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BOCC AGENDA ITEM


Item Title:Construction Board of Adjustment & Appeals - Vacancy
Date:5/18/2022
Department:Building Department
Background:

The purpose of the Construction Board of Adjustment & Appeals is to hear and decide on appeals of decisions and code interpretations made by the Building Official and the Fire Official, relating to the Florida Building Codes, National Electric Codes and Fire Codes.  Also, to hear unsafe structure cases and determine if they are in violation of the Unsafe Building Abatement Ordinance, and set time limits for owners to abate the public nuisance by repairing or demolishing the structure. 

The Board is made up of seven (7) members and are to include the following:

  • One (1) member with a background in a fire-related occupation
  • Three (3) members with a background in a construction-related occupation
  • One (1) member with a background in Engineering/Architecture occupation
  • Two (2) members with any occupational background
Request:
Authorize staff to solicit resumes to fill the vacancy for (1) member with a background in Engineering/Architecture, for the current term ending 6/01/2023.
Financial/Economic Impact to Future Years Budgeting Process or Effect on Citizens:
While there is no financial impact, volunteers serving on the Board hear and decide on appeals of decisions and code interpretations made by the Building Official and the Fire Official.
Action Requested and Recommendation:
Authorize staff to solicit resumes to fill the vacancy for (1) member with a background in Engineering/Architecture, for the current term ending 6/01/2023.
Is this action consistent with the Nassau County Comprehensive Land Use Plan?
Yes
Funding Source:
N/A

Additional Information Needed for Contracts/Agreements (If Applicable)
Contract Number assigned by Contracts Management:
N/A
For non-governmental agencies, has the document been sent to the vendor for signature?
N/A
Does the document need to be recorded? If so, who will pay the recordation fee?
N/A
Are there any special mailing instructions? (Include contact name, address, deadline for submittal, how to mail such as express mail, FedEx, etc):
N/A
How many originals are needed?
N/A

ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Resolution No. 2021-0853/31/2022Cover Memo