History
The CEPD was created in 1959 by an act of the Legislature. During the period between 1959 and 1981, the Board was active in helping residents construct structural solutions to erosion, and installing experimental structures to prevent erosion damage. Since 1988 the CEPD has engaged in the practice of beach renourishment as the most environmentally sound and economical solution to Captiva's erosion problems.
The Captiva Erosion Prevention District, as we know it today, was reestablished by the Florida Legislature in 1981 as a beach and shore preservation authority.
The Captiva Erosion Prevention District is an independent special district with taxing authority. The boundaries of the District include all of Captiva Island, from the centerline of Blind Pass to the centerline of Redfish Pass, and extend 300 feet into the Gulf of Mexico and Pine Island Sound.
The District has all the powers and duties of a beach and shore preservation authority under the provisions of Chapter 161.32, F.S. These include:
- Developing and executing a logical and suitable program for comprehensive beach and shore preservation.
- Constructing and maintaining erosion prevention projects.
- Exercising jurisdiction, control and supervision over erosion prevention projects within the District. This includes making and enforcing rules and regulations.
- Establishing rules for its government and proceedings.
- Purchasing, holding, leasing and disposing of real estate and personal property, such as offices and equipment.
- Borrowing funds.
- Exercising the power of eminent domain.
- Entering into contracts and agreements with other governments.
- Contracting for the services of consultants such as engineers, attorneys and accountants. Hiring employees and agents.
- Exercising other legal powers and duties of a government, including the ability to sue and be sued, enforce its rules and regulations, receive and accept grants, and pay its debts.
The Captiva Erosion Prevention District is governed by an elected board of five Commissioners, each of whom is a qualified elector residing within the District. Commissioners are elected to four year terms and receive no compensation. The Board sets the policies of the District, and employs a District Administrator to carry out day to day operations.
Governing Documents
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