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File #: 19R-3208    Version: 1 Name: Bert Harris Act Support
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 4/11/2019 In control: City Commission Meeting
On agenda: 4/29/2019 Final action: 4/29/2019
Title: RESOLUTION NO. 19R-04-83: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA OPPOSING SENATE BILL 1720, AMENDING THE BERT J. HARRIS ACT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY VICE MAYOR M. MARGARET BATES).
Attachments: 1. RES-19R-04-83-Oppose SB 1720 - Bert J. Harris.pdf, 2. AR 19R-04-83, 3. SB 1720.pdf, 4. Bert Harris Act Support Weston Reso.pdf

Title

RESOLUTION NO. 19R-04-83: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA OPPOSING SENATE BILL 1720, AMENDING THE BERT J. HARRIS ACT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY VICE MAYOR M. MARGARET BATES).

 

Body

Request Action:

Pass a Resolution to oppose Senate Bill 1720 which proposes to amend the Bert J. Harris Act.

 

Need:

To express the City of Lauderhill's opposition to Senate Bill 1720.

 

Summary Explanation/ Background:

Vice Mayor M. Margaret Bates has requested a resolution opposing Senate Bill 1720 which proposes to amend the Bert J. Harris Act.

 

Attachments:

1. Senate Bill 1720

2. Resolution 2019-42 - City of Weston

 

Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:

Include projected cost, approved budget amount and account number, source of funds, and any future funding requirements

 

Estimated Time for Presentation:

 

Master Plan:

 

Goal 1: Clean, Green Sustainable Environment

[  ] Increase mass transit ridership  [  ] Reduce City energy consumption

[  ] Reduce water consumption

 

Goal 2: Safe and Secure City of Lauderhill

[  ] Crime in lower 50% in Broward  [  ] Residents feel safe in neighborhood

[  ] Reduce emergency fatalities

 

Goal 3: Open Spaces and Active Lifestyle for all ages

[  ] Increase participation in youth sports  [  ] Add new park land and amenities

[  ] Increase attendance at cultural programs and classes

 

Goal 4: Growing Local Economy, Employment and Quality of Commercial Areas

[  ] Increase commercial tax base  [  ] Increase employment in Lauderhill businesses

[  ] Decrease noxious and blighted uses in commercial areas

 

Goal 5: Quality Housing at all Price Ranges and Attractive Communities

[  ] Neighborhood signs and active HOAs  [  ] Housing & streets improved, litter reduced

[  ] Increase proportion of single family homes and owner occupied housing

 

Goal 6: Efficient and Effective City Government, Customer Focused & Values Diversity

[  ] Improves City efficiency  [  ] Increase use of Information Technology

[  ] Increases residents perception of Lauderhill as an excellent place to live