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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
DATE: March 19, 2013
TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board
FROM: James D. Curry
SUBJECT: State Legislative Priorities and Discussion
DEPARTMENT: County Administrator
BCC DISTRICT: All
STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Members of the Board will travel to Tallahassee in the coming
weeks to meet with members of our State legislative delegation regarding the legislative
priorities previously memorialized by the BCC. The previously approved State Legislative
Priorities are being provided to the Board as an update in preparation for the Tallahassee trip.
Additionally, request discussion and direction on proposed letter to State Legislature.
BACKGROUND: During the Board of County Commissioners' meeting held on October 16,
2012 at 6pm in Fort Walton Beach, the Board held a discussion on the 2013 Legislative issues
and priorities for the County. After concluding the discussion, the Board approved the attached
list of State Legislative Issues and Priorities. Also attached to this agenda item is the narrative
brought to the State Legislative delegation by Commissioner Parisot on February 26, 2013.
During the Commissioner's Minute at the BCC meeting held on March 5, 2013 at 6pm at the
Crestview Courthouse, Commissioner Boyles requested a letter from the Commission to the
Florida State Legislature asking for flexibility in the use of TDD bed tax dollars to help offset the
increased cost of public safety as well as the impact on infrastructure during peak tourist season.
Attached to this agenda item is a copy of the letter sent from Commissioner Boyles to
Representative Matthew Gaetz regarding this subject. Request the Board discuss and provide
direction on submitting this letter.
OPTIONS: Approve/Disapprove State Legislative Priorities.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of State Legislative Priorities.
RECOMMENDED BY:
APPROVED BY:
James D. Curry, County Administrator