SUBJECT
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Approve 2025 State Legislative Priorities for Polk County.
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DESCRIPTION
Staff is submitting six appropriation requests and two policy issues to include in the Board’s 2025 State Legislative Priorities. The Board’s adopted State Legislative Priorities will provide focus for lobbying efforts during the 2025 State Legislative Session.
Legislative appropriation requests submitted include:
1. Power Line Road Phase II
2. Medical Examiner Facility Expansion & Renovation
3. Central County Jail Chiller Replacement
4. Courthouse Electrical Upgrade Project
5. Headwaters of Peace River Floodplain Protection and Restoration
6. Heartland Headwaters Protection and Sustainability
Legislative policy priorities submitted include:
1. Allowing Alternative Solutions to Addressing BMAP Requirements for Wastewater Treatment Facilities
2. Broadband Grant Funding Opportunities for Local Government
More information on each issue is attached.
RECOMMENDATION
Request Board approval of the 2025 State Legislative Priorities for Polk County.
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact.
CONTACT INFORMATION
John Bohde, Deputy County Manager
863-534-6031
johnbohde@polk-county.net