HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2024-26 Becoming a Member of the American Flood CoalitionA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA PROVIDING FOR THE CITY OF WINTER
SPRINGS TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE AMERICAN FLOOD COALITION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Whereas, proactively investing to prevent flooding is a wiser use of resources than spending on flooding recovery,
as exemplified by FEMA research showing that $1 spent on disaster prevention saves up to $7 in recovery costs; and
Whereas, national coordination and support are necessary for communities to fully address the challenge of
flooding and sea level rise, and the American Flood Coalition provides a platform advocating for national solutions
to flooding and sea level rise that invest in and protect our coastal communities; and
Whereas, the American Flood Coalition is a no -cost forum for best practices and source of support in developing
local and state -level responses to flooding and sea level rise that will enhance the City of Winter Springs resilience
effort; and
Whereas, flooding and sea level rise are important issues that our residents deserve to understand and the
American Flood Coalition provides opportunities and tools to communicate with residents on flooding challenges
and solutions; and
Whereas, joining the American Flood Coalition will aid the City's efforts to protect against flooding without
requiring any financial support or dues from the Winter Springs City Commission; and
Whereas, the Winter Springs City Commission finds that joining the American Flood Coalition will promote the
welfare of Winter Springs residents and ensure the prosperity of the Winter Springs economy by accelerating
solutions to sea level rise and flooding.
/Vow therefore, be it Resolved by the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida
as follows:
The City of Winter Springs recognizes the need to advance national solutions to sea level rise and flooding and will
work as a member of the American Flood Coalition to safeguard the welfare of the City of Winter Springs residents.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA IN A REGULAR MEETING
ASSEMBLED ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
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Matt Benton Victoria Bruce Ted Johnson
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Cade Resnick
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Rob Elliott
Commissioner