Agenda 03/10/2015 Item #16A17 3/10/2015 16.A.17.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to adopt the proposed Resolution relating to the 2015 Floodplain Management
Plan Update in order to identify, assess, and mitigate flood risk in order to better protect the people
and property of Collier County from the effects of flood hazards.
OBJECTIVE: To maintain eligibility in the CRS Program so that property owners with flood
insurance will continue to receive the CRS discount by approving the 2015 Floodplain
Management Plan Update (FMP) which is of an overall strategy of programs, projects, and
measures that will reduce the adverse impact of flooding on Collier County and help provide
awareness and education to property owners in the Special Flood Hazard Area. Further, the Plan
fulfills a Community Rating System requirement to update the FMP every five years.
CONSIDERATIONS: Collier County participates in the National Flood Insurance Program's
(NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS) and is currently assigned a Class 6 rating. A Class 6
rating provides property owners a 20 percent discount on standard flood insurance premiums. In
addition, homeowners in non-SFHA's (zone X and X-500) receive a 10 percent discount on
flood insurance premiums. As of January 30, 2015, there were 70,317 flood insurance policies in
the County. The County's participation in the CRS program provides flood insurance policy
holders a total savings of$6,236,569 a year. See Attachment 1 for further details.
The FMP, Attachment 2, is required for CRS communities with a Class 7 or better and which
have 10 or more repetitive loss properties (Collier County has 32 repetitive loss properties). Such
communities are required to conduct a FMP update every five years. The 2015 FMP Update
contains new goals and mitigation action items, identified in Attachment 3 and summarized
below,to implement over the next five years.
1. Develop a Program for Public Information involving Collier County, Marco Island,Naples
and Everglades City.
2. Develop a comprehensive program to deliver flood insurance information to property
owners in the SFHA.
3. Support the top three Stormwater Planning projects, including: 1. Naples Park Stormwater
Management Improvement, 2. Griffm Road Stormwater Management Improvement, and 3.
Ridge Street Stormwater Management Improvement.
4. Maintain a professional landscaper certification program.
5. Utilize pollutant screening baskets in catch basins (City of Marco Island only)
6. Develop a Low Impact Development(LID)Manual
7. Coordinate with the Big Cypress Basin following the completion of the Southwestern
Protection Levee as part of the Picayune Strand Restoration Project.
8. Provide education/outreach for the Flood Watch Program(BCB Tool)
9. Maintain a"Localized Flooding Bubble Map".
10. Review the Land Development Code and Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance to
propose improvements regarding floodplain management, as needed and as appropriate.
11. Plan to obtain topographic information, including LiDAR, in 10-15 year intervals.
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The FMP was prepared by David Stroud, CFM, with Amec Foster Wheeler, a global consultant
with expertise in the field. The consultant was hired, in part, to maximize the number of CRS
credits received for the Plan. The Plan was guided by the Floodplain Management Planning
Committee and County staff. The committee is made of up public citizens and county staff
members. The committee convened six times to discuss, review, and edit the FMP.
It is important to note that the FMP does not contain regulatory criteria for development. It does
not amend the Land Development Code or the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance (Ch. 62 —
Floods of the Code of Laws and Ordinances). Further, the FMP does not change the Flood
Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM), implement new standards for lot coverage (LDC section 6.05.01)
or floodplain compensation (GMP CCME Goal 2, Objective 2.1). The FMP may only be
amended by a Resolution approved by the Board.
If federal disaster assistance is sought, the FMP assists in maintaining eligibility for federal
disaster assistance including the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard
Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program (PDM), and the Flood
Mitigation Assistance Program (FMA). The Plan has been prepared in compliance with Section
322 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act or the
Act), 42 U.S. C. 5165, enacted under Section 104 of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, (DMA
2000) Public Law 106-390 of October 30, 2000, as implemented at 44 CFR 201.6 and 201.7
dated October 2011. If the Plan is not updated on a five year cycle, the County will be ineligible
to participate in the CRS Program and property owners with flood insurance will lose the CRS
discount.
The FMP was presented and approved unanimously by the Development Services Advisory
Council on February 4, 2015. It was presented to the Planning Commission on February, 5th. The
Planning Commission provided recommendations and voted unanimously (5-0) to approve the
Plan with recommended changes and additions. The Planning Commission's recommendations
have either been incorporated into the document or are identified in the Executive Summary in
the Plan.
Following the Planning Commission's review on Thursday, February 5th, the Florida Division of
Emergency Management provided comments on Chapter 4 — Flood Risk Assessment on Friday,
February 6th. Their comments do not impact the intent of reach of the Plan, and are identified in
Attachment 4, and as such,have been included in the plan.
FISCAL IMPACT: The Executive Summary to authorize the Chairman to execute Contract No.
14-6227 for the Development and Updating of the Collier County's Floodplain Management
Plan for $75,000 to Amec Engineering and Infrastructure, Inc. was approved by the Board on
May 13, 2014, Agenda Item 16.A.21. See Attachment 5 for the May 13, 2015 Executive
Summary. Purchase Order 45-151264 was opened for $75,000; however, the County has paid
$37,244.26. The remaining balance on the PO is currently $37,775.74. The consultant may
provide a final invoice for services rendered, however, the payment will not exceed the obligated
funds.
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LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved for form and legality and requires a
majority vote for Board approval. —JAB
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: The 2015 FMP is consistent with the Goals and
Objectives established in the GMP.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners adopts the proposed
Resolution relating to the 2015 Floodplain Management Plan Update in order to identify, assess,
and mitigate flood risk in order to better protect the people and property of Collier County from
the effects of flood hazards.
Prepared By: Caroline Cilek, AICP, CFM, Land Development Code Manager
Growth Management Division, Development Review Section
Attachments:
1. Attachment 1 —Information on NFIP and CRS
2. Attachment 2—2015 Floodplain Management Plan Update. Due to the size of the
document, it is accessible at:
http:;/www.collieraov.net/f o/AaendaMarch101.5/GrowthME,m.t/201.5 FMP Update for
BCC %280 31015%29%20022015.ndf
3. Attachment 3 —Information on the 2015 Floodplain Management Plan Update
4. Attachment 4—Florida Division of Emergency Management comments
5. Attachment 5—Executive Summary for AMEC contract
6. Attachment 6—Proposed Resolution
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.16.A.16.A.17.
Item Summary: Recommendation to adopt the proposed Resolution relating to the 2015
Floodplain Management Plan Update in order to identify, assess, and mitigate flood risk in
order to better protect the people and property of Collier County from the effects of flood
hazards.
Meeting Date: 3/10/2015
Prepared By
Name: CilekCaroline
Title:Manager-LDC,Environmental Services
2/11/2015 5:46:13 PM
Submitted by
Title: Manager-LDC,Environmental Services
Name: CilekCaroline
2/11/2015 5:46:14 PM
Approved By
Name: PuigJudy
Title: Operations Analyst,Community Development&Environmental Services
Date: 2/17/2015 10:53:42 AM
Name: McLeanMatthew
Title:Project Manager,Principal, Operations and Regulatory Management
Date: 2/19/2015 4:59:01 PM
Name: FrenchJames
Title: Director-Operations Support, Operations&Regulatory Management
Date: 2/20/2015 3:34:35 PM
Name: BelpedioJennifer
Title: Assistant County Attorney,CAO General Services
Date:2/23/2015 1:15:54 PM
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Name: MarcellaJeanne
Title: Executive Secretary,Transportation Planning
Date: 2/25/2015 9:05:20 AM
Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney,
Date: 2/25/2015 9:19:15 AM
Name: IsacksonMark
Title: Division Director-Corp Fin&Mgmt Svc,Office of Management&Budget
Date: 3/2/2015 9:07:53 AM
Name: OchsLeo
Title: County Manager,County Managers Office
Date: 3/2/2015 5:00:56 PM
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Cotilir County Information on the National Flood Insurance
Growth Management Division Program and the Community Rating System
What the National Flood insurance F`NFIP) ____wow, i corn.County and the
Program?
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The NFIP was created by Congress in 1968 to protect ,,
lives and property and to reduce the financial burden
from flooding events. The NFIP is administered by the '" ' ,.„„„„�O ' A
Federal Emergency Management Agency. As an NFIP �•'rit'3 i ^�
community, Collier County has a Flood Damage Rta ,.' ,
Prevention ordinance that establishes our agreement to . � �
regulate floodplain development according to criteria ' .
and standards as established in the Code of Federal ,
Regulations 44 which includes: 1) Flood hazard maps; 2) !
Flood insurance;and 3) Regulations.
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The NFIP is a voluntary program and Collier County has �,., _ '�j'
participated in the program since 1979. Communities
with an identified floodplain and which choose not to
participate or withdraw from the NFIP are no longer able to obtain/maintain federally backed flood insurance policies,
receive disaster funding from FEMA,or have federal mortgage insurance or loan guarantees in flood hazard areas.'
The NFIP establishes a floodplain based on the 100 year flood event. See the Figure above.This is an area that is susceptible
to inundation from rainfall or coastal surge. Flood zones are based on topological data,and flood zones that begins with an
"A"or a "V" have a 1%chance of flooding in any given year.!
,Vnat is the Community Rating System program?
The NFIP's CRS program is a voluntary incentive program that recognizes and encourages community floodplain
management activities that exceed the minimum NFIP requirements. Goals include: a) Reduce flood damage to insurable
property; b) Strengthen and support the insurance
aspects of the NFIP, and c) Encourage a CRS Scales Points recauired and discount awarded
comprehensive approach to floodplain
Discount
management. Communities are ranked on a Rate Class SFIIA" Non-SFHA•* Credit Points Required
scale from 1 to 10 and as communities improve,
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they receive a greater discount on non-discounted 2 4V, 1914 4.000-4.499
flood insurance policies. ::5=4 :.50t;- 0.999
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2.50E 2.999
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Collier County has been a member of the program IC 9 - 499
since 1995 and is currently a Class 6. As a Class 6,
'Special Flood Hazard Area
non-discounted flood insurance policies receive a "Preferred Risk Policies are available only in B.C.and X Zones for oroperties that are shown to
have a minima;risk of flood damage.The Preferred Risk Policy Does not receive premium rate
20% discount on flood insurance premiums. credits under the CRS because it already has a lower premium than other policies.Although they
are in SFHAS.Zones AR and A99 are limited to a 5%discount.Premium reductions are subject
Policies issued in an X or X-500 zone receive a 10% to change.
reduction.
The National Flood Insurance Act of 1968,As Amended and The Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973,As Amended.42 U.S.C.4001 et.seq.Office of the
General Counsel,1997.Including sections 4012,4012a,4022,4016.htto://www.tema.gov/media-librarv-data/20130726-1752-25045-9854/frm acts.odt;
"Answers to Questions about NFIP"2011.http://www.fema.govimedia-librarv-data/20130726-1438-20490-1905/f084 ata 11aug11.odf;NFIP Floodplain
Management Requirements.2005.http://www.ferna.gov/odf/foodolain/nfip sg unit 2.odf
i"CFR 44.59.1 Definitions;"Fact Sheet—Flood Insurance and Flood Maps."NFIP.November 2010.
http://www.floridad isaster.org/MitigationfSFMP/Docu ments/Flood%201nsu ranee%20&%2DFIood%20Maos.pdf
"National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System.FEMA website.December 30,2014.https://www.tema.gov/national-flood-insurance-
program-com munity-rating-system
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Co Ter County 2015 Floodplain Management Plan Update
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Growth Management Division
What is the Floodplain Management Pian (FMP ?
The FMP is a plan designed to credit the production of an overall strategy of programs, projects, and measures that will
reduce the adverse impacts of flooding on the community.' It can be considered Best Management Practices (BMPs) for
managing a community's floodplain.
Why are we updating it?
Communities that participate in the Community Rating System program (see Informational Sheet on National Flood
Insurance Program and Community Rating System)that obtain a rating of 7 or better(Collier County is a Class 6 and one
class better than a 7)and which have 10 or more repetitive loss properties(Collier County has 32 repetitive loss properties)
are required to conduct a FMP update every five years.The 2015 FMP contains new goals and mitigation action items to
implement over the next five years.
What is in the FMP?
The FMP contains several key items including Goals and New Action items as described below. Many Action Items are
projects supported by other programs,documents,or are part of routine staff work. For example, a Low Impact
Development Manual is supported by the Watershed Management Plan.Similarly, providing flood insurance information to
property owners in the floodplain is currently done; however,this Plan supports putting these actions into a comprehensive
program.
Proposed Goals established in the 2015 Floodplain Management Plan
Goal 1:Reduce vulnerability and exposure to flood hazards in order to protect the health,safety and welfare of residents and guests.
Goal 2:Encourage property owners,through education and outreach measures,to protect their homes and businesses from flood
damage.
Goal 3:Reduce the vulnerability of critical facilities and infrastructure from the effects of flood hazards.
Goal 4:Protect natural resources by employing watershed-based approaches that balance environmental,economic and engineering
considerations.
Goal 5:Minimize the adverse impacts to surrounding areas and watershed functions.
Proposed New Action Items in the Floodplain Management Plan
1. Develop a Program for Public Information involving Collier County,Marco Island,Naples and Everglades City.
2. Develop a comprehensive program to deliver flood insurance information to property owners in the SFHA.
3. Support the top three Stormwater Planning projects,including:1.Naples Park Stormwater Management Improvement,2.Griffin
Road Stormwater Management Improvement,and 3.Ridge Street Stormwater Management Improvement.
4. Maintain a professional landscaper certification program.
5. Utilize pollutant screening baskets in catch basins(City of Marco Island only)
6. Develop a Low Impact Development(LID)Manual
7. Coordinate with the Big Cypress Basin following the completion of the Southwestern Protection Levee as part of the Picayune Strand
Restoration Project.
8. Provide education/outreach for the Flood Watch Program(BCB Tool)
9. Maintain a"Localized Flooding Bubble Map".
10. Review the Land Development Code and Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance to propose improvements regarding floodplain
management,as needed and as appropriate.
11. Plan to obtain topographic information,including LiDAR,in 10-15 year intervals.
What is nor in the* 'r
The FMP does not: a) Contain regulatory criteria for development; b) Amend the Land Development Code or the Flood
Damage Prevention Ordinance(Ch. 62—Floods of the Code of Laws and Ordinances);or c) Implement new standards for lot
coverage(LDC section 6.05.01)or floodplain compensation(GMP CCME Goal 2,Objective 2.1).
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Who worked on the MVP?
The FMP was prepared by David Stroud,a Certified Floodplain Manager,with Amec Foster Wheeler.The Plan was guided by
the Floodplain Management Planning Committee and County staff. The committee was comprised of citizens and County
staff members.
What happens next?
The next step is for the FMP to be reviewed by the Planning Commission on February 5, 2014.Then it will be presented to
the Board of County Commissioners for their review.One component of the Plan,The Flood Risk Assessment, is intended to
be adopted into the Local Mitigation Strategy,which is a State of Florida required Plan.Once complete,the Plan will be sent
to FEMA for review and if approved, points may be awarded toward the County's CRS Rating. As stated in the Plan, The
Floodplain Management Planning Committee will track the implementation of the Mitigation Action Items quarterly.
Reporting will be done through an Action Report which will be available on the County's Floodplain Management Plan
website:www.colliergov.net/fioodpiain.
How are changes mode to the FIMP?
The FMP may only be amended by Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners and is updated on a 5-year cycle.
"510 Floodplain Management Planning"CRS Coordinator's Manual Edition 2013.Pg.510-2.
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Attachment 4-Florida Division of Emergency Management comments
Following the Planning Commission's review on Thursday,February 5th, the Florida Division of
Emergency Management provided comments on Chapter 4—Flood Risk Assessment on Friday,February
6h. Their comments included the following.On Wednesday,February 11th,the FDEM approved the
proposed language.
1. Quantifying the extent for coastal erosion in the County.
Frequency/Likelihood of Future Occurrence
Highly Likely-In general,the low dune elevations along the Gulf of Mexico make this region more
vulnerable to erosion hazards during hurricanes. Average dune elevations along the shores of the Gulf of
Mexico are just 2.4 meters high,making approximately 71%of these beaches very likely to experience
extreme erosion due to overwash in the direct landfall of a category 1 storm. In the Gulf of Mexico,
waves play a large role in elevating shoreline water levels. During a category 1 hurricane in the Gulf of
Mexico,the contribution of waves to storm-induced extreme water levels is nearly twice that of surge.
Based on annual monitoring reports from 1998 to 2014, Collier County has typically experienced 50,000
cubic feet of coastal erosion per year. The United States Geological Survey(USGS) completed a national
assessment of hurricane-induced coastal erosion hazards in 2013 which provides the following key
findings for the Gulf of Mexico: (pg. 61 of the FMP)
2. Adding extent and possible impacts for dam/levee failure.
Figure 4-8 reflects all dams included in the MD that are located in and around Collier County. As shown,
there is only one dam located within the jurisdictional boundaries of Collier County: the State Road 846
Land Trust earthen dam which is not classified as a high or significant hazard. Table 4-7 provides details
for this dam as provided in the NID. The State Road 846 Land Trust earthen dam is located onprivate
property and a current aerial image identifies there is no water present.The earthen dam is agricultural in
nature and there are no residential properties within a mile. Therefore,the extent of the hazard is too
negligible to calculate and the impacts of failure would not affect the general public, structures, or
infrastructure. (pg. 63 of the FMP)
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Contract No. 14-6227 for the
Development and Updating of Collier County's Floodplain Management Plan for S75,000 to Amec
Engineering and Infrastructure,Inc.
OBJECTIVE: To obtain professional engineering services to develop and upgrade the existing
Floodplain Management Plan as required by the Community Rating System (CRS) of the
National Flood Insurance Program(NFIP).
CONSIDERATIONS: The Community Rating System (CRS) of the National Flood Insurance
Program (NFIP) requires that Floodplain Management Plans be updated on a five (5) year cycle.
This updating must be consistent with the major focus points of the CRS 10-step planning
process as listed below.
1. Project Kickoff
2. Involve the Public—public meetings and other methods
3. Coordinate with Other Stakeholders and Agencies
4. Update Hazard Identification and Vulnerability Assessment
5. Develop the Capability Assessment
6. Review Mitigation Goals and Mitigation Strategies
7. Draft the Plan and Solicit Public Comment
8. Request FEMA/ISO Reviews
9. Plan adoption
10. Implement. Evaluate and Revise
The new Floodplain Management Plan will also coordinate and support all flood aspects of the
Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) and identify options to maximize the CRS point rating and
scoring.
In compliance with the CCNA, the Board of County Commissioners approved short listing Amec
Engineering and Infrastructure, Inc., and authorized staff to negotiate a contract to provide
professional engineering services to develop and upgrade the existing Floodplain Management
Plan at the 4/8/2014 BCC meeting(Agenda item 16Al4). Amec Engineering and Infrastructure.
Inc. has extensive experience in the development of Floodplain Management Plans throughout
the country.
Costs to update the Floodplain Management Plan are broken down as follows:
• Amec Engineering and Infrastructure Proposal per the required CRS 10 step planning
process - $67,280;
• Public advertizing and translation services not included in Amec Engineering and
Infrastructure proposal to be performed by either Amec Engineering and Infrastructure or
Collier County- $2,000;
• 9% contingency allowance for unforeseen conditions related to the Amec Engineering
and Infrastructure proposal to address stakeholder/agency coordination, hazard
identification and vulnerability assessment-$5,720;
• Total anticipated budget authorization- $75,000.
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FISCAL IMPACT: Funds in the amount of $75,000 are budgeted in FY14 and available in
Unincorporated General Fund 111, Cost Center 138110.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been approved as to form and legality and
requires majority vote for approval.—CMG
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management impact as a result of
this project at this time.
RECOMMENDATION: To approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Contract No. 14-
6227 for the Development and Updating of Collier County's Floodplain Management Plan for
$75,000 to Amec Engineering and Infrastructure, Inc.
Prepared by: J. Gary McAlpin, PE Coastal Zone Management Manager of the Natural Resources
Department
Attachments: (1) Contract No. 14-6227
http://www.colliergov.net/ftp/AgendaMay13141GrowthMgmt/Contract 14-
6227.pdf(2) Final Ranking
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RESOLUTION NO. 2015-
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA,
RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE 2015
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE.
WHEREAS, Collier County is a voluntary participant in the Community Rating System
(CRS) Program of the National Flood Insurance Program. Communities with a rating of 7 or
higher within the CRS Program and which have more than ten properties that have filed multiple
flood insurance claims within any ten-year period, thus establishing them as Repetitive Loss
Properties, are required to develop and maintain a Floodplain Management Plan, the purpose of
which is to promote awareness of floodplain and flooding issues, identify known flood hazards,
discuss past flooding events, assess the current floodplain and flooding issues, and set goals
along with a strategy to make the community more resistant to flooding; and
WHEREAS, Collier County is currently rated as a Class 6 community in the CRS
Program. As a Class 6 community, the County is required to annually provide a progress report
on the accomplishment of goals in the Floodplain Management Plan, which Plan must be
updated every five years; and
WHEREAS, the proposed 2015 Floodplain Management Plan Update was guided by the
Floodplain Management Planning Committee and County staff and reviewed by the Collier
County Planning Commissioners, the Development Services Advisory Council, and the Florida
Division of Emergency Management; and
WHEREAS, adoption of the Floodplain Management Plan Update will assist in
identifying, assessing, and mitigating flood risks and better protect the citizens and property of
Collier County from the effects of flood hazards.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA,that:
Section One: Recitals.
The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.
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Section Two: Adoption/Implementation of the 2015 Floodplain Management Plan
Update.
The 2015 Floodplain Management Plan Update, attached as Exhibit "A," is hereby
adopted and the County Manager is hereby authorized to take all actions necessary to implement
the Management Plan.
Section Three: Funding.
Collier County will pursue available funding opportunities for the implementation of
mitigation projects set forth in the Floodplain Management Plan Update.
Section Four: Effective Date.
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED after motion, second, and majority vote favoring same
this day of , 2015.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DWIGHT.E. BROCK, Clerk COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: By:
, Deputy Clerk TIM NANCE, CHAIRMAN
Approved as to form and legality:
Jennifer A. Belpedio
Assistant County Attorney
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