2024-R-33 - permit fees - hurricane MiltonEMERGENCY RESOLUTION NO.2024-R-33
AN EMERGENCY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, SUSPENDING
CERTAIN LOCAL BUILDING REGULATIONS UNDER
EMERGENCY CONDITIONS.
WHEREAS, a State of Emergency in the City of Edgewater was proclaimed by
GOVERNOR RON MANTIS on OCTOBER 6, 2024 due to HURRICANE MILTON; and
WHEREAS, HURRICANE MILTON 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 author_ izes - the
suspension of local building regulations during a state of emergency.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL 07 THE
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CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. HURRICANE MILTON 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 2. 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 October 21, 2024;
• Tree removal permits for storm damaged tree removal shall be suspended
for sixty (60) days beginning October 21, 2024;
• Temporary sign permit fees shall be waived and issued for storm related
destroyed/damaged or otherwise illegible signs for sixty (60) days
beginning October 21, 2024;
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• 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.
Section 3. Contractors and businesses seeking permits for residential and commercial
emergency repairs related to HURRICANE MILTON 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 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this QJada
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REVIEWED AND APPROVED:
Aaron R.
Attorney
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