HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2006-R0229 - Adoption of the South Plains Hazard Mitigation Action Plan - 05_25_2006Resolution No. 2006-RO229
May 25, 2006
Item No. 5.4
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS
TO APPROVE THE REGIONAL MITIGATION ACTION PLAN (MAP) KNOWN AS
THE "SOUTH PLAINS HAZARD MITIGATION ACTION PLAN".
WHEREAS, hazard mitigation is defined as sustained actions taken to eliminate
or reduce long-term risk to people and property from hazards and their effects; and
WHEREAS, the goal of mitigation is to save lives and reduce damages to
property, infrastructure, and the environment, and consequently to minimize the costs of
disaster response and recovery activities; and
WHEREAS, a hazard mitigation action plan is a community's dynamic record of
its recognition that it is vulnerable and at risk from hazards, and represents a community's
commitment to take the actions needed and implement specific mitigation strategies
designed to reduce the community's long-term vulnerability, risk and exposure to adverse
consequences resulting from hazards; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lubbock, Texas has participated in the development of a
regional hazard mitigation plan in the 15 county area of Texas known as the South Plains
region through the development of the South Plains Hazard Mitigation Action Plan and
has made the plan available for public inspection and review.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LUBBOCK:
THAT the City Council of the City of Lubbock on behalf of the citizens of
Lubbock, Texas, hereby approves and adopts a regional hazard mitigation action plan as
required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Texas Division of
Emergency Management to remain eligible for federal disaster mitigation funding after
the November 1, 2004, planning deadline.
Passed by the City Council this 25th day of May 2006.
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May 3, 2006
Resolution
2006-RO229
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