AGENDA ITEM REPORT
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY REPEALING SECTION 1-14, “EFFECT OF COUNTY ORDINANCES,” IN ITS ENTIRETY TO REMOVE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS. (SECOND READING)(PUBLIC HEARING)
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BACKGROUND:
This item was approved on First Reading at the October 8, 2020, City Commission Meeting.
City Ordinance No. 210 was adopted in 1976, and later codified in Section 1-14 as an administrative ordinance under the chapter for general provisions within the City’s first Code of Ordinances compiled in 1980. It purports to exclude the application of Broward County ordinances within the City except those specifically adopted by the City Commission.
DISCUSSION:
Due to its age and the evolution of local self-government laws, Section 1-14 serves no meaningful purpose within the City’s Code of Ordinances. In fact, it arguably imposes a burden upon the City Commission to adopt County ordinances in a specific way. As it exists, Section 1-14 may impair the City’s ability to rely on life-safety regulations advanced by County ordinances, such as its local amendments to the Florida Building Code and Florida Fire Prevention Code, as well as the County’s platting provisions, stormwater management provisions, and water and wastewater management provisions.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this ordinance.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A