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Agenda Item # 11.d.
City Commission Regular Meeting
Meeting Date:
09/18/2017
Re
Clean Community Initiative
Submitted For:
Peggy Arraiz

SUBJECT:

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 17-028 amending Sec. 5-367 - Securing Vacant Structures and adding Sec. 5-369 - Clean and Safe Community Initiative. SECOND READING

SUMMARY:

The proposed amendment to Chapter 5 includes the following:
  • Amends Sec. 5-367 Vacant Buildings to allow for the use of clear polycarbonate material as an approved method of securing vacant structures.
  • Adds Sec. 5-369 Clean and Safe Community Initiative to address blighted conditions throughout the community by demolition and other nuisance abatement measures. The funding for the program will be through a fee placed on the utility bill. The section includes a sunset provision to expire on 9/30/2020 unless extended by the City Commission.

RECOMMENDATION:

Approved proposed amendment as presented.

ALTERNATIVES:

Deny proposed amendment as presented.
Amend the proposed amendment.

RESPONSIBLE STAFF:

Margaret M. Arraiz, Code Compliance Manager

COORDINATED WITH:

Nicholas Mimms, City Manager
Johnna Morris, Finance Director
Mike Reals, Public Works Manager
Fort Pierce Utility Authority

Fiscal Impact

Fiscal Year:
2018
Amount:
282,348.00

OTHER INFORMATION:

$282,348.00 to a restricted fund.

Attachments

Form Review

Inbox Reviewed By Date
City Manager Shaun Coss (CR) 08/09/2017 01:56 PM
City Manager Nick Mimms 08/27/2017 05:59 PM
Form Started By:
Shaun Coss (CR)
Started On:
08/09/2017 01:33 PM
Final Approval Date:
09/06/2017