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County Administrator's Report 12. 7.

BCC Regular Meeting

Technical/Public Service Consent

Meeting Date:	08/17/2017
Issue: Resolution Supporting Application to FDEP for 2018-2019 FL Beach Erosion Control Program Budget - Perdido Key Nourishment Project
From:	Chips Kirschenfeld
Department:	Natural Resources
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Resolution Supporting an Application to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the 2018-2019 Florida Beach Erosion Control Program Budget for the Perdido Key Nourishment Project - J. Taylor "Chips" Kirschenfeld, Director, Department of Natural Resources Management

That the Board adopt and authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution supporting an Application to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for State funds under Section 161.091, Florida Statutes, for the 2018-2019 Florida Beach Erosion Control Program Budget for the Perdido Key Nourishment Project to be allocated for beach and dune restoration.

[This Resolution ensures Escambia County is included in the Florida Beach Erosion Control Program Budget (2018-2019) and does not have an immediate budgetary impact. However, a local match will be required when the nourishment project is constructed with no current funding identified. In addition, additional funds will be necessary for continued maintenance of the project post-construction to maximize eligibility for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds in the event of a declared disaster.]

BACKGROUND:

The impacts of Hurricanes Ivan, Dennis, and Katrina devastated the gulf front shoreline of Perdido Key. As a result, the FDEP has deemed portions of Perdido Key beaches as “critically eroded.” A nourishment and dune restoration project will provide substantial protection against future storm events to mitigate damage to public infrastructure and private property.

This purpose of the resolution is to affirm local commitment to enhance and maintain the beaches of Perdido Key. The annual submittal of the Resolution to FDEP is required for Perdido Key to be included in the budget for the Florida Beach Erosion Control Program. The County has participated in this program since 2005 for Perdido Key hurricane recovery (BCC 10/6/2005 minutes attached, CAR I-6, #1952).

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

This Resolution ensures Escambia County is included in the Florida Beach Erosion Control Program budget (2018-2019) and does not have an immediate budgetary impact. However, a local match will be required when the nourishment project is constructed with no current funding identified. In addition, additional funds will be necessary for continued maintenance of the project post-construction to maximize eligibility for FEMA funds in the event of a declared disaster.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The Resolution was reviewed and approved as to form and legal sufficiency by Stephen G. West, Senior Assistant County Attorney.

PERSONNEL:

No impact to personnel associated with the recommendation.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

Board Policy Section I, A (6)

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

Staff will continue to coordinate with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, US Army Corps of Engineers, Office of Management and Budget, and citizen stakeholders regarding this project.

Attachments
Res-PK BeachRestorationNourishmentProj
PK NourishmentProj-FDEP 18-19 LGFR
ResumePage-10062005-PK NourishmentProj