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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity of CrestviewCITY OF CRESTVIEW FLORIDA SPECIAL MAGISTRATE r 198 Wilson Street North - Crestview, FL 32536 o-c Inst. #3506550 Bk: 35M Pg: 482 Page 1 of 3 Recorded: 11/18/2021 10:44 AM City of Crestview, Florida, RECORDING ARTICLE V. $12.00 RECORDING: $15.00 Petitioner, VS. Keith T Cooper 111 Phillips Dr Crestview, FL 32536 Respondents. DEPUTY CLERK sdoscher JD PEACOCK II CLERK OF COURTS, OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE# 21-1357 FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER This case was presented for public hearing before the Special Magistrate on November 16, 2021. After due notice to the respondent, having heard testimony under oath, received evidence and considered stipulations, the Special Magistrate finds as follows: FINDINGS OF FACT: 1. The respondent, Keith T Cooper, whose last known mailing address is, 111 Phillips Dr, Crestview, FL 32536, is the owner of the property located at, 525 Cedar Ave., Crestview, FL 32539, AKA PIN# 17-3N-23-2490-0056-OOAO, and more particularly described as: CRESTVIEW N 1/2 EX W 135 FT BLK 56 2. The conditions on the property consist of a deteriorating structure. The violation(s) were first observed on July 7, 2021.A Notice of Violation was mailed by certified mail July 21, 2021. The Notice stated that the condition(s), constituted a violation of Chapter 38 Property Maintenance and Housing Standards — Section 65, (e),O), & (n), of the City of Crestview's Code of Ordinances and requested correction of the violation by August 4, 2021. Re inspection of the property on September 8, 2021, confirmed that violation(s) continue to exist on the property. 3. Proper notice of the cited violations and the notice of hearing was served on the Respondents, and the Respondents were provided with the opportunity to be heard and submit testimony and evidence at the properly noticed hearing. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW: 4. The respondent failed to bring the property into a full state of compliance prior to the Notice of Violation deadline and is in violation of Chapter 38 Property Maintenance and Housing Standards - Section 65, (e),U), & (n), of the City of Crestview's Code of Ordinances. 5. The Respondents were provided a reasonably sufficient time to voluntarily correct the Violations, which they failed to do within the time prescribed. 6. The city has proved the alleged Violations of the cited Ordinances and/or State Statute by competent, substantive evidence. Therefore, the City is entitled to recover the costs incurred in prosecuting this case before the Magistrate, which I find to be reasonable and appropriate under the circumstances. 7. If the Respondents fail to bring the Property into compliance as ordered within the time prescribed, I find that a fine shall be imposed per day for each day of non-compliance and that the fine is reasonable and appropriate under the circumstances, taking into account the gravity of the Violations, any actions taken by the Respondents to correct the Violations, and any previous violations committed by the Respondents. ORDER: Based on the foregoing, it is hereby ORDERED and ADJUDGED that: 8. The fees incurred for this meeting of $250 were waived by the Special Magistrate. 9. On or before December 17, 2021, the Respondent is to correct the violation(s) by conducting the following action(s): a. Obtain a building permit to repair the roof, the exterior walls and all of the exterior surface. b. Obtain a licensed engineer to perform a structural evaluation and submit a letter to the Building Official stating the findings as to the condition of the structure, submit plans, applicable documents and pay associated fees. c. Demolish the structure and remove the demolition debris from the property. However, the Respondent is responsible for contacting the City of Crestview in the event that demolition or repair are delayed due to factors that are not created by the Respondent. 10. If the violation(s) are not corrected by December 17, 2021, a fine in the amount of $250.00 per day will be imposed pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 162. It is the Respondents' responsibility to notify the City when the Violations have been corrected so that the Property can be inspected to confirm compliance. 11. The fines and costs imposed herein shall accrue interest at the rate of 6.77% per annum until paid. 12. If Respondent fails to comply by the date stated above, the City Council may cause the property to be cleaned up and the nuisance abated. The cost for such cleanup and abatement shall be billed and mailed via certified mail to the last known address of Respondent. If such bill is not paid within thirty (30) days from the mailing date, the costs incurred by the City shall be added to any unpaid costs, fines, or fees hereunder and shall be a lien on the property as authorized by law. Done and Ordered on the 16th, Day of November, 2021. Digitally signed by Samuel B. Samuel B. Taylor Taylor Date: 2021.11.1716:04:33 -06'00' Special Magistrate City of Crestview, Florida CER Mt. ANDC REC COFY C OF DATE. RIGHT TO APPEAL — You have the right, at your own expense, to appeal this Order entered by the Special Magistrate by filing a writ of certiorari for appeal to the Circuit Court. Any appeal must be filed with the Circuit Court within 30 days of this order. NOTICE OF LIEN AND INTENT TO RECORD — A certified copy of this Order may be recorded in the official records of Okaloosa County, and thereafter, shall become alien against any real and personal property owned by Respondent(s), until satisfied, and at which the City may seek to foreclose on said recorded lien after 90 days from the date of filing, pursuant to City of Crestview Code of Ordinances and Florida Statutes Section 162.09. Name and address of lien holder: City of Crestview, 198 North Wilson Street, Crestview, Florida 32536.