Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Leonard Vialpando
Department: Environmental Protection Division: Building Code Services
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between Broward County and the Village of Lazy Lake for Plan Review and Permit Inspection Services relating to Zoning Approval and Code Enforcement to be performed by the Building Code Services Division upon execution of this agreement until September 30, 2022; and authorize the County Administrator and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 7)
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Why Action is Necessary
Amendment of this Interlocal Agreement must be approved by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners pursuant to Chapter 19, Part XIII of the Administrative Code.
What Action Accomplishes
This amendment will allow the presentation of code enforcement cases to the County’s Hearing Officer/Special Master. It will also allow the County to perform corrective actions upon failure of the violator to do so. Additionally, the amendment will allow liens from code enforcement cases to run in favor of the County and for the County to execute a satisfaction or release of the lien entered. The amendment will entitle the County to collect all costs incurred in recording and satisfying a valid lien.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
None taken.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT AND THE BUILDING CODE SERVICES DIVISION (BCSD) RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
It is the policy of the Board of County Commissioners to offer building code enforcement services to local municipalities that seek to either supplement their building departments or transfer permitting responsibilities to the County in a guaranteed partial service agreement.
The original Interlocal Agreement was executed on February 27, 2018 and expires on September 30, 2022. The attached amendment (Exhibit 1) authorizes BCSD to bring code enforcement actions before the County’s Hearing Officer/Special Master. Fees are assessed based on the most current County fee schedule and BCSD currently provides similar services to municipalities including Cooper City, Hallandale Beach, Dania Beach, Lauderdale Lakes, Miramar, North Lauderdale, and Oakland Park.
The Office of the County Attorney has reviewed and approved this agreement as to form.
Source of Additional Information
Hipolito Cruz, Jr., Director, Building Code Services, (954) 765-4310.
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
Fees for services provided are assessed based on the most current County fee schedule.