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Resolution: 168-16
File Number: 2015-0392
WASHINGTON COUNTY PRE -HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN:
A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE PRE -HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN FOR WASHINGTON
COUNTY AND THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE AS REQUIRED TO QUALIFY FOR FUTURE
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY PRE -HAZARD MITIGATION
FUNDING
WHEREAS, certain areas of Washington County and the City of Fayetteville are subject to
periodic flooding and other natural and human -caused hazards with the potential to cause damage
to property within the area; and
WHEREAS, Washington County and the City of Fayetteville desire to prepare for and mitigate
such circumstances; and
WHEREAS, under the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, in accordance with 44 C.F.R. § 201.6, the
United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requires that local jurisdictions
have in place a FEMA -approved Pre -Hazard Mitigation Plan as a condition of receipt of certain
future federal mitigation funding; and
WHEREAS, to assist cities and the. County in meeting this requirement, Washington County,
with the assistance of Arkansas Tech University, has initiated development of a county -wide
multi jurisdictional Pre -Hazard Mitigation Plan for the County and all jurisdictions within the
County, including the cities and school districts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
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Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby adopts in its
entirety the Pre -Hazard Mitigation Plan, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution
Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes the
Washington County Emergency Management Director to review the Pre -Hazard Mitigation Plan at
least annually and to develop and present any necessary adjustments to the City Council for
consideration.
Section 3: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes the
Mayor to take any official action that is reasonably necessary to carry out the objectives of the
Pre -Hazard Mitigation Plan.
PASSED and APPROVED on 9/15/2015
Attest:
Sondra E. Smith, City Clerk Treasurer
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Text File
File Number: 2015-0392
Agenda Date: 9/15/2015 Version: 1 Status: Passed
In Control: City Council Meeting File Type: Resolution
Agenda Number: A. 13
WASHINGTON COUNTY PRE -HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN:
A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE PRE -HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN FOR WASHINGTON
COUNTY AND THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE AS REQUIRED TO QUALIFY FOR FUTURE
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY PRE -HAZARD MITIGATION FUNDING
WHEREAS, certain areas of Washington County and the City of Fayetteville are subject to periodic
flooding and other natural and human -caused hazards with the potential to cause damage to property
within the area; and
WHEREAS, Washington County and the City of Fayetteville desire to prepare for and mitigate such
circumstances; and
WHEREAS, under the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, in accordance with 44 C.F.R. § 201.6, the
United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requires that local jurisdictions have in
place a FEMA -approved Pre -Hazard Mitigation Plan as a condition of receipt of certain future federal
mitigation funding; and
WHEREAS, to assist cities and the County in meeting this requirement, Washington County, with the
assistance of Arkansas Tech University, has initiated development of a county -wide multi jurisdictional
Pre -Hazard Mitigation Plan for the County and all jurisdictions within the County, including the cities
and school districts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby adopts in its entirety the
Pre -Hazard Mitigation Plan, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution.
Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes the Washington
County Emergency Management Director. to review the Pre -Hazard Mitigation Plan at least annually
and to develop and present any necessary adjustments to the City Council for consideration.
Section 3: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes the Mayor to
take any official action that is reasonably necessary to carry out the objectives of the Pre -Hazard
Mitigation Plan.
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City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
2015-0392
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9/15/2015
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David Dayringer 8/20/2015 Fire /
Fire Department
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Action Recommendation:
Approval of a Resolution adopting the Pre -Hazard Mitigation Plan for Washington County and the City of
Fayetteville
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