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74 <br />INFORMATIONAL <br />ITEM <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY <br />MEMORANDUM <br />TO: Jason E. Brown <br />County Administrator <br />THROUGH: Phil Matson, AICP <br />Community Development Director <br />FROM: Roland M. DeBlois, AICP <br />Planning Director <br />DATE: April 8, 2020 <br />RE: Floodplain Management Annual Progress Report (NFIP CRS Activity 510) <br />It is requested that this item be placed on the agenda of the Board of County Commissioner's regular <br />meeting of April 21, 2020 for informational purposes. <br />DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS <br />As part of Indian River County's participation in the Community Rating System (CRS) of the National <br />Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), the County is required to complete a floodplain management annual <br />progress report (CRS Activity 510). Based on the results of the last NFIP audit, the County has maintained <br />its Class 6 certification rating, resulting in a 20% discount to flood insurance premiums in the <br />unincorporated county under the program. Attached is a copy of the annual progress report being submitted <br />by staff to meet program requirements. <br />The County Unified Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) currently serves as the County's Floodplain <br />Management Plan under the CRS program. The attached report references the LMS and County floodplain <br />management activities as they pertain to the County's participation in the CRS program, and verifies County <br />compliance with program requirements. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />This item is presented for informational purposes only; no action of the Board is requested or required. <br />ATTACHMENT <br />1. Floodplain Management Annual Progress Report. <br />1 <br />