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WHEREAS, sea level rise in
Southeast Florida increases the risk of coastal inundation, compromises the
function of drainage and flood control systems, and compounds saltwater
intrusion of the Biscayne Aquifer and potable water wells; and
WHEREAS, sea level rise, if unaddressed, increases
the risk for flood-related losses and service disruptions with broad
socio-economic implications; and
WHEREAS, sea level in Southeast Florida has already
risen nine (9) inches over the last 100 years, including three (3) inches in
the last twenty-three (23) years, and the rate of rise is expected to
continue to accelerate with time; and
WHEREAS, a working group of researchers, senior
scientists, and lead engineers from federal and regional agencies and local
universities convened by the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change
Compact (“Compact”) authored an initial Unified Sea Level Rise Projection for
Southeast Florida in April 2011; and
WHEREAS, the Compact reconvened this Sea Level Rise
Work Group in 2014 to develop an Updated Unified Sea Level Rise Projection
for Southeast Florida (“Updated Projection”), which the Work Group released
in 2015; and
WHEREAS, the Updated Projection and associated
guidance document were designed to be applied across the four counties of the
Compact (Broward, Palm Beach, Miami-Dade and Monroe) to ensure that all major
infrastructure projects throughout Southeast Florida have a common basis for
design and construction relative to expected future sea levels; and
WHEREAS, the Updated Projection, incorporating both
lower and upper boundaries based on global trends and local conditions, is
considered appropriate guidance for the majority of land use and
infrastructure planning decision and investments in the region; and
WHEREAS, the Updated Projection presents a sea
level rise of six (6) to ten (10) inches by 2030 and fourteen (14) to
twenty-six (26) inches by 2060, above the 1992 baseline, and also includes
sea level rise projections for 2100, as well as a third, higher curve for
long-term, risk-intolerant investments; and
WHEREAS, successful implementation of the
community-wide Broward County Climate Action Plan, the Southeast Florida
Regional Climate Action Plan, and specific efforts to reduce risk and bolster
community and economic resilience requires significant action to address sea
level rise within the near-term planning horizon (through 2060); and
WHEREAS, the Broward County Board of County
Commissioners adopted the Updated Projection on November 10, 2015, and
directed County staff to use the Updated Projection as the basis for sea
level rise adaptation planning and project design; and
WHEREAS, the Unified Sea Level Rise Projection for
Southeast Florida shall be updated by the Compact Sea Level Rise Work Group,
as warranted, based on scientific advancements, and shall be transmitted to
the governing bodies of the counties and municipalities of Southeast Florida
for acceptance following each revision; and
WHEREAS, consistent planning across the region and
levels of government is essential for resilient development and adaptation
across our communities:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The foregoing “WHEREAS”
clauses are true, correct and are ratified and confirmed by the City
Commission.
Section 2. The 2015 Update of the
Unified Sea Level Rise Projection for Southeast Florida (“Updated
Projection”) is adopted for use in Dania Beach and municipal staff shall use
the Updated Projection as the basis for sea level rise adaptation planning
activities.
Section 3. The Updated Projection
shall be considered in agency planning and decision-making, project plans,
and infrastructure design.
Section 4. The City Commission agrees
to fully consider future revisions of the Unified Sea Level Projection for
Southeast Florida for adoption and use in the City.
Section 5. A copy of this resolution
shall be transmitted to the Broward County Board of County Commissioners.
Section 6. That this Resolution shall
be in force and take effect upon its adoption.
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