PREPARED FOR: Borough of Point Pleasant Beach 416 New Jersey Ave. Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 (732) 892-1118 http://www.pointpleasantbeach.org/ PREPARED BY: T&M Associates 11 Tindall Road Middletown, NJ 07748 [P] (732) 671-6400 [F] (732) 641-7365 Floodplain Management Plan 2016 Progress Report Community Rating System (CRS) Ocean County, New Jersey PREPARED BY: CHRISTINE BELL, P.P., A.I.C.P., C.F.M. CERTIFIED FLOOD PLAIN MANAGER P.P. LICENSE NO. 6289 October 2016
Contents Name of the CRS Floodplain Management Plan... 1 Plan Adoption History... 1 Locations Where Copies are Available for Review... 1 Flooding that Occurred During the 2015-2016 Report... 1 Impacts of the Floods on the Repetitive Loss Area... 1 List of Plan Accomplishments During the Previous Year... 21 Objectives Not Reached and Implementation Behind Schedule... 21 New Projects to be Started or Revisions to the Recommendations or Objectives 2 Progress Reports Discussed and/or Made Available at a Public Meeting... 2 We Have Provided Copies of this Report to our Governing Board and Local Media... 32 Floodplain Management Plan Status Repot 2016... 43 Introduction... 43 Status of Flood Mitigation Actions... 43 Action Item Status... 64 Preventative Measures... 75 Property Protection... 86 Natural Resource Protection... 96 Emergency Services... 117 Structural Projects... 117 Public Information... 128
Page 1 Name of the CRS Floodplain Management Plan Borough of Point Pleasant Beach Floodplain Management Plan (May 2015) and Ocean County Multi- Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (May, 13, 2014). Plan Adoption History The Borough of Point Pleasant Flood Plain Management Plan was adopted by the Mayor and Borough Council as an amendment to the Master Plan on November 4, 2015. The Ocean County Office of Emergency Management also adopted a Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation plan on May 13, 2014. The Borough was a participating jurisdiction in the preparation of this plan. Locations Where Copies are Available for Review Copies of the Borough's Flood Plain Management Plan, dated May 2015, are on file in the Borough Clerk's office, located at 416 New Jersey Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey. A copy of the adopted Ocean County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan, a p p r o v e d b y F E M A o n M a y 1 3, 2 0 1 4, is on file in the Borough Clerk's office. Flooding that Occurred During the 2015-2016 Report Regular flooding has occurred during routine heavy rainfalls specifically at high tide due to the tide-influenced closing of the existing gravity-flapback flow valves preventing full drainage capacity in the storm sewers. as well as the maximum flow capacity of the existing pump stations. Additionally, two severe storms (Hurricane Jonas and Hurricane Hermine) impacted the Borough resulting in significant coastal flooding and moderate beach erosion. Impacts of the Floods on the Repetitive Loss Area No storms over the past year have resulted in additional claims in Repetitive Loss Areas.
Page 2 List of Plan Accomplishments During the Previous Year See accompanying Status Report for details of the Borough's accomplishments during the last twelve (12) months to the previously adopted Borough Floodplain Management Plan. The attached status report also provides the status of the Borough's recent flood mitigation actions. Objectives Not Reached and Implementation Behind Schedule As noted on the attached status report, the Borough is on schedule with respect to the implementation of various goals and recommendations outlined in the Borough's Floodplain Management Plan. Please see the accompanying Status Report for further details regarding any objectives not reached. New Projects to be Started or Revisions to the Recommendations or Objectives Revisions to the recommendations are detailed in the accompanying Status Report. Progress Reports Discussed and/or Made Available at a Public Meeting A public meeting of the Floodplain Management Plan Committee was advertised and held on October 25, 2016 at 7pm at the Borough Municipal Building. In attendance were the following: Ray Savacool, Borough Engineer Christine Bell, Planner T&M Associates Tom Migut, Borough Council Mike Gardner, Construction Code Official and Borough Floodplain Manager Karen Mills, Residents Bob Santanello, Resident Seth Sloan, Resident
Page 3 The meeting concluded at 7:45 pm. We Have Provided Copies of this Report to our Governing Board and Local Media Copies of this progress report have been provided to members of the Point Pleasant Beach Borough Council and the Point Pleasant Beach Planning Board, and have been posted on the Borough s website for public review and comment, Information Contact: Eileen Farrell, Borough Clerk, (732)892-1118 Ext 210 Michael Gardner, Floodplain Manager, (732) 899-3306 Ray Savacool, Borough Engineer, 732.473.3400
Page 4 Floodplain Management Plan Status Repot 2016 Introduction The Borough of Point Pleasant Beach experiences regular flooding as a result of routine storms and tidal influxes. The Borough is currently evaluating the impact of these storms and the significant rainfall that occurred in the last year. In the last twelve (12) months, the Borough has been implementing its Floodplain Management goals and recommendations. The Borough was a participating community in the preparation of this plan. The Borough and its officials have been working all year to achieve the goals outlined in the plan. Status of Flood Mitigation Actions The previously adopted Borough of Point Pleasant Beach Floodplain Management Plan was adopted on November 4, 2015. This plan included eleven (11) goals. The following is a summary of each goal from this plan and the status of same: Goal 1: Reduce flooding by preventing tidal backflow. This continues to be a floodplain management goal for the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach. Goal 2:Faciitate and upgrade stormwater facilities for proper drainage. This continues to be a floodplain management goal for the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach. It was noted that the storm drain on Atlantic and Ocean Avenues have been overflowing. Goal 3: Support natural resource development and protection through government funded programs and local initiatves. This continues to be a goal of the Borough s Floodplain Management Plan.
Page 5 Goal 4: Review latest technology for flood reduction. This continues to be a goal of the Borough s Floodplain Management Plan. Goal 5: Reduce losses by promoting retrofitting or elevating flood-proone structures. This continues to be a floodplain management goal for the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach. Goal 6: Promote public education on flood hazards, measures for flood safety, and loss reduction. This continues to be a goal of the Borough s Floodplain Management Plan. Goal 7: Reduce runoff potential from development. This continues to be a goal of the Borough s Floodplain Management Plan. Goal 8: Reduce losses by continuing to develop and improve the existing warning system and maintain it as well as hold drills and tabletop exercises to test the plan. This continues to be a goal of the Borough s Floodplain Management Plan. The Floodplain Management Committee affirmed that the Borough participates in a Reverse 911 system and residents can sign up to be included on the Borough s website. Goal 9: Update Evacuation Plan and other Hazard Plans The Borough s Evacuation Plan and other Hazard Plans have been recently updated. However, this should remain as a goal to ensure future review and updates to the plans are made as needed. Goal 10: Improve critical facility resiliency. This continues to be a goal of the Borough s floodplain Management Plan. Goal 11: Preserve Open Space throughout the Borough This continues to be a floodplain management goal for the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach.
Page 6 Action Item Status The following is a summary of the actions and strategies, the targeted completion date and the current status: Where changes to action items have been made, they are noted with strikethroughs for deletions and underlines for additions.
Page 7 Preventative Measures Action Item Priority Status This has been completed. However, this Update the Floodplain action item should remain, as the High Management Plan Borough is required to conduct a review of the plan annually. Create an automated and expedited system for zoning and construction permit administration Develop a Geographic Information System (GIS) Program Update Zoning Ordinances related to flooding, grading and stormwater management Continue participation in the Community Rating System (CRS) Program and work to upgrade to the next maintain the current class. High High High A review of various software vendors was conducted, they were found to be too expensive to implement. As new projects are submitted, PDFs are uploaded and saved to the Block/ Lot data. This has been completed. This has been completed and can be removed as an action item. This has been completed and can be removed as an action item. The Borough upgraded their CRS classification by 2 classes to become a class 6 community. This action item should be changed as noted.
Page 8 Continue to enforce building codes to require building, renovations, and rebuilding to meet or exceed the Uniform Construction Code Incorporate the principles of the 2014 Multi- Jurisdictional All Hazard Mitigation Plan into the Borough Master Plan Maintain and clean the Borough drainage system. Maintain the Borough dune ordinance including dune inspections High This continues to be ongoing. The action item has been completed and can be removed. The Master Plan Reexamination Report was adopted by the Borough on November 4, 2015. This is ongoing. This is ongoing. The Borough has a dune inspector. Property Protection Action Item Priority Status Adopt requirements to This has been completed and can be maintain the most removed. The Borough requires residents restrictive base flood High to build to the PFIRM plus 3 feet of elevation for properties freeboard. within the Borough by
Page 9 using both the ABFE and FIRMs Continue to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program Encourage the elevation of homes within the Borough to higher standards and elevations Low This is ongoing. The priority of this action item should be updated to ongoing. This is continuous. Natural Resource Protection Action Item Priority Status Complete the USACE dune and beach replenishment project to protect the Borough from flood related hazards and allow for construction of a large dune from Manasquan to Barnegat Light High This project is currently out to bid.
Page 10 Continue to prohibit construction east of the boardwalk Ongoin g This continues to be ongoing. The current zoning ordinance precludes building east of the boardwalk.
Page 11 Emergency Services Action Item Priority Status Prepare a Debris This has been completed and can be High Management Plan removed. Provide a new natural gas generator The funding is in place for this project, High at the municipal however it needs to designed and bid. building Provide OEM with an Discussions concerning this facility are emergency staging Medium ongoing. facility Increase the flood resiliency of critical facilities within the Medium None have been completed to date. Borough Maintain the Borough's various This continues to be ongoing. LED sign hazard warning agreements are in place that allow the systems and educate police to use signs for messaging as needed. the public on these systems Structural Projects Action Item Priority Status Dredge and improve Mediu This project is expected to go out to bid by drainage at Silver m the end of 2016. Lake
Page 12 Reinforce existing and provide new bulkheads at various locations. Request that the New Jersey DOT reroute stormwater away from the Borough's lakes and divert it to the Manasquan River High Mediu m The inlet bulkhead is in for review at DEP for their construction. The Borough has submitted a problem statement to NJDOT outlining this concern. Public Information Action Item Priority Status Conduct outreach projects by updating the section on the The Floodplain Manager sends an annual Borough website letter to residents in their tax bill. devoted to floodplain management and hazard mitigation Make flood The Borough website will be updated in information more High 2017. This should remain as a high prominent on the priority. Borough website Maintain the Borough s reverse 911 system to assist in Information on the Reverse 911 system will be included in weekly emails.
Page 13 communication for all hazards and explore and encourage options for more participation. Continue OEM outreach programs in schools to include children in outreach and improve families capability for disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery Continue to send an annual letter to all real estate companies, lending agencies, and insurance companies on available flood information Gather and maintain documents at Borough Hall and the Library for public distribution regarding flood preparation, NFIP, This continues to be an ongoing priority. This continues to be an ongoing priority. The Borough Floodplain Manager sends out a letter annually. This continues to be an ongoing priority. The Floodplain Manager continues to stock the library with FEMA flood materials. Additionally, this year extra books were sent over to the main branch of the Ocean County Library.
Page 14 elevation requirements, etc.