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RESOLUTION NO. 23R-07-180: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE REMOVAL OF VARIOUS ALTERNATE MEMBERS OF THE LAUDERHILL CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD WHICH WERE APPOINTED BY VARIOUS COMMISSIONERS DUE TO LACK OF ATTENDANCE AT SUCCESSIVE BOARD MEETINGS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Request Action:
Adopt a Resolution to remove the following alternate members from the Code Enforcement Board:
Demetria Rawls (Alternate member appointed by Commissioner Dunn)
Cynthia Dunlap (Alternate member appointed by Vice Mayor S. Martin)
Claudette dePass (Alternate member appointed by Commissioner Grant)
Need:
The Code Enforcement Board schedules alternate members to ensure they have a quorum and the listed members have missed at least three consecutive meetings.
Summary Explanation/ Background:
Code of Ordinances Sec. 7½-25. Organization.
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(c) Vacancies. Any member or alternate who fails to attend two (2) of any three (3) successive meetings without cause and without prior approval of the chairperson shall be automatically removed from the board and have his/her seat declared vacant, and the commissioner who had appointed him/her or the commission as a whole if the person was so appointed, shall promptly fill such vacancy. Members shall serve in accordance with the City Charter and the State Statutes and may be suspended or removed for causes provided therein.
According to attendance records from the staff liaison for the Code Enforcement Board:
Demetria Rawls has not been present for any meetings from January 12, 2023 to June 22, 2023 (with her absence on May 11 being noted as excused).
Cynthia Dunlap has not been present for any meetings from April 20, 2023 to June 22, 2023.
Claudette dePass has not been present for any meetings from April 20, 2023 to June 22, 2023 (with her absence on April 20 being noted as excused).
The attendance for all three listed members meetings the criteria for their automatic removal, per Sec. 7½-25 of the Code of Ordinances. The appointing Commissioners have been notified of these removals.
Attachments:
1. Code Enforcement Board Member List
2. 2023 Code Board Attendence - January to June
3. Correspondence with staff liaison
Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:
Include projected cost, approved budget amount and account number, source of funds, and any future funding requirements
Estimated Time for Presentation:
Master Plan:
Goal 1: Clean, Green Sustainable Environment
[ ] Increase mass transit ridership [ ] Reduce City energy consumption
[ ] Reduce water consumption
Goal 2: Safe and Secure City of Lauderhill
[ ] Crime in lower 50% in Broward [ ] Residents feel safe in neighborhood
[ ] Reduce emergency fatalities
Goal 3: Open Spaces and Active Lifestyle for all ages
[ ] Increase participation in youth sports [ ] Add new park land and amenities
[ ] Increase attendance at cultural programs and classes
Goal 4: Growing Local Economy, Employment and Quality of Commercial Areas
[ ] Increase commercial tax base [ ] Increase employment in Lauderhill businesses
[ ] Decrease noxious and blighted uses in commercial areas
Goal 5: Quality Housing at all Price Ranges and Attractive Communities
[ ] Neighborhood signs and active HOAs [ ] Housing & streets improved, litter reduced
[ ] Increase proportion of single family homes and owner occupied housing
Goal 6: Efficient and Effective City Government, Customer Focused & Values Diversity
[ ] Improves City efficiency [ ] Increase use of Information Technology
[ ] Increases residents perception of Lauderhill as an excellent place to live