# 10-1-2026 Special Magistrate

The transcript begins with the City of Homestead’s Special Magistrate code-compliance hearing dated October 1, 2026. The hearing addressed civil citations and noncompliance cases involving unpermitted work, tree removal or abuse, property maintenance, and waste disposal. The magistrate found violations, set compliance deadlines, and imposed fines and administrative fees; several cases received additional time or reduced fines. In lien-reduction matters, one balance was reduced to $59,840.75 and another to $37,485. No procurement activity was identified in this portion of the hearing.

The transcript then shifts to what appears to be separate LPA and City Council proceedings, identified in the recording as February 18, 2026. The City described plans to combine Chrome Avenue water and sewer upgrades, Flagler Avenue water and sewer upgrades, and Chrome Avenue roadway and transit-accessibility improvements into one construction solicitation, expected to be issued the following Friday. The work includes utility upgrades, sidewalks, drainage, lighting, and roadway improvements; Kimley-Horn and CES were identified as project representatives, and an FTA grant supports eligible accessibility work. Council also approved adding a $105,000 state allocation for crime-victim advocates, with no local match, to the agenda. A proposed $2.666 million acquisition at 406 Washington Avenue was debated, including financing, environmental review, and leaseback terms, but the excerpt does not show a final vote on the purchase.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 01, 2026

### Sources
- [10-1-2026 Special Magistrate](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9iH4Ad6WUE) - The City of Homestead