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File #: 2021-0329    Version: Name: Supporting efforts & authorizing the execution of correspondences on behalf of CSFI & SCP requesting NFIP reauthorization, to outline concerns with the implementation of Risk Rating 2.0
Type: Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 12/20/2021 In control: Parish Council
On agenda: 12/20/2021 Final action: 12/20/2021
Enactment date: Enactment #: 6609
Title: A resolution supporting the efforts and authorizing the execution of correspondences on behalf of the Coalition for Sustainable Flood Insurance (CSFI) and St. Charles Parish requesting for National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) reauthorization, to outline concerns with the implementation of Risk Rating 2.0.
Sponsors: Beth A. Billings, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra Darensbourg Gordon, Mary K. Clulee, Dick Gibbs, Nicky Dufrene, Marilyn B. Bellock, Bob Fisher, Julia Fisher-Perrier, Matthew Jewell
Indexes: Em. Prep. (Dept. of) (2021 Hurricanes - Ida), FEMA, Floods, P and Z (Dept. of)
Attachments: 1. 2021-0329 12-20-21 GNO, Inc. email, 2. 2021-0329 Letter re 12-20-21 email, 3. 2021-0329 Final Reso 6609
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2021-0329
INTRODUCED BY: ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL
MATTHEW JEWELL, PARISH PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION NO.
Title
A resolution supporting the efforts and authorizing the execution of correspondences on behalf of the Coalition for Sustainable Flood Insurance (CSFI) and St. Charles Parish requesting for National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) reauthorization, to outline concerns with the implementation of Risk Rating 2.0.
Body
WHEREAS, on August 29, 2021, Hurricane Ida was a devastating storm that caused extraordinary winds, storm surge, and rainfall across a wide region of Louisiana which were incredibly impacted; and,
WHEREAS, the immediate effects of Hurricane Ida, and the continuation of an active hurricane season emphasizes the critical need to protect millions of vulnerable Americans by reauthorizing the NFIP; and,
WHEREAS, on September 13, 2021, the NFIP Extension Act of 2021, authored by Senators Bill Cassidy, (R-LA), John Kennedy (R-LA), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), and Bob Menendez (D-NJ), was introduced, extending the program for one year; and,
WHEREAS, Congressional action is required by September 30, 2021 in order to prevent a lapse in NFIP authorization, failure to act appropriately would have widespread consequences, including FEMA stopping the sale and renewal of policies for millions of properties in communities across the nation; and,
WHEREAS, short-term reauthorization is currently necessary, as well as encouraging congressional leaders to support a delay in Risk Rating (RR) 2.0 which launched on October 1, 2021; and,
WHEREAS, Risk Rating (RR) 2.0 seems to require further input from local government, transparency and in many ways seems to resemble Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012; and,
WHEREAS, the Parish President and Parish Council express the urgent need for the reauthorization of the NFIP.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL, do hereby support the efforts and authorizin...

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