HomeMy WebLinkAbout3362 Resolution RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON ACCEPTING
AND ADOPTING THE FRANKLIN COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
WHEREAS, the facilities, operations and personnel of the City of Pasco are vulnerable to the
human and economic costs of natural,technological and societal disasters; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco recognizes the importance of reducing or eliminating these
vulnerabilities for the overall good and welfare of the community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco has been an active participant in the Franklin County Hazard
Mitigation Task Force, which has established a comprehensive, coordinated planning process to eliminate
or decrease these vulnerabilities; and
WHEREAS,the City of Pasco's representatives and staff have identified,justified and prioritized
a number of proposed projects and programs needed to mitigate the vulnerabilities of the City of Pasco to
the impacts of future disasters,NOW,THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO,
1) The City of Pasco hereby accepts and approves of its designated portion of the Franklin
County Hazard Mitigation Plan including any required changes by FEMA or State
Emergency Management.
2) The City of Pasco hereby accepts, approves of and commits to participate and cooperate in
the implementation of the county-wide mitigation initiatives.
3) The directors and staff of the City of Pasco are requested and instructed to pursue available
funding opportunities for implementation of the proposals designated therein.
4) The City of Pasco will, upon securing such funding or other necessary resources seek to
implement the proposals contained in its section of the strategy.
5) The City of Pasco will continue to participate and cooperate in the Hazard Mitigation Task
Force to update and expand the Franklin County Hazard Mitigation Plan in the years ahead.
6) The City of Pasco will further encourage other businesses, industries and community groups
within Pasco to also participate in the Hazard Mitigation Task Force to support the Franklin
County Hazard Mitigation Plan in the years ahead.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco at its regular meeting this 19'x' day of
December, 2011.
Matt Watkins, Mayor
AT T ST APPR ED A TO FORM:
Debra L. C ark, City Clerk Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney