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P.H. 2021-43: (PUBLIC HEARING 2ND READING)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 91, "BOATS AND WATER RECREATION," OF THE POMPANO BEACH CODE OF ORDINANCES BY CREATING A NEW SECTION 91.16, "HILLSBORO INLET PARK; PUBLIC SWIM AREA," TO ESTABLISH A SWIM AREA IN A PORTION OF WAHOO BAY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Fiscal Impact: N/A)
FIRST READING: FEBRUARY 23, 2021
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(Staff Contact: Brian Donovan/Tammy Good)
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Summary Explanation/Background:
This project involves habitat creation inside a 0.5-acre area inside the Hillsboro Inlet, adjacent to Hillsboro Inlet Park, in Pompano Beach, FL. Construction includes various mangrove planter type structures along an existing featureless seawall, and the deployment of several concrete artificial reef modules secured to the sand bottom. These artificial reef structures are designed to attract marine habitat. Additionally, the project will create an educational snorkel park where the public can interact with and learn about the marine/estuarine environment. An underwater experience will be created that will preserve and enhance the existing natural resources.
As a provision of permit issuance from Florida Fish and Wildlife (FWC) and approval from the Division of Law Enforcement Boating and Waterways Section, the City is required to set forth an Ordinance establishing a vessel-exclusion zone for areas designated as a public beach or swim area. Thus, to ensure marine habitat protection and allow for a safe public snorkel zone, the area will be designated as a vessel-exclusion area delineated by water marker buoys
Origin of request for this action: Engineering
Fiscal impact and source of funding: No Impact
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