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Gainesville Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

Thursday, May 14, 2026 · Government meeting record

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The Magistrate rescinded all fines for this property after the owner paid the required administrative costs.

The Gainesville Code Enforcement Special Magistrate cleared two past fine cases, found several property owners guilty of code violations, and dismissed six other cases that reached compliance. Property owners found guilty were given deadlines to fix issues before daily fines begin.

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Property owners in Gainesville face administrative costs and potential daily fines if they do not resolve code violations within the court-ordered 15 to 30-day compliance windows.

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Gainesville Code Enforcement Special Magistrate — Minutes

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Item C1
The Magistrate rescinded all fines for this property after the owner paid the required administrative costs.
Chase Arian B K (Case 23-008996)
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Item C2
The Magistrate rescinded all fines for this property after the owner paid the required administrative costs.
Suzanne L Sentz (Case CE-18-02921)
approved
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Item D1, D3, D4
The Magistrate found the owner guilty of code violations across three properties and ordered them to pay administrative costs and fix the issues within 15 days to avoid daily fines.
Robocorp LLC (Cases 25-007065, 25-007064, 25-005907)
approved
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Item D2
The owner was found guilty of code violations and must pay administrative costs and fix the property within 15 days to avoid daily fines.
Velma Marie Hunter (Case 26-000897)
approved
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Item D5
The owners were found guilty of code violations and must pay administrative costs and fix the property within 30 days to avoid daily fines.
Jimmy L Johnson Heirs (Case 26-001391)
approved
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Money

$778.80 · Robocorp LLC (Cases 25-007065, 25-007064, 25-005907)
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$212.12 · Jimmy L Johnson Heirs (Case 26-001391)
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$198.77 · Velma Marie Hunter (Case 26-000897)
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$0.00 · Chase Arian B K (Case 23-008996)
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$0.00 · Suzanne L Sentz (Case CE-18-02921)
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Jefferson Braswell

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Gainesville Code Enforcement Special Magistrate — Minutes

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1 City of Gainesville Gainesville Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing MINUTES May 14, 2026, 9:00 a.m. City Hall Auditorium 200 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601 Members Present: Jefferson Braswell _____________________________________________________________________ A. CALL TO ORDER 9:00am B. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICERS C. REDUCTION/RESCISSION REQUESTS 1. SM 2023-157 CASE NO. 23-008996 CHASE ARIAN B K Case heard: 9:01am - Code Enforcement Manager, Nicole Johnson was administered oath of officers Presentation given by Code Enforcement Manager, Nicole Johnson Magistrate admitted to the record Exhibit 1 - Staff presentation Magistrate ruling: In agreement with staff recommendation that the fines for this case are rescinded to the amount of $0.00. The administrative costs have been paid. Recommendation: The Special Magistrate hears case and takes action deemed as necessary. 2. SM 2019-044 CASE NO. CE-18-02921 SENTZ SUZANNE L Case heard: 9:05am Presentation given by Code Enforcement Manager, Nicole Johnson 2 Magistrate admitted to the record Exhibit 1 - Staff presentation Magistrate ruling: In agreement with staff recommendation that the fines for this case are rescinded to the amount of $0.00. The administrative costs have been paid. Recommendation: The Special Magistrate hears case and takes action deemed as necessary. D. CASES TO BE HEARD 1. SM 2026-057 CASE NO. 25-007065 ROBOCORP LLC Case heard: 9:10am - Code Enforcement Officer, Bret Traywick was administered oath of officers Presentation given by Code Enforcement Officer, Bret Traywick Case was presented simultaneously with the following cases under the same ownership on this agenda: SM 2026-061 and SM 2026-062 Magistrate admitted to the record Exhibit 1 - Staff presentation City of Gainesville Department of Sustainable Development Planner, Ari Rabinovich provides additional sworn testimony Magistrate ruling of Guilty: Assess the Administrative costs of $259.60 per case presented on this agenda under this ownership, plus all other costs accrued, and 15 days to come into compliance. A fine of $100 will begin accruing daily if property is not brought into compliance after the 15 days have passed. Respondent must request a compliance inspection from the Code Enforcement Officer once the violation(s) have been complied with. Recommendation: The Special Magistrate hears case and takes action deemed as necessary. 2. SM 2026-058 CASE NO. 26-000897 HUNTER VELMA MARIE Case heard: 9:31am - Code Enforcement Officer Thomas DiMaio was administered oath of officers Presentation given by Code Enforcement Officer, Thomas DiMaio Magistrate admitted to the record Exhibit 1 - Staff presentation Magistrate ruling of Guilty: Assess the Administrative costs of $198.77, plus all other costs accrued, and 15 days to come into compliance. A fine 3 of $25 will begin accruing daily if property is not brought into compliance after the 15 days have passed. Respondent must request a compliance inspection from the Code Enforcement Officer once the violation(s) have been complied with. Recommendation: The Special Magistrate hears case and takes action deemed as necessary. 3. SM 2026-061 CASE NO. 25-007064 ROBOCORP LLC Case heard: 9:10am - Code Enforcement Officer, Bret Traywick was administered oath of officers Presentation given by Code Enforcement Officer, Bret Traywick Case was presented simultaneously with the following cases under the same ownership on this agenda: SM 2026-057 and SM 2026-062 Magistrate admitted to the record Exhibit 1 - Staff presentation City of Gainesville Department of Sustainable Development Planner, Ari Rabinovich provides additional sworn testimony Magistrate ruling of Guilty: Assess the Administrative costs of $259.60 per case presented on this agenda under this ownership, plus all other costs accrued, and 15 days to come into compliance. A fine of $100 will begin accruing daily if property is not brought into compliance after the 15 days have passed. Respondent must request a compliance inspection from the Code Enforcement Officer once the violation(s) have been complied with. Recommendation: The Special Magistrate hears case and takes action deemed as necessary. 4. SM 2026-062 CASE NO. 25-005907 ROBOCORP LLC Case heard: 9:10am - Code Enforcement Officer, Bret Traywick was administered oath of officers Presentation given by Code Enforcement Officer, Bret Traywick Case was presented simultaneously with the following cases under the same ownership on this agenda: SM 2026-061 and SM 2026-057 Magistrate admitted to the record Exhibit 1 - Staff presentation 4 City of Gainesville Department of Sustainable Development Planner, Ari Rabinovich provides additional sworn testimony Magistrate ruling of Guilty: Assess the Administrative costs of $259.60 per case presented on this agenda under this ownership, plus all other costs accrued, and 15 days to come into compliance. A fine of $100 will begin accruing daily if property is not brought into compliance after the 15 days have passed. Respondent must request a compliance inspection from the Code Enforcement Officer once the violation(s) have been complied with. Recommendation: The Special Magistrate hears case and takes action deemed as necessary. 5. SM 2026-063 CASE NO. 26-001391 JOHNSON JIMMY L HEIRS Case heard: 9:27am Presentation given by Code Enforcement Officer, Bret Traywick Magistrate admitted to the record Exhibit 1 - Staff presentation Magistrate ruling of Guilty: Assess the Administrative costs of $212.12, plus all other costs accrued, and 30 days to come into compliance. A fine of $25 will begin accruing daily if property is not brought into compliance after the 30 days have passed. Respondent must request a compliance inspection from the Code Enforcement Officer once the violation(s) have been complied with. Recommendation: The Special Magistrate hears case and takes action deemed as necessary. E. CONTINUANCE REQUESTS F. COMPLIANCE/DISMISSAL 1. SM 2026-054 CASE NO. 26-001307 QUEEN MICHAEL K Case heard: 9:37am Compliance/Dismissal granted Recommendation: The Special Magistrate hears case and takes action deemed as necessary. 2. SM 2026-053 CASE NO. 26-000720 BEKAL PROPERTIES 5 Case heard: 9:37am Compliance/Dismissal granted Recommendation: The Special Magistrate hears case and takes action deemed as necessary. 3. SM 2026-055 CASE NO. 26-001262 JONES & IVES CO-TRUSTEES Case heard: 9:37am Compliance/Dismissal granted Recommendation: The Special Magistrate hears case and takes action deemed as necessary. 4. SM 2026-056 CASE NO. 26-001923 VILLARDEFRANCOS ELIZABETH Case heard: 9:38am Compliance/Dismissal granted Recommendation: The Special Magistrate hears case and takes action deemed as necessary. 5. SM 2026-059 CASE NO. 26-000899 DOUGLAS & KEELS Case heard: 9:38am Compliance/Dismissal granted Recommendation: The Special Magistrate hears case and takes action deemed as necessary. 6. SM 2026-060 CASE NO. 26-001390 HAMPTON CURTIS L SR & ANNETTE CUMNINGS Case heard: 9:38am Compliance/Dismissal granted Recommendation: The Special Magistrate hears case and takes action deemed as necessary. G. ADJOURNMENT 9:38am

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Agenda item C1Other meeting itemsapproved
The Magistrate rescinded all fines for this property after the owner paid the required administrative costs.
Chase Arian B K (Case 23-008996)
$0.00 · Final fine amount after rescission
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Agenda item C2Other meeting itemsapproved
The Magistrate rescinded all fines for this property after the owner paid the required administrative costs.
Suzanne L Sentz (Case CE-18-02921)
$0.00 · Final fine amount after rescission
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Agenda item D1, D3, D4Other meeting itemsapproved
The Magistrate found the owner guilty of code violations across three properties and ordered them to pay administrative costs and fix the issues within 15 days to avoid daily fines.
Robocorp LLC (Cases 25-007065, 25-007064, 25-005907)
$778.80 · Total administrative costs for three cases
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Agenda item D2Other meeting itemsapproved
The owner was found guilty of code violations and must pay administrative costs and fix the property within 15 days to avoid daily fines.
Velma Marie Hunter (Case 26-000897)
$198.77 · Administrative costs
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Agenda item D5Other meeting itemsapproved
The owners were found guilty of code violations and must pay administrative costs and fix the property within 30 days to avoid daily fines.
Jimmy L Johnson Heirs (Case 26-001391)
$212.12 · Administrative costs
- Minutes
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