HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-09-01-R RESOLUTION NO.C�Qd�—()T--()I—
The following resolution was adopted by the City of Batesville, Arkansas on C� ,2023.
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE INDEPENDENCE COUNTY MULTI-
JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN WITH INTENT TO
PARTICIPATE AND TO WORK TOWARD BECOMING A SAFER COMMUNITY
WHEREAS,the City of Batesville,Arkansas recognizes that no community is immune from natural
hazards whether it be tornado/severe thunderstorm,flood, severe winter weather,drought, heat wave,
earthquake,dam failure or wildfire and recognizes the importance enhancing its ability to withstand
natural hazards as well as the importance of reducing the human suffering, property damage, interruption
of public services and economic losses caused by those hazards; and
WHEREAS,the City of Batesville,Arkansas may have previously pursued measures such as building
codes, fire codes, floodplain management regulations,zoning ordinances, and storm water management
regulations to minimize the impact of natural hazards; and
WHEREAS,the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Arkansas Department of Emergency
Management Agency have developed a natural hazard mitigation program that assists communities in
their efforts to become Disaster-Resistant Communities that focus, not just on disaster relief, but also on
recovery and reconstruction that brings the community to at least pre-disaster conditions in an
accelerated, orderly and preplanned manner; and
WHEREAS, by participating in the Natural Hazards Mitigation program,the City of Batesville,Arkansas
will be eligible to apply for post-disaster mitigation funds; and
WHEREAS,the City of Batesville,Arkansas will implement pertinent precepts of the mitigation plan in
cooperation with community partners and by incorporation of relevant information into other community
plans and mechanisms where appropriate; and
WHEREAS,the City of Batesville,Arkansas will participate in the evaluation and review of the Plan
after a disaster as well as complete a mandated five-year update submitted to the State Emergency
Management Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency for review and approval; and
Whereas,the City of Batesville,Arkansas acknowledges that participation in the plan is voluntary, not
mandatory,and can withdraw and not be eligible for said grant funds at any time, or upon update of the
plan at least every five years as required,and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF
BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS AS FOLLOWS:
The City of Batesville, Arkansas hereby approves the Regional Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazard
Mitigation Plan attached hereto for the purpose of building a safer community by reducing natural hazard
vulnerability.
Approved:
Rick Elumbaug a
Attest:
Denise Johnston, Clerk