2022-R-33 - Emergency - Hurricane Building Permit Fees EMERGENCY RESOLUTION NO.2022-R 33
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 RON DeSANTIS on SEPTEMBER 24,2022 due to HURRICANE IAN; and
WHEREAS, HURRICANE IAN 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.
I�1 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 SEPTEMBER 24,2022
is hereby confirmed.
Section 2. HURRICANE IAN has caused damage to numerous pro si les rettdinuk
them unsafe or marginally habitable forcing residents from their residences end business arxi—_
commercial activities to remain closed.
Section 3. The following deferral of certain building regulations, few and procedures
shall remain in effect for sixty(60)days: 7 .
• Permit fees for hurricane-related work shall be
waived for sixty(60) days beginning Friday,Oct. 7,2022;
• Tree removal permits for storm damaged tree removal shall be suspended
for sixty(60)days beginning Friday, Oct. 7,2022;
• Temporary sign permit fees shall be waived and issued for storm related
destroyed/damaged or otherwise illegible signs for sixty (60) days
beginning Friday,Oct.7, 2022;
• The City Council shall have the option to extend this Resolution for an
additional sixty (60) days if authorized prior to the expiration of this
Resolution.
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Section 4. Contractors and businesses seeking permits for residential and commercial
emergency repairs related to HURRICANE IAN 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
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 aLM-'Uy- ,-o 2rx t and
Second by a ylt ��,��-•f�� n��� h-,�; he vote on this resolution was as follows:
AYE NAY
Mayor Mike Thomas y
Councilwoman Christine Power
Councilwoman Gigi Bennington G
Councilwoman Debbie Dolbow
Councilman Jonah Powers
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PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this C9 day ofD2022.
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ATTEST: COUNCIL OF TfJE
CITY OF EDGE,WA>EER LORIDA
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�.Ponnie Zlotnyk, CMC 1.MikeThomas
City 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&Yoon
Approved by the City Cocil of the City of Edgewater
at a meeting held on thi a ,
2022 under Agenda Item No U`
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