Res 69-97 RESOLUTION NO. 69-97
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, ENDORSING THE ADOPTION OF
ONE MINIMUM BUILDING CODE FOR THE ENTIRE STATE,
PROVIDING THAT SUCH CODE WILL PERMIT LOCAL
GOVERNMENT FLEXIBILITY TO ADOPT CERTAIN LOCAL
AMENDMENTS; LOCAL CONTROL OF CONSTRUCTION APPEALS
BOARDS AND LOCAL ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF
BUILDING AND FIRE CODES.
WHEREAS, the Governor's Building Code Study Commission
is evaluating the effectiveness of Florida's Building Code System
in the interest of providing uniform public safety in the built
environment; and
WHEREAS, the recommendations of this Commission will be
proposed for enactment into State Law in the next legislative
session; and
WHEREAS, the impact of those recommendations and
subsequent legislative changes will impact the adoption and
enforcement of building, housing and fire codes in the City of
Delray Beach; and
WHEREAS, those recommendations will impact the level of
service delivery and minimum protection afforded the citizens of
Delray Beach.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The City Commission of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida hereby officially expresses its support of one
State minimum building code which is flexible and promotes
innovation in construction.
Section 2: The City Commission of the City of Delray
Beach Florida endorses a State building code that is a national
consensus model building code and not a code created by or
promulgated by the State of Florida.
Section 3: The City Commission of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida endorses a State building Code that permits local
enactment of building, housing and fire code amendments to a
State building code that will better serve or protect our
community.
Section 4: The City Commission of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida endorses a State building code that provides for
local administration and enforcement of building, housing and
fire codes without interference from a State Board or agency.
Section 5: The City Commission of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida endorses a State building code that permits
building and fire code appeals to be heard and concluded at the
local government level (including municipal level) without having
a State Board as a further appellate body to review local
decisions.
Section 6: This resolution shall take effect
immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED ~D ~OPTED in regular session on this 9th day
of Septe~er, 1997.
ATTEST:
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-2- Res. No. 69-97
THE FLORIDA SENATE
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1100
COMMITTEES:
Commerce and Economic Opportunities
Criminal Justice
Health Care
Regulated Industries
SENATOR RON KLEIN Ways and Means,
28th District Sub. E (Finance and Tax)
November 24, 1997
Ms. Alison MacGregor Harty, City Clerk
100 N.W. 1st Avenue
Delray Beach, Florida 33444
Dear Ms. Harty:
Thank you for sending a copy of Resolution No. 69-97 to my office. I shall carefully examine
the recommendations within the Resolution in the hope of enhancing the State's and its citizens'
welfare. With this motivation in mind, perhaps, as the Resolution notes, Florida is in need of a
minimum building code.
If I have any questions regarding this information, I shall direct my concerns to your office. If,
moreover, any further data pertaining to this issue comes to your attention, please inform my
office.
Very~l~laly yol~i~,
State Senator
District 28
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September 12, 1997
Ms. Lori Killinger
Governor's Building Code Study Commission
325 John Knox Road, Suite "C"
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Dear Ms. Killinger:
Enclosed please find a copy of Resolution No. 69-97 endorsing the
creation of a State Minimum Building Code, based on the recommen-
dation of the Governor's Building Code Study Commission.
This resolution was passed and adopted by the City Commission of
the City of Delray Beach, Florida, in regular session on
September 9, 1997.
Sincerely,
Alison MacGregor Harry
City Clerk
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Enclosure
September 12, 1997
Mr. Michael Sittig, Executive Director
Florida League of Cities
P.O. Box 1757
Tallahassee, FL 32302-1757
Dear Mr. Sittig:
Enclosed please find a copy of Resolution No. 69-97 endorsing the
creation of a State Minimum Building Code, based on the recommen-
dation of the Governor's Building Code Study Commission.
This resolution was passed and adopted by the City Commission of
the City of Delray Beach, Florida, in regular session on
September 9, 1997.
Your serious consideration is appreciated.
Sincerely,
Alison MacGregor Harry
City Clerk
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The Honorable Lawton Chiles
Office of the Governor
State of Florida
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001
Dear Governor Chiles:
Enclosed please find a copy of Resolution No. 69-97 endorsin9 the
creation of a State Minimum Buildin9 Code, based on the recommen-
dation of the Governor's Buildin~ Code Study Commission.
This resolution was passed and adopted by the City Commission of
the City of Delray Beach, Florida, in regular session on
September 9, 1997.
Your serious consideration is appreciated.
Sincerely,
Alison MacGregor Harry
City Clerk
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September 12, 1997
Ms. Kathleen Daley
Kathleen Daley & Associates
108 E. Jefferson Street, Suite C
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Dear M~:
Enclosed please find a copy of Resolution No. 69-97 endorsin9 the
creation of a State Minimum Building Code, based on the recommen-
dation of the Governor's Building Code Study Commission.
This resolution was passed and adopted by the City Commission of
the City of Delray Beach, Florida, in regular session on
September 9, 1997.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Alison MacGregor Harry
City Clerk
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The Honorable Jim Scott
President of the Florida Senate
The Capitol
Senate Office Building #308
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
Dear Senator Scott:
Enclosed please find a copy of Resolution No. 69-97 endorsing the
creation of a State Minimum Building Code, based on the recommen-
dation of the Governor's Building Code Study Commission.
This resolution was passed and adopted by the City Commission of
the City of Delray Beach, Florida, in regular session on
September 9, 1997.
Your serious consideration is appreciated.
Sincerely,
City Clerk
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September 12, 1997
The Honorable Bill Andrews
Florida State House of Representatives
The Capitol
House Office Building #48
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
Dear Representative Andrews:
Enclosed please find a copy of Resolution No. 69-97 endorsing the
creation of a State Minimum Buildin9 Code, based on the recommen-
dation of the Governor's Building Code Study Commission.
This resolution was passed and adopted by the City Commission of
the City of Delray Beach, Florida, in regular session on
September 9, 1997.
Your serious consideration is appreciated.
Sincerely,
Alison MacGregor Harty
City Clerk
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September 12, 1997
The Honorable Suzanne Jacobs
The Florida State'House of Representatives
The Capitol
House Office Building %207
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
Dear Representative Jacobs:
Enclosed please find a copy of Resolution No. 69-97 endorsing the
creation of a State Minimum Building Code, based on the recommen-
dation of the Governor's Building Code Study Commission.
This resolution was passed and adopted by the City Commission of
the City of Delray Beach, Florida, in regular session on
September 9, 1997.
Your serious consideration is appreciated.
Sincerely,
Alison MacGregor Harry
City Clerk
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The Honorable Ron Klein
The Florida State Senate
The Capitol
Senate Office Building #228
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
Dear Senator Klein:
Enclosed please find a copy of Resolution No. 69-97 endorsing the
creation of a State Minimum Building Code, based on the recommen-
dation of the Governor's Building Code Study Commission.
This resolution was passed and adopted by the City Commission of
the City of Delray Beach, Florida, in regular session on
September 9, 1997.
Your serious consideration is appreciated.
Sincerely,
Alison MacGregor Harry
City Clerk
AMH/sm
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September 12, 1997
The Honorable Rick Minton
The Florida State House of Representatives
The Capitol
House Office Building #330
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
Dear Representative Minton:
Enclosed please find a copy of Resolution No. 69-97 endorsing the
creation of a State Minimum Building Code, based on the recommen-
dation of the Governor's Building Code Study Commission.
This resolution was passed and adopted by the City Commission of
the City of Delray Beach, Florida, in regular session on
September 9, 1997.
Your serious consideration is appreciated.
Sincerely,
Alison MacGregor Harry
City Clerk
AMH/sm
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September 12, 1997
The Honorable Matthew Meadows
The Florida State Senate
The Capitol
Senate Office Building #224
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
Dear Senator Meadows:
Enclosed please find a copy of Resolution No. 69-97 endorsing the
creation of a State Minimum Building Code, based on the recommen-
dation of the Governor's Building Code Study Commission.
This resolution was passed and adopted by the City Commission of
the City of Delray Beach, Florida, in regular session on
September 9, 1997.
Your serious consideration is appreciated.
Sincerely,
Alison MacGregor Harry
City Clerk
AMH/sm
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Sharon:
Attached is an executed copy of Res. #69-97 endorsing the
creation of one minimum state building code, for your use in
distribution.
Distribution was to go to:
Florida League of Cities
Members of the PBC legislative delegation
Commission in Tallahassee (get from Lula)
copy to Lula for her file
Once the letters are complete, I will need a copy of each for my
file.
Thank you.
MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 5, 1997
TO: David Harden, City Manager , ~//~
FROM: Lula Butler, Director, Community Improvement
RE: Resolution No. 69-97 Endorsing the Creation of a
State Minimum Building Code
ITEM BEFORE THE COMMISSION:
Consideration of Resolution No. 69-97 endorsing the creation of a State Minimum
Building Code based on the recommendation of the Governor's appointed Building Code
Study Commission.
BACKGROUND:
The Chief Building Official, Jerry Sanzone, has reviewed recommendations and issues
considered by the Governor-appointed Building Code Study Commission. He has also
participated in reviews and discussions of the same over the past two (2) years as a
member of the County and State Building Official's Association of Florida and the
Building Code Advisory Board of Palm Beach County. All three of these organizations
have endorsed the creation of a State Minimum Building Code. The City's adoption of
this resolution would be consistent with their position.
We would like to point out that local government is defined as Palm Beach County under
Section 2 The Chief Building Official supports the current process and review of
proposed code amendments on a County-wide basis through the BOAF and the
Building Code Advisory Board.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends City Commission approval of Resolution No. 69-97 endorsing the
creation of a State Minimum Building Code permitting flexibility to adopt local
amendments, local control of appeals and enforcement.
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