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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem G(12) Discussion on Water Invasion Into Single Family Homes tie Center of Good Lip 41-40 AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET Meeting Date: 12-7-04 Item # Reviewed By: Contact Name: Jim Phelps Department Director: �!� w Contact Number: (407) 905-3104 City Manager: 4/77 Subject: Discussion on Water Invasion into Single Family Homes Background Summary: After three hurricanes struck central Florida in 2004, complaints were made by homeowners regarding water intrusion into newer single-family homes due to improper waterproofing by the builders. The City of Winter Garden and other local governments have implemented or are considering implementation of specific ordinances requiring waterproofing prior to painting. Issue: Should the City Commissioners consider adopting an ordinance to address water intrusion into single-family homes and associated waterproofing requirements? Recommendations: Staff recommends against adopting an ordinance similar to Winter Garden regarding water intrusion until more information becomes available regarding specific waterproofing materials and application standards. Currently, the Metro Orlando HBA and Central Florida Building Officials Assoc. are investigating remedies to this issue. Staff recommends delaying official action on this issue until a definitive corrective action is identified by these groups and implementing an ordinance at that time. Attachments: none Financial Impact: none Type of Item: (please mark with an`5r'0 Public Heating For Clerk's Dept Use: Ordinance First Reading Consent Agenda Ordinance First Reading Public Hearing Resolution Regular Agenda Commission Approval X Discussion&Direction X Original Document/Contract Attached for Execution by City Clerk Original Document/Contract Held by Department for Execution Reviewed by City Attorney X N/A Reviewed by Finance Dept. X N/A Reviewed by ( ) N/A Mayor center of Good LACommissioners lb S. Scott Vandergrift �b_;; ..l. 70,46,., Danny Howell. District 1 110 Scott Anderson, District 2 City Manager _ - Rusty Johnson, District 3 Robert Frank _— Nancy J. Parker, District 4 STAFF REPORT TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners FROM: James A. Phelps,Building Official DATE: November 30, 2004 RE: Discussion on Water Invasion into Single Family Homes ISSUE Should the City Commission consider adopting an ordinance to address water intrusion into single- family homes? BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION During the hurricane season in 2004, builders and homeowners regarding water intrusion into single- family homes made complaints. As a result, the City Commission desires to take action for the residents. There are several on-going meetings regarding this subject and more information will be provided at the City Commission Meeting.