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RESOLUTION NO. 20R-12-243: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, URGING AND REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PASS A STIMULUS TO INCLUDE AND APPROVE FAIR AND EQUITABLE BUDGET AID FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ASSIST WITH THE WIDESPREAD EFFECTS OF COVID-19; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE TO SENATORS OF THE LEVELS OF AID NECESSARY TO MEET THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S NEEDS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER LAWRENCE MARTIN)
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Request Action:
Pass a Resolution to urge and request that the United States Congress pass a stimulus to include and approve fair and equitable budget aid for local governments to assist with the widespread effects of COVID-19.
Need:
To request aid assistance for local governments.
Summary Explanation/ Background:
COVID-19 has had widespread effects on all municipalities. The National League of Cities released data from over 900 municipalities showing the figures of the widespread effects. The survey found that 71% of cities, towns and villages believe that their government’s condition will worsen if Congress does not pass another stimulus. Since the state of the pandemic, cities have seen revenues decline by 21%, while incurring additional expenditures related to COVID-19 such as PPE, remote work technology and overtime pay to essential employees. Local governments need aid in order to help make up the budget gap. The City of Lauderhill urges and requests that the United States Congress pass a stimulus to include and approve fair and equitable budget aid for local governments as a result of the widespread effects of COVID-19. Commissioner Lawrence "Jabbow" Martin has requested this Resolution in support of aid for local governments.
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Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:
Include projected cost, approved budget amount and account number, source of funds, and any future funding requirements
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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