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U.S.Department of Homeland Security <br /> FEMA Region 6 <br /> 800 North loop 288 <br /> Denton,TX 76209-3698 <br /> EQARr e <br /> a�\a <br /> a o �l1 FEMA <br /> SND,SEr/` <br /> February 6,2012 <br /> The Honorable Rick Elumbaugh copy <br /> Mayor,City of Batesville <br /> 500 East Main Street <br /> Batesville,AR 72501 <br /> RE: National Flood Insurance Program <br /> Independence County Flood Map Revision <br /> Dear Mayor Elumbaugh: <br /> We have examined your Ordinance No. 2012-01-03 and accompanying Flood Damage Prevention Code for <br /> Batesville,AR adopted by the City Council on January 10, 2012. We find that it satisfactorily meets the <br /> requirements of 44 CFR,Chapter I,Part 60.1, 60.3 and 60.7 of the National Flood Insurance Program(NFIP) <br /> regulations. <br /> This effectively updates Batesville's Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance to designate the"Flood Insurance Study <br /> for Independence County and incorporated areas",dated March 15,2012,and the accompanying Flood Insurance <br /> Rate Maps as the basis for establishing Special Flood Hazard Areas in your community. <br /> The effective administration and enforcement of your adopted floodplain management regulations will enable <br /> your community to substantially reduce future flood losses through the wise management of your floodplain. <br /> Your community's continued participation in the National Flood Insurance Program(NFIP)is assured by our <br /> acceptance of this ordinance. <br /> If we may provide additional assistance,please contact me at(940) 898-5523 or email at <br /> diana.b.herrera c dhs.gov. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Diana B.Herrera,CFM <br /> Natural Hazards <br /> Program Specialist <br /> C c: Chad McClure,Batesville Floodplain Administrator <br /> Mike Borengasser,AR State NFIP Coordinator <br /> www.fema.gov <br />