HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving updated Story County Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation PlanRESOLUTION NO. 25-038
RESOLUTION APPROVING UPDATED
STORY COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City of Ames recognizes the threat that natural hazards pose to people and
property within our community; and,
WHEREAS, undertaking hazard mitigation actions will reduce the potential for harm to
people and property from future hazard occurrences; and,
WHEREAS, an adopted Hazard Mitigation Plan is required as a condition of future funding
for mitigation projects under multiple FEMA pre- and post-disaster mitigation grant programs;
and,
WHEREAS, the City of Ames resides within the Planning Area, and fully participated in
the mitigation planning process to prepare this Hazard Mitigation Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the Iowa Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region VII officials have reviewed the Story County
Hazard Mitigation Plan and approved it contingent upon this official adoption of the participating
governing body.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the updated Story County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan is hereby approved as
an official plan; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Story County Office of Emergency Management
will submit this Adoption Resolution to the Iowa Division of Homeland Security and Emergency
Management and Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region VII officials to enable the
Plan’s final approval.
ADOPTED THIS 11th day of February, 2025.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 11th day of February, 2025.