City of Gainesville - File #: 080702.

• File #: 080702.
• Version: 1
• Name: 2010 Federal Legislative Agenda (B)
• Type: Staff Recommendation
• Status: Passed
• File created: 1/15/2009
• In control: Audit, Finance and Legislative Committee
• Final action: 1/15/2009
• Title: 2010 Federal Legislative Agenda (B)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
1/15/2009	1	City Commission	Approved as Recommended	Pass
1/5/2009	0	Audit, Finance and Legislative Committee	Recommended for Approval, as amended

Title

2010 Federal Legislative Agenda (B)

Explanation

Annually, the City Commission adopts a Federal Legislative Agenda for presentation to the Alachua County Legislative Delegation.  The legislative agenda is a compilation of the city's priority needs for the upcoming Congressional Session and provides delegation members with comprehensive information in order for them to focus their efforts on specific legislative priorities.

The 2010 agenda includes five projects. Projects fall within the following categories:  Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Energy Efficiency Initiative, Public Transportation Enhancement Initiative, Water Quality Initiative, and Education Initiative.  Projects have been prioritized with assistance from the city's federal lobbyists.  A non-appropriation initiative is also included regarding the Cabot/Koppers Superfund site immediate measures and cleanup.  Additionally, the Audit, Finance and Legislative Committee requested that staff research the possibility of federal support for a health care initiative utilizing the Shands at AGH site and energy efficiency assistance for renters, particularly those who are low-income.     

Fiscal Note

Requesting $31,100,000 in federal funds.  If funds are not received the City will rely on other sources including local support.

Recommendation

The City Commission approve the 2010 Federal Legislative Agenda.