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CONSENT <br /> INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA 7L <br /> MEMORANDUM <br /> TO: Honorable Board of County Commissioners <br /> THROUGH: Joseph A. Baird, County Administrator <br /> FROM: John King,Director, Department of Emergency Services <br /> DATE: September 9, 2013 <br /> SUBJECT: Approval of the Post Disaster Redevelopment Plan(PDRP) <br /> It is respectfully requested that the information contained herein be given formal consideration <br /> by the Board of County Commissioners at the next scheduled meeting. <br /> DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS: <br /> It is recommended by the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) that <br /> coastal communities prepare a Post Disaster Redevelopment Plan (PDRP) and policies that will <br /> reduce the vulnerability of private and public property and individuals to natural disasters. <br /> Coastal storms are by far the most common disaster in Florida. According to FDEM, 78% <br /> Florida's population resides in its 35 coastal counties. The PDRP provides a strategic framework <br /> for rebuilding the community after a disaster and to help mitigate the impact of redevelopment <br /> after a disaster occurs. The plan is now complete and is in alignment with the State and Regional <br /> PDRPs and will enhance the County's existing Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan <br /> (CEMP). <br /> FUNDING: <br /> There is no funding cost associated with this item. <br /> RECOMMENDATION: <br /> Staff recommends approval and adoption of the Post Disaster Redevelopment Plan by resolution <br /> and the appointment of John King as the Plan Manager for Indian River County. <br /> ATTACHMENTS: <br /> Resolution approving the Indian River County Post Disaster Redevelopment Plan <br /> ** Because of the size of the plan, the Post Disaster Redevelopment Plan is on file at the <br /> Department of Emergency Services and the Board of County Commission Office. <br /> 69 <br />