Title
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Appointing Two Special Magistrates Pursuant To Chapter 36 Of The City Of Hollywood Code Of Ordinances And Authorizing The Execution Of Retainer Agreements With The Two Special Magistrates For An Estimated Annual Expenditure Of $18,000.00.
Strategic Plan Focus
Quality of Life & Strong Neighborhoods
Body
Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The Department of Development Services, Code Compliance Division, desires to appoint two Special Magistrates to serve the City of Hollywood.
Code Compliance hosts Special Magistrate hearings each month for properties that have not remedied their violation(s). Adjudications and lien impositions are then issued by a Magistrate when applicable.
A competitive process was followed by requesting informal quotes from nine firms, which resulted in two responses as follows:
Thomas J. Ansbro, P.A.
Judith E. Secher, Esq.
Retainer Agreements have been executed with each respondent for a three-year period, with the City’s option to renew for two additional one-year periods, in the annual amount of $9,000.00 each.
Fiscal Impact:
Funding for this agreement is available in the FY2023 Operating Budget in account number 001.220101.53900.531240.000000.000.000.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
John Chidsey, Code Manager, Division of Code Compliance
Shiv Newaldass, Director, Department of Development Services
Gus Zambrano, Assistant City Manager for Sustainable Development