September 26, 2018

Welcome to Charlotte County for the 2018 Innovation & Policy Conference. Over the past two years the Association has worked to provide opportunities to educate the membership on innovative solutions to the myriad of issues facing local governments. The new format for the Innovation & Policy Conference was born out of the evolution of that programming and I am very excited to present to you an event that I believe will not only educate you on new and revolutionary technology but will show you how to integrate it into your counties to better serve your communities.

I fi rmly believe that the work we are doing here this week has the capability to impact every county and the entire state. As Florida prepares for the future, it is our responsibility as local offi cials to assist our communities in adapting

to these changes and taking advantage of the opportunities they create. However, we are only successful if everyone participates fully, so I encourage all of you to attend every meeting this week and stay engaged throughout the year.

Thank you for your support of the Association and I look forward to seeing you this week!

Sincerely,

Karson TurnerFAC President, Hendry County

Sincerely,

Karson Turner

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TS schedule 3executive committee 5board of directors 6innovation: transportation 8-9innovation: resiliency 10-11innovation: drones & public safety 12-13innovation: aff ordable housing 14-15innovation: infrastructure 16-17mobile workshops 18cost saving programs 19policy development process 20-21federal committee 22rural caucus 22urban caucus 23fi nance, tax & administration committee 24health & safety committee 24growth mangement, agriculture, transportation& environmental committee 25map of charlotte harbor convention center 26map of downtown punta gorda 27

SCHEDULE

7:30 A - 5:30 P Registration Desk Open Concourse7:30 A - 9:00 A Continental Breakfast Concourse8:30 A - 10:00 A Workshop: Running for Higher Offi ce Peace River10:00 A - 12:00 P Innovation Policy Discussion & Displays Hibiscus

(Lunch will be provided)12:30 P - 5:00 P Mobile Workshops: Charlotte County Public Safety Complex & Babcock Ranch6:00 P - 7:00 P Welcome Reception Concourse/Patio

Wednesday, September 26

7:45 A - 5:00 P Registration Desk Open Concourse7:45 A - 9:00 A Continental Breakfast Concourse8:00 A - 10:00 A Federal Committee Hibiscus A9:00 A - 10:00 A FACM Board Meeting Peace River11:30 A - 1:30 P FCF Board of Directors Bay/Palm (@ Four Points)12:00 P - 1:30 P Lunch on your own1:00 P - 5:00 P FACA New Assistant County Peace River Attorney Orientation2:00 P - 5:00 P Finance, Tax & Administration Committee Hibiscus A2:00 P - 5:00 P Health & Public Safety Committee Hibiscus B2:00 P - 5:00 P Growth Management, Agriculture, Hibiscus C Transportation & Environmental Committee

Thursday, September 27

8:30 A - 11:30 A Board of Directors Meeting & Symposium Hibiscus A(New & returning Board members should attend)

Friday, September 28

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March 27 Legisla ve DayLeon County

June 11 - 14 Annual ConferenceOrange County

September 25-26 Innova on & Policy ConferenceBay County

November 20-22 Legisla ve Conference

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

PRESIDENTKarson Turner

Hendry County

PRESIDENT-ELECTNick MaddoxLeon County

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENTChristopher G. Constance, M.D.Charlotte County

1st VICE PRESIDENTMelissa McKinlayPalm Beach County

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BOARD OF DIRECTORSDistrict 1 - SAM PARKERSanta Rosa County

District 2 - ALAN BUSHWashington County

District 3 - RICKY JONESFranklin County

District 4 - GEORGE SPICERNassau County

District 5 - JOHN MEEKSLevy County

District 6 - MATT SCHELLENBERGDuval County

District 7 - HEATHER POSTVolusia County

District 8 - KEN CORNELLAlachua County

District 9 - LEE CONSTANTINESeminole County

District 10 - JACK MARIANOPasco County

District 11 - PETE CLARKEOrange County

District 12 - MICHELLE STONEMarion County

District 13 - VICTORIA SIPLINOrange County

District 14 - BILLIE WHEELERVolusia County

District 15 - VIVIANA JANEROsceola County District 16 - MIKE WELLSPasco County District 17 - PETER O’BRYANIndian River County District 18 - LES MILLERHillsborough County District 19 - KEN HAGANHillsborough County District 20 - KATHRYN STARKEYPasco County

District 21 - CHARLES B. SMITHManatee County District 22 - JOHN HALLPolk County District 23 - NANCY DETERTSarasota County District 24 - CHARLIE JUSTICEPinellas County District 25 - CATHY TOWNSENDSt. Lucie County District 26 - TERRY BURROUGHSOkeechobee County District 27 - BRIAN HAMMANLee County District 28 - MICHAEL SWINDLEHendry County

District 29 - MARY LOU BERGERPalm Beach County District 30 - DAVID KERNERPalm Beach County District 31 - MACK BERNARDPalm Beach County District 32 - BEAM FURRBroward County District 33 - CHIP LAMARCABroward County District 34 - NAN RICHBroward County District 35 - STEVE GELLERBroward County District 36 - SALLY HEYMANMiami-Dade County District 37 - REBECA SOSAMiami-Dade County District 38 - AUDREY EDMONSONMiami-Dade County District 39 - HEATHER CARRUTHERSMonroe County District 40 - DANIELLA LEVINE CAVAMiami-Dade County

At Large AppointmentsALSTON KELLEY Madison County

JACK RICHIEHighlands County

DONALD O'BRIENFlagler County

WESTON PRYORGlades County

BILL TRUEXCharlotte County

Past Presidents

Affiliate Representatives

KATHY BRYANT (2016-17)Marion County

BARBARA SHARIEF (2015-16)Broward County

GROVER ROBINSON (2014-15)Escambia County BRYAN DESLOGE (2012-14)Leon County

DOUG SMITH (2011-12)Martin County

TERESA JACOBS (2007-08)Orange County JOHN MANNING (1997-98)Lee County

FACT RepresentativeCHUCK LOCKEYJackson County

FCF RepresentativeBILL CHAPMANWalton County

FLGIT RepresentativeKEN WELCHPinellas County

FLGFC RepresentativeNICOLE JOVANOVSKISarasota County

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2018-2019EducationOff erings

2018November 27 Ethics (Hillsborough County)

November 28 New Commissioner Orientation (Hillsborough County)

November 30 Chairperson’s Academy (Hillsborough County)

2019January 7-8 New Commissioner Workshop (Alachua County)

January 9 County Government Structure & Authority (Alachua County)

January 10 County Government Roles & Responsibilities (Alachua County)

January 10-11 2018-19 ACC Class (Alachua County)

March 26 Ethics (Leon County)

March 28 Growth Management (Leon County)

March 29 Financial Management (Leon County)

April 11-12 2018-19 ACC Class (Alachua County)

June 11 Ethics (Orange County)

November 19 Ethics (Broward County)

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As of 2018, there are no federal regulations for AVs, although the National Highway Traffi c Safety Administration (NHTSA) released Automated

Driving Systems: A Vision for Safety in September 2017, which includes voluntary guidelines and technical assistance for states. NHTSA has also developed a fi ve-level classifi cation scheme to categorize AVs by level of automation, ranging from Level 0 (no automation), in which a human driver is in complete control of the vehicle, to Level 5 (full automation), in which the vehicle is capable of all driving functions under all circumstances, and a human driver is not required.

I N N O V A T I O NTransportation

Autonomous vehicles (AVs) use various technologies to read and sense the surrounding environment, enabling the vehicles to navigate without the need

for a human driver. While AV technology is still under development and highly-automated AVs are yet to be widespread on roads, the global AV market is expected to grow signifi cantly in the coming years. Proponents assert that AVs are safer than traditional vehicles and will reduce traffi c accidents, the majority of which occur due to human error. In addition to safety, there are potential public health benefi ts as AVs could reduce environmental impacts and increase productivity, including allowing for more mobility for disabled and elderly populations who cannot operate traditional motor vehicles.

State & Federal Regulations

Congress has not yet passed federal legislation, although the House passed the SELF Drive Act (H.R. 3388) in September 2017 and the Senate introduced the AV Start Act (S. 1885) shortly thereafter. The bills, which would expand federal preemption over motor vehicle safety standards to preempt state regulation of automated driving systems and prohibit states from regulating AV drivers, have since stalled due concerns over safety standards.

In the absence of federal regulations, the number of states introducing AV legislation has increased every year since 2012. As of 2018, 29 states have enacted AV legislation. Florida was one of the fi rst states to tackle this issue legislatively, passing a law defi ning “autonomous technology” and declaring legislative intent to encourage safe development and operation of AV on public roads and to clarify that state law does not prohibit AV technology in vehicles on public roads. The Florida Legislature further addressed AV in 2016, expanding the allowed operation of AV on public roads and eliminating the requirement that a human driver be present in an autonomous vehicle.

Background

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Benefi ts & Risks for Local Governments

While AV technology could deliver many positive outcomes for the public, including decreased traffi c accidents and fatalities, and increased

mobility for certain populations, challenges exist for policymakers, including local governments. For example, as AVs are increasingly likely to be electric and/or more fuel effi cient than traditional vehicles, gas tax revenue will continue to decline. Increased AV technology may also result in lowered local revenues through reduced collection of fees and fi nes (e.g. vehicle registration, parking fi nes, traffi c citations); however, policies promoted at the state and federal levels tend to promote preemption of local AV regulations, including fees and fi nes. Additionally, there is a real economic risk associated with job displacement as AV technology increasingly replaces the need for human drivers, as well as potential disparate access to AVs if they are not made available to the public in an aff ordable way. Local governments may also need to update road infrastructure to ensure public rights-of-way are compatible with the new technology. In sum, local governments should work with the emerging AV industry and other levels of government to promote policies that balance the potential benefi ts and risks of AVs.

Much of the AV discussion centers on individual vehicles, but there are opportunities for this technology in public transit. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) recently issued an RFP for a consultant to analyze the use of smart technology, including AV, in public transportation systems, and make recommendations for statewide transportation systems. One company, Transdev, has partnered with public transportation entities to launch three autonomous shuttle programs in Florida, including a shuttle running in the Babcock Ranch community in Charlotte County.

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I N N O V A T I O NResiliencyPreparation for and recovery from disasters requires both long-term planning and immediate action. The resiliency strategies outlined below focus primarily on fl ood mitigation. Preventing future emergencies and/or minimizing their eff ects is imperative to the success of communities. Counties regularly analyze hazard-related data to determine areas for improvement with relation to the safety and resilience of county residents and properties. Analysis includes the identifi cation of potential challenges (e.g. how to protect vital county records and fl oodplains), problem areas and solutions (e.g. buyout programs).

Floodplain Management

A county’s fl oodplain is not static. It changes as land is developed, weather patterns alter and technology and geospatial techniques improve. A

county’s fl ood map, or Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), depicts areas near major streams that have a specifi c risk of fl ooding. Counties work closely with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to ensure FEMA’s maps match the county’s maps and risks as its fl oodplain shifts.

Retrofi t Programs

Structural retrofi tting is another strategy that lessens the impacts of fl ooding. Flood-related retrofi tting measures include raising a house higher off the

ground, putting in fl ood vents for crawl spaces and moving critical building infrastructure (e.g. furnaces, duct work, HVAC systems) from the ground into an attic space. In Collier County, over a 3-year period, a residential structure, with a market value of $90,000, incurred over $78,000 in fl ood damages. In addition, the property owners incurred over $3,500 in indirect costs.

Florida’s Risk

When evaluating hazards statewide, Florida remains one of the most vulnerable states in the nation. Specifi cally, in determining risk, the

state considers the following indicators, among others: (1) Florida has received 20 federal disaster declarations since 2004; (2) two-thirds of Florida’s population live in coastal counties; (3) 1.3 million residents live in the 100-year fl oodplain; (3) more than 2.6 million residential and 48,439 government structures are located either within the 100-year or 500-year fl oodplain; (4) since 1978, more than 286,000 federal fl ood insurance claims have been made totaling $5.8 billion; and, (5) as recently as 2017, after Hurricane Irma, FEMA processed more than 17,000 fl ood insurance claims totaling $887 million dollars.

There are several actions counties take to mitigate damage to homes and businesses in fl ood-prone areas, such as: acquiring damaged homes or businesses; relocating structures; returning property to open space, wetlands, or recreational use; and, if applicable, improving the county’s National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System class. According to a report by the National Institute of Building Sciences, fl ood mitigation eff orts like buyouts, elevations, fl ood-proofi ng and other measures have a 5:1 fi nancial payback.

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Buyout Programs

Flood buyout, or property acquisition programs enable local governments to purchase eligible homes prone to frequent fl ooding from willing,

voluntary owners and return the land to open space, wetlands, rain gardens or greenways. In Florida, acquisition programs are costly and do not always meet FEMA’s required benefi t-cost threshold. Nevertheless, these projects are successful and help reduce direct losses to the property and indirect costs associated with response and recovery. Since Florida initiated its pre- and post-disaster voluntary buy-out program, more than 473 properties have been acquired, eliminating future disaster costs.

Changes to, and enforcement, of local building codes and zoning regulations are two additional ways to mitigate damages from

disasters and lower insurance costs. Types of fl ood mitigation code changes include higher freeboards and buff er zones and requiring the use of green infrastructure to reduce runoff in new development and redevelopment projects. A freeboard is a construction standard that requires that the lowest level of a building (i.e. its basement or fi rst fl oor) be at least 1 foot higher than the federal minimum standard, or base fl ood elevation. Floodplain zoning to reduce fl ood damage can include laws to limit or disallow people from building or development on the fl oodplain. In a perfect world, these changes would be incorporated into offi cial long-range plans.

Since 1993, using state and federal dollars, Florida communities have implemented over 2,300 mitigation projects totaling more than $1.1 billion. According to FEMA, for every $1 invested in mitigation, the nation saves $6 in future disaster costs. Following Hurricane Mathew, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (DEM) analyzed 40 mitigation projects to determine their eff ectiveness. According to DEM, the 40 projects (primarily fl ood mitigation) benefi ted over 4,400 structures. The 40 projects had a combined capital cost of $19.2 million in 2016 dollars. Without mitigation, damages to the project sites would have cost approximately $81.1 million. The aggregate return-on-investment (ROI) for the event was 422.

Building Codes & Zoning

COASTAL FLOODING PATTERNS INDIFFERENT PARTS OF FLORIDA

As a part of a strategy to reduce disaster vulnerability throughout the County, the structure was elevated approximately 4 feet. FEMA calculated the following project benefi ts: (1) fl ood insurance premium went from $1,300 per year to just over $200; (2) supplemental disaster response and recovery costs were avoided;

and, (3) assuming one fl ood loss per year over the 50-year useful life of the structure, the benefi t-cost ratio exceeded 18, where a ratio of 1.0 is considered the minimum threshold for the mitigation investment. The structure has not fl ooded since the project was completed.

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I N N O V A T I O NDrones & Public Safety

Overall safety and the well-being of communities are at the forefront of local governments. Innovative technology is now providing public

safety agencies solutions to effi ciently and eff ectively accomplish their jobs in record time.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly referred to as drones have swiftly become essential innovative equipment for public safety agencies across the nation, proving its competence for search and rescue, crash reconstruction, 3D mapping, surveillance, scene overwatch, and various other scenarios. Not all agencies have the capability or budget to operate aircrafts and maintain the upkeep. Even if they can, helicopters are not always the best tool for the job.

Natural disasters often destroy environments, making the conditions so problematic that workers are unable to access areas and provide assistance.

Drones can take on the tasks where relief workers and man operated vehicles fall short. After Wichita, Kansas was struck by an F-5 tornado, drones were used to identify damaged infrastructure and detect high levels of methane from broken gas lines. Workers then shut down the lines and repaired the breaches before an explosion could occur. The U.S. Fire Administration has observed a tremendous decrease of fi refi ghter deaths while on duty in California because drones can now eliminate the high risks they face and can increase the eff ectiveness of battling wildfi res. Drones can fl y in low visibility and can release fi re retardants more precisely and safely, transport supplies and be deployed to provide higher situational awareness. Drones equipped with communication systems have the added benefi t of being able to sustain contact between the command center and fi refi ghters on the scene. In September 2017 Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) used drones to assess damage from Hurricane Irma, providing real-time information to the emergency management center. DBPD’s newly operated system helped streamline essential evidence to FEMA for funds and reimbursements.

The Center for the Study of Drones conducted in-depth research from publicly accessible data showing an increase by nearly 82 percent of public safety agencies with drones since 2017 across the United States. There are now more than twice as many agencies that own drones as there are agencies that own and operate manned aircrafts. More local governments are now exploring the possibility of utilizing drones to support emergency management teams for disaster relief.

In the United States at least 910 local and state police, sheriff , EMS and fi re, and public safety agencies have acquired drones over the last several years; two-thirds of the public safety agencies with drones in the U.S. are law enforcement agencies (599). The mainstream of drones operated by public safety agencies are consumer and prosumer models. Most agencies that operate drones did not previously possess their own aerial capability. Of the 910 public safety agencies with drones, 80 also fl y a manned aircraft. In Florida, 14 police departments, 10 sheriff offi ces, 10 fi re departments, 2 county offi ces, 1 city offi ce, and 1 state agency currently use drones.

While drones do not replace aircrafts in all instances, there are many times that a drone can eff ectively complete the task in a much safer and more cost-eff ective manner. Drones are outperforming aircrafts and showing local governments why these can be a worthy investment.

While they have received varied reviews because of the invasion of privacy, deployment in war, and laws that prohibit the use of drones in public parks and other public places, there are more constructive use that provide safety, protection, and relief from disasters.

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FirstNet – First Responder Network Authority UpdateThe Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 authorized the conception of a nationwide interoperable wireless broadband network that will enable fi rst re-sponders and other public safety agencies to eff ectively communicate with each other during emergencies and use new technology to improve response time, increase community safety, and ultimately save lives. With such legislation, the First Responder Network Authority (First-Net) was established.

Most recently, in March 2018, FirstNet gave AT&T the green light to deploy Band 14 – the spectrum granted specifi cally for FirstNet and public safety – across statewide radio access networks (RANs).

With this action, FirstNet initiated the implementation of State Plans and the buildout of the network that public safety began advocating for in the wake of 9/11. The state RANs are now connected to the FirstNet Core giving fi rst responders access to the full range of FirstNet features, including end-to-end encryption; advanced security protocols, and 24/7 security monitoring; superior reliability and availability; a local control interface so incident commanders can boost priority when needed to respond in emergencies; and next generation public safety capabilities such as mission-critical push-to-talk and enhanced location based services. Port St. Lucie launched FirstNet earlier this month. Chief John Bolduc said, “Our Department is the fi rst agency on the Treasure Coast of Florida to use this economic solution for cellular communication. We have high expectations for its use in a natural disaster.”

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I N N O V A T I O NAffordable Housing

Despite general economic improvement, Florida’s aff ordable housing problem shows no sign of abating. Though diffi cult to generalize across

the state, the combined eff ects of wage stagnation and increasing cost of construction and land contribute to the problem. At the state level, the Legislature continues to allocate funding earmarked for aff ordable housing to other priorities; in 2018, $185 million designated for the Sadowski aff ordable housing fund was allocated to other programs, resulting in about $109 million being spent toward aff ordable housing programs. The impact of the Federal tax bill in 2017 may also have a negative eff ect on the aff ordable housing market by reducing the incentive for corporations to take advantage of low income housing tax credits. One study found that the tax bill alone may reduce the number of aff ordable housing units produced over the next 10 years by 235,000.

Background

The factor of wage stagnation and the State’s continued reliance on service industry jobs are areas where local governments have limited infl uence. Local governments have off ered an array of solutions in those areas where they traditionally provide leadership: by improving public transportation, adopting inclusionary zoning ordinances, creating fl exible zoning codes, and allocating public funds towards aff ordable housing solutions. However, aff ordable housing remains elusive to many Floridians and part of the solution is reducing the cost of housing.

Florida’s counties need to continue adopting innovative solutions to make sure that every Floridian has access to aff ordable housing. Nationwide, local governments are using technology to tackle the structural problems that lead to high housing costs, including the prohibitive expense of constructing large-scale developments, making access to capital for construction easier, and reducing the costs and risks associated with property transactions.

Finding Effi ciencies

According to the McKinsey Global Institute, standardizing construction materials and techniques could reduce the cost of construction

by 20-30% and reduce the time of completion by 40-50%. Practices such as standardizing structural components, like the lengths of load-bearing elements or specifi cations for fi xtures, can save on procurements costs and can lead to greater productivity among workers. Using prefabricated components manufactured off -site can expedite the time of construction by having parts delivered as needed instead of waiting for them to be constructed on-site. Local governments can encourage projects by creating building codes that enable standardization and scale. 3D printing may also be a technological advancement that contributes to eliminating the aff ordable housing problem by quickly and cheaply fabricating parts of houses.

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Using Blockchain to Reduce Costs

In the future, cryptocurrencies based on blockchain technology may be able to provide funding for public projects, eff ectively ‘crowd-sourcing’ all types of

capital projects. Berkley, California plans to issue its own cryptocurrency to fund aff ordable housing projects. The cryptocurrency would allow investors to buy shares of city-issued municipal bonds and bypass some of the transactional costs associated with traditional municipal bonds and allow for smaller bond denominations and for investors to buy-in with lower investments. Records of cryptocurrency transactions are stored on a blockchain database – a series of connected computers that store a permanent record of every transaction – and should be more secure than storage on a centralized computer. Since the cryptocurrency is backed up by a municipal bond, rather than private fi nancing, and the rate of return has been set near public rates, the city hopes that the value of its cryptocurrency will be immune from value fl uctuations that arise from speculation. Until the project is up and running, questions of volatility will remain unresolved, but the big hurdle facing the concept is whether there are enough investors that are familiar with cryptocurrency to provide a market for Berkeley’s “initial community off ering.”

The blockchain also has the potential to reduce the costs associated with transferring property and to decrease fraud in those transactions. Pilot projects in Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, and Vermont are experimenting with using blockchain to transfer and record interests in real property using the same technology that makes

transferring and recording cryptocurrency transactions fast and safe. Because the instrument recording the transaction is embedded in the means of paying for the property, the need for escrow is eliminated. Also, because the record of the transaction is digitally recorded on the blockchain, the ability to fraudulently convey property, for example back-dating a deed, is greatly reduced.

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I N N O V A T I O NInfrastructure

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The development and maintenance of public infrastructure has long played a critical role in the successful management of local communities. With the onset of the fusion of public and private goods and services with technology and innovation, a local community’s perspective of public infrastructure must evolve.

The 5G Network

Fifth generation wireless networks (5G Networks) represent the latest development of mobile or cellular technology designed with the intent of

providing not only greater speed but also greater capacity solutions. Examples of potential innovations that will rely on the successful deployment of the “5G Network” include autonomous vehicles, enhanced public safety communications, tele-medicine, virtual reality and artifi cial intelligence, and smart communities.

The successful deployment of the “5G Network” which could be considered a type of public/private infrastructure itself, will depend greatly on the ability of telecommunications companies’ ability to build and maintain the necessary infrastructure to support these networks. The newer networks will be reliant on smaller cell towers often referred to as “small cells.”

These small cells might not even be towers themselves, but rather six-foot antennas attached to existing light poles or other pre-existing infrastructure.

Due to the required density of the number of potential small cells, as well as the need to use pre-existing infrastructure, telecommunication companies desire access to publicly owned and maintained pre-existing infrastructure to build reliable networks in an effi cient manner. According to a March 7, 2018 post by Roslyn Layton on Forbes.com, the City of Sacramento, California is serving as a model 5G city, launching 101 small cell sites, expanded backhaul, an expedited permit process, and free wi-fi in 27 parks. The post further illustrates that the city is seeking to work with outside innovators for the purpose of rapid 5G deployment that maximizes strategic value to the community and enables residents to experience gigabit speeds that were previously only available via costly fi ber connections.

Innovations in Renewable Energy

Various innovative ideas are helping local elected offi cials to govern their communities in a more environmentally friendly manner. The production,

use, and management of renewable energy technologies will become a major focus of those local governments charged with supplying energy to its customers.

While there have been many strides in the development of renewable energy technology, the ability to “store” this energy for later use has made it somewhat cost-prohibitive for mass use. The ability to store renewable energy and eff ectively and effi ciently use it when needed has been the focus of many in the industry. One case study provided by TESLA shows that signifi cant strides have made.

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Kauai Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) has made signifi cant progress towards its goal of meeting 70% of the island’s energy demand with renewables by

2030. Nearly 95% of the island’s daytime load is supplied by utility-scale and rooftop solar on the sunniest days. However, solar power is inherently intermittent so there is need for storage to shift the solar energy towards evening peak loads.

The project uses Powerpack 2, Tesla’s latest generation storage system, which includes a Tesla inverter. Tesla is also providing a performance guarantee in the form of a Capacity Maintenance Agreement (CMA) that will ensure a minimum amount of system energy available that KIUC can utilize each year during the term of the PPA.

KIUC will dispatch the asset so that the solar energy can be shifted to provide energy from 5pm - 10pm. This will prevent over generation and solar curtailment during the middle of the day and reduce the need to rapidly ramp up expensive peaker plants in the evening. By pairing a large-scale solar plant with storage, KIUC can continue to increase the renewable penetration on the island, while still being able to provide reliable, clean, and cost-effective energy to its customers during times of peak demand.

TESLA Energy Case Study (TESLA, 2017)

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Mobile Workshops

B A B C O C K R A N C H

Babcock Ranch is an innovative new town that sets a whole new standard for sustainable, responsible and innovative growth. Located in Charlotte County,

Babcock Ranch is creating a community that is not only smart but also dynamic. The town will also act as a living laboratory for cutting-edge technology such as solar generation facilities, graywater recycling infrastucture, and energy storage technology. Additionally the town serves as an early adoption site for autonomous electric vehicles.

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P U B L I C S A F E T Y

C O M P L E X

After Hurricane Charley damaged the Charlotte County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in August 2004, Charlotte offi cials vowed to build

something that would survive the strongest hurricanes. Three years later that commitment was realized. The fi nal product is a two-story concrete building rated to withstand winds of 170 mph, with reinforced steel bars and topped with a concrete roof. Nestled at the center of it all is the ‘war room’ a cavernous central space where emergency offi cials can stay informed about weather using state of the art technology.

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Cost Saving ProgramsTrusted Solutions for the Business of Government

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U.S. Communities is the leading national government purchasing cooperative providing the best overall supplier government pricing.

The Cooperative Fleet Bid Awards program enables competitive discount pricing for county, public safety and public works vehicles.

This low cost loan program off ers participants a fl exible, effi cient and time saving means of borrowing money.

FACT is a pooled risk-sharing program created by counties for counties. FACT’s commitment to protecting Florida’s counties is unmatched. Healthstat off ers primary care, prevention,

disease management and occupational health services that improve employee health and productivity and reduce the overall cost of healthcare.

The Florida Trust is the longest running member-owned and member-governed local government investment pool in Florida. The Short Term Bond Fund & Day to Day Fund provide counties with fi scally conservative diversifi cation of revenues.

Under this fl at-fee model, all delinquent accounts are worked equally and recovered debt goes back to the county instead of the collection agency.

Florida counties can save residents millions of dollars in health-related costs through a FREE prescription discount card program. Best of all, there is no cost to the county.

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POLICY DEVELOPMENT PROCESSPolicy Proposals received between July 9 - August 31, 2018

The Florida Association of Counties has a deliberative, consensus building policy development process. The goal is to solicit and develop policy statements on legislative issues aff ecting county government. Through participation in four standing legislative policy committees, county offi cials identify, discuss, and ultimately vote on issues to be in FAC’s Legislative Program.

Policy Committee Roles & Responsibilities:

Each policy committee includes one presidentially-appointed Chair and Vice Chair, and several

presidentially-appointed Policy Leaders. These roles collectively serve as the Committee Leadership for the respective policy committees.

Each policy committee has one FAC staff point person, who will coordinate Committee Leadership

calls, policy committee meetings, and provide education on issues within the committee’s purview.

The Committee Leadership of each committee will have at least one meeting via conference call prior

to the Innovation & Policy Conference in September to develop, review, and discuss policy proposals submitted by FAC membership and FAC staff .

During the Innovation & Policy Conference, the Committee Leadership of each Policy Committee

will convene to make committee recommendations on each submitted proposal. Committee recommendations made during the Innovation & Policy Conference will be presented for consideration in the 2019 Legislative Program to the full FAC membership at the Legislative Conference in November.

Procedures for Legislative Policy Development:

Policies: Single-purpose statements addressing a specifi c issue or piece of legislation. Policies must address an issue of statewide, regional, or signifi cant and widespread impact and cannot promote individual county or project appropriations. Individual counties or commissioners, or FAC staff , may submit Policy Proposals.

Policy Proposals: Proposed policies are submitted through the Policy Proposal Submission Form, which is available online. Policy Proposals for 2019 were accepted from Monday, July 9, 2018 through Friday, August 31, 2018. Once submitted, proposals are introduced for consideration at the discretion of Committee Leadership.

Vetting of Policy Proposals: Upon submission, FAC staff will vet proposed policies to determine whether they fall within the Policy defi nition criteria. Proposals that meet the defi nition criteria will be assigned to a policy committee. At least ten days prior to the Innovation & Policy Conference, the Committee Leadership of each Policy Committee will meet via conference call to discuss the assigned proposals. The Committee Leadership will meet in person at the Innovation & Policy Conference. At this time, each county or individual commissioner who submits a policy proposal will have the opportunity to present and defend the proposal before the Policy Committee with jurisdiction. The Committee Leadership will vote on recommended actions on each submitted proposal, to be presented to the full FAC membership during the Legislative Conference in November.

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Voting Procedures at the Innovation & Policy Conference: Each policy committee chair will call the meeting to order and carry out the meeting agenda. In the event that the chair is unavailable, the vice chair will preside over the meeting. Each member of the Committee Leadership who is present at the meeting has one vote. All matters coming before the committee shall be decided by a majority vote of those present and voting, unless otherwise stated herein.

Procedural Rules: The edition of Robert’s Rules of Order as presented to the chair by FAC staff shall be used to govern the conduct of committees and caucuses.

The primary role of Legislative Executive Committee (LEC) is to approve the policy statements

recommended by the respective policy committees at the end of the Legislative Conference.

The LEC is comprised of the following members: the FAC Executive Committee; the Chairs and Vice

Chairs of each policy committee; and the Chairs and Vice Chairs of the Rural and Urban Caucuses.

Policy Leaders are permitted to attend LEC meetings, but are not permitted to vote.

The LEC typically meets Thursday afternoon after the policy committees have concluded their work at

Legislative Conference. The LEC does not usually meet at Innovation & Policy Conference.

Legislative Executive Committee (LEC):

At least one Chair or Vice Chair of each policy committee and caucus must attend the LEC

meeting and provide a brief description of the primary issues discussed at its committee meeting and the top 3 priorities.

The LEC will then vote to recommend FAC’s complete legislative policy statements and top priorities for

the next legislative session.

During the course of the legislative session, the LEC meets weekly via conference call (usually on Friday mornings) and is responsible for any revision,

modifi cation, deletion or addition to the policy statements adopted by the membership, and may make interim policy decisions as needed.

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Thursday, September 27, 2018Committee & Caucus Meetings

8:00 am - 10:00 amFederal Committee MeetingFAC maintains and facilitates a Federal Policy Committee to address similar policy issues encountered at the state level but that are initiated at the federal level.

10:00 am - 12:00 pmRural Caucus Meeting

Chair Larry HarveyPutnam County

Vice Chair Ronald WilliamsColumbia County

The rural caucus provides an opportunity for counties with a population of 125,000 or under to address issues by which they are similarly aff ected.

Chair Heather CarruthersMonroe County

Vice Chair Kathryn StarkeyPasco County

• Beam Furr, Broward County• Dale Holness, Broward County• Barbara Sharief, Broward County• William Truex, Charlotte County• Burt Saunders, Collier County• Greg Hansen, Flagler County• Les Miller, Jr., Hillsborough County• Bob Solari, Indian River County• Brian Hamman, Lee County• Bryan Desloge, Leon County• Vanessa Baugh, Manatee County• Kathy Bryant, Marion County• Doug Smith, Martin County• Audrey Edmonson, Miami-Dade

County

• Sally Heyman, Miami-Dade County

• Carolyn Ketchel, Okaloosa County• Victoria Siplin, Orange County• Viviana Janer, Osceola County• Mack Bernard, Palm Beach

County• Ken Welch, Pinellas County• George Lindsey, Polk County• Henry Dean, St Johns County• Nancy Detert, Sarasota County• Michael Moran, Sarasota County• Lee Constantine, Seminole County• Heather Post, Volusia County

Policy Leaders

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• Judith Schaefer, DeSoto County• Noah Lockley, Franklin County• Brenda Holt, Gadsden County• Kenrick Thomas, Gilchrist County• Ward McDaniel, Gulf County• Darrell Harris, Hendry County• Mitchell Wills, Hendry County

• James Brooks, Highlands County• Chuck Lockey, Jackson County• Willie Spires, Jackson County• Betsy Barfi eld, Jeff erson County• Gene Hall, Jeff erson County• Ernest Jones, Lafayette County• John Meeks, Levy County• Russell Meeks, Levy County

10:00 am - 12:00 pmUrban Caucus Meeting

The urban caucus provides an opportunity for counties with a population of 125,000 or over to address issues by which they are similarly aff ected.

For the upcoming policy year, FAC, with the leadership of the Urban Caucus identifi ed a distinct initiative. It is the goal of the caucus that throughout the course of the policy year, ending in June at the 2019 Annual Conference, it will be able to produce an identifi able set of solutions to a common problem or challenge facing urban counties. These solutions are expected to reach beyond the scope of federal and state legislation and focus more intensely on best practices of peer governments.

Policy Leaders

Urban Caucus Initiative:“Implementation of the 5G network” has been identifi ed by leadership as the focus of the 2018-2019 Urban Caucus Initiative

Chair Mary Lou BergerPalm Beach County

Vice Chair Charles B. SmithManatee County

Policy Leaders

• Alston Kelley, Madison County• Ronnie Moore, Madison County• Danny Leeper, Nassau County• Terry Burroughs, Okeechobee

County• Sam Parker, Santa Rosa County• Ralph Thomas, Wakulla County

• Steven Geller, Broward County• Dr. Barbara Sharief, Broward

County• Joseph Tiseo, Charlotte County• Wayne Bolla, Clay County• Andy Solis, Collier County• Garrett Dennis, Duval County

• Lumon May, Escambia County• Stacy White, Hillsborough County• Frank Mann, Lee County• Kristen Dozier, Leon County• Kathy Bryant, Marion County• Michelle Stone, Marion County• Audrey Edmonson, Miami-Dade

County• Emily Bonilla, Orange County• Peggy Choudhry, Osceola County• Janet Long, Pinellas County• John Hall, Polk County• Lee Constantine, Seminole County• Heather Post, Volusia County

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Vice Chair Mack BernardPalm Beach County

Chair Terry BurroughsOkeechobee County

The FTA committee primarily will consider and address issues including, but not limited to, the following:

2:00 pm - 5:00 pmFinance, Tax & Administration Committee Meeting

2:00 pm - 5:00 pmHealth & Safety Committee MeetingThe HS committee primarily will consider and address issues including, but not limited to, the following:

• Behavioral and Mental Health• Healthcare and Human Services Funding• Healthcare and Human Services Policy• Emergency Medical Services• Law Enforcement and Corrections• Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment • Emergency Management• Emergency Communications

Chair Ralph ThomasWakulla County

Vice Chair Sandra MurmanHillsborough County

• Taxation• Local Revenue• State Shared Revenue• Economic Development• Local Fiscal

Administration• Local Administrative and

Management Issues

• Intergovernmental Relations (Constitutional Offi cers)

• Public Records• Elections• Judiciary – Article V• Ethics• Florida Retirement System

• John Tobia, Brevard County• Steven Geller, Broward County• Dale Holness, Broward County• Scott Carnahan, Citrus County• Gavin Rollins, Clay County• Matt Schellenberg, Duval County• Donald O’Brien, Flagler County• Dr. Anthony Viegbesie, Gadsden

County

• Todd Gray, Gilchrist County• Jimmy Rogers, Gulf County• Emma Byrd, Hendry County• Timothy Zorc, Indian River County• Brian Hamman, Lee County• Mary Ann Lindley, Leon County• Matt Brooks, Levy County• Michelle Stone, Marion County

Policy Leaders• Carl Zalak, Marion County• Betsy VanderLey, Orange County• Peggy Choudhry, Osceola County• Fred Hawkins, Osceola County• Nancy Detert, Sarasota County• Clyde Fleming, Suwannee County• Edward Kelley, Volusia County

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• Ken Cornell, Alachua County• Michael Udine, Broward County• William Truex, Charlotte County• Jimmie Smith, Citrus County• Mike Cella, Clay County• Buddy Mansfi eld, DeSoto County• Garrett Dennis, Duval County• Doug Underhill, Escambia County• Brenda Holt, Gadsden County• Sandy Quinn, Gulf County

• Russell Melendy, Hardee County• Michael Swindle, Hendry County• Bill Proctor, Leon County• Carol Whitmore, Manatee County• Sally Heyman, Miami-Dade

County• Justin Taylor, Nassau County• Kelly Owens, Okeechobee County• Pete Clarke, Orange County• Brandon Arrington, Osceola

County

Policy Leaders

2:00 pm - 5:00 pmGrowth Management, Agriculture, Transporation & Environmental Committee MeetingThe GATE committee primarily will consider and address issues including, but not limited to, the following:

• Development, Planning and Zoning• Aff ordable Housing• State and Regional Transportation• Strategic Intermodal System Issues• Water Quantity and Water Quality• Mosquito Control• Waste and Pollution• Utilities and Energy• Climate Change• Agritourism

Chair Lee ConstantineSeminole County

Vice Chair John MeeksLevy County

• Jim Barfi eld, Brevard County• Nan Rich, Broward County• Ken Doherty, Charlotte County• Ron Kitchen, Jr., Citrus County• Weston Pryor, Glades County• Stacy White, Hillsborough County• Susan Adams, Indian River County• Peter O’Bryan, Indian River County• Jim Peacock, Jackson County

• Anthony Adams, Lafayette County• Sean Parks, Lake County• Jimbo Jackson, Leon County• Lilian Rooks, Levy County• Priscilla Whisenant-Trace,

Manatee County• Edward Ciampi, Martin County• Daniella Levine Cava, Miami-

Dade County

Policy Leaders

• Charlie Justice, Pinellas County• John Hall, Polk County• Linda Bartz, St Lucie County• Charles Hines, Sarasota County• Ronnie Richardson, Suwannee

County• Heather Post, Volusia County• William Chapman, Walton

County • John Hawkins, Washington County

• Nathaniel Boyles, Okaloosa County• Emily Bonilla, Orange County• Jack Mariano, Pasco County• Janet Long, Pinellas County• James Johns, St Johns County• Cathy Townsend, St Lucie County• Alan Maio, Sarasota County• Billie Wheeler, Volusia County• Alan Bush, Washington County

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