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ORDINANCE 2007-4048
CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE
SANFORD CITY CODE/CODE OF ORDINANCES (THE CITY CODE); PROVIDING FOR
ACTIONS RELATING TO THE MODIFICATION AND DELETION/REPEAL OF PROVISIONS OF
SAID CHAPTER 2; PROVIDING FOR LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND INTENT; PROVIDING
FOR MODIFICATION; MODIFYING THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CODE:
WITHIN CHAPTER 2 OF THE CITY CODE, SECTION 2-1, 2-32, 2-61, 2-91, 2-121 AND
122, 2-201, 2-202, 2-203, 2-245, 2-247, 2-311, 2-312, 2-314, 2-315;
PROVIDING FOR REPEALERS; REPEALING THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS OF THE CITY
CODE: WITHIN CHAPTER 2 OF THE CITY CODE, SECTION 2-65, 2-66, 2-141
THROUGH 2-144 INCLUSIVE, 2-171 THROUGH 2-174 INCLUSIVE, 2-221 THROUGH
223 INCLUSIVE, 2-281 THROUGH 286 INCLUSIVE; PROVIDING FOR THE RESERVATION
OF SECTIONS 2-65 AND 2-66; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Whereas, the City Commission of the City of Sanford has caused a review and
analysis of the provisions of Chapter 2 of the Sanford City Code/Code of Ordinances (the
"City Code") to be conducted in an effort to accurately reflect and implement an update of
the legislative structure and operations of the City of Sanford; and
Whereas, Chapter 2 of City Code has been reviewed by the City Manager, the City
Attorney, the City Clerk and other affected members of City staff; and
Whereas, based upon the review of Chapter 2 of the City Code, the City
Commission desires to modify code sections by modifying, deleting, or repealing certain
specific provisions of Chapter 2 of the City Code as set forth herein; and
Whereas, the City Commission recognizes that the work of City Code codification
and revision is an ongoing process that requires a continuing effort by the various City
officials and City staff and it is the goal of the City Commission to ensure that the City
Code is kept current and of maximum use and clarity for the benefit of the citizens of the
City of Sanford; and
Whereas, it is the intent of the City Commission to further implement the report and
recommendations of the City Clerk and to continue the efforts toward appropriate City
Code revisions and modification.
Now, therefore, be it enacted by the people of the City of Sanford, Florida:
SECTION 1. LEGISLATIVE INTENT AND FINDINGS. The above recitals set forth in the
whereas clauses of this Ordinance are hereby adopted as the legislative intent and
findings for the enactment of this Ordinance. The City Commission of the City of Sanford
hereby finds and determines that the provisions of this Ordinance advance a legitimate
public purpose and promote and protect the public health, safety, morals and welfare of
the public. The elimination of the provisions as identified in Chapter 2 of the City Code
does not necessarily reflect the policy views of the City Commission as to any particular
issue, but relates solely to the necessity of the provision being a part of Chapter 2 of the
City Code in the respective form.
SECTION 2. MODIFICATION
The following sections (all provisions are referred to as "sections" with references
being made to sub sectional numbers, etc.) of the City Code are hereby modified within
Chapter 2 ofthe City Code, 2-1,2-32,2-61,2-91,2-121 and 122, 2-201,2-202,2-203,2-
245,2-247,2-311,2-312,2-314,2-315.
SECTION 3. REPEALERS.
The following sections (all provisions are referred to as "sections" with
references being made to sub sectional numbers, etc.) of the City Code are hereby
repealed and deleted within Chapter 2 of the City Code, 2-65, 2-66, 2-141 through 2-144
inclusive, 2-171 through 2-174 inclusive, 2-221 through 223 inclusive, 2-281 through 286
inclusive.
SECTION 4. RESERVATION.
The following sections (all provisions are referred to as "sections" with references
being made to sub sectional numbers, etc.) of the City Code are hereby reserved within
Chapter 2 of the City Code, 2-65 and 2-66.
SECTION 5. SEVERABILITY. If any section or portion of a section of this Ordinance
proves to be invalid, unlawful or unconstitutional, it shall not be held to impair the validity,
force or effect of any other section or part of this Ordinance.
SECTION 6. CONFLICTS. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed.
SECTION 7. CODIFICATION. It is the intention of the City Commission of the City of
Sanford, Florida, and it is hereby ordained that the provisions of this Ordinance shall be
implemented by means of revising the provisions of the City Code to reflect the actions
taken in this Ordinance, but the text of this Ordinance shall not be codified.
SECTION 8. EFFECTIVE DATE. That this Ordinance shall become effective immediately
upon passage and adoption.
Passed and Adopted this 23rd day of April, 2007.
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ATTEST:
CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD
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CERTIFICATE
I, Janet R. Dougherty, City Clerk of the City of Sanford, Florida, do hereby certify
that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Ordinance No. 2007-4048, passed and
adopted by the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, on the 23rd day of April,
2007, was posted at the front door of the City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, on the
25th day of April, 2007.
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of the City of Sanford, Florida
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Sec. 2-1. City logos.
(a) Sanford RiverWalk Florida, Sanford Historic Waterfront Gateway
and Sanford is Booming; logo design. The logos of "Sanford RiverWalk
Florida," II Sanford Historic Waterfront Gateway," and "Sanford is
Booming" shall be as set forth in the exhibits depicting facsimiles of the
logos, which exhibits are incorporated by this reference as if fully set
forth herein.
(b) Use of corporate seals and logos. The "Sanford RiverWalk Florida,"
II Sanford Historic Waterfront Gateway, " and "Sanford is Booming" logos,
including any facsimile thereof, are intended for use by authorized
agents or officers of the city in conducting the official business of the city.
No other person shall use the "Sanford RiverWalk Florida," II Sanford
Historic Waterfront Gateway, " and "Sanford is Booming" logos for any
other purpose, without the express written permission of the City
Manager.
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Sec. 2-32. Compensation of city commission and mayor;
expense money.
(a) The annual compensation of the city commissioners shall be the
sum of $7,500.00 per year, such sum to be payable in equal monthly
installments commencing as provided in section 2.02 of the Charter.
(b) In addition to the compensation as specified in subsection (a) of this
section, the mayor shall receive additional compensation in the sum of
$1,500.00 per year, such compensation to be payable in equal monthly
installments commencing as provided in section 2.02 of the Charter.
(c) In addition to the compensation specified in subsections (a) and (b)
of this section, each of the commissioners and the mayor shall receive
as expenses the sum of $600.00 per month. The expense money set
forth in this section shall be payable in monthly installments.
(Code 1973, ~ 2-2.1; Ord. No. 1168, 9-10-1973; Ord. No. 3418, ~ 1, 7-
27-1998)
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Sec. 2-61. City clerk.
The city clerk shall be the clerk of the city commission, and shall attend
all meetings of the city commission and keep a true and correct record of
the proceedings thereof. The city clerk shall affix the city seal to all
official papers that require the seal.
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Sec. 2-65. Reserved.
(Code 1973, ~ 2-9; Ord. No. 3756, ~ 2, 11-15-2002)
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Sec. 2-66. Reserved.
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Sec. 2-91. Participation in Florida Retirement System.
(a) All officers and employees hired on and after January 10, 1973
shall be compulsory members of the Florida Retirement System.
(c) All general employees are eligible to participate in the Florida
Retirement System as set forth in this division beginning December 1,
2000.
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ARTICLE IV. BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS*
*Cross references; board of trustees for police officers' retirement
system, ~ 66-33; board of trustees for firefighters' retirement system, ~
66-73; planning and zoning commission, ~ 74-81 et seq.; board of
adjustment, pt. III, ~ 3.3; airport authority [reference]; community
redevelopment agency [reference]; housing authority [reference]; historic
preservation board, pt. III, sch. S, ~ 3.0.
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 2-121 Boards, commissions & committees.
(a) Permanent bodies; liaisons. Permanent boards, commissions
and committees are as follows:
(1) Planning and Zoning Commission. See Chapter 74 for the
composition and duties of this commission. The staff liaison is
the director of planning and development services, or such
other person as the city manager may designate.
(2) Sanford Airport Authority. See Chapter 71-924, House Bill
2390, Laws of Florida 1971 for the composition and duties of
this authority.
(3) Community Redevelopment Agency. See Chapter 74 for the
composition and duties of this agency. The staff liaison is the
director of economic development and promotions, or other
such person as the city manager may designate.
(4) Civil Service Board. The staff liaison is the director of human
resources, or other such person as the city manager may
designate.
(5) Historic Preservation Board. The staff liaison is the principal
planner or other such person as the city manager may
designate.
(6) Board of Adjustment and Appeals. The staff liaison is the
Building Official, or other such person as the city manager
may designate.
(7) Citizens Advisory Board. The staff liaison is the chief of
police, or other such person as the city manager may
designate.
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(8) Firefighters Retirement System Board of Trustees. The staff
liaison is the director of finance, or other such person as the
city manager may designate.
(9) Police Officers Retirement System Board of Trustees. The
staff liaison is the director of finance, or other such person as
the city manager may designate.
(10) Sanford Housing Authority. See Resolution 602 of May 20,
1941; Resolution 603 of May 26, 1941 and Resolution 764 of
October 10, 1949, Resolutions of the City of Sanford for the
composition and duties of the authority.
(11) Sanford Museum Board. The staff liaison is the museum
curator, or other such person as the city manager may
designate.
(b) Other bodies. Other committees, commissions or task forces
may be created or appointed from time to time under authority of
the City Commission.
(c) Notices of Meetings. All boards, commissions, committees and
task forces shall observe the same rules for posting notices of
meetings as are observed by the City Commission.
(d) Liaisons, attorney, engineer. Designated staff liaisons are
authorized to provide support and assistance for each board,
commission or committee, including expenditures budgeted for
that purpose. Only the City Commission or City Manager may
authorize the City Attorney or any outside consulting engineer to
provide services for a board, committee, commission or task
force.
Sec. 2-122 Organizational provisions.
(a) Application. This section applies to the permanent boards,
commissions or committees listed in this Chapter, except to
the extent otherwise specified in state statute or another
ordinance.
(b) Positions; Qualifications. Each member shall be appointed to
a specific numbered position. Preference shall be given to
applicants who reside or own/operate a business within the
City. A member who ceases to be a resident, when residency
is a requirement of the position, shall be deemed to have
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resigned and shall be replaced at any time thereafter, but
shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed.
(c) Terms. Each position shall have a four-year term of office
with each beginning on September 1 of an odd-numbered
calendar year. Each member appointed shall serve for the
specific term, or the unexpired portion thereof, of the specific
position to which the member is appointed. A member shall
also serve after the expiration of a term of office until a
successor is selected and qualified.
(d) Vacancies. In the event of death, resignation, removal from
office or any other vacancy, a successor shall be appointed
to serve the remaining unexpired portion of the specific term
of office of the vacant position.
(e) Removal. The City Commission may, by majority vote,
remove a member for cause upon written charges after notice
and public hearing by reason of (i) failure to attend two (2) of
three (3) consecutive meetings without excused absence or
(ii) misfeasance, malfeasance and/or dereliction of duty.
(f) Officers. The City Commission may, from time to time,
designate one member as the presiding officer who shall
serve until another presiding officer is so designated.
(g) No compensation. Members shall receive no compensation
for their services.
(h) Quorum. A quorum is half the members appointed and
holding non-vacant positions, but never fewer than three.
(i) Term limits. No member shall serve more than three
consecutive terms on the same board, commission, or
committee.
DIVISION 2. SANFORD MUSEUM BOARD
Sec. 2-201. Creation; composition; appointment of members.
There is hereby created and constituted the Sanford Museum Board
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that shall consist of nine persons to be appointed and confirmed by the
city commission.
(Code 1973, 9 2-301; Ord. No. 1873,9 1, 7-13-1987; Ord. No. 1906,99
1,2,11-9-1987; Ord. No. 3187, 91,12-27-1993)
Sec. 2-202. Term of members; organization; officers;
meetings.
The members of the Sanford Museum Board shall be appointed to
staggered, four year terms. The members of the board shall elect from
among the membership a chairperson, a vice-chairperson and a
secretary, whose terms of office shall be for a period of one year or until
their successors are elected by the members of the board. The board
shall conduct such meetings as may be necessary to properly perform
its duties and functions and shall establish rules or bylaws to govern the
manner in which its meetings and affairs are conducted.
(Code 1973, 9 2-302; Ord. No. 1873, 9 2, 7-13-1987; Ord. No. 1906, 99
1,3,11-9-1987; Ord. No. 3187,91,12-27-1993)
Sec. 2-203. Duties; expenditures.
(a) The Sanford Museum Board is empowered and directed to
recommend on behalf of the city ways and means of acquiring and
providing for the security, safekeeping and display of antiques, books,
papers, paintings and other similar possessions of the late General
Henry Shelton Sanford, the founder of the city, together with any other
memorabilia or artifacts of historic significance to the city and the
surrounding area that in the opinion of the board would be of interest to
the citizens of the city now and in the future.
(b) The board shall function as an advisory board to the city
commission. Its members shall receive no compensation for their
services, and may spend only such sums as may be authorized and
appropriated by the city commission.
(Code 1973, 9 2-303; Ord. No. 1873,9 3, 7-13-1987; Ord. No. 1992, 99
1,2,12-12-1988; Ord. No. 3187,9 1,12-27-1993)
Secs. 2-204--2-220. Reserved.
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DIVISION 3. CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
Sec. 2-245. Authority.
The civil service board shall have jurisdiction to hear appeals from
grievances and disciplinary actions timely filed by city employees who
have appealed actions through their respective chain of command and to
the highest level of their chain of command prior to an appeal being filed
to the city manager. The city manager shall refer appeals filed with the
city manager to the civil service board which shall, thereupon, hear such
appeals and make a recommendation to the city manager on the appeal
and the city manager shall consider the recommendations of the civil
service board prior to making a final decision on the appeal, which
decision shall be final as to all personnel actions. The civil service board
shall make written findings that shall be transmitted to the city manager
with its recommendation. Appeals to each level of the chain of command
and the city manager must be filed with the city's human
resources/personnel director, established under Part I, Section 4.02(b) of
the Charter within ten days of the employee being notified of the action
relative to which he or she desires to appeal.
(Ord. No. 3953, 9 3, 8-22-2005)
Sec. 2-246. Secretary.
The civil service board shall be assigned a secretary whose duty it shall
be, under the direction of the board, to keep the minutes of its
proceedings, serve all notices directed by the board, maintain civil
service records and files, preserve all reports and correspondence, and
perform such other related duties as required by this office and directed
by the civil service board.
(Code 1973, 9 2-325; Ord. No. 3428, 9 1, 8-24-1998)
Sec. 2-247. Subscription or contribution to any municipal
political purpose forbidden.
No member of the civil service shall solicit orally or by letter or receive or
pay, or be in any manner concerned in soliciting, receiving, or paying
any assessment, subscription, or contribution to any municipal political
purpose whatsoever.
(Code 1973, 9 2-346; Ord. No. 3428, 9 1, 8-24-1998)
Sees. 2-248--2-280. Reserved.
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DIVISION 4. CITIZENS' ADVISORY BOARD
Sec. 2-311. Creation.
There is hereby created a citizens' advisory board, pursuant to F.S. 9
166.042 and the residual constitutional home rule powers vested in the
Ctiy. It is the legislative intent of this division to create an advisory board
to the chief of police and city commission regarding law enforcement
needs and resources only. Nothing contained in this division shall be
interpreted to interfere with or overlap the powers and authority of any
other city administrative, advisory or review board.
(Code 1973, 92-471; Ord. No. 3306, 9 1, 9-16-1996)
Sec. 2-312. Membership; term of members; officers; quorum.
(a) The chief of police shall appoint a ten-member citizens' advisory
board from a cross section of the community to serve without pay.
(b) Members shall be appointed to staggered, four year terms.
(c) The board shall elect a chairperson, a vice-chairperson, and a
secretary and may conduct business with a quorum of six members.
(Code 1973, 9 2-472; Ord. No. 3306, 9 1, 9-16-1996; Ord. No. 3494, 9 1,
6-28-1999)
Sec. 2-313. Powers.
The citizens' advisory board shall have only the power to:
(1) Adopt rules for the conduct of its hearings and establish procedures.
(2) Hear comments from the general public.
(3) Present the chief of police and the city commission with suggestions
and recommendations regarding city law enforcement needs and
resources.
(Code 1973, 92-473; Ord. No. 3306, 9 1, 9-16-1996)
Sec. 2-314. Meetings.
The board shall meet at least once per year as it deems appropriate.
(Code 1973, 92-474; Ord. No. 3306, 9 1, 9-16-1996)
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Sec. 2-315. Duties.
(a) The citizens and law enforcement shall work together to improve
and enhance the operation and services of the police department and
the community.
(b) The partnership of citizens and law enforcement shall build and
maintain safe and pleasing neighborhoods.
(c) The citizens' advisory board shall be involved in citizens' complaints
and solutions, assisting the police department in efforts to maintain
courteous public relations and building public trust with the citizens.
(d) The citizens' advisory board shall speak and visit with other city
boards regarding crime and community related issues.
(e) The citizens' advisory board shall be apprised of the police
department's crime statistics and departmental policies being revised or
established.
(f) All citizens' advisory board members shall be required to undergo an
orientation process to familiarize themselves with all aspects of the
police department's operations. The board members shall be required to
become and remain familiar with department operations, policies,
procedures and objectives.
(Code 1973, ~ 2-475; Ord. No. 3494, ~ 2, 6-28-1999)
Secs. 2-316--2-360. Reserved.
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