State Senator Ted Deutch and staff members Casey Kustin and Josh Sztorc held a luncheon meeting for the board of directors of the Alliance of Delray Residential Associations Wednesday, May 14, 2008.

Senator Deutch wanted to hear from this group about issues that concerned them and their member communities. In a free wheeling, informal hour and a half meeting, the following subjects were discussed and are being addressed by the Senator’s office:

1. Sen. Deutch is working on securing funding for FAU’s Holocaust Center.
2. Congressman Wexler is working on seeking parity for HMO payments between Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach County at the Federal level. Sen. Deutch will work to make sure State will be on board for whatever Federal changes may come.
3. Sen. Deutch staff members are checking to learn if Solar panels are allowed on homes under HOA rules
4. Researching the amount of revenue generated from state gas tax with rise in current gas prices.
5. My Safe Florida Home Program- Has the original $40 million grant been exhausted? What is the status of the free inspection program?
6. Confirming status of Mitigation reports to home buyers. New law stating sellers with Citizens must provide Mitigation report. In 2011 all insurance companies will provide.
7. Provide an outline of provisions of new Healthcare Bill.

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