Agenda Item Name:
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2020 Infrastructure Surtax Discussion
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Presenter:
James K. Harriott, Jr., P.E.
Deputy County Manager
Description:
Discussion of a 2020 ballot initiative for an infrastructure surtax funding priorities and supporting policy direction with a focus on building greater community resilience.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
1. Discuss resilience priorities and provide direction to staff.
2. Direct City and County staff to make a cooperative effort coordinating outreach to community stakeholders, other municipalities, and advisory boards on surtax priorities for greater community resiliency.
3. Report back to the Commissions no later than end of March 2020, with a preliminary report and draft interlocal agreements.
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Prior Board Motions:
November 5, 2019 - The Board directed staff to reach out to UF and City of Gainesville counterparts, community stakeholders, and advisory boards to discuss opportunities for a cooperative effort on surtax priorities. The County's priorities were solar, conservation lands, greenways and trails, high frequency public transport, innovative housing, and waste infrastructure.
June 27, 2019 - Commissioner Hutchinson moved to refer the Infrastructure Surtax Language on the sheet to staff for review and come back with a preliminary analysis of issues either with the legal issues with the way it is structured and practical issues with the implementation. Addressing the issue of chronic lack of connections to sewer infrastructure and the impacts it has on water quality should be added to the language on the sheet. The preliminary analysis should be brought back within 60 days for the Board's consideration. The motion carried 4-0 with Commissioner Wheeler out of the room.
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
A full cent surtax should generate approximately $23 million/year.
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Background:
In the face of the looming public concerns of climate change and associated extreme weather e...
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