2013-28123 Resolution RESOLUTION NO.', 2013-28123
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING
THE CITY'S STATE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR THE 2013
SESSION OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE.
WHEREAS, State legislation may need to be enacted to protect and enhance the
City's interests; and
WHEREAS, State legislation may be proposed which may negatively impact the
City; and
WHEREAS, the City must avail itself of all potential sources of funds; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that the City's legislative consultant is aware of, and has
a list of, City priorities; and
WHEREAS, the City's numerous State-level needs have been assessed and
prioritized to produce the most effective use of its legislative team.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the State Legislative
Agenda for the 2013 Session of the Florida Legislature be approved, as more specifically
set forth in the attached Exhibit "A".
PASSED and ADOPTED this day of jef'of�r , 2013.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
FA Resolution approving the City's 2013 Legislative Agenda.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Supports Multiple K.1.0's
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.):
The quality of the beaches appears as one of the most important areas affecting quality
of life. More recreational opportunities are ranked as one of the changes that will make
Miami Beach a better place to live. Storm drainage catch basins cleaning citywide;
improving infrastructure was listed number 5 in important safety areas for the City to
address.
Item Summary/Recommendation:
Each year, the Mayor and City Commission adopt a list of legislative priorities for the annual
session of the State Legislature.
Critical Legislative Priorities include:
• Beach Renourishment
• Sea Level Rise
• Oppose the Business Tax Receipt Repeal
• Oppose public funding for Dolphin Stadium
Additional Priorities include:
• Convention Center Expansion
• Election, Pension, &Windstorm Insurance Reforms
• Red Light Camera proposed repeal
• Destination Resorts
• Synthetic Drugs
• Texting and Driving
• Online Sales Taxes
It is recommended that the Mayor and Commission approve the 2012 State Legislative
Agenda.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
N/A
Financial Information:
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Financial Impact Summary:
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Kevin Crowder/Max Sklar—City Manager's Office
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti H. Bower and Members of the City Com .ssion
FROM: Kathie G. Brooks, Interim City Manager
DATE: January 16, 2013
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE CITY'S STATE LEGISLATIVE
AGENDA FOR THE 2013 SESSION OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE.
Administration Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution
Background
Each year,the Mayor and City Commission adopt a list of legislative priorities for the annual
session of the State Legislature. The 2012 legislative session is scheduled to begin on
March 8, 2013.
Below is the proposed 2013 State Legislative Agenda for consideration and approval.
CRITICAL LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
Beach Renourishment
The City urges the Legislature to fully fund the State's share of beach renourishment funding
at $30 million. Additionally, the City supports efforts by the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection to work with the US Army Corps of Engineers to address the
critical issue of identifying long-term sand sources for the renourishment of Florida's
beaches.
Sea Level Rise
The City of Miami Beach urges the state to prioritize funding and programs to address sea
level rise.
Business Tax Receipts
The City of Miami Beach opposes the elimination of the Business Tax Receipt..
Stadium Funding
The City of Miami Beach opposes the expenditure of public funds for
renovations/improvements to Dolphin Stadium, especially the use of funding for which the
convention center project is eligible.
December 14, 2011 Commission Memorandum
State Legislative Agenda
Page 2 of 4
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
Miami Beach Convention Center& Conference Facility Expansion
Identify opportunities to create funding options (e.g. legislation, grants, budget
authorizations, etc.) to provide for future state support of significant convention center
projects. Fully support legislative changes and funding opportunities to fund enhancements,
expansion, and renovation of the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Election Reform
The City supports legislation returns to two full weeks of early voting.
Pension Reform
The City supports legislation that reforms local government pensions, in order to ensure the
long-term viability of retirement benefits.
Windstorm Insurance
The City supports legislation that reforms Citizens Insurance, to help ensure not only that
rate increases are minimal, but that policies that are taken out of Citizens are securely
underwritten.
Red Light Cameras
The City opposes legislation that repeals the authority of local governments to implement
traffic control devices (red light cameras).
Destination Resorts/Gaming Bills
The City opposes efforts that would lead to the expansion of gambling, and to require any
legislation to permit gambling to include a referendum requirement and limit the amount of
convention center space that may be included.
Synthetic Drugs
The City supports legislation that bans the marketing, possession, sale or manufacture of
bath salts containing dangerous synthetic drugs..
Texting and Driving
The City supports legislation that either bans texting and driving, or that authorizes
municipalities to regulate and/or prohibit texting and driving within their jurisdiction.
Online Hotel Tax and Sales Tax Collections
The City supports amendments to Florida law to ensure a level playing field for Florida's
retailers and hotels by expressly providing that internet firms be required to pay sales taxes
on their goods and services, as is required of brick-and-mortar businesses. This will also
strengthen Florida's economy by helping retain tourist dollars in Florida rather than being
removed from the State by the online companies.
AGENCY ISSUES
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
• Beach Renourishment - the City supports efforts by the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection to work with the US Army Corps of Engineers to address
the critical issue of identifying long-term sand sources for the renourishment of
Florida's beaches
Florida Department of Transportation
• Provide funding to the Florida Department of Transportation for the Interstate-395
December 14, 2011 Commission Memorandum
State Legislative Agenda
Page 3 of 4
expansion project in order to ensure the efficient movement of people and goods to
and from South Beach and the Port of Miami.
• Explore funding opportunities for an East-West transit connector between Miami
Beach and the mainland.
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
• EB-5 Visas - the City urges the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO)to
explore creation of a statewide regional center to encourage EB-5 investors for
economic development projects.
• Windstorm Insurance — the City urges the DEO to advocate for the creation of a
Federal Windstorm program.
Florida Building Commission
• Double Permit Fee - the City urges the Florida Building Commission to adopt an
amendment to the Florida Building Code giving municipalities authority to waive the
mandated double permit fee for work performed without a permit, subject to the
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Building Official's discretion where equitable circumstances are presented.
BUDGET ISSUES
The City will advocate for full funding for Miami Beach-based organizations during the
budget process.
Identify and evaluate any potential sources of funding for water-related projects, including
stormwater,wastewater,sea-level rise and water delivery, including desalinization activities.
The City supports full funding of the State Film Incentive,workforce development, recreation,
cultural arts, historic preservation programs and housing programs.
The City encourages the state to issue bids for hybrid vehicles when procuring vehicles,
thereby leveraging buying power and creating a mechanism for local governments to also
purchase vehicles from the state contract.
LEGISLATIVE POLICY STATEMENTS
LGBT Issues
The City supports pro-LGBT legislation and opposes legislation that is bad for the LGBT
community, including, but not limited to, issues such as gay marriage,adoption, bullying and
discrimination.
Local Revenue Restrictions
The City opposes legislation that usurps the home rule powers of municipal residents to self-
determine their form of government and the services provided.
Bottle and Can Deposit, Plastic Bags, Styrofoam
The City supports creation of a return deposit for bottles and cans, a statewide ban of
Styrofoam on the beaches, and local authority to regulate the distribution & use of plastic
bags by retailers.
Local Authority and Unfunded Mandates
Monitor legislative efforts to erode local control and authority, as well as efforts to pass
additional costs from the State down to local governments, and work with the League of
Cities to identify and reduce the number of unfunded mandates imposed on local
government by the State.
December 14, 2011 Commission Memorandum
State Legislative Agenda
Page 4 of 4
Conclusion
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission adopt the resolution
approving the City's legislative agenda for the 2013 session of the Florida Legislature.
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