HomeMy Public PortalAbout1999-54 Requesting the Florida Building Commission to adopt a Florida Building Code that will maintain the current level of life safety provided to the residents of Miami-Dade CountyRESOLUTION NO. 99-54
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA; REQUESTING
THE FLORIDA BUILDING COMMISSION TO ADOPT A
FLORIDA BUILDING CODE THAT WILL MAINTAIN THE
CURRENT LEVEL OF LIFE SAFETY PROVIDED TO THE
RESIDENTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Florida Building Commission will submit to the State of Florida Legislature,
before the year 2000 regular session, the Florida Building Code; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Building Commission is at present reviewing, revising and drafting
the Florida Building Code; and
WHEREAS, Miami -Dade County is the most populated County and its geographical location
in the State of Florida is the most likely to be subject to tropical hurricanes; and
WHEREAS, the proposed drafts of the Florida Building Code will not ensure the adequate
protection of the structural and envelope components of buildings; administrative safeguards,
satisfactory permit plans review and capable construction inspection; and
WHEREAS, there is an immediate need to address this issue on an emergency basis.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Mayor and the Village Council of the Village of Key Biscayne hereby petition
the Governor of the State of Florida, the State of Florida Legislature and the Florida Building
Commission to adopt and allow the use of the South Florida Building Code in hurricane prone areas
such as Miami -Dade County.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of June , 1999.
C • ` HITA H. ALVAREZ, CMC
VILLAGE CLERK
APPROVED AS 7O FORM AND LEGAL S
RICHARD Y W
AGE ATTORNEY
JOE I. RASC