Agenda Item Name:
Title
Re-appointment of Code Enforcement Special Magistrate
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Presenter:
Harold Horne, Office of Code Administration
Description:
Request re-appointment of Terry L. Zinn, Esq. as Code Enforcement Special Magistrate
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve the re-appointment of Terry L. Zinn to act as a Code Enforcement Special Magistrate and authorize the County Manager to sign an amendment to the agreement with Mr. Zinn to extend the term of services for an additional three years.
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Prior Board Motions:
February 26, 2019 initial appointment by the Board of County Commissioners
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
Per the Agreement, Mr. Zinn is paid $150 per hour. There are sufficient funds budgeted in accounts 008.55.5511.537.31.00, 008.55.5521.534.31.00 and 008.65.6510.524.31.41.
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Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services
Background:
On August 22, 2019, the County entered into an Agreement for Professional Services with Terry L. Zinn, Esq. to act as the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate to hear alleged violations of the Alachua County Code of Ordinances. The Agreement is in effect until February 22, 2022. Mr. Zinn is willing to continue to provide the services. It is requested that the Board reappoint Mr. Zinn to act as a Special Magistrate and also, authorize the County Manager to sign an amendment to the agreement to extend the term for an additional three years (with term ending on February 22, 2025). Under the Code, there is no limit on the number of terms a person may serve as a Special Magistrate.