Post-SEBC Show Edition: Great Show....Great Meetings!
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Above: BASF Leadership with Senator Jay Trumbull at SEBC Good Government Luncheon
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FHBA held its 2024 Annual Southeastern Builders Conference at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, last Wednesday through Friday, July 24-26, 2024. Several BASF Executive Committee members attended, along with BASF staff. Over 7,500 people attended the show, with numerous BASF Members attending and exhibiting their companies and services on the Expo Floor. Thank to all those members who joined us for various FHBA meetings, representing BASF on the Government Affairs Committee, Build-PAC, and more.
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What's Next: FHBA set their 2025 Legislative Priorities for 2025 Legislative Session.....
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Live Local Act refinements being considered: Similar to FHBA, BASF members met internally several times and prepared some needed refinements to this historic legislation. Proposed edits would help builders and bankers move forward with more confidence on projects with modifications to key definitions and clarifying requirements to ensure the continued confirmation of tax exemption benefits included in this important legislation. FHBA's revisions include BASF members' concerns.
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Lawsuit re Corps of Engineers 404 Assumption of plan review: because of a negative legal decision, the Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection (FDEP) recently lost the delegation of authority to review builders’ plans on behalf of the Corps of Engineers ? for now. Filed amicus brief includes BASF! Rep. Toby Overdorf, (R-85) State House Member from Stuart, joined FHBA’s 404 Panel discussing his efforts on this important and how FHBA and local associations can assist.
Locally, BASF is scheduling meetings with Members of Congress, urging them to call on the Corps of Engineers to speed up their permitting process, hire necessary staff and upgrade computer software to keep pace with FDEP’s prior strong pace of plan approval. We will more updates on this important issue.
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Above: Good Government Lunch speaker addresses a packed house!
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BASF Members bring home SEVEN Aurora Awards! Congratulations to these proud BASF Members! Four BASF members won FHBA Aurora Awards, including ZOM Living (3), 13th Floor, (2), and Kolter and Related with 1 each. Great work, everyone! We urge all members to submit your projects for these state-wide awards - Gives your project even more edge and recognition!
FHBA’S Young Professionals Council rocked the house! The FHBA’s YPC council, chaired by Blanca Velazquez, had a great turnout of young building professionals! Christian Zanartu, BASF’s YPC Co-Chair had an exhibit booth at the SEBC Show Expo Floor and participated at that level. Next year, let’s help BASF’s Young Professionals be part of the fun, too!?
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What’s Next: Join us for these upcoming meetings, to meet new colleagues, develop new business and make some new friends from all over the state!
- October 9-11, 2024 ? FHBA Fall Conference and Installation of President ? Hyatt Regency at Coconut Point, Bonita Springs, FL
- March 24-25, 2025 ? FHBA 2025 Legislative Conference in Tallahassee, AC Hotel, Tallahassee, FL
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What Happened back home....BASF’s July Legislative meeting hosted City of Miami Interim Planning Director David Snow. Members discussed a wide range of City of Miami issues, including improved plan review, new hires in the department and related issues. We look forward to working with David on related issues in the coming year.
What's Next: BASF Legislative meeting will feature County's Transit & Public Works Assistant Director, Josiel Ferrer-Diaz. Join us at the Friday, August 16th Miami-Dade Legislative meeting to get the latest on transit, transportation and public works improvements and what's in store for the coming year... Meeting information in button below....!
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We beat back proposed Broward School Impact fee increase! With the help of Mr. Skeet Jernigan, BASF member Chuck Brecker, our Builder "Email Blitz Team", Broward's proposed school impact fee increase of up to $4,000 per home was defeated! The fee hikes ranged from 9% to 49%, depending on housing type. BASF focused its arguments on the drop in Broward school student population and excess classroom capacity in many schools as the basis for no fee increase. Gold Coast Builders Association (GCBA) jointed in, raising points which those same School Board consultants used in the Palm Beach County study. Their Commission rejected that fee, as incorrectly prepared. Finally, both Associations think the proposed fee increase violates state law: proposed fees are being used to pay off debt on old projects, which will not serve the home buyers who pay these fees. Job well done, everyone!
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