Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Andrew J. Meyers
Department: County Attorney
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO ENACT Ordinance, the title of which is as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO TIDAL FLOOD PROTECTION; CREATING ARTICLE XXV OF CHAPTER 39 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES ("CODE"); ESTABLISHING TIDAL FLOOD BARRIER INFRASTRUCTURE STANDARDS THAT ACCOUNT FOR PROJECTED SEA LEVEL RISE; PROVIDING FOR ABATEMENT OF NUISANCE FLOODING; PROVIDING FOR REAL ESTATE SALE DISCLOSURES; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Steve Geller)
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Why Action is Necessary
A Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish notice of public hearing to consider enactment of the Ordinance was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners at its meeting of March 10, 2020.
What Action Accomplishes
Allows the Board to consider enacting an Ordinance pertaining to Tidal Flood Protection.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT (EPGMD) AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE DIVISION (EPCRD) RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
This item supports the Board's Value of "Encouraging investments in renewable energy, sustainable practices, and environmental protection" and Goal 2: "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 Ordinance establishes regionally consistent standards for the design, construction, maintenance, substantial repair, substantial rehabilitation, and elevation of seawalls, banks, berms, and similar infrastructure ("tid...
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