Fort Walton Beach Resolution — 2011-15-local mitigation strategy — reading text

RESOLUTION 2011 -15 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, REPEALING THE 2006 LOCAL MITIGATION STRATEGY, ADOPTING THE 2011 OKALOOSA COUNTY LOCAL MITIGATION STRATEGY, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Authority & Intent The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief Act ( 42 USC 5121 -5207) as modified by the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 ( 44 CFR 201), requires that all local governments develop a Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) that proactively identifies the types of natural disasters to which each community is vulnerable, and which includes a plan to reduce each community' s vulnerability, including clearly defined hazard mitigation activities and projects. The Okaloosa County Comprehensive Plan/LMS Committee, represented by several municipalities including the City of Fort Walton Beach, prepared the attached 2011 update to the Local Mitigation Strategy. The Plan has been developed consistent with the Insurance Service Office' s Community Rating System ( CRS). Section 2. Repeal The City Council hereby repeals the 2006 Local Mitigation Strategy in its entirety. Section 3. Adoption The City Council hereby adopts the 2011 Okaloosa County Local Mitigation Strategy ( LMS), which shall be considered the local mitigation strategy for all purposes pursuant to the Stafford Act and all related rules and regulations. The LMS Plan shall serve as the City' s long -term strategy for reducing disaster losses by addressing public participation, risk assessment, and identifying potential mitigation actions. Section 3. Effective Date This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval by City Council and signature of the Mayor. Adopted gmjlk, /# , 2011 Mike Anderson, Mayor Attest: Approved for form and legal Helen Spencer, City Jerk