City of Gainesville - File #: 200351.

• File #: 200351.
• Version: 5
• Type: Discussion Item
• Status: Agenda Ready
• File created: 9/15/2020
• In control: City Commission
• On agenda: 6/10/2021
• Title: 2021 State Legislative Update - Summary of the End of Session Report (B)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/10/2021	5	General Policy Committee	Heard
5/27/2021	5	General Policy Committee	Withdrawn	Pass
2/18/2021	4	City Commission	Approved as Recommended
11/19/2020	3	City Commission	Approved as Recommended
10/22/2020	2	General Policy Committee	Approved, as shown above	Pass

Title

2021 State Legislative Update - Summary of the End of Session Report (B)

Explanation

The City of Gainesville’s state lobbying firm, Peebles, Smith & Matthews, Inc., will provide an update and summary of the end of session report regarding key pieces of legislation that were considered and passed during the state of Florida’s 2021 legislative session.  This report will cover topics such as the state budget and appropriations, areas of interest for municipalities, and local bills relating to Gainesville.

Included is a copy of the City of Gainesville 2021 Legislative Priorities approved by the City Commission on October 22, 2020 and then amended on November 19,2020 and again on February 18, 2021.

Strategic Connection

1.  Sustainable Community

2.  A Great Place to Live and Experience

3.  Resilient Local Economy

4. "Best in Class" Neighbor Services

Fiscal Note

None

Recommendation

The City Commission hear a presentation from the City’s state lobbying firm regarding the 2021 legislative session.