Agenda Item Name:
Title
Code Enforcement Board and Special Magistrate Discussion
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Presenter:
Missy Daniels, Growth Management
Description:
Presentation and policy discussion on the Code Enforcement Board and the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Authorize advertisement of one of the following ordinances:
1. eliminating the Code Enforcement Board and using only the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate for code enforcement;
OR
2. amending existing Chapter 24, Article I, regarding Code Enforcement Board member attendance and including a method of removal of members for neglect or misconduct.
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Prior Board Motions:
On February 25, 2020, Commissioner Byerly moved to agenda for the first available policy discussion the matter of a Code Enforcement Special Magistrate vs. a Code Enforcement Board. The motion carried 5-0.
In April 2018, the Board of County Commissioners passed an ordinance creating the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate.
In May 2015, the Board of County Commissioners moved to leave the status quo with the Code Enforcement Board, and not create a Code Enforcement Special Magistrate.
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
N/A
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Background:
During the February 25, 2020 regular meeting, Commissioner Byerly presented comments regarding a code enforcement board vs a special magistrate, stating the community has grown large enough to professionalize the process. Previously, in April 2018, the Board of County Commissioners passed an ordinance creating the Codes Enforcement Special Magistrate, to hear Codes Enforcement cases in conjunction with the Code Enforcement Board.