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RESOLUTION NO. 74-�
A RESOLUTION ASSURING COMPLIANCE WITH THE
PROVISIONS OF THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE
PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, certain areas of Grapevine are subject to
periodic flooding (and�or mudslides) from streams, rivers ,
lakes , etc. , causing serious damages to properties within
�"� these areas; and
�,,,, WHEREAS, relief is available in the form of Federally
subsidized flood insurance as authorized by the National Flood
Insurance Act of 1968; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of this City Council to require
the recognition and evaluation of flood and�or mudslide hazards
in all official actions relating to land use in the flood plain
(and�or mudslide) areas having special flood (and�or mudslide
hazards; and
�HEREAS, this body has the legal authority to adopt land
use and control measures to reduce future flood losses pursuant
to State Law;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this CITY COUNCIL
hereby:
1. Assures the Federal Insurance Administration that it
will enact as necessary, and maintain in force for those areas
having flood or mudslide hazards, adequate land use and control
measures with effective enforcement provisions consistent with
the Criteria set forth in Section 1910 of the National F'2ood
�;.�s Insurance Program Regulations; and
2. Vests THE BUILDING OFFICIAL with the responsibility,
,� authority, and means to:
(a. ) Delineate or assist the Adminzstrator, at his re-
quest, in delineating the limits of the areas having special
flood (and�or mudslide) hazards on available local maps of
sufficient scale to identify the location of building sites.
(b. ) Provide such information as the Administrator may
request concerning present uses and occupancy of the flood plain
(and�Or mudslide area) .
(c. ) Cooperate with Federal, State, and local agencies
and private firms which undertake to study, survey, map, and
identify flood plain or mudslide areas , and cooperate with
neighboring communities with respect to management of adjoining
flood plain and�or mudslide areas in order to prevent aggrava-
tion of existing hazards.
(d. ) Submit or� the anniversary date of the community�s
initial eligibility an annual report to the Administrator on the
progress made during the past year within the community in the
„� development and implementation of flood plain (and�or mudslide
area) management measures.
3. Appoints THE BUILDING OFFICIAL to maintain for public
inspection and to furnish upon request a record of elevations
(in relation to mean sea level) of the lowest floor (including
basement) of all new or substantially improved structures located
in the special flood hazard areas. If the lowest floor is below
grade on one or more sides, the elevation of the f'loor immediately
above must also be recorded.
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4. Agrees to take such other official action as may be
reasonably necessary to carry out the objectives of the program.
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i PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Grapevine,
� Texas , this /d� day of � , A.D. , 1974.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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