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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011 12 12 Documents provided to the Mayor and City Commission by Commissioner Krebs under "Reports" Date: December 12, 2011 These two (2) documents were provided to the Mayor and City Commission by Commissioner Joanne M. Krebs under "Reports" at the December 12, 2011 City Commission Regular Meeting. 2012 Member Cities . Pr Altamonte Springs Casselberry Apoka Lake Mary Oviedo Bay Lake Longwood Sanford Belle Isle Winter Springs The mission of the Tri- County League of Eatonville Cities is to work collaboratively with all Edgewood y Lake Buena Vista Orlando cities in Orange, Seminole and Osceola Maitland Windermere Oakland Winter Garden counties to develop long -term strategies for Ocoee Winter Park government efficiency and effectiveness Kissimmee that meets the needs of our citizens. This St. Cloud mission will be accomplished through civic education and engagement, effective advocacy, education, communication and Z 'k the on -going exchange of ideas. jr1.1bk TRI- COUNTY LEAGUE OF CITIES 12443 Research Pkwy, Ste 402, Orlando, FL 32826 407.882.3960 Tri - County League of Cities 12443 Research Pkwy, Ste 402, Orlando, FL 32826 www.tricountyleagueofcities.org 407.882.3960 2012 Tri - Count y League f g Cities L e islative Priorities of Fiscal Insignificance Red Light Cameras The Tri-County League of Cities opposes legislation that The Tri -County League of Cities will oppose legislation repealing establishes a general law defining insignificant fiscal impact the Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Act, authorizing the use of red requiring that the average annual fiscal impact of a law, including light cameras. any average annual revenues or savings be considered. Municipal Police and Firefighter Pension Reform Sweepstakes / Internet Cafes he Tri -County League of Cities will support legislation that The Tri-County League of Cities will support legislation that urgs provides comprehensive municipal firefighter and police officer the State Attorneys and the Statewide Prosecutor to work with law pension reform. Any comprehensive pension reform package enforcement officers throughout the state to close down the should address the use of the insurance premium tax revenues by Internet Cafes which are operating as gambling establishments. repealing the mandate for cities to perpetually provide new, "extra" The Tri-County League of Cities also supports legislation that pension benefits for police /fire, and provide for accountability by urges the Florida Legislature to amend Chapter 849 to clearly state police /fire •:-nsion boards of trustees. The reform package should that these types of establishments, which provide computers that lso includ- modifications to the current statutory disability operate essentially Las Vegas -style casino games, are illegal esumptions for firefighters, law enforcement officers, and gambling establishments and are thereby prohibited to operate in co ectional of ers relating to tuberculosis, heart disease, or the state of Florida. hype tension. Water Supply K. Yellow i. ht Si • nal imin The Tri -County League of Cities will opp e legislation that will The Tri -County Leag e of Cities will support legislation that alter or amend the existing policy of local ources first in providing codifies the Institute o 1 raffic Engineer's formula for yellow light water to the citizens of Florida. Ad tionally, the Tri - County signal timing. The codific. ion of this formula will ensure accuracy League of Cities opposes the crea ., on of a statewide water throughout the state's yello light signals. commission. r t Non - Transportation Right - of -Way Neighborhood Improvement Districts The Tri -County League of Cities will support legislation that will The Tri -County League of Cities will support legislation which allow local governments to co- locate or pay for additional conduit revises Chapter 163, F.S., Neighborhood Improvement Districts capacity in agreement with the Florida Department of that updates the program and provides local governments the Transportation's effort to install fiber conduit parallel to Florida's ability to create "dependent special districts" to help Interstates to develop an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) to neighborhoods and local governments fund neighborhood efficiently assist motorists, law enforcement personnel and first improvements such as, but not limited to, improved streets and responders by sharing rapid information. The co- location of fibers sidewalks, landscaping, street lighting, parks, stormwater within the ITS conduit will allow governments to increase improvements and other important public utilities and facilities. efficiency and capacity of information sharing. 2 .00E Op 2012 LEGISLATIV i i tMnr! . i it ACTION AGENDA . REPORT OF THE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE 11/18/2011 Energy The Florida League of Cities will support legislation that establishes a statewide policy on energy development and conservation, that prioritizes and incentivizes the development and implementation of renewable and alternative energy and transportation fuel sources, and that authorizes local governments to make use of the $190 million in Qualified Energy Conservation Bond capacity allocated to Florida. Water Policy The Florida League of Cities will support legislation that assures cities retain the tools necessary to achieve federal or state water quality standards, such as standards on total maximum daily loads or numeric nutrient criteria, at the lowest possible cost to cities. To accomplish these various standards, cities must have broad regulatory authority, such as controls on storm water discharge, septic tanks and fertilizer use. Additionally, the Florida League of Cities will support legislation that clarifies reclaimed waters are not "waters in the state" and should not be subject to regulatory action by water management districts. (The underlined language was added by the Legislative Committee) Municipal Police Officer and Firefighter Pension Plans and Disability Presumptions The Florida League of Cities will support legislation that provides comprehensive municipal firefighter and police officer pension reform. Any comprehensive pension reform package should address the use of the insurance premium tax revenues by repealing the mandate for cities to perpetually provide new, "extra" pension benefits for police /fire, to allow cities the ability to adjust pension benefits and provide for accountability by police /fire pension boards of trustees. The reform package should also include modifications to the current statutory disability presumptions for firefighters, law enforcement officers, and correctional officers relating to tuberculosis, heart disease, or hypertension. Communications Services and Local Business Tax Protection The Florida League of Cities will oppose legislation that modifies, restricts or eliminates the authority of municipalities to levy, collect and/or expend the communications services tax and the local business tax. Campus Development Agreements The Florida League of Cities supports the continued funding to mitigate fully the impacts of State University System campus development on host local governments and supports maintaining Campus Development Agreements. The repeal of section 1013.30, Florida Statutes, would eliminate a proven and effective mechanism that addresses the impacts of campus development on local infrastructure. Pending Ordinance Doctrine The Florida League of Cities supports maintaining the home rule authority of municipalities in the local application of the Pending Ordinance Doctrine. Economic Development The Florida League of Cities will support legislation that promotes state agency coordination with local entities through providing increased technical assistance, building public infrastructure and urban infill projects and programs, and offering appropriate business incentives that support local economic development. Residential Group Homes The Florida League of Cities will support legislation that requires community residential homes to notify local governments upon application and adhere to local municipal standards of occupancy where onsite substance abuse treatment must be provided by a licensed service provider. Effective Public Notice The Florida League of Cities will support legislation that authorizes municipalities to provide effective public notice and advertising for various appropriate matters, not to include ad valorem taxation millage setting, by means other than newspapers, such as direct mailings, physical posting of property, Internet posting, free publications, government access television channels, and other suitable alternatives. Public Safety Telecommunicator Certification Exemption The Florida League of Cities will support legislation that exempts certified law enforcement officers from having to also be certified Public Safety Telecommunicators to allow them to serve as "Temporary" Public Safety Telecommunicators.