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Backup Documents 10/25/2022 Item # 9C9C Martha S. Ver ara From: RodriguezWanda <Wanda.Rodriguez@colliercountyfl.gov> Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 10:56 AM To: Minutes and Records Subject: *URGENT* ad request - Fair Notice to Tenant ordinance Attachments: ad request - Fair Notice to Tenant Ord. 9.27.22.pdf; Ordinance - Fair Notice to Tenant.pdf; Advertising Request form - Fair Notice to Tenant Ord. - 9.27.22.doc Importance: High Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Completed Ann/Martha/Mindy: Please submit the attached ad request to NDN to run in the legal/classified section on Thursday, September 15, 2022. This item is intended to be heard at the 9/27/22 BCC meeting. Thank you, 'Wanda Rodriguez, MCP, CPA Office of the County .Attorney (239) 252-8400 WRYM PO ACP wLLIBtCm C �t f d Pd P�blM,an�ager SINM ij, l'cjE" 'f-Ioi r;U 11_ w, e-mai, addresses are 5ublic 0;ord." if `jOU do ^Ot Vv'1 1. e `nali address reieased it response to a nu'011 :�.�:oi s :ec��est coo n��t send electronic mail ±o'"�ss entity. Instead -of act t1is Office by telephone or ir, �r/rifin,�. 1 dF ORDINANCE NO.2022 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, REQUIRING LANDLORDS TO GIVE LONG TERM TENANTS 60 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE OF A RENTAL INCREASE IN EXCESS OF 5%; PROVIDING FOR VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, it is the intention of this Board to provide all Collier County long term tenants with a fair notice if their rents are to increase by more than 5%; and WHEREAS, approximately half of the housing in Collier County are rental units. and WHEREAS, according to a 2017 study by ULI, 40 percent or 58,685 households in Collier County are considered -cost burdened", which, according to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, includes households who pay more than 30 percent of their income for housing and may have difficulty affording necessities such as food, clothing, transportation, and medical care: and WHEREAS. since the coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. there has been an influx of people to Florida from states with higher wages and cost of living which has caused an upsurge in rental rates in Collier County; and WHEREAS, according to the websites RedFin and Lillow, the average rent in Collier County for a 2i2. as of April 19, 2022. was $2.950. and WHEREAS, part II of chapter 83. Florida Statutes. commonly known as the "Florida residential Landlord and Tenant Act' ("the Act`), applies to the rental of residential dwelling units and sets forth the rights and duties of landlords and tenants; and WHEREAS, the Act does not provide specific notification requirements for landlords seeking to increase rental rates: and WHEREAS. there are programs which are available to assist tenants in paying their rents. which application process takes a minimum of 30 days. and 9C WHEREAS. in order to give tenants sufficient time to take advantage of these programs, and to otherwise assist them. Collier County proposes to enact an ordinance that requires 60 days written notification be given by Collier County residential landlords to their long term tenants prior to increasing the tenants' rent beyond 5 percent, and WHEREAS, other states including Alabama. Alaska, Arizona, California, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Missouri. New Hampshire, New Jersey. New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio. Pennsylvania, Rhode Island. South Dakota, and Texas, have issued laws that require landlords to provide notice to their tenants prior to increasing their rents: and WHEREAS, accordingly, this Board desires to require that residential landlords in unincorporated Collier County who proposes to increase the rents of their tenants by more than five percent shall provide such tenants with advance written notice of such increase. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that: SECTION ONE: Title and Citation This Ordinance shall be known and cited as "The Collier County Fair Notice to Tenant Ordinance." SECTION TWO: Findings The Board hereby ratifies and reaffirms the above whereas clauses and incorporates them as if fully set forth herein as the Board's legislative findings. SECTION THREE: Fair Notice to Tenant on Rent Increase More Than Five Percent A residential landlord that proposes to increase the rental rate by more than five percent at the end of a lease for a term of one year or longer must provide 60 days written notice to the tenant before the tenant must either: (1) accept the proposed amendment. (2) reach an acceptable compromise: or (3) reject the proposed amendment to their tenancy. If the required 60 days written notice has been provided and the tenant has not agreed to the proposed amendment or an acceptable compromise, the landlord may impose the proposed amended term(s) or require the tenant(s) to vacate the residence. SECTION FOUR: Violations and Penalties All violations of this ordinance may be processed according to the Collier County Consolidated Code Enforcement Ordinance (Ord. No, 2010-04, as amended) and per the provisions of F.S. chapter 162, parts I or It, as may be applicable. A violation of this ordinance shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding $500.00. A separate penalty may be imposed for each violation of this ordinance. 9C SECTION FIVE: Applicability of Ordinance The requirements of this ordinance shall apply within the unincorporated areas of Collier County. Except as set forth herein, all other provisions set forth in part 11 of chapter 83, Florida Statutes, as such may be amended, shall govern residential tenancies. SECTION SIX: Conflict and Severability In the event this Ordinance conflicts with any other ordinance of Collier County or other appliable law, the more restrictive shall apply. If any phrase or portion of the Ordinance is held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction. such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion. SECTION SEVEN: Inclusion in the Code of Laws and Ordinances The provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made part of the Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida. The sections of the Ordinance may be renumbered or relettered to accomplish such, and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section." "article," or any other appropriate word. SECTION EIGHT: Effective Date This Ordinance shall become effective upon filing with the Secretary of State. PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County. Florida. this day of _ _ 201) ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CRYSTAL K. KINZEL, CLERK COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA ma , Deputy Clerk Approved #s #ofc4#ml-legality: Jeffrey A. at ow, County Attorney William L. McDaniel. Jr.. Chairman 9� Acct #324560 September 13, 2022 Attn: Legals Naples News Media Group 1100 Immokalee Road Naples, Florida 34110 Re: Fair Notice to Tenant Ordinance Dear Legals: Please advertise the above referenced notice on Thursday, September 15, 2022 (to be placed in the classified section) and kindly send the Affidavit of Publication, together with charges involved, to this office. Thank you. Sincerely, Martha V ergara, Deputy Clerk P.O.#4500213499 COLLIER COUNTY FLORIDA REQUEST FOR LEGAL ADVERTISING OF PUBLIC HEARINGS To: Clerk to the Board: Please place the following as a: ® Normal legal Advertisement (Display Adv., location, etc.) ❑ Other: Originating Dept/ Div: County Attorney Person: Wanda Rodriguez 252-8123 Date: 9/13/22 Petition No. (if none, give brief description): Fair Notice to Tenant Ord. Petitioner: (Name & Address): na Name & Address of any person(s) to be notified by Clerk's Office: (If more space is needed, attach separate sheet) Hearing before BCC B7_A Other Requested Hearing date: (Based on advertisement appearing 10 days before hearing.) September 27. 2022 ( ad to run on Thursday, September 15. 2022) Newspaper(s) to be used: (Complete only if important): ® Naples Daily News ❑ Other ❑ Legally Required Proposed Text: (include legal description & common location & Size): AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, REQUIRING LANDLORDS TO GIVE LONG TERM TENANTS 60 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE OF A RENTAL INCREASE IN EXCESS OF 5%: PROVIDING FOR VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES. AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Companion petition(s), if any & proposed hearing date: none Does PgtitOn fee include advertising cost? ❑ Yes ❑ No if Yes, what account should be charged for advertising costs: P.O. No. 4500213499 RevieN, d b .i._. Divisio6 4di ni for or Designee Date List Att4hmcpts: proposed ordinance DISTRIBUTION INSTRUCTIONS A. For hearings before BCC or BZA: Initiating person to complete one copy and obtain Division Head approval before submitting to Clerk's Office for processing. Note: If legal document is involved, be sure that any necessary legal review, or request for same, is submitted to Countv Attornev before submitting to Minutes & Records. The Manager's office will distribute copies: ❑ County Manager agenda file: to ❑ Requesting Division Clerk's Office ❑ Original B. Other hearings: Initiating Division head to approve and submit original to Clerk's off -ice. retaining a copy for file. FOR CLERK'S OFFICE USEpOLVLY: Date Received: __"F/�3 Date of Public hearine: Date Advertised: I NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 7 V NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on September 27, 2022, in the Board of County Commissioners Meeting Room, Third Floor, Collier Government Center, 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL, to consider the enactment of a County Ordinance. The meeting will commence at 9:00 A.M. The title of the proposed Ordinance is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, REQUIRING LANDLORDS TO GIVE LONG TERM TENANTS 60 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE OF A RENTAL INCREASE IN EXCESS OF 5%; PROVIDING FOR VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A copy of the proposed Ordinance is on file with the Clerk to the Board and is available for inspection. All interested parties are invited to attend and be heard. NOTE: All persons wishing to speak on any agenda item must register with the County Manager prior to presentation of the agenda item to be addressed. Individual speakers will be limited to 3 minutes on any item. The selection of any individual to speak on behalf of an organization or group is encouraged. If recognized by the Chairman, a spokesperson for a group or organization may be allotted 10 minutes to speak on an item. Persons wishing to have written or graphic materials included in the Board agenda packets must submit said material a minimum of 3 weeks prior to the respective public hearing. In any case, written materials intended to be considered by the Board shall be submitted to the appropriate County staff a minimum of seven days prior to the public hearing. All materials used in presentations before the Board will become a permanent part of the record. As part of an ongoing initiative to encourage public involvement, the public will have the opportunity to provide public comments remotely, as well as in person, during this proceeding. Individuals who would like to participate remotely should register through the link provided within the specific event/meeting entry on the Calendar of Events on the County website at www.coIIiercOLliltVfl.aov/visitors/caleiidar-of-eveiits after the agenda is posted on the County website. Registration should be done in advance of the public meeting or any deadline specified within the public meeting notice. Individuals who register will receive an email in advance of the public hearing detailing how they can participate remotely in this meeting. Remote participation is provided as a courtesy and is at the user's risk. The County is not responsible for technical issues. For additional information about the meeting, please call Geoffrey Willig at 252-8369 or email to Geoffrev.Willi�4colliercountvfl.(-,rov. Any person who decides to appeal any decision of the Board will need a record of the proceedings pertaining thereto and therefore, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Collier County Facilities Management Division, located at 3335 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 101, Naples, FL 34112-5356, (239) 252-8380, at least two days prior to the meeting. Assisted listening devices for the hearing impaired are available in the Board of County Commissioners Office. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA WILLIAM L. MCDANIEL JR., CHAIRMAN CRYSTAL K. KINZEL, CLERK $y: Martha Vergara, Deputy Clerk (SEAL) (q 9C Martha S. Vergara From: Gannett Legals Public Notices 4 <ganlegpubnotices4@gannett.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 12:29 PM To: Martha S. Vergara Subject: DO NOT REPLY External Message: Please use caution when opening attachments, clicking links, or replying to this message. This is an auto generated email, please do not reply. The legal department has received your email and will be processing your notice as soon as possible. We will provide a proof as well as publication dates, cost and payment requirements prior to the notice running. All Legal/Public Notices will be processed for the desired publication if received by deadline. Office Hours: Monday — Friday 8:00 am -5:00 pm CST/EST Thank you for your business. Gannett Legal/Public Notice Department Martha S. Vergara From: Gannett Legals Public Notices 4 <ganlegpubnotices4@gannett.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 12:52 PM To: Martha S. Vergara Subject: RE: 5412562 - Fair Notice to Tenant Ordinance 9/27/2022 Attachments: OrderConf.pdf External Message: Please use caution when opening attachments, clicking links, or replying to this message. Hello, Your notice is scheduled to run on 9/15 in the Daily News. The total cost is $511.00, which includes an affidavit that will be mailed to you after the final run date. An order confirmation containing a proof of the notice is attached for your review. Thank you, Forrest Grade Public Notice Representative •USA TODAY NETWORK Office: 844-254-5287 LOCAUG From: Martha S. Vergara<Martha.Vergara@collierclerk.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 11:29 AM To: NDN-Legals <legals@naplesnews.com> Subject: 5412562 - Fair Notice to Tenant Ordinance 9/27/2022 Hello, Please advertise the following attached on Thursday, September 15, 2022. To be placed in that portion of the newspaper where classified advertisements appear. Please forward an ok when received, if you have any questions feel free to call. Thanks, 6 Martha Veryara BMR & VAB Senior Deputy Clerk Office: 239-252-7240 Fax: 239-252-8408 E-mail: martha.verciara@CollierClerk.com Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Collier County 3299 Tamiami Trail E, Suite #401 Naples, FL 34112 www.CollierClerk.com 9G This electronic communication contains information intended solely for the named addressee(s). If you have received this communication in error, please forward the email in its entirety to the Clerk's Office at collierclerk@collierclerk.com and delete the email. Under Florida Law, email addresses are public. Martha S. Vergara 7 V From: Martha S. Vergara Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 12:29 PM To: Naples Daily News Legals Subject: Fair Notice to Tenant Ordinance 9/27/2022 Attachments: Fair Notice to Tenant Ordinance (BCC 9-27-2022).docx; Fair Notice to Tenant Ord (BCC 9-27-2022).docx Hello, Please advertise the following attached on Thursday, September 15, 2022. To be placed in that portion of the newspaper where classified advertisements appear. Please forward an ok when received, if you have any questions feel free to call. Thanks, Martha Vergara BMR & VAB Senior Deputy Clerk Office: 239-252-7240 Fax: 239-252-8408 E-mail: martha.vergara@CollierClerk.com Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Collier County 3299 Tamiami Trail E, Suite #401 Naples, FL 34112 www.CollierCierk.com �c Martha S. Vergara From: Martha S. Vergara Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 1:00 PM To: RodriguezWanda Subject: Ad Proof - Fair Notice to Tenant Ordinance Attachments: OrderConf.pdf Hi Wanda, Attached is the ad proof as referenced. Please let me know of any changes needed. Thanks, Martha Vergara BMR & VAB Senior Deputy Clerk Office: 239-252-7240 Fax: 239-252-8408 E-mail: martha.veraara@CollierClerk.com Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Collier County 3299 Tamiami Trail E, Suite #401 Naples, FL 34112 www.CollierClerk.com 1 NaPjCti:43a*jjj N9W6 PART OF THE USA TODAY NETWORK 014 3299 TAMIAMI TRL E NAPLES FL 34112--574 Account AD# Net Amount 1303807 0005412562 $511.00 Sales Rep: FGrade Tax Amount $0.00 Order Taker: FGrade Total Amount Payment Method Payment Amount Amount Due $511.00 Invoice $0.00 $511.00 Order Created 09/13/2022 Product # Ins Column Agate Lines Start Date End Date NDN-Naples Daily News 1 1.00 146 09/16/2022 09/15/2022 NDN-naplesnews.com 1 1.00 146 09/15/2022 09/15/2022 * ALL TRANSACTIONS CONSIDERED PAID IN FULL UPON CLEARANCE OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTION Text of Ad: 09/13/2022 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on September 27, 2022, in the Board of County Commission- ers Meeting Room, Third Floor, Collier Government Center, 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL, to consider the enactment of a County Ordinance. The meeting will commence at 9:00 A.M. The ti- tle of the proposed Ordinance is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMIS- SIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, REQUIRING LAND- LORDS TO GIVE LONG TERM TENANTS 60 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE OF A RENTAL IN- CREASE IN EXCESS OF 5%; PROVIDING FOR VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY; PROVID- ING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EF- FECTIVE DATE. A copy of the proposed Ordi- nance is on file with the Clerk to the Board and is available for inspection. All interested parties are invited to attend and be heard. NOTE: All persons wishing to speak on any agenda item must register with the County Manager prior to presenta- tion of the agenda item to be addressed. Individual speakers will be limited to 3 minutes on any item. The selection of any individual to speak on be- half of an organization or group is encouraged. If recog- nized by the Chairman, a spokesperson for a group or organization may be allotted 10 minutes to speak on an item. Persons wishing to have writ- ten or graphic materials in- cluded in the Board agenda packets must submit said ma- terial a minimum of 3 weeks prior to the respective public hearing. In any case, written materials intended to be con- sidered by the Board shall be submitted to the appropriate County staff a minimum of seven days prior to the public hearing. All materials used in presentations before the Board will become a perma- nent part of the record. As part of an ongoing initia- tive to encourage public in- volvement, the public will have the opportunity to pro- vide public comments remote- &y, as well as in person, during this proceeding. Individuals who would like to participate remotely should register through the link provided within the specific event/meeting entry on the Calendar of Events on the County website at www.collie rcountyfl.gov/visitors/ca lendar- of-events after the agenda is posted on the County website. Registration should be done in advance of the riublic meeting or any clead- ne specified within the pub- lic meeting notice. Individuals who register will receive an email in advance of the public can participate remotely in this meeting. Remote partici- pation is provided as a courte- sy and is at the user's risk. The County is not responsible for technical issues. For additional information about the meet- ing, please call Geoffrey Willig at 252-8369 or email to Geoffr ey.Willig@colliercountyfl.gov. Any person who decides to appeal any decision of the Board will need a record of the proceedings pertaining thereto and therefore, may need to ensure that a verba- tim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. If you are a person with a dis- ability who needs any accom- modation in order to partici- pate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain as- sistance. Please contact the Collier County Facilities Man- aggement Division, located at 3335 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 101, Naples, FL 34112-5356, (239) 252-8380, at least two days prior to the meeting. As- sisted listening devices for the hearing impaired are availa- ble in the Board of County Commissioners Office. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMIS- SIONERS COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA WILLIAM L. MCDANIEL JR., CHAIRMAN CRYSTAL K. KINZEL, CLERK By: Martha Vergara, Deputy Clerk 15, 2022 #5412562 E 9C Martha S. Vergara From: RodriguezWanda < Wanda. Rod rig uez@colIiercountyfl.gov> Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 1:22 PM To: Minutes and Records; Martha S. Vergara Subject: proof approval - Fair Notice to Tenant Ordinance Attachments: OrderConf.pdf Attorney approval is below, no staff or applicant approval required. Thanks for the quick turnaround! Wanda Rodriguez, MCP, CPJ�I Office of the County .Attorney (239) 252-8400 �,EFTlFriO t• From: KlatzkowJeff <Jeff.Klatzkow@coIIiercountyfl.gov> Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 1:19 PM To: RodriguezWanda <Wanda.Rod riguez@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: RE: Proof for approval - Fair Notice to Tenant Ordinance Approved. -Jeff From: RodriguezWanda <Wanda.Rod riguez@colliercountvfl.gov> Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 1:18 PM To: KlatzkowJeff <Jeff.Klatzkow@coIIiercountyfl.gov> Subject: Proof for approval - Fair Notice to Tenant Ordinance Importance: High Jeff, For your approval, to run on Thursday, 12 days before the 9/27 meeting. Title in ad proof matches your draft ordinance. Wanda Rodriguez, MCP, CPM Office of the County .Attorney (239) 252-8400 Ct���F'Fu a • From: Martha S. Vergara <Martha.Vergara@collierclerk.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 1:00 PM To: RodriguezWanda <Wanda.Rod riguez@colliercountyfl.gov> Subject: Ad Proof - Fair Notice to Tenant Ordinance EXTERNAL EMAIL: This email is from an external source. Confirm this is a trusted sender and use extreme caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Hi Wanda, Attached is the ad proof as referenced. Please let me know of any changes needed. Thanks, Martha Vergara BMR & VAB Senior Deputy Clerk Office: 239-252-7240 Fax: 239-252-8408 E-mail: martha.vergara@CollierClerk.com Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Collier County 3299 Tamiami Trail E, Suite #401 Naples, FL 34112 www.CollierClerk.com This electronic communication contains information intended solely for the named addressee(s). If you have received this communication in error, please forward the email in its entirety to the Clerk's Office at collierclerk@colliercierk.com and delete the email. Under Florida Law, email addresses are public. Undel- Florida '_avn. e-mail addresses are ;cubiic records. If ;iou da ; not wart your e-�-riaii address released in response to a public records request. do not send electror�c mail to this entit;r. Instead contact this office by telephone or in writing. N Martha S. Vergara 9 C From: Martha S. Vergara Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 1:27 PM To: 'Gannett Legals Public Notices 4' Subject: RE: 5412562 - Fair Notice to Tenant Ordinance 9/27/2022 Hi Forrest, This ad proof has been reviewed and approved. Please proceed with publishing as requested on Thursday, September 15, 2022. Thanks, Martha From: Gannett Legals Public Notices 4 <ganlegpubnotices4@gannett.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 12:52 PM To: Martha S. Vergara<Martha.Vergara@collierclerk.com> Subject: RE: 5412562 - Fair Notice to Tenant Ordinance 9/27/2022 External Message: Please use caution when opening attachments, clicking links, or replying to this message. Hello, Your notice is scheduled to run on 9/15 in the Daily News. The total cost is $511.00, which includes an affidavit that will be mailed to you after the final run date. An order confirmation containing a proof of the notice is attached for your review. Thank you, Forrest Grade Public Notice Representative USA TODAY NETWORK Office: 844-254-5287 LOCAUQ From: Martha S. Vergara <Martha.Vergara@collierclerk.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 11:29 AM To: NDN-Legals <legals@naplesnews.com> Subject: 5412562 - Fair Notice to Tenant Ordinance 9/27/2022 Hello, Please advertise the following attached on Thursday, September 1S, 2022. W 1 Tv b$ placed in that portion of the newspaper where classified advertisements appear. 9C Please forward an ok when received, if you have any questions feel free to call. Thanks, Martha Vergara BMR & VAB Senior Deputy Clerk Office: 239-252-7240 Fax: 239-252-8408 E-mail: martha.verciara@CollierClerk.com Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Collier County 3299 Tamiami Trail E, Suite #401 Naples, FL 34112 www.CollierClerk.com This electronic communication contains information intended solely for the named addressee(s). If you have received this communication in error, please forward the email in its entirety to the Clerk's Office at collierclerk@collierclerk.com and delete the email. Under Florida Law, email addresses are public. Martha S. Veroara 19 Ic From: Gannett Legals Public Notices 4 <ganlegpubnotices4@gannett.com> Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2022 8:53 AM To: Martha S. Vergara Subject: DO NOT REPLY External Message: Please use caution when opening attachments, clicking links, or replying to this message. This is an auto generated email, please do not reply. The legal department has received your email and will be processing your notice as soon as possible. We will provide a proof as well as publication dates, cost and payment requirements prior to the notice running. All Legal/Public Notices will be processed for the desired publication if received by deadline. Office Hours: Monday — Friday 8:00 am -5:00 pm CST/EST Thank you for your business. Gannett Legal/Public Notice Department LEP NaPjC,64:3a*jjj NjeWS PART OF THE USA TODAY NETWORK Published Daily Naples, FL 34110 014 UDGET 3299 TAMIAMI TRL E NAPLES, FL 34112-5746 Affidavit of Publication STATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTY OF BROWN Before the undersigned they serve as the authority, personally appeared said legal clerk who on oath says that he/she serves as Legal Clerk of the Naples Daily News, a daily newspaper published at Naples, in Collier County, Florida; distributed in Collier and Lee counties of Florida; that the attached copy of the advertising was published in said newspaper on dates listed. Affiant further says that the said Naples Daily News is a newspaper published at Naples, in said Collier County, Florida, and that the said newspaper has heretofore been continuously published in said Collier County, Florida; distributed in Collier and Lee counties of Florida, each day and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in Naples, in said Collier County, Florida, for a period of one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of advertisement; and affiant further says that he has neither paid nor promised any person, or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for publication in said newspaper issue(s) dated or by publication on the newspaper's website, if authorized, on Issue(s) dated: 09/15/2022 Subscribed and sworn to before on September 15, 2022: Notary, Statelof WI, County of Brown My commission expires Publication Cost: $511.00 Ad No: 0005412562 rs7tate HLEEN ALLEYUustomerNo:1;i0380! otary put,licPO #: 4500213499 I S C o 5 i ?l# of Affidavits 1 of W This is not an invoice 4C NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on September 27, 2022, in the Board of County Commission- ers Meeting Room, Third Floor, Collier Government Center, 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL, to consider the enactment of a County ordinance. The meeting will commence at 9,00 A-M_ The ti- tle of the proposed Ordinance is as follows AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMIS- SIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, REQUIRING LAND- LORDS TO GIVE LONG TERM TENANTS 60 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE OF A RENTAL IN- CREASE IN EXCESS OF 5%; PROVIDING FOR VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY; PROVID- ING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERABIUTY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EF. FECTIVE DATE. A copy of the proposed Ordl- nance Is on file with the Clerk to the Board and Is available for inspection. All interested parties are Invited to attend and be heard. NOTE: All persons wishing to speak on any agenda item must register with the County Mona prior to presents• lion of the agenda Item to be addressed. Individual speakers will be limited to 3 minutes on any item. The selection of an f in to speak on be- h. of an organization or group is encouraged. If recog- nized by the Chairman, a spokesperson for a group or organization may be allotted 10 minutes to speak on an item. Persons wishing to have writ- ten or graphic materials in- cluded in the Board agenda packets must submit said ma- terial a minimum of 3 weeks prior to the respective public hearing. In any case, written materials intended to be con- sidered by the Board shall be submitted to the appropriate County staff a minimum of seven days prior to the public hearing. Alf materials used in presentations before the Board will become a perma- nent part of the record. As part of an ongoing initia- tive to encourage public in- volvement, the public will have the opportunity to pro- vide public comments remote - as well as in person, durin g gAllis proceeding. Individuals who would like to participate remotely shociId register through the link provided within the specific event/meeting entry on the Calendar of Events on the County wehsite of www.tnllie rcnu n tyf LQov/vicitnrslcdlendar- of-events after the agenda is posted on the County website. Registratlon should be done in advance of the Fine meeting or any dead line specified within the pub- lic meeting notice. Individuals who register will receive an email in advance of the public hearing detailing how they can participate remotely in this inccUng, Remote particl• pation is provided as a courte• cv and km tho user's rick The County is not responsible for technical issues. For additional information about the meet- iuy, please call Geuffrey Will'gg at 252-8369 or email to Geoffr ey-Wit Iig®colliercountyfl.gov. Any person who decides to appeal any decision of the Board will need a record of the proceed' pertaining thereto and therefore, may need to ensure that a verba- tim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. If You are a person with a dis- ability who needs any accom- modation in order to partici- pate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain as- sistance. Please contact the Collier Count}' Facilities Man- aqement Division, located at 3335 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 101, Naples, FL 34112-5356, (239) 252-8380, at least two days prior to the meeting. As- sisted listening devices for the hearing impaired are availa- ble in the Board of County Commissioners Office, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMIS- SIONERS COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA WILLIAM L. MCDANIEL JR„ CHAIRMAN CRYSTAL K. 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CL Q CD N U) m F c� v D CD CL 2) CD a Z O CD i� 0 c lwrr rtp o� M. a. ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST & ROUTING SLIP 9 C TO ACCOMPANY ALL ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS SENT TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OFFICE FOR SIGNATURE Print on pink paper. Attach to original document. The completed routing slip and original documents are to be forwarded to the County Attorney Office at the time the item is placed on the agenda. All completed routing slips and original documents must be received in the County Attorney Office no later than Monday preceding the Board meeting. ** ROUTING SLIP** Complete routing lines # I through #2 as appropriate for additional signatures, dates, and/or information needed. If the document is already complete with the exception of the Chairman's signature. draw a line thrnnoh rnntinn Iin— 81 the--k 441 o.o A.e -1-- a.i:,.. v__-- ._ .,- _ — ..,._ - --"....._.. Route to Addressees (List in routing order) „,,.., ,,, « ,­ �„c�n,ui, niw Office 1U1waru to me Count Initials Anorney Orrice. Date 1. 2. 3. County Attorney Office County Attorney Office JAK 10/25/22 4. BCC Office Board of County Commissioners (,t/�VV 10 Z 7 2 Z 5. Minutes and Records JClerk of Court's Office PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATION Normally the primary contact is the person who created/prepared the Executive Summary. Primary contact information is needed in the event one of the addressees above may need to contact staff for additional or missing information Name of Primary Staff Wanda Rodriguez Phone Number Ext. 8123 Contact / Department County Attorney Office Agenda Date Item was 10/25/22 Agenda Item Number 9C Approved by the BCC Type of Document(s) Ordinance — Notice to Tenant Number of Original 1 Attached Documents Attached PO number or account n/a number if document is to be recorded INSTRUCTIONS & CHECKLIST Initial the Yes column or mark "N/A" in the Not Applicable column, whichever is Yes N/A (Not atmrooriate. Initial Applicable) 1. Does the document require the chairman's original signature (instead of stamp)? n/a 2. Does the document need to be sent to another agency for additional signatures? If yes, n/a provide the Contact Information Name; Agency; Address; Phone on an attached sheet. 3. Original document has been signed/initialed for legality. (All documents to be signed by JAK the Chairman, with the exception of most letters, must be reviewed and signed by the Office of the County Attorney.) 4. All handwritten strike -through and revisions have been initialed by the County Attorney n/a Office and all other parties except the BCC Chairman and the Clerk to the Board. 5. The Chairman's signature line date has been entered as the date of BCC approval of the JAK document or the final negotiated contract date whichever is applicable. 6. "Sign here" tabs are placed on the appropriate pages indicating where the Chairman's JAK signature and initials are required. 7. In most cases (some contracts are an exception), the original document and this routing slip n/a should be provided to the County Attorney Office at the time the item is uploaded to the agenda. Some documents are time sensitive and require forwarding to Tallahassee within a certain time frame or the BCC's actions are nullified. Be aware of your deadlines! 8. The document was approved by the BCC on 10/25/22 and all changes made during JAK N/A is not the meeting have been incorporated in the attached document. The County Attorney an option for Office has reviewed the changes, if applicable. this line. 9. Initials of attorney verifying that the attached document is the version approved by the J W N/A is not BCC, all changes directed by the BCC have been made, and the document is ready for the FIA / an option for Chairman's signature. thj r ine. 1: Forms/ County Forms/ BCC Forms/ Original Documents Routing Slip WWS Original 9.03.04; Revised 1.26.05; 2.24.05; 11/30/12; 4/22/16; 9/10/21 ORDINANCE NO. 2022 - 4 3 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, REQUIRING LANDLORDS TO GIVE LONG TERM TENANTS 60 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE OF A RENTAL INCREASE IN EXCESS OF 5%; PROVIDING FOR VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, it is the intention of this Board to provide all Collier County long term tenants with a fair notice if their rents are to increase by more than 5%; and WHEREAS, approximately half of the housing in Collier County are rental units; and WHEREAS, according to a 2017 study by ULI, 40 percent or 58,685 households in Collier County are considered "cost burdened", which, according to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, includes households who pay more than 30 percent of their income for housing and may have difficulty affording necessities such as food, clothing, transportation, and medical care; and WHEREAS, since the coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, there has been an influx of people to Florida from states with higher wages and cost of living which has caused an upsurge in rental rates in Collier County; and WHEREAS, according to the websites RedFin and Zillow, the average rent in Collier County for a 2/2, as of April 19, 2022, was $2,950; and WHEREAS, part II of chapter 83, Florida Statutes, commonly known as the "Florida residential Landlord and Tenant Act" ("the Act"), applies to the rental of residential dwelling units and sets forth the rights and duties of landlords and tenants; and WHEREAS, the Act does not provide specific notification requirements for landlords seeking to increase rental rates; and WHEREAS, there are programs which are available to assist tenants in paying their rents, which application process takes a minimum of 30 days; and [22-GRC-01353/1750926/11 WHEREAS, in order to give tenants sufficient time to take advantage of these programs, and to otherwise assist them, Collier County proposes to enact an ordinance that requires 60 days written notification be given by Collier County residential landlords to their long term tenants prior to increasing the tenants' rent beyond 5 percent; and WHEREAS, other states including Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, and Texas, have issued laws that require landlords to provide notice to their tenants prior to increasing their rents; and WHEREAS, accordingly, this Board desires to require that residential landlords in unincorporated Collier County who proposes to increase the rents of their tenants by more than five percent shall provide such tenants with advance written notice of such increase. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that: SECTION ONE: Title and Citation This Ordinance shall be known and cited as "The Collier County Fair Notice to Tenant Ordinance." SECTION TWO: Findings The Board hereby ratifies and reaffirms the above whereas clauses and incorporates them as if fully set forth herein as the Board's legislative findings. SECTION THREE: Fair Notice to Tenant on Rent Increase More Than Five Percent A residential landlord that proposes to increase the rental rate by more than five percent at the end of a lease for a term of one year or longer must provide 60 days written notice to the tenant. The 60 day notice period begins when the landlord provides notice either through mail, posting, or email. This notice requirement does not apply to automatic rate increases provided in written leases. This notice requirement does not change a landlord's or tenant's rights under Florida Law, including Ch. 83. SECTION FOUR: Violations and Penalties All violations of this ordinance may be processed according to the Collier County Consolidated Code Enforcement Ordinance (Ord. No, 2010-04, as amended) and per the provisions of F.S. chapter 162, parts I or II, as may be applicable. A violation of this ordinance shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding $500.00. A separate penalty may be imposed for each violation of this ordinance. [ 22-G RC-01353/1750926/11 rM SECTION FIVE: Applicability of Ordinance The requirements of this ordinance shall apply within the unincorporated areas of Collier County. Except as set forth herein, all other provisions set forth in part II of chapter 83, Florida Statutes, as such may be amended, shall govern residential tenancies. SECTION SIX: Conflict and Severability In the event this Ordinance conflicts with any other ordinance of Collier County or other appliable law, the more restrictive shall apply. If any phrase or portion of the Ordinance is held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion. SECTION SEVEN: Inclusion in the Code of Laws and Ordinances The provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made part of the Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida. The sections of the Ordinance may be renumbered or relettered to accomplish such, and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section," "article," or any other appropriate word. SECTION EIGHT: Effective Date This Ordinance shall become effective upon filing with the Secretary of State. PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, this 25th day of October, 2022. ATTESTI? CRYST'AL. K. KINZEL, CLERK By: Attest'aD�'t6 nan! 0 Jeffrey County Attorney BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COLLIER CO ORIDA By: c Willj L. McDaniel, Jr., Chairman [22-GRC-01353/1750926/1] z z FLORIDA DEPARTMENT Of STATE RON DESANTIS Governor October 28, 2022 Martha S. Vergara, BMR & VAB Senior Deputy Clerk Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Collier County 3329 Tamiami Trail E, Suite #401 Naples, Florida 34112 Dear Martha Vergara, CORD BYRD Secretary of State Pursuant to the provisions of Section 125.66, Florida Statutes, this will acknowledge receipt of your electronic copy of the Collier County Ordinance No. 2022-043, which was filed in this office on October 28, 2022. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact me at (850) 245-6271 or Anya.Owens@DOS.MyFlorida.com. Sincerely, Anya C. Owens Program Administrator Florida Administrative Code and Register ACO/rra R. A. Gray Building • 500 South Bronough Street • Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250 Telephone: (850) 245-6270 ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST & ROUTING SLIP 9 C TO ACCOMPANY ALL ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS SENT TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OFFICE FOR SIGNATURE Print on pink paper. Attach to original document. The completed routing slip and original documents are to be forwarded to the County Attorney Office at the time the item is placed on the agenda. All completed routing slips and original documents must be received in the County Attorney Office no later than Monday preceding the Board meeting. ** ROUTING SLIP** Complete routing lines #1 through #2 as appropriate for additional signatures, dates, and/or information needed. If the document is already complete with the exception of the Chairman's signature draw a line throu h routin 1m' # 1 th h Route to Addressees (List in routing order) es roug #2, complete the checklist, and Office forward to the Count Initials Attorney Office. Date 1. 2. 3. County Attorney Office County Attorney Office JAK 10/25/22 4. BCC Office Board of County Commissioners (Alf? 10 7- J 2 Z 5. Minutes and Records 77Clerk of Court's Office M F jrWIVIARY C ONTACT INFORMATION Normally the primary contact is the person who created/prepared the Executive Summary. Primary contact information is needed in the event one of the addressees above may need to contact staff fur additi-I - F Name of Primary Staff Wanda Rodriguez Phone Number Ext. 8123 Contact / Department County Attorney Office Agenda Date Item was 10/25/22 Agenda Item Number 9C Approved by the BCC Type of Document(s) Ordinance — Notice to Tenant Number of Original 1 Attached Documents Attached PO number or account n/a number if document is to be recorded fiX IrNRwN1910 mal Initial the Yes column or mark "N/A" in the Not Applicable column, whichever is Yes N/A (Not appropriate. Initial Applicable) 1. Does the document require the chairman's on final signature (instead of stamp)? n/a 2. Does the document need to be sent to another agency for additional signatures? If yes, n/a provide the Contact Information Name; Agency; Address; Phone on an attached sheet. 3. Original document has been signed/initialed for legality. (All documents to be signed by JAK the Chairman, with the exception of most letters, must be reviewed and signed by the Office of the County Attorney.) 4. All handwritten strike -through and revisions have been initialed by the County Attorney n/a Office and all other parties except the BCC Chairman and the Clerk to the Board. 5. The Chairman's signature line date has been entered as the date of BCC approval of the JAK document or the final negotiated contract date whichever is applicable. 6. "Sign here" tabs are placed on the appropriate pages indicating where the Chairman's JAK signature and initials are required. 7. In most cases (some contracts are an exception), the original document and this routing slip n/a should be provided to the County Attorney Office at the time the item is uploaded to the agenda. Some documents are time sensitive and require forwarding to Tallahassee within a certain time frame or the BCC's actions are nullified. Be aware of your deadlines! 8. The document was approved by the BCC on 10/25/22 and all changes made during JAK N/A isle the meeting have been incorporated in the attached document. The County Attorney an option for Office has reviewed the changes, if applicable. this line. 9. Initials of attorney verifying that the attached document is the version approved by the JdV N/A is not BCC, all changes directed by the BCC have been made, and the document is ready for the / an option for Chairman's signature. this line. ` 110 I: Forms/ County Forms/ BCC Forms/ Original Documents Routing Slip WWS Original 9.03.04; Revised 1.26.05; 2.24.05; 11/30/12; 4/22/16; 9/10/21 9� ORDINANCE NO. 2022 - 43 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, REQUIRING LANDLORDS TO GIVE LONG TERM TENANTS 60 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE OF A RENTAL INCREASE IN EXCESS OF 5%; PROVIDING FOR VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, it is the intention of this Board to provide all Collier County long term tenants with a fair notice if their rents are to increase by more than 5%; and WHEREAS, approximately half of the housing in Collier County are rental units; and WHEREAS, according to a 2017 study by ULI, 40 percent or 58,685 households in Collier County are considered "cost burdened", which, according to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, includes households who pay more than 30 percent of their income for housing and may have difficulty affording necessities such as food, clothing, transportation, and medical care; and WHEREAS, since the coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, there has been an influx of people to Florida from states with higher wages and cost of living which has caused an upsurge in rental rates in Collier County; and WHEREAS, according to the websites RedFin and Zillow, the average rent in Collier County for a 2/2, as of April 19, 2022, was $2,950; and WHEREAS, part II of chapter 83, Florida Statutes, commonly known as the "Florida residential Landlord and Tenant Act" ("the Act"), applies to the rental of residential dwelling units and sets forth the rights and duties of landlords and tenants; and WHEREAS, the Act does not provide specific notification requirements for landlords seeking to increase rental rates; and WHEREAS, there are programs which are available to assist tenants in paying their rents, which application process takes a minimum of 30 days; and 122-GRC-01353/1750926/11 WHEREAS, in order to give tenants sufficient time to take advantage of these programs, and to otherwise assist them, Collier County proposes to enact an ordinance that requires 60 days written notification be given by Collier County residential landlords to their long term tenants prior to increasing the tenants' rent beyond 5 percent; and WHEREAS, other states including Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, and Texas, have issued laws that require landlords to provide notice to their tenants prior to increasing their rents; and WHEREAS, accordingly, this Board desires to require that residential landlords in unincorporated Collier County who proposes to increase the rents of their tenants by more than five percent shall provide such tenants with advance written notice of such increase. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that: SECTION ONE: Title and Citation This Ordinance shall be known and cited as "The Collier County Fair Notice to Tenant Ordinance." SECTION TWO: Findings The Board hereby ratifies and reaffirms the above whereas clauses and incorporates them as if fully set forth herein as the Board's legislative findings. SECTION THREE: Fair Notice to Tenant on Rent Increase More Than Five Percent A residential landlord that proposes to increase the rental rate by more than five percent at the end of a lease for a term of one year or longer must provide 60 days written notice to the tenant. The 60 day notice period begins when the landlord provides notice either through mail, posting, or email. This notice requirement does not apply to automatic rate increases provided in written leases. This notice requirement does not change a landlord's or tenant's rights under Florida Law, including Ch. 83. SECTION FOUR: Violations and Penalties All violations of this ordinance may be processed according to the Collier County Consolidated Code Enforcement Ordinance (Ord. No, 2010-04, as amended) and per the provisions of F.S. chapter 162, parts I or II, as may be applicable. A violation of this ordinance shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding $500.00. A separate penalty may be imposed for each violation of this ordinance. [22-GRC-01353/1750926/11 rM SECTION FIVE: Applicability of Ordinance The requirements of this ordinance shall apply within the unincorporated areas of Collier County. Except as set forth herein, all other provisions set forth in part II of chapter 83, Florida Statutes, as such may be amended, shall govern residential tenancies. SECTION SIX: Conflict and Severability In the event this Ordinance conflicts with any other ordinance of Collier County or other appliable law, the more restrictive shall apply. If any phrase or portion of the Ordinance is held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion. SECTION SEVEN: Inclusion in the Code of Laws and Ordinances The provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made part of the Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida. The sections of the Ordinance may be renumbered or relettered to accomplish such, and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section," "article," or any other appropriate word. SECTION EIGHT: Effective Date This Ordinance shall become effective upon filing with the Secretary of State. PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, this 25th day of October, 2022. ATTEST: CRYSTAL.. K. KINZEL,CLERK By: Attes.Vas� irman Approv4l aft egality: Jeffrey 4.rlaAkow, County Attorney BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COLLIER COT 2IT—�ORIDA WillAm L. McDaniel, Jr., [22-GRC-01353/1750926/11 9r z FLORIDA DEPARTMENT Of STATE RON DESANTIS Governor October 28, 2022 Martha S. Vergara, BMR & VAB Senior Deputy Clerk Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Collier County 3329 Tamiami Trail E, Suite #401 Naples, Florida 34112 Dear Martha Vergara, CORD BYRD Secretary of State Pursuant to the provisions of Section 125.66, Florida Statutes, this will acknowledge receipt of your electronic copy of the Collier County Ordinance No. 2022-043, which was filed in this office on October 28, 2022. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact me at (850) 245-6271 or Anya.Owens@DOS.MyFlorida.com. Sincerely, Anya C. Owens Program Administrator Florida Administrative Code and Register ACO/rra R. A. 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