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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SPECIAL MAGISTRATE(S) AND TERMINATING AUTHORITY OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD AND TERMINATING CURRENT TERMS OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEMBERS (B)
Resolution No. 130083
A Resolution of the City of Gainesville, Florida authorizing special magistrate(s) to conduct code enforcement proceedings related to violations of the City of Gainesville Code of Ordinances; terminating the authority of the code enforcement board; terminating the current terms of the code enforcement board members; providing a repealing clause, and providing effective dates.
recommendation
The City Commission adopt the proposed Resolution.
explanation
On August 1, 2013, the City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 121102 which amended Chapter 2, Article V., Division 8 of the City Code of Ordinances to allow Special Magistrate(s) to conduct Code Enforcement proceedings in lieu of an appointed Code Enforcement Board. Per Section 2-376 of the City Code, the "board and special magistrate would not exercise such powers concurrently, but rather the City Commission would by resolution adopted from time to time, specify whether the board or the special magistrate is authorized to exercise such powers." On August 1, 2013, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 130082 authorizing the Code Enforcement Board to conduct quasi-judicial proceedings.
Since that time, City staff has issued a Request for Proposals and, on this agenda, is recommending the City Commission approve the ranking and authorize the negotiation and execution of a contract(s) with Special Magistrate(s). This Resolution authorizes any Special Magistrate(s) under contract with the City to conduct Code Enforcement proceedings to exercise all authority under the City Code and State Law commencing on October 1, 2014. In addition, this Resolution terminates the authority of the Code Enforcement Board and the current terms of all members of the Board on September 30, 2014.