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- Pasco County
- 6/4/24
- 06/04/2024
- 162 Minutes
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Overview: In the latest Port Richey City Council meeting, the primary focus revolved around addressing the community’s resilience against flooding, discussing potential changes to building codes, and the substantial impact on homeowners’ insurance. The debate included the introduction of a two-foot freeboard requirement, modifications to the substantial damage threshold for buildings, and the implications of these changes on flood insurance policies and property values.
- FL
- Pasco County
- 5/28/24
- 05/28/2024
- 250 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent Port Richey City Council meeting, one notable issue discussed was the city’s approach to adapting and improving resiliency in the face of sea level rise and other climatic hazards. The council engaged in an in-depth conversation about the potential impacts of climate change on the city’s infrastructure and community, emphasizing the need for a stance in mitigating risks such as catastrophic flooding from storm surges and inadequate flood insurance coverage. A proposal was put forth to initiate an adaptive planning project to evaluate the city’s attributes for resilience and sustainability.
- FL
- Pasco County
- 5/28/24
- 05/28/2024
- 59 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Port Richey Land Use Planning Committee engaged in discussions on post-disaster recovery planning, emphasizing the importance of community resilience and the reevaluation of the Waterfront District’s 1998 Community Vision. The committee considered changes to the threshold for severely damaged structures, debated the inclusion of sea level rise in the comprehensive emergency management plan, and contemplated community involvement in conservation and coastal management strategies.
- FL
- Pasco County
- 5/21/24
- 05/21/2024
- 152 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Pasco County Council meeting addressed a critical need for affordable housing, with an emphasis on the necessity for workforce housing as well as plans for a veteran’s housing complex. The meeting brought to light the housing challenges faced by individuals earning 80% or lower of the area median income. The council discussed various strategies to combat this issue, such as the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) funds, implementing new zoning regulations, and offering incentives for developers.
- FL
- Pasco County
- 5/21/24
- 05/21/2024
- 124 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Pasco County Council recently convened to address a series of community-focused initiatives and proclamations. The meeting was marked by a presentation from Philip Carhart, a retired Navy chief and nonprofit founder, who advocated for the construction of tiny homes for homeless veterans, utilizing federal funds initially earmarked for sidewalk repairs. Additionally, the council declared several commemorative weeks, celebrated the anniversary of a child advocacy group, and unveiled a new public hearing sign designed to enhance transparency.
