Subject:
Title
Memorandum of Agreement with the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council to assist Brevard County with addressing deficiencies in the County's 2017 Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR), as identified by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO).
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Fiscal Impact:
$70,000 - Available per Resolution No. 2020-030 Approving Third Quarter Supplemental Budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020.
Dept/Office:
Natural Resources Management Department (NRM)/Planning & Development Department (P&D)
Requested Action:
Recommendation
Staff requests that the Board authorize the County Manager to execute a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council (ECFRPC) to assist Brevard County with addressing deficiencies in the County's 2017 Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR), as identified by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) per SB 1094 (Laws of Florida No. 2015-69), an act relating to the peril of flood requirements for the Coastal Management element of local Comprehensive Plans.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
Comprehensive Plan Evaluation and Appraisal Report Background
Every seven years, in accordance with Rule Chapter 73C-49, Florida Administrative Code, each local government must determine whether there is a need to amend the Comprehensive Plan to reflect changes in statutory requirements that have been enacted since the previous EAR was implemented. In May 2015 the Governor passed SB 1094 (Laws of Florida No. 2015-69), an act relating to the peril of flood; amending section 163.3178(2), F.S.; specifying requirements for the Coastal Management element required for local Comprehensive Plans. The amended statute (known commonly as "Peril of Flood" statute) requires the following:
(f) A redevelopment component that outlines the principles that must be used to eliminate inappropriate and unsafe development in the coastal areas when opportunities arise. The component must:
1. Includ...
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