CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

TO: Mayor and City Commission

FROM: Richard D. Sala, City Manager

BY: Tammy Reed-Holguin, Community Development Director

DATE: June 9, 2009

SUBJECT: Second Reading and Adoption

Proposed Fee Schedule Revision (Article 1, Section 4 of Appendix F) - To Modify Local Business Tax and Associated Processing Fees

Update:

At the May 26, 2009 City Commission meeting, the Commission approved the first reading of the attached ordinance approving the fee schedule revision for Local Business Tax, Article I, Section 4 of Appendix F of the City’s Code of Ordinance. Tonight, we are presenting the same ordinance for a second reading and final adoption.

The City’s Fee Schedule that determines the amount of local business tax, formerly known as occupational license fees, issued by the Community Development Department was revised in 2007 after remaining unchanged for over ten years. The fees were increased up to the statutory limit of 5%. An analysis of revenue vs. cost has found that this minimal increase falls short of covering the costs incurred by the City to insure that businesses are properly licensed and inspected. It is, therefore, recommended that the local business tax fees be increased by 5% in 2009 as permitted by State Statute to closely align the revenue with the incurred costs. The attached Ordinance adopts the following amendments:

· Increases all local business taxes by statutory limit of 5%.

· Increases the processing fee from $30 to $35, not limited to 5% by statute, but based on costs incurred.

Background

The City of North Lauderdale amended occupational license classifications and rate structure, by Ordinance 95-7-891 adopted on July 25, 1995. In 1995, the City established an Equity Study Commission pursuant to Section 205.0535(2), Florida Statutes, and also met the requirements of Section 205.0535(3), of Florida Statutes. After the conditions of these sections of the Florida Statutes are met, municipalities may every other year thereafter increase by ordinance the rates of local business tax receipts by up to five (5) percent. The City did not increase these rates between 1995 and 2007 as allowed by law, creating a gap between revenue and incurred costs. The last time the City increased the rates was in 2007, which means that by State law the rates may be increased again in 2009.

In order to insure the reasonableness of the proposed rates, the fee schedule was compared to the current rates of similar municipalities and it was determined that even with this 5% increase, North Lauderdale local business tax receipts are still within the median for the majority of categories and for the most commonly used categories.

The increase in the processing fee is based on a 2007 study conducted by PMG Associates Inc, which recommended a processing fee of $42 based on the costs incurred by the City when processing these types of applications. In 2007 the fee was increased to only $30 to minimize the impact on applicants. An increase to $35 is recommended at this time to bring the application cost closer to the costs incurred by the City for processing. The PMG study showed that even this increase will place the City in line or below the surrounding cities in cost for processing an application.

Upon approval of the revised fee schedule on this final reading, the new fees will be applied to all renewals (issued for fiscal year 2009/10) of local business tax receipts and to all new local business tax receipts issued after the effective date regardless of the date on which the application was applied for. It is the recommendation of the City Administration that the effective date of no later than Monday, June 29, 2009 be established to allow for an adequate notification period and to re-program the computers with the new fee schedule.

RECOMMENDATION:

The City Administration recommends Commission’s consideration and approval on second reading of the attached ordinance amending Appendix F “Fees” of the City of North Lauderdale Code of Ordinances to reflect increases in the local business tax receipts.

ORDINANCE NO.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE 1, SECTION 4, OF APPENDIX F OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, ENTITLED LOCAL BUSINESS TAX, TO INCREASE BY FIVE PERCENT (5%) OF THE CURRENT RATE STRUCTURE FOR LOCAL BUSINESS TAX RECEIPTS AND INCREASE THE APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE BASED ON INCURRED COSTS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, Article 1, Section 4, of Appendix F of the Code of Ordinances of the City of North Lauderdale, Florida provides the classification and fees for Local Business Tax Receipts; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 205.0535(1), Florida Statutes, the City of North Lauderdale amended occupational license classifications and rate structure, by Ordinance 95-7-891, adopted on July 25, 1995; and

WHEREAS, prior to the adoption of Ordinance 95-7-891, the City established an Equity Study Commission pursuant to Section 205.0535(2), Florida Statutes, and also met the requirements of Section 205.0535(3), Florida Statutes, and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 205.0535(4), Florida Statutes, after the conditions of sections 205.0535(2) and (3), Florida Statutes, are met, municipalities may every other year thereafter increase by ordinance the rates of local occupational license taxes by up to five (5) percent; and

WHEREAS, the City Commission approved the last increase in rates on June 19, 2007 by Ordinance 07-06-1190; and

WHEREAS, the City's professional staff recommends that the local business tax be increased by five (5) percent for receipts sold beginning June 29, 2009 for the period beginning October 1, 2009; and

WHEREAS, the City Commission accepts the recommendations of the City's professional staff and finds that the revisions to Article 1, Section 4, of Appendix F of the Code of Ordinances of the City of North Lauderdale, Florida, are in the best interests of all the citizens and residents of the City of North Lauderdale; and

WHEREAS, section 205.0535(4), Florida Statutes, requires a majority plus one vote of the City Commission to enact the increase.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA:

Section 1. The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Ordinance upon adoption hereof.

Section 2. That Article 1, Section 4, of Appendix F, entitled "LOCAL BUSINESS TAX", of the Code of Ordinances of the City of North Lauderdale, Florida, is hereby amended to read as follows:

Sec. 4 Local business tax.

[(a)   Fees for businesses, not enumerated.  Every business, occupation, profession or exhibition, substantial, fixed or temporary engaged in by any person, whether in a building, tent or upon a street, vacant lot, or anywhere in the open air, within the city, and not specifically designated in this section, shall pay a license fee of $57.75 60.63.

(b)   Fee schedule.  The occupation fees which shall be paid by persons engaging in or managing businesses, professions or occupations are hereby fixed as follows:] 

Local Business Tax Classification and Schedule
#	Classification	Rate
1000	Abstract companies or agents	210.00 220.50
	ACLF - See nursing home
1001	Advertising agency	115.50 121.27
1002	Advertising, distribution	210.00 220.05
1003	Advisor/consultant	115.50  121.27
	Alterations - See clothing
1004	Ambulance	89.25 93.71
1005	Amusement parlors	346.50 363.32
1006	Animal boarding facility	78.75 82.68
1007	Animal exhibition; per day	189.00 198.45
1008	Animal grooming facility	78.75  82.68
1009	Animal hospital	78.75 82.68
1010	Animal pet shop	78.75 82.68
1011	Artists; art or handcraft studio	131.25  137.81
1012	Athletic arena	346.50 363.82
1013	Athletic exhibition	189.00 198.45
1014	Auction sales, auto	157.50 165.37
1015	Auction sales, household goods	231.00   242.55
1016	Auction sales, real and personal property	472.50   496.12
1017	Auction sales, shops	1,575.00  1653.75
1018	Auction sales, shops (itinerant)	393.75   413.43
1019	Automobile dealers, new/used	231.00  242.55
1020	Automobile dealers, paint/body	84.00 88.20
1021	Automobile dealers, repair	84.00  88.20
1022	Automobile driving school	84.00  88.20
1023	Automobile rental service	126.00   132.30
1024	Automobile salvage	210.00 220.50
1025	Automobile tag, title agency	105.00   110.25
1026	Automobile towing agency	210.00   220.50
1027	Automobile trans., 5-passenger	68.25  71.66
1028	Automobile trans., 7-passenger	78.75   82.68
1029	Automobile trans., >7-passenger	157.50  165.37
1030	Automobile trans., bus co.	210.00   220.50
1031	Automobile wash	89.25 93.71
1032	Automatic game and device	52.50 55.12
1033	Automatic game and device, distributor	210.00    220.50
1034	Automatic trade machines	52.50  55.12
1035	Automatic trade machines, distributors	210.00 220.50
1036	Automatic trade machines, ice	36.75  38.58
1037	Automatic trade machines, musical	52.50   55.12
1038	Automatic trade machines, billiard/pool	47.25 49.61
1039	Automatic wash and dry machines	10.50  11.02
1040	Bail bond company	472.50   496.12
1041	Bakery, retail	84.00  88.20
1042	Bakery, route	84.00   88.20
1043	Bankruptcy/close-out sale, >15 dys	131.25   137.81
1044	Bankruptcy/close-out sale, >30 dys	162.75   170.88
1045	Bankruptcy/close-out sale, >60 dys	199.50  209.47
1046	Bankruptcy/close-out sale, addl. day	52.50 55.12
1047	Bankruptcy/close-out sale, trustee	304.50   319.72
1048	Barbershops, beauty salons	26.25 27.56
1049	Beer and wine sales - See package store
1050	Bingo hall	420.00 441.00
1051	Bookkeeping, tax, auditing svcs.	131.25  137.81
1052	Bowling alley	47.25 49.61
1053	Brokers or brokerage, futures/options	236.25  248.06
1054	Brokers or brokerage, goods	236.25 248.06
1055	Brokers or brokerage, mortgage	236.25  248.06
1056	Brokers or brokerage, produce	236.25 248.06
1057	Brokers or brokerage, ship/boat	236.25  248.06
1058	Brokers or brokerage, stocks/bonds	236.25  248.06
1059	Brokers or brokerage, commodity	236.25  248.06
1060	Brokers or brokerage, mutual	236.25 248.06
1061	Building inspection service	131.25  137.81
1062	Campaign headquarters	0.00
1062	Car rental service - See automobile rental service
1063	Car wash - See automobile wash
1063	Carnivals, circuses	105.00  110.25
1064	Carpentry shops	68.25  71.66
1065	Carpet and rug cleaning company	68.25 71.66
1066	Caterers, accessory	36.75  38.58
1067	Caterers, sole	78.75 82.68
1068	Check cashing store	157.50  165.37
1069	Child care center	52.50  55.12
1070	Child care services, home	42.00  44.10
1071	Church	0.00
1072	Clothing alterations	26.25  27.56
1073	Clothing, dressmaker, tailor	52.50   55.12
	Coin-operated machines - See automatic trade machines
1074	Collection and claim agencies	236.25 248.06
1075	Computer services	105.00  110.25
1076	Contractor, alarm system	105.00  110.25
1077	Contractor, awning (cloth)	105.00   110.25
1078	Contractor, cabinetry	105.00  110.25
1079	Contractor, carpet	105.00 110.25
1080	Contractor, communications	105.00 110.25
1081	Contractor, demolition	105.00 110.25
1082	Contractor, electrical	105.00 110.25
1083	Contractor, elevator	105.00 110.25
1084	Contractor, engineer	105.00 110.25
1085	Contractor, fences	105.00 110.25
1086	Contractor, floor	105.00 110.25
1087	Contractor, gas fitting	105.00 110.25
1088	Contractor, gas service station	105.00 110.25
1089	Contractor, General	157.50 165.37
1090	Contractor, glazer	105.00 110.25
1091	Contractor, insulation	105.00 110.25
1092	Contractor, irrigation system	105.00 110.25
1093	Contractor, lathe	105.00 110.25
1094	Contractor, lot clearing	105.00 110.25
1095	Contractor, mason, cement	105.00 110.25
1096	Contractor, mechanical	105.00 110.25
1097	Contractor, metalwork	105.00 110.25
1099	Contractor, paint	105.00 110.25
1100	Contractor, pest control	157.50 165.37
1101	Contractor, pile driver	105.00 110.25
1102	Contractor, drywall/plaster	105.00 110.25
1103	Contractor, plumbing	105.00 110.25
1104	Contractor, pool	157.50 165.37
1105	Contractor, roofing	105.00 110.25
1106	Contractor, pressure cleaning/sandblasting	105.00 110.25
1107	Contractor, septic tank	105.00 110.25
1108	Contractor, sewer	105.00 110.25
1109	Contractor, sheet metal	105.00 110.25
1110	Contractor, sign	105.00 110.25
1111	Contractor, solar heating	105.00 110.25
1112	Contractor, storm shutters	105.00 110.25
1113	Contractor, superintendant/supervisor of construction	105.00 110.25
1114	Contractor, surveyor	105.00 110.25
1115	Contractor, tile	105.00 110.25
1116	Contractor, unclassified	105.00 110.25
1117	Contractor, video	105.00 110.25
1118	Contractor, wall-paper	105.00 110.25
1119	Contractor, waterproofing	105.00 110.25
1120	Contractor, well-drilling	105.00 110.25
1121	Contractor, window	105.00 110.25
1122	Contractor, window coverings	105.00 110.25
1123	Courier/message/parcel service location	157.50  165.37
1124	Courier/message/parcel service vehicles	26.25 27.56
1125	Credit bureau or association	126.00  132.30
1126	Dental lab, center or clinic	120.75  126.78
1127	Dental supplies	105.00 110.25
1128	Distributor, miscellaneous	105.00 110.25
	Dog or trained animal exhibition - See animal exhibition
1129	Dry cleaners	115.50  121.27
1130	Electric light and power company	682.50  716.62
1131	Employment agency	105.00 110.25
1132	Entertainment	315.00  330.75
1133	Factories; unclassified	157.50  165.37
1134	Financial institution, banks, trusts	341.25   358.31
1135	Financial institution, finance	262.50  275.62
1136	Financial institution, mortgage	262.50  275.62
1137	Financial institution personal finance	262.50  275.62
1138	Financial institution, wages	157.50   165.37
1139	Fire extinguisher service	103.50  108.67
1140	Florist shop or flower dealer	73.50 77.17
1141	Funeral	236.25   248.06
1142	Gas companies, bottled gas	63.00  66.15
1143	Gas companies, distributors	682.50 716.62
1144	Gas companies, each location	21.00 22.05
1145	Gas companies, per nozzle	10.50 11.02
1146	Gas/oil distrib.-gas/wholesale/no storage	236.25 248.06
1147	Gas/oil distrib.-gas/wholesale/storage	210.00  220.05
1148	Gas/oil distrib.-oil/wholesale/no storage	157.50  165.37
1149	Gas/oil distrib.-oil/wholesale/storage	288.75  303.18
1150	General maintenance person	38.25  40.16
1151	Golf course	210.00  220.50
1152	Golf course, driving range	105.00   110.25
1153	Golf course, miniature course	78.75   82.68
1154	Golf professional	78.75  82.68
1155	Gun range	262.50  275.62
1156	Halls for hire	131.25  137.81
1157	Health club, each location	183.75 192.93
1158	Herbalist	262.50  275.62
1159	Holiday sales, temporary	63.00  66.15
1160	Housecleaning service	52.50 55.12
1161	Ice cream parlor	63.00 66.15
1162	Import/export	115.50  121.27
1164	Insurance company, additional classification	63.00  66.15
1163	Insurance company, office	120.75  126.78
1165	Insurance company, out of area	105.00   110.25
1166	Interior decorators	89.25  93.71
1167	Interior designers	89.25   93.71
1168	Janitorial service	68.25   71.66
1169	Jewelry dealers	231.00   242.55
	Kennel - See animal boarding
1170	Landscape installation	141.75  148.83
1171	Landscape maintenance, location	42.00 44.10
1172	Landscape maintenance, additional vehicle	26.25   27.56
1173	Landscape nurseries	63.00 66.15
1174	Landscape, tree trim	78.75  82.68
1175	Laundry, coin-operated	126.00 132.30
1176	Laundry, customer drop-off	126.00  132.30
1177	Laundry, wholesale	115.50 121.27
1178	Limousine - See automobile transportation
1178	Lounge, live entertain. >100 people	420.00  441.00
1179	Lounge, live entertain. <100 people	525.00  551.25
1180	Lounge, no entertainment, <100 people	315.00  330.75
1181	Lounge, no entertainment, >100 people	420.00   441.00
1182	Machine shops	105.00   110.25
1183	Mail order establishment/office	126.00   132.30
1184	Manufacturing; 1--5 people	78.75 82.68
1185	Manufacturing; 6--10 people	131.25  137.81
1186	Manufacturing; 11--25 people	236.25  248.06
1187	Manufacturing; over 25 people	315.00  330.75
1188	Manufacturers representative	126.00 132.30
1189	Markets, specialty	73.50   77.17
1190	Massage salon	Not permitted
1191	Masseur/masseuse	84.00    88.20
1192	Masseur/masseuse assistant	26.25   27.56
1193	Meat packing houses or storage	183.75  192.93
1194	Medical billing	105.00  110.25
1195	Medical lab	126.00  132.30
1196	Merchants, invent. <=$1,000	63.00  66.15
1197	Merchants, invent. >$1,000 <=$3,000	94.50  99.22
1198	Merchants, invent. >$3,000 <=$10,000	126.00    132.30
1199	Merchants, invent. >$10,000 <=$20,000	157.50   165.37
1200	Merchants, invent. >$20,000 <=$50,000	183.75   192.93
1201	Merchants, invent. >$50,000 <=$100,000	357.00  374.85
1202	Merchants, invent. >$100,000 <=$200,000	577.50   606.37
1203	Merchants, Invent. >$200,000 <=$500,000 over $200,000 and up to $500,000	630.00   661.50
1204	Merchants, invent. >$500.000 <=$1,250,000	682.50  716.62
1205	Merchants, invent. >$1,250,000	735.00  771.75
1206	Motion picture studio	157.50  165.37
1207	Motion picture theaters	236.25 248.06
1208	Motion picture, food sales in	26.25  27.56
1209	Motorcycle dealer	78.75  82.68
1210	Moving company per vehicle	63.00   66.15
1211	Nails and personal service salons	15.75   16.53
1212	News bureau; newspaper agency	183.75  192.93
	Nightclub - See lounge
1213	Nursing home	157.50   165.37
1214	Office space only	73.50   77.17
1215	Office suite only	26.25 27.56
1216	Office suites business	157.50   165.37
1217	Owner, residential rental property	8.40  8.82
1218	Package store, carry out	89.25 93.71
	Parcel delivery service - See courier service
1219	Parking facility	157.50 165.37
1220	Pawnbrokers	945.00   992.25
	Pet shop; birds. Fish and pets - See animal pet shops
1221	Photographers; each, no site	63.00    66.15
1222	Photographers; each; at site	63.00   66.15
1223	Piano tuner	36.75   38.58
1224	Postal center	105.00   110.25
1225	Printing, copying service	63.00   66.15
1227	Professionals/P.A., accountant	131.25  137.81
1228	Professionals/P.A., architects	131.25  137.81
1229	Professionals/P.A., attorneys	131.25 137.81
1230	Professionals/P.A., chemists	131.25   137.81
1231	Professionals/P.A., chiropractors	131.25   137.81
1232	Professionals/P.A. dentists	131.25  137.81
1233	Professionals/P.A., detectives	131.25   137.81
1234	Professionals/P.A., dieticians	131.25 137.81
1235	Professionals/P.A., doctors	131.25 137.81
1236	Professionals/P.A., draftsman	131.25  137.81
1237	Professionals/P.A., electrologists	131.25  137.81
1238	Professionals/P.A., engineers	131.25  137.81
1239	Professionals/P.A., funeral	131.25  137.81
1226	Professionals/P.A., labtechs	131.25  137.81
1240	Professionals/P.A., mental health	131.25  137.81
1241	Professionals/P.A., nurses	131.25  137.81
1242	Professionals/P.A., opticians	131.25  137.81
1243	Professionals/P.A., optometrists	131.25  137.81
1244	Professionals/P.A., other	131.25  137.81
1245	Professionals/P.A., pharmacists	131.25 137.81
1246	Professionals/P.A., physiotherapists	131.25   137.81
1247	Professionals/P.A., psychiatrists	131.25   137.81
1248	Professionals/P.A., veterinarian	131.25  137.81
1249	Promoters	236.25   248.06
1250	Promotional show, exhibit	183.75   192.93
1251	Property management company	131.25  137.81
1252	Publisher/publishing company	157.50  165.37
1253	Real estate brokers; each broker	131.25 137.81
1254	Real estate brokers, each salesman	63.00  66.15
1255	Recording studio	157.50 165.37
1256	Rental services, no merchant license	126.00  132.30
1257	Rental services, other	105.00 110.25
1258	Rental services, video	105.00   110.25
1259	Rental services, plus merchant license	52.50  55.12
1310	Repair shop, appliances	78.75 82.68
1260	Repair shop, automotive	78.75   82.68
1261	Repair shop, bicycle etc.	78.75 82.68
1262	Repair shop, jewelry	78.75   82.68
1263	Repair shop, motorcycle	78.75 82.68
1264	Repair shop, paint and body	78.75   82.68
1265	Repair shop, radiator	78.75   82.68
1266	Repair shop, radio, phonograph	78.75   82.68
1267	Repair shop, sewing machines	78.75    82.68
1268	Repair shop, sharpening	78.75   82.68
1269	Repair shop, shoe, boot	78.75   82.68
1270	Repair shop, tire	78.75 82.68
1271	Repair shop, office eqt.	78.75   82.68
1272	Repair shop, unclassified	78.75  82.68
1273	Restaurants, 1--25 persons	78.75   82.68
1274	Restaurants, over 25 persons	78.75   82.68
1275	Restaurants, drive-through	84.00 88.20
1276	Restaurants, take-out only	52.50  55.12
1277	Restaurants, take-out + sit down	84.00 88.20
1278	Sales representative	105.00   110.25
1279	Schools, private <25	52.50  55.12
1280	Schools, private >25	131.25 137.81
1281	School, business colleges	131.25    137.81
1282	School, dance	94.50   99.22
1283	School, music	94.50   99.22
1284	Secondhand dealers, general	141.75   148.83
1285	Secondhand dealers, household	141.75  148.83
1286	Secretarial services	42.00 44.10
1287	Security service	157.50 165.37
1288	Self-service storage, >50	105.00  110.25
1289	Self-service storage, >51--100	157.50  165.37
1290	Self-service storage, >101+ units	210.00  220.50
	Skating rinks - See athletic arenas
1291	Solicitors, telemarketers - See telemarketers
1291	Swimming pool maintenance	89.25  93.71
	Tag, title agency - See automobile tag agencies
1292	Tanning salons	262.50 275.62
1293	Telemarketing	231.00  242.55
1294	Telephone answer service	157.50   165.37
1295	Telephone systems and companies	656.25  689.06
1296	Theater/place of amusement >100 seats	236.25  248.06
1297	Theater/place of amusement >101--500 seats	262.50  275.62
1298	Theater/place of amusement >501--1,000 seats	367.50  358.87
1299	Theater/place of amusement, >1,000 seats	472.50 496.12
1300	Travel bureau	105.00   110.25
1301	Trucks, freight/transfer, 1-ton	26.25 27.56
1302	Trucks, freight/transfer, 2-ton	36.75 38.58
1303	Trucks, freight/transfer, 4-ton	47.50  49.87
1304	Trucks, freight/transfer, >4-ton	78.75  82.68
1305	Tutoring service	52.50  55.12
1306	Unclassified	63.00 66.15
1307	Upholsterers	63.00  66.15
1308	USPO	0.00
1309	Vehicle storage	262.50  275.62
1311	Warehouse - See self-storage
PROCESSING/INSPECTION FEES
2000	Occupational license application fee, new and transfer	30.00 35.00
2001	Occupational use inspection fee	325.00
2002	Occupational license transfer fee	10%
2003	Occupational license renewal fee	15.00
2005	Occupational license penalty fee	250.00
2007	Occupational License delinquent fee - if paid in October	10%
2008	Occupational license delinquent fee - if paid in November	15%
2009	Occupational license delinquent fee - if paid in December	20%
2010	Occupational license delinquent fee - if paid in January	25%
2011	Sign inspection fee, 1st sign	30.00
2012	Sign inspection fee, each additional sign	3.00
2013	Rental unit inspection, duplex	32.00
2014	Rental unit inspection, triplex	40.00
2015	Rental unit inspection, quadplex	50.00
2027	Fire re-inspection, failed annual inspection	100.00

(Code 1976, §§ 11-12, 11-16; Ord. No. 92-6-820, § 2(Exh. A(I)(c)), 6-25-92; Ord. No. 95-7-891, §§ 1, 2, 7-25-95)

Section 3. Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances.

All prior ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.

Section 4. Severability.

If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court or competent jurisdiction, then said holding shall in no way affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.

Section 5. Inclusion in Code.

It is the intention of the City Commission of the City of North Lauderdale, Florida, that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the City of North Lauderdale Code of Ordinances; and that the sections of this ordinance may be renumbered or re-lettered and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section," "article," or such other appropriate word or phrase in order to accomplish such intentions. Moreover, the terminology shall be revised as per Section 3 of this Ordinance.

Section 6. Effective Date.

This Ordinance shall become effective upon the approval of the City Commission.

PASSED FIRST READING THE 26^th DAY OF MAY, 2009.

PASSED SECOND READING THE___________DAY OF__________________, 2009.

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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CITY ATTORNEY SAMUEL S. GOREN

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MAYOR JACK BRADY

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ATTEST: VICE MAYOR JOHN R. CANGEMI

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INTERIM CITY CLRK PATRICIA VANCHERI