HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-99-183Temp. Reso. #8640 June 29, 1999 1
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. /l l -1,? 3
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TAMARAC, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THAT THE FLORIDA
BUILDING COMMISSION ADOPT A FLORIDA BUILDING CODE
THAT WILL MAINTAIN THE CURRENT LEVEL OF SAFETY
PROVIDED TO CITIZENS AND RESIDENTS OF BROWARD
COUNTY FLORIDA IN THE CURRENT SOUTH FLORIDA BUILDING
CODE; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO
TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR
OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA BUILDING
COMMISSION, THE BROWARD COUNTY LEGISLATIVE
DELEGATION, THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, THE BROWARD
COUNTY LEAGUE OF CITIES, THE CITY COMMISSION OF EACH
CITY IN BROWARD COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, pursuant to §553.73, Florida Statutes, the Florida Building
Commission is required to submit to the State of Florida Legislature a statewide uniform
Florida Building Code prior to the 2000 regular legislative session; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Building Code is in the process of drafting, reviewing and
revising the Florida Building Code; and
WHEREAS, Broward County is the second largest County in the State of Florida
and due to its geographical location, is likely to be subject to tropical hurricanes; and
WHEREAS, the proposed draft of the Florida Building Code will not ensure
adequate protection by the structural components and envelop system of the building,
administrative requirements and enforcement provisions, detailed plan review, and
comprehensive inspection processes; and
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WHEREAS, the Building Official recommends that the Florida Building
Commission adopt and authorize the use of pertinent sections of the South Florida
Building Code in hurricane prone areas such as Broward County.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, deems it to be
in the best interest of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to adopt uniform
Florida Building Code that addressees statewide and local concerns.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1: The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are ratified and confirmed as
being true and correct and are HEREBY made a specific part of this Resolution.
SECTION 2: That City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, hereby
petitions the Governor of the State of Florida, the State of Florida Legislature and the
Florida Building Commission to adopt and authorize the use of pertinent sections of the
South Florida Building Code in hurricane prone areas such as Broward County, Florida.
SECTION 3: The City Commission hereby petitions the Governor of the State of
Florida, the State of Florida Legislature and the Florida Building Commission to adopt
provisions which will ensure that South Florida and Broward County maintains their
current level of enforcement and superior hurricane provisions to adequately protect the
property of citizens and avoid the escalation of insurance rates in Broward County.
SECTION 4: That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to transmit a
copy of this resolution to the Governor of the State of Florida, the Florida Building
Commission, Broward County Legislative Delegation, the Florida League of Cities, the
Broward County League of Cities, and the City Commission of each City in Broward
County.
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SECTION 5: If any clause, section, other part or application of this Resolution is
held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, in part or
application, it shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions or applications of this
Resolution.
SECTION 6: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this �ay ofi , 1999.
ATTEST:
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CAROL GO , CMC/AAE
CITY CLERK
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R BY CERTIFY that I have
this REPQLtJTION as
MITP'H'ELL S. KM
CITY ATTORNEY
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JOE SCHREIBER
MAYOR
DIST 1:
DW 2:
DIST &
DIST 4:
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