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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 07_2/13/2025 Agenda Item V. Regular Council STAFF MEMO m ® Meeting: Regular Council - Feb 13 2025 Staff Contact: Wayne Cameron Department: Building IMEW RESOLUTION NO. 05-25, A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE 2024 REVISED PALM BEACH COUNTY LOCAL MITIGATION STRATEGY PLAN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Adoption of Local Mitigation Strategy Plan ("LMS2024 Plan") is paramount to our community remaining a viable stakeholder in mitigation research, identification, and prioritization. Palm Beach County communities utilize the LMS to include mitigation in their development, and redevelopment projects through inclusion in their Master Plans and Capital Improvement plans. Communities are proactively including mitigation projects into their internal funding, and capital improvement budgets. LMS2024 is a comprehensive approach to effectively reduce the impact of current, and future hazards, and risk faced within Palm Beach County. On November 14, 2019, the Village of Tequesta adopted the 2020 revised Palm Beach County Local Mitigation Strategy Plan (Resolution 48-19, attached as Exhibit A) to maintain its participation in the Community Rating System ("CRS") and ensure eligibility for potential mitigation funding. In 2024, Palm Beach County updated its Local Mitigation Strategy Plan. To maintain the Village's CRS participation and eligibility for mitigation funding, approval and adoption of the LMS2024 Plan is now requested through Resolution 05-25 (attached as Exhibit B). Additionally, the introduction and Section 1 of the LMS2024 Plan are included for your review (attached as Exhibit C). For access to the complete LMS2024 Plan, please contact Nara Cavalcanti in the Building Department. This document and any attachments may be reproduced upon request in an alternative format by completing our Accessibility Feedback Form, sending an e-mail to the Village Clerk or calling 561- 768-0443. BUDGET • - • BUDGET AMOUNT N/A AMOUNT AVAILABLE N/A EXPENDITURE AMOUNT: N/A FUNDING SOURCES: N/A IS THIS A PIGGYBACK: ❑ Yes ❑ N/A DID YOU OBTAIN 3 QUOTES? ❑ Yes ❑ N/A Page 56 of 347 Agenda Item V. COMMENTS/EXPLANATION ON SELECTIONN/A Exhibit A - Teauesta R48-19 (14 Nov 19) Exhibit B - RESOLUTION 05-25 Exhibit C - 2024 PBC LMS - Introduction Page 57 of 347 Agenda Item #7. EXHIBIT A RESOLUTION 48-19 A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE 2020 REVISED PALM BEACH COUNTY LOCAL MITIGATION STRATEGY PLAN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, Palm Beach County is susceptible to a variety of natural, technological, and human-caused disasters, Including but not Ilmited to, severe weather, hazardous materials Incidents, nuclear power plant emergencies, communicable diseases, and domestic security incidents as well as climate change impacts and sea level rise that can cause or contribute to, increased inundation, shoreline erosion, flooding from severe weather events, accelerated saltwater contamination of ground water and surface water supplies, and expedited loss of critical habitats; and WHEREAS, the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 was enacted to establish a national disaster hazard mitigation program to help reduce the loss of life and property, human suffering, and economic disruption; and to also reduce the expense associated with disaster recovery assistance, and further to assist state, local, and tribal governments in Implementing effective hazard mitigation measures to ensure the continuation of critical services and facilities after a natural disaster; and WHEREAS, the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires,as a condition for qualifying for and receiving future Federal mitigation assistance funding as well as reimbursement for Presidentially Declared Disasters, such governments to have Federal Emergency Management Agency approved hazard mitigation plans in place that identify the hazards that could impact their jurisdictions, identify actions and activities to mitigate the effects of those hazards, and ©stablish a coordinated process to implement plans; and WHEREAS, Palm Beach County, in coordination with governmental and non- governmental stakeholders having an interest in reducing the impact of disasters, and with input from the private sector and other members of the public, has developed and revised the Palm Beach County Local M Itl gatlon Strategy (LMS);and WHEREAS, the 2020 revised LMS has been approved by the Florida Division of Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency subject to adoption by the County Board of County Commissioners; and WHEREAS, the LMS Steering Committee recommends the formal adoption of the 2020 Revised LMS, including planned future enhancements described therein, by the County and all 38 participating municipalities. Page 58 of 347 Agenda Item V. NOW;THER E FOR E, BE IT FtF.8 0 LVED 13Y TH E V1 LLAGE CO U NC1 L OF TH E VILUGE OF TEQUESTA# FLORIDA, THAT: Swflon 1:The loragoing recite is are hereby ratified and confirmed @s balng true and co rrect and a re he re by rn ade a Spec if I c part of thIs R aeolution. §eoV o n 2:Th a VI flage Cou not I of the Vfflag a of Taqu asta h areby approvea and adopts the 2020 Revised LM 8 Plan(attached hereto as Exhlb It A)In its entl rety,as-revised by the LM 8 St"ring Committee and submItted to the Palm Beach County Board of County CommIssloners, the Florida Division of Emergency Manage-ment, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Section 3:The Village Counciii of th e Vi I lag e of Teq uiesta a uthorl zes the Village M a nagar to p ursue aval lable f undi n 9 op portu n Mes to r impleme ntation of pro posed rn itgation i nitiatives de sc rl bed 1 n th e Revi sod LIM S Plan, a rid u Pon receipt of such f undl ng or other necessary resources, seek to Implement the actions in accordance v0th the it atlion strategies set out by the RevIsed LMS Plan 690ti The VI 11age Council of the Village of Taq uesta will contInue to sup po rt and palcipate ire the LMS planning and implementatlon process as required by Federal Emergency Management agency, the Florida DIvision of Emergency Man ag ern ent, and the Palm Beach County LIMS Stye rIng Committee. Section 5: The Vil I a g a Co uncil of the VI 11age of Tecluesta wl 11 consider 1 nco rp 0 rats rig cli m ate change eons erne, sea leve I rlue, an d n atural herd rd s hate its I mall cornp re henMve plan and I nto f ul u re reviews of flood prove ntlon reg ulations an d zoning ood es- Sectlon 6: The V111age Council of the Village of TequesM directs the Village Clerk to tram It an orig I nal of the executed Resoll utlion to the Pal rn Beach Cou rat y DivIs[on of E m erg e n cy M an age m 9 nt, attentl on Loca I Mitl g ation Strategy Coard Inator(712-648 1), f o r f I ling- i n the Office of the CI o rk &Compiroll a r-1 Section 7: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption. PASS E D A ND ADO PTED th isl 4, cfay 0�GvEs��`201 9. VILLAGE OF T EQU ESTA Page 59 of 347 Agenda Item V. RESOLUTION Date 4 -1 1 1/141201 Lotion Second Vice-Mayor Kristi Johnson n Council Member Vince Arena hdO VOTE FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTION ABSENT a er A-big all E3 r-en n a n Vice-Mayor Kristi John-son cu nci I Member Vince Arena Council Member- Laurie Brandon Council Member Kyle Steve The Mayor thereupon declafed the Resolution duly passed and adopted OF hti 15'•yi'IIIIIII IIII'Illbl.. Y 1 k1 ..1 1 1 1 I MAYOR OF TEQUE TTA ATTEST:.:,,. SEAL E, g�1 - o ED 1 1 r }•1 , ti "•• ''•• k4~ Y 1 F •E' 1 ~.11 •. - •r fr r p l .. rev n Lori McWilliams, MM Village Clerk Page 60 of 347 Agenda Item #7. RESOLUTION 05-25 A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE 2024 REVISED PALM BEACH COUNTY LOCAL MITIGATION STRATEGY PLAN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, Palm Beach County is susceptible to a variety of natural, technological, and human-caused disasters, including but not limited to, severe weather, hazardous materials incidents, nuclear power plant emergencies, communicable diseases, and domestic security incidents as well as climate change impacts and sea level rise that can cause or contribute to increased inundation shoreline erosion, flooding from severe weather events, accelerated saltwater contamination of ground water and surface water supplies, and expedited loss of critical habitats; and WHEREAS, the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 was enacted to establish a national disaster hazard mitigation program to help reduce the loss of life and property, human suffering, and economic disruption; and to also reduce the expense associated with disaster recovery assistance, and further to assist state, local, and tribal governments in implementing effective hazard mitigation measures to ensure the continuation of critical services and facilities after a natural disaster; and WHEREAS, the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires, as a condition for qualifying for and receiving future Federal mitigation assistance funding as well as reimbursement for Presidentially Declared Disasters, such governments to have Federal Emergency Management Agency approved hazard mitigation plans in place that identify the hazards that could impact their jurisdictions, identify actions and activities to mitigate the effects of those hazards, and establish a coordinated process to implement plans; and WHEREAS, Palm Beach County, in coordination with governmental and non- governmental stakeholders having an interest in reducing the impact of disasters, and with input from the private sector and other members of the public, has developed and revised the Palm Beach County Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS); and Page 61 of 347 Agenda Item #7. WHEREAS, the 2024 revised LMS has been approved by the Florida Division of Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency subject to adoption by the County Board of County Commissioners; and WHEREAS, the LMS Steering Committee recommends the formal adoption of the 2024 Revised LMS, including planned future enhancements described therein, by the County and all 38 participating municipalities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, THAT: Section 1: The foregoing recitals are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution. Section 2: The Village Council of the Village of Tequesta hereby approves and adopts the 2024 Revised LMS Plan (attached hereto as Exhibit A) in its entirety, as revised by the LMS Steering Committee and submitted to the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, the Florida Division of Emergency Management, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Section 3: The Village Council of the Village of Tequesta authorizes the Village Manager to pursue available funding opportunities for implementation of proposed mitigation initiatives described In the Revised LMS Plan, and upon receipt of such funding or other necessary resources, seek to implement the actions in accordance with the mitigation strategies set out by the Revised LMS Plan. Section 4: The Village Council of the Village of Tequesta will continue to support and participate in the LMS planning and implementation process as required by Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Florida Division of Emergency Management, and the Palm Beach County LMS Steering Committee. Section 5: The Village Council of the Village of Tequesta will consider incorporating climate change concerns, sea level rise, and natural hazards into its local comprehensive plan and into future reviews of flood prevention regulations and zoning codes. Page 62 of 347 Agenda Item #7. Section 6: The Village Council of the Village of Tequesta directs the Village Clerk to transmit an original of the executed Resolution to the Palm Beach County Division of Emergency Management, attention Local Mitigation Strategy Coordinator (712-6481), for filing in the Office of the Clerk & Comptroller. Section 7: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption. Page 63 of 347 Agenda Item V. EXHIBIT C NCII Q ocal ngether rnergencies re Mi*ti* ati*on Strate anaged 9 -� ORI 2024 AE 4 �. � i r G b t .x 10 � t - Palm Beach County Public Safety Department Division of Emergency Management 20 South Military Trail West Palm Beach, FL 33415 561-712-6400 Page 64 of 347 Agenda Item V. Local Mitigation Strategy 12024 This page intentionally left blank. 2 Page 65 of 347 Agenda Item V. Local Mitigation Strategy 12024 RECORD OF CHANGES This Record of Changes is used to record all published changes. All major changes will be routed to plan holders within 90 days of the promulgation of the change. In addition, SOG PL-002 — Review and Maintenance of DEM Plans, establishes a policy and procedures for the review and maintenance of all Division of Emergency Management Plans. Change Number Copy Number Date Entered Posted By Page 66 of 347 Agenda Item V. Local Mitigation Strategy 12024 This page intentionally left blank. 4 Page 67 of 347 Agenda Item V. Local Mitigation Strategy 2024 PROMULGATION STATEMENT With this notice, we are pleased to promulgate the 2024 Palm Beach County (PBC) Unified Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS). This is one of the many documents published by PBC Public Safety Department's Division of Emergency Management (DEM). The LMS is the basis for countywide hazards, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategy activities. It is the intent of the LMS to provide a structure for identifying hazards and vulnerabilities, assist municipalities and the County in planning for those hazards and vulnerabilities, and mitigating those hazards through the use of local, state, and federal funding sources, making our county more resilient. Palm Beach County DEM shall be responsible for coordinating the preparation and updating of the LMS through the work of the LMS Working Group, Steering Committee, and other sub-committees, and will ensure that this document is consistent with similar federal, state, and municipal plans. The LMS 2024 will become effective upon official adoption by the PBC Board of County Commissioners (BCC) and effective for municipalities upon their individual adoption. � l Ralph T. Wall, Jr. M CFM Mary Blakeney, FPEM Chairperson Director PBC Local Mitigation Strategy Division of Emergency Management 5 Page 68 of 347 Agenda Item V. Local Mitigation Strategy 12024 This page intentionally left blank. 6 Page 69 of 347 Agenda Item #7. Local Mitigation Strategy 12024 Table of Contents RECORDOF CHANGES .............................................................................................................. 3 PROMULGATION STATEMENT................................................................................................ 5 SECTION 1: PLANNING PROCESS......................................................................................... 11 1.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................... 11 1.2 Purpose........................................................................................................................... 11 1.3 Program Organization.................................................................................................... 11 1.3.1 LMS Structure......................................................................................................... 11 1.3.2 Standing Committees.............................................................................................. 13 1.3.3 Community Rating System(CRS) Cooperating Committees................................. 14 1.4 Participation Requirements............................................................................................ 15 1.5 Jurisdictional Adoption.................................................................................................. 16 1.6 New Jurisdictions/Entities.............................................................................................. 16 1.7 Jurisdictional Participation............................................................................................. 16 1.8 Guiding Principles.......................................................................................................... 18 1.9 Process............................................................................................................................ 18 1.10 Strategy........................................................................................................................... 18 1.11 Benefits........................................................................................................................... 19 1.12 Criteria and Procedures for Revision............................................................................. 19 1.13 Goals............................................................................................................................... 22 1.14 Objectives....................................................................................................................... 23 SECTION 2: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS .............. 25 HazardIdentification........................................................................................................26 Vulnerability Assessment................................................................................................. 29 Natural Hazards Impacts—Consequence Analysis Summary.......................................... 32 Technological Hazards Impacts—Consequence Analysis Summary............................... 33 Human-Caused Hazards Impacts—Consequence Analysis Summary............................. 33 ClimateChange................................................................................................................. 34 2.1. Natural Hazards.............................................................................................................. 34 2.1.1 Flooding.................................................................................................................. 34 2.L2 Hurricanes/Tropical Storms.................................................................................... 61 2.1.3 Severe Thunderstorms/Lightning............................................................................ 80 2.1.4 Sea Level Rise......................................................................................................... 84 7 Page 70 of 347 Agenda Item #7. Local Mitigation Strategy 12024 2.1.5 Soil/Beach Erosion.................................................................................................. 90 2.1.6 Tornadoes................................................................................................................ 99 2.1.7 Wildfires/Urban Interface Zone............................................................................ 109 2.1.8 Pandemic/Communicable Diseases...................................................................... 114 2.1.9 Drought................................................................................................................. 121 2.1.10 Agricultural Pests and Diseases............................................................................ 127 2.1.11 Muck Fires............................................................................................................ 133 2.1.12 Seismic Hazards.................................................................................................... 137 2.1.13 Geologic Hazards.................................................................................................. 143 2.1.14 Extreme Temperatures.......................................................................................... 147 2.2 Technological Hazards................................................................................................. 158 2.2.1 Dam/Dike Failures................................................................................................ 158 2.2.2 Hazardous Materials Accidents ............................................................................ 166 2.2.3 Radiological Incidents (Nuclear Power Plant Accidents)..................................... 168 2.2.4 Communication Failures....................................................................................... 172 2.2.5 Transportation System Accidents......................................................................... 173 2.2.6 Wellfield Contaminations..................................................................................... 175 2.2.7 Power Failure (Outages)....................................................................................... 176 2.2.8 Coastal Oil Spills.................................................................................................. 178 2.3 Human-Caused Hazards............................................................................................... 179 2.3.1 Civil Disturbances................................................................................................. 179 2.3.2 Domestic Security................................................................................................. 181 2.3.3 Workplace/School Violence ................................................................................. 185 2.3.4 Harmful Algal Blooms.......................................................................................... 187 2.3.5 Mass Migration Crises.......................................................................................... 192 2.4 Vulnerability of Critical Facilities................................................................................ 193 2.5 Risk Assessment........................................................................................................... 193 SECTION 2A: VULNERABILITY OF CRITICAL FACILITIES............................................ 195 SECTION 2B: VULNERABILITY OF RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES.. 199 SECTION 3: MITIGATION STRATEGY................................................................................. 209 3.1 Governmental............................................................................................................... 209 3.1.1 Federal................................................................................................................... 210 3.1.2 State....................................................................................................................... 210 8 Page 71 of 347 Agenda Item V. Local Mitigation Strategy 12024 3.1.3 Regional................................................................................................................ 212 3.1.3.1 Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council (TCRPC) .................................. 212 3.1.3.2 South Florida Water Management District.................................................... 213 3.1.4 Local ..................................................................................................................... 215 3.1.4.1 Palm Beach County....................................................................................... 215 3.1.4.2 Municipalities................................................................................................ 238 3.1.5 Intergovernmental Coordination........................................................................... 244 3.2 Private Sector............................................................................................................... 247 3.2.1 Background........................................................................................................... 247 3.2.2 Accomplishments.................................................................................................. 249 3.2.2.1 Objective 1 Establish improved intergovernmental and private sector........ 249 3.2.2.2 Objective 2 Refine hazard and vulnerability analysis for the economic....... 250 3.2.2.3 Objective 3 Evaluate local available resources, identify gaps, and............... 251 3.2.2.4 Objective 4 Create a public education program focusing on educating........ 252 3.3 Strengthening the Role of Local Governments............................................................ 253 3.4 Future Land Use........................................................................................................... 257 3.5 Population Allocation Model....................................................................................... 259 3.5.1 Introduction........................................................................................................... 259 3.5.2 Historical Population Growth............................................................................... 260 3.5.2.1 Components of Population Change............................................................... 260 3.5.2.2 Building Permit Activities............................................................................. 260 3.5.2.3 BEBR Palm Beach County Population Projections ...................................... 260 3.5.3 Historical Unincorporated County Population Growth........................................ 261 3.5.4 Projected Population............................................................................................. 261 3.5.5 Population Allocation Model Methodology......................................................... 262 3.5.5.1 Housing Supply Assumptions ....................................................................... 265 3.5.6 Future Updates of the Model ................................................................................ 269 3.6 LMS Action Plans........................................................................................................ 269 3.6.1 Review of Possible Activities............................................................................... 270 3.6.1.1 Review of Possible Activities for the County-wide Action plan................... 270 3.6.1.2 Review of Possible Activities for the Prioritized Project List....................... 271 3.6.2 County-Wide Action Plan..................................................................................... 271 3.6.2.1 Implementation, Evaluation and Revision of the County-wide Action Plan 271 9 Page 72 of 347 Agenda Item V. Local Mitigation Strategy 12024 3.6.3 Prioritized Project List.......................................................................................... 272 3.6.3.1 Implementation, Evaluation and Revision of the Prioritized Project List..... 272 SECTION4: PROCEDURES ................................................................................................... 273 4.1 Project Prioritization Methodology.............................................................................. 273 4.1.1 Development and Rationale.................................................................................. 273 4.2 Scoring Criteria............................................................................................................ 275 4.2.1 Community Benefit............................................................................................... 276 4.2.1.1 Community Benefit....................................................................................... 276 4.2.1.2 Project Benefit............................................................................................... 276 4.2.1.3 Community Exposure.................................................................................... 277 4.2.1.4 Cost Effectiveness ......................................................................................... 278 4.2.1.5 Area Benefit................................................................................................... 279 4.2.2 Project Implementation......................................................................................... 279 4.2.2.1 Containment within the Existing Comprehensive Growth Mgmt Plan......... 279 4.2.2.2 Contained Within an Existing Emergency Management Plan...................... 280 4.2.2.3 Consistency with Existing Regulatory Framework....................................... 280 4.2.3 Community Commitment..................................................................................... 281 4.2.3.1 Public Support............................................................................................... 281 4.2.3.2 Funding Availability...................................................................................... 281 4.2.3.3 Matching Funds............................................................................................. 282 4.2.3.4 Timeframe for Accomplishing Objectives.................................................... 282 4.3 Tie-Break Procedure ................................................................................................... 283 4.4 LMS Evaluation Panel ................................................................................................ 283 4.5 Eligibility for Federal Funding..................................................................................... 283 4.6 Project Prioritization Updating Process ....................................................................... 284 4.7 Conflict Resolution Procedures.................................................................................... 286 4.7.1 Background........................................................................................................... 286 4.7.2 Procedure .............................................................................................................. 287 ACRONYMS.............................................................................................................................. 291 10 Page 73 of 347 Agenda Item V. Local Mitigation Strategy 12024 SECTION 1: PLANNING PROCESS 1.1 Introduction The LMS was formally adopted by the County, municipalities, and the LMS Steering Committee in 1999. Initial development of the LMS was funded, in part, by the Florida Department of Community Affairs/Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDCA/FDEM) with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds earmarked for the development of comprehensive hazard mitigation planning. The LMS was established and continues to operate in accordance with prevailing federal, state, and local guidelines and requirements. In 2004,the plan and program were substantially modified to enhance operational effectiveness and to comply with new federal guidelines established in response to the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000. 1.2 Purpose The purpose of the LMS is to develop and execute an ongoing strategy for reducing the community's vulnerability to identified natural, technological, and human-caused hazards. The strategy provides a rational, managed basis for considering and prioritizing hazard-specific mitigation options and for developing and executing sound,cost-effective mitigation projects. The LMS also provides a basis for justifying the solicitation and use of local, state, federal, and other funding to support hazard mitigation projects and initiatives. 1.3 Program Organization This section addresses, in part, the following FEMA requirements: Requirement: §201.6(c)(1) Documentation of the planning process used to develop the plan, including how it was prepared,who was involved in the process, and how the public was involved. Requirement: §201.6(c)(4)(i)Aplan maintenance process that includes: A section describing the method and schedule of monitoring, evaluating, and updating the mitigation plan within a five- year cycle. 1.3.1 LMS Structure The current structure meets federal guidelines and criteria established in response to the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 and Title 44 Code of Federal Regulations (See figure 1.1). Local Mitigation Strategy Coordinator The LMS Coordinator is a staff member within the Division of Emergency Management (DEM) and serves as the coordinator for all mitigation projects, committees, and mitigation funding designated for the County. The LMS Coordinator facilitates committee and sub-committee 11 Page 74 of 347 Agenda Item V. Local Mitigation Strategy 2024 meetings and represents the County on these committees. Specifically, the LMS Coordinator supervises revision and updates to the Local Mitigation Strategy every five (5) years. The LMS Coordinator will be responsible for including minor changes and additions to the LMS during interim periods. Those changes will be documented in the Record of Changes,which can be found on page 3. The LMS Coordinator monitors changes in federal, state, and local laws in the area of Mitigation that may affect the County. The LMS Coordinator readies the LMS for approval to the FDEM, the LMS Steering Committee, the BCC, and local municipalities. The LMS Coordinator is responsible for the continued maintenance of the LMS as well as the storing and filing of all documents pertaining to mitigation issues. In addition,the LMS Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of the Project Prioritization List (PPL) that scores and ranks projects in the County that are eligible for federal funding. This process is conducted through the LMS Evaluation Panel. Panelists are solicited by the LMS Coordinator on behalf of the LMS Steering Committee based on LMS member recommendations and are subject to approval by the LMS Steering Committee. The LMS Coordinator interfaces with appropriate governmental and non-governmental agencies and offices to ensure LMS goals, objectives, and priorities are consistent with and cross-referenced with those articulated in other existing plans, namely the County's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP). In addition, the LMS Coordinator seeks opportunities at the regional, county, and municipal levels to: • Update plans, policies, regulations, and other directives to include hazard mitigation priorities. • Encourage the adoption of mitigation priorities within capital and operational budgets and grant applications. • Share information on grant funding opportunities. • Offer guidance for carrying out mitigation actions. • Explore opportunities for collaborative mitigation projects and initiatives. • Facilitate and coordinate the application process and serve as a primary communications link with funding agencies. LMS Working Group The LMS Working Group represents a broad cross-section of public sector and private sector organizations and individuals, including the general public, regional universities, neighboring emergency management departments, and state coordinators. The LMS Working Group serves as an umbrella organization for coordinating all mitigation programs and activities, supplies the staffing for all committees of the LMS, and is the primary mechanism and forum for exchanging information and mobilizing the vast expertise and resources of the community. The LMS Working Group also provides suggested updates to various portions of the LMS to be analyzed and considered for inclusion by the LMS Revisions Sub-Committee into the next LMS. The LMS Working Group is the overarching group that all other committees are derived and provides guidance, suggestions, research, and input into all aspects of the LMS program. The LMS Working Group is currently led by the Chairperson,the Management Analyst for the City of West Palm Beach, and is coordinated by the LMS Coordinator for DEM. 12 Page 75 of 347 Agenda Item V. Local Mitigation Strategy 2024 LMS Steering Committee The LMS Steering Committee consists of 15 members composed of seven (7) municipal representatives,two(2)county/local government representatives, one(1) state/federal government representative, one (1) university/college representative, one (1) healthcare industry representative, one (1) non-profit representative, and two (2) representatives from the private sector. The LMS Steering Committee serves as the LMS program board of directors. As such, it is the primary decision and policy-making body for LMS sponsored mitigation activity. Members of the committee are replaced as needed with coordination of the committee and the committee chairperson. Each January an updated list is sent to FDEM to be compliant with Florida Statute 27P-22.004. The LMS Steering Committee provides the needed attention to ensure mitigation projects are more cost-effective and focused on threat-specific mitigation priorities and strategies. The LMS Steering Committee also monitors the implementation of the LMS annually and makes recommendations to jurisdictions and other LMS members regarding how to implement LMS strategies within their jurisdictions. The LMS Steering Committee is led by the Chairperson, the Management Analyst for the City of West Palm Beach,and is coordinated by the LMS Coordinator for DEM. LIVIS Steering Committee Evaluation Panel Revisions Sub- Committee HVA Sub- Committee Group Flood Mitigation g CRS User ; Technical Advisory Committee �rOLJp � e Program for Rev.November 2023 Public '•-------------------------------------------" CRS&Cooperating Committees Figure L I PBC LMS Structure 1.3.2 Standing Committees • LMS Evaluation Panel-Designated to review, evaluate, score, and rank mitigation projects applying established local, state,and federal prioritization processes and criteria. The LMS Evaluation Panel is led by the Public Works Director for the City of Greenacres and coordinated by the LMS Coordinator for DEM. 13 Page 76 of 347 Agenda Item V. Local Mitigation Strategy 2024 • LMS Revisions Sub-Committee - Designated to review/monitor, update/evaluate, and verify/revise that subsequent LMS plans meet all federal guidelines and criteria. In addition, the revisions committee meets quarterly either in-person or virtually to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan, as well as to monitor and update the plan during the five (5) year cycle. The Revisions Sub-Committee has a standing meeting once per quarter. If no issues or concerns with the plan are proposed or presented, the committee can instead hold a virtual meeting. Eighteen(18)to 24 months before the plan is due for revisions, in person meetings are held regardless of whether changes need to be made. Biweekly and monthly meetings of the committee are held at least 24 months before the plan expires to ensure all sections in the crosswalk are being met, to review the document, and present suggested changes,updates, and revisions to the LMS Steering Committee. The LMS Revisions Sub- Committee is led by the Management Analyst for the City of West Palm Beach and is coordinated by the LMS Coordinator for DEM. • LMS Hazard and Vulnerability Analysis (HVA) Sub-Committee - Provides a detailed assessment of hazards that may affect PBC and provides mitigation recommendations. Reviews research studies,reports, and technical information regarding possible changes in hazards within PBC and makes recommendations for revision. This sub-committee meets as needed within the revision cycle to provide input to the LMS Revisions Sub-Committee relating to hazards and vulnerabilities that may have changed since the last revision. The LMS HVA Sub-Committee is led by the Battalion Chief for the City of West Palm Beach, and is coordinated by the LMS Coordinator for DEM. 1.3.3 Community Rating System (CRS) Cooperating Committees • Flood Mitigation Technical Advisory Committee - Comprised of flood mitigation engineers and experts from public and private sector organizations, is charged with assessing County-wide flood risks and vulnerabilities without regard to jurisdictional boundaries, and recommending flood mitigation priorities, strategies, plans, and projects for LMS consideration and action that optimally benefit to the greater community. CRS Committees are led and coordinated by the CRS Coordinator for DEM. • Program for Public Information - Comprised of representatives from the county's active CRS communities, local business leaders, and members of the public, this group collaborates on a full range of Outreach Projects Strategy (OPS) initiatives and promote CRS participation. This CRS Committee is led and coordinated by the CRS Coordinator for DEM. • CRS User Group — Comprised of representatives of the County's CRS communities, this group meets quarterly to discuss issues of the day regarding CRS updates, collaborates on best practices for achieving higher levels within various CRS activities, and shares information regarding CRS-related training. 14 Page 77 of 347 Agenda Item V. Local Mitigation Strategy 12024 While there is no regulation that requires the CRS committees to meet or coordinate, PBC has a very involved CRS user group that passes information and best practices and meets quarterly. Out of the 39 municipalities in PBC, 31 are involved in the CRS user group. 1.4 Participation Requirements Since the LMS is written using input from all stakeholders, it is important to make sure that the entire PBC community is represented. Each group has different participation requirements; however, all groups are strongly encouraged to participate in the process. Jurisdictions Municipal and County participation is critical to the success of the LMS. In order to retain LMS voting rights, qualify for federal mitigation assistance consideration, and otherwise remain a member in good standing, the County and all municipal jurisdictions are expected to conform to the following standards: • Participation of the representative or alternate in the four(4) annual LMS Working Group meetings; or • Participation of the representative or officially designated alternate(s) in a majority of the LMS Steering Committee meetings, and • Participation in a majority of sub-committee meetings; or • Participation in special virtual meetings of the LMS Steering Committee or sub- committees; and • Have an officially executed resolution adopting the revised LMS plan on file with the County. In order for a jurisdiction to be eligible for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), Flood Mitigation Assistance Program (FMAP), and Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) funding programs, they must have an officially adopted resolution and a fully executed interlocal agreement. More than two(2)absences of the LMS Working Group meetings will be cause for disqualification from the LMS and subject to appeal and review by the LMS Chair. All rights and privileges will be terminated during a period of disqualification and formal reapplication. All jurisdictions will be notified of meetings via email at least one(1)week in advance and will be updated with meeting summaries thereafter. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) and other Governmental Entities In order to qualify for LMS grant sponsorship, NGOs and other governmental entities must: • Have a duly executed letter of commitment to the LMS on file with the County; and • In the judgment of the LMS Steering Committee, actively participate in, and otherwise support LMS activities. 15 Page 78 of 347 Agenda Item V. Local Mitigation Strategy 2024 The Public and Private Sector The LMS membership believes broad community support, including ongoing public and private sector involvement, is very important to the success of the program. While participation by private organizations and the public is strictly voluntary, their attendance, comments, contributions, and support are actively invited, sought, monitored, and fully documented. In order to promote the opportunity for broad participation, at a minimum,notices and agendas for all general meetings of the LMS are posted through some combination of public service announcements through social media,postings on County and municipal websites, announcements in the County and municipal newsletters and calendars, and blast e-mailings to all previous participants. Additionally, the LMS Coordinator actively solicits new LMS members in private sector and/or non-profit organizations annually to encourage their participation in the LMS. 1.5 Jurisdictional Adoption All jurisdictions wishing to participate in and share in the benefits deriving from the LMS program must complete and file a fully executed resolution which conforms to the adoption standards jointly established and amended by the PBC BCC and the LMS Steering Committee. 1.6 New Jurisdictions/Entities In the event municipal jurisdictions are added, deleted, or merged within the County,the LMS will appropriately adjust its membership rolls as necessary and require any newly defined jurisdictions to provide documentation necessary for participation in the program. 1.7 Jurisdictional Participation The County has 39 municipalities. In addition to jurisdictions being encouraged to participate, each member is provided minutes, via email and posted to the web, from the previous LMS Working Group or LMS Steering Committee meeting within one (1)week following the meeting. Participation is verified through sign-in sheets. The below table lists the names of the jurisdictions. A roster with the name and title of the primary LMS representative can be found in Appendix L. Also located in Appendix L are the minutes and sign-in sheets of the LMS Working Group, Steering Committee, HVA Sub-Committee, and Revisions Sub-Committee meetings. Table 1.1 depicts jurisdictions that currently have LMS members. Agency name,primary contacts, and titles can be found in Appendix L, Table L-1:1, and in committee sign-in sheets. Members denoted by an asterisk (*) are integral members of the community whose voluntary participation in the LMS promotes a more collaborative community leading to greater resilience. 16 Page 79 of 347 Agenda Item #7. Local Mitigation Strategy 2024 Table 1.1 Municipalities and Participating Jurisdictions in LMS Municipalities Atlantis, City of Juno Beach, Town of Palm Beach Gardens, City of Belle Glade, City of Jupiter, Town of Palm Beach Shores, Town of Boca Raton, City of Jupiter Inlet Colony, Town of Palm Springs, Village of Boynton Beach, City of Lake Clarke Shores, Town of Riviera Beach, City of Briny Breezes, Town of Lake Park, Town of Royal Palm Beach, Village of Cloud Lake, Town of Lake Worth Beach, City of South Bay, City of Delray Beach, City of Lantana, Town of South Palm Beach, Town of Glen Ridge, Town of Loxahatchee Groves, Town of Tequesta, Village of Golf, Village of Manalapan, Town of Wellington, Village of Greenacres, City of Mangonia Park, Town of West Palm Beach, City of Gulf Stream, Town of North Palm Beach, Village of Westlake, City of Haverhill, Town of Ocean Ridge, Town of Unincorporated Palm Beach Highland Beach, Town of Pahokee, City of Hypoluxo, Town of Palm Beach, Town of Participating Jurisdictions Northern Palm Beach Palm Beach County Planning, Business Development Improvement District Zoning &Building* Board* Treasure Coast Planning Palm Beach County Palm Beach County Medical Council Environmental Resources Society* Management* South Florida Water Palm Beach County Library Children's Home Society of Management District System* South Florida* Indian Trail Improvement Palm Beach County Housing West Gate Belvedere CRA* District & Economic Development* Lake Worth Drainage District Palm Beach County West Palm Beach Veteran's Administration Water Administration Medical Resources* Center* Florida Atlantic University* Palm Beach County Collective Water Resources* Fire/Rescue* Palm Beach State College* Florida Department of Law Boynton Beach Community Enforcement* Redevelopment Agency* Palm Beach County School Urban League of Palm Beach District* County* After adoption of the LMS2024, the LMS Steering Committee and coordinator will continue to advocate for and seek engagement during the maintenance period to solidify mitigation efforts, increase awareness and participation. A grassroots effort to meet with each community and special district has been discussed and adopted to increase overall participation with emphasis on the 17 Page 80 of 347 Agenda Item V. Local Mitigation Strategy 12024 importance of stakeholder input in the fostering of a comprehensive mitigation strategy through collaboration. 1.8 Guiding Principles The LMS guiding principles are an expression of the community's vision of hazard mitigation and the mechanisms through which it is striving to achieve that vision. The principles address concerns of the community relative to natural, technological, and human-caused hazards. The County's LMS prides itself on working to reduce hazards and vulnerability through well-designed and effective mitigation projects and activities. 1.9 Process As part of the process, an online survey was published to understand the public's concerns. The LMS Steering Committee, along with the LMS Working Group, assessed existing plans, studies, and strategies. Using state and federal guidance on how an LMS update should be constructed, the LMS Steering Committee and LMS Working Group developed a comprehensive list of hazards of concern. From these defined hazards,the LMS Working Group identified areas of concern from existing plans and future considerations. These areas of concern include: • Loss of life • Loss of property • Community sustainability • Health/medical needs • Sheltering • Adverse impacts to natural resources (e.g., beaches, water quality) • Damage to public infrastructure (e.g., roads, water systems, sewer systems, stormwater systems) • Economic disruption • Fiscal impact • Recurring damage • Redevelopment/reconstruction • Development practices/land use • Intergovernmental coordination • Public participation • Repetitive flood loss properties • Historical structures 1.10 Strategy The strategy used for the development and revision process of the LMS,consisted of the following tasks: 18 Page 81 of 347 Agenda Item #7. Local Mitigation Strategy 12024 • Public involvement to ensure a representative plan • Coordination with other agencies or organizations • Hazard area inventory • Risk and Vulnerability Assessment • Incorporating existing plans, reports, best practices, and technical information into the LMS • Review and analysis of possible mitigation activities • Evaluation of effectiveness of current LMS • Local adoption following a public hearing • Periodic review and update 1.11 Benefits Adoption of this strategy will provide the following benefits to both County and municipal governmental entities: • Compliance with Administrative Rules 9G-6, Florida Administrative Code (FAC), requirements for local Comprehensive Emergency Management Plans to identify problem areas and planning deficiencies relative to severe and repetitive weather phenomenon and to identify pre- and post-disaster strategies for rectifying identified programs. • Universal points from the National Flood Insurance Program's (NFIP) CRS Program for developing a Floodplain Management Program, which may help further reduce flood insurance premium rates for property owners. • Access to FEMA's Federal grant programs. • Compliance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000. • Set forth the guiding principles that the County and municipal governmental entities of PBC will address the issue of all-hazard mitigation. • Identify the known hazards that the County is exposed to, discuss their range of impacts, and delineate the individual vulnerabilities of the various jurisdictions and population centers within the County(Section 2,Hazard Identification and Vulnerability Analysis). • Develop a detailed method by which PBC (municipalities and County government) can evaluate and prioritize proposed mitigation projects along with new federal requirements. • Develop the process and schedule by which this entire LMS will be reviewed and updated to include public participation. 1.12 Criteria and Procedures for Revision This section partially addresses the following FEMA requirements: Requirement: §201.6(b)(1)Planning process. An open public involvement process is essential to the development of an effective plan. In order to develop a more comprehensive approach to 19 Page 82 of 347 Agenda Item #7. Local Mitigation Strategy 12024 reducing the effects of natural disasters, the planning process must include: (b)(1) An opportunity for the public to comment on the plan during the drafting stage and prior to plan approval. Requirement: §201.6(c)(1) Documentation of the planning process used to develop the plan, including how it was prepared,who was involved in the process, and how the public was involved. This document will be updated a minimum of every five (5) years by the LMS Coordinator with the assistance and input of the LMS Revision Sub-Committee, LMS Steering Committee, LMS Working Group, and approval of the LMS Steering Committee. As many items have changed in the past five (5) years for PBC communities, the following is a description of the review process to show changes the development of several of the sections and priorities from the previous plan: • Planning Introduction Section: This section includes an overview of the plan, an introduction, a discussion on the scope and purpose of the document, along with goals and objectives, and the participants in the planning process. This section was revised to reflect the most current approaches taken by the PBC LMS Working Group and standing committees. • Hazard Identification and Vulnerability Analysis: All-hazards received a new review and identified as potential or emerging trends with other hazards classified as "threats" and not"hazards." Most of the historic occurrences were updated to include current events, facts, or figures since the previous update. Also, incidents older than ten (10) years were removed with the exception of incidents with significant impact to the County that were older than ten (10) years were retained. Other methodologies for a hazard and vulnerability tool were assessed. Extreme Heat and Harmful Algal Bloom(HAB) objectives received new emphasis which were incorporated into the LMS. • Development of Mitigation Initiatives: Several LMS standing committee meetings and Working Group meetings were devoted to enhancing project submissions and revisions to the Project Priority List and Project Submission Form in order to more accurately rank older projects and receive information on new projects. Most of the information on funding sources and benefit cost ratios remains unchanged from its source information and remains a subject of detailed education efforts to stakeholder members in order to form well detailed project submissions. • Implementation and Maintenance of the LMS: This remains important due to continuing turnover from the membership of the Working Group. New members have been identified and continue to act as stakeholders to the whole community. • Appendices: These sections were updated accordingly based on new and relevant information. As PBC supports many LMS Committees, we utilized sample document outcomes from each group to detail actions taken to implement the LMS. 20 Page 83 of 347 Agenda Item V. Local Mitigation Strategy 2024 The public was given an opportunity to review this document and provide comments through the County website, public meetings and forums held during and after revisions were made, and offer insight through online surveys, a dedicated email address, and committee meetings. LMS Committee meetings are announced through County's Public Affairs Department as new releases (ADA compliant), County and Division social media platforms (Linkedln, X, Instagram, Facebook, and Threads), and through email to LMS Working Group members. Working Group members then share with their stakeholders using their adopted communication plans. Focused and direct sharing of the announcements increased the span of reach to their vulnerable populations and underserved communities with the opportunities for input. Ongoing revisions may also be made based upon experience from significant events such as a hurricane, tornado, sea level rise (SLR), hazardous materials spill, or any other occurrence where Mitigation could benefit the community. Changes in federal, state, and local laws will also be reflected in the updated version of this document. The revisions will then be distributed to all affected parties by the LMS Coordinator. The Record of Changes, located at the front of this document, will be used to record ongoing maintenance of the plan during interim periods between complete revision cycles. • The evaluation criteria which are used include: o New mandates from federal, state, or local agencies that require changes to the Local Mitigation Strategy, including new or changing laws, policies or regulations. o Societal developments or significant changes in the community that must be added to the current LMS. o Changes in the Comprehensive Plan or any other form of standard operating procedure. o The mitigation opportunities implemented. The priorities for implementation are the same. o Recommendations or lessons learned from major incidents that have occurred since last adoption. During the revision process, each criterion was addressed to determine if they are still valid and adjustments were made as necessary. All existing mitigation opportunities that are determined to still be viable projects will be left standing. All those that are determined to be no longer workable will be set aside for further review and revision or eliminated as no longer feasible. Once revisions are approved by the LMS Steering Committee, the LMS Coordinator will provide a copy to all members, post on the website, and sent to the State of Florida's Mitigation Bureau for approval. After approval by the State, the LMS Steering Committee and LMS Coordinator will hold a public showcase to allow a final chance for public input. Once the LMS Revisions Sub-Committee reviews public comment for possible inclusion, and makes any final revisions required by the State, the LMS Coordinator will distribute to members for final adoption by 21 Page 84 of 347 Agenda Item V. Local Mitigation Strategy 2024 governing bodies. Communities will then present the LMS to the public after adoption through the same public meetings/web site s/etc. process used in the update cycle. The following graphic shows the current LMS2024 Timeline,detailing the schedule and timeframe adopted by the LMS Steering Committee in 2023 for the 2024 revision cycle. 2024 Local Mitigation Strategy Timeline Palm Beach County Division of Emergency Management August 2023 September September 2023 2024 November April 2024 June July August August October 2623 2024 2624 2024 2024 s � 1 1 Presentation of 2020 Stakeholder Input of 2024 State Review of County Stakeholder Resolution 2024 LMS LMS to Stakeholders DRAFT LMS and/or Major Input 2024 LMS Resolution to to Adopt 2024 LMS Implementation 10 to 2020 LMS Adopt 2024 LMS resented to Review Agenda and Reminders to 2024 LMS p DEM resolution BCC the public and distributed Social Media received stakeholders to adopt reviews; prepared adopts the to stakeholders and LMS LMS;Goal:39 campaign to FINAL revisions and municipalities to adopt present LMS2020 Make major DRAFT and conducted processed and request input updates to Obtain feedback from revisions to 2020 LMS;hold Review Steering Approval letter public,NGQs,LMS Working Committee received from FEMA Group and Steering Sub- Sub-Committee and the State Committees through Meetings;HVA website and or workshops; Evaluation, obtain feedback from Planning,Goals Frequent Review Sub- technical analysts_Hold and strategies Committees;updates public meetings and online reviewed;CRS and to Steering Committee. survey to gather public NFIP updates Public meeting and recommendations for online survey to get revision. input on final draft from the community. Figure 1.2 LMS2024 Timeline for PBC 1.13 Goals 1. Reduce the loss of life, property, and repetitive damage from the effects of natural, human-caused, and technological hazards from all sources but especially hurricanes, tornadoes, major rainfall, and other severe weather events. 2. Achieve safe and fiscally sound, sustainable communities through thoughtful long-range planning of the natural and man-made environment. 3. Take preventative actions to reduce the number of repetitive loss properties published annually by FEMA on the list of"Repetitive Loss Properties." 4. Qualify the county and jurisdictions for incremental improvements on the CRS classification in relation to flood insurance under the NFIP and to reduce flood hazard risk. 5. Optimize the effective use of all available resources by establishing public/private partnerships and encouraging intergovernmental coordination and cooperation. 22 Page 85 of 347 Agenda Item V. Local Mitigation Strategy 12024 6. Promote awareness and preparedness through the distribution of information on hazards and measures to mitigate them. 7. Increase the level of coordination of mitigation management concerns, plans and activities at the municipal, county, state, and federal levels of government in relation to all hazards. 8. Establish a program that facilitates orderly recovery and redevelopment and minimizes economic disruption following a disaster. 9. Ensure an enforceable commitment for the implementation of the local hazard mitigation strategy. 1.14 Objectives The ultimate objectives of the LMS are to: 1. Improve the community's resistance to damage from known natural, human-caused, and environmental hazards. 2. Place PBC in a position to compete effectively and productively for pre- and post- disaster mitigation funding assistance. 3. Encourage strong jurisdictional, nongovernmental, and public participation and support of LMS activities. 4. Reduce the cost of disasters at all levels. 5. Facilitate community recovery when disasters occur. 6. Minimize recurrence of damage by incorporating mitigation into post-disaster rebuilding. 7. Promote intelligent development. 23 Page 86 of 347 Agenda Item V. Local Mitigation Strategy 12024 This page intentionally left blank. 24 Page 87 of 347