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ITEM: RESOLUTION NO. R2014-68 (APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL MAGISTRATES)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL MAGISTRATES, ALAN ZANGEN AND MICHAEL POSNER 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. R2014-68 Appointing two (2) Special Magistrates to a two (2) year term beginning June 8, 2014 ending June 7, 2016.
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EXPLANATION: The contracts for two (2) of Wellington's four (4) Special Magistrates, Michael Posner Esq. and Alan Zangen Esq., expired on June 7, 2014. On August 14, 2013, Council passed Ordinance No. 2012-18 establishing an eight (8) year term limit of four (4), two (2) year terms for the appointment of special magistrates. Both current Magistrates have expressed an interest in continuing to serve and have submitted applications.
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. R2014-68 appointing two (2) Special Magistrates to a two (2) year term beginning June 8, 2014 and ending June 7, 2016. Staff is recommending Michael Posner Esq. and Alan Zangen Esq. are reappointed.