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File #: PO-2025-14    Version: 1 Name: Code Compliance Administrative Fines
Type: Ordinance Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 7/15/2025 In control: Regular City Commission Meeting
On agenda: 10/22/2025 Final action:
Title: An Ordinance Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Section 36.29 Of The Code Of Ordinances Entitled "Enforcement Orders; Fines And Other Remedies; Right Of Appeal," To Provide For A Maximum One-Time Fine Of Up To $15,000.00 For Certain Violations In Accordance With Florida Statute ?162.09(2)(D), And Excluding Such Fines From Being Settled At A Reduced Amount.
Attachments: 1. Code Compliance Administrative Fines - Ordinance.pdf, 2. Business Impact Form for Ordinance -Code Change
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An Ordinance Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Section 36.29 Of The Code Of Ordinances Entitled "Enforcement Orders; Fines And Other Remedies; Right Of Appeal," To Provide For A Maximum One-Time Fine Of Up To $15,000.00 For Certain Violations In Accordance With Florida Statute §162.09(2)(D), And Excluding Such Fines From Being Settled At A Reduced Amount.

 

Strategic Plan Focus

Quality of Life & Strong Neighborhoods

 

 

Body

 

Staff Recommends:   Approval of the attached Ordinance.

 

 

Explanation:

The ordinance amends Chapter 36 of the City of Hollywood Code of Ordinances to authorize Special Magistrates to issue one-time fines of up to $15,000.00, an increase from the current maximum of $5,000.00.  The ordinance also excludes such fines from being mitigated.

 

 

Fiscal Impact:

Approval of this ordinance may generate additional revenue for the City. This initiative will use current resources and staffing, with no additional cost to the City.

 

 

Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:

Mitch Posner, Interim Director of Parking and Code Compliance

Jovan Douglas, Assistant City Manager