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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO DIRECT CITY ADMINISTRATION TO WORK WITH THE BROWARD COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION AND LOBBYISTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATION REQUESTS
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
1. Administration has identified various critical need projects and would like to request our lobbyists to work with state legislators for funding in the 2021 Legislative session.
2. Due to the anticipated budget constraints related to COVID-19 at the State level, our lobbyist have made the following recommendations related to appropriation requests:
a. State match should not exceed $400,000
b. City should match at least 50%
c. Request should address and demonstrate community need
d. Have a strong return on investment / justification
3. Attached Exhibit 1 provides detail on each of the following four (4) appropriations requests:
a. Fixed License Plate Reader technology throughout the city - Total Project $1,061,016.93 - Requesting $400,000 (62% City Match)
b. Seepage management storm-water pump station to serve properties west of NW 208th Avenue and north of Pines Blvd - Total Project $1,250,000 - Requesting $400,000 (34% City Match & 34% South Broward Drainage District Match)
c. Sanitary Sewer Vacuum Tanker Truck Purchase(s) for Emergency Sewage Removal - Total Project $350,000 - Requesting $175,000 (50% City Match)
d. Sanitary Sewer Inflow Reduction of Western Pembroke Pines by Chimney Seal Method - Total Project $766,835.64- Requesting $383,417.82 (50% City Match)
4. Request City Commission approval to seek funding with the assistance from our lobbyists for the above referenced appropriation requests in the 2021 Legislative Session impacting the 2021-2022 fiscal year.
Financial Impact
FINANCIAL IMPACT DETAIL:
a) Initial Cost: None
b) Amount budgeted for this item in Account No: Not Applicable
c) Source ...
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