HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes. 19-055Resolution 19-055
A Resolution Addressing Application of the International Building Code
with Respect to the Proposed Detention Center Expansion
by Brookings County
Whereas, the County of Brookings is proposing to construct an expansion of the
Brookings County Detention Center in the City of Brookings upon the site of the current
detention center; and
Whereas, the County of Brookings has not applied for a building permit for the proposed
construction and has expressed its position that a building permit is not required for this
County construction project; and
Whereas, the City of Brookings in 2015 adopted by ordinance a building code as
published by the International Code Council to promote public safety and the general
welfare; and
Whereas, a building permit is required under the International Building Code for any
project of the size and nature of the proposed expansion of the County Detention
Center; and
Whereas, the City of Bookings on the advice of counsel has determined that neither
State law nor city ordinance provide an exception for a County building project to the
City's requirement that a building permit is required for new construction within the city
limits of the City of Brookings; and
Whereas, Brookings County has previously applied to the City of Brookings for a
building permit in connection with renovation at the Brookings County Courthouse, and
the City has previously issued a building permit for that project under a previous version
of the International Building Code.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: (1) that by this Resolution the City of Brookings gives
notice to Brookings County that its construction plans for the Brookings County
Detention Center require a building permit before construction may begin; and (2) that
the City authorizes the retention of outside legal counsel for the purpose of taking
necessary legal action to enforce the City's building code.
Passed and approved on the 9th day of July, 2019.
CITY OF B/RO�OKIINGS
eith W. Corbett, Mayor
0,%B n#..6 roster, Acting City Clerk
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