Objective 4.4.3. - Post Disaster Recovery.

Identify and prioritize cleanup and recovery in the event of a major storm event to provide for quick recovery in case of a natural disaster.

Policy 4.4.3.1. Prioritize immediate repair, cleanup actions and permitting activities following a natural disaster.

Implementation Mechanism(s):

(a)

County Damage Assessment Team established in the Manatee County Comprehensive Emergency Plan collection of initial storm damage data following a disaster, and presentation of this data to the Board of County Commissioners for prioritization of recovery activities.

(b)

Prioritization of building permit issuance after a disaster to ensure that those structures that can be quickly restored to use are issued permits first and that structures that require the most time and materials to restore are issued permits last.

(c)

Activate the emergency debris clearance plan as soon as possible.

(d)

Coordination with the Manatee County Port Authority to prioritize essential infrastructure repair and reconstruction.

(e)

Coordinate activation of First-In Teams for emergency debris clearance of identified critical routes.

(f)

Train Recovery Teams of Manatee County employees to assist in all areas of disaster recovery such as volunteer coordination, safety and other duties that will be needed post disaster.

Policy 4.4.3.2. Whenever feasible, relocate structures which have incurred damage from a natural disaster event, where damage is greater than fifty (50) percent of their assessed value, to new locations that are outside of the CEA. Alternatively, utilize improved construction or site development practices during redevelopment in a manner consistent with Manatee County Land Development Regulations to minimize the risk of recurrent damage.

Implementation Mechanism:

(a)

Review of all building permits for property within the CEA for which the reconstruction of a structure is proposed to ensure application of this policy.

(Ord. No. 18-04 , § 8(Exh. F), 8-23-18)