2021-R-05 - American Flood Coalition MembershipRESOLUTION NO. 2021- R-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE
CITY TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE AMERICAN
FLOOD COALITION; REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, flooding during king tides is already a costly nuisance and a problem that if
unaddressed will grow worse as sea levels continue to rise; and
WHEREAS, sea level rise has risen 8 inches since 1950 and its speed has increased
threefold in recent years, with scientific projections forecasting another 8 inches of sea level rise
in the next 20 years; and
WHEREAS, sea level rise of just 4 inches in the last 10 years has increased flooding
state-wide by 400%; and
WHEREAS, sea level rise poses a unique threat to all Florida given the limestone
bedrock beneath much of the state, which allows rising sea water to infiltrate sewage systems
and threaten groundwater supplies via salt water intrusion; and
WHEREAS, proactively investing to prevent flooding is a wiser use of resources than
spending on flooding recovery, as exemplified by FEMA research showing that $1 spent on
disaster prevention saves $4 in recovery costs; and
WHEREAS, national coordination and support are necessary for coastal municipalities
to fully address the challenge of sea level rise and flooding, and the American Flood Coalition
provides a platform advocating for national solutions to sea level rise and flooding that invest in
and protect our coastal communities; and
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WHEREAS, the American Flood Coalition is a forum for best practices and support in
developing local and state -level responses to sea level rise and flooding that will enhance the
City's sea level rise effort; and
WHEREAS, sea level rise and flooding are important issues that our residents deserve to
understand and the American Flood Coalition provides opportunities and tools to communicate
with residents on sea level rise challenges and solutions; and
WHEREAS, joining the American Flood Coalition will aid the City's efforts to protect
against flooding without requiring any financial support or dues from the City; and
WHEREAS, the City continues to enforce its flood plain management plan, including
the adoption of higher standard to the most current FEMA approved code compliant flood plain
management ordinance for Florida communities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that joining the American Flood Coalition will
promote the welfare of City residents and ensure the prosperity of the City's economy by
accelerating solutions to sea level rise and flooding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Edgewater, Florida:
Section 1. The City of Edgewater recognizes the need to advance national solutions to
sea level rise and flooding and will work as a member of the American Flood Coalition to
safeguard the welfare of the City's residents.
Section 2. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect upon adoption.
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After Motion to approve by with
Second by 11 the vote on this resolution was,
as follows:
AYE NAY
Mayor Mike Thoritas,
CounciNvoman Christine Power
Councilwoman tai -i Bennington
Councilwoman Megan O'Keefe
Councilman Jonah Powers
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this day of 2021,
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EDGEWATER,
ATTEST:
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Bonnie Brown, CMC
City Clerk
For the use and reliance only by the City of Ed-e�,vater,
Florida Approved as to form and legality by:
Aaron R. Wolfe, Esquire
City Attorney
Doran, Sims, Wolfe & Yoon
Approved by the City Council of the City of Edgewater at a
meeting held on this j,�5f Mm-uh, 2021 under Agenda
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