Special Master Michael Styles adjudicated cases against MSC Homestead LLC and related entities on Nov. 20, 2025, finding business operations had contributed to deterioration of adjacent public right‑of‑way (swales) and constituted a public nuisance under Chapter 19 of the Homestead code.

The city asked for an adjudication and restoration order. The special master ruled: "The ruling for case number CE25080309, 1000 dollar fine, $80 administration fee," and ordered 120 days for the respondent to restore or repair the swale to the satisfaction of development services and code (compliance target: March 21, 2026). The order includes a one-time adjudicated fine and gives the business an on‑ramp: the respondent must meet with development services and obtain the permits necessary to perform restoration work.

Respondents argued they cannot perform work on city-owned property and said any corrective action on the right-of-way would require city cooperation and that civil remedies may be appropriate. The special master acknowledged the practical complexity but maintained the adjudication and called for coordination: obtain permits, schedule a site inspection, and submit a restoration plan. The order contemplates a site visit and a permit-driven restoration scope that will determine the specifics of what must be repaired.

The special master’s finding separates prior licensing or business‑license violations (heard in October) from these activity‑based allegations; each ordinance (16‑36 versus 30‑403 versus chapter 19 nuisance provisions) was treated as distinct and could carry separate penalties. The city counsel was directed to work with Code and Development Services to clarify the restoration scope and inspection process following the ruling.