The Special Magistrate Hearing held on August 1, 2025, in North Miami addressed multiple code enforcement cases, focusing on property violations and compliance issues. The meeting was presided over by the magistrate, who reviewed each case in a structured manner.

The first case discussed involved a property with an outstanding balance owed to Krywolf. Inspector Jana Sanders confirmed that proper notice had been given, but the violation remained unresolved. The magistrate ratified a fine of $150, retroactive to April 18, 2025.

Next, the magistrate reviewed a case concerning a property on Northeast 125 Street. Inspector Jamie George reported that a housing inspection revealed ongoing violations related to non-functional emergency lights. The magistrate found that proper notice had been given and adjudicated the case, allowing the owners 30 days to rectify the issues or face a daily fine of $150.

The hearing continued with a case presented by Inspector Michael Ferguson, who stood in for Gabriel Morales. This case involved a property with significant compliance issues dating back to January 2025. The magistrate confirmed that proper notice had been issued and ruled in favor of the city, imposing a daily fine of $350 if the violations were not resolved within 30 days.

Another case presented by Ferguson involved deteriorating conditions in a parking lot, also dating back to January 2025. The magistrate again found in favor of the city, with a daily fine of $350 for non-compliance.

The hearing also addressed a case involving Ferrera LLC, where the property owner had failed to obtain necessary permits for tree removal. The magistrate confirmed the violation and imposed a fine of $200 plus a $100 cost assessment, retroactive to June 16, 2025.

Subsequent cases included violations related to business tax receipts and certificates of use for Greenwich Association Inc. In both instances, the magistrate found that the owners had failed to comply with city regulations and set daily fines of $250 for each case, allowing 30 days for resolution.

Overall, the hearing highlighted ongoing compliance challenges within the community, with the magistrate emphasizing the importance of adhering to city regulations to avoid escalating fines. The meeting concluded with a clear directive for property owners to address their violations promptly to prevent further penalties.