The Punta Gorda City Code Enforcement Board on Aug. 29 heard multiple enforcement and penalty matters, dismissing one case, issuing compliance orders in others, imposing daily fines for noncompliance in several cases, and approving a request to reduce an earlier fine.

The board dismissed a parking‑related case against Naples Realty LLC (case 25‑88326) after a city officer reported the property was brought into compliance and ongoing communication with the property manager. The motion to dismiss passed unanimously.

In a separate hearing, the board found that the respondent for 710 Monaco Drive had violated Punta Gorda Code chapter 26, sections 8.11(a) and 8.11(b) (roofs and related roof structure maintenance). Officer testimony established that soffit and fascia repairs had been completed but that more than 20% of the roof still showed dirt or mold. The board ordered the respondent to bring the property into compliance within 30 days and to pay case costs of $28.82. The order included a cease‑and‑desist for future violations and warned that fines of up to $250 per day could follow if the respondent failed to comply.

At a penalty hearing for repeated violations at 2817 Sancho Panza Court (case 25‑87377), the board imposed a fine representing $100 per day for 76 days of noncompliance ($7,600), plus interest of 8.9% per annum; the board also ordered payment of case costs totaling $49.37 within 30 days. Staff reported the property remained noncompliant with roof and pool enclosure repairs despite earlier orders; the motion passed unanimously.

A separate penalty/reduction request from the respondent for 598.551 Toulouse Drive (Bonnie S. Jacobs, trustee) was approved in part. Staff reported the property came into compliance after the original penalty order. The board approved a reduction of the previously imposed $6,200 fine to $500, ordered payment of total case costs of $121.38, and set a 60‑day deadline for full payment; if the respondent fails to pay, the original unpaid fine amount will remain a valid lien in the county records. The board noted that additional accrued daily fines (between the original penalty date and the reinspection date) were not part of this reduction and may be addressed at a future hearing.

In another penalty hearing for 455 West Williams Street (case 25‑87831), staff reported the siding had been repaired and outside storage removed, bringing the property into compliance. The board found 32 days of noncompliance and imposed a $160 fine (calculated at $5 per day for 32 days) plus $31.12 in case costs; the order continues to run until the respondent remains in compliance.

Board members discussed administrative matters at the end of the meeting, including confirming availability for the November meeting (the Wednesday before Thanksgiving), staff introductions, and office location changes. Several motions on fines, dismissals and reductions passed unanimously during the Aug. 29 session.