§ 280-c. Powers of county agency. The agency, as empowered by the
governing body, may assemble data relating to (1) problems and solutions
in hurricane protection, flood and shoreline erosion control and the
areas of immediate need within the county, (2) the techniques and
effectiveness of providing dunes, bluffs, bulkheads, dikes, groins,
jetties, fills and alternative methods of hurricane protection, flood
and shoreline erosion control, (3) the methods of financing hurricane
protection, flood and shoreline erosion control and the availability of
aid and assistance from alternative sources, (4) the possibility of
developing and utilizing existing facilities and a plan of development
for the county district which most complements more comprehensive plans
of hurricane protection, flood and shoreline erosion control and (5)
employ such engineering, legal, professional and other assistance as
from time to time may be needed, and may incur such other expenses as
may be necessary within the amounts made available therefor by budget
appropriations. When authorized by the governing body, the agency may
also apply for and expend state and federal aid for comprehensive
studies and reports.