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HomeMy Public PortalAbout23-614 292 Ratliff PH PacketCase # 23-614 292 Ratliff Street October 17, 2023 Exhibit 9 Case # 23-614 292 Ratliff St Crestview FL 32536 May 16, 2023 10:27AM 292 Ratliff 292 Ratliff St • Crestview FL 32536 May 16, 2023 10:27AM •, -. 4 N CA N Case # 23-614 4 N 0\ N Case # 23-614 Date: May 18, 2023 Case #: 23-614 Heirs of Maxie Jackson 552 Brock Ave Crestview, FL 32536 Dear Property Owner: CITY OF CRESTVIEW POLICE DEPARTMENT Code Compliance Division 201 Stillwell Blvd Crestview FL 32539 Phone (850) 683-0896 I am a Code Compliance Officer employed by the City of Crestview, Florida. I am contacting you because an existing condition on your property does not meet certain requirements outlined in the City's Code of Ordinances. Experience tells us that most property owners like yourself are unaware that potential violations of the City's Ordinances exist on tlkeir property when we first contact them, and we want to help you voluntarily resolve violations before taking additional action. Please accept this Civil Violation Notice as notification that the below, parcel of property owned by you in the City of Crestview is currently in violation of City Ordinances. The following`; information is provided to you concerning these violations: Location of Violation: ' 292 RATLIFF ST Tax Identification Number: 20-3N-23-2390-0013-0020 Legal: SULLIVANS ADDN LOT 2 BLK 13 We strongly prefer to achieve compliance with City Ordinances through education and voluntary compliance. To that end, we stand ready to assist you by discussing the violation and possible means of resolving the violation without further action on the City's part. However, if through these voluntary means the violation is not corrected by June 15, 2023, the City will schedule the case for a public hearing before a Special Magistrate appointed to make a decision on the violation, including any time for compliance and the amount of any fines and fees that will be owed. By state law, the Special Magistrate has authority to impose fines of up to $250 per day for a first offense and $500 per day for repeat offenses, and the Special Magistrate may authorize the City to remedy and violations on the property and assess the costs of those actions as a lien against your real property. I want to reiterate that we prefer to achieve voluntary compliance without going through the Special Magistrate process. If you are taking steps to remedy violations and hardships prevent you from successfully resolving violations before the date set forth above, please communicate with us because we may be able to offer options to help you during your hardship. If you have any questions concerning this matter, you may contact the Code Compliance Division at 850-683-0896. Thank you for your cooperation. l Deborah Lawson - Code Compliance Officer 850.306.3702/850.612.9714 VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 1 CASE NUMBER 23-00000614 PROPERTY ADDRESS 292 RATLIFF ST VIOLATION: CH 38 SEC 70 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: UNSIGHTLY CONDITIONS DATE: 5/18/23 LOCATION: ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : 38.70 - Unsightly conditions. The following conditions are hereby deemed to be unsightly conditions and are prohibited. The following conditions are prohibited on any premises in the City: (1) Structures that are: (a) Partially destroyed; or (b) Left in a state of disrepair; or (c) Left in a state of partial construction beyond the valid timeframe of the permit. (2) Abandoned or broken ,equipment; broken or discarded furniture and household appliances in visible yard areas. (3) Building exteriors in a condition of deterioration or disrepair such that the condition causes measurable diminution of surrounding property values. (4) Garbage and trash containers stored in a manner visible from the street. (5) Exterior finishes that are not maintained to prevent the buildup of dirt, grime, algae and other such substances. (6)Temporary covers made of tarps or other similar materials visible from the public right -a -way to include free standing structures, piles of debris or other items, or attached to permanent buildings, fences, or other structures. (7) Tarps or other like materials used to cover a vehicle, boat, or RV which are not fitted and designed for this purpose or are in disrepair. CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : You may abate the violation(s) action(s). 1.For Building Exterior: a. Repair the building exterior. For Demolition of Structure: a. Demolish the structure and remove property. For commercial property an required. b. Prior to issuance of a demolition permit where commercial activity is a permitted use, a bond or equivalent security shall be filed with a letter of credit may be submitted to the City approval. For building permit information please call 850- 254 or 261. 2.Remove all abandoned or broken equipment, furniture, and household appliances. 3.Store garbage and trash containers from the street. 4.Repair or replace the exterior finishes that are not maintained to prevent build up of dirt, grime, algae, or by conducting the following all debris from the asbestos survey maybe for a building performance the City, or Manager for 689-1619 ext discarded in an area not visible VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 2 CASE NUMBER 23-00000614 PROPERTY ADDRESS 292 RATLIFF ST CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : other such substances. 5.Remove any temporary covers made of tarps or other similar materials that are visible from the public right-of-way to include free standing structures, piles of debris or other items, or attached to permanent buildings, fences, or other structures. 6.Remove tarps or other like materials used to cover a vehicle, boat or RV which are not fitted and designed specifically for this purpose or are in disrepair. VIOLATION: Chapter 38 Sect. 18 (11) QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: Overgrown Vegetation DATE: 5/18/23 LOCATION: ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : Nuisance Conditions - 38 - 18 (k)tGrass, weeds, and uncultivated vegetation: All grasses or weeds, and uncultivated vegetation, shall not exceed twelve (12) inches in height on improved property, including the area between the edge of the pavement in the street and the lot line. Bushes, trees, and other landscape ornamentals shall be maintained in a manner that will not create any unsafe or unhealthy conditions. Landscape features shall be maintained to ensure that the growth of such feature does not damage any structure. CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : You may abate the violation by removing the overgrown or uncultivated vegetation from the property. VIOLATION: LDC 6.01.02, 7.05.03 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: Rec Camps/ Tents DATE: 5/18/23 LOCATION: ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : Land Development Code 6.01.02 Residential Design Standards N. Recreational vehicles, campers, camp trailers or mobile dwelling vehicles that are not regulated by the Florida Building Code, Residential, are not permitted for use as dwellings. 7.05.03 Recreational Camps A. Recreational camps are allowed by special exception in the MU, C-1, C-2 and E districts in accordance with the following standards. VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 3 CASE NUMBER 23-00000614 PROPERTY ADDRESS 292 RATLIFF ST ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : B. For purposes of this subsection, "Recreational camp" or "Recreational camps" means one or more buildings or structures, tents, trailers, or vehicles, or any portion thereof, together with the land appertaining thereto, established, operated, or used as living quarters for one or more resident or transient members of the public and designed and operated for recreational or other non-profit purposes. C. The minimum lot area within the MU, C-1, C-2 or E districts shall be 40 acres. D. Recreational camps in the E districts may only be allowed in accordance with an approved management plan. The management plan shall be prepared at the expense of the applicant by a person or persons qualified in the appropriate fields of study and conducted according to professionally accepted standards. CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : The violation(s) may be abated by removing the resident(s) from the recreational vehicle, tent, building, structure, trailer, or vehicle, or by removing the recreational vehicle, tent, building, structure, trailer, or vehicle, from the property. 7019 0700 0001 3362 8508 ac Co de 201 Sti Cre stv i Fri r ■. nrrnr111i1I d 2023iPM 7019 0700 0001 3362 8508 min a). 13 )0 om�' E _C CD O 4 m 0 m -`o Heirs of Maxie Jackson 552 Brock ^• Crestview UNC ..-325.39 C_ .c ts Poet! sr •` �'� ......;.i `fir PITNEY 8sAPES , 02 ifi $004.75° 600071750 MgILEL''FR 5t� n, n' i. 2G"; OM ZIP CODE 42539 . I 1 ._31 x- 2 3 23 • 6 CITY OF CRESTVIEW POLICE DEPARTMENT Code Compliance Division 201 Stillwell Blvd Crestview FL 32539 Phone (850) 683-0896 Date: August 3, 2023 Case #: 23-472 Heirs of Maxie Jackson 552 Brock Avenue Crestview, FL 32536 Dear Property Owner: I am a Code Compliance Officer employed by the City of Crestview, Florida. I am contacting you because an existing condition on your property does not meet certain requirements outlined in the City's Code of Ordinances. Please accept this Civil Violation Notice as notification that the below parcel of property owned by you in the City of Crestview is currently in violation of City Ordinances. The following information is provided to you concerning these violations: Location of Violation: 292 RATLIFF ST Tax Identification Number: 20-3N-23-2390-0013-0020 Legal: SULLIVANS ADDN LOT 2 BLK 13 If the violation(s) noted in the attached Statement of Violation (Violation Detail), are not corrected by August 20, 2023, this case may be scheduled for a public hearing before the City of Crestview's Special Magistrate. The Special Magistrate has the authority to impose fines of up to $250 per day for the first offense and $500 per day for repeat offenses and other penalties as a measure to enforce the codes and ordinances of the City of Crestview in cases where violations continue to exist. If you have any questions concerning this matter, you may call me at (850)683-0896. Thank you, Deborah Lawson Code Compliance Officer City of Crestview 850.306.3702/850.612.9714 VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 1 ►SE NUMBER 23-00000614 &OPERTY ADDRESS 292 RATLIFF ST VIOLATION: CH 38 SEC 70 QUANTITY: 1 :SCRIPTION: UNSIGHTLY CONDITIONS DATE: 5/18/23 LOCATION: ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : 38.70 - Unsightly conditions. The following conditions are hereby deemed to be unsightly conditions and are prohibited. The following conditions are prohibited on any premises in the City: (1) Structures that are: (a) Partially destroyed; or (b) Left in a state of disrepair; or (c) Left in a state of partial construction beyond the valid timeframe of the permit. (2) Abandoned or broken equipment ;4 broken or discarded furniture and household appliances in visible yard areas. (3) Building exteriors in a condition of deterioration or disrepair such that the condition\causes measurable diminution of surrounding property values. (4) Garbage and trash containers stored in a manner visible from the street. (5) Exterior finishes that are not maintained to prevent the buildup of dirt, grime, algae and other such substances. (6)Temporary covers made of tarps or other similar materials visible from the public right -a -way to include free standing structures, piles of debris or other items, or attached to permanent buildings, fences, or other structures. (7) Tarps or other like materials used to cover a vehicle, boat, or RV which are not fitted and designed for this purpose or are in disrepair. CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : You may abate the violation(s) by conducting the following action(s). 1.For Building Exterior: a. Repair the building exterior. For Demolition of Structure: a. Demolish the structure and remove all debris from the property. For commercial property an asbestos survey maybe required. b. Prior to issuance of a demolition permit for a building where commercial activity is a permitted use, a performance bond or equivalent security shall be filed with the City, or a letter of credit may be submitted to the City Manager for approval. For building permit information please call 850-689-1619 ext 254 or 261. 2.Remove all abandoned or broken equipment, discarded furniture, and household appliances. 3.Store garbage and trash containers in an area not visible from the street. 4.Repair or replace the exterior finishes that are not maintained to prevent build up of dirt, grime, algae, or VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 2 ISE NUMBER 23-00000614 tOPERTY ADDRESS 292 RATLIFF ST CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : other such substances. 5.Remove any temporary covers made of tarps or other similar materials that are visible from the public right-of-way to include free standing structures, piles of debris or other items, or attached to permanent buildings, fences, or other structures. 6.Remove tarps or other like materials used to cover a vehicle, boat or RV which are not fitted and designed specifically for this purpose or are in disrepair. VIOLATION: Chapter 38 Sect. 18 (11) QUANTITY: 1 :SCRIPTION: Overgrown Vegetation DATE: 5/18/23 LOCATION: ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : Nuisance Conditions - 38 - 18 (k)tGrass, weeds, and uncultivated vegetation: All grasses or weeds, and uncultivated vegetation, shall not exceed twelve (12) inches in height on improved property, including the area between the edge of the pavement in the street and the lot line. Bushes, trees, and other landscape ornamentals shall be maintained in a manner that will not create any unsafe or unhealthy conditions. Landscape features shall be maintained to ensure that the growth of such feature does not damage any structure. CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : You may abate the violation by removing the overgrown or uncultivated vegetation from the property. VIOLATION: LDC 6.01.02, 7.05.03 QUANTITY: 1 :SCRIPTION: Rec Camps/ Tents DATE: 5/18/23 LOCATION: ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : Land Development Code 6.01.02 Residential Design Standards N. Recreational vehicles, campers, camp trailers or mobile dwelling vehicles that are not regulated by the Florida Building Code, Residential, are not permitted for use as dwellings. 7.05.03 Recreational Camps A. Recreational camps are allowed by special exception in the MU, C-1, C-2 and E districts in accordance with the following standards. VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 3 ISE NUMBER 23-00000614 tOPERTY ADDRESS 292 RATLIFF ST ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : B. For purposes of this subsection, "Recreational camp" or "Recreational camps" means one or more buildings or structures, tents, trailers, or vehicles, or any portion thereof, together with the land appertaining thereto, established, operated, or used as living quarters for one or more resident or transient members of the public and designed and operated for recreational or other non-profit purposes. C. The minimum lot area within the MU, C-1, C-2 or E districts shall be .40 acres. D. Recreational camps in the E districts may only be allowed in accordance with an approved management plan. The management plan shall be prepared at the expense of the applicant by a person or persons qualified in the appropriate fields of study and conducted according to professionally accepted standards. CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : The violation(s) may be abated by removing the'resident(s) from the recreational vehicle, tent, building, structure, trailer, or vehicle, or by removing the recreational vehicle, tent, building, structure, trailer, or vehicle, from the property. USPS Tracking® Tracking Number: 9589071052700052050197 FAQs Remove X Copy Add to Informed Delivery (https://informeddelivery.usps.com/) I Latest Update The delivery status of your item has not been updated as of August 5, 2023, 1:30 am. We apologize that it may arrive later than expected. 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Q U) t7 CITY OF CRESTVIEW CODE COMPLIANCE DIVISION 201 Stillwell Blvd Crestview, FL 32539 (85o) 683-0896 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DATE: 09/13/2023 Heirs of Maxie Jackson 552 Brock Avenue Crestview, FL 32536 RE: CASE# 23-614 Dear Property Owner: You are hereby formally notified that on October 17, 2023, at 5:30 P.M.; there will be a Public Hearing at City Hall, located at 198 Wilson Street North, Crestview, Florida 32536 in the Council Chambers. This meeting is being held concerning violations that continue to exist on a parcel of property belonging to you located at 292 Ratliff Street, Crestview, FL 32539 more particularly described as: PIN# 20-3N-23-2390-0013-0020 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SULLIVANS ADDN LOT 2 BLK 13 The Special Magistrate has the power to levy fines up to $250 per day for a first violation, and up to $500 per day for a repeat violation. If the Special Magistrate finds the violation to be irreparable or irreversible in nature, a fine, not to exceed $5,000 per violation, may be imposed. If a violation, or the condition causing the violation, presents a serious threat to the public health, safety, and welfare, or if the violation is irreparable or irreversible in nature, the Special Magistrate will notify the local governing body, which may make all reasonable repairs required to bring the property into compliance, and charge the violator with the reasonable cost of the repairs along with the fine imposed. If the City prevails in prosecuting a case before the Special Magistrate, it shall be entitled to recover all costs incurred in prosecuting the case before the Special Magistrate, and such costs may be included in the lien authorized under FS 162.09(3). A certified copy of an Order imposing a fine, or a fine plus repair costs, will be recorded in the Okaloosa County Public Records, and thereafter shall constitute a lien against the land on which the violation exists and upon any other real or personal property owned by the violator. End: Notice of Violation You have the right to obtain an attorney, at your own expense, to represent you before the Special Magistrate. If you desire a verbatim transcript of the proceedings for appeal purposes, you should arrange for a court reporter to attend the hearing. The Crestview Special Magistrate was created pursuant to Florida Statue 162. The purpose of the Special Magistrate is to facilitate the enforcement of local and state laws. Sifierely, c Deborah Lawson Code Compliance Officer City of Crestview 850.306.3702/850.612.9714 VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 1 ISE NUMBER 23-00000614 iOPERTY ADDRESS 292 RATLIFF ST VIOLATION: CH 38 SEC 70 QUANTITY: 1 ;SCRIPTION: UNSIGHTLY CONDITIONS DATE: 5/18/23 LOCATION: ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : 38.70 - Unsightly conditions. The following conditions are hereby deemed to be unsightly conditions and are prohibited. The following conditions are prohibited on any premises in the City: (1) Structures that are: (a) Partially destroyed; or (b) Left in a state of disrepair; or (c) Left in a state of partial construction beyond the valid timeframe of the permit. (2) Abandoned or broken equipment; broken or discarded furniture and household appliances in visible yard areas. (3) Building exteriors in a conditionof deterioration or disrepair such that the condition causes measurable diminution of surrounding property values. (4) Garbage and trash containers stored in a manner visible from the street. (5) Exterior finishes that are not maintained to prevent the buildup of dirt, grime, algae and other such substances. (6)Temporary covers made of tarps or other similar materials visible from the public right -a -way to include free standing structures, piles of debris or other items, or attached to permanent buildings, fences, or other structures. (7) Tarps or other like materials used to cover a vehicle, boat, or RV which are not fitted and designed for this purpose or are in disrepair. CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : You may abate the violation(s) by conducting the following action(s). 1.For Building Exterior: a. Repair the building exterior. For Demolition of Structure: a. Demolish the structure and remove all debris from the property. For commercial property an asbestos survey maybe required. b. Prior to issuance of a demolition permit for a building where commercial activity is a permitted use, a performance bond or equivalent security shall be filed with the City, or a letter of credit may be submitted to the City Manager for approval. For building permit information please call 850-689-1619 ext 254 or 261. 2.Remove all abandoned or broken equipment, discarded furniture, and household appliances. 3.Store garbage and trash containers in an area not visible from the street. 4.Repair or replace the exterior finishes that are not maintained to prevent build up of dirt, grime, algae, or VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 2 ISE NUMBER 23-00000614 tOPERTY ADDRESS 292 RATLIFF ST CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : other such substances. 5.Remove any temporary covers made of tarps or other similar materials that are visible from the public ic right-of-way to ayhto include free standing structures, pi items, or attached to permanent buildings, fences, or other structures. 6.Remove tarps or other like materials used to cover a vehicle, boat or RV which are not fitted and designed specifically for this purpose or are in disrepair. VIOLATION: Chapter 38 Sect. 18 (11) QUANTITY: 1 :SCRIPTION: Overgrown Vegetation DATE: 5/18/23 LOCATION: ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : Nuisance Conditions - 38 - 18 (k)tGrass, weeds, and uncultivated vegetation: All grasses or weeds, and uncultivated vegetation, shall not exceed twelve (12) inches in height on improved property, including the area between the edge of the pavement in the street and the lot line. Bushes, trees, and other landscape ornamentals shall be maintained in a manner that will not create any unsafe or unhealthy conditions. Landscape features shall be maintained to ensure that the growth of such feature does not damage any structure. CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : You may abate the violation by removing the overgrown or uncultivated vegetation from the property. VIOLATION: LDC 6.01.02, 7.05.03 QUANTITY: 1 :SCRIPTION: Rec Camps/ Tents DATE: 5/18/23 LOCATION: ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : Land Development Code 6.01.02 Residential Design Standards N. Recreational vehicles, campers, camp trailers or mobile dwelling vehicles that are not regulated by the Florida Building Code, Residential, are not permitted for use as dwellings. 7.05.03 Recreational Camps A. Recreational camps are allowed by special exception in the MU, C-1, C-2 and E districts in accordance with the following standards. VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 3 ISE NUMBER 23-00000614 tOPERTY ADDRESS 292 RATLIFF ST ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : B. For purposes of this subsection, "Recreational camp" or "Recreational camps" means one or more buildings or structures, tents, trailers, or vehicles, or any portion thereof, together with the land appertaining thereto, established, operated, or used as living quarters for one or more resident or transient members of the public and designed and operated for recreational or other non-profit purposes. C. The minimum lot area within the MU, C -1, C-2 or E districts shall be .40 acres. D. 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What Do USPS Tracking Statuses Mean?(https://faq.usps.com/s/article/Where-is-my-package) Text & Email Updates USPS Tracking Plus® Product Information m m a C- sa 0 CITY OF CRESTVIEW CODE COMPLIANCE DIVISION 201 Stillwell Boulevard, Crestview, Florida 32539 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE (POSTING OF NOTICE OF HEARING) CASE # 23-614 I, Deborah Lawson, being duly sworn, deposes and state, that I am employed by the City of Crestview, Florida, and that on the 5th day of October, 2023, I personally posted said Notice of Hearing at: 292 Ratliff Street, Crestview, Florida, in the County of Okaloosa. }7y of said police is attached hereto. A fiant's Signature 10 / /2-3 Date Before me, the undersigned authority personally appeared, Deborah Lawson, who being duly sworn deposes and states that she executed the foregoing affidavit, and it is true and correct. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 5th day of October, 2023. (SEAL) oftY NANCY HOUGH ' * Commission # NH 325870 -1FOF co Expires November 5, 2026 NOTARY PUBLIC: L46,er,A L c MY COMMISSION EXPIRES: // • Form 54 Appendix 9 CITY OF CRESTVIEW FLORIDA SPECIAL MAGISTRATE 198 Wilson Street North Crestview, FL 32536 City of Crestview, Florida, Petitioner, vs. Maxie Jackson PO Box 1672 Crestview, FL 32536 Respondents. Inst. #3591804 Bic 3651 Pg: 4478 Page 1 of 3 Recorded: 11/18 1238 PM RECORDING ARTICLE V $1200 RECORDING: $15.00 DEPUTY CLERK JDUNLAP JD PEACOCK II CLERK OF COURTS, OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE# 21-1020 FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER This case was presented for public hearing before the Special Magistrate on August 17, 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, Maxie Jackson, whose last known mailing address is PO Box 1672 Crestview, FL 32536, is the owner of the property located at, 292 Ratliff Street Crestview, FL 32536, AKA PIN# 20-3N-23-2390-0013-0020 , and more particularly described as: SULLIVANS ADDN LOT 2 BLK 13 2. The conditions on the property consist of an excessive overgrowth and an unsafe structure, The violation(s) were first observed on May 14, 2021. A Notice of Violation was mailed by certified mail June 14, 2021 and received by respondent on July 15, 2021, The Notice stated that the condition(s), constituted a violation of Chapter 38 Property Maintenance and Housing Standards — Nuisance conditions, Sec. 18 (d) and (k) of the City of Crestview's Code of Ordinances and requested correction of the violation by June 24, 2021. Re inspection of the property on June 25th, 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 — Nuisance conditions, Sec. 38- Sec. 18 (d) and (k) 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. On or before September 17, 2021, the Respondents shall pay to the City of Crestview the costs incurred in prosecuting this case before the Special Magistrate in the amount of $250.00. 9. On or before September 17, 2021, the Respondent is to correct the violation(s) by conducting the following action(s): 10. If the violation(s) are not corrected by September 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. Done and Ordered on the 17th, Day of August, 2021. Saw TRifia — Speci;tl Magistrate City of Crestview, Florida BY CERTIFIED A TRUE AND CORRECT CDPY DATE: t t— ve 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.