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County Administrator's Report 13. 3.

BCC Regular Meeting

Technical/Public Service Consent

Meeting Date:	09/05/2013
Issue: Resolution Supporting Application for 2014-2015 Florida Beach Erosion Control Budget - Perdido Key Nourishment Project
From:	Keith Wilkins
Department:	Community & Environment
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning a Resolution Supporting an Application to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for State Funds for the 2014-2015 Florida Beach Erosion Control Program Budget for the Perdido Key Nourishment Project - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning a Resolution supporting an application to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for State Funds for the 2014-2015 Florida Beach Erosion Control Program Budget for the Perdido Key Nourishment Project:

A. Adopt the Resolution supporting an application to FDEP for State Funds under Section 161.091, Florida Statutes, for the 2014-2015 Florida Beach Erosion Control Program Budget for the Perdido Key Nourishment Project; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution.

[Funding: No direct budgetary impact at this time; however, there will be a local match required when the Perdido Key Nourishment Project is constructed and 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. Construction is projected to be in the Fall of 2015 pending identification of a local funding source]

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 as "critically eroded." Since that time, Perdido Key shorelines have been further degraded from the impacts of Hurricanes Gustav and Isaac. A nourishment and dune restoration project will provide substantial protection against future storm events to mitigate damage to public infrastructures and private property.

The purpose of this resolution is to affirm local commitment to enhance and maintain the beaches of Perdido Key. This 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.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

No direct budgetary impact at this time; however, there will be a local match required when the Perdido Key nourishment project is constructed and for continued maintenance of the project post-construction to maximize eligibility for FEMA funds in the event of a declared disaster. Construction is projected to be in the Fall of 2015 pending identification of a local funding source.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The Resolution has been reviewed by Stephen West, Assistant County Attorney, and approved as to form and legal sufficiency.

PERSONNEL:

Activities associated with this Resolution will be handled by Community & Environment Department staff.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

This Recommendation is consistent with the Board's adopted Comprehensive Plan Goal to "properly manage and conserve the improtant natural resources of the County..."

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

Once adopted, the Resolution will be forwarded to the FDEP for funding consideration.

Attachments
PK 2013 Beach Resolution to FDEP