Pensacola code authority closes case at 408 Fairfax Drive; no fines, court costs ordered

The City of Pensacola Code Enforcement Authority on April 15, 2025 closed case number 25-1129 concerning the property at 408 Fairfax Drive after the property came into compliance, and the authority declined to assess the $25-per-day fine previously ordered but directed that court costs be entered.

Tom Lucia, code enforcement specialist for the City of Pensacola, told the authority that the property “was in compliance” as of April 4, 2025. Lucia said the matter had been found in violation at the CEA hearing on April 1, 2025 for a breach of section 4-3-401, “use of solid waste collection services required.”

Jason Onaki, presiding officer for the City of Pensacola Code Enforcement Authority, asked whether any fines should be entered given the compliance. Lucia recommended: “No fines. No fines.” Onaki confirmed the authority would not assess monetary fines and said the body would “go ahead and enter the appropriate court costs” and prepare an order reflecting that decision.

The CEA also approved the minutes from its April 1, 2025 hearing by unanimous no-objection during the April 15 proceedings. The hearing record indicates there were no other code-violation items, requests to increase fines or liens, unfinished business, or emergency new-business items on the April 15 agenda.

The authority’s action closes the highlighted enforcement matter subject to the forthcoming written order that will document the finding of compliance, the prior violation finding from April 1, and the assessment of court costs. The April 15 proceeding commenced at 2 p.m. and covered a brief agenda, the transcript shows.