City Council Seeks Applications for Citizens Boards and Commissions

From the City of Tampa:

Citizens interested in seeking appointment must be residents and registered voters in the City of Tampa. However, there are several Boards, Commissions, and Advisory Councils/Commission that do not require citizens to be residents and registered voters of the City of Tampa. These positions are voluntary. Individuals being appointed to serve on these Boards, Commissions, and Advisory Councils/Commissions serve without compensation. Individuals being appointed may be required to file financial disclosure.

The deadline for submission of applications is 5 p.m. on Sept. 14 in the Office of the City Clerk, Old City Hall, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd.

The City Council of the City of Tampa has scheduled three-minute presentations of the applicants on Sept. 22 at 10 a.m. under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business during the regular sessions of Council. The meetings are held in the Tampa City Council Chambers, Old City Hall, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd.

Applications are available in the Office of the City Clerk, Old City Hall, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., Third Floor, and are also available on the City of Tampa’s Web site at: tampagov.net/appl_tampa_Boards_and_commissions

The application can be filled out on-line and can be submitted via U.S. Mail, fax, or e-mail. Directions for submission are listed on the application. 

The Boards, Commissions, and Advisory Councils/Commissions that have current openings between now and January 31, 2012.

Barrio Latino Commission:

• Purpose: The Barrio Latino Commission has the responsibility of preserving the historic fabric of the District and maintaining its architectural integrity. The Ybor City Historic District has many character defining features:  pedestrian scale, mixed-use main streets, as well as its unique structures such as the Social Clubs and Cigar Factory buildings. The Barrio Latino Commission balances the historic past with the growth of the present prosperity.
• Term of Office: Two Years
• Special Requirements:
  
  • Members and alternate members shall have a demonstrated interest, competence, professional experience or knowledge in architecture, historic preservation, history, architectural history, planning, archaeology, development, real estate appraisals, real estate marketing, law or other related disciplines.
  • Oath of Office required.
  • Financial disclosure required.
  • All appointees shall be residents of the City of Tampa.
  • Members shall not serve more than two consecutive full terms
• Terms Expiring:
  • One Position – Due to Lack of Participation
  • Alternate – Term expires on February 3, 2014
• Meeting Schedule:
  • Meeting dates and time: For information, contact Dennis Fernandez, Historic Preservation and Urban Design Manager at (813) 274-8920
• Location: Tampa City Council Chambers, Old City Hall, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., Third Floor, Tampa
• Board Coordinator: For further information contact: Dennis Fernandez, Historic Preservation and Urban Design Manager at (813) 274-8920

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD:

• Purpose: Board hears cases involving overgrowth, debris, junk vehicles, existing signs, etc. as well as structures which do not meet City Code requirements. As a quasi-judicial board, it can levy fines for noncompliance & file liens against properties.
• Term of Office: Three years
• Special Requirements:
  • Oath of Office required.
  • Financial disclosure not required.
  • Residency of the City of Tampa required.
• Terms Expiring:
  • One Position – Due to Resignation
  • Term expires on January 31, 2012
• Meeting Schedule:
  • Meeting dates and times: Meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 9:00 a.m.
• Location: Tampa City Council Chambers, Old City Hall, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., Third Floor, Tampa.
• Board Coordinator: For further information contact: Wendelin Anderson at 274-7286

ENTERPRISE ZONE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY:

• Purpose: Powers and responsibilities of the Agency are contained in Section 2 of Ordinance No. 2005-314 adopted by City Council on November 17, 2005 as amended by Ordinance No. 2006-126 adopted by City Council on May 25, 2006.
• Term of Office: Four years
• Special Requirements:
  • Oath of Office required.
  • Financial disclosure not required.
  • Residency of the City of Tampa not required.
• Terms Expiring:
  • One Position – Due to Resignation
  • Term expires on May 25, 2014
• Meeting Schedule:
  • For meeting information, contact Ed Johnson at 242-3806
• Board Coordinator: For further information contact:  Ed Johnson at 242-3806

VARIANCE REVIEW BOARD

• Purpose: VRB receives its direction from Chapter 17.5-73 Powers and Duties. VRB is able to grant variances to portions of Chapter 13 (Tree and Landscape), Chapter 20.5 (Signs) and Chapter 27 (Zoning). The VRB also hears appeals from decisions rendered by the administrator of the aforementioned chapters.
• Term of Office: Four Years
• Special Requirements:
  • The VRB shall be comprised of seven (7) members:
  • 2 arborists or nurserymen or horticulturalists or urban foresters or landscape architects (but not more than one of each), one appointed by the Mayor and the other appointed by City Council. 
  • 1 developer or contractor, appointed by the Mayor.
  • 2 attorneys or architects or urban planners or engineers (but not more than one of each), one appointed by the Mayor and the other appointed by City Council.
  • 2 persons representing neighborhood/civic interests, one appointed by the Mayor and the other by City Council.
  • 2 alternate members may be from any of the categories set forth above.
  • Oath of Office required.
  • Financial disclosure required.
  • All appointees shall be residents of the City of Tampa.
  • Members shall not serve more than two consecutive full terms
• Terms Expiring:
  • One Position:
    • Landscape Architect  – Term expires on October 31, 2011
• Meeting Schedule:
  • Meeting dates and time: VRB usually meets the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
• Location: Tampa City Council Chambers, Old City Hall, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., Third Floor, Tampa
• Board Coordinator: For further information contact: Eric Cotton, Land Development Coordination, at (813) 274-8405

For more information, contact the Office of the City Clerk at (813) 274-8397.