HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5179-01-2020 A Resolution
NO. 5179-01-2020
A RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE TARRANT
COUNTY
HAZARD MITIGATION ACTION PLAN, JANUARY 2020
WHEREAS the City of Fort Worth recognizes the threat that natural hazards pose
to people and property within the City and Tarrant County; and
WHEREAS Tarrant County has prepared a multi-hazard mitigation plan, hereby
known as Tarrant County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan, January 2020 in accordance
with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000; and
WHEREAS the Tarrant County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan, January 2020
identifies mitigation goals and actions to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people
and property in the City of Fort Worth from the impacts of hazards and disasters; and
WHEREAS adoption by the City of Fort Worth demonstrates our commitment to
hazard mitigation and achieving the goals outlined in the Tarrant County Hazard
Mitigation Action Plan, January 2020.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
The City Council hereby adopts the Tarrant County Hazard Mitigation Action
Plan, January 2020.
Adopted this 28th day of January 2020.
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 01/28/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0051
LOG NAME: 3636ADOPT TARRANT COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION ACTION PLAN
SUBJECT
Adopt Resolution Approving the Tarrant County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan,January 2020(ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution approving the Tarrant County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan,January 2020.
DISCUSSION:
The Tarrant County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan,January 2020(Plan)fulfills the requirements of the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act as
administered by the Texas Division of Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA).Adoption of the Plan
is required in order for the City of Fort Worth(City)to remain eligible for FEMA Disaster Mitigation Grant funds.The Plan covers the City,
unincorporated Tarrant County,23 other cities in Tarrant County and DFW Airport.
The Plan identifies hazards faced by our community,vulnerabilities to the hazards and mitigation strategies to address the hazards.Once the Plan
is adopted,the City can pursue FEMA Disaster Mitigation Grant funds for projects identified in the Plan.The City is required to review the Plan
annually and revise the Plan every five years.The Plan replaces the Plan that the Council adopted on July 28,2015.
A copy of the plan will be available at hftp://fortworthtexas.gov/emo/or upon request by contact the Fort Worth Emergency Management Office.
A Form 1295 is not required because:This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that this action will have no material effect on City Funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Valerie Washington 6199
Originating Business Unit Head: Jim Davis 6801
Additional Information Contact: Mark Rauscher 6803