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AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE REPETITIVE LOSS AREA ANALYSIS (RLAA), CONSISTENT WITH THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM (NFIP) COMMUNITY RATING SYSTEM (CRS) REQUIREMENTS
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WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), through the CRS program provides flood insurance credits for floodplain management activities that exceeds basic NFIP regulations.
WHEREAS, a local analysis of repetitive loss areas is one of several documents required by the NFIP to ensure that proper mitigation strategies are developed for properties affected by repetitive flooding.
WHEREAS, the adoption of the RLAA will demonstrate the City of Jonesboro’s commitment to resolve repetitive structure flooding and provide additional CRS credit.
WHEREAS, the Stormwater Management Board recommends the RLAA be adopted by the City Council.
WHEREAS, the Public Works committee has addressed all public comments received and has approved said Repetitive Loss Area Analysis (RLAA) and forwarded said code to City Council for adoption; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to ACA 14-55-207, public notice was given of the City’s intent to adopt said Repetitive Loss Area Analysis (RLAA) by reference, advertised that three (3) copies of the document were on file and available for public review and examination in the Office of City Clerk.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1:The City of Jonesboro Engineering Department prepared the RLAA to ensure proper mitigation strategies are developed for properties affect by repetitive flooding and to receive additional CRS credit.
SECTION 2: The Stormwater Management Board recommends the RLAA prepared by the City of Jonesboro Engineering Department be adopted by reference.
SECTION 3: The City Council of the City of Jonesboro hereby approves the adoption of the Reptitive Loss Area Analysis (RLAA) by reference.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 4th of October, 2016.