City of St. Petersburg Legislative Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee reviewed the status of state appropriations, including projects like the Denver Street Stormwater Drainage Improvements and the St. Petersburg Police Department K-9 Facility. Discussions centered on proposed property tax reform legislation for Special Session F, with the committee approving a resolution to address concerns regarding budgetary impacts and public safety funding. Additionally, the committee addressed delays in the Elevate Florida Program, coordinating with state delegates to expedite FEMA and FDEM application processing. Finally, the committee received updates on federal legislative activity, including the passage of the DHS funding bill, the America 250 Act, and the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, while exploring future grant opportunities for infrastructure and transportation projects.