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Workshop
STAFF MEMO
Meeting: Workshop - Feb 03 2025
Staff Contact: Jeremy Allen, Village Manager Department: Manager
Discussion On Proposed Village Of Tequesta Legislative Priorities.
Each year municipal officials from across the state volunteer to serve on one of five Florida League of
Cities legislative policy committees. The committees address municipal affairs that directly pertain to
the governmental, corporate and proprietary powers to conduct municipal government, perform
municipal functions, render municipal services, and raise and expend revenues. Protecting Florida's
cities from egregious far-reaching attacks on Home Rule powers is always the Florida League of
Cities' top priority.
The committee members meet numerous times to address the following issues affecting
municipalities: 1. Finance and Taxation 2. Development, Code Compliance, and Redevelopment
3. Intergovernmental Relations, Mobility, and Emergency Management 4. Municipal Operations 5.
Utilities, Natural Resources, and Public Works.
Policy committee members help League staff understand real-world implications of proposed
legislation, provide a broad spectrum of ideas, and addresses the impact of policy proposals on rural,
suburban and urban cities of all sizes. Additionally, the members serve as advocates throughout the
year.
Resolution 04-25 expresses the Village Council's support for the 2025 Florida League of Cities
Legislative Action Agenda and the Palm Beach County League of Cities Legislative Priorities..
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Resolution Supporting FLC 2025 Legislative Priorities
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2025 PBC Loc Priorities
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Agenda Item #1.
RESOLUTION NO. 04-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE 2025 FLORIDA LEAGUE OF
CITIES LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM; PRIORITIZING AGENDA
LEGISLATION THAT WOULD (1) ALLOW FOR A COLLABORATIVE
APPROACH BETWEEN LOCAL GOVERNMENT NEEDS AND HOUSING
NEEDS TO PROVIDE FOR WORKFORCE AND AFFORDABLE
HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES WHILE PRESERVING LOCAL CONTROL
OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT; (2) ENSURE THAT ELECTRIC
VEHICLES CONTRIBUTE FAIRLY TO THE FUNDING NEEDS FOR
FLORIDA'S TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE; (3) PRESERVE
MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY OVER UTILITY FUND REVENUE
GENERATION AND USE; (4) CONTINUE TO PERMIT LOCAL
GOVERNMENTS TO LEVY AND COLLECT PROPERTY TAXES TO
FULLY FUND MUNICIPAL SERVICES; AND (5) PRESERVE
REASONABLE CAPS ON SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY WAIVER AMOUNTS;
FURTHER SUPPORTING THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES' POLICY
POSITIONS ON THE TOPICS OF ANNEXATION, IMPACT FEES, LOCAL
BUSINESS TAXES, "ONE WATER" POLICIES, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION; FURTHER SUPPORTING THE 2025
LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM ADOPTED BY THE PALM BEACH COUNTY
LEAGUE OF CITIES; FURTHER SUPPORTING LEGISLATION THAT
WOULD RELAX HOME RULE PREEMPTIONS RELATED TO
AFFORDABLE HOUSING; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta wishes to engage in productive, focused
dialogue with the Florida State Senate and House of Representatives; and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida 2025 Legislative Session will convene on March
4, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta is an active member of the Florida League of
Cities and actively support the development of priorities for the 2025 Legislative Action
Agenda; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta supports the 2025 Florida League of Cities
legislative platform; and prioritizes legislation which would (1) allow for a collaborative
approach between local government needs and housing needs to provide for workforce
and affordable housing opportunities while preserving local control of growth
management; (2) ensure that electric vehicles contribute fairly to the funding needs for
Florida's transportation infrastructure; (3) preserve municipal authority over utility fund
revenue generation and use; (4) continue to permit local governments to levy and collect
property taxes to fully fund municipal services; and (5) preserve reasonable caps on
sovereign immunity waiver amounts; and
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WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta further supports the Florida League of Cities'
policy positions on the topics of annexation, impact fees, local business taxes, "One
Water" policies, and public safety recruitment and retention; and
WHEREAS, The Village Council further supports the formation of the 2025 Palm
Beach County League of Cities Legislative Platform; and
WHEREAS, The Village Council of the Village of Tequesta further supports
legislation that would, while recognizing the need for affordable housing in Palm Beach
County, relax the home rule preemptions that have been enacted into state law through
the Live Local Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are declared to be true and correct and are
incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. The Village Council supports the formation of the 2025 Florida
League of Cities Legislative Platform attached hereto and incorporated as "Exhibit A" as
part of the legislative priorities of the Village of Tequesta. As an active member of the
Florida League of Cities, the Village of Tequesta, through the Village Council, will also
support additional legislative priorities identified by the Florida League of Cities, unless
the Village Council determines that it is in the best interests of the Village and its residents
to take a contrary position.
SECTION 3. The Village Council hereby adopts as priorities legislation which
would (1) allow for a collaborative approach between local government needs and
housing needs to provide for workforce and affordable housing opportunities while
preserving local control of growth management; (2) ensure that electric vehicles
contribute fairly to the funding needs for Florida's transportation infrastructure; (3)
preserve municipal authority over utility fund revenue generation and use; (4) continue to
permit local governments to levy and collect property taxes to fully fund municipal
services; and (5) preserve reasonable caps on sovereign immunity waiver amounts.
SECTION 4. The Village Council supports the Florida League of Cities' policy
positions on the topics of annexation, impact fees, local business taxes, "One Water"
policies, and public safety recruitment and retention as stated in Exhibit "A".
SECTION 5. The Village Council recognizes the need for affordable housing in
Palm Beach County; however, it would strongly support legislation that relaxes the home
rule preemptions enacted by the Florida Legislature through the Live Local Act.
SECTION 6. The Village Council further supports the formation of the 2025 Palm
Beach County League of Cities Legislative Platform attached hereto and incorporated as
"Exhibit B" as part of the legislative priorities of the Village of Tequesta.
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SECTION 7. The Village Manager is directed to forward a copy of this resolution
to the members of the Florida League of Cities and all local representatives.
SECTION 8. This resolution shall take effective immediately upon its adoption.
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FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES
2025 LEGISLATIVE
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PRIORITIES:
Affordable Housing
The Florida League of Cities SUPPORTS legislation that allows for a collaborative approach that
balances the pressing needs for affordable and workforce housing while respecting the ability of
Local governments to effectively manage growth to ensure developments align with the character,
capabilities and resources of each community.
Electric Vehicles
The Florida League of Cities SUPPORTS legislation that ensures all vehicles, regardless of fuel type,
contribute fairly to the funding of Florida's transportation infrastructure,which will allow cities to
maintain safe and reliable roads for all residents.
Enterprise Fund Transfers and Extraterritorial Surcharges
The Florida League of Cities SUPPORTS preserving municipal authority over utility revenues and the
ability to realize a reasonable rate of return on utility assets. Legislation should honor current
practices, existing contracts, utility operation and maintenance costs, service territory obligations
and revenues obligated for debt service and planned projects.
Property Taxes
The Florida League of Cities SUPPORTS the levy of property taxes by municipalities to provide
critical services such as infrastructure, police,fire and emergency services. Further changes or
exemptions to the property tax system and tangible personal property taxes would create inequities
and unfairly shift the tax burden onto families, homeowners, renters, businesses and our most
vulnerable population.
Sovereign Immunity
The Florida League of Cities SUPPORTS preserving reasonable sovereign immunity liability caps for
municipal governments to protect taxpayer funds and ensure delivery of public services.
POLICY POSITIONS:
Annexation
The Florida League of Cities SUPPORTS legislation that facilitates the municipal annexation of
unincorporated areas in a manner that respects municipal boundaries, protects private property
rights and encourages cooperation between municipal and county governments.
Impact Fees
The Florida League of Cities SUPPORTS protecting municipal authority to set impact fees that
safeguard existing taxpayers from incurring additional infrastructure costs.
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Local Business Taxes
The Florida League of Cities SUPPORTS preserving municipal ability to collect local business taxes
in order to foster economic growth,ensure public safety, deliver emergency services and drive
community development.
One Water
The Florida League of Cities SUPPORTS the state legislature's endorsement of One Water policies
that seek to enhance integration between different water systems while maintaining local flexibility.
Public Safety Recruitment and Retention
The Florida League of Cities SUPPORTS legislation and funding to enhance recruitment and
retention of municipal public safety personnel,which will help communities maintain effective
emergency response and public safety services.
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PALM BEACH COUNTY
LEAGUE OF CITIES LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
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Enterprise- Fund Transfer and Extraterritorial Sur chargLs The Palm Beach County League of Cities
SUPPORTS preserving municipal authority over utility revenues and the ability to realize a reasonable rate of
return on utility assets.Legislation should honor current practices,existing contracts,utility operation and
maintenance costs,service territory obligations,and revenues obligated to debt service and planned projects.
Property Tax Protection T h c palm Beach County League of Cities S U P P 0 RT S the levy of property taxes by
municipalities to provide critical services such as infrastructure,police,,fire,and emergency services. Further
-npt tangible ons to the property tax system and tan personal property taxes would create inequities and
changes or exel 'I I I I
unfairly shift the tax burden onto families,homeowners,renters,businesses,and our most vulnerable
population.
Electric Vehicles The Palm Beach County League of Cities SUPPORTS legislation that ensures all
vehicles,regardless of fuel type,contribute fairly to the funding of Florida s transportation infrastructure,which will
-nal 1 1 1 allow cities to i nta"n safe and.reliable roads for all residents.
Soverei2n Immunity The Palm Beach County League of Cities SUPPORTS preserving reasonable sovereign
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munity liability caps for municipal govenurients to protect taxpayer funds and ensure the delivery of public
services.
Local Business Tax The Palm Beach County League of Cities SUPPORTS preserving the municipal ability to
collect local business taxes to foster economic growth,ensure public safety,deliver emergency services, and drive
community development.
Impact Fees The Palm Beach County League of Cities SUPPORTS protecting municipal atithority to set
impact fees that safeguard existing taxpayers from incurring additional infrastructure costs.
Transportation Fundin The Palm Beach County League of Cities SUPPORTS legislation directing the
Florida Department of Transportation to provide financial assistance and incentives to develop and implement
multimodat transportation plans that optimize different modes of combined transport and are tailored to nitinicipal
transportation demands.The Palm Beach County League of Cities SUPPORTS identifying additional or
replacement transportation revenue to fund innovative infrastructure and transit projects to meet the surging
transportation demands driven by the growth in population throughout Florida.
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. ,4ervice Tax The Palm Beach County League of Cities SUPPORTS legislation that
protects the general revenues collected from the Comm unications Service Tax in a manner that is
revenue-neutral.
One Water The Palm Beach County League of Cities SUPPORTS the.state legislature's endorsement of One
Water policies that seek to enhance integration between different water systems while maintaining local.
flexibility.The Pali n each.County League of Cities SUPPORTS legislation that promotes a resilient and
sustainable Florida.
Affordable HOUSM2 The Palm Beach County League of Cities SUPPORTS legislation that allows for a
collaborative approach that balances the pressing needs for affordable and workforce housing while respecting the
ability of local governments to effectively manage growth to ensure developments align with the character,
capabilities,and resources of each community.The Palm Beach County League of Cities SUPPORTS legislation.
that requires all monies from the Sadowski State and Local Housing Trust Fund to be used only for Florida's
affordable housing programs.
Annexation The Palm Beach County League of Cities SUPPORTS legislation that facilitates the municipal
annexation of unincorporated areas in a manner that respects municipal boundaries protects private property rights
and encourages cooperation between municipal and county governments.
Residential Zollln The Palin Beach County League of Cities SUPPORTS legislation that maintains,
advances and encourages the fundamental ability of cities to tailor unique land development solutions through
local decision-making,preserving the ability for cities to decide how they look and grow.
Communitv Redevelopment Allencies The Palm Beach County League of Cities SUPPORTS legislation to
protect and improve municipalities'use of community redevelopment agencies to effectively carry out
redevelopment and community revitalization in accordance with Home Rule,
Short-Term Rentals.The Palm Beach County League of Cities SUPPORTS legislation that restores
authority to local.governments for the regulation of short-term rental properties as necessary for quality of life,
public safety,and the creation of fair lodging standards.The Palm Beach County League of Cities SUPPORTS
legislation clarifying that any existing grandfathered municipal short-term rental ordinance can be amended
without penalty.The Palm Beach County League of Cities OPPOSES legislation that preempts municipal
authority regarding regulations for short-term rental properties.
Public Safety Recruitment and Retention The Palm Beach County League of Cities SUPPORTS legislation
and funding to enhance the recruitment and retention of municipal public safety personnel,which will help
communities maintain effective emergency response and public safety services.
Pension Plans& Benefits The League of Cities SUPPORTS legislation that affirms the home rule powers of
municipalities to establish and fund municipal employee benefit levels,and specifically provides comprehensive
pension reform,disability presumption reform,and a mechanism for municipalities to revoke their election to
participate in the Florida Retirement System.
Educational Initiatives(Zonina and FundinghThe Palm Beach County League of Cities SUPPORTS
revisions to zoning requirements so that local jurisdictions have greater authority over the location and
construction of educational facilities for local universities,state colleges,and Palm Beach County schools
(including charter schools). The League also,SUPPORTS adequate funding for all state education mandates,
including student safety,mental health,and school security.
State Park Protection The Palm Beach County League of Cities SUPPORTS legislation for the preservation
of State Parks and the creation of a review process requiring local community publ I c hearings with specific
thresholds and input frorn an advisory group.
Important Advocacy Dates
March 2025
4 Opening Day of Legislative Session
4-5 Palm Beach County Day-Tallahassee
10-12 National League of Cities Congressional City Conference,Washington,D.C.
24-26 Florida League of Cities Legislative Action Days,Tallahassee
May 2025
2 Last Day of Legislative Session
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