TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Timothy R. Stillings, Planning and Zoning Director
THROUGH: Donald B. Cooper, City Manager
DATE: June 7, 2016
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CITY OF DELRAY BEACH SIDEWALK POLICY
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to Approve Resolution No. 08-16 establishing the Delray Beach Sidewalk Policy.
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Background:
On October 20, 2015, the City Commission adopted Ordinance 21-15. This ordinance amended Section 6.1.3 Sidewalks to clarify when the construction of new sidewalks would be required and the process for paying a fee in-lieu of construction. Section 6.1.3(D)(2)(d) stated "The fees collected [in-lieu fees] by the City shall be specifically identified and maintained in a separate account within the City's General Fund and may only be used by the City for the construction of public sidewalks, anywhere within the City, in furtherance of the City's sidewalk policy." The Planning and Zoning Department and Environmental Services Department have been working together to develop the stated policy for the maintenance and construction of sidewalks within the City of Delray Beach. The proposed sidewalk policy is intended to guide the construction and maintenance of sidewalks within the city as well as provide clear direction on the collection and expenditure of the in lieu funds collected. It will also serve as the guiding policy for the ranking of construction and maintenance sidewalk projects within the City.
City Attorney Review:
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency.
Finance Department Review:
Finance recommends approval. Finance will invoice and collect in lieu fees, and will maintain the separate account required by Section 6.1.3(D)(2)(d).
Timing of Request:
Ordinance No. 21-15 was adopted on October 20, 2015. The proposed sidewalk policy is being adopted to effectively administer the adopted Land Development Regulations and sidewalk maintenance and construction program.