Res 077-2024 Adopt Wichita County Hazard Mitigation Plan 07/16/2024 Resolution No. 77-2024
Resolution authorizing the City of Wichita Falls to adopt the Wichita
County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan to ensure the City continues to
mitigate and reduce the overall damage caused by disasters that will
impact the City of Wichita Falls
WHEREAS, natural hazards in the City of Wichita Falls area historically have
caused significant disasters with losses of life and property and natural resources
damage; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 and Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) require communities update hazard mitigation action plans
every five years in order to be eligible for the full range of pre-disaster and post-disaster
federal funding for mitigation purposes; and
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls has assessed the community's potential risks
and hazards and is committed to planning for a sustainable community and reducing the
long-term consequences of natural and man-caused hazards; and
WHEREAS, the Wichita County Hazard Mitigation Plan outlines a mitigation vision,
goals, and objectives; assesses risk from a range of hazards; and identifies risk reduction
strategies and actions for hazards that threaten the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
1 . The Wichita County Hazard Mitigation Plan is approved in its entirety;
2. The City of Wichita Falls will pursue available funding opportunities for
implementation of the proposals designated therein, and will, upon receipt of
such funding or other necessary resources, seek to implement the actions
contained in the mitigation strategies;
3. The City of Wichita Falls vests with the Mayor the responsibility, authority, and
means to inform all parties of this action; assure that the Hazard Mitigation Plan
will be review at least annually; and that any needed adjustments will be
presented to City Council for consideration; and
4. The City of Wichita Falls to take such other action as may be reasonably
necessary to carry out the objectives of the Plan and report on progress as
required by FEMA and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM).
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 16th day of July, 2024.
MAYOR
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City Clerk