GENERAL RULES AND PROCEDURES REGARDING
THE CAPE CORAL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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*Quasi-Judicial Hearings - Department of Development Services Cases
For all quasi-judicial hearings for the Department of Development Services cases, the following procedures shall be used to afford all parties a full opportunity to be heard on matters relevant to the application.
- The applicant, as well as witnesses offering testimony, or presenting evidence, will be required to swear or affirm the testimony they provide is the truth.
- The order of presentation will begin with the city staff report, followed by the presentation by the applicant or their representative, followed by witnesses called by the applicant. City staff may also call witnesses and experts. The members of the public will be offered an opportunity to speak after all witnesses and experts. (Note: The Mayor may change the order of presentations)
- The applicant or their representatives and the city staff may cross examine individuals offering testimony.
- Members of the City Council may question any question any witness on relevant issues raised by the applicant or applicant's representatives, city staff, or by any member of the public.
- The Mayor may impose reasonable time limitations on the offer of testimony or evidence and refuse to hear testimony or evidence that is not relevant to the issue being heard. The Mayor may also impose reasonable limitations on the number of witnesses heard when such witnesses become repetitive or are introducing duplicate testimony or evidence. The Mayor may also call witnesses and introduce evidence on behalf of the City Council if it is believed that such witnesses and/or evidence are necessary for a thorough consideration of the subject.
- After the introduction of all relevant testimony and evidence and conclusion of cross examination, the applicant shall have the opportunity to present a closing statement.
- If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
Note: This Agenda should not be viewed as containing definitive information on matters of law with respect to ordinance and resolution summaries.