Title
Proposed Changes to CRA Legislation (B)
Explanation
There are two bills currently proposed that would change the way that the CRA functions. One bill has been prepared by the Florida Redevelopment Association (FRA), and the other has been prepared by the Florida Association of Counties and the Florida League of Cities.
As this issue moved through the committee process, the FRA was excluded from the discussion because it was felt that including the FRA would create a two against one issue for the Counties. The FRA has concerns that some of the timelines in the Florida Association of Counties and Florida League of Cities bill would give the Counties an unfair advantage to slow up the process. Staff has prepared a matrix of the changes.
The FRA "supports legislation that preserves the home rule powers of municipalities to create and effectively use community redevelopment agencies to redevelop and revitalize their urban areas, including the use of tax increment financing. We further support local control and disposition of any disputes between local governments over the use of such agencies and financing."
Staff is recommending that the CRA support the FRA bill, and requests that the Chair send letter to the appropriate elected officials.
Fiscal Note
None at this time
Recommendation
The City Commission have the City Lobbyist address the issue in Tallahassee.