City of Delray Beach

"The Scope of Work for this Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Watershed Planning Program project, the Division shall coordinate with eligible Florida entities (Sub-Recipients) to produce a Stormwater Master Plan (SWMP). This project is preceded by the Watershed Master Plan Pilot Program, with Stormwater Master Plans being encompassed in the second round of funding. The purpose of a Stormwater Master Plan (SWMP) is to assist the Sub-Recipient assess and prioritize both existing and potential stormwater issues. The SWMP shall outline recommendations for future improvements including conceptual designs and alternative solutions, to effectively manage water quantity and quality. This project intent is to promote flood resiliency by the development and implementation of the SWMPs. This project shall result in the development of Stormwater Master Plans (SWMPs) for National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) participating communities throughout Florida. The plan shall be conducted and developed in accordance with FEMA’s standard practices for mitigation planning, ensuring maximum public engagement throughout the process. The Sub-Recipient shall finalize the process by submitting a signed letter from their applicable county’s Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) Chairperson attesting that the Stormwater Master Plan shall be adopted in the Sub-Recipient’s next LMS update. Guidance materials produced in the WMP Pilot Program can be found at: https://www.floridadisaster.org/dem/mitigation/watershed-planning/." "