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Commission Agenda Item
 

MEETING DATE:  11/13/2017

SUBJECT:  Resolution 18-05 Supporting Local Bill Regarding Stormwater Legislation

PREPARED BY:  Adam Boukari, Assistant City Manager

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt Resolution 18-05.

 

Summary

Alachua County has proposed to adopt a stormwater manual to potentially be in effect within municipalities in the county.  The City has voiced concerns regarding potential impacts to affordable housing, economic development and duplication of services, among others.

 

Resolution 18-05 supports the drafting of a local bill by the Florida Legislature to amend Section 403.0891 of the Florida Statutes to prohibit such a manual from being more stringent that best management practices adopted by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

 
FINANCIAL IMPACT: No
 
ATTACHMENTS:
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Resolution 18-05 Supporting Local Bill Regarding Stormwater Legislation
SIGNED