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10-28-24 Regular Commission Meeting Adopted MinutesMINUTES ' Regular City Commission Meeting Monday, October 28, 2024 - 6:30 PM Commission Chamber City Hall, 800 Seminole Road Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALL TO ORDER: Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Ford called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. CC Bartle called the roll. ATTENDANCE: Present: Curtis Ford, Mayor - Seat 1 Bruce Bole, Commissioner - Seat 2 (District 1308) Michael Waters, Commissioner - Seat 3 (District 1307) Candace Kelly, Commissioner - Seat 4 (District 1306) Jessica Ring, Commissioner - Seat 5 (District 1312) Also Present: William B. Killingsworth, City Manager (CM) Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy City Manager (DCM) Jason Gabriel, City Attorney (CA) Donna Bartle, City Clerk (CC) Ladayija Nichols, Deputy City Clerk (DCC) Cathy Varian, Human Resources Director (HRD) Amanda Askew, Planning & Community Development Dir. (PCDD) APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1 A. Approve minutes of the Regular City Commission meeting held on September 9, 2024. Mayor Ford asked if there were any corrections or changes needed. There were no corrections to the minutes. Mayor Ford stated the minutes stand as submitted. 1B. Approve minutes of the Emergency Briefing on Hurricane Milton held on October 9, 2024. Mayor Ford asked if there were any corrections or changes needed. There were no corrections to the minutes. Mayor Ford stated the minutes stand as submitted. 2. COURTESY OF FLOOR TO VISITORS Mayor Ford explained the process for public comments and opened the Courtesy of the Floor to Visitors. Regular City Commission October 28, 2024 PUBLIC COMMENT CC Bartle called each speaker to the podium. Marcia Ottie raised concerns regarding drainage. Stephanie Carter discussed drainage problems. Stephen Curtis addressed issues related to drainage. 3. CITY MANAGER REPORTS 3.A. Accept the 90 -Day Calendar (Oct. -Dec. 2024) CM Killingsworth brought up the proposed Town Hall dates, and the discussion was deferred. There was a CONSENSUS to accept the 90 -Day Calendar. 3.B. Fiorentino Group presentation Davis Bean, a partner at the Fiorentino Group, presented as outlined in the agenda packet and referred to a packet of information (which is attached hereto and made part of this Official Record as Attachment A) and answered questions from the Commission. 10-28-24 Attachment A 4. REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS FROM CITY COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Waters • Reported receiving an email from Lenny Jevic regarding a recently passed Marine and extended his condolences. He also expressed interest in hearing from staff about Mr. Jevic's request. Commissioner Ring • Inquired about the flyover. • Encouraged everyone to vote in the upcoming election. DCM Hogencamp provided an update on the flyover. Commissioner Bole • Praised City staff for their efforts with trash pickup. Commissioner Kelly • Asked for an update on the status of the City's lead renewal. CM Killingsworth noted that PCDD Askew would compile the necessary information for him to report. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS None. 6. CONSENT AGENDA None. Regular City Commission October 28, 2024 7. 8. COMMITTEE REPORTS Mayor Ford reported as detailed in the agenda packet. 7.A. Appointments and Reappointments to Various Boards and Committees Link to October 7, 2024 BMRC Asenda Packet MOTION: Reappoint and appoint members as listed in the agenda staff report. Motion: Michael Waters Second. Bruce Bole Commissioner Kelly asked about ESC, and CM Killingsworth explained that staff is considering standardizing ESC and reassessing its mandate to ensure more direct engagement with the Commission and align their work with the Commission's priorities. Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole (Seconded By) For Michael Waters (Moved By) For Candace Kelly For Jessica Ring For Motion passed 5 to 0. ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS 8.A. RESOLUTION NO. 24-55 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING RENEWAL OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE, AS WELL AS OTHER INSURANCE BENEFIT PLANS, AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES TO EXECUTE ALL RELEVANT DOCUMENTS. Mayor Ford read the title of the resolution. CM Killingsworth reported as detailed in the agenda packet. HRD Varian answered questions from the Commission. MOTION: Approve Resolution (No). 24-55. Motion: Bruce Bole Second. Candace Kelly Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole (Moved By) For Michael Waters For Candace Kelly (Seconded By) For Regular City Commission October 28, 2024 Jessica Ring Motion passed S to 0. For 8.B. RESOLUTION NO. 24-56 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH GRANTING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ON STATE ROAD AlA/MAYPORT ROAD FROM 630 FEET SOUTH OF STATE ROAD 10/ATLANTIC BOULEVARD TO WEST 7th STREET; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY CONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDER(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND AS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Ford read the title of the resolution. MOTION. Approve Resolution No. 24-56. Motion: Jessica Ring Second: Bruce Bole Commissioner Waters asked about road repairs, and CM Killingsworth clarified that they are part of the Complete Streets project. Commissioner Ring asked about the easement, and CM Killingsworth mentioned that it is set for a three-year duration. He also noted that this project is likely to coincide with the timeline of the Complete Streets project, and further explained as detailed in the agenda packet. Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole (Seconded By) For Michael Waters For Candace Kelly For Jessica Ring (Moved By) For Motion passed S to 0. 9. ACTION ON ORDINANCES 9.A. ORDINANCE NO. 31-24-17, Public Hearing and Final Reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, COUNTY OF DUVAL, STATE OF FLORIDA, TRANSMITTING PROPOSED EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT BASED AMENDMENTS TO THE GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ALSO TRANSMITTING A NEW MAP SERIES TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA'S VARIOUS AGENCIES FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF SAID EAR -BASED AMENDMENTS AND NEW MAP SERIES UPON RECEIPT OF SAID COMMENTS AND COMPLETION OF THE STATE Regular City Commission October 28, 2024 COORDINATED REVIEW PROCESS; PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE AND INTENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Link to Final 2045 Comprehensive Plan Mayor Ford read the title of the ordinance. CM Killingsworth briefly explained as detailed in the agenda packet. PCDD Askew provided updates and answered questions. The public hearing was opened, there were no speakers, and the public hearing was closed. CM Killingsworth answered additional questions. MOTION. Approve Ordinance No. 31-24-17. Motion: Bruce Bole Second: Candace Kelly Curtis Ford For Bruce Bole (Moved By) For Michael Waters For Candace Kelly (Seconded By) For Jessica Ring For Motion passed S to 0. 10. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS None. 11. CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK REPORTS AND/OR REQUESTS CA Gabriel • Gave an update on the Form 6 case. 12. CLOSING COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS AND CITY MANAGER Commissioner Ring • Inquired about Plaza Road, and CM Killingsworth explained that FDOT will be handling the work. Commissioner Bole • Proposed that the City establish a formal process for heritage trees. Commissioner Kelly • Raised concerns about the safety of a -bikes being ridden to school. CM Killingsworth • Addressed Lenny Jevic's request concerning Veterans Park. Regular City Commission October 28, 2024 Mayor Ford • Requested that the Commission keep the importance of stormwater maintenance in mind. 13. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:37 PM Attest: Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk Date Approved: /2/1/20 2 Mill', Curtis Ford, Major Regular City Commission October 28, 2024 J� Attachment A to 10-28-24 Minutes r�,�J\l\ CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH STATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS OVERVIEW October 28, 2024 Submitted By: The Fiorentino Group 1301 Riverplace Boulevard, Suite 1300 Jacksonville, Florida 32207 904.358.2757 225 South Adams Street, Suite 250 Tallahassee, Florida 32301 850.222.1959 '00� THE FIORENTINO GROUP Attachment A to 10-28-24 Minutes OUR REPRESENTATION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH EXPERIENCE - CONTACTS AT THE HIGHEST LEVELS - PERFORMANCE. For nearly six years, The Fiorentino Group (TFG) has successfully represented the City of Atlantic Beach (City) before Florida's state leaders in Tallahassee. Throughout our representation, which began in early 2019, our team has worked successfully on state legislation of importance to the City, as well as securing numerous state appropriations for the City. We have also worked to assist the City's elected and appointed leaders with developing relationships with key state executive and legislative officials. Our efforts have included assisting with numerous substantive legislative matters, including amending bills to ensure the passage of language favorable to the City and working to defeat measures that would have been detrimental to City interests. On the appropriations side, our efforts have resulted in more than $1.8 million in state funding for Atlantic Beach projects. In addition, our team has assisted the City with several state agency matters, including successfully facilitating important meetings, discussions and outcomes on issues of concern being addressed at the executive level. We have also assisted City officials with local efforts relating to property sales and acquisitions, as well as federal matters being addressed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Our efforts throughout our years of representation have included providing the City with the following key services: Providing expert input to legislative and executive staff on complex policy and appropriations issues to ensure trends are consistent with the City's interests. Reviewing and reporting on proposed legislation and analyzing the potential impact of the language through the rulemaking and regulatory processes. Lobbying for, or against, bills or amendments jointly identified by TFG and City leadership. Assisting with securing approvals that might be required from state agencies. •: Shepherding City appropriations items through all phases of the budget process. Drafting proposed legislation and amendments as requested by City leaders. Page 12 Attachment A to 10-28-24 Minutes •:• Preparing background documents and talking points on substantive issues and City priorities. •:• Testifying before state governmental entities, public hearings and legislative committees on behalf of the City. Our team continues working to develop and execute successful strategies to enhance the City's presence before the legislative and executive branches of government in Florida, as well as with other key decisionmakers and organizations. These efforts include the following organizations, among others: Florida Senate and its relevant committees. Florida House of Representatives and its relevant committees. Executive Office of the Governor. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Florida Department of Transportation. Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Florida Department of Commerce. :• Florida League of Cities. We understand the different types of decisions that can evolve in these forums - how they take shape, when they take shape, and how they can affect the operations of the City, and we build our strategies around positioning the City in this complex decision-making process. Going forward, we will continue working to take the City to the next level with its government relations activities. OUR EFFORTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY A STRONG RECORD OF SUCCESS. Throughout the past several years, our team has made it a top priority to advocate for policy measures that support home rule, in addition to other City legislative priorities. In addition, our efforts to secure state funds for City projects have been largely successful, with a total of more than $1.8 million secured for the City. Page 13 Attachment A to 10-28-24 Minutes FLORIDA APPROPRIATIONS PROCESS When it comes to the state budget process, our efforts each year include the following action items on behalf of the City: Facilitating meetings with local delegation members to secure support. �o Assisting with the completion of the state's required budget forms by the established deadlines. Facilitating meetings with key legislators and staff relative to our budget requests, both prior to and throughout the legislative session period. After securing inclusion in the final legislative budget, working to identify "pressure points" with the Governor and his staff to try to avoid a potential veto. Our efforts over the years have included assisting City leaders with identifying the best projects for consideration by the legislature, and working those projects through every step of the budget process. These have included securing sponsors in both the Florida Senate and House of Representatives, ensuring successful outcomes through the budget conference process, and working with executive branch officials once the budget is placed on the Governor's desk. Provided below and in the following pages is an outline of our appropriations efforts on behalf of the City. • STATE OF FLORIDA FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 • PROJECT: Aquatic Gardens / Hopkins Creek Flood Mitigation SPONSORS: Senator Aaron Bean / Representative Cord Byrd AMOUNT: $300,000 RESULT: Approved by the Governor • STATE OF FLORIDA FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 • PROJECT: Aquatic Gardens / Hopkins Creek Flood Mitigation Phase Two SPONSORS: Senator Aaron Bean / Representative Cord Byrd AMOUNT: $500,000 RESULT: Vetoed by Governor *Note: This was the year Governor DeSantis vetoed a record $1 billion from the budget passed by lawmakers in response to the onset of the COV/D-19 pandemic. The record veto number was in effort to shore up state funding and reserves due to the economic uncertainty at the time. Page 14 Attachment A to 10-28-24 Minutes • STATE OF FLORIDA FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 • PROJECT: Aquatic Gardens / Hopkins Creek Flood Mitigation Phase Two SPONSORS: Senator Aaron Bean / Representative Cord Byrd AMOUNT: $500,000 RESULT: Approved by Governor • STATE OF FLORIDA FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 • PROJECT: Aquatic Gardens / Hopkins Creek Flood Mitigation Phase Three SPONSORS: Senator Aaron Bean / Representative Cord Byrd AMOUNT: $500,000 RESULT: Approved by Governor PROJECT: Secured funding for the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP). The City was then able to secure a portion of these funds for improvements to Donner Park. SPONSORS: There were no sponsors necessary for these funds as they were provided in the DEP budget. AMOUNT: The City ultimately secured $185,500 in FRDAP funding. RESULT: Approved by Governor • STATE OF FLORIDA FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 • PROJECT: Aquatic Gardens / Hopkins Creek Flood Mitigation Phase Four SPONSORS: Senator Clay Yarborough / Representative Kiyan Michael AMOUNT: $500,000 RESULT: Approved by Governor • STATE OF FLORIDA FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 • PROJECT: Dune Protection and Beach Access Improvements SPONSORS: Senator Clay Yarborough / Representative Kiyan Michael AMOUNT: $250,000 RESULT: Vetoed by Governor (see following section on Page 6). Page 15 Attachment A to 10-28-24 Minutes PROJECT: Marshside Septic Tank Elimination SPONSORS: Senator Clay Yarborough / Representative Kiyan Michael AMOUNT: $312,500 RESULT: Vetoed by Governor (see section below). • WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM • When Governor DeSantis took action on the budget passed by lawmakers during this year's session, he vetoed a large list of local water projects, including many stormwater and septic -to -sewer budget items. The two City projects outlined above — both of which our team worked closely with lawmakers to have funded in the legislative budget — were unfortunately included in the Governor's veto list. Upon his veto action, the Governor cited the state's Water Quality Improvement Grant Program managed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) Division of Water Restoration assistance (WRA) as the funding method that should be utilized for such projects. Throughout the months since the 2024 session adjourned, our team has worked to assist the City with submitting the required application and other information for potential funding through the Program. Applications were due in July, and submissions are currently under review by the DEP. Our team continues working closely with state leaders to secure the requested grant funds. Our efforts have recently included working with the office of House Speaker Paul Renner to secure a letter of support from the Speaker for the two City projects. RECENT LEGISLATIVE MATTERS AND POLICY EFFORTS Our team assists and advises the City on relevant proposed legislation, amendments and changes to state laws and the rulemaking process. In addition, we regularly meet with House and Senate lawmakers on behalf of the City to express support for or opposition to proposed legislation, as well as offer amendments to bills to make proposed language more beneficial to the interests of the City. • VACATION RENTALS • The issue of Vacation Rentals is a divisive one and has been debated by lawmakers and challenged by local government advocacy organizations for many years. While the debate is still ongoing, with a comprehensive bill passed by lawmakers during the recent session but then vetoed by Governor DeSantis, our team has worked each year since the beginning of our representation to ensure the City's interests are protected. During the 2019 legislative session, a bill relating to public lodging establishments included language that would strip cities of the right to regulate short term rentals. Page 16 Attachment A to 10-28-24 Minutes The City was opposed to this provision, and our team worked to have the detrimental language stripped from the bill. This legislation ultimately died without receiving approval through the session process. This was addressed again during the 2020 session, when standalone legislation saw significant movement throughout the committee process but ultimately died without passage after Governor DeSantis expressed concerns about the language. In the years following, numerous proposals relating to Vacation Rentals have been considered by lawmakers, with our team working each session to ensure language exempting the City from any changes was maintained. Our efforts have included meeting each session with numerous lawmakers on behalf of the City to express opposition to any changes to what is known as the "grandfather clause" and working to amend any concerning provisions proposed by lawmakers. Prior to this year, all bills relating to Vacation Rentals have died without passage during each annual session. As noted above, during the 2024 session, lawmakers crafted and approved a comprehensive measure which would have preempted much of the regulation of the issue to the state. Our team worked to ensure the grandfather clause remained intact in this measure as well. However, while the bill was approved by lawmakers, it was ultimately vetoed by Governor DeSantis. We will continue working on this issue on behalf of the City during the 2025 session and beyond. • TOURIST DEVELOPMENT TAX • Our team worked with lawmakers throughout the 2024 legislative session on the proposed legislative tax packages being considered in both chambers. Our efforts included working closely with House lawmakers on the proposed House language, and helping to ensure the successful removal of detrimental language providing a date for the Tourist Development Tax ("TDT") Program to sunset in Florida. • SUITS AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT • Our team worked during this year's session to oppose a bill to increase the current capped amounts state and local governments are required to pay when deemed liable in lawsuits. This legislation would have been detrimental to local governments throughout the state and ultimately died without passage this session. ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS Our team has closely monitored and worked on numerous legislative proposals for the City throughout the years. Our legislative efforts have included, but have not been limited to, the following policy matters: Page 17 Attachment A to 10-28-24 Minutes •: The regulation of smoking on public beaches and in public parks. Our team worked on the City's behalf with lawmakers on numerous proposals over the years relating to the regulation of smoking on public beaches and in public parks. These proposals were largely supported by the City. While this was a multi-year effort, the legislation was ultimately approved and signed into law during the 2022 legislative session. :• Our team has closely monitored legislative actions relating to Florida's Housing Trust Funds. Our team closely monitored legislation to combat public disorder, which was backed by Governor DeSantis. :• Our team has closely monitored issues relating to Discharges to Surface Waters and other key water issues on behalf of the City. Our team continues monitoring Affordable Housing legislation and proposals on behalf of the City. Our team continues monitoring Broadband legislation and proposals on behalf of the City. Our team previously worked on behalf of the City to support legislation providing alternatives for placing legal advertisement in local newspapers. This legislation passed successfully through session and was signed into law by Governor DeSantis. Our team continues monitoring and working on Resiliency proposals and legislation on behalf of the City. Our team previously assisted the City with supporting legislation to close loopholes in state law regarding municipal tree ordinances. Our team worked with lawmakers on behalf of the City on legislation during the 2022 session relating to business damages caused by local governments in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The legislation as filed was heavily opposed by local governments throughout the state. Our team facilitated several meetings with lawmakers to discuss this proposal and address concerns with the language. The bill was eventually amended with more favorable language to make it more acceptable for local governments before being passed and signed into law by Governor DeSantis. Page 18 Attachment A to 10-28-24 Minutes OTHER KEY ISSUES • LOCAL, STATE AGENCY AND FEDERAL MATTERS• Our team previously assisted the City with an issue relating to a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reimbursement, which was ultimately resolved through Governor DeSantis's reversal of an existing state policy. In June of 2021, former City leaders reached out to our team regarding an urgent issue surrounding a barge off the coast of Atlantic Beach that had hit the jetties and was immobile. The barge was carrying coal ash, which had dumped into the ocean during a storm. City leaders were seeking assistance working with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection ("DEP") and the Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA"). Our team reached out to our agency contacts and worked to ensure City leaders were able to communicate with officials effectively and in a timely manner. This open line of communication was essential for the City to communicate effectively with the State so all relevant information could be shared with the public. LOOKING AHEAD TO THE 2025 LEGISLATIVE SESSION Florida lawmakers and other state officials have focused in recent weeks on issues relating to Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which resulted in significant and extensive damage to numerous areas of the state, many of which are still grappling with recovery and restoration efforts. Throughout recent months, state government relations activities have been largely focused on Florida's political process and the upcoming general election, which will see many of Florida's legislative seats open or up for reelection. This year's election, which will take place on November 5111, will include all 120 Florida House of Representatives seats, as well as 20 of the 40 seats in the Florida Senate. In addition, all members of Florida's Congressional Delegation will face reelection this year, with the exception of Congressman Bill Posey (R -Melbourne), who is retiring from the position. Once the general election has taken place and all election results are final, the Florida Legislature will hold an Organization Session. During that time, all newly elected and returning House and Senate members will convene in Tallahassee at the Capitol to begin preparations for the upcoming regular session. Following Organization Session, interim legislative committee meetings will kick off, with the House scheduled to meet the first week of December and the Senate set to meet the following week. Numerous lawmakers have begun discussions about their priority issues for the coming session. Provided below is a brief overview of some of the topics that have Page 19 Attachment A to 10-28-24 Minutes been mentioned as potential issues to be addressed during the session, which begins in March. Following that information, a timeline of key legislative dates is provided for your reference. POTENTIAL ISSUES TO BE ADDRESSED DURING THE 2025 SESSION While much of the focus of the 2025 legislative session will be determined once Organization Session has taken place and committee meetings begin, state lawmakers have made public comments over recent weeks and months regarding issues they are interested in addressing during the upcoming session. These issues include the following, among others: ❖ Outgoing Senate President Kathleen Passidomo (R -Naples) stated recently that hurricane -related issues are likely to "dominate" the legislative agenda in 2025, highlighting infrastructure and housing, as well as resiliency generally, as topics of focus. ❖ Governor DeSantis continues his focus on election reform, with his election security office recently calling on state lawmakers to change rules relating to requirements for constitutional amendments to receive a place on the ballot. The office highlighted allegations of fraud with the current petition signature process. ❖ In response to recent controversies surrounding plans for development of Florida's state park lands, Senator Gayle Harrell (R -Stuart) has stated her plans to file legislation defining how state park lands can be used. ❖ Senator Joe Gruters (R -Sarasota) recently expressed that he plans to introduce legislation to ban public smoking—including cannabis—if Amendment 3, which would legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida, is approved by voters in November. ❖ Several state lawmakers, including local Representative Kiyan Michael (R - Jacksonville), have discussed potentially addressing issues relating to a loophole that allows undocumented migrants to register their name with a vehicle, despite not having a driver's license. In addition, there has been much discussion surrounding issues Florida's public K- 12 schools are experiencing relating to the implementation of a new state law requiring that exterior and interior doors be locked for much of the school day. This will likely be a topic up for consideration this session. With regard to Vacation Rentals, Sen. Nick DiCeglie (R -Indian Rocks Beach), who has sponsored measures in the Senate in recent years, has stated that he currently has no plans to re -file legislation during the coming session. Page 110 Attachment A to 10-28-24 Minutes LEGISLATIVE TIMELINE NOVEMBER 2024 November 5, 2024 General Election. November 19, 2024 Organization Session. DECEMBER 2024 December 2-6, 2024 Interim Legislative Committee Week 1 (House only). December 9-13, 2024 Interim Legislative Committee Week 1 (Senate only). JANUARY 2025 January 13-17, 2025 Interim Legislative Committee Week 2. January 21-24, 2025 Interim Legislative Committee Week 3. TBD Deadline for Submission of Required 2025-2026 Appropriations Project Request Forms. FEBRUARY 2025 February 2, 2025 Deadline for Governor DeSantis to release his 2025-2026 Budget Recommendations to the Legislature. *The Governor is required to provide legislators with a copy of his recommended budget at least 30 days prior to the scheduled annual regular session. February 3-7, 2025 Interim Legislative Committee Week 4. February 10-14, 2025 Interim Legislative Committee Week 5. February 17-21, 2025 Interim Legislative Committee Week 6. MARCH 2025 March 4, 2025 2025 Legislative Session Begins. Page 111 Attachment A to 10-28-24 Minutes March 4, 2025 General Bill Filing Deadline. *All bills filed for introduction during the 2025 legislative session must be filed by noon on this date. March 2025 Budget Discussions. *House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees will meet throughout the month of March to craft their individual sections of the 2025-2026 state budget proposal. Later in the month, the full House and Senate Appropriations Committees will discuss and debate the full spending proposals for their respective chambers, each of which will be based on the subcommittee budgets. APRIL 2025 Early April 2025 Budget Proposals Finalized. *Budget efforts will continue, with the full House and Senate Appropriations Committees finalizing their respective proposed spending plans, which will be negotiated during budget conference. Mid -April 2025 Budget Conference. *Once final budget proposals have been crafted in each chamber, the House and Senate will begin the budget conference process during the final weeks of session. During this time, differences between the spending plans are negotiated between legislative leaders. April 22, 2025 "50th Day Rule" — Last Day for Regularly Scheduled Committee Meetings. Late April Budget Finalized for Vote. *During the final weeks of April, lawmakers will finalize the negotiated budget proposal. The final plan must be compiled into a conference report/budget bill and then `laid on the table" for a 72 -hour "cooling off' period. This must be done leaving enough time for the above -referenced procedures followed by a final vote in both chambers prior to the adjournment of session. Page 112 Attachment A to 10-28-24 Minutes MAY 2025 May 2, 2025 2025 Legislative Session Adjourns. *Session must adjourn before midnight on this date. Lawmakers will spend the final days of session voting on remaining legislative proposals before passing the budget and adjourning by the required time. Page 113