HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-23 Adopting Joint Reso from Broward Co League of Cities Opposing Amdnement to FL Statute Allowing Specialty Unlicensed ContractorsRESOLUTION NO. 94 - 23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PARKLAND, FLORIDA SUPPORTING THE
BROWARD COUNTY LEAGUE OF CITIES IN OPPOSING
THE AMENDMENT OF FLORIDA STATUTE 489.117(2)
ALLOWING GENERAL CONTRACTORS TO CONTRACT WITH
UNLICENSED SPECIALTY SUB -CONTRACTORS UTILIZED
IN CONSTRUCTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
UNITS
WHEREAS, the City of Parkland has a mutual commitment to the
health, safety and financial protection of all the citizens and
taxpayers of the City of Parkland and Broward County, and
WHEREAS, the City of Parkland has strong concern regarding
the proper construction of all residential, commercial, private
and public buildings in Broward County, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, the Broward County League of Cities and the
Broward County Building and Construction Trades Council mutually
address the State of Florida, the Broward County Commission, the
Port Everglades Authority, the School Board of Broward County and
each and every Municipality in Broward County, and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that all construction, remodeling or
repairs, whether public or private, should be performed only by
contractors or subcontractors who are appropriately licensed by
the State, County or City, and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that severe penalties should be created and
enforced to ensure said performance and compliance, and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the County should increase, by five,
the number of Code Enforcement Officers and, by one, the number of
clerical positions for the purpose of concentrating solely on
unlicensed activity, and
RESOLVED FURTHER, to support County Commission action to
change current ordinances to bring about revenue sharing with
cities which choose to enforce the ordinance through the Central
Examining Board, and
RESOLVED FURTHER, to support involvement, through the City
Managers and Chief Building Officials, to utilize both City and
County personnel as Code Enforcement Officers, and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that Florida Statue 489.117(2) amended
during the 1993 Session to allow General Contractors to contract
with unlicensed specialty Sub -contractors utilized in constructing
Single Family Residential Units has created a potential problem
area for both consumers and local inspection officials responsible
for ensuring quality and compliance with Building Codes. Through
licensing, the consumer is assured of a level of experience and
knowledge and a minimum level of insurance required of the Sub-
contractor. The City of Parkland favors amending this Statute by
making this applicable portion subordinate to any local
construction licensing ordinance, which licenses specialty
contractors and which ordinances have been determined to be
adequate pursuant to Florida Statute 489.117(2).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PARKLAND, FLORIDA that this Resolution shall be in full
force and effect immediately upon its passage and adoption.
SUSAN ARMSTRONG, CMC, CITY CLERK