FL S0586

Revises legislative intent to emphasize brownfields redevelopment as a significant element of community revitalization, especially within community redevelopment areas, enterprise zones, empowerment zones, closed military bases, and designated brownfield pilot project areas.

Establishes distinct procedures for brownfield area designations based on proposing entity: local governments designating areas outside specified redevelopment areas, local governments designating within specified redevelopment areas, and non-governmental entities proposing designations.

Requires local governments to adopt brownfield designations by resolution following procedures in section 166.041 (municipalities) or 125.66 (counties), with at least one public hearing conducted near the designated area and notice in newspapers, ethnic publications, and local bulletins.

Permits local governments to use alternative terminology for "brownfield area" designations and allows property owners to request removal from proposed designations.

Extends liability protection to persons executing brownfield site rehabilitation agreements to include exemption from property damage claims related to contamination, effective July 1, 2014, except for those who caused the discharge, committed fraud, or exacerbated contamination.