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The RCAP Implementation Workshop held on August 28, 2014, at Ann Kolb Nature Center in Hollywood, Florida, gathered representatives from 23 of the 38 municipalities bordering the Intracoastal Waterway and Atlantic Ocean. The workshop focused on the implementation of climate change initiatives, emphasizing the need for inter-governmental coordination. Local city officials discussed policies related to coastal development and emergency management, with specific objectives targeting Climate Change and development in Coastal High Hazard Areas (CHHA).
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RCAP Implementation Workshop Ann Kolb Nature Center Hollywood, Florida August 28, 2014
PBC MUNICIPALITIES • 23 out of 38 cities front Intracoastal Waterway and/or the Atl. Ocean • 9 are in barrier islands • 3 other front Lake Okeechobee • Unincorporated PBC has minimal coastal lands
AAA IMPLEMENTATION • PBC: No jurisdiction over municipalities (except for Traffic) • AAA to be implemented primarily by cities • Process will require inter- governmental / agency coordination (IPARC – League of Cities)
CompPlan PROVISIONS • FLU ELEMENT • County BCC Directions • Objective: Climate Change • Policy: AAA • CM ELEMENT • Goal: Coastal Development & Emergency Management • Development in CHHA