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Meeting - March 24, 2026

Tue, Mar 24, 2026
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Date & Time: Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Location: City Council Chambers, 2200 Second Street, Fort Myers, Florida Presiding: Special Magistrate Attorney Richard B. Akin

This meeting primarily consists of code enforcement hearings for both new and old cases. The Special Magistrate will review violations of city codes and international property maintenance standards, hear cases from property owners, and issue orders or rulings.

  • New Business (Items 2-42): A series of individual code enforcement cases addressing various violations. The most frequent violation cited is FMC 102-81 – Construction Permit Required, affecting numerous properties. Other violations include parking, operating without a business tax, accumulations, and property maintenance issues.
  • Old Business (Items 43-58): These are primarily non-compliance hearings and mitigation reviews for previously cited violations. Many of these cases involve ongoing fines and deadlines for abatement.
  • Public Input: An opportunity for public input on non-public hearing items is scheduled at the beginning of the meeting.
  • Votes: No general city council votes are scheduled; decisions will be made by the Special Magistrate on individual code enforcement cases.
  • Financial Items: The agenda includes discussions of potential fines and liens related to code violations. Item 43 specifically mentions a current lien of $32,000.00 and hard costs of $1,039.42. Many old business cases involve daily fines ranging from $200.00 to $250.00 per day, with some capped at $10,000.00 to $50,000.00, and others with no cap.
  • Specific Addresses: Numerous properties across various wards are listed for individual hearings. Examples include 1322 Caloosa Vista Rd., 4101 Colonial Blvd., 2308 Cleveland Ave., 3075 Canal St., 2663 Second St., and 4768 Nottingham Dr.
  • Ordinance Numbers: Cases reference various sections of the Florida Municipal Code (FMC) and the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), such as FMC 102-81, FMC 82-201, FMC 54-117, and IPMC 302.3.
  • Deadlines & Implementation Dates:
    • The meeting date is March 24, 2026.
    • Many "Old Business" cases have abatement deadlines of March 18, 2026, with daily fines commencing on March 19, 2026, for non-compliance.
    • Item 43 references a past abatement deadline of July 16, 2025.
  • Public Participation:
    • Public input on non-public hearing items is permitted at the start of the meeting.
    • Property owners or their representatives are scheduled to present their cases for each listed item.
    • An interpreter for Spanish speakers will be available.
  • Accessibility: Individuals requiring special assistance should contact the City Clerk’s Office at (239) 321-7035 or TDD (239) 332-2541.