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-----------------------------------------301 South Bronough Street, Suite 300 • Post Office Box 1757 • Tallahassee, FL 32302-1757 • (850) 222-9684 • Fax (850) 222-3806 • www.flcities.com
October 1, 2018
Dear Municipal Official:
The Florida League of Cities is proud to count the City of Cape Canaveral as a member. As the united voice for
Florida's municipal governments, the League's strength and success are dependent upon the support and
participation of its membership. Your city's dues information for 2018-2019 is provided on the attached sheet.
Please note that your dues invoice was sent directly to Mr. David L. Greene, City Manager.
Also attached is a list of "Benefits of League Membership," an overview of the many benefits and opportunities
the Florida League of Cities offers to its members. We hope that you take advantage of these programs, products
and services.
During 2018-2019, we will continue offering regional training and webinars at no cost to the city's officials and
staff, and regional ethics workshops to meet the new state requirement. During the next legislative session, we
will once again provide a strong presence at the state Capitol and continue our efforts to protect Home Rule.
While offering the many benefits on the attached sheet, we will also explore new ideas that will meet the needs of
municipalities, now and in the future.
We value you as a member and will gladly answer any questions about the League's dues and membership
benefits. Please contact Sharon Berrian or Scott Hamilton at 1-(800) 342-8112 if you have any questions.
We appreciate your continued support of the League!
In the fight for HOME RULE,
~~ Michael Sittig
Executive Director
Cc: All Elected Officials
The Honorable Robert E. Hoog, Mayor
The Honorable Mike Brown, Mayor pro tern
The Honorable Wes Morrison, Councilmember
The Honorable Rocky Randels, Councilmember
The Honorable Angela Raymond, Councilmember
President Leo E. Longworth, Mayor, Bartow
First Vice President Isaac Salver, Councilmember, Bay Harbor Islands• Second Vice President Antonio L. Ortiz, Commissioner, Orlando
Executive Director Michael Sittig + General Counsel Kraig Conn
Florida League of Cities 2018-2019 Dues Information
City of Cape Canaveral membership dues invoiced for 2018 -2019: $1,268.00
Participants in the following League-administered program(s) received payments and/or grants in 2017
-2018. Your city received:
Florida Business License Tax Collection Program
Florida Municipal Insurance Trust Safety Grant
$0.00
$0.00
If your city is not participating in the above programs and you would like more information, please call the
FLC at (800) 342-8112
At a Glance -The Benefits of League Membership
When your city is a member of the Florida League of Cities, you receive :
Dedicated Advocates
• An advocacy team with more than 75 years of collective experience in state and federal government relations
• A watchdog on state and federal agency rulemaking activity
• Weekly updates during legislative session on legislative action that directly impacts cities
• Legal advocates at the highest levels of state and federal court on cases of statewide municipal importance
• Opportunities to engage with your congressional delegation at home and in Washington, D.C.
• Legislative advocacy training to help get your city's message heard
• Legislative issue briefings online and in-person
• Legislative weekly call-in during legislative session
• Legislative "action" days in Tallahassee during legislative session
Fiscal Savings
• Free classified ad postings for open positions on the League website and in the League's statewide newsletter
• Return of insurance premiums to qualified participants in the Florida Municipal Insurance Trust ($78 million returned to
members since 2007)
• Delinquent Local Business Tax Collection Program ($296,233 distributed to cities by the League in 2017-2018)
• Matching Safety Grant Program for participants in Workers' Compensation, Property, and Liability Insurance programs
• Hometown Health, an employee wellness program, offered exclusively for Florida Municipal Insurance Trust members
with group health coverage
• The Florida Municipal Insurance Trust has provided more than $2.1 million in matching safety grants to insured
members
Unbeatable Educational Opportunities
• FLC University offers the mandatory ethics training free each year in a variety of formats and free access to its on line
learning as well as workshops, hot-topic summits, intensive weekend training classes, customizable sessions, and other
educational opportunities for officials and staff.
• In-depth training sessions for newly elected officials and advanced training sessions to build and maintain knowledge of
city government and governing
• Dozens of workshops, leadership training and networking opportunities at the annual conference and legislative
conference
• Safety training for members of the Florida Municipal Insurance Trust and members of the League
• Access to CityStats survey results, two research symposiums, an e-newsletter and other helpful resources through the
League's Center for Municipal Research and Innovation
Personalized Consultation Services
• Toll-free access to League staff for expert advice on a variety of municipal issues
• Guidance and legal research for city attorneys from the League's staff attorneys
Combined Purchasing Power
• A pooled investment program, retirement plan, bond program and commercial paper program
• Insurance programs, including workers' compensation, liability, auto, property and health
Tools for Engaging Your Citizens
• Civic education materials for adults and students
• Guides for creating city youth councils and citizen academies
• Online resources for social media and millennial engagement
• Youth council program at our annual conference
• Public service ads for your website and public access channels
• Sponsoring Florida City Government Week in October
Direct and Personal Connection through Longtime League Staff
• Dedicated League ambassadors serve as your personal connection to the Florida League of Cities
• Your ambassador will travel to your city to connect you with resources and provide information on the many
membership benefits provided by the Florida League of Cities
Publications That Make a Difference
• A bimonthly magazine, QC (Quality Cities), and a newsletter published twice a month to keep you informed and
engaged
• The Florida League of Cities Municipal Directory -the who and where of Florida's 412 cities, updated annually
• Critical legislative session news, including a weekly bulletin, legislative alerts, a final report summarizing what passed
and what didn't, and an advocacy report to let you know how your legislators voted on key city issues
• Annual State of the Cities report featuring data from the CityStats survey and trending information on local government
issues
• Dr. Scott Paine's blog, regular commentary on current events, personal leadership and municipal issues