TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Jeffrey L. Oris, CEcD, Assistant City Manager
THROUGH: Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM
DATE: January 10, 2023
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DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH'S 2023 STATE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
The City Commission is asked to discuss state legislative issues with our lobbyist, Mat Forrest of Ballad Partners to set legislative priorities for the 2023 Florida Legislative Session.
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Background:
Mat Forrest of Ballard Partners will be in attendance to discuss key issues expected to be raised during the 2023 Florida Legislative Session. Mr. Forrest will work with the Commission to formulate the City's legislative priorities for the session. In addition, staff will present a list of potential projects for which to seek funding from the legislature during the session. The Commission is asked to prioritize the list of projects and consider any others they believe appropriate. This prioritization will provide Mr. Forrest guidance as to City projects for which to seek sponsors and support in the Legislature.
A basic chart of information on projects staff recommends is provided in back-up materials.
City Attorney Review:
NA
Funding Source/Financial Impact:
NA - though project(s) for which the City receives appropriations may require some to be determined level of match.
Timing of Request:
With Committee meetings starting shortly, Mr. Forrest needs to find sponsors for City appropriation requests and any potential legislation ASAP.