SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve a Special Magistrate Services Agreement with Nancy Mag, Esq. and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
The Clearwater Community Development Code allows the use of special magistrates for code enforcement proceedings in section 5-406. The special magistrate’s powers include the ability to hear code enforcement proceedings under section 7-102, Clearwater Community Development Code, and the City’s civil citation appeals hearings under section 7-103.H.2, Clearwater Community Development Code.
The recommended agreement retains Nancy Mag, a Florida licensed attorney, to serve as the City’s special magistrate and exercise those powers granted to special magistrates in the Development Code. The Office of the City Attorney has reviewed the proposed agreement and recommends that Council approve it.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in cost code 0101432-530100 (professional services) to fund this agreement.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS: N/A