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10-10-2016 - Emergency MeetingCity Council City of Edgewater Meeting Agenda 104 N. Riverside Drive Edgewater, FL 32132 Michael Ignasiak, Mayor Christine Power, District 1 Gigi Bennington, District 2 Dan Blazi, District 3 Gary T. Conroy, District 4 Council Chambers5:00 PMMonday, October 10, 2016 EMERGENCY MEETING - HURRICANE MATTHEW We respectfully request that all electronic devices are set for no audible notification. 1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL 2. CITIZEN COMMENTS This is the time for the public to come forward with any comments they may have. Citizen comments relating to any agenda matter may be made at the time the matter is before Council. Please state your name and address, and please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less. 3. OTHER BUSINESS a. Situation Report Resolution No. 2016-R-36 - Emergency Resolution - Curfew Rescindedb. 2016-R-36 Rescinding CurfewAttachments: Resolution No. 2016-R-37 - Emergency Resolution - Building Feesc. 2016-R-37-Emergency-Resolution-Bldg-feesAttachments: 3. CITIZEN COMMENTS 4. ADJOURN Page 1 City of Edgewater Printed on 10/10/2016 October 10, 2016City Council Meeting Agenda Pursuant to Chapter 286, F.S., if an individual decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at a meeting or hearing, that individual will need a record of the proceedings and will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made. The City does not prepare or provide such record. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact City Clerk/Paralegal Robin L. Matusick , 104 N. Riverside Drive, Edgewater, Florida, telephone number 386-424-2400 x 1102, 5 days prior to the meeting date. If you are hearing or voice impaired, contact the relay operator at 1-800-955-8771. Page 2 City of Edgewater Printed on 10/10/2016 City of Edgewater Legislation Text 104 N. Riverside Drive Edgewater, FL 32132 File #:2016-R-200,Version:1 COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2016-R-36 - Emergency Resolution - Curfew Rescinded DEPARTMENT: Police SUMMARY: The majority of the City has had electricity restored, residents have returned home and the roads have been opened for traffic. The Police Chief has deemed it safe and recommends that the curfew be rescinded. BUDGETED ITEM:☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED:☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve Resolution No. 2016-R-36 adopting the rescinded curfew placed due to Hurricane Matthew . City of Edgewater Printed on 10/10/2016Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™ 2016-R-36 EMERGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 2016-R- 36 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, CONFIRMING A DECLARATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY IN THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA. WHEREAS, a State of Emergency in the State of Florida was proclaimed by GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT on OCTOBER 4, 2016 due to HURRICANE MATTHEW; and WHEREAS, a Federal Emergency Declaration was proclaimed by PRESIDENT BARRACK OBAMA on OCTOBER 6, 2016 due to HURRICANE MATTHEW; and WHEREAS, on 7th October 2016, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2016-R-35 which placed a curfew between the hours of 12:00 AM and 7:00 AM daily and effective until it is declared safe to terminate such curfew; and WHEREAS, the majority of the City has had electricity restored, residents have returned home and the roads have been opened for traffic; and WHEREAS, the Police Chief has deemed it safe and recommends that the curfew be rescinded. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The threat of HURRICANE MATTHEW has passed and most residents have returned home to safe guard their property. Daily police operations have returned to normal and the conditions requiring the need for a curfew no longer exist. Section 2. The curfew as enacted on 7th October 2016, with Resolution 2016-R-35 shall be rescinded. Section 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. After Motion to approve by ___________________________________________ and Second by __________________________________, the vote on this resolution was as follows: AYE NAY Mayor Michael Ignasiak _______ Councilwoman Christine Power _______ Councilwoman Gigi Bennington _______ Councilman Dan Blazi _______ 2016-R-36 Councilman Gary Conroy _______ PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this _____ day of ______________, 2016. ATTEST:CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA ______________________________By:_____________________________ Jordan Church Michael Ignasiak Records Clerk Mayor For the use and reliance only by the City of Edgewater, Florida. Approved as to form and legality by: Aaron R. Wolfe, Esquire City Attorney Doran Sims Wolfe & Ciocchetti Approved by the City Council of the City of Edgewater at a meeting held on this _______ day of _________________, 2016 under Agenda Item No. _____. City of Edgewater Legislation Text 104 N. Riverside Drive Edgewater, FL 32132 File #:2016-R-201,Version:1 COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2016-R-37 - Emergency Resolution - Building Fees DEPARTMENT: Building SUMMARY: HURRICANE MATTHEW has caused damage to numerous properties rendering them unsafe or marginally habitable forcing residents from their residences and business and commercial activities to remain closed. The following deferral of certain building regulations, fees and procedures shall remain in effect for sixty (60) days: •Permit fees for hurricane-related work shall be waived for sixty (60) days beginning Monday, Oct. 10, 2016; •Tree removal permits for storm damaged tree removal shall be suspended for sixty (60) days beginning Monday, Oct. 10, 2016; •Temporary sign permit fees shall be waived and issued for storm related destroyed/damaged or otherwise illegible signs for sixty (60) days beginning Monday, Oct. 10, 2016. BUDGETED ITEM:☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED:☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable RECOMMENDED ACTION: City of Edgewater Printed on 10/10/2016Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:2016-R-201,Version:1 Motion to approve Resolution No. 2016-R-37 adopting the Emergency Resolution due to Hurricane Matthew . City of Edgewater Printed on 10/10/2016Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ 2016-R-37 EMERGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 2016-R-37 AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, CONFIRMING A DECLARATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY, AND SUSPENDING CERTAIN LOCAL BUILDING REGULATIONS UNDER EMERGENCY CONDITIONS. WHEREAS, a State of Emergency in the City of Edgewater was proclaimed by GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT on OCTOBER 4, 2016 due to HURRICANE MATTHEW; and WHEREAS,HURRICANE MATTHEW has caused extensive damage to public and private property within the City of Edgewater; and WHEREAS, the expeditious restoration of property to pre-existing conditions is vital to enable the re-establishment of shelter for residents, businesses and public activities; and WHEREAS, adherence to certain local established building regulations and procedures can delay the process of restoring properties to conditions existing prior to the emergency; and WHEREAS, Chapter 8 of the City of Edgewater Code of Ordinances authorizes the suspension of local building regulations during a state of emergency. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. A declaration of a State of Emergency proclaimed on OCTOBER 4, 2016 is hereby confirmed. Section 2. HURRICANE MATTHEW has caused damage to numerous properties rendering them unsafe or marginally habitable forcing residents from their residences and business and commercial activities to remain closed. Section 3. The following deferral of certain building regulations, fees and procedures shall remain in effect for sixty (60) days: Permit fees for hurricane-related work shall be waived for sixty (60) days beginning Monday, Oct. 10, 2016; Tree removal permits for storm damaged tree removal shall be suspended for sixty (60) days beginning Monday, Oct. 10, 2016; Temporary sign permit fees shall be waived and issued for storm related destroyed/damaged or otherwise illegible signs for sixty (60) days beginning Monday, Oct. 10, 2016. Section 4. Contractors and businesses seeking permits for residential and commercial emergency repairs related to HURRICANE MATTHEW must report to the Development Services/Building Department office (104 North Riverside Drive) to provide their license and proof of insurance to prove they are eligible to perform the work intended. Residents are 2016-R-37 cautioned to hire Florida licensed contractors only and to be wary of door-to-door solicitors asking for large deposits or who promise to speed up the permit process. Section 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. After Motion to approve by ___________________________________________ and Second by __________________________________, the vote on this resolution was as follows: AYE NAY Mayor Michael Ignasiak _______ Councilwoman Christine Power _______ Councilwoman Gigi Bennington _______ Councilman Dan Blazi _______ Councilman Gary Conroy _______ PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this _____ day of ______________, 2016. ATTEST:CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA ______________________________By:_____________________________ Jordan Church Michael Ignasiak Records Clerk Mayor For the use and reliance only by the City of Edgewater, Florida. Approved as to form and legality by: Aaron R. Wolfe, Esquire City Attorney Doran Sims Wolfe & Ciocchetti Approved by the City Council of the City of Edgewater at a meeting held on this _______ day of _________________, 2016 under Agenda Item No. _____.