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Home My WebLink AboutDocumentation_Workshop_Tab 05_08/05/2013 �•�'� �� cl�, p ��"` �;;�'��' � ♦ Q �+��F ;��. F� �� =-� .�t-,��:��'�� O= �..•,�_,��Z W�` ��A � ,.f� Memorandum To: Key Officials From: Michael Sittig, Executive Director Re: Transmittal of the 2013 Proposed Resolutions Date: July 17, 2013 Attached are the proposed resolutions that are being submitted for consideration by the FLC Resolutions Committee, which will convene on Thursday, August 15, from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., in conjunction with the League's Annual Conference at the Orlando 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 17, 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 farward this packet to your city's voting delegate in preparation for the Basiness Session. Please note proposed resolutions are subject to change by the Resolutions Committee. Proposed resolutions may also be submitted directly to the Resolutions Committee ar 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. Attachments 301 South Bronough Street ♦ Post Office Box 1757 ♦ Tallahassee, FL 32302-1757 Telephone (850) 222-9684 ♦ Suncom 278-5331 ♦ Fax (850) 222-3806 ♦ Website:www.ficities.com , n _ _ _ - ,._ , -,,; ."_ ,, t v.�'_,y.. . -=- -... <. `�'.::.:... .. - - - `�b - - ,- . . ,..._... `.. -r'.. . ,;;, � - : �- . � : .:-. . . :.�., 3 �'_'° ' � " ._'_ ' _ _ . - ! - p`' �pGUE 0� C'!'i � � � o ` Z ..+ r, � � _ � e� °1 '�'� 87th Annual Conference . � _ - �� ro ose . � g: e o utlons � s t. 4rlando World Center Marriott 8701 World Center Drive � Orlando, FL - Phone: (407) 239-4200 �,.. . .: _ . . ;, . _ _ r . 5 : _:� .�. .� .. � __ ' '. �;.s S i � -..:.:: - �' 4- „-`.. .,_�ti` � WA `_:l" x _ - - ' f - • ommlttee em ers 2013 RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE Chair: Council President P.C. Wu, City of Pensacola First Vice President, Florida League of Cities Vice Chair: Mayor Lori C. Moseley, City of Miramar Second Vice President, Florida League of Cities LOCAL AND REGIONAL LEAGUE REPRESENTATIVES Matthew Surrency, Mayor, City of Hawtharne President, Alachua County League of Cities Walter I�elley, Mayor, City of Lynn Haven President, Bay County League of Cities Susan Starkey, Councilwoman, Town of Davie President, Broward County League of Cities Christopher Bell, Mayor, City of Frui�land Park President, Lake County League of Cities Jack Duncan, Commissioner, Tovcm of Longboat Key Vice President, ManaSota League of Cities Deede Weithorn, Commissioner, City of Miami Beach President, Miami-Dade County League of Cities Mike Borno, Mayor, City of Atlantic Beach President, Northeast Florida League of Cities Gene Wright, Mayor, Town of Malone President, Northwest Florida League of Cities Sam Seevers, Mayor, City of Destin President, Okaloosa County League of Cities Scott Maxwell, Vice Mayor, City of Lake Worth President, Pa1m Beach County League of Cities Richard Hamann, Mayor, City of Auburndale President, Ridge League of Cities Forrest Banks, Councilmember, City of Fort Myers President, Southwest Florida League af Cities Jim Tulley, Mayor, City of Titusville President, Space Coast League of Cities Bill Jonson, Councilmember, City of Clearwater President, Suncoast League of Cities Jim Catron, Commissioner, City of Madison First Vice President, Suwannee River League of Cities JoAnn Faiella, Mayor, City of Port St. Lucie President, Treasure Coast League of Cities Tony Ortiz, Commissioner, City of Orlando President, Tri-County League of Cities Tami Lewis, Council Member, Town of Ponce Inlet President, Volusia League of Cities FLC POLICY COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES Karl Nurse, Council Chair, City of St. Petersburg Chair, Energy and Environmental Quality Committee Charles Lacey, Mayor, City of Winter Springs Chair, Finance, Taxation & Personnel Committee Keith James, Commission President, City of West Palm Beach Chair, Urban Administration Committee Leigh Matusick, Mayor Pro Tem, City of DeLand Chair, Growth Management and Economic Development Committee Rufus Alexander, Commissioner, City of Fort Pierce Chair, Transportation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee Frank Ortis, Mayor, City of Pembroke Pines Chair, Federal Action Strike Team MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVES Linda R. Patrick, Plans Exarniner II, City of Gainesville President, Building Officials Association of Florida Lori McWilliams, MMC, Village Clerk, Village of Tequesta President, Florida Association of City Clerks Michael Pleus, City Manager, City of DeLand Secretary-Treasurer, Florida City & County Management Association Ronald Parrish, Fire Chief, St. Lucie County Fire District President, Florida Fire Chiefs' Association Donald J. Lunny, Jr., City Attorney, City of Plantation President, Florida Municipal Attorneys Association Chris Nelson, Chief of Police, Auburndale Police Department District 15 Director, Florida Police Chiefs' Association Bonnie Steinberg, Human Resources and Risk/Safety Manager, City of Dunedin President, Florida Public Human Resources Association Steven Lindorff, CRA Administrator, City of Jacksonville Beach President, Florida Redevelopment Association Diane Reichard, Chief Financial Officer/ACM, City of Ocala President, Florida Governznent Finance Officers Association Diosdado "Dio" Sanchez, Hurnan Resources/Risk Manager, City of Wilton Manors President, FL Public Employer Labor Relations Association Brent Holladay, Chief Deputy/Information Resources, Lake County Glerk of Court President, Florida Local Government Information Systems Association AT LARGE MEMBERS Thomas Barnhorn, Vice Mayor, City of Seminole Michael Beedie, City Manager, City af Fort Walton Beach Scott Black, Commissioner, City of Dade City Ben Boukari, Commissioner, City af Alachua Joy Cooper, Mayor, City of Hallandale Beach Bobby DuBose, Commissioner, City of Fort Lauderdale Gow Fields, Mayor, City of Lakeland Luis Gonzalez, Council Vice President, City of Hialeah Teresa Heitmann, Councilmember, City of Naples Charlie Latham, Mayor, City of Jacksonville Beach Mary Lawson Brown, Vice Mayor, City of Palatka Jonathan Lewis, City Manager, City of North Port Carol McCormack, Mayor, Town of Palm Shores Gil Ziffer, Commissioner, City of Tallahassee roce ures Procedures for Submitting Resolutions Florida League of Cities' 87 Annual Conference World Center Marriott, Orlando, FL August 15 —17, 2013 In order to fairly systematize the method for presenting resolutions to the League membership, the following procedures have been instituted: (1) Proposed resolutions must be submitted in writing, to be received in the League office by July 10, 2013, 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 rewrztten 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 adoptian. (5) Proposed resolutions relating to state legislation will be referred to the appropriate standing palicy 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 committees 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. Cities 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 resolutian, ro ose . e so ut�ons Proposed Florida League of Cities 2013 Resolutions 1. City of Sweetwater 2. City Government Week 3. Viva Florida 500 4. Florida Association of City Clerks 40 Anniversary 5. Municipal Financing 6. Marketplace Fairness Act J Streamlined Sales Tax 7. Community Development Block Grant Funding (CDBG) 2013-01 A RESOLUTTON OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC. EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO SWEETWATER, FLORIDA, FOR ITS SUPPORT OF MANNY MARONO AS PRESIDENT OF THE FLORTDA LEAGUE OF CITTES. WHEREAS, Manny Marono, Mayor of Sweetwater, Florida, has served as the President af the Florida League of Cities (FLC), Inc. from 2012 through 2013; and WHEREAS, the citizens, commissioners and staff of Sweetwater have been most understanding of the demands placed upon Mayor Marono in his role as President of the League; and WHEREAS, the membership and staff of the FLC recognize that the commitment of the City of Sweetwater to Mayor Marono's presidency assured him active participation in League activities and unselfish service to the League, and permitted him to successfully promote the programs, projects and philosophy of the League during the past year; and WHEREAS, the staff of the FLC aiso wish to recognize and personally thank Marie Santiesteban, Robert Herrada and the dedicated Sweetwater city staff for their efforts in providing outstanding assistance to President Marono and the FLC staff in coordinating President Marono's duties with the city and with the Florida League of Cities. Marie Santiesteban, Robert Herrada and the 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. That the Florida League of Cities' membership and staff do officially and personally appreciate the commitment Sweetwater's commission and staff made to President Marono's presidency. Section 2. That a copy of this resolution be presented to the Sweetwater City Commission. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Florida League of Cities, Inc., in conference assembled at the League's 87 Annual Conference, at the Orlando World Center Marriott, Orlando, Florida, this 17`�' Day of August 2013. P.C. Wu, First Vice President Florida League of Cities, Inc. Council President, Pensacola ATTEST: Michael Sittig, Executive Director Flarida League of Cities, Inc. Submitted by: FLC Staff 2013-02 A RESOLUTION OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC. RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 20-26, 2013, AS "FLORIDA CITY GOVERNMENT WEEK, " AND ENCOURAGING ALL FLORIDA CITY OFFTCIALS TO SUPPORT THIS CELEBR.ATION BY PARTICIPATING iN THE "MYCITY.• I'MPART OFIT, I'MPROUD OFIT!" ACTIVITIES. WHEREAS, city government is the government closest to most citizens, and the one with the most direct daily impact upon its residents; 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 their understanding of public services and their benefits; and WHEREAS, Florida City Govemment Week is a very important time to recognize the important role played by city government in our lives; and WHEREAS, Florida City Government Week offers an important opportunity to spread the word to all the citizens of Florida that they can shape and influence this branch of government which is closest to the people; 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 different projects and information; and WHEREAS, Florida City Government Week offers an important opportunity to convey to all the citizens of Florida that they can shape and influence government through their civic involvement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE TT RESOLVED BY THE FLORTDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC.: Section 1. That the Florida League of Cities, Inc. encourages all city officials, school officials, city employees and citizens to participate in events that recognize Florida City Government Week and to celebrate it throughout Florida. Section 2. That the Florida League of Cities, Inc. supports and encourages all city gavernments to promote, sponsor and participate in "My City: I'm Part of It, I'm Proud of It!" Section 3. That a copy af this resolution be provided to Florida Governor R.ick Scott, the Florida Cabinet, Florida Schoal Boards Association and the membership of the Florida League of Cities, Inc. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Florida League of Cities, Tnc., in conference assembled at the League's 87 Annual Conference, at the Orlando World Center Marriott, Orlando, Florida, this 17 Day of August 2013. Manuel L. Marono, President Florida League of Cities, Inc. Mayor, Sweetwater ATTEST: Michael Sittig, Executive Director Florida League of Cities, Inc. Submitted by: FLC Staff 2013-03 A RESOLUTION OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC. COMMEMORATING FLORIDA'S SOQ WHEREAS, on Apri12, 1513, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon landed on the east coast of Florida and became the first recorded European to set foot on the continental United States of America, predating European settlement in Jamestown, Virginia, and Plymouth Rack, Massachusetts, by 94 years and 107 years, respectively; and WHEREAS, S00 years ago Florida was given the name "La Florida" by Juan Ponce de Leon because of its Iush plant life and in honor of Pascua. Florida, the Eastertime Spanish Feast of Flowers taking place at the time of his arrival; and WHEREAS, the 500�' anniversary of Ponce de Leon's landing is a fitting time to reflect on Florida's dynamic culture, rich diversity, and economic prosperity; and WHEREAS, five flags have flown over Florida in as many centuries and Florida has been home to Native Americans for at least 12,000 years; and WHEREAS, Florida's landmark 500-year anniversary is being commemorated throughout the state in 2013 with an initiative called "Viva Florida 500," which celebrates the important contributions of every community to Florida's rich history and diverse heritage over the past 500 years; and WHEREAS, the Florida League of Cities partnered with the state to launch a campaign, "History Happened Here," to highlight the rich histary af Flarida's cities, towns and villages; and WHEREAS, the Florida League of Cities developed a clickable map, located an the official Viva Florida 500 website, that allows visitors to click on any city to learn about its history, see historical photos and, in some cases, watch a brief video; and WHEREAS, a"History Happened Here" toolkit was developed to help municipalities plan Viva Florida 500 activities; and WHEREAS, this campaign's success depends upon the participation of Florida's cities, towns and villages; and WHEREAS, "History Happened Here" offers an opportunity for rnunicipalities to generate tourisrn and to engage citizens by celebrating the unique history of Florida's local communities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC.: Section 1. That 2013 is designated "Viva Florida 500 Year," that all Floridians are encouraged to recognize and commemorate Florida's 500 years of history and cultural diversity. Section 2. That Florida's cities, towns and villages are encouraged to highlight their unique local history and develop and promote local Viva Florida 500 events to engage citizens in celebrating Florida's rich history. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Florida League of Cities, Inc., in conference assembled at the League's 87�' Annual Conference, at the Orlando World Center Marriott, Orlando, Florida, this 17`" Day of August 2013. Manuel L. Maroi�o, President Florida League of Cities, Inc. Mayor, Sweetwater ATTEST: Michael Sittig, Executive Director Florida League of Cities, Inc. Submitted by: FLC Staff 2013 -04 A RESOLUTION OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC. COMMENDING THE FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF CITY CLERKS FOR ITS 40 ANNIVERSARY. WHEREAS, the Florida Association of City Clerks (FACC) was established in 1972 to promote and develop the educational and professional status of Florida city clerks; and WHEREAS, FACC works in conjunction with the Internatianal Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC); and WHEREAS, the primary objective of the FACC is to educate the city clerks in the State of Florida; and WHEREAS, the FACC strives to help increase the efficiency af city clerk functions; increase cooperation and assistance with city administrators, gather and disseminate infarmation to improve procedures and improve the efficiency of the administration of municipal government; and WHEREAS, the FACC currently has 560 members spread out over six districts thraughout the state; and WHEREAS, the FACC is proud to have the second largest certification program in the country with more than 23 S Certified Municipal Clerks and 102 Master Municipal Clerks; and WHEREAS, the Florida League of Cities has served as administrator for the FACC for the last 40 years, providing professional and support services to the FACC; and WHEREAS, the FACC provides educational opportunities for clerks through their annual Summer and Fall Academies, webinars, district mini-academies; and Athenian Dialogues; and WHEREAS, the FACC provides a discussion forum by which members may post inquiries when researching best practices for hat button issues; and WHEREAS, the year 2013 is the 40 anniversary of the FACC, which is an occasion worthy of special recognition. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC.. Section 1. That the Florida League of Cities, Inc. congratulates the FACC on its 40�' anniversaxy. Section 2. That a copy of this resolution be provided to the FACC Board of Directors. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Florida League of Cities, Inc., in conference assembled at the League's 87 Annual Conference, at the Orlando World Center Marriott, Orlando, Florida, this 17 Day of August 2013. Manuel L. Marono, President Florida League of Cities, Inc. Mayor, Sweetwater ATTEST: Michael Sittig, Executive Director Florida League of Cities, Inc. Submitted by: FLC Staff 2013-OS A RESOLUTION OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC. URGING THE ADMINISTRATION AND CONGRESS TO PRESERVE THE CURRENT TAX-EXEMPT STATUS OF MUNICIPAL BONDS AND REJECT ANY PROPOSAL THAT WOULD REDUCE OR ELIMINATE THE FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION ON INTEREST EARNED FROM TAX-EXEMPT MUNICIPAL BONDS. WHEREAS, since 1913, when the federal income tax was imposed, the interest earned on municipal bonds has been exempt from federal taxation; and WHEREAS, municipal bonds have been the primary method by which state and local governments finance public capital improvements and infrastructure construction such as schools, hospitals, water and sewer systems, roads, highways, utilities, public safety structures, bridges, tunnels and other infrastructure projects; and WHEREAS, the projects funded through municipal financing are engines of job creation and economic growth; and WHEREAS, according to national statistics, state and local governments are responsible for building and maintaining over 75 percent of the nation's infrastructure, which is financed mostly by ta�c-exempt municipal bonds; and WHEREAS, on average, state and local governments save up to two percentage points on their borrowing rates through the use of tax-exempt municipal bonds; and WHEREAS, these savings allow state and local governments to invest more in critical infrastructure and essential services and provide construction jobs while holding down the cost to taxpayers; and WHEREAS, earlier this year a joint report was issued by the U.S. Conference of Mayors, the National League of Cities, and the National Association of Counties, with assistance from the Government Finance Officers Association, titled "Protecting Bonds to Save Infrastructure and Jobs 2013;" and WHEREAS, it is estimated that 1,250 tax-exempt bands financing over $103 billion in infrastructure improvements were issued over the last decade in the State of Florida; and WHEREAS, in 2012 alone, more than 6,600 tax-exempt bonds financed more than $179 billion in infrastructuxe projects across the nation; and WHEREAS, several proposals have been discussed over the last year as Congress and the Administration seek ways to reduce the federal deficit; and WHEREAS, many of these proposals have included a proposed reduction or elimination of the current tax exemption on interest earned from tax-exempt municipal bonds; and WHEREAS, in his Fiscal Year 2014 budget proposal, President Obama has proposed to cap the tax exemption of municipal bonds at 28 percent; and WHEREAS, it is estimated that if the 28 percent cap on interest earned from tax-exempt municipal bonds was in effect over the last decade, it would have cost state and local governments an additional$173 billion in interest expense; and WHEREAS, it is estimated that if the tax exemption had been fully eliminated over the last decade, it would have cost state and local governments an additional $495 billion interest expense; and WHEREAS, 2010 Internal Revenue Service data shows that 57 percent of municipal bond interest is paid to individuals 65 years of age and alder who in many cases live on fixed incomes, and 52 percent of municipal bond interest is paid to individuals who earn less than $250,000 annually. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC.. Section 1. That the Florida League af Cities, Inc. urges President Obama and Congress to preserve municipal financing and oppose any attempt to cap or eliminate the tax exemption on municipal bonds. Section 2. That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Barack Obama, the Florida Congressional Delegation, the National League of Cities, and the membership of the Florida League of Cities, Inc. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Florida League of Cities, Inc., in conference assembled at the League's 87 Annual Conference, at the Orlando World Center Marriott, Orlando, Florida, this 17 Day of Angust 2013. Manuel L. Marono, President Florida League of Cities, Inc. Mayor, Sweetwater � ATTEST: Michael Sittig, Executive Director Florida League of Cities, Inc. Submitted by: FLC Staff ' �I�fdDY i•3U�, tC3Ii�N � a7� r,,�N�,v Ho;,�f ar��cF e.,�<<;,F,�; ia-ir I)c'.ittil'�. li � iNr�iS (2tl2) 2X!i-237G t797 WeK� 3f.V6 utaeEt,$s1:tEA �� i�� L �Y{��4Y� ��.�� GENEYA.IL$!}'1$J i47p1231...7t0a � �t / l7y WEST Fur'w StatET ' V�IT� i�� .+iti��fQXai�lil�L�V�� fhxOa.il6}tl2'I �e�si zde-�i•ra �n5ljin�rot�. �3QL �0515--13i� 1CtlWE'.:1 RdxfN G�esE ,[tt, 11. 6115d .. tiRlY�lihull¢rkn.hOUf t±.�OY �F1riC �g, 2�� J�lui Boetu�er Nan.cy 1'eYosi Speaker c�f th� House Demoei�atiC Leader 1'f�e Capitot The CapitoI ' Washin�to�� 1.7G 20515 Washington, DC 24515 Uear Speaker Baehner and I.eader l�elosi: We are vvritin� ip express seri.aus con.cerns regardin� proposals to elinlinate or cap the deduction an iax-exempt t�iuniai�al bonds in the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Proposal. Far more ih�in a century, n7unicipal l�onds have enjoyed tax-exempt status arad l�avc been �3�e prirnary method by which state govert�nEnts anci local munieipalities finance public capital improvements and infrastructure canstruction. These prujects are en�ines o.fjob creation and economic growth, and it is in�p�rative thxt thcir tax-exempt status rcmain unchanged. Uver the last decade, mun.icipal bonds have .tunded morc than g 1.9 trillion worth nf infrastruciur� const�veiian. "�`his .finanein�; went to the construction af schoals, l�os�itals, airpc�rts, affordab}e housin�, water and sewer facilitics, public power utilities, roads, and public transit. Cc� 2012 alone, mare than 6,6Q0 tax-exempt bonds fnanced more tliaii $� 79 b.ilkion in infrastructure spendi.ng. As yr�u have statec� l�ef'ore, n.ow is tl�e time to invesf in A�tericA. Yet, the President's Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Prnposal recently subtnitted to Con�ress propt�sed cappin� the tax dedu�iion for municipal bonds a128 percent. Llin�iru�ting or capping the current deduciian on muninipal boi�ds �vo�ild scverel}� curtai� stat� �nd local gover�imenfs' ability to i�YVest in themselves.lt wauld increase borror�in�; cos�s to pu�lic entities and shit't costs to local residents through tax or rate increases. Mareover, elirninating or cappin�; tlte �urreni deduction nn municipal bands ��auld slaw the growth of job-creating infrxsrxucture projects. In lhese tenaous �eonamic times, it �rould be irrespnnsible ta jeogardize fiinding for the dedicated citizei�s wlao work in the�e irnpartant facilities such tts teachers, fircfighters, police officers, hospi#al wt�rkers anci tibrarians as wcll as the construction workers tivli� build ihe��. i�{l!N'Yf;U pN HF.'CYf;I.EI>PI+NER As the discussian on various budget proposals continues and the national discussion on comprehensive tax refarm begins, it is aur hape tha# you will reject proposals to alter the faa-exempt status af cnunicip�l bdnds. While we agree that we must reduce governrnent spending and aur country's unsustainabie debt, we should nat be eliminating a vital tool for job growth and ecanomic develnpment. Thank you fnr your time and attentian to this important national matter. Sincerely, r • . ,� t�'�.-�,� Du h Ru ersb r� Af,��T Rand It ren AP � Y b Member of Con�ress Memb of Congress • ,, �. �— MicheIe .Bachmann Paul Tonka Member o�' Congress Member of Cangress � ^�� • enry axman Walter B. Janes Merr►ber of Congress Member of Cvngress �� Alan Lowenthal J' Matheson Member of Congress ember of Con�ress ' .�� Jason Chaffetz Lois �'rankel Membet of Ctingress Mernber of C4ngress , .��...�..� f � �._ � � S nne Bonamici Eliat Engel ember af Con�ress Member of C gress . ;��,4„/� * ��"�.. �'� � �.. ris Matsui '� J es cGove Member af Con�;ress ber of Congress ,� -� , � �!cw:�L" ,: . r �.._._.. Elijah ings Brad Sherman Member o� Cangress Member of Cnngress � � �uitJt Jo u Castrt� Brett Guthrie M er of Congxess Member af Congress ��--- �. 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Mike Micha d Pete Gallego Member of Congress Member af Con�ress ....�..—....� �� erek Kilm � Ann McLane Kuster ernber of angress Mernber of Congress , . . A ee Hastings Patrick Mur�hy Member of Cangress Member nf Congr�ss , Scoti Peters Adam Schiff Member of Congress Memb�r of Congress �� l3itl Pascrell . utterfield M�mber of Congres � mber of Congress � ichaet Grimm Earl Blumenauer Member of Con�ress Member of Congress ��. � � ��; �..s�.- � _ Carol Shea-Parier Andy B Member of Congress 1Nember of Congr .,,,,,'"" � � David Joyce Cedric Richmon.d Me�iber of Congress Member of Congress �� r°�,� `' .�- �'��'"� ike I3onda Eleanor Hoirnes Norton Mem of Con�-ess Member of Con�ress �� Anu era Rick Larseri Member of Con�ress Member of Congress . � ��' Linda S�nch Gary Miller Member of Con�ress Member of ngress <.--� ._. ...�_ � �� +� �-t.�..._� �.._.�. ��.��..,��__..�. Chris Stewart ' Cheri IIustos Member of Congess Member of Cangress . ,� �=' .•,,,. � t?'�`''1,\�-�,.. �/V`"'"'" ' McDermott Corrine Brown Member of Congress Member of Congress / .?�-^------�.- - E�na uel Cle er, IT Betty Mc lum ember nf Co� ess Member nf Con�ress ��.. ^-~ �� •�e.•� a Tim Ryan 1�Iember f Congress Member af Congress ��/1 t� ��..J,�.�� .�--- Mar waync Mu in Williaxn Enyarf � Mernber of Congress Me ber oECangress Steve Stivers ve Loebsack Member af Congress Member of Con�ress �'�""' �,,,,e±► . aul Gosar avid Sco Member of Congess Member of Congress - �� Bi 3`ohnson chakowsky Member of Congress ber of Congress . � � � Tim Bish Ted Deutch Member o Congres Member af Congress � a ��, + "` ° �" " . T'rederica Wilson Kyrst Sinema Member of Congress Member of Cangress G�, • ��.�J�l �� .C3 Danna Ldwards Sieven Horsford Member of Con�ress Meznber of Congress . �� evin Cramer / rk Takano � Member of Congress Member of Cvngress i . 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J angevin Mike McIntyre er of Congress Member of Cangress 2013-06 A RESOLUTION OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC., URGING CONGRESS TO PASS LEGISLATION THAT WOULD GRANT STATES THE AUTHORITY TO COMPEL ONLINE AND CATALOG RETATLERS TO COLLECT SALES TAX. WHEREAS, the use of the Internet as a way to purchase goods and services has been steadily increasing for the past decade; and WHEREAS, as the result of court decisions and congressional inaction, many online and catalog retailers currently are not obligated to collect sales ta7ces from consumers; and WHEREAS, this taa� loophole is unfairly advantageous toward online and catalog retailers and results in both the loss of tax revenue for state and local governrnents and market conditions that are unfavorable for Main Street and "brick and mortar" small businesses; and WHEREAS, the Streamlined Sales Tax Project was created in 1999 to assist states in administering a simpler and more uniform sales and use tax system; and WHEREAS, to date, 44 states, including Florida, have approved the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement (SSUTA), which sets the minimum sales and use tax statutory simplifications required of any state desiring to participate in the simplified system and minimizes cost and administrative burdens on retailers; and WHEREAS, 24 of those states, not including Florida, have modernized their sales and use tax statutes to conform to the requirernents of the SSUTA; and WHEREAS, bipartisan legislation has been proposed in Congress providing states that are members of the SSUTA and in campliance with the federal legislation with the authority to require online and catalog retailers to collect and remit sales and use taxes on remote transactions attributable to sales in those states; and WHEREAS, earlier this year, the U.S. Senate passed S. 743 titled the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013, however, there has been no action on similar legislation, H.R. 684, in the U.S. House of Representatives. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE FL()RIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC.: Section 1. That the Florida League of Cities, Inc. urges Florida's Congressional Delegation to support bipartisan legislation that would provide states the authority to enforce state and local sales and use tax laws in a fair and equitable manner to both in and out of state retailers. Section 2. That the Florida League of Cities, Inc. urges the State of Florida to conform with the SSUTA so that it may be eligible to comply with federal legislation on streamlining the sales and use t�. Section 3. That a copy of this resolution shall be provided to President Barack Obama, the Florida Congressional Delegation, the National League of Cities, Florida Governor Rick Scott and other interested parties. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Florida League of Cities, Inc., in conference assembled at the League's 87` Annual Conference, at the Orlando World Center Marriott, Orlando, Florida, this 17` Day �f August 2013. Manuel L. Marono, President Florida League of Cities, Inc. Mayor, Sweetwater ATTEST: Michael Sittig, Executive Director Florida League of Cities, Inc. Submitted by: FLC Staff ' National League of Cities Responds to Members of Congress Opposing Marketplace Fair... Page 1 of 2 1 ��ti�..1`�#""��» �� "� �� FOR iMMED1ATE RELEASE: Nationa( league of Cities R�sponds to Members of Congress C�pposing Ntarketplace Fairness Ac# JUNE 18, 2013 National League af C+ties (NLC) Executive C�irector Clarence Anthony responds to today's news conference by members of Cangress opposing of the MarketpEace Fairness Act: "This week our country celebrates the 50th anniversary of fVational Small Business Week. Mow ironic that during this week, #hpse who shouid help promake local businesses are cafEing for the House to reject {egisfation fo put main skreet retaifers an an equal footing with internet sellers. "To help smail business, NLC calis on the Nouse Judiciary Committee to hold a hearing on the Marketplace Fairness Act, H.R. 684, which allows states and local governments fo require intern�t selfers to collect sales taxes owed today. "Naw many boarded up bus+nesses do we have to have before we recognize a probfem? For how long can stores on main street survive as showrooms for int�rnet sellers? "As sales over the internet con#inue to rise, which is good for the national economy, we need to level the playing field for smalf businesses in our hometowns #ha# have always been the backbone nf our economy. We know the success of America's small businesses is critical to growing nur economy - main stree# retailers help create attractive and safe streets, and they pu# the t-shirts on our little league teams. "7he Senate gat it right when it passed legislation with �n �verwhelming bipartisan vote to reduce the burden and make it easisr fior 1aw abiding people to pay the sales taxes they owe an their retail purchases, whether made over fhe internet or physicaily in a store. Now, it's time for the House to act." The hlatianal League of Cities is dedicated ta helping city leaders build better communities. NtC is a resource and advocate for 19,000 cities, tawns and villages, representing more then 218 million Americans. � http://www.nl c.org/media-center/news-search/national-league-of-cities-responds-to-memb... 7/ 11 /2013 < l3 - ..e _ � -!,.. *�� it '4� t�z'`'. +'�:z� �' �'£' � � � `� - � 7 .� �''_i ,�}x_rfi �, .�� > >.�� e+�.P .3�'� , s = J��S .� -'�x,, r �-��- $-t3 fi . - .� - �� _ . _ " _ - " . � _�� . � I � f � � � , w �+ p � � � i t 9 � ,� �116%i�vi l(0 i� �i . . . ;.,. , - �...x _ _ s � ; -- . , .. 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' 1 (� � j y � � �� ! j �i r E 7 � g �;: ��i it' � �" F� t E j� ( s k +�i( ` s, i � ,. t s s : � i, l /f r . � ! » .. 1 I i'" 2 ''i � � � t � � . � �i � � � , i �: � { � - !� ;� � ., fi ,a� - t \ r � i i,� � �� ; �"OR �#�.L n B7S#Pt18t.lC A�ID pli3V'!1�'� �� ;' � ,. , n ,' a � �, � ` ',.�� l .� ; i � r � { h �, !r i ' � ' a r � ; �� , ,;�.Rr �:1�I=1�_,�,i��c_ . � r SALES TAXATYON AND ELECTRONIC CO.MMERCE State and local governments across the US rely extensively on sales taxation as a key source of revenue to fund essential government functions. The sales tax is normally very simple to administer, requiring that vendors located within a locality charge buyers the required percent of the purchase price and remit the proceeds to the taxing jurisdiction. Enforcement by the local government authorities is simplified by the physical presence of the vendor. However, the very rapid growth in recenfi decades of online, Tnternet, sales poses new enforcement challenges and difficulties, and has confiributed to an erosion of the sales tax base across cities and counties. States and local governments have long had difficulties collecting sales taxes due from out-of-state sellers. These purchases from remote sellers were previously predominated by mail-order sales, but the growth of the Internet and ease of online remote sales has accelerated the rate of sales tax revenue losses. Moreover, the US Supreme Court held, in Quill Corp. v. North Dakota (1992), that a seller must have physical presence in a state in order for that state to require the seller to collect sales and use taxes. THE MARI(ETPLACE FAIRNESS ACT The Marketplace Fairness Act would allow state and local governments to enforce existing state and local sales and use tax laws on remote retailers so long as they simplify tax administration by adopting the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement (an agreement among twenty-four state governments which standardizes and simplifies administration across jurisdictions) or alternative minimum simplification requirements. It would also exempt small (less than $1 miflion in natinnwide sales) remote sellers. The purpose of this research is to provide estimates of the sales tax revenue losses for E-commerce in 2011, 2012, and 2013, across US cities and counties in the absence of this Act. These estimates are presented in the accompanying tables. i Copyrighted 2013 by IHS Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited except by permission. All Rights Reserved. METHODOLOCY The research relies heavily on the excellent, much-cited work in 2009, "State and Local Government Sales Tax Revenue Losses from Electronic Commerce , by Donald Bruce, Wiliiam F. Fox, and LeAnn Luna, at the University ' of Tennessee. They made an extensive survey of state tax bases and surveyed state tax enforcement officials across the country, to develop estimates of losses as the state level. They concluded that total revenue losses from uncollected sales taxes on E-commerce across the US totaled $7.2 billion in 2007. We extend their analysis to cities and counties, compiling sales tax rates across jurisdictions, IHS estimates of E-commerce growth through 2013, and IHS retail sales projections across US metros through 2013. RESU LTS County and city sales tax receipts, normally collected at the point of purchase, provide funding for local services and are often designated for local improvement projects. The growth of E-commerce and remote sales has allowed for a lack of compliance with both state and local tax po{icy and further erodes the ability for local jurisdictions to collect on the primary drivers of sales tax revenue: population, income, and discretionary spending. As such, aur analysis focuses on the monetary significance of local tax revenues lost to E-commerce and internet sales in the largest metropolitan areas across the United States. Over $225 Billion in E-commerce transactions were recorded by Census in the United States in 2Q11. The results of our analysis show that, collectively, state and local governments in the United States experienced a direct loss of revenues due to uncollected taxes on E-commerce of nearly $12 Billion in 2011, rising to almost $14 Billinn by 2013. The counties and cities tabulated here suffered a loss of nearly $1.3 Billion in 2011, $1.5 Billion in 2012, and a projected $1.7 Billion in 2013. The three year tatal af Iosses for these counties and cities is estimated at $4.5 Billion. Each county and city included in the analysis levies a tax rate between 0.1% and approximately 6% on top of state taxes. Due to the difficulty in z Copyrighted 2013 by IHS Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited except by permission. All Rights Reserved. coflecting from out of state retailers, taxes on these remote sales are rarely collected even when directly addressed by the IocaE tax code. Lost revenues are calculated by determining the share of E-commerce originating from a given county or city and applying the appropriate local tax rate. While it is not uncommon for local jurisdictions to provide exemptions on some goods and services, purchases made through on-line transactions would not typically fall into exempt categories. Among cities, New York City experienced the greatest loss in 2012 over $200 Million. Phoenix and Chicago followed with losses of $18 Million and $17 Million respectively. These losses are forecast to $235 Million for New York and to over $20 Million for Phoenix. Ten other cities are projected to lose over $10 million each in 2013. .. . . . .�e� City State 2011 2012 2013 Cumulative Total New York New York 179,401 205,730 235,072 620,203 Phoenix Arizona 15,200 17,790 20,587 53,577 Chicago Illinois 14,536 16,859 19,236 50,630 Dallas Texas 9,507 11,177 12,919 33,603 Philadelphia Pennsylvania 9,425 10,950 12,517 32,891 Oldahoma City Oldahoma 9,290 10,873 12,499 32,66Z Memphis Tennessee 9,283 10,860 12,442 32,585 Nashville Tennessee 8,628 10,094 11,564 30,285 l.os Angeles Califomia 8,584 10,022 11,481 30,087 Houston Texas 8,429 9,909 11,453 29,790 Denver Colorado 7,852 9,187 10,577 27,617 Total 280,134 323,450 370,347 973,931 Source: IHS Global Inc. Among caunties, Los Angeles, CA and Cook County, IL experienced the greatest losses at over $70 Million and $42 Million respectively. In 2012, the city of Chicago was unable to collect over $14 Million due to remote sales. Yet, this number represents only 26% of the total MSA losses recorded in the surrounding counties. 3 Copyrighted 2013 by IHS Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited except by permission. All Rights Reserved. Comal County, Texas, part of the San Antonio metro, experienced the least amount of losses of any county recorded in our study at $6,000; however, this number is forecasted to grow by nearly 15% by 2013. .. . . � � .�� Metropolitan Cumulative State �tistical Area County 2011 2012 2013 Total Califomia Los Angeles Los Angeles 70,807 82,473 95,265 248,545 Illinois Chicago Cook 42,002 48,523 55,547 146,071 Washington Seattle IGng 30,037 35,610 41,582 107,229 New York New York Westchester 25,997 30,210 35,213 91,419 Georgia Atlanta Fulton 23,623 27,41b 31,559 82,598 Louisiana Baton Rouge East Baton Rouge 21,038 23,686 26,974 71,698 Arizona Phoenix Maricopa 19,639 23,010 z6,896 69,544 Louisiana New Orfeans Orleans 18,206 21,181 25,18U 64,566 Louisiana New Orleans ]efferson 17,179 19,339 21,785 58,304 New York Buffalo Erie 16,043 f8,348 21,091 55,482 Tatal 251,349 292,108 338,213 881,670 The full study results are organized by state in the following tables. For cities the results are organized by state. Study results for counties are arganized by descending geographic region. To find a particular county or city, first locate the state in which the local jurisdiction resides. Listed under each state are the Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs), entities defined by the Office of Management and Budget for collecting, tabulating and publishing federal statistics. County-level data is found under th� corresponding MSA. For example, when researching data for Dakota County in Minneapolis, one must first scroll to the Minnesota section and precede one geographic level down to the Minneapolis MSA. Dakota County data will be Iocated under the state and MSA sub-headings. It should be noted: counties in MSAs that cross state lines can be found under the state in which they are located. 4 Copyrfghted 2013 by {HS Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited except by permission. All Rights Reserved. � •r r -�T��.,;f±�x�f z �i3 �s''r��= x3:. � K v �'; �+ -`;.,'T�3t.�t611l,.B�}N��;�34�-��:.-��"T �, L"' , ..�: .�aot, a . r ...,,., � . - - ��-.a . '; -F .,.». , ` � , ., . ._..:,, ., . , . .. .. _. ., , .,......c ._ . 20f1 2012 2013 Total Atabama Birmin�ham 3,397 3,937 4,516 11,850 Decatur 648 751 862 2,261 Oothan 7fi2 884 1,0].4 2,660 Huntsvilie 2,522 2,923 3,353 8,799 Mantgomery 2,395 2,672 3,q6S 8,042 Arkansas Fayetteviile 574 669 7fi8 2,�12 Ft. Smith 673 784 9d0 2,357 Hot 5prfogs 275 320 367 962 Jonesboro 394 459 525 1,379 Littte ttock 755 880 1,010 2,6d6 pFrte Hiuff 3i1 363 41fi 1,090 Rogers 437 509 584 1,530 Arizona Chandier 1,957 2,302 2,6G4 6,932 Qiihert 2,736 2,032 2,351 6,120 Mesa 4,149 4,857 5,620 14,626 PhoenFx 15,2U0 17,790 20,587 53,577 Prescott 421 493 570 i,4$4 5tattsdale 1,955 2,292 2,553 6,904 Tueson 5,587 6,540 7,568 19,695 California CuFvertity 90 105 121 317 Oavis 181 211 242 634 ingiewaad 255 297 3ai 893 4ong Beach 1,046 1,221 7.,399 3,667 los Angeles 8,584 10,022 11,48i 30,487 Merced 218 254 291 763 O�cnard 546 637 730 1,913 .,_,,,.._.�,,.._, Pafm Springs 218 255 292 7 66 Porterville 141 lb4 188 d93 Sacramento 1,211 1,414 1,620 A,245 � Salinas 415 4$4 555 1,455 San eernardtno 281 328 375 984 San 4uts Obispo 117 137 157 411 San Mateo lI9 139 159 418 5an Itafael 142 ]b5 189 496 Santa truz 156 182 208 54b Santa Moniw 208 243 279 731 Santa Rosa 423 494 566 1,483 Stockton 358 418 478 1,253 Tracy 215 251 288 7S5 Vacaville 473 552 633 1,658 Valiejo 593 693 794 2,079 Visalia 166 194 223 583 Vista 244 284 325 854 Watsonville 68 80 92 240 West Satramenta 134 157 1$U 471 Colorado Aurora 4,515 5,282 6,081 15,878 Colorado SpriRgs 4,710 5,511 6,345 ib,567 Co[arado Sp�ings 4,220 4,938 S,fi85 14,843 � Ueavet 7,852 9,187 10,577 27,617 Poet Collins 2,2b3 2,647 3,Oa8 7,958 Grand lunction 632 739 851 2,221 5 Copyrighted 2013 by IH5 inc. 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WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program was enacted and signed into law by President Gerald Ford as the centerpiece of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974; and WHEREAS, the CDBG program has as its primary objective "the development of viable urban communities, by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic apportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income;" and WHEREAS, the CDBG program has considerable flexibility to allow municipalities to carry out activities that are tailored to their unique affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization needs; and WHEREAS, the National League of Cities, U.S. Conference of Mayors, National Association of Counties and other state and local government-sector associations are unanimous in their suppart of CDBG and the need to keep this program intact; and WHEREAS, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, CDBG is most commonly used to support activities that improve the quality of life in communities; to promote energy canservation and renewable energy resources; for construction of and improvements to public infrastructure such as streets, sidewalks, and water and sewer facilities; and for small business assistance to spur econamic develapment and job creation/retention; and WHEREAS, as a result of sequestration, CDBG was funded at $3 billion for Fiscal Year (FY) 2013; and WHEREAS, since 2010, Congress has cut CDBG funding by over $1 billion; and WHEREAS, Florida's local governments received almost $130 million in CDBG grants in FY2013 to catalyze or support employment, housing, and neighborhood revitalization efforts; and WHEREAS, nationally, every dollar of CDBG funding a ciTy or town receives leverages an additional $1.62 in non-CDBG funding that connects private sector growth to the revitalization of entire communities; and WHEREAS, the FY 2014 U.S. House Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (T-HUD) Appropriations bill proposes to cut CDBG funding by nearly 50 percent to $1.6 billion for FY 2014; and WHEREAS, the U.S. House proposal is $10 billion Iess than T-HUD Appropriations bill in the U.S. Senate. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC., THAT: Section 1. That the Florida League of Cities, Inc. urges Congress to provide adequate funding for CDBG. Section 2. That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Florida Congressional Delegation, the National League of Cities, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 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 87�' Annual Conference, at the Orlando World Center Marriott, Orlando, Florida, this 17 Day of August 2013. Manuel L. Marono, President Florida League of Cities, Inc. Mayor, Sweetwater ATTEST: Michael Sittig, Executive Director Florida League of Cities, Inc. Submitted by: FLC Staff NAT�C.)�IAL zat3�f�� L�� +� �� P�aasitwnt �i�ss Yub ?re��nt �etend s��e prus�!ent 'm��diar� Pnst f�es;�ent �" Mari� lapai Rogers (hris (ulemon Re1ph E. Betker Ted EIGS O � �� uya Mayw Mayar kkyor Exccut'�e (ii�e�t� Awndd¢, Arkona Sdnt Paui, �finncwta Salr laks Gry, Iltnh �u(fron, m�anu tlaranre E Mlhony The Honorable Hal Rogers The Honorable Nita Lowey Chairman Ranking Minority Member Commit�ee on Appropriations Committee on Appropriations U.S House of Representatives U.S House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Tom Latham The Honorable Ed Pastor Chairman Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee on Transportation and Subcommittee on Transportation and � Housing and Urban Development Housing and Urban Development U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House af Representatives Washington, DC 20515 WashingCon, DC 20515 Dear Chairmen Rogers and Latham and Ranking Minority Members Lowey and Pastor: On behalf of the 19,000 cities and towns represented by the National League of Cities (NLC), I write to share our great alarm over the funding allocation for the House Fiscat Year 2014 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill (T-HUD), which is nearly $10 billion less than allocated to the Senate bill; and to urge you to consider closing that gap by accepting amendments during full committee markup that minimize or restore cuts to programs important to cities and towns. In particular, we urge the Committee to vote YES on Congressman Chaka Fattah's amendment to reverse the especially harmful cut proposed for the Community Development Block Grant program which, if enacted, would reverse the slow economic recovery our cornmunities are only beginning to experience. Although we recognize that reductions in federal spending are unavoidable in the current budget environment, the House FY14 T-HUD bill goes too far. Since 2010, Congress has cut CDBG funding by over $1 billion, significantly undermining projects and shuttering services that cities need to create jobs for our residents and that drive economic growth throughout our communities. This bill reduces CDBG formula grants by another nearly 50 percent, from $3.08 biilion in FY13 to $1.6 billion in FY14. The bill also cuts $250 million from the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program. These proposed funding levels represent historic lows for both programs. The House level for CDBG is lower than the $2.7 billion allocated to the program in 1975 when the program began. The proposed $700 million for HOME formula grants represent a 60 percent cut from FY10 when the program was funded at $i.82 billion. As David Rogers observed in Politico, "Just one piece in a larger budget puzzle, CDBG's fall is the most striking example yet of what's become a genuinely historic rollback of domestic discretionary spending." We appreciate that the Committee faced a host of difficult choices given the abysmal allocation for the FY14 T-HUD bill. However, it's difficult to see the proposed cuts to CDBG,HO ME, and ather programs in this bill as anything other than an ongoing trend of federal disinvestment in the well-being of America's cities and towns and our residents. 1301 Pennsylvnnia Ave., NW, Woshington, DC 200U4-1)b3 � 202-67b•3000 � Faz: 242•626•3043 J www.nfc.org � As you consider the FY14 T-HUD bill, we urge you to accept the Fattah amendment to restore CDBG funding and other amendments that would bring overall T-HUD discretionary spending in line with the Senate level at $54 billion. Otherwise, we urge you to vote NO on the House FY14 T-HUD bill; and to adopt the Senate FY14 T-HUD bi11 once it is received in the House. Very truly yours, �� Clarence E. Anthony Executive Director CC: Members of the House Committee on Appropriations _ _ _ . � 1301 PennsyEvania bve., NW, Washington, Q( 26004•U63 � 202-626-3000 j Fax: 202•626-3�43 � www.nit,org 6/26/13 Local Elected Oi6cials DecryHouse Cuts to Corrvrwnity Deeelopment BlockGrards FOR IMMEDIATE RELFJ�SE: Locai Elected t�fficials Decry Hause Cuts to Com m u n ity C3evelapment B�ock G ran�s JUNE 26, 2013 WASHlNGTON—Elected officiais from the National League of Cities (NLC) expressed alarm to members of Congress for cutting Community De�+elopment Block Grant (CDBG} funding today at a press conference in Washington. A delegation of mayors and city councii members from acrass the country wiced their support for the 40 year-old CDBG program, citing it as one of the most ef�ecti� federal programs, and urged Members of Congress to restore funding to previous (e�ls. CDBG funds supporE economic and community development activities in bath small and large cities, inciuding: infrasfructure impro4ements, housing, public facilities, and small business assisfance to spur job creation and retention. "It is unconscionabke that Washington continues to slash funding for programs that cities day in and day out depend on to support economic de�:lopment and social service programs in their communities," said NLC President Marie Lopez Rogers, mayor, Awndale, AZ "The cuts being proposed to CQBG are just the fatest round of cuts cities and • towns are being asked to absorb. We will continue ta fighi to make sure this doesn't happen; our communities, and csrtainly our residents, dese►tie better." In a(e#ter ta the House Appropriations Commiftee, NLC urged Committee members to support amendments during Thursday's scheduled markup that minimize or restore reductions to programs importanf to cities and towns, including CDBG and HOME. In the letter, NLC Executi�: Director Clarence Anthony wrnte: "Alfhough we recognize that reductions in federal spending are unawidable in the current budget environment, the Hause FY14 T HUD bill goes too f�r. Since 2D10, Congress has cut CDBG funding by o�r $1 biliian, significantly undermining prajects and shuttering services that cities need to create jobs for our residents and that dri�t: economic growth throughout our communities." "Time and again Congress has come ai�er the funding ihat local got�mments depend on to suppart our constituents," said Mayor Chris Coleman, NLC �'irst Vice President and mayor, St. Pauf, MN, "These are their constituents too, and the proposed draconian cuts wil( only bring harm to the economic der�lopment recovery efforfs underway in neighbarhoods across America." Said NLC Second Vice President Ralph Becker, mayor, Salt Laks City, UT, "Unfortunately, these cuts are to the �ry programs the nation should be encouraging. The federal money is paired with significant Incal resources to support in�stment in infrastructure, economic de�lopment, and neighborhood revitalization. In aur neighborhoods with the highest po�erty rates, it is these public private partnerships that create growth, dri� innovation, and suppart the hard working families in our cnmmunities." The National Leagus of Cities is dedicated to helping city leaders bu'tld better communities. NLC is a resource and advocate for 19,000 cities, towns and villages, representing more than 218 million Americans. � www.nlc.org/media-center/neevs-searchllocal-elected-officials-decry-house�cuts-to-corrnwnity-de�,elopment-btoclFgrants 1/1