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ORDINANCE NO. 2002-28
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA, RELATING TO
THE OPERATION OF AND APPOINTMENT AND
REMOVAL OF APPOINTED MEMBERS TO CITY BOARDS
AND COMMITTEES; PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF
INCONSISTENT PROVISIONS WITHIN THE CITY CODE
AND CITY ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL
OF PRIOR INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS; PROVIDING FORINCORPORA TION INTO
THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission is granted the authority, under S 2(b), Art. VIII of the
State Constitution, to exercise any power for municipal purposes, except when expressly prohibited
by law; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission, through Ordinance number 2001-49, amended Chapter
2, entitled Administration, of the City Code of Ordinances to establish uniform and consistent
procedures and requirements for establishing and/or abolishing boards and committees, and
appointing and removing members thereof, and for conducting board and committee business; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to amend the City Code and City Ordinances to
ensure regulations regarding boards and committees are consistent and not conflicting; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, hereby finds this
ordinance to be in the best interests of the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Winter
Springs.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WINTER
SPRINGS HEREBY ORDAINS, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are fully
incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2. Chapter 2 Code Amendment. The City of Winter Springs Chapter 2
is hereby amended as follows: (underlined type indicates additions and stIikeout type indicates
deletions, while asterisks (* * *) indicate a deletion from the Ordinance of text existing in Chapter
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2. It is intended that the text in Chapter 2 denoted by the asterisks and set forth in this Ordinance
shall remain unchanged from the language existing prior to adoption of this Ordinance).
Chapter 2 - Administration
* * *
Sec. 2-42. Appointments of boards and committees.
(a) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to enhance the public's respect and confidence in the
municipal services delegated to, and performed by, city boards and committees and to ensure that
decisions of boards and committees are in the best interests of the city. The purpose of this section
is also to establish uniform and consistent procedures and requirements for establishing and/or
abolishing boards and committees, and appointing and removing members thereof, and for conducting
board and committee business.
To the extent the provisions of this section conflict with other provisions of this Code, it is the intent
of the city commission that the provisions of this section shall prevail .
* * *
(e) Term. Unless otherwise provided by state or federal law, ~AlI board and committee members
shall be appointed to serve three-year terms and may be reappointed by the city commission for
subsequent three-year terms without limitation. If a member is removed, or vacates their appointment
for any reason, including death, excessive absences, or resignation, prior to the expiration of their
term, the city commission may at its discretion appoint the first alternate member described below,
or other qualified individual, whom shall serve the remaining portion of the unexpired term.
(f) Absences. Unless otherwise provided by state or federal law, Any board or committee
member incurring three (3) consecutive absences from any regularly scheduled meeting of the board
or committee, or seven (7) absences from any meeting of the board or committee within a
twelve-month period (starting with the last absence and counting backward),
shall be deemed automatically removed from the respective board or committee
in which the absences have occurred. Any meeting which is cancelled, other than for a lack of a
quorum, shall not be counted for purposes of determining absenteeism. Absences which occurred
prior to the date of reappointment of any board or committee member shall not be counted toward
automatic removal.
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(g) Chairmanships. Unless otherwise provided by state or federal law. eEach board and
committee shall be responsible to elect, by majority vote of the members of each board or committee,
a chairperson and vice-chairperson. The election shall occur annually at the first meeting held in
January, unless there is no January meeting, then the next meeting held. All newly established boards
and committees shall make such elections at their regularly held meeting and then annually as stated
above. Alternate members (as provided below) shall not be elected to positions of chairperson or
deputy-chairperson.
* * *
Sec. 2-57. Membership; appointment; qualifications, tel illS.
The code enforcement board shall consist of seven (7) members to be appointed by the city
commission. Appointments to the board shall be on the basis
of experience or interest in the fields of zoning and building control. The membership of the
enforcement board shall, whenever possible, include an architect, a businessman, an engineer, a
general contractor, a subcontractor and a realtor or as otherwise provided by law.
* * *
Sec. 2-78. Organization; meetings.
The Beautification of Winter Springs Board shall conduct such meetings as may be
necessary to properly perform its duties and functions and shall establish rules or bylaws to govern
the manner in which its meetings and affairs are conducted, provided that such rules and procedures
are not inconsistent with federal and state law (where applicable). the City Code or direction of the
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City Commission.
Section 3. Chapter 14 Code Amendment. The City of Winter Springs Code
Chapter 14 is hereby amended as follows: (underlined type indicates additions and type
indicates deletions, while asterisks (* * *) indicate a deletion from the Ordinance of text existing in
Chapter 14. It is intended that the text in Chapter 14 denoted by the asterisks and set forth in this
Ordinance shall remain unchanged from the language existing prior to adoption of this Ordinance).
Chapter 14 - Personnel
* * *
Sec. 14-52. Board of trustees.
( a) There is hereby created and established a board oftrustees consisting offive (5) members who
shall be appointed by resolution of the city commission. Each
commissioner shall have one (1) appointment to the board. Vacancies in the
board shall be filled by the city commission member whose seat number corresponds with the vacant
board seat subiect to commission ratification, for the unexpired term of such vacancy. If any
commissioner fails to appoint a member within two (2) regularly scheduled commission meetings after
a vacancy occurs or a term expires, that seat will be filled by the mayor, subiect to the ratification by
the city commission.
(b) The board of trustees shall meet no less than quarterly to review the performance of the
pension plan and conduct such other business as the board deems appropriate and necessary.
The board of trustees shall administer the city's pension plans pursuant to the provisions
contained therein as adopted by the city commission.
Section 4. Chapter 18 Code Amendment. The City of Winter Springs Code
Chapter 18 is hereby amended as follows: (underlined type indicates additions and type
indicates deletions, while asterisks (* * *) indicate a deletion from the Ordinance of text existing in
Chapter 18. It is intended that the text in Chapter 18 denoted by the asterisks and set forth in this
Ordinance shall remain unchanged from the language existing prior to adoption of this Ordinance).
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Chapter 18 - Taxation
* * *
Sec. 18-55. Creation of advisory committees.
* * *
(d) Unless otherwise provided by resolution of the city commission:
(1) Each initial member of an advisory committee shall be nominated (one each) by the city
commission; however each nominee shall be confirmed by majority vote ofthe entire city commission;
(2) Two (2) members ofthe advisory committee first appointed, by the commissioners from seats
2 and 4, shall serve 2-year terms and the remaining three members first appointed shall serve 3-year
terms; the successors of the original appointees shall be appointed for terms of three (3) years. in
accordance with Chapter 2 of the City Code; vacancies in the committee shall be filled by the city
commission member whose seat number corresponds with the vacant board seat subiect to
commission ratification. for the unexpired term of such vacancy. If any commissioner fails to appoint
a member within two (2) regularly scheduled commission meetings after a vacancy occurs or a term
expires. that seat will be filled by the mayor. subiect to the ratification by the city commission.
(3) Each advisory committee shall have the authority to determine its own rules and procedures,
provided that such rules and procedures are not inconsistent with federal and state law (where
applicable). the city code or direction of the city commission;
(4) Each advisory committee shall designate from its members one person
who shall serve as the official liaison between the advisory committee and the city; such liaison shall
direct all formal communications to the city manager regarding the business of the advisory
committee;
(5) All meetings of the advisory committee shall be noticed in advance and be held at city hall and
in all ways conducted in conformance with all government in-the-sunshine and open public-records
laws;
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(7) Each advisory committee shall meet not less than once quaterly.
Section 5. Chapter 20 Code Amendment. The City of Winter Springs Code
Chapter 20 is hereby amended as follows: (underlined type indicates additions and type
indicates deletions, while asterisks (* * *) indicate a deletion from the Ordinance of text existing in
Chapter 20. It is intended that the text in Chapter 20 denoted by the asterisks and set forth in this
Ordinance shall remain unchanged from the language existing prior to adoption of this Ordinance).
Chapter 20 - Zoning
* * *
Sec. 20-53. Term; filling vacancies; removal of members.
Each member appointed shall serve as provided in Chapter 2 of the city code. Vacancies on the board may be filled by the commission member whose seat number
corresponds with the vacant planning and zoning board seat subject to commission ratification. If any
commissioner fails to appoint a member within two (2) regularly scheduled commission meetings after
a vacancy occurs or a term expires, that seat will be filled by the mayor, subject to the ratification by
city commission. Members shall be subject to removal from office as provided in Chapter 2 of the city
code.
Sec. 20-54. Reserved
* * *
Sec. 20-78. Term; filling vacancies; removal of members.
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Each member appointed shall serve for a term as provided in Chapter 2 of the code of
ordinances. Vacancies on the board may be filled by the commission member whose seat
number corresponds with the vacant board of adjustment seat, subject to commission ratification. If
any commissioner fails to appoint a member within two (2) regularly scheduled commission meetings
after a vacancy occurs or a term expires, that seat will be filled by the mayor, subject to the
ratification by city commission. Members shall be subject to removal from office as provided in
Chapter 2 of the City Code
Sec. 20-79. Reserved
Section 6. Repeal of Prior Inconsistent Ordinances and Resolutions. All prior
inconsistent ordinances and resolutions adopted by the City Commission, or parts of prior ordinances
and resolutions in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict.
Section 7. Incorporation Into Code. This ordinance shall be incorporated into the
Winter Springs City Code and any section or paragraph number or letter and any heading may be
changed or modified as necessary to effectuate the foregoing.
Section 8. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, word or
provision of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of
competent jurisdiction, whether for substantive, procedural, or any other reason, such portion shall
be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity
of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 9. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon
adoption by the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, and as provided by City
Charter.
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ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, in a regular
meeting assembled on the 23rd day of September , 2002.
PAUL P. PARTYKA
Mayor
Al\TEST:
ANDREA LORENZO-LUACES
Approved as to legal form and sufficiency for
the City of Winter Springs only
Anthony A. Garganese, City Attorney
First Reading: September 9, 2002
Second Reading: September 23, 2002
Effective Date: September 23, 2002
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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS I
AMENDMENT TO THE CITY CODE
The Citv of Winter Springs
proposes to adopt the follow
ing Ordinance, as stated be
low:
ORDINANCE NO. 2002.28 I
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COM.
MISSION OF THE CITY OF WINTER
SPRINGS, FLORIDA, RELATING TO
THE OPERATION OF AND APPOINT.
MENT AND REMOVAL OF AP
POINTED MEMBERS TO CITY
BOARDS ANO COMMITTEES' PRO.
VIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF IN.
CONSISTENT PROVISIONS WITHIN
THE CITY CODE AND CITY ORDI
NANCES; PROVIDING FOR THE RE.
PEAL OF PRIOR INCONSISTENT OR.
DINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS'
PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION
INTO THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A Public Hearing for the
Second Hearing of proposed
Ordinance No. 2002-28 will
be held on September 23,
2002 at 6:30 p.m. or soon
thereafter, at the Commis-
sion Chambers, Citv of Win-
ter Springs Citv Hall, 1126
East State Road 434, Winter
Springs, Florida. Interested
parties mav appear at the
Meeting and be heard re-
garding this matter.
Interested parties between 8
a.m. and 5 p.m. mav inspect
the proposed Ordinance,
Mondav through Fridav, at
the Office of the Citv Clerk
at 1126 East State Road 434,
Winter Springs, Fiorida_
For more information call
(407) 327-1800 #227. Persons
with disabilities needing as-
sistance to participate in
anv of these proceedings
should contact the Emplov-
ee Relations Department
Coordinator, 48 hours in ad-
vance of the meeting at
(407) 327-1800 #236. This is a
Public Hearing. If you de-
cide to appeal any decision
made bv the Citv Commis-
sion with respect to any
matter considered at this
meeting, you will need a re-
cord of the proceedings, and
for such purposes, you may
need to ensure that a verba-
tim record of the proceed-
ings is made upon which the
appeal is based.
Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces
Citv Clerk
CORL4660030 Sept. 13,2002
Orlando Sentinel
Published Daily
State of Florida
County of Orange
Before the undersigned authority personally appeared BEVERLY C. SIMMONS
, who on oath says
that he/she is the Legal Advertising Representative of Orlando Sentinel, a dally
newspaper published at ORLANDO in
ORANGE County, Florida;
that the attached copy of advertisement, being a CITY Of WINTER SP
in the matter of ORDINANCE 2002-28
in the ORANGE Court
was published in said newspaper in the issue; of 09/13/02
Affiant further says that the said Orlando Sentinel is a newspaper published at
ORLANDO in said
ORANGE County, Florida,
and that the said newspaper has heretofore been continuously published in
said Orange County, Florida,
each Week Day and has been entered as second-class mail matter at the post
office in ORLANDO in said
ORNAGE County, Florida,
for a period of one year next preceding the first publication of the attached
copy of advertisement; and affiant further says that he/she has neither paid
nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate,
commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for
publication in the said newspaper.
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 13 day of
SEPTEMBER , 2002, by BEVERLY C. SIMMONS
who is personally known to me and who did take an oath.
DEBORAH M. TONEY
My Comm Exp 11/18/2005