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ORDINANCE NO. 98- 2 ~ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 28, CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ENTITLED "SUBDIVISIONS," MAKING LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND SETTING FORTH PURPOSE; REQUIRING UNDERGROUND UTILITY SERVICE FACILITIES FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION AND EXISTING STRUCTURES UNDERGOING SUBSTANTIAL REHABILITATION AND REQUIRING PROPERTY OWNERS IN AREAS WHERE UNDERGROUND DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES ARE INSTALLED TO PROVIDE FOR NECESSARY CONVERSION OF THE SERVICE FACILITIES FOR THEIR PROPERTIES FOR USE OF THE UNDERGROUND DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES WITHIN NINETY (90) DAYS OF COMPLETION OF THE NEW FACILITIES; REQUIRING EXISTING UNDERGROUND SERVICES TO REMAIN UNDERGROUND; AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO PROVIDE FOR CONVERSION OF SERVICE FACILITIES WHEN PROPERTY OWNERS FAIL TO DO SO TIMELY AND PROVIDING THAT ALL COSTS INCURRED BY THE CITY IN CONVERTING SERVICE FACILITIES FOR A PRIVATE PROPERTY SHALL CONSTITUTE A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LIEN UPON THE PROPERTY, WHICH MAY BE FORECLOSED OR OTHERWISE COLLECTED BY THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the current overhead utility distribution and service facilities consist of exposed electrical wires which can be a safety hazard; and WHEREAS, the installation of underground utility distribution and service facilities wiH protect these services during severe weather conditions; and WHEREAS, the installation of electric distribution facilities and underground electric service facilities in conjunction with the similar underground distribution and service facilities for telephone and cable television service will improve the aesthetic appearance of Sunny Isles Beach; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 28. CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY. The City of Sunny Isles Beach is governed pursuant to its Charter by the Code of Miami-Dade County.