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OCTOBER 12, 2004
04-370
RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE:
ADOPT WINNEBAGO COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN:
2004-2008
INITIATED BY:
CITY ADMINISTRATION
WHEREAS, the United States Congress passed the Disaster Mitigation Plan Act
of 2000 which establishes a new national pre-disaster mitigation program; and
WHEREAS, that act requires that a local unit of government must have an
approved All Hazard Mitigation Plan in place before it can receive federal grant monies
from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for pre-disaster mitigation
projects; and
WHEREAS, staff from the City of Oshkosh opted to be part of the planning
process for Winnebago County Hazard Mitigation Plan instead of preparing a separate
document for only the City; and
WHEREAS, the Winnebago County Emergency Management Department
previously created an advisory committee to prepare a draft mitigation plan with
representatives from all cities, towns, and villages in Winnebago County; and
WHEREAS, the Winnebago County Board of Supervisors conducted a public
hearing on July 13, 2004, to receive public input concerning the recommended plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that it hereby finds that:
1.
Natural disasters pose a tangible threat to residents and property within
Winnebago County.
The undertaking of hazard mitigation actions prior to the occurrence of
accidents or disaster will reduce the potential for harm to residents and
property and will ultimately save taxpayer dollars; and,
Preparation of an All Hazard Mitigation plan for Winnebago County is in
the public interest.
2.
3.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Oshkosh
that it hereby adopts the Winnebago County Hazard Mitigation Plan: 2004-2008.
(A copy of the Plan is on file at the Office of the City Clerk)