HomeMy WebLinkAbout3885 ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. F7 0,5
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON ACCEPTING
AND ADOPTING THE REVISON OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON
MULTI -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, Multi -
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, Washington Multi -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 Multi- Hazard Mitigation
Task Force to update and expand the Franklin County Multi -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 Multi -Hazard Mitigation Task Force to support the
Franklin County Multi -Hazard Mitigation Plan in the years ahead.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco at its regular meeting this 11th day of
February, 2019.
Matt Watkins, Mayor
A ST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ZDamela Erickson, City Clerk and B. Kerr, City Attorney