Fort Pierce special magistrate orders cleanups, gives short extensions and fines across multiple code-enforcement cases

The City of Fort Pierce Special Magistrate on June 17, 2025, found multiple properties in violation of city codes and issued deadlines, fines and limited extensions in a series of code-enforcement cases heard that morning.

The magistrate found that a nuisance existed at a vacant lot on Avenue M owned by Sam Moore and ordered Moore to remove appliances, metals, building materials and other miscellaneous items within seven days. The order states the city may abate the condition if Moore does not comply; a $100 per day fine may be assessed and costs of abatement charged to the property. Moore, who identified himself as the owner, repeatedly told the hearing he would clear the property and said, "Not for sale." The magistrate also notified Moore of a 30-day right to appeal.

The hearing addressed three related nonoperative-vehicle cases at 214 Hialeah Avenue involving interests listed as the Lester Spain Howard estate and Vivian Spain Howard and a respondent, Brian Scott Dodd. In one matter an officer reported the beige/gray truck at issue has been removed; the magistrate said an inspection confirming removal would render that case in compliance and declined to assess the $100-per-day abatement penalty for that specific file.

In a second 214 Hialeah case, the magistrate granted respondent Brian Scott Dodd 30 days to update the truck's registration after the officer said the tag appeared expired. Dodd had asked for 60 days citing financial hardship; the magistrate offered and Dodd accepted 30 days. The order directs that failure to comply allows the city to abate the nuisance and assess the cost to the property.

A third 214 Hialeah case concerning a trailer and associated vessels was extended 30 days so the respondent could complete state registration steps; the magistrate directed the…