Case No: CE25-1148 JEFFREY GUILBAULT

Summary

This case, CE25-1148, involves a code enforcement action against the property owner, BRASWELL JACK P EST, for violations at 2242 NE 3RD ST, OCALA, FL. The violations include an abandoned or derelict white vehicle in the backyard without proper plates and a dilapidated wooden fence. Initial inspections occurred on 11/5/2025, with follow-up inspections on 12/8/2025 and 1/28/2026 confirming non-compliance. The property owner's daughter contacted the inspector, stating intentions to address the vehicle and clarifying that the fence did not belong to the owner. Despite this, the violations persisted. A staff recommendation on 1/30/2026 proposed finding the respondent guilty and ordering the removal of the derelict vehicle or its proper registration by March 19th, 2026. Failure to comply by March 20th, 2026, would result in a $50 per day fine, with the city potentially taking steps to remove the vehicle. The respondent is also ordered to pay $294.07 in prosecution costs by March 19th, 2026. A hearing was scheduled for February 12, 2026.

Citizen Impact

This case addresses property maintenance issues, specifically a derelict vehicle and fence, at a residential property. Residents in the vicinity may be impacted by the unsightly conditions and potential code violations that affect neighborhood aesthetics and property values.

Confidence

high