HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2004-R0395 - Resolution Adopting South Plains Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MAP) - 08_16_2004Resolution No. 2004-RO395
August 16, 2004
Item No. 43
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it is imperative for the City of Lubbock to adopt a South Plains
Regional Hazard Mitigation Action Plan (MAP), for the purpose of reducing the long
term risks to human life and property from natural and man-made disasters through a
program of disaster mitigation planning activities; and
WHEREAS, it is required that the City of Lubbock adopt such a plan to remain
eligible for Federal Post -Disaster Recovery Assistance; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lubbock deems it imperative to promote resource
sharing and increase cooperation among governmental entities and awareness of needs
and support from public officials, the community, and business leaders; NOW,
THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock BE and is hereby authorized and
directed to adopt the City of Lubbock's portion of the South Plains Regional Hazard
Mitigation Plan (MAP), including a strategy to develop the South Lubbock Drainage
System to reduce flooding risks in playa lakes north and south of the 98' Street
Corridor; to develop and implement a warning and communication system for Lake
Alan Henry; to assist in GIS system inventory of critical facilities and Global
Positioning System for rapid damage assessment; to revise the debris management plan
to include the unincorporated area of the county, the City of Lubbock, Texas Tech
University, and Lubbock Christian University; and to develop and implement an
Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) with the Texas Department of Transportation,
and related documents. Said MAP is attached hereto and incorporated in this resolution
as if fully set forth herein and shall be included in the minutes of the City Council.
Passed by the City Council this 16th day of August , 2004.
ATTEST:
R be ca Garza, City Secretary
PPROVED A$ TO CONTENT:
Ken
Management Coordinator
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Anita E. Burgess, City Attorne
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August 9, 2004
Resolution No. 2004-R 0395
August 16, 2004
Item No. 43
Mitigation Action
Plan
City of Lubbock
Purpose:
To reduce the long-term risk to human life
and property from all hazards through a
planned program of mitigation activities.
To remain eligible for federal post -disaster
recovery assistance.
A Public involvement critical to the planning
process
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Priority Factors:
1. Effect on overall risk to life and property.
2. Ease of implementation.
3. Political and community support.
4. Funding availability.
MAP - Goals:
Reduce or eliminate the long-term risk of
loss of life and property
1 Build capability for carrying out activities
A Heighten public awareness and support
Mitigate damages of new and existing real
property.
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MAP — Goals Cont:
Increase awareness of need and support
from public officials, community and
business leaders.
Promote resource -sharing and increase
cooperation among governmental entities.
A Promote sustainable growth.
City of Lubbock Strategies:___
A ACTION: Develop the South Lubbock Drainage
System to reduce flooding risk in playa lakes north
and south of the 98th Street corridor in Lubbock.
A HAZARD: Flooding
A ACTION: Develop/implement warning and
communication system for Lake Alan Henry.
HAZARD: All hazards
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City of Lubbock Strategies:
ACTION: Assist in GIS system inventory of
critical facilities and Global Positioning System
for rapid damage assessment.
HAZARD: Multiple hazards
ACTION: Revise Debris Management Plan to
include the unincorporated area of the County,
City of Lubbock, Texas Tech and Lubbock
Christian University.
A HAZARD: All hazards
City of Lubbock Strategies:
A ACTION: Develop and implement an Intelligent
Transportation System (ITS) with the Texas
Department of Transportation.
HAZARD: Surface Transportation Safety
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