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Homestead’s state delegation presents nearly $3 million in project funding to city officials
Summary
Senator Anna Maria Rodriguez and Representatives Jim Mooney and Kevin Chambliss presented funding secured for Homestead, outlined legislative wins including homeowner association legislation and spoke about insurance and property-tax committee work.
Homestead’s state legislative delegation appeared at the City Council meeting Wednesday to report on the last legislative session and to present funding appropriations for the city.
Senator Anna Maria Rodriguez told the council the delegation had secured two major projects totaling just under $3 million in appropriations for Homestead. She described the funding as “very exciting” and said it represents an important step for the community. The delegation presented a ceremonial check during the meeting.
Representative Jim Mooney and Representative Kevin Chambliss emphasized bipartisan cooperation and efforts to deliver state resources to Homestead. Mooney highlighted recent laws strengthening homeowners’ association and condominium association enforcement and described ongoing work on property-insurance issues, including meetings with insurance companies and a selection committee on property-tax matters. He said tort-reform measures enacted two years ago are beginning to affect the insurance market and he noted that several insurers have filed for rate reductions.
Chambliss praised the city’s government-affairs team and city administration for their involvement in Tallahassee meetings and credited the city manager and new city leadership for active coordination. The delegation said the appropriations include multiple line items; one project the senator sponsored accounts for $575,000, and county-level or other sponsors contributed the balance to bring the total near $1.3 million for that particular item; she said additional presentations may follow to detail remaining amounts.
Council members thanked the delegation for securing the funding and noted the ongoing work on insurance and property-tax issues. The council took no formal action on the appropriations at the meeting; the presentation was ceremonial and informational.
The delegation encouraged the city to continue advocacy in Tallahassee to support Homestead priorities and to coordinate with the city’s government-affairs team during future sessions.
