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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD (B)
ORDINANCE NO. 0-02-18
An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, relating to the Code Enforcement Board; amending Article V, Division 8, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Gainesville, eliminating redundancies and providing consistencies in accordance with Chapter 162, Florida Statutes, the "Local Government Code Enforcement Boards Act;" amending s. 2-376, to conform with Chapter 162, Florida Statutes; amending s. 2-378, eliminating a definition; amending s. 2-379, allowing city commission to appoint up to two alternate members for each current board member; amending s. 2-380, to eliminate redundancies and replace part of existing section requiring an appointment of a chair and requirements for a quorum of the board; repealing s. 2-381, to eliminate redundancies; repealing s. 2-382, to eliminate redundancies; amending s. 2-383, providing powers to the board for adoption of rules for the conduct of its hearings; amending s. 2-385, providing code inspector rules and guidelines for enforcement procedures; repealing s. 2-386, to eliminate redundancies; amending 2-387, providing rules and guidelines for hearings conducted by the board and orders of findings issued by the board; repealing s. 2-388, to eliminate redundancies; creating s. 2-388.2, providing for duration of lien, providing for prevailing party to recover all costs, including reasonable attorney's fees in a foreclosure or money judgment action; amending s. 2-389, providing for an appeal of a final administrative decision by the board; amending s. 2-390, providing rules for notices to alleged violator; repealing s. 2-391, to eliminate redundancies; repealing 2-391.1, to eliminate redundancies; providing directions to the codifier; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an immediate effective date.
recommendation
The City Commission adopt the proposed ordinance.
explanation
The City Commission at its meeting...
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