Subject:
Title
Approval, Re: An Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of Brevard County, Florida; amending Chapter 62, Article VII, Division 2, Section 62-2844, entitled "Performance Security".
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Fiscal Impact:
Indeterminate. However, an overall positive impact is expected due to less staff time to prepare and review associated agenda items.
Dept/Office:
Public Works/Engineering
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners adopt the attached ordinance amendment to Chapter 62, Article VII, Division 2, Section 62-2844, entitled "Performance Security."
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Summary Explanation and Background:
On April 22, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners approved legislative intent and permission to advertise an amendment to Section 62-2844, Brevard County Code of Ordinances, establishing an administrative process for the release and reduction of performance security, as appropriate, for the construction of improvements associated with subdivisions and plats upon issuance of a certificate of completion by staff.
The attached ordinance has been drafted to meet this direction.
Pursuant to Section 62-2844, Brevard County Code of Ordinances, the Board is responsible for releasing or reducing performance security (performance bond) for construction improvements associated with subdivisions and plats. Currently, upon recommendation from the County's Development Engineer and the Public Works Department, the Board is presented with the request through an agenda report and can reduce the bond amount correspondingly for improvements that have received a certificate of completion.
The proposed Code amendment will increase efficiency by allowing the County Manager, or designee, to handle such requests administratively, but while still requiring the same supporting information and approvals from other County departments and governmental units for such improvements, including utility installations, roads, and drainage systems. ...
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