HomeMy WebLinkAbout032948 RES - 12/20/2022Resolution approving the Program for Public Information, a community outreach
campaign to help residents plan for and protect themselves from flooding and
other disasters, as part of the City's participation in the Community Rating System
Pr"wam (CRS).
WHEREAS, in October 1991, the City of Corpus Christi qualified for the Community Rating
System Program ("CRS") through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) which provides
reductions to flood insurance premiums in participating communities;
WHEREAS, flood insurance premium rates are discounted to reflect the reduced flood risk
resulting from the City's actions meeting the three goals of CRS: 1) Reduce flood losses, 2)
Facilitate accurate insurance rating, and 3) Promote the awareness of flood insurance;
WHEREAS, the Program for Public Information ("PPI") consists of educational and
outreach projects with input and support from community volunteers, numerous area business
partners and organizations and by incorporating innovative methods;
WHEREAS, the PPI serves as a planning tool to support the City's outreach efforts and
increase CRS points to improve the City from a Class 8 rating to a Class 5 rating.
WHEREAS, in connection with implementing the PPI and increasing new CRS activities
in the community, the City has created a an advisory committee named the PPI Committee which
will include stakeholders from the community and city staff.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS,
THAT:
SECTION 1. The City Council approves a Program for Public Information (PPI) as presented by
City Staff and the creation of the PPI Committee to serve as a planning tool to support the City's
outreach efforts to help increase CRS activities and points to achieve an improved program rating.
SECTION 2. The City Manager, or his designee is authorized to execute any and all documents
necessary to implement, finalize and submit a PPI for the City of Corpus Christi with NFIP or
other designated Federal or State Flood Control or Insurance Agency.
PASSED AND APPROVED on the cX day of m , 2022:
Paulette Guajardo
Roland Barrera
Gil Hernandez
Michael Hunter
Billy Lerma
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Ben Molina
Mike Pusley
Greg Smith
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