Whenever possible, Magistrates should represent the following categories: Special Magistrates shall serve three year terms. In this regard, the composition of a code enforcement board is much like an empaneled jury, if a jury governed all conduct in the courtroom. The mayors announcement comes as a new, thorough assessment of Tampas citywide tree canopy coverage dropped by 2.3 percent since 2016. ,1c!SLT$ art. If such predispositions for or against a landowner can be demonstrated in a judicial challenge, it may result in a reversal of the code enforcement action. 162.12 establishes an extensive list of various types of notice that should be attempted, including mailing, posting, and publication. Such occurrences tend to waste the time of the board members who did attend, as well as local government staff, citizens with alleged violations, and community members in attendance. Such a board creates a public perception of fairness and competence for the local government and may save taxpayer funds. 9 A good reference point for qualifications can be found in Fla. Stat. The special master shall have the power to swear witnesses and take their testimony under oath, to issue subpoenas and other orders regarding the conduct of the proceedings.. In order to investigate potential violations of codes and ordinances, the person making the complaint must provide his or her name and address. 4900 W. Lemon Street On August 27, 2013, Washington's husband encountered Defendant Mateyka, whose city vehicle was blocking Washington's driveway. She is a former assistant county attorney and former assistant city attorney, and currently represents private clients in local government proceedings, including code enforcement hearings. Neighborhood Enhancement | City of Tampa 162 that authorize a local government to utilize a special magistrate in lieu of a volunteer board. This column is submitted on behalf of the City, County and Local Government Section, Mark CS Moriarty, chair, and David Miller, editor. The CEB and CESMs shall have the authority to impose administrative fines and other 2 0 obj Copyright 2023 by eLaws. Tampa City Council Citizens Advisory Budget and Finance Committee, 2016; Community Involvement. Important: In accordance with Florida Statutes 162.21 and 166.0415, the City of Tampa does not accept anonymous complaints of code violations. Tampa, FL 33602. hj0_eJRPJISQl}'N J7we&` g2I(I.k4eN3hZ&y 4..:-eiUi#&^m"74[k)95l[Qpx4&mZbwWM&wrqyAUUh31^. |22jOdsdDA8Olr~:/!C. Dates vary due to COVID. In doing so, the government will protect its citizens from unfair enforcement while also ensuring the defensibility of code enforcement orders in court. 9-101. Further, 162.05(e) includes mandatory disqualification of code board members who miss two of three meetings without statutory justification, which may lead to the board itself having insufficient membership to even call a meeting.