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;
• 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 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
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 Co u n c i I rn o n Conroy and
Second by COU n C i Ivv o m a n Power , the vote on this resolution was as follows:
AYE NAY
Mayor Michael Ignasiak E xc used
Councilwoman Christine Power
Councilwoman Gigi Bennington
Councilman Dan Blazi
Councilman Gary Conroy
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this IO"''day of Oc.+obe r , 2016.
ATTEST: CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EDGEWATER, ORIDA
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Jordan Church Michael Ignasiak J
Records Clerk Mayor
For the use and reliance only by the City of Approved by the City Council of the City
Edgewater, Florida. Approved as to form of Edgewater at a meeting held on this
and legality by: 101-h day of October
Aaron R. Wolfe, Esquire 2016 under Agenda Item No. 31 .
City Attorney
Doran Sims Wolfe&
Ciocchetti
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