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RESOLUTION NO. 99-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PARKLAND, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS
OPPOSITION TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A STATE
WIDE UNIFIED BUILDING CODE WHILE
SUPPORTING THE CONTINUANCE OF THE CURRENT
SOUTH FLORIDA BUILDING CODE
WHEREAS, the State Legislature is desirous of creating and implementing a
unified building code applicable to all areas of the State, and
WHEREAS, Broward County and southeast Florida have implemented standards
including the South Florida Building Code because of the unique building standards
required because of its proximity to severe winds, thunderstorms, and occasional
devastating hurricanes, and
WHEREAS, the residents, construction industry, Elected Officials, the insurance
industry, and visitors are secure with the building construction standards as established in
the South Florida Building Code; and
WHEREAS, the political process and/or selective application or enforcement is
not permitted under the South Florida Building Code which then results in high standards
of uniformity in construction practices, and
WHEREAS, the South Florida Building Code has been developed and modified
as a result of hurricane experience to reduce the loss of life and property damage in
coastal regions of South Florida, and
WHEREAS, the current edition of the South Florida Building Code has adopted
numerous recommendations by the Insurance Institutes For Property Loss Reduction such
as impact standards, shutters for windows and more stringent roofing standards.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PARKLAND, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The City Commission expresses its opposition to the
implementation of a statewide building code.
Section 2. It urges all local governments in South Florida to unite In
opposition to any changes from the current superior South Florida Building Code.
Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to transmit this
Resolution to the Broward County Legislative Delegation, the Broward County League
of Cities, the Florida League of Cities and the Office ofthe.Qovernor.
Section 4. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately
upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 1 9th DAY OF May
, 1999.
CITY OF PARKLAND, FLORIDA
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ATTEST:
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HELEN LYNOTT, C
CITY CLERK
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CITY OF PARKLAND
6500 PARKS IDE DRIVE
PARKLAND, FL 33067
(954) 753-5040 FAX (954) 341-5161
May 20, 1999
Broward County League of Cities
Attn: Ms. Eileen Cudney, Executive Director
lIS S. Andrews Ave., #122
Fort Lauderdale, Fl 3301
Dear Ms. Cudney,
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 99-26 that was passed unanimously by the Parkland
City Commission on May 19, 1999 expressing its opposition to the implementation ofa
statewide unified building code while supporting the continuance of the current South
Florida Building Code.
Should you need additional information or have any questions, please feel free to contact
me.
Sincerely,
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Helen Lynott, CMC/ AAE
City Clerk
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CITY OF PARKLAND
6500 PARKS IDE DRIVE
PARKLAND, FL 33067
(954) 753-5040 FAX (954) 341-5161
May 20, 1999
The Hon9rable Jeb Bush
Governor
State of Florida
The Capitol
Tallahassee, Fl 32399-0001
Dear Governor Bush,
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 99-26 that was passed unanimously by the Parkland
City Commission on May 19, 1999 expressing its opposition to the implementation of a
statewide unified building code while supporting the continuance of the current South
Florida Building Code.
Should you need additional information or have any questions, please feel free to contact
me.
Sincerely,
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Helen Lynott, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
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CITY OF PARKLAND
6500 P ARKSIDE DRIVE
PARKLAND, FL 33067
(954) 753-5040 FAX (954) 341-5161
May 20, 1999
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Broward County Legislative Delegation
Attn: Yvonne Leone
115 S. Andrews Ave., Rm. 429
Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33301
Dear Ms. Leone,
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 99-26 that was passed unanimously by the Parkland
City Commission on may 19, 1999 expressing its opposition to the implementation of a
statewide unified building code while supporting the continuance of the current South
Florida Building Code.
Should you need additional information or have any questions, please feel free to contact
me.
Sincerely,
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Helen Lynott, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
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CITY OF PARKLAND
6500 PARKSIDE DRIVE
PARKLAND, FL 33067
(954) 753-5040 FAX (954) 341-5161
May 20, 1999
Mr. Micqael Sittig
Executive Director
Florida League of Cities
301 S. Bronough St.
Tallahassee, Fl 32302
Dear Mr. Sittig,
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 99-26 that was passed unanimously by the Parkland
City Commission on May 19, 1999 expressing its opposition to the implementation of a
statew~de unified building code while supporting the continuance of the current South
Florida Building Code.
Should you need additional information or have any questions, please feel free to contact
me.
Sincerely,
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Helen Lynott, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
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CITY OF PARKLAND
6500 PARKS IDE DRIVE
PARKLAND, FL 33067
(954) 753-5040 FAX (954) 341-5161
May 20, 1999
Mr. Ray Sittig
Executive Director
Florida League of Cities
201 W. Park Ave.
Tallahassee, Fl 32302
Dear Mr. Sittig,
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 99-26 that was passed unanimously by the Parkland
City Commission on May 19, 1999 expressing its opposition to the implementation ofa
statewide unified building code while supporting the continuance of the current South
Florida Building Code.
Should you need additional information or have any questions, please feel free to contact
me.
Sincerely,
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Helen Lynott, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
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