Gracie Jiu Jitsu Business Registered Agent: Gene T. Mattson Business address: 107 SW 17'h St, Suite E, Okeechobee, FL. 34974 Mailing address: 107 SW 17th St, Suite E, Okeechobee, FL. 34974 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 $315.63. April 23, 2024 Attempted to hand deliver the 250-Day Letter. No one at business. May 7, 2024 Attempted to hand deliver the 250-Day Letter. No one at business. July 9, 2024 250-Day Letter mailed via USPS certified return receipt. Returned, unclaimed, unable to forward on August 6, 2024. July 12, 2024 I, Code Officer Curl spoke with Gene Mattson, 863-634-5721 regarding the past due BTR. He stated that he would go to the finance department and take care of it July 23, 2024 The business owner has come in twice to pay the BTR, once with a credit card and a second time with cash but did not have enough to pay the account in full. August 6, 2024 Code Officer Curl verified with Trish, the City's BTR Specialist that the delinquent BTR has not been paid and the owner has not been back in. September 3, Code Officer Curl verified with Trish, the City's BTR Specialist that the delinquent BTR has not 2024 been paid and the owner has not been back in. September 9, SOV/NOH and city ordinances mailed via USPS certified return receipt for the October 8, 2024, 2024 Hearing. Per USPS tracking they attempted to deliver the notice at 11:02 am on September 13, 2024, and a notice was left because an authorized recipient was not available. A Notice to Appear was prepared for the posting of the property on September 16, 2024. September 17, Code Officer Smith posted the business and the public notices board at City Hall with the 2024 Notice to Appear. Photos in the file. September 17, Email received from Trish, the City's BTR Specialist stating that the business owner came in and 2024 paid the delinquent BTR and the BTR for this year. The business is now in compliance. Case closed. Paid receipts placed in file. Compliance Letter mailed via USPS regular mail. Page 1 of 1 Exhibit 8 4 =.-:-N i99 City of Okeechobee 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974*Phone (863) 763-3372 January 12, 2024 GRACIE JIU JITSU OF OKEECHOBEE GENE MATTSON 107 SW 7TH STREET SUITE E OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 Business Tax Receipt# 6325 RE: Delinquent Business Tax Receipt -Oct 1st, 2023 Please be advised your Business Tax Receipt expired on September 30th, 2023. Paying this business tax is required if you wish to continue doing business within the City of Okeechobee. Please remit $6563. This amount includes your business tax fee plus current penalties and/or late fees. This amount must be paid by February 29th or an additional $250.00 will be added on each business tax receipt you have, and a notice of code violation will be issued against both the business and the property owner. Please mail payment to City of Okeechobee, Business Tax Receipt, 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974. Payment may also be delivered to City Hall Room 102. For businesses holding a State License(s) a copy or copies will need to be included with payment. If you have any questions, concerns or if there have been changes to the business contact this office at (863) 763-9816. Please note that written notice must be submitted to close account. Sincerely, Trish Hampshire City of Okeechobee Business Tax Receipt Specialist cc: file Code Enforcement Exhibit 8 GENE MATTSON CITY OF OKEECHOBEE ' I • (863)634-5721 RENEWAL NOTICE No: 6325 NO PENALTY IF PAID BY SEPTEMBER 30,2023 Date: 7/18/23 55 SE 3rd Ave,Okeechobee,FL 34974 (863)763-9516 RECEIPT 52.50 PENALTY APR/TRANS 10.00 Address: 107 SW 7TH S E ITE `# A k » B'DG,.INSP 50.00 KEE HOBEEt . 914 .. AL a F R Ie1SP 50.00 Actrvdy: 3007 STUDIOS AN AT •c TF' �'! TQia ue 162.50 OEKARA E �W MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO Issued to: GRACIE JIU JITSU OF OKEECHOBEE GENE MATTSON 107 SW 7TH STREET SUITE E OKEECHOBEE,FL 34974 THIS IS NOT A VALID BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT. RENEWAL NOTICE ONLY GENE MATTSON CITY OF OKEECHOBEE (863)634-5721 RENEWAL NOTICE No: 6325 NO PENALTY IF PAID BY SEPTEMBER 30,2023 Date: 9/12/23 55 SE 3rd Ave,Okeechobee,FL 34974 (863)763-9816 RECEIPT 52.50 PENALTY APP/TRANS Address: 107 SW 7TH STR,EE S11ITEE1 t .. , I.SP OKEECHOBEE FLb 9Z4 F' IR P Activity: 3007 STUDIOSAICE�KF T.E-,aET vfora• ue 52.50 MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO Oct. 1 pay 57.75 Issued to: GRACIE JIU JITSU OF OKEECHOBEE Nov.1 pay 60.38 GENE MATTSON Dec. 1 pay 63.00 107 SW 7TH STREET SUITE E Jan.1 pay 65.63 OKEECHOBEE,FL 34974 THIS IS NOT A VALID BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT. RENEWAL NOTICE ONLY Exhibit 8 DIVISION OF CORPORATIONS tor , 1 ,0 .Art'icyjV • Qgpanment of State I ivtsior of Comoratlons / Search Records I Search by Entity Name 1 Detail by Entity Name Florida Limited Liability Company GRACIE JIU-JITSU OF OKEECHOBEE LLC Eiling-Inforrnation Document Number L23000072137 FEI/EIN Number NONE Date Filed 02/08/2023 State FL Status ACTIVE Principal Address 401 SW PARK ST OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972 Mailing Address 401 SW PARK ST OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972 Registered Agent Name&Address MATTSON, GENE T 401 SW PARK ST OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972 Authorized Person(s)Detail Name&Address Title AMBR MATTSON, GENE T 401 SW PARK ST OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972 Annual Reuel No Annual Reports Filed i Document Images 02/O8l2O23--Florida Limited LiabilitylView image in PDF format Exhibit 8 iii E .w.t.:1: , 3,:. ;%,:v`�'' City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement 50 SE 2nd Ave. Okeechobee, Florida 34974 (863)763-9795 April 2, 2024 GENE MATTSON GRACIE JIU JITSU OF OKEECHOBEE 107 SW 7TH STREET SUITE E OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974 RE: Delinquent Business Tax Receipt-October 1, 2023- September 30, 2024 License Number: 6325 License Fee: $52.50 Penalties applied: $263.13 Current Amount Due: $315.63 Dear Business Owner: Please be advised that your business tax receipt expired on September 30, 2023, and you are now delinquent. The City Code requires that this be paid on time if you wish to engage in any business in the City of Okeechobee. If your Business Tax Receipt is not brought up to date immediately, you will be scheduled to go before the Special Magistrate at the next scheduled Code Enforcement Hearing and an additional fine of $250.00 will be imposed. Please contact Trish Hampshire, Business Tax Receipt Specialist at the City of Okeechobee Finance Department immediately to resolve this matter. Payments may be mailed to the City of Okeechobee, Business Tax Receipt, 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida 34974. Payments may also be made in person during regular business hours Monday-Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Room 102. For businesses holding a State License(s) a copy or copies will need to be included with the payment(s). If you have any questions, concerns or if there have been any changes to the business contact Trish Hampshire at (863) 763-9816. Please note that a written notice must be submitted to close any account(s). Sincerely, 47 shy Anthony Smith Code Enforcement Officer CO .D X W ii- . U 6 t c.L1 _ d N W \\ W CC II f J m _A-\ c. 4c: "3 (0Q ,. . .ww _ z C - I n c A N m mf a I` s n S E 5{ esj4 0 ,? " imp m m a & - `CC ,/^� W x '5 co aa — c: 0 o c VJ• 0 1 t S 2 U 1 4 m A N U 0 i rt❑0D00 0 Nu ;cn .0 6 U wu 6T92 Eh9Z. 2000 0'1h2 2202_ 00 x 3odisod sn w 0 r.1 1 of S Ai Q CON - C .- •N bi m _ N M •till 1 y : I J Z. �. di - • • S uiOA L'l Ill LL 1. m •# ,� • OHp -_ ro l .tL D.i -ah -. LL zOw �: .1 a: LI G Q XI a- 1 rZ - . ....1 N ^_ O a.) °f�_ c r) ui m v 6. O __ c: "�. x U h i U ..i.r....... .......... -.LI $ f rJ Mt � -0 0 N .- o .c0 W o = � � Lift o iimme Itt � � � �Ift• Cl W �� as m � D tat ru ru i. N a = rn0 0 a) oo m ✓ v LLN a) L -0 a) l0 Oc 00. W t a) ai" LL CO >. Y +-. O O 0() al 1p0/ii, D rn 7 .1QM• .k 0 ,is mi ,.., ,iiuiil Ln 0 <<< ichobee Exhibit 8 -+•• City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement 50 SE 2nd Ave Okeechobee Florida 34974 F` 863-763-9795 Phone CODE ENFORCEMENT FOR THE CITY OF 863-763-7804 FAX OKEECHOBEE,FLORIDA Petitioner, vs Date September 9, 2024 Respondent, CASE NO. 240909013 Gracie Jiu Jitsu/Gene T. Mattson STATEMENT 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 50, Sections 50-36 Issuance of local business tax, 50-43 Penalties for violation of local business tax regulations 2. Address and Parcel#where violation exists:107 SW 7th St, Suite E, Okeechobee, FL. 34974 3. Name and address of property owner or person in charge of location where violation exists: Gene T. Mattson, 107 SW 7th St, Suite E, Okeechobee, FL. 34974 4. Description of Violation: Non-renewal of 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 5. Date violation must be corrected by: Sep 24, 2024 6. Date violation first observed on or about: Sep 30, 2023 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 8th day October, 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. C44:1- z;i-a- euia Christina Curl 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. co x W \Go __,..... ii . 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Mattson Respondent Unless Respondent corrects the violation described herein, Chapter 50, Sections 50-36 Issuance of local business tax, 50-43 Penalties for violation of local business tax regulations Non-renewal of 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. By the date set forth AND contact the undersigned Code Inspector to verify compliance. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the alleged violation (s) will be presented in City Council Chambers, City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL on the day of October 8, 2024, at 6:00 pm. Dated this 17th day of the month of September the year of 2024. Signed 4 3"htzeil Title Code Enforcement Officer Case Number: 240909013 Address: 107 SW 17th St, Ste. E, Okeechobee, FL. 34974 City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement 50 SE 2nd Avenue,Okeechobee,FL 34974 863-763-9795 Exhibit 8 000110 Q 112:011 ' r dIP 11, ikv _ MIRO E B rausomm • Og01 702O2(1 12:00 9 Exhibit 8 d PUBLIC NOTICE \(II 1( 1 1 0 \ill \K coItitti o.,k.. OF*WINO arr opostamat i wr ...w.raes.`ea a eo ate .. ' Mr. yeaa w: • e PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE 09/ 17/202Q ' I ."l'T xOIll N WWI,font al a,w a.WCl%MM1K. , ,,,,.n LAueM.Y �..ti.y♦u,,wa,.M.y ��CAR WI M IIf•M lb AOrJM OW.i4 A rM wW W Wawa aW♦a an...I N elan.aad M bw3 aM MeV M^^" .aMOR,..r m.n%Md.wYM♦..W Exhibit 8 From: Trish Hampshire To: Christina Curl;Anthony Smith Subject: Gracie Jiu Jitsu Date: Tuesday,September 17,2024 3:12:19 PM Attachments: imaae001.onq Grade Jiu Jitsu.Ddf The owner just came in and paid for the BTR for last year and this year. Attached is a copy of the receipt and BTRs. You can remove them from your list. Thanks Trish Trish Hampshire Administrative Secretary/Business Tax Specialist * city 4 .4061„... Okeechobee FLORIDA• ; -I,d MS 55 SE 3rd Avenue Okeechobee, FL 34974 Phone: (863) 763-3372 Direct: (863) 763-9816 Fax: (863) 763-1686 Email: businesstaxQcityofokeechobee.corn Website: www.cityofokeechobee.com NOTICE: Under Florida law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing, Florida Statute 668.6076. CITY OF OKEECHOBEE ELECTRONIC DEVICE DISCLAIMER: Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from local officials regarding city business are public records available to the public and media upon request. Your correspondence via e-mail, text message, voice mail, etc., may therefore be subject to public disclosure. Exhibit 8 ' uric Receipt Number: R00007163 Okeechobee 55 SE 3rd Avenue Cashier Name: Patricia Hampshire •, H5L'Od n:4d 111S Okeechobee, FL 34974 Terminal Number: 2 Receipt Date: 9/17/2024 3:06:10 PM Trans Code: BTR-Business Tax Receipts Name: Grade Jiu Jitsu $368.13 Product: PROFFESSIONAL&OCCUPATIONAL LIC Units: 0.00 Amount: 368.13 Grade Jiu Jitsu 368.13 PROFFESSIONAL&OCCUPATIONAL LIC 368.13 001-316.0000.000 -368.13 Total Balance Due: $368.13 Payment Method: Check Payor:Gracie Jiu Jitsu Reference: 55 Amount: $368.13 Total Payment Received: $368.13 Change: $0.00 • 9/17/2024 3:08:25 PM Page 1 of 1 CO a--• el L o ch co M LeiW 1 co N Lo c6 M N 2,-)-- ill O m 0 Z � 0 . a tii i a 73 0 1 3 v N 1.- i!. ci CS) N W a co o CO W OPEE7 U ce o o - 't.t, N+ . , A. U IIIQ. I Li < a) 01) X :. - -::., --4-ci to irc uco2N 0 i # • . O Z o 4113. a co " F- W W W V = up CO m O W. 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Mattson 107 SW 17'h St, Suite E Okeechobee, FL. 34974 Re: Gracie Jiu Jitsu Case #240909013 Dear Mr. Mattson, On behalf of the City of Okeechobee, we extend our appreciation and sincerest Thank You, for your efforts to bring the above listed business into compliance with City Ordinances with the payment of your Business Tax Receipt. The city has a responsibility to ensure that the ordinances enacted for the protection of life and property and for the general operation of the city are followed by business owners in accordance with the desires of the residents of the community. Your continuing efforts 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 the general operation of the City. Respectfully, Christina Curl City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Officer 863-763-9795 ccurl©cityofokeechobee.com Exhibit 8 �\1yOFoEEc�% PUBLIC NOTICE October 8, 2024 Awe 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 p 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