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HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution No. 23-026 - Providing fopr a Uniform method of collecting Valorem assestmentsSponsored by: Interim City Manager RESOLUTION NO. 23-026 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR A UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTING NON -AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS FOR NUISANCE ABATEMENT SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO PLACE THE CITY'S PROPOSED NON -AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS ON THE COUNTY TAX BILL; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 14, Article I, of the City of Opa-Locka Code of Ordinances, the City of Opa-Locka, Florida ("City") has created a Nuisance Abatement Program; and WHEREAS, Section 197.3632, Florida Statues established a uniform method for the levy, collection and enforcement of non -ad valorem assessments; and WHEREAS, the City intends to use the uniform method for collection of non -ad valorem assessments for nuisance abatement service fees as authorized by Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes, as amended; and WHEREAS, the Interim City Manager shall be required to present to the City Commission a comprehensive plan as to how the implementation of fines, assessments and liens shall be imposed pursuant to this Resolution and any related City legislation;; and WHEREAS, the City held a duly advertised public hearing prior to the adoption of this Resolution, proof of publication of such hearing being attached as Exhibit "A". NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, THAT: Section 1. Adoption of Representations. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true and the same are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution. Section 2. City Intent to Utilize Uniform Method of Collecting Non -Ad Valorem Assessments. Commencing the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2023, the City of Opa- Locka intends to use the uniform method of collecting non -ad valorem assessments as authorized in Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes, as amended for nuisance abatement service fees within the City. Such non -ad valorem assessments will be levied within the incorporated of the City. A legal description of such area subject to the assessment is attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and is incorporated herein by reference. Section 3. Authorization. The City Commission of the City of Opa-Locka hereby authorizes the City Manager to notify the Miami -Dade County Property Appraiser's office, the Tax Collector and the Department of Revenue for the State of Florida, of the City's intent to collect the nuisance abatement service fees by using the uniform method of collection through the tax roll and hereby authorizes the City Manager to enter into a written agreement with the Property Appraiser and Tax Collector for this purpose. Section 4. Instructions to the City Clerk. The City Clerk is hereby directed to send certified copies of this Resolution to the Miami -Dade County Property Appraiser, Miami -Dade County Tax Collector, and the Florida Department of Revenue. Section 5. Public Hearing. The City Commission of the City of Opa-Locka held a public hearing on February 22, 2023 at its regular city commission meeting. Section 6. Scrivener's Errors. Sections of this Resolution may be renumbered or re -lettered and corrections of typographical errors which do not affect the intent may be authorized by the City Manager following review by the City Attorney and without need of public hearing, by filing a corrected copy of same with the City. Section 7. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption hereof and approval by the Governor of the Stat- •f Florida or his designee. PASSED and ADOPTED this 22nd day of February, John Tay, o -, Mayor ATTEST: nna Flores, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SU ICIENCY: Bu r''te Norris- eeks, P.A. City Attorney Moved by: Commissioner Kelley Seconded by: Commissioner Bass VOTE: Commissioner Bass Commissioner Kelley Commissioner Williams Vice Mayor Ervin Mayor Taylor 6-0 X X (Yes) (Yes) X (Yes) X X (Yes) (Yes) (No) (No) (No) (No) (No) City of Opa-locka Agenda Cover Memo Department Director: Bob Anathan Department Director Signature: Manager: Darvin E. Williams CM Signature: �����► / / , ` Other Commission Meeting Date: Feb 22, 2023 Item Type: (EnterX in box) Resolution Ordinance X Fiscal Impact: (Enter X in box) N/A Yes No Ordinance Reading: (EnterX in box) 1st Reading 2nd Reading X Public Hearing: (Enter X in box) X Yes No Yes No Funding Source: Account# : (Enter Fund & Dept) Ex: NA Advertising Requirement: (Enter X in box) Advertising required for four consecutive weeks. Yes No Contract/P.O. Required: (Enter X in box) Yes No RFP/RFQ/Bid#: X Strategic Plan Related (EnterX in box) Yes No Strategic Plan Priority Enhance Organizational Bus. & Economic Dev Public Safety Quality of Education Qual. Of Life & City Image Communication Area: III Strategic Plan Obj./Strategy: (list the specific objective/strategy this item will address) X 0 0 IN O Sponsor Name City Manager Department: City Manager Short Title: Imposition Of Non -Ad Valorem Assessment In Conjunction With City's Nuisance Abatement Ordinance. Staff Summary: Issue / Recommendation: For a municipality to impose a non -ad valorem assessment as proposed in the recently adopted Nuisance Abatement ordinance, the municipality must conduct a public hearing to receive community input and adopt a resolution stating the need for the levy. Staff recommends the City Commission conduct the required public hearing and have the Interim City Manager forward the resultant adopted resolution to the County Property Appraiser and Tax Collector within the prescribed period. History; On December 14, 2022, the City Commission adopted Ordinance 22-21, Nuisance Abatement. Among other features, this ordinance provides the ability to recover costs incurred by the City in cleaning up a property found to be in violation of the Nuisance Abatement ordinance after the property owner has failed to take corrective action. If the City isn't reimbursed in a time manner, this ordinance authorizes the City to file a Special Lien which can then be placed on the property tax bill as a non -ad valorem assessment. Florida Statute 197.3632 governs the levying of non -ad valorem assessments and requires, among other things, the conducting of a public hearing to receive public input on the subject, preceded by four weeks of advertising the public hearing in a local newspaper. As long as the advertising and public hearing are completed by December 31st of the year preceding the first possible inclusion of a non -ad valorem assessment on the property tax bill, no permission is required from external authorities. If this hearing isn't conducted prior to December 31st, Florida Statute 197.3632 (3)(a) provides for a later date ".... if the property appraiser, tax collector and local government agree, March 1st...." with the County Property Appraiser and Tax Collect subsequently having to receive the resolution stating the need for the non -ad valorem assessment by March 10th. Current Activity: In the absence of this hearing being conducted by December 31st, staff has proceeded to satisfy the requirements of Florida Statute 197.3632 (3)(a) for a delayed public hearing and resolution submission. a. Permission to conduct the public hearing and submit the required resolution by March 10, 2023 has been received from both the County Property Appraiser and Tax Collector Offices (attached). b. Advertisements have been run in the in the Miami Herald for four consecutive weeks stating the need to levy a non -ad valorem assessment, including a diagram of the City limits which includes the real property which could be subject to a non -ad -valorem assessment in the event of a failure to rectify a nuisance abatement violation (attached). Financial Impact: The authority to place a non -ad valorem assessment on the property tax bill will allow the City to recover costs incurred in rectifying uncorrected nuisance abatement violations, reducing the cost of the City's beautification program. Proposed Action: Staff recommends the City Commission conduct the required public hearing and direct the interim City Manager to forward the resultant adopted resolution to the County Property Appraiser and Tax Collector to be received by March 10, 2023. Attachment: 1. Florida Statute 197.3632 (first page) 2. Authorization from the County Property Appraiser and Tax Collector to conduct a public hearing in regard to a new non -ad valorem assessment by March 1, 2023 and submit an adopted resolution identifying the need for the new non -ad valorem assessment by March 10, 2023. 3. Proof of advertising 2/5/23, 4:37 PM Chapter 197 Section 3632 - 2022 Florida Statutes Niaau 2022 Florida Statutes < Back to Statute Search Title XIV TAXATION AND FINANCE Chapter 197 TAX COLLECTIONS, SALES, AND LIENS SECTION 3632 Uniform method for the levy, collection, and enforcement of non - ad valorem assessments. 197.3632 Uniform method for the levy, collection, and enforcement of non -ad valorem assessments. — (1) As used in this section: (a) "Levy" means the imposition of a non -ad valorem assessment, stated in terms of rates, against all appropriately located property by a governmental body authorized by law to impose non -ad valorem assessments. (b) "Local government" means a county, municipality, or special district levying non -ad valorem assessments. (c) "Local governing board" means a governing board of a local government. (d) "Non -ad valorem assessment" means only those assessments which are not based upon millage and which can become a lien against a homestead as permitted in s. 4, Art. X of the State Constitution. (e) "Non -ad valorem assessment roll" means the roll prepared by a local government and certified to the tax collector for collection. (f) "Compatible electronic medium" or "media" means machine-readable electronic repositories of data and information, including, but not limited to, magnetic disk, magnetic tape, and magnetic diskette technologies, which provide without modification that the data and information therein are in harmony with and can be used in concert with the data and information on the ad valorem tax roll keyed to the property identification number used by the property appraiser. (g) "Capital project assessment" means a non -ad valorem assessment levied to fund a capital project, which assessment may be payable in annual payments with interest, over a period of years. (2) A local governing board shall enter into a written agreement with the property appraiser and tax collector providing for reimbursement of necessary administrative costs incurred under this section. Administrative costs shall include, but not be limited to, those costs associated with personnel, forms, supplies, data processing, c• .. • uter equipment, postage, and programming. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a local government which is authorized to i • • e a non -ad valorem assessment and which elects to use the uniform method of collecting such assessment for the first time as authorized in this section shall adopt a resolution at a public hearing prior to January 1 or, if the property appraiser, tax collector, and local government agree, March 1. The resolution shall clearly state its intent to use the uniform method of collecting such assessment. The local government shall publish notice of its intent to use the uniform method for collecting such assessment weekly in a newspaper of general circulation within each county contained in the boundaries of the local government for 4 consecutive weeks preceding the hearing. The resolution shall state the need for the levy and shall include a legal description of the boundaries of the real property subject to the levy. If the resolution is adopted, the local governing board shall send a copy of it by United States mail to the property appraiser, the tax collector, and the department by January 10 or, if the property appraiser, tax collector, and local government agree, March 10. (b) Annually by June 1, the property appraiser shall provide each local government using the uniform method with the following information by list or compatible electronic medium: the legal description of the property within the boundaries described in the resolution, and the names and addresses of the owners of such property. Such information shall reference the property identification number and otherwise conform in format to that contained on the ad valorem roll submitted to the department. The property appraiser is not required to submit information which is not on the ad valorem roll or compatible electronic medium submitted to the department. If the local government determines that the information supplied by the property appraiser is insufficient for the local rinvernrnent's niirnose the local nnvernment shall nhtain additional information from any other source Prlyacy Policy. ' View Full Site V`V V``r•y •^.O v1^l'-��2 L��.v, -I�wiyi https://m.fisenate.gov/statutes/197.3632 1/3 Robert Anathan From: Solis, Lazaro (PA) <Solisl@mdcpa.net> Sent: Wednesday, January 4, 2023 10:50 AM To: Robert Anathan Cc: Rubert, Veronica (PA); lJarvin Williams; Joanna Flores; Niema Walker, Shamecca Lawson; George Ellis; Gomez, Gerardo (TC); PROPTAX (TC) Subject: RE: New Assessment - Request For Extension CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Good morning Robert, The request for extension by the City of Opa-locka to adopt a resolution with its intent to use the uniform method of collection is granted until March 1", 2023, pursuant to s. 197.3632 (3)(a), F.S. The resolution must be received by our office no later than March 10th, 2023. If the City is unable to pass the resolution by March 1", 2023 and meet the roll requirements and deadlines for non -ad valorem assessments, the Property Appraiser will be unable to place the City's non -ad valorem assessments on the 2023 TRIM Notices, and the Tax Collector will be unable to place them on the 2023 Tax Bill. Failure to meet the deadlines would require the City to notice and collect the non -ad valorem assessments. Once we receive the City's resolution, an intergovernmental agreement between the Property Appraiser, the Tax Collector and the City will be required (s. 197.3632 (2), F.S.) If you have any questions, please let me know. Lazaro Solis, CFE Deputy Property Appraiser 111 NW 1st Street, Suite 710 1 Miami, Florida 33128 Office: 305-375-4004 I Fax: 305-375-3024 www.MiatniDade,Gov/PA I Facebook ! Twitter Robert Anathan From: Gomez, Gerardo (TC) <Gerardo.Gomez@miamidade.gov> Sent: Monday, January 9, 2023 12;36 PM To: Rubert, Veronica (PA); Robert Anathan Cc: Darvin Williams; Joanna Flores; Niema Walker; Shamecca Lawson; George Ellis; PROPTAX (TC); Cam, Peter (TC) Subject: RE: New Assessment - Request For Extension CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Good afternoon, On behalf of the Office of the Tax Collector the extension is granted. Please note the deadlines listed in the Property Appraiser's previous email as compliance is vital for the assessment to be placed on the bill. Gerardo "Jerry" Gomez, CFCA Assistant Tax Collector Office of the Tax Collector Peter K. Cam, Tax Collevtor 200 Northwest Second Avenue Miami, Florida 33128 (305)375-1653 :.N1 y . n ,armdade�`guvItaxcoIIe tJ SUNDAY FEBRUARY 122023 City of Opa-locka Public Notice Notice is hereby given to all owners of land within the boundaries of the City of Opa-locka, Florida (the "City") that the City intends to use the uniform method for collecting non -ad valorem assessment levied by the City, as set forth in Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes, and that the City Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at approximately 7:00 p.m. at Opa-locka Municipal Complex, Commission Chambers, 780 Fisherman St., Third Floor, Opa-locka, Florida. The purpose of the public hearing is to consider adoption of a Resolution authorizing the City to use the uniform method of collecting non -ad valorem assessments to fund the costs and expenses incurred by the City in abating nuisances on individual properties where property owners have failed to abate nuisances after having been properly notified, in accordance with City of Opa-locka Ordinance 2022-21. If adopted, the non -ad valorem assessment will be levied for the first time for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023 and for each year thereafter until discontinued. The proposed assessment will be equal to the sum of all costs incurred by the City, including the cost of abating the nuisance up to and including the possible removal of structures, obtaining title information, lien recordation, inspections, legal, postal and publication expense as well as all other direct or indirect costs associated with the City abating the nuisance associated with a property. All City property owners have the right to appear at this public hearing and have the right to file written objections within 20 days of publication of this notice. Interested parties may appear at the public hearing in person. However, since space is limited at hearings, participation can also be done virtually by registering on the City of Opa-locka website at www.opalockafl.gov by 7:00 p.m. on February 22, 2023 to receive the meeting link. Persons wishing to observe the hearing but not participate can do this by going to the following site: https://www.youtube.com/user/CityofDpaLocka. Persons with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations are asked to e-mail such requests to jfloreslea`�,opalockafl.gov, or call 305-953-2800, at least seven business days in advance of this hearing. If any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at this public hearing, such person will need a record of the proceeding, and for these purposes the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made at their own expense and which record includes testimony and evidence on which the appeal is based (F.S. 286.0105). 1 NEIGHBORS 1 SNW LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND, 2023 AT 6:00 P.M., THE CITY OF HIALEAH PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 3" FLOOR, 501 PALM AVENUE. THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD WILL CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS: Rezoning property from RO (Residential Office) to B-1 (Highly Restricted Retail District). Property is located at 3375 West 4" Avenue, Hialeah, zoned RO (Residential Office). Rezoning property from R-1 (One -Family District) to P (Parking). Property is located at 374 West 34" Street, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One -Family District). Rezoning property from M-1 (Industrial District) to C-3 (Extended Liberal Commercial District); Variance permit to allow 27 parking spaces (20 off-street and 7 on -street), where 322 parking spaces are required (258 off-street and 64 on -street); allow a waiver of the minimum landscaping requirements allowing trees, where 58 trees are required; allow a waiver of a landscape buffer along West 74" Street, where 7 feet landscape buffer is required, and allow 3.11% pervious area, where 30% is the minimum required. Property is located at 7445 West 4" Avenue, Hialeah, zoned M-1 (Industrial District). Rezoning property from M-1 (Industrial District) to C-3 (Extended Liberal Commercial District); Variance permit to allow rear setback of 3.6 feet, where 15 feet are required; allow 84 parking spaces, where 300 parking spaces are required; allow a waiver of the minimum landscaping requirements allowing 30 trees, where 58 trees are required; allow a reduced width landscape buffer along West 4" Avenue, where 7 feet landscape buffer is required allow 3% pervious area, where 30% pervious area is required, and grant a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow the site to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week in connection to planned entertainment events. Property is located at 7551 West 4" Avenue, Hialeah, zoned M-1 (Industrial District). Rezoning properties from R-1 (One -Family District) to TOD (Transit -Oriented Development District). Variance permit to allow a single -use, multifamily residential building, where a vertical mix of uses is required. Properties are located at 901 East 26" Street, 911 East 26" Street, 921 East 26" Street, 931 East 26" Street, 941 East 26" Street, 951 East 26" Street, 961 East 26" Street, 971 East 26" Street, 983 East 26" Street, 906 East 27" Street, 910 East 27" Street, 912 East 27" Street, 922 East 27" Street, 932 East 27" Street, 950 East 27" Street, 962 East 27" Street, 980 East 27" Street, 984 East 27" Street, & 990 East 27" Street, Hialeah, zoned R-1 (One -Family District). Rezoning property from M-1 (Industrial District) to TOD (Transit -Oriented Development District) and variance permit to allow front setback of 5 feet, where 0 feet is required along East 11" Avenue. Property is located at 2691 East 11" Avenue, Hialeah, zoned M-1 (Industrial District). Variance permit to allow 32 parking spaces, where 65 parking spaces are required. Property is located at 7963 West 28" Avenue, Hialeah, zoned M-1 (Industrial District). Special Use Permit to allow the expansion of the Neighborhood Business District Overlay, variance permit to allow building height of 126 feet, where 95 feet is the maximum allowed; allow 11 stories, where 9 is the maximum allowed, and waive massing setback requirements for building tower and cap. Property is located at 1035 SE 5" Street, Hialeah, zoned M-1 (Industrial District). ALL RECOMMENDATIONS MADE AT THIS MEETING WILL BE PRESENTED FOR HEARING TO THE CITY COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING OF TUESDAY, MARCH 14Th, 2023. Written objections must be filed prior to hearing date with the Hialeah Planning Division, 501 Palm Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33010. Oral objections will be heard at the hearing. For additional information, please call (305) 883-8075. HIALEAH PLANNING DIVISION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990, PERSONS NEEDING, A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING SHOULD CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION NO LATER THAN SEVEN DAYS PRIOR TO THE PROCEEDING. TELEPHONE (305) 883-8075 FOR ASSISTANCE; IF HEARING IMPAIRED, TELEPHONE THE FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE NUMBERS (800) 955-8771 (TDD) OR (800) 955-8770 (VOICE) FOR ASSISTANCE. SUNDAY FEBRUARY S 2023 MIAMI CHILDREN'S MUSEUM GETTING CURIOUS WITH CURIOUS GEORGE PHOTOS BY ALEXIA FODERE For The Miami Herald At top, visitors at the opening of the 'Curious George' exhibit at the Miami Children's Museum look at a python that Megan Archer from Wild Animal World shows on Jan. 28. Below: Szczar Lett, 3, (left) and Eden Sainvil, 3, look for Curious George's favorite food — bananas — at the opening of the exhibit. Visitors at the opening of the 'Curious George' exhibit look at a python that Megan Archer from Wild Animal World shows on Jan. 28. Curious George, of course, is a sweet African monkey who can't help but run into trouble. He is based on characters in H.A. and Margret Rey's classic stories and inspired by the animated TV series on PBS KIDS. In this exhibit at the museum, 980 MacArthur Cswy., he invites kids to get curious along with him: Try the zoom balloons experiment to see how propulsion works! Engage in a healthy cooking play! and more. Exhibit entry is included with admission to the museum. General admission $24, Florida residents, $16. wwwmiamichildrensmuseum.org ALEXIA FODERE for The Miami Herald I NEIGHBORS I 3NW City of Opa-locka Public Notice Notice is hereby given to all owners of land within the boundaries of the City of Opa-locka, Florida (the "City") that the City intends to use the uniform method for collecting non -ad valorem assessment levied by the City, as set forth in Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes, and that the City Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at approximately 7:00 p.m. at Opa-locka Municipal Complex, Commission Chambers, 780 Fisherman St., Third Floor, Opa-locka, Florida. The purpose of the public hearing is to consider adoption of a Resolution authorizing the City to use the uniform method of collecting non -ad valorem assessments to fund the costs and expenses incurred by the City in abating nuisances on individual properties where property owners have failed to abate nuisances after having been properly notified, in accordance with City of Opa-locka Ordinance 2022-21. If adopted, the non -ad valorem assessment will be levied for the first time for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023 and for each year thereafter until discontinued. The proposed assessment will be equal to the sum of all costs incurred by the City, including the cost of abating the nuisance up to and including the possible removal of structures, obtaining title information, lien recordation, inspections, legal, postal and publication expense as well as all other direct or indirect costs associated with the City abating the nuisance associated with a property. All City property owners have the right to appear at this public hearing and have the right to file written objections within 20 days of publication of this notice. Interested parties may appear at the public hearing in person. However, since space is limited at hearings, participation can also be done virtually by registering on the City of Opa-locka website at www.opalockafl.gov by 7:00 p.m. on February 22, 2023 to receive the meeting link. Persons wishing to observe the hearing but not participate can do this by going to the following site: https://www.youtube.com/user/CityotDpaLocka. Persons with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations are asked to e-mail such requests to jflores@u,opalockafl.gov, or call 305-953-2800, at least seven business days in advance of this hearing. If any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at this public hearing, such person will need a record of the proceeding, and for these purposes the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made at their own expense and which record includes testimony and evidence on which the appeal is based (F.S. 286.0105). SUNDAY JANUARY 29 2023 City of Opa-locka Public Notice Notice is hereby given to all owners of land within the boundaries of the City of Opa-locka, Florida (the "City") that the City intends to use the uniform method for collecting non -ad valorem assessment levied by the City, as set forth in Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes, and that the City Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at approximately 7:00 p.m. at Opa-locka Municipal Complex, Commission Chambers, 780 Fisherman St., Third Floor, Opa-locka, Florida. The purpose of the public hearing is to consider adoption of a Resolution authorizing the City to use the uniform method of collecting non -ad valorem assessments to fund the costs and expenses incurred by the City in abating nuisances on individual properties where property owners have failed to abate nuisances after having been properly notified, in accordance with City of Opa-locka Ordinance 2022-21. If adopted, the non -ad valorem assessment will be levied for the first time for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023 and for each year thereafter until discontinued. The proposed assessment will be equal to the sum of all costs incurred by the City, including the cost of abating the nuisance up to and including the possible removal of structures, obtaining title information, lien recordation, inspections, legal, postal and publication expense as well as all other direct or indirect costs associated with the City abating the nuisance associated with a property. All City property owners have the right to appear at this public hearing and have the right to file written objections within 20 days of publication of this notice. Interested parties may appear at the public hearing in person. However, since space is limited at hearings, participation can also be done virtually by registering on the City of Opa-locka website at www.opalockafl.gov by 7:00 p.m. on February 22, 2023 to receive the meeting link. Persons wishing to observe the hearing but not participate can do this by going to the following site: https://www.youtube.com/user/CityofOpaLocka. Persons with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations are asked to e-mail such requests to jflores cr opalockafl.gov, or call 305-953-2800, at least seven business days in advance of this hearing. If any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at this public hearing, such person will need a record of the proceeding, and for these purposes the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made at their own expense and which record includes testimony and evidence on which the appeal is based (F.S. 286.0105). I NEIGHBORS 3NW PUBLIC HEARING ADVERTISEMENT City of Miami Gardens Wednesday, February 8th, 2023, at 5:30 PM City Hall, City Council Chambers 18605 NW 27th Avenue Miami Gardens, FL 33056 APPLICANT: SALVATION ARMY PROJECT NAME SALVATION ARMY VARIANCE AND AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANT PROJECT LOCATION: 194 NW 187TH STREET, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33169 SUBJECT PROPERTY PURPOSE A RESOLUTION GRANTING A VARIANCE FOR MINIMUM LOT SIZE AND AMENDING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANT REQUESTED ACTION: TO ADOPT THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, GRANTING A VARIANCE TO THE SALVATION ARMY TO REDUCE THE MINIMUM REQUIRED LOT SIZE FROM 2 ACRES TO 1.3 ACRES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST, RESPECTIVELY, THAT CERTAIN AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "C"; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. All persons are entitled to attend and to speak at public hearings. The courts have ruled that it is improper to contact a Council member individually, either orally or in writing, about zoning applications. Said ordinances can be inspected in the City Clerk's Office, Monday — Thursday, during regular office hours. Inquiries concerning these items should be directed to the City Manager's Office at 305-914-9010. Article VII of the City of Miami Gardens Code entitled "Lobbyist", requires all lobbyists before engaging in any lobbying activities to register with the City Clerk and pay an annual fee of $250.00. This applies to all persons who are retained (whether paid or not) to represent a business entity or organization to Influence "City" action. "City" action is broadly described to include the ranking and selection of professional consultants, and virtually alHegislative, quasi-judicial and administrative action. All not -for-profit organizations, local chamber and merchant groups, homeowner associations, or trade associations and unions must also register however an annual fee is not required. In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons who are disabled and who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting because of that disability should contact the City Clerk at (305) 914-9129, not later than 48 hours prior to such proceeding. TDD No. 1-800-955-8771 A person who decides to appeal any decision made by any board, agency or council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, will need a record of the proceedings. Such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. 4NW 1 NEIGHBORS I SUBSCRIBERS: did you know your subscription includes complete digital access? 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From a few hours to around -the -clock care, our experienced Care Professionals are the answer to your in -home health care needs. Call Interim HealthCare Today! (305) 697-9697 1 interimhealthcare.miami In* alms HEALTHCARE. I SUNDAY JANUARY 22 2023 City of Opa-locka Public Notice Notice is hereby given to all owners of land within the boundaries of the City of Opa-locka, Florida (the "City") that the City intends to use the uniform method for collecting non -ad valorem assessment levied by the City, as set forth in Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes, and that the City Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at approximately 7:00 p.m. at Opa-locka Municipal Complex, Commission Chambers, 780 Fisherman St., Third Floor, Opa-locka, Florida. The purpose of the public hearing is to consider adoption of a Resolution authorizing the City to use the uniform method of collecting non -ad valorem assessments to fund the costs and expenses incurred by the City in abating nuisances on individual properties where property owners have failed to abate nuisances after having been properly notified, in accordance with City of Opa-locka Ordinance 2022-21. If adopted, the non -ad valorem assessment will be levied for the first time for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023 and for each year thereafter until discontinued. The proposed assessment will be equal to the sum of all costs incurred by the City, including the cost of abating the nuisance up to and including the possible removal of structures, obtaining title information, lien recordation, inspections, legal, postal and publication expense as well as all other direct or indirect costs associated with the City abating the nuisance associated with a property. All City property owners have the right to appear at this public hearing and have the right to file written objections within 20 days of publication of this notice. Interested parties may appear at the public hearing in person. However, since space is limited at hearings, participation can also be done virtually by registering on the City of Opa-locka website at www.opalockafl.gov by 7:00 p.m. on February 22, 2023 to receive the meeting link. Persons wishing to observe the hearing but not participate can do this by going to the following site: https://www.youtube.com/user/CityofOpaLocka. Persons with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations are asked to e-mail such requests to jflores@a opalockafl.gov, or call 305-953-2800, at least seven business days in advance of this hearing. If any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at this public hearing, such person will need a record of the proceeding, and for these purposes the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made at their own expense and which record includes testimony and evidence on which the appeal is based (F.S. 286.0105).