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Mr. Teitzel used a map to describe the flood hazard areas in Eugene. He said e the flood way is the area needed for the water in a 100-year flood to pass through without raising the level of water in the flood plain more than one foot. Buildings can be constructed in the flood plain if they are constructed one foot above the lOa-year flood level. Buildings can also occur in the fioodway if they do not increase the level of the 100-year flood. The flood plain and flood way is computed using current level of development and will change as future development occurs. Answering questions from the councilors, Ms. Andersen said flood hazard insurance is sold by private companies. There are 143 policies in Eugene. There have been four claims. Mr. Teitzel said FEMA officials presented information to the City and public last week. Only one non-City employee attended the meeting. The information will be published soon and information for an appeal must be filed in 90 days. City staff is reviewing the Bethel/Denabo area. Staff agrees with the Amazon data, and the City budget contains $40,000 for an engineering study of the flood plain. Answering other questions, Mr. Teitzel said City staff does not plan to appeal any of the FEMA designations, but individuals can appeal the designations. Houses built in the flood plain since 1974 probably have flood insurance. Insurance on houses built in the flood plain before 1974 will be reduced when the City complies with FEMA regulations. The City does not force anyone to get insurance. Mr. Gleason said some public improvements will be needed to make the flood e control system work. Storm drains in other parts of the city affect the fi oodway . Mr. Hansen adjourned the work session at 1:39 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~~ Micheal Gleaso - - --- City Manager (Recorded by Betty Lou Rarick) 1787C - MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 19, 1985 Page 9