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POST-DISASTER REDEVELOPMENT PLAN (PDRP)MEMORANDUM TO: Community Development Board FROM: Catherine Lee, Planner III RE: Post - Disaster Redevelopment Plan (PDRP), Director's Item G.1 DATE: June 18, 2013 As a coastal community, the City of Clearwater remains vulnerable to a number of regularly occurring natural disasters. To decrease vulnerability and increase resiliency the City is adding another tool to its mitigation and recovery toolbox, the Post - Disaster Redevelopment Plan (PDRP). The PDRP is a document that guides City decision making affecting long -term recovery and redevelopment following a disaster. This Plan does not address immediate disaster response and emergency operations, which are already outlined by the City's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP). During the disaster response and emergency operations phases the City will work as a partner with Pinellas County, which will serve as the lead local entity in coordinating with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This Plan is intended to address Clearwater's unique context while avoiding duplication with Pinellas County's PDRP. Some issues, and subsequent actions that address those issues, are better addressed on a countywide scale. For these actions the City will work as a partner with the County. This Plan was created through a coordinated effort among City staff, with communication with Pinellas County staff. It does not set forth new City policies but contains next steps that direct City staff to implement previously adopted City policies and to conduct research that may lead to future policy changes. Any proposed actions that might result in or require changes in City policy must first engage Clearwater community members in the decision - making process and then request approval from the appropriate legislative authority, the City Council. The PDRP is organized into seven chapters: Chapter 1 Introduction (Plan pages 1 -2): This Chapter sets the stage for the rest of the Plan by outlining the purpose and objective of the Plan, the authority for developing the Plan, describing the planning process and how to use the plan, and lastly by noting plan assumptions and applicability. Chapter 2 Local Plans Integration and Capacity Assessment (pages 3 -18): This chapter examines existing local documents that guide the four overlapping phases of the disaster cycle: pre- disaster planning, emergency response, short-term recovery and long -term recovery and redevelopment. A total of 17 documents are examined, including the City's Comprehensive Plan and the countywide Local Mitigation Strategy. For each document a description of its contents, listing of applicable disaster phases, listing of provisions that apply to disaster planning and its relationship to the PDRP are outlined. An institutional capacity, or gap analysis, is then conducted outlining the City's capacity for carrying out long- term recovery and redevelopment in three topic areas: planning and regulatory capacity, administrative and technical capacity, and fiscal capacity. The chapter concludes by outlining recommendations for improving capacity. Chapter 3 Vulnerability Analysis (pages 19 -26): This chapter details vulnerability analyses that were previously conducted in the City's Floodplain Management Plan, the City's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP), and the countywide Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS). For each document's vulnerability analysis a summary, key findings and conclusions are outlined in the chapter. The chapter concludes by outlining vulnerability analyses that should be completed by City staff to expand understanding of Clearwater's vulnerability so future updates to the PDRP can more fully address current gaps in analysis. If a priority, the analyses can be included in the Long Range Planning Division's work program. Chapter 4 Issues (pages 27 -52): This chapter discusses a myriad of issues outlined by Post - Disaster Redevelopment Planning: A Guide for Florida Communities, which is a document jointly produced at the State level by the Florida Department of Community Affairs (now the Department of Economic Opportunity) and the Florida Division of Emergency Management. The Guide is divided according to six topic areas: Housing, Infrastructure and Public Facilities, Environment, Economic Redevelopment, Land Use and Health and Social Services. Each issue in the Guide is assigned a category: Minimum (suggested to be undertaken first), Recommended (suggested to be undertaken if resources are available) and Advanced (suggested once a community has a solid foundation for hazard mitigation and disaster recovery—these are best practices). The chapter includes a brief description of each issue, how the issue is currently being addressed in Clearwater, and steps forward to ensure the issue is adequately addressed. These are all summarized in a table at the end of the chapter. Chapter 5 Plan Goals (pages 53 -54): This chapter contains five goals and five strategies. Plan Goals: 1. Housing and Structural Repairs: Facilitate permissible reconstruction in a timely manner while decreasing the vulnerability of structures to future disasters. 2. Infrastructure and Public Facility Recovery: Restore utilities and repair infrastructure efficiently, while considering mitigation in long -term redevelopment of infrastructure to ensure that public investments minimize future damage. 3. Environmental Restoration: Protect and enhance natural resources to mitigate future disasters. 4. Economic Resumption: Assist businesses in adequately preparing for a disaster and enhance their ability to recover from a disaster. 5. Land Use and Development: Facilitate redevelopment in a timely manner, while seizing opportunities for mitigation. Plan Strategies: 1. Streamline Permitting 2. Get Back to Business 3. Decrease Vulnerability Memo to CDB Item G.1 4. Continue Implementation of City of Clearwater Guiding Documents 5. Continue Intergovernmental Coordination The chapter also describes the Action Plan, which is contained in Appendix C. The Action Plan implements the goals and strategies outlined above. Some actions need to take place during the pre- disaster phase, while others apply only after a disaster strikes. The Action Plan is not an exhaustive list, but a working document that can be updated as needed. Completed actions that do not need to be implemented after every disaster can be taken off the list and included in an appendix in future updates as a record of accomplishments. Not all five goals need all five strategies outlined in the chapter to be fully achieved. While some goals need all the strategies, others may only need three of the five to accomplish the overall goal. Chapter 6 Communication Plan (pages 55 -62): This chapter examines the City's current ability to communicate both externally and internally. It then goes on to outline how the public can be included in implementing the PDRP, both before and after a disaster. Chapter 7 Plan Implementation and Maintenance (pages 63 -66): This chapter details how the Action Plan will be implemented and how the entire PDRP will be maintained. The PDRP also includes four appendices as described below. o Appendix A — Coastal Resilience Index (Plan pages 67 -68): Contains the Coastal Resilience Index Report for the City of Clearwater that City staff participated in on January 28, 2013. o Appendix B — Resources for Future Vulnerability Analyses (Plan pages 69 -74): This appendix serves as an aid for City staff in the development of future vulnerability analyses. It is a detailed expansion of the brief listing that appears in Table 2 (Chapter 3) of the Plan. o Appendix C — Action Plan (Plan pages 75 -84): To achieve the five goals and strategies outlined in Chapter 5, the Action Plan outlines the implementation timeline, existing plans and policies, the lead entity, required collaboration and resources needed to accomplish each action. The actions are based on the "Steps Forward" sections of Chapter 4. Some actions should be achieved during the pre- disaster phase as mitigation measures that increase resiliency; as these actions are accomplished they can be moved from the Action Plan to a record of accomplished actions in updates to the PDRP. Other actions should be implemented each time the City of Clearwater declares a state of emergency, as determined necessary by the Post - Disaster Redevelopment Steering Committee, a group consisting of City senior management staff. The applicability of an action varies by the severity of the disaster. o Appendix D — Accomplished Pre - Disaster Actions (Plan page 85): This appendix is to serve as a record of PDRP pre- disaster actions from Appendix C that have been accomplished, as the Plan is implemented and updated. The Planning and Development Department recommends approval of Resolution 13 -08. City Council will consider this Plan at its June 19, 2013 meeting. Attachments: Resolution 13 -08 Final Draft Post - Disaster Redevelopment Plan PowerPoint Presentation Memo to CDB Item G.1 RESOLUTION NO. 13 -08 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA APPROVING THE POST - DISASTER REDEVELOPMENT PLAN, IDENTIFYING ACTIONS FOR POST - DISASTER REDEVELOPMENT ADDRESSING THE FOLLOWING GOALS: HOUSING AND STRUCTURAL REPAIRS, INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC FACILITY RECOVERY, ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, ECONOMIC RESUMPTION, AND LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater is vulnerable to a variety of disasters that may result in emergencies causing substantial injury or harm to the population or substantial damage to or Toss of property; and WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater understands the importance of a Post - Disaster Redevelopment Plan to the successful long -term recovery and redevelopment from a disaster; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, the Clearwater City Council adopted the Comprehensive Plan contained in Ordinance 7993 -08 on December 18, 2008; and WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan Coastal Management Element, Policy E.4.1.9, requires the City to prepare a Post - Disaster Redevelopment Plan; and WHEREAS, the Post - Disaster Redevelopment Plan links existing emergency management plans and the Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the Post - Disaster Redevelopment Plan in the aftermath of a declared state of emergency may be implemented to complement the City's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan to ensure post- disaster decision making addresses long -term recovery and redevelopment issues; and WHEREAS, the Post - Disaster Redevelopment Plan provides a guide for the transition from short -term response and recovery to long -term recovery and redevelopment; and WHEREAS, the Post - Disaster Redevelopment Plan will enhance State and Federal disaster assistance, improve public input and facilitate the return of development, infrastructure, economic and environmental structures in the aftermath of a declared state of emergency; and WHEREAS, the Clearwater City Council has concluded that having a Post - Disaster Redevelopment Plan furthers the health, safety and welfare of the citizens and visitors of Clearwater and has developed such a Plan; Resolution No. 13 -08 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: Section 1. The City Council approves the Post - Disaster Redevelopment Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and directs the City Manager to implement the actions and provide updates to the City Council regarding implementation and effectuation. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2013. George N. Cretekos Mayor Approved as to form: Attest: Leslie K. Dougall -Sides Assistant City Attorney Rosemarie CaII City Clerk 2 Resolution No. 13 -08 6.18.2013 Community Development Board Plan Process Review and assessment of local context Review of vulnerability to disasters Framing of issues Creating plan goals, strategies and an action plan Consideration of adoption of final draft plan Final plan implementation & maintenance 6/6/2013 1 Plan Contents I Introduction Local Plans Integration & Capacity Assessment Vulnerability Analysis Issues Plan Goals Public Communication Plan Plan Implementation & Maintenance 6/6/2013 Plan Goals I Housing and Structural Repairs Infrastructure and Public Facility Recovery Environmental Restoration Economic Resumption Land Use and Development 2 Plan Strategies Streamline Permitting Get Back to Business Decrease Vulnerability Continue Implementation of City of Clearwater Guiding Documents Continue Intergovernmental Coordination Action Plan Actions grouped by Goal and Strategy Implementation Timeline Pre Disaster Short Term Recovery Long Term Recovery Context and Logistics Existing Plan or Policy Lead Entity and Required Collaboration Resources Needed 6/6/2013 3 Plan Implementation Pre - Disaster I Categories of implementation of pre - disaster short term actions : 0 -3 years for completion Example Action: Using the City's existing business visitation program, provide information on disaster recovery to small businesses (Goal 4, Strategy 3, Action 2) 6/6/2013 • Plan Implementation Pre - Disaster 4 -6 years for completion Example Action: Research land use and development regulations aimed at reducing disaster vulnerability. Discuss incorporating these regulations into the Community Development Code (Goal 5, Strategy 3, Action 4) 4 Plan Implementation Post - Disaster City Attorney Emergency Manager FIGURE 13: POST-DISASTER REDEVELOPME NI PLAN ACtIVAtION Mayor or Vice -Mayor City Manager Assistant City Managers Post- Disaster Redevelopment Steering Committee ,.�-,_r n-L,Ciry 6/6/2013 Next Steps I City Council Approval Implement Pre - Disaster Actions from Action Plan Implement Post- Disaster Actions from Action Plan, if needed Maintain and update Plan 5 6.18.2013 Community Development Board 6/6/2013 2 CITY OF   CLEARWATER  POST‐ DISASTER   REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   Draft   CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN      i. TABLE   OF  CONTENTS  CHAPTERS  CHAPTER   1:  INTRODUCTION  .........................................................................   1  PURPOSE  AND OBJECTIVES ..............................................................................  1  AUTHORITY ......................................................................................................  1  PLANNING PROCESS ........................................................................................  1  HOW  TO  USE  THIS  PLAN ...................................................................................  1  PLAN ASSUMPTIONS  &  APPLICABILITY ............................................................  2  CHAPTER   2:  LOCAL   PLANS  INTEGRATION  &   CAPACITY  ASSESSMENT ..............   3  RELATIONSHIP WITH  OTHER  DOCUMENTS  ......................................................  3  DESCRIPTION  OF LOCAL  DOCUMENTS  .............................................................  4  EXISTING INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY  ASSESSMENT ........................................  14  RECOMMENDATIONS  FOR  IMPROVING  CAPACITY ........................................  16  CHAPTER   3:  VULNERABILITY  ANALYSIS .........................................................  19  GENERAL DESCRIPTION .................................................................................  19  PREVIOUSLY CONDUCTED  VULNERABILITY ANALYSES ..................................  19  RECOMMENDATIONS  FOR  FUTURE  ANALYSES  ..............................................  23  CHAPTER   4:  ISSUES ......................................................................................  27  ISSUES  DISCUSSION .......................................................................................  27  ISSUES  SUMMARY..........................................................................................  44  CHAPTER   5:  PLAN   GOALS .............................................................................  53  GOALS ............................................................................................................  53  STRATEGIES  ...................................................................................................  54  ACTION  PLAN .................................................................................................  54  CHAPTER   6:  COMMUNICATIONS   PLAN .........................................................  55  COMMUNICATIONS  CAPACITY  ASSESSMENT ................................................  55  INCLUDING THE  PUBLIC IN  PDRP IMPLEMENTATION ....................................  58  INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS  IN  PDRP IMPLEMENTATION  .........................  61    CHAPTER   7:  PLAN   IMPLEMENTATION  AND  MAINTENANCE ..........................  63  PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ...............................................................................  63  PLAN MAINTENANCE .....................................................................................  65   APPENDICES  APPENDIX  A  – COASTAL RESILIENCE  INDEX ........................................................  67  APPENDIX  B  – RESOURCES  FOR  FUTURE  VULNERABILITY ANALYSES ..................  69  APPENDIX  C – ACTION  PLAN ...............................................................................  75  APPENDIX  D  – ACCOMPLISHED  PRE ‐DISASTER  ACTIONS ....................................  85   LIST OF  TABLES  TABLE  1: INSTITUTIONAL  CAPACITY  ............................................................................  15  TABLE  2: F UTURE   V ULNERABILITY  A NALYSES  ................................................................  26  TABLE  3: POST ‐D ISASTER R EDEVELOPMENT  ISSUES  S UMMARY  ........................................  45  TABLE  4: LOCAL   N EWS  M EDIA O RGANIZATIONS  ...........................................................  57  TABLE  5: S OCIAL  M EDIA PLATFORMS ..........................................................................  57  TABLE  6: A DVISORY  B OARDS  .....................................................................................  58  TABLE  7: PRE ‐D ISASTER S HORT   TERM  IMPLEMENTATION  A CTIONS (0‐3 YEARS )  .................  64  TABLE  8: PRE ‐D ISASTER M EDIUM  T ERM  IMPLEMENTATION  A CTIONS (4‐6  YEARS )  ..............  64    CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN      ii. LIST OF  FIGURES  F IGURE 1: PLAN  INTERACTION  &  THE D ISASTER PHASES  ...................................................  4  F IGURE 2: S UMMARY  OF  CONCLUSIONS  ......................................................................  19  F IGURE 3: LAND USES  LOCATED  W ITHIN THE F LOODPLAIN  .............................................  20  F IGURE 4: E STIMATED  IMPACT  OF   HURRICANES  IN PINELLAS COUNTY  ...............................  22  F IGURE 5: S EA LEVEL  R ISE S CENARIOS  ........................................................................  24  F IGURE 6: CHAPTER 4  ISSUES  O RGANIZATION  ..............................................................  27  F IGURE 7: ISSUES   S UMMARY  .....................................................................................  53  F IGURE 8: CURRENT  O UTREACH  M ETHODS   .................................................................  55  F IGURE 9: PUBLIC  COMMUNICATIONS D EPARTMENT   COLLABORATION   A CTIONS .................  59  F IGURE 10: A DDITIONAL O UTREACH  M ETHODS ............................................................  59  F IGURE 11: A DDITIONAL O UTREACH  M ETHODS TO F ACILITATE PUBLIC   M EETINGS ..............  61  F IGURE 12: PRE ‐D ISASTER A CTIONS COORDINATED   THROUGH PINELLAS COUNTY   OR THE  CHAMBERS  OF  COMMERCE  .......................................................................................  63  F IGURE 13: POST ‐D ISASTER R EDEVELOPMENT  PLAN   A CTIVATION ....................................  66    LIST OF  PHOTOGRAPHS   PHOTOGRAPH  1:  M ARVIN  N AUMAN,  A UGUST  31, 2005,  N AVARRE  B EACH ,  F LORIDA .........  23  PHOTOGRAPH  2:  M ARK W OLFE ,  OCTOBER  22, 2004,  PORT  CHARLOTTE ,  F LORIDA  ............  28  PHOTOGRAPH  3:  E D  E DAHL ,  M AY  25, 2005, A CADIA ,  F LORIDA ......................................  29  PHOTOGRAPH  4:  JOCYLYN  A UGUSTINO,  JULY  16, 2005,  PENSACOLA ,  F LORIDA ..................  30  PHOTOGRAPH  5:  GEORGE  A RMSTRONG ,  S EPTEMBER  18, 2008, HILLIARD ,  F LORIDA ...........  32  PHOTOGRAPH  6:  A NDREA B OOHER ,  JULY  11, 2005,  N AVARRE  B EACH ,  F LORIDA ................  33  PHOTOGRAPH  7:  GEORGE  A RMSTRONG ,  JULY  3, 2012, LIVE O AK,  F LORIDA  ......................  34  PHOTOGRAPH  8:  A NDREA B OOHER ,  JUNE  13, 2005, PENSACOLA  B EACH ,  F LORIDA ............  35  PHOTOGRAPH  9:  JOCELYN  A UGUSTINO,  N OVEMBER   5, 2005,  B IG PINE K EY ,  F LORIDA ........  38  PHOTOGRAPH  10: A NDREA B OOHER,  JULY  22, 2005, GREEN  POINT ,  F LORIDA ..................  42  PHOTOGRAPH  11: M ARK W OLFE ,  F EBRUARY  2, 2007, LAKE  COUNTY ,  F LORIDA  ................  44  PHOTOGRAPH  12: M ARK W OLFE ,  S EPTEMBER 19, 2004,  PORT  CHARLOTTE ,  F LORIDA ........  54  PHOTOGRAPH  13: GEORGE  A RMSTRONG ,  S EPTEMBER 4, 2008, TALLAHASSEE ,  F LORIDA  .....  55    CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN      iii. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS      CITY  OF  CLEARWATER CITY COUNCIL   G EORGE   N.  C RETEKOS ,  M AYOR  PAUL  F.   G IBSON,  VICE‐M AYOR  DOREEN   H OCK ‐ DIP OLITO   B ILL  J ONSON   J AY  POLGLAZE    CITY  ADMINISTRATION   W ILLIAM  B.  H ORNE  II,  C ITY   M ANAGER  J ILL  S ILVERBOARD ,  A SSISTANT  C ITY   M ANAGER  ROD   I RWIN ,  A SSISTANT  C ITY   M ANAGER    PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  M ICHAEL  L.   DELK,  AICP,  DIRECTOR   G INA  L.   C LAYTON ,  A SSISTANT  DIRECTOR   KEVIN   G ARRIOTT,  B UILDING   O FFICIAL  LAUREN   M ATZKE,  AICP,  LONG ‐RANGE  PLANNING   M ANAGER  C ATHERINE  LEE ,  AICP,  P ROJECT   M ANAGER  ROBERT  T EFFT,  DEVELOPMENT  REVIEW  M ANAGER  T ERRY   L.   T EUNIS,  C ODE   C OMPLIANCE  M ANAGER   CITY  STAFF TECHNICAL  REVIEW ASSISTANCE  RICK   C ARNLEY ,  EMERGENCY   M ANAGER  J OELLE   W ILEY  C ASTELLI ,  PUBLIC   C OMMUNICATIONS   DIRECTOR   G LENN  DANIEL,   W ATER,  RECLAIM  AND   W ASTEWATER  C OLLECTION  M ANAGER  LESLIE  DOUGALL‐S IDES ,  A SSISTANT  C ITY   A TTORNEY     B RUCE   G RIFFIN ,  G AS  O PERATIONS   M ANAGER  M ICHAEL  H OLMES ,  HOUSING   M ANAGER  LINDA  R.   KLASING ,  RISK  M ANAGER  F ELICIA  L EONARD ,  A DMINISTRATIVE  S UPPORT   M ANAGER  F RANCES   LEONG,  ECONOMIC  DEVELOPMENT  S PECIALIST  DANIEL  M AYER ,  I NFORMATION   T ECHNOLOGY   DIRECTOR   J OHN   PITTMAN ,  S OLID   W ASTE  AND   G ENERAL  S ERVICES   A SSISTANT  DIRECTOR  DAVID   PORTER ,  W ASTEWATER   ENVIRONMENTAL  T ECHNOLOGY   M ANAGER  J AY  RAVINS,  F INANCE   DIRECTOR   J ENNIFER  S HANNON,  PROFESSIONAL  ENGINEER  N ICOLE   S PRAGUE,  M ANAGEMENT  A NALYST  ELIZABETH   W ATTS ,  P OLICE   PUBLIC  I NFORMATION   O FFICER   J EREMY   W ILLIAMS ,  I NFORMATION   T ECHNOLOGY   M ANAGER  G ORDON   W ILLS,  A IRPORT  O PERATIONS   M ANAGER    FEMA  T HANK  YOU   TO  THE  F EDERAL  E MERGENCY   M ANAGEMENT  A GENCY   (FEMA)  FOR  USE  OF   ITS   EXTENSIVE  PHOTO  LIBRARY   A LL  IMAGES   THAT  APPEAR  IN   THIS  PLAN   ARE  COURTESY  OF   FEMA’S   PHOTO  L IBRARY   (WWW . FEMA . GOV / PHOTOLIBRARY)  PHOTOGRAPHER  NAME,  DATE   TAKEN   AND   LOCATION   APPEARS   IN   THE  CAPTION   FOR  EACH   PHOTOGRAPH     PHOTOGRAPH   ON   C OVER  BY  L EIF   S KOOGFORS   TAKEN   ON   J ULY   15,  2005  IN   N AVARRE   B EACH ,  F LORIDA CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN      iv. EXECUTIVE  SUMMARY     As a  coastal  community, the  City  of  Clearwater remains vulnerable   to a  number  of  regularly  occurring  natural  disasters.   While   Clearwater has been spared from  a  direct hit  by  a  hurricane  since   1921,  it does  not  mean the City  will  continue  to be as fortunate.   Should  a  similar  Category 3 hurricane  occur  today  it is estimated  over four  billion  dollars  worth of  damage  would  be  sustained. 1   To   decrease  vulnerability  and increase  resiliency  the City  is adding   another  tool  to its mitigation  and  recovery toolbox,  the  Post ‐ Disaster Redevelopment Plan (PDRP).     The  Plan is crafted to guide  decision  making affecting long ‐term  recovery  and redevelopment after a disaster and  contains  five   goals addressing housing  and  structural repairs,  infrastructure  and   public  facility  recovery, environmental restoration,  economic   resumption,  and  land  use  and  development.   To  achieve  the five   goals a  concise  Action  Plan outlines the  implementation  timeline,  existing  plans  and  policies,  the  lead entity, required collaboration   and  resources needed to  accomplish  each action.   Some  actions  should  be  achieved during  the  pre ‐disaster phase  as mitigation   measures that increase  resiliency; as these  actions  are   accomplished  they can be  moved from  the  Action Plan to a  record  of  accomplished  actions in updates to this Plan.  Other  actions  should  be  implemented each time  the  City  of  Clearwater declares   a  state  of  emergency, as  determined  necessary  by  the  Post ‐ Disaster Redevelopment Steering Committee, a  group  consisting   of  City  senior  management staff.   The  applicability  of  an action   varies by  the  severity  of  the  disaster.                                                                 1 According   to  iCat   Damage Estimator  http://www.icatdamageestimator.com/all ‐ storms?State=FL&Year=ALL&Category=ALL&Month=ALL&hurdatNumber=&searchInSearchParam=&currentSearchText =   This Plan does not  address immediate  disaster response  and   emergency  operations,  which are  already  outlined by  the  City’s  Comprehensive  Emergency Management Plan (CEMP).   During  the   disaster response  and  emergency operations  phases the  City  will   work as a  partner  with  Pinellas County, which will serve  as the   lead local  entity  in coordinating  with  the  Federal  Emergency   Management Agency (FEMA).   FEMA  sets forth   many  post ‐ disaster short ‐term recovery  policies and  regulations,  making  coordination  critical.     This Plan is intended  to address Clearwater’s unique  context  while   avoiding  duplication  with  Pinellas County’s PDRP.   Some issues,   and  subsequent  actions that address those  issues,  are  better   addressed on  a  countywide  scale.   For  these  actions  the  City  will   work as a  partner  with  the  County.    This Plan was created through  a  coordinated  effort among City   staff,  with  communication  with  Pinellas  County  staff.   It  does  not   set forth  new City  policies  but  contains  next steps that direct  City   staff  to implement previously  adopted City  policies  and  to  conduct  research that may  lead to future  policy  changes.   Any   proposed actions that might result in or  require  changes in City   policy  must  first engage  Clearwater community  members in the   decision ‐making process and  then request  approval  from  the   appropriate  legislative  authority,  the City  Council. CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN      v. ACRONYM   LIST        ACS   A MERICAN   C OMMUNITY  S URVEY   CDBG   C OMMUNITY   DEVELOPMENT   B LOCK   GRANT   CDC   C OMMUNITY   DEVELOPMENT   C ODE  CEMP   C OMPREHENSIVE  E MERGENCY  MANAGEMENT   PLAN   CIP   C APITAL   I MPROVEMENTS   PROGRAM  COOP    C ONTINUITY  OF   OPERATIONS   PLAN   CRA   C OMMUNITY   R EDEVELOPMENT  A GENCY   CDB   C OMMUNITY   DEVELOPMENT   B OARD  FBC   F LORIDA   B UILDING   C ODE  FEMA   F EDERAL  E MERGENCY   M ANAGEMENT  A GENCY   FMP   F LOODPLAIN  M ANAGEMENT   PLAN   GIS    GEOGRAPHIC   I NFORMATION  S YSTEMS   JIC    J OINT  INFORMATION  C ENTER   LMS    L OCAL  MITIGATION  S TRATEGY   MPO    M ETROPOLITAN  PLANNING  O RGANIZATION   NFIP    NATIONAL  F LOOD   INSURANCE   PROGRAM   NIMS    NATIONAL  INCIDENT  M ANAGEMENT  S YSTEM   NOAA   NATIONAL  O CEANIC  AND  A TMOSPHERIC  A DMINISTRATION  PCPAO   PINELLAS   C OUNTY  PROPERTY  A PPRAISER’S  OFFICE   PDRP   POST‐D ISASTER   R EDEVELOPMENT  P LAN   PIO    PUBLIC   INFORMATION  OFFICER   PPC    PINELLAS   P LANNING   C OUNCIL   PRA    PRIORITY  R EDEVELOPMENT   A REA    TBARTA   TAMPA  B AY   A REA  R EGIONAL  TRANSPORTATION  A UTHORITY   TBRPC    TAMPA  B AY   R EGIONAL  P LANNING  C OUNCIL   TDR    TRANSFER  OF   D EVELOPMENT   R IGHTS   USGS    UNITED  S TATES   GEOLOGICAL  S URVEY CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN      vi.         This page  intentionally  blank.             CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  1: INTRODUCTION  1   CHAPTER   1:  INTRODUCTION PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES  The  purpose  of  the  Post ‐ Disaster Redevelopment Plan (PDRP)  is to  guide  City  decision  making affecting long ‐term recovery and   redevelopment following  a  disaster.   The  Plan addresses five   goals:  (1)  housing  and  structural  repairs;  (2)  infrastructure  and   public  facility  recovery; (3)  environmental  restoration;  (4)   economic  resumption;  and  (5)  land  use  and  development;  and   includes  a  concise  implementable  action  plan that aids  in  achieving these  goals.   It  does not  address immediate  response   and  emergency operations,  which are  already  covered by  the  City’s Comprehensive  Emergency  Management  Plan (CEMP).     This Plan’s  objective  is to  identify  goals for  long ‐ term recovery  and   redevelopment and  to create  a  concise  set of  implementable   actions that aid in achieving those  goals.  AUTHORITY   Coastal  jurisdictions  in Florida  are  required by  state  law to include   a  Coastal  Management Element in their  comprehensive  plans that  contains  a  redevelopment component  outlining   the  principles   used to eliminate  inappropriate  and  unsafe  development  in  coastal  areas when opportunities arise  (Florida  Statutes  163.3178(2)(f)).   The  Clearwater  Comprehensive  Plan  contains   several goals,  objectives and  policies within  the  Coastal   Management  Element that  relate  to post ‐disaster  redevelopment,  thereby achieving  the  state  law requirement.   This  Plan serves as  the  means for  implementing  those   goals,  objectives and  policies  set forth  in the Comprehensive  Plan .  PLANNING PROCESS  Rule  9J ‐5 of   the  Florida  Administrative  Code, effective  in March  1994,  required coastal  communities to develop a  PDRP.   This  requirement was acknowledged in the  City’s Comprehensive  Plan ,  and  a  specific  goal  date  for  completion  of  the PDRP was included   in 2008,  after the  Evaluation  and  Appraisal  Report was approved  in 2006.  The  goal  date  to  prepare  the PDRP was established  as  2012,  so the Planning  and Development Department kicked‐off   the  project in  March 2011.  In  June   2011  the  Florida  Legislature   repealed the  entire  Rule  9J ‐5,  integrating some  provisions  back  into State  Statutes.   Although  the  provision  requiring  coastal   communities  to develop  a  PDRP was  not  one   of  the provisions  transferred from  the  Administrative  Code  to the  Statutes,  the   Comprehensive  Plan  still  requires creation  of  a  PDRP.   The  City’s  PDRP is envisioned as a   concise, usable  document  containing  core   goals and  an  implementable  action  plan.   It  is  complemented  by   the  thorough  PDRP process  undertaken by  Pinellas County, which  coordinates multi ‐jurisdictional  goals and  action  plans.    City  staff  from  the  Economic  Development and  Housing   Department and  the  Planning  and  Development Department  participated in work groups as part  of  the  Pinellas County  PDRP.   In  addition,   City  staff  reviewed current plans and  policies for   strengths,  weaknesses and  opportunities.    The  Goals and   Strategies contained  in Chapter  5 of  this Plan and the  Action  Plan  contained  in Appendix  C  were developed  based on  this  coordination  with  the  County  and  discussion  with City  staff  from   multiple  departments.   The  PDRP planning  process concluded  in  May  2013.    HOW  TO  USE  THIS  PLAN  This Plan is intended  to serve  as the  primary  source  for  long ‐term  recovery  and redevelopment issues in the  City.   Disaster  management is typically  viewed as a  cycle with  the  following   overlapping  phases:  (1)  pre ‐disaster planning  and  emergency   CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  1: INTRODUCTION   2   management preparedness;  (2)  emergency response;  (3)  short ‐ term recovery;  and  (4)  long ‐term recovery and  redevelopment.  This Plan has an implementation  role  in the  pre ‐disaster phase,   but  the  intent  of  all  the   Plan implementation  actions is to improve   the  community’s ability  for  long ‐term recovery  and   redevelopment.  This Plan is  organized  into seven chapters –  Introduction,  Local   Plans Integration and  Capacity  Assessment, Vulnerability  Analysis,  Issues,  Plan  Goals,  Public  Communication  Plan,  and  Plan  Maintenance  and  Implementation.   The  Local  Plans Integration  and  Capacity  Assessment  and  Vulnerability  Analysis chapters  provide  context for  the  subsequent  Issues chapter, which in turn  sets the  stage  for  the  Plan Goals chapter.   A  Public   Communication  Plan is included  to provide  clear direction  on   engaging the  community.   Lastly,  the  Plan will  be  implemented  through  an  action  plan contained  within  Appendix  C  with  periodic   maintenance  to ensure  changing  needs of  the  community  are   addressed in  updated  versions of  the  PDRP.  PLAN ASSUMPTIONS  &  APPLICABILITY  This Plan was developed based on  the  assumption  that the   federal,  state  and  local  government regulatory  framework will   continue  to  exist during  and  after a  disaster in its current form.   This assumes the  continuation  of  Federal  acts such as the  National   Environmental  Protection  Act and  the  Robert T.  Stafford Disaster  Relief and  Emergency  Assistance  Act  as currently  written into law.   Additionally, there  are  financial  assumptions  including  the   continuation  of  Federal and  State  funding  levels and  the  City’s  current municipal  bonding  capacity.   Changes to  any  of  the  above   may  necessitate  review and  amendment of  this Plan.   This Plan  applies to major  and  catastrophic  disasters for  which  redevelopment would  be required.   The  need to implement the   actions contained  within the  Plan may  vary depending  on  the   severity  of  the  disaster and  which elements of  the  community  are   most  adversely  impacted  (e.g.,  housing,  infrastructure).         As the  Capacity  Assessment in the  following  chapter  reveals,  the   City  is well  positioned  to  carry out  long ‐term recovery and   redevelopment from  an institutional  standpoint.   However, it  should  be  understood  that no matter how  well  positioned the City   is,  its capacity  remains untested.   Therefore, this Plan anticipates  that at which time  the  City  is tested by  a  disaster,  lessons  learned  should  be  incorporated into future  updates to this Plan.     CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  2:  LOCAL  PLANS   INTEGRATION & CAPACITY ASSESSMENT  3   CHAPTER   2:  LOCAL   PLANS  INTEGRATION  &  CAPACITY   ASSESSMENT   This Plan is  one  component  in the  local  framework for  achieving  successful  disaster preparedness,  response, recovery and   redevelopment.   As such it is appropriate  to understand  the   context in which  this Plan is written and  to envision  its successful   implementation  as part  of  a  larger suite  of  guiding  documents.   The  purpose  of  this  Plan  is to guide  the redevelopment decision ‐ making process following a  disaster,  consistent  with  the  following   local  documents:   City  of  Clearwater Documents  o Pre ‐disaster Planning    Comprehensive  Plan   Community  Development  Code    Building  Codes,  Permitting and  Inspections    Capital  Improvements Program   Floodplain   Management  Plan  o Response  and  Short ‐term Recovery   Comprehensive  Emergency Management  Plan    Code  of  Ordinances  o Long ‐term Recovery and Redevelopment   Beach by  Design   Downtown   Redevelopment Plan   US  19 Corridor  Redevelopment Plan   Coachman Ridge  Neighborhood   Plan    Island  Estates Neighborhood   Plan   Clearwater Greenprint:  A  Framework for  a   Competitive,  Vibrant,  Green Future     Economic  Development Strategic  Plan   2011 ‐2016  Consolidated Plan    Pinellas County  Documents  o Local  Mitigation  Strategy   o Post ‐Disaster  Redevelopment Plan  RELATIONSHIP WITH  OTHER DOCUMENTS  This Plan is  a  document  that complements,  and  overlaps with,   relevant local  plans such as the  Clearwater  Comprehensive  Plan ,  the  CEMP and  the  Pinellas County  Local  Mitigation  Strategy  (LMS).   Figure  1 shows the  overlap between the  plans and  illustrates the   continuous   nature  and  imprecise  phases of  the  process.   As  Figure   1 highlights,  there  are  four  phases:  pre ‐disaster planning,   emergency  response,  short ‐term recovery and  long ‐term recovery  and  redevelopment.   Some  documents  touch  on  several of  these   phases,  while  others focus only  on   one  phase.   The  PDRP is  intended  to guide  the  redevelopment decision ‐ making process following a  disaster in a  manner  consistent  with   the  plans referenced above.   Each of   these  plans has pre ‐existing   policies or  procedures that  affect post ‐disaster  redevelopment,  but  ultimately  the  PDRP acts as a  guide  for  utilizing  the  policies  and  procedures found  in these  other  documents.   While   implementation  of  the  Plan will  overlap with  implementation  of   other  documents,  the  focus  on  long‐term post ‐ disaster  redevelopment is unique  to this Plan.   Other  plans such as the  City of Clearwater Floodplain   Management Plan, the  Economic  Development  Strategic Plan ,  Beach by Design  and  the Clearwater  Downtown  Redevelopment  Plan  provide  guidance  and  vision  for  the  future  of  the  City.   Relevant  development  codes,  such as the  Community   Development  Code  (CDC)  and  the  Building  and  Development   Regulations,  will  have  a  significant  impact on  post ‐disaster  redevelopment decisions.    Therefore, it was essential  that this   planning  process included  examination of  how local plans and   codes will  impact redevelopment and  to recommend changes  CITY OF  CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST ‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  2:  LOCAL  PLANS   INTEGRATION  & CAPACITY ASSESSMENT   4   where  needed, that  could  result  in  a  faster or  more  sustainable   recovery.  F IGURE  1:  P LAN   I NTERACTION   &  THE  DISASTER  PHASES2                                                                 2   Post ‐ disaster  Redevelopment  Planning:   A   Guide  for  Florida   Communities,  Florida   Department  of   Community   Affairs,  Florida   Division   of   Emergency Management,  2010   DESCRIPTION OF  LOCAL  DOCUMENTS  City  of  Clearwater  Documents   Pre ‐disaster Planning   Comprehensive  Plan  (Amended  October  2012)   Description: Florida  Statutes,   Chapter  163,  requires that  counties   and  municipalities  adopt  a   comprehensive  plan  to provide  the   policy  framework  for  guiding   growth  and   development.   The   Clearwater Comprehensive  Plan   establishes  goals,  objectives and   policies  in  10  topic  areas:  future   land  use, transportation,  housing,   utilities,  coastal  management,  conservation,  recreation and  open  space, intergovernmental  coordination,  public  school  facilities  and   capital  improvements.   The  goals are  statements of  intent  used to  guide  decision  making  and  provide  a  general direction  to develop  objectives and  policies  which  are  specific,  measureable  and  often   state  a  completion  date.   The  plan  is  implemented through  the  CDC, special area plans,  five ‐year capital  budget,  annual  budget  and  the  Penny  for  Pinellas  project  list.   The  Comprehensive  Plan   must  be  consistent  with  the  density, intensity  and  land  use   provisions  set forth  in  the  Pinellas  Planning  Council’s  (PPC)  The   Countywide  Plan  Rules  and  Future  Land  Use  Map.   The   Comprehensive  Plan  is consistent  with  the  most   recently  amended   Countywide  Plan  Rules  (June  2011).      Applicable  Disaster  Phases:  Pre ‐disaster  planning (i.e.,  mitigation),   short ‐term recovery, long ‐term recovery.    CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  2:  LOCAL  PLANS   INTEGRATION & CAPACITY ASSESSMENT  5   Provisions that Apply  to Disaster Planning:    Pre ‐disaster planning  provisions (Goal A.1 and  its  Objectives and  Policies,  Objective  C.1.3 and  its Policies,   Objective  D.3.3  and  its Policies,  Goals D.4  and  its   Objectives and  Policies,  Goal  E.1 and  its Objectives and   Policies,  Goal E.2 and  its Objectives and  Policies,  Goal  E.3  and  its Objectives and  Policies,  Objective  F.1.2  and its  Policies,  Objective  F.1.3   and  its Policies,  Objective  F.1.5   and  its Policies,  Objective  F.1.6  and  its Policies,  Objective   I.1.2  and  its  Policies)   Short ‐term recovery  provisions  (Goal E.4 and  its  Objectives  and  Policies,  Objective  E.5.1 and  Policy  E.5.1.1,  Policy   I.1.2.2)    Long ‐term recovery provisions  (Goal E.4 and  its  Objectives  and  Policies)   Relationship to PDRP:  Objective  E.4.2 and  its Policies direct this   Plan to contain specific  provisions.    This Plan acts as the   implementation  method  for  achieving those  policies.   Following   adoption   of   this Plan,  the  language  of  applicable  objectives and   policies in the  Comprehensive  Plan  should  be  amended to reflect  that this Plan has been adopted  and  may  also include  any   amendments recommended in the  Goals and  Action  Plan of  this  Plan.   Community Development Code  (CDC)  (Amended November  2012)   Description: The  CDC  sets forth  the  regulations for  land   development  within  the  City.   The  current CDC  was  established  by   ordinance  on  January  21,  1999 and   is periodically  updated   through  the   text amendment process.   It  is a  performance ‐based   flexible  code  that regulates development through  zoning   districts  with  dimensional  standards,  which can  vary considerably,  and  depend  upon  the  particular  development proposal  meeting the   required criteria  for  each level of  approval  (i.e.,  administrative   process versus a  public  hearing).   The  CDC  also sets forth   development  review standards  and  procedures and   nonconformity  provisions.    The  CDC  must  be  consistent  with  the   density, intensity  and  land  use  provisions  set forth in the  PPC’s  The  Countywide  Plan  Rules  and  Future  Land  Use  Map.   The   CDC  is  consistent  with  the  most  recently  amended Countywide  Plan   Rules (June  2011).      Applicable  Disaster Phases:  Pre ‐disaster planning (i.e.,  mitigation),   short ‐term recovery, long ‐term recovery.  Provisions that Apply  to Disaster Planning:    Pre ‐disaster planning  (Seawall  elevation ‐  CDC  Section  3‐ 602;  Erosion  and  siltation  control  ‐  CDC Section  3‐701;   Undergrounding  of  utilities  ‐  CDC  Section  3‐912;   Transfer  of  development rights (TDR)  ‐  CDC  Section  4‐1401;   Nonconforming  structures and  uses ‐  CDC  Article  6)   Short ‐term recovery  provisions  (Temporary uses ‐  CDC  3‐ 2103.M;  Nonconforming  structures and  uses ‐  CDC  Article   6)    Long ‐term recovery provisions  (Nonconforming  structures  and  uses ‐  CDC  Article  6)  Relationship to PDRP:  Since  the  CDC regulates land  use  and  sets  forth  procedures for  granting  permits,  any  changes recommended  by  this Plan,  either in land use  regulations  or  permitting  procedures, must  be  contained  in the  CDC.   This  is accomplished   through  the   text amendment process, which requires an  ordinance  adopted  at a  public  hearing before  City  Council.   There   are  two policies in the  Comprehensive  Plan  that could  be   incorporated  into the  CDC  for  consistency.   Policy  E.1.2.5 prohibits   the  location  of  new hospitals,  nursing  homes and  assisted living   facilities in the  Coastal  Storm  Area.   Policy  E.4.1.1 allows  CITY OF  CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST ‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  2:  LOCAL  PLANS   INTEGRATION  & CAPACITY ASSESSMENT   6   structures on  the  barrier islands  located  in  Federal  Emergency   Management  Agency  (FEMA) ‐designated high  hazard flood   zones   (AE  and  V)  that  experience over fifty  percent  damage  to be   redeveloped at the  as‐built  densities  at the  time of  the  storm   damage.   This  is different  than  what  is currently  stated in  CDC   Section  6‐103,  which  deals with  nonconforming  uses.   In  general,  all  development  and  redevelopment  must  comply  with  all  the   standards  set forth  in  the  CDC, including,  but  not  limited to,   provisions  regulating  signage, parking  and  landscaping.    Currently   there  are  no special  “emergency”  or  “disaster”  provisions  (other  than  CDC  Section  3‐2103.M  which  allows  temporary  relocation   tents or  mobile  homes  for  displaced persons)  contained in  the   CDC.  Building  Codes,  Permitting  and  Inspections    Description: Part II   of  the  CDC  contains  the  building  regulations   for  the  City, specifically  Chapter  47  –  Buildings  and  Building   Regulations; Chapter  49  –  Housing  Code;  and  Chapter  51  ‐  Flood   Damage  Prevention.   Chapter  47  outlines the  building/flood   board   of  adjustment  and  appeals procedures,  lists  which  Standard  Codes   are  used by  the  Building  Official  to permit structures within  the   City, and  details the  inspections  required by  the City.   The   Standard  Codes  used by  the  City  include  the  Florida  Building  Code   (FBC),  which,  after  devastating natural  disasters in  the  1990s,  was  made  mandatory  in  2002 and  supersedes all  local  building  codes.    The  FBC  is updated  every three  years, most  recently  2010,  with  an  effective  date  of  March 15,  2012.   Chapter 49  –  Housing  Code  states that  the  Standard Housing  Code  will  be  used by  the  City.   Chapter  51  –  Flood  Damage  Prevention  aims to  minimize  losses  due  to flooding.    Applicable  Disaster  Phases:  Pre ‐disaster  planning (i.e.,  mitigation),   short ‐term recovery, long ‐term recovery.  Provisions that Apply  to Disaster Planning:    Pre ‐disaster planning  provisions (Floodproofing   certification  –  Section  47.004;  Minimum  floor  elevation  –   Section  47.005;  Chapter  51  –  Flood  Damage  Prevention)    Short ‐term recovery  provisions  (Restoration  of  electrical   service  to flooded structures –  Section 47.006;  Standard   Codes  –  Chapter  47,  Article  III;  Permits –  Chapter 47,   Article  IV;  Required Inspections  –  Chapter  47,  Article  V;   Standard  Housing  Code   –  Amendments dealing  with   unsafe  structures –  Section 49.02)    Long ‐term recovery provisions  (Standard  Codes  –  Chapter   47,  Article  III;  Permits –  Chapter  47,  Article  IV;  Required   Inspections   –  Chapter  47,  Article  V)   Relationship to PDRP:  Any redevelopment  must  comply  with  the   building  code  standards  and  subsequent  permitting  and   inspections.   Capital  Improvements  Program (From the  2012/2013  Annual   Operating  and  Capital  Improvement  Budget)  Description: The  Capital   Improvements Program  (CIP)  is a   schedule  of  capital  improvement   projects that  covers a  six ‐year  period  and  provides the  mechanism  to implement  the  Capital   Improvements Element of  the  City’s  Comprehensive  Plan .   The  CIP is  updated  by  ordinance  within  the   City’s operating  and  capital  budget  annually  by  the  City  Council.    The   CIP,  which  includes  details,   agreements and  revenue sources for   all  capital  improvement  CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  2:  LOCAL  PLANS   INTEGRATION & CAPACITY ASSESSMENT  7   projects, is needed to ensure  that adopted  level‐of ‐service   standards  are  achieved and  maintained.   The  CIP  is a  way  to  ensure  the  vision  outlined  in the  Comprehensive  Plan  is  implemented.    Applicable  Disaster Phases:  Pre ‐disaster planning (i.e.,  mitigation),   long ‐term recovery.  Provisions that Apply  to Disaster Planning:  The  current CIP  includes  stormwater  mitigation  projects,  specifically  those  within   the  Stevenson Creek watershed and  the  Alligator Creek  watershed, to abate  structure  and  street flooding  (pages 265 ‐ 266).   Relationship to PDRP:  The  CIP is the  way  mitigation  projects are   funded  and  likewise  would  be  the  way  future  long ‐term recovery  projects are  funded.   Goals,  strategies and  actions recommended  in this Plan  which fit  the definition  of a  CIP project should  be   considered for  inclusion   in future  updates of  the  CIP.   Floodplain  Management Plan  (FMP)  (Updated 2009)   Description: Due  to the   City’s situation  as a  coastal community,  it  participates in FEMA’s National  Flood Insurance  Program’s (NFIP)   Community  Rating System  (CRS).   By  participating  in the  NFIP,  which  requires the  adoption  and  enforcement of floodplain   management programs that reduce  future  flood   damage,  property  owners within  the  City  receive  federally ‐backed flood   insurance.   Further  incentives are  provided by  the CRS program,  which  adjusts flood  insurance  premiums to reflect community   activities that reduce  flood  damage  beyond  the  minimum   required by  the  NFIP.   The  FMP outlines these  community   activities aimed at reducing vulnerability  to floods  (and  therefore   reductions in the  flood  insurance premiums of  properties within   the  City).   The  FMP also  includes  an excellent  risk  assessment  section which  contains  detailed housing  and  development  vulnerability data.      Applicable  Disaster Phases:  Pre ‐disaster planning (i.e.,  mitigation).   Provisions that Apply  to Disaster Planning:  Structural and  non ‐ structural mitigation  provisions  (Planning Goals,   pages 28‐42;  Preventative  Activities, pages 42‐45; Stormwater  Management  Projects, pages 45‐50;  Implementation  of  Mitigation  Activities,  pages 50‐52).  Relationship to PDRP:  The  FMP serves  as a  helpful  outline  of   current and  planned  mitigation  activities in the  City.   The  Risk   Assessment (pages 7‐26)  provides an  excellent  foundation  for   Chapter  3 of  this Plan.  The  Public  Information  Preventive  Activities  (listed  on  page  45)  provide  a  helpful  foundation  for Chapter  6 of   this Plan.   Response and  Short‐term  Recovery  City of Clearwater Comprehensive  Emergency Management Plan   (CEMP)  (Updated 2012)   Description: The  CEMP establishes a  framework for  dealing with   hazards and  outlines the  general roles and  responsibilities  of  City   departments in disaster response  and  recovery.   It  includes  a   vulnerability analysis and  addresses the  responsibility  of  city   government, method  of   operations,  continuity  of  government and   applicable  financial  policies.    It  follows  the  framework of  the   National  Incident  Management System  (NIMS).   The  CEMP  includes  reference to 20 “Functional  Annexes”  which  have  not  yet  been developed but  appear  to be  integral to carrying out  the   purposes of   the  plan.  Applicable  Disaster Phases:  Response  and  Recovery.  CITY OF  CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST ‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  2:  LOCAL  PLANS   INTEGRATION  & CAPACITY ASSESSMENT   8   Provisions that Apply  to Disaster Planning:  The  CEMP establishes  a   concept  of  operations  parallel  with  the  NIMS  structure, so  is  critical  in  the  response  phase  of  disaster  planning.    While  most  of   the  CEMP relates to the  response  phase,  it  also appears that   several of  the  Functional Annexes extend  into the  short ‐term  recovery  phase.   This  could  be  further  clarified  with  the  addition   of  the  Functional  Annexes.   Relationship to PDRP:  Since  the  CEMP  is concerned with  the   response  and  short ‐term recovery  phases  and  the  PDRP is  concerned with  the  mitigation,  recovery and  redevelopment   phases  of  disaster  planning,  there  is little  overlap  between the   two plans.    However, it  is still  important  to understand  how   the   CEMP can influence  the  later stages of  disaster recovery.   This   influence  appears minimal  in  the  current CEMP,  but  may  become   more  apparent  as the  Functional  Annexes are  developed.  Code  of Ordinances  (Amended  October  2012)   Description: The  Code  of  Ordinances contains  the  laws of  the   City.   These  are  items under  the  purview of  municipal  authority   including  local  taxation  and  elections,  regulations  for  conduct  in   public  spaces  and  municipal  services such as fire  prevention,   libraries,  parks,  roads  and utilities.    They  also contain   miscellaneous  items of  local concern,  including  emergency   management.  Applicable  Disaster  Phases:  Short ‐term  recovery.  Provisions that Apply  to Disaster Planning:  Chapter  15  –   Emergency  Management  (sets forth  that  the  city  manager  is  the   director  of  emergency  management, delegates responsibilities  to  a  coordinator  of  emergency services  and  an emergency   management  coordinating  committee, allows  the  mayor, vice ‐ mayor, the  city  manager  and  the  assistant  city  managers  to  declare  a  state  of  emergency which gives authority  for  a  number   of  items,  including  the  suspension  of local  regulations).    Relationship to PDRP:  When a  state  of  emergency is declared by   the  authorized individuals,  local  regulations  (e.g.,  permitting  and   inspection  fees)  can  be  suspended  to speed recovery efforts.   However, it  is important  to note  that  while  these local  provisions   can be  suspended,  the  standard by  which  building  inspections  are   judged (i.e.,  the  FBC)  cannot  be  suspended,  unless  it  is done  so at  the  state  level.   It  is important  to understand  this distinction  in   developing  this Plan.   Long ‐term  Recovery  and Redevelopment  Beach  by Design  (Amended July 2008)   Description: This  special  area  plan  sets forth  a  series of   strategies for  the  revitalization   of  Clearwater Beach in  six  topic   areas:  land  use, mobility,  off ‐ street parking,  catalytic   projects,  economic  feasibility   and  financing,  and  design   guidelines.   Beach by  Design   applies  to properties on  Clearwater Beach south  of  Acacia  Street  and  outlines special  standards  and  incentives that  vary  according   to the  eight  character districts  established  in  the  plan.   Applicable  Disaster  Phases:  Long ‐term recovery.  Provisions that Apply  to Disaster Planning:  Long ‐ term recovery   provisions  that control  use, density, bulk  and  design  of   development  (pages 7‐24, 47 ‐ 56,   64 ‐ 76).   Relationship to PDRP:  Beach by  Design  sets forth   a  vision  for  redevelopment on  Clearwater Beach,  one  of  the   more  vulnerable   CITY OF  CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST ‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  2:  LOCAL  PLANS   INTEGRATION  & CAPACITY ASSESSMENT  9   areas of  the  City  because it  is a  barrier  island.    Land use  issues  such as density  and  bulk  have  a  relationship  with  mitigation.   Decisions  on  these  important  issues were  made  when Beach by   Design  was adopted  by  City  Council  in  February  2001  and  was last   amended in  July  2008.    Any changes to  density  or   bulk  would   need  support  and  approval  from  City  Council.    Clearwater  Downtown  Redevelopment Plan  (Amended  September   2010)   Description: This  document serves  as the  special  area plan  and  the   community  redevelopment plan  for   the  downtown  area.   It   guides  development  through  goals,  objectives and  policies  and   regulates uses and  development   potential  for  six  unique  character  districts.    It   also establishes  policies   that  guide  future  actions  and   projects of  the  City’s Community   Redevelopment  Agency  (CRA).  Applicable  Disaster  Phases:  Long ‐term recovery.  Provisions that Apply  to Disaster Planning:  Long ‐ term recovery   provisions  that control  use, density, bulk  and  design  of   development  (pages 47 ‐ 54,  59‐76, 81‐150,  214‐ 216).   Relationship to PDRP:  The  Downtown  Redevelopment  Plan  sets  forth  a  vision for  redevelopment Downtown,  which includes  many   waterfront  properties which  may  be  more  vulnerable  to flood  and   storm  events.   Land  use issues such as density  and  bulk  have a   relationship  with  mitigation.   Ideally, populations  would  be   directed away  from  the  waterfront  but  in  reality  people  are drawn   to waterfront  property, so  more  creative  mitigation  methods   need to be  explored.   Decisions  on  land  use  and   density  were   made  when the  Downtown  Redevelopment  Plan  was adopted  by   City  Council  in  February  2004  and  last amended in  September   2010.   Any  changes to density  or  bulk  would  need support  and  approval  from City  Council.   US  19 Corridor  Redevelopment Plan  (Adopted 2012)   Description: The  US  19 Corridor   Redevelopment  Plan  is the  first   step in  implementing  a  new  vision  for the  US  19  Corridor.   Over time  US  19  has   transitioned from  a  roadway   providing  land  access  to a   limited‐access  highway,  affecting the  success  of  certain  land  uses along  the  corridor.   The  City  developed  the  US  19   Plan,   which  contains  land  use,  economic,  mobility  and  sustainability  strategies that  take  into  account  the  current  and  planned  transportation   improvements in   order  to reposition  the  corridor  in  the  City  and  the  Region.  Applicable  Disaster  Phases:  Long ‐term recovery.  Provisions that Apply  to Disaster Planning:  Long ‐ term recovery   strategies including  a  New Zoning  Overlay  District  (p. 64),  New   Design  Standards  (p. 65), Enhance  Gateways  and Streetscapes  (p.  76),  Create  Interconnected Street Networks (p. 76), Improve   Conditions  for Pedestrians and  Cyclists  (p. 78), Expand  Green  Streets Program  and  Initiatives (p. 83), Promote   LID  for  Sites  and   Buildings  (p. 85),  Improve  Energy  and  Water  Efficiency  (p. 87).   Relationship to PDRP:  Since  the  US  19  Plan  was recently adopted   the  envisioned zoning  overlay  district and  design  standards  do not   exist yet.   Once  adopted,  they  will  heavily  influence  the  built  CITY OF  CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST ‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  2:  LOCAL  PLANS   INTEGRATION  & CAPACITY ASSESSMENT   10   environment as redevelopment occurs along  the  corridor.   In  addition,  the  US  19  Plan  lists  a  number  of  strategies that  should   be  considered in  the  event that  infrastructure  along  the  corridor  is  damaged and  needs repair.   Strategies like  Create  Interconnected  Street Networks  and  Improve  Conditions  for   Pedestrians and   Cyclists  can be  incorporated into any  plans  for  the  public  rights‐of ‐ way  that  may  need repair  following  a  disaster.   Coachman  Ridge  Neighborhood  Plan (Adopted 2001)   Description: This  plan  defines  the   neighborhood’s  vision  and provides  the  framework for  neighborhood   efforts to maintain  Coachman   Ridge  as a  desirable  neighborhood.    It  is the  basis  for  the   implementation  of  the  Coachman   Ridge  Neighborhood  Conservation   Overlay  District in  the  CDC  and  is  used to coordinate  public  and   private  initiatives  in  the   neighborhood.   Applicable  Disaster  Phases:  Long ‐term recovery.  Provisions that Apply  to Disaster Planning:  Long ‐ term recovery   goals include  Goal  2 Neighborhood   Character  relating  to  landscaping,  property/building  maintenance  and undergrounding   of  utilities;  Goal  4  Infrastructure  relating  to sidewalk   replacements, street lighting,  and  undergrounding  of   communication  facilities;  Goal  6 Possible  Impacts  of  New  Community  Sports  Complex  relating to roadway  widening  and   property  use;  Goal  7 Neighborhood   Perimeter relating to  sidewalks and  rights‐of ‐ way  maintenance;  Goal  8 Traffic  and   Parking relating  to turn lanes and  aesthetics standards;  Goal  10   Property  maintenance  relating to dead landscaping  replacement  and  retention ponds;  Development  Standards.   Relationship to PDRP:  Any strategies or  actions  contained in  this  Plan  should   be  consistent  with  the  goals and  development   standards  contained in  this neighborhood  plan   as they  relate  to  this neighborhood.   Island  Estates  Neighborhood  Plan  (Adopted  2002)   Description: This  plan  provides a   framework for  neighborhood   enhancement,  change  and   maintenance.   It  provides the  basis   for  the  implementation  of  the   Island  Estates Neighborhood   Conservation  Overlay  District in  the   Clearwater CDC  and  is used to  coordinate  public  and  private   initiatives.  Applicable  Disaster  Phases:  Long ‐ term recovery.  Provisions that Apply  to Disaster Planning:  Long ‐ term recovery   goals including  Goal  2  relating to height  regulation  of   structures,   repair  of  seawalls;  Goal  3 relating to sidewalks and  bike  paths,   crosswalks;  Goal  4 relating to property  maintenance  and   landscaping;  Goal  5 relating to the  character of  redevelopment;   Goal  6 relating to utilities  and  infrastructure;  Development   Standards  (p.  23 ‐28).   Relationship to PDRP:  Any strategies or  actions  contained in  this  Plan  should   be  consistent  with  the  goals and  development   standards  contained in  this neighborhood  plan   as they  relate  to  this neighborhood.   CITY OF  CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST ‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  2:  LOCAL  PLANS   INTEGRATION  & CAPACITY ASSESSMENT  11   Clearwater  Greenprint:  A  Framework for  a  Competitive, Vibrant,   Green Future  (Adopted 2011)   Description: This  community   plan  and  vision  identifies a   series of  tangible  actions   across  eight  topic  areas that   can be  implemented  by  the   city, residents,  businesses  and   industry.   These  strategies  have  the  potential  to reduce   energy  consumption,  pollution   and  greenhouse  gas emissions  while  reducing energy  and  other   costs  for  residents and  businesses,  supporting  a   variety  of  housing   choices for  renters and  owners of  all  ages, and  improving  the   health  and  quality  of  life  for  our  city’s residents.  Applicable  Disaster  Phases:  Long ‐term recovery.  Provisions that Apply  to Disaster Planning:  Long ‐ term recovery   strategies including  the  Energy  Finance  Program  (p. 31),   Incentives for  Upgrades (p. 32),  Performance  Standards  (p. 32),  Energy ‐Efficient  Streetlights (p. 34), Municipal  Performance   Standard  (p. 35),  Complete  Streets (p.  38),  Development   Incentives (p.  44),   Property  Revitalization  (p. 45), Diverse  Housing   Options  (p.  45),  Greenspace  Expansion  (p. 46),  Waterwise   Landscapes  (p. 50),  Low   Impact Development  (p. 50)  and  Urban   Agriculture  (p.  58).   Relationship to PDRP:  Since  the  policies in  Clearwater Greenprint  are  not,  as yet, codified,  there  would be  no direct impact to post ‐ disaster development  currently.   The  policies  are  indicative  of  the   direction  the  City  is headed,  so  any  strategies or actions  contained  in  this Plan  should  be  consistent  with  the  vision   put  forth.  In  addition,  these  items will  be  implemented over the  outlined  timeframe  of  short  term, medium  term  and  long  term, so  there  is  potential  for  these  strategies to be  integrated in  the  CDC, which   would  directly  impact post ‐disaster redevelopment.   Economic  Development  Strategic Plan  (Adopted 2011)   Description: After  the   nationwide  economic  downturn   in  the  late  2000s  the  City  of   Clearwater chose  to adopt  a   more  assertive  approach to  attract new investment,  tax   base  and  high ‐wage   employment  in  growth   industries.    The  Strategic  Plan   outlines goals  and  priority  strategies for  the  City, based  on  a   series  of  meetings  with  the  business  community.   The  goals focus   on  land  use, investment  climate, business  retention and  expansion,   business  development  and  talent  and  place.   Strategies include   the  establishment  of  an employment  center overlay  district,   creation  of   a  technology  district,  creation  of  a   medical  overlay   district,  adoption  of  a  formal  incentives policy, refining  of  the   business  visitation  program  and  continued  enhancement of  public   amenities and  aesthetics.   Applicable  Disaster  Phases:  Long ‐term recovery.  Provisions that Apply  to Disaster Planning:  Long ‐ term recovery   strategies that  guide  City investment  (pages 11 ‐54).  Relationship to PDRP:  Any strategies or  actions  contained in  this  Plan  should   be  consistent  with  the  strategies contained in  the   Strategic  Plan.   CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  2:  LOCAL  PLANS   INTEGRATION & CAPACITY ASSESSMENT  12  2011 ‐2016 Consolidated  Plan  (Adopted 2011)   Description:   The  2011‐ 2016 Consolidated Plan,  which is  administered  by  the  Housing  Division of  the  City’s Economic   Development  and  Housing Department, is the  five ‐year strategic   plan for  housing,  community  development,  community  services  and  economic  development  activities  funded  through  Community   Development  Block Grant (CDBG)  and  HOME  funds.   The   Consolidated Plan contains  five  goals with  associated objectives  for  implementing  each goal.   The  goals include:  Provide   availability  and  accessibility  to decent  affordable  housing  to the  residents of  the  City  of  Clearwater; Help  to prevent and  reduce   homelessness within  the  City  of  Clearwater; Expand  the   accessibility  and  coordination  of  social services to  City  of   Clearwater special  needs populations;  Enhance  the  living   environment for  persons in low ‐  and moderate ‐income  areas  through  public  improvement  activities,  public  service  programs,   and  elimination  of  blight;  and  Support programs that create  economic  opportunities throughout   the  City  of  Clearwater with   special  emphasis  given to areas and  persons of  low and  moderate   income.  Applicable  Disaster Phases:  Long ‐term recovery.  Provisions that Apply  to Disaster Planning:  Long ‐ term recovery   strategies that guide  City administration  and  distribution  of  CDBG  and  HOME  funds  (pages 16‐18).   Relationship to PDRP:  Any strategies or  actions contained  in this  Plan should   be  consistent  with  the  goals and  objectives contained   in the  Consolidated Plan.  PINELLAS  COUNTY DOCUMENTS  Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) (Updated 2009)   Description: The  Pinellas County  LMS   represents a  blueprint  for  how  the   county, and  its municipalities,  intend  to reduce  the  impact of  natural  and   human‐caused hazards on  people  and   the  built  environment.   The  essential   elements of  a  local  mitigation  strategy   include  a  risk assessment, capability   assessment, mitigation  strategy  and   the  mitigation  projects list.   The   process to develop the  LMS  included  a  workgroup consisting   of  23  voting   members (representatives from  the  municipalities)  and  31 non‐ voting  members (partners from  the  private  and  public  sectors)   who developed goals and  policies designed to increase  resiliency.   The  City’s Emergency  Manager  was a  voting  member of  the  LMS   workgroup.  These  goals  and  policies were included  in local   government updates to  their  respective  comprehensive  plans.    Another  recommendation  of  the LMS  was to develop a  Pinellas  County  PDRP.   The  LMS   contains  similar  elements as this Plan—a   thorough  hazard and  risk  assessment for  the  entire  county   (Appendix  1),  a  review of  local  programs, policies  and  capabilities   (Appendices 5 and  6), and a  community  outreach section  (Appendix  7).    In  addition it contains  an Economic  Loss   Vulnerability  Index  System  (ELVIS)  which contains  valuable   scenario datasets for  all  the  municipalities  in the county  except  City  of  Clearwater and  City  of  St. Petersburg.   The  LMS  also  outlines the  potential  funding  sources for  the  mitigation  projects  list.  Applicable  Disaster Phases:  Pre ‐disaster planning (i.e.,  mitigation).   CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  2:  LOCAL  PLANS   INTEGRATION & CAPACITY ASSESSMENT  13  Provisions that Apply  to Disaster Planning:  Appendix  4:  Local   Mitigation  Strategy  Goals  and  Objectives. These   goals and   objectives apply  to various mitigation  efforts. These  include   preventive  measures (Objectives 1.1,  1.2,  1.3,   1.4,   2.1,  2.2,  2.3,   2.4,   3.1,  3.2,  3.3,  4.1,  4.2, 4.3,   5.1,  5.2. 6.1,  6.2,  6.3, 7.1,  7.2),  property  protection  (Objectives 1.5,  1.6,   1.7,  3.4,  4.4,  6.4,  7.3),  public  education  and  awareness (Objectives 1.8,  1.9,   1.10,  2.5,  2.6,   3.5,  3.6,  4.5,  5.3,  6.5, 6.6,   7.4), natural  resource protection   (Objectives 1.10,  2.7, 3.7,  5.4,  6.6, 7.5), and  structural projects  (Objectives 1.11,  2.8, 3.8,  4.8).   Relationship to PDRP:  Since  so many similar  elements are   contained  in the  LMS  (e.g.,  vulnerability  analysis, capacity   assessment, and  a  public  outreach section)  it serves as a  solid   foundation  for this Plan.   This Plan builds on  the   mitigation   measures outlined in the  LMS  and  extends it to other  phases of   the  disaster cycle—long‐term recovery  and  redevelopment—and   takes advantage  of  applicable  data  and  strategies.   Pinellas  County  Post‐Disaster Redevelopment Plan (PDRP)  (June   2012  Draft)   Description: The  Pinellas County   PDRP provides the  County  and  local   governments with  a  countywide   reference  for  guiding  local  action  and   decision  making during  the  recovery   period  following  a  disaster, as well  as  detailing  pre ‐disaster actions  that  can be  taken to speed the recovery   process.   Its   purpose  is to make  the   community  more  disaster‐resilient   by  addressing  disaster recovery and   redevelopment issues with  long ‐ term implications.    Applicable  Disaster Phases:  Pre ‐disaster planning,  short ‐term and   long ‐term recovery.  Provisions that Apply  to Disaster Planning:  Goals, Issues and   Strategies on  the  following  areas:  (1) Land  Use, Housing  and   Mitigation  (p. 87 ‐93);  (2) Construction,  Permitting and  Historic   Preservation (p. 97 ‐100); (3)  Health  and  Human Services (p. 145,   149‐ 150,  158,  161,  163‐ 164);  (4)  Economic  Restoration (p. 127‐ 129);  (5)  Environmental  Restoration (p. 112‐115); (6)   Infrastructure  Restoration  (p.  105‐ 107);  (7)  Finance  and   Administration  (p.  182‐ 183);  and  (8)  Public  Information  (p. 170‐ 171). Appendices containing  action  plans on  each of  the  eight  topic  areas (Appendix  5A ‐12A).   Relationship to PDRP:  Pinellas County’s PDRP process involved a   steering group  that provided direction  to eight  work groups  that  formed to address the  areas outline  above.   The  work groups   contained  individuals  representing county, municipal,  non ‐profit   and  business  interests.   Each work group  developed an action  plan  to be  integrated into the  overall  PDRP document,  which is  scheduled to  be  adopted  by  the  Board of  County  Commissioners  in late  2013.    The  County’s approach was comprehensive  and   multi ‐jurisdictional.    Staff  from  the  City’s Planning  and   Development  Department attended the  Land  Use, Housing  and   Mitigation  work group   and  the  Construction,  Permitting and  Historic  Preservation work group.   Staff from  the  City’s Economic   Development  and  Housing Department attended the  Economic   Restoration work group.   Because  certain aspects of  long ‐term recovery and  redevelopment are  most  practical to  implement at the  County   level, the  City’s PDRP only  addresses goals within   the  regulatory   and  financial  purview of   the  City.   For  action  items best  handled  on  the  County  level, the  City  will  work  as a  partner  alongside  the   County  and  other  organizations  to carry out  the  County’s PDRP.   CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  2:  LOCAL  PLANS   INTEGRATION & CAPACITY ASSESSMENT  14  EXISTING INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY  ASSESSMENT  Institutional  capacity  is the  City’s ability  for  carrying out  long ‐term  recovery  and redevelopment. In  order  to assess   the  City’s  institutional  capacity  a  point  system was used.   Three  areas of   capacity  were determined—Planning  and  Regulatory  Capacity,   Administrative  and  Technical  Capacity  and  Fiscal  Capacity—each  area was awarded points  for  achieving items,  then the  points   were tallied  to determine  the  score.3  The  results are  detailed in  Table  1.    The  City  also completed the  Coastal  Resilience  Index  (CRI)  on   January  28,  2013.   The  CRI is a  community  self‐assessment  intended  to provide  community  leaders with  a  simple  and   inexpensive  method  of  predicting  if their  community  will  reach  and  maintain  acceptable  levels of  functioning  after a  disaster.   The   CRI is date ‐specific  and  should  be  periodically  reviewed as  Clearwater grows and/or  the  landscape  changes.   The  City   achieved an index  score  of  “High”;  the  CRI Report is attached as  Appendix  A.                                                               3   The   point   system   is   based  on  methods  used  by  PDRP  pilot  communities  ( www.FloridaJobs.org/PDRP)  and  the  Coastal   Resilience  Index   ( www.masgc.org/page.asp?id=591 ).   CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  2:  LOCAL  PLANS   INTEGRATION & CAPACITY ASSESSMENT  15  T ABLE   1:  I NSTITUTIONAL  C APACITY   Institutional Capacity Type Document, Program or Training Points Awarded Planning and Regulatory Capacity Yes = 3 points Under Development = 1 point No = 0 points Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan 1 Post-Disaster Redevelopment Ordinance 0 Comprehensive Plan 3 Coastal Management Element of Comprehensive Plan 3 Floodplain Management Plan 3 Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) 3 Functional Annexes to the CEMP 0 Continuity of Operations Plan 3 Local Mitigation Strategy 3 Debris Management Plan 3 Temporary Housing Plan 0 Post-Storm Traffic Management Plan 3Participation in FEMA Community Rating System (CRS) Program 3Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule (BCEGS) Grade of 1 to 5 3 Yes = 2 points Under Development = 1 point No = 0 points Emergency Operations Plan 2 Building Code 2 Floodplain Ordinance 1 Zoning Ordinance 2 Unified Land Development Code 2 Participation in NFIP Program 2 Yes = 1 point No = 0 points Open Space Management/Parks & Recreation Plan 1Stormwater Management Plan 1 Evacuation Plan 1 Flood Response Plan 1 Capital Improvements Plan 1 Economic Development Plan 1Economic Development Element of Comprehensive Plan 0Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy 1 Historic Preservation Plan 0 Subdivision Ordinance 1 Fire Code 1 Subtotal (out of 65 possible points) 51 CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  2:  LOCAL  PLANS   INTEGRATION & CAPACITY ASSESSMENT  16  Administrative and Technical Capacity Yes = 2 points No = 0 points Planning staff with credentials from the Americ an Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) 2 Certified building inspectors 2 Emergency manager 2 Certified floodplain manager 2 Historic preservation planner 2 Community Development Board (CDB) Member or City Council Member with formal training in planning 0 Yes = 1 point No = 0 points Land surveyors 1 Scientist familiar with the hazards of the community 1Staff with education or expertise to assess the community’s vulnerability to hazards 1 Staff skilled in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 1Information and Technology expertise 1 Resource development staff or grant writers 1 Subtotal (out of 18 possible points) 16 Fiscal Capacity Yes = 1 point No = 0 points Capital Improvement Programming 1 Community Development Block Grants 1 Water/Sewer Fees 1 Stormwater Utility Fees 1 Development Impact Fees 1 General Obligation/Revenue Bonds 1 Public/private partnerships 1Intergovernmental Agreements/Mutual Aid Agreements 1Subtotal (out of 8 possible points) 8 Total 0-30 points = Limited overall capacity 31-61 points = Moderate overall capacity 62-91 points = High overall capacity 75 The  City  scored 75 points,  putting  it in the  “High overall  capacity”   category.   This is due  to  the  City’s already  well  established  planning  framework, skilled  technical  staff,  fiscal  soundness   and   thorough  emergency management program.   However, there  are   some  areas for  improvement which are  discussed  in the  following   section.  RECOMMENDATIONS  FOR IMPROVING  CAPACITY  Table  1 provides a  good   starting  point  in identifying  ways to  improve  capacity.   Opportunities for  improvement  for  items that  did  not  achieve  the  maximum  number  of  points   are  discussed   below.   In  addition,  it is  important  to note  that  even the  items  that achieved  the  maximum  number  of  points  may  need to be  CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  2:  LOCAL  PLANS   INTEGRATION & CAPACITY ASSESSMENT  17  updated.   This is true  of  the  Continuity  of  Operations Plan (COOP),  which  each City  department has,  but  some  may  not  have  been  updated  in several years.   Each department should  review their   COOP  and  ensure any  changes in organizational  structure  or  responsibilities  are  reflected in their plan.   Planning  and Regulatory  Capacity    PDRP Ordinance:  This may  be  developed  as an  outcome  to  this Plan if changes in our  existing  CDC  are  needed to  ensure  recommended actions  of  this  Plan are  achieved.    Functional  Annexes to the  CEMP:  These  are  referred to  within  the  larger CEMP so  the  City  needs to develop these   annexes to ensure  the  functional  areas described  in the   CEMP are  being  accounted  for.   Alternately,  if the   Functional  Annexes are  not  important  to achieving to the   goals of  the CEMP reference  to them should  be  removed.   Any  issues that would  otherwise  be  addressed by  the   Functional  Annexes could  instead  be  addressed within  the   body  of  the   CEMP.   Temporary  Housing  Plan:  Pinellas County  is currently   developing  a  temporary housing  plan  along  with  an  ordinance  for  temporary  housing  following  a  declared  state  of  emergency that applies countywide.   It  is   recommended that the  City  continue  to work with  the   County  on  this item instead  of  having  the  City’s own   Temporary  Housing  Plan.    Floodplain   Ordinance: The  City’s CDC  currently has a  Flood   Hazard Reduction  section  (Chapter  51)  but  is being   updated  for  consistency  with  changes made  to the  FBC   that went into effect March 15,  2012.   This  updated   ordinance  is anticipated  for  completion  by  the  end of   2013.    Economic  Development Element of  Comprehensive  Plan:   The  City  does not  currently  have  an Economic   Development  Element of  the  Comprehensive  Plan  but  does  put  forth  many goals,  objectives and policies related to  economic  development,  particularly  in the  Future  Land   Use  Element and  the  Coastal  Management Element.   In   addition  the  City’s Economic Development Strategic Plan   sets forth  goals and  vision. However since  the  Strategic  Plan  is not  technically  within  the  City’s Comprehensive   Plan  the  City  did  not  score  the  point  in the  capacity   assessment, but  the  intent  of  having   an Economic   Development  Element is  met by  this Strategic  Plan.     Historic  Preservation Plan:  In  order  to better preserve   historic  structures and  sites following a  disaster it is  recommended that the  City  develop a  historic   preservation plan.   Although  the  City’s CDC  contains  a   section on  Historic  Preservation  (Article  3,  Division  10)  and   a  process for  designating  structures as historic  (Section  4‐ 607),  it lacks a  comprehensive  plan for  identifying,   evaluating and  protecting these  resources.   Historic   preservation plans should  contain  basic  elements such as  strategies for  performing  an inventory  of  historic   resources, criteria for  evaluation  of  significance,  fostering  community  awareness, and  developing  preservation   partnerships.   It  should   also address historic  preservation   issues unique  in times of  disaster by  establishing  a   network of   preservation professionals  to assist   with   disaster‐related activities,  developing  historic  preservation   review procedures to implement in  an emergency and   developing  site ‐specific  Emergency  Response  Plans for   individual  historic  resources.4                                                                4   Disaster  Planning   for  Florida’s  Historic   Resources,  1000   Friends  of  Florida,   September  2003  CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  2:  LOCAL  PLANS   INTEGRATION & CAPACITY ASSESSMENT  18  Administrative and Technical  Capacity    Community  Development  Board (CDB)  Member  or  City   Council  Member with  Formal  Training  in Planning:  Having  a  Board Member or  Council  Member  with  formal training   in planning  would  add  to the  City’s technical  toolbox.   Additional Recommendations  for Improving  Capacity  In  addition,   the  following  recommendations  will  improve  capacity:   Continue  to  Coordinate  with  Surrounding  Jurisdictions:   The  City’s Emergency  Manager  is an active  participant  in  County  groups related to  emergency preparedness and   planning  and  disaster response  and   recovery  and should   continue  participation  in  those  groups.   City  staff  from  the   Planning  and  Development and  Economic  Development   and  Housing  Departments has participated in the   development  of  Pinellas  County’s PDRP and  should   continue  to  assist  the  County  as its PDRP is adopted and   implemented.     CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  3:  VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS  19  CHAPTER   3:  VULNERABILITY  ANALYSIS  GENERAL  DESCRIPTION    The  City  of  Clearwater is located in central  Pinellas County, a   peninsula  on  the  west  central coast  of  Florida,  bordered on  the   west  by  the  Gulf  of  Mexico and  on  the  east  by  Tampa  Bay.   Clearwater is  the  second  largest city  in  the  County  with  26.2   square  miles of  land  area, 28 miles of coastline  and  approximately   107,685 residents,  19.8  percent of  which are  over  65 years of   age.5   Clearwater has become  virtually  built  out  and  experiences  growth primarily  through  relatively  small  annexations  and   redevelopment projects.   PREVIOUSLY CONDUCTED  VULNERABILITY ANALYSES  The  review of  existing  local  documents presented in the  previous  chapter  indicates  a  number  of  vulnerability  analyses that have   already  been  performed.   These  include  the  FMP (updated  2009),   the  CEMP (updated  2012)  and  the  Pinellas County  LMS  (updated   2009).   The  analyses contained in these  three  plans all  identify   hazards faced by  the  community  and outline  various  ways the   community  is  vulnerable to those  hazards.   This  section of  the   Vulnerability  Analysis chapter  will  summarize  these  analyses,  present some  of  the  key findings  and  draw conclusions  based  on   those  findings.                                                                 5   United  States  Census  Bureau,  2010  Population   Figure   http://quickfacts.census.g ov/qfd/states/12/1212875.html    Floodplain Management  Plan (FMP)  Summary  This plan focuses on  the   City’s vulnerability  to tidal  flooding,   hurricanes and  tropical  storms,  and  seasonal  flooding,  and   discusses  several types of  vulnerability  including structural,  demographic  and  land  use  as follows:    Breaks out,  by  land  use, the  number  of  parcels and   structures within  the  floodplain  and   the  aggregated  estimated improved  value  of  those   structures (p.  13 ‐14).    Tallies  the  population  living in special  facilities (i.e.,   hospitals,  nursing homes,  assisted living  facilities and   ambulatory  service  centers)  that are located in each flood   insurance  zone  (p. 19‐ 20)  and  maps them (Figure  11).   F IGURE  2:  S UMMARY   OF   C ONCLUSIONS Review of the previously conducted vulnerability analyses available in the Floodplain Management Plan (FMP), Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS), illustrate several key points:  Residential development is the largest use category located within the floodplain, so continued City participation in Federal flood hazard programs is critical.  The City is most vulnerable to hurricanes and tropical storms and tornadoes, so resources are best directed to mitigation efforts that reduce vulnerability to water and wind damage.  The City already participates in programs designed to reduce vulnerability to water and wind damage but should explore innovative mitigation techniques that further ensure disaster resiliency. CITY OF  CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST ‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  3:  VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS  20    Lists  the  acreage  of  each land  use  within  the  floodplain  (p.  23 ‐24).    Lists  the  number of  critical  facilities  (fire  stations,  police   stations,  hospitals,  storm/emergency  shelters,  airports,   hazardous  material  storage  site)  by  type  in  the  floodplain   (p. 25)  and   maps  them   (Figure  13).  Key  Findings    The  land  uses with  the  lowest  number  of  parcels located  in   the  floodplain  include  commercial  (11 percent)  and  office   (12 percent);  the  land  uses with  the  highest  number  of   parcels located  in  the  floodplain  include  open space  and   recreation  (63  percent)  and  preservation  (71 percent)  (p.  13 ‐14).    All  new residential  development  and  redevelopment  within  the  floodplain  must comply  with  FEMA   requirements (p. 14).    Preservation and  Recreation/Open  Space  Future  Land  Use   classifications  account  for  31  percent of  the  floodplain  and   11  percent of  the  entire City  land  area.   Residential  or   commercial  development  is prohibited within  these  land   use  classifications  (p. 15).   Twenty ‐two percent of  the  City’s population  lives within  a   defined  VE,  AE  or  A  flood  insurance  zone  (p. 19).     Five  out  of  the 49  special  facilities  in  the  City  are  located   within  the  floodplain  (p.  20).    Since  1978,   235  repetitive  loss  flood  insurance  claims  have   been made  on  89  properties within  the  City, amounting  to   $4,196,871 in flood  insurance  compensation.   The  Coastal   Basin  (Clearwater  Beach,  Sand  Key  and  Island  Estates)   contains  80   percent  of  the  City’s repetitive  loss  properties,   amounting  to $3,151,860 in  flood  insurance  compensation   (p. 20).    Seventeen percent  (3,487 ‐acres)  of  the  City’s land  mass  is  located  within  the  floodplain  (p. 24).    Forty  percent  (1,379 ‐acres)  of  the  land  within  the   floodplain  is  residentially  developed (p. 24).     Five  percent of  the  land   within  the  floodplain  is  vacant  (p.  24).    Four  percent  of  the  unincorporated  county  land  located   within  the  City’s Planning  Area is within  the  floodplain  (p.  24).    Nineteen percent,  or  10  out  of   52,   of  the  critical  facilities   located  within  the  City  are  within  the  floodplain   (p. 25).     F IGURE  3:  LAND   USES   LOCATED   W ITHIN   THE F LOODPLAIN     29% 40% 31% Non-residentialResidentialPreservation and Recreation/Open Space CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  3:  VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS  21  Conclusions  The  limited amount  of  land used for  non ‐residential  purposes (29  percent)  and the  large  amount  of  preservation  and   recreation/open space  land  uses (31  percent), within  the   floodplain  reduces vulnerability  to flooding  (see Figure  3).   Since   40 percent of  the  land   within  the  floodplain  is residentially   developed,  it  is important  that the  City  continue  to participate  in  pre ‐  and  post‐flood  hazard programs offered by  the  Federal   government.   Comprehensive  Emergency  Management  Plan (CEMP)  Summary  This plan contains  an overview of  how  vulnerable  the  City  is to a   list  of  hazards according to impact,  frequency  and distribution.   These  factors are  summarized in a  matrix  (p. 12).  Key  Findings   The  City  is most  vulnerable  to hurricanes and  tropical  storms,   tornados,  and hazardous materials facilities  and  transportation  (p.  12).   Conclusions  Based on  the  City’s higher vulnerability  to the  hazard types  mentioned  above  it is  most  important to continue  to concentrate   mitigation  efforts on  those  that reduce  vulnerability  to water and   wind  damage.   Local Mitigation Strategy  (LMS)  Summary  This countywide  plan contains  hazard identification  and  risk   assessment of  those  hazards.   Of  the  three  plans reviewed in this  Chapter, the LMS  contains  the  most   extensive  vulnerability   analysis.   Hazard modeling  was used to assess  the  risk  and  impact  in real terms (Mapping  for  Emergency Management, Parallel  Hazard Information  System or  MEMPHIS).   MEMPHIS  produced  data  and  maps which were obtained through  simulation  using the   TAOS  (The  Arbiter of  Storms)  model, Department of  Revenue   (DOR)  Tax  Records  and  Census  2000  data.   TAOS  divided  the   county  into  hazard zones based on   wind,  wave, rainfall  and  storm   surge  perils.   Potential  dollar  losses  were calculated based on  DOR   Tax  Records and  Census  2000  data.  MEMPHIS  included  data   showing:     Persons and  facilities living  in the  various  hurricane   evacuation  zones (Table  4,  p. Appendix  1‐11).    Analysis of  each type  of  natural  hazard (p. Appendix  1‐14  to 1‐ 30).    Structures at  risk  by  flood  insurance  zone  and  aggregate  value  of  those  structures  (Tables 10  and  11,  p. Appendix  1‐ 20).    Aggregate property  damage  figures based on  hurricane   category (p. Appendix  1‐23 to  1‐ 24).    Number of  structures and their  aggregate  value  damaged  by  flood  and  wind  event category, and flood  zone category  (Tables 21‐23, p. Appendix  1‐31).    Number of  structures and their  aggregate  value  damaged  by  wind  zone category  and  by  flood  insurance category  (Tables 24 and 25,  p. Appendix  1‐32).  This plan also includes:    Multi ‐Jurisdiction  Vulnerability  Analysis table  showing all   the  jurisdictions  in Pinellas County  and  which hazards each  is vulnerable  to (Table  20,  p. Appendix  1‐30).    Economic  Loss  Vulnerability  Index  System (ELVIS) showing   the  relative  risk  of  various hazards through  the   use  of  loss  costs (the  long  term average  of  the  damage  a  hazard   CITY OF  CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST ‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  3:  VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS  22   causes)  for  Pinellas  County  as a  whole  and  32   municipalities  or  Census  Designated Places (CDPs).   Clearwater was not  included  in  the  break‐out  communities  (Appendix  1,  Attachment 1).    Repetitive  Loss  Property Inventory, which  includes   properties for  which  two or  more  losses of  at least  $1,000  each have  been paid  by  the  NFIP  over  a  rolling  10 ‐year  period  (Appendix  13).   Key  Findings    An estimated  588,434  Pinellas County  residents are   considered “population ‐at‐risk”  for  a  worst ‐case  Category   5 hurricane  scenario (p. Appendix  1‐10).    In  Pinellas  County  an estimated 254,695  structures totaling   an aggregate  value  of  $123.66  billion  are  located  in  high   risk 6 flood  zone categories (p. Appendix  1‐20).    A  Category  1 hurricane  would  result  in  an estimated 0.6   percent  of  total  housing  units,  or  2,912  units,  as   uninhabitable  in  Pinellas County, and  a  Category 5 would   result  in  an estimated 18.2  percent of  total  housing units,   or  87,522 units,  as uninhabitable  (p. Appendix  1‐23  to 1‐ 24). (See  Figure  4)    Mainland  Clearwater is most  vulnerable  to storm  winds   while  the  Clearwater Beach area  is most  vulnerable  to  coastal  flooding,  storm   winds  and  erosion  (p. Appendix  1‐ 30).    The  State  of  Florida  has  more  repetitive  loss  properties  than  any  other  state  in  the  nation,  totaling  2,185,900,   of   which  15  percent are  located  in  Pinellas  County.   The  City                                                                6   Federal Emergency  Management  Agency  https://msc.fema.gov/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/info?storeId=10001&catalog Id=10001&langId= ‐ 1&content=floodZones&title=FEMA%2520Flood%2520Zone%2520Designations   of  Clearwater accounts  for  only  6 percent of  the  repetitive   loss  properties in  the  County  (Appendix  13).   Conclusions  Because  much of  Pinellas  County  is vulnerable  to flooding  and  wind  damage  it  is important  to continue  mitigation  efforts,   including  participation  in  local,  state  and  federal  programs  designed to reduce  vulnerability.   Additionally,  it  is important  that   new mitigation  efforts are  explored, such as a  land  acquisition   program, new  coastal  protection  policies,  and  a  “code  plus”  flood   mitigation  incentive  program.   Several  organizations  promote   code  plus  upgrades which  are  designed to strengthen a   structure’s outer  envelope  (i.e.,  roof  and  wall  systems,  doors,   windows  and foundation).7  F IGURE  4:  ESTIMATED   I MPACT   OF   HURRICANES  IN   PINELLAS   C OUNTY                                                                   7   http://www.disaster ‐resource.com/index.php    0 100002000030000400005000060000700008000090000 100000 Category 1Category 2Category 3Category 4Category 5 Number of Unihabitable Housing Units Hurricane Category CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  3:  VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS  23  RECOMMENDATIONS  FOR FUTURE  ANALYSES  There  are  several  kinds  of  vulnerability  that a  community  may   have, including  geographic, structural,  social  and  economic.   The   previously  conducted  analyses are  limited  for  a  number  of   reasons:  they  do not  include  an analysis of  all  types of   vulnerability (the  CEMP), they do not  contain  information  for  just   the  City  of  Clearwater (the  LMS),  and they are  focused  on  only   one  hazard (the  FMP).   For  these  reasons it is  recommended that  future  vulnerability  analyses include all  hazards and  vulnerability   types and  be  focused  solely  on  the  City  of  Clearwater.   Opportunities for  future  analyses are  shown  in Table  2.   The   intent  of  these  additional  analyses is to provide  a  more  accurate   picture  of  the  City’s vulnerabilities  so the  City  can increase  its  disaster resiliency.  Of  increasing importance  in coming  years is the  role  of  sea level  rise  in the  vulnerability  of  coastal  communities like  Clearwater.  According to  the  Florida  Oceans and  Coastal  Council,  sea level  rise   may  cause  substantial  saltwater  flooding  of  coastal  property  and   infrastructure, greater vulnerability  to storm  surges and  erosion   and  destruction  of   vital  coastal  habits. 8   The  Center for   Operational  Oceanographic  Products and  Services  has been  measuring sea level for  over 150  years, with  tide  stations  on all   U.S. coasts. 9   Many  factors contribute  to change  in sea level  including  short ‐term changes (e.g.,  tides,  winter snow  melt,  storms)  and  long ‐term changes (e.g.,  seasonal  weather patterns,   changes in ocean circulation).    Adding to these  variations  are the   effects of  a  changing  climate  which include  changes in global   temperatures, hydrologic  cycles, coverage  of  glaciers and  storm                                                                8   Post ‐Disaster Redevelopment   Planning:  Addressing  Sea  Level   Rise   During   Long ‐term Recovery,  Florida   Department  of   Economic   Opportunity,  Florida   Division   of   Emergency  Management,  2012  9   http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/sltrends/sltrends.shtml    frequency  and  intensity.10   Within  the  next 90 years it is projected  that sea level will  rise  at least 8 inches and  no more than 6.6  feet  in the  U.S.   Using  the  National  Oceanic  and  Atmospheric   Administration’s (NOAA) Sea Level Rise  viewer,11 Figure  5 shows   the  various   possibilities  of  sea level rise  for  the  portion  of   Clearwater on  the  Gulf   of  Mexico.      PHOTOGRAPH   1:  M ARVIN   N AUMAN ,  A UGUST  31,  2005,  N AVARRE   B EACH ,  F LORIDA                                                                10  http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/sltrends/faq.shtml#q2    11  http://www.csc.noaa.gov/slr/viewer/#    CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  3:  VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS  24  F IGURE  5:  S EA   LEVEL  RISE  S CENARIOS            O NE  F OOT   OF   S EA   LEVEL  RISE           T WO  F EET  OF   S EA   LEVEL  RISE           T HREE  F EET  OF   S EA   LEVEL  RISE           F OUR  F EET  OF   S EA   LEVEL  RISE   CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  3:  VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS  25  F IGURE  5   (C ONTINUED )  FIVE  F EET  OF   S EA  LEVEL  RISE         S IX   F EET  OF   S EA   L EVEL   R ISE         CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  3:  VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS  26  T ABLE   2:  F UTURE  VULNERABILITY  A NALYSES Type of Analysis Description Objective Data Sources City Staff Needed Disaster Scenario Develop a disaster scenario and then show the impact Assess potential structural and economic losses from a hurricane event  Hazus-MH software  City GIS  Planning & Development  Information Technology Vulnerable Land Acquisition Remove vulnerable property from hazardous zones by analyzing the land uses within a defined hazard zone To aid in prioritizing limited funding for any land acquisition efforts  TBRPC  Pinellas County Property Appraiser’s Office (PCPAO)  City GIS  United States Geological Survey (USGS)  Planning & Development  Information Technology Nonconforming Structures Using a combination of GIS mapping and field work, develop a database of nonconforming structures located in hazardous zones Determine where nonconforming structures are and analyze impacts to post-disaster permitting  City GIS  Planning & Development Department Accela Program  PCPAO  Field work  Planning & Development  Information Technology Infrastructure and Public Facilities Update map showing where vulnerable infrastructure and public facilities are located To understand which infrastructure and public facilities are located in hazardous zones  City GIS  Planning & Development  Information Technology  Engineering Social Vulnerabilit y Update map of special needs facilities and populations; map populations considered socially vulnerable (low income, minority, ages 5 and under, age 65 and over) To understand where socially vulnerable populations are located to better plan for long-term social recovery  City GIS  Census or American Community Survey (ACS)  Pinellas County Metropolitan Planning Organization  Planning & Development  Information Technology Business Vulnerabilit y Determine which businesses are most vulnerable to disaster and then determine if those businesses are located in hazardous zones Determine where vulnerable businesses are located in the City and to develop strategies to aid them in becoming more resilient  City GIS  Planning & Development Department Accela Program  Economic Development Department  Chambers of Commerce  Planning & Development  Information Technology  Economic Development & Housing Historic Preservation Determine which historic sites and structures are located in hazardous zones To obtain data on which to base decisions regarding any change in policy or strategies of post-disaster permitting of historic sites and structures  City GIS  Florida Master Site File  Local historic preservation organizations  Planning & Development  Information Technology Sea Level Rise Map sea level rise with the storm surge categories To understand how sea level rise may further exacerbate the impacts of storm surge  City GIS  TBRPC  NOAA  USGS  Planning & Development  Information Technology Note: Appendix B includes details of data and software resources that can be used to accomplish various vulnerability analyses.   CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  4: ISSUES   27  CHAPTER   4:  ISSUES   ISSUES  DISCUSSION  In  order  to develop goals, first issues  need to be  identified.   Post‐ Disaster  Redevelopment Planning:  A  Guide  for  Florida   Communities  (October 2010)  (referred to as the  Guide  throughout   the  rest  of  this Plan), a  joint  effort between the  Florida   Department of  Community  Affairs (now  the  Department of   Economic  Opportunity)  and  the  Florida  Division   of  Emergency   Management  (FDEM),  provides  a  foundation  for  local   governments to create  post ‐disaster  redevelopment plans by   outlining  the  issues that should  ideally  be  addressed within  such a   plan.   A  discussion   of  each issue  is essential  in developing  Plan  Goals,  Strategies and  an Action  Plan (Chapter  5 and  Appendix C).    The  issues are  divided  according to six  topic  areas:  Housing,   Infrastructure  and  Public  Facilities,  Environment,  Economic   Redevelopment,  Land  Use  and  Health and  Social  Services.   Each  issue  in the  Guide  is assigned a  category:  Minimum  (suggested to  be  undertaken first),  Recommended (suggested to be  undertaken  if resources are  available)  and  Advanced (suggested once  a   community  has a  solid  foundation  for hazard mitigation  and   disaster recovery—these  are  best  practices).   The  following   section includes a  brief description  of  each issue, how  the  issue  is  currently  being  addressed in Clearwater, and  steps forward to  ensure  the  issue  is adequately  addressed.      Some  issues,  primarily  those  listed in the  “Advanced”  category are   not  currently  addressed and  will  not   be  addressed as part of   this  original  version of  the  Plan.    However, once  the  City  approves this  Plan and  completes the  items listed in the  Action  Plan,  these   Advanced issues should   be  revisited as part of  future  planning   efforts and  revisions to this Plan.   While  there  is always more   planning  that can be  done  to reduce  vulnerability and  increase   resiliency, the  City  should  begin by  addressing the  issues that are   most  critical and  can be  accomplished  utilizing  current staff   resources and  funding.    Once  these  issues are  addressed the  City   should  address less  critical  issues and  issues that require  greater   staff  time  and  funding.   Housing  Temporary  Housing Siting  Criteria,  Provision,  and  Removal  (Minimum   Achievement Level)  Description  of Issue  Temporary  housing  provides a  bridge  for  community  residents  from  living  in emergency  shelters to inhabiting  their  homes  following  repair  or  reconstruction.   Temporary  housing  can  take   many  different  forms including  employer‐supplied  temporary   housing   on   commercial properties, group  sites  and  temporary   units  on  property  where the  existing primary  residence  is declared  uninhabitable.    F IGURE  6:  C HAPTER  4   I SSUES   O RGANIZATION Each issue contains the following analysis:  Description of Issue (i.e., Why does this matter?)  Clearwater Context (i.e., How does Clearwater approach this issue?)  Steps Forward (i.e., How do we ensure the issue is adequately addressed? Three possible outcomes.)  No steps forward, issue is adequately addressed in existing plans, documents or programs  Steps forward will be outlined in this Plan (Actions in Appendix C)  Steps forward will be addressed by future planning efforts and incor porated as this Plan is updated CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  4: ISSUES  28    PHOTOGRAPH   2:  M ARK   W OLFE,  O CTOBER  22,  2004,  PORT   C HARLOTTE ,  F LORIDA  Clearwater  Context  Section  3‐2103.M   of  the   City’s CDC  addresses the  location   (allowable  in  all  zoning   districts)  and time  limit  (18 months,  or   longer if authorized by  resolution  of   the  City  Council)  of   temporary  relocation  tents or  mobile homes.   Pinellas County’s  PDRP contains  strategies for  developing  a  disaster housing  plan,   including  group  site  selection and  a  Temporary  Housing  Ordinance   that would   be  applicable  Countywide.   The  Pinellas County   Community  Development  and  Planning  Departments drafted a   Temporary  Housing  Ordinance  while writing the  County’s PDRP.   A   draft of  the  ordinance, dated March 2013,  was reviewed by  City   staff.   The  ordinance  addresses issues including  where  temporary   housing  can  be  located,  for  how  long   and  conditions  applicable  to  types of  temporary  housing  (e.g.,  group sites).    Steps  Forward  The  City  should  continue  to coordinate  with  Pinellas County  in the   development  of  the  countywide  Temporary  Housing Ordinance   and  provide  assistance,  where  applicable,  in implementing  the   County’s PDRP actions relating  to disaster housing.    These  items  are  formulated into actions in this Plan.   Ability to  Reconstruct Homes Rapidly (Minimum  Achievement  Level)  Description  of Issue  Getting residents back in their  homes is critical  to the  social  and   economic  recovery of  a  community.   Various  factors increase  how   quickly  this reconstruction  can take  place, including  an adequate   supply  of  material and  labor,  availability  of  licensed  contractors  and  skilled  construction   workers, and  expedited post ‐disaster   repair  permitting and  inspection  processes.   An issue  not   discussed  in the  Guide  but  connected  to the  ability  to reconstruct  homes rapidly  relates to property  division  and  proof   of  ownership   following  a  catastrophic  disaster.   Following  a  storm markers may   be  covered by  debris or  even washed  away, presenting issues in  determining property  division.    There may  also be  a  shortage  of   land  surveyors available  following  a   disaster since  need exceeds  typical  demand.  In  addition,  property  owners may  face  difficulty   in proving   ownership.   For  example,  following  Hurricane  Katrina,  proof  of  ownership  documents were  lost  or  difficult  to find   and   some  property  owners felt FEMA  had  inconsistent  rules as to  what documents were sufficient  to serve  as proof  of  ownership. 12                                                               12  Department of   Homeland  Security, Office  of   Inspector  General.   Efforts  to   Expedite  Disaster  Recovery  in  Louisiana .  January  2012.   Available   at:   http://www.oig.dhs.gov/a ssets/Mgmt/2012/OIG_12 ‐30_Jan12.pdf .   CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  4: ISSUES   29  Clearwater  Context  Pinellas County’s PDRP addresses the  issues relating to adequate   supply  of  material and  labor  and  availability  of  licensed   contractors.   The  City’s Planning  and  Development Department  addresses the  issue  of  post‐disaster  repair  permitting and   inspection  processes through  an internal  document,  Development  Services Guide  to  After  a Disaster.   This document  organizes the   logistical  operations  of  the Department by  outlining  assessment  teams,  permitting procedures, inspections  and  other   considerations,  but  does  not  outline   an expedited  permitting or   inspection  process.   The   City  is currently  working on  an Interlocal   Agreement (in  the  draft stage) with  Pinellas County  to provide   building  plans reviewers and  inspectors following a  disaster.   Section  4‐202 of  the  CDC  sets forth  required materials for   applications  for  development approval,  which would  include   building  permits to repair  or  rebuild  structures.   The  CDC  gives the   “Community  Development  Coordinator”  (i.e.,  the  Director  of  the   Planning  and  Development Department)  broad authority  in  determining which “plans  and  relevant  support   materials”  are   needed for  permit applications.    Current  Planning  and   Development  Department procedures require  signed and  sealed  surveys for  permits involving  site  work and  vary by  division  in  what legal instruments  are  sufficient  in providing  proof   of   ownership.   This has the   potential  for  confusion   or frustration  in a   post ‐disaster  environment,  similar  to frustrations Hurricane   Katrina  survivors experienced with  inconsistent  application  by   FEMA.    Steps  Forward  The  City  should  continue  to coordinate  with  the  County  in  implementing its PDRP  actions relating to the  adequate  supply  of   material, labor  and  licensed contractors.   The  City  should  update   the  internal  document,  Development Services Guide  to  After a   Disaster  to include  expedited permitting and  inspection   processes.   The  City  should  continue  to work with the  County  on   an Interlocal Agreement that can be  taken to City  Council  for   approval.   In  addition,  the  City  can  explore agreements with  other   jurisdictions  and  private  companies that provide  building  plans   review and  inspection  services.   The  City  should  conduct  more   detailed research  of  the issue  of  property  division  following   catastrophic disasters and  challenges faced in surveying property   post ‐disaster.   Development Services Guide  to  After  a  Disaster  should  also   be  updated  to clarify  which  legal instruments  will be   acceptable  as proof   of   ownership,  for  obtaining  building  permits,   following  a   disaster.   These  items are  formulated  into actions in  this Plan.     PHOTOGRAPH   3:  ED   EDAHL,  M AY  25,  2005,  A CADIA ,  F LORIDA      CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  4: ISSUES  30  Transitioning Residents  Back to  Permanent Housing  (Recommended Achievement Level)  Description  of Issue  While  many  residents will  have  the  resources  to repair  or  rebuild   their  homes on  their  own,  others may  require  more  assistance  as  they navigate  disaster assistance  programs and  insurance  claims.    Clearwater  Context  This issue  is  more  closely  related to the  Health and  Social  Services  topic  as it involves community  outreach and  counseling services.   Pinellas County  has thoroughly  addressed this issue  through  their   PDRP.    Steps  Forward  The  City  should  continue  to coordinate  with  the  County  in  implementing its PDRP  actions that transition  residents back to  permanent housing.    This  item is formulated into an action  in this  Plan.   Rebuilding  Affordable   Housing (Advanced Achievement Level)  Description  of Issue  According to  the  Guide , low ‐cost  housing  tends  to be   concentrated  in older  buildings  and   sections  of  town, is often  disproportionately  damaged,  and  displaced  persons  from  this   type  of  housing  might not be  able  to afford rents in repaired or   rebuilt  buildings.    Therefore, an effort needs to be made  to  replace  affordable  housing.       PHOTOGRAPH   4:  J OCYLYN   A UGUSTINO,  J ULY   16,  2005,  PENSACOLA ,  F LORIDA  Clearwater  Context  The  City  has goals,  objectives and  policies regarding  affordable   housing  in the Comprehensive  Plan  and  existing  programs for   affordable  housing  in the  Economic  Development  and  Housing  Department.   The  Housing Division   of  the  Economic  Development  and  Housing  Department administers funding  from  three   programs—CDBG and  the  HOME  Investment Partnerships  Program (HOME)  which are  Federal programs and  the  State  Housing  Initiatives  Partnership program  (SHIP)  which  is a  state   program.   Funding  from  all  three  programs can be  used for   vouchers for  temporary  rental  housing  and  repair  and   construction  after a  disaster.   Following  a  disaster the  U.S.  Department of  Housing   and  Urban Development (HUD)  will   contribute  staff,  on  a  temporary  basis,  to help the  City  in  administering  these  programs. However, the  Housing  Division   currently  does not  have   a  COOP  to  outline  how  the  Department  would  respond after a  disaster and  how  they would  coordinate   CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  4: ISSUES   31  with  Federal staff. Section  3‐920  of  the CDC  offers a  density  bonus   for  developments that set a  certain percentage  of  units  aside  as  affordable.   This incentive  could  prove  especially  useful  in the   post ‐disaster  redevelopment context.   Pinellas County  has also  addressed this  issue  in its PDRP.    Steps  Forward  The  City  should  develop a  COOP  for the  Housing  Division,   including  how  efforts will  be  coordinated  with  Federal  HUD staff.   The  City  should  continue  to coordinate  with  the  County  in  implementing its PDRP  actions relating to rebuilding  affordable   housing  in addition  to the  City’s own  efforts through  the  Housing   Division  of the Economic  Development  and  Housing  Department.   These  items are  formulated into actions in this Plan.   Encouraging Homeowners  to  Incorporate  Mitigation During  Rebuilding (Advanced Achievement Level)  Description  of Issue  The  primary housing   goal following   a  disaster is to get people  back  into their  permanent homes.   However, homeowners should  also  be  encouraged to take  advantage  of   any  mitigation  opportunities  to decrease  vulnerability to disasters.     Clearwater  Context  The  current FBC, with  an effective  date  of  March 15,  2012,   requires more  mitigation  than pre ‐2002 codes.   The  FMP also  outlines additional  mitigation  efforts that are  available  to  homeowners.   Pinellas County’s LMS  includes  an entire  appendix   outlining  opportunities for  mitigation.    Steps  Forward  The  City  should  continue  to review and  permit according to the   FBC, work with  residents on  the  programs outlined in the  FMP  and  work with  Pinellas County  in implementing  the  LMS. These   items are  formulated into actions in  this Plan.   Infrastructure  and Public  Facilities   Infrastructure  for Temporary  Recovery  Operations  (Minimum   Achievement Level)  Description  of Issue  Temporary  infrastructure  may  be  needed following  a  disaster,   particularly  if  group  sites  are  created.   However, in greenfield  communities  there  is often pressure to build  permanent  infrastructure  to a  site  after the  short ‐term recovery phase  if  temporary  infrastructure  has already  been extended to a  group   site.   The  presence of  temporary  infrastructure  is believed to  demonstrate  that more  permanent infrastructure  is appropriate   because  the group  site  has already  been cleared and  given  transportation  access.    Clearwater  Context  Since  Clearwater has little  vacant  land  (i.e.,  is a   “built  out”   community) and  has a  defined Planning  Area established  through   an interlocal agreement with  the  County, it is unlikely  the  City   would  face challenges typically  associated with  this issue.   The   City  has the  capability  of providing  stand ‐by  facilities for  potable   water and  diversion  pumps  for  sewage  as long  as  the  main  structures have  not  been affected.   City  resources  will  be  directed  at restoring permanent infrastructure.   Any  possible  group  sites  should  be  located on  properties with access to permanent  infrastructure.  Steps  Forward    None, as issue  is adequately  addressed.   CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  4: ISSUES  32    PHOTOGRAPH   5:  G EORGE   A RMSTRONG ,  S EPTEMBER  18,  2008,  HILLIARD ,  F LORIDA       Debris  Management (Minimum  Achievement Level)  Description  of Issue  A  large  amount  of  clean‐up  may  be  necessary  following  a  disaster.   Certain types  of  debris  may  require special  handling  to limit  soil   and  water contamination.    Additionally,  vacant  land  may  be   required to temporarily  store  debris until  it can moved to  appropriate  facilities.     Clearwater  Context  The  City’s Solid  Waste  Department currently  has two disaster  recovery  debris removal contracts—a  primary  contractor  and a   secondary  contractor.   If  the  amount  of  debris to  be  collected,  sorted and  hauled is too much for  the primary  contractor,  then  the  secondary  contractor  is brought   in for  additional  help.   The   debris contracts are  thorough  and  include  all  storm ‐generated or   disaster related debris including  hazardous and  industrial  waste   materials;  each type  of  debris has an established  pricing structure   within  the  contract.   The  City’s contractors assist  in tracking all   debris through  the  various  stages:  from  the  damage  site  to the   temporary  storage  site  to final  disposal;  and  assist  the  City  with   documenting  and  submitting  necessary  paperwork  to FEMA  for   reimbursement.   Steps  Forward    None, as issue  is adequately  addressed.  Financing Infrastructure  and Public   Facilities Repair (Minimum   Achievement Level)  Description  of Issue  Following  a   disaster there  is the  potential  for  a  great number of   infrastructure  and  public  facilities repairs or  replacements.   Because  need  is usually  greater than resources, communities have   to prioritize  projects.   Some  of  the  factors that influence   prioritization  include  a  basic  knowledge  of  what is covered under   insurance  policies,  which  projects are  eligible  for Federal funds  or   grant programs, the  extent of  City  financial  reserves and  current  Capital  Improvement Programming.    Clearwater  Context  The  City  is well  positioned to finance  infrastructure  and  public   facilities repair.   The  Federal Government pays for  at least 75  percent of  all  local  infrastructure  damage  through  Public   Assistance funds. 13   The  City’s current insurance  policies cover all   City  buildings  and  infrastructure, excluding  underground  piping,   and  are  insured  for  losses resulting from  a  100‐year storm,                                                               13  Robert  T.   Stafford   Disaster Relief   and  Emergency Assistance  Act,   as  amended,   and  Related   Authorities,   June   2007,  Section   406  https://www.fema.gov/libra ry/viewRecord.do?fromSearch=fromsearch&id=35 64   CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  4: ISSUES   33  according to a  Probable  Maximum  Loss  Study.  A  separate   insurance  policy  covers City  controlled bridges.   In  addition,   the   City  has substantial  bonding  capacity, if needed to finance  further   repairs.    Steps  Forward    None, as issue  is adequately  addressed.  Infrastructure  and Public  Facilities Mitigation (Recommended  Achievement Level)   Description  of Issue  Following  a   disaster there  may  be  opportunities to repair  or   rebuild  infrastructure  and public  facilities so they are  more   resilient  to future  disasters.    Clearwater  Context  Several Policies  in the  Comprehensive  Plan  acknowledge  this  opportunity   and  direct the  City  to mitigate  future  disasters by   reconstructing facilities to minimize  vulnerability.     Steps  Forward   These  items are  formulated into actions in this  Plan.    Relocation of Vulnerable  Infrastructure  and  Public  Facilities  (Advanced Achievement Level)  Description  of Issue  To  prevent repetitive  damage  to infrastructure  and  public   facilities communities may  consider  relocating damaged  infrastructure  to less  vulnerable  areas,  as opposed to rebuilding  in  the  same  location.      PHOTOGRAPH   6:  A NDREA   B OOHER,  J ULY   11,   2005,  N AVARRE   B EACH ,  F LORIDA  Clearwater  Context  The  Comprehensive  Plan contains  two Policies that address this  issue.  Steps  Forward  These  items are  formulated into actions in this Plan.    Regional Infrastructure   Consideration (Advanced Achievement  Level)  Description  of Issue  Some  infrastructure  is regional  in nature  and  may  be  under  the   jurisdiction  of  larger entities such as the  County  or  State.   These   include  bridges and  high  volume  roadways. In  order  to recover  quickly  as a  community, regional coordination  and  planning  on  these  items is needed.    CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  4: ISSUES  34    PHOTOGRAPH   7:  G EORGE   A RMSTRONG ,  J ULY  3,  2012,  LIVE  O AK,  F LORIDA   Clearwater  Context  The  City  participates in a  number  of  regional committees and   organizations  related to infrastructure, including  the  Pinellas  County  Metropolitan  Planning  Organization  (MPO), the  Tampa   Bay  Regional  Planning  Council  (TBRPC), and  the  Tampa  Bay  Area  Regional  Transportation   Authority  (TBARTA).   Pinellas County’s  PDRP addresses the  continued  need for  regional coordination in   the  Infrastructure  Restoration  Action  Plan.    Steps  Forward  The  City  should  continue  to coordinate  shared infrastructure  with   countywide  and  regional organizations.    This item is formulated  into an action  in this Plan.    Enhanced Infrastructure  Capacity  to  Priority  Redevelopment  Areas  (Advanced Achievement Level)  Description  of Issue  Some  jurisdictions  that participated in  the  State’s PDRP Pilot   Program chose  to designate  certain areas as “Priority   Redevelopment Areas”  or  PRAs.   The   concept behind  PRAs is that  following  a   disaster,  limited public  funds  should  be  focused  on  the   redevelopment of  important  community  centers.   This issue   means that infrastructure  should  not  only  be  restored to  identified PRAs  first,  but  the  infrastructure  may  need to have   enhanced capacity    if density  or  intensity  of  development is  increased to accommodate  possible  transfer of  population  from   hazardous areas of  the  community  to safer  areas of  the   community.    Clearwater  Context  The  City  has not  identified any  PRAs as of  date.   Steps  Forward  As the  City  identifies PRAs in future  planning  efforts,  enhanced  infrastructure  in the  PRAs is something that can also be  explored.   Further  development of  this issue  should  be  included  in future   planning  efforts and  incorporated into updates  of  this Plan.   Environment  Beach and Dune  Restoration (Minimum  Achievement Level)  Description  of Issue  Beaches and  dunes offer  natural  protection  from  coastal  flooding,   especially  on  barrier islands  like  Clearwater Beach.    They also  provide  nesting grounds   for  endangered sea turtles and  beach‐ nesting sea birds.    Acceleration  of  sea level rise  over  the  coming  decades will intensify  erosion, therefore  increasing vulnerability.    CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  4: ISSUES   35    PHOTOGRAPH   8:  A NDREA   B OOHER,  J UNE  13,  2005,  PENSACOLA   B EACH ,  F LORIDA   For  these  reasons dune   protection  and  restoration is vital  to the   natural  environment  and  the  economy.    Clearwater  Context  The  Comprehensive  Plan contains  several Objectives and  Policies  related to erosion  control  and  dune  preservation  and  restoration.   In  addition,   the  Pinellas County  PDRP lists decreasing erosion as  an action  and  the  LMS  lists dune  protection  as an objective.    Steps  Forward  The  City  should  continue  to reinforce Comprehensive  Plan   Objectives and  Policies related to erosion control  and  dune   preservation and  restoration. These  items are  formulated into  actions in this Plan.      Environmental Contamination (Minimum  Achievement Level)  Description  of Issue  Spills,  leaks or  discharges  of  toxic chemicals into the  environment  can occur  as a  result of  high winds,  storm  surge  or flooding.    Sources of  environmental  pollution  include  wastewater  treatment  facilities,  hazardous storage  facilities and  gasoline  from  vehicles or   boats.     Clearwater  Context  The  City’s Solid  Waste  Department’s contracts for  disaster  recovery  services include  the  collection and  disposal  of  hazardous  and  industrial  waste  materials and  also accounts  for  clean fill dirt  and  sand  screening that may  be  needed after a  disaster.   Any   waterway  pollution  cleanup  needs to be  coordinated  on  a   regional basis since  water traverses jurisdictional  boundaries.   Pinellas County’s PDRP contains  action  items relating to waterway  pollution.   Steps  Forward  The  City  should  assist  the  County  in implementing  its PDRP actions   relating  to waterway  pollution  cleanup.   This item is formulated  into an action  in this Plan.   Environmental and Historical Review of Temporary  Sites  (Minimum   Achievement Level)  Description  of Issue  Sites needed for  temporary  housing,  businesses or  debris  management following  a  disaster may  leave  long ‐term impacts on   the  sites.   For  this reason any  project  that receives federal funding   is subject to review for  compliance  with  the  National   CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  4: ISSUES  36  Environmental  Policy  Act  (NEPA).14 There  are  exceptions to  this,   which  are  outlined in Title  44 of  the  Code  of  Federal Regulations   (44 CFR)  Section  10.8  (c) and  (d)(2).15   The  Stafford Act outlines  exceptions,  including  a  number  of  activities in support  of  disaster  response  and  recovery, like  debris removal, temporary  housing   (except group  sites)  and  assistance  to  individuals  and   households. 16    Clearwater  Context  The  City  should  plan to comply with  any  requirements of  NEPA   not  exempt under  the  Stafford Act.   Even if an activity  is believed  to be  exempt, the  responsible  Department Director  should  always  contact  the  appropriate  State  and  Federal  agencies to confirm  the   activity  is exempt.    Steps  Forward  The  City  should  coordinate  environmental  and  historical  reviews  following  a   disaster.   This  item is formulated into actions in  this  Plan.   Natural Land and Habitat Restoration (Recommended  Achievement Level)  Description  of Issue  Tidal  wetlands,  marshes,  swamps, and  mangroves protect against   the  inundation  of  flood   waters by  acting  as a  natural  filtration   system and  serving as vital  habitats  for  plants  and animals.                                                                  14The   Florida   Greenbook:  Environmental and Historic   Preservation   Compliance,  Florida   Division   of  Emergency  Management,   2010,  http://www.floridadisaster.org/Rec overy/documents/FLGreenbook.pdf   15  http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR ‐2007 ‐title44 ‐vol1/pdf/CFR ‐2007 ‐title44 ‐ vol1 ‐sec10 ‐8.pdf    16  Robert  T.   Stafford   Disaster Relief   and  Emergency Assistance  Act,   as  amended,   and  Related   Authorities,   June   2007,  Sections  407  and   408.   Clearwater  Context  The  Comprehensive  Plan contains  several Objectives and  Policies  that support  estuary  and habitat  restoration.    Pinellas County’s  PDRP addresses habitat  restoration in the  Environmental   Restoration Action  Plan.  The  LMS  also lists habitat  restoration as  an objective.    In  addition,  the  Tampa  Bay  Estuary  Program has a   Habitat  Master Plan that addresses habitat  restoration.      Steps  Forward  The  City  should  assist  the  County  in implementing  its PDRP actions   relating  to natural  land  and  habitat  restoration and  the  Tampa   Bay  Estuary  Program in implementing  its Habitat  Master Plan.   In   addition,  the  City  should  continue  to reinforce  Objectives and   Policies from  the  Comprehensive  Plan  that support  estuary and   habitat  restoration.    These  items are  formulated  into actions in  this Plan.   Green Rebuilding (Advanced Achievement Level)  Description  of Issue  Devastation can provide  opportunities to rethink how  a   community  wants to build  back.   Green building,  a  suite  of   practices aimed at making more  environmentally  responsible  and   energy‐efficient  buildings  and  sites,   provides such an opportunity   to build  back stronger, safer  and  more  resilient.   For  example,  90  percent of  the  City  of  Greensburg, Kansas  was destroyed  following  a  tornado in 2007.   Despite  this catastrophic  loss  the  City  pulled  together  and  made  the  choice  to rebuild  in an  environmentally  friendly manner.   As of  date  Greensburg has the   most  LEED (Leadership  in  Energy  and Environmental  Design)   certified buildings  per capita  in the  world. 17                                                                 17  http://www.greensburgks.org/   CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  4: ISSUES   37  Clearwater  Context  The  Comprehensive  Plan contains  an objective  that directs the   City  of  Clearwater to promote  the  use  of  green building.    In   addition,  Clearwater  Greenprint contains  strategies relating  to   green building.    Steps  Forward  The  City  should  continue  to implement  strategies from  Clearwater  Greenprint that  relate  to green building.    This item is formulated  into an action  in this Plan.   Parks  and Urban Forest Restoration (Advanced Achievement  Level)  Description  of Issue  Parks and  urban forests  can be  severely  damaged following   a   wind,  fire  or  storm  surge  event.   Since  trees help reduce  energy   consumption,  filter pollutants  from   air  and  water, recharge   aquifers,  and provide  habitat  for  species their  loss  following  a   disaster impacts the  quality  of  life.   Restoring parks and  forests is  essential  to the  environmental  and  social  health of  the   community.   Re‐planting trees quickly  without  a  broader  strategy   can increase vulnerability  to the  next  storm, so it is important  that  professional  arborists,  the  City  and  residents coordinate.    Clearwater  Context  Clearwater  Greenprint discusses  tree canopy  expansion  and  a   community  education  program.   Article  3,  Division  12  of  the  CDC   outlines the  requirements for  landscaping  and  tree protection  on   private  property;  this would  still  apply  following   a  disaster.   If  certain types of  plant  material that are  required by  the  CDC  are   difficult  to obtain  after a disaster,  the  applicant  can use  the   Comprehensive  Landscaping  Program outlined in Section  3‐ 1202.G   of  the  CDC, which  allows for   greater flexibility.   Pinellas  County’s PDRP states it will  develop a  re ‐forestation  plan in the  Environmental  Restoration  Action  Plan.       Steps  Forward  The  City  should  implement  Land  Use   and  Urban Form Strategy  4  “Greenspace  Expansion”  from  Clearwater Greenprint.   This item is  formulated into an action in this Plan.   As part of a  future  planning   effort, the  City  should  consider development of  an Urban Forest   Management Plan,  which would  include  reforestation strategies  following  a   disaster.   Alternatively, the  City  could  consider  partnering with  Pinellas County  in the development of  a   reforestation plan.   Once  pursued,  either of  these  options  should   be  incorporated to future  updates of  this Plan.     Economic  Redevelopment  Resumption and Retention of Major Employers (Minimum   Achievement Level)  Description  of Issue  Since  employment is a  primary  reason  for  residents to return and   rebuild  quickly  after a  disaster,  it is important  for  major   employers to get back to business  as soon  as possible.   Most   major  employers already  have  business  continuity  plans,  but   government can help in other  ways.   One  way  to  help is for  the  City  to aid businesses located in hazardous  areas in relocating,   temporarily  or  permanently, within  the  community.    Clearwater  Context  The  Comprehensive  Plan contains  a  Policy  stating the  City  will   coordinate  with  businesses to aid in  disaster planning  and   recovery  for  businesses in the  coastal  storm  area.   Pinellas  County’s PDRP contains  actions and  strategies aimed at getting  businesses up  and  running  again.    CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  4: ISSUES  38    PHOTOGRAPH   9:  J OCELYN   A UGUSTINO,  N OVEMBER  5,  2005,  B IG   PINE  KEY ,  F LORIDA   Steps  Forward  The  City  should  continue  to coordinate  with  the  County  in  implementing its PDRP  actions relating to business  resumption   and  retention.   The  City  should  also  implement the  Policy  in the   Comprehensive  Plan  that coordinates with  businesses in disaster  planning  and  recovery.   These  items are  formulated into actions in  this Plan.    Small Business Assistance (Minimum  Achievement Level)  Description  of Issue  Small  businesses  usually  comprise  the  majority  of  businesses in a   community  and  are  less  likely  than large  businesses to reopen or   succeed following  a  disaster.   In  fact, approximately  40 to 60   percent of  small businesses never reopen following  a  disaster.18   The  State  of  Florida  offers bridge  loans, 19 but  only   for  businesses  that suffer  physical  damage, so businesses  that simply  have  their   normal  operations  interrupted or  experience indirect impacts do  not  qualify.   In  reaching out  to  small  businesses it is important  to  remember there  are  really  two groups  with  different  needs to   consider—the  small  business  owner  and  the  property  owner,   since  often small  businesses do not  own the  land  or  building   where  they  operate.   Small  business  owners should  carry  insurance  related to covering the  loss  of  personal  property  (e.g.,   office  equipment  and  supplies,  furniture  and  inventory) and   income.   These  include  business  continuity  or  business  income   and  interruption  insurance.   Property  owners should  carry  insurance  relating to the  loss   of  real property  (e.g.,  land  and   buildings).   Home  and  business  insurance  does not  cover  flood   damage  from  a  hurricane—these  insurance  policies must  be   purchased through  the   NFIP.   Clearwater  Context  The  Comprehensive  Plan contains  a  strategy  that states the  City   will  coordinate  with  the Chambers of  Commerce in developing  an  informational  program  about  hurricane  preparedness for  local  businesses.    The  Economic  Development  Department already   gives emergency response  guides,  developed in 2011  with  the  help of  the  City’s Emergency Manager, to businesses in  Clearwater.   In  2011  the  City  Council  created the  Clearwater  Business  Task  Force  as a  result of  concerns over the  environment  facing  businesses in the  City.   One  of  the  recommendations of  the   Business  Task  Force’s Final  Report was  that the  City  should   establish  emergency  land  use, zoning  and  permitting Codes to  deal with  a  major  natural  disaster,  and  that these  provisions   should  allow affected businesses  to  immediately  relocate  to other                                                                18  http://www.preparemybusiness.org/   19  http://www.floridadisasterloan.org/   CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  4: ISSUES   39  areas in the  City  to continue  operations.  Pinellas County’s PDRP  contains  strategies and  actions related to assisting  small  business.   Steps  Forward  The  City  should  coordinate  with  the  Chambers of  Commerce in  developing  an informational  program  about  hurricane   preparedness for  local  businesses.    The  City  should  provide  more   information  on  disaster recovery to small  businesses through   the   existing  business  visitation  program.     The  City  should  coordinate   seminars that help small  businesses prepare  for  disasters through   the  Pinellas County  Economic  Development Small Business   Development  Center.   To  address the  concern of the  Business   Task  Force, the  City  can  establish  emergency  provisions that   would  allow  businesses affected by  disasters to  temporarily   relocate  to other  parts of  the  City.   The  City  should  also continue   to coordinate  with  the  County  in implementing  its  PDRP actions  related to small business  assistance.    These  items are  formulated  into actions  in this Plan.   Workforce  Retention (Recommended Achievement Level)  Description  of Issue  In  order  for   businesses to function  following  a  disaster there must   be  a  workforce  to fill  the  positions.   To  retain employees, schools   need to be  open,  childcare  needs to be  available and  people  need  places to live.    Clearwater  Context  Pinellas County’s PDRP addresses several of  these  issues (e.g.,   schools  and   childcare).   The  City  addresses the  rebuilding  of   housing  through  existing  documents and  will  also develop  strategies and  actions as part of  this  Plan.    Steps  Forward  The  City  should  assist  the  County  in implementing  its PDRP actions   related to temporary  housing  and  awareness of  employment  opportunities in addition  to the  City’s own  efforts in ensuring  the   availability  of  housing.   These  items are  formulated into actions in  this Plan.    Tourism  Renewal (Recommended Achievement Level)  Description  of Issue  Clearwater is  heavily  reliant  on  the  success of  the  tourism  industry   so it is  vital  following  a  disaster that our  community  is viewed  as  being “back in business.”    A  big part of  getting tourists back is  restoring the  attractions  that draw them here—the  beaches,   entertainment and  cultural  attractions.   Media  outlets may  be   more  interested in showing  visual  images of  devastation,  negative   reports and  shortfalls in  emergency  response  rather than  restoration of  beaches,  success  stories,  and  incremental  improvement.   A  unified regional  media  strategy  will  create  more   success through  aggregated resources.   Clearwater  Context  Pinellas County’s PDRP contains  actions and  strategies designed  specifically  to  help tourism  related businesses following  disasters.    For  example,  one  action  states that local  annual  events and   festivals should  resume  and  be  promoted and  another  states that  strategic  staged marketing and  public  relations campaigns should   be  developed.    Steps  Forward  The  City  should  continue  to coordinate  with  the  County  in  implementing its PDRP  actions related to ensuring  tourism  returns  after a  disaster.   The  City  should  also coordinate  with  the   Clearwater Regional  Chamber of  Commerce  and the  Clearwater  CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  4: ISSUES  40  Beach Chamber of  Commerce  in development  of  a  media   campaign  designed  to bring tourism  back to the  area following  a   disaster.   These  items are  formulated  into actions in this Plan.    Physical Economic  Redevelopment Projects  (Advanced  Achievement Level)  Description  of Issue  Opportunities may  arise after a  disaster to start planned  physical   economic  development projects or  create  new  projects that use   post ‐disaster  funding  or   available  land.   CRA districts and   Enterprise  Zones can be  great locations  to focus  post ‐disaster   redevelopment projects since  these  districts have  special   financing  tools,  like  tax  increment financing.     Clearwater  Context  The  City’s Downtown  CRA currently has a  number of  grant  programs and  strategic  plans.    Steps  Forward  The  City  should  continue  to implement  the  current CRA programs  and  plan following  a  disaster.   This item is formulated into an  action  in this Plan.   Opportunities to  Sustainably Restore  Economic Vitality  (Advanced Achievement Level)  Description  of Issue  A  disaster may  provide  the  opportunity  for  businesses to assess  their  long ‐term niche  in the  local  market and  take advantage  of   any  changes in demographics or  business  incentives that may   occur  as a  result of  the  disaster.   An already  struggling business   may  need to rethink its business  plan and  use  the  disaster as an  entrepreneurial impetus to redefine  its purpose.   Communities  with  a  diverse  spectrum of  businesses will  be  better  poised for   recovery  following  a  disaster,  so any  efforts to diversify  the  local   economy  should  continue.    Clearwater  Context  The  Economic Development Strategic Plan  outlines strategies that  identify  several target industries  that will  diversify  Clearwater’s  economy  (for  further  information  see  the  review of  the  Strategic  Plan  in Chapter  2).    Steps  Forward  The  City  should  continue  to implement  strategies from  the   Economic  Development  Strategic Plan  in an effort to sustainably   restore  economic  vitality  after a  disaster.   This item is formulated  into an action  in this Plan.   Land Use   Phased Reconstruction  and Streamlined Permitting  (Minimum   Achievement Level)  Description  of Issue  If  there  are  no procedures for  differentiating  between various  types of  permit applications  and  when they will  be  processed,  planning  and  development staff  could  be  overwhelmed and  the   critical permits that need  to be  issued for  recovery to advance   could  be  delayed.    Clearwater  Context  The  Comprehensive  Plan contains  Policies that state  temporary   building  moratoriums may  be  declared and  requires this Plan to  distinguish   between building  permits needed for  immediate   repair  and  those  related to long ‐term repair.   The  document   Development Services Guide  to  After a  Disaster organizes logistical   operations  of  the  Planning  and  Development Department but   does not   outline  a  streamlined permitting process.   The  CDC  CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  4: ISSUES   41  establishes rules regarding what can be  permitted with  a  building   permit and  what requires a  special  approval  process,  such as a   hearing before  the  Development Review  Committee  (DRC)  or   CDB.   Each of  these  hearings has specified procedures including   required public  noticing  and  time  frames for  review of   applications.    Steps  Forward  Due  to public  perception  of  moratoria, City  staff  discussion   concluded  that developing  temporary  moratoria  is not  a  direction   the  City  would  likely  pursue.   However, this should  not  limit   efforts of  future  staff  and  the  City  Council  to move  forward with   any  such efforts.   The  document  Development Services Guide to   After  a  Disaster  should  be  updated  to address permit review  and   inspection  timing.   In   order  to further  streamline  permitting for   properties subject to special  area  plans  (e.g.,  Beach by  Design,   Clearwater Downtown   Redevelopment Plan), the  City  should   examine  what items require  administrative  approval  versus  approval  from the  CDB  and  consider a  post ‐disaster policy   framework that  would  allow  for  a  shift  to administrative  approval   for  certain items.   The  City  should  also review requirements for   public  hearings and  time  frames for review of  applications  in the   context of  a  post ‐disaster  development setting.   These  items are   formulated into actions in this Plan.   Build Back Standards for  Nonconforming and Substantially  Damaged Structures (Minimum  Achievement Level)  Description  of Issue  Nonconforming  and  substantial  damage  policies  generally  state   that a  structure  must  be rebuilt  to current adopted  standards   once  it meets a  certain damage  threshold.    Clearwater  Context  The  City  of  Clearwater uses the  50 percent rule—meaning  if a  structure  sustains  damage  where  the  cost  of  restoring the   structure  would  equal  or exceed 50 percent of  the  market value   of  the  structure, then the  structure  must  be  brought  into  compliance  with  the  City’s flood  damage  prevention  regulations,   including  elevating the  building  to or above  the  100‐year flood   elevation. Any  nonconforming  structure  that is destroyed or   damaged to 50 percent or  more  of  the assessed value  of  the   structure  must  comply  with  the  current CDC.   CDC  Section  6‐ 109.B. provides a  way  for  structures that are  nonconforming  with   respect to density  to be  reconstructed on  the  same  parcel,  provided approval  from   the  CDB  is obtained.   These  rules would   still  apply  after a  disaster.   Steps  Forward  None, as issue  is adequately  addressed.      Controlling Long ‐term  Post‐disaster Blight (Recommended  Achievement Level)  Description  of Issue  If  some  residents chose  not  to return to their  homes or  lack  necessary  funds  to repair  them after a  disaster it could  result in  blight  throughout  the  community.   Blight  abatement after a  disaster could  be  beyond  the  capability  of  current local  code   enforcement procedures.    Clearwater  Context  The  CDC  outlines code  enforcement proceedings and  penalties in  Part I,  Article  7.   Procedures vary depending  on  if the  violation  is a   non ‐nuisance  case  versus  a  nuisance  case.   Nuisances are  defined   in Section  3‐1503  of  the   CDC  and  include  situations  typical   following  a   devastating disaster—abandoned  or   boarded up   CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  4: ISSUES  42  buildings,  accumulation  of  weeds,  debris,  trash and  the  like.   Section  7‐103 of  the  CDC  outlines the  remedies and  penalties for   properties that  are  determined to have  a  nuisance  by  the   Municipal  Code  Enforcement Board.   Remedies and  penalties   include  fines,  repairs under  the  authority  of  the  City  Manager,  agreements to abate  the  nuisance, liens,  stopwork orders and   revocations of  permits.      Steps  Forward  The  City  should  review its procedures  for  the  demolition  of   unsafe   structures for  opportunities  to streamline  the  process so these   structures are  addressed in a  timely manner  before  they severely   impact the  surrounding   neighborhood.   This item is formulated  into actions  in this Plan.       PHOTOGRAPH   10:  A NDREA   B OOHER,  J ULY   22,  2005,  G REEN   POINT,  F LORIDA  Reducing Disaster Vulnerability through Voluntary Mitigation  Programs  (Recommended Achievement Level)  Description  of Issue  Resilience  to  future  disasters can be  increased by  building  back  differently  in  high  hazard locations   after a  disaster.   This can be   accomplished  through  voluntary  programs like  transfer of   development  rights and   mitigation  incentives.   A  transfer of   development  rights program that includes  criteria for  decreasing  development  rights in hazardous  locations  by  transferring them to  more  sustainable  areas would  be  an example  of  reducing disaster  vulnerability through  a  voluntary  mitigation  program.    Clearwater  Context  The  City  currently  has a  transfer of  development rights program   as outlined in Article  4,  Division  14  of  the  CDC.  However the   program  is rarely used.   There  are  currently no incentives  provided by  the  City  for  voluntary  mitigation  programs, but  the   LMS  lists voluntary  mitigation  programs as an Objective  to pursue.     Steps  Forward  The  City’s transfer of  development rights program  should  be   evaluated and  updated  if changes can  be  made  that will  increase   use  of  the  program.   As  part of  the  LMS,  the  City should  explore   the  possibility  of  developing  voluntary  mitigation  programs.  These   items are  formulated into actions in  this Plan.   Prioritizing   Areas  to  Focus  Redevelopment (Advanced  Achievement Level)  Description  of Issue  Some  jurisdictions  that participated in  the  State’s PDRP Pilot   Program chose  to designate  certain areas as “Priority   Redevelopment Areas”  or  PRAs.   The   concept behind  PRAs is that  following  a   disaster,  limited public  funds  should  be  focused  on  the   CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  4: ISSUES   43  redevelopment of  important  community  centers.   For  example,  Hillsborough  County  followed this approach and  included  several  different  categories  of  PRAs including  Sustainable  Regional  PRA,  Sustainable  Community  PRA, Vulnerable  Location ‐Dependent  PRA   and  Vulnerable  Established  Community  PRA. (This  issue  is related  to “Enhanced  Infrastructure  Capacity to Priority  Redevelopment  Areas” issue in Infrastructure  and  Public  Facilities  section of  this  Chapter.)  Clearwater  Context  The  City  has not  identified any  PRAs as of  date.   Steps  Forward  The  City  should  consider identifying  PRAs in future  planning   efforts and  incorporating  them into  updates of  this Plan.      Historic  Preservation and  Restoration (Advanced Achievement  Level)  Description  of Issue  Historic  resources are  valuable  to communities because  they  build   sense  of  place  and  foster community  pride, so their  loss  following   a  disaster can be  devastating. Historic  structures may  be   particularly  vulnerable  to  damage  due  to their  age  and  repair can  be  complicated to navigate  due  to desire  to maintain  their   character and historic  designation.    Clearwater  Context  The  CDC  contains  provisions   on  Historic  Preservation (Article  3,   Division  10)   and  a  process for  designating  structures as historic   (Section  4‐607)  but  the   City  lacks a  comprehensive  plan for   identifying,  evaluating and  protecting these  resources.   Steps  Forward  There  are  many  issues unique  to historic  preservation  and   restoration that should  be explored by  the  City  in future  planning   efforts and  incorporated into updates to this  Plan.   Reducing Disaster Vulnerability through Land Use and  Development Regulations (Advanced Achievement Level)  Description  of Issue  The  easiest way  to reduce  vulnerability  is by  restricting rebuilding   in hazardous locations  and requiring mitigation  where  vulnerable   redevelopment cannot  be  precluded.   However, given the  legal  context for  private  property  rights this  is not  easy  to achieve.   There  are  smaller  steps communities  can take  like  establishing   special  permit requirements,  increased setbacks from  hazard  sources like  a  waterway, and  hazard‐specific  site  design   requirements.   Clearwater  Context  Regulations,  like  setbacks, are  currently outlined according to  zoning  district in the  CDC.   There  are  a  few additional  setback  criteria that apply  to waterfront properties, including  provisions   that protect certain water views from  encroachment by  structures  and  landscaping,  in order  to preserve  sight  visibility  triangles  (Section  3‐904)  and  establish  that structures cannot  be  seaward  of  the  Coastal  Construction  Control  Line  (CCCL)  (Section  3‐905).   But there  are  no special  setback requirements aimed at reducing  disaster vulnerability  or  hazard‐specific  site  design  requirements.   However, the  CDC  is a  flexible  code  with  an existing  framework  that lends  itself to future  development  of  such  provisions.     CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  4: ISSUES  44    PHOTOGRAPH   11:  M ARK   W OLFE,  F EBRUARY  2,  2007,  LAKE  C OUNTY ,  F LORIDA  Steps  Forward  The  City  should  explore  land  use  and  development  regulations  aimed at reducing  disaster vulnerability.   This item is formulated  into actions  in this Plan.    Health and  Social Services  Some  issues are  better  addressed on  a  countywide  or  regional  scale.   This is the  case  for  the  following  health  and  social  services  issues outlined in the  Guide :     Health Facility  Restoration     Social  Service  Provision  to Socioeconomic  Vulnerable   Populations     Public  Safety  Service  Levels Re‐established  Throughout  the   Community     Coordination  and  Assistance  for  Non ‐Governmental  Organizations  and  Volunteers   Provide  for   Special  Needs  Populations  Throughout  Long ‐ Term Redevelopment    Public  Transportation  Restoration and Improvement   Schools,  Higher Education  Reopened     Mental and  Behavioral Health Assistance   Medical Personnel  Retention  and  Recruitment    Health‐Related  Pollution  and  Environmental  Justice   Quality  of  Life  Factors  The  City  should  continue  to work as  a  partner  with  Pinellas County   in providing   assistance  in  implementing applicable  actions from  its  PDRP Health and  Human Services Action  Plan.   ISSUES  SUMMARY  The  discussion  above  indicates several issues that the  City  has   already  thoroughly  addressed,  as well  as highlights  where  further   work needs to be  done,   either through  this Plan  or  future   planning  efforts.   Table  3 summarizes the  context  of  these  issues  in Clearwater, sorting  each issue  into one  of  the  three Guide   categories (Minimum,  Recommended  or  Advanced)  and  outlines  next steps forward.   These  items are  formulated  into actions in  this Plan. CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  4: ISSUES   45  T ABLE   3:  P OST‐ DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT  I SSUES   S UMMARY Issue Existing Context Steps Forward Category: Housing Temporary housing siting criteria, provision, and removal*  Clearwater CDC Section 3-2103.M  Pinellas County PDRP, Land Use, Housing and Mitigation Action Plan, actions related to disaster housing  Pinellas County’s Temporary Housing Ordinance (Draft March 2013)  Continue to coordinate with Pinellas County in the development of the countywide Temporary Housing Ordinance and provide assistance in implementing the County’s PDRP actions relating to disaster housing  These items have been formulated into actions in this Plan Ability to reconstruc t homes rapidly*  Pinellas County PDRP, Construction, Permitting and Historic Preservation Action Plan, strategies and actions related to the adequate supply of material and labor and availability of lic ensed contractors  Clearwater Planning & Development Department’s Development Services Guide to After a Disaster  Interlocal Agreement with Pinellas County (Draft 2012)  Clearwater CDC Section 4-202  Assist Pinellas County with implementation of strategies and actions related to the adequate supply of material and labor and availability of lic ensed contractors  Update Development Services Guide to After a Disaster  Enter into Interlocal Agreement with Pinellas County  Explore agreements with other jurisdictions and private companies that provide building plan review and inspection services  The City should conduct more detailed research of the issue of property division following catastrophic disasters and challenges faced in surveying property post-disaster  These items have been formulated into actions in this Plan Transitioning residents back to permanent housing**  Pinellas County PDRP, Construction, Permitting and Historic Preservation Action Plan, strategies and actions related to transitioning residents back to permanent housing  Pinellas County PDRP, Health and Human Services Action Plan  Assist the County in implementing its PDRP actions that transition residents back to permanent housing  This item has been formulated into an action in this Plan CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  4: ISSUES  46  Issue Existing Context Steps Forward Rebuilding affordable housing***  Clearwater Comprehensive Plan , Housing Element  Economic Development & Housing Department Documents (Consolidated Plan, Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy)  Clearwater CDC Section 3-920  Pinellas County PDRP, Land Use, Housing and Mitigation Action Plan, strategies and actions related to building disaster-resilient affordable housing  Develop a COOP for the Housing Division  Assist Pinellas County with implementation of strategies and actions related to building disaster-resilient affordable housing  These items have been formulated into actions in this Plan Encouraging homeowners to incorporate mitigation during rebuilding***  FBC  Clearwater FMP, Project B.4 and B.6 (p. 43-44)  Pinellas County LMS, Appendix 4  Continue to permit in accordance with the FBC and provide information regarding mitigation programs outlined by the FMP  Assist Pinellas County with implementation of the LMS, Appendix 4  These items have been formulated into actions in this Plan Category: Infrastructure and Public UtilitiesInfrastructure for temporary recovery operations*  Stand-by facilities for potable water and diversion pumps for sewage  Focus on restoration of permanent infrastructure  None, as issue is adequately addressed Debris management*  City of Clearwater Solid Waste Department Debris Management Plan, Contracts for Emergency Debris Removal Services  None, as issue is adequately addressed Financing infrastructure and public facilities repair*  FEMA Public Assistance Funds  Insurance policies for buildings, infrastructure and City bridges  Bonding capacity  CIP  None, as issue is adequately addressed Infrastructure and public facilities mitigation **  Clearwater Comprehensive Plan , Policies E.4.1.2, E.4.1.4 and E.4.1.6  These Policies have been formulated into actions in this Plan Relocation of vulnerable infrastructure and public facilities***  Clearwater Comprehensive Plan , Policies E.4.1.4 and E.4.2.2  These Policies have been formulated into actions in this Plan CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  4: ISSUES   47  Issue Existing Context Steps Forward Regional infrastructure consideration***  Coordination with regional organizations (MPO, TBRPC and TBARTA)  Pinellas County PDRP, Infrastructure Restoration Action Plan, strategies and actions relating to opening transportation corridors  Continue to coordinate with the MPO, TBRPC and TBARTA in planning regional infrastructure  Assist Pinellas County with implementation of strategies and actions relating to opening transportation corridors  These items have been formulated into actions in this Plan Enhanced infrastructure capacity to priority redevelopment areas***  No PRAs currently identified  Further development of this issue should be included in future planning efforts and incorporated into updates of this Plan Category: Environment Beach and dune restoration*  Clearwater Comprehensive Plan , Objectives E.1.1, E.2.2, E.2.4 and F.1.6 and Policies A.1.1.9, E.2.2.1, and E.2.2.2  Pinellas County PDRP, Environmental Restoration Action Plan, action relating to the development of incentives for relocating away from high risk areas  Continue to reinforce Comprehensive Plan Objectives and Policies  Assist Pinellas County with implementation of the action relating to the development of incentives for relocating away from high risk areas  These items have been formulated into actions in this Plan Environmental contamination*  Solid Waste Contracts for Emergency Debris Removal Services  Pinellas County PDRP, Environmental Restoration Action Plan, strategies and actions related to intergovernmental coordination in assessing and monitoring environmental contaminants  Coordinate with Pinellas County with implementation of actions related to intergovernmental coordination in assessing and monitoring environmental contaminants  This item has been formulated into an action in this Plan Environmental and historical review of temporary sites*  National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)  Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as amended, and Related Authorities (June 2007)  These items have been formulated into actions in this Plan CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  4: ISSUES  48  Issue Existing Context Steps Forward Natural land and habitat restoration**  Comprehensive Plan , Objective E.2.1, Policies E.3.1.3, E.3.1.5 and G.1.5.6  Pinellas County PDRP, Environmental Restoration Action Plan, strategies and actions related to restoring the most viable habitats first  Pinellas County LMS, Appendix 4, Objective 3.7  Tampa Bay Estuary Program’s Habitat Master Plan  Continue to implement the Comprehensive Plan  Assist Pinellas County with implementation of strategies and actions related to restoring the most viable habitats first  Assist Pinellas County and the Tampa Bay Estuary Program with implementation of the Habitat Master Plan  These items have been formulated into actions in this Plan Green rebuilding***  Comprehensive Plan Objective C.1.10  Clearwater Greenprint  Continue to implement Clearwater Greenprint  This item has been formulated into an action in this Plan Parks and urban forest restoration***  Clearwater Greenprint, Land Use and Urban Form Strategy 4  Pinellas County PDRP, Environmental Restoration Action Plan, action related to development of a reforestation plan  Continue to implement Clearwater Greenprint o This item has been formulated into an action in this Plan  Future planning efforts should include development of an Urban Forest Management Plan or assisting the County with development of a reforestation plan Category : Economic Redevelopment Resumption and retention of major employers*  Comprehensive Plan Policy E.5.1.1  Pinellas County PDRP Economic Restoration Action Plan, strategies and actions related to business resumption and retention  Implement the Policy in the Comprehensive Plan that coordinates with businesses in disaster planning and recovery  Assist Pinellas County with implementation of strategies and actions related to business resumption and retention  These items have been formulated into actions in this Plan CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  4: ISSUES   49  Issue Existing Context Steps Forward Small business assistance*  Comprehensive Plan Policy E.5.1.2  Emergency Response Guides distributed by Economic Development Department to businesses  2011 Business Task Force Final Report  Pinellas County PDRP Economic Restoration Action Plan actions relating to small business assistance  Implement the Policy in the Comprehensive Plan that coordinates with the Chambers of Commerce in developing an informational program for local businesses  Provide more information on disaster recovery to small businesses through the existing business visitation program  Coordinate seminars that help small businesses prepare for disasters through the Pinellas County Economic Development Small Business Development Center  To address the concern of the Business Task Force, the City should establish emergency provisions that allow businesses affected by disasters to temporarily relocate to other parts of the City  Assist Pinellas County with implementation of strategies and actions related to small business assistance  These items have been formulated into actions in this Plan Workforce retention**  Pinellas County PDRP Economic Restoration Action Plan actions related to temporary housing and awareness of employment opportunities  Forthcoming strategies and actions of this Plan related to ensuring the availability of housing  Assist the County in implementing its PDRP actions related to temporary housing and awareness of employment opportunities  This item has been formulated into an action in this Plan Tourism renewal**  Pinellas County PDRP Economic Restoration Action Plan strategies related to ensuring tourism returns after a disaster  Continue to coordinate with the County in implementing its PDRP actions related to ensuring tourism returns after a disaster  Coordinate with the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Clearwater Beach Chamber of Commerce in development of media campaign designed to bring tourism back to the area after a disaster  These items have been formulated into actions in this Plan CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  4: ISSUES  50  Issue Existing Context Steps Forward Physical economic redevelopment projects***  CRA grant programs and strategic plans  Continue to implement CRA grant programs and strategic plans  This item has been formulated into actions in this Plan Opportunities to sustainably restore economic vitality***  Economic Development Strategic Plan strategies  Continue to implement the Economic Development Strategic Plan strategies  This item has been formulated into actions in this Plan Category: Land Use Phased reconstruction and streamlined permitting*  Comprehensive Plan Policies E.4.1.5 and E.4.2.1  Clearwater Planning & Development Department’s Development Services Guide to After a Disaster  CDC, Part I, Article 4  Update Development Services Guide to After a Disaster to include provisions for streamlined permitting  This item has been formulated into actions in this Plan Build back standards for nonconforming and substantially damaged structures*  Clearwater CDC Section 6-102  Clearwater CDC Section 6-109.B  None, as issue is adequately addressed Controlling long ‐term post ‐disaster blight**  Clearwater CDC Part I, Article 7, Section 3-1503 and Section 7-103  Review procedures and timing in the demolition of unsafe structures  This item has been formulated into actions in this Plan Reducing disaster vulnerability through voluntary mitigation programs**  Clearwater CDC Article 4, Division 14  LMS, Appendix 4, Object ives 1.5, 2.3, 2.4, 3.3, 3.4, 4.3, and 4.4  Evaluate the City’s TDR program  Continue to participate in the LMS and consider development of voluntary mitigation programs  These items have been formulated into actions in this Plan Prioritizing areas to focus redevelopment***  No PRAs currently identified  Further development of this issue should be included in future planning efforts and incorporated into updates of this Plan Historic preservation and restoration***  Clearwater CDC Article 3, Division 10 and Section 4-607  Further development of this issue should be included in future planning efforts and incorporated into updates of this Plan Reducing disaster vulnerability through land use and development regulations***  Clearwater CDC Sections 3-904 and 3-905  The City should explore land use and development regulations aimed at reducing disaster vulnerability  This item has been formulated into actions in this Plan CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  4: ISSUES   51  Issue Existing Context Steps Forward Table Notes: 1. Post-Disaster Redevelopment Planning: A Guide for Florida Communities divides the issues into three categories: * Minimum—suggested to be undertaken first ** Recommended—suggested to be undertaken if resources are available *** Advanced—suggested once a community has a solid founda tion for hazard mitigation and di saster recovery (these are best practices) 2. The category “Health and Social Services” contains 11 issues, which are addressed by Pinellas County’s PDRP. Since these issues are better addressed on the countywide scale this Plan does not include an analysis of each issue, but rather recommends that the City should assist the County with applicable actions contain ed in its PDRP. CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  4: ISSUES  52             This page  intentionally  blank. CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  5:  PLAN  GOALS   53  CHAPTER   5:  PLAN  GOALS  The  goals,  strategies and actions contained within  this Chapter   and  associated Appendix C, are  based  on  the  issues discussed  in  the  previous chapter.   In   summary, issues were assessed  according to current plans,  documents and  practices within  the   City  of  Clearwater, including  intergovernmental  coordination.    Then issues  were assigned steps forward into one  of  three   categories: (1)  Adequately  addressed;  (2)  Addressed by  this Plan;   and  (3)  Addressed in future  planning  efforts.   Figure  7 summarizes  the  issues according to these  three  categories; issues in categories  (1)  and  (3)  will  not  be  addressed in this Chapter or  Plan.  Issues in  category (2)  are  included in the  goals  and  strategies outlined  below  and  the  Action  Plan included  as Appendix C  to this Plan.    GOALS    1. Housing  and  Structural Repairs:  Facilitate  permissible   reconstruction  in a  timely  manner  while  decreasing the   vulnerability of  structures to future  disasters.  2. Infrastructure  and  Public  Facility  Recovery: Restore  utilities   and  repair  infrastructure  efficiently, while  considering   mitigation  in long ‐term redevelopment of  infrastructure  to  ensure  that public  investments minimize  future  damage.  3. Environmental  Restoration:  Protect and  enhance  natural   resources to mitigate  future  disasters.   4. Economic  Resumption:  Assist  businesses in adequately   preparing for  a  disaster and  enhance  their  ability  to recover  from  a  disaster.  5. Land  Use  and  Development:  Facilitate  redevelopment in a   timely  manner,  while  seizing  opportunities for  mitigation.    F IGURE  7:  I SSUES   S UMMARY  Adequately Addressed  Infrastructure for Temporary Recovery Operations  Debris Management  Financing Infrastructure and Public Facilities Repair  Build Back Standards for Nonconforming and Substantially Damaged Structures  Addressed by this Plan  Temporary Housing Siting Criteria, Provision, and Removal  Ability to Reconstruct Homes Rapidly  Transitioning Residents Back to Permanent Housing  Rebuilding Affordable Housing  Encouraging Homeowners to Incorporate Mitigation During Rebuilding  Infrastructure and Public Facilities Mitigation  Relocation of Vulnerable Infras tructure and Public Facilities  Regional Infrastructure Consideration  Beach and Dune Restoration  Environmental Contamination  Environmental and Historical Review of Temporary Sites  Natural Land and Habitat Restoration  Green Rebuilding  Resumption and Retention of Major Employers  Small Business Assistance  Workforce Retention  Tourism Renewal  Physical Economic Redevelopment Projects  Opportunities to Sustainably Restore Economic Vitality  Phased Reconstruction and Streamlined Permitting (streamlined permitting and review timeframes)  Controlling Long‐ term Post‐ disaster Blight  Reducing Disaster Vul nerability through Voluntary Mitigation Programs  Reducing Disaster Vulnerability through Land Use and De velopment Regulations  Health and Social Services Issues  Addressed in Future Planning Efforts  Enhanced Infrastructure Capacity to Priority Redevelopment Areas  Parks and Urban Forest Restoration  Phased Reconstruction and Streamlined Permitting (moratoria)  Prioritizing Areas to Focus Redevelopment  Historic Preservation and Restoration CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  5:  PLAN  GOALS   54  STRATEGIES  1. Streamline  Permitting  2. Get Back to Business   3. Decrease  Vulnerability  4. Continue  Implementation  of  City  of   Clearwater Guiding   Documents  5. Continue  Intergovernmental Coordination   ACTION PLAN  The  Action  Plan contains  items that need to be  accomplished to  implement the  Goals and  Strategies outline  above. Some  actions   need to take  place  during  the  pre ‐disaster phase,  while  others  apply  only  after a  disaster strikes. The  Action  Plan is not  an  exhaustive  list,  but  a  working document  that can be  updated  as  needed. Completed actions  that do  not  need to  be  implemented  after every  disaster can be  taken off  the  list  and  included  in an  appendix  in future  updates as a  record of  accomplishments. Each  action  includes  the  timeframe  for  implementation  and   responsible  agency, as well  as required collaborating  agencies and   any  resources needed to  accomplish  the  action.   Not  all  five   Goals  need all  five Strategies outlined in this chapter  to be  fully   achieved.   While  some  goals need all  the  strategies, others may   only  need three  of  the  five  to accomplish  the  overall  goal.   The   Action  Plan is included  as Appendix  C  to this Plan.     PHOTOGRAPH   12:  M ARK   W OLFE,  S EPTEMBER  19,  2004,  P ORT   C HARLOTTE,  F LORIDA       CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  6:  COMMUNICATIONS  PLAN   55  CHAPTER   6:  COMMUNICATIONS  PLAN  Clear communication  of   recovery  and redevelopment information   is an essential  component  in building  a  more  disaster resilient   Clearwater.   Communication  during  the emergency response   phase  of  the  disaster cycle  is addressed by  the  CEMP,  so this   Plan  addresses issues in the  pre ‐disaster and  long ‐term recovery  and   redevelopment phases.   The  purpose  of  this chapter is to outline   how  the  City  of  Clearwater will  communicate  long‐term recovery  and  redevelopment information  to the public  as well  as how  this  information  will  be  communicated internally.    The  first step in  accomplishing  this purpose  is evaluating the  City’s current  capacity  to communicate.       PHOTOGRAPH   13:  G EORGE   A RMSTRONG ,  S EPTEMBER  4,  2008,  T ALLAHASSEE,  F LORIDA   COMMUNICATIONS  CAPACITY  ASSESSMENT   The  following section outlines key leadership  positions   responsible  for  communicating  information  to the  public  and  governmental agencies, as well  as detailing  outreach methods  employed by  those  tasked with  these  leadership positions.   F IGURE  8:  C URRENT  O UTREACH   M ETHODS Current Outreach Methods  City-Controlled Public Outreach  Access to a city employee/staff list identifying who speaks various languages  Citizen Observer listserv (Police Department)  City publications (e.g., MyClearwater Magazine , Sunshine Lines)  Citizen Request Center (public comment forms)  City website  City listserv  C-VIEW (Broadcast of public meetings and informational video bulletin boards)  Spanish language translators (Hispanic Outreach Center)  Social Media messages, pictures and videos (Table 5)  Mass Media Public Outreach  Advertising in local papers  MediaAlert (newsfeed)  Media email distribution lists  Media phone lists  Public service announcements on local TV and radio stations  Miscellaneous Public Outreach  Autodialer  Billboards  Citizen Information Center hotline (Pinellas County)  Clearwater Neighborhood Association lists (phone, email, addresses)  Door hangers  Public meetings  Variable message boards CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN    CHAPTER  6:   COMMUNICATIONS  PLAN   56  External Communications    The  City’s Public  Communications  Department operates C ‐VIEW  TV,  coordinates public  and  media  relations,  creates graphics,   manages the  City’s official  Facebook and  Twitter  pages and   produces numerous publications,  including  MyClearwater  Magazine .   The  Department also coordinates the  Clearwater 101  Citizen’s Academy, an interactive program  that focuses on   educating citizens about  the  City’s governmental  processes.     Public   Information Officer  (PIO)   The  City’s Public  Information  Officer  (PIO)  is the   Director  of  the   Public  Communications  Department or  designee.   The  PIO is the   lead in speaking  with  the  media  and coordinates media  interviews  with  City  staff  as appropriate.   During  the  initial  response  and   short ‐term recovery phases  of  the  disaster cycle, the  PIO is   responsible  for  providing  information  to the  public.   Initially  the   PIO is  assigned to the  Emergency Operations  Center (EOC)  where   recovery  operations  begin.   The  PIO is part of  a  joint  local,  state,  and  federal effort to ensure  sufficient public  information  and   education  is disseminated to affected citizens  and  entities  concerning the  recovery  effort and  state/federal  assistance.   Further  details on  public   communications  and  the  role  of  the   PIO  during  the  response  and  short ‐term recovery  phases are  provided  in the  CEMP.       Emergency  Manager  The  City  of  Clearwater has  a  designated Emergency  Manager  that  is the  primary  point  of  contact  for  regional,  state  and  federal staff.   The  Emergency  Manager  is appointed  by  the  City Manager and is  the  chair  of  the  City’s Emergency  Management Coordinating   Committee,  which  is composed of  the department director  from   each of  the  City’s departments.   Current  Outreach Methods  The  City  currently  uses a  variety  of  public  outreach methods,   listed in Figure  8 and  discussed  in the  following  sections.     Traditional:  Mass  Media (Television,  Radio  and  Print)  Television,  radio and  print  news sources are  major  sources of  news and  information  for  residents.   These  media  platforms have   the  ability  to  disseminate  information  to a  large  number  of  people   in a  timely  manner.   Although  the  online  news audience  continues   to grow, traditional  mass media  is still  an important  tool  to reach  and  communicate  information  to Clearwater residents.   The  City   of  Clearwater is included  in the  Tampa  Bay  media  market and  consists  of   multiple  mainstream television  and   radio stations  and   newspapers (Table  4).   The  PIO uses  various  methods to  reach  news media  organizations  including  Media  Alert, email, email   distribution   lists and  phone  calls (Figure  8).  Non‐Traditional:  Online  News  According to  recent studies,  more  people  are  choosing  the  Internet as their  primary source  for  news.   Traditional  news media   platforms have  a  vested interest  in the  growing trend of  online   news.   Each of  the  Tampa  Bay  news organizations  has a  news   website.   The  newest  online  trend includes  news sites that focus  on  information  and  stories specific  to  cities and  towns (e.g.,   Clearwater Patch).   The   benefits of  online  news sites include the   ability  to share  information  faster than traditional  forms of   mass  media  and  a world ‐wide  reach without  geographical  boundaries.  CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  6:  COMMUNICATIONS  PLAN   57  T ABLE   4:  L OCAL   N EWS   M EDIA   O RGANIZATIONS News Media Type News Media Organization Television Bay News 9 (24-hour cable) WFTS - ABC Action News WTVT - Fox 13 WFLA - News Channel 8 WTSP - 10 News WVEA - Univision Tampa* Info Más (Bay News 9)* Newspaper Tampa Bay Times (daily) Tampa Tribune (daily) Clearwater Beacon (weekly) Clearwater Gazette (bi-weekly) Radio WFLA 970 AM WWBA 1040 AM Online Clearwater Patch All TV stations and newspapers Table Note: *Indicates Spanish-speaking Media  Non‐Traditional:  Social  Media  Social  media provides a   platform  to  communicate  information   immediately to residents.   It  also allows residents to provide  the  City  information  and  feedback about  situations   or hazards in the   community.   The  City  currently  uses multiple  social  media   platforms that allow  the  use  of  text, pictures and videos  (Table 5).  T ABLE   5:  S OCIAL  M EDIA   PLATFORMS Social Media Platform Format/Use Facebook (CPD page) Text, pictures, video, links Facebook (City page) Text, pictures, video, links Twitter Text, pictures, links YouTube Video Pintrest Photos Flickr Photos FourSquare GPS location (check-in) Public Meetings  Public  meetings are  coordinated  by  the  City’s Official  Records and   Legislative  Services  Department and include  City Council  meetings  as well  as appointed  advisory  board  meetings (Table  6).   The   public  is welcome  to attend  all  City  Council  and  advisory  board  meetings.   The  City  of  Clearwater complies with  the  Florida   Sunshine  Law  requiring  all  board  meetings provide  “reasonable   notice.”    The  City  also complies with  all  noticing  requirements per  Florida  Statutes and  adheres to an additional  set of  noticing   requirements outlined in Section 4‐206  of  the  CDC  for  any  public   hearing required within that Code.   Section  4‐206.C.2.a.  requires  that all  notices of  public  hearings “be  provided by  publication  of  a   copy  of  the  notice  in one  or  more  newspapers with  general  circulation in the  City  of  Clearwater.”   Multi‐Language Communication  Clearwater’s diverse  population  is both  an asset and  a  challenge,  particularly  when it comes to communicating  and  reaching  residents whose  primary  language  is  not  English.   According to the   2010  Census,  more  than 14 percent of  Clearwater’s population  is  of  Hispanic  or  Latino origin.   Some  of those  residents speak little   to no English,  so it is  important  to ensure these  residents are  just   as informed as those  with English  as  their  primary  language.   In   CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN    CHAPTER  6:   COMMUNICATIONS  PLAN   58  T ABLE   6:  A DVISORY  B OARDS Name of Board Duties of Board Airpark Advisory Board Serves in advisory capacity regarding monitoring operation and maintenance of Clearwater Executive Airpark. Brownfields Advisor y Board Improves public participation/ receives public comments on rehabilitation and redevelopment of Brownfields area, community safety, employment opportunities, environmental justice, and future land use. Reviews and recommends to Council regarding site rehabilitation agreements. Implements public participation elements outlined in Federal Brownfields Economic Redevelopment Initiative Work Plan. Building/Flood Board of Adjustment and Appeals Grants variances from provisions of technical codes and from provisions of the Ci ty’s flood protection. Hears appeals from decisions and interpretations of building official related to unsafe buildings, structures, and Code. Clearwater Housing Authority Provides housing and rent subsidies for low to moderate income families. Communit y Development Board Handles planning and development matters. Conducts public hearings/decides developm ent requests that are not within discretion of city staff. Conducts design review, evaluates historic applicati ons, reviews requests for land use plan changes and rezonings, serves as Local Planning Agency to review and advise Council regarding City’s Comprehensive Plan. Environmental Advisory Board Identifies and assesses environmental objectives, provides input to Council. Enterprise Zone Development Agency Assists in development and implementation of strategic plan for area; oversees and m onitors implementation of strategic plan for area; identifies and recommends to Council ways to remove regulatory barriers and identifies financial needs of, and local resources or assistance available to, eligible businesses in area. Library Board Serves as advisor to Council in matters pertinent to policies governing Library System operations and programs. Marine Advisory Board Makes recommendations regarding City’s marinas and waterways. Municipal Code Enforcement Board Conducts hearings regarding enforcement of fire, Business Tax Receipts, building, zoning, sign, and related City codes. Parks and Recreation Board Advises City on condition, improvements and development of property for parks and recreation facilities. Public Art and Design Advisory Board Develops guidelines, procedures and policies to administer the Public Art and Design Program and recommends Public Art to City Council. Sister Cities Advisor y Board Makes recommendations for effective functioning of Sister Cities activities and advises City Council of Sister Cities program issues that might impact the expansion and development of the program. addition  to  using  Spanish ‐speaking media  (Table  4), the  City  uses  translation  services when  appropriate  to effectively  reach   Hispanic/Latino  residents.   Those  who provide  their translations   services include  the  City’s Hispanic  Liaison,  Hispanic  Outreach   Officer  and  other  Spanish ‐speaking city  employees and   volunteers.   The  City  can also partner  with  the  Hispanic  Outreach  Center  to ensure  clear communication  to Spanish ‐speaking  members of  the  community.  Intergovernmental Communication and Coordination  City  Council  members and  City  staff  are  active  participants  on  a   number  of  regional boards  and  committees that coordinate  issues  across jurisdictional  boundaries.   These  range  from  transportation   and  land  use  decisions  to emergency management.  Joint Information  Center (JIC)  During  a  major  disaster,  one  or  more  Joint  Information  Centers  (JIC)  may  be established  by  public  affairs representatives from  the   state  and  federal government.   The  city  will  coordinate  with  state/federal  JIC  personnel  to ensure  uniformity of  information   released to the  public.   City  Public  Information  Officers  may  need  to operate  out  of  JICs to  ensure  proper coordination  between the   city  and  county, state  or  federal agencies.   The  JIC will  be   responsible  for  public  awareness and information  on  statewide   and  national  levels.   INCLUDING THE  PUBLIC  IN PDRP  IMPLEMENTATION  Successful  implementation  of  the  Action Plan requires effective   communication  both   before  the  disaster and  during  long ‐term  recovery  and redevelopment. The  Public  Communications   Department is an important partner  in  addressing many  of  the   issues discussed  in Chapter  4,  and  achieving the  Goals and   CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  6:  COMMUNICATIONS  PLAN   59  Strategies in Chapter  5 of  this Plan.   Several actions  detailed in  Appendix  C  list  the  Public  Communications  Department as the   lead entity  or  required collaborator  (Figure  9).  Pre‐Disaster Public  Outreach  Implementing  the  PDRP  Action Plan   There  are  several  public  outreach actions  that need to be   accomplished  in the  pre ‐disaster phase  of  the  disaster cycle.   These  include  providing  information  to the  public  regarding  mitigation  programs, helping  in a  City ‐led education  effort to   inform  community  members on  the  benefits of  planting  trees  (outlined in Clearwater  Greenprint), coordinating  with  the   Chambers of  Commerce in developing  a  media  campaign   designed to bring tourism  back to the  community  after a  disaster,  and  assisting  with  the  development of  materials to inform  small  businesses regarding disaster recovery.   Although these  actions   are  to take  place  pre ‐disaster,  they ensure  the  community  is more   successful  in achieving long ‐term recovery and  redevelopment.   A   combination  of  the  current outreach  methods discussed  in the   Communications  Capacity  Assessment section of  this Chapter  can  be  used,  including  traditional  and  non‐traditional  media  and   multi ‐language  communication.   Post‐Disaster Public  Outreach  Implementing  the  PDRP  Action Plan   The  importance  of  effective  public  communication  assumes a   more  central role  following  a  disaster.   Particularly,  the  Public   Communications  Department will  be poised to assist  the  Planning   and  Development Department in communicating  to the  public  the   new streamlined permitting procedures that will  apply.   The   Public  Communications  Department will  also provide  assistance  to  F IGURE  10:  A DDITIONAL  O UTREACH   M ETHODS  Signage on city vehicles and city property  Toll-free numbers for out-of-area residents (pre-recorded messages)  Video on Demand on cable channels  Flyer distribution by employees or volunteers at gathering areas (Points of Distribution, churches, active businesses, chambers, police and fire stations, post offices, housing facilities , social service locations, etc. F IGURE  9:  PUBLIC  C OMMUNICATIONS  DEPARTMENT  C OLLABORATION   A CTIONS Pre-Disaster  Provide information to the public regarding mitigation programs outlined by the Floodplain Management Plan (FMP). (Goal 1, Strategy 4, Action 2)  Implement Land Use and Urban Form Strategy 4 “Greenspace Expansion” from Clearwater Greenprint . (Goal 3, Strategy 4, Action 3)  Coordinate with the Chambers of Commerce in developing a media campaign designed to bring tourism back to the community after a disaster. (Goal 4, Strategy 2, Action 2)  Using the City’s existing business visitation program, provide information on disaster recovery to small businesses. (Goal 4, Strategy 3, Action 2) Post-Disaster  Ensure the public is aware of the streamlined permitting of repair of existing primary structures through press releases and updates on the City website. (Goal 1, Strategy 1, Action 1c)  Ensure businesses are aware of the opportunity to temporarily relocate (per Action 1a) through outreach from Economic Development staff, press releases and updates on the City website. (Goal 4, Strategy 2, Action 1c)  Assist Pinellas County with implementation of strategies and actions related to temporary housing and awareness of employment opportunities outlined in its PDRP’s Economic Restoration Action Plan. (Goal 4, Strategy 5, Action 3)  Assist Pinellas County with implementation of actions related to ensuring tourism returns after a disaster outlined in its PDRP’s Economic Restoration Action Plan. (Goal 4, Strategy 5, Action 4) CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN    CHAPTER  6:   COMMUNICATIONS  PLAN   60  Pinellas County  in their  efforts to make the  public  more  aware  of   employment opportunities (posting   on  City  website  and  inclusion   in City  print  publications  of  public  and private  sector  employment  opportunities)  and  actions  that will  ensure  tourism  returns,   including  the  coordination  of  “back  to business”  media   campaigns.   To  accomplish  these  actions  the  current outreach   methods discussed  in the  Communications  Capacity  Assessment  section of  this Chapter  can  be  used.   The  Role  of the  Public  Information Officer    The  PIO  will  provide  news briefs to the  media  during  recovery  operations  and  throughout  redevelopment activities.   The  PIO or   designated Public  Communications  staff  members will  use  the   City’s website  and  social  media  platforms  to disseminate  recovery  and  redevelopment information  to citizens.   At the  discretion of   the  PIO,  additional  outreach methods may  also be  used based  on   availability  and  effectiveness in achieving the  goals of  this  Plan  (Figure  10).   The  Role  of Social Media   Hurricane  Sandy,  a  destructive  tropical  cyclone  that  hit  the  coast   of  the  Northeastern U.S. in October  2012,  marked  a  shift  for   social   media  use  in  disasters.20   Social  media will  play  a  significant  role  in  immediate  dissemination  of  information  about   disasters without   reliance  on  traditional  news media.   Social  media also allows  out ‐ of ‐area people  to get information  regarding the  situation  and   family  and  friends,  without  the  filter of  traditional  news  platforms.   This affords  the  City  the  unique  opportunity  to tell  its  own  story  as the  community  transitions  from  short ‐term recovery                                                               20Cohen,   Sara  Estes  (2013,  March  7).  Sandy   Marked   a  Shift   for   Social Media  Use   in   Disasters.   Emergency   Management.  http://www.emergencymgmt.com/disaster/Sandy ‐Social‐Media ‐Use ‐in ‐ Disasters.html    to long ‐term recovery  and  redevelopment.   A  regional,  state  and   national  audience  can stay  informed of  positive  “back to business”   developments in the  community  as they take  place  in real time.   Social  media can also serve  as an informal  dialogue  between  residents and their  government.   Public  Meetings  Residents should  be  encouraged and  empowered to take  an  active  role  in  the  post ‐disaster decision  making process.   This   includes  participation  at City  Council  meetings and other  public   meetings following  a  disaster (see  Table  6 for  complete  listing  of   advisory  boards).   Depending  on  the  scale  of  the  disaster and   extent of  damage  to the  community, there  may  be  a  need to hold   community  meetings in neighborhoods  most  severely  impacted,   to ensure  elected officials  and  community  residents share  a  common vision  of  how to achieve  long ‐term recovery and   redevelopment.   The  City  should  not  hesitate  to seize  these   opportunities which will  cultivate  an  atmosphere  of  trust  between  the  public  and  elected officials.    The   ability  of  the  public  to  participate  in  decisions  that guide  redevelopment activities  increases the  likelihood  that the  public  will  accept and  support  elected officials  that are  ultimately  responsible  for  making the   tough  decisions.     CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  6:  COMMUNICATIONS  PLAN   61  During  post ‐ disaster recovery and  redevelopment, it may  take  a   greater effort for  local  government actions to be transparent due   to factors including  changes in typical  methods of  communication,   displaced  residents and  focus on  more  immediate  post ‐disaster  concerns like  reoccupation  of   homes and  returning to  employment.   To  overcome this challenge  the  City  can try  a   variety  of  additional  outreach methods  to facilitate  public   meetings (see Figure  11).        INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS  IN  PDRP  IMPLEMENTATION  As City  staff  transitions  from the  NIMS  structure  outlined in the   CEMP to the  long ‐term recovery and redevelopment actions   outlined in this Plan,  City  Department directors will  communicate   the  status  of  action  implementation  to the  Post ‐ Disaster  Redevelopment Steering Committee, which is responsible  for   the   implementation  and  maintenance  of  this Plan.   The  Post ‐Disaster   Redevelopment Steering Committee  is discussed  in the  following   chapter.       F IGURE  11:  A DDITIONAL  O UTREACH   M ETHODS  TO  F ACILITATE  PUBLIC  M EETINGS  Expansion of Public Meeting Notices to Non-Traditional Formats  In addition to noticing public meetings in print newspapers, as required by the CDC, provide notice of public meetings in a variety of other formats including the City’s website and social media  Mobile Community Listening Sessions  In severely impacted neighborhoods, hold mobile community listening sessions, which can serve to identify common recovery and redevelopment themes and issues that can be addressed by City staff and elected officials  Use of New or Emerging Technology  Podcasts, blogs, live chat with government officials  E-Town Hall Meetings  Granicus online forum CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN    CHAPTER  6:   COMMUNICATIONS  PLAN   62            This page  intentionally  blank. CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  7:  PLAN  IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE  63  CHAPTER   7:  PLAN  IMPLEMENTATION  AND  MAINTENANCE  PLAN IMPLEMENTATION  The  Action  Plan will  be  implemented during  three  phases of  the   disaster cycle, including  pre ‐disaster,  short ‐term recovery  (1‐90  days)  and  long ‐term recovery and  redevelopment (4 months   to 2  years or  more).   Pre ‐disaster actions  that are  completed by  staff   may  be  removed  from  Appendix  C:  Action  Plan in updates to  this  Plan and  placed in Appendix  D:  Accomplished  Pre ‐Disaster  Actions.   Tables 7 and  8  divide  the  pre ‐disaster actions  from   Appendix  C  into two timeframes:  short  term implementation  (0‐3  years) and  medium  term  implementation  (4‐6  years).   Short  term  implementation  actions  are  those  that may  take  little  staff  time   and  resources to accomplish. Medium  term implementation   actions are  those  that may  take  more  staff  time  and  resources to  accomplish.   Some  pre ‐disaster actions are  coordinated  through   Pinellas County  or  the  Chambers of  Commerce;  therefore  they  are   not  included  in Tables 7  and  8.   City   staff  should   participate  and   coordinate  with  Pinellas County  and  the  Chambers of  Commerce   as they implement  those  actions (listed  in Figure 12).   Tables 7 and  8 will  also need to be  updated  as pre ‐disaster actions   that are  accomplished  are  moved from  Appendix  C  to Appendix  D.   Actions that apply  to the  short ‐term recovery  or  long ‐term  recovery  and redevelopment phases  need to be  implemented  each time  a  disaster is declared and  damage  occurs.   Depending   on  the  type  and  severity of  the  disaster some  actions may  not be   applicable.   It  is the  purview of  the  City  Council,  in  conjunction   with  City  staff,  to determine  which actions do and do not apply   following  a   disaster and  to commence  with  implementation.     F IGURE  12:  PRE‐DISASTER  A CTIONS  C OORDINATED   T HROUGH  PINELLAS  C OUNTY   OR   THE  C HAMBERS   OF   C OMMERCE  Assist Pinellas County with implementation of strategies related to disaster housing outlined in its PDRP’s Land Use, Housing and Mitigation Action Plan. (Goal 1, Strategy 5, Action 5)  Assist Pinellas County with implementation of Appendix 4 of the Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS). (Goal 1, Strategy 5, Action 7)  Assist Pinellas County with implementation of strategy and action relating to opening transportation corridors outlined in its PDRP’s Infrastructure Restoration Action Plan. (Goal 2, Strategy 5, Action 2)  Assist Pinellas County with implementation of the action relating to the identification of incentives for relocating away from high risk areas outlined in its PDRP’s Environmental Restoration Action Plan. (Goal 3, Strategy 5, Action 1)  Assist Pinellas County with implementation of the actions related to intergovernmental coordination in assessing and monitoring environmental contaminants outlined in its PDRP’s Environmental Restoration Action Plan. (Goal 3, Strategy 5, Action 2)  Assist Pinellas County with implementation of the strategies and actions related to restoring the most viable habitats first. (Goal 3, Strategy 5, Action 4)  Coordinate with the Chambers of Commerce in developing a media campaign designed to bring tourism back to the community after a disaster. (Goal 4, Strategy 2, Action 2)  Coordinate with the Chambers of Commerce in developing an informational program about hurricane preparedness for local businesses. (Goal 4, Strategy 3, Action 1)  Assist Pinellas County with implementation of strategies and actions related to business resumption and retention outlined in its PDRP’s Economic Restoration Action Plan. (Goal 4, Strategy 5, Action 1)  Assist Pinellas County with implementation of strategies and actions related to small business assistance outlined in its PDRP’s Economic Restoration Action Plan. (Goal 4, Strategy 5, Action 2)  Assist Pinellas County with implementation of strategies and actions related to temporary housing and awareness of employment opportunities outlined in its PDRP’s Economic Restoration Action Plan. (Goal 4, Strategy 5, Action 3)  Continue to participate in the LMS and consider development of voluntary mitigation programs. (Goal 5, Strategy 5, Action 1) CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN    CHAPTER  7:   PLAN  IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE  64  T ABLE   7:  P RE ‐ DISASTER  S HORT  T ERM   I MPLEMENTATION   A CTIONS  (0 ‐3   YEARS ) Goal, Strategy & Action Reference Number Action Goal 1, Strategy 1, Action 1a Update the document Development Services Guide for After a Disaster to include expedited permitting and inspection processes. In particular, procedures should streamline permitting of repair of existing primary structures. Goal 1, Strategy 1, Action 1b Train staff in the updated procedures per Action 1.a. Goal 1, Strategy 1, Action 2 Explore mutual aid agreements with other jurisdictions and emergency service contracts with private companies that provide building plans review and inspection services Goal 1, Strategy 1, Action 4 Update the document Development Services Guide for After a Disaster to clarify which legal instruments will be acceptable proofs of ownership, for obtaining permits, following a disaster. Goal 1, Strategy 4, Action 2 Provide information to the public regarding mitigation programs outlined by the Floodplain Management Plan (FMP). Goal 1, Strategy 4, Action 3b Develop a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) for the Economic Development & Housing Department’s Housing Division that includes policies for coordinating with Federal HUD staff. Goal 1, Strategy 4, Action 3c Train Housing Division staff in procedures in administering programs following a disaster. Goal 1, Strategy 5, Action 1 Enter into Interlocal Agreement with Pinellas County (for assistance with building plans and permit reviews following a disaster). Goal 1, Strategy 5, Action 2 Continue to coordinate with Pinellas County as it develops the countywide Temporary Housing Ordinance. Goal 4, Strategy 2, Action 1b Prepare emergency ordinance(s) to allow temporary business use in non-traditional locations (e.g. hotel meeting space, community centers, etc.). Goal 4, Strategy 3, Action 2 Using the City’s existing business visitation program, provide information on disaster recovery to small businesses. Goal 4, Strategy 3, Action 3 Coordinate seminars that help small businesses prepare for disasters through the Pinellas County Economic Development Small Business Development Center. Goal 5, Strategy 1, Action 1 Amend the CDC for consistency with Comprehensive Plan Policy E.4.1.1. Goal 5, Strategy 1, Action 2a Amend the CDC for consistency with Comprehensive Plan Policy E.4.1.3. Goal 5, Strategy 1, Action 2b Update the document Development Services Guide for After a Disaster to include procedures needed to permit according to the previous action. Goal 5, Strategy 3, Action 1 Amend the Community Development Code for consistency with Comprehensive Plan Policy E.1.2.5. Goal 5, Strategy 4, Action 1 Review procedures and timing in the demolition of unsafe structures. Depending on the outcome of the review, amend the Community Development Code to make changes that reduce post-disaster blight or continue to administer the program as currently outlined in the CDC.   T ABLE   8:  P RE ‐ DISASTER  M EDIUM  T ERM   I MPLEMENTATION   A CTIONS  (4 ‐6   YEARS) Goal, Strategy & Action Reference Number Action Goal 1, Strategy 1, Action 3 Conduct research on the issue of property division following catastrophic disasters and challenges faced in surveying property post-disaster. Goal 2, Strategy 3, Action 5a Address the removal, relocation, or structural modification of damaged infrastructure. Must be consistent with federal funding provisions. Goal 2, Strategy 3, Action 5b Research federal funding available for infrastructure replacement. Goal 2, Strategy 3, Action 5c Develop a list of standards to categorize infrastructure post-disaster as needing removal, relocation or structural modification. Goal 2, Strategy 3, Action 5d Assess damage to public infrastructure and facilities based on previously developed list of standards. Goal 2, Strategy 3, Action 5e Prioritize damaged infrastructure and tie to available federal funding. Goal 3, Strategy 4, Action 2 Continue to implement goals and strategies in Clearwater Greenprint related to green buildings.* Goal 3, Strategy 4, Action 3 Implement Land Use and Urban Form Strategy 4 “Greenspace Expansion” from Clearwater Greenprint. Goal 5, Strategy 1, Action 3 Review which development activities require administrative approval versus approval from the Community Development Board and consider a post-disaster policy framework that would allow for a shift to administrative approval for certain items, particularly for properties subject to special area plans (e.g., Beach by Design, Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan). Amend the CDC or prepare emergency ordinance allowing for changes, if it is determined changes should be made. Goal 5, Strategy 1, Action 4 Review requirements for public hearings and time frames for staff review of applications in the context of a post-disaster development setting. Identify opportunities for decreasing the amount of time needed for development applications received within a year of a declared disaster. Amend the CDC or prepare emergency ordinance allowing for changes, if it is determined changes can or should be made. Goal 5, Strategy 3, Action 2 Evaluate the Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) program. Amend the CDC if changes can be made to the TDR provisions that would increase use of the program. Goal 5, Strategy 3, Action 3 Research land use and development regulations aimed at reducing disaster vulnerability. Discuss incorporating these regulations into the CDC. * Green Energy and Building strategies from Clearwater Greenprint include short term, medium term and long term timeframes. Please consult p.65 of Clearwater Greenprint for further information.    CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   CHAPTER  7:  PLAN  IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE  65  Following  a   disaster the  Mayor, Vice‐Mayor, City Manager and  Assistant  City  Managers (in that order) have  the  authority  to  declare  a  state  of  emergency by  proclamation  (Code  of   Ordinances,  Section  15.07 (1)).   After a  state  of  emergency has   been made  by  the  appropriate  authority  and  tasks typical  of  the   emergency  response  phase  have  been  completed (e.g.,  saving   lives and  providing  immediate  assistance),  the  City  Manager may   authorize  activation  of  the Post ‐Disaster  Redevelopment Steering  Committee  to  review and  implement actions from Appendix  C  as  needed.   The  Committee  will  consist  of  the  current members of   the  Senior  Executive  Team  (SET), which  consists   of  directors and   managers of  the  various   departments and  divisions  within  the   City.   The  mission   of  the   Committee  is  to:    Implement Appendix  C:  Action  Plan,  as appropriate   Coordinate  City  staff  and resources in contribution  to the   countywide  PDRP efforts led by  Pinellas County   Figure  13 depicts the  organization  and  roles in activating the   Action  Plan.   PLAN MAINTENANCE  An annual  review will  be  conducted for  benchmarking the  status   of  actions designed to take  place  pre ‐disaster.   Every five  years  the  plan will be  reviewed and  revisions made  if deemed  necessary.   Actions outlined in Chapter  5 as “Addressed in Future   Planning  Efforts”  will  be  considered for  inclusion  in this Plan  during  the  five ‐year review  and  revision  process.  Review and  revision  may  also be  necessary following  a  major  or  catastrophic   disaster to identify  new challenges and  opportunities.       CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN    CHAPTER  7:   PLAN  IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE  66  F IGURE  13:  POST‐DISASTER  R EDEVELOPMENT  PLAN   A CTIVATION   Mayor  or               Vice‐Mayor                  Declare state of  emergency City  Manager             Lead  administrator Post ‐Disaster   Redevelopment   Steering  Committee  Implement  the PDRP Actions  as determined  by  City   ManagerAssistant  City  Managers                  Assist  lead  administrator Emergency   Manager   Coordinates emergency   response  and  short ‐term  recovery  efforts City  Attorney Advises Mayor and  City   Council  on  legal matters CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   APPENDIX A: COASTAL RESILIENCE INDEX REPORT   67  APPENDIX  A   –  COASTAL  RESILIENCE  INDEX       CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   APPENDIX A: COASTAL RESILIENCE INDEX REPORT   68    CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   APPENDIX B:  RESOURCES   FOR FUTURE  VULNERABILITY ANALYSES   69  APPENDIX  B   –  RESOURCES   FOR  FUTURE  VULNERABILITY  ANALYSES This Appendix  is to serve  as an aid for  City  staff  in  the   development  of  future  vulnerability  analyses, listed  in Table  2 of   this Plan.   Some of  this information may  also be  available  to the   general public  (e.g.,  sources on  the  internet)  while  others may  not   (e.g.,  City  purchased software  programs).   Geographic  Information   Systems (GIS)  is an essential  tool  in  pursuing  any  analysis of   vulnerability.  For  that reason  it is included  in the  Summary  Table   and  Detailed  Information  of  this appendix,  although  it should  be   understood   that GIS  is different  than the  other  programs and  data   discussed  in that it is a  place  to store  and  manipulate  imported   data, as well as having  the  ability  to create  new  data  within  the   program.   Summary Table Who Produces or Maintains It? What Is It? Where Do I Obtain It? Which Analysis(ses)? Hazus ‐MH Software FEMA A software program that shows potential losses by modeling disaster scenarios FEMA website: http://www.fema.gov/hazus Information Technology Deptment Disaster Scenario City of Clearwater GIS The City of Clearwater A system that captures and stores geographical data used in map making Information Technology Department All (see complete listing in Table 2) City of Clearwater Planning & Development Department Accela Automation Data The City of Clearwater A system that stores data according to address and parcel information Planning & Development Department Information Technology Department Nonconforming Structures Business Vulnerability MPO Data Pinellas County MPO Census tract data compiled by the MPO that identifies socially vulnerable populations MPO Staff Social Vulnerability TBRPC Data TBRPC Coastal high hazard data TBRPC Staff Vulnerable Land A cquisition Sea Level Rise PCPAO Data Pinellas County Property Appraiser’s Office (PCPAO) Property data, including just market value, taxable values and details on structures PCPAO Staff Information Technology Department Vulnerable Land Acquisition Nonconforming Structures Census Data U.S. Census Bureau The decennial census includes basic demographic data; the ACS includes more extensive data U.S. Census website: http://www.census.gov/ Social Vulnerability Florida Master Site File Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources List of the State of Florida’s official inventory of historical and cultural resources. Website or Site File Staff: SiteFile@dos.state.fl.us (850) 245-6440 Historic Preservation NOAA Coastal Services Center U.S. Department of Commerce NOAA’s Coast Services Center Variety of data, including coastal habitats, land cover, and changes in shoreline positions NOAA CSC website: http://www.csc.noaa.gov/data/ Sea Level Rise USGS U.S. Geological Survey Hurricane-induced coastal erosion hazards data USGS website: http://coastal.er.usgs.gov/hurricanes/ Sea Level Rise Vulnerable Land Acquisition CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   APPENDIX B:  RESOURCES   FOR FUTURE  VULNERABILITY ANALYSES   70  Detailed Information HAZUS ‐ MH SOFTWARE WHO U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency. WHAT Hazus is a nationally applicable standardized methodology that contains models for estimating potential losses from earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes. Hazus uses Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to estimate physical, economic, and so cial impacts of disasters. It graphically illustrates the limits of identified high-risk locations due to earthquake, hurricane, and floods. Users can then visualize the spatial relati onships between populations and other more permanently fixed geographic assets or resources for the specific hazard being modeled. WHERE The software is available from the FEMA website ( http://www.fema.gov/hazus ). The City’s Information and Technology Department also has the software which can be installed on computers at the request of staff. WHY Useful for a disaster scenario vulnerability analysis which can show potential structural and economic losses from a hurricane event.   CITY OF CLEARWATER GIS WHO The City of Clearwater. WHAT A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a system that captures and stores geographical data that can then be manipulated, analyzed and managed to create maps. One of the largest and most common GIS software suppliers is Esri; which the City currently uses. Available data i s stored as layers and tables in the City’s GIS servers which can be used to create maps or analyze data. The City creates and maintains some GIS layers (e.g., location of City operated infrastructure) as well as obtains GIS data from county, state or federal government agencies. The GIS data is maintained on various schedules, depending on the type of data, including daily, weekly, monthly and yearly or as it becomes available as in the case of aerial photography. The Pinellas County Property Appraiser’s Office data contains parcel level data for fields such as year built and just market value. These could prove valuable in several vulnerability analyses. Layers obtained from the Federal government that can be usef ul in conducting vulnerability analyses include Census Bureau and FEMA data. WHERE To access the City’s GIS server and create maps, Esri’s ArcMap must be installed on your computer by the Information Technology Department. WHY Useful/needed for virtually every type of vulnerability analysis.   CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   APPENDIX B:  RESOURCES   FOR FUTURE  VULNERABILITY ANALYSES   71  CITY OF CLEARWATER CITY OF CLEARWATER PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT ACCELA AUTOMATION DATA WHO The City of Clearwater. WHAT The City’s Planning & Development Department uses an address and parcel based software application called Accela Automation, fr om which inquires can be made and matched with GIS to understand the data spatially. Some of the types of data entered in the system that could be extracted include building permits, business tax receipts, code enforcement cases, unsafe housing cases and planning cases. WHERE Basic querying of the database can be done with MS Access by Planning & Development Department staff or the Information Technol ogy Department staff can provide more detailed queries using SQL (Structured Query Language). WHY Useful for several vulnerability analyses including those involving nonconforming structures and uses, and identifying where bu siness are located within the City.   MPO DATA WHO Pinellas County MPO. WHAT The Pinellas County MPO has shareable data that was used in updating the Long-Range Transportation Plan. This includes the identification of socially and economically vulnerable populations within the County. The MPO used Census tract-level data to identify tracts containing above a certain percentage threshold of minority or below poverty level populations. WHERE The data received from MPO staff on December 21, 2012 via e-mail can be found on the Planning & Development Department’s share drive here . WHY Useful for the Social Vulnerability analysis as the MPO has already sorted the data. However, depending on when City staff is able to perform this analysis, staff may want to obtain tract-level data directly from the Census if too much time has passed and the MPO data is outdated.   TBRPC DATA WHO Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council (TBRPC). WHAT TBRPC has shareable coastal high hazard data. WHERE The data received from TBRPC staff on December 6, 2012 via e-mail can be found on the Planning & Development Department’s share drive here . The City’s Information Technology Department also maintains a GIS layer that contains coastal storm area data from 2008 (when connected to the City’s GIS database, add layer by navigating to “Planning_Boundaries”, then to “Coastal_Storm_Area”). WHY Essential in any vulnerability analysis that requires identificat ion of properties that are vulnerable to storm surge from hurricanes.   CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   APPENDIX B:  RESOURCES   FOR FUTURE  VULNERABILITY ANALYSES   72  PCPAO DATA WHO Pinellas County Property Appraiser’s Office (PCPAO). WHAT PCPAO has publically available parcel level data detailing values, taxes and information on structures including square footage, year built, number of stories and other factors. WHERE The PCPAO shares this data as requested. The City also performs updates of the parcel layer within the GIS database as updates are made available. The parcel layer contains approximately 112 data fields. WHY Useful in any vulnerability analysis that examines data at the parcel level.   CENSUS DATA WHO U.S. Census Bureau. WHAT The U.S. Census Bureau conducts a decennial census as required by the U.S. Constitution that includes basic demographic data (e.g., age, gender, race/ethnicity). It also conducts the ACS which is sent out to approximately 3 mi llion U.S. households per year and gathers muc h more extensive data (e.g., socio-economic, housing). The Census Bureau has three geographies which are delineated according to population threshold s to collect data: block (approximate population of 0 to several hundred people), block group (approximate population of 600 to 3,000 people) and tract (approximate population of 1,500 to 8,000 people). The decennial census includes block, block group and tract level data; the ACS 5-year data is availa ble in the tract and block group levels, but not block level. ACS 1 and 3-year data is only available in larger population thresholds (65,000 and 20,000, respectively). WHERE The Census Bureau’s extensive data sets can be accessed on its website here: http://www.census.gov/ main/www/access.html. WHY Useful in any vulnerability analysis that looks at population di stribution. Especially helpful in examining social vulnerabilit y.   FLORIDA MASTER SITE FILE WHO Florida Department of State, Di vision of Historical Resources. WHAT The State of Florida compiles historical and cultural resources into an official inventory known as the Master Site File. There are five categories of resources tracked: archeological sites, historical structures, hi storical cemeteries, historical bridges and historic districts . The Site File currently holds information on more than 190,000 cultural resources and copies of over 19,000 manuscripts. WHERE Further information is available on the website here: http://www.flheritage.com/ preservation/sitefile/ . The current email and phone number contact is listed as SiteFile@dos.state.fl.us and (850) 245-6440. WHY Useful in the Historic Preservation vulnerability analysis.      CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   APPENDIX B:  RESOURCES   FOR FUTURE  VULNERABILITY ANALYSES   73    NOAA COASTAL SERVICES CENTER WHO U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Coast Services Center. WHAT NOAA’s Coastal Services Center provides the technology, informatio n and management strategies used by local, state and national organizations to address complex coastal issues. The Center’s core areas of expertise include geospatial technologies, training and social scien ce. Products and services developed by the Center include data, tools, training and technical assistance. WHERE The Center’s data is available on the website here: http://www.csc.noaa.gov/data/ . A number of other tools are available on the website here: http://www.csc.noaa.gov/digitalcoast/tools . In particular, the Center houses a variety of data and tools on its Digital Coast website, including the following: Coastal County Snapshots ( http://www.csc.noaa.gov/digit alcoast/tools/snapshots/ ) CanVis (http://www.csc.noaa.gov/digitalcoast/tools/canvis ) Coastal Inundation Toolkit ( http://www.csc.noaa.gov/digital coast/inundation/understand) Sea Level Rise Impacts Viewer (http://www.csc.noaa.gov/digitalcoast/tools/slrviewer/ ) C-CAP Land Cover Atlas ( http://www.csc.noaa.gov/d igitalcoast/tools/lca/ ) WHY Useful in the Sea Level Rise vulnerability analysis. The many tools listed also have the potential to be helpful in any vulnerability analysis that examines vulnerability to coastal events such as tropical storms, hurricanes, flooding and erosion.   USGS WHO U.S. Geological Survey, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center. WHAT USGS’s St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center has a primary focus of investigating processes related to coastal and m arine environments and their societal implications related to natural hazards, resource sustainability and environmental change. A decade of USGS research on storm-driven coastal change hazards has provided the data and modeling capabilities to identify areas of the coastline that are likely to experience extreme and potentially hazardous erosion during a hurricane. WHERE The data is available on the website here: http://coastal.er.usgs.gov/hurri canes/erosionh azards/gom/ . WHY Useful in the Sea Level Rise and Vulnerable Land Acquisition vulnerability analyses.    CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   APPENDIX B:  RESOURCES   FOR FUTURE  VULNERABILITY ANALYSES   74                  This page  intentionally  blank. CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   APPENDIX C:  ACTION  PLAN   75  APPENDIX  C   –  ACTION   PLAN Please  Note: “Required Collaboration”  depends  on  the  “Lead  Entity.”    For  example, when  a  City  of  Clearwater Department is  the  lead entity  then the  list  of  required collaborators may  include   other  City  departments,  as well  as outside  organizations.    But  when the  lead entity  is an outside  organization  (e.g.,  Pinellas  County  or  the  Chambers of  Commerce) then the  list  of  required  collaborators only  includes  City  Departments,  not  outside   organizations.    It  is the  purview of  the  lead entity to determine  all   necessary  collaborators,  as the  City  is just  one  of multiple   collaborators.   Not all  five Goals will  contain  Actions  related to the   five  Strategies outlined in Chapter  5 of  this Plan;   while  some  Goals  need all  the  Strategies in order  to be  fully  achieved,  some  may   only  need three  of  the  five  to accomplish  the  overall  Goal.   Implementation Timeline21 Context & Logistics Pre‐ Disaster Shor t ‐Term Recovery (days) Long‐Term Recovery & Redevelopment (months) ExistingPlan or Policy Lead Entity Required Collaboration Resources Needed 1‐30 30‐60 60‐90 4‐6 6‐ 12 12‐18 18‐24 24+ GOAL 1 (HOUSING AND STRUCTURAL REPAIRS): FACILITATE PERMISSIBLE RECONSTRUCTION IN A TIMELY MANNER WHILE DECREASING THE VULNERABILITY OF STRUCTURES TO FUTURE DISASTERS. Strateg y 1: Streamline Permitting Action Action 1a: Update the document Development Services Guide for After a Disaster to include expedited permitting and inspection processes. In particular, procedures should streamline permitting of repair of existing primary structures.    Development Services Guide for After a Disaster P&D A ll City departments that review building permits Staff Funds to print updated document Action 1b: Train staff in the updated procedures per Action 1a.    Development Services Guide for After a Disaster P&D A ll City departments that review building permits A nnual training of staff Action 1c: Ensure the public is aware of the streamlined permitting of repair of existi ng primary structures through press releases and updates on the City website.               Development Services Guide for After a Disaster PC P&D Staff Action 2: Explore mutual aid agreements with other jurisdictions and emergency service contracts with private companies that provide building plans review and inspection services.    P&D Other jurisdictions Private sector companies Staff                                                              21 The implementation timeline is intended to be a helpful guide in achieving actions; however recovery and redevelopment timefra mes will vary by the scale of the disaster. CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   APPENDIX C:  ACTION  PLAN   76  Implementation Timeline21 Context & Logistics Pre‐ Disaster Shor t ‐Term Recovery (days) Long‐Term Recovery & Redevelopment (months) ExistingPlan or Policy Lead Entity Required Collaboration Resources Needed 1‐30 30‐60 60‐90 4‐6 6‐ 12 12‐18 18‐24 24+ Action 3: Conduct research on the issue of property division following catastrophic disasters and challenges faced in surveying property post-disaster.    P&D ENG Staff Action 4: Update the document Development Services Guide for After a Disaster to clarify which legal instruments will be acceptable proofs of ownership, for obtaining permits, following a disaster.    Development Services Guide for After a Disaster P&D ENG CA Staff Strategy 4: Continue Implementation of City of Clearwater Guiding Documents Action Action 1: Continue to issue permits in accordance with the Florida Building Code (FBC). ONGOING  FBC P&D A ll City departments that review building permits Staff Action 2: Provide information to the public regarding mitigation programs outlined by the Floodplain Management Plan (FMP).    FMP ENG P&D PC Staff Printing costs Action 3a: Continue to administer CDBG, HOME and SHIP funds in accordance with the City’s 2011-2016 Consolidated Plan.                   2011 -2016 Consolidated Plan ED&H HUD Staff Staff Action 3b: Develop a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) for the Economic Development & Housing Department’s Housing Division that includes policies for coordinating with Federal HUD staff.    ED&H EM HUD Staff Staff Action 3c: Train Housing Division staff in procedures in administering programs following a disaster.  ED&H A nnual training of staff Strategy 5: Continue Intergovernmental Coordination 22 Action Action 1: Enter into Interlocal Agreement with Pinellas County (for assistance with building plans and permit reviews following a disaster).    Interlocal Agreement w/ Pinellas County (Draft 2012) P&D PINCO City Attorney Staff Action 2: Continue to coordinate with Pinellas County as it develops the countywide Temporary Housing Ordinance.    PINCO Temporary Housing Ordinance (Draft March 2013) PINCO P&D City Attorney EM Staff                                                              22 Strategy 5 Actions that reference assisting Pinellas County with implementation of its PDRP Action Plans indicate Actions wher e the City is a listed as “Municipality” under the “Required Collaboration” column in Pinellas County’s PDRP. The City intends to provide assistance only for those Actions. CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   APPENDIX C:  ACTION  PLAN   77  Implementation Timeline21 Context & Logistics Pre‐ Disaster Shor t ‐Term Recovery (days) Long‐Term Recovery & Redevelopment (months) ExistingPlan or Policy Lead Entity Required Collaboration Resources Needed 1‐30 30‐60 60‐90 4‐6 6‐ 12 12‐18 18‐24 24+ Action 3: A ssist Pinellas County with implementation of strategies relating to adequate supply of materials, labor and licensed contractors outlined in its PDRP’s Construction, Permitting and Historic Preservation Action Plan.             PINCO PDRP Construction, Permitting and Historic Preservation Action Plan PINCO P&D EM Staff Action 4: A ssist Pinellas County with implementing actions from its PDRP Action Plans that transition residents back to permanent housing.               PINCO PDRP Construction, Permitting and Historic Preservation Action Plan and Health and Human Services Action Plan PINCO P&D ED&H EM Staff Action 5: A ssist Pinellas County with implementation of strategies related to disaster housing outlined in its PDRP’s Land Use, Housing and Mitigation Action Plan.                PINCO PDRP Land Use, Housing and Mitigation Action Plan PINCO P&D ED&H EM Staff Action 6: A ssist Pinellas County with implementation of strategies and actions related to building disaster-resilient affordable housing outlined in its PDRP’s Land Use, Housing and Mitigation Action Plan.                     PINCO PDRP Land Use, Housing and Mitigation Action Plan PINCO P&D ED&H Staff Action 7: A ssist Pinellas County with implementation of Appendix 4 of the Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS).    LMS PINCO P&D ENG EM Staff GOAL 2 (INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC FACILITY RECOVERY): RESTORE UTILITIES AND REPAIR INFRASTRUCTURE EFFICIENTLY, WHILE CONSIDERING MITIGATION IN LONG ‐TERM REDEVELOPMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE TO ENSURE THAT PUBLIC INVESTMENTS MINIMIZE FUTURE DAMAGE. Strategy 3: Decrease Vulnerability Action Action 1: Build sanitary sewer facilities and lift stations, where applicable, to the maximum extent feasible, to resist infiltration by floodwaters. ONGOING  Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvement Program CDC Code of Ordinances City Engineering Construction Standards ENG PU P&D FIN Staff Capital Improvement funds CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   APPENDIX C:  ACTION  PLAN   78  Implementation Timeline21 Context & Logistics Pre‐ Disaster Shor t ‐Term Recovery (days) Long‐Term Recovery & Redevelopment (months) ExistingPlan or Policy Lead Entity Required Collaboration Resources Needed 1‐30 30‐60 60‐90 4‐6 6‐ 12 12‐18 18‐24 24+ Action 2: Where applicable, repair or rebuild damaged infrastructure to minimize the potential for future damage. Unless the facility is necessary to serve the population of the coastal storm area, cons ideration shall be given to relocating public facilities outside the Coastal Storm Area.                         Comprehensive Plan Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act CDC Code of Ordinances City Engineering Construction Standards ENG PU P&D M&A CG FIN EM Staff FEMA Public Assistance Funds City insurance policies Bonding capacity Action 3: Repair or rebuild damaged critical facilities (e.g., water fa cilities, sewage treatment plants, lift stations and other utilities) to minimize vulnerability to hurricanes.                         Comprehensive Plan Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act CDC Code of Ordinances City Engineering Construction Standards ENG PU PU P&D CG FIN EM Staff FEMA Public Assistance Funds City insurance policies Bonding capacity Action 4: Maintain and replace coastal infrastructure as necessary to insure adequate Levels of Service to the existing population and to projected population increases at the planned density consistent with the Future Land Use Plan Element. ONGOING  Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvement Program Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ENG PU P&D CG M&A FIN Staff Capital Improvement funds FEMA Public Assistance Funds City insurance policies Bonding capacity Action 5a: A ddress the removal, relocation, or structural modification of damaged infrastructure. Must be consistent with federal funding provisions.  ENG PU FIN P&D Staff Action 5b: Research federal funding available for infrastructure replacement.  FIN PU ENG Staff Action 5c: Develop a list of standards to categorize infrastructure post-disaster as needing removal, relocation or structural modification.  ENG PU P&D Staff Action 5d: A ssess damage to public infrastructure and facilities based on previously developed list of standards.  PU EM Staff Action 5e: Prioritize damaged infrastructure and tie to available federal funding.    ENG PU P&D Staff Federal Funding CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   APPENDIX C:  ACTION  PLAN   79  Implementation Timeline21 Context & Logistics Pre‐ Disaster Shor t ‐Term Recovery (days) Long‐Term Recovery & Redevelopment (months) ExistingPlan or Policy Lead Entity Required Collaboration Resources Needed 1‐30 30‐60 60‐90 4‐6 6‐ 12 12‐18 18‐24 24+ Strategy 5: Continue Intergovernmental Coordination Action Action 1: Continue to coordinate with the MPO, TBRPC and TBARTA in planning regional infrastructure, keeping in mind ways to decrease vulnerability to disasters by appropriately siting and constructing infrastructure. ONGOING  MPO’s Long Range Transportation Plan and Transportation Improvement Program TBRPC’s Future of the Region: A Strategic Regional Policy Plan for the Tampa Bay Region TBARTA’s Regional Transportation Master Plan PINCO MPO TBRPC TBARTA City Council and City staff that participate in various boards and committees City Council Staff Action 2: A ssist Pinellas County with implementation of strategy and action relating to opening transportation corridors outlined in its PDRP’s Infrastructure Restoration Action Plan.  PINCO PDRP Infrastructure Restoration Action Plan PINCO EM Staff GOAL 3 (ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION): PROTECT AND ENHANCE NATURAL RESOURCES TO MITIGATE FUTURE DISASTERS. Strategy 4: Continue Implementation of City of Clearwater Guiding Documents Action Action 1: Continue to reinforce Comprehensive Plan Objectives and Policies related to beach, dune, natural land and habitat restoration. ONGOING  Comprehensive Plan Capital Improvement Program US Army Corps of Engineers P&D ENG FIN FDEP FWC PINCO Staff Capital Improvement funds Beach Renourishment funds Action 2: Continue to implement goals and strategies in Clearwater Greenprint related to green buildings.       Clearwater Greenprint P&D Private sector businesses Local educational institutions Property owners Staff Funding Action 3: Implement Land Use and Urban Form Strategy 4 “Greenspace Expansion” from Clearwater Greenprint .       Clearwater Greenprint P&D P&D P&R PC Community groups/ organizations Staff Printing costs CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   APPENDIX C:  ACTION  PLAN   80  Implementation Timeline21 Context & Logistics Pre‐ Disaster Shor t ‐Term Recovery (days) Long‐Term Recovery & Redevelopment (months) ExistingPlan or Policy Lead Entity Required Collaboration Resources Needed 1‐30 30‐60 60‐90 4‐6 6‐ 12 12‐18 18‐24 24+ Strategy 5: Continue Intergovernmental Coordination Action Action 1: A ssist Pinellas County with implementation of the action relating to the identification of incentives for relocating away from high risk areas outlined in its PDRP’s Environmental Re storation Action Plan.  PINCO PDRP Environmental Restoration Action Plan PINCO P&D ENG Staff Action 2: A ssist Pinellas County with implementation of the actions related to intergovernmental coordination in assessing and monitoring environmental contaminants outlined in its PDRP’s Environmental Restoration Action Plan.  PINCO PDRP Environmental Restoration Action Plan PINCO ENG EM SW Staff Action 3a: Ensure environmental and historical review of temporary sites is coordinated with applicable agencies at the federal, state an d regional levels.          NEPA NHPA ENG P&D EPA NPS Staff Action 3b: Using the current building permit system, ensure temporary sites are either exempt from regulations (per Stafford Act) or meet regulations (per NEPA).          Stafford Act NEPA Building Permit Review Process P&D A ll City departments that review building permits EPA PINCO FDEP SWFWMD Staff Action 3c: Using the National Register of Historic Places list and the Florida Department of State, Division of Historic Resources Master Site File, determine historic significance of potential tempor ary site and building(s). If the site or building(s) are of historic significance, consideration should be given to choosing another temporary site. If this is not feasible, attempt to mitigate any impacts to the historic nature of the site or building(s).          National Register of Historic Places Master Site File EM P&D Staff Internet and telecom-munication access Action 4: A ssist Pinellas County with implementation of the strategies and actions related to restoring the most viable habitats first.                            PINCO PDRP Environmental Restoration Action Plan PINCO ENG EM Staff Action 5: A ssist Pinellas County and the Tampa Bay Estuary Program with implementation of the Habitat Master Plan. ONGOING TBEP Habitat Master Plan TBEP ENG Staff CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   APPENDIX C:  ACTION  PLAN   81  Implementation Timeline21 Context & Logistics Pre‐ Disaster Shor t ‐Term Recovery (days) Long‐Term Recovery & Redevelopment (months) ExistingPlan or Policy Lead Entity Required Collaboration Resources Needed 1‐30 30‐60 60‐90 4‐6 6‐ 12 12‐18 18‐24 24+ GOAL 4 (ECONOMIC RESUMPTION): ASSIST BUSINESSES IN ADEQUATELY PREPARING FOR A DISASTER AND ENHANCE THEIR ABILITY TO RECOVER FROM A DISASTER. Strategy 2: Get Back to Business Action Action 1a: A llow businesses that have structures deemed uninhabitable or requiring structural repairs to temporarily relocate in non-traditional commercial areas in the City to continue operations until structures can be repaired.            P&D A ll City departments that review building permits ED&H City Council Staff Action 1b: Prepare emergency ordinance(s) to allow temporary business use in non-traditional locations (e.g. hotel meeting space, community centers, etc.).  P&D ED&H EM City Council Business Task Force Staff Action 1c: Ensure businesses are aware of the opportunity to temporarily relocate (per Action 1a) through outreach from Economic Development staff, press releases and updates on the City website.             ED&H PC Staff Action 2: Coordinate with the Chambers of Commerce in developing a media campaign des igned to bring tourism back to the community after a disaster.  Chambers of Commerce ED&H PC Staff Strategy 3: Decrease Vulnerability Action Action 1: Coordinate with the Chambers of Commerce in developing an informational program about hurricane preparedness for local businesses.  Chambers of Commerce ED&H EM Staff Action 2: Using the City’s existing business visitation program, provide information on disaster recovery to small businesses.  Business Visitation Program ED&H EM PC Staff Printing Costs Action 3: Coordinate seminars that help small businesses prepare for disa sters through the Pinellas County Economic Development Small Business Development Center.  ED&H PC EDSBDC Staff CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   APPENDIX C:  ACTION  PLAN   82  Implementation Timeline21 Context & Logistics Pre‐ Disaster Shor t ‐Term Recovery (days) Long‐Term Recovery & Redevelopment (months) ExistingPlan or Policy Lead Entity Required Collaboration Resources Needed 1‐30 30‐60 60‐90 4‐6 6‐ 12 12‐18 18‐24 24+ Strateg y 4: Continue Implementation of City of Clearwater Guiding Documents Action Action 1: Continue to implement CRA grant programs and strategic plans. ONGOING Sidewalk Café Furniture Grant Program Cleveland Street District Retail Strategy Cleveland Street District Façade Improvement Program DDB Retail and Restaurant Recruitment Grant Program East Gateway District Vision Plan ED&H CRA Business community Staff Funding Action 2: Continue to implement the Economic Development Strategic Plan strategies related to diversifying the local economy. ONGOING Economic Development Strategic Plan ED&H P&D Business community Staff Funding Strategy 5: Continue Intergovernmental Coordination Action Action 1: A ssist Pinellas County with implementation of strategies and actions related to business resumption and retention outlined in its PDRP’s Economic Restoration Action Plan.                   PINCO PDRP Economic Restoration Action Plan PINCO ED&H P&D Staff Action 2: A ssist Pinellas County with implementation of strategies and actions related to small business assistance outlined in its PDRP’s Economic Restoration Action Plan.                   PINCO PDRP Economic Restoration Action Plan PINCO ED&H Staff Action 3: A ssist Pinellas County with implementation of strategies and actions related to temporary housing and awareness of employment opportunities outlined in its PDRP’s Economic Restoration Action Plan.                   PINCO PDRP Economic Restoration Action Plan PINCO ED&H P&D PC Staff Action 4: A ssist Pinellas County with implementation of actions related to ensuring tourism returns after a disaster outlined in its PDRP’s Economic Restoration Action Plan.                PINCO PDRP Economic Restoration Action Plan PINCO ED&H PC Staff CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   APPENDIX C:  ACTION  PLAN   83  Implementation Timeline21 Context & Logistics Pre‐ Disaster Shor t ‐Term Recovery (days) Long‐Term Recovery & Redevelopment (months) ExistingPlan or Policy Lead Entity Required Collaboration Resources Needed 1‐30 30‐60 60‐90 4‐6 6‐ 12 12‐18 18‐24 24+ GOAL 5 (LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT): FACILITATE REDEVELOPMENT IN A TIMELY MANNER, WHILE SEIZING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MITIGATION. Strategy 1: Streamline Permitting Action Action 1: A mend the CDC for consistency with Comprehensive Plan Policy E.4.1.1.  Comprehensive Plan CDC P&D CA City Council Staff Action 2a: A mend the CDC for consistency with Comprehensive Plan Policy E.4.1.3.  Comprehensive Plan CDC P&D CA City Council Staff Action 2b: Update the document Development Services Guide for After a Disaster to include procedures needed to permit according to the previous action.    Development Services Guide for After a Disaster P&D A ll City departments that review building permits Staff Action 3: Review which development activities require administrative approval versus approval from the Community Development Board and consider a post-disaster policy framework that would allow for a shift to administrative approval for certain items, particularly for properties subject to special area plans (e.g., Beach by Design, Clearwater Downto wn Redevelopment Plan). Amend the CDC or prepare emergency ordinance allowing for changes, if it is determined changes should be made.    CDC Beach by Design Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Plan P&D CA DRC Members CDB City Council Staff Action 4: Review requirements for public hearings and time frames for staff review of applications in the context of a post-disaster development setting. Identify opportunities for decreasing the amount of time needed for development applications received after a declared disaster. Amend the CDC or prepare emergency ordinance allowing for changes, if it is determined changes can or should be made.    CDC State Statutes P&D CA DRC Members CDB City Council ORLS Staff Strategy 3: Decrease Vulnerability Action Action 1: A mend the Community Development Code for consistency with Comprehensive Plan Policy E.1.2.5.  Comprehensive Plan CDC P&D CA City Council Staff Action 2: Evaluate the Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) program. Amend the CDC if changes can be made to the TDR provisions that would increase use of the program.    CDC P&D CA CDB City Council Staff CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   APPENDIX C:  ACTION  PLAN   84  Implementation Timeline21 Context & Logistics Pre‐ Disaster Shor t ‐Term Recovery (days) Long‐Term Recovery & Redevelopment (months) ExistingPlan or Policy Lead Entity Required Collaboration Resources Needed 1‐30 30‐60 60‐90 4‐6 6‐ 12 12‐18 18‐24 24+ Action 3: Research land use and development regulations aimed at reducing disaster vulnerability. Discuss incorporating these regulations into the CDC.    P&D CA DRC Members CDB City Council Staff Strategy 4: Continue Implementation of City of Clearwater Guiding Documents Action Action 1: Review procedures and timing in the demolition of unsafe structures. Depending on the outcome of the review, amend the Community Development Code to make changes that reduce post-disaster blight or continue to administer the program as currently outlined in the CDC.    CDC P&D CA MCEB City Council Staff Strategy 5: Continue Intergovernmental Coordination Action Action 1: Continue to participate in the LMS and consider development of vo luntary mitigation programs.  LMS EM P&D ENG Staff Table Abbreviations City Staff CA = City Attorney CG = Clearwater Gas ED&H = Economic Development and Housing Department EM = Emergency Manager ENG = Engineering Department FIN = Finance Department M&A = Marine and Aviation Department ORLS = Official Records & Legislative Services P&D = Planning and Development Department P&R = Parks and Recreation Department PU = Public Utilities Department PC = Public Communications Department SW = Solid Waste Department City Committees & Boards CDB = Community Development Board DRC = Development Review Committee MCEB = Municipal Code Enforcement Board City Misc. CRA = Community Redevelopment Agency CDC = Community Development Code Regional FDEP = Florida Department of Environmental Protection FWC = Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission MPO = Pinellas County Metropolitan Planning Organization PINCO = Pinellas County PC EDSBDC = Pinellas County Economic Development Small Business Development Center SWFWMD = South West Florida Water Management District TBARTA = Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority TBEP = Tampa Bay Estuary Program TBRPC = Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council FederalEPA = U.S. Environmental Protection Agency FEMA = Federal Emergency Management Agency HUD = U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development NPS = U.S. National Park Service   CITY OF CLEARWATER                                                                                                                                                                     POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT   PLAN   APPENDIX  D:  ACCOMPLISHED  PRE‐ DISASTER  ACTIONS  85  APPENDIX  D  –  ACCOMPLISHED   PRE ‐DISASTER   ACTIONS  Goal, Strategy & Action Reference Number Action Date Accomplished Summary of How Action was Accomplished                                                                                                                                                       This page  intentionally  blank.            This page  intentionally  blank.                      POST‐DISASTER  REDEVELOPMENT  PLAN  CITY   OF  CLEARWATER,   FLORIDA