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2007-26672 ResoRESOLUTION NO. 2007-26672 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE CITY'S PRELIMINARY STATE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR THE 2008 SESSION OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE. WHEREAS, the City must avail itself of all potential sources of funds; and WHEREAS, State legislation may need to be enacted to protect and enhance the City's interests; 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 must present its legislative agenda to the Miami-Dade County Legislative Delegation in December, 2008; 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 preliminary State Legislative Agenda for the 2008 Session of the Florida Legislature be approved, as more specifically set forth in the attached Exhibit A. PASSED and ADOPTED this 17th ATTEST: City Clerk Robert Parcher T:VIGENDA~2007WCT770TREGULARISTATE LEGISLATNE PRIORITIES RESO.DOC ~~„~ APPROVED AS TO FORM 8~ LANGUAGE COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY n _._r.........J T:N..• V VIIVCII~CU ~ ~~~c. A RESOLUTION PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE CITY'S LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR THE 2008 SESSION OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE (ey Intended Outcome Supports Multiple KIOs Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): The quality of the beaches appears as one of the most important areas affecting quality of life; 75% of residents rated overall quality of beaches as excellent or good; and the overall quality of beaches is a key driver of residents overall quality of life and City services for tax dollars paid. More recreational opportunities is ranked by residents as one of the changes that will make Miami Beach a better place to live; Storm drainage catch basins (6,000) cleaning city wide. Improving infrastructure was listed number 5 in important safety areas for the City to address; City Services for tax dollars paid appeared as a key area for improvement for resident's perception of the City of Miami Beach as a place to live and their overall ualit of life. Issue: Shall the City Commission preliminarily approve the City's State Legislative Agenda? Item Summary/Kecommenaation: The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission approve the preliminary list of priorities for the 2008 session of the Florida Legislature, which will begin next March. Due to certain time constraints, this list will be presented for approval as the City's preliminary 2008 legislative agenda at the October 17, 2007 City Commission meeting. The final legislative agenda will be presented at the January City Commission meeting. The preliminary list is not all-inclusive; some items require further discussion by the City Commission, such as additional legislative initiatives regarding property tax reform. Advisory Board Recommendation: Financial Infnrmatinn' Source of Amount Account Funds: ~ N/A 2 3 OBPI Total Financial Impact Summary: Cit Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin Kevin Crowder, Economic Development, extension 6186 Si n-Offs: t Director As t f City Manager City Manager U ~ v ~~ ~~ AGENDA ITEIUI G7G- aA~l= !O / 7 0 7 m MIAMIBEACH City of Miami Beath, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager DATE: October 17, 2007 SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE CITY'S LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR THE 2008 SESSION OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE. ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION Adopt the Resolution. ANALYSIS On September 25, 2007,LTC No. 214-2007 was transmitted to the Mayor and City Commission, providing an update on the City's State Legislative Issues, and a preliminary 2008 legislative agenda. Attached is the preliminary list of priorities for the 2008 session of the Florida Legislature that will begin on March 4, 2008. This year, there are a number of time constraints that impact the City's process of development and approval of the legislative agenda. Each year, the City must present an agenda at a public meeting of the Miami-Dade Delegation in December. This year, the City's lobbyists will not be able to meet with each Commissioner until sometime in December, following the November election. Therefore, it is highly unlikely that a final legislative agenda will be ready for Commission action at the December 12, 2007 City Commission meeting. For this reason, the attached list is presented for approval as the City's preliminary 2008 legislative agenda at the October 17, 2007 City Commission meeting. The final legislative agenda will be presented at the January City Commission meeting. The preliminary list is not all-inclusive; some items require further discussion by the City Commission, such as additional legislative initiatives regarding property tax reform. Below, please find the anticipated schedule: October 17, 2007 Preliminary approval of the Legislative Agenda November 6 & 20, 2007 Election Day and Run-Off Election Late Nov -Early Dec Commission meetings with the City's lobbyists December Presentation of Agenda to the Dade Delegation December Commission Committee discussion of specific issues January 2008 Final City Commission approval of the Legislative Agenda January 29, 2008 Election: Primary and Super-Homestead Exemption March 4, 2008 Opening Day of the 2008 Regular Session Commission Memorandum October 17, 2007 State Legislative Priorities The Administration will also meet with the Quality in Education Committee in November and December and will present their education-related legislative recommendations as part of the City's final legislative agenda at the January 2008 City Commission meeting. CONCLUSION The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission adopt the resolution approvi the City's preliminary legislative agenda for the 2008 session of the Florida Legisl ur . JMG /kc Attachment Attachment A m MIAi1~,,iBEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov Economic Development Department, 305.673.7193 PRELIMINARY 2008 FLORIDA LEGISLATIVE AGENDA LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES Citywide Wireless Network Oppose legislation that will limit or prohibit the City's ability to move forward with this project. Condominium Reform 1. Create a conduit financing mechanism for major condominium repairs; 2. Reduce initial recertification requirement for condominium buildings from forty to twenty years, with renewal every ten years thereafter; 3. Authorize local government to require that condominium associations provide confirmation that all unit owners have been noticed of all common area code violations, prior to occupational license renewal. Bert J. Harris Act The City opposes legislation that weakens or removes the sovereign immunity provision in the Bert Harris Act, and further will work to support legislation that not only maintains, but strengthens the sovereign immunity provision. Convention Center Sales Tax Refund The City supports the introduction and passage of legislation in the Florida Legislature that will return 50% of the sales taxes remitted by eligible convention centers to the municipality that owns the center for economic development purposes. Hurricane and Windstorm Mitigation Expand the eligibility criteria for the My Safe Florida Homes Program to include hurricane mitigation measures for multi-family buildings. (Resolution No. 2006- 26302) Create a grant program that assists multi-family buildings in complying with the alternative power source requirement of Section 553.509, Florida Statutes. (Resolution No. 2006-26302) Protection of Ocean Lifeguards Amend Chapter 784.07, F.S., to include `Ocean Lifeguards' for purposes of certain enhanced penalties imposed for assault or battery. In the past, there have been incidents where ocean lifeguards were assaulted on the beach while in the course of doing their jobs. Florida Statute 784.07 gives added protection to public servants who are the victims of assault and battery while in the course of performing their duties, by increasing the classification of the offense from a misdemeanor of the second degree to a misdemeanor of the first degree in the case of assault and from a misdemeanor of the first degree to a felony of the third degree in the case of battery. 2008 Florida Legislative Priorities Page 2 of 3 Cellular Telephones Pursuant to Resolution 2006-26241, the City of Miami Beach urges the Florida Legislature to change Florida law to preclude cellular telephone usage by motor vehicle operators while located in a school zone. Equal Rights Amendment Pursuant to Resolution No. 2006-26130, the Legislature should ratify the proposed Equal Rights Amendment to the United States Constitution. Water Safety Pursuant to Resolution No. 2006-26413, the City supports strengthening of vessel safety regulations with regard to personal flotation device requirements to conform to federal regulations that are stricter with regard to child age requirements and vessel length. Adoption Pursuant to Resolution, the City urges the Florida Legislature to abolish the restriction against homosexual adoption contained in Florida Statutes. Renewable Energy Research innovative programs and funding opportunities for potential renewable energy initiatives in Miami Beach. Follow the recommendations of the House Energy Committee. FUNDING PRIORITIES COMMUNITY BUDGET ISSUE REQUESTS (CBIR): Stormwater Infrastructure Improvements The City will submit a CBIR to seek funding assistance for stormwater infrastructure improvements. Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements The City will submit a CBIR to seek funding assistance for wastewater infrastructure improvements. Drinking Water System Infrastructure Improvements The City will submit a CBIR to seek funding assistance for drinking water infrastructure improvements. Historic Preservation The City seek funding assistance for the continued preservation and enhancement of the City's archives. Other Miami Beach Funding The City will monitor funding levels for Miami Beach based organizations during the budget process. In the past, organizations and projects that provide services to the Miami Beach community have received earmarks, such as the Miami Beach Senior Center and the meals program. 2008 Florida Legislative Priorities Page 3 of 3 GRANT PROGRAMS: Support full funding of City projects in the FY 08 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and Pre-disaster Mitigation Grant Program, and for City projects submitted through Miami-Dade County to the State of Florida's FY 07/08 Domestic Security Program. Create a grant program that assists in compliance with Section 558.509, F.S. (Alternative Power Source for certain multi-family buildings). The City supports full funding of recreation, cultural arts and historic preservation programs. STATE BUDGET ISSUES: Affordable Housing The City supports removal of the cap on the Sadowski Act Trust Funds and an increase of the funding available. Beach Renourishment Fully fund beach renourishment at $30 million. Hurricane Mitigation /Property Insurance Adequately fund free inspections and matching grants for hurricane mitigation improvements to multi-family buildings (apartments and condos). Create a grant program that assists multi-family buildings in complying with the alternative power source requirement of Section 553.509, Florida Statutes. Entertainment Industry Incentives The City supports full funding of the Entertainment Industry Incentive Fund. PENDING ISSUES Property Tax Reform The Administration will continue to provide the City Commission with information related to property tax reform, for additional Commission discussion as this issue evolves through an October 2007 special session and as the 2008 regular session approaches. Quality of Education Committee ~ School Board Issues The Administration will continue discussion with the Quality of Education Committee and will present recommendations for education priorities as part of the City's final legislative agenda in January 2008. Other Issues The Administration will continue to monitor other issues that may require evaluation by the City Commission prior to Commission consideration of the final legislative agenda in January 2008..