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A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Agreement With Broward County For The Access And Use Of City Property For The Shore Protection Project, Segment III.
Strategic Plan Focus
Quality of Life & Strong Neighborhoods
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
Since the inception of the Beach Management Program in the late 1960s, Broward County ("County") has acted as the local sponsor for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ("Corps") Segment III SPP ("Segment III SPP") through Interlocal Agreement, which includes sand replenishment projects above and below mean high water, dune projects, beach tilling, and escarpment removal.
The County holds a Consolidated Joint Coastal Permit and Sovereign Submerged Lands Authorization issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection ("FDEP"), Permit number 0163435-015-JC ("Permit"), as may be amended, to perform sand replenishment projects above and below mean high water, dune projects, beach tilling, escarpment removal, and other activities as part of the Segment III SPP. Facilitation of the Segment III SPP occurs at various locations, including City's property.
Established dunes provide protection to upland properties and infrastructure by serving as a buffer from storm damage and flooding by coastal waves and elevated sea levels. Dunes also help prevent beach erosion caused by increased high tide and king tide events.
On October 21, 2020, the City Commission approved Resolution R-2020-278 adopting the City's Dune Master Plan. The Dune Master Plan, as developed, is consistent with the goals of the City's Sustainability Action Plan, which outlines a management approach that addresses both improvements to existing dune features and new dunes/vegetation.
On February 21, 2024, the City Commission approved Resolution R-2024-057 amending the maximum height of dune crest el...
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