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ITEM: ORDINANCE NO. 2020-21 (REPEAL INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT AND REPLACE WITH THE PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING THE WELLINGTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, MORE SPECIFICALLY, TO REPEAL THE INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT AND REPLACE WITH THE PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT, IN ITS ENTIRETY, AS CONTAINED HEREIN; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
REQUEST: Approval of Ordinance No. 2020-21, a Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment (CPTA) to repeal the Infrastructure Element and replace with the Public Facilities Element of Wellington’s Comprehensive Plan.
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EXPLANATION: The Public Facilities Element addresses infrastructure facilities and services for Wellington, including potable water and wastewater, surface water management, and solid waste, as required by Florida Statutes. The proposed element now also includes transportation, public buildings and facilities. The element goals, objectives, and policies have been reorganized into five goals; one goal and associated objectives and policies for each of the components of infrastructure. The principles continued from the current Infrastructure Element include:
• Water and waste water capacity fees
• Water supply planning
• Water conservation
• Stormwater and flood plain management
Several new principles have been added to the element, including:
• a multi-modal transportation and circulation system; consistent with the Mobility Element
• a comprehensive program for maintaining and upgrading public facilities, including facility resiliency, renewable energy, and technology
In general, the element addresses the management of the Village’s public facilities and infrastructure services to meet demand and ensure future demands and service requirements are met.
The Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board (PZAB) recommended approval of the proposed CPTA with a 6-0 vote at its December 9, 2020 meeting.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: NO
PUBLIC HEARING: YES QUASI-JUDICIAL: NO
FIRST READING: YES SECOND READING:
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: YES
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Responsive Government
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of Ordinance No. 2020-21, a Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment (CPTA) to repeal the Infrastructure Element and replace with the Public Facilities Element of Wellington’s Comprehensive Plan.