Placement: Proclamations and Special presentations
Action Requested: Discussion
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Discuss the 2023 State Legislative Final Report
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Submitted By: Ella Gilbert, Senior Deputy City Attorney, City Attorney’s Office
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a high-performing city government organization.
Executive Summary (General Business): To provide the Final Report of the 2023 Florida Legislative Session.
Presentation Information: Representatives from our lobbying firm, Gray Robinson will present the attached presentation.
Staff Recommendation: City staff and representatives from our lobbying firm, Gray Robinson, will be present for discussion and will not provide a recommendation at this time.
Background: The Florida Legislative Session convened on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, and adjourned on May 5, 2023. City Council approved the State Legislative Program on December 5, 2022. Former City Manager Blackburn presented the City’s Legislative Program to the St. Lucie County Legislative Delegation on January 13, 2023.
Issues/Analysis: The 2023 Florida Legislature approved a $116.5 billion budget on May 5, 2023. The budget was delivered to the Governor and signed on June 15, 2021. Tom Mackie Blvd - Phase 4 - $3,000,000 request - Senate #2600/House #1960 - was included in the budget at $3,000,000 (Line 2042A) and Public Works Administrative Complex/EOC - $1,000,000 request - House #1908 was included in the budget at $1,000,000 (Line 2341A). However, Public Works Administrative Complex/EOC was vetoed. The fiscal year for the state of Florida begins July 1, 2023. The start of the 2024 Legislative Session is Tuesday, January 9, 2024, therefore Committee Weeks start on September 18, 2023. There will be seven (7) committee weeks before the start of the 2024 Legislative Session. This earlier start results in an advancement of the legislative planning process, including a fall 2023 St. Lucie County Legislative Delegation Meeting.
Financial Information: N/A
Special Consideration: The start of the 2024 Legislative Session is Tuesday, January 9, 2024. There will be seven (7) Interim Committee Weeks (beginning September 18, 2023) before the start of the 2024 Legislative Session.
Location of Project: Projects are located city-wide.
Attachments:
1. Port St. Lucie 2023 Session Final Report
2. Port St. Lucie 2023 Session Wrap Up Presentation
NOTE: All of the listed items in the “Attachment” section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.
Internal Reference Number: Legal Intake 10022
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Ella M. Gilbert, Senior Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by James D. Stokes, City Attorney.