§ 38-323. Purpose.

(a)

The PACE Program has been developed to allow a property owner to voluntarily finance energy efficient, renewable energy, or wind resistant improvements through a non-ad valorem assessment implemented and managed by a PACE Local Government and repaid through the annual tax bill. The purpose of this Ordinance is to provide uniform consumer protection regulations for all PACE Local Governments that are authorized to operate within Sarasota County to ensure that: (i) the citizens of Sarasota County are fully apprised of the Program, (ii) PACE Local Governments have developed a responsive complaint process, (iii) that Qualifying Improvements meet the statutory goals set forth in Section 163.08, Florida Statutes; and (iv) that contractors meet certain standards of conduct.

(b)

This Article is intended to add requirements to the provisions of Section 163.08, Florida Statutes and other applicable law as it currently exists and should be construed consistently with the PACE Act and any such other applicable law. To the extent that the PACE Act provides for additional requirements not otherwise found in this Article or applicable law; the provisions of the PACE Act must be met. To the extent that this Article provides for more restrictive or additional requirements not found in the PACE Act or any such other applicable law, the provisions of this Article shall apply.

(Ord. No. 2017-051, § 2, 10-11-2017)