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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2018-158Temp. Reso. #13217 November 27, 2018 Page 1 of 3 CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA RESOLUTION NO. R-2018 - / 5- ff A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE CITY OF TAMARAC 2019 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE AGENDA; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC 2019 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE AGENDA TO THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES, THE U.S. SENATORS FROM FLORIDA, FLORIDA CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION AND THE BROWARD COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac actively monitors and comments on Federal, State and local legislation that may impact the City and its residential and business communities; and WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac has developed a 2019 Federal Legislative Agenda outlining the City's position on particular national legislative issues, attached hereto as Exhibit A, and WHEREAS, the City Manager and the Assistant City Manager recommend approval and distribution of the City of Tamarac 2019 Federal Legislative Agenda; and WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, deems it to be in the best interests of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to approve the City of Tamarac 2019 Federal Legislative Agenda and direct the City Clerk to Temp. Reso. #13217 November 27, 2018 Page 2 of 3 transmit a copy of said Agenda to the National League of Cities, the U.S. Senators from Florida, Florida Congressional Delegation, and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA THAT: SECTION 1: The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution. All exhibits attached hereto are incorporated herein and made a specific part of this Resolution. SECTION 2: The City of Tamarac 2019 Federal Legislative Agenda is hereby approved. SECTION 3: The City Clerk is hereby directed to transmit a copy of the City of Tamarac 2019 Federal Legislative Agenda to the National League of Cities, the U.S. Senators from Florida, Florida Congressional Delegation and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners. SECTION 4: All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. SECTION 5: If any clause, section, other part or application of this Resolution is held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, in part or application, it shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions or applications of this Resolution. SECTION 6: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption. Temp. Reso. #13217 November 27, 2018 Page 3 of 3 PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this / day of 2018. ICHELLE J. MEZ MAYOR U PATRICIA TEl7FEMc CITY CLERK I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I HAVE APPROVED THIS RESOLUTION AS TO FORM MUEL S. GOREN CITY ATTORNEY 1 RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE MAYOR GOMEZ f DIST 1: COMM. BOLTON DIST 2: COMM. GELIN DIST 3: COMM. FISHMAN DIST 4: V/M PLACKO EXHIBIT A • TAMARAC The City For Your Life CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA 2019 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE AGENDA Michelle J. Gomez, Mayor Marlon D. Bolton, Commissioner E. Mike Gelin, Commissioner Julie Fishman, Commissioner Debra Placko, Commissioner Michael C. Cernech, City Manager Samuel S. Goren, City Attorney 0 December 11, 2018 Economic Development The City of Tamarac supports the Federal programs that promote economic development, creation of jobs that pay a living wage, business attraction, retention and growth, and ongoing assistance to small businesses. Towards that end the City supports the following: • Continued renewal of the New Markets Tax Credit; • The expansion of Federal Opportunity Zone program to additional low-income neighborhoods; and • The Federal Opportunity Zone rules and regulations that promote projects that are the drivers for the area and catalyze economic revitalization, investment in business and job creation, and raise the median income of residents residing in and around Opportunity Zones. Infrastructure The City of Tamarac supports investment in addressing the existing and future infrastructure needs, including support for the following • Preservation of the tax-exempt status of municipal bonds, which serve as the primary financing mechanism for state and local infrastructure projects and are critical to local government's ability to address the infrastructure needs and fund infrastructure projects by utilizing public funds in a prudent and equitable manner; • Adequate and reliable long-term funding for infrastructure projects reflecting local needs and priorities; • Funding for the development of a convenient and connected transportation network, including a variety of transit options, as a means to reduce congestion, protect the environment, and stimulate economic development; • Continuous reauthorization of the Water Resources Development Act and funding for Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act and the Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund Program with a higher level of support for water infrastructure projects, including projects that ensure the safety of drinking water, with the exception of a requirement for biannual consumer confidence reports. The City is committed to continuously ensuring the quality and safety of drinking water provided to its consumers and to annually publishing a Water Quality Report to ensure transparency. Compliance with the biannual reporting rule would place an undue burden on the cities due to the significant monetary and human resources required to collect an extensive set of data twice a year. 0 • Sustaining the Affordable Housing Stock via HUD Programs The City supports recurring and increased funding for CDBG and HOME programs, that help municipalities to provide quality housing, preserve and sustain existing housing stock for low to moderate income households while contributing the vitality of neighborhoods and communities. Public Safety The City of Tamarac supports federal funding through Department of Justice grants to support community oriented policing strategies. The City of Tamarac supports federal funding through grants to improve fire rescue response times and serve emergency operations needs. Disaster Preparedness and Recovery The City of Tamarac supports and encourages sustained and increased funding for FEMA to ensure the full and timely reimbursement of expenditures incurred by local governments in response to emergencies. The City further supports FEMA's ongoing efforts aimed at assisting the local emergency preparedness efforts through grants. • National Flood Insurance Program The City supports policies that ensure all property owners receive affordable flood insurance within a framework that helps NFIP become financially stable.