City of Fort Lauderdale seeks full fines from owners for code violations

The Special Magistrate Hearing on Code Compliance and Community Enhancement took place on June 10, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The meeting focused on various cases of code violations, with city inspectors presenting updates and requests for fines related to non-compliance.

The first case discussed involved a property that had accrued $5,600 in fines due to non-compliance with four sections of the code. The city requested the full amount, and the fines continue to accrue. The magistrate ordered the request.

Next, Inspector Mohammed Dam presented a case concerning Racetrack Petroleum Inc., which had accrued $15,400 in fines for failing to comply with three sections of the code. The city again requested the full amount, and the magistrate ordered it.

Another case presented by Inspector Dam involved a property owned by George S. Gardner, which had accrued $6,600 in fines for non-compliance with one section. The city requested the full amount, and the magistrate ordered it.

Inspector Karen Proto then addressed a case involving Joseph E. Weindorfer, where the city sought to vacate the order imposing fines and release the lien, which was granted by the magistrate.

Inspector Pat Gavin presented multiple cases involving properties owned by the Robert Bridal Trust, each accruing $4,700 in fines for non-compliance with one section. The city requested the full amounts for each case, and the magistrate ordered them.

Inspector Shaquan Kendrick reported on a case involving a property owned by Jane Barbara Bowery, which had accrued $6,300 in fines. The city requested the full amount, and the magistrate ordered it. Additionally, a stay of fines for 28 days was granted for a specific violation.

Further cases presented by Inspector Kendrick and Inspector Gail Williams involved various properties with accrued fines ranging from $3,150 to $10,350. The city consistently requested the full amounts, which were ordered by the magistrate.

The meeting concluded with a request from Inspector Paulette Del Grasso for a 63-day extension for a case involving the Le Club International Condominium Association, which was granted, along with a suspension of fines during that period.

Overall, the hearing addressed multiple cases of code violations, with the city emphasizing the need for compliance and the collection of accrued fines. The magistrate's orders reflect a continued effort to enforce code compliance within the community.