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Memorandum | |
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| | | | | | | | | To: | Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers
| | From: | Alex Rey, Town Manager
| | Subject: | State Legislative Priorities for FY2018-2019
| | Date: | 9/5/2017
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| | | | | | | | | Recommendation: | | It is recommended that the Town Council approve the enclosed legislative priorities for FY2018-2019. |
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| | | | | | | | | Background: | |
The State Legislature annually considers several appropriations measures, which provide discretionary funding for numerous activities, as well as general government operations. Southern Strategy Group (“SSG”) is contracted to provide the Town's state lobbying services. SSG lobbying services include being proactive in monitoring and lobbying on state budgeting and legislation which impacts the Town.
From the funding side, it is recommended that the Town makes the following request:
•West Lakes Drainage - $500,000
•Royal Oaks Drainage - $500,000
•Main Street East redevelopment and NW 59th Avenue connectivity - $2,000,000
Additionally, the Mayor has indicated his desire to pursue two legislative policy amendments:
1.A provision allowing municipalities to optout of the FRS pension program. Currently, once you join the FRS, municipalities cannot opt-out.
2.A provision that allows municipalities, through an interlocal agreement, to pool their population numbers to be eligible to qualify as members of the Transportation Planning Organization (formerly MPO).
The Fiscal Year 2018-19 Legislative Priorities are summarized below.
TOWN OF MIAMI LAKES LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES SUMMARY
TOTAL LEGISLATIVE REQUESTS $3 MILLION
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REQUEST
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TOWN OF MIAMI LAKES PROJECTS
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$500,000
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West Lakes Drainage Improvements Phase III Project
This project includes drainage system installation of drainage pipes in residential roads and exfiltration trenches (French Drains), connecting to the stormwater main line on NW 89th Avenue leading to an outfall. The underground infrastructure previously funded in part by the Florida Legislature is the main system which West Lakes Drainage Improvements Phase III new structures and inlets will intersect, completing this drainage system. The total project cost is estimated at $1,000,000 with $500,000 from the State and $500,000 from local funds.
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$500,000
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Royal Oaks Drainage Improvements Project
This project includes construction of the drainage system which includes installation of stormwater pipes, exfiltration trenches (French Drains) and catch basins, creating a new outfall and restoration and resurfacing of the existing roadway surfaces. The project boundaries between 162ndto 169thStreet and 79thto 82ndAvenue.
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$2,000,000
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NW 59th Avenue Extension and Redevelopment Project
(Main Street East redevelopment and NW 59th Avenue connectivity)
The project includes the purchase of a 5.86-acre parcel from the Miami-Dade Aviation Department to design and construct a bridge and roadway improvement, extending NW 59th Avenue over the C-8 Canal south to NW 154th Street (Miami Lakes Drive), thereby providing improved public access that will facilitate increased economic opportunities, commerce, and local jobs. The project will also include a storage yard and a boat storage facility for the nautical public to be operated by the private sector through a revenue sharing agreement with the Town. This project will benefit the Town, neighboring jurisdictions, and Miami-Dade County by improving public infrastructure which brings economic recovery and enhancement to vacant spaces, increases access to businesses and commerce, and expands economic development opportunities in this region.
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POLICY
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FRS Opt-Out Clause
A provision allowing municipalities to optout of the FRS pension program.Currently, once you join the FRS, municipalities cannot opt-out.
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POLICY
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Support to Amend Florida Statute 339.176
Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) Governing Board Voting Membership Population Threshold for Municipalities under 50,000.
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