Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Leonard Vialpando
Department: Resilient Environment Division: Choose a Division.
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Resolution affirming overall support of the efforts of the United States Army Corps of Engineers and recommendations of the draft South Atlantic Coastal Study, endorsing prioritization of a comprehensive Central and Southern Florida Flood Control Project Study, with an expansion to address both funding and authority needed to conduct the study, necessary authority, and requesting that the ranking for the Broward Back Bay Study be adjusted to a near-term priority and listed second on the project list.
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Why Action is Necessary
Formal Board approval is necessary for the adoption of a Resolution.
What Action Accomplishes
Enables adoption of the above Resolution.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE RESILIENT ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT AND THE BROWARD CLIMATE CHANGE TASK FORCE RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
This item supports the Commission's Value: Encouraging investments in renewable energy, sustainable practices, and environmental protection, and the Commission Goal: Proactively lead in the planning, design and construction of projects supporting resilience and climate adaptation, including coordination with other entities to foster resilient design as part of local and regional projects, especially shore protection efforts.
This item affirms overall support for the efforts of the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and their recommendations as part of the draft South Atlantic Coastal Study (SACS) released in October 2021, with specific endorsement of the priority recommendation for funding of a comprehensive Central and Southern Florida Flood Control Project Study and a request to elevate the ranking and accelerate the timeline for the recommended Back Bay Study for B...
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