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Flood # 4 Proposed Action Item: Alignment with Plan Goals: Goals 1, 2, 3, 7 For structures within the 100 year floodplain, explore mitigation options with property owners upon request. Rationale for Proposed Action Item: Eugene and Springfield both have neighborhoods that are in the 100-year floodplain. However, not all structures are at risk to floods because their main finished floor is above the base flood elevation, or other flood mitigation factors have been developed for the structure. Nevertheless, some property owners that are in the floodplain may want to develop mitigation measures to reduce their risk to floods. Providing appropriate mitigation options with property owners upon their request will help inform property owners on how to reduce their risk to floods and inform the cities of Eugene and Springfield on structures that need flood mitigation. In addition, providing information with property owners upon their request reduces the need for the cities of Eugene and Springfield to waste resources contacting all property owners in the floodplain. 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)]. Exploring and providing mitigation options with property owners upon request will help to reduce the impact of floods on new and existing buildings and infrastructure. Ideas for Implementation: Develop education and outreach materials regarding flood mitigation options to provide to property owners who request it. Coordinate flood mitigation options with Oregon Emergency Management to see if federal funding would be available to pay for mitigation actions. Consult with the city’s floodplain managers, if available, to develop appropriate mitigation strategies. Consider posting flood mitigation options on the city website or hosting a public forum to educate property owners about flood mitigation options. Coordinating Organization: Eugene Building Permit Services, Springfield Development Services Department Internal Partners: External Partners: Eugene/Springfield Planning, Public OEM, FEMA, DLCD, Lane County Works, Engineering 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 action item from 2004 plan with rewording.