Lake
Date Created: 04/30/15 Last updated: 04/30/15
Lake County, FL to hold Public Hearing of Ordnance affecting Locally Registered and Locally Licensed Contractors The County Commission will consider an ordinance amending Lake County Code, Chapter 6, entitled Buildings and Construction, Article VI, entitled Locally Registered and Locally Licensed Contractors; there is no fiscal impact. an ordinance amending Lake County Code, Chapter 6, entitled Buildings and Construction, Article VI, entitled Locally Registered and Locally Licensed Contractors; there is no fiscal impact. Commissioners were approached by a local contractor requesting a Grandfathering option to allow a registered contractor who has an active license to make an application to receive a local license for a specialty classification within Lake County. Several years ago this option was available; however, it has since been removed from the County Code. At the request of the Board, staff has reviewed the issues and is recommending adoption of an ordinance to allow an experienced registered contractor who has an active license with Lake County on or before March 1, 2015 as a residential, building, or general contractor to submit an application to receive a local license for a specialty classification contractor without taking an examination if they meet specific criteria. This exception would expire on March 1, 2016.
Issue History 04/30/15 The County Commission will hold a public hearing at the 5/5/15 meeting. Related Documents 5/5/15 Ordinance & Background 5/5/15 Meeting Agenda Lobbying Information Require lobbyist registration? Yes Lobbyist registration fee? $0 Additional information: Lobbyists must register before speaking to a Commissioner or speaking at a County Commission meeting. For more information click here or contact the County Manager's office, 352-343-1700. The current Lobbying Ordinance is in effect as of January 2012.