Title
2008 State Legislative Agenda (B)
Explanation
Annually, the City Commission adopts a State Legislative Agenda for presentation to the Alachua County Legislative Delegation. The Legislative Agenda is a compilation of the City of Gainesville's priority appropriation requests and policy initiatives for the upcoming State of Florida Legislative Session. It provides delegation members with comprehensive information in order for them to focus their efforts on specific legislative priorities and initiatives related to the City of Gainesville.
On August 30, 2007, the Audit, Finance and Legislative Committee approved five appropriation requests and four tier one policy initiatives as the City's 2008 State Legislative Agenda. These appropriation requests and initiatives have been prioritized with assistance from the City of Gainesville's state legislative lobbyist, Doug Bruce of Doug Bruce and Associates. The tier two policy initiatives included in the Legislative Agenda are not prioritized.
Fiscal Note
The 2008 State Legislative Agenda includes five appropriation requests for a total of $4,775,000. If the appropriation requests are not fulfilled, the City will rely on other sources including local support.
Recommendation
The City Commission review and approve the proposed 2008 State Legislative Agenda as recommended by the Audit, Finance and Legislative Committee.
Alternative Recommendation
(A) The City Commission review and amend the proposed 2008 State Legislative Agenda.
(B) The City Commission review and reject the proposed 2008 State Legislative Agenda.