HomeMy Public PortalAboutCase 23-303 Recorded FOFCITY OF CRESTVIEW FLORIDA
SPECIAL MAGISTRATE
198 Wilson Street North
Crestview, FL 32536
City of Crestview, Florida,
Petitioner,
vs.
Ruthie Hutchinson
625 Southern Court
Crestview, FL 32539
Respondents.
CASE# 23-303
Inst. #3638357 Bk: 3685 Pg: 2936
Page 1 of 3 Recorded: 7/28/2023 2:58 PM
RECORDING ARTICLE V: $12.00 RECORDING: $15.00
DEPUTY CLERK damiles
JD PEACOCK II CLERK OF COURTS,
OKALOOSACOUNTY, FLORIDA
FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER
This case was presented for public hearing before the Special Magistrate on July 25, 2023.
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, Ruthie Hutchinson, whose last known mailing address is 625 Southern
Court, Crestview, FL 32539, is the owner of the property located at, 645 W Griffith
Avenue, Crestview, FL 32536, AKA PIN# 17-3N-23-2490-0125-0060, and more
particularly described as: CRESTVIEW LOT 6 BLK 125
2. The conditions on the property consist of an unpermitted manufactured home. The
violation(s) were first observed on February 15, 2023. A Notice of Violation was mailed
by certified mail February 15, 2023, and was not received by respondent. The Notice
stated that the condition(s), constituted a violation of Chapter 105.1 of the Florida
Building Code, building permit required and requested correction of the violation by
March 20, 2023. Re inspection of the property on March 22, 2023, 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 105.1 of the Florida Building
Code, building permit required.
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 hearing fee of $250 shall be waived.
9. On or before October 23, 2023, the Respondent is to correct the violation(s) by conducting
the following action(s):
a. Obtain the required permit(s) for manufactured home. Or, remove the
manufactured home from the property.
10. If the violation(s) are not corrected by October 23, 2023, a fine in the amount of $250
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 25th day of July 2023.
Samuel B.
Taylor
Digitally signed by
Samuel B. Taylor
Date: 2023.07.27
10:21:58 -05'00'
Special Magistrate
City of Crestview, Florida
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 a lien
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.
BY:
DATE:
CERTIFIED A TRUE
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