Page 24 - Boca ViewPointe - August '21

Page 24, Viewpointe August 2021
Mayor’s Update:

Proactive Efforts After The Surfside Tragedy

Scott Singer is the 35th The proposed ordinance would shorten the time for other cities and counties and engineering professionals
Mayor of Boca Raton. initial certification to 30 years from initial occupancy, as we all seek improved best practices. If the county or
A South Florida native, with recertifications every 10 years, and would apply to the state legislature next year adopt similar provisions,
attorney, mediator and multistory buildings. Older buildings would be prioritized we will coordinate to ensure that any requirements are
small business owner, Scott for the program, given that there are hundreds of buildings not conflicting or onerous. As I write, we are preparing
and his wife, Bella, live in that would be subject to the new law. for our first of two city council meetings to discuss our
Broken Sound with their The recertification process would include inspections ordinance. I’ve consulted with engineers and construction
two young children. and reports prepared by a structural engineer and an professionals and will continue to welcome feedback
electrical engineer. The reports would include the structural before the ordinance comes up for a vote at our Aug. 24
Last month, our area and and electrical systems of the building, and either certifying city council meeting.
the nation were shocked by that the building is safe, or identify any deficiencies and Again, we do not yet have all of the answers, and
the tragic collapse of the the repairs needed to address them. The required inspection this provision is intended to supplement and strengthen
Champlain Towers South condominium in nearby Surfside. report would identify an estimated time for completion the safeguards already in place. Our building staff and
The heartbreaking and immense loss of life has been felt by of needed repairs or alterations. The ordinance includes code inspectors are both proactive and responsive to
so many in our community. Our first thoughts were how we specific requirements for the structural and electrical concerns. In addition, many condos have been undertaking
could help the victims of this tragedy, and further below are inspections, including use of forensic (not just visual) comprehensive restoration long before this tragedy and
details on two organizations still providing help. Our next inspection methods for building structural elements, and others have increased their efforts. We will continue to be
thoughts were what further steps we could take to mitigate the minimum structural and electrical components that must proactive for the health, safety and welfare of our residents,
the risk of future disasters, and this column reports on some be evaluated. Our ordinance would increase the reporting businesses and visitors.
of those efforts. requirements for buildings from other jurisdictions, and You can still support the recovery efforts in Surfside
The day after the tragedy, I began work with senior further the transparency and accessibility of these reports. through two verified funds launched by established, local
city staff and our city attorney’s office to create a more Boca Raton is poised to lead this effort on greater organizations. Their websites are SupportSurfside.org and
stringent recertification ordinance than those in place in safeguards, and I’ve committed to fast-tracking these Neighbors4neighbors.org/surfsidefund. Our community
Miami-Dade or Broward counties at the time of collapse in efforts. I had expected that other cities and our county remains very philanthropic and, in addition, several
Surfside. Much press has been devoted to the fact that the would undertake similar efforts at this time, but we appear members of our own Boca Raton Fire Rescue Department
fallen building was 40 years old and nearing the deadline for to be the first jurisdiction to increase our standards, a have been assisting at the recovery site in Surfside.
recertification of its essential systems. While we do not yet subject that has provided a good deal of unintended As always, please share your thoughts or comments by
have all of the information concerning the causes, the City positive press on our city’s efforts. The goal is increased email at ssinger@myboca.us, and stay connected for more
of Boca Raton is leading the way with proactive measures. safety, and we look forward to our continued work with news @ScottSingerUSA on all social media platforms. 

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