10-06-2022 - EmergencyCity Council
City of Edgewater
Meeting Agenda
104 N. Riverside Drive
Edgewater, FL 32132
Council Chambers4:30 PMThursday, October 6, 2022
Emergency Meeting - Hurricane Ian
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1. CALL TO ORDER and ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, INVOCATION
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution No. 2022-R-33 - Emergency Resolution - Building Feesa.
2022-R-33-Emergency-Resolution-Bldg-fees IanAttachments:
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City of Edgewater
Legislation Text
104 N. Riverside Drive
Edgewater, FL 32132
File #:2022-R-33,Version:1
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
SUBJECT:
Resolution No. 2022-R-33 - Emergency Resolution - Building Fees
DEPARTMENT:
Development Services
SUMMARY:
HURRICANE IAN 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 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.
BUDGETED ITEM:☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED:☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2022-R-33 adopting the Emergency Resolution due to Hurricane Ian
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2022-R-33
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.
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 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 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.
2022-R-33
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 ___________________________________________ and
Second by __________________________________, the vote on this resolution was as follows:
AYE NAY
Mayor Mike Thomas
Councilwoman Christine Power
Councilwoman Gigi Bennington
Councilwoman Debbie Dolbow
Councilman Jonah Powers
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this day of , 2022.
ATTEST: COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA
By:
Bonnie Zlotnik, CMC Mike Thomas
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 Council of the City of Edgewater
at a meeting held on this day of ,
2022 under Agenda Item No ____________.