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supersedes and stays the operation and effect of
the lower court's decree. He also advised that
to prevent economic & financial chaos, landlords
and tenants, neither one knowing their rights, the
Council await decision of Fla. Supreme Ct. before
trying to enforce Rent Ordinance.Motion made by
Councilman Sahl and seconded by Counc. Dr. Wikler,
to enforce provisions of Rent Control ordinance
until Supreme Court renders decision 1/23/74
Councilman Dr. Wikler proposed a substitute for
City Atty. be designated, to defend appeal of
Rent Control case in Supreme Court, and sub-
mitted names of 3 attys. for Council's use. 2/6/74
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Following lengthy discussion City Atty. was
authorized and directed to retain best
person available as co -counsel. 2/6/74
Hearing continued to Dec. 11, 1974, at 11/20/74
2:00 p.m., for the repealing of existing
Chapt. 17A of the City Code and adopting
a new Chap. 17A, providing for the regu-
lation of rents of housing accommodations,
etc. (1st reading 10/16/74).
Workshop session to be held on Monday, Dec. 9,
1974, at 4:00 p.m..
Prior to Workshop Session, City Atty.to meet
RENT CONTROL
Discussion of Fla. Supreme Court decision on
Rent Control Ord. Requested by Mayor Rosen
and Councilman Dr. Haber. City Atty. authorized
to 1) proceed with filing of petition for re-
hearing including extension of time for filing
the petition; 2) select counsel in his discre-
tion to assist him in petition for rehearing and
all motions concerning rent control, including
the preparation of a new ordinance. Admin. di-
rected to prepare studies, in cooperation with
City Atty. substantiating the existence of an
emergency. An Ord. providing for rent control,
with an Oct. 16, 1974 freeze date, was PASSED ON
FIRST READING. Hearing and 2nd reading scheduled
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Date
10/16/74