REVISED 12/29/14 Board of County Commissioners Wakulla County, Florida Agenda Regular Public Meeting Monday, January 5, 2015 @ 5:00 P.M. _____
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda: (The Chairman and members of the Board will approve and/or modify the official agenda at this time).
Citizens to be Heard (There is a Three (3) minute time limit; non-discussion by Commission; there shall be no debate and no action by the Commission. Citizens will have the opportunity to speak once under the Citizens to be Heard portion of the agenda which will be at the start or end of each meeting).
(To ensure fairness and encourage participation, citizens who would like to speak on any item will need to fill out a speaker’s card and turn in to Ms. Osborne prior to the beginning of discussion on that particular item. Citizens are allowed a maximum of 3 minutes to speak.)
Awards and Presentations (Members of the Board will have the opportunity to acknowledge members of the community or commendable efforts at this time. Presentations will be made from individuals concerning issue of importance).
Announcement Honoring Mrs. Evelyn Evans – Brent Thurmond, Clerk of Court
Consent (All items contained herein may be voted on with one motion. Consent items are considered to be routine in nature, are typically non-controversial and do not deviate from past Board direction or policy. However, any Commissioner, the County Administrator, or the County Attorney may withdraw an item from the consent agenda, either in writing prior to the meeting, or at the beginning of the meeting and it shall then be voted on individually. Every effort shall be made to provide such a request to the Chairman at least 24 hours before the meeting).
1. Approval of Minutes from the December 8, 2014 Regular Board Meeting (Brent Thurmond, Clerk of Court)
2. Approval of Bills and Vouchers Submitted for December 4, 2014 through December 31, 2014 (Brent Thurmond, Clerk of Court)
3. Request Board Approval of a Proclamation Recognizing and Commending Evelyn Evans for 26 Years of Dedicated Service to the Citizens of Wakulla County (Brent Thurmond, Clerk of Court)
4. Request Board Approval of the FY2015/2016 Budget Calendar (Brandy King, Budget Coordinator/Fixed Asset Officer)
5. Request Board Approval of the Disposal of County Property (Brandy King, Budget Coordinator/Fixed Asset Officer)
6. Request Board Approval of a Resolution Replacing/Appointing Members to the Wakulla County Parks Advisory Committee (Jessica Welch, Communications and Public Services Director)
7. Request Board Approval of the State of Florida, Department of Transportation, Off System Project Maintenance Agreement Regarding OBBT Phase 2 and a Resolution Accepting the Agreement (Sheree Keeler, Intergovernmental Affairs Director)
8. Request Board Approval of a Resolution to Appoint a Member to the Code Enforcement Board to Fill a Vacant Seat (Luis Serna, Planning and Community Development)
Consent Items Pulled for Discussion (Members requesting further information on items placed under “Consent Agenda,” may withdraw those items and place them here, for further discussion).
General Business (General Business items are items of a general nature that require Board directions or pertain to Board policy
9. Request Board Approval of Eagle Scout Project for a Veteran’s Monument to be Placed at Woolley Park (Cody Solburg, Parks and Facilities Director)
10. Request Board Approval to Waive the County’s Subordination Policy to allow the Refinancing of a 1st Mortgage Loan and the Subordination of the County’s $15,000 State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Loan to the Refinanced 1st Mortgage Loan for Mr. Duane Hatmaker (Jay Moseley, GSG Administrator)
11. Request Board Appointment to the DCF Circuit 2 Community Alliance and Alternate Appointment to the Canvassing Board (Jessica Welch, Communications and Public Services Director)
12. Request Board Approval of Updated 2015 State and Federal Legislative Priorities (Sheree Keeler, Intergovernmental Affairs Director)
13. Request Board Direction Regarding Adopting a Proclamation Declaring a Zero Tolerance to Racism and Racial Discrimination in Wakulla County (Jessica Welch, Communications & Public Services Director)
Public Hearing (Public Hearings are held as required to receive public comments on matters of special importance or as prescribed by law. For regular Board meetings, public hearings shall be scheduled as the first substantive item on the agenda and heard at the time scheduled for the start of the meeting or as soon thereafter as is possible. Individual speakers are encouraged to adhere to a three (3) minute time limit. The Chairman has the discretion to either extend or reduce time limits, based on the number of speakers)
14. Request Board Approval to Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Acquisition of Land on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Rd. (MLK) for a New Fire Rescue Facility and Indigent Burial Site (David Edwards, County Administrator)
Planning and Zoning (Members will be provided with planning and zoning amendment requests five (5) business days prior to the scheduled meeting. To the maximum extent possible, all support information and documentation for P&Z items shall be made available through a variety of means including the County website that will provide the public with the greatest opportunity to review documentation at the date of advertisement pursuant to Resolution No. 04-43. “In accordance with Sec. 24.01 of County Code, for all quasi- judicial proceedings each Commission member must disclose all contact received from interested parties and/or their representatives, lobbyists, or any other third parties concerning any application and any personal investigation or knowledge being relied upon during the consideration of any quasi-judicial planning and zoning matters”.)
15. Application for Short Form Subdivision SF14-02- Tiger’s Den Mortham Governmental Consultants, LLC, Marcelo Llorente, Ijjasz Oscar Tirado, Owners/Edwin Brown & Associates, Agent
Commissioner Agenda Items (Items with supporting documentation shall be provided by a Commissioner to the County Administrator three (3) business days prior to the scheduled meeting. Items that are agendaed by Commissioners and fail to gain approval may not be replaced on the agenda by a Commissioner on the non-prevailing side for a period of six (6) months without approval of the Chairman unless there is substantive new information to present).
16. Commissioner Kessler – a. Request Board Approval of an Anti-Fracking Resolution and a Letter to the State Requesting a Statewide Ban on Fracking
17. Commissioner Thomas – a. Request Board Approval of a Resolution Supporting the Display of the National Motto “In God We Trust” in the Wakulla Commission Chambers
18. Commissioner Moore – a. Request Board Approval of a Resolution on the Incorporation of the Panacea Community
County Attorney (County Attorney items are items of a legal nature that require Board direction or represent general information to Board Members, staff or the public).
County Administrator (County Administrator items are items that require Board direction or represent general information to Board Members, staff or the public).
Citizens to be Heard (There is a Three (3) minute time limit; non-discussion by Commission; there shall be no debate and no action by the Commission. Citizens will have the opportunity to speak once under the Citizens to be Heard portion of the agenda which will be at the start or end of each meeting).
Discussion Issues by Commissioners (The purpose of this section is for Commissioners to request staff action on various issues, including scheduling of a future agenda item for later Board action, based on the approval of a majority of the Board. No assignments or request for agenda items shall be given to the County Administrator or County Attorney without the express approval of the majority of the Board. The Board shall take no policy action without an agenda item unless such is accomplished through a unanimous vote of the Board. The remarks of each Commissioner during his or her “discussion items” shall adhere to Robert Rules of Order, for proper decorum and civility as enforced by the Chairman.
Commissioner Merritt – FDOT Landscaping at US Hwy 319/98 Intersection
Adjourn (Any departure from the order of business set forth in the official agenda shall be made only upon majority vote of the members of the Commission present at the meeting)
The next Board of County Commissioners Meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 20, 2015 at 5:00p.m.
Regular Board Meeting and Holiday Schedule January 2015 – December 2015
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Regular Board Meeting & Workshops Special Meeting Holiday
PUBLIC NOTICE 2014/2015 Tentative Schedule All Workshops, Meetings, and Public Hearings are subject to change All sessions are held in the Commission Chambers, 29 Arran Road, Suite 101, Crawfordville, FL. Workshops are scheduled as needed.
Month Day Time Meeting Type
January 2015 Monday, 5 5:00 P.M. Regular Board Meeting
Monday, 12 7:00 P.M. Planning Commission Meeting
Wednesday, 14 5:30 P.M. Code Enforcement Meeting
Tuesday, 20 5:00 P.M. Regular Board Meeting
February 2015 Monday, 2 5:00 P.M. Regular Board Meeting
Monday, 9 7:00 P.M. Planning Commission Meeting
Tuesday, 17 5:00 P.M. Regular Board Meeting Board of County Commissioners Agenda Request
Date of Meeting: January 5, 2015
Date Submitted: December 16, 2014
To: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board
From: Brent X. Thurmond, Clerk of Court
Subject: Approval of Minutes from the December 8, 2014 Regular Board Meeting
Statement of Issue: This agenda item requests Board approval of the minutes of the December 8, 2014 Regular Board Meeting (Attachment #1).
Options: 1. Approve the minutes of the December 8, 2014 Regular Board Meeting. 2. Do not approve minutes of the December 8, 2014 Regular Board Meeting. 3. Board direction.
Recommendation: Option #1
Attachment(s) 1. Draft of Minutes – December 8, 2014 Regular Board Meeting
Board of County Commissioners Regular Public Meeting Monday, December 8, 2014
The Board of County Commissioner in and for Wakulla County met for a Regular Public Meeting on Monday, December 8, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. with Chairman Ralph Thomas presiding. Present were Commissioners Randy Merritt, Jerry Moore, Richard Harden and Howard Kessler. Also present were County Administrator David Edwards, County Attorney Heather Encinosa and Deputy Clerk Brandy Raye King.
The Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance were provided by Commissioner Harden
(CD 6:01)APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Merritt requested to pull item (10) from Consent. Commissioner Kessler requested to pull items (7 and 8) from Consent. Commissioner Thomas added items to Awards and Presentations: Representative Halsey Beshears, Historical Society, and WCSO-Sheriff Creel. County Administrator added to Consent: Big Bend Crime Stoppers, Budget Amendment for SCRAP and SCOP. Commissioner Merritt moved to approve the agenda as amended; second by Commissioner Moore and motion passed unanimously 5/0.
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD (CD 6:02) James Hennessey—Racism in Wakulla County
PUBLIC HEARING (CD 6:06) 1. Request Board Approval to Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider Adoption of an Ordinance Creating Section 6-33 of the Land Development Code and Amending Section 2-4 of the Land Development Code Pertaining to Low Impact Development (LID) Standards Commissioner Merritt moved to approve to Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider Adoption of an Ordinance Creating Section 6-33 of the Land Development Code and Amending Section 2-4 of the Land Development Code Pertaining to Low Impact Development (LID) Standards with where in areas compulsory to mirror site plan standards for 20,000 sq. ft. or greater floor area; Second by Commissioner Moore; Motion passed 4/1 with Commissioners Harden, Moore, Thomas and Merritt for and Commissioner Kessler opposing.
(CD 6:18) 2. Request Board Approval to Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt the Resolution of Intent to Use the Uniform Method of Collection for Assessments Commissioner Merritt moved to approve to Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt the Resolution of Intent to Use the Uniform Method of Collection for Assessments and second by Commissioner Kessler. Motion passed unanimously 5/0.
December 8, 2014
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS (CD 6:25) Board Recognition of Representative Halsey Beshears-Commissioner Thomas. (CD 6:28) Small County Legislative Update – Chris Doolin, Florida Association of Counties (CD 6:46) Panacea Waterfronts Presentation Regarding Panacea Incorporation – Mark Mitchell (CD 6:54) Historical Society having open house 12/9/14 from 6-7:30pm- Commissioner Thomas
(CD 6:55) CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner Merritt moved to approve Consent Agenda with exceptions of items 7, 8 and 10 that were pulled for discussion and second by Commissioner Harden. Motion passed unanimously 5/0.
3. Approval of Minutes from the November 18, 2014 Swearing-In Ceremony and Regular Board Meeting Approve - Minutes from the November 18, 2014 Swearing-In Ceremony and Regular Board Meeting
4. Approval of Bills and Vouchers Submitted for November 13, 2014 through December 3, 2014 Approve - Bills and Vouchers Submitted for November 13, 2014 through December 3, 2014
5. Request Board Approval of Disposal of County Property Approve - Board Approval of Disposal of County Property
6. Request Board Approval to Prepare an Ordinance Amending Chapter 31 of the Code Relating to Grease Management Approve - Board Approval to Prepare an Ordinance Amending Chapter 31 of the Code Relating to Grease Management
9. Request Board Approval to Purchase a Mower off of State Contract #760-000-10-1 for Maintenance of the Ochlocknee Bay Bike Trail (OBBT) and Other County Facilities Approve - Board Approval to Purchase a Mower off of State Contract #760-000-10-1 for Maintenance of the Ochlocknee Bay Bike Trail (OBBT) and Other County Facilities
11. Request Board Approval of a Resolution Appointing Members and Alternate Members to the Planning Commission for District 2, District 4, Members at Large, and Approval of a Chairman Approve - Board Approval of a Resolution Appointing Members and Alternate Members to the Planning Commission for District 2, District 4, Members at Large, and Approval of a Chairman
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12. Request Board Approval of a Resolution Reappointing One Member to the Historic Preservation Committee Approve - Board Approval of a Resolution Reappointing One Member to the Historic Preservation Committee
13. Request Board Approval of a Resolution Appointing Code Enforcement Board Members Approve - Board Approval of a Resolution Appointing Code Enforcement Board Members
19. Request Board Ratification of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDAC) Energy Efficient Retrofits for Public Facilities Grant Application Requesting Funding Assistance for Retrofits to the County Library Approve - Board Ratification of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDAC) Energy Efficient Retrofits for Public Facilities Grant Application Requesting Funding Assistance for Retrofits to the County Library
20. Request Board Approval of Temporary Road Closure on February14, 2015 for the 17th Annual Rotary Valentine Celebration Parade Approve - Board Approval of Temporary Road Closure on February14, 2015 for the 17th Annual Rotary Valentine Celebration Parade
21. Request Board Approval of a Letter of Support for the Big Bend Crime Stoppers Trust Fund Grant Approve Letter of Support for the Big Bend Crime Stoppers Trust Fund Grant
22. Request Board Approval of Budget Amendment and Resolution for SCRAP and SCOP Approve Budget Amendment and Resolution for SCRAP and SCOP
CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION (CD 6:55) 7. Request Board Approval to use the Wakulla County Drug Trust Fund to Purchase Surveillance Equipment in the amount of $15,000 for Community Support of Crime Prevention Commissioner Moore moved to approve to use the Wakulla County Drug Trust Fund to Purchase Surveillance Equipment in the amount of $15,000 for Community Support of Crime Prevention; second by Commissioner Merritt and motion passed unanimously 5/0.
(CD 6:55) 8. Request Board Approval of the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Application to Purchase Surveillance Equipment for the WCSO Command Post; Approval for the Chairman to Execute the Certificate of Acceptance Upon Receiving; and Approval of the Resolution and Budget Amendment Commissioner Moore moved to approve the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Application to Purchase Surveillance Equipment for the WCSO Command Post; Approval for the Chairman to
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Execute the Certificate of Acceptance Upon Receiving; and Approval of the Resolution and Budget Amendment; second by Commissioner Merritt and motion passed unanimously 5/0.
(CD 6:56) 10. Request Board Approval to Schedule and Advertise Public Hearings to Consider an Ordinance Amending Sections 8.041 and 8.042 of the Wakulla County Code of Ordinances Pertaining to the Accumulation of Waste Tires Commissioner Merritt moved to approve to Schedule and Advertise Public Hearings to Consider an Ordinance Amending Sections 8.041 and 8.042 of the Wakulla County Code of Ordinances Pertaining to the Accumulation of Waste Tires; second by Commissioner Moore and motion passed unanimously 5/0.
PLANNING AND ZONING None
GENERAL BUSINESS (CD 7:03) 14. Request Board Approval of FY2014/15 Budget Amendment to Add One Full Time Position for the Wakulla County Sheriff’s Department Commissioner Merritt moved to approve FY2014/15 Budget Amendment to Add One Full Time Position for the Wakulla County Sheriff’s Department; second by Commissioner Moore and motion passed unanimously 5/0. (IT Division, funds are being transferred from the Reserves-Fine and Forfeiture Fund to the Law Enforcement Fund)
(CD 7:09) 15. Request Board Direction of Application for Forgiveness of Code Enforcement Lien CEB LR-011 Commissioner Merritt moved to approve Application for Reduction or Forgiveness of Code Enforcement Lien CEB # LR-011 to hard cost associated with prosecuting the case in the amount of $1,583.50 plus $150.00; second by Commissioner Harden. Motion passed 4/1 with Commissioners Harden, Moore, Thomas and Merritt for and Commissioner Kessler opposing.
(CD 7:22) 16. Request Board Direction Regarding Modifications to Wakulla County’s Enterprise Zone Boundaries Commissioner Merritt moved to approve Option 1-withdrawn; Commissioner Kessler moved to approve to Direct staff to prepare a Resolution to modify the Enterprise Zone boundaries to remove low density/intensity districts and V-Zone area; and add areas around Crawfordville waiting until after next legislative session. Second by Commissioner Merritt and motion passed unanimously 5/0.
(CD 7:30) 18. Request Board Approval of a Letter of Support for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in Requesting a Modification to the National Highway System to Add Portions of US 319/SR 61/369/SR 263 in Wakulla County 4
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Commissioner Merritt moved to approve Letter of Support for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in Requesting a Modification to the National Highway System to Add Portions of US 319/SR 61/369/SR 263 in Wakulla County; second by Commissioner Harden and motion passed unanimously 5/0.
COMMISSIONER AGENDA ITEMS (CD 7:32) 17. Commissioner Thomas a. Request Board Approval of Commissioner Appointments on Various Committees, Councils, and Boards for 2015 Commissioner Merritt moved to approve Recommended Commissioner Appointments for 2015 with the following change; Commissioner Kessler will replace Commissioner Harden on Big Bend Continuum of Care Board: second by Commissioner Harden and motion passed unanimously 5/0.
COUNTY ATTORNEY None
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR (CD 7:38) Contacted by FDOT at CRTPA to hold workshop or meeting for 319/98 intersection with 10 year tentative work plan to start in 2018 (CD 7:39) 5 year FDOT work plan (CD 7:47) Next meeting 1/5/2015 at 5pm; Bostic Pelt road paving starts 12/9/14; Happy Holidays; request closing office at noon on 12/24/2014-Commissioner Moore moved to approve and second by Commissioner Merritt
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD None
DISCUSSION ISSUES BY COMMISSIONERS (CD 7:48) Commissioner Kessler-vandalism/racism of church properties; town hall meeting attended by Commissioner Thomas (CD 7:52) Commissioner Merritt; respond to vandalism by adopting existing Ordinance or Resolution or create new one; one cent sales tax-renew it and inform public of where money goes for this tax (CD 8:03) Commissioner Thomas-Wish everyone Merry Christmas (CD 8:03) Commissioner Moore-Panacea Christmas Parade; Stone Crab Festival successful; Thanks for re-election (CD 8:05) Commissioner Harden-Merry Christmas: thank Operation Santa volunteers: Historical Society open house 6-7:30 on 12/9/14; FH 13 repairs
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There being no further business to come before the Board, Commissioner Merritt made a motion to adjourn; second by Commissioner Moore and the motion passed unanimously, 5/0.
The meeting adjourned at 8:07 pm.
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Board of County Commissioners Agenda Request
Date of Meeting: January 5, 2015
Date Submitted: December 16, 2014
To: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board
From: Brent X. Thurmond, Clerk of Court
Subject: Approval for Payment of Bills and Vouchers Submitted for December 4, 2014 through December 31, 2014
Statement of Issue: This agenda item requests Board approval for payment of bills and vouchers submitted for December 4, 2014 through December 31, 2014.
Background: It is the policy of the Board to pre-approve payment of bills and vouchers prior to the release of funds.
Options: 1. Approve payment of bills and vouchers submitted for December 4, 2014 through December 31, 2014. 2. Do not approve payment of bills and vouchers submitted for December 4, 2014 through December 31, 2014. 3. Board direction.
Recommendation: Option #1
Attachment(s) 1. Statement of bills and vouchers submitted for December 4, 2014 through December 31, 2014.
Board of County Commissioners Agenda Request
Date of Meeting: January 5, 2015
Date Submitted: December 18, 2014 To: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board
From: Brent X. Thurmond, Clerk of Court
Subject: Request Board Approval of a Proclamation Recognizing and Commending Evelyn Evans for 26 Years of Dedicated Service to the Citizens of Wakulla County
Statement of Issue: This agenda item requests Board approval of a Proclamation recognizing and commending Evelyn Evans for 26 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Wakulla County.
Background: Evelyn Evans has served the citizens of Wakulla County with distinction in a leadership capacity in the Clerk of Court for 26 years. Mrs. Evans has been an effective, courteous, and responsive employee dedicated to providing quality service by effectively and efficiently maintaining the minutes and official records as Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners and providing quality service by managing the personnel and caseloads of the Court Division of the Wakulla County Clerk of Court; providing quality service by supporting the needs of the judges and judicial support staff and court administration and law enforcement personnel as well as in duties and responsibilities as Clerk to the Value Adjustment Board for Wakulla County.
Analysis: Mrs. Evans has ably worked in a variety of positions, assisted in numerous software transitions and facility renovations and assisted an innumerable number of citizens during her tenure at the Clerk of Court.
Therefore, staff recommends approval of this Proclamation recognizing and commending her for her 26 years of dedicated public service to the citizens and employees of Wakulla County.
Budgetary Impact: None.
Options: 1. Approve the Proclamation Recognizing and Commending Evelyn Evans for 26 Years of Dedicated Service to the Citizens of Wakulla County. 2. Do not Approve the Proclamation Recognizing and Commending Evelyn Evans for 26 Years of Dedicated Service to the Citizens of Wakulla County. 3. Board Direction. Recommendation: Request Board Approval of a Proclamation Recognizing and Commending Evelyn Evans for 26 Years of Dedicated Service to the Citizens of Wakulla County January 5, 2015 Page 2
Option 1.
Attachments: 1. Proclamation
PROCLAMATION
A PROCLAMATION TO HONOR EVELYN EVANS FOR HER DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF WAKULLA COUNTY
WHEREAS, Evelyn Evans has served the citizens of Wakulla County with distinction in a leadership capacity in the Clerk of Court for 26 years; and
WHEREAS, Evelyn Evans has been an effective, courteous and responsive employee dedicated to providing quality service by effectively and efficiently maintaining the minutes and official records as Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, Evelyn Evans has been an effective, courteous and responsive supervisor dedicated to providing quality service by managing the personnel and caseloads of the Court Division of the Wakulla County Clerk of Court; and
WHEREAS, Evelyn Evans has been effective, courteous and responsive in duties and responsibilities as Clerk to the Value Adjustment Board for Wakulla County; and
WHEREAS, Evelyn Evans has been an effective, courteous and responsive liaison dedicated to providing quality service by supporting the needs of the judges and judicial support staff and court administration and law enforcement personnel; and
WHEREAS, Evelyn Evans has ably worked in a variety of positions, assisted in numerous software transitions and facility renovations and assisted an innumerable number of citizens during her tenure at the Clerk of Court; now, therefore, be it
PROCLAIMED by the Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners this 5th day of January, 2015, that Evelyn Evans be, and is hereby, recognized and commended for her 26 years of dedicated public service to the citizens and employees of Wakulla County; and, be it
PROCLAIMED FURTHER, that the Board of County Commissioners and the Clerk of Court does hereby extend its best wishes to Evelyn Evans in all her future endeavors.
______Ralph C. Thomas Brent X. Thurmond, CPA Chairman, Wakulla County Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners Clerk of Court Board of County Commissioners Agenda Request
Date of Meeting: January 5, 2015
Date Submitted: December 11, 2014
To: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board
From: David Edwards, County Administrator Brandy King, Budget Coordinator
Subject: Request Board Approval of the FY2015/2016 Budget Calendar
Statement of Issue: This agenda item requests Board approval of the FY2015/2016 Budget Calendar.
Background: Chapters 129 and 200 of the Florida Statutes provide specific time frames and mandatory actions needed for adoption of the annual budget. Wakulla County’s budget calendar complies with the statutory requirements and incorporates all local policies and procedures. The calendar provides the detail in support of the applicable statutes and County process.
Analysis: The Budget Calendar: Applicable statutes have been reviewed and a budget calendar created to maximize the use of the Board’s time in developing the FY2014/2015 Budget. The budget calendar lays out the budget development process so that the Board and public are aware of the events that will lead up to adoption of the final budget in September. The proposed budget calendar is included as Attachment #1. Significantly, this calendar includes three Board workshops and two public hearings that are required under state law for further citizen and Board input to this process. The following are significant dates that are included in the budget calendar:
. March 9, 2015 - 1st Budget Development Workshop (start time to be determined at a later date): Staff will bring budget discussion items relating to budgeting expenditures. This workshop will present the Board an opportunity to have input and provide direction early in the budget process.
. June 15, 2015 - 2nd Budget Development Workshop (start time to be determined at a later date): During this workshop, staff will present mid-year financial information. This will include preliminary revenue forecasts for the upcoming fiscal year and the status of the general and special revenue fund balances. Adjustments to expenditures will be recommended based on current revenue estimates.
Agenda Request: Request Board Approval of the FY2015/2016 Budget Calendar January 5, 2015 Page 2
Additionally, this workshop will provide the Board a complete package of revenue estimates and preliminary expenditures based on the budget requests received from all Board Departments and Constitutional Officers. The property tax estimates will be based on the preliminary certified taxable values provided from the Property Appraiser by June 1, 2015.
. July 1, 2015: Certification of Taxable Property Values by the Property Appraiser.
. July 15, 2015: The County Administrator will provide the preliminary budget to the Board.
. August 3, 2015- 3rd Budget Development Workshop (start time to be determined at a later date): This workshop will provide the Board with an opportunity to discuss the preliminary budget and make adjustments prior to the first of two public hearings on the final budget.
. September 8, 2015 and September 21, 2015 Public Hearings: As required by the Florida Statutes, the annual budget will conclude with two public hearings. The first public hearing is set to adopt the proposed millage and budget, and is planned to be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2015. The second public hearing will be held on Monday, September 21, 2015 to adopt the final millage and budget for the FY 2015/2016 fiscal year.
Budgetary Impact: None.
Options 1. Approve the FY2015/2016 Budget Calendar. 2. Do not approve the FY2015/2016 Budget Calendar. 3. Board Direction.
Recommendation: Option #1
Attachments: 1. FY2015/2016 Budget Calendar FY2015/2016 Budget Calendar
DATES ACTION
January 5, 2015 BOCC Approval of the FY2015/2016 Budget Calendar
March 2, 2015 Notification of upcoming budget development meetings
March 9, 2015 1st Budget Development Workshop (time to be determined)
March 11, 2015 Mandatory Budget Kick-Off Meeting with all Departments 10:00 a.m.
April 13, 2015 All BOCC Department Budget Requests are due to Finance to begin analysis.
April 14-30, 2015 Meetings with Departments to review requested budgets.
May 1, 2015 Final Day for Constitutional Officers to Submit Budget Requests to Board (F.S. 129.03 [2])
May 4-15, 2015 Meetings with Constitutional Officers to review requested budgets.
June 15, 2015 2nd Budget Development Workshop (time to be determined)
June 16, 2015 Board submits number of hardship exemptions to Property Appraiser (2 weeks prior to July 1)
July 1, 2015 Submit agenda item for July 20 meeting setting two public hearings for the tentative and final budget
July 1, 2015 Certification of Taxable Property Values by the Property Appraiser to Board (193.023 F.S.) – DR-420 Form
July 15, 2015 Preliminary Balanced Budget is placed on the desks of the Board of County Commissioners. (F.S. 129.03 [3a])
July 20, 2015 Board Sets First and Second Public Hearing Dates and adopts Preliminary Rate Resolutions for Solid Waste Assessment and Fire M.S.B.U. (Municipal Services Benefit Unit)
August 1, 2015 Board to Advise Property Appraiser of Proposed Millage Rate, Roll Back/Up Rate, Date, Time and Place of First Public Hearing. (200.065.[4b]F.S.]
August 3, 2015 3rd Budget Development Workshop (time to be determined)
August 14, 2015 Last day for the Board of Commissioners or the Property Appraiser to submit additional information or testimony to the Department of Revenue regarding the Property Appraiser’s tentative budget request. (195.087[1a]F.S.] August 15, 2015 Deadline for Department of Revenue to make Budget Amendments or changes to the Property Appraiser’s Budget.
August 19, 2015 Property Appraiser mails Notice of Proposed Property Taxes (200.065 [4b]F.S.) (*within 55 days of Certification or 10 days after tax roll is adopted or 20 days prior to tentative hearing for non-ad valorem assessments)
August 27, 2015 Deadline to submit appropriate Preliminary TRIM notice to Wakulla News
September 3, 2015 Preliminary TRIM Notice published in Wakulla News
September 4, 2015 County posts preliminary budget on website 2 days prior to first public hearing (129.03[3c] F.S.)
September 8, 2015 Board adopts the Preliminary Rate Resolutions for Road Paving Assessments
September 8, 2015 1st Public Hearing to be held on Tentative Budget and Proposed Millage Rate (200.065[4bc] F.S.) (*within 80 days/no sooner than 65 days from Certification)
September 10, 2015 Deadline to submit Final TRIM Notice to Wakulla News
The following dates are based on the Public Hearing to Tentatively Adopt Budget and Proposed Millage Rated taking place on September 8, 2015.
September 17, 2015 Advertise Notice of Final Budget & Millage Rate & Intent to Adopt a Millage Rate & Final Budget (200.065[4d] F.S.) (*within 15 days after the tentative hearing)
September 21, 2015 2nd Public Hearing to be held on Final Budget & Adopt a Millage Rate by Resolution or Ordinance (200.065[4d(3)] F.S.) (*within 2 to 5 days from time Notice of Intent is published)
September 24, 2015 Board to forward Resolution or Ordinance adopting Final Millage to Property Appraiser, Tax Collector and Department of Revenue.
October 24, 2015 Certified Compliance to the Department of Revenue.
October 24, 2015 County posts final budget on website within 30 days of final budget hearing (129.03[3c] F.S.)
Board of County Commissioners Agenda Request
Date of Meeting: January 5, 2015
Date Submitted: December 10, 2014
To: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board
From: David Edwards, County Administrator Brandy Raye King, Budget Coordinator/Fixed Asset Officer
Subject: Request Board Approval of the Disposal of County Property
Statement of Issue: This agenda item requests Board approval of the Disposal of County Property.
Background: On February 4, 2013, the Board adopted Wakulla County Fixed Asset Policy #13-01. The primary goal of the policy was to establish guidelines regarding the management of County property in compliance with Florida Statutes, Chapter 274 and the Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 69I-73.
Analysis: Pursuant to Chapter 274 of Florida Statutes, authority for the disposal of property shall be recorded in the minutes of the governmental unit and the following information shall be recorded on the individual property record by the Fixed Asset Officer: date of disposition, authority for disposition, manner of disposition and identity of employee(s) witnessing disposition. Approval of this agenda item ensures compliance with all applicable Florida Statutes, Rules of the Florida Administrative Code and Wakulla County Fixed Asset Policy #13-01.
Budgetary Impact: Disposal of the item will be at no charge to the County. The unit was traded in for a credit of $50 toward a replacement unit.
Options 1. Approve the Disposal of County Property. 2. Do not approve the Disposal of County Property. 3. Board Direction.
Recommendation: Option #1
Attachments: 1. WC3687 Fixed Asset Record
Board of County Commissioners Agenda Request
Date of Meeting: January 5, 2015
Date Submitted: December 16, 2014
To: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board
From: David Edwards, County Administrator Cody Solburg, Director, Parks & Facilities Management Jessica Welch, Communications & Public Services Director
Subject: Request Board Approval of a Resolution Replacing/Appointing Members to the Wakulla County Parks Advisory Committee
Statement of Issue: This agenda item requests Board approval of a Resolution replacing/appointing members to the Wakulla County Parks Advisory Committee.
Background: On October 20, 2009 the Board adopted Resolution #09-50 creating the Wakulla County Parks Advisory Committee, providing the purpose, duties and responsibilities, and committee members and terms. Subsequently, on February 6, 2009, the Board adopted Resolution #12-09 appointing members to the Committee.
Analysis: The District 3 and District 5 appointees’ terms have expired resulting in two vacancies. Pursuant to Resolution #09-50, the vacancies must be selected by Commissioner Kessler to represent District 3 and Commissioner Harden to represent District 5.
Commissioner Kessler has selected to reappoint David Moody, and Commissioner Harden has selected to appoint Fred Nichols. Staff requests the Board approve the proposed Resolution (Attachment #1) replacing and appointing the two new members.
Budgetary Impact: None.
Options: 1. Approve the Proposed Resolution Replacing and Appointing Two New Members to the Parks Advisory Committee. 2. Do Not Approve the Proposed Resolution Replacing and Appointing Two New Members to the Parks Advisory Committee. 3. Board Direction.
Agenda Request: Request Board Approval of a Resolution Replacing/Appointing Members to the Wakulla County Parks Advisory Committee January 5, 2015 Page 2
Recommendation: Option #1
Attachments: 1. Proposed Resolution RESOLUTION NO.______
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA, REPLACING/APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE WAKULLA COUNTY PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners (the “Board”)
established the Wakulla County Parks Advisory Committee (“Committee”) in Resolution
09-50 to advise and make recommendations to the Board with respect to the County’s
park facilities and activities conducted within the County’s parks; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Resolution No. 09-50, the Committee shall be made up of seven (7) persons who are residents and electors of Wakulla County selected by the Board and the Wakulla County School Board; and
WHEREAS, in Resolution No. 12-09 the Board appointed an initial slate of
Committee members;
WHEREAS, one member has resigned from the Committee leaving a vacancy that must be filled; and
WHEREAS, the reappointment of Committee members to be selected by the
Board requires approval of a Resolution affirming the selection and appointing the member of the Committee by the Board; and
WHEREAS, the Board now desires to appoint two new members to serve on the
Committee as required in Resolution No. 09-50.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of
Wakulla County, Florida, that:
SECTION 1. RECITALS. The above recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated herein by reference.
1 SECTION 2. APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS. The Board hereby appoints the following persons to serve as members of the Committee for the following terms:
(A) Fred Nichols, who resides in County Commission District Five, shall serve a
term of two (2) years.
(B) David Moody, who resides in County Commission District Three, shall serve
a term of two (2) years.
SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall become effective upon its approval.
DONE AND ADOPTED in Wakulla County, Florida, by a vote of _____ to ____ this _____ day of January, 2015.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA
______RALPH THOMAS, Chairman ATTEST:
______BRENT X. THURMOND, Ex Officio Clerk to the Board
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______Heather Encinosa, Esq. County Attorney
2 Board of County Commissioners Agenda Request
Date of Meeting: January 5, 2015
Date Submitted: December 15, 2014
To: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board
From: David Edwards, County Administrator Sheree T. Keeler, Intergovernmental Affairs Director
Subject: Request Board Approval of a Resolution Accepting the State of Florida, Department of Transportation, Off System Project Maintenance Agreement Regarding OBBT Phase 2
Statement of Issue: This agenda item seeks Board approval of a Resolution accepting the State of Florida, Department of Transportation, Off System Project Maintenance Agreement regarding OBBT Phase 2.
Background: The 12.47 mile OBBT is a multi-use, paved stand-alone trail running along CR 327 and US 319, and upon completion will connect Mashes Sands to Sopchoppy. Since January 2012, the County has completed the design and construction of OBBT Phase 1, 3 and 4. All pre- and post- construction maintenance of the trail and right-of-way were assigned to the County in the Local Area Project Agreement (LAP) providing funding for these phases.
At the County’s request the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), has funded and agreed to undertake the design and construction of the remaining OBBT phases 2, 5A and 5B. The County will be involved in all aspects of the planning. Phase 5A was funded this year and construction has begun. OBBT phases 2 and 5B are were are also funded and are in the design phase with projected completion to be in late 2016.
However, for FDOT to undertake the design and construction of Phase 2 (the “Project”), FDOT requires the County to enter into the attached Agreement for the provision of maintenance of the OBBT Phase 2 and the County owned right-of-way after construction is completed. The FDOT will be responsible for maintenance beginning with construction until the Project is completed. The County is currently maintaining OBBT Phases 1, 3 and 4. This is the same Agreement that the County was required to sign for OBBT Phase 5A.
Analysis: Staff is requesting Board approval of the attached Resolution and Agreement so that the FDOT may undertake and proceed with the Project (OBBT Phase 2).
Request Board Approval of a Resolution Accepting the State of Florida, Department of Transportation, Off System Project Maintenance Agreement Regarding OBBT Phase 2 January 5, 2015 Page 2
Budgetary Impact: None.
Options: 1. Approve the Resolution accepting the State of Florida, Department of Transportation, Off System Project Maintenance Agreement Regarding OBBT Phase 2. and a Resolution Accepting the Agreement 2. Do Not Approve the Resolution accepting the State of Florida, Department of Transportation, Off System Project Maintenance Agreement Regarding OBBT Phase 2.State of Florida, Department of Transportation, Off System Project Maintenance Agreement Regarding OBBT Phase 2 and a Resolution Accepting the Agreement 3. Board Direction.
Recommendation: Option #1
Attachments: 1. Resolution 2. FDOT Maintenance Agreement RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA APPROVING THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, OFF SYSTEM PROJECT MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE OCHLOCKONEE BAY BIKE TRAIL PHASE 2 PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Ochlockonee Bay Bike Trail (OBBT) is a priority project of Wakulla County; and
WHEREAS, OBBT is a 12.45 mile paved, off-road bike-pedestrian path that upon completion will connects Mashes Sands Park to the Sopchoppy Train Depot, which is being designed and built in five (5) different phases; and
WHEREAS, the County has designed and constructed OBBT Phases 1, 3 and 4, and is responsible for all OBBT and right-of-way maintenance for OBBT Phases 1, 3, 4 and 5A in accordance with the Local Area Project Agreements and Project Maintenance Agreements; and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida, Department of Transportation (FDOT) will design and construct the remaining phases of the OBBT, which consist of Phases 2, 5A and 5B; and WHEREAS, the FDOT is ready to undertake design and construction of the OBBT Phase 2 (Project) which begins at Roadway Section No. 59510000, CR 372 (Surf Road) from just west of Shoreline Drive or Tide Creek Bridge (Mile Post 7.160) to west of Ulmore Bayou Bridge (Mile Post 9.183) connecting to OBBT Phase 3, with construction anticipated to be completed in 2015; and
WHEREAS, for the FDOT to undertake this Project, FDOT requires the County to enter into an Off System Project Maintenance Agreement (Agreement) for the County to provide maintenance of the OBBT 2 upon completion of construction and to pass a Resolution approving and accepting the Agreement.
NOW, THERFORE, be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of Wakulla County, Florida, that:
SECTION 1. RECITALS. The above recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated by herein by reference.
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SECTION 2. MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT.
(A) That certain Off System Project Maintenance Agreement for the Ochlocknee Bay Bike Trail, Phase 2, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference (the “Agreement”), is hereby approved.
(B) The Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners is hereby authorized to sign the Agreement.
SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This RESOLUTION shall become effective upon its approval.
DONE AND ADDOPTED in Wakulla County, Florida, by a vote of ___ to ____, this 5th
day of January 2015
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSONERS OF WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA
______RALPH THOMAS, Chairman ATTEST:
______BRENT X. THURMOND, Ex Offico Clerk to the Board
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______HEATHER J. ENCINOSA, Esq. County Attorney
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FPID #.: 416272-1-52-01 COUNTY: Wakulla FAP #.: 8886-494-A
STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OFF SYSTEM PROJECT MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
This Agreement is between the State of Florida Department of Transportation, “DEPARTMENT,” and Wakulla County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida “COUNTY.”
1. Federal funding is available for the costs of constructing a multiuse trail and other minor related improvements on CR 372 (Surf Road) pursuant to Title 23, United States Code; and
2. The DEPARTMENT is preparing to undertake a project within the COUNTY identified and known to the parties by Financial Project I.D. 416272-1-52-01, Roadway Section No. 59510000, CR 372 (Surf Road) from just west of Shoreline Drive (Mile Post 7.160) to west of Ulmore Bayou Bridge (Mile Post 9.183) (“PROJECT”); and
3. CR 372 (Surf Road) is located in Wakulla County, Florida, a road not on the State Highway System; and
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual benefits to be derived by the terms of this Agreement, the parties hereby agree as follows:
4. The recitals in paragraphs 1-3 above are true and correct and are made a part of this Agreement.
5. The COUNTY acknowledges that the DEPARTMENT will be utilizing federal funds on the PROJECT and as a result thereof the COUNTY agrees to maintain the PROJECT in perpetuity according to DEPARTMENT standards. The COUNTY further recognizes and acknowledges that if the DEPARTMENT will be utilizing federal funds on the PROJECT, the National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”) process will need to be completed and the DEPARTMENT reserves the right to adjust the plans and or design of the PROJECT to meet the needs of the permits. The COUNTY agrees to fully cooperate in the provision of any and all studies and or data that may be necessary for the NEPA process and for all other permit matters.
6. The COUNTY acknowledges and agrees that the right of way, and the improvements located within the right of way, are and will remain under the ownership of the COUNTY and that the DEPARTMENT will not have any ownership interest in the right of way, improvements located thereon. Notwithstanding the requirements hereof, maintenance during construction shall be the responsibility of the DEPARTMENT and its contractor.
7. Upon completion of the PROJECT, the DEPARTMENT shall issue a Notice of Final Acceptance to the contractor with a copy of said notice being provided to the COUNTY. Upon issuance of the Notice of Final Acceptance, the COUNTY shall be immediately responsible for the perpetual maintenance of the PROJECT. The DEPARTMENT shall also have the right to assign interim maintenance responsibility to the COUNTY for specified portions of the PROJECT before the issuance of the Notice of Final Acceptance. Said FPID #.: 416272-1-52-01 COUNTY: Wakulla FAP #.: 8886-494-A assignment of maintenance responsibility shall be sent by the DEPARTMENT to the COUNTY in writing with sufficient description to place the COUNTY on notice of the interim maintenance responsibility. Notwithstanding the issuance of the Notice of Final Acceptance, the DEPARTMENT shall have the right to assure completion of any punch list by the contractor. Additionally, the COUNTY understands and agrees that the DEPARTMENT shall transfer all permits to the COUNTY as the operational maintenance entity and the COUNTY agrees to accept said transfer and to become fully responsible to comply with all operational and maintenance conditions of the permits.
8. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date both parties hereto have executed the Agreement and shall continue in full force and effect until the PROJECT is completed by the DEPARTMENT and the improvements have been turned over to the COUNTY by the DEPARTMENT by formal notice from the DEPARTMENT; provided, however, that the obligation of COUNTY to maintain the PROJECT as described in Paragraph 5 above, shall survive in perpetuity. The DEPARTMENT reserves the right to unilaterally cancel its performance hereunder if it determines that it is in the best interest of the public to do so. This discretion shall include, but shall not be limited to budgetary and bid cost considerations.
9. Pursuant to Section 287.058, Florida Statutes, the DEPARTMENT may unilaterally cancel this Agreement for refusal by the COUNTY to allow public access to all documents, papers, letters or other material subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes and made or received by the COUNTY in conjunction with this Agreement except for the obligation of the COUNTY to maintain the PROJECT and said Agreement shall be perpetual as to that obligation.
10. It is understood that the DEPARTMENT’s participation in said PROJECT is subject to Legislative approval of the DEPARTMENT’s appropriation request in the work program year that the PROJECT is scheduled.
11. The DEPARTMENT’s performance and obligations to pay under this Agreement is contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Legislature. If the DEPARTMENT’s funding for this PROJECT is in multiple years, funds approved from the DEPARTMENT’S Comptroller must be received every year prior to costs being incurred.
12. In the event this Agreement is in excess of $25,000.00 and has a term for a period of more than one year, the provisions of Section 339.135(6)(a), Florida Statutes are hereby incorporated:
“The Department, during any fiscal year, shall not expend money, incur any liability, or enter into any contract which, by its terms, involves the expenditure of money in excess of the amounts budgeted as available for expenditure during such fiscal year. Any contract, verbal or written, made in violation of this subsection is null and void, and no money may be paid on such contract. The department shall require a statement from the comptroller of the Department that funds are available prior to entering into any such contract or other binding commitment of funds. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the making of FPID #.: 416272-1-52-01 COUNTY: Wakulla FAP #.: 8886-494-A
contracts for periods exceeding 1 year but any contract so made shall be executory only for the value of the services to be rendered or agreed to be paid in succeeding fiscal years, and this paragraph shall be incorporated verbatim in all contracts of the Department which are for an amount in excess of $25,000.00 and which have a term for a period of more than 1 year.”
13. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida. Any provision hereof found to be unlawful or unenforceable shall be severable and shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions hereof.
14. COUNTY:
a) Shall utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new employees hired by the COUNTY during the term of the contract; and
b) Shall expressly require any subcontractors performing work or providing services pursuant to the state contract to likewise utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new employees hired by the subcontractor during the contract term.
15. All notices required pursuant to the terms hereof may be sent by first class United States Mail, facsimile transmission, hand delivery or express mail and shall be deemed to have been received by the end of five business days from the proper sending thereof unless proof of prior actual receipt is provided. Each party hereto shall have the continuing obligation to notify each other of the appropriate persons for notices to be sent to pursuant to the terms of this agreement. Unless otherwise notified in writing, notices shall be sent to the following:
COUNTY:
Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners P.O. Box 1263 Crawfordville, FL 32327
DEPARTMENT:
FDOT Maintenance Engineer 1074 Highway 90 Chipley, FL 32428
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the dates exhibited by the signatures below. FPID #.: 416272-1-52-01 COUNTY: Wakulla FAP #.: 8886-494-A
STATE OF FLORIDA WAKULLA COUNTY, a political DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION subdivision of the State of Florida
By: James T. Barfield, P.E. By:
Title: District 3 Secretary Title:
Date: Date:
Attest: Attest:
Legal Review: Legal Review:
______Office of the General Counsel
Attest:
______Brent X. Thurmond, ex officio Clerk to the Board Board of County Commissioners Agenda Request
Date of Meeting: January 5, 2015
Date Submitted: December 19, 2014
To: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board
From: David Edwards, County Administrator Luis N. Serna, Planning and Community Development Director Somer Strickland, Planner
Subject: Request Board Approval of a Resolution to Appoint a Member to the Code Enforcement Board to Fill a Vacant Seat
Statement of Issue: This agenda item requests Board approval of a Resolution to appoint a member to the Code Enforcement Board to fill a vacant seat.
Background: The Board of County Commissioners has the responsibility to appoint members to the Code Enforcement Board, pursuant to Section 8.063 of the Wakulla County Code of Ordinances.
All members of the Code Enforcement Board shall be residents of the County and shall serve without compensation. The membership of the board shall, whenever possible, consist of an architect, a business person, an engineer, a general contractor, a subcontractor, a realtor and another citizen. The board shall consist of seven regular members and two alternate members appointed by the county commission to staggered three-year terms, initially as follows: . Two members appointed for a term of one year each; . Three members appointed for a term of two years each; . Two members appointed for a term of three years each;
Analysis: The Code Enforcement Board currently has a member whose term is scheduled to expire on December 31, 2014 which will result in a vacant position. Commissioner Moore has requested to appoint Bob Danzy to fill the vacancy. Mr. Danzy’s term will begin January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2018.
Budgetary Impact: None.
Request Board Approval of a Resolution to Appoint a Member to the Code Enforcement Board to Fill a Vacant Seat Date: January 5, 2015 Page 2 Options: 1. Approve the Resolution appointing Bob Danzy to the Code Enforcement Board. 2. Do not approve the Resolution appointing Bob Danzy to the Code Enforcement Board. 3. Board Direction.
Recommendation: Option # 1.
Attachment(s): 1. Resolution RESOLUTION NO.______
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD FOR WAKULLA COUNTY; APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 162.05, Florida Statutes, authorizes the Board of County Commissioners of Wakulla County (the “Commission”) to appoint a code enforcement board to enforce any County codes or ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the Commission enacted Ordinance No. 2003-06, which provided for the creation of the Wakulla County Code Enforcement Board (the “Code Board”), and defined the Code Board’s purpose, powers, duties, and membership; and
WHEREAS, Section 162.05, Florida Statutes, and Section 8.063, Wakulla County Code of
Ordinances, require that vacancies on the Code Board be filled by the Commission; and
WHEREAS, the term of an initial Code Board member expired on December 31, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the Commission now desires to appoint a new member to fill the vacant seat for the Code Board for a three year term beginning January 1, 2015, and ending December 31, 2018.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of Wakulla
County, Florida, that:
SECTION 1. RECITALS. The above recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. The Commission hereby appoints the following member to the Code Board, selected by the County Commissioners for a three-year term beginning January 1, 2015, and ending
December 31, 2018:
Bob Danzy
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SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall become effective upon its adoption.
DONE AND ADOPTED in Wakulla County, Florida, this ______day of January, 2015.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA
______RALPH THOMAS, Chairman
ATTEST:
______BRENT X. THURMOND, Ex Officio Clerk to the Board
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______Heather Encinosa, Esq. County Attorney
2 Board of County Commissioners Agenda Request
Date of Meeting: January 5, 2015
Date Submitted: December 19, 2014
To: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board
From: David Edwards, County Administrator Cody Solburg, Parks & Facilities Management Director
Subject: Request Board Approval of an Eagle Scout Project for a Veterans Monument to be Placed at Woolley Park
Statement of Issues: This agenda item requests Board approval of an Eagle Scout Project for a Veterans Monument to be placed at Woolley Park in honor of Cecil H. Bolton.
Background: The Eagle Scout Project provides an opportunity for a Boy Scout or Varsity Scout to demonstrate leadership of others while performing a project for the benefit of his community. This is the culmination of the Eagle Scout candidate's leadership training, and it requires a significant effort on his part. The project must benefit an organization other than Boy Scouting. Additionally, the project plan must be approved by the organization benefiting from the effort, a Scoutmaster and troop committee, and the council or district.
This agenda request was presented to the BOCC on November 18, 2014; however, after a brief discussion the item was tabled in order for staff to obtain additional details.
Analysis: An Eagle Scout has requested to construct a Veterans monument in honor of Cecil H. Bolton. Cecil H. Bolton was a United States Army officer and a recipient of the United States military’s highest decoration – the Medal of Honor, for his actions in World War II (Attachment #1). The Eagle Scout proposes to construct an obelisk monument made out of limestone (Attachment #2). The monument will read: This memorial is dedicated to First Lieutenant Cecil H. Bolton, Born in Wakulla County, Who in 1945 received the Medal of Honor for his Actions in WW2, 1908-1965.
After further consideration, staff recommends the monument to be placed at Woolley Park. Woolley Park will allow this monument to be served properly and will be placed alongside the current WW2 monument (Attachment #3). It should also be noted this project will be supervised by the Parks and Facilities Management Director. Upon approval, staff will work with the Human Resources Office to complete a volunteer liability waiver.
Budgetary Impact: None.
Options: Agenda Request: Request Board Approval of an Eagle Scout Project for a Veterans Monument to be Placed at Woolley Park January 5, 2015 Page 2
1. Approve the Eagle Scout Project for a Veterans Monument to be placed at Woolley Park in honor of Cecil H. Bolton. 2. Do not approve the Eagle Scout Project for a Veterans Monument to be placed at Woolley Park in honor of Cecil H. Bolton. 3. Board Direction.
Recommendation: Option #1
Attachment(s): 1. Cecil H. Bolton Biography 2. Example of Proposed Monument 3. Current Woolley Park Monument
Board of County Commissioners Agenda Request
Date of Meeting: January 5, 2015
Date Submitted: December 19, 2014
To: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board
From: David Edwards, County Administrator Luis Serna, Planning and Community Development Director James F. Moseley, Government Services Group/SHIP Administrator
Subject: Request Board Approval to Waive the County’s Subordination Policy to allow the Refinancing of a 1st Mortgage Loan and the Subordination of the County’s $15,000 State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Loan to the Refinanced 1st Mortgage Loan for Mr. Duane Hatmaker
Statement of Issue: This agenda item requests Board approval to waive the County’s Subordination Policy to allow the refinancing of a 1st mortgage loan and the subordination of the County’s $15,000 SHIP loan to the refinanced 1st mortgage loan for Mr. Duane Hatmaker.
Background: Mr. Duane Hatmaker purchased a home located at 406 Whiddon Lake Road, Crawfordville, Florida 32327 in November 2012. Mr. Hatmaker received down-payment assistance though the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program in the amount of $15,000 to assist with the appropriate down-payment and closing costs needs. The terms of the SHIP loan are as such:
1.) Borrower must meet certain income level 2.) Borrower must occupy the property as principal residence 3.) Loan is forgivable at 20% per annum over a 5-year period 4.) Loan is 0%, deferred principal 5.) At the end of five years, the loan carries a zero balance and the mortgage is satisfied.
The first mortgage on the loan was initially issued by Amerifirst Home Mortgage. The purpose of refinancing this loan is to refinance the first mortgage in order to restructure the loan to prevent foreclosure proceedings.
The County currently has a subordination policy in place that indicates that no subordinations will be allowed unless a waiver of the policy is granted by the Board of County Commissioners.
Request Board Approval to Waive the County’s Subordination Policy to allow the Refinancing of a 1st Mortgage Loan and the Subordination of the County’s $15,000 State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Loan to the Refinanced 1st Mortgage Loan for Mr. Duane Hatmaker Page 2 ______
Analysis: The Housing Administrator has received all of the necessary information required to be submitted for consideration of a waiver of the County’s Subordination Policy. After evaluation and review of the information received, it has been determined that it will be in the best interest of the borrower and the County to approve the waiver of the Subordination Policy based on the following information:
The borrower’s loan will be modified to bring the loan out of active foreclosure status and all payments current. The modified loan decreases monthly payment from $718.46 to approximately $600.04 – a monthly savings of $118.42.
Approving the subordination request will benefit all parties involved. The homeowner has supplied evidence that he does not have the means to pay all of the arrearages in one lump sum. Without the modification, a foreclosure is imminent.
Budgetary Impact: There is no budgetary impact related to waiving the County’s Subordination Policy.
Options: 1. Approve to waive the County’s Subordination Policy to allow the refinancing of a 1st mortgage loan and the subordination of a $15,000 SHIP loan to the 1st mortgage loan. 2. Do not approve to waive the County’s Subordination Policy to allow the refinancing of a 1st mortgage loan and the subordination of a $15,000 SHIP loan to the 1st mortgage loan. 3. Board Direction
Recommendation: Option #1
Attachments: 1. Subordination Agreement Return to:
James F. Moseley, SHIP Administrator Government Services Group, Inc. P.O. Box 357995 Gainesville, Florida 32605
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT
THIS SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of the ______, 20___ by and between the Wakulla County, Florida (the “County”), for the benefit of Duane Hatmaker (the "Borrower,") and AmeriFirst Home Mortgage ("Lender").
The County is the present owner and holder of one or more notes, the repayment of which is secured by a mortgage duly recorded in the Public Records of Wakulla County, Florida in Official Records Book 893, Pages 385-393, in the original amount of $15,000.00.
The Borrower is entering into or has entered into a new loan transaction with the Lender for a new loan in the original principal amount of $68,135.61 (the "New Loan"). The New Loan is or is to be secured by a mortgage (the "New Mortgage") upon the property described below, which property is presently encumbered by the lien of the County’s Mortgage. The County has agreed to subordinate its lien on the property described below according to the terms of this Subordination Agreement.
Now, therefore, in consideration of the sum of Ten Dollars ($10.00) and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the County agrees, covenants and declares for the benefit of the Borrower and Lender as follows:
1. The property which is the subject of this Subordination Agreement (the "Property") is all of that property located in Wakulla County, Florida, more particularly described as follows: 406 Whiddon Lake Road, Crawfordville, FL
See Exhibit A
2. With respect only to the Property identified in Paragraph 1 of this Subordination Agreement, the lien of the County’s Mortgage shall be subordinate and second in priority to: (i) the lien of the New Mortgage, and (ii) all sums advanced for the purpose of protecting the lien of the New Mortgage or curing defaults by the Borrower under the New Mortgage up to the New Loan amount specified above.
3. The County unconditionally subordinates its mortgage to Lender’s mortgage for all purposes. The County’s right to receive payment pursuant to its mortgage shall at all-time be subordinate to Lender’s right.
4. The County shall not begin any action or proceeding (including in Bankruptcy) against the Borrower to recover any part of its mortgage or take any action to enforce any security for its mortgage or join with any other creditor in bringing any such action or proceeding against mortgagor until all of Lender’s mortgage is paid and discharged.
The New Mortgage shall be recorded in the Public Records of Wakulla County, Florida within 90 days from the date of this Subordination Agreement. If the New Mortgage is not duly recorded within 90 days of the date of this Subordination Agreement, then this Subordination Agreement shall be null, void and of no effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the COUNTY has caused this instrument to be signed in its name by its duly authorized officer as of the date of this instrument.
WITNESS
Signature WAKULLA COUNTY
Type Witness Name By:
Ralph Thomas, Chair Signature Type Name and Title
Type Witness Name
State of
County of
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of 20_ , by who is personally known to me or has produced as identification.
Notary Signature
My Commission Expires:_
Board of County Commissioners Agenda Request
Date of Meeting: January 5, 2015
Date Submitted: December 17, 2014
To: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board
From: David Edwards, County Administrator Jessica Welch, Communications & Public Services Director
Subject: Request Board Appointment to the DCF Circuit 2 Community Alliance and Alternate Appointment to the Canvassing Board
Statement of Issue: This agenda item requests the Board appoint a Commissioner to serve on the Department of Children and Families Circuit 2 Community Alliance, and appoint a Commissioner to serve as an alternate member to the Canvassing Board.
Background: Per County Policy #14-01, the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners shall assign Commissioners to vacant committee positions as they become open and based on the committee preferences expressed by individual Commissioners. Prior to January of each year, each sitting Commissioner shall indicate her or his committee preferences for the following calendar year. Any Commissioner currently appointed and serving on a committee shall continue to represent Wakulla County on such committee unless the Commissioner requests to be removed or is removed by a majority vote of the Board of County Commissioners.
Analysis: On December 8, 2014, the Board approved the 2015 Commissioner Appointments; however, it was recently determined that Commissioner Kessler is not able to serve on the DCF Circuit 2 Community Alliance due to a schedule conflict. In addition, it was also determined that the Canvassing Board is required to appoint an alternate member.
The Circuit 2 Community Alliance is a statutorily defined body consisting generally of stakeholders, community leaders, client representatives and funders of human services in the circuit. The Alliance is a forum through which services for children and families mandated and funded by state and federal government are planned, organized and coordinated. The duties of the Alliance are to provide education and information pertaining to all aspects of the social service spectrum, serve as an ongoing conduit for communication between and among providers, state agencies, consumers and the general public, develop a Regional Management Plan and revise and update it regularly. This group meets quarterly on the first Thursday of the month.
Lastly, pursuant to 102.141, F.S., an alternate board member must be appointed to the Canvassing Board. The current Canvassing Board Member is Commissioner Merritt.
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Therefore, at this time staff is requesting the Board to appoint a Commissioner to serve as a member on the DCF Circuit 2 Community Alliance, and appoint a Commissioner to serve as an alternate member on the Canvassing Board.
Budgetary Impact: None
Options: 1. Select and Appoint a Commissioner to serve on the DCF Circuit 2 Community Alliance, and an Alternate Member to the Canvassing Board. 2. Do Not Select and Appoint a Commissioner to serve on the DCF Circuit 2 Community Alliance, or an Alternate Member to the Canvassing Board. 3. Board direction.
Recommendation: Option #1 Board of County Commissioners Agenda Request
Date of Meeting: January 5, 2015
Date Submitted: December 16, 2014
To: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board
From: David Edwards, County Administrator Sheree T. Keeler, Director of Governmental Affairs, Purchasing and Grants
Subject: Request Board Approval of Updated 2015 State and Federal Legislative Priorities
Statement of Issue: This agenda item requests Board approval of the updated 2015 State and Federal legislative priorities.
Background: The County’s state and federal legislative priorities are determined each year by the Board. After priorities are approved by the Board, staff work with state and federal agencies and organizations to seek support of legislation, legislative changes, and/or funding for the critical projects identified and deemed important by the Board. Establishing County priorities is important when communicating with state and federal representatives to ensure they are fully informed and aware of the critical issues and projects important to our citizens.
State Appropriation Requests Requests are typically submitted to members of the Legislative delegation through Community Budget Issues Requests (CBIR), also known as member projects. FY 2015 CBIR are due to Senator Montford with a copy to Representative Beshears no later than January 31, 2015. Attached is the CBIR template that must be completed for each project submitted (Attachment 1).
Federal Appropriation Requests Appropriation requests are submitted separately through each U.S. Congressman and U.S. Senator by separate submission procedures. Historically, the deadline for submitting Federal appropriation requests is February. At the time of this Board meeting, staff has not received notification that local appropriation requests will be accepted. However, that does not preclude the Board from seeking support of legislation and projects from Congress.
Wakulla’s current Federal and State delegation are: Bill Nelson, U.S. Senator Gwen Graham, U.S. Representative Bill Montford, Florida Senator Halsey Beshears, Florida Representative
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Important 2015 Legislative Activities and Dates: State agency budget requests were submitted to the Governor September 2014, for the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015-June 30, 2016. Legislative committee meetings are scheduled to begin January 2015. Local legislative delegation meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the BoCC Chambers. Governor’s Recommended Budget comes out in late January-early February. 2015 Legislative session will officially begin March 3, 2015 and end on May 1, 2016. 2016 Session will begin January 2016, therefore all 2016 dates will be moved up two-three months to accommodate this change. Due to a legislative change every other year session will convene in January. Lobbyist Services The Board did not include funding for state or federal lobbying services for the last several years, including 2014-15. Staff served as primary lobbyist/legislative coordination for the County since 2009, and will continue to do so unless otherwise directed. To stay current with legislative activities, staff will continue to monitor state and federal legislative websites; monitor bills filed and legislative calendars; participate in Florida Association of Counties’ legislative annual conference and weekly calls; and, continue to stay engaged with legislators and their staff, state agency leadership, Florida Association of Counties (FAC), Florida Small County Coalition (SCC) and others as may be appropriate. Staff will continue to communicate with the Board on a regular basis regarding legislation filed, legislative activities and events, as well as coordination of appearances before the Legislature to speak on topics critical to Wakulla County.
Summary Local government resources statewide continue to be strained, placing more demand and increased competition on state and federal funding opportunities. It is important that we engage legislative and state agency leaders early on and continuously as we are competing with Florida’s other 66 counties for funding and relief from federal and state mandates.
Wakulla County was successful in its approach in 2013-14 and examples of funded projects include:
1) Funding provided by FDOT to complete OBBT Phases 2, 5A and 5B (estimated funding of $3,000,000, with expected completion of all three phases by late 2016). 2) Funding provided by FDOT for the design and construction of a sidewalk from Crawfordville Senior Center up to U.S. 319 (funding of $98,591, with expected completion by June 2016). 3) Funding provided through a NRDA grant for a kayak/canoe launch as part of major improvements to Mashes Sands Park, (estimated funding of $1.3 million) and Shell Point beach re-nourishment (estimated funding of $800,000). Estimated completion of both projects is late 2015. Agenda Request Board Approval of Updated 2015 State and Federal Legislative Priorities January 5, 2015 Page 3
4) Funding provided through 2014 Legislature for land purchase and boat ramp facility at Shell Point Beach (funding of $735,000, with expected completion date of late 2015). 5) Funding provided through 2014 Springs Protection legislative program to be used as match with USDA grant funds for sewer improvements for Magnolia Gardens ($2.3 million) and Wakulla Gardens ($2.3 million).
In July 2014, the Board approved the following 2015 legislative priorities; however staff are now updating the priorities to address current needs and changes, which are indicated with editing features. Staff will complete and submit a CBIR for each approved project to Senator Montford and Representative Beshears.
1) U.S. 319 Corridor Improvements and Lane Expansion* 2) FDOT SIS Designation of U.S.319 from U.S. 98 to the Tallahassee Regional Airport. ** 3) Sewer and Wastewaters Countywide Needs Takeover the River Plantation sewer plant and connect to County sewer system (TBD) Wakulla Gardens sewer and storm water improvements ($2.3 million) Magnolia Gardens sewer and storm water improvements ($2.3 million) Wakulla Springs Watershed Protection – septic tank inspection, replacement, repair ($1.4 million) WWTF Modifications for Establishing a Public Access Reuse Option ($1 million)*** Testing/Repair of Southern Portions of Otter Creek Wastewater Collection System ($800,000)*** Regional Storm Water Facility- Crawfordville ($20 million) Panacea Sewer and Storm Water ($6 million) Sopchoppy Sewer and Storm Water ($2 million)**** Wakulla Gardens ($26 million) 4) Replace/Repair Bridges: Sopchoppy River ($4.5 million) Tide Creek ($2.2 million) Wakulla River CR 365 (Upper Bridge) ($5.6 million) 5) Sidewalks: Ochlocknee Street ($96,000) High Drive ($128,000) Shadeville Road ($400,000) U.S. 319 Downtown Crawfordville ($750,000) Panacea along US 98 ($268,000)* Wakulla High School/Medart ($200,000) 6) Crawfordville Fire and EMS Station, Trice Lane ($1 million). 7) Dredging at Shell Point, Mashes Sands and Spring Creek for ease and safety of boaters (estimated cost unknown). Agenda Request Board Approval of Updated 2015 State and Federal Legislative Priorities January 5, 2015 Page 4
8) Park Improvements and Paddling Trail Canoe/Kayak Launches and signage to encourage and enhance tourist and economic activity in the County ($500,000 for Wooley Park and $50-75,000 per canoe/kayak location): Improvements to Wooley Park, i.e., walking trail, restrooms, fishing pier and amenities. Canoe/Kayak Launches Wooley Park Wakulla Welcome Center Skipper Bay Wakulla River Paddling Trial Sopchoppy River Paddling Trail Ochlockonee River Lower Paddling Trail Shell Point Beach Park Purify Bay 9) Community Center – demonstration kitchen. 10) Other projects included in the 2012 Adopted Infrastructure. *FDOT has recommended funding for these projects in its tentative 2016-2020 work program plan (Plan), however, the County must continue to show its need for these projects to ensure funding remains in the Plan as well as any additional funding that may be needed to see projects completed. **SIS designation was removed at FDOT recommendation. At the December 8, 2015, the Board approved a letter of support for FDOT to pursue requesting the Federal Highway Administration to add the US 319 Crawfordville corridor to the National Highway System to increase federal funding and planning opportunities. ***USDA and FEMA grant funds, respectively, were awarded in FY 2013-14 to fund these two projects. ****City of Sopchoppy is pursing funding for improvements.
Furthermore the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) 2014-15 Legislative Program adopted state and legislative priorities that staff feel should be supported by the Board, summarized below are a few of the priorities. Attached is the full FAC program (Attachment 2).
State Level Tax Reform (e.g., CST, Commercial Leases, Recapture Provision, Local Discretionary Revenue Flexibility): Support tax reform measures that simplify administration and provide an economic boost to Florida’s taxpayers while at the same time considering and minimizing the collective and cumulative negative impact on local revenues including state shared and local discretionary revenue sources that are critical to local governments in providing community/public services.
Economic Development (e.g.,Enterprise zones, Film and Tax Incentives): Support reauthorization of Enterprise Zones, which sunsets in 2015. Support legislation enhancing current incentives program to support and incentivize local governments to create and Agenda Request Board Approval of Updated 2015 State and Federal Legislative Priorities January 5, 2015 Page 5
maintain a more sustainable and competitive environment for film and television production.
Medicaid County Cost Cap: Support establishing a cap on growth in the individual county Medicaid costs under s. 409.915 F.S. to address the anticipated cost shifts that result from the transition to a Medicaid enrollee based cost-sharing system.
Amendment 1 Implementation: Support: a balanced distribution of funds to include funding for water quality and quantity projects, with equitable allocation irrespective of urban, rural, coastal or inland location; land acquisition of less than fee simple interest; allocation policy that involves local government participation; continue funding of the Water Management Lands Trust Funds and the annual reserve for payments in lieu of taxes for ad valorem losses incurred as result of water management district acquisition or charitable donation; and the provision of PILT payments at a level that reflects ad valorem revenues with adjustments to reflect any increase in property value in the future. Oppose: Use of Amendment 1 to supplant current funding for beach re-nourishment, springs protection and other uses allowed in Amendment #1.
Homelessness/Veterans’ Services, allocate state funds to hire additional Veterans Services in counties, with the goal of increasing federal services and benefits for veterans.
County Health Departments (CHDS), support increasing state general revenue for CHDS as well as restoring past funding cuts for operating support.
SCRAP and SCOP funding: An initiative of the Small County Coalition is support of continued FDOT funding for small and rural county owned roads, i.e., resurfacing, paving, turn lane expansion, etc.
Federal Level Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS): Support legislation that clarifies that local streets and other storm water infrastructure are excluded from the definition of WOTUS, while also requiring federal agencies to consult with state and local officials to identify waters that should be federally regulated and those left to the states.
Map 21 Reauthorization: Support passage of a new surface transportation authorization bill that provides long-term funding certainty, restores solvency to the Federal Highway Trust Fund, and distributes to high growth states like Florida at least 95% of all highway funds by formula.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) reform/FEMA Mapping Procedures: Support legislative efforts, policies and program that ensure all property owners can receive affordable flood insurance within a program framework that helps the NFIP become financial stable; and, the agency’s full coordination with local governments and technical experts to ensure technical and scientific accuracy of any final maps, which have the potential for negative economic impacts. Agenda Request Board Approval of Updated 2015 State and Federal Legislative Priorities January 5, 2015 Page 6
Staff is seeking Board approval of the updated 2015 Legislative priorities and support of the FAC legislative program or, Board direction for changes to the recommended projects and/or priorities.
Budgetary Impact: This agenda item has no fiscal impact to the County.
Options: 1. Approve the Updated 2015 Legislative Priorities and Support of FAC legislative program. 2. Do not approve the Updated 2015 Legislative Priorities and do not approve support of the FAC legislative program. 3. Board direction.
Recommendation: Option #1
Attachments: 1. Community Budget Issues Request (CBIR) 2. FAC 2014-15 Legislative Program Senator Bill Montford 214 Senate Office Building 404 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1100 (850)-487-5003 or (850)-487-5086 FAX
Senate District 3 - 2015 Budget Request Form
1. Project Title: ______Date:______
2. Project Description: (include services to be provided) ______
3. Requester: Name: ______Organization:______
4. Recipient: Name:______Street: ______City: ______Zip Code: ______
County(s):______Gov’t Entity Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit) 5. Contact: Name: ______Phone #: ______e-mail: ______
6. What local/statewide interest does this project address ______
7. Measurable Outcome Anticipated: (Please also include the metrics that will demonstrate the beneficial return on investment to Florida taxpayers):______
8. Amount you are requesting from the State for this project this year? $______
9. Total cost of project this year: $______
10. Is this request being made to fund (check all that apply): Operations Construction 11. What type of match exists for this request? Local Private Federal None
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11a. Enter all amounts that apply: Total Cash Amount: $______Total In Kind Amount $______
12. Was this project previously funded by the State? Yes No 12a. If yes, most recent Fiscal Year ______(eg. 2013-2014) Amount: $______
13. Is future-year funding likely to be requested? Yes No
13a. If yes, how much? $______
13b. Purpose for future year funding: Recurring Operations Non-Recurring Construction Other ______
14. Will this be an annual request? Yes No 15. Was this project included in an Agency Budget Request? Yes No 15a. If yes, name the Agency: ______
16. Is there documented need for this project? Yes No
16a. If yes, what is the documentation? (eg: County/local government, Agency Needs Assessment, etc.) ______
17. Was this project request heard before a publicly-noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)? Yes No 17a. If yes, name the body: ______
18. Is this a water project? Yes No 18a. Are you requesting funding for a storm water, surface water restoration, or other water management project? Yes No
18b. If yes, in which Water Management District area is your project located?______
18c. Does the Project implement a plan developed pursuant to the Surface Water Improvement and Management Act created in Part IV of Ch.373, F.S. other water restoration plans required by law, management plans prepare pursuant to s. 403.067. F.S.? Yes No
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18d. Is the project under construction? Yes No
18e. Does the project protect public health or the environment? Yes No 19. Are you requesting funding for a wastewater project? Yes No If yes, answer the following:
19a. Does your project qualify for funding from DEP’s “Small Community Wastewater Treatment Grant Program” under section 403.1838, F.S.? Yes No
19b. If yes, have you received or applied for funding? Yes No 19c. If yes, provide the DEP Disadvantaged Small Community Grant project number ______
19d. Have you received or applied for funding for this project from DEP’s State Revolving Fund (SRF) program under section 403.1835, F.S.? Yes No
19e. If yes, provide the DEP SRF project ______
19f. Is the project under construction? Yes No 19g. Have you provided at least a 50% match (that is, one-half the total project cost identified in this request)? Yes No 19h. If yes, identify the amount and source of the match: Amount $______Source: ______(Matching requirement may be waived for counties with a population of 75,000 or less and municipalities with a population of 25,000 or less. Match requirement waiver shall be approved on the basis of fiscal hardship or environmental need. The applicant must certify that the cost of the match is a fiscal hardship pursuant to s.218.075, F.S.)
20. Are you requesting funding for a drinking water project? Yes No If yes, answer the following:
20a. Have you received or applied for funding for this project from DEP’s Drinking Water/Wastewater Treatment Facility Construction State Revolving Fund program/or Small Community Wastewater Treatment Grants Program? Yes No
20b. If yes, provide the DEP SRF project number ______
20c. Is the project under construction? Yes No 20d. Have you provided a match? Yes No
20e. If yes, identify the amount and source of the match: Amount $______Source: ______Page Four.
If additional space is needed to respond to a question, please feel free to attach additional pages.
Please mail, email or FAX your completed form by January 31, 2015 to the following:
Senator Bill Montford 214 Senate Office Building 404 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1100 (850) 487-5086 FAX [email protected] Or [email protected]
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Table of Contents
2014-2015 Legislative Priorities ...... 3
Finance, Tax & Administration ...... 6
Growth Management, Agriculture & Environment ...... 9
Health & Human Services ...... 19
Public Safety ...... 23
Federal ...... 28
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*Tax Reform: SUPPORT tax reform measures that simplify administration and provide an economic boost to Florida’s taxpayers while at the same time considering and minimizing the collective and cumulative negative impact on local revenues, including state shared and local discretionary revenue sources that are critical to local governments in providing community services.
Potential tax proposals that are of major concern to FAC include, but are not limited to:
A. Communications Services Taxes
SUPPORT amending and/or revising current law in a manner that is: 1) revenue neutral; 2) simplifies administration and collection of the current tax; 3) provides for a broad and equitable tax base; 4) provides for enhanced stability and reliability as an important revenue source for local government; and 5) provides the opportunity for market-based growth.
OPPOSE legislation that would revise current law in a manner that significantly reduces current local government related revenues.
B. Sales Tax Exemption on Commercial Leases
OPPOSE legislation that would exempt state sales tax and local option sales tax on commercial leases.
C. Property Taxes – “Elimination of Recapture Provision”
OPPOSE legislation that would eliminate the existing recapture provisions in Florida Statute
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D. Local Discretionary Revenue Flexibility
SUPPORT modifications to existing laws governing local discretionary sales tax revenue sources to provide greater simplification, flexibility and more efficient administration and management.
*Economic Development: SUPPORT measures that empower local governments and provide resources to work with community partners towards the creation of quality jobs, more vibrant Florida communities and global competitiveness as envisioned by the Florida Chamber Foundation’s 20 year strategic plan.
Related issues that are of major interest to FAC for the 2015 Legislative session include, but are not limited to:
A. Enterprise Zones SUPPORT legislation that reauthorizes statewide enterprise zone incentive programs.
B. Film/Television Entertainment Production Tax Incentives SUPPORT legislation that would enhance the current incentives program to support and incentivize local governments to create and maintain a more sustainable and competitive physical and financial environment for attracting film, television, digital and new media related entertainment production in the State of Florida that promotes and is tied to infrastructure and workforce education in science, technology, engineering, arts and math.
*Amendment 1–The Florida Water and Land Conservation Amendment: SUPPORT a balanced distribution of funds for land acquisition and for water quality and quantity projects throughout the state, with equitable allocation irrespective of a project’s urban or rural nature, or its coastal or inland location. SUPPORT land acquisitions of less than fee simple interest, thus reducing the cost to taxpayers while generating revenue, and allowing property owners to continue certain uses with negotiable terms. SUPPORT an allocation policy that involves local government participation in priority assessment and community impact. OPPOSE the use of Amendment 1 to supplant current funding for beach renourishment, springs protection and other uses allowed in Amendment 1. SUPPORT the continued funding of the Water Management Lands Trust Fund and the annual reserve for payments in lieu of taxes for ad valorem losses incurred as a result of water management district acquisition or charitable donation. SUPPORT the provision of PILT payments at a level that reflects current ad valorem revenues with adjustments to reflect any increase in property value in the future. 4
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*Medicaid County Cost Cap: SUPPORT establishing a cap on growth in the individual county Medicaid costs under s. 409.915, F.S. to address the anticipated cost shifts that result from the transition to a Medicaid enrollee based cost-sharing system.
*Juvenile Detention Cost Share: SUPPORT the state taking full responsibility for funding and operation of detention facilities serving juveniles, both for pre-disposition and post-disposition days and implementing juvenile justice reform, as recommended by the Detention Cost Share Proviso Workgroup. In the alternative, SUPPORT funding for the secure detention as upheld by Florida’s courts. SUPPORT allowing counties to pay actual costs on a monthly reimbursement basis.
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Davin J. Suggs, Fiscal Policy Director Finance, Tax and Administration Email: [email protected] Phone: 850-922-4300 or Fax: 850-488-7501
FINANCE & TAX POLICY
Remote Sales Tax/“Main Street” Fairness Act: SUPPORT legislation that promotes an equitable competitive environment between “Brick and Mortar” businesses and remote business establishments conducting business in Florida.
Tax Reform: SUPPORT tax reform measures that simplify administration and provide an economic boost to Florida’s taxpayers while at the same time considering and minimizing the collective and cumulative negative impact on local revenues, including state shared and local discretionary revenue sources that are critical to local governments in providing community services.
Potential tax proposals that are of major concern to FAC include, but are not limited to:
A. Communications Services Taxes
SUPPORT amending and/or revising current law in a manner that is: 1) revenue neutral; 2) simplifies administration and collection of the current tax; 3) provides for a broad and equitable tax base; 4) provides for enhanced stability and reliability as an important revenue source for local government; and 5) provides the opportunity for market-based growth.
OPPOSE legislation that would revise current law in a manner that significantly reduces current local government related revenues.
B. Sales Tax Exemption on Commercial Leases
OPPOSE legislation that would exempt state sales tax and local option sales tax on commercial leases.
C. Property Taxes – “Elimination of Recapture Provision”
OPPOSE legislation that would eliminate the existing recapture provisions in Florida Statute.
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D. Local Discretionary Revenue Flexibility
SUPPORT modifications to existing laws governing local discretionary sales tax revenue sources to provide greater simplification, flexibility and more efficient administration and management.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Economic Development: SUPPORT measures that empower local governments and provide resources to work with community partners towards the creation of quality jobs, more vibrant Florida communities and global competitiveness as envisioned by the Florida Chamber Foundation’s 20 year strategic plan.
Related issues that are of major interest to FAC for the 2015 Legislative session include, but are not limited to:
A. Enterprise Zones SUPPORT legislation that reauthorizes statewide enterprise zone incentive programs.
B. Film/Television Entertainment Production Tax Incentives SUPPORT legislation that would enhance the current incentives program to support and incentivize local governments to create and maintain a more sustainable and competitive physical and financial environment for attracting film, television, digital and new media related entertainment production in the State of Florida that promotes and is tied to infrastructure and workforce education in science, technology, engineering, arts and math.
APPROPRIATIONS
Specific County Based Appropriations: SUPPORT maintaining current state appropriations critical to the delivery of public services at the county government level as it relates to currently funded county based appropriations in the SFY 2014-2015 budget. SUPPORT maintenance of existing appropriations currently funded in support of fiscally constrained counties.
BUDGET & FINANCE ADMINISTRATION
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Value Adjustment Boards: OPPOSE legislation that would harm the ability of Value Adjustment Boards in fulfilling its role as intended by the State Constitution.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
Regulation of Taxis and Limousines: FAC SUPPORTS maintaining the integrity of home rule power, which allows counties to regulate taxis, limousines, and jitneys for the purpose of public safety and consumer protection. Conversely, FAC OPPOSES any effort that preempts to the state the regulation of chauffeured limousines, limousine services and drivers of chauffeured limousines.
Collective Bargaining: SUPPORT legislation clarifying that constitutional officers can resolve impasse issues at the discretion of the constitutional officer.
Elections: SUPPORT full state funding of all expenditures by supervisors of elections to comply with the requirements of the federal Help America Vote Act.
Procurement: SUPPORT the non-publishing of detailed bid estimates by creating an exemption for county and municipality projects in statute. SUPPORT establishing an optional (alternative) process for state and local entities to consider cost in the award of professional services agreements pursuant to the Consultants’ Competitive Negotiation Act.
Public Notice: SUPPORT legislation allowing local governments to comply with public notice and legal advertisement requirements by means other than the newspaper.
Florida Retirement System (FRS): OPPOSE any FRS benefit changes that result in an increase in the FRS county and county employee contribution rates. SUPPORT requiring all legislation that potentially results in an increase in the FRS contribution rate to be analyzed and evaluated to determine the direct fiscal impact of proposed changes to all local and state government to be eligible for consideration.
Public Record and Open Meeting Exemptions for Economic Development: SUPPORT changes to s.286.0113 and s.288.075, F.S., that would allow the Board of County Commissioners to deliberate in private regarding an economic development proposal and preserve the confidentiality of confidential information in the possession of an economic development agency.
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Eric Poole, Assistant Legislative Director Growth Management, Agriculture, Email: [email protected] Phone: 850-922-4300 Fax: 850-488-7501 & Environment
Stephen James, Legislative Staff Attorney Email: [email protected] Phone: 850-922-4300 Fax: 850-488-7501
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPLEMENTATION
Developments of Regional Impact: SUPPORT legislation that strengthens intergovernmental coordination processes to ensure that land development projects resulting in adverse impacts on a neighboring jurisdiction are properly mitigated by the approving jurisdiction.
Local Regulations / Private Property Rights: SUPPORT an amendment to the Bert Harris Act (s.70.001, Florida Statutes) to specifically provide that a county’s adoption of federal Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) and implementing regulations do not give rise to a cause of action under the Bert Harris Act.
Growth Management Reform: The growth reforms of 2011 represented the most significant changes to the state’s planning laws in more than 25 years. While FAC does not oppose the revised planning process, it believes that no further revisions should occur without first evaluating the impact the 2011 changes have had on the economy, the environment, local and regional infrastructure, and community development. Accordingly, until such an evaluation takes place, OPPOSE any further reductions in state planning oversight or other efforts preempting local planning decisions.
Expedited State Review: SUPPORT changes to the Community Planning Act that would allow small counties to request the “State Coordinated Review Process” be used for the review of complex plan amendments.
Concurrency: In the absence of state-mandated transportation concurrency, and to ensure that the roads needed to support new development are concurrent with the impacts of development, SUPPORT county home rule authority, and current statutory provisions, which allow counties to retain their current transportation concurrency systems, as adopted by local ordinance.
Rural Growth: FAC recognizes that rural areas play an important role in our state’s economy, environment, agriculture, and cultural history. However, from a planning 9
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perspective, these areas have received much less attention than their urban and suburban counterparts. In view of this, SUPPORT the following: • Restoring the full amount of local technical assistance monies ($3.2 million) to the Department of Economic Opportunity, as originally provided under SB 360 (2005); • Targeted technical assistance to small counties for specific comprehensive planning functions, including Rural Land Stewardship Area (RLSA) issues; and
Proportionate Fair-Share Mitigation: SUPPORT major revisions to the proportionate share statute to ensure that: (1) the funding formula and its application are clear and unambiguous; (2) local governments can determine if the payment is adequate to satisfy the concurrency management system; (3) each development can be charged its proportionate share of road improvements when the road is deficient or when development causes the road to become deficient; and, (4) development is not charged for existing deficiencies or backlog.
REGIONAL PLANNING
Regional Planning Councils (RPCs): SUPPORT full funding of regional planning councils to, at a minimum, cover the costs of statutory responsibilities, and to support enhanced economic development activities. OPPOSE legislation prohibiting or restricting the ability of a regional planning council to provide planning and technical service to its local governments.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Affordable Housing: SUPPORT retaining the full amount of dedicated documentary tax revenues to fund state and local affordable housing programs.
TRANSPORTATION FUNDING
Discretionary Sales Surtaxes (Charter County and Regional Transportation System Surtax): SUPPORT current law allowing counties, who are eligible to levy the Charter County and Regional Transportation System Surtax, the discretion to enter into an inter-local agreement with cities, and expressway authorities for the purpose of sharing a portion of tax revenues. FAC OPPOSES any legislative efforts that reduce this authority, including those that would allow cities to levy all or a portion of the surtax through local referenda.
State Transportation Trust Fund: OPPOSE any effort to divert revenues from the state transportation trust fund for non-transportation purposes.
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Regional Transportation Finance Entities: SUPPORT legislation that authorizes the creation of regional transportation finance authorities, who may be authorized to use tolls, or pledge a portion of the capacity improvement funds from the State Transportation Trust Fund to finance eligible transit or transportation improvement projects.
Rural Transportation Funding: SUPPORT state funding for the Small County Road Assistance Program (SCRAP). SUPPORT continuing enhanced state funding for the Small County Outreach Program (SCOP).
Urban Transportation Funding: To help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote energy conservation, and lower the number of vehicle miles traveled, FAC SUPPORTS a change to the state’s transportation funding investment policy by creating a more flexible and balanced allocation of funds between transit and traditional highway capacity improvements.
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING & ADMINISTRATION
Managed Lanes: SUPPORT changes to FDOT’s “Managed Lanes” designation process to ensure counties have proper notice and are given an adequate comment period relating to any state road corridor that is proposed to include managed lanes. Additionally, revenues derived from managed lane operations that are in excess of the amounts needed to pay debt service, operations, or maintenance directly related to the managed lanes in any given year, shall be returned to the county where such revenues were generated for transit or transportation program expansion, improvement, or enhancement.
Metropolitan Planning Organizations: OPPOSE FDOT efforts to require urbanized areas (UZAs) with multiple MPOs to submit one combined project priority list.
Leasing of State Roads: OPPOSE the State of Florida leasing any existing state- owned toll road to a private concessionaire without creating a more transparent and inclusive process for FDOT to follow when considering leasing state-owned toll roads. SUPPORT statutory changes that would: • Include an early local government notification process; • Ensure local governments provide comments to the agency prior to it soliciting proposals relating to the leasing of a toll road; • Authorize the use of any remaining toll revenues from a lease agreement to be returned to the affected counties to provide funding for transportation related
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activities, including but not limited to, reimbursing counties for fire and emergency rescue services associated with the leased facility; and • Authorize the use of any upfront revenues (a.k.a., lease payment) and any excess revenues from a lease agreement to include non-SIS facilities and other non-capacity projects, including transit, as identified by the Metropolitan Planning Organization within the county or counties where the lease road is located.
County Transportation Projects: SUPPORT increasing the cost cap (from $400,00 to $750,000) for counties to self-perform road improvement projects using the Constitutional Gas Tax proceeds.
Strategic Intermodal System (SIS): SUPPORT legislation allowing SIS funds to used on roads and other transportation facilities not designated on the SIS network if the improvement relieves congestion on the SIS.
AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Protections: SUPPORT policies and legislation that curb abuse of statutory agricultural protections by real estate speculators and developers, while protecting principles of investment backed expectation.
Rural and Family Lands Protection Act: SUPPORT funding the Rural and Family Lands Protection Act to allow for the purchase of rural lands protection easements to prevent the subdivision and conversion of such land into other uses.
Rural Land Stewardship Areas (RLSAs): SUPPORT Rural Land Stewardship Areas (RLSAs) to maintain the economic value of rural land in Florida, protect the character of rural areas, ensure the viability of our agricultural economy, and control urban sprawl. SUPPORT local match funding for technical assistance and planning needed by local government to implement RLSAs.
Sustainable Agriculture Incentives: SUPPORT legislation that encourages and incentivizes sustainable agriculture, and the maximization of local food production.
Citrus Greening: SUPPORT state, federal and local efforts to include research and assist the citrus industry in addressing and controlling the damage and threat caused by citrus greening/Huanglongbing (HLB).
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LAND CONSERVATION
Amendment 1–The Florida Water and Land Conservation Amendment: SUPPORT a balanced distribution of funds for land acquisition and for water quality and quantity projects throughout the state, with equitable allocation irrespective of a project’s urban or rural nature, or its coastal or inland location. SUPPORT land acquisitions of less than fee simple interest, thus reducing the cost to taxpayers while generating revenue, and allowing property owners to continue certain uses with negotiable terms. SUPPORT an allocation policy that involves local government participation in priority assessment and community impact. OPPOSE the use of Amendment 1 to supplant current funding for beach renourishment, springs protection and other uses allowed in Amendment 1. SUPPORT the continued funding of the Water Management Lands Trust Fund and the annual reserve for payments in lieu of taxes for ad valorem losses incurred as a result of water management district acquisition or charitable donation. SUPPORT the provision of PILT payments at a level that reflects current ad valorem revenues with adjustments to reflect any increase in property value in the future.
BEACHES AND SHORES
Beach Renourishment: SUPPORT the continuation of a statutory funding source for beach renourishment. SUPPORT a cost-benefit and needs analysis of beach funding and an increase in state funding levels over the current amount of $30 million, which is no longer sufficient to sustain the program. SUPPORT a significant increase in statutory funding levels for beach projects as part of any implementing legislation related to Amendment 1, which passed in the November 2014 general election. SUPPORT the revision of statutory criteria for the annual ranking of beach projects for state cost sharing, specifically, criteria that recognize economic benefits and cost- effectiveness, the reduction in storm damage, and the ability to leverage federal dollars.
Beach Access: SUPPORT the preservation of public access to and along beaches and state water bodies and county regulatory authority.
Working Waterfronts: SUPPORT funding sources and statutory provisions to assist local governments with: 1) the acquisition of property or development rights, 2) the preservation of commercial working waterfronts; 3) the improvement of recreational opportunities and public access.
Vessels and Waterways: SUPPORT continued state funding of derelict vessel removal. SUPPORT continued state and local regulation of vessels, mooring fields,
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bulkheads and seawalls, floating vessel platforms, and seagrasses. SUPPORT greater county authority to regulate vessels in navigation outside of designated mooring fields.
LAND USE REGULATION
Billboards: OPPOSE legislation that preempts or dilutes local government’s ability to establish and maintain local ordinances which regulate billboards and outdoor advertising.
Dangerous Captive Wildlife: SUPPORT enhanced interagency coordination between the counties and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC) relating to land use regulations regarding dangerous captive wildlife. SUPPORT the listing of iguanas as a “reptile of concern” or, in the alternative, removing the current Class III permitting exemption.
Mining: OPPOSE any reduction in the county government role in siting mines for the production of construction aggregate or other minerals. OPPOSE any reduction in county authority to regulate local concerns relating to the operation of mines including, but not limited to, hours of operation, noise, traffic and dust.
ENERGY
Incentives: SUPPORT incentives for local governments to assist in state energy policies such as green building and carbon emission reductions, and the technical assistance to implement these programs.
Climate Change: SUPPORT a comprehensive state climate change action plan, with energy policies and other initiatives to reduce carbon dioxide and other compounds in the atmosphere and address ecosystem sustainability, long term water supply, flood protection, public health and safety, and economic growth and prosperity. SUPPORT state and federal recognition of adaptation and mitigation as critical to any climate change plan, and the funding necessary to assist local governments in developing and implementing climate change initiatives.
Renewable Energy: SUPPORT streamlining the permitting and regulatory processes for solar products and installers. SUPPORT legislative incentives to encourage net metering and feed-in tariff programs, and the regulatory clarification that net metering should apply to each customer, rather than each meter, so that condominiums and other multi-unit buildings with a single solar system can apply the benefit to multiple users. SUPPORT a Clean Portfolio Standard (CPS), or alternatively, a Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) for the State of Florida. SUPPORT legislative authorization for
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solar energy product manufacturers to train contractors and supervise installation without being required to obtain a contracting license. SUPPORT incentives to promote the use of solar power purchase agreements and solar leases. Additionally, SUPPORT statutory authorization, if needed, for local governments to create energy financing districts on a voluntary basis.
ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING
Delegation: SUPPORT increased delegation to local government where resources exist to accept partial or complete delegation of state environmental regulatory programs. OPPOSE mandatory delegation as many local environmental programs seek only to fill in the gaps of state and federal regulatory programs.
Permit Streamlining: SUPPORT legislation that is thoroughly vetted with all stakeholders, and that takes a targeted approach to increasing regulatory efficiencies, rather than broadly preempting local government authority. OPPOSE legislation that prevents counties from having local environmental programs that are more stringent than state or federal regulatory programs.
Conservation Lands: SUPPORT legislation that provides future state funding for the management and maintenance of conservation lands transferred to county control. SUPPORT improved management of state conservation lands and increased public access to those lands. SUPPORT the authority of county government to purchase and sell conservation lands in accordance with local needs, charter requirements, ordinance requirements or financial capacity.
Sovereign Submerged Lands: SUPPORT the current case law definition of the "ordinary high water mark" which delineates state lands from private lands. OPPOSE any changes having the effect of transferring large quantities of wetlands and uplands from state ownership to private ownership.
SOLID WASTE
Solid Waste Funding: SUPPORT reinstating state funding of Solid Waste Management Grants. SUPPORT maintaining the waste tire fee as a dedicated revenue source for funding mosquito control programs and waste tire recycling.
Solid Waste Regulation: OPPOSE any diminution of county authority to franchise and otherwise regulate construction and demolition debris (C&D) haulers, recyclers, or disposal facilities.
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Recycling: SUPPORT legislation that provides appropriate resources and incentives to local governments to achieve statewide recycling goals. SUPPORT a recycling credit for all recycled materials including municipal biomass and other waste-to-energy processes. OPPOSE legislation that imposes fees or taxes on local governments for collecting waste, which is an essential governmental service. Any recycling plan promulgated by the state must consider market and state-wide economic conditions. SUPPORT removing the exemption in s.403.7046(3), F.S., so that local government may require commercial establishments to convey source-separated recovered materials to the local government or to a facility designated by the local government for recycling.
DOMESTIC WASTE
Land Application of Septage: SUPPORT legislative policies that recognize the challenges of septage disposal in rural counties without adequate treatment facilities and Class I landfills, and the prioritization of funding for the construction of such facilities and associated infrastructure.
Central Sewer Systems: SUPPORT the authority of county government to require mandatory connection to central sewer systems as they become available.
WATER RESOURCES
Water Funding: SUPPORT legislation that enhances regional and local financial capacity to address water supply development and the flexibility of all available funding sources. SUPPORT the funding of the Water Protection and Sustainability Program within the Department of Environmental Protection for the development of alternative water supplies, water quality improvement projects, and comprehensive water infrastructure needs. SUPPORT sustained commitment of state resources for regional systems of statewide importance, such as rivers, springs and the Everglades. SUPPORT renewed funding for alternative water supply projects, conservation, and the TMDL program.
Water Supply: OPPOSE any shift of the water supply allocation process from publicly regulated to a market driven process. SUPPORT the fundamental principles of Florida water law which: • Requires demonstration that a proposed use of water is a reasonable- beneficial use, will not interfere with an existing legal use of water, and is consistent with the public interest to protect water and related natural resources. • Establishes a right of use, not a right of ownership.
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• Provides for “local sources first” – that is, a county in which water is withdrawn shall not be deprived directly or indirectly of the prior right to reasonable and beneficial use of water to supply the needs of its natural systems, property owners, or inhabitants.
OPPOSE any state-wide water commission or “water czar” which would redefine the water supply relationship among the state, water management districts, and local governments. SUPPORT the enhancement of local government participation in the water management district planning, permitting and regulatory processes, including proposed reservations, minimum flows and levels, and recovery and prevention strategies. SUPPORT removal of the current sales tax exemption on bottled water.
Water Quality: SUPPORT measures to preserve county authority to address water quality problems and the flexibility to craft solutions at the local level.
Indian River Lagoon & Lake Okeechobee Basin: SUPPORT state funding for the construction of additional water storage and water quality treatment facilities within the Lake Okeechobee, Caloosahatchee, St. Lucie and Indian River Lagoon watersheds. SUPPORT state funding for domestic wastewater infrastructure that would reduce nutrient loading from septic tanks within the Lake Okeechobee Basin.
Springs Protection: SUPPORT state funding for nutrient load reduction programs within Florida’s springsheds. SUPPORT state funding for projects that will improve water quantity and water quality within Florida’s springsheds.
Fertilizer: SUPPORT the authority of county government to regulate the use and application of fertilizer to protect water quality. SUPPORT the “Florida Green Industries Best Management Practices” as a basic level of water quality protection, with more stringent protection authorized to address water bodies in need. SUPPORT legislation that would allow counties to develop regional approaches to nutrients, fertilizer, and other water quality issues that take into account particular local concerns relating to geology and hydrology.
UTILITIES
SUPPORT legislation that encourages and supports “goal-based water conservation initiatives through permit incentives and the use of conservation best management practices developed by the utility industry.
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SUPPORT legislation that recognizes the responsibility and authority of local government utilities to establish rates and rate structures to allow for flexibility in the provision of services and the sustainable funding of operations.
Utility Certification : SUPPORT legislation that requires the PSC to consider local county comprehensive plans in determining whether to grant a certificate to a private utility. OPPOSE legislation that would amend the PSC statute to disregard a demonstration of need in determining whether to grant a certificate to a private utility.
Utility Liens: SUPPORT legislation to amend Section 159.17, Florida Statutes, to authorize counties – as well as municipalities – that issue revenue bonds to place liens on properties served by any water, sewer or gas systems for service charges until paid, which liens shall be prior to and on parity with state, county and municipal tax liens.
Stormwater Fees: SUPPORT legislation to amend Section 403.0893, Florida Statutes, to provide authorization for stormwater utilities to charge and collect user fees from all beneficiaries of the stormwater utility system.
OTHER
Community Resiliency: SUPPORT increased funding for infrastructure projects and planning activities to facilitate the prevention of and recovery from damage to essential transportation systems, water management systems and national resources as a result of natural and/or disasters.
Water Management Districts: SUPPORT legislative priorities which require adjacent water management district to collectively implement recovery and prevention strategies to address water bodies that fall below, or are projected to fall below applicable MFLs.
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Susan Harbin, Legislative Advocate Health & Human Services Email: [email protected] Phone: 850-922-4300 Fax: 850-488-7501
HEALTHCARE
Behavioral Health System: SUPPORT increased funding for core mental health and substance abuse services. SUPPORT continued efforts to work through Medicaid reform initiatives to ensure that persons with substance abuse and mental health treatment needs are appropriately served. SUPPORT efforts to increase supportive housing, employment and education initiatives for people with behavioral health issues and/or disabilities.
County Health Departments (CHDs): SUPPORT increasing state general revenue funding for CHDs, and OPPOSE any state reductions to the CHD Trust Funds. SUPPORT restoring funding reductions in operating support for CHDs. SUPPORT efforts to enable CHDs to transition to managed care under the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Program without impacting service capacity. SUPPORT maintaining a coordinated system of CHDs that is centrally housed within the Department of Health (DOH). SUPPORT preserving the ability of CHDs to provide primary care and direct patient care services, particularly in communities without adequate substitutes or alternative providers for these services.
County Share of Cost for Medicaid Services: SUPPORT continued evaluation of the county-state Medicaid cost-share arrangement, taking into consideration the impacts of state policies designed to contain growth in Medicaid costs, including statewide Medicaid managed care and diagnosis related group reimbursement for hospitals. Additionally, consider possible alternatives to the current arrangement, including but not limited to:
o Alternative financing mechanisms; o Targeted local investment of the statutory county Medicaid contribution; o Allocation of state funds to reduce the cost-shift created by the implementation of an enrollment-based formula; and o Elimination of the unfunded mandate.
SUPPORT establishing a cap on growth in the individual county Medicaid costs under s. 409.915, F.S. to address the anticipated cost shifts that result from the transition to a Medicaid enrollee based cost-sharing system.
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OPPOSE efforts to further shift state Medicaid costs to counties. Low Income Pool/IGT Distribution: SUPPORT a system for distributing intergovernmental transfers (IGTs) that ensures donor counties are able to direct the federal matching dollars generated by their local IGT contributions to best meet the health care needs of their constituents, rather than having those dollars redistributed throughout the state. OPPOSE the tiered hospital rate system for distributing IGTs as established in sec. 409.97(4), F.S.
Healthcare Expansion: SUPPORT state legislation drawing down the federal funds made available to Florida under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to expand health insurance coverage to certain individuals who earn up to 138 percent of the federal poverty level, provided that such a program does not further shift Medicaid costs to counties.
Baker Act: SUPPORT appropriate funding as outlined in the existing state capacity formula for crisis mental health and substance abuse beds statewide. SUPPORT increased funding for public receiving facilities and maintaining funding for public facilities if new state general revenue is provided to private receiving facilities.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS): SUPPORT ST Segment Elevated Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) legislation that leads to better coordination of care without imposing additional liability or administrative costs on county government. OPPOSE legislation that preempts county authority to regulate use or register distribution of Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs). SUPPORT a cost recovery mechanism if county provided training is mandated.
Graduate Medical Education (GME): SUPPORT efforts to fund GME programs to meet the healthcare needs of the state and its local communities, with a particular emphasis on programs that provide for specialties in need as well as the development of physicians practice in medically underserved areas.
Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Program: SUPPORT including County Health Departments as priority providers within the Medicaid Managed Care Program and protect their ability to deliver primary care services to the communities they serve. SUPPORT carving out the coordinated Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) system to avoid fragmentation, inefficient operation, and costly duplication of TD services. SUPPORT the continuation of the Medically Needy program.
Trauma Care System: SUPPORT efforts to maintain and enhance established trauma care funding, including incentives for the development of new trauma centers. OPPOSE any efforts to shift the state’s financial responsibility for the trauma system to
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counties or divert trauma care funding for purposes other than those intended by the existing legislation.
HUMAN SERVICES
Healthy Start and Healthy Families: SUPPORT a continuation of funding for the Florida Healthy Start and Healthy Families program.
Smoking Regulation: SUPPORT legislation that repeals the state statutory preemption of smoking regulation by allowing local governments to enact local regulations that exceed state standards. In lieu of a total repeal of the preemption, SUPPORT legislation granting to local governments additional authority to restrict smoking on certain outdoor property. OPPOSE efforts to preempt local regulation of tobacco products and other nicotine dispensing devices.
Homelessness: SUPPORT developing a dedicated state funding source for homeless programs. SUPPORT legislation that streamlines current state statutes relating to homelessness and associated programs, including the funding allocation and appropriation processes. SUPPORT the implementation of discharge protocols and/or procedures for hospitals, correctional facilities, and mental health facilities when releasing homeless persons. SUPPORT the development of strategies that would allow local governments to work with the state and federal government to serve target populations: the chronically homeless, veterans, and families and children, with particular emphasis on children aging out of the foster care system. SUPPORT continued coordination with the state's homeless planning council, specifically as it develops policies in support of the new Federal Strategic Plan to End Homelessness. SUPPORT efforts to extend tax credits to businesses that employ the homeless. SUPPORT creation of a public records exemption for individual identifying information entered into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
Veterans: SUPPORT legislation establishing a designation program that allocates state funds to hire Veterans Services Officers to increase services and federal benefits for Florida veterans.
Transportation Disadvantaged (TD): SUPPORT efforts to avoid fragmentation, inefficient operation, and costly duplication of TD services. SUPPORT appropriate and dedicated state funding for the TD program. SUPPORT efforts to protect the TD trust fund.
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Open Water Life Guards: SUPPORT legislation that would provide for open water lifeguard agency certification in Florida.
Recovery Residences: SUPPORT legislation defining and establishing minimum regulatory standards for recovery residence facilities, while also allowing more stringent local regulation.
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Lisa M. Hurley, Esq., Legislative Director [email protected] Public Safety Phone: 850-922-4300 Fax: 850-488-7501 Eric Poole, Assistant Legislative Director Email: [email protected] Phone: 850-922-4300 Fax: 850-488-7501
JUDICIAL SYSTEM
Article V: SUPPORT eliminating the requirements of s. 29.008(4)(a), F.S., that require counties to fund certain court expenditures by 1.5 percent over the prior county fiscal year.
Court Technology Fee: SUPPORT increasing the service fee charged for recording documents and instruments pursuant to s. 28.24(12)(e), F.S., from $4.00 to $8.00, so that $6.00 of the fee is distributed to boards of county commissioners to help fund court-related technology and technology needs as mandated by s. 29.008(1)(f)(2), F.S.
Flexibility in Additional Court Costs for Criminal/Traffic Offenses: SUPPORT legislation giving counties more flexibility in the use of the funds generated by the discretionary $65.00 cost on criminal and traffic cases provided in s. 939.185, F.S.
Pretrial Service Agencies: SUPPORT maintaining county ability to provide non- monetary and risk assessment pretrial release services that ensure the safety and welfare of local communities by preventing new offenses and ensuring those appear as obligated. OPPOSE legislation limiting the discretion of the first appearance judge, requiring written reports and eliminating the presumption of release on non-monetary conditions. SUPPORT changing pretrial program reporting requirements as provided in s. 907.043, F.S., from weekly to monthly updates. OPPOSE legislation that restricts pretrial services to only indigent defendants and SUPPORT legislation that requires bail bondsmen to report information as required of pretrial service agencies in s.907.043 F.
Traffic Hearing Officer Program: SUPPORT full funding for traffic hearing officer programs statewide and allow magistrates to handle cases resulting from red light camera offenses.
IMPACTS TO COUNTY JAILS
Small County Courthouse Funding: SUPPORT continued state general revenue funding for capital improvements to county courthouses and other court-related facilities, including jails, located in rural counties.
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Core Services and Funding for Persons with Behavioral Health Issues or Disabilities and maintaining Medicaid eligibility for inmates: SUPPORT appropriate funding for core mental health and substance abuse services. SUPPORT continued efforts to work through Medicaid reform initiatives to ensure that persons with substance abuse and mental health treatment needs are appropriately served. SUPPORT continued efforts to obtain Medicaid eligibility for persons incarcerated in county jails while waiting disposition of their cases. SUPPORT efforts to increase supportive housing, jail diversion, and employment and education initiatives for people with behavioral health issues and/or disabilities.
Inmate Medical Costs: SUPPORT legislation that reduces jail expenses by setting a reimbursement amount paid by counties to medical providers for health care services for inmates and arrestees at no higher than the established Medicare rate plus 10%, the same rate as currently charged to the Department of Corrections, unless there is an existing contract in place or a business practice providing a lower rate.
Shift of Prison Inmates to Jails: OPPOSE any efforts to shift inmates with less than a year on their sentence at the time of sentencing to jails instead of prisons.
Mentally Ill and Substance Abuse: SUPPORT increased funding of the Criminal Justice Mental Health and Substance Abuse Reinvestment Grant Program with recurring dollars in a trust fund. SUPPORT sustainable matching state funds to counties that have received both planning and implementation Reinvestment Grant funds.
JUVENILE JUSTICE
Juvenile Detention: SUPPORT the state taking full responsibility for funding and operation of detention facilities serving juveniles, both for pre-disposition and post- disposition days and implementing juvenile justice reform, as recommended by the Detention Cost Share Proviso Workgroup. In the alternative, SUPPORT funding for the secure detention as upheld by Florida’s courts. SUPPORT allowing counties to pay actual costs on a monthly reimbursement basis.
SUPPORT initiatives which reduce juvenile detention through prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation services.
Juvenile Detention Facilities: SUPPORT the legislature appropriating state funds to the Department of Juvenile Justice to upgrade, renovate, or reconstruct detention centers across Florida that are in a state of disrepair. SUPPORT state investments in
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juvenile facilities to improve the conditions of secure confinement for detained youth without such costs being shifted to the counties.
Cost of Care: SUPPORT legislation allowing counties to charge juveniles, or the parents of juveniles, for the costs of providing pre-adjudicatory, secure detention care based on their availability to pay.
Juvenile Assessment Centers (JAC Centers): SUPPORT state funding of JAC Centers throughout Florida to strive to achieve equal treatment of youth offenders.
GENERAL PUBLIC SAFETY
Medical Marijuana: If there is an effort to expand or modify the use of medical marijuana SUPPORT legislation that provides a comprehensive health-based regulatory system where the Department of Health is responsible for licensing cultivation sites, dispensing facilities and manufacturers of marijuana for medicinal purposes subject to local ordinances, including but not limited to occupational licensing, regulation and zoning laws.
Synthetic Drugs: SUPPORT expanding the controlled substance schedule to include new iterations of synthetic formulas that mimic the effects of illegal drugs. SUPPORT prohibiting certain types of packaging and marketing of any products claiming to mimic the effects of illegal drugs.
Pain Management Clinics: OPPOSE preemption of the regulation of pain management clinics to the state.
County Emergency Radio Systems: OPPOSE legislation that would shift funds or impede counties from building and maintaining an interoperable radio communication system as authorized by statute.
Crime Lab Funding: SUPPORT additional funding for locally-operated crime analysis laboratories.
Copper and Other Metals Thefts: SUPPORT legislation strengthening laws related to copper and other metals thefts and secondary metals recyclers to deter thefts from local governments, businesses and individuals. SUPPORT legislation increasing the penalties for illegal purchase of scrap metals. OPPOSE legislation preempting local scrap metal ordinances from being more restrictive.
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance (EMPA) Trust Fund: SUPPORT maintaining the original intent and purpose of the EMPA Trust Fund, which is to serve as a funding source for state and local emergency management programs, by ensuring that all monies collected for purposes of funding emergency management, preparedness and assistance are deposited into the EMPA Trust Fund and spent on emergency management activities. Accordingly, FAC’s OPPOSES legislative sweeps of the EMPA trust fund for non-emergency management purposes and SUPPORTS an increase to the county base grant funding, which has remain unchanged for nearly a decade. SUPPORT changes to the EMPA trust fund by ensuring the $2.00 and $4.00 annual surcharge on all homeowner and business insurance policies is assessed on either a per-parcel or per-unit basis of coverage, rather than on a single policy. SUPPORT a repeal of the service charge to general revenue on the EMPA trust fund and redirect these monies back to the counties in the same manner in which the EMPA base grant is distributed.
Shelter Funding and Standards: Consistent with the provisions of s. 252.385, F.S., which states that it is the intent of the Legislature that this state not have a deficit of safe shelter space by 1998 and thereafter, SUPPORT additional state funding for hurricane shelter spaces, including retrofitting existing facilities, and providing for the increased cost of construction for Enhanced Hurricane Protection Areas (EHPA) associated with new school construction. SUPPORT statutory revisions requiring nursing homes and assisted living facilities to have back-up power supply sources that operate a majority of the mechanical systems in the facility for a minimum of 72 hours. SUPPORT state funding for county and regional special needs patients and shelters.
Background Checks for Emergency Volunteers: SUPPORT a legislative review of the intent of background screening requirements of Chapter 2010-14, Laws of Florida with respect to volunteers in emergencies.
Persons with Special Needs: SUPPORT legislative changes to s.252.355 F.S. that provide additional privacy protections to all individuals who voluntarily register with local emergency management agencies.
Emergency Operation Centers (EOCs): SUPPORT continued state funding for county EOCs to ensure each is able to meet the minimum structural survivability and operational space criteria established by the state and federal government and the American Red Cross.
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current HMGP fund allocation and project selection process defined in Rule 9G-22, Florida Administrative Code. SUPPORT the creation of an emergency bridge loan program for counties to provide a source of expedient cash flow to counties impacted by a major catastrophe. Alternatively, SUPPORT expanding the current Florida Small Business Emergency Loan Program by making counties eligible applicants.
Emergency Management Credentialing: To strengthen the professionalism of County Emergency Management Directors, SUPPORT efforts that provide enhanced training and education opportunities for County Emergency Management employees. OPPOSE any state mandated training and hiring requirements for County Emergency Management Directors.
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Lisa M. Hurley, Esq., Legislative Director [email protected] Federal Phone: 850-922-4300 Fax: 850-488-7501
Eric Poole, Assistant Legislative Director Email: [email protected] Phone: 850-922-4300 Fax: 850-488-7501
WATER
Waters of the United States (WOTUS): SUPPORT legislation that clarifies that local streets, gutters, and other stormwater infrastructure are excluded from the definition of “Waters of the U.S.,” while also requiring federal agencies to consult with state and local officials to identify which waters should be federally regulated and which should be left to the states.
TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE
MAP-21 Reauthorization: SUPPORT passage of a new surface transportation authorization bill that provides long-term funding certainty, restores solvency to the Highway Trust Fund, and distributes to high growth states like Florida at least 95% of all highway funds by formula.
FEMA Mapping Procedures: • As FEMA amends flood hazard maps for Florida’s counties, SUPPORT the agency’s full coordination with local governments and technical experts to ensure technical and scientific accuracy of any final maps, which have the potential for negative economic impacts.
Monitoring Issues
NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Reform: FAC SUPPORTS legislative efforts, policies and programs that ensure all property owners can receive affordable flood insurance within a program framework that helps the NFIP become financially stable.
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ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT & AGRICULTURE
Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA): SUPPORT revisions to OPA to provide for greater participation from local governments as primary first responders in the protection of local communities.
Offshore Energy Production: Monitor and report on the potential for expansion of offshore energy exploration in Florida’s federal waters.
Numeric Nutrient Criteria: Monitor and report on activities associated with proposed numeric water quality criteria for lakes, flowing waters and canals.
TAX REFORM
Tax-Exempt Status of Municipal Bonds: SUPPORT the preservation of the existing tax-exempt status of municipal bonds. Oppose legislative provisions that would repeal or eliminate the tax exempt status of municipal bonds. Oppose legislative provisions that would repeal, limit or “cap” the deduction for interest earned on new and outstanding municipal bonds.
Marketplace Fairness Act: Monitor and report on the status of legislative provisions for the collection of sales and use taxes from remote sellers and the effect on a state’s ability to enforce state and local sales and use tax laws.
ENTITLEMENTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
Block Grants: Monitor and report on the status of funding for the Social Services Block Grant, the Community Services Block Grant as well as the program’s formula grant structure. Oppose any efforts to eliminate or reduce block grant funding.
Immigration: Monitor and report on the status of federal reimbursement to counties for all costs related to detaining, and transporting undocumented immigrants. Monitor and report on the reauthorization of the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP), to reimburse state and local costs of incarcerating undocumented criminal aliens.
HEALTHCARE & HUMAN SERVICES
Health Care: Monitor and report on implications of health care reforms for potential fiscal and health delivery impacts. Monitor and report on implementation of the Patient
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Protection and Affordable Care Act and changes to Medicaid that would further shift the financial burden to states and counties.
Veterans Health: SUPPORT NACo’s efforts to assure that: • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) funds are made available to reimburse counties for the services provided to veterans eligible for VA services and for services provided to veterans awaiting determination of eligibility. • VA funds are made available to reimburse services provided to veterans eligible for VA services by public and private providers under contract with the VA. • U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) funds are made available to reimburse counties for the services provided to veterans eligible for DOD services. • Appropriate county level data are available so that counties know how many veterans are returning to their local areas.
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Board of County Commissioners Agenda Request
Date of Meeting: January 5, 2015
Date Submitted: December 19, 2014
To: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board
From: David Edwards, County Administrator Jessica Welch, Communications & Public Services Director
Subject: Request Board Direction Regarding Adopting a Proclamation Declaring a Zero Tolerance to Racism and Racial Discrimination in Wakulla County
Statement of Issue: This agenda item requests Board direction regarding adopting a Proclamation declaring a zero tolerance to racism and racial discrimination in Wakulla County.
Background: At the December 8, 2014 Board Meeting, the Board directed staff to draft a Proclamation for the Board to consider adopting relating to condemning racism.
Analysis: The proposed Proclamation (Attachment #1) declares a zero tolerance to racism and racial discrimination in Wakulla County. The proclamation is intended to provide support and guidance to help prevent discrimination in the future and remove barriers to equal.
In addition, the Chairman provided staff with a proposed Proclamation for Board consideration, for which relates to discrimination of all forms (Attachment #2). Therefore, at this time staff is requesting the Board to choose and adopt one of the proposed Proclamations.
Budgetary Impact: None
Options: 1. Approve the Proclamation Declaring a Zero Tolerance to Racism and Racial Discrimination in Wakulla County. 2. Do not approve the Proclamation Declaring a Zero Tolerance to Racism and Racial Discrimination in Wakulla County. 3. Approve the Proclamation Declaring a Zero Tolerance to Discrimination in Wakulla County. 4. Do not approve the Proclamation Declaring a Zero Tolerance to Discrimination in Wakulla County. 5. Board direction.
Recommendation: Option #5 Request Board Direction Regarding Adopting a Proclamation Declaring a Zero Tolerance to Racism and Racial Discrimination in Wakulla County January 5, 2015 Page 2
Attachment(s): 1. Proclamation Declaring a Zero Tolerance to Racism and Racial Discrimination 2. Proclamation Declaring a Zero Tolerance to Discrimination
PROCLAMATION TO DECLARE A ZERO TOLERANCE TO RACISM AND RACIAL DISCRIMINATION IN WAKULLA COUNTY
WHEREAS, racism, racial discrimination, and other related intolerances constitute a negation of the purposes and principles throughout the history of our nation; and
WHEREAS, there’s a need to reaffirm our commitments to the purposes and principles contained in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; and
WHEREAS, there’s a need to encourage respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all without distinction of any kind such as race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, or other status; and
WHEREAS, social and cultural rights are essential for the development of societies throughout the world; and
WHEREAS, all individuals are born equal in dignity and rights, and such equality must be protected as a matter of the highest priority; and
WHEREAS, we are here to help provide support and guidance to help prevent discrimination in the future and remove barriers to equal; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of County Commissioners that Wakulla County proclaims a zero tolerance to racism and racial discrimination, and calls upon its citizens to eliminate all forms of racism.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED in regular session this ______day of January 2015.
______Ralph Thomas, Chairman Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners
PROCLAMATION TO DECLARE A ZERO TOLERANCE TO DISCRIMINATION IN WAKULLA COUNTY
WHEREAS, the United States Declaration of Independence states, “We hold these truths to be self- evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.” and,
WHEREAS, the Civil Rights Act of 1866, enacted April 9, 1866, was the first United States federal law to define US citizenship and affirmed that all citizens were equally protected by the law; and,
WHEREAS, in 1868, the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution was adopted, which included the “Equal Protection Clause” declaring, “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.”; and,
WHEREAS, the Enforcement Act of 1870, reenacted the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and granted legal authority to enforce the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution; and,
WHEREAS, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. It also ended unequal application of voter registration requirements and racial segregation in schools, at the workplace and by facilities that served the general public; and,
WHEREAS, discrimination still exists in the hearts of some, the progress toward equality has been achieved by good men and women who possess the compassion and strength to continue the fight against inequality; and,
WHEREAS, we the Board of County Commissioners, Wakulla County Florida, desire to be counted among those who came before us, who refused to tolerate inequality for all people. We condemn discrimination and pledge to foster an environment that will work toward the elimination of discrimination until every person receives the rights that were endowed by our Creator; and,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of County Commissioners that Wakulla County proclaims a zero tolerance to discrimination, and calls upon its citizens to eliminate all forms of discrimination.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED in regular session this ______day of January 2015.
______Ralph Thomas, Chairman Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners Board of County Commissioners Agenda Request
Date of Meeting: January 5, 2015
Date Submitted: December 10, 2014
To: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board
From: David Edwards, County Administrator
Subject: Request Board Approval to Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Acquisition of Land on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Rd. (MLK) for a New Fire Rescue Facility and Indigent Burial Site
Statement of Issue: This agenda item request Board approval to conduct a public hearing and consider a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the acquisition of 8.39 acres of land on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Rd. for a New Fire Rescue Facility and indigent burial site.
Background: Staff and Centennial Bank have negotiated a proposed Purchase and Sale Agreement (Attachment #1) for the property located on Dr. Martin Luther King, Parcel Id 00-00-053-000-09903-000, which is shown in the parcel map (Attachment #2). The County Administrator and the property owner have entered into an option contract to lock in the proposed purchase price and terms. The contract is not binding until approved by the Board.
Pursuant to Section 125.355, Florida Statutes, this agreement was advertised in the Wakulla News on December 4, 2014 for a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to scheduling the public hearing (Attachment #3).
Analysis: The attached Agreement outlines the terms and conditions for the County’s acquisition of the property located on MLK as identified in Exhibit A.
The pertinent terms in this Agreement are as follows:
(1) Proposed purchase price is $49,990.00. If approved the County is required to submit a deposit of $1,000.00 by December 12, 2014, (or upon approval) which shall be held in escrow. (2) Within thirty (30) days of the effective day of this Agreement, the County may obtain a feasibility and suitability analysis of the Property to determine, in the purchaser’s sole discretion, if the property is suitable for the County’s purpose. If the County determines that the property is not suitable for its use, this Agreement can be terminated. At the conclusion of the feasibility and suitability analysis period, the deposit held in escrow will be released to the seller unless the County exercises its option to cancel. Request Board Approval to Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Acquisition of Land on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Rd. (MLK) for a New Fire Rescue Facility and Indigent Burial Site January 5, 2015 Page 2
(3) This agreement is wholly contingent upon the Board’s approval and execution of the Chairman of the Board evidencing such approval after a properly noticed public hearing as required by Chapter 125.355, F.S. (4) The County may conduct an Environmental Site Assessment to determine if the existence and extent of any Hazardous Materials are on the property. (5) The County shall have the property appraised. If the purchase price exceeds the appraised value, the County may terminate this agreement. (6) Closing is scheduled on or before January 23, 2015 unless the parties mutually agree to an extension. It is recommended that the Board grant the County Administrator the authority to extend the closing date with the concurrence of the seller.
The purpose of purchasing this property is to construct a new Fire Rescue facility. Construction of a new facility is included in the County Infrastructure Plan and the Five Year Plan. The County uses four different facilities in Crawfordville to house the necessary operations of Fire and EMS. All of these facilities are in need of major repair and most do not meet the standards for the specific use of these buildings. Another benefit to this project is the residents in Wakulla Gardens. Wakulla Gardens is one of the most populated subdivisions in the County and the majority of the residences are outside a five mile radius from any existing fire station (Attachment #4). The insurance services office requirement does not allow property owners in that area to receive lower insurance rates enjoyed by most of the other areas of the County. A new facility would place an estimated 80% of the homes in Wakulla Gardens within five miles of this new station allowing homeowners in that area to benefit from reduced insurance premiums.
In addition, the County is in need of a site for indigent burials. State law mandates that every county, city, etc. upon coming into possession, charge or control of any dead human body which is unclaimed or indigent, is responsible for executing a burial at the County’s expense. The Panacea Cemetery has allowed the County to use its cemetery for the past several years for indigent burials at no cost; however, new discussions have risen regarding a burial fee to be paid by the County. Staff believes it would be in the County’s best interest to obtain its own cemetery for the purposes of indigent burials.
Upon approval of this item, staff will bring back a future agenda item for a plan of action to include costs and proposed funding sources for both Fire Rescue Facility and Cemetery.
Budgetary Impact: The total proposed purchase amount of this agreement is $49,990.00, which will be funded as follows: $7,770 from EMS Impact Fees, $17,509 from Fire Impact Fees, and $24,711 from One Cent Sales Tax – Public Facilities.
Options: Request Board Approval to Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Acquisition of Land on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Rd. (MLK) for a New Fire Rescue Facility and Indigent Burial Site January 5, 2015 Page 3
1. Conduct the public hearing and approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Acquisition of the MLK Property, and Authorize the County Administrator the authority to extend the closing date as needed. 2. Conduct the public hearing and do not approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Acquisition of the MLK Property, and do not authorize the County Administrator the authority to extend the closing date as needed. 3. Board Direction.
Recommendation: Option #1
Attachment(s): 1. Purchase and Sale Agreement 2. Parcel Map of Property 3. Proof of Advertisement 4. Fire District Map
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing on January 5, 2015 at 5:00p.m. or soon thereafter, in the Commission Chambers, 29 Arran Rd., Crawfordville, FL 32327. Purpose of Hearing: To Consider a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Acquisition of Property for a County Fire Rescue Facility and Indigent Burial Cemetery. The property is located in the vicinity of the intersection of County Landfill Road and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Road in Wakulla County, Florida, with the following Legal Description: COMMENCE AT AN OLD CONCRETE MONU- MENT MARKING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 53 OF THE HARTSFIELD SURVEY OF LANDS IN WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA. AND THENCE RUN NORTH 17 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 00 SEC- ONDS WEST 791.87 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING, FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE RUN NORTH 17 DEGREES 33 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST 914.86 FEET TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY BOUNDARY OF LOWER BRIDGE ROAD, THENCE RUN SOUTH 62 DEGREES 17 MINUTES 48 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY BOUNDARY 1286.55 FEET THENCE RUN SOUTH 72 DEGREES 20 MIN- UTES 10 SECONDS WEST 243.81 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT, THENCE RUN SOUTH 72 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 43 SECONDS WEST 661.80 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Persons with a disability needing a special accommodation should contact the Wakulla County Board of County Com- missioners Administration Office at least two (2) days prior to the meeting at (850) 926-0919; Hearing & Voice Impaired at 1-800-955-8771; or email at [email protected]. DECEMBER 4, 2014
Board of County Commissioners Agenda Request
Date of Meeting: January 5, 2015
Date Submitted: December 19, 2014
To: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board
From: David Edwards, County Administrator Luis N. Serna, AICP, Planning and Community Development Director Melissa Corbett, Planner II
Subject: Application for Short Form Subdivision SF14-02- Tiger’s Den Mortham Governmental Consultants, LLC, Marcelo Llorente, Ijjasz Oscar Tirado, Owners/Edwin Brown & Associates, Agent
Statement of Issue: This agenda item provides the Board with an Application for a Short Form Subdivision to create a three lot residential subdivision to be named Tiger’s Den.
Background: The Subject Property currently contains 69 acres and is located on the east side of Tiger Hammock Road, south of James Road (Attachment 1). The owners are requesting the property be divided into three lots ranging in size from 21.74 acres to 24.48 acres. The property is all zoned Agriculture, AG.
Technical Review On November 20, 2014, the request was reviewed by the Technical Committee (TRC): Review Committee. All items required to complete the file were found to have been submitted and sufficient per the Code. Analysis: Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation for the property is Agriculture. Agriculture allows for residential density of one dwelling unit per twenty acres or one dwelling unit per forty acres when wetlands are present. This land use does not allow commercial development, but allows low density residential and agricultural activities (Attachment 2).
Land Development The current zoning district for the property is AG (Agriculture). The Code: AG zoning district allows for the installation of mobile homes and the construction of site-built, single-family dwellings in addition to agricultural activities. Residential density of one dwelling unit per five acres of land is permitted (Attachment 3). Agenda Request: Application for Short Form Subdivision SF14-02 Date: January 5, 2015 Page 2 of 3 ______
Site Conditions: The FEMA flood zone designation for the property is “AE”. Zone “AE” is an area subject to the 100-year flood and flood insurance is typically required in this designation.
Currently, the property appears to be heavily wooded and no structures appear to exist on site. The lots contain areas of wetlands along the Wakulla River. However, each lot has sufficient uplands so that each are buildable. Staff completed a site visit on December 9, 2014 (Attachment 4).
Future development to the site is proposed to be served by on-site septic tanks and wells.
Adjacent Parcels: Zoning Future Land Existing Use Use Designation Subject Property AG Agriculture Wooded and Vacant North AG Agriculture Duke Energy Powerline South AG Agriculture Timberland and Accessory Structures East RR-1 across Agriculture River Plantation Wakulla across Estates Common River Wakulla Area, pool, River tennis court West AG across Agriculture Timberland Tiger across Tiger Hammock Hammock Road Road (Attachment 5)
Compatibility: The proposed Short Form Subdivision is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use Map designation and County Land Development Code.
Agenda Request: Application for Short Form Subdivision SF14-02 Date: January 5, 2015 Page 3 of 3 ______
Public Notification: The advertisement for this public hearing appeared in The Wakulla News on December 4, 2014 (Attachment 6).
This request has been noticed and advertised in accordance with the provisions of the Wakulla County Code. The Planning and Community Development Department also posted a sign on the property indicating the Short Form Subdivision request. To date, the Planning Departmen has not received any written responses to the notice.
Additional Issues: Per Section 7-22.3 of the Wakulla County Land Development Code a Short Form Subdivision receives approval by the Board of County Commissioners with no public hearing before the Planning Commission required. The proposed subdivision seeks approval to divide the Subject Property into three parcels, with the smallest lot containing 21.74 acres (Attachment 7).
Options: 1. Conduct a Public Hearing and approve the proposed Application for Short Form Subdivision SF14-02, based upon the recommendation of the Planning Department and the findings of fact and conclusions of law made by the Board and any evidence submitted at the Hearing hereon. 2. Conduct a Public Hearing and do not approve the Application for Short Form Subdivision SF14-02, based upon the findings of fact and conclusions of law made by the Board and any evidence submitted at the Hearing hereon. 3. Board Direction.
Recommendation: Option 1.
Attachment(s): 1. Location Map 2. FLUE Policy 1.2.2 3. Section 5-25, LDC 4. Site Photos 5. Zoning and Future Land Use Map 6. Advertisement 7. Short Form Subdivision Plat, Boundary and Wetland Survey
Board of County Commissioners Agenda Request
Date of Meeting: January 5, 2015
Date Submitted: December 23, 2014
To: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board
From: Howard Kessler, M.D., County Commissioner District 3
Subject: Request Board Approval of an Anti-Fracking Resolution and a Letter to the State Requesting a Statewide Ban on Fracking
Statement of Issue: This agenda item requests Board approval of an Anti-Fracking Resolution (Attachment #1) and a Letter (Attachment #2) to the State requesting a statewide ban on fracking.
Background: Hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking” is an oil drilling technique where sand, water and chemicals are injected deep into the ground under pressure in order to fracture the oil-bearing shale rock, allowing the oil to be extracted.
In Florida, most of the oil is found in loosely mineralized soils, requiring the need for “acid fracking”. The acid dissolves the limestone, and other substances.
There is no such thing as safe fracking.
Analysis: There is very little known about the potential health risks of many of the compounds used in fracking.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection Chief of Mining, Calvin Alvarez, says that fracking is not a “factor” in south Florida, and Ed Garrett, DEP Section Administrator, says that we don’t frack in Florida. Also, Ed Pollister, owner of Century Oil, says that fracking is inevitable, and that if he doesn’t do it, somebody else will.
But fracking has occurred in Florida. The DEP does have record of some wells being fracked, the last being in 2003, on the Panhandle. Plus, of course, the saga of Hughes Oil in Collier Co. in 2014, where they were shut down for “acid fracking” by the DEP, not because they were fracking, but for going beyond the one well the permit allowed and drilling another. Under Florida law, fracking is allowed by the DEP. Request Board Approval of an Anti-Fracking Resolution and a Letter to the State Requesting a Statewide Ban on Fracking January 5, 2015 Page 2
And the interest in this is recent: in the past five years there have been 39 drilling applications, and of these, 16 have been in the past year. Of the 39 applications, two were either incomplete or withdrawn; all the rest were granted. This recent surge of new interest in Florida is due mostly to the new extraction technology which makes it possible and profitable to exploit previously inaccessible pools of oil and gas. When we think of the oil and gas industry, we usually don’t think of Florida because it is not a big oil producing state, but drilling began in 1901 and production started in 1943.
SB166 was written to prohibit hydraulic fracturing in Florida. If passed, it would take effect in July 2015. Concurrent with the new bill, in Florida, there are new committees being formed by pro-environment groups to bolster the anti-fracking sentiment. There is a state-wide effort to ban fracking at the local level through cities and counties. Municipalities are acting rather than just listening to their citizens.
The time is now to take this opportunity and take a step forwards to protect what we can’t afford to lose, our clean water. Clean water is the vital to our health and to Florida’s economy.
Budgetary Impact: None
Options: 1. Approve the Anti-Fracking Resolution and approve a Letter to the State Requesting a Statewide Ban on Fracking. 2. Do not approve the Anti-Fracking Resolution and do not approve a Letter to the State Requesting a Statewide Ban on Fracking. 3. Board Direction.
Recommendation: Option 1.
Attachments: 1. Resolution 2. Letter to DEP
RESOLUTION NO.______
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA, REQUESTING A STATEWIDE BAN ON HYDRAULIC FRACTURING, ACID FRACTURING AND ANY FORM OF EXTREME WELL STIMULATION OR RESOURCE EXTRACTION IN FLORIDA
WHEREAS, extreme well stimulation such as hydraulic and acid fracturing (fracking and acidification) involves the use of chemicals and hazardous materials during construction, drilling, fracturing, gas production and delivery, well maintenance, and work over operations; and
WHEREAS, fracturing of underground geologic formations is often accomplished by injecting a complex mix of fluids and chemicals, including large volumes of water, on average 4.5 million gallons per well, under very high pressure to create fractures in gas bearing geologic formations; and the water used is contaminated forever; and
WHEREAS, many of the chemical constituents injected during fracturing have documented adverse health effects and/or adverse environmental impacts, for example, 60% of those chemicals can harm the brain and nervous system, 30% are suspected carcinogens, and 30% are developmental toxicants; and
WHEREAS, there have been more than a 1,000 documented cases of water contamination near fracking sites; and
WHEREAS, wastewater from fracking can contain radioactive elements and has been discharged into rivers that supply drinking water for millions, according to the New York Times; and
WHEREAS, use of these well stimulation fracturing mixes exposed adjacent land and surface waters to the risk of contamination through open pit storage, truck transport on roadways, and activities during well development; and
WHEREAS, the pollution of water caused by well stimulation and fracking threatens the long term economic wellbeing of communities, as businesses and consumers depend on clean drinking water; and
WHEREAS, the oil and gas industry is not required by federal law to publicly disclose chemical formulas of well stimulation and fracturing fluids so that this information is publicly unavailable for health and safety purposes; and
WHEREAS, the wise stewardship of our natural resources involves protection of Florida’s water supplies and water resources for generations to come; and
WHEREAS, protection of Florida’s water supplies and resources is better accomplished by prevention of contamination and environmental degradation, rather than attempting to cleaning up contamination and restoring degraded environments after the fact;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that on the 5th day of January 2015, the Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners and supports a statewide ban on hydraulic fracturing, acid fracturing and any form of extreme well stimulation and resource extraction; and
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AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners will send a letter to our state legislators and the Governor of the State of Florida calling for a ban on fracking and for them to introduce and/or support a legislative bill prohibiting all forms of extreme well stimulation and resource extraction.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA
______RALPH THOMAS, Chairman
ATTEST:
______BRENT X. THURMOND, Ex Officio Clerk to the Board
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______Heather Encinosa, Esq. County Attorney
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January 6, 2015
Florida Senate 404 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100 (850) 487-5003
Re: Statewide Ban on Hydraulic Fracturing
Senator Bill Montford,
On January 5, 2014 the Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners adopted a Resolution requesting a statewide ban on hydraulic fracturing, acid fracturing and any form of extreme well stimulation or resource extraction in Florida.
The adopted Resolution is included for your review.
It is the desire of the Wakulla Board of County Commissioners that you consider supporting the statewide ban on fracking in the State of Florida.
We thank you for your consideration.
______
Ralph Thomas
Chairman
Enclosure: Resolution
Administration – Human Resources Post Office Box 1263 Crawfordville, FL 32326 (850) 926-0919 x 707 (850) 926-0940 FAX
January 6, 2015
State of Florida House of Representatives House of Representatives 513 The Capitol 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
Re: Statewide Ban on Hydraulic Fracturing
Representative Halsey Beshears,
On January 5, 2014 the Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners adopted a Resolution requesting a statewide ban on hydraulic fracturing, acid fracturing and any form of extreme well stimulation or resource extraction in Florida.
The adopted Resolution is included for your review.
It is the desire of the Wakulla Board of County Commissioners that you consider supporting the statewide ban on fracking in the State of Florida.
We thank you for your consideration.
______Ralph Thomas Chairman
Enclosure: Resolution
Administration – Human Resources Post Office Box 1263 Crawfordville, FL 32326 (850) 926-0919 x 707 (850) 926-0940 FAX
Board of County Commissioners Agenda Request
Date of Meeting: January 5, 2015
Date Submitted: December 10, 2014
To: Members of the Board
From: Ralph Thomas, County Commissioner, Chairman Subject: Request Board Approval of a Resolution Supporting the Display of the National Motto “In God We Trust” in the Wakulla Commission Chambers
Statement of Issue: This agenda item requests Board approval of a Resolution to permanently and prominently display our National motto, “In God We Trust,” in the Wakulla Commission Chambers.
Background: “In God We Trust” became the United States National motto on July 30, 1956, shortly after our Nation led the world through the trauma of World War II. The words have been used on U.S. Currency since 1864. The same inspiring slogan is included in the Great Seal of the State of Florida. It is also engraved above the entrance to the United States Senate Chamber as well as above the Speaker’s dais in the United States House of Representatives. In both war and peace, these words have been a profound source of strength and guidance to many generations of Americans.
Analysis: Prominent display of the patriotic motto in the Commission Chambers is a way to solemnize public occasions and express confidence in our society. In the State of Florida, 8 counties and the State Capital currently display the National Motto. 425 counties and cities across the Nation currently display the National Motto.
Budgetary Impact: $75.00 for signage and installation, to be paid from the facilities budget.
Options: 1. Approve the Resolution to display our National Motto in the Commission Chambers. 2. Do not approve the Resolution to display our National Motto in the Commission Chambers. 3. Board direction
Recommendation: Option #1.
Attachment(s): 1. Resolution approving display of the National Motto 2. List of counties and cities who currently display the National Motto 3. Legal Opinion from Pacific Justice Institute 4. Cost Estimate from Auto Trim Design and Signs RESOLUTION NO. 2015-_____
A RESOLUTION OF THE WAKULLA COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, STATE OF FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE DISPLAY OF THE NATIONAL MOTTO “IN GOD WE TRUST” IN THE WAKULLA COUNTY COMMISSION CHAMBER IN A PROMINENT LOCATION.
WHEREAS, “In God We Trust” became the United States National motto on July 30, 1956, shortly after our Nation led the world through the trauma of World War II; and
WHEREAS, the words have been used on U.S. Currency since 1864, also engraved above the entrance to the United States Senate Chamber as well as above the Speaker’s dais in the United States House of Representatives; and
WHEREAS, the same inspiring slogan was included in the Great Seal of the State of Florida in 1868 and was adopted by state statute as Florida’s motto in 2006; and
WHEREAS, in both war and peace, these words have been a profound source of strength and guidance to many generations of Americans; and
WHEREAS, Wakulla County desires to display this patriotic motto in the Commission Chambers as a way to solemnize public occasions and express confidence in our society.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the County Commission of Wakulla County does hereby resolve, as follows:
Section 1. That the County Commission of the County of Wakulla and the State of Florida, does hereby determine that the historic and patriotic words of our National motto, “In God We Trust,” shall be permanently and prominently displayed in the Wakulla Commission Chambers in Wakulla County, Florida.
Section 2. The County Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book and records of its Resolutions.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Wakulla County Commission, State of Florida, held on the 5th, day of January, 2015.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA By:______Ralph Thomas, Chairman ATTEST:
______BRENT X. THURMOND, Ex Officio Clerk to the Board
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______Heather Encinosa, Esq. County Attorney IN GOD WE TRUST~AMERICA, INC.
CITIES AND COUNTIES WHOSE ELECTED OFFICIALS HAVE, “VOTED YES” TO LEGALLY DISPLAY OUR NATIONAL MOTTO “IN GOD WE TRUST” IN THEIR CHAMBERS.
432 – Total # of “Yes Vote” Counties and Cities Across
State of Alabama
State City or County County Date Approved 1. Alabama Baldwin County Commissioners Baldwin 7/9/2014 2. Alabama Covington County Commissioners Covington 6/25/2014 3. Alabama Dale County Commissioners Dale 5/27/2014 4. Alabama Mobile County Commissioners Mobile 6/17/2014 5. Alabama Atmore Escambia 5/12/2014 6. Alabama Chicksaw Mobile 2/25/2014 7. Alabama Elberta Baldwin 2/17/2014 8. Alabama Foley Baldwin 6/17/2013 9. Alabama Gulf Shores Baldwin 2/17/2014 10. Alabama Heflin Cleburne 10/11/2011 11. Alabama Hoover Jefferson 4/18/2011 12. Alabama Mobile Mobile 6/17/2014 13. Alabama Orange Beach Baldwin 8/16/2013 14. Alabama Robertsdale Baldwin 7/15/2013 15. Alabama Silverhill Baldwin 11/10/2013 16. Alabama Summerdale Baldwin 5/4/14 Alabama "Yes Vote" Counties and Cities – 16
State of Arkansas
State City or County County Date Approved 1. Arkansas Baxter County Quorum Court Baxter 9/7/2010 2. Arkansas Alpena Boone 9/6/2010 3. Arkansas Ash Flat Sharp 5/17/2010 4. Arkansas Avoca Benton 5/31/2010 5. Arkansas Bald Knob White 10/4/2010 6. Arkansas Bay Craighead 8/9/2010 7. Arkansas Bella Vista Benton 2/28/2011 8. Arkansas Blytheville Mississippi 10/20/2009 9. Arkansas Bono Craighead 8/17/2010 10. Arkansas Brookland Craighead 9/14/2010
IN GOD WE TRUST~AMERICA, INC. Page 1 “Yes Vote” Cities and Counties Across America – 432 Revised – Tuesday, December 16, 2014 11. Arkansas Burdette Mississippi 10/26/2009 12. Arkansas Caddo Valley Clark 8/19/2010 13. Arkansas Calico Rock Izard 9/13/2010 14. Arkansas Caraway Craighead 8/12/2010 15. Arkansas Cave City Sharp 9/28/2010 16. Arkansas Cherokee Village Sharp & Fulton 9/1/2010 17. Arkansas Clarendon Monroe 9/7/2010 18. Arkansas Clinton Van Buren 9/14/2010 19. Arkansas Cotter Baxter 5/26/2011 20. Arkansas Crossett Ashley 2000 21. Arkansas Dardanelle Yell 10/4/2010 22. Arkansas DeQueen Sevier 9/21/2010 23. Arkansas Diamond City Boone 10/18/2010 24. Arkansas El Dorado Union 1991 25. Arkansas Etowah Mississippi 9/21/2010 26. Arkansas Fairfield Bay Van Buren 1995 27. Arkansas Felthensal Union 4/12/2011 28. Arkansas Gosnell Mississippi 11/10/2009 29. Arkansas Greenwood Sebastian 2001 30. Arkansas Hampton Calhoun 9/13/2010 31. Arkansas Hardy Sharp 9/7/2010 32. Arkansas Harrell Calhoun 8/17/2010 33. Arkansas Harrisburg Pointsett 5/10/2011 34. Arkansas Hazen Prairie 9/16/2010 35. Arkansas Higginson White 6/7/2010 36. Arkansas Highland Sharp 9/15/2010 37. Arkansas Horatio Sevier 11/1/2010 38. Arkansas Horseshoe Bend Izard 5/19/2010 39. Arkansas Hot Springs Garland 5/4/2011 40. Arkansas Hoxie Lawrence 10/12/2010 41. Arkansas Huntsville Madison 9/15/2010 42. Arkansas Jacksonport Jackson 7/20/2010 43. Arkansas Jasper Newton 1993 44. Arkansas Keiser Mississippi 8/23/2010 45. Arkansas Lake City Craighead 8/16/2010 46. Arkansas Leachville Mississippi 10/11/2010 47. Arkansas Lead Hill Boone 10/14/2010 48. Arkansas Letona White 7/6/2010 49. Arkansas Little Flock Benton 10/11/2010 50. Arkansas Lowell Benton 9/21/2010 51. Arkansas Mineral Springs Howard 11/9/2010 52. Arkansas Morrilton Conway 9/13/2010 53. Arkansas Mountain Home Baxter 8/17/2010 54. Arkansas Mountain View Stone 9/7/2010 55. Arkansas Norfork Baxter 9/21/2010 IN GOD WE TRUST~AMERICA, INC. Page 2 “Yes Vote” Cities and Counties Across America – 432 Revised – Tuesday, December 16, 2014 56. Arkansas Ola Yell 10/11/2010 57. Arkansas Osceola Mississippi 11/16/2009 58. Arkansas Palestine St. Francis 9/14/2010 59. Arkansas Pineville Izard 8/24/2010 60. Arkansas Plumerville Conway 12/13/2010 61. Arkansas Rison Cleveland 10/12/2010 62. Arkansas Rockport Hot Spring 9/14/2010 63. Arkansas Rose Bud White 11/08/2010 64. Arkansas Russellville Pope 9/16/2013 65. Arkansas Salesville Baxter 10/11/2010 66. Arkansas Searcy White 8/10/2010 67. Arkansas Shirley Van Buren 11/8/2010 68. Arkansas Strawberry Lawrence 4/15/2011 69. Arkansas Stuttgart Arkansas 9/7/2010 70. Arkansas Tontitown Washington 12/2/2014 71. Arkansas Trumann Poinsett 2/08/2011 72. Arkansas Tull Grant 8/2/2010 73. Arkansas Tyronza Poinsett 10/12/2010 74. Arkansas Waldenburg Poinsett 10/19/2010 75. Arkansas Waldron Scott 8/10/2010 76. Arkansas Weiner Poinsett 9/14/2010 77. Arkansas Western Grove Newton 8/2/2010 78. Arkansas Wrightsville Pulaski 10/5/2010 Arkansas "Yes Vote" Counties and Cities – 78
State of California State City or County County Date Approved 1. California Alameda County Supervisors Alameda 1980’s 2. California Imperial County Supervisors Imperial 10/20/2009 3. California Kern County Supervisors Kern 2/15/2011 4. California Kings County Supervisors Kings 8/28/2012 5. California San Bernardino Co. Supervisors San Bernardino 12/14/2010 6. California Adelanto San Bernardino 10/8/2008 7. California Albany Alameda 1975 8. California Anaheim Orange 5/29/2012 9. California Anderson Shasta 10/1/2005 10. California Artesia Los Angeles 2/13/2006 11. California Arvin Kern 7/12/2005 12. California Auburn Placer 10/24/2011 13. California Avenal Kings 11/8/2012 14. California Bakersfield Kern 2/20/2002 15. California Barstow San Bernardino 1/5/2009
IN GOD WE TRUST~AMERICA, INC. Page 3 “Yes Vote” Cities and Counties Across America – 432 Revised – Tuesday, December 16, 2014 16. California Beaumont Riverside 12/6/2011 17. California Biggs Butte 5/17/2010 18. California Brawley Imperial 7/21/2009 19. California Brea Orange 10/20/2009 20. California Buena Park Orange 2/24/2009 21. California Canyon Lake Riverside 12/4/2013 22. California California City Kern 7/19/2005 23. California Carson Los Angeles 4/4/2006 24. California Chino San Bernardino May-2009 25. California Chino Hills San Bernardino 9/14/2010 26. California Colfax Placer 1/12/2011 27. California Colton San Bernardino 1/04/2011 28. California Compton Los Angeles 7/10/2007 29. California Corcoran Kings 9/3/2013 30. California Corning Tehama 1/11/2011 31. California Costa Mesa Orange 11/17/2009 32. California Covina Los Angeles 11/15/2011 33. California Crescent City Del Norte 1/18/2011 34. California Cypress Orange 2/11/2008 35. California Delano Kern 7/15/2002 36. California Dinuba Tulare 6/10/2014 37. California Doris Siskiyou 10/20/2008 38. California Dos Palos Merced 2/22/2009 39. California Eastvale Riverside 2/09/2011 40. California El Cajon San Diego 12/13/2011 41. California El Centro Imperial 9/4/2008 42. California Fillmore Ventura 4/8/2014 43. California Fontana San Bernardino 6/12/2012 44. California Fortuna Humboldt 10/5/2009 45. California Fountain Valley Orange 9/16/2008 46. California Fowler Fresno 8/29/2011 47. California Grand Terrace San Bernardino 1/24/2012 48. California Gridley Butte 12/15/2008 49. California Hanford Kings 7/17/2012 50. California Hawthorne Los Angeles 2/28/2006 51. California Highland San Bernardino 9/9/2008 52. California Holtville Imperial 7/12/2010 53. California Hughson Stanislaus 12/11/2006 54. California Huntington Beach Orange 4/7/2008 55. California Huron Fresno 5/4/2011 56. California Imperial Imperial 9/17/2008 57. California Irwindale Los Angeles 6/9/2010 58. California Kerman Fresno 2/21/2007 59. California Lake Forrest Orange 1/18/2011 60. California Lancaster Los Angeles 5/13/2008 IN GOD WE TRUST~AMERICA, INC. Page 4 “Yes Vote” Cities and Counties Across America – 432 Revised – Tuesday, December 16, 2014 61. California Lathrop San Joaquin 11/3/2009 62. California Lawndale Los Angeles 1/17/2012 63. California Lemoore Kings 9/16/2008 64. California Lodi San Joaquin 4/5/2006 65. California Lompoc Santa Barbara 10/7/2008 66. California Los Alamitos Orange 6/20/2008 67. California Lynwood Los Angeles 3/16/2010 68. California Maricopa Kern 7/27/2005 69. California McFarland Kern 6/9/2005 70. California City of Milpitas Santa Clara 8/19/2014 71. California Mission Viejo Orange 3/17/2008 72. California Moreno Valley Riverside 9/13/2011 73. California Newman Stanislaus 8/14/2012 74. California Norco Riverside 12/15/2010 75. California Oakley Contra Costa 7/9/2007 76. California Oceanside San Diego 10/26/2002 77. California Ontario San Bernardino 5/31/2010 78. California Orange Cove Fresno 4/8/2009 79. California Paso Robles San Luis Obispo 7/5/2006 80. California Perris Riverside 3/8/2011 81. California Plymouth Amador 2/9/2006 82. California Port Hueneme Ventura 11/21/2011 83. California Porterville Tulare 9/3/2002 84. California Rancho Santa Margarita Orange 11/12/2008 85. California Reedley Fresno 2/24/2009 86. California Ridgecrest Kern 4/2/2005 87. California Rio Del Humboldt 11/03/2009 88. California San Clemente Orange 3/18/2008 89. California San Juan Capistrano Orange 3/5/2013 90. California Sanger Fresno 5/7/2011 91. California Santa Clarita Los Angeles 5/12/2009 92. California Seal Beach Orange 2/23/2009 93. California Selma Fresno 11/3/2008 94. California Shafter Kern 7/19/2005 95. California Shasta Lake Shasta 7/21/2009 96. California Soledad Monterey 5/5/2010 97. California Sonora Tuolumne 8/6/2007 98. California Taft Kern 3/4/2003 99. California Tehachapi Kern 4/1/2002 100. California Tulare Tulare 2/17/2009 101. Ca lifornia Turlock Stanislaus 12/8/2009 102. Ca lifornia Tustin Orange 5/20/2008 103. Ca lifornia Victorville San Bernardino 7/18/2006 104. Ca lifornia Villa Park Orange 11/4/2008 105. Ca lifornia Wasco Kern 4/16/2002 IN GOD WE TRUST~AMERICA, INC. Page 5 “Yes Vote” Cities and Counties Across America – 432 Revised – Tuesday, December 16, 2014 106. Ca lifornia Waterford Stanislaus 10/7/2010 107. Ca lifornia Weed Siskiyou 12/11/2008 108. Ca lifornia Westminster Orange 7/11/2007 109. Ca lifornia Yorba Linda Orange 9/16/2008 110. Ca lifornia Yucaipa San Bernardino 2/14/2011 California “Yes Vote" Counties and Cities –110
State of Colorado
State City or County County Date Approved 1. Colorado Weld County Commissioners Weld 1/23/2012 2. Colorado Castle Rock Douglas 8/6/2013 3. Colorado Evans Weld 2/27/2012 Colorado “Yes Vote" Counties and Cities – 3
State of Florida State City or County County Date Approved 1. Florida State Motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST" Capitol: Tallahassee 7/1/2006 2. Florida Bay County Commissioners Bay 6/17/2014 3. Florida Clay County Commissioners Clay 3/12/2013 4. Florida Dixie County Commissioners Dixie 12/4/2014 5. Florida Gilchrist County Commissioners Gilchrist 11/3/2014 6. Florida Gulf County Commissioners Gulf 6/24/2014 7. Florida Marion County Commissioners Marion 8. Florida Miami-Dade Commissioners Miami-Dade 12/2/2014 9. Florida City of Crestview Okaloosa 10. Florida City of Kissimmee Osceola 8/24/2010 11. Florida Town of Miami Lakes Miami-Dade 9/9/2014 12. Florida City of Williston Levy 7/2/2013 Florida “Yes Vote" Counties and Cities – 12
State of Georgia State City or County County Date Approved 1. Georgia Berrian County Supervisors Berrian 10/12/2010 2. Georgia Cook County Supervisors Cook 12/06/2010 3. Georgia Crisp County Supervisors Crisp 1/11/2011 4. Georgia Jeff Davis County Tax Commissioner Jeff Davis 8/20/2012
IN GOD WE TRUST~AMERICA, INC. Page 6 “Yes Vote” Cities and Counties Across America – 432 Revised – Tuesday, December 16, 2014 5. Georgia Lamar County Commissioners Lamar 6. Georgia Tift County Supervisors Tift 11/08/2010 7. Georgia Turner County Supervisors Turner 11/02/2010 8. Georgia Lenox Cook 10/11/2010 9. Georgia Omega Tift 10/5/2010 10. Georgia Sycamore Turner 9/9/2010 11. Georgia Tifton Tift 9/13/2010 12. Georgia Tyty Tift 9/7/2010 Georgia “Yes Vote" Counties and Cities – 12
State of Iowa
State City or County County Date Approved 1. Iowa Melbourne Marshall 12/10/2012 Iowa “Yes Vote" Counties and Cities – 1
State of Kentucky State City or County County Date Approved 1. Kentucky Kentucky State Senators Capitol: Frankfort 3/27/2014 Kentucky “Yes Vote" Counties and Cities – 1
State of Louisiana State City or County County Date Approved 1. Louisiana St. Martin Parish School Board Members St. Martin Parish 12/3/2014 2. Louisiana Town of Lake Providence East Carroll Parish 9/18/2014 3. Louisiana Plaquemine Iberville Late 50s 4. Louisiana St. Martinville St. Martin Parish 11/17/2014 Louisiana “Yes Vote" Counties and Cities – 4
State of Michigan State City or County County Date Approved 1. Michigan *Shiawassee County Commissioners Shiawassee 12/12/2014 2. Michigan Village of Holy Oakland 2008 3. Michigan Village of Sparta Kent 9/14/2009 Michigan “Yes Vote" Counties and Cities – 3
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State of Minnesota State City or County County Date Approved 1. Minnesota *Crow Wing County Commissioners Crow Wing 12/16/14 2. Minnesota Elk River Sherburne Minnesota “Yes Vote" Counties and Cities – 2
State of Mississippi
State City or County County Date Approved 1. Mississippi Mississippi State Capitol Capitol: Jackson 7/1/2014 Mississippi “Yes Vote" Counties and Cities – 1
State of Missouri State City or County County Date Approved 1. Missouri Barton County Commissioners Barton 5/31/2011 2. Missouri Bates County Commissioners Bates 5/21/2012 3. Missouri Bollinger County Commissioners Bollinger 5/29/2012 4. Missouri Camden County Commissioners Camden 3/21/2011 5. Missouri Christian County Commissioners Christian 8/15/2011 6. Missouri Cole County Commissioners Cole 8/10/2011 7. Missouri Crawford County Commissioners Crawford 8. Missouri Dallas County Commissioners Dallas 11/1/2011 9. Missouri Dent County Commissioners Dent 1970s 10. Missouri Greene County Commissioners Greene 6/20/2011 11. Missouri Jasper County Courthouse (Carthage) Jasper 3/22/2011 12. Missouri Jasper County Courthouse (Joplin) Jasper 3/22/2011 13. Missouri Laclede County Commissioners Laclede 14. Missouri Lawrence County Commissioners Lawrence 15. Missouri Linn County Commissioners Linn 6/28/2012 16. Missouri McDonald County Commissioners McDonald 17. Missouri Newton County Commissioners Newton 5/23/2012 18. Missouri Ozark County Commissioners Ozark 19. Missouri Pike County Commissioners Pike 6/4/2012 20. Missouri Reynolds County Commissioners Reynolds 6/27/2012 21. Missouri Scott County Commissioners Scott 2002 22. Missouri Stone County Courthouse Stone 7/12/2011 23. Missouri Taney County Commissioners Taney 3/28/2011
IN GOD WE TRUST~AMERICA, INC. Page 8 “Yes Vote” Cities and Counties Across America – 432 Revised – Tuesday, December 16, 2014 24. Missouri Texas County Commissioners Texas 3/23/2011 25. Missouri Webster County Commissioners Webster 26. Missouri Wright County Commissioners Wright 3/21/2011 27. Missouri Adrian Bates 5/9/2011 28. Missouri Anderson McDonald 4/19/2011 29. Missouri Ash Grove Greene 4/4/2011 30. Missouri Aurora Lawrence 8/23/2011 31. Missouri Benton Scott 32. Missouri Billings Christian 4/14/2011 33. Missouri Bolivar City Hall & Municipal Court Polk 2/10/2011 34. Missouri Branson Taney 1/26/2011 35. Missouri Buffalo Dallas 2/28/2011 36. Missouri Butler Bates 4/19/2011 37. Missouri Cabool Texas 1960 38. Missouri Camdenton Camden 39. Missouri Clever Christian 4/26/2011 40. Missouri Crane Stone 3/26/2012 41. Missouri Fair Grove Greene 7/12/2011 42. Missouri Forsyth Taney 43. Missouri Galena Stone 9/6/2011 44. Missouri Hartville Wright 5/9/2011 45. Missouri Hermitage Hickory 9/13/2011 46. Missouri Humansville Polk 47. Missouri Jefferson City Cole 48. Missouri Joplin Jasper/Newton 49. Missouri Lamar Barton 4/18/2011 50. Missouri Lebanon Laclede 51. Missouri Licking Texas 7/12/2011 52. Missouri Mansfield Wright 3/31/2011 53. Missouri Marble Hill Bollinger 6/16/2011 54. Missouri Marshfield Webster 2/10/2011 55. Missouri Monett Barry 3/21/2011 56. Missouri Mountain Grove Wright 4/19/2011 57. Missouri New London Ralls 58. Missouri Osceola St. Clair 5/24/2011 59. Missouri Ozark Christian 6/20/2011 60. Missouri Republic Christian/Greene 7/25/2011 61. Missouri Rogersville Greene/Webster 4/4/2011 62. Missouri Salem Dent 4/4/2011 63. Missouri Sikeston Scott/New Madrid 2008 64. Missouri Springfield Greene 65. Missouri St. Peters St. Charles 1/10/2013 66. Missouri Stockton Cedar 6/27/2011 67. Missouri Strafford Greene 8/15/2011 68. Missouri Sullivan Franklin/Crawford 10/18/2011 IN GOD WE TRUST~AMERICA, INC. Page 9 “Yes Vote” Cities and Counties Across America – 432 Revised – Tuesday, December 16, 2014 69. Missouri West Plains Howell 4/11/2011 Missouri “Yes Vote" Counties and Cities – 69
State of Montana State City or County County Date Approved 1. Montana Richland County Commissioners Richland 12/2/2014 Montana “Yes Vote" Counties and Cities – 1
State of Nevada State City or County County Date Approved 1. Nevada Eureka County Commissioners Eureka 4/7/2014 Nevada “Yes Vote" Counties and Cities – 1
State of New Mexico State City or County County Date Approved 1. New Mexico City of Alamogordo Otero 1/8/2013 2. New Mexico Artesia Eddy 12/11/2012 3. New Mexico Eunice Lee 1/8/2013 New Mexico “Yes Vote" Counties and Cities – 3
State of New York State City or County County Date Approved 1. New York Oneida County Legislators Oneida 8/8/2012 New York “Yes Vote" Counties and Cities – 1
State of North Carolina State City or County County Date Approved 1. North Carolina Lee County Commissioners Lee 11/17/2014 North Carolina “Yes Vote" Counties and Cities – 1
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State of Oklahoma State City or County County Date Approved 1. Oklahoma Cleveland County Commissioners Cleveland 5/31/2011 2. Oklahoma Marshall County Commissioners Marshall 11/3/2014 3. Oklahoma Ottawa County Commissioners Ottawa 5/16/2011 4. Oklahoma *Payne County Commissioners Payne 12/15/14 5. Oklahoma Pittsburg County Commissioners Pittsburg 4/11/2011 6. Oklahoma Woodward County Commissioners Woodward 6/23/2014 7. Oklahoma Broken Arrow Tulsa Unknown 8. Oklahoma Chouteau Mayes 7/13/2009 9. Oklahoma McAlester Pittsburg 5/24/2011 10. Oklahoma Miami Ottawa 6/6/2011 11. Oklahoma Norman Cleveland 12. Oklahoma Oaks Delaware 7/13/2009 13. Oklahoma Ottawa Blue Jacket 6/8/2009 14. Oklahoma Pittsburg Pittsburg 4/11/2011 15. Oklahoma Slaughterville Cleveland 9/21/2010 Oklahoma “Yes Vote" Counties and Cities – 15
State of Oregon State City or County County Date Approved 1. Oregon Wallowa County Commissioners Wallowa 11/24/2014 Oregon “Yes Vote" Counties and Cities – 1
State of Pennsylvania State City or County County Date Approved 1. Pennsylvania Beaver County Commissioners Beaver 6/26/2014 2. Pennsylvania Butler County Commissioners Butler 4/16/2014 3. Pennsylvania Cameron County Commissioners Cameron 1960 4. Pennsylvania Crawford County Commissioners Crawford 4/12/2014 5. Pennsylvania Butler Butler 4/2014 6. Pennsylvania Glassport Allegheny Unknown 7. Pennsylvania Dormont Borough Allegheny 4/7/2014 8. Pennsylvania Harrison Allegheny 1/27/2014 9. Pennsylvania Mountville Borough Lancaster 3/28/2011 Pennsylvania “Yes Vote" Counties and Cities – 9
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State of South Carolina State City or County County Date Approved 1. South Carolina Anderson County Commissioners Anderson 6/7/14 2. South Carolina Greenville County Commissioners Greenville 6/17/2014 3. South Carolina York County Council York 7/21/2014 4. South Carolina North Myrtle Beach Horry 10/20/2014 South Carolina “Yes Vote" Counties and Cities – 4
State of Tennessee State City or County County Date Approved 1. Tennessee Anderson County Commissioners Anderson 2/19/2013 2. Tennessee Campbell County Commissioners Campbell 6/16/2014 3. Tennessee Claiborne County Commissioners Claiborne 5/19/2014 4. Tennessee Green County Commissioners Greene 2/18/2014 5. Tennessee McMinn County Justice Center McMinn 11/14/2014 6. Tennessee Megis County Courthouse Megis 8/24/2014 7. Tennessee Morgan County Commissioners Morgan 3/11/2013 8. Tennessee Putnam County Commissioners Putnam 10/14/2012 9. Tennessee Roane County Commissioners Roane 7/14/2014 Pennsylvania “Yes Vote" Counties and Cities – 9
State of Texas State City or County County Date Approved 1. Texas Gray County Commissioners Gray 11/14/2014 2. Texas Hopkins County Commissioners Hopkins 9/22/2014 3. Texas Rusk County Commissioners Rusk 8/18/2011 4. Texas Scurry County Courthouse Scurry 11/4/2014 5. Texas Smith County Commissioners Smith 7/5/2011 6. Texas Taylor County Courthouse Taylor 1990’s 7. Texas Trinity County Commissioners Trinity 5/14/2012 8. Texas Upshur County Commissioners Upshur 10/31/2011 9. Texas Wood County Commissioners Wood 9/16/2011 10. Texas Alba Wood 11/15/2011 11. Texas Arp Smith 11/14/2011 12. Texas Breckenridge Stephens 10/5/2009 13. Texas Bullard Smith/Cherokee 10/4/2011
IN GOD WE TRUST~AMERICA, INC. Page 12 “Yes Vote” Cities and Counties Across America – 432 Revised – Tuesday, December 16, 2014 14. Texas Chandler Henderson 10/11/2011 15. Texas Gilmer Upshur 2/7/2012 16. Texas Gladewater Gregg/Uphsur 8/26/2011 17. Texas Hawkins Wood 11/21/2011 18. Texas Hawley Jones 19. Texas Henderson Rusk 6/28/2011 20. Texas Lindale Smith 10/18/2011 21. Texas Mineola Wood 2/27/2012 22. Texas Mt. Enterprise Rusk 9/27/2011 23. Texas New London Rusk 2/13/2012 24. Texas Noonday Smith 10/27/2011 25. Texas Overton Rusk 2/16/2012 26. Texas Quitman Wood 10/21/2011 27. Texas Tatum Rusk 3/12/2012 28. Texas Troup Smith 9/27/2011 29. Texas Tyler Smith 10/26/2011 30. Texas White Oak Gregg 10/17/2011 31. Texas Whitehouse Smith 9/27/2011 32. Texas Winnsboro Wood 5/8/2012 33. Texas Winona Smith 9/20/2011 34. Texas Yantis Wood 11/21/2011 Texas “Yes Vote" Counties and Cities – 34
State of Utah State City or County County Date Approved 1. Utah Davis County Commissioners Davis 7/15/2014 2. Utah Duchesne City Duchesne 5/13/2014 Utah “Yes Vote" Counties and Cities – 2
State of Virginia State City or County County Date Approved 1. Virginia Appomattox County Supervisors Appomattox 11/3/2014 2. Virginia Buchanan County Supervisors Buchanan 9/9/2013 3. Virginia Culpeper County Supervisors Culpepper 10/2/2013 4. Virginia Floyd County Supervisors Floyd 11/27/14 5. Virginia Giles County Supervisors Giles 4/2/2014 6. Virginia Grayson County Supervisors Grayson 4/10/2014 7. Virginia Northumberland County Supervisors Northumberland Sep-09
IN GOD WE TRUST~AMERICA, INC. Page 13 “Yes Vote” Cities and Counties Across America – 432 Revised – Tuesday, December 16, 2014 8. Virginia Nottoway County Supervisors Nottoway 10/16/2014 9. Virginia Prince Edward County Supervisors Prince Edward 9/1/2014 10. Virginia Roanoke County Supervisors Roanoke 11/18/19 11. Virginia Russell County Supervisors Russell 9/8/2014 12. Virginia Tazewell County Supervisors Tazewell 9/2/2014 13. Virginia Town of Appalachia Wise 10/16/2014 14. Virginia Blackstone Nottoway 5/22/2014 15. Virginia Town of Bluefield Tazewell 10/14/2014 16. Virginia City of Boones Mill Franklin 10/10/2013 17. Virginia Boynton Mecklenburg 5/13/2014 18. Virginia Chase City Mecklenberg Oct-56 19. Virginia Town of Cleveland Russell 9/22/2014 20. Virginia Danville *Independent City 21. Virginia Exmore Northhampton 5/13/2014 22. Virginia Town of Farmville Prince Edward 5/26/2014 23. Virginia Town of Glasgow Rockbridge 9/9/2014 24. Virginia Halifax Halifax 4/8/2014 25. Virginia City of Hillsville Carroll Sep-60 26. Virginia Independence Grayson 11/12/2013 27. Virginia Town of Luray Page 10/28/2014 28. Virginia Manassas Park *Independent City 11/15/2011 29. Virginia City of Middleton Fredrick 3/10/2014 30. Virginia Town of Mount Jackson Shenandoah 11/11/2014 31. Virginia Pamplin City Appomattox 12/5/2013 32. Virginia Pennington Gap Lee 4/21/2014 33. Virginia Rocky Mount Franklin 4/14/2014 34. Virginia City of Shenandoah Page Sep-60 35. Virginia Virgilina Halifax 9/18/2014 36. Virginia Town of Wise Wise 8/26/2014 Virginia “Yes Vote" Counties and Cities – 36
State of Washington State City or County County Date Approved 1. Washington Pierce County Commissioners Pierce 7/29/2014 Washington “Yes Vote" Counties and Cities – 1
State of West Virginia State City or County County Date Approved
IN GOD WE TRUST~AMERICA, INC. Page 14 “Yes Vote” Cities and Counties Across America – 432 Revised – Tuesday, December 16, 2014 1. West Virginia Grant County Commissioners Grant 5/24/2014 2. West Virginia Tyler County Commissioners Tyler 7/10/2014 3. West Virginia Clarksburg Harrison 12/4/2013 West Virginia “Yes Vote" Counties and Cities – 3
432 – Total # of “Yes Vote” Counties and Cities Across !
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Auto Trim Design & SIGNS Estimate 1616 Crawfordville Hwy. Crawfordville, FL 32327 Date Estimate #
12/18/2014 239
Name / Address
Ralph Thomas BOCC
Project
Description Qty Rate Total
7"x10' two color lettering installed on chambers wall 1 75.00 75.00T
Subtotal $75.00
Sales Tax (0.0%) $0.00
Total $75.00 Board of County Commissioners Agenda Request
Date of Meeting: January 5, 2015
Date Submitted: December 15, 2014
To: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board
From: Jerry Moore, Commissioner
Subject: Request Board Approval of a Resolution on the Incorporation of the Panacea Community
Statement of Issue: This agenda item requests Board approval of a Resolution (Attachment 1) on the incorporation of the Panacea Community.
Background: The Panacea Community has expressed interest in becoming incorporated and is again seeking legislative authority in 2015. The Panacea Waterfront Florida Partnership is taking the lead on this initiative. The incorporation process requires legislative approval and a referendum. If the incorporation efforts are successful, the BOCC will need to enter into inter-local agreements with Panacea to define areas of responsibility, ownership and sharing of resources as applicable and appropriate.
A workshop was held on November 7, 2013, so the BOCC and citizens could understand the incorporation process as well as the benefits and challenges of incorporation to both Panacea and the County. Citizens were also given the opportunity to ask questions and voice concerns or support.
Staff has been working with members of the Panacea Waterfronts Florida Partnership again this year to address budgets, revenues, essential services, inter-local agreements and other administrative issues as best possible based on the Panacea Incorporation Study of September 2013, and as amended in the attached September 2014 Study (Attachment 2).
Analysis: This agenda item is seeking Board approval of the attached Resolution not objecting to the Panacea Community seeking incorporation contingent upon maintaining a revenue neutral position for the County.
Budgetary Impact: None.
Options: 1. Approve the Resolution on the Incorporation of the Panacea Community. 2. Do not approve Resolution on the Incorporation of the Panacea Community. 3. Board direction.
Recommendation: Option 1
Request Board Approval of a Resolution on the Incorporation of the Panacea Community January 5, 2015 Page 2
Attachments: 1. Resolution 2. 2013 Panacea Study as Amended in 2014
RESOLUTION NUMBER ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA ON THE INCORPORATION OF THE PANACEA COMMUNITY; PROVIDING CERTAIN FINDINGS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Panacea Community founded in the 1800s, is a historic fishing and tourist waterfront village; and
WHEREAS, the Panacea Community has expressed an interest in seeking status as an incorporated city to be known as the City of Panacea; and
WHEREAS, the Panacea Community has completed a feasibility study and submitted it to the Florida Legislature, September 2014, and as amended in December 2014, to begin the process of seeking incorporation status as the City of Panacea; and
WHEREAS, the Panacea Community’s feasibility study contemplates entering into interlocal agreements with the County to provide certain services and facilities within the proposed City of Panacea; and
WHEREAS, Wakulla County does not object to the Panacea Community’s incorporation effort; provided, however, the incorporation shall be revenue neutral to the County and that terms and conditions under which the County will provide services and facilities to the proposed City of Panacea and the associated financial compensation to the County for the provision of said services and facilities have yet to be negotiates.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved, in recognition of the findings outlined above and incorporated herein by reference, that the Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners does not object to the Panacea Community’s efforts to be incorporated as the City of Panacea.
This Resolution shall be effective on the date approved by the Board, as provided below. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA, ON ______. WAKULLA COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
______RALPH THOMAS, Chairman
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM ONLY:
______BRENT X. THURMOND, HEATHER ENCINOSA, Esq. Clerk of Court County Attorney