HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024 09 23 Consent 306 - Resolution 2024-26: Joining The American Flood CoalitionCONSENT AGENDA ITEM 306
CITY COMMISSION AGENDA | SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 REGULAR MEETING
TITLE
Resolution 2024-26: Joining the American Flood Coalition
SUMMARY
Mayor McCann requested that a resolution be drafted to join the American Flood
Coalition at no cost to the City. Attached to this agenda item is an overview of the
American Flood Coalition as well as a Resolution to authorize the City of Winter
Springs to join.
FUNDING SOURCE
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approving Resolution 2024-26 to join the American Flood Coalition
at no cost to the City and further to authorize Mayor McCann to sign the attached
Resolution and Executive Decision Letter.
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FloodCoalition.org
What we do
Unite voices in a powerful nonpartisan coalition to advocate for federal funding
and better policy
Leverage best-in-class communication tools to engage citizens on flooding
and sea level rise challenges and solutions
Share best practices in a national forum to support local and state-level
responses to flooding and sea level rise
The American Flood Coalition is a member-driven nonprofit organization. There are no costs
or legal obligations associated with joining and members are free to withdraw at any point.
Our 4 pillars for solutions to flooding and sea level rise
Economy
Invest in infrastructure and natural
solutions that boost the economy
and protect property values
Communities
Use smart planning to
keep communities safe
and save taxpayer dollars
Rebuilding
Build back stronger to protect
communities from future flooding
Military
Ensure our military installations
are ready to deploy 365 days
a year
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Who we are
We’re a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and nonpartisan coalition advancing solutions
to flooding and sea level rise. We proactively address the growing threat of higher seas,
stronger storms, and more frequent floods by advocating for smarter planning and
investments that protect our nation’s residents, economy, and military installations.
Federal
champions
Cities, towns,
and counties
Academic and
civic groups
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Kevin McCann
Mayor
Matt Benton
Commissioner
Victoria Bruce
Commissioner
Ted Johnson
Commissioner
Cade Resnick
Commissioner
Rob Elliott
Commissioner
A 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.
Now 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
In witness whereof I have hereunto by my hand and caused the seal to be affixed.
____________________________
Kevin McCann, Mayor
ATTEST: ____________________________
City Clerk
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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
KEVIN McCANN
1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434
WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA 32708-2799
Telephone (407) 327-5956
Melissa Roberts
Executive Director
American Flood Coalition
1501 M St. NW Suite 430 Washington, DC 20005
September 23, 2024
Dear Ms. Roberts,
Through my authority as Mayor, I am submitting this letter to you as documentation of the City of Winter Springs
decision to join the American Flood Coalition.
As a member of the American Flood Coalition we can apply the tools and resources provided by the coalition to
improve our communications with residents on flooding challenges and solutions. There are also opportunities to
use these resources in order to advance projects and programs within our community. Lastly, our staff is looking
forward to using the expertise of the American Flood Coalition staff as a source of support in developing
responses to flooding and sea level rise.
I understand that there are no financial or legal ties or obligations to membership.
Sincerely,
_____________________________
Kevin McCann, Mayor
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