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2005 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITES STATE DELEGATION SUPPORT I. Direct Deposit Payroll- Changes to Chapter 532 ofPlorida Statutes to provide direct deposit payroll as an accepted method of payment to employees. 2. Enclave Annexations - Amendments to Florida Statute 171.046 to help rectify enclave situations that hinder the orderly delivery of public services by city and county governments. 3. Adult Entertainment Cp.S. 847.0134) - Sets distance requirements of2500 feet ITom schools for adult clubs. As established, that requirement, depending upon the location of schools within a community, could make it very difficult to establish allowed sites for these activities. If litigated, this State Statute requirement could void local ordinances establishing adequate sites in compliance with previous court rulings. 4. Children and Families - Ensure reasonable yet practical regulation of non- traditional day-care, after school and summer camp programs. 5. Recreation As Prevention - Recognize the role of recreation agencies and programs in crime and drug use prevention. Include recreation as a funding beneficiary of tobacco use prevention dollars. 6. Staff, Volunteer and Participant Protection - Support criminal penalties for assault and battery of recreation program staff, volunteers and participants. Support and assist in background checks for volunteers assisting in youth programs. 7. "Smart Growth" Planning - Support for initiatives that promote transportation modal-choice and multi-modal level of service standards. 8. Highway Funding: U.S. Hwy. 17/92 - S.R. 436 Fly Over Project - The importance of this project upon the community can not be minimized. The City should work closely with the County to ensure the best possible outcome. Red Bug Lake Road Fly Over Project- Similar to the U.S. Hwy. 17/92 - S.R. 436 project, the importance of this fly over to solving traffic delays and reducing accidents must be recognized and best solutions sought.