The City of Venice CRS (Community Rating System) Committee has 2 vacancies. Among other tasks, members assess local flood hazards and flooding problems, set goals, and draft an action plan, provide opportunities for public input, and coordinate with other agencies.

This committee is comprised of eight members. Five shall be members from the public, meeting at least one of the following criteria: a City resident, business owner, property owner, or tenant located within the special flood hazard area; a stakeholder within the community such as an emergency/disaster responder, member of the Chamber of Commerce or other business group; a representative of a utility company, real estate office, insurance agency, developer/contractor, civic group, environmental organization, academia, nonprofit organization, or major local employer; or staff from other governmental agencies such as the local housing authority, Natural Resources Conservation Service, or the National Weather Service. There shall be one representative from each of the following City departments: Planning and Zoning, Building, and Engineering.

The City Engineer shall appoint all members and determine terms of office. The committee meets quarterly.

More information on the committee, including an application, can be found online HERE. You can also contact CRS Coordinator Christina Rimes at crimes@venicefl.gov or 941-882-7412.