(A) CREATION AND PURPOSE: There is hereby created a commission to be know as the Tybee Island Beach Task Force for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, morals, convenience, order, prosperity and general welfare of the City and to provide recommendations to the Mayor and Council of the City regarding issues affecting the beach including but not limited to beach erosion and renourishment, and to perform the functions and duties stated herein.

(B) NAME: The name of the committee shall be The Tybee Island Beach Task Force and is hereinafter referred to as the Task Force.

(C) MEMBERSHIP: The Beach task Force shall consist of not less than ten (10) nor more than twenty (20) members appointed by the Mayor and Council, such appointees being selected on the basis of their knowledge and interest in protecting and promoting the natural characteristic of Tybee Island, especially its beaches and shorelines, to serve three (3) year terms

(D) FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES: The Task Force shall…

      (a) Promote the beach preservation and maintenance
      (b) Promote beach renourishment
      (c) Promote prevention of shoreline erosion
      (d) Serve as a consultant body on beach and shoreline issues
      (e) Assist other entities in promoting the preservation of the ecology and natural beauty of Tybee Island
      (f) Report on Task recommendations to the Mayor and Council.
      (g) To perform other duties related to the above functions as may be directed by the Mayor and Council or by the City Manager
      (h) Lobby state and federal entities on behalf of Tybee's beaches.

(E) ADMINISTRATION: The Task Force shall elect one of its members as chair and one member as vice chair and may elect as its secretary one of its own members or, with the approval of the Mayor and Council, may appoint as secretary an employee of the City.

(F) RULES OF PROCEDURE: The Task Force may establish such rules, bylaws and regulations not inconsistent with the City Charter, Ordinances of the City, or law, as it deems appropriate and necessary for the fulfillment of its duties or the conduct of its affairs. Copies of such rules, bylaws, and/or regulations shall be filed with the Clerk of Council.

(G) MEETINGS: Meetings of the Task Force shall be scheduled as directed by chairman or the membership. All meetings shall comply with the Georgia Open Meetings Act. (Ord 2001-10; 5/10/2001)

(Ord. 2001-05; 3/8/01)

Beach Task Force News

Download to view the current Beach Management Plan.

Download this study from Michael Toma and Alexis Brewer of Armstrong Atlantic University details "The Economic Impact of Tybee Island Beach Renourishment on Georgia’s Economy". The executive summary of the executive summary is contained in the following table:

Annual and Cumulative Economic and Fiscal Impact of Beach Renourishment on Georgia’s Economy
	Employment	Business Revenue*	Labor Income*	State Tax Revenue*
Annual Impact	678	$54,738,000	$18,354,000	$2,661,000
Cumulative Ten-Year Impact	678	$218,952,000	$73,416,000	$10,644,000
Note: *Business Revenue, Labor Income, and Tax Revenue data are reported in 2007 dollars.

Clearly, a significant impact for Georgia overall, not just for Tybee alone!

See Tybee Mayor Jason Buelterman's YouTube video, giving the Top 5 reasons Tybee needs federal funding for beach renourishment, by clicking here.

High resolution aerial photographs of the Tybee Island shore were made as part of the beach renourishment study. A low-resolution mosaic is below. If you would like the high-resolution version of this mosaic along with the original, individual photographs, please email the City's IT Department and request the "Beach Renourishment Mosaic" - we will provide a data CD with the images which you can pick up at the Cashier's Office for a $10 fee to recover costs.

The Operations, Maintenance, Replacement, Repair and Rehabilitation (OMRR&R) Manual, dated 3 November 2000, has been updated to reflect the renourishment work done on Tybee Island during the fall/winter of 2008.

The Tybee Island, Georgia Shore Protection Project is designed to provide storm damage protection from hurricane and storm damage on the island. All features of the project must be properly operated and maintained to provide the designated protection in full compliance with the environmental laws and regulations. The protective works (groins, beach template with associated berm width, renourishment, and associated dunes) must be regularly inspected and maintained to insure the project is functioning as designed. If proper inspection and maintenance are not accomplished, there could be a gradual deterioration of the project making it susceptible to a flood event. Considerable damage and possible loss of life could result from a flooding caused by the failure of the project. Responsible local personnel must have a thorough knowledge of the protective works and best methods of maintenance to insure that proper maintenance and satisfactory operation of the project occurs. All maintenance and operation of the project shall be completed in strict accordance with applicable regulations as supplemented by the manual. The manual is designed to be a living Document, and will be updated following the next beach renourishment or as conditions warrant.

Download the manual

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Beach Task Force Committee Meeting Schedule

The Beach Task Force usually meets at 11:30am on the third Thursday of each month in the City Hall Auditorium. Holidays or special circumstances may cause this regular schedule to be modified. Check listed dates below.

February 16, 2012 - Beach Task Force Meeting

http://www.cityoftybee.org/BeachTaskForceCommittee.aspx

Event Location		City Hall Auditorium
Start Date		2/16/2012 11:30 AM
End Date		2/16/2012 01:00 PM