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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-032 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS $ . S• Joseph E. Flescher Tim Zorc Chairman District 3 District 2 Peter DI O 'Bry=r. Wesley S. Davis District 4 Vice Chairman �lORl�y' Bob Solari District 1 District 5 February 12 , 2013 Representative Tom Goodson District Office Suite 1 -C 400 South Street Titusville , FL 32780-7610 Re : Special and Separate FY 2013/14 Appropriation for . Beach Repair Post Hurricane Sandy Dear Representative Goodson , The Indian River County Board of County Commissioners respectfully requests your support and assistance by bringing to the attention of the Legislature for their consideration , as the State has done in the past for Indian River County , a special and separate shoreline erosion appropriation under the statewide beach management for FY 2013/ 14 . A special appropriation is specifically needed to address the extensive erosion to our dunes and beaches from Hurricane Sandy . Hurricane Sandy passed approximately 200 miles east of Indian River County , producing over 10-foot breaking waves along the coast and 20 to 30 feet waves offshore . As a result of the high surf, 12 miles of our non-federal engineered shoreline was damaged , resulting in an estimated $ 9 . 6 million in beach repair costs . Please note : Beach repair costs have been refined from the original $ 12 million estimate to account for post storm natural recovery and publicly and privately funded emergency dune stabilization projects constructed between November 2012 and February 2013 , equating to approximately 80 , 000 cubic yards of emergency dune stabilization projects or $ 1 . 7 million . Financial and Recovery Impacts : Without this financial assistance , we risk impacting tourism that is leading the economic recovery in Indian River County and statewide and further leaves miles of beaches , public infrastructure , and upland development vulnerable to the next storm event. 1801 27th Street, Building A Vero Beach, FL 32960 (772) 2264490 Tourism is one of the largest sectors of the local economy in Indian River County . According to an economic study prepared by the Center for Tourism Research & Development from the University of Florida , tourism provides an economic impact of $ 154 million annually in Indian River County. The most common activity for tourists in the County was visiting the beach (69% ) . Accordingly, loss of sand and access to beaches would clearly have the effect of reducing tourism along the County' s 22 . 4 miles of shoreline . Environmental Impacts : Indian River County is home to the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge , which is one of the largest sea turtle nesting beaches within the Western Hemisphere . In fact , we have seen increasing sea turtle nesting numbers the last few years . With the recent FEMA denial , Indian River County is not financially able to fully repair the $9 . 6 million in beach damages without funding assistance from the State , thereby affecting our local tourism . The FEMA denial not only affects Indian River County but all non -federal beach and dune nourishment projects from Brevard thru Broward , total estimated damages of over $50 million , by leaving them in a state of disrepair and significantly vulnerable . The only remaining alternative is for the State to partner with the impacted local governments to assist in the funding of beach stabilization projects . - Chapter 161 of the Florida Statues provides a mechanism to provide up to a 75 % state funding match for emergency beach stabilization projects . Indian River County respectfully requests your assistance to work in concert with your colleagues in the Legislature to pass a special and separate appropriation under statewide beach management for FY 2013/ 14 . The damage to our statewide beaches not only jeopardizes public and private infrastructure , but impacts tourism as well . As detailed above , this action is essential in order to perform necessary beach repairs that are critical to the statewide economy and our community's health and safety, as well as important environmental considerations including sea turtle and shorebird nesting . Enclosed for your reference is our November 7 , 2012 Preliminary Damage Assessment Report documenting the immediate Post Hurricane Sandy beach damage throughout Indian River County. Thank you in advance for your assistance . Please let us know if there is anything you may need to further our request. Sincerely , a - dosZeph . Flescher, Chairman Indian River County Board of County Commissioners cc: Joseph A. Baird , Indian River County Administrator Enclosure : Indian River County Preliminary Damage Assessment Report; dated November 7 , 2012 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Joseph E. Flescher C'� Tim Zorc Chairman District 3 District 2 Peter D. O'Bryan Wesley S. Davis * SIC District 4 Vice Chairman �IOR'I04' Bob Solari District 1 District 5 February 12 , 2013 Senator Thad Altman 915 Oakfield Drive Suite D Brandon , FL 33511 Re : Special and Separate FY 2013/14 Appropriation for Beach Repair Post Hurricane Sandy Dear Senator Altman , The Indian River County Board of County Commissioners respectfully requests your support and assistance by bringing to the attention of the Legislature for their consideration , as the State has done in the past for Indian River County, a special and separate shoreline erosion appropriation under the statewide beach management for FY 2013/ 14 . A special appropriation is specifically needed to address the extensive erosion to our dunes and beaches from Hurricane Sandy. Hurricane Sandy passed approximately 200 miles east of Indian River County, producing over 10400t breaking waves along the coast and 20 to 30 feet waves offshore . As a result of the high surf, 12 miles of our non-federal engineered shoreline was damaged , resulting in an estimated $ 9 . 6 million in beach repair costs . Please note : Beach repair costs have been refined from the original $ 12 million estimate to account for post storm natural recovery and publicly and privately funded emergency dune stabilization projects constructed between November 2012 and February 2013 , equating to approximately 80 , 000 cubic yards of emergency dune stabilization projects or $ 1 . 7 million . Financial and Recovery Impacts : Without this financial assistance , we risk impacting tourism that is leading the economic recovery in Indian River County and statewide and further leaves miles. of beaches , public infrastructure and upland development vulnerable to the next storm event . 1801 27th Street, Building A Vero Beach, FL 32960 (772) 2264490 Tourism is one of the largest sectors of the local economy in Indian River County. According to an economic study prepared by the Center for Tourism Research & Development from the University of Florida , tourism provides an economic impact of $ 154 million annually in Indian River County. The most common activity for tourists in the County was visiting the beach (69% ) . Accordingly, loss of sand and access to beaches would clearly have the effect of reducing tourism along the County's 22 . 4 miles of shoreline . Environmental Impacts : Indian River County is home to the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge , which is one of the largest sea turtle nesting beaches within the Western Hemisphere . In fact, we have seen increasing sea turtle nesting numbers the last few years . With the recent FEMA denial , Indian River County is not financially able to fully repair the $9 . 6 million in beach damages without funding assistance from the State , thereby affecting our local tourism . The FEMA denial not only affects Indian River County but all non-federal beach and dune nourishment projects from Brevard thru Broward , total estimated damages of over $50 million , by leaving them in a state of disrepair and significantly vulnerable . The only remaining alternative is for the State to partner with the impacted local governments to assist in the funding of beach stabilization projects . Chapter 161 of the Florida Statues provides a mechanism to provide up to a 75 % state funding match for emergency beach stabilization projects . Indian River County respectfully requests your assistance to work in concert with your colleagues in the Legislature to pass a special and separate appropriation under statewide beach management for FY 2013/14 . The damage to our statewide beaches . not only jeopardizes public and private infrastructure , but impacts tourism as well . As detailed above , this action is essential in order to perform necessary beach repairs that are critical to the statewide economy and our community's health and safety , as well as important environmental considerations including sea turtle and shorebird nesting . Enclosed for your reference is our November 7 , 2012 Preliminary Damage Assessment Report documenting the immediate Post Hurricane Sandy beach damage throughout p 9 Indian River County . Thank you in advance for your assistance . Please let us know if there is anything you may need to further our request. Sincerely , �Vw dseeE . Flescher, Chairman Indian River County Board of County Commissioners cc: Joseph A. Baird , Indian River County Administrator Enclosure : Indian River County Preliminary Damage Assessment Report; dated November 7 , 2012 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Joseph E. Flescher C' Tim Zorc Chairman District 3 District 2 ::• Peter D. O 'Bryan Ell Wesley S. Davis * �k District 4 Vice Chairman ORIOy' Bob Solari District 1 District 5 February 12 , 2013 Senator Joe Negron 3500 S . W. Corporate Parkway Suite 204 Palm City , FL 34990 Re : Special and Separate FY 2013114 Appropriation for Beach Repair Post Hurricane Sandy Dear Senator Negron , The Indian River County Board of County Commissioners respectfully requests your support and assistance by bringing to the attention of the Legislature for their consideration , as the State has done in the past for Indian River County, a special and separate shoreline erosion appropriation under the statewide beach management for FY 2013/ 14 . A special appropriation is specifically needed to address the extensive erosion to our dunes and beaches from Hurricane Sandy . Hurricane Sandy passed approximately 200 miles east of Indian River County, producing over 10400t breaking waves along the coast and 20 to 30 feet waves offshore . As a result of the high surf, 12 miles of our non-federal engineered shoreline was damaged , resulting in an estimated $ 9 . 6 million in beach repair costs . Please note : Beach repair costs have been refined from the original $ 12 million estimate to account for post storm natural recovery and publicly and privately funded emergency dune stabilization projects constructed between November 2012 and February 2013 , equating to approximately 80 , 000 cubic yards of emergency dune stabilization projects or $ 1 . 7 million . Financial and Recovery Impacts : Without this financial assistance , we risk impacting tourism that is leading the economic recovery in Indian River County and statewide and further leaves miles of beaches , public infrastructure and upland development vulnerable to the next storm event. 180127"' Street, Building A Vero Beach, FL 32960 (772) 2264490 $ 154 million annually in Indian River County. The most common activity for tourists in the County was visiting the beach (69%) . Accordingly, loss of sand and access. to beaches would clearly have the effect of reducing tourism along the County's 22 .4 miles of shoreline . Environmental Impacts : Indian River County is home to the Archie Carr National , Wildlife Refuge , which is one of . the largest sea turtle nesting beaches within the Western. Hemisphere . In fact, we have seen increasing sea turtle nesting numbers the last few years. With the recent FEMA denial , Indian River County is not financially able to fully repair the $ 9 . 6 million in beach damages without funding assistance from the State , thereby affecting our local tourism . The FEMA denial not only affects Indian River County, but all non -federal beach and dune nourishment projects from Brevard thru Broward , total estimated damages of over $ 50 million , by leaving them in a state of disrepair and significantly vulnerable . The only remaining alternative is for the State to partner with the impacted local governments to assist in the funding of beach stabilization projects . Chapter 161 of the Florida Statues provides a mechanism to provide up to a 75 % state funding match for emergency beach stabilization projects . Indian River County respectfully requests your assistance to work in concert with your colleagues in the Legislature to pass a special and separate appropriation under statewide beach management for FY 2013/14 . The damage to our statewide beaches not only jeopardizes public and private infrastructure , but impacts tourism as well . As detailed above , this action is essential in order to perform necessary beach repairs that are critical to the statewide economy and our community' s health and safety, as well as important environmental considerations including sea turtle and shorebird nesting . Enclosed for your reference is our November 7 , 2012 Preliminary Damage Assessment Report documenting the immediate Post Hurricane Sandy beach damage throughout Indian River County. Thank you in advance for your assistance . Please let us know if there is anything you may need to further our request. Sincerely , ' C • osep E . Flescher, Chairman Indian River County Board of County Commissioners cc: Joseph A. Baird , Indian River County Administrator Enclosure : Indian River County Preliminary Damage Assessment Report; dated November 7 , 2012 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS E. Flescher Tim Zorc Joseph District 3 Chairman p District 2 ",7- 0< Peter D. O 'Bryan District 4 Wesley S. Davis- Vice avisVice Chairman �ZORIVy' Bob Solari District 1 District 5 February 12 , 2013 Debbie Mayfield 1053 20th Place Vero Beach , FL 32960 Re : Special and Separate FY 2013114 Appropriation for Beach Repair Post Hurricane Sandy _.. Dear Representative Mayfield , The Indian River County Board of County Commissioners respectfully requests your support and assistance by bringing to the attention . of the Legislature for their consideration , as the State has done in the past for Indian River County , a special and separate shoreline erosion appropriation under the statewide beach management for FY 2013/ 14 . A special appropriation is specifically needed to address the extensive erosion to our dunes and beaches from Hurricane Sandy . Hurricane Sandy passed approximately 200 miles east of Indian River County, producing over 10400t breaking waves along the coast and 20 to 30 feet waves offshore . As a result of the high surf, 12 miles of our non-federal engineered shoreline was damaged , resulting in an estimated $9 . 6 million in beach repair costs . Please note : Beach repair costs have been refined from the original $ 12 million estimate to . account for post storm natural recovery and publicly and privately funded emergency dune stabilization projects constructed between November 2012 and February 2013 , equating to approximately 80 , 000 cubic yards of emergency . dune stabilization projects or $ 1 . 7 million . Financial and Recovery Impacts : Without this financial assistance , we risk impacting tourism that is leading the economic recovery in Indian River County and statewide and further leaves miles of beaches , public infrastructure , and, upland development vulnerable to the next storm event. Tourism is one of the largest sectors of the local economy in Indian River County. According to an economic study prepared` by the Center for Tourism Research & Development from the University of Florida , tourism provides an economic impact of 1801 27th Street, Building A Vero Beach, FL 32960 (772) 2264490 i _ - I Tourism is one of the largest sectors of the local economy in Indian River County. According to an economic study prepared by the Center for Tourism Research & Development from the University - of Florida , tourism provides an economic impact of $ 154 million annually in Indian River County. The most common activity for tourists in the County was visiting the beach (69%) . Accordingly , loss of sand and access to beaches would clearly have the effect of reducing tourism along the County' s 22 . 4 miles of shoreline . Environmental Impacts : Indian River County is home to the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge , which is one of the largest sea turtle nesting beaches within the Western Hemisphere . In fact, we have seen increasing sea turtle nesting numbers the last few years . With the recent FEMA denial , Indian River County is not financially able to fully repair the $ 9 . 6 million in beach damages without funding assistance from the State , thereby affecting our local tourism . The FEMA denial not only affects Indian River County but all non -federal beach and dune nourishment projects from Brevard thru Broward , total estimated damages of over $50 million , by leaving them in a state of disrepair and significantly vulnerable . The only remaining alternative is for the State to partner with the impacted local governments to assist in the funding of beach stabilization projects . i Chapter ' 161 of the Florida Statues provides a mechanism to provide up to a 75 % state funding match for emergency beach stabilization projects . Indian River County respectfully requests your assistance to work in concert with your colleagues in the Legislature to pass a special and separate appropriation under statewide beach management for FY 2013/14 . The damage to our statewide beaches not only jeopardizes public and private infrastructure , but impacts tourism as well . As detailed above , this action is essential in order to perform necessary beach repairs that are critical to the statewide economy and our community's health and safety , as well as important environmental considerations including sea turtle and shorebird nesting . Enclosed for your reference is our November 7 , 2012 Preliminary Damage Assessment Report documenting the immediate Post Hurricane Sandy beach damage throughout Indian River County . Thank you in advance for your assistance . Please let us know if there is anything you may need to further our request . Sincerely, f • eose ?hE . Flescher, Chairman Indian River County Board: of County Commissioners cc: Joseph A . Baird , Indian River County Administrator Enclosure : Indian River County Preliminary Damage Assessment Report; dated November 7 , 2012