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Workshop
STAFF MEMO a
Meeting: Workshop - Aug 03 2020
Staff Contact: Mayor Abby Brennan Department: Council
Discuss Florida League of Cities 2020 Proposed Resolutions
Resolutions Packet - Key Officials
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FLC 2020 Virtual Annual Business Meeting
Proposed Resolutions
FLC Staff Contact: Allison Payne
Please forward this packet to your city's voting delegate.
FLC
FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES
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Agenda Item #5.
AFLC
FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES
TO: Key Officials
FROM: Michael Sittig, Executive Director
DATE: July 14, 2020
SUBJECT: Transmittal of the 2020 Proposed Resolutions
Attached are the proposed resolutions that are being submitted for consideration by the FLC Resolutions
Committee, which will convene Thursday, August 13, at 11:00 a.m. Due to the circumstances regarding COVID-
19, this committee will meet remotely via Zoom.
The Resolutions Committee is charged with considering official resolutions relating principally to constitutional,
congressional and commemorative issues. The committee will review and vote on each resolution and then
forward the committee's recommendations to the League's membership at the Business Session, which will
take place Friday, August 14, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.
It is at the Business Session where the League's voting delegates vote on the Report of the Resolutions
Committee. Please forward this packet to your city's voting delegate in preparation for the Business Session.
Please note, proposed resolutions are subject to change by the Resolutions Committee.
Proposed resolutions may also be submitted directly to the Resolutions Committee or the Business Session.
These resolutions will be considered late -filed and will require a favorable two-thirds vote of the committee or
the voting delegates, respectively, in order for them to be considered.
Should you have any questions, please contact Allison Payne at the League office at (850) 545-2755 or email
apaVne@flcities.com.
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Fax: 850.222.3806
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Voting Delegate Information/Reminder to Designate a Delegate
The Florida League of Cities will host the 2020 Virtual Annual Business meeting Friday,
August 14, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. The meeting will be remote access only via Zoom. If voting
delegates need to cast their vote by means other than a voice vote, each delegate will be
provided with a link and login credentials to vote using Association Voting software.
Voting delegates will receive a link with log -in credentials for their city and further
instructions the week of the meeting.
To prepare for this meeting, we encourage you to:
• Use a computer with a built-in camera and microphone. This will allow members
to be seen and heard during the meeting.
• Use a headset with microphone for optimal sound and speech quality
• Have a high speed internet connection
• Download and install the latest version of Zoom Version 5.1.0 (27830.0612)
https://zoom.us/download
• Prior to the meeting, run a test Zoom meeting using this link https://zoom.us/test.
This will ensure you have the minimum requirements to participate in Zoom
meetings.
It is important that each municipality designate one official to be the voting delegate for
the FLC Business Meeting. Election of League leadership and adoption of resolutions are
undertaken during the business Session.
If your city has not chosen a delegate, please see the attached form. Voting delegate
forms (or any changes to the voting delegate) must be received by the League no later
than August 7, 2020.
If you have any questions regarding voting delegates, please contact Eryn Russell at
erussell@flcities.com.
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Voting Delegate Form
FLC Virtual Annual Business Meeting
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
August 14, 2020
It is important that each member municipality designate one of their officials to cast their votes
at the Annual Business Session. League By -Laws require that each municipality select one person
to serve as the municipalities voting delegate. Municipalities do not need to adopt a resolution
to designate a voting delegate.
Please fill out this form and return it to the League office so that your voting delegate may be
properly identified. The chosen delegate will receive an email with further electronic voting
instructions closer to conference. For this reason, it is important that we have the correct email
on file for the voting delegate. If the delegate changes, please notify us no later than August 7,
2020.
Designation of Voting Delegate
Name of Voting Delegate:
Title:
Municipality of:
Email of Delegate:
AUTHORIZED BY:
Name
Title
Return this form to:
Eryn Russell
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Fax: (850) 222-3806
Email: erussell@flcities.com
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2020 RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE
Chair: Commissioner Tony Ortiz, City of Orlando
First Vice President, Florida League of Cities
Vice Chair: Mayor Randall P. Henderson, City of Fort Myers
Second Vice President, Florida League of Cities
LOCAL AND REGIONAL LEAGUE REPRESENTATIVES
Gib Coerper, Mayor, City of Alachua
President, Alachua County League of Cities
Billy Rader, Commissioner, City of Panama City
President, Bay County League of Cities
Traci L. Callari, Commissioner, City of Hollywood
President, Broward League of Cities
Cal Rolfson, Councilmember, City of Mount Dora
President, Lake County League of Cities
Vanessa Carusone, Commissioner, City of North Port
President, ManaSota League of Cities
Keon Hardemon, Commissioner, City of Miami
President, Miami -Dade County League of Cities
Tom Deville, Mayor, Town of Penney Farms
President, Northeast Florida League of Cities
Bob Campbell, Mayor, City of DeFuniak Springs
President, Northwest Florida League of Cities
Amy Jamieson, Council Member, City of Fort Walton Beach
President, Okaloosa County League of Cities
Kimberly Glas-Castro, Vice -Mayor, Town of Lake Park
President, Palm Beach County League of Cities
Rob Robinson, Mayor, City of Davenport
President, Ridge League of Cities
Bill Ribble, Mayor, Village of Estero
President, Southwest Florida League of Cities
Yvonne Minus, Council Member, City of Melbourne
President, Space Coast League of Cities
John Carroll, Commissioner, City of Largo
President, Suncoast League of Cities
Drinda Merritt, Mayor, Town of Inglis
President, Suwanee River League of Cities
Vinny Barile, Mayor, Town of Sewall's Point
President, Treasure Coast League of Cities
Geoff Kendrick, Commissioner, City of Winter Springs
1st Vice President, Tri-County League of Cities
Don Burnette, Mayor, City of Port Orange
President, Volusia League of Cities
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FLC POLICY COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES
Stu Glass, Mayor, Town of Indialantic
Chair, Utilities, Natural Resources & Public Works
Paul Shalhoub, Vice Mayor, Town of Lake Clarke Shores
Chair, Finance, Taxation & Personnel Committee
Jolien Caraballo, Councilwoman, City of Port St. Lucie
Chair, Land Use and Economic Development Committee
Gigi Simmons, Commissioner, City of Gainesville
Vice Chair, Transportation & Intergovernmental Relations Committee
Dan Saracki, Council Member, City of Oldsmar
Chair, Municipal Administration Committee
Greg Ross, Mayor, City of Cooper City
Chair, Federal Action Strike Team
Phillip Walker, Commissioner, City of Lakeland
Chair, Advocacy Committee
MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVES
Clayton Parker, Building Services, City of Sunny Isles Beach
President, Building Officials Association of Florida
Debra Buff, City Clerk, City of Belle Glade
President, Florida Association of City Clerks
Micah Maxwell, Assistant City Manager, City of Clearwater
President, Florida City & County Management Association
Darrel Donatto, Fire Chief, Palm Beach Fire Rescue
President, Florida Fire Chiefs' Association
Jamie Roberson, Director of Finance, City of Apopka
President, Florida Government Finance Officers Association
Kevin Ruane, Mayor, City of Sanibel
President, Florida League of Mayors
Ray Desjardins, Senior Division Manager, Charlotte County
President, Florida Local Government Information Systems Association
A. Kurt Ardaman, Attorney
President, Florida Municipal Attorneys Association
Todd DeAngelis, Chief Communications Officer, City of Parkland
President, Florida Municipal Communicators Association
Stephan Dembinsky, Director of Public Safety, Daytona Beach Shores PD
1st Vice President, Florida Police Chiefs Association
Toni Shamplain, Director, Downtown North CRA Manager, City of Panama City
President, Florida Redevelopment Association
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FLC-SPONSORED PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVES
Matthew Surrency, Mayor, City of Hawthorne
Chair, Florida Municipal Insurance Trust
Susan Starkey, Council Member, Town of Davie
Vice Chair, Florida Municipal Loan Council
Joseph Barkley III, Commissioner, City of Belleair Bluffs
Vice Chair, Florida Municipal Pension Trust
Frank Ortis, Mayor, City of Pembroke Pines
Chair, Florida Municipal Investment Trust
AT LARGE MEMBER RECOMMENDATIONS
Anne Gerwig, Mayor, City of Wellington
Gary Resnick, Commissioner, City of Wilton Manors
Bill Partington, Mayor, City of Ormond Beach
Terrill Hill, Mayor, City of Palatka
Michael Beedie, City Manager, City of Fort Walton Beach
Curtis Richardson, Commissioner, City of Tallahassee
Chris Via, Mayor, City of Holly Hill
Joe Kyles, Mayor, City of South Bay
Willie Shaw, Commissioner, City of Sarasota
Mark Ryan, City Manager, City of Indian Harbour Beach
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Procedures for Submitting FLC Resolutions
Resolutions Committee - August 13, 2020
Business Session - August 14, 2020
(1) Proposed resolutions must be submitted in writing, to be received in the League
office by July 8, 2020, to guarantee that they will be included in the packet of
proposed resolutions that will be submitted to the Resolutions Committee.
(2) Proposed resolutions will be rewritten for proper form, duplicated by the League
office and distributed to members of the Resolutions Committee. (Whenever
possible, multiple resolutions on a similar issue will be rewritten to encompass
the essential subject matter in a single resolution with a listing of original
proposers.)
(3) Proposed resolutions may be submitted directly to the Resolutions Committee at
the conference; however, a favorable two-thirds vote of the committee will be
necessary to consider such resolutions.
(4) Proposed resolutions may be submitted directly to the business session of the
conference without prior committee approval by a vote of two-thirds of the
members present. In addition, a favorable weighted vote of a majority of members
present will be required for adoption.
(5) Proposed resolutions relating to state legislation will be referred to the appropriate
standing policy committee. Such proposals will not be considered by the
Resolutions Committee at the conference; however, all state legislative issues will
be considered by the standing policy councils and the Legislative Committee,
prior to the membership, at the annual Legislative Conference each fall. At that
time, a state Legislative Action Agenda will be adopted.
(6) Proposed resolutions must address either federal issues, state constitutional issues,
matters directly relating to the conference, matters recognizing statewide or
national events or service by League officers. All other proposed resolutions will
be referred for adoption to either the Florida League of Cities Board of Directors
or FLC President.
(7) Proposed resolutions must directly pertain to municipal affairs (see attached).
Municipalities unable to formally adopt a resolution before the deadline may submit a
letter to the League office indicating their city is considering the adoption of a resolution,
outlining the subject thereof in as much detail as possible, and this letter will be forwarded
to the Resolutions Committee for consideration in anticipation of receipt of the formal
resolution.
Agenda Item #5.
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
By -Laws
August 15, 2015
Article VII — Legislative Matters
It shall be the policy of the League to sponsor or support only legislation pertaining to the welfare
of its members, and to refrain from sponsorship or support of legislation not directly pertaining to
municipal affairs. Any committee or representative of the League officially charged with
representing the views of the League before the Legislature of Florida, or the Congress of the
United States, or other official agencies on measures sponsored by the League or considered to be
beneficial or detrimental to municipal government, shall confine their representation before such
legislative bodies to matters pertaining directly to municipal affairs. "Municipal affairs" means
issues that directly pertain to the members' governmental, corporate, and proprietary powers to
conduct municipal government, to perform municipal functions, to render municipal services, to
exercise any power for municipal purposes, and to raise and expend revenues.
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Proposed Florida League of Cities 2020 Resolutions
1. Town of Bay Harbor Islands
2. Florida City Government Week
3. Census Partnership 2020
4. Michael Sittig Retirement
5. COVID Relief for Cities
6. Reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program
7. Broadband Infrastructure
Agenda Item #5.
1. Town of Bay Harbor Islands
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Agenda Item #5.
2020-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC.,
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO THE TOWN OF BAY HARBOR
ISLANDS, FLORIDA, FOR ITS SUPPORT OF ISAAC SALVER AS
PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES.
WHEREAS, Isaac Salver, council member of the Town of Bay Harbor Islands, Florida,
served as president of the Florida League of Cities from 2019 through 2020; and
WHEREAS, the citizens, mayor, council members and staff of the Town of Bay Harbor
Islands were understanding of the demands placed upon Council Member Salver in his role as
president of the League; and
WHEREAS, during his presidency, Council Member Salver focused on the importance of
educating the youth in our communities via speaking engagements, interactions with the state's
youth councils and the creation of the League's first -ever children's book, The City That Talks;
and
WHEREAS, during his presidency, Council Member Salver provided leadership,
guidance, vision and compassion for Florida's 411 cities and their staffs, residents and businesses
during an unprecedented time in our nation's history; and
WHEREAS, the membership and staff of the League recognize that the commitment of
the Town of Bay Harbor Islands to Council Member Salver's presidency ensured his active
participation in League activities and unselfish service to the League, and it permitted him to
successfully promote the programs, projects and philosophy of the League during the past year;
and
WHEREAS, the membership and staff of the League also wish to recognize and personally
thank all of the dedicated Town of Bay Harbor Islands staff for their efforts in providing
outstanding assistance to President Salver and FLC staff in coordinating his duties with the town
and with the League, and all town staff went above and beyond the call of duty and their
outstanding contributions to this effort are applauded and greatly appreciated.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF
CITIES, INC.:
Section 1. The Florida League of Cities, Inc., membership and staff do officially and
personally appreciate the commitment the Town of Bay Harbor Island's citizens, council members
and staff made to Council Member Salver's presidency.
Section 2. A copy of this resolution be presented to the Town of Bay Harbor Islands.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Florida League of Cities, Inc., in a Business Meeting
conducted through the use of communications media technology, this 10' Day of August 2020.
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ATTEST:
Tony Ortiz, First Vice President
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Commissioner, City of Orlando
Michael Sittig, Executive Director
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Submitted by: FLC Staff
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2. Florida City Government Week
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2020-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC.,
RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 19-25, 2020, AS "FLORIDA
CITY GOVERNMENT WEEK" AND ENCOURAGING ALL FLORIDA
CITY OFFICIALS TO SUPPORT THIS CELEBRATION BY
PARTICIPATING IN THE "MY CITY: I'M PART OF IT, I'M PROUD OF
IT!" ACTIVITIES.
WHEREAS, city government is the government closest to the people and the one with the
most direct daily impact upon its residents; and
WHEREAS, municipal government provides services and programs that enhance the quality
of life for residents, making their city their home; and
WHEREAS, city government is administered for and by its citizens and is dependent upon
public commitment to and understanding of its many responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, city government officials and employees share the responsibility to pass along
the understanding of the services provided by cities and their benefits; and
WHEREAS, city governments have remained vigilant in monitoring and informing
residents on the impact of the coronavirus and relevant municipal resources; and
WHEREAS, Florida City Government Week is a very important time to recognize the
significant role played by city government in our lives and to spread the word to all Floridians that
they can shape and influence this level of government; and
WHEREAS, the Florida League of Cities and its member cities have joined together to teach
students and other citizens about municipal government through a variety of activities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF
CITIES, INC.:
Section 1. The Florida League of Cities, Inc., encourages all city officials, city employees,
school officials and citizens to participate in events that recognize and celebrate Florida City
Government Week.
Section 2. The Florida League of Cities, Inc., supports and encourages all city governments
to promote, sponsor and participate in My City: I'm Part of It, I'm Proud of It!
Section 3. A copy of this resolution be provided to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the
Florida Cabinet, the Florida School Boards Association and the membership of the Florida League
of Cities, Inc.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Florida League of Cities, Inc., in a Business Meeting
conducted through the use of communications media technology, this 141h Day of August 2020.
ATTEST:
Isaac Salver, President
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Council Member, Town of Bay Harbor Islands
Michael Sittig, Executive Director
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Submitted by: FLC Staff
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3. Census Partnership 2020
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Agenda Item #5.
2020-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC.,
AFFIRMING SUPPORT FOR AND A PARTNERSHIP WITH FEDERAL,
STATE AND LOCAL LEADERS TO ENSURE AN ACCURATE 2020
CENSUS.
WHEREAS, the U.S. Constitution requires the U.S. Census Bureau to conduct a count of
the population every 10 years; and
WHEREAS, the members of the Florida League of Cities are committed to ensuring every
resident is counted; and
WHEREAS, a successful census program integrates federal, state and local resources
within each level of government so that a true intergovernmental partnership is achieved for a
timely and accurate count, and these efforts were hampered during the novel coronavirus (COVID-
19) pandemic causing deadlines to be amended so that an accurate count can be obtained; and
WHEREAS, more than $675 billion per year in federal and state funding is allocated to
communities based upon population and said funding supports public health care, community
development, housing, education, transportation, social services, employment; and census data
collected factors into the apportionment of the U.S. House of Representatives, as well as the
redistricting of state legislatures and many county and some city voting districts; and
WHEREAS, each Census Bureau employee takes a lifetime oath to protect confidentiality
and ensure that data identifying respondents or their household will not be released or shared; and
WHEREAS, a united voice from businesses, government, community -based and faith -
based organizations, educators, media and others should join together so that the 2020 Census
message reaches the broadest audience, providing trusted advocates who can spark positive
conversations about the 2020 Census.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF
CITIES, INC.:
Section 1. The Florida League of Cities, Inc., unanimously supports the goals and ideals
for the 2020 U.S. Census.
Section 2. The Florida League of Cities, Inc., has been and will continue to be of assistance
throughout the census process and asks its members to finalize their efforts toward the October 31
deadline with every possible resource to achieve an accurate and complete count.
Section 3. A copy of this resolution be provided to the southeast office of the U.S. Census
Bureau and also be shared with the membership of the Florida League of Cities, Inc.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Florida League of Cities, Inc., in a Business Meeting
conducted through the use of communications media technology, this 14th Day of August 2020.
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ATTEST:
Isaac Salver, President
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Council Member, Town of Bay Harbor Islands
Michael Sittig, Executive Director
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Submitted by: FLC Staff
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4. Michael Sittig Retirement
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2020-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC., IN
HONOR OF THE RETIREMENT OF MICHAEL SITTIG AND IN
RECOGNITION OF HIS FOUR DECADES OF SERVICE TO THIS
ASSOCIATION.
WHEREAS, Michael (Mike) Sittig began his employment with the Florida League of
Cities in 1970 as a machine operator in the print shop and building maintenance staff; and
WHEREAS, he grew in knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the League's issues
and in his respect of the membership's commitment to Home Rule and further grew into one of
the League's most valiant advocates; and Mike also experienced association management as the
executive director of the Florida City and County Management Association (FCCMA) for several
years through their administrative contract with the League; and
WHEREAS, Mike briefly left the League to further his municipal expertise with the City
of West Palm Beach as an assistant city manager before returning to the League in a newly created
position as assistant executive director, and in this role he advanced in responsibility as he led the
League's campaign for a constitutional amendment related to unfunded mandates, and he worked
on numerous legislative reforms and initiatives for Florida's cities while also increasing his
understanding of the pooled insurance and investment trusts, municipal loan and pension programs
that were growing, expanding and finding wide success as entrepreneurial programs that would
give all local governments new and much -needed options while securing the League's fiscal
stability; and
WHEREAS, these actions led to his selection as the League's executive director in 1995;
and he soon oversaw the design, construction and completion of new offices in both Tallahassee
and Orlando; and he continued his effective, efficient and stalwart direction of the many programs
and projects through tremendous technological advances, a new century and the Great Recession;
and
WHEREAS, Mike's reputation as a knowledgeable advocate and as someone sought out
by political leaders of all parties for advice, and his fairness, tenacity, wisdom and guidance have
led to well -deserved recognition locally, statewide and among his national peers; and
WHEREAS, Mike developed a team in the Tallahassee and Orlando offices devoted to the
cities, towns and villages of Florida and to excellence within each program, product and project
so that it benefits the municipalities and other local governments, as well as the affiliate programs
that the League so effectively administers; and
WHEREAS, Mike created a culture and environment for this team that cause employees
to attain tenures rarely experienced in any sector due in large part to Mike's outstanding leadership,
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and these achievements have led the League into its status as one of the largest state municipal
leagues in the United States with unparalleled success and a premier reputation; and
WHEREAS, the retirement of such a dedicated leader across nearly five decades of
exemplary and unparalleled service is worthy of recognition, commendation, accolades and
celebration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF
CITIES, INC.:
Section 1. Mike Sittig, his wife, Marty, and their family are extended every best retirement
wish including a future of great health and happiness.
Section 2. A framed copy of this resolution be presented to Mike Sittig with the sincere
appreciation and heartfelt thanks of the Board of Directors, member governments and League staff.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Florida League of Cities, Inc., in a Business Meeting
conducted through the use of communications media technology, this 14th Day of August 2020.
ATTEST:
Isaac Salver, President
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Council Member, Town of Bay Harbor Islands
Jeannie Garner, Executive Director Designate
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Submitted by: FLC Staff
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5. COVID Relief for Cities
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Agenda Item #5.
2020-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC.,
REQUESTING THAT CONGRESS PASS LEGISLATION PROVIDING
DIRECT FUNDING ASSISTANCE TO ALL CITIES TO HELP MITIGATE
EXPENDITURES AND CURRENT AND FUTURE LOSSES AS A RESULT
OF THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC.
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic is an extraordinary time for the nation and the
world, and it has significantly altered the normal day-to-day life of most Floridians; and
WHEREAS, since Florida cases of the coronavirus were first reported, Florida's cities,
towns and villages have been continuously working to respond to the needs of their residents and
businesses; and
WHEREAS, Florida cities have been coordinating efforts among first responders, local
health care professionals, and county and state partners as they work together to combat this
pandemic; and
WHEREAS, Florida cities have been taking extraordinary measures to both limit the
spread of COVID-19 and support local businesses, all while keeping the health and safety of their
residents at the forefront of their efforts; and
WHEREAS, cities have been utilizing general revenues and implementing innovative and
effective programs to deliver targeted relief such as mini grants, fee reductions and utility bill
assistance to residents and small businesses needing help; and
WHEREAS, the fiscal consequences of COVID-19 are unprecedented, and cities are now
facing financial shortfalls while maintaining essential services for their residents and businesses;
and
WHEREAS, Congress has passed several stimulus packages to provide relief to
individuals and businesses facing enormous challenges as a result of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provided
direct federal relief to local governments with a minimum population of 500,000, which applied
to only one Florida municipality; and
WHEREAS, Congress has not provided any direct funding to Florida's cities with a
population under 500,000 to help mitigate the devasting and unexpected fiscal and employment
impacts this pandemic has caused; and
WHEREAS, on June 10, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida's plan to
disburse up to $1.275 billion in CARES Act funds to counties with a population below 500,000
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and recommended that counties share funds with cities within their jurisdictions, but these funds
are not guaranteed nor directly available to cities; and
WHEREAS, cities are a key component to accelerating Florida's economic recovery and
providing a climate that will help businesses thrive, attract visitors from all over the world and
enhance the quality of life that the citizens of Florida expect and deserve.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF
CITIES, INC.:
Section 1. The Florida League of Cities, Inc., urges Congress to pass direct federal funding
assistance to all cities that will help rebuild and restore the economic health of our nation by
restoring the economic health of our cities.
Section 2. The Florida League of Cities, Inc., urges Congress to support S. 3742 by
Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Steve Dames, (R-MT) and Patty Murray (D-WA) and H.R. 6907
by Representatives Daniel Kildee (D-MI-5), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-5), Dwight Evans (D-PA-3)
and Fred Upton (R-MI-6) titled the RELIEF for Main Street Act. This bi-partisan legislation would
allocate direct funding assistance to cities, counties and states to provide local relief and recovery
funds for small businesses within their jurisdictions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Florida League of Cities, Inc., in a Business Meeting
conducted through the use of communications media technology, this 14th Day of August 2020.
ATTEST:
Isaac Salver, President
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Council Member, Town of Bay Harbor Islands
Michael Sittig, Executive Director
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Submitted by: FLC Staff
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6. Reauthorization of the National Flood
Insurance Program
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Agenda Item #5.
2020-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC., URGING
CONGRESS TO REAUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE
PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, floods are the most common and destructive natural disaster in the United
States and Florida; and
WHEREAS, Congress created the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in 1968 to
make affordable flood insurance available to homeowners, renters and business owners in
exchange for using FEMA generated Flood Insurance Rate Maps for floodplain management by
participating communities; and
WHEREAS, the Flood Disaster Act of 1973 requires the purchase of flood insurance as a
condition of receiving any form of federal or federal -related financial assistance for acquisition or
construction purposes with respect to the insurance of buildings; and
WHEREAS, the NFIP provides affordable flood insurance to property owners by
encouraging local governments to adopt and enforce floodplain and water management
regulations, best practices and techniques; and
WHEREAS, these mitigation efforts reduce and prevent flooding on new and improved
structures, thereby saving lives and reducing injuries, reducing economic losses, maintaining and
protecting critical infrastructure, and reducing the liability borne by local governments and their
elected officials; and
WHEREAS, flooding is a serious risk in Florida due to the state's geography and
proximity to water, both coastal and inland; and
WHEREAS, this issue is a critical concern for our state as Florida has the largest number
of participants in the NFIP with more than 1.7 million policies in force; and
WHEREAS, the NFIP is set to expire on September 30, 2020; and
WHEREAS, a lack of long-term reauthorization causes uncertainty for beneficiaries and
providers; and
WHEREAS, there is still no viable private market for homeowners and businesses to
acquire sufficient flood insurance coverage; and
WHEREAS, accurate mapping is fundamental for local governments to assess and
communicate risk to their communities and property owners; and
WHEREAS, the current mapping process often results in local governments having to
fight inaccurate maps that do not take into account locally built flood protection features and
communities building off of outdated mapping, which results in artificially inflated risk. Further,
many areas of the country are not mapped or mapped accurately, which results in communities not
being aware that they are at risk of flooding; and
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WHEREAS, it is incumbent upon all of us to have a long-term, sustainable and viable
NFIP with rates that are affordable; and
WHEREAS, bi-partisan legislation has been introduced in the House and Senate titled the
National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2019 (NFIP-RE), H.R.
3872 and S. 2187, which would reauthorize the NFIP program for five years; and
WHEREAS, this legislation includes provisions to cap annual rate increases to 9 percent,
fund resiliency and mitigation programs, and modernize mapping; and
WHEREAS, FEMA was scheduled to launch a new risk rating system called Risk Rating
2.0 to address deficiencies in the traditional mapping process that was originally scheduled to go
into effect October 1, 2020; and
WHEREAS, FEMA postponed the launch of Risk Rating 2.0 until October 1, 2021, to
allow additional time to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the proposed rating structure to
protect policyholders and minimize any unintended negative effects of the transition.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF
CITIES, INC.:
Section 1. The Florida League of Cities, Inc., supports H.R. 3872 and S. 2187 and urges
Congress to reauthorize the NFIP and to keep flood insurance rates affordable for primary, non -
primary and business properties while balancing the fiscal solvency of the program. The Florida
League of Cities, Inc., also expresses appreciation to Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and
Representatives Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-26-FL), Charlie Crist (D-13-FL), Stephanie Murphy
(D-7-FL) and Alcee Hastings (D-20-FL) for co -sponsoring this legislation.
Section 2. In order for local governments to help their communities and property owners
to adequately prepare for risk, Congress should provide additional resources to FEMA to utilize
the best technology and methods available to improve the mapping process, including seeking the
input from local government officials prior to approving any flood map that could impact local
zoning rules.
Section 3. A copy of this resolution be sent to President Donald Trump, the Florida
Congressional Delegation, the National League of Cities and the membership of the Florida
League of Cities, Inc.
Section 4. This resolution shall become effective upon adoption and shall remain in effect
until repealed and hereby repeals all conflicting resolutions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Florida League of Cities, Inc., in a Business Meeting
conducted through the use of communications media technology, this 14t" Day of August 2020.
Isaac Salver, President
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Council Member, Town of Bay Harbor Islands
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ATTEST:
Michael Sittig, Executive Director
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Submitted by: FLC Staff
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7. Broadband Infrastructure
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2020-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES INC., URGING
CONGRESS TO RECOGNIZE AND WORK TO ACHIEVE BROADBAND
ACCESS AND AFFORDABILTY; SUPPORTING INCLUSION OF BROADBAND
INFRASTRUCTURE IN FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS; AND
AFFIRMING SUPPORT FOR LOCAL CONTROL OF BROADBAND
INFRASTRUCTURE SITING.
WHEREAS, broadband infrastructure has become an economic necessity for Florida
cities, driving education, health care, public safety, economic growth and operating efficiency in
a 21st century economy; and
WHEREAS, sufficient broadband infrastructure has become increasingly necessary to
support all forms of infrastructure, from smart -meter electrical grids and connected traffic
management networks to sensor -enabled water and sewer systems; and
WHEREAS, robust broadband is needed to support the deployment of advances in smart
city technologies as well as autonomous vehicles and unmanned aerial systems (drones); and
WHEREAS, a competitive and sustainable broadband industry is driving innovations,
community and economic development, educations, health care and government services; and
WHEREAS, millions of American workers, students and patients staying home to help
combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) highlights the importance of broadband infrastructure
and connectivity for the transition to remote workforce, education and health care systems; and
WHEREAS, access to broadband can increase residential property values, increase
commercial business activity and spur viable employment options in isolated communities; and
WHEREAS, universal access to affordable broadband should be considered essential
infrastructure that contributes to economic health and survival of communities across Florida; and
WHEREAS, the availability and adoption of quality broadband service can vary
dramatically from one neighborhood to another, even in heavily populated urban areas; a
substantial number of individuals in poor and rural communities have limited internet access; and
where broadband access is limited, citizens have limited access to information, education and tools
for economic independence; and
WHEREAS, historically, local governments have ensured access to essential services not
offered by the private sector by banding together to provide those services at a reasonable and
competitive cost; and
WHEREAS, attempts continue to be made to limit or stop further local government
deployment of municipal broadband services, which has the potential of reducing the ability of
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local government to provide important information and services to their citizens in a timely,
efficient and cost-effective manner; and
WHEREAS, local governments should not be preempted by the federal or state
government from being able to offer broadband services, high-speed internet and other
communications services that could advance the deployment of broadband throughout our nation;
and
WHEREAS, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has enacted regulations
that substantially limit the traditionally held authority of local governments over the placement of
wireless infrastructure and local governments' ability to assess fair compensation to taxpayers for
use of public property, subsidizing wireless carriers' development while undermining local efforts
to expand broadband access; and
WHEREAS, the economic health of municipalities depends on public and private
investment to connect their communities; and
WHEREAS, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act includes
funding for the transition to remote life among its many relief provisions with specific funding for
broadband connections, distance learning, telehealth and telework including $100 million to the
U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utility Service (RUS) for its Reconnect Pilot Program,
which provides grants for the costs of construction, improvement or acquisition of facilities and
equipment needed to provide broadband service in eligible rural areas.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF
CITIES, INC.:
Section 1. The Florida League of Cities, Inc., urges the federal government to prioritize
efforts to provide affordable and competitively priced broadband access; provide appropriate
standards for broadband speed, reliability and connectivity that allow Floridians to compete in the
global economy; and open more opportunities to deliver robust services more economically and
universally.
Section 2. The Florida League of Cities, Inc., urges Congress and the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) to protect traditionally held authority of local governments
over the placement of wireless infrastructure.
Section 3. The Florida League of Cities, Inc., urges Congress to support policies that
promote municipal broadband, preserve the authority of local governments to act in the interest of
their citizens by offering high speed internet and other communications services, and preempt
states from barring local governments from offering such services in their communities.
Section 4. The Florida League of Cities, Inc., urges Congress to include and incorporate
federal investment in broadband in any federal infrastructure proposal to strengthen the nation's
infrastructure network while promoting economic development in our municipalities.
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Section 5. The Florida League of Cities, Inc., calls on the FCC to examine all best practices
and potential obstacles to expanded broadband deployment and adoption including obstacles
created by federal or industry practices that stymie local and consumer efforts to expand broadband
access.
Section 6. A copy of this resolution be sent to President Donald Trump, the Florida
Congressional Delegation, the National League of Cities and the membership of the Florida
League of Cities, Inc.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Florida League of Cities, Inc., in a Business Meeting
conducted through the use of communications media technology, this 14th Day of August 2020.
ATTEST:
Isaac Salver, President
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Council Member, Town of Bay Harbor Islands
Michael Sittig, Executive Director
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Submitted by: FLC Staff
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