663RESOLUTION NO.663
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 has the legal authority to regulate land use and
building controls and has adopted a Zoning Ordinance and the Uniform Building Code
regulating building in flood prone areas.
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 informa
tion requested regarding present uses within the flood plain.
2 .That the City of Moses Lake assures the Federal Insurance Admin
istration that the City will enact and enforce adequate land use
control measures to minimize property damage in flood prone areas
consistant with the criteria set forth in Section 1910 of the National
Flood Insurance Program Regulations.
3.That the City of Moses Lake will cooperate with the Federal Govern
ment,State,Local Governments,and private firms on studies and
programs relating the flood prone areas of the City.
4.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 and APPROVED Ly its Mayor this 12th day of February
1974.
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MAYOR,Gordon M.Ebbert
ATTEST:
R. R.Gagnier -City CleVk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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John E.Calbom -City Attorney