HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2016-002 Adopting the updated and revised SnoCo Hazard Mitigation Plan RESOLUTION NO. 2016-002
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON
ADOPTING THE UPDATED AND REVISED SNOHOMISH COUNTY HAZARD
MITIGATION PLAN
WHEREAS, all of Snohomish County has exposure to natural hazards that
increase the risk to life, property, environment, and the County's economy; and
WHEREAS, pro-active mitigation of known hazards before a disaster event can
reduce or eliminate long-term risk to life and property; and
WHEREAS, The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-390)
established new requirements for pre- and post-disaster hazard mitigation programs; and
WHEREAS, a coalition of Snohomish County, Tribes, Cities, and Special
Purpose Districts with like planning objectives has been formed to pool resources and
create consistent mitigation strategies within the county; and
WHEREAS, the 2010 edition of the Snohomish County Hazard Mitigation Plan
has been updated, the coalition has completed a planning process that engages the public,
assesses the risk and vulnerability to the impacts of natural hazards, develops a mitigation
strategy consistent with a set of uniform goals and objectives, and creates a plan for
implementing, evaluating, and revising this strategy; and
WHEREAS, the coalition has completed a planning process that reviewed and/or
revised the risk assessment, goals and objectives, action plan, and reengaged the public;
and
WHEREAS, FEMA has completed pre-adoption review of the revised Snohomish
County Hazard Mitigation Plan pursuant to 44 CFR Part 201, and City Council adoption
must occur for the City of Arlington to have a FEMA approved Natural Hazards
Mitigation Plan; and
WHEREAS, it has been found that the proposed Plan is consistent with the City
of Arlington Comprehensive Plan, and other State, Federal, and local regulations;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Arlington City Council hereby:
a. Adopts Volume 1 in its entirety and adopts the following portions of
Volume 2: Part 1; the City of Arlington jurisdictional annex in Part 2;
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-002
and all Volume 2 appendices of the Snohomish County Hazard
Mitigation Plan (SC HMP). A copy of said documents shall be
available for review and inspection at the Office of the City Clerk.
b. Will use the adopted portions of the SC HMP to guide pre- and post-
disaster mitigation of the hazards identified.
c. Will coordinate the strategies identified in the SC HMP with other
planning programs and mechanisms under its jurisdictional authority.
d. Will continue its support of the Planning Coalition and continue to
participate in the Coalition Partnership as described by the SC HMP.
e. Will help to promote and support the mitigation successes of all SC
HMP Planning Partners.
2. It is the purpose of the Resolution to provide for the health, welfare, and
safety of the general public, and not to create or otherwise establish or designate any
particular class or group of persons who will or should be especially protected of
benefited by the terms of this Resolution. No provision or term used in this Resolution is
intended to impose any duty whatsoever upon the City or any of its officers, agents, or
employees for whom the implementation of this Resolution shall be discretionary and not
mandatory.
3. Nothing contained in this Resolution is intended to be, nor shall be
construed to create or form the basis for, any liability on the part of the City or its
officers, agents, and employees for any inquiry or damage resulting from the failure to
comply with the provisions of this Resolution or be a reason or a consequence of any
inspections, notice, or order, in connection with the implementation or enforcement of the
Resolution, or by reason of any action of the City related in any manner to enforcement
of this Resolution by its officers, agents, or employees.
ADOPTED by the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this 41 day of
2016.
CITY OF ARLINGTON
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kristin nfield, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-002
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Steve . Pv.Jf4eMt3Mttomey
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-002