Placement: Proclamations and Special presentations
Action Requested: Discussion
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Discuss the 2022 State Legislative Update - Week 1
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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) - 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 in the Appropriations Committee. HB 2391 (Trabulsy) - 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 in the Appropriations Committee. HB 2053 (Overdorf) - City of Port St. Lucie Tradition Regional Park in the amount of $500,000 was filed on September 28, 2021 and scheduled for the Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee on January 19, 2022. The corresponding Senate project forms were filed by Senator Harrell.
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