18-17RESOLUTION NO. 18-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF MEMORANDUM OF
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CLEARWATER AND THE
MEMBERS OF THE TAMPA BAY REGIONAL PLANNING
COUNCIL TO CREATE A TAMPA BAY REGIONAL RESILIENCY
COALITION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Tampa Bay Regional Resiliency Coalition has been formed to
coordinate climate adaptation and mitigation activities across county lines, to advance
local and regional responses to and preparations for economic and social disruption
projected to result from sea -level rise, and to provide state and local agencies with
access to technical assistance and support in addressing the effects of climate change;
and
WHEREAS, the Counties of Citrus, Hernando, Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough,
Manatee and Sarasota of the Tampa Bay region and the municipalities within (the
"Coalition Members"), are a unique and extraordinary area, sharing a sense of
community, economy, and critically important environmental resources; and
WHEREAS the Coalition Members have joined in formation of the Tampa Bay
Regional Resiliency Coalition to coordinate their efforts and enhance their abilities to
prepare, adapt and mitigate for the effects of sea- level rise and climate change in their
individual communities and throughout the entire Tampa Bay region; now, therefore:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER,
FLORIDA:
Section 1. The City accepts participation in the Tampa Bay Regional Resiliency
Coalition and approves the Memorandum of Understanding creating the Coalition,
attached as Exhibit "A."
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of September, 2018.
George N. Cretekos
Mayor
Approved as to form: Attest:
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Pamela K. Akin
City Attorney
Rosemarie Call
City Clerk
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Sear Council Members:
In January 2018,the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council(TBRPQ embarked upon ars initiative to address sea level
rise and climate resiliency.This initiative has evolved into the Tampa Bay Regional Resiliency Coalition(TBRRC).
TBRPC member governments of Citrus, Hernando, Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough and Manatee are a unique and
extraordinary area,sharing,a sense of community,economy,and critically important environmental resources.TBRRC
has been formed to coordinate climate adaptation and mitigation activities across county lines with the goal of advancing
local and regional responses to,and preparations for,economic and social disruption that could occur from sea-level
rise.The TBRRC will also provide state and local agencies with access to technical assistance and support in addressing
the effects of climate change.
Over the hast several months the TBRRC Steering Committee has worked to establish a mission and timeline,and
created a Technical Advisory Committee(TAC}to include the best scientific experts and stakeholders on the topics of
sea level rise,climate change and resiliency.A Memorandum of Understanding for local governments to review,
consider,and vote upon has been developed by the TAC and has been supported by the Steering Committee.It would
be requested that each elected member of the Council to place this iters on an agenda of your local legislative body to
review,consider,and vote to endorse.
Enclosed you will find the Memorandum of Understanding Creating the lonrmpo Boy Regional Resiliency Coalition and a
timeline for the initiative. We are respectfully requesting that you present the document to your Commissions and/or
Councils for a vote by the first week in September. Upon request,our staff is available to you to provide you with
additional information or to provide a presentation at your individual meetings,
The next steps going forward will be to identify those local governments who are supporting and adapting the
Memorandum of Understanding Creating the Tampa Boy Regional Resiliency Coalition.The document will then be
presented to the full Council for voting consideration at the September 10,2018 meeting with an official Signing
Celebration(venue to be determined)on Monday,October 8,7018.
As your Executive Director it is my privilege to serve the Board of this well respected organization and to further this
initiative.Our efforts today will provide a positive impact well into the future by enhancing the quality of life for many
generations to carne In the Tampa Bay region. If you would please email me and Wren Krahl,Armon tk�,to
advise us if your county or city will join this initiative and sign the attached MOLT it would be most appreciated,Please
contact me if I can provide further information or assistance,scan tl�rr .
Respectfully;
Sean T.Sullivan
Executive Director
Enclosure: Memorandum of Understanding Creating the Tampa Bay Regional Resiliency Coalition
Boawd of E)lreno s Commissioner Janet C.Long,Chair: Commissioner Ronald E.Kitchen,Jr.,Vke Chair
Commissioner Robin DiSabatino,Secretory/Treasurer 'Vice Mayor Pattrick Rr7ff,Post Chair Sean T.Sullivan,Executive Director
t area Bay Region ai Pianning Council 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd.,suite 100 Pinellas Park,Eksrida 33782 1 727-570-5151 1 www.tbrpc.or
Memorandum of Understanding
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Tampa Bay Regional Resiliency Coalition
TAMPA BAY
REGIONAL RESILIENCY COALITION
WHEREAS,the Tampa Bay Regional Resiliency Coalition has been formed to coordinate climate adaptation
and mitigation activities across county lines,to advance local and regional responses to and preparations
for economic and social disruption projected to result from sea-level rise, and to provide state and local
agencies with access to technical assistance and support In addressing the effects of climate change;:.and
WHEREAS,the Counties of Citrus., Hernando, Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee and Sarasota of the
Tampa Ray region and the municipalities within(the"Coalition Members"),are a unique and extraordinary
area,sharing a sense of community, economy, and critically important environmental resources;and
WHEREAS, the Tampa Ray region has some of Florida's most remarkable beaches, rivers, estuaries and
springs which are closely coupled to the region's cultural heritage;and
WHEREAS,the Tampa flay region has approximately 4 million residents, which represents approximately
19%of Florida's population,and is projected to exceed 5 million residents by 20,440;and
WHEREAS,the Tampa gay region has a Cross Domestic Product of more than$2.5 billion annually, more
than 37%of statewide economic output;and
WHEREAS,the resiliency of the Tampa Bay region's economic, environmental and social health relies on
crucial coastal transportation infrastructure, including:seaports, rail systems,roads,and airports;and
WHEREAS, the Tampa Bay region is vulnerable to the impacts of a changing climate, including.,sea-level
rise, rainfall, heat events, wildfires, droughts, flooding and storms, which threaten current community
priorities,human wellbeing and natural resources; and
WHEREAS, rising sea levels, intense rainfall and other climatic stresses will compromise crucial drainage
infrastructure and drinking water supplies(through saltwater intrusion into rivers and the aquifer),and
WHEREAS, extreme weather events can impact the lives of residents, damage property and disrupt
businesses;and
WHEREAS,natural:areas including forests,.beaches with dunes,wetlands,mangroves,and oyster reefs can
provide valuable flood risk reduction and water quality benefits and may be compromised by changing
climate conditions,and
WHEREAS,climate resiliency is the planning for and implementation of activities to reduce the Tampa Bay
region's vulnerability to a changing climate,and is.amongst the most consequential actions the Tampa Bay
region.could pursue;and
WHEREAS,the Coalition Members are committed to being resilient to a changing climate,andwill consider
adaptation and risk reduction.strategies intended to ensure public safety and safeguard.infrastructure,
property,environmental assets,and basic quality of life for current residents and future generations;and
WHEREAS,many of the activities undertaken to enhance resiliency to a changing climate will be concurrent
with existing local efforts and objectives addressing aging infrastructure, emergency management, and
public health;and
WHEREAS,while counties and cities in the Tampa Bay region have independently identified and undertaken
activities to address vulnerabilities, a collaborative commitment working together to build the region's
resiliency will best serve the.Tampa Bay region;and
WHEREAS, proactively preparing for a changing climate will be less.costly and enhance the major sectors
of the regional economy, maintaining and growing manufacturing, health care, tourism, agriculture and
other economic segments;and
WHEREAS, measures to mitigate hazard risks provide a significant return on investment because resilient
communities and regions supporta thriving economy and create opportunities to attract new businesses
and economic investments;and
WHEREAS, local.governments play a critical role in fostering social equity in the face of climate related
challenges,including the potential for community displacement and
WHEREAS,the Coalition Members have joined in formation of the Tampa Bay Regional Resiliency Coalition
to coordinate their efforts and enhance their abilities to prepare,adapt and mitigate for the effects of sea
level rise and climate change in their individual communities and throughout the entire Tampa Bay region.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING.BOARDS OF THE COALITION MEMBERS THAT:
SECTION I. Findings -=The findings set forth.above.are.adopted and set forth as the reasons and
statement of purpose for the formation of the Tampa.Bay Regional Resiliency Coalition.
SECTION 2. Regional Cooperation --The Coalition Members shall work together to maximize their
efforts to mitigate and adapt to.the effects of sea-level rise by: identifying vulnerabilities to the effects of
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.climate change in their communities; identifying common vulnerability assessment methodologies;
planning for mitigation and adaptation actions that will enhance the resiliency of their communities;
learning from each other and their prior efforts and planning documents; leveraging their resources; and
pursuing public private partnerships,
SECTION 3 Regional Resiliency Action Plan -- The Coalition Members shall develop a Regional
l{e5iliency Action Pian which shall include strateg€es for coordinated regional preparation for and adaption
to a rapidly changing global environment based on mapping.of projected sea-level rise and resulting
amplification of localized impacts of hurricanes and tropical storms, and which shall identify funding
strategies at the local, state and federal levels for mitigation and adaptation actions to.deal with those
impacts.
SECTION 4. Science Based Decisions--It is essential that the Coalition Members base.their strategies
and actions on sound science and technical data, and for this.reason they shall work together to identify
experts for guidance and shall use the regional recognized sea-level rise projections as produced by the
Tampa Bay Climate Science Advisory Panel.to assess Sea-level else vulnerability; inform planning efforts,
and provide guidance on what seadevel rise projections should be incorporated into local planning efforts.
SECTION S. Legislative Strategy— The Coalition Members shall develop:a legislative.strategy which
includes a joint position statement recognizing the vulnerabilities of the Tampa Bay region to the impacts
of sea-level rise and includes recommendations for the allocation of state and federal resources,which may
include designation of the Tarn pa Bay region.as uniquely vulnerable for the purpose of securing enhanced
levels of federal participation and funding in regional adaptation and mitigation programs.
SECTION 6.. Community Involvement—Recognizing the importance of involvement in these regional,
cooperative efforts by all members of the common€ty,the Coalition Members.shall engage and involve.local
businesses,organizations,associations and individuals in developing policies and recommendations which
will have the support and commitment of community members and organizations, which is essential for
successful implementation.
SECTION 7. Intent--The Coalition Members each join the Tampa Bay Regional Resiliency Coalition as
an expression of their intent and commitment to worktogether on a regional level to identify and address
the effects of sea-level rise,but by joining this Coalition the Coalition Members do not hereby commit local
resources or staffing and acknowledge that the governing body of each Coalition Member retains that
power and authority.
SECTION 8. This Memorandum of Understanding shall take effect on
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