HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution 2023-5 Support for 2023 FLC PlatformRESOLUTION 2023 - 5
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CRESTVIEW, URGING MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA
LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT THE 2023 FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES LEGISLATIVE
PLATFORM
WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature will convene the 2023 Legislative Session on
March 7, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the membership of the Florida League of Cities adopted the 2023 FLC
Legislative Platform during the FLC Legislative Conference on December 2, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the City of Crestview supports the 2023 FLC Legislative Platfoiiii, which
includes:
Supporting the preservation of municipal authority to manage municipal revenue sources
and realize a reasonable rate of return on their proprietary assets, investments, and services.
Supporting legislation that defines and clarifies mobility plans in order to provide a clear
and concise regulatory framework for Florida cities to acquire, construct and implement both
traditional and alternative modes of transportation.
Supporting legislation that restores authority to local governments for the regulation of
short-term rental properties as necessary for quality of life, public safety and the creation of fair
lodging standards. Supporting legislation clarifying that existing, grandfathered municipal short-
teim rental ordinances can be amended without penalty. Opposing legislation that preempts
municipal authority as it relates to the regulation of short-term rental properties.
Supporting legislation that requires all money from the Sadowski State and Local
Housing Trust Fund be used only for Florida's affordable housing programs that are targeted to
meet the needs of workforce housing, including home ownership and rental availability.
Supporting legislation establishing a statewide coordinated planning and prioritization
approach for water resource investments that funds Florida's current and projected water needs
in an equitable manner and authorizing Comprehensive Watershed Management projects to
qualify for funding under the state Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Fund.
WHEREAS, the City of Crestview also supports the FLC policy positions relating to:
• Property Tax Protection
• Residential Zoning
• Transportation Funding
• Water and Wastewater Plant Operator Licensure
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Crestview:
Section 1. The City of Crestview will work with our local legislative delegation in support of
these and other issues affecting Florida's cities, towns, and villages during the upcoming 2023
Legislative Session.
Section 2. A copy of this resolution shall be provided to members of our local legislative
delegation and the Florida League of Cities, Inc.
ADOPTED this 9th day of January 2023.
hitten, Mayor
ATTEST:
anne Sc ader, City Clerk
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