The Ocala Special Magistrate meeting held on June 25, 2025, focused on property violations and the enforcement of compliance measures. The meeting addressed significant issues regarding properties owned by Prime Vester's Inc., including the need for corrective actions due to violations of the standard housing code.

During the session, it was revealed that the city had been attempting to contact the tenant of a property located at 1665 Southwest Third Street to verify if necessary corrections had been made. However, city officials reported no success in reaching the tenant or the property owner. The meeting included discussions about serious health violations, including raw sewage leaking on the property, which could lead to substantial fines from the Department of Environmental Health.

The magistrate confirmed that all required notices had been provided to the property owner and found that violations existed. As a result, the magistrate adopted staff recommendations for corrective actions, setting a deadline for compliance. If the violations are not corrected by the specified date, a fine of $100 per violation per day will be imposed.

Additionally, the meeting addressed two cases involving liens for properties that had previously been prosecuted for non-compliance. The city requested to file a lien of $14,843.73 for one property, which included costs associated with abatement and prosecution. Another property was subject to a lien request of $14,696.86, reflecting similar circumstances. In both cases, the magistrate found that the properties remained in violation and approved the lien amounts.

The outcomes of this meeting highlight the city's ongoing efforts to enforce housing regulations and ensure compliance, emphasizing the importance of maintaining safe living conditions for residents. The next steps will involve monitoring the compliance deadlines set for the property owners and addressing any further violations that may arise.