Subject:
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Proposed Amendments to Brevard County Code of Ordinances, Section 74, Article VI Brevard County Code, pertaining to restrictions for sexual offenders and sexual predators.
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Fiscal Impact:
None
Dept/Office:
County Attorney’s Office
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners adopt the proposed ordinance amending Section 74, Article VI Brevard County Code, pertaining to restrictions for sexual offenders and sexual predators. Title Recommendation
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Summary Explanation and Background:
On July 19, 2022, the Board approved legislative intent and permission to advertise an amendment to Section 74, Article VI Brevard County Code, pertaining to restrictions for sexual offenders and sexual predators. Title
The County currently has a series of ordinances in place contained within Chapter 74, Article VI Brevard County Code, whereby certain restrictions are placed on sexual offenders and sexual predators. The proposal modifies the ordinances contained within Chapter 74, Article VI of the Brevard County Code to amend the definition of “Park” in Section 74-101; creating Section 74-102.5 - Business Self-Certification Registry”; establish a voluntary registry of businesses which have a primary purpose of recreation and where children regularly congregate to which a 1,000 foot buffer zone restriction will be applied to convicted sexual offenders and sexual predators; allow access with appropriate conditions to County government buildings for the limited purpose of conducting county business and accessing government services that requires in-person attendance as well as allowing access to public meetings.
Clerk to the Board Instructions:
Upon approval by the Board, execution by the Chair and attestation by the Clerk, file the ordinance with the Department of State as required by law within the 10- day deadline.
Please provide the County Attorney’s office with a copy.