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 City of Solana Beach
Section 2
Shoreline and Coastal Bluff Management Strategies Draft MEIR
Project Description
Loss of Property Tax Revenue
In addition to the total costs to acquire the 119 homes and relocate the occupants, the City
would lose 16.1 percent of one percent of the assessed value of the properties. Loss of
property tax would represent a significant reduction in City revenues.
Potential Funding Sources
The issue of beach retreat is well known at the local, state and national level; thus, there are
several funding programs designed to help localities faced with beach retreat.
Federal Government Sources
The USACOE is the Federal Agency charged with helping localities protect their coastlines from
storm damage and harmful erosion. USACOE utilizes both structures and sand replenishment
to protect beaches. To receive Federal funding, the local government must approach its local
congressional representative and request an erosion study or project. The congressional
representative can present the study or project for approval in two ways:
1.
As a bill (or part of a bill) passed by both Houses, or
2.
As a signed resolution from a Senate subcommittee (the Senate Subcommittee
on Water and Power, for example)
Once authorized by Congress, the project must receive an appropriation in the Annual Water
and Energy Bill or the Water Resources Development Act (passed every two years). The
amount available varies widely and depends upon project needs and budget availability.
Federal policy is that lands involved in Federally sponsored projects are to be provided by the
local project partner. As a last resort, the Federal government can acquire property through
condemnation. Owners of condemned property would be compensated for the market value of
their property. This process has never been used in California.
State Government Sources
The California Public Beach Restoration Act (Assembly Bill No. 64), passed in October, 1999,
establishes a funding program for restoration, enhancement and nourishment of public beaches.
Fundable activities include planning and design activities as well as feasibility and
environmental studies, with the following funding limits:
Project No. 323530000
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