Placement: Second Reading of Ordinances
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Ordinance 24-08, Amend the City of Port St. Lucie, Florida Code of Ordinances, Ch. 150, Art. Vi, “Contractors”, Section 150.530 Unlicensed Contractors; Prohibitions; Penalties and Enforcement; Providing for Conflict; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; Providing an Effective Date.
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Submitted By: Charlie Proulx, Deputy Director, Finance, Finance Department.
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a high-performing city government organization.
Executive Summary (General Business): The Finance Department is recommending an amendment to the City’s Code of Ordinances regarding unlicensed contractors. The proposed amendment pertains to the application duration of contractor licensing liens, with the intention of incorporating a 20-year time frame to enable vacating.
Presentation Information: A short PowerPoint presentation by Charlie Proulx, Deputy Director, Finance.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council adopt Ordinance 24-08.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and adopt Ordinance 24-08.
2. Move that the Council provide staff direction.
Background: This amendment will allow Lien Services to align with the existing regulations for building and code liens outlined in Chapter 37, Article II, Section 37.08(b). This is also in accordance with the statute of limitations established by Florida Statute Title VI, Chapter 55, Section 081. This change will allow Lien Services to vacate contractor licensing liens if they remain uncollected beyond a 20-year period.
Issues/Analysis: N/A
Financial Information: N/A
Special Consideration: N/A
Location of Project: N/A
Attachments:
1. Ordinance 24-08 Draft
2. PowerPoint Presentation
NOTE: All of the listed items in the “Attachment” section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.
Internal Reference Number: Legal Intake #23202-08
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Richard Berrios, Interim City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by Richard Berrios, Interim City Attorney.