Fort Walton Beach Resolution — 06-04-NWFLOC Legislative Priorities — reading text

RESOLUTION 2006- 04 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, URGING MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING NORTHWEST FLORIDA ISSUES DURING THE 2006 LEGISLATIVE SESSION. WHEREAS, the Northwest Florida League of Cities includes 50 cities, representing over 440, 000 constituents, and works closely with the Florida League of Cities in representing the interests of Northwest Florida' s municipalities to the Florida Legislature, the Executive Office of the Governor, and state agencies; and WHEREAS, the Northwest Florida League of Cities solicited input from its member and non- member cities regarding the major legislative issues for focus in 2006; and WHEREAS, the City of Fort Walton Beach was actively involved in developing these priorities and offers the utmost support for these legislative issues. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH: Section 1. That the City of Fort Walton Beach urges Governor Jeb Bush and members of the Florida Legislature to: Vigorously oppose any efforts to impose unfunded mandates on municipalities. Vigorously oppose any attempts to usurp or reduce the Home Rule governing authority of municipal government. Support a Growth Management " Glitch" Bill that clarifies provisions of CS/ CS/ CS/ SB 360 passed during the 2005 Legislative Session, to ensure state oversight over comprehensive planning activities is minimized, promote local flexibility in the establishment and implementation of impact fees, building permit fees, and other fees, provide adequate funding for technical assistance and infrastructure needs, and better define the role and interests of state government in local planning functions. Strongly support funding for improved and expanded wastewater, potable water, and surface water infrastructure facilities. The establishment of a dedicated revenue source for small and rural cities to expand capacity and retrofit existing infrastructure is critical. Support legislation that preserves or enhances the Home Rule powers of municipalities to create and effectively use Community Redevelopment Agencies ( CRAs) to redevelop and revitalize urban areas, including the use of tax increment financing, and enhances local control and disposition of disputes between local governments over such agencies and financing. - Support legislation rescinding or effectively reforming the requirement of government agencies to release Social Security numbers of their employees and residents to private sector companies upon request, specifically recommending the deletion of Chapter 199. 0721 (3), Florida Statutes.  Support legislation and programs that ensure a more equitable and fair distribution of SIS transportation funds for identified needs in Northwest Florida and for studies and programs that identify and integrate into SIS funded projects necessary for local and regional road expansions and improvements. Support legislation that increases funding for affordable housing programs, perpetuates the full funding and operation of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, and removes the cap on funds available and targeted for affordable housing in Florida. Section 2. That a copy of this resolution shall be provided to Governor Jeb Bush, Senate President Tom Lee, House Speaker Allan Bense and members of the Florida Legislature. Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval by the City Council and signature of the Mayor. Dated this 14th day of February, 2006. Adopred: ~~~ Mayor: Mike Anderson Attest: By  L- \,\ J' , } V City of Fort Walton Beach I~ ~ I~ \~ c::::::.. I.i~ ~ IiI 2\ l" r. 1\' f,.' America' s Most Beautiful Beaches y /.: -- . i:. ' ' FL 32549 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, SW * P. O. Box 4009 * Fort Walton Beach, 850) 833- 9500 * Fax ( 850) 833- 9640 TOO ( 850) 833- 9925 Mike Anderson Mayor Tel 850- 833- 9510 E- mail fwbmayor@fwb. org February 20, 2006 Representative Ray Sansom 348 Miracle Strip Parkway Suite 8 Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Dear Representative Sansom: At its regularly scheduled Council meeting of February 14, 2006, the Fort Walton Beach City Council adopted Res. 06- 04, urging members of the Florida Legislature to support reform issues for Northwest Florida during the 2006 Legislative Session as listed on the attached Res. 06- 04. Your support of this resolution is appreciated. Sincerely, Mike Anderson Mayor Ive  L- '\\ I It. ~ J.~ City of Fort Walton Beach i. 1~.- America' s Most Beautiful Beaches V;( ':,' .. FL 32549 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, SW * P. O. Box 4009 * Fort Walton Beach, 850) 833- 9500 * Fax ( 850) 833- 9640 TOO ( 850) 833- 9925 Mike Anderson Mayor Tel 850- 833- 9510 E- mail fwbmayor@fwb. org February 20, 2006 Representative Donald Brown 317 House Office Building 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399- 1300 Dear Representative Brown: At its regularly scheduled Council meeting of February 14, 2006, the Fort Walton Beach City Council adopted Res. 06- 04, urging members of the Florida Legislature to support reform issues for Northwest Florida during the 2006 Legislative Session as listed on the attached Res. 06-04. Your support of this resolution is appreciated. Sincerely, U~ Mike Anderson Mayor Ive  L- \\ \ City of Fort Walton Beach If, l\ i;!: ~.....- America' s Most Beautiful Beaches F ~". r . 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, SW * P. O. Box 4009 * Fort Walton Beach, FL 32549 VI:! .', ,'" 850) 833- 9500 * Fax ( 850) 833- 9640 TOO ( 850) 833- 9925 Mike Anderson Mayor Tel 850- 833- 9510 E- mail fwbmayor@fwb. org February 20, 2006 The Honorable Alan Bense Speaker of the House of Representatives 420 Capitol 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399- 1300 Dear Representative Bense: At its regularly scheduled Council meeting of February 14, 2006, the Fort Walton Beach City Counciladopted Res. 06-04, urging members of the Florida Legislature to support reform issues for Northwest Florida during the 2006 Legislative Session as listed on the attached Res. 06- 04. Your support of this resolution is appreciated. Sincerely, Mayor Ive  j L- \~ \ City of Fort Walton Beach America' s Most Beautiful Beaches 107 Miracle Strip