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To: Town Commission
From: Gay Lancaster, Town Manager
Date: 11/17/2026
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APTIM: Bluff Update and Vulnerability Assessment
Summary:
On December 12, 2025, the Town was awarded a grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (FDEP) Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection, Resilient Florida Program. This grant is to be utilized for a Vulnerability Assessment (VA) to identify weaknesses and how the Town can strengthen natural resources, like the Bluff, to protect future assets. Additionally, completing the VA will enable the Town to go after larger grants from FDEP or the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) to fully fund the Bluff Reconstruction project in 2028.
APTIM will present an overview of the Town's ongoing Vulnerability Assessment, including key findings on the Town’s exposure to flooding. The presentation will highlight vulnerable infrastructure and community assets, discuss how the assessment will inform future resilience planning and investments, and introduce opportunities for public input through a community survey. APTIM will also provide a progress update on the Bluff Erosion Abatement Project, including findings from engineering analyses, proposed stabilization strategies, preliminary design concepts, and anticipated next steps for design and permitting. The presentation will provide an opportunity to learn about both initiatives and offer feedback as the Town advances its resilience priorities.
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