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Meeting: Regular Council - Aug 12 2021
Staff Contact: Jeremy Allen, Village Manager
Department: Manager
Council Discussion and Action on Florida League of Cities Proposed Resolutions
Each year during the Annual Florida League of Cities (FLC) Conference, the Resolutions Committee
convenes to review and vote on each proposed resolution and then forwards their recommendations
to the FLC membership to final action.
The proposed resolutions are being submitted to you to review and consider as Council's FLC Voting
Delegate (Mayor D'Ambra) or Alternate Voting Delegate (Council Member Prince) will place their vote
(aye or nay), at the FLC Resolutions Committee meeting, based on your direction.
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Resolutions Committee - Key Officials Packet
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FLC 2021 Annual Conference
Proposed Resolutions
FLC Staff Contact: Allison Payne
Please forward this packet to your city's voting delegate.
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LEAGUE OF CITIES
TO: Key Officials
FROM: Jeannie Garner, Executive Director
DATE: July 13, 2021
SUBJECT: Transmittal of the 2021 Proposed Resolutions
Attached are the proposed resolutions that are being submitted for consideration by the FLC Resolutions
Committee, which will convene on Friday, August 13, at 9:15 a.m., in conjunction with the League's Annual
Conference at the World Center Marriott, Orlando, Florida.
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 on Saturday, August 14, at 9:00 a.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. Therefore, additional resolutions may
be proposed at the conference.
Should you have any questions, please contact Allison Payne at the League office at (850) 701-3602 or e-mail
apayne@flcities.com.
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2021 RESOLUTIONS/LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Chair: Commissioner Phillip Walker, City of Lakeland
First Vice President, Florida League of Cities
Vice Chair: Councilwoman Jolien Caraballo, City of Port St. Lucie
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
Beverly Williams, Vice Mayor, City of Lauderdale Lakes
President, Broward League of Cities
Troy Singer, Council Member, City of Tavares
President, Lake County League of Cities
Jeri Ahearn -Koch, Commissioner, City of Sarasota
Vice President, ManaSota League of Cities
Joseph Corradino, Mayor, Village of Pinecrest
President, Miami -Dade County League of Cities
Fred Sirmones, Commissioner, City of Lake Butler
President, Northeast Florida League of Cities
J.B. Whitten, Mayor, City of Crestview
President, Northwest Florida League of Cities
Amy Jamieson, Council Member, City of Fort Walton Beach
President, Okaloosa County League of Cities
Lawrence Gordon, Vice Mayor, Town of Haverhill
First Vice President, Palm Beach County League of Cities
Neda Cobb, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Wauchula
President, Ridge League of Cities
Fred Forbes, Councilman, City of Bonita Springs
President, Southwest Florida League of Cities
Andrea Young, Councilmember, City of West Melbourne
President, Space Coast League of Cities
Jamie Robinson, Commissioner, City of Largo
President, Suncoast League of Cities
Kenneth "Tank" Lee, Mayor, Town of Cross City
President, Suwannee River League of Cities
Mike Meier, Commissioner, City of Stuart
Vice President, Treasure Coast Regional League of Cities
Joseph McMullen, Commissioner, Town of Oakland
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
Heidi Herzberg, Mayor, City of Deltona
Chair, Utilities, Natural Resources & Public Works
Kenny Johnson, Deputy Mayor, City of Palm Bay
Chair, Finance, Taxation & Personnel Committee
Jack Dearmin, Vice Mayor, City of Lake Alfred
Chair, Land Use & Economic Development Committee
Rufus J. Borom, Commissioner, City of Palatka
Chair, Transportation & Intergovernmental Relations Committee
Kimberly Glas-Castro, Vice Mayor, Town of Lake Park
Chair, Municipal Administration Committee
Greg Ross, Mayor, City of Cooper City
Chair, Federal Action Strike Team
Dominick Montanaro, Councilman, City of Satellite Beach
Chair, Advocacy Committee
MUNICIPAL STAFF ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVES
Stacey Johnston, City Clerk, City of Holmes Beach
Florida Association of City Clerks
Horace McHugh, Assistant City Manager, City of North Miami Beach
Florida City & County Management Association
Darrel Donatto, Deputy Fire Rescue Chief, Palm Beach Fire Rescue
Florida Fire Chiefs' Association
Jamie Roberson, Director of Finance, City of Apopka
Florida Government Finance Officers Association
A. Kurt Ardaman, Attorney
Florida Municipal Attorneys Association
Stephan Dembinsky, Director of Public Safety, Daytona Beach Shores PD
Florida Police Chiefs Association
FLC-SPONSORED PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVES
Matthew Surrency, Mayor, City of Hawthorne
Chair, Florida Municipal Insurance Trust
Isaac Salver, Councilmember, Town of Bay Harbor Islands
Chair, Florida Municipal Loan Council
Joseph Barkley III, Commissioner, City of Belleair Bluffs
Chair, Florida Municipal Pension Trust
Frank Ortis, Mayor, City of Pembroke Pines
Chair, Florida Municipal Investment Trust
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AT LARGE MEMBERS
Pat Bates, Mayor, City of Altamonte Springs
Ed Cook, City Manager, City of Callaway
Anne Gerwig, Mayor, Village of Wellington
Stuart Glass, Deputy Mayor, Town of Indialantic
Linda Hudson, Mayor, City of Fort Pierce
Bob Mayersohn, Vice Mayor, City of Parkland
Lois Paritsky, Vice Mayor, Town of Ponce Inlet
Cal Rolfson, Councilmember, City of Mount Dora
Mark Ryan, City Manager, City of Indian Harbour Beach
Dan Saracki, Councilmember, City of Oldsmar
William Schaetzle, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Niceville
Scott Singer, Mayor, City of Boca Raton
Holly Smith, Mayor, City of Sanibel
Darrel Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, City of Weston
Teresa Watkins Brown, Councilwoman, City of Fort Myers
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Voting Delegate Information/Reminder to Designate a Delegate
The Florida League of Cities' Annual Conference will be held at the World Center Marriot,
Orlando, Florida on August 12-14, 2021. This conference will provide valuable educational
opportunities to help Florida's municipal officials serve their citizenry more effectively.
It is important that each municipality designate one official to be the voting delegate. Election
of League leadership and adoption of resolutions are undertaken during the business meeting.
One official from each municipality will make decisions that determine the direction of the
League.
In accordance with the League's by-laws, each municipality's vote is determined by population,
and the League will use the Estimates of Population from the University of Florida.
If your city has not chosen a delegate, please see the attached form. Voting delegate forms
must be received by the League no later than July 28, 2021.
If you have any questions on voting delegates, please call (850) 701-3616 or email
erussell@flcities.com.
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95th Annual Conference
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
August 12-14, 2021
Orlando, Florida
It is important that each member municipality sending delegates to the Annual Conference of
the Florida League of Cities, designate one of their officials to cast their votes at the Annual
Business Session. League By -Laws requires 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. Voting delegate forms must be received by the League no later than July
28, 2021.
Designation of Voting Delegate
Name of Voting Delegate:
Title:
Municipality of:
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Return this form to:
Eryn Russell
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Post Office Box 1757
Tallahassee, FL 32302-1757
Fax: (850) 222-3806
Email: erussell@flcities.com
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Proposed Florida League of Cities
2021 Resolutions
1. City of Orlando
2. Florida City Government Week
3. Florida Territory Bicentennial
4. National Flood Insurance Program
5. Cybersecurity Assistance
6. American Infrastructure Bonds
7. PFAS
8. Investing in Infrastructure
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1. City of Orlando
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2021-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC.,
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO THE CITY OF ORLANDO FOR ITS
SUPPORT OF ANTONIO L. ORTIZ AS PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA
LEAGUE OF CITIES.
WHEREAS, Antonio "Tony" Ortiz, Commissioner of the City of Orlando, served as
President of the Florida League of Cities from 2020-2021; and
WHEREAS, the citizens, mayor, commissioners and staff of the City of Orlando were
understanding of the demands placed upon Commissioner Ortiz in his role as President of the
League; and
WHEREAS, during his presidency, Commissioner Ortiz focused on the importance of
Building Stronger Cities, which organized, empowered and delivered unprecedented grassroots
advocacy from Florida residents, showed them the importance of getting engaged in their local
and state government and instilled in them how important Home Rule is to ensuring local voices
make local choices when protecting their neighborhoods and communities; and
WHEREAS, during his presidency, Commissioner Ortiz provided leadership, guidance,
vision and compassion for Florida's 411 municipalities 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 City of Orlando to Commissioner Ortiz'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 Megan A. Shaver and all of the dedicated City of Orlando staff for their efforts in providing
outstanding assistance to President Ortiz and FLC staff in coordinating his duties with the City and
with the League, and all city 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 City of Orlando's citizens, commissioners and staff
made to Commissioner Ortiz's presidency.
Section 2. A copy of this resolution be presented to the City of Orlando.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Florida League of Cities, Inc., in conference assembled
at the League's 2021 Annual Conference at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, FL,
this 14th Day of August 2021.
ATTEST:
Phillip E. Walker, First Vice President
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Commissioner, City of Lakeland
Jeannie Garner, Executive Director
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Submitted by: FLC Staff
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2. Florida City Government Week
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2021-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC.,
RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 18-24, 2021, 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, city 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, the Florida League of Cities and its member cities have j oined together to teach
students and other citizens about municipal government through a variety of activities; and
WHEREAS, Florida City Government Week was created in 1991, and this year marks thirty
years of recognizing the significant role played by city government in our lives.
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.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Florida League of Cities, Inc., in conference assembled
at the League's 2021 Annual Conference at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, FL,
this 14"' Day of August 2021.
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ATTEST:
Antonio Ortiz, President
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Commissioner, City of Orlando
Jeannie Garner, Executive Director
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Submitted by: FLC Staff
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3. Florida Territory Bicentennial
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2021-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC.,
COMMEMORATING THE BICENTENNIAL OF FLORIDA AS A
TERRITORY WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
WHEREAS, the United States of America acquired the territories of East and West
Florida from Spain in 1821 and that transfer was formally conducted by representatives of both
countries in 1822; and
WHEREAS, East and West Florida were considered one entity by the United States, and
Florida's leaders began to pursue statehood within a few years of joining the U.S. and in doing
so adopted a Constitution in 1839 that outlined definitions, roles and responsibilities for Florida's
local governments; and
WHEREAS, the territorial ceremony included recognition of the capitols of East and
West Florida, respectively St. Augustine and Pensacola which were thriving communities under
both English and Spanish rule and were recognized by the territorial Governor as municipalities
in 1822 along with the other populous communities of Apalachicola, Key West and St. Joseph
(now Port St. Joe), and other new cities joined them as Florida grew; and
WHEREAS, Florida is celebrating its Bicentennial Year as a territory within the United
States of America and such observance, celebration and commemoration is worthy of note to
each municipality in Florida as the foundation of the state and its constitution is fundamental to
each city, town and village; and
WHEREAS, the Florida League of Cities and its membership appreciate Florida's rich
history and encourage each municipality to use this anniversary as an opportunity to educate
citizens, residents and visitors about Florida's history along with municipal self-government,
representative democracy, Home Rule powers, municipal services and public service in general.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF
CITIES, INC.:
Section 1. The Florida League of Cities, Inc., hereby joins with all Floridians in
celebrating the bicentennial and encourages its membership to acknowledge and commemorate
this momentous anniversary in all appropriate ways.
Section 2. A copy of this resolution be sent to the Governor and Cabinet.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Florida League of Cities, Inc., in conference assembled
at the League's 2021 Annual Conference at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, FL,
this 14'h Day of August 2021.
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ATTEST:
Antonio Ortiz, President
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Commissioner, City of Orlando
Jeannie Garner, Executive Director
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Submitted by: City of St. Augustine
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4. National Flood Insurance Program
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2021-04
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 Federal Emergency Management Agency (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, 2021; 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 federal mapping process often results in local governments
having to rely on 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, FEMA is 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, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Risk Rating 2.0 will be used as a basis for new flood insurance rates, but the
technical details and the actuarial data on which premiums will be based have not been clearly
defined by FEMA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF
CITIES, INC.:
Section 1. The Florida League of Cities, Inc., supports a long-term National Flood
Insurance Program that utilizes a flood risk rating system that is transparent, equitable and
affordable.
Section 2. A copy of this resolution be sent to President Joe Biden, the administrator of
FEMA, 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 conference assembled
at the League's 2021 Annual Conference at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, FL,
this 14'h Day of August 2021.
ATTEST:
Antonio Ortiz, President
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Commissioner, City of Orlando
Jeannie Garner, Executive Director
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Submitted by: FLC Staff
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5. Cybersecurity Assistance
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Agenda Item #23.
2020-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES INC., URGING
CONGRESS AND THE ADMINISTRATION TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE,
TRAINING AND FEDERAL FUNDING TO CITIES TO STRENGTHEN AND
ASSESS CYBERSECURITY INFRASTRUCTURE.
WHEREAS, local governments are entrusted with gigabytes of personally identifiable,
confidential and proprietary information about the businesses and citizens that live and operate
within their jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, numerous high -profile cyber incidents in the public sector have highlighted
the emerging challenges that cities face in protecting this data; and
WHEREAS, the "hidden" impact on local government operations when a system is
compromised could result in longer response times for police and fire personnel, delays in service
delivery to utility customers or holdups in the permitting process for businesses; and
WHEREAS, the loss of personally identifiable, confidential and proprietary information
has its own critical and personal cost impacts, but also damages public trust in government; and
WHEREAS, many cities are embracing technology -driven governance while security
threats are increasing in frequency and sophistication.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF
CITIES, INC.:
Section 1. The Florida League of Cities, Inc., urges Congress and the Administration to
partner with cities to help strengthen their security measures to thwart future cyberattacks,
specifically in the areas of technical assistance, training and infrastructure improvements.
Section 2. The Florida League of Cities, Inc., urges Congress to support the State and Local
Cybersecurity Improvement Act which would create a grant program, administered by the
Department of Homeland Security, to bolster state and local Cybersecurity operations.
Section 3. A copy of this resolution be sent to President Joe Biden, 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 conference assembled
at the League's 2021 Annual Conference at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, FL,
this 14"' Day of August 2021.
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ATTEST:
Antonio Ortiz, President
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Commissioner, City of Orlando
Jeannie Garner, Executive Director
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Submitted by: FLC Staff
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6. American Infrastructure Bonds
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2021-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES INC., URGING
CONGRESS TO SUPPORT LEGISLATION THAT MAXIMIZES THE
FLEXIBILITY OF MUNICIPAL FINANCING TOOLS TO ADDRESS LOCAL
INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS.
WHEREAS, Florida faces much -needed infrastructure challenges without a dedicated
source to fund improvements; and
WHEREAS, this deteriorating infrastructure impedes Florida's ability to compete in an
increasingly global marketplace; and
WHEREAS, delaying these investments only escalates the cost and risks of an aging
infrastructure system, an option that Florida municipalities can no longer afford; and
WHEREAS, Sens. Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) reintroduced the
American Infrastructure Bonds Act, that would create "direct pay," taxable municipal bonds to
help local governments finance critical public projects; and
WHEREAS, the American Infrastructure Bonds Act would allow state and local
governments to issue direct payment bonds for any public expenditure that would be eligible to be
financed by tax-exempt bonds with the U.S. Department of the Treasury paying a percentage of
the bond's interest to the issuing entity to reduce the cost for the state and local governments; and
WHEREAS, direct payment bonds are attractive to investors who do not receive the tax
advantage from traditional tax-exempt bonds; and
WHEREAS, the bipartisan American Infrastructure Bonds Act would help municipal
governments invest in much -needed infrastructure improvements by expanding financing options
while preserving local decision -making; and
WHEREAS, Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in 2017, which eliminated tax-
exempt advanced refunding bonds; and
WHEREAS, Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) and Steve Stivers (R-OH)
reintroduced the Investing in Our Communities Act, legislation that restores the tax -exemption for
advanced refunding bonds; and
WHEREAS, the use of tax-exempt advance refunding bonds allows municipalities to take
advantage of lower interest rates, therefore, saving taxpayer dollars; and
WHEREAS these bonds are used to support a wide range of infrastructure projects,
including roads, bridges, water systems and broadband.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF
CITIES, INC.:
Section 1. The Florida League of Cities, Inc., urges Congress to support the Investing in
Our Communities Act that would restore tax-exempt advance refunding bonds.
Section 2. The Florida League of Cities, Inc., urges Congress to support the American
Infrastructure Bonds Act that would expand infrastructure financing options for cities and improve
the ability for cities to invest in critical infrastructure projects.
Section 3. A copy of this resolution be sent to President Joe Biden, 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 conference assembled
at the League's 2021 Annual Conference at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, FL,
this 14th Day of August 2021.
ATTEST:
Antonio Ortiz, President
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Commissioner, City of Orlando
Jeannie Garner, Executive Director
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Submitted by: FLC Staff
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7. PFAS
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2021-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES INC., URGING THE
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO TAKE ACTION TO ADDRESS PER- AND
POLYFLUOROALKYL CONTAMINATION.
WHEREAS, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of nearly 5,000
man-made chemicals that includes PFOA, PFOS, PFBS and GenX manufactured and used in a
variety of industries; and
WHEREAS, PFAS are a group of chemicals that are pervasive in the environment, do
not breakdown easily and can accumulate in people causing adverse health effects; and
WHEREAS, in 2018 the Local Government Advisory Committee of the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was charged by the EPA to provide recommendations
and input on the EPA's development of a national plan to manage PFAS, and to identify specific
actions and tools that states, local governments and tribal communities need to address PFAS
contamination; and
WHEREAS, in 2019 EPA announced a comprehensive nationwide action plan for
addressing PFAS, including identifying both short-term solutions for addressing these chemicals
and long-term strategies that will help states, tribes and local government; and
WHEREAS, the 117`h Congress introduced legislation that would require the Secretary
of Defense to conduct testing, removal and remediation of PFAS at all military installations
formerly used as defense sites, and state-owned facilities of the National Guard in the United
States; and
WHEREAS, PFAS has contaminated Florida's groundwater resources, including: three
areas identified under the federal third Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR3)
sampling of public supply wells; 22 areas identified by DEP sampling of certified fire training
facilities; 27 areas identified by sampling of select State Cleanup Program sites; 15 areas
identified by DEP sampling of select dry-cleaning program sites; and 20 current and former
federal facilities; and
WHEREAS, in 2021 the Division of Waste Management of the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (DEP) introduced a dynamic plan to provide a coordinated approach to
the complex issues associated with PFAS.
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 coordinate
with the DEP to continue the cleanup efforts on federal military sites.
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Section 2. The Florida League of Cities, Inc., urges Congress to adopt legislation that
would address PFAS contamination on non-federal grounds.
Section 3. A copy of this resolution be sent to President Joe Biden, the administrator of
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 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 conference assembled
at the League's 2021 Annual Conference at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, FL,
this 141" Day of August 2021.
ATTEST:
Antonio Ortiz, President
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Commissioner, City of Orlando
Jeannie Garner, Executive Director
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Submitted by: FLC Staff
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8. Investing in Infrastructure
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2021-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC., URGING
CONGRESS AND THE ADMINISTRATION TO WORK WITH CITIES TO
REBUILD AND STRENGTHEN AMERICA'S INFRASTRUCTURE.
WHEREAS, municipalities of all sizes own, zone and maintain a significant
portion of America's critical infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, as Florida's population continues to grow, investing in infrastructure for
transportation, water and broadband access is essential to Florida's prosperity; and
WHEREAS, the lack of federal investment in Florida's transportation system continues
to adversely impact cities, which are the economic engines of our state; and
WHEREAS, an estimated $48 billion is needed over the next 20 years to meet Florida's
needs for drinking water, wastewater, flood control, nutrient pollution, Everglades restoration
and beach and inlet erosion; and
WHEREAS, making broadband more accessible, reliable and affordable in underserved
or unserved areas can dramatically improve the quality of life for Floridians.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF
CITIES, INC.:
Section 1. The Florida League of Cities, Inc., strongly urges Congress and the
Administration to support an infrastructure package that makes a significant federal commitment
in strengthening the nation's transportation, water and broadband infrastructure and specifically:
• Directs federal funding to the Surface Transportation Block Grant program and other safety
and technology grant programs that are accessible to all cities, towns and villages;
• Provides financing, funding and flexibility to meet Florida's growing water infrastructure
needs and address the impacts of climate change; and
• Invests in urban and rural broadband infrastructure to close the digital divide and remove
obstacles to municipal, public -private and co -op -provided broadband.
Section 2. The Florida League of Cities, Inc., strongly urges Congress and the
Administration to partner directly with local governments, who are closest to their citizens, as full
stakeholders in all federal programs that impact their communities.
Section 3. A copy of this resolution be sent to President Joe Biden, the Florida
Congressional Delegation, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, 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 conference assembled
at the League's 2021 Annual Conference at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, FL,
this 14f Day of August 2021.
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Agenda Item #23.
ATTEST:
Antonio Ortiz, President
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Commissioner, City of Orlando
Jeannie Garner, Executive Director
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Submitted by: FLC Staff
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