Special Magistrate Erica Augello closed a long docket of status hearings on Monday after city code-enforcement staff reported successful remediation in a string of cases.

City attorney Steven Rivera and code-enforcement officers presented photographs and permit updates showing compliance at multiple addresses. The magistrate repeatedly found properties compliant and declined to assess fines, instead awarding the standard $330 in reasonable administrative costs to the city in cases including Colburn (20250489), Owens (20250530), Baron Cotto (20250356), Faranda (20250438), Marley (20250444), Figgins (20250497), Strebler (20250495), Olsen (20250484), Hannon/Smith (327 72nd Ave., 202505147), Velucci (20250358), Shamaro Homes, LLC (20250606) and SGRE2, LLC (20250641).

One matter, City of St. Pete Beach v. Passagirl Grill Condo Phase 1 Association, Inc. (20250538), was dismissed after staff identified parcel and owner-information errors. Several cases were continued so staff could finish permit reviews: case 20250061 to Dec. 8 and the Sarkis matter to Jan. 12.

Where hazards were noted, staff presented photos showing remediation: for example, Shamaro Homes removed four dead trees, one of which had fallen onto a neighboring house, and evidence showed the trees were removed prior to the hearing. In each compliance case the magistrate said she would issue an order finding compliance and awarding administrative costs.

The magistrate reminded respondents that findings of violation remain on the record and that a repeat violation within five years could be treated as a repeat offense. Written orders will be issued to document compliance findings, dismissals and continuances.