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Flood # 3 Proposed Action Item: Alignment with Plan Goals: Goals 1, 2, 3, 4 Compile and evaluate elevation data for structures within the 100- year floodplain as new data becomes available. Rationale for Proposed Action Item: Elevation data for structures within the 100-year floodplain can provide valuable information regarding the height of a building in relation to the base flood elevation. This information can help to identify structures that may experience significant flooding losses during a 100-year flood. Using this information, appropriate mitigation measures can be developed. Given the high number of buildings in the floodplain, especially in the city of Springfield, only new information can be compiled and evaluated as it becomes available because both cities have limited resources to survey all buildings in the floodplain. However, flood elevation certificates for new buildings can be easily incorporated as they are received by the city. The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires communities to identify actions and projects that address new and existing buildings and infrastructure [201.6(c)(3)(ii)]. Compiling and evaluating elevation data for structures in the 100-year floodplain as they become available will help to reduce the impact of floods on new buildings. Ideas for Implementation: Develop a database of elevation data using floodplain elevation certificates for buildings within the 100- year floodplain. Consider integrating information into a GIS program to identify the elevation of structures in the floodplain. Using the elevation data, evaluate the information to assess areas that may experience future problems from floods. Evaluate new federal policies and procedures relating to the mapping of a 500-year floodplain as appropriate or necessary. Coordinating Organization: Eugene Building Permit Services, Springfield Development Services Department Internal Partners: External Partners: Eugene/Springfield Public Works, Lane Council of Governments (for GIS data), FEMA Planning, GIS Timeline:If available, estimated cost: Short Term ()Long Term (2-4 or more years) 0-2 years Ongoing Form Submitted by: Eugene and Springfield Steering Committees Action Item Status: Continued from 2004 plan with rewording.