One of the reasons the damage was so high is

because we all suffered collectively over a period of decades from a failure of

imagination.

-Patrick Foye, Exec. Director Port Authority of NY & NJ after Hurricane Sandy

Defining Events

Hurricanes Frances & Jeanne 2004 DEP designation Critically Eroded 2005 County Sector lll Project - 2010 to 2012 Hurricane Sandy 2012 Town /Beachside / County Dune Project 2013 County Dune Stabilization Project - 2014

Strategic Direction CA & Club form BPAC in March 2013 Encouragement of Town

Committee Members Mr. Joe Connors: Feasibility Task Force Mr. Fred Marino: Funding Task Force Mr. Jim Waterston: Community Outreach

Vegetation much more important than you might suspect: Stabilizes dune by trapping and holding sand Keeps dunes strong Helps avoid erosion of the dunes

First Set of Findings

Dunes protect communities from catastrophic damage

Experience teaches us that things happen

Fukushima Nuclear Disaster

Hurricane Sandy

Iceland Volcano Ash Cloud

Hurricanes are a constant coastal phenomena

UNIQUE FEATURES

High Dunes & Narrow Beach

Dunes are about 15-18 Designated as Critically Eroded in 2005 County 2010-2012 project stabilized our beach 85% of beach restored after 2014 project

Critically Eroded Beach

Sebastian Inlet

Archie Carr Refuge

The Archie Carr refuge, protects sea turtles. Beach work limited to November to April. Tremendous pressure to finish sand projects. Limits alternatives to sand.

Erosion & Damage at Wabasso Beach

Rock Groins

Pile Groins

Permeable Adjustable Groins

T-Head Breakwaters

SubmergedBreakwaters a.k.a. Reef Balls

Prefabricated Erosion Prevention(PEP) Reefs

Ocean

Grill

Alternative Structures

Technology Not Yet Accepted Lengthy Evaluation and Permitting Process Costly Our Area May Not be Ideal Monitor Developments

Second Set of Findings

Understand the Inlet and its policies Essential to maintain what dunes we have Alternative structures are not in the 6+ year horizon Sand replenishment, despite a potentially short life

span, is essential to the protection of dunes Need data to understand coastal processes Need County beach access for projects

State of Florida

2012 Economic Benefits of Beach Tourism $55.2 B 399 of States 825 miles of beaches critically

eroded 222 miles are part of managed erosion control

projects State Funding 2005-2014 ranged from $15-$70MM Dept. of Environmental Protection major

regulator

Indian River County

Strong supporter of beach preservation 22.5 miles of beaches Projects supported through % of optional sales tax Fiscally conservative

2008-2009 County revenues - $407MM

Today $255MM

Town of Orchid

One of five Towns in Indian River County Key seat on Countys Beaches & Shore Preservation

Advisory Committee Resources limited Total Revenue - $350k annually

Third Set of Findings

Government runs beach projects.

The Inlet District works through County.

County is key player.

The Town is best interface to governmental units. The Inlet District may be a back up source of sand, but

not certain. Community needs ability to act when others do not.

Recommendations

Understand beach dune system protects our common good.

Make protection of our beach dune system a community priority.

Work under the umbrella of the Town.

Recommendations (continued)

The Town or CA periodically reports to the community on health of our beach dune system.

The Town or CA continues to have good working relationships with the County & Inlet.

The Town or CA obtains good monitoring data as recommended to exercise judgment & compete for sand.

Recommendations (continued)

The Town or CA ensure by County, Town or CA regulation that dunes are properly vegetated.

The Town obtains necessary assurances of access to County Parks for beach replenishment projects.

The Town, Club & CA develop a coordinated coastal storm emergency plan.

Recognizing the Beach and Dune as a Community Asset

The beach and dunes are an extraordinary asset of the community Unique amenity as a recreational asset when combined

with tennis, fitness and golf Driver of property values Public asset available to all residents of OI Dunes protect the physical structures of the entire

community Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club is particularly fortunate to

be a gated community which is co-incident with the Town of Orchid

Funding - Background

Task Force established to create a systematic method of funding re-nourishment as opposed to episodic manner in the past

County and State funding is primary and outside the scope of the Task Force. Always used first, if available

The Town should take the lead on beach preservation The Town as a governmental entity has status with

County, State and Federal Agencies not available to CA or Club

The refund from Post Sandy re-nourishment was only available because of the Towns engagement with the County

Funding - Background

Ad Valorem Taxation is the most appropriate source of funding for this type of project

Task Force evaluated multiple options including assessment, direct individual payments and combinations thereof

Other communities were consulted

Taxation is consistent with how other public purposes & projects are financed, examples roads, parks, schools

Ad valorem taxes increase the burden for beachfront owners as property values are higher vs. assessments

Ad valorem taxes are tax deductible for Federal Tax purposes assessments are not

Assumptions to Funding Task Force

Big County beach projects spaced up to 10 years County Funding Limited for Hot Spots that

develop Not always available Beaches worked on 4+ times from 2005 to 2014 Cost per beach project approx. $300k Monitoring Costs of $55 to $75K over Ten Years Stability Review Costs of $70 to $85k over Ten

Years

Funding Example what if scenario

Based on 2012 actual assessed values

Residence Type Ad-Valorem Tax (assessed valuation) based on assumed $100K annual capital raise

Average High Low

Beachside

Home

$867 $1,132 $420

Beachside

Condo

$315 $491 $204

Golf Course Home $230 $ 666

$1,364 (1)

$42

Cabana $17 NM NM

[1] (1) Excludes one residence with highest assessed which is an outlier

Funding Recommendation

Refund from County/ State The Town has received a refund of $40,000 for 50% of its post

Hurricane Sandy renourishment Individuals participants were also reimbursed for 50% of their costs

thru the County and Town efforts These funds should be set aside for Beach Monitoring and Stability

Reviews Would cover 25-30% of the cost over the next 10 years

Recommended Reserves Town should investigate the feasibility of creating an adequate

reserve to match assumption that 3 re-nourishments could be necessary over a 10 year period

County will be re-nourishing beach in fall of 2014 Funds will be used only if State or County funding is unavailable

Communications and Outreach Community input

Public Meeting to explain recommendation and get input Copies of presentation and supporting materials available

online Final recommendation

Based on comments recommendation will be finalized Formal Presentation to CA, Club & Town Council

Retaining Community Support Annual report to residents regarding health of the beach

and preservation activities Periodic expert speakers to discuss beach preservation Oral reports at CA/ Town Council Meetings Install a sign on Clubs dune crossover extolling the value of

our dune

Communications and Outreach

Maintaining appropriate & effective relationships with government officials and other influential groups including

Participation in meetings of Countys Beach And Shoreline Advisory Committee

Periodic meetings with Sebastian Inlet District

The County Commission and key staff

Thank You to the Task Force Members

Tom Albani Jim Covelluzzi Andy Cruce Lowell Dixon Bob Gibbons

Staff

Larry Hoffman

Alyssa Kantzler

Shirley Reul

Michele Henry Lori Kirchen John Sullivan Howard Thrailkill

Observer George Mekras

Q & AOpen Discussion.