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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final January 24, 2017 <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Zorc, to <br />approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: <br />Aye: 5- Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner <br />Solari, and Commissioner Zorc <br />13. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS <br />13.A 17-0085 Amending the 2017 State Legislative Program to Include Legislation <br />Relating to the Florida Building Commission to the County's List of <br />Concerns <br />Recommended Action: The County Attorney's Office recommends that the Board of County <br />Commissioners amend the 2017 State Legislative Program to oppose any <br />legislation which would change the Florida Building Code to negatively impact a <br />local government's ability to receive federal emergency funding in the event there is <br />a natural disaster. <br />Attachments: Staff Report <br />Proposed Committee Bill 7000 <br />Assistant County Attorney Kate Pingolt Cotner spoke about proposed Senate Bill <br />7000, which is currently in the Florida Legislature, that would remove a <br />requirement from the Florida Building Code. She voiced concerns about the <br />negative impact it could have on local government, and the unintended <br />consequences to Indian River County. She requested that the Board monitor and <br />add this item to the County's List of Concerns. <br />Building Official Scott McAdam provided background, and explained how the <br />proposed Bill would not use the base of the "International Building Code", but <br />rather the base of the 6th edition of the "Florida Building Code" for the foundation <br />of development updates. He expressed his concerns over the proposal, and <br />encouraged the Board to not support the change and to stay involved. <br />County Administrator Jason Brown pointed out that staff was not trying to oppose <br />the Bill, but ensure that it would not endanger the flood rating, Federal Emergency <br />Management Agency (FEMA) funding, or the Insurance Service Office (ISO) <br />ratings. He said the amendment to the 2017 State Legislative program will give <br />staff the ability to make recommendations for improving the Bill. <br />The Board sought further details from staff, and voiced their opinions about putting <br />this item on a "heavy watch list". <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Chairman Flescher, to <br />direct staff to add Senate Bill 7000 to the County's List of Concerns, and monitor its <br />status as it moves through the legislative process, so it does not negatively impact <br />Indian River County. The motion carried by the following vote: <br />Indian River County Florida Page 8 <br />