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Growth Management Report 10. 1.

BCC Regular Meeting

Action

Meeting Date:	10/01/2020
Issue: Resolution for the LMS Plan 2020
From:	HORACE JONES
Department:	Development Services

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning Escambia County LMS Group Multi-Jurisdictional Plan Resolution Update

That the Board adopt by resolution the Escambia County Multi-Jurisdictional Local Mitigation Strategy Plan as required by FEMA to reassure them that local governments recognize and endorse the efforts of the mitigation group as a proactive step in preparing and mitigation for natural hazards at no cost to the County.

BACKGROUND:

In 2000, The Federal government passed 44 CFR 201 & 206 that required all local jurisdictions to prepare a local mitigation plan to remain eligible to apply for various FEMA managed mitigation grant programs using specific criteria developed by FEMA from the interpretation of 44 CFR 201 & 206. All local government organizations must develop an individual or "multi-jurisdictional" local mitigation plan and recognize the plan by adoption through resolution or ordinance. The adoption through resolution is a FEMA requirement that reinforces to the communities the need to recognize and endorse the efforts of the Local Mitigation Strategy Group, as a proactive step in preparing and mitigating for natural hazards.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

No budgetary impact is anticipated by the adoption of this Resolution.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The attached Resolution has been reviewed and approved for legal sufficiency by Kerra Smith, Assistant County Attorney. Any recommended legal comments are attached herein.

PERSONNEL:

No additional personnel are required for implementation of this Ordinance.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

The proposed Resolution is consistent with the Board’s goal “to increase citizen involvement in, access to, and approval of, County government activities.”

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

Implementation of this Resolution will consist of distribution of a copy of the adopted Resolution to interested citizens and staff.

The proposed Resolution was prepared in cooperation with the Development Services Department, the County Attorney’s Office and all interested citizens. The Development Services Department will ensure proper advertisement.

Attachments
FDEM Letter
LMS Plan
Legal Review and Draft Resolution