NACo and ICMA recognize how many of their Florida members have been impacted by recent disasters. In our effort to provide long term recovery support to Florida counties and cities they invite you to participate in a survey that will assist them in building post recovery resources, including content for ICMA-NACo Disaster Recovery Webinar and…
DetailsThe University of Central Florida is conducting research into strategic planning in Florida municipalities. Your city’s participation would be greatly appreciated and of great benefit. The survey has 12 questions and should take approximately 5 minutes to complete. Download the survey here and return to FLC Research Analyst Liane Giroux. Any questions regarding this survey should…
DetailsThe following membership applications have been received. If no current member comes forth with a reason why these applicants should not be approved as members, he/she will be invoiced for dues. Rob Duncan, District VII, Municipality Account Executive, ABM, Affiliate Member; David Dyess, District IV, City Manager, City of Stuart, Full Member; Jefferson Geimer, District V,…
DetailsThe Florida Housing Coalition is hosting a live webinar on local government’s role in Opportunity Zones (OZ) on February 20, 2019, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm. Sponsored by PNC, this webinar serves as a deep dive into key topics for local government staff, particularly those involved with planning and housing and economic development, as they…
Detailsby John Szerlag, City Manager, City of Cape Coral Major parks and recreation improvements to be made citywide Cape Coral voters approved a $60 million expansion of the city’s parks and recreation amenities. A general obligation bond referendum was on the General Election ballot. The measure passed with 54 percent of the vote. The “yes”…
DetailsHow long have you been a FCCMA member and why did you join? I believe I joined at the beginning of 2018. I became aware of the organization through the ICMA student chapter at my university (FGCU). Are you an ICMA member, why did you join, and how long have you been a member? I…
DetailsGreetings Fellow FCCMA Members, I hope everyone has enjoyed the holidays and is ready to celebrate a new year! 2018 has been a great year for our organization and 2019 will be another great year for FCCMA. After being sworn in as President in June I must tell you the time has flown by. I…
Detailsby Mark Ryan, City Manager, City of Indian Harbour Beach and Chairman, Legislative Subcommittee Under the leadership of Chair John Titkanich, Vice Chair Jamie Titcomb, Executive Director, Casey Cook, and I have undertaken an initiative to develop a template letter (link below) that can be utilized by FCCMA members to congratulate newly elected or re-elected…
DetailsOn Friday December 7, we held our District III training event in Satellite Beach. The topic was “Practical Approaches to Implementing Sustainability Initiatives” and our group of 20 shared thoughts and ideas regarding a variety of topics, including case law in Florida and nationally, building heights and coastal setbacks, creating sustainability boards and implementing sustainable/green…
DetailsThe following membership applications have been received. If no current member comes forth with a reason why these applicants should not be approved as members, he/she will be invoiced for dues. Michael Carballa, District VII, Assistant County Administrator for Public Infrastructure, Pasco County, Full Member; Joanna Cunningham, District IV, Assistant to Village Manager, Village of…
DetailsThe National Academy of Public Administration (https://www.napawash.org/) launched a new campaign to identify the Grand Challenges in Public Administration. The Grand Challenges are a once-in-a-generation opportunity to develop and drive an agenda for our government over the next decade. They are looking to get input on two key questions: WHAT problems must federal, state and…
DetailsCDFA is excited to announce a new partnership with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity to bring together a special convening of local communities for a conference focused on Opportunity Zones. Please join them for the Florida Opportunity Zones Conference on December 18-19, 2018 in Orlando, FL. Space is limited – register early to secure…
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