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Initial
Date
Date Received in Council Office
Agenda Date
Assi ned to:
Originator
Paula Cooper
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7/21/15
Introduction
Division Head:
Gary Sloyka
JUL 14 2015
WHATCOM COUNTY
COUNCIL
8/4/15
Public Wks /Council
Director
Jon Hutchings
1- I D- I S
as FCZDBS
Prosecutor:
Dan Gibson
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Purchasingllludget:
Executive:
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TITLE OF DO NT: Resolution to Adopt the Whatcom County Multi- Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation
Plan Up -dated June, 1201 S.
ATTACHMENTS. Up -Dated Whatcom County Multi - Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Up -date.
SEPA review required? ( ) Yes ( X ) NO
Should Clerk schedule a hearing? ( ) Yes (X ) NO
SEPA review completed? ( ) Yes ( X ) NO
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clear in explaining the intent of the action.)
The proposed updated Whatcom County Multi - Jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan identifies natural
hazards and potential mitigation strategies within Whatcom County. Adoption of the plan by the Whatcom
County Flood Control Zone District is required in order for the District to be eligible to receive Hazard
Mitigation Grant Program funding after presidentially- declared disasters
COMMITTEE ACTION. •
COUNCIL ACTION.•
8/4/2015: Discussed (Council acting as the FCZDBS)
7/21/2015: Introduced 6 -0, Mann absent
8/4/2015: Approved 6 -0, Mann absent (Council acting as
the FCZDBS), Res. 2015 -028
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Res. 2015 -028
Please Note: Once adopted and signed, ordinances and resolutions are available for viewing and printing on
the County's website at: www.co.whatcom.wa.us /council.
PROPOSED BY: CONSENT
INTRODUCED: 7/21/2015
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -028
(A resolution of the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)
ADOPTING THE UPDATED WHATCOM COUNTY MULTI - JURISDICTIONAL NATURAL HAZARDS
MITIGATION PLAN
WHEREAS, identification of natural hazards and development of plans to reduce or
eliminate the associated long term risk to human life and property results in a safer community;
and,
WHEREAS, the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (P.L. 106 -390/ 44 CFR Parts 201.6)
reinforces the importance of mitigation planning and emphasizes planning for disasters before
they occur; and,
WHEREAS, States, communities and special purpose districts must have an approved
mitigation plan in place prior to receiving post- disaster Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
(HMPG) funds; and,
WHEREAS, the planning process is intended to facilitate cooperation between state and
local authorities and encourages local input; and,
WHERAS, Whatcom County staff participated in a collaborative hazard mitigation
planning and update process on behalf of the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone
District Board of Supervisors hereby adopts the Whatcom County Multi- Jurisdictional Natural
Hazards Mitigation Plan, dated June 1, 2015 and attached as Exhibit A to this resolution.
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Daniel Gibson, Civil Deputy Prosecutor
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WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE
DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Carl Weimer, Chair Board of Supervisors
USE LINK TO VIEW THE
WHATCOM COUNTY NATURAL HAZARDS MITIGATION PLAN
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content/ uploads /2011 /11 /NHMP FINAL- Word- 4- 17- 20 12.pdf
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Whatcom County
Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan
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