City of Gainesville - File #: 060747.

• File #: 060747.
• Version: 0
• Name: 2008 Federal Legislative Statement (B)
• Type: Staff Recommendation
• Status: Passed
• File created: 12/11/2006
• In control: Audit, Finance and Legislative Committee
• Final action: 12/11/2006
• Title: 2008 Federal Legislative Statement (B)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
12/11/2006	1	City Commission	Approved as Recommended	Pass
11/28/2006	0	Audit, Finance and Legislative Committee	Recommended for Approval, as amended

Title

2008 Federal Legislative Statement (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 Legislative Session and provides delegation members with comprehensive information in order for them to focus their efforts on specific legislative priorities and initiatives.

Staff is requesting funding for six projects as part of the City's 2008 Federal Legislative Agenda.  Projects fall within the following categories:  Community Development, Public Transportation Enhancement, Education, Housing Enhancement, and Homeless Housing and Services.  Projects have been prioritized and ranked by City staff and summarized in priority order as Attachment A.  Federal Legislative priorities are provided in detail as Attachment B.  

Fiscal Note

Requesting $55.6 Million in Federal funds.  If funds are not received the City will rely on other sources including local support.

Recommendation

The Audit, Finance and Legislative Committee (AFLC) review and approve the proposed 2008 Federal Legislative Statement as proposed by JordenBurt (Attachment A) and refer it to the City Commission for approval.