| July 30, 2004
This effort proved to be a very difficult, complicated and time consuming issue to address. Our committee listened very carefully, over many months, to many different Island organizations' and individual citizens' points of view and concerns on this subject. We tried very hard to incorporate all of these concerns and issues into the "Emergency Build Back Ordinance". We have prepared a document that we believe is fair to all, and could be passed almost as written. It deals only with the "Emergency Build Back" issue. It does not in any way address redevelopment. We have taken great care in preparing this document and believe we have addressed the burning issues concerning this subject. This presentation may be viewed on line at www.sanibelrealtors.com under the Government Affairs button. We encourage all Sanibel Property owners to read it carefully and forward their opinions to the Sanibel City Council. The Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS®, in submitting this proposal, would like the City Council, the Planning Commission and staff to study this document carefully and encourage public input and debate as soon as possible. We respectfully request the ability to be involved in this project through completion and passage of this ordinance. Hurricane season is upon us and it would give everyone some piece of mind knowing that this "Ordinance" is in process and would be in place as soon as possible. Should you have any questions concerning any part of the Ordinance proposal, please feel free to contact me anytime. Very truly, David L Schuldenfrei, CRS, GRI |