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ITEM: RESOLUTION NO. R2019-24 (SPECIAL MAGISTRATES APPOINTMENTS)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL MAGISTRATES TO HEAR AND DECIDE CODE ENFORCEMENT CASES PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-203 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
REQUEST: Approval of Resolution No. R2019-24 appointing Special Magistrates, Michael Posner Esq. and Alan Zangen Esq. to serve their final two year term ending June 1, 2020 and Special Magistrate Rafael Suarez-Rivas Esq. to serve his final two year term effective June 1, 2019 through June 1, 2021.
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EXPLANATION: Recent litigation has questioned Wellington’s practice of appointing Special Magistrates administratively as outlined in R2015-43. Although staff does not agree with this position, in an abundance of caution, it is requested the three current Magistrates be appointed to the end of their current terms.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: NO
PUBLIC HEARING: NO QUASI-JUDICIAL:
FIRST READING: SECOND READING:
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: YES
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Protecting our Investment
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of Resolution No. R2019-24 appointing Special Magistrates, Michael Posner Esq. and Alan Zangen Esq. to serve their final two year term effective June 1, 2018 and ending June 1, 2020 and Special Magistrate Rafael Suarez-Rivas Esq. to serve his final two year term effective June 1, 2019 through June 1, 2021.