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Ordinance 99-86ORDINANCE NO. 99- 8 6 AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE RURAL FRINGE AREA ASSESSMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR CREATION AND PURPOSE; PROVIDING FUNCTIONS, POWERS AND DUTIES; PROVIDING FOR APPOINTMENT, COMPOSITION, TERM OF OFFICE, ATTENDANCE AND FILLING OF VACANCIES; PROVIDING FOR OFFICERS, QUORUM AND RULES OF PROCEDURE; PROVIDING FOR DISSSOLUTION OF THE COMMITTEE AND REPEAL OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. . WHEREAS, Collier County is required by the State of Florida Admi,nistration Commission, pursuant to the Final Order of Case No. AC-99-002, to conduct an assessment of the rural and agricultural area of Collier County, including: all lands designated Agricultural/Rural; the Big Cypress Area of Critical State Concern; all conservation lands outside the County's urban boundary; and Southern Golden Gate Estates; and WHEREAS, the Final Order states that the Assessment shall be a collaborative, community- based effort with full and broad public participation; and WHEREAS, the Final Order encourages the County to consider the appropriateness of undertaking the assessment in phases designed to address short-term as well as long-term community needs and geographical differences; and WHEREAS, the Final Order states that all plan amendments necessary to implement the findings and results of the Assessment, or any phase thereof, shall be effective not later than June 22, 2002; and WHEREAS, on August 3, 1999, the Board of County Commissioners agreed to co!!duct ,, bifurcated analysis of the assessment area, with one process focusing on the Rural Frinso" a~_'~; and WHEREAS, on August 3, 1999 and September 14, 1999, the Board elected to c~ate citizens committee to oversee the assessment and development of comprehensive p~ amendments for the Rural Fringe area; and WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 99-364, dated September 14, 1999, the Board of County Commissioners appointed members to the Rural Fringe Area Assessment Oversight Committee. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONEKS OF COLLIEK COUNTY, FLORIDA, that: SECTION ONE: Creation and Purpose of the Rural Fringe Area Assessment Oversight Committee. There is hereby created and established the Rural Fringe Area Assessment Oversight Committee, hereinafter referred to as "the Committee." The Committee is created to conduct an assessment of portions of the rural and agricultural area of Collier County. The Board of County Commissioners elected to create two committees to oversee the assessment and development of comprehensive plan amendments pursuant to the State of Florida Administration Commission's Final Order of Case No. AC-99-002, one committee to be established for the rural fringe designated area and the other for the rural lands designated area. The Rural Fringe Area is reflected on the map attached hereto as Exhibit SECTION TWO; Functions, Powers and Duties of the Committee. The functions, powers and duties of the Committee shall be as follows: 1. The Committee shall hold public workshops for community input to assess community needs and geographical differences, which will aid the Board of County Commissioners in their adoption of comprehensive plan amendments for the rural fringe geographical area. 2. The Committee shall report to the Board of County Commissioners short and long-term goals benefiting the rural fringe geographical area. SECTION THREE: Appointment; Composition; Terms of Office; Attendance; and Filling Vacancies. 1. The Committee shall consist often (10) members chosen by the Board of County Commissioners. In accordance with the parameters set forth in the Final Order No. AC-99-002 of the Administration Commission, "participation must be wide in scope with broad community input." Therefore, the Committee members shall represent a cross-section of the public and include some members with technical and scientific experience and analytical skills. 2. The Committee shall conduct all or part of its initial assessment within approximately twelve months from its creation. It is anticipated that the entire assessment process shall be concluded within approximately 20-30 months from creation of the Committee; however, the Committee may conclude its work within a shorter timeframe. Upon appointment, the Committee shall serve the entire term. Said term shall expire at the conclusion of the Committee's report to the Board of County Commissioners. 3. Committee member attendance requirements, including failure to attend meetings and removal from office are governed by Collier County Ordinance No. 86-41, as amended, or by its successor ordinance. Ifa vacancy occurs on this Committee, a notice of vacancy shall be publicized and prospective members sought through newspaper advertisement. SECTION FOUR.; Officers, Quorum; Rules of Procedure; 1. At its first meeting, the Committee shall elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman from among the members. Officers' terms shall be for one (1) year, with eligibility for re-election. 2. The presence cfa majority of the members shall constitute a quorum necessary t9 take action and transact business, i '.I 3. The Committee shall, by a majority vote ofthe entire membership, adopt rules o,f procedure for the transaction of business and shall keep a written record of meetings, re~lutiona, findings and determinations. Copies of all Committee minutes, resolutions, reports, and exhibits shall be submitted to the Board of County Commissioners. SECTION FIVE; Dissolution of Committee; Repeal of Ordinance. At the conclusion of the Committee's report to the Board of County Commissioners, the objective of the Committee shall have been fulfilled. The Committee shall thereafter dissolve itself and this Ordinance automatically repealed. Dissolution and repeal shall not be later than December 31, 2002. 2 SECTION SIX: Conflict and Severability. In the event this Ordinance conflicts with any other ordinance of Collier County or other applicable law, the more restrictive shall apply. If any phrase or portion of this 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 Ordinance. The provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a 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 EIO .HT: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective upon filing with the Florida DePartment of State. PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, this/gZ;t~day of_~ff~a~6--~ ,1999. ,,, .ATTEST,: ,, .~. .~' .c:, 'D~HT~B,. BROCK, Clerk :: v'C;;~-, '".'Z' . 'ff":.""~' .,' Approved as to fo~ and legal sufficiency: County Attorney BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA By: This Ordinance filed with the .e..tc~rY of St. te's Office the and acknowledgeme~nt_of that f i i i n~e~c el ved~_t~.~_ dog of _fixx'~'~'_ ., '-'_~./.. DCW/Im 3 // I T4TS I T4i$ ~j J 1'411 Ij TSal ~ LHI~C):) ativ~.Otlg TIIJ Tilt Till Jl o$ jl ! i ~e~c'i, cO I It I I I It t I I I! I I I It I I I II I I I Jill I I I II i '."1 EXHIBIT "A" STATE OF FLORIDA) COUNTY OF COLLIER) I, DWIGHT E. BROCK, Clerk of Courts in and for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit, Collier County, Florida, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of: ORDINANCE NO. 99-86 ~ich was adopted by the Board of County Co~issio~,~ the 14th day of Dece~er, 1999, during Regular Session. WI~ESS my hand and the official seal of the Board~ County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, this"15th day of December, 1999.