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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2021-009 Temp. Reso #13553 January 15, 2021 Page 1 CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA RESOLUTION NO. R-2021- C(- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA; APPROVING THE CITY OF TAMARAC 2021 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE AGENDA; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC 2021 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. 11111 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 2021 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 2021 Federal Legislative Agenda; and WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac deems it to be in the best interest of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to approve the City of Tamarac 2021 Federal Legislative Agenda and direct the City Clerk to transmit a copy of said Agenda to the National League of Cities, the U.S. Senators from Florida, Florida • Temp. Reso #13553 January 15, 2021 Page 3 PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 27 ^day of ii/M-t j , 2021. ,,,,,„(-2 ,_ MIC LLE J. GOM , MAYOR ATTEST: .L .+fit ,,° `.-- _-L_ I` / A_ t, N FER JOSON, MC Ci Clerk RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE MAYOR GOMEZ S DIST 1: COMM. BOLTON 2_ DIST 2: COMM. GELIN _AIA) DIST 3: V/M VILLALOBOS DIST 4: COMM. FLACK() I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have approve t ' ESOLUTION as to form. v2, / . .Zk( IN T, Interi C. Attorney Ili EXHIBIT A At A VIE A '' r The City For Your Life CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA 2021 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE AGENDA Michelle J. Gomez, Mayor Marlon D. Bolton, Commissioner E. Mike Gelin, Commissioner Elvin Villalobos, Commissioner/Vice Mayor Debra Placko, Commissioner Michael C. Cernech, City Manager Hans Ottinot, Interim City Attorney January 27, 2021 Coronavirus Relief • The City of Tamarac supports passage of direct Coronavirus Relief Fund payments to local governments enabling municipalities to make up for budget shortfalls directly related to COVID-19 and making this funding available for the local COVID-19 recovery efforts significantly faster rather than relying on the County or the State for fund distribution, which may delay the implementation of recovery and assistance programs. • The City of Tamarac supports federal coronavirus relief stimulus legislation that provides the following: o enables local governments to expediently enable the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out and ensures the availability and implementation of personal protective equipment, sanitation and social distancing measures; o provides funding to assist small businesses and restaurants, schools, eligible non-profits, hospitals and local first responders, and those unemployed due to COVID-19, o helps provide affordable housing, protections from eviction, homelessness prevention, other necessary assistance and support to struggling renters and homeowners. 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: • Assistance, grants, and/or tax incentives for retail plaza owners to reposition the failing plazas in light of changes in retail in the post-COVID-19 economy; • Continued renewal of the New Markets Tax Credit; • Funding for education and workforce development programs that create opportunities for employment in the industries that pay a living wage and support business community's workforce needs; • Grants for public art programs that support economic growth and job creation through arts and placemaking; • The extension of the Federal Opportunity Zone program timeframe to give investors more time to maximize the value of investing in the zones to attract high quality projects and the expansion of program to additional low-income neighborhoods. Sustaining the Affordable Housing Stock via HUD Programs The Citysupports recurringand increased fundingfor CDBG and HOME programs, that pP p 9 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. 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, including SMART fiber for digital connectivity; • 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. 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. Green Initiatives The City of Tamarac supports policies that fund programs, grants and initiatives that promote environmental protection and sustainable practices. To that end, the City supports legislation that allocates funding and resources to encourage projects aimed at increasing energy efficiency, clean, renewable energy, sustainability and resiliency to extreme weather events. Parks and Open Space The City supports grants and federal investment in land acquisition, development, rehabilitation, and enhancement of new and existing parks.