City of Gainesville - File #: 070829.

• File #: 070829.
• Version: 1
• Name: 2009 Federal Legislative Agenda (B)
• Type: Staff Recommendation
• Status: Passed
• File created: 1/28/2008
• In control: Audit, Finance and Legislative Committee
• Final action: 1/28/2008
• Title: 2009 Federal Legislative Agenda (B)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
1/28/2008	1	City Commission	Approved as Recommended	Pass
1/22/2008	0	Audit, Finance and Legislative Committee	Approved as shown above (See Motion)	Pass

Title

2009 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 and initiatives.

The Audit, Finance and Legislative Committee accepted staff's recommendation to request funding for ten projects as part of the City's 2009 Federal Legislative Agenda. The statement includes ten projects. Projects falls within the following categories:  Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Water Quality Initiative, Public Transportation Enhancement Initiative, Homeland Security, Homelessness Initiative, Public Safety Initiative, Education Initiative, and Labor/Entrepreneurial Initiative.

Fiscal Note

Requesting $56,236,800 in federal funds.  If funds are not received the City will rely on other sources including local support.

Recommendation

The Commission accept the recommendation of the Audit, Finance and Legislative Committee and approve the proposed 2009 Federal Legislative Statement.