HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 2026-647ORDINANCE 2026 -
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,
FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, §14-18, ENTITLED "SETTLEMENT PROCEDURES," TO
AMEND AND CLARIFY PROCEDURES FOR THE REDUCTION OF FINES, LIENS, AND
PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Chapter 166, Florida Statutes, confers upon local governments the authority
to adopt regulations designed to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of its
citizenry; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach (the "City") has the
authority to amend its code provisions pursuant to Section C-4.3 of the City's Charter; and
WHEREAS, the City's Code Compliance Division (the "Division") has conducted additional
review of §14-18 of the City's Code of Ordinances, entitled "Settlement Procedures;" and
WHEREAS, after its review, the Division recommends revising §14-18 to provide
additional clarity on the reduction limits of accrued Code Compliance penalties; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission hereby finds that the adoption of these revisions
promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of its citizens, and is in the best interest
of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY
ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS':
Section 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified
and confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Ordinance
upon adoption hereof.
Section 2. Amending §14-18 in Chapter 14 of the Code of Ordinances. §14-18 in Chapter 14
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, entitled, "Settlement
Procedures," is hereby amended as follows:
§ 14-18. Settlement Procedures
The City Manager is authorized to reduce fines, liens, and penalties as follows:
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J. Fines or liens for owner -occupied property shall not be reduced to an amount less than fifteen
(15) percent of the total fine amount, or to the total of all incurred City costs and expenses
including but not limited to attorney's fees, whichever is greater. The fines for all other
property shall not be reduced to an amount less than fifty (50) percent of the total fine
amount, or to the total of all incurred City costs and expenses including but not limited to
attorney's fees, whichever is greater.
K. Notwithstanding the reduction limitations in subsection J, llupon a finding of extreme
extenuating circumstances hardship, including financial hardship, the City Manager may
reduce the fine or lien amount up to one hundred (100) percent of the total amount. Such a
fiRding reductions may only be made in rare ;; ,H extraordinary circumstances.
Section 3. Repealer. All ordinances, or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and the
same, are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, clause or provision of this Ordinance is
declared invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder shall not
be affected by such invalidity, but shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 5. Inclusion in the Code. It is the intention of the City Commission, and it is hereby
ordained that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and made a part of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Sunny Isles Beach; that the sections of this Ordinance may be
renumbered or re -lettered to accomplish such intentions; and that the word "Ordinance" shall
be changed to "Section" or other appropriate word, as required.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance will become effective immediately upon adoption
at second reading.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED on first reading this zl flay of January, 2026.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on second reading this
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Larisa Svechin, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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First Reading
Vote on First Reading:
Mayor Svechin
Vice Mayor Lama
Commissioner Joseph
Commissioner Stuyvesant
Commissioner Viscarra
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Commissioner Joseph
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
18070 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
(305) 947-0606 City Hall
(305) 949-3113 Fax
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
VIA: Stan Morris, City Manager.
FROM: Julio Davila, Code Compliance Manager.
DATE: February 19, 2026
RE: Ordinance Amending City's Code of Ordinances Section 14-18 Relating to
Settlement Procedures
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of this ordinance.
REASONS:
The City Commission, through Ordinance 2025-638 amended Chapter 14 of the City Code in September
2025. The City's Code Compliance Division has conducted additional review of §14-18ofthe City's Code
of Ordinances. After its review, the Division recommends a minor revision to provide further clarity on
the reduction limits of accrued Code Compliance penalties.
These revisions promote the public health, safety and general welfare of our citizen's and is in the best
interest of the City.
ATTACHMENTS:
Ordinance
Item Number: 8.13
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