Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 9/15/2020
Item Status: Addendum
From: Eddie Harper, Building Official
Submitted by: Mindy Smith, Permit Administrator
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ITEM TITLE
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Waiving Permit Fees for Repairs Related to Damage Caused by Hurricane Sally
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
As related to damages caused by Hurricane Sally and for a period of six (6) months, starting September 16, 2020, and ending March 16, 2021, take the following actions:
1) Waive building permit fees for those residents in the unincorporated Baldwin County building permitting jurisdiction who sustained damage and will need repairs due to Hurricane Sally on September 16, 2020; and
2) Waive Land Use Certificate application fees in the zoned areas of Baldwin County for repairs due to Hurricane Sally.
(These actions will still require residents to apply for and receive approved Land Use Certificates, Building Permits, and inspections and is only applicable to structures that were existing prior to the storm. This action does not apply to new construction or to any additional square footage.)
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: September 21, 2004
Background: In the regular meeting on September 21, 2004, the Baldwin County Commission approved a similar request for storm damage repair related to Hurricane Ivan.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: N/A
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Eddie Harper will notify the Building Department offices. Wayne Dyess will notify the Planning and Zoning Department offices.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): N/A
Additional instructions/notes: N/A