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2016 Federal Legislative Agenda (B)
This is a request for the City Commission to approve the Federal Legislative Agenda and provide policy direction on future referrals to the Legislative Agenda.
Explanation
Annually, the City Commission adopts the Federal Legislative Agenda. The legislative agenda is a compilation of the city's priority needs for the upcoming 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. Initiatives included in the agenda include: general legislative policy, general government, economic development, and capital projects.
The Legislative and Organizational Policy Committee met on December 2, 2014 and recommended revisions to the draft 2016 Federal Legislative Agenda. The federal lobbyist discussed the revised document during one-on-one meetings with City Commissioners on December 8th-9th.
Fiscal Note
There is no fiscal impact.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) Approve the 2016 Federal Agenda; and 2) Direct all new referral items to the Legislative Agenda to the Legislative and Organizational Policy Committee for review and recommendation; and 3) Direct staff to provide the 2016 Federal Legislative Agenda to the Florida League of Cities and other interested parties.