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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-15-2023 VC SP-MPresent: ROLL CALL MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA NOVEMBER 15, 2023 David B. Norris, Mayor Susan Bickel, Vice Mayor Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., President Pro Tem Mark Mullinix, Councilmember Deborah Searcy, Councilmember Chuck Huff, Village Manager Len Rubin, Village Attorney Jessica Green, Village Clerk Mayor Norris called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. All members of Council were present except for Vice Mayor Bickel who was running late. All members of staff were present. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Norris gave the invocation and President Pro Tem Aubrey led the public in the Pledge. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular Session held October 12, 2023 and the Minutes of the Special Session held October 17, 2023 were approved as written. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Chris Ryder, 118 Dory Road S, expressed his concerns regarding the Planning Commission meeting that took place the previous night and concerns over changes that were made to the agenda and backup materials before the Planning Commission meeting took place. Neil Ham, 737 Flamingo Way, expressed his concerns regarding the proposed Twin Cities Mall site project. Rita Budnyk, 804 Shore Drive, thanked Council and staff for the Veterans Day Ceremony and expressed her concern regarding changes to legislature as it related to the building of residential homes in the Village. Ms. Budnyk asked that the Village's code be updated to reflect the most recent changes. Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held November 15, 2023 Page 2 of 8 CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED Councilmember Mullinix moved to approve the Consent Agenda. President Pro Tem Aubrey seconded the motion, which passed with all present voting aye. The following items were approved: Resolution approving a Contract with Christmas Designers Florida for Holiday Lighting and Decor for the 2023-2024 Holiday Season at a cost of $27,547; and authorizing execution of the Contract. Receive for file Minutes of the Development Review Committee meetings held 5/18/23, 6/14/23, 9/13/23, 9/21/23 and 10/11/23. Receive for file Minutes of the Environmental Committee meetings held 9/11/23 and 10/2/23. Receive for file Minutes of the General Employees Pension Board meeting held 8/1/23. Receive for file Minutes of the Library Advisory Board meeting held 9/26/23. Receive for file Minutes of the Recreation Advisory Board meeting held 10/17/23. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS PUBLIC HEARING AND 2ND READING OF ORDINANCE 2023-20 — GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 AMENDMENT A motion was made by Councilmember Mullinix and seconded by President Pro Tem Aubrey to adopt and enact on second reading Ordinance 2023-20 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE ADOPTED GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 TO ACCOUNT FOR THE USE OF INTEREST INCOME TO FUND UNFORESEEN AND UNBUDGETED EXPENSES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Deputy Village Manager Samia Janjua explained that during a preliminary year-end review of the Village's General Fund budgeted expenditures for Fiscal Year 2023, the review revealed unforeseen and unbudgeted expenses associated with the EF-2 Tornado, Hurricane Ian, and Hurricane Nicole. Due to the unbudgeted expenses, the budget would need to amended and increased by $400,000. Insurance claims were filed, but the funds have not been received yet. Once the funds are received, they will be placed into the fund balance. Mayor Norris opened the public hearing. There being no comments from the public, Mayor Norris closed the public hearing. Thereafter, the motion to adopt and enact on second reading Ordinance 2023-20 passed with all present voting aye. Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held November 15, 2023 Page 3 of 8 PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES 2023-21, 2023-22 AND 2023- 23 — ANNEXATION OF THREE UNINCORPORATED AREAS A motion was made by Councilmember Mullinix and seconded by Councilmember Searcy to adopt on first reading Ordinance 2023-21 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, ANNEXING A CONTIGUOUS AND COMPACT AREA OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN UNINCORPORATED PALM BEACH COUNTY COMPRISED OF APPROXIMATELY 63 ACRES LOCATED EAST OF U.S. HIGHWAY ONE AND NORTH AND SOUTH OF JACK NICKLAUS DRIVE AND COMMONLY KNOWN AS PORTAGE LANDING NORTH, PORTAGE LANDING SOUTH, AND HIDDEN KEY, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, PURSUANT TO SECTION 171.0413, FLORIDA STATUTES; AMENDING ARTICLE II OF THE VILLAGE CHARTER TO REDEFINE THE TERRITORIAL BOUNDARIES OF THE VILLAGE; SUBMITTING THE ANNEXATION TO A REFERENDUM VOTE OF THE REGISTERED ELECTORS RESIDING WITHIN THE AREA PROPOSED FOR ANNEXATION; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND ALL OTHER REQUIRED AGENCIES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. A motion was made by Councilmember Searcy and seconded by Councilmember Mullinix to adopt on first reading Ordinance 2023-22 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, ANNEXING A CONTIGUOUS AND COMPACT AREA OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN UNINCORPORATED PALM BEACH COUNTY COMPRISED OF APPROXIMATELY 14 ACRES LOCATED WEST OF ELLISON WILSON ROAD AND NORTH OF MCLAREN ROAD AND EXTENDING TO THE EXISTING BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, PURSUANT TO SECTION 171.0413, FLORIDA STATUTES; AMENDING ARTICLE II OF THE VILLAGE CHARTER TO REDEFINE THE TERRITORIAL BOUNDARIES OF THE VILLAGE; SUBMITTING THE ANNEXATION TO A REFERENDUM VOTE OF THE REGISTERED ELECTORS RESIDING WITHIN THE AREA PROPOSED FOR ANNEXATION; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND ALL REQUIRED AGENCIES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. A motion was made by President Pro Tem Aubrey and seconded by Councilmember Mullinix to adopt on first reading Ordinance 2023-23 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, ANNEXING A CONTIGUOUS AND COMPACT AREA OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN UNINCORPORATED PALM BEACH COUNTY COMPRISED OF APPROXIMATELY 17 ACRES LOCATED EAST OF PROSPERITY FARMS ROAD, NORTH OF CANAL ROAD AND SOUTH OF PGA BOULEVARD INCLUDING PIRATE'S COVE AND ADJACENT PARCELS LOCATED ON CANAL ROAD AND EASY STREET, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, PURSUANT TO SECTION 171.0413, Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held November 15, 2023 Page 4 of 8 PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES 2023-21, 2023-22 AND 2023- 23 — ANNEXATION OF THREE UNINCORPORATED AREAS continued FLORIDA STATUTES; AMENDING ARTICLE II OF THE VILLAGE CHARTER TO REDEFINE THE TERRITORIAL BOUNDARIES OF THE VILLAGE; SUBMITTING THE ANNEXATION TO A REFERENDUM VOTE OF THE REGISTERED ELECTORS RESIDING WITHIN THE AREA PROPOSED FOR ANNEXATION; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND ALL REQUIRED AGENCIES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Mr. Rubin gave an explanation and purpose of the three (3) annexation ordinances, and the steps that were taken in order to bring them forward for consideration. Mr. Rubin discussed and explained the three (3) areas that were being considered for annexation. Area 1 was Portage Landing and Hidden Key, Area 2 was Ellison Wilson Road and Area 3 was Pirates Cove/Canal Road. Mr. Rubin explained that each ordinance provided for the annexation of a contiguous and compact area of unincorporated Palm Beach County and sets forth the ballot title and an explanatory statement. The referendum elections will be conducted on March 19, 2024, which is the same day as the Village's general election. Mr. Rubin stated that because the annexed areas would need to be assigned new precincts prior to the November 2024 national election, the Supervisor of Elections requested that each of the Annexation Ordinances not be effective until January 1, 2025 and at the earliest not before November 2024. Mr. Rubin stated that the ordinances would need to become effective December 1, 2024 for property tax purposes and the ordinances would be revised before second reading to reflect the new effective date. Mr. Huff gave a presentation explaining the proposed annexation by presenting a map of the areas that were being considered. Councilmember Searcy asked if Council was voting to place a referendum question for property owners to decide if they wanted to be annexed into the Village. Mr. Rubin stated yes, and explained that for most of the property owners they could choose to be annexed into either the Village of North Palm Beach or the City of Palm Beach Gardens or to not be annexed at all and remain as unincorporated Palm Beach County property. Mayor Norris read into the record a public comment received from Joshua Mendelson, 1929 Portage Landing N. In his comment Mr. Mendelson described the differences between Hidden Key and Portage Landing and expressed his concerns with the proposed annexation referendum question. Mayor Norris read into the record a public comment received from Kenneth Gluek, 11730 Lake Shore Place. In his comment, Mr. Gluek stated that on behalf of the Hidden Key community, they expressed their strong support of annexing Hidden Key into the Village of North Palm Beach. These residents addressed the Council with their concerns and questions regarding the proposed areas being considered for annexation into the Village of North Palm Beach: Al Conan, 1869 Portage Landing S Noe D'Angelo, 11830 Lake Shore Place Mary D'Angelo, 11830 Lake Shore Place Chris Ryder, 118 Dory Road S Barry Paraizo, 11758 Lakeshore Place Robert Eastridge, 1900 Portage Landing N Minutes of the Village Council Special Session held November 15, 2023 Page 5 of 8 PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES 2023-21, 2023-22 AND 2023- 23 — ANNEXATION OF THREE UNINCORPORATED AREAS continued Vice Mayor Bickel arrived to the meeting at 4:30 p.m. Councilmembers explained to these residents the reasons for the proposed annexation and the timeline of events that led up to the consideration of placing the proposed annexation referendum question on the ballot for the next election taking place on March 19, 2024. Additional information that these residents were seeking regarding costs for services and property tax impacts would be provided to them as they move forward with the proposed annexation process. Joshua Mendelson, 1929 Portage Landing N, address the Council with his concerns regarding the areas for proposed annexation. Mr. Rubin answered and clarified to Mr. Mendelson the reasoning behind the areas that were chosen for proposed annexation. Councilmembers reiterated that additional information regarding costs for services and property tax impacts would be provided to residents that are being proposed for annexation into the Village of North Palm Beach. Mayor Norris gave a history of past efforts that the Village has taken to annex property and stated that the recent proposed annexation that was put forth by the City of Palm Beach Gardens prompted the Village of North Palm Beach to move forward on their property annexation efforts. Mr. Mendelson and Rob Sherry of Portage Landing South addressed Council with additional questions regarding the proposed annexation and Councilmembers answered their questions. Deborah Cross, 2560 Pepperwood Circle S, stated that the City of Palm Beach Gardens was planning the proposed annexations and not communicating with the Village of North Palm Beach regarding those proposed annexations. Colette Carlton of Hidden Key addressed Council stating that the gate at Hidden Key was not owned by the City Palm Beach Gardens. Mr. Huff explained that Hidden Key and Harbour Isles were properties that were both taken care of by the Northern County Improvement District. Mr. Huff stated that he did not yet have information regarding comparisons in taxes. Mr. Huff gave a history of past efforts that the Village has taken to annex property. Wendy Mendelson, 1929 Portage Landing S, asked how Police and Fire Rescue was handled if her property was annexed into the Village of North Palm Beach. Mr. Huff explained that there was a Mutual Aid Agreement between municipalities that enables Police and Fire Services of all municipalities within Palm Beach County to cross jurisdictional lines in order to adequately respond to emergencies. All emergency calls are dispatched through the County. Minutes of the Village Council Special Session held November 15, 2023 Page 6 of 8 PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES 2023-21, 2023-22 AND 2023- 23 — ANNEXATION OF THREE UNINCORPORATED AREAS continued Thereafter the motion to adopt on first reading Ordinance 2023-21 passed unanimously. Thereafter the motion to adopt on first reading Ordinance 2023-22 passed unanimously. Thereafter the motion adopt on first reading Ordinance 2023-23 passed unanimously. Mayor Norris recessed the meeting at 5:09 p.m. Mayor Norris reconvened the meeting at 5:12 p.m. RESOLUTION 2023-94 — SODDED MEDIAN INSTALLATION CONTRACT Mayor Norris declared a voting conflict and recused himself from voting on Resolution 2023-94 — Sodded Median Installation Contract. Mayor Norris passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Bickel. A motion was made by Councilmember Searcy and seconded by President Pro Tem Aubrey to adopt Resolution 2023-94 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF SAFFOLD PAVING, INC. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A GEOGRID REINFORCED SODDED MEDIAN AT FAIRHAVEN PLACE AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SUCH SERVICES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Field Operations Manager Marc Holloway explained that staff identified an opportunity to improve the pervious area on Fairhaven Place. An island would be created in the middle of the island to defeat the stormwater runoff. Mr. Holloway explained that on a one (1) inch rain day enough water, to fill a residential pool approximately 13,000 gallons would be hitting the island on Fairhaven Place and a one (1) inch rain day in the entire Village was approximately 94 million gallons of water. Councilmember Searcy asked Communications Manager Ed Cunningham to announce those rainwater statistics to the public to attest to the fact that the stormwater drainage in the Village is working efficiently. Mr. Holloway concluded by giving a presentation that showed the location and depiction of the proposed island and the material that would be used to create the island, which was GEOGRID reinforced sod. Chris Ryder, 118 Dory Road S, stated that he had mentioned in the past using a GEOGRID reinforced sod for the change to the Master Plan at Anchorage Park. President Pro Tem Aubrey expressed concern regarding the difference in cost between the lowest bidder and the highest bidder on the project. Minutes of the Village Council Special Session held November 15, 2023 Page 7 of 8 RESOLUTION 2023-94 — SODDED MEDIAN INSTALLATION CONTRACT continued Mr. Holloway explained the bid process that was utilized in order to reach a final decision on what contractor to use. Mr. Holloway stated that Saffold Paving, Inc. would have a representative of GEOGRID on site to oversee the installation. Thereafter the motion to adopt Resolution 2023-94 passed 4 to 0. Vice Mayor Bickel passed the gavel back to Mayor Norris. RESOLUTION 2023-95 — SIDEWALK REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT A motion was made by Councilmember Mullinix and seconded by Councilmember Searcy to adopt Resolution 2023-95 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING A BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER WITH FLYING SCOT INC. FOR SIDEWALK REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT UTILIZING PRICING ESTABLISHED IN AN EXISTING CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Holloway stated that staff was continuing sidewalk improvements throughout the Village. The sidewalks that were next to be repaired or replaced were located on Country Club Drive and Anchorage Drive North. Mr. Holloway discussed and explained the changes that would be made to the sidewalks to improve walkability along and across streets. Vice Mayor Bickel stated that she has received complaints regarding the sidewalk on the north side of Kingfish Road along the water. Mr. Holloway stated that staff would look at the issue with the sidewalk along the north side of Kingfish Road. Thereafter the motion to adopt Resolution 2023-94 passed unanimously. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS President Pro Tem Aubrey announced that he was resigning from office with an effective date of November 16, 2023. President Pro Tem Aubrey explained that he planned to resign effective December 31, but because a successor could not be appointed to his seat until it was vacant, he decided to resign earlier so that Council would have an opportunity to appoint a successor at the next scheduled Council meeting on December 14. President Pro Tem Aubrey stated that he has served on the Council for the past eighteen (18) years and that it has been very rewarding and he appreciated the support, help and friendship of Council, Village staff and Village residents. Councilmembers, Village staff and Village residents expressed their gratitude and appreciation to President Pro Tem Aubrey for his service and contributions to the Village. Minutes of the Village Council Special Session held November 15, 2023 Page 8 of 8 MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS continued Vice Mayor Bickel announced that the North Palm Beach Symphony was playing on December 11 and encouraged everyone to attend. Councilmember Searcy announced that the Police Awards Ceremony would be taking place on November 16 at 3:30 p.m. at the Community Center and encouraged everyone to attend. Councilmember Searcy applauded the men and women in law enforcement who keep the Village safe every day. Councilmember Mullinix stated that he would not be able to attend the Police Awards Ceremony because he will be out of town to attend his son's Marine Corp Officer Graduation. VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS Mr. Huff thanked Council, staff and WGI for their efforts and work toward the proposed annexation process. Mr. Huff wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Mayor Norris thanked Council, staff and WGI as well and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. ADJOURNMENT There being nourther business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 5:33 p.m. ca Green, MMC, Village Clerk FORM 86 MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS \ST NAME —FIRST NAME —MIDDLE NAME Norris, David B. MAILING ADDRESS 501 U.S. Highway 1 CITY North Palm Beach DATE ON WHICH VOTE OCCURRED COUNTY FL NAME OF BOARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY, OR COMMITTEE Village Council of the Village of North Palm Beach THE BOARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY OR COMMITTEE ON WHICH I SERVE ISAUNITOF: Lif CITY O COUNTY O OTHER LOCAL AGENCY NAME OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION: Village of North Palm Beach MY POSITION IS: Ld ELECTIVE ❑ APPOINTIVE WHO MUST FILE FORM 8B This form is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other local level of government on an appointed or elected board, council, commission, authority, or committee. It applies to members of advisory and non -advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of interest under Section 112.3143, Florida Statutes. Your responsibilities under the law when faced with voting on a measure in which you have a conflict of interest will vary greatly depending on whether you hold an elective or appointive position. For this reason, please pay close attention to the instructions on this form before completing and filing the form. INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 112.3143, FLORIDA STATUTES A person holding elective or appointive county, municipal, or other local public office MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure which would inure to his or her special private gain or loss. Each elected or appointed local officer also MUST ABSTAIN from knowingly voting on a measure which would inure to the special gain or loss of a principal (other than a government agency) by whom he or she is retained (including the parent, subsidiary, or sibling organization of a principal by which he or she is retained); to the special private gain or loss of a relative; or to the special private gain or loss of a business associate. Commissioners of community redevelopment agencies (CRAs) under Sec. 163.356 or 163.357, F.S., and officers of independent special tax districts elected on a one -acre, one -vote basis are not prohibited from voting in that capacity. For purposes of this law, a "relative" includes only the officer's father, mother, son, daughter, husband, wife, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, and daughter-in-law. A "business associate" means any person or entity engaged in or carrying on a business enterprise with the officer as a partner, joint venturer, coowner of property, or corporate shareholder (where the shares of the corporation are not listed on any national or regional stock exchange). ELECTED OFFICERS: In addition to abstaining from voting in the situations described above, you must disclose the conflict: PRIOR TO THE VOTE BEING TAKEN by publicly stating to the assembly the nature of your interest in the measure on which you are abstaining from voting; and WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER THE VOTE OCCURS by completing and filing this form with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who should incorporate the form in the minutes. APPOINTED OFFICERS: Although you must abstain from voting in the situations described above, you are not prohibited by Section 112.3143 from otherwise participating in these matters. However, you must disclose the nature of the conflict before making any attempt to influence the decision, whether orally or in writing and whether made by you or at your direction. IF YOU INTEND TO MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT WHICH THE VOTE WILL BE TAKEN: You must complete and file this form (before making any attempt to influence the decision) with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who will incorporate the form in the minutes. (Continued on page 2) CE FORM 8B - EFF. 11/2013 Adopted by reference in Rule 34-7.010(1)(f), F.A.0 PAGE 1 APPOINTED OFFICERS (continued) • A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the agency. • The form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed. IF YOU MAKE NO ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION EXCEPT BY DISCUSSION AT THE MEETING: • You must disclose orally the nature of your conflict in the measure before participating. • You must complete the form and file it within 15 days after the vote occurs with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who must incorporate the form in the minutes. A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the agency, and the form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed. David B. Norris DISCLOSURE OF LOCAL OFFICER'S INTEREST , hereby disclose that on (a) A measure came or will come before my agency which (check one or more) inured to my special private gain or loss; inured to the special gain or loss of my business associate, inured to the special gain or loss of my relative, //l inured to the special gain or loss of �19��1../ �-�4ViA,6 / fr— whom I am retained; or inured to the special gain or loss of is the parent subsidiary, or sibling organization or subsidiary of a principal which has retained me. (b) The measure before my agency and the nature of my conflictin interest in the measure is as follows: C. h Pqn °fi-°76a9f/atd /f, (;IdA.:-/PLOCt -7Le, a , by , which If disclosure of specific information would violate confidentiality or privilege pursuant to law or rules governing attorneys, a public officer, who is also an attorney, may comply with the disclosure requirements of this section by disclosing the n re of the interest in such a way as to provide the public with notice of the conflict. ///00-'7 Date -File Sig •ture NOTICE: UNDER PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTES §112.317, A FAILURE TO MAKE ANY REQUIRED DISCLOSURE CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR AND MAY BE PUNISHED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: I PEACHMENT, REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT, DEMOTION, REDUCTION IN SALARY, REPRIMAND, OR AL CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $10,000. CE FORM 8B - EFF. 11/2013 PAGE 2 Adopted by reference in Rule 34-7.010(1)(f), F.A.C.