HomeMy WebLinkAbout033450 RES - 09/03/2024Resolution authorizing the adoption of the Nueces County Multi -
Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Action Plan.
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi has experienced natural disasters that have resulted in
public hazards and damage to private and public property; and
WHEREAS, to be eligible for FEMA post -disaster mitigation funding, including Hazard Mitigation
Grant Program funding, hazard mitigation plans must be updated every five years; and
WHEREAS, the multi -jurisdictional plan approach is effective in addressing natural hazard risk
because the participating jurisdictions generally face the same natural hazards, have similar
assets, and have successfully partnered in the past; and
WHEREAS, the benefits of a Hazard Mitigation Action Plan includes reducing vulnerability to
future hazards, saving lives and property, gaining disaster funding, and maintain economic
stability through a recovery period;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That it adopts the Hazard Mitigation Action Plan, as on file with the City Secretary's
Office, as the City's Official Hazard Mitigation Plan.
SECTION 2. That, subject to budgeted funds, the City Departments identified in the Hazard Mitigation
Plan are directed to pursue implementations of the recommended high -priority activities assigned to
their departments.
SECTION 3. That any action proposed by the Hazard Mitigation Plan is subject to and contingent
upon budget approval, which shall be at the discretion of the City Council and this resolution shall not
be interpreted to mandate any appropriation.
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PASSED AND APPROVED on the y day of 4 i \'O ('2024:
CITF CORPUS CHRISTI
Paulette Guajardo
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Re ecca Huerta
City Secretary
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