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Proposed Amendments to the Interlocal Agreement Creating the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council (B)
The North Central Florida Regional Planning Council has provided proposed amendments to the Interlocal Agreement creating the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council. **ESTIMATED PRESENTATION 5 MINUTES**
Explanation
During previous discussions, the City Commission expressed concerns about proposed changes to the representation and dues for members of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council. The North Central Florida Regional Planning Council has provided proposed amendments for member jurisdiction consideration and approval. The proposed amendments provide for one representative for counties and cities fewer than 100,000 in population and three representatives for counties and cities with 100,000 or more in population. Provisions are also provided for the appointment of additional representatives “if requested to do so by the Council” and that “the Council shall make such requests in such a manner as to ensure broad representation throughout the Region, with consideration being given to proper representation (1) from both counties and cities, and (2) from rural as well as urban areas.
A representative of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council will be present to discuss the proposed amendments.
Fiscal Note
Member jurisdictions pay annual dues for membership in the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council. The proposed amendments provide that the Council will establish the member unit dues assessment by July 1 each year for the subsequent year.
Recommendation
The City Commission hear comments from a representative of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council about the proposed amendments to the Interlocal Agreement and take action as appropriate.