Agenda 03/11/2025 Item #10A (Presentation on the value of direct participation in the state and federal legislative process)3/11/2025
Item # 10.A
ID# 2025-837
Executive Summary
Recommendation to hear a presentation on the value of direct participation in the state and federal legislative process,
evaluate its return on investment in securing project funding, preservation of local funds, advancement of Board
priorities, and advancing issues that serve and protect the public.
OBJECTIVE: To hear a presentation on the value of direct participation in the state and federal legislative process,
evaluate its return on investment in securing project funding, preservation of local funds, advancement of Board
priorities, and advancing issues that serve and protect the public.
CONSIDERATIONS: Each year, the Board directly participates in the state and federal legislative process in
collaboration with our local delegations and County staff. I have asked staff to produce a “return on investment”
presentation to demonstrate the value of continuing our direct efforts on behalf of Collier County residents and visitors.
This item is consistent with the Collier County strategic plan objectives of Quality of Place, Infrastructure and Asset
Management, Community Development, and Responsible Governance.
FISCAL IMPACT: This executive summary has no immediate fiscal impact.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no immediate growth management impact.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, raises no legal issues and requires
majority vote for action. -JAK
RECOMMENDATIONS: That the Board hear a presentation on the value of direct participation in the state and federal
legislative process, evaluate its return on investment in securing project funding, preservation of local funds,
advancement of Board priorities, and advancing issues that serve and protect the public.
PREPARED BY: Burt L. Saunders, Commissioner, District 3
ATTACHMENTS:
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