RES 2011-27 - 14810RESOLUTION NO. 2011-27
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF FRIDLEY TO PARTICIPATE IN
THE MULTI - JURISDICTIONAL ANOKA COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
WHEREAS, on January 22, 2007, Fridley City Council adapted the Anoka County Multi -
Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan completed on November 28, 2006; and,
WHEREAS, FEMA formally approved the Anoka County Hazard Mitigation Plan in 2007 and
requires the plan to be reviewed and updated every five years; and,
WHEREAS, the current plan is up for review and re- approval by FEMA in 2012; and,
WHEREAS, participation in the All- Hazard Mitigation Plan is a required for a community to
receive federal disaster assistance; and,
WHEREAS, approval of the All- Hazard Mitigation Plan will make the County eligible to
receive Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) project grants, including potentially some
projects benefiting the City of Fridley and its residents.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council for the City of Fridley,
Minnesota that as a potential participant in the Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program, the City
of Fridley, Minnesota hereby states their interest in participating in the multi jurisdictional All -
Hazard Mitigation plan by identifying hazards and prioritizing potential projects to mitigate the
effects of natural hazards.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that after FEMA funding approval and during the plan
implementation, the City of Fridley, Minnesota agrees to participate in the hazard mitigation
planning process.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that as signed, the City understands this is a voluntary program
and our participation may benefit our jurisdiction by identifying hazards and prioritizing projects
to mitigate the effects of natural hazards.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
13th DAY OF JUNE, 2011.
ScotrJ. Lund, Mayor
Debra A. Skagen, City rlerk