“Floodplain Management and Planning: A Partnership for Future Success” Claire Jubb AICP, CFM Mike Rimoldi MPA, CBO, CFM
Today’s Agenda Part I – Mike Rimoldi • What is Floodplain Management (FPM)? • What is a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)? • FPM Common Terms • Where is FPM utilized? Part II – Claire Jubb • The Planners role in Floodplain Management. • How Planners can become more involved. • Questions
Introduction – Mike Rimoldi • Senior Project Manager for J.S. Held • CFM & CBO • Previously Building Official for Hillsborough County, FL • Additional International Code Council certifications • Education Champion for FFMA • Blah, blah, blah…
What is Floodplain Management (FPM)?
What is a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)? • National Program Since 1999 • National Program Managed by ASFPM Executive Office • CFM® is a Registered Trademark of ASFPM
FPM Common Terms • Base Flood Elevation (BFE) • Elevation Certificate (EC) • Substantial Improvement\Substantial Damage (SI\SD) aka “FEMA 50% Rule” • Floodplain Management Ordinance
Where is FPM utilized?
Where is FPM utilized?
Where is FPM utilized?
Where is FPM utilized?
Where is FPM utilized?
Introduction – Claire Jubb • Assistant County Administrator, Charlotte County, FL • Former Community Development Director • CFM and AICP • Legislative Director, FFMA • Regulations Committee Co-Chair, ASFPM
FPM and Planning • Not just how the structure is built but WHERE the structure is built • Minimizing risk to life and property • Embracing our natural environment • Disaster and emergency planning • Planning for future conditions
"Floods are 'acts of God,' but flood losses are largely acts of man."
Gilbert F White – the father of Floodplain management
Image of Red River Flood in Cass County, ND
Natural Floodplains
Floodwater from the Yazoo River is seen here inundating crops on May 18, 2011 near Vicksburg, MS.
Controlling Water
Development makes flooding and flood losses worse
Manage Development
Development and structures constructed to resist floods
Encourage developmentminimizingwithinareas of high risk
Promote the protection of natural and beneficial features of the floodplain
Where should development occur?
Breach of North Captiva Island after Hurricane Charley (2004) Little CountyIsland,GasparillaCharlotte
Natural and Beneficial Functions
Mangroves and Wetlands Matter
How Planners Can Become More Involved. • Planners drive decisions at a local level that impact the way our floodplains are developed • Comp plan policies and LDR’s • Become Certified Floodplain Managers or get to know your local Floodplain Administrators • Learn about the natural and beneficial functions of floodplains • Encourage innovative water management techniques
Contact information Claire Jubb (941)743-1241 Claire.Jubb@CharlotteCountyFl.govMikeRimoldi (813) mike@rimoldi.org830-1674