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Home My WebLink AboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 11D_7/25/1996 Memorandum To: Village Council From: Thomas G. Bradford, Village Manager 7 , Date: July 18, 1996 Subject: Resolution in Support of The Shore Protection Act of 1996; Agenda Item The Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association, a league of cities and counties on beach and coastal issues, is urging Village Council consideration of the adoption of a resolution in support of The Shore Protection Act of 1996 . The back-up materials to this memorandum explain the significance of The Shore Protection Act. It is in the long-term best interest of the citizens of the Village of Tequesta and Palm Beach County that legislation such as The Shore Protection Act of 1996 be passed. Without federal participation in shore protection projects via the Army Corps of Engineers or any other federal agency, the financial burden on local government can only increase over time. Significant property taxes are derived in Tequesta and Palm Beach County via oceanfront development. Additionally, stable, pristine shorelines are the primary attraction of tourists and their tax dollars to Florida. It is recommended that the Village Council adopt the Resolution in support of The Shore Protection Act of 1996 . TGB/krb . RESOLUTION NO. 30 - 95/96 A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN SUPPORT OF S.1811 AND H.R. 3551, TITLED "THE SHORE PROTECTION ACT OF 1996" ; URGING THE BILLS' QUICK PASSAGE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, in early 1995, the Clinton Administration proposed and implemented a policy which withdrew federal financial participation in most shore protection, beach restoration, and beach nourishment projects, including those in Palm Beach County; and WHEREAS, also in 1995, a big majority of coastal cities and counties in Florida adopted formal resolutions which opposed the policy and which recommended continuance of federal participation in shore and beach projects; and • WHEREAS, the facts and figures show that very substantial travel, tourism, recreational and storm protection benefits accrue to the United States from the relatively modest federal investments in shore protection and beach nourishment; and WHEREAS, state and local governments should not have to bear the entire burden of protecting and maintaining the Nation's beach infrastructure, and • WHEREAS, during late-May, 1996, "The Shore Protection Act of 1996" was introduced in the U. S. Senate (S. 1811 ) and House of Representatives (H.R. 3551) Bi-partisan House and Senate Coastal Coalition; and WHEREAS, "The Shore Protection Act of 1996" reaffirms the federal interest in protecting the Nation's shores, including maintaining its beaches, and provides for the consideration of the full range of local, regional, and national economic benefits from shore protection projects . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Village Council fully supports the provision S. 1811 and H.R. 3551, known as "The Shore Protection Act of 1996" . Section 2. The Village Council of the Village of Tequesta urges that- Florida's Federal Legislators join in co- sponsoring the Bill and, that the Bill be passed quickly into Law. Section 3. The Village Council hereby directs the Village Clerk to furnish a copy of this Resolution to appropriate members of U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, to the Clinton Administration, and to the Governor of Florida. Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon its adoption. THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED by Councilmember , who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilmember , and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows : • FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTION Elizabeth A. Schauer The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted this 25th day of July, A.D. , 1996 . MAYOR OF TEQUESTA Ron T. •Mackail ATTEST: Joann Manganiello Village Clerk Village of Tequesta J U N 0 5 1996 Villa:a Mana;er's Office June 3, 1996 MEMORANDUM TO: City Managers/County Administrators FROM: Stan Tait, President RE: Draft resolution in support of The Shore Protection Act of 1996 FSBPA is urging your commission to adopt a resolution in support of The Shore Protection Act of 1996, which was introduced recently by both houses of Congress. As you are probably aware, in 1995 the White House initiated a policy which withdrew federal financial participation from most beach restoration and renourishment projects. As a result, many worthwhile and necessary projects have been put on hold indefinitely. The Shore Protection Act of 1996 will bring the federal government back into the process in a common-sense manner. Enactment of this legislation is critically important to Florida. Enclosed is a summary of the act and a sample resolution in support. S. 1811 was introduced in the Senate by Senators Connie Mack of Florida and Bill Bradley of New Jersey. H.R. 3551 was introduced by Rep. Clay Shaw (R-FL) and five other Congressmen. Should your commission pass a resolution in support of the Shore Protection Act, please send us a copy. — 444 FSBPA 1004/005 merican _.......... ....-.. .....- comt.. ..... ...._.......... : oalition 1667 K Street, N.W. • Suite 480 • Washington, D.C. 20006 • Ph: (202) 775.1796 • Fax: (202) 775-0214 SUMMARY OF THE SHORE PROTECTION ACT OF 1996 1. The Administration has proposed an end to the Federal role in shore protection projects. These projects rebuild beaches so they can provide storm protection to property,much as Federally-funded flood control projects protect property from non-coastal storm damage. Shore protection projects are cooperative efforts involving State and local governments, with the Federal government paying at least half of the cost of reconstructing the beach. Only beaches with sufficient public access and where the benefits exceed the cost of the reconstruction are eligible for Federal financial assistance. The project must be authorized by Congress to receive Federal funds from the budget of the Army Corps of Engineers, which also provides technical assistance. 2. The Shore Protection Act makes it clear that one of the missions of the Army Corps is to promote shore protection projects that encourage the protection, restoration, and enhancement of sandy beaches. Aid to eligible projects comes in the form of construction, which involves the design of a stabilized beach, the placement of sand on the beach, and the periodic renourishment of the beach. Preference is given to those beaches where there has already been an investment of federal funds or where the beach damage has been caused by the Federal government (such as by building and/or dredging a nearby navigation channel). 3. The Corps must recommend to Congress studies of those projects it considers appropriate, conduct such studies as Congress authorizes, and report the results of those studies to the appropriate committees of Congress. In preparing its studies,the Corps is required to consider the estimated benefits to the local and regional economy and ecology of proceeding with the project. MORE • f..-31,0' _e'Mid 'Q.WFF.P P i h r n VVI Li! VV 1Y.L1 -(j- +^" FSBI'A 10005/005 I 4. The Corps is required to coordinate other Federal activities to the region that includes the shore protection project to assure to the extent possible that such activities are complementary to the shore protection project. 5. The Corps is required to carry out shore protection projects that have been authorized and funded by Congress. This includes a requirement to enter into a Project Cooperation Agreement with a non-Federal(local government) sponsor of the project which assures that the non-Federal share of the project's cost will be paid according to the terms established by the agreement. The agreement also specifies the"life"of the project and ensures that Federal and non-Federal interests will cooperate in carrying out the project during its life. 6. The Corps is required to submit an annual report to the appropriate committees of Congress concerning the status of all ongoing shore protection studies and projects within its jurisdiction_ 7. The Act also encourages the Corps to cooperate with the States in developing comprehensive State and regional plans for the conservation of beach resources and to work with the States in the implementation of these plans. 8. The Act also contains provisions which assure that the Secretary of the Army will exercise his authority to reauthorize eligible shore protection projects whose"life" has expired. Further, it assures the Acts provisions apply to projects eligible for a reimbursement of Federal funds under existing provisions of Federal law. 9. Finally, the Act assures that shore protection projects include those projects which require the replacement of sand as well as projects which require ongoing maintenance during the life of the project. - • we etlobb o F si e R • • www e• oh co a n r