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Agreement for Housing Code Representation in Deerfield Beach

Original title: MOTION TO APPROVE Interlocal Agreement between Broward County and the City of Deerfield Beach to provide representation at hearings before the Broward County Minimum Housing/Unsafe Structures Board from the date of approval by the County Commission upon execution of this agreement until September 30, 2030; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 2)

Record date · October 21, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The City of Deerfield Beach and Broward County are entering into an agreement for the County to provide legal or administrative representation at hearings regarding minimum housing and unsafe structure violations. This agreement is set to begin upon approval and remain in effect until September 30, 2030.

Why it matters

Property owners in Deerfield Beach facing housing code or unsafe structure citations will have their cases processed through Broward County's board representation process through September 2030.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Property owners in Deerfield Beach

Owners facing housing or unsafe structure citations will have their cases handled under this representation agreement.

Directly affected

Broward County Building Code Division

The agency responsible for managing the representation and hearings under this agreement.

Key Facts

The agreement establishes representation for the City of Deerfield Beach at Broward County Minimum Housing/Unsafe Structures Board hearings.
The contract term begins upon approval by the County Commission and expires on September 30, 2030.
The Mayor and Clerk are authorized to execute the agreement.
The item is filed under number 25-1195.

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The item is categorized as a Consent Item under the Public Works and Environmental Services - Building Code Division.
The item was introduced on September 16, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this agreement change for residents?

It formalizes the process by which the City of Deerfield Beach is represented at county-level hearings regarding housing code violations and unsafe structures.

How long will this agreement last?

The agreement is effective from the date of approval until September 30, 2030.

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Long-term Enforcement Alignment

The agreement sets a five-year term for housing code representation, indicating a stable, long-term administrative partnership between the City and County.

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