2025-0242
INTRODUCED BY: MATTHEW JEWELL, PARISH PRESIDENT
ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. ___________
Title
A resolution adopting the St. Charles Parish Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Body
WHEREAS, the St. Charles Parish Council has received grant funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, through the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, for the update of a hazard mitigation plan; and,
WHEREAS, our community has participated in the process to update a Disaster Mitigation Act compliant Hazard Mitigation Plan based on the FEMA guidance available; and,
WHEREAS, our community wishes to participate in the Hazard Mitigation Plan Update prepared by the St. Charles Parish government under the oversight of a Steering Committee comprised of Parish-wide representatives; and,
WHEREAS, St. Charles Parish and local representatives have participated in the mitigation planning process; and,
WHEREAS, appropriate opportunity for input by public and community officials has been provided through press releases, open meetings and availability of draft documents; and,
WHEREAS, the updated Plan has been recommended for adoption by the Steering Committee; and,
WHEREAS, adoption of the updated Plan is required prior to further consideration for FEMA funding under the following programs: Pre-Disaster Mitigation, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, and Flood Mitigation Assistance Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL, do hereby approve the St. Charles Parish Hazard Mitigation Plan.
The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
And the resolution was declared adopted this _______ day of ___________, 2025, to become effective five (5) days after publication in the Official Journal.
CHAIRMAN:
SECRETARY:
DLVD/PARISH PRESIDENT:
APPROVED : DISAPPROVED:
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