Agenda Item: 18(a)
Prepared By: Joan Taylor, City Clerk
Business: Council Reports
Department: Executive
Subject:
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County Boards and Organizations Quarterly Update - Councilors Brechnitz, Gray, Schwan and Chair Palumbo
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BACKGROUND:
Council members represent the City of Marco Island on various County Boards and Organizations. At the last meeting of each quarter, Council members will provide an update on the Board or Organization they serve.
Coastal Advisory Committee (CAC): Councilor Brechnitz
This committee assists the Board of County Commissioners with its establishment of unified beach erosion control and inlet management programs within the unincorporated and incorporated areas of Collier County. The committee also advises the Board of County Commissioners and the Tourist Development Council (TDC) of project priorities with respect to funding sources that are available to Collier County for restoration and protection of its shoreline.
Southwest Florida League of Cities (SWFLC): Councilor Gray
The SWFLC represents the municipal interests of 12 cities in Charlotte, Collier, Hendry and Lee Counties. This organization works closely with the Florida League of Cities and collaborates with local elected official regarding Florida legislature. Meetings provide opportunities for representatives to exchange learnings, events and issues with other elected officials in the organization.
Collier Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO): Councilor Schwan
The MPO is a transportation policy-making organization and is made up of representatives from local municipalities and public transportation authorities. The Collier MPO is committed to providing the urban area with a Continuing, Cooperative and Comprehensive transportation planning process to assure that highway facilities, mass transit, bicycle/pedestrian and other intermodal facilities be properly located and developed in relation to the overall development of the community.
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