Resolution No. 19-02RESOLUTION NO. 19-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH ACKNOWLEDGING
THAT SEA LEVEL RISE AND COASTAL RESILIENCY ARE MATTERS OF
URGENT CONCERN THAT REQUIRE PROACTIVE MEASURES FOR
COMMUNITY PLANNING IN ATLANTIC BEACH AND BEYOND; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the sea level along the coast of Florida has risen about 6 inches in 30 years, with
scientific projections forecasting another 8 inches of sea level rise in the next 20 years, according to the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); and
WHEREAS, NOAA reports that Florida's sea level rise of 3 inches since 2000 has increased
flooding in the state by 300 percent; and
WHEREAS, NOAA also reports that nearby Naval Station Mayport has experienced sea level rise
at one-third inch per year, a pace that's accelerated since the 1990s; and
WHEREAS, rising sea levels amplify the threat and magnitude of storm surge in coastal areas,
meaning the impact and power of hurricanes will only increase, endangering even more coastal property
and infrastructure;
WHEREAS, sea level rise and flooding cause damage to coastal homes, disrupt transportation
networks with longer commutes, adversely impact small businesses and other commercial interests,
impose additional costs on our cities through infrastructure and drainage system upgrades, and erode our
beaches; and
WHEREAS, coordination, support, and funding are necessary to address the challenges of sea level
rise and flooding; and
WHEREAS, in its January 2019 priority -setting session, the Atlantic Beach City Commission
identified coastal resiliency as being among its top priorities moving forward; and
WHEREAS, with the assistance of a Florida Resilient Coastlines Program grant, the City of
Atlantic Beach is proactively addressing sea level rise and climate adaptation by developing a coastal
vulnerability assessment and adaptation plan; and
WHEREAS, additionally, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is undertaking a critical shore
protection project that greatly enhances the Duval County coast's ability to sustain flooding due to storm
surge; and
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach as
follows:
Section 1. Acknowledges the significance of sea level rise and flooding, and affirms the need for
research, coordination, support and funding to build the City's resiliency and to develop mitigation
strategies to address sea level rise.
Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach, this 28th day of
January, 2019.
l
len Glasser, Mayor
Attest:
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
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Bre . Durde , ity Attorney
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