Case #: CE25-0575 (LIEN)

Summary

This item concerns the imposition of a $18,897.29 lien on the property located at 3508 SE 6th St, Ocala, FL 34471, owned by Robert M. McGrogan, due to uncorrected code violations. The property, valued at $153,336.00, was found to have overgrowth/weeds (Section 34-95) and abandoned/derelict vehicles (Section 34-122).

Timeline & Enforcement:

• June 26, 2025: Initial violation observed and case (CE25-0575) opened.
• July 18, 2025: Initial notice of violation mailed, requesting compliance by August 18, 2025.
• September 24, 2025: Public hearing held, finding the owner guilty and ordering compliance by October 23, 2025, with daily fines of $50.00 for non-compliance and a $100.00 service fee if the city abated the overgrowth.
• October 29, 2025: A non-compliance hearing confirmed violations persisted.
• January 7, 2026: The City abated the derelict vehicles (two vehicles towed).
• January 29, 2026: The City contracted Pure Cuts Lawn & Maintenance LLC to abate the overgrowth.
• February 3, 2026: Property brought into involuntary compliance by the City.

Lien Breakdown:

• Hard Costs: $10,047.29 (includes $219.21 in prosecution costs and $9,728.08 for city cleanup/towing).
• Fines: $8,850.00 (102 days for overgrowth, 75 days for derelict vehicles, at $50/day each).

Citizen Impact

This action demonstrates the city's enforcement of property maintenance standards. Residents who fail to comply with code violations, such as overgrowth and derelict vehicles, may face significant daily fines and costs for city-contracted cleanup, ultimately resulting in a lien on their property.

Confidence

high