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RESOLUTION NO. 24R-02-26: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA OPPOSING SENATE BILL 1126 AND HOUSE BILL 1641 BEFORE THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE WHICH SEEK TO PREEMPT THE REGULATION OF AUXILIARY CONTAINERS (REUSABLE OR SINGLE-USE BAGS, CUPS, BOTTLES OR OTHER PACKAGING) AND DELETE A CURRENT LAW PROVISION THAT REQUIRES THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TO REVIEW AN UPDATE ITS 2010 REPORT ON RETAIL BAGS AND AUXILIARY CONTAINERS; URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO CONTINUE TO RELY ON THE DATA REPORTED IN THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION’S RETAIL BAG REPORT IN THE ENACTMENT LEGISLATION REGARDING THE REGULATION OF PLASTICS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER, MELISSA DUNN).
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Request Action:
Pass a Resolution opposing SB 1126 and HB 1641 regarding the regulation of auxiliary containers (reusable or single-use bags, cups, bottles or other packaging).
Need:
Pass a Resolution to oppose bills that would preemt
Summary Explanation/ Background:
A Resolution opposing SB 1126 and HB 1641 regarding the regulation of auxiliary containers (reusable or single-use bags, cups, bottles or other packaging).
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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