583RESOLUTION NO.583
A RESOLUTION GIVING ASSURANCE TO THE FEDERAL INSURANCE
ADMINISTRATOR THAT THE CITY WILL COMPLY WITH THE ELIGIBILITY
PROVISIONS OF THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM
WHEREAS,certain areas of Moses Lake are subject to periodic flooding,causing damage to properties
within these areas;and
WHEREAS,relief is available in the form of flood insurance as authorized by the National Flood Insurance
Act of 1968,as amended,and;
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City of Moses Lake to recognize and evaluate flood hazards in all official
actions relating to land use in the flood plain and other lands subject to flooding,and;
WHEREAS,the City of Moses Lake must receive eligibility from the Federal Insurance Administration before
any residents of the City can participate in the flood insurance program.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Moses Lake,Washington:
1.That the City of Moses Lake will assist the Federal Flood Insurance Administrator
to delineate the special flood hazards within the City and provide the Federal Flood
•Insurance Administrator with information requested regarding present uses within
the flood plain.
2.That the City of Moses Lake will cooperate with the Federal Government,State,
Local Governments,and private firms on studies and programs relating the flood
prone areas of the City.
3.That the City Manager designate City officials with the responsibility and provide
the means to receive and maintain City eligibility in the Federal Flood Insurance
Program.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Moses Lake and APPROVED by its Mayor on thisdayofOctober,1972.
Mayor pro Tern -Robert E.Hill
ATTEST:
City Oterk-Charle^avehpo/;
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney _john E>Calbom
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