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File #: 21R-4142    Version: 1 Name: COU - Appeal & Hearing
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 6/30/2021 In control: City Commission Meeting
On agenda: 8/30/2021 Final action:
Title: ORDINANCE NO. 21O-07-122: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, CHAPTER 12, BUSINESS REGULATIONS, ARTICLE II, CERTIFICATE OF USE AND LOCAL BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT, AMENDING SECTION 12-45, SAME-SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATE OF USE AND/OR LOCAL BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT, HEARING AND APPEAL TO ADD SPECIFIC APPEAL PROCEDURES; AMENDING SECTION 12-33(d), DUE DATES, PENALTIES FOR DELINQUENT PAYMENT TO REFERENCE THE NEW APPEAL SECTION; AMENDING SECTION 12-32, MAKING FALSE AFFIDAVITS TO PROCURE CERTIFICATE OF USE OR LOCAL BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT PROHIBITED; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER LAWRENCE “JABBOW” MARTIN).
Attachments: 1. ORD-21R-07-122-Code 12-45-COU Appeal and Hearing amendments.pdf, 2. AR 21R-07-122

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ORDINANCE NO. 21O-07-122: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, CHAPTER 12, BUSINESS REGULATIONS, ARTICLE II, CERTIFICATE OF USE AND LOCAL BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT, AMENDING SECTION 12-45, SAME-SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATE OF USE AND/OR LOCAL BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT, HEARING AND APPEAL TO ADD SPECIFIC APPEAL PROCEDURES; AMENDING SECTION 12-33(d), DUE DATES, PENALTIES FOR DELINQUENT PAYMENT TO REFERENCE THE NEW APPEAL SECTION; AMENDING SECTION 12-32, MAKING FALSE AFFIDAVITS TO PROCURE CERTIFICATE OF USE OR LOCAL BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT PROHIBITED; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER LAWRENCE “JABBOW” MARTIN).

 

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Request Action:

Pass an Ordinance to amend Chapter 12 regarding appeal and hearing procedures relating to revocation, suspension, denials of certificate of use and/or local business tax receipt.

 

Need:

To set forth specific appeal and hearing procedures re: COU

 

Summary Explanation/ Background:

This amendment is to clarify and set forth specific appeal and hearing procedures relating to the denial, suspension or revocation of certificates of use and/or local business tax receipts.

 

Attachments:

Number all attachments consecutively.

 

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