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Magistrate imposes $200-per-day fine on Higdon International College after no recent progress
Summary
Higdon International College Inc. was found in continued noncompliance for unresolved exterior soffit repairs; the magistrate ordered fines of $200 per day commencing Jan. 9, 2025, up to a $20,000 cap because the inspector reported no recent contact from contractor or owner.
The special magistrate on Jan. 14 found Higdon International College, Inc., in noncompliance and assessed fines after the city reported no recent remedial work on required soffit and exterior repairs. City inspectors told the magistrate the case opened Aug. 18, 2023, and that while some reinforcement had passed, insulation/soffit repairs remained unaddressed as of the Jan. 6, 2025 inspection.
City staff requested a fine of $200 per day with a cap of $20,000. The magistrate ordered the fine to commence Jan. 9, 2025, and continue daily until the property is brought into compliance or the cap is reached. The inspector said no contractor or owner contact had been received since the last hearing.
The magistrate emphasized the lengthy duration of the case and the need for immediate corrective action, ordering fines to accrue until city inspectors verify completion of required exterior repairs. The owner or contractor may petition for reconsideration once documented progress is submitted to city staff and verified by inspection.
