Agenda 06/23/2015 Item #10A6/23/2015 10.A.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to direct the County Manager to plan for sea level rise in Collier County.
OBJECTIVE: To have the Board of County Commissioners direct the County Manager to
evaluate sea level rise and take adequate precautions.
CONSIDERATIONS: Many communities are beginning to feel the impacts of sea level rise and
are taking steps to incorporate this phenomenon into their long range plans. With this in mind, I
am requesting that the Growth Management Division, Stonnwater Planning Staff, through
direction from the County Manager, undertake the following tasks to determine the likely effects
of sea level rise and to plan for sea level rise in Collier County:
1. Contact the Regional Planning Council and determine what activities are underway and
planned relatingto sea level rise.
2. Identify programs within the County government that are likely to be affected by sea
level rise and included in future planning efforts (e.g., transportation, EMT, Utilities).
3. Identify data available within the County to assist with this planning and recommend
whether additional data need to be collected.
4. Determine what related activities are underway in other jurisdictions along Florida's
southwest coast and whether a joint planning effort would be advantageous.
5. Identify other organizations that can assist in this planning and data gathering activity
NOAA, FGCU, FIU).
Staff should also consider if they feel it would be beneficial, recommend the formation of a
Citizens Advisory Council to assist staff in this effort of data gathering and analysis. This
Council should include individuals with backgrounds in areas including: science, planning,
emergency management, and transportation.
FISCAL IMPACT: No additional staff resources are being requested outside of budgeted staff
resources from the planning division.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: Approval of this item does not conflict with the
Growth Management Plan.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, raises no
legal issue at this time, and requires majority vote for approval. JAK
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners directs the County
Manager to evaluate and plan for sea level rise as outlined above.
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6/23/2015 10.A.
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 10.10.A.
Item Summary: Request for the Growth Management Division Stormwater Planning staff
to undertake tasks as outlined in the attached document to determine the likely effects of and
to plan for sea level rise in Collier County. (Commissioner Fiala)
Meeting Date: 6/23/2015
Prepared By
Name: BrockMaryJo
Title: Executive Secretary to County Manager, County Managers Office
6/2/2015 3:59:35 PM
Submitted by
Title: Executive Secretary to County Manager, County Managers Office
Name: BrockMaryJo
6/2/2015 3:59:36 PM
Approved By
Name: IsacksonMark
Title: Division Director - Corp Fin & Mgmt Svc, Office of Management & Budget
Date: 6/16/2015 2:04:00 PM
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