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EAR N E ; Initial Date Date Received in Council Office: Agenda Date: ]Assigned To:
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Originator- Engineering I J 9 fI Iq o I =yam
SUBJECT.•
10/9/90 iPS/Council-heariiig
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Amendment to Chapter 17, Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
ATTACHMENTS:
Chapter 17.04.050 as amended.
Public Hearing Needed? Yes / 2�/ No / /
SUMMARY STATEMENT.•
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has provided additional
flood insurance maps which must be adopted for our Federal
Flodd Insurance Program to remain in effect.
ORIGINATOR'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommend Approval -- pending the outcome of the hearing.
COMMITTEE ACTION (including dates):
COUNCIL ACTION (including dates):
9/25/90: Council approved emergency ordinance on this subject ( #90 -93)
10/9/90: Council passed
Related File Numbers. Ordinance or Resolution Number ORD 9 0 - 9 4
INTRODUCED BY: Consent
PROPOSED BY: Eng .
DATE INTRODUCED: 9/11/90
ORDINANCE NO. 90 -94
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 17
ENTITLED "FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION" FOR THE PURPOSE OF INCORPORATING
NEW FEDERAL FLOOD MAPS AS REQUIRED BY THE
NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM
WHEREAS, in 1977, Whatcom County enacted a flood damage prevention ordi-
nance pursuant to federal requirements for community participation in the
National Flood Insurance Program and
WHEREAS, in 1987, Whatcom County amended said ordinance in accordance with
mandatory federal guidelines and
WHEREAS, at the time of its enactment and amendment, the Ordinance was in
compliance with mandatory federal guidelines under the National Flood Insurance
Program for local flood damage prevention legislation and
WHEREAS, the federal government is adopting an additional flood insurance
rate map, including accompanying report dated September 28, 1990, and
WHEREAS, participation in the National Flood Insurance Program provides a
direct benefit to the community by making flood insurance available at reaso-
nable cost and participation in the National Flood Insurance program is a pre-
requisite for the use of federal funds for projects in the flood plain.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the Whatcom County Council does ordain:
that Whatcom County Code, Chapter 17.04.050 be amended as follows:
17.04.050 Basis for establishing areas of special flood hazard. The areas
of special flood hazard identified by the Federal Insurance Administration are
contained in a scientific and engineering report entitled 'The Flood Insurance
Study for the County of Whatcom, Washington" (effective date Sept. 30, 1977).
The accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Maps, dated Sept. 30, 1977 and Sept. 28,
1990 including accompanying reports and any subsequent amendments made by the
Federal Emergency Management Agency, are adopted by reference and declared to
be a part of this title. The f flood insurance study is on file at the Department
of Public Works. (Ord. dated 9/23/77 Sec. 3.2).
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED THAT unless specifically amended by this ordinance,
all other provisions of the flood damage prevention ordinance, Chapter 17, shall
remain the same.
Approved this __9th day of nctc)hcr , 19 AD
ATTEST:
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
D d Hanseyy
Chairperson
( ✓) Approved ( ) Vetoed
Ramona Reeves,- Shirley Van
Clerk of the Council Whatcom County Executive
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Date
CIvil Deputy osecuting Atty.
ME