Legislation Details

File #: 26-1104   
Type: Consent Status: Agenda Ready
In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 9/15/2026 Final action:
Title: RENEWED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN MARTIN COUNTY AND THE TOWN OF SEWALL'S POINT FOR BUILDING OFFICIAL, INSPECTION AND PLAN REVIEW SERVICES
Attachments: 1. 2026 Town of SP Interlocal with Martin County for Building Official Services.pdf

PLACEMENT: Consent

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RENEWED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN MARTIN COUNTY AND THE TOWN OF SEWALL’S POINT FOR BUILDING OFFICIAL, INSPECTION AND PLAN REVIEW SERVICES

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

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Martin County has historically been providing Building Official, Inspection and Plan Review services to the Town of Sewall’s Point on an as-needed basis via an Interlocal Agreement (IA).  The Interlocal Agreement is being renewed for another 12-month term, as well as being updated to streamline future extensions and adjust fees to reflect current costs.

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DEPARTMENT: Building                     

PREPARED BY:                      Name: Jeff Dougherty                     

                     Title:                     Director of Building Department                     

REQUESTED BY: Town of Sewall’s Point                                          

 

PRESET:     

PROCEDURES: None                     

 

BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:

 

1.                     Agreement/Contract drafted by: Martin County.

2.                     Parties to the Agreement/Contract: Martin County and the Town of Sewall’s Point.

 

3.                     Purpose of the Agreement/Contract: Building Official, Inspection and Plan Review Services.

 

4.                     New / Renewal / Modified: This is a renewal for another 12-month term with updates for future extensions and fees.  

 

5.                     Duration: This IA provides for one year of services effective October 1, 2026, with annual options to renew.

 

6.                     Benefits to Martin County: Intergovernmental Cooperation.

 

7.                     Cost to Martin County (annual and potential total): All costs to Martin County are recovered by the Interlocal Agreement.

 

ISSUES:

 

The County Administrator and the Town Manager are authorized to renew the IA on an annual basis.

 

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW:

 

This item has been reviewed for legal sufficiency to determine whether it is consistent with applicable law, has identified and addressed legal risks, and has developed strategies for legal defensibility.

 

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

 

RECOMMENDATION

Move that the Board approve the Interlocal Agreement.

 

ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS

Pull this item from the Consent Agenda and direct staff accordingly.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

RECOMMENDATION

The Town of Sewall’s Point will reimburse Martin County at a rate of $155/hour for the Building Official’s time, at a rate of $140/hour for the Assistant Building Official’s time, at a rate of $125/hour for an Inspector’s/Plan Reviewer’s time and at a rate of $85/hour for a permit technician/administration.

                     

ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS

None

 

DOCUMENT(S) REQUIRING ACTION:

Budget Transfer / Amendment                      Chair Letter                                                               Contract / Agreement

Grant / Application                                          Notice          Ordinance                     Resolution

Other: