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R13-134 II 1 RESOLUTION NO. R13 -134 2 3 4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE 5 ; ' CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING 6 I AND ADOPTING THE 2014 CITY OF BOYNTON 7 BEACH LEGISLATIVE AGENDA; PROVIDING AN 8 EFFECTIVE DATE. 9 10 WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach has developed the 11 2014 Legislative Agenda to articulate, advocate, promote and advance issues that may 12 significantly impact the City of Boynton Beach and provide direction to city staff and the city's 13 legislative lobbyist during the 2014 Legislative Session; and 14 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF 15 THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: 16 Section 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as 17 being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption 18 hereof 19 Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach approves and adopts 20 the 2014 City of Boynton Beach Legislative Agend, a copy of which is attached hereto as 21 Exhibit "A ". 22 Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage. 23 24 If 1, 1 ; \ \apps3 city cbb\ auto\ Data\ 193\ Items \ 185\ 2701\ 3578\ Reso_- _Adopt_2014_Legislative_Agenda doc 1 II 1 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Boynton Beach, this 3 day of December, 21 2013. 31 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA 4 5( / 6I 7 yor — J:' a 'or 8 9 10 1 1 ViF_Mayor — Woodro . ay 12 13 14 �` 15 Commi ''oner — David T. - ker 16 17 / '� 18 .�� e. 19 Co issioner — Mic . l M. F' spa ick 20 21 22 23 Corrlmissioner — Joe Casello 24 ATTEST: II 25 26 �,,/ 11 27 �� .// t 28 M. Prainito, MMC 29 y Clerk 30 Y G 31 32 •.r t .ea1) 33 to 0 Li ti \ \apps3 city cbb \auto \Data \193\ Items \185\ 2701\ 3578\ Reso _- _Adopt_2014_Legislative_Agenda doc 2 City of Boynton Beach City Commission 2014 Legislative Priorities Unfunded Mandates: Oppose any unfunded mandates imposed on local governments through the legislative or budget process. Communications Services and Local Business Tax Protection Support legislation that protects the general revenues collected from the communication services tax and the local business tax which are used to provide services that our citizens want and need including public infrastructure, public safety services and public transportation infrastructure. Sober Homes Support legislation that defines and establishes statewide minimum regulatory standards for properties used for sober home facilities and allows for more stringent local regulations of these. Legislation has been filed that will regulate, license or require certification of Sober Homes. We believe that appropriate oversight by the state is necessary to ensure that safe living environments are ensured for residents. Pension Reform Support legislation that affirms the home rule powers of municipalities to establish and fund municipal employee benefit levels and provides comprehensive pension reform that will ensure our employee pensions remains sustainable and available to all employees. Economic Development Support a full range of legislation that will help provide jobs, continue and strengthen incentives for target industries, support for small and home based businesses, and general business investment. Extension of Enterprise Zones Support legislation that will allow for the continuation of Enterprise Zones to provide economic growth, access to capital, technical assistance, urban infill and job creation. Government -Owned Utilities Monitor and oppose any legislation that will remove home rule authority for municipalities providing water and sewer services outside municipal boundaries. Water Monitor legislation relating to water, water quality, stormwater and centralized sewer systems to ensure that the state or special districts do not impose unfunded mandates on local government utilities and to oppose schools & other educational institutions exemption from stormwater fees. Transportation: Monitor and support legislation that preserves local control of transportation planning and provides opportunities for additional revenue options to fund municipal transportation infrastructure projects including non - motorized transportation corridors and local transit connectivity to existing and proposed regional transit systems. Commuter Rail: Monitor and support legislative and budget opportunities related to FEC commuter rail station for downtown Boynton Beach and budgetary opportunities to offset infrastructure costs and continue efforts to work with the State and company representatives to endure funding is provided for safety measures and quiet zones at all railroad crossings. CRA/Downtown Redevelopment & Transit Oriented Development (TOD's) Support and monitor legislation that will strengthen and support the planning and implementation of transit - oriented developments ( TOD's) on a local and /or regional scale. Eco- tourism and Marine Industry Incentives Support legislation that will assist in protecting our beaches and supporting the marine industry. These include bills to create new, and enhance existing programs related to working marina's, increased funding for kayak/canoe launches and water taxi's as well as access to local waterways. Greenways & Trails Support legislation that encourages and funds Greenways & Trails This includes safe bikeways & pedestrian ways, connectivity with regional plans as well as other non - motorized transportation incentives. Cultural Tourism Support legislation that identifies the importance of cultural tourism as an economic driver for local governments and provides funding opportunities for the creation and continuation of public art, galleries, libraries, events and festivals. Historic Preservation Support legislation that recognizes the importance of local and regional historic preservation and creates funding opportunities for programming and infrastructure projects that support historic preservation and provides grant funding. Actively seek funding opportunities for the preservation and rehabilitation of the city's Old High School. Public Safety Support legislation that creates funding opportunities for replacing or building needed public infrastructure for the safety and welfare of the citizens and employees of the City of Boynton Beach. Actively seek funding opportunities for a new Police Facility and City Hall.