SUBJECT
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Resolution adopting the City of Laredo Hazard Mitigation Plan.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
The City of Laredo is susceptible to a wide range of natural hazards, including drought,
hurricanes and tropical storms, floods, windstorms, extreme heat, lightning, tornadoes,
hailstorms, expansive soils, dam and levee failure, wildfires, and winter storms. These
life-threatening hazards can destroy property, disrupt the economy, and lower the overall quality of life for residence. The impact of hazards can be lessened in terms of their effect on people and property through effective hazard mitigation action planning and implementation. This Plan provides an opportunity for the City of Laredo to evaluate
successful mitigation actions and explore opportunities to reduce future disaster loss.
To be eligible for FEMA post-disaster mitigation funding, including Hazard Mitigation
Grant Program funding, hazard mitigation plans must be updated every five years.
Therefore, the City of Laredo have chosen to implement a Hazard Mitigation Plan in 2024.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends approval of this resolution to adopt Hazard Mitigation Plan.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2025
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Special Fire Grants
Account #: 260-2497
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
No financial impact from this resolution.