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To: Town Commission
From: Gay Lancaster, Town Manager
Date: 7/15/2025
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Resolution 2025-18 Approval and Adoption of the Pinellas County Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) Updates
Summary:
Staff is seeking Commission approval of Resolution 2025-18, to approve and adopt the Pinellas County Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) updates.
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Previous Commission Action: The Town Commission has previously approved several prior resolutions to approve and adopt the Pinellas County Local Mitigation Strategy plan.
Background/Problem Discussion: In 1998 Pinellas County, along with the help of 23 other municipalities located within the County, set out to develop a local mitigation strategy. The purpose of the local mitigation strategy was to develop a “blueprint” or guide intended to provide a unified and consistent course of action needed to eliminate or reduce the impact of disasters that threaten Pinellas County and its municipalities. In addition to county and municipal government representation, the local mitigation strategy includes a broad range of public and private sector partners that can participate to share their insights and recommendations on the topics relevant to the area of their expertise. In 1999, Pinellas County and its municipalities adopted a unified Local Mitigation Strategy. This unified LMS plan is reviewed annually but goes through a comprehensive review every five years and requires adoption by all participating members of all revisions made to the LMS since the last comprehensive review.
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2025-18 to Approve and Adopt the Pinellas County Local Mitigation Strategy Update.
Proposed Motion: I move approval of resolution 2025-18 to Approve and Adopt the Pinellas County Local Mitigation Strategy Update.