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EUGENE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Adoption of Resolution 4814 Approving the Eugene-Springfield Metro Area Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Meeting Date: November 8, 2004 Agenda Item Number: 3C Department: Central Services Staff Contact: Chuck Solin www. cl. eugene, or. us Contact Telephone Number: 682-5664 ISSUE STATEMENT The cities of Eugene/Springfield have been involved in a planning effort to develop a Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan in an effort to maintain eligibility for pre- and post-disaster mitigation funding available from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). BACKGROUND The President signed the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-390) on October 30, 2000. The law encourages and rewards local governments that are involved in mitigation planning. Building on work that was begun following the floods of 1996, the City of Eugene applied for and received a grant in FY02 to begin work on a mitigation plan and invited the City of Springfield to participate. The plan has been reviewed by FEMA and approved on the condition of adoption at the local level. The final FEMA approved plan is available at http://www, ci. eugene, or. us/HRRS/HazMitPlan, htm and a copy is in the Council Library. The Springfield City Council will have this item on its November 15, 2004, agenda. RELATED CITY POLICIES This item directly relates to the previous City Council goal of a Safe Community. COUNCIL OPTIONS The council may adopt, amend or decline to adopt the proposed resolution. CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION The City manager recommends adoption of the proposed resolution. SUGGESTED MOTION Move to adopt Resolution 4814 approving the Eugene-Springfield Metro Area Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan. L:\CMO\2004 Council Agendas\M041108\S0411083C.doc