HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-13 Adopting the 2018 Eagle County CO Hazard Mitigation Plan Update RESOLUTION NO. 13
Series of 2019
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2018 EAGLE COUNTY, CO HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE
WHEREAS, Eagle County may be at risk natural or human caused hazards
such as wildfires, flooding and others with the potential for the loss of life and
significant property damage;
WHEREAS, all jurisdictions within Eagle County, Colorado have exposure to
natural hazards that increase the risk to life, property, environment, and the County
and local economy;
WHEREAS; pro-active mitigation of known hazards before a disaster event
can reduce or eliminate long-term risk to life and property;
WHEREAS, The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-390)
established new requirements for pre and post disaster hazard mitigation programs;
WHEREAS; Eagle County along with a coalition of municipalities and special
districts with like planning objectives has been formed to create consistent
mitigation strategies within Eagle County;
WHEREAS, the coalition has completed a planning process that engages the
public, assesses the risk and vulnerability to the impacts of natural hazards,
develops a mitigation strategy consistent with a set of uniform goals and objectives,
and creates a plan for implementing, evaluating and revising this strategy; and
WHEREAS, the Council finds and determines that the Eagle County Pre-
Disaster Mitigation Plan is necessary and will promote the health, safety, morals,
and general welfare of the Town.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO THAT:
1) Adopts as approved by FEMA in its entirety, the 2018 Eagle County
Hazard Mitigation Plan (the "Plan") as the jurisdiction's Natural Hazard Mitigation
Plan, and resolves to execute the actions identified in the Plan that pertain to this
jurisdiction.
2) Will use the adopted and approved portions of the Plan to guide pre- and
post-disaster mitigation of the hazards identified.
3) Will coordinate the strategies identified in the Plan with other planning
programs and mechanisms under its jurisdictional authority.
4) Will continue its support of the Mitigation Planning Committee as
described within the Plan.
5) Will help to promote and support the mitigation successes of all
participants in this Plan.
6) Will incorporate mitigation planning as an integral component of
government and partner operations.
7) Will provide an update of the Plan in conjunction with the County no less
than every five years.
INTRODUCED, PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town
Council of the Town of Vail held this 5th d. . Tar, h,. I1 '
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