Placement: Proclamations and Special presentations
Action Requested: Discussion
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Discuss the 2022 State Legislative Update - Weeks 2-4
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Submitted By: Ella Gilbert, 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 an update of the 2022 Florida Legislative Session.
Presentation Information: Deputy City Attorney Ella Gilbert will be present for discussion.
Staff Recommendation: Request that the Council hear the presentation.
Background: The Florida Legislative Session convened on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 and is scheduled to adjourn on March 11, 2022 or at another time agreed upon by the House of Representatives and Senate. City Council approved the State Legislative Program on July 26, 2021. City Manager Blackburn presented the City’s Legislative Program to the St. Lucie County Legislative Delegation on August 19, 2021. Our lobbyist, Gray Robinson provides weekly updates throughout the duration of the Legislative Session.
Issues/Analysis: HB 2389 (Trabulsy)/ Senate LFIR 2263 (Harrell) - Port St. Lucie - St. Lucie River/C-23 Water Quality Restoration Project (Areas 7A Design) in the amount of $416,875 was filed on October 25, 2021 and passed the Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee on January 13, 2022. It is now funded $208,438 in House Budget, Line 1665A. HB 2391(Trabulsy) /Senate LFIR 2264 (Harrell) - Port St. Lucie Southern Grove Jobs Corridor Water Main Project in the amount of $1,774,150 was filed on October 25, 2021 and passed the Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee on January 13, 2022. It is now funded $500,000 in Senate Budget, Line 1665A. HB 2053 (Overdorf) - City of Port St. Lucie Tradition Regional Park in the amount of $500,000 was filed on September 28, 2021, passed the Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee on January 19, 2022, but did not make the budget in the House or Senate.
On January 24, 2022, City Council amended the State Legislative program to include support of HB 1415 (Alternative Mobility Funding) a growth management bill related to mobility fees. The bill revises criteria for local government implementation of mobility fees and the development of mobility plans. Additionally, City Council opposed HB 1241 (Local Government Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Services). The bill prohibits governments from seeking “liquidated damages, administrative fees, or other similar charges” against a hauler for failure to perform during a local, state, or federal emergency. In addition, the bill would cap these charges at any other time (non-emergency) at 50% of the amount billed to the customer. The proposals would apply to any contract executed or renewed after July 1, 2022. Mayor Martin, Vice Mayor Caraballo and Councilman Bonna participated Florida League of Cities Legislative Action Days to advocate on behalf of the City for its appropriations requests, policy priorities, and several Home Rule Preemption bills.
Financial Information: N/A
Special Consideration: N/A
Location of Project: Projects are located city-wide.
Attachments:
Memo from Gray Robinson re: 2022 Legislative Session - Weeks 2-4 Summaries (January 17-February 4)
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 7736
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Ella M. Gilbert, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by James D. Stokes, City Attorney.