COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
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Resolution No. 2015-R-34: Urging the Florida State Legislature to uphold the current Florida Statute providing for payment of expenses caused by the interference of Utility Facilities with transportation projects.
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DEPARTMENT:
City Clerk
SUMMARY:
Under Florida Statute 337.403 local governments have used home rule authority to conduct local transportation projects and require electric and other utilities to relocate utility equipment when necessary and to require the utilities to pay for such relocation projects.
HB 391 and SB 896 would require local governments to pay the cost of utility relocation, thereby putting the burden on the local government and its constituent taxpayers. Transportation projects are often the catalyst for economic development and therefore, it is beneficial to the local governments and tax payers to urge the Florida Legislature to not agree to take up these matter or any further attempts to limit local government’s ability to serve its citizens.
BUDGETED ITEM: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2015-R-34