2016-006 Resolution Relating to the Provision of Record Searches, Adopting the Fee for such Searches RESOLUTION NO. 2016-006
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE
PROVISION OF RECORD SEARCHES; ADOPTING THE
FEE FOR SUCH SEARCHES; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS the City Commission of the City of Ocoee, Florida, has enacted Ordinance
No. 2016-006 (the "Ordinance"), which authorizes the imposition of record search fees related to
property located within the city; and
WHEREAS the Ordinance provides for the fee imposed for record searches is to be
established by a resolution of the City Commission of the City of Ocoee; and
WHEREAS the City Commission recognizes the value of record search reports being
provided through an online third-party service established in cooperation with the City of Ocoee;
and
WHEREAS a public hearing was held on April 19, 2016, and comments and objections
of all interested persons were heard and considered.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA:
SECTION!. AUTHORITY. This Resolution is adopted pursuant to the provisions of
Ordinance No. 2016-006; the City of Ocoee Home Rule Charter; Article VIII, Section 2 of the
Florida Constitution; Section 166.041, Florida Statutes; and other applicable provisions of law.
SECTION 2. FEE ESTABLISHED.
(A) The standard fee to be charged for online record searches at a rate of $125 per
search. Online record searches are the preferred method of providing this service.
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(B) If an online record search cannot be conducted, the standard fee for a manual
search conducted by city staff is $25. For an additional fee of $50 (total fee of $75), an
expedited research effort may be conducted by staff.
(C) No additional fee will be assessed for multiple buildings or building units on a
single parcel of land. Each parcel for a record search shall be as defined by the Orange County
Property Appraiser.
(D) If it is available, the public will be directed to use a third-party online record
search service established by prior agreement with the city. The online service will be made
accessible through the city's website, but may be separately hosted by the third party providing
the service.
(E) Persons who lack Internet access capabilities to request and receive the results of
an online record search shall be provided with a publicly accessible workstation to perform this
work during normal city business hours at a location to be established by the City Clerk of the
City of Ocoee.
(F) Any fee imposed for a record search must be paid before the search is conducted.
A third party providing online record search services may be authorized by the City to accept
payment for the service, with the amount collected forwarded to the City in accordance with an
agreement between the parties. The city is authorized to pay any reasonable fees imposed by the
third-party provider for its services, as may be specified in the agreement.
SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY. If any clause, section, or other part of this Resolution
shall be held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, such
unconstitutional or invalid part shall be considered as eliminated and in no way affecting the
validity of other provisions of this Resolution.
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SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this �9" day of ,,Pr,'/ , 2016.
APPROVED:
ATTEST: CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA
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Be' ikenberry, City Clerk Rusty Jo ssMayor
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FOR USE AND RELIANCE ONLY BY APPROVED BY THE OCOEE CITY
THE CITY OF OCOEE,FLORIDA; COMMISSION AT A MEETING HELD
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND ON Apr,'/ /9 ,2016,
LEGALITY THIS Ki DAY OF UNDER AGENDA ITEM NO. /3— .
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SHUFFIELD,LOWMAN & WILSON,P.A.
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