Agenda Workshop 11-12-02 CITY COMMISSION
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA
WORKSHOP - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2002
6:00 P.M. FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
DI:LRAY BEACH
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WOJrlCSHOP AGENDA
1. Delray Beach Public Library Presentation
2. Relocation of Palm Beach Photographic Workshop
3. Public Arts Task Force - Richard McGloin
4. Grant Opportunities fitting the City's plans and goals - Langton Associates
5. Lobbying Program - Kathleen Daley
6. 2003 Legislative Agenda
7. Commission Comments
Please be advised that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with
respect to any matter considered at this meeting, such person will need to ensure that a verbatim
record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. The City neither
provides nor prepares such record.
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2003 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
NOVEMBER 8, 2002
We have attached the list of Legislative Issues of 2002 from the Commission Meeting dated
9/17/01 and drafts of the Palm Beach County League of Cities, Inc. 2003 Legislative Agenda for
your reference and review. A Community Budget Issue Request Sheet from Representative Richard
Machek is also attached.
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~ Legislative Issues of 2002
The following list is a compilation of issues identified by the Commission and City Staff as legislative
issues for the upcoming session of the legislature. The Commission will have the opportunity to
discuss this list with members of the delegation who will attend our Commission meeting on
Wednesday, September 19.
1. Rewdte of the Community Redevelopment Act (Part III of Chapter 163, F.S.)
a) Local discretion should be allowed in the length of terms for appointed CRA members.
b) Ensure that city CRA's continue to receive the TIF from the County as well as the City.
2. Boca Raton Airport
Considering the impact of aircraft noise on residents of Delray Beach, a representative of Delray
Beach should be added to the Boca Raton Airport Authority.
3. Billboard Legislation
The state should not preempt the City's dght to require removal of billboards as a condition of a
development order, or to amortize billboards not in conformance with the City's zoning code.
4. Criminal Justice/Juvenile Justice
a) Support legislation to allow photographic enforcement of red light running in Palm Beach
County.
b) Support a grant of $600,000 to assist in acquiring and remodeling facilities for Youth
Enrichment Vocational Center. The model for our program, the Youth Automotive Training
Center in Hollywood, is well proven as affective in turning at dsk youth from a criminal career
to being contributing members of society.
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5. Art in Public Places
Support funding Pineapple Grove Main Street's application for a $25,000 Cultural Programs Grant
to help construct the Pineapple Grove Art Walk.
6. Parks and Recreation
Support funding for the City's Flodda Recreation Development Assistance Program applications as
follows:
(1) $107,250 for tennis courts at the Catherine Strong Center in cooperation with the USTA on
their "First Serve" initiative for inner city tennis.
(2) $50,000 for playground equipment at Barwick Park.
7. Library Expansion
a) Support funding of the Delray Beach Library Public Library Construction Grant for $500,000.
b)
As the State Aid to Libraries program is reviewed this year, pursuant to CS/HB 337, ensure
that libraries such as Delray Beach's remain eligible to receive state aid for operating
purposes.
8. Senior Citizens
State funding of $500,000 is requested to construct a facility that would serve as a center for
government and non-profit agencies providing services to our growing senior citizen
population.
9. Water Supply
a)
Within the next two years the City expects to spend at least $4,200,000 in modifying our water
treatment process in order to comply with new, mandatory ddnking water quality standards.
State assistance is requested to comply with this unfunded mandate.
b)
The South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Board facility currently
reclaims only about 25% of its effluent to use for irrigation. An additional 12 MGD could be
reclaimed instead of being discharged to the ocean, where it may contribute to algae on our
reefs, but we need help with the cost. Using more treated sewage effluent for irrigation will
reduce use of surface waters and water from the surficial acquifer for such purposes. The
South Flodda Water Management District formerly gave grants for this purpose, but these
funds have now been diverted to pay the District's share of the Everglades Restoration.
Additional treatment and distribution facilities would cost $12-18 million. State assistance is
requested in the amount of $3,000,000.
10. Sludge Pelletization Facility
Support funding for the state share, $1,875,000, of the proposed regional sludge pelletization
facility to be operated by the Palm Beach County Solid Waste Authority to serve Palm Beach,
Martin and St. Lucie Counties and their municipalities. This $12,500,000 facility will reduce by
4,100 tons annually land application of phosphorus in the Everglades, Lake Okeechobee, and
Indian River Lagoon watersheds. We are also seeking $6,000,000 from the federal government,
$1,125,000 from the South Florida Water Management District and $3,500,000 from the
participating utilities.
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11. Regional Fire and Police Training Facility
The Fire Rescue Subcommittee of the Palm Beach County Intergovemmental Coordination
Program has determined there is a need for a regional fire/law enforcement training facility in Palm
Beach County, especially since the responsibility for such training has been shifted to the
Community College. The cost of acquiring land and constructing such a facility is estimated at
$20,000,000, with another $5,000,000 required for equipment. Support is requested for funding in
the budget for Palm Beach Community College to acquire a site begin more detailed planning for
this badly needed central facility for regional fire and police training.
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Welcome to our...
2003 Legislative Agenda
The p,u~rpose of the Palm Beach County League of
Cities Legislative Agenda is to articulate, advocate,
promote and advance issues that are important to
and significantly impact municipalities within Palm
Beach County for our collective betterment.
Our Mission Statement
Chartered in 1969 as a nonprofit corporation... The
purpose of the League of Cities is to promote and
advance the best collective interests of the
municipalities of Palm Beach County, Florida; to study
municipal problems and seek solutions to them through
cooperative efforts; to encourage and work for the
welfare of the citizens of the municipalities of Palm
Beach County, providing the best quality of life possible
county-wide.
Our 3 7 Municipalities by District
District 1:
Juno Beach, Jupiter, Jupiter Inlet Colony,
Lake Park, Mangonia Park, North Palm Beach,
Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach Shores,
Riviera Beach & Tequesta.
District 2:
Cloud Lake, Glen Ridge, Haverhill, Lake Clarke
Shores, Palm Springs, Royal Palm Beach,
West Palm Beach & Wellington.
District 3:
Atlantis, Boynton Beach, Greenacres, Hypoluxo,
Lake Worth, Lantana, Manalapan, South Palm Beach
& Village of Golf.
District 4:
Boca Raton, Briny Breezes, Delray Beach,
Gulf Stream, Highland Beach & Ocean Ridge.
District 5:
Belle Glade, Pahokee & South Bay.
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Growth Management,
Infrastructure & Annexation
The Cities & County Have Been Talking...
Seeking Local Legislation Bill
The PBC League of Cities & the Palm Beach County
Commission have been meeting to address issues of
annexation and service delivery. We are making strides
toward resolving enclave issues: We look to our Legislative
Delegation to help solv~ issues best addressed in Florida
Statute. The parties have agreed to move forward on a local
"Enclave Act" Bill for the near future.
Florida Statute 171
Language Modifications Needed
The League supports modifications to Florida Statute 171
language which will better define enclaves, pockets and the
delivery of urban/essential municipal services, to help resolve
annexation issues in general.
Infrastructure Funding
Appropriations & Resources Sought
Financial resources, including Local, State, Federal & Grant
funding, must be identified and dedicated to improve
substandard infrastructure areas. Equity infrastructure must
be achieved in all areas to deliver a basic level of service in
essential needs.
Good Growth Management
A Say in Our Future
To have Good Growth Management requires extensive
intergovernmental communication, cooperation, planning
and coordination. Cities only wish m have equal status, direct
input and control in decisions that directly impact their city.
This is a vital component of Home Rule.
Traffic Performance Standards
Partnership Essential for lmplementati.on
The League stresses the importance of Municipal
involvement as partners in the development of Corridor
Master Plans in Palm Beach County to mitigate future traffic
congestion problems on our roadways as our county reaches
buit~out. With cooperation comes solution!
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Smart Growth Needs Smart
Solutions & Fund Appropriations
Emergency Management Fortification
& Retrofitting for the New Realities
If it Must Be Built, Show Us the Money
As the school district, county and municipalities plan to
implement new standards and mandates of proactive safety
features in new construction or retrofitting, they are
challenged by tremendous cost increases, which in many
cases were not budgeted into the projects. Public Safety
Mandates - such as hurricane hardening, shuttering systems
and homeland security enhancements of public facilities -
add up to significant increase of cost to construct these
facilities. State funding sources must be allocated toward the
additional burden on these entities for the collective public
safety initiative.
Regional Fire Rescue Training Facilities
Our First Responc~ers Need All the Training Possible
PBC Fire Rescue, the Community College (PBCC) and
municipalities agree to the need for a new fire rescue training
facility. The current training facility will not be available
after two years. A new facility needs to be built at an
approximate cost of $15 million. PBC Solid Waste Authority
has donated property valued at $1 million and the County
has budgeted approximately $4 million for the building of a
training facility. Municipalities are looking at ways to best
parmer as well. We seek to obtain matching funds from the
state budget for this critical need facility.
FDOT Highways Sound Abatement Program
New Technologies Can Correct Old Problems
The Florida Department of Transportation needs to erect
effective sound barriers along Interstate 95 and other major
thoroughfares. Using outdated data and product
information, FD~T sometimes concludes that a sound barrier
is not necessary because an affected party is outside the
'shatter zone mark' of 160 feet. However, new and iml~roved
sound wall technology and products, that comply wim state
guidelines, have proven that sound decibels can be reduced
by as much as 20 decibels from the sound source out 300 to
400 feet. The PBC League supports efforts to encourage
FDOT to explore alternative products to build effective
sound walls for better quality of life in our surrounding
communities.
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Additonal Revenue Issues
Census Errors Impact Revenue Sharing
Errors Admitted, Solutions Slow in Coming
Census ei'rors negatively impact a city's revenues and create
the need for a revision to Florida Statue 218.62 - Half Cent
Sales Tax Formula. The revisional wording allowing
retroactive solution for cities and limited liability for the
state should read: "Effective from the 2000 Census, the
apportionment factors shall, except in the case of error,
remain in effect for the fiscal year."
Code Enforcement Collection Liens
Tools with Teeth are Needed by Local Jurisdictions
The League supports adding code enforcement fines as liens
to ad vaIorem tax l~ills of delinquent property owners, putting
an effective mechanism into place that gives recourse in code
enforcement problem cases and will be an effective tool
aiding in clean up our neighborhoods.
Double Taxation
Looking for Answers to Vexing Questions
Citizens within incorporated munigipalities are taxed to
underwrite road patrol operations of the sheriff's department,
while fully funding municipal police or public safety
departments. Investigating options separating these services
from shared public safety services will help equalize tax rate
differentials between municipalities and unincorporated
areas of the county.
Unfunded Mandates
Every Mandate Desires a Dedicated Funding Source
Each initiative passed by the state legislature and other
governmental jurisdictions must include a source for
appropriate full funding, so that the burden is not shifted to
individual municipalities or counties.
L.O.S.T. - Lake Okeechobee Scenic Tl'ail
AcceIerated Schedule & Funding needed for Local Area
The Tri-city lakefront area municipalities of Belle Glade,
Pahokee and South Bay must have the construction phase
of LOST, the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail, accelerated by
the State and Army Corps to take advantage of community
and economic development opportunities, utilizing local
resources and workers and provide maximum impact on the
area's ability to service and benefit from this important state/
federal project.
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Palm Beach County School System
With Education A Key Issue, Let's Focus On Things
Issues impacting our School District include: a need to review
the conflicts over school of choice vs. overcrowding; rising
insurance costs for P & C, health and errors & omissions;
the retirement system rising costs and, the impact of the
constitutional amendments on pre-K education and class
size. The "District Cost Differential Formula" in funds to
School Districts is very important to Palm Beach County.
Municipalities and the school systems would greatly benefit
by having more voice in the forming and setting of school
board districts & school facility boundaries.
Environmental Issues
Solid Waste Pelletization Facility
Appropriations Sought
The League supports the Solid Waste Authority and others
to fund and build a regional facility in Palm Beach County
that tums sludge cake by-product into commercially viable
fertilizer. This will close the recycling loop, preserve land
areas currently earmarked for sludge cake storage and free
up those areas for future water treatment issues.
Local Control Over Waterways
Better Partnerships for Better Controls of Our Water
Cities desire more partnership 'involvement over inland
waterways and navigable bodies of water that share their
borders. Examples of municipal interests include: Lagoon
cleanups, natural preservation & restoration initiatives,
bridge openings and their impact on traffic, mangrove
management and mitigation, monitoring no-wake and
manatee zones along the intracoastal areas. Palm Beach
County and its municipalities are working together on these
areas diligentIy and hope to get support from the Legislature
to grant better enforcement tool~ and juriadiction.
Local Resources & Workforce for C.E.R.P.
Dedicate Resources to the Local Area
Identification of needs, planning and implementation for
CERP (Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Project)
projects should maximize Iocal labor, talent and resources as
a priority. This includes education, workforce development
and skill training for the populations most directly impacted
by the scope of the projects (e.g. The Glades area).
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The Lake Worth Lagoon &
Loxahatchee River Basin Restoration Projects
Important Environmental Appropriations Priorities
The Lake Worth Lagoon Restoration cleanup projects should
continue to receive critical state funding and utilize local
resources and workers. A healthy Loxahatchee River Basin
is also critical to the fragile ecosystems including widlife,
marine life and~ clean water. These important resources are
key to Florida's ecosystem as a whole and economy,
warranting state interest and support.
Local Water Project Support
Appropriation Replacements for Cut Programs
With diverted resources and funding for CERP, many
municipal or regional water resource projects have been cut
by the SFWMD (South Florida Water Management
District). Permanent funding sources must be identified to
accomplish critical water management projects, which have
been suspended by the SFWMD, yet help complete total
water management and concurrency for our future needs.
Working Together
Gold Coast League of Cities' Issues
The Broward, Miami-Dade & Palm Beach Leagues
Look After Regional Issues for Common Solutions
Watch for the Gold Coast League's Legislative Agenda,
which calls for actions on these areas and more: The New
Regional Transit Authority, Growth Management &
Annexation Issues, Water Plant Retrofitting, Municipal
Library Funding, Beach Renourishment, Smart Highways
and Homeland Security.
Intergovernmental Cooperation
Working in Parmerships Produces Results
The Palm Beach County League of Citie~ work~
cooperatively with so many other entities on joint legislative
agendas with the intent to advocate and effect'best possible
outcomes intergovernmentally and legislatively for issues
impacting the citizenry of Palm Beach County, its
municipalities and beyond.
We support the legislative agendas of The Florida League of
Cities, National League of Cities, The Gold Coast League
and the Joint Legislative Agenda of the Palm Beach County
Board of Commissioners, Palm Beach School Board & the
Palm Beach County League of Cities, Inc.
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The Palm Beach County
League of Cities, Inc.
Board of Directors Meetings
2nd Wednesdays - Governmental Center, WPB
General Membership Meetings
4th Wednesdays - at various host cities
Executive Committee:
President:
Councilman Carmine Priore, Wellington
1st Vice President:
Councilperson Bev Smith, Palm Springs
2nd Vice President:
Councilman Don Daniels, Jupiter
Secretary & Treasurer:
Manager Mo Thornton, Atlantis
Mailing Address:
Palm Beach County League of Cities, Inc.
P.O. Box 1989, Governmental Center
West Palm Beach, FL 33402
Office Address:
Governmental Center, 10th FI., Suite 1002.17
301 North Olive Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Telephone (561)355-4484' (Fax)355-6545
League Staff:
James Titcomb, Executive Director
(561) 355-4484. (Fax) 355-6545
jtitcomb~co.palm-beach.fl.us
Carla Valcarcel, Manager Member Service
(561) 355-4484' (Fax) 355-6545 '
cvalcarc@co.palm-beach.fl.us
Elena Dobreva, Intern Assistant
(561) 355-4484- (Fax) 355-6545
League Attorney:
Trela White, Esquire
Corbett & White
309 Lake Avenue, Lake Worth, Florida 33460
(561) 586-7116. (Fax) 586-9611
trelajw~bellsouth.net
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Welcome to our...
2003 Legislative Agenda
The purpose of the Palm Beach County League of
Cities' Legislative Agenda is to articulate, advocate,
promote and advance issues that are important to and
significantly impact municipalities within Palm Beach
County.
Our Mission Statement
Chartered in 1969 as a nonprofit corporation... The
purpose of the League of Cities is to promote and
advance the best collective interests of the
municipalities of Palm Beach County, Florida; to study
municipal problems and seek solutions to them through
cooperative efforts; to encourage and work for the
welfare of the citizens of the municipalities of Palm
Beach County, providing the best quality of life possible
county-wide.
Our 37 Municipalities by District
District 1:
Juno Beach, Jupiter, Jupiter Inlet Colony,
Lake Park, Mangonia Park, North Palm Beach,
Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach
Shores, Riviera Beach & Tequesta.
District 2:
Cloud Lake, Glen Ridge, Haverhill, Lake Clarke
Shores, Palm Springs, Royal Palm Beach,
West Palm Beach & Wellington.
District 3:
Atlantis, Boynton Beach, Greenacre. s, Hypoluxn,
Lake Worth, Lantana, Manalapan, South Palm
Beach & Village of Golf.
District 4:
Boca Raton, Briny Breezes, Delray Beach,
Gulf Stream, Highland Beach & Ocean Ridge.
District 5:
Belle Glade, Pahokee & South Bay.
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Growth Management,
Infrastructure & Annexation
The Cities & County Have Been Talking...
Seeking Local Legislation Bill
The PBC League of Cities & the Palm Beach County
Commission have been meeting to address issues of
annexation and service delivery. We are making strides
toward resolving enclave issues. We look to our
Legislative Delegation to help solve issues best
addressed in Florida Statute. The parties have agreed
to move forward on a local "Enclave Act" Bill for the
near future.
Florida Statute 171
Language Modifications Needed
The League supports modifications to Florida Statute
171 language which will better define enclaves, pockets
and the delivery of urban/essential municipal services,
to help resolve annexation issues in general.
Infrastructure Funding
Appropriations & Resources Sought
Financial resources, including Local, State, Federal &
Grant funding, must be identified and dedicated to
improve substandard infrastructure areas. Equity
infrastructure must be achieved in all areas to deliver a
basic level of service in essential needs.
Good Growth Management
A Say in Our Future
To have Good Oiowfl~ Managell~ent requires extensive
intergovernmental communication, cooperation,
planning and coordination. Cities only wish to have
equal status, direct input and control in decisions that
directly impact their city. This is a vital component of
Home Rule.
The Palm Beach County 2003
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Smart Growth Needs Smart
Solutions & Fund Appropriations
Emergency Management Fortification
& Retrofitting for the New Realities
If it Must Be Built, Show Us the Money
As the school district, county and municipalities plan
to implement new standards and mandates of proactive
safety features in new construction or retrofitting, they
are challenged by tremendous cost increases, which in
many cases were not budgeted into the projects. Public
Safety Mandates - such as hurricane hardening,
shuttering systems and homeland security
enhancements of public facilities - add up to significant
increases of cost to construct these facilities. State
funding sources must be allocated toward the additional
burden on these entities for the collective public safety
initiative.
Regional Fire Rescue Training Facilities
First Responders Need the Best Training Possible
PBC Fire Rescue, the Community College (PBCC) and
municipalities agree to the need for a new fire rescue
training facility. The current training facility will not
be available after FY2004. A new facility needs to be
built at an approximate cost of $15 million. PBC Solid
Waste Authority has donated property valued at $1
million and the County has budgeted approximately
$4 million for the building of a training facility.
Municipalities are looking at ways to best partner as
well. We seek to obtain matching funds from the state
budget for this critically needed facility.
Traffic Performance Standards
Partnership Essential for Implementation
The League stresses the importance of Municipal
involvement as partners in the development of Corridor
Master Plans in Palm Beach County to mitigate future
traffic congestion problems on our roadways as our
county reaches buildout. With cooperation comes
solution!
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FDOT Highways Sound Abatement Program
New Technologies Can Correct Old Problems
The Florida Department of Transportation needs to
erect effective sound barriers along Interstate 95 and
other major thoroughfares. Using outdated data and
product information, FDOT sometimes concludes that
a sound barrier is not necessary because an affected party
is outside the 'shatter zone mark' of 160 feet. However,
new and improved sound wall technology and products,
that comply with state guidelines, have proven that
sound decibels can be reduced by as much as 20 decibels
from the sound source out 300 to 400 feet. The PBC
League supports efforts to encourage FDOT to explore
alternative products to build effective sound walls for
better quality of life in our surrounding communities.
RTA - Regional Transportation Authority
The legislature will be asked to create the new Regional
Transportation Authority comprised of the Greater
Gold Coast & Treasure Coast areas (Broward, Miami-
Dade & Palm Beach Counties and possibly Martin
County). The Palm Beach County League urges that
the legislature mandate that one municipal
representative be selected from each of the
encompassed counties, the permanent seat(s) should
be included initially as the authority is being
established. Municipalities will be directly impacted by
the decisions ofthe RTA and must have a voice in those
decisions. To often, municipal governments are left off
various special districts that overmap their jurisdictions,
causing poor planning and implementation of programs
or mandates that can prove to have adverse or
unintended results.
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Additional Revenue Issues
Census Errors Impact Revenue Sharing
Errors Admitted, Solutions Slow in Coming
Census errors negatively impact a city's revenues and
create the need for a revision to Florida Statue 218.62
- Half Cent Sales Tax Formula. The revisional wording
allowing retroactive solution for cities and limited
liability for the state should read: "Effective from the
2000 Census, the apportionment factors shall, except
in the case of error, remain in effect for the fiscal year."
Code Enforcement Collection Liens
Tools with Teeth Needed by Local Jurisdictions
The League supports adding code enforcement fines as
liens to ad valorem tax bills of delinquent property
owners, putting an effective mechanism into place that
gives recourse to cities in code enforcement problem
cases and will be an effective tool aiding in cleaning up
our substandard neighborhoods.
Double Taxation
Looking for Answers to Tax Inequity
Citizens within incorporated municipalities are taxed
to underwrite road patrol operations of the sheriff's
department, while fully funding municipal police or
public safety departments. Investigating options
separating these services from shared public safety
services will help equalize tax rate differentials between
municipalities and unincorporated areas of the county.
L.O.S.T. - The Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail
Accelerated Schedule & Funding for Local Area
The Tri-city lakefi'ont area municipalities of Belle
Glade, Pahokee and South Bay must have the
construction phase of LOST, the Lake Okeechobee
Scenic Trail, accelerated by the State and Army Corps
to take advantage of community and economic
development opportunities, utilizing local resources and
workers and provide maximum impact on the area's
ability to service and benefit from this important state/
federal project.
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The Palm Beach County School System
Education Is AKey Issue, Let's Focus On Specifics
Issues impacting our Palm Beach County School
District include: the need to review conflicts over
schooIs of choice vs. overcrowding; rising insurance
costs for P & C, health, errors & omissions; the
retirement system's rising costs and, the impact of the
constitutional amendments on pre-K education and
class size. The "District Cost Differential Formula" in
funds to School Districts is very important to Palm
Beach County. Municipalities and the school systems
would greatly benefit by having more voice in the
forming and setting of school board districts & school
facility boundaries.
Additional Educational Concerns
With or Without Constitutional Amendments, the
Legislature must provide Full Funding of Education
The Palm Beach County League supports legislation
that provides additional funding sources that raise
student achievement for initiatives such as: 1) increased
adult-student ratios in the schools; 2) additional class
room construction; and 3) better truancy programs.
In the event that either the constitutional amendments
related to Class-Size Reduction and Pre-K (4 Year Olds)
Mandatory Education are appro, ved, or alternative
programs addressing the same issue are established,
funding must be fully provided by the state legislatively
to prevent further unfunded mandate burdens from
being thrust upon our local governments.
Unfunded Mandates
Every Mandate Needs DMicated Funding Sources
Each initiative passed by the state legislature and other
governmental jurisdictions must include a source for
appropriate full funding, so that the burden is not shifted
to individual municipalities or counties.
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Environmental Issues
Solid Waste Pelletization Facility
Appropriations Sought
The League supports the Solid Waste Authority and
others to fund and build a regional facility in Palm
Beach County that turns sludge cake by-product into
commercially viable fertilizer. This will close the
recycling loop, preserve land areas currently earmarked
for sludge cake storage and free up those areas for future
water treatment issues.
Local Control Over Waterways
Parmershlps for Better Control of Our Waterways
Cities desire more partnership involvement over inland
waterways and navigable bodies of water that share their
borders. Examples of municipal interests include:
Lagoon cleanups, natural preservation & restoration
initiatives, bridge openings and their impact on traffic,
mangrove management and mitigation, monitoring no-
wake and manatee zones along the intracoastal areas.
Palm Beach County and its municipalities are working
together on these areas diligently and hope to get
support from the Legislature to grant better enforcement
tools and jurisdiction.
Local Resources & Workforce for C.E.R.P.
Dedicate Resources to the Local Area
Identification of needs, planning and implementation
for CERP (Comprehensive Everglades Restoration
Project) projects should maximize local labor, talent
and resources as a priority. This includes education,
workforce development and skill training for the
populations most directly impacted by the scope of the
projects (e.g. The Glades area).
Local Water Project Support
Appropriation Replacements for Cut Programs
With diverted resources and funding for CERP, many
municipal or regional water resource projects have been
cut by the SFWMD (South Florida Water Management
District). Permanent funding sources must be identified
to accomplish critical water management projects,
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which have been suspended by the SFWMD, yet help
complete total water management and concurrency for
our future needs.
The Lake Worth Lagoon &
Loxahatchee River Basin Restoration Projects
Important Environmental Appropriations Priorities
The Lake Worth Lagoon Restoration cleanup projects
should continue to receive critical state funding and
utilize local resources and workers. A healthy
Loxahatchee RiverBasin is also critical to the fragile
ecosystems including wildlife, marine life and clean
water. These important resources are key to Florida's
ecosystem as a whole and economy, warranting state
interest and support.
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Gold Coast League of Cities' Issues
The Broward, Miami-Dade & Palm Beach Leagues
Look for Common Solutions to Regional Issues
Look for the Gold Coast League's Legislative Agenda,
which calls for actions on these areas and more: The
New Regional Transit Authority, Growth Management
& Annexation Issues, Water Plant Retrofitting,
Municipal Library Funding, Beach Renourishment,
Smart Highways and Homeland Security.
Intergovernmental Cooperation
Working in Partnerships Produces Results
The Palm Beach County League of Cities works
cooperatively with many other entities on joint
legislative agendas with the intent to advocate and
effect best possible outcomes intergovemmentally and
legislatively for issues impacting the citizenry of Palm
Beach County, its municipalities and beyond.
We support legislative agendas of The Florida League
of Cities, National League of Cities, The Gold Coast
League and the Joint Legislative Agenda of the Palm
Beach County Board of Commissioners, Palm Beach
School Board & the Palm Beach County League of
Cities, Inc.
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The Palm Beach County
League of Cities, nc.
Board of Directors Meetings
2nd Wednesdays
- Governmental Center, WPB
General Membership Meetings
4th Wednesdays - at various host cities
Mailing Address:
Palm Beach County League of Cities, Inc.
P.O. Box 1989, Governmental Center
West Palm Beach, FL 33402
Office Address:
GovemmentaI Center
10th Floor, Suite 1002.17
301 North Olive Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Telephone (561) 355-4484' (Fax) 355-6545
League Staff:
James Titcomb, Executive Director
(561) 355-4484- (Fax) 355-6545
jtitcomb@co.palm-beach.fl.us
Carla Valcarcel, Manager Member Service
(561) 355-4484. (Fax)355-6545
cvalcarc@co.palm-beach.fl.us
Elena Dobreva, Intern Assistant
(5-6I) 355-4484. (Fax) 355.6545
edobreva@co.palm-beach.fl.uS
League Attorney:
Trela White, Esquire
Corbett & White
309 Lake Avenue
Lake Worth, Florida 33460
(561) 586-7116. (Fax) 586-9611
trelajw@bellsouth.net
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RECEIVED
OCT 2 8 2002
CITY' MANAGE. I~
FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
REPRESENTATIVE RICHARD A. MACHEK
District 78
5341 W. Atlantic Avenue 402 South Monroe Street
Suite 300 A 405 House Office Building
Delmy Beach, Florida 33484 Tallahassee, FL 3239%1300
561~279-1633 850-488- 5588
COMMUNITY BUDGET ISSUE REQUEST
INFORMATION SHEET
Please find enclosed the information sheet for the Community Budget Issue Request. You may make
copies if needed.
1. each request must be typed, any hand written request will be returned
2. each request must contain all information, or the request will be returned
3. make sure that there is a phone number on the request in ease of rely questions
All request will need to back in Representative Machek's office no later than December I, 2002 in
order to be processed and entered with Tatlahassee. Any request received after that date will not be
accepted.
Should you have any questions, please call Beth Hartnett-Murphy at 561-279-1633.
Pt~oject Tracking #:
Requester:
Project Title:
Community Budget Issue Request
Member District:
Organization of Rcqucster:
Date:
What statewide interest does this project address as it relates to Chapter 216.052(1)?
Recipient:
Name: Street:
Counties:
Zip Code:
Oov't Entity [] Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit) []
Contact:
Name: Phone #:
Project Description: (Include services to be provided).
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Amount you are requesting from the State for this project this year? Amount
Total Cost of Project: I
Is this request being made to fired (check all that apply): Operations [] Construction []
What type of match exists for this request? Local [] Private [] Federal [] None []
What kind? Total Cash Amount t
Was this project previously fimded by the State?
If yes, most recent Fiscal Year [ ....
] Total In Kind Amount [. [
Yes[] No[] Unknown[]
Amount [
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?
Purpose for future year fimding: Recurring Operations [] Non-Recurring Constmction []
Will this be an annual request? Yes [] No [] Unknown []
Was this project included in an Agency Budget Request? Yes [] No [] Unknown []
If yes, name the Agency:...
Yes [] No [] Unknown [] If yes, how much? [
Other
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget7 Yes [] No [] Unknown []
Is there documented need for this project? Yes [] No [] Unknown []
If yes, what is the documentation?
Was this project request heard before a publicly-noticed meeting cfa body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?
Yes [] No [] Unknown[]
If yes, name the Body:
Most recent meeting date: