This bill amends section 553.80 of the Florida Statutes to require local governments to utilize any excess funds collected from fees for code enforcement to perform necessary services or repairs on their stormwater management systems. It prohibits local governments from receiving state funds for stormwater management improvements if they have excess funds available. Additionally, local governments must expend all available funds before requesting state funds through local funding initiatives. The bill also establishes that local governments are ineligible for additional state funds if they have been audited by legislative committees within a specified timeframe or fail to submit required affirmations to their legislative delegation.

Furthermore, the bill outlines that if a local government determines that its stormwater management systems do not require repairs, it must use excess funds for other specified purposes, such as fee rebates, technology upgrades, or training programs for building officials. The legislation mandates that each legislative committee report local governments that do not comply with these requirements to the presiding officers and appropriations chairs. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 1548 Filed: 553.80