AGENDA DATE: 10/10/2018
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Proposed 2019 Legislative Priorities
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Consideration and approval of the Proposed 2019 Legislative Priorities
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Kamptner, and Blount
PRESENTER (S): Greg Kamptner
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: Each year the Board considers and approves its legislative priorities and submits them to the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission (TJPDC), the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo), and the Virginia Municipal League (VML). Generally, the TJPDC's legislative program incorporates the County's legislative priorities. Other initiatives are sometimes added prior to the General Assembly session.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Mission: to enhance the well-being and quality of life for all citizens through the provision of the highest level of public service consistent with the prudent use of public funds.
DISCUSSION: At the Board's September 12, 2018 meeting, staff proposed several legislative priorities for discussion (Attachment A), together with some possible priorities arising after the executive summary deadline for that meeting. Following are brief updates on work done on these possible priorities since September 12:
Impact Fees: Priority: Support enabling impact fees, which would replace cash proffers. Status: A draft resolution supporting the enabling authority has been prepared by David Blount.
Courts: Priority: Enable general district court to be located outside of Court Square, possibly on jointly owned land. Status: County representatives will be meeting with two local legislators on Friday October 5 to discuss the proposed legislation.
Stormwater management: Priority: Enable localities to accept stream restoration as a stormwater management best management practice. Status: Staff is exploring other possible stakeholders, including the Virginia Municipal Stormwater Association ("VAMSA...
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