TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: Peter D. Lear, CPA, CGMA, City Manager
TITLE: Resolution No. 2019-R-03, City of North Port to Join the American Flood Coalition
Recommended Action
Approve Resolution No. 2019-R-03, City of North Port to join the American Flood Coalition.
Background Information
At the February 12, 2019, Commission Regular meeting, there was a unanimous consensus for staff to develop a resolution to join the American Flood Coalition.
The City of North Port 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.
The American Flood Coalition is a nonpartisan group of political, military, business, and local leaders that have come together to drive adaptation to the reality of higher seas, stronger storms, and more frequent flooding. The coalition seeks to advance national solutions that support flood-affected communities and protect our nation’s residents, economy, and military installations.
The group has four national policy platforms:
1. Economy - Invest in infrastructure and natural solutions that boost the economy and protect property values.
2. Communities - Use smart planning to keep communities safe and save taxpayer dollars.
3. Rebuilding - Build back stronger to protect communities from future flooding.
4. Military - Ensure military installations are ready to deploy 365 days a year. When military facilities are flooded, it puts our national security and military readiness at risk.
Strategic Plan
Heath and Public Safety
Infrastructure
Financial Impact
Not Applicable.
Procurement
Not Applicable.
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 2019-R-03
Prepared by: Elizabeth Wong, P.E., Stormwater Manager
Department Director: Juliana B. Bellia