COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
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AR-2024-1174: Request to extend Resolution 2024-R-33 for the waiver of building permit fees for an additional period of 60 days for hurricane related repairs.
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DEPARTMENT:
Development Services
SUMMARY:
Hurricane Milton made landfall on the west coast of Florida on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 as a strong category three storm. Hurricane Milton resulted in substantial damage from strong winds and heavy rainfall. In an effort to help expedite the return to normalcy for our community and neighbors, the development services staff is requesting the following waivers:
1. Permit fees for hurricane-related work shall be
waived for sixty (60) days beginning December 2nd, 2024;
2. Tree removal permits for storm damaged tree removal shall be suspended for sixty (60) days beginning December 2nd, 2024;
3. Temporary sign permit fees shall be waived and issued for storm related destroyed/damaged or otherwise illegible signs for sixty (60) days beginning December 2nd, 2024;
The City Council shall have the option to extend this Resolution for an additional sixty (60) days if authorized prior to the expiration of this Resolution.
BUDGETED ITEM: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve the extension of Resolution No. 2024-R-33.