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RESOLUTION NO. 00-33
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FLOODPLAIN
MANAGEMENT PLAN; TRANSMITTING THE PLAN TO
THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
FOR REVIEW AS REQUIRED BY THE NATIONAL FLOOD
INSURANCE PROGRAM'S COMMUNITY RATING
SYSTEM; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
INITIATE ACTIVITIES AS RECOMMENDED IN THE
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT PLAN; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) provides federally
supported flood insurance in communities that regulate development in their
floodplains, and the Community Rating System (CRS) reduces flood insurance
premiums in those communities that do more than implement the minimum regulatory
requirements; and
WHEREAS, adopting the Floodplain Management Plan (the 'Plan) will provide
the citizens of Clearwater access to the Flood Hazard Mitigation Assistance program
funds; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission adopted a Repetitive Loss Plan on December
11, 1991, which this Plan updates and provides a more thorough analysis; and
WHEREAS, the Plan as amended is consistent with the Clearwater's adopted
Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, flood prone neighborhoods in the City of Clearwater have flooded
several times over the past twenty years, resulting in property loss and hazards to
public health and safety; and
WHEREAS, various City projects, programs, operations and initiatives in the
Plan may lower flood insurance rates for City residents;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of
Clearwater, Florida that the Floodplain Management Plan as amended and attached
hereto is adopted, that the Plan be transmitted to the Federal Emergency Management
Agency for appropriate action as required under the National Flood Insurance
Program's Community Rating System, and that the City Manager is authorized to
initiate activities as recommended in the Plan.
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This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED
Approved as to form:
Attest:
Leslie Dougall-Side
Assistant City Attorney
September 21, 2000
Bria{f;/ ~'Y
Mayor-Commissioner
Resolution No. 00-33