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| | | | | | | | | To: | Honorable Mayor and Town Councilmembers
| | From: | Alex Rey, Town Manager
| | Subject: | State Legislative Priorities for FY2019 -2020
| | Date: | 1/15/2019
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| | | | | | | | | Recommendation: | Itis recommended that the Town Council approve the enclosed legislative priorities for FY2019-2020. |
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| | | | | | | | | Background: | The State Legislature annually considers appropriations which provide funding for numerous activities, projects, as well as, general government operations. Southern Strategy Group (“SSG”) is contracted by the Town to provide State Lobbying Services. SSG lobbying services include proactively monitoring and lobbying on State budgeting and legislation which impacts the Town. The Town annually identifies priority projects to pursue legislatively in collaboration with SSG. In addition, certain policy items are pursued which are in the best interest of the Town.
It is recommended that the Town pursues the proposed State Legislative Priorities for Fiscal Year 2019-2020:
1)Infrastructure: Royal Oaks Drainage Improvements Phase II Project - $2 Million.
2)Infrastructure: Miami Lakes Business Park Northeast Resilient Transportation Infrastructure Project - $6 Million.
3)Infrastructure: Miami Lakes Business Park Southeast Resilient Transportation Infrastructure Project - $853,000.
4)Policy: Florida Statutes Section 339.176: Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) Governing Board to support municipalities with a population of less than 50,000 to be represented.
5)Policy: Florida Statutes Section 316.0777: License Plate Recognition (LPR) Public Records Exemption Sunset Provision, expiring on October 2, 2019, to ensure this provision is saved from repeal to protect the privacy of our residents.
6)Policy: Florida Statutes Section 252.363: Tolling and Extension of Permits and other Authorizations (Development order tolling for emergency declarations) to amend this statute to limit tolling to states of emergency that actually affect the construction industry.
7)Policy: Florida Retirement System (FRS) Revocation of Election and Alternative Plan (Municipal Opt-Out Option).
The Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Legislative Priorities are summarized herein as “Exhibit A”.
EXHIBITA
TOWN OF MIAMI LAKES LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES SUMMARY
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REQUESTS
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TOWN OF MIAMI LAKES PROJECTS AND POLICIES
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$2,000,000
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Royal Oaks Drainage Improvements Phase II Project
The Town received $500,000 in legislative appropriation to assist in funding Area 1 and Area 2 of Phase I. Phase II includes design and construction of the drainage system, featuring the installation of storm water pipes, exfiltration trenches (French Drains), manholes, pollution retardant baffles, catch basins, and resurfacing and restoring of the existing roadway surfaces for Areas 3, 4 and 5.
The Project boundaries are:
Area 3: NW 166th Street, NW 164th Terrace, and NW 163rd Terrace from NW 82nd Avenue to NW 79th Avenue; NW 79th Avenue from NW 163rd Terrace to NW 166th Street; NW 166th Street from NW 82nd Court to NW 82nd Avenue
Area 4: NW 79th Avenue from NW 159th Terrace to NW 155th Street
Area 5: NW 170th Street to NW 166th Terrace from NW 87th Avenue to NW 84th Avenue
The estimated project cost is $2,000,000.
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$6,000,000
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Miami Lakes Business Park Northeast Resilient Transportation Infrastructure Project
This Project includes the design and construction of resilient and sustainable multi-modal transportation infrastructure to provide safe and convenient non-motorized transportation to jobs, educational opportunities, businesses, commerce, and an executive airport in the Town's Eastern Business District. The Project will construct new ADA accessible sidewalks, bicycle lanes, and drainage infrastructure. The Miami Lakes Business Park Northeast Resilient Transportation Infrastructure Project will incorporate a multifunctional design to provide significant co-benefits to support Complete Streets and green infrastructure that will assist in flood mitigation, pollution runoff reduction, heat island effects protection, and sustainable transportation promotion, thereby increasing the resilience of the Town of Miami Lakes.
Project boundaries are:
1) NW 153rd/151st Street from Miami Lakeway North eastbound to NW 57th Court
2) NW 59th Court from NW 151st Street southbound to Miami Lakes Drive
3) NW 57th Court from NW 151st Street southbound to Miami Lakes Drive
4) NW 158th Street from NW 59th Avenue to NW 57th Avenue
5) NW 163rd Street from NW 59th Avenue to NW 57th Avenue
6) NW 165th Terrace from NW 59th Avenue to NW 58th Avenue
The estimated project cost is $6,000,000.
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$853,000
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Miami Lakes Business Park Southeast Resilient Transportation Infrastructure Project
This Project includes the design and construction of resilient and sustainable multi-modal transportation infrastructure to provide safe and convenient non-motorized transportation to jobs, educational opportunities, businesses, commerce, and an executive airport in the Town's Eastern Business District. This Project includes the design and construction of new ADA accessible greenways and trails, sidewalks, and bicycle facilities. The Miami Lakes Business Park Southeast Resilient Transportation Infrastructure Project will incorporate a multifunctional design to provide significant co-benefits to support non-motorized transportation and enhanced landscaping which improves air quality, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, protects from the creation of heat island effects, addresses traffic congestion, and enhances connectivity. Through the implementation of non-motorized transportation modes, the Town furthers its Strategic Plan commitment to becoming a resilient community.
Project boundaries are:
1) NW 142nd Street from NW 60th Avenue to NW 57th Court
2) NW 139th Street from NW 60th Avenue to NW 57th Court
3) NW 58th Court from NW 142nd Street to NW 139th Street
4) NW 57th Court from NW 142nd Street to NW 139th Street
The estimated project cost is $853,000.
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POLICY
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Florida Statutes Section 339.176
Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) Governing Board to support municipalities with a population of less than 50,000 to be represented.
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POLICY
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Florida Statutes Section 316.0777
License Plate Recognition (LPR) Public Records Exemption Sunset Provision, expiring on October 2, 2019, to ensure this provision is saved from repeal to protect the privacy of our residents.
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POLICY
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Florida Statutes Section 252.363
Tolling and Extension of Permits and other Authorizations (Development order tolling for emergency declarations) to amend this statute to limit tolling to states of emergency that actually affect the construction industry.
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POLICY
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Florida Retirement System (FRS) Revocation of Election and Alternative Plan (Municipal Opt-Out Option)
To provide a mechanism for voluntary municipal participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS), allowing municipalities to offer sustainable and affordable retirement plan options for new employees.
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