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Commissioners authorize service agreement with South Georgia Regional Commission to update hazard mitigation plan
Summary
Lowndes County authorized the chairman to sign an agreement with the South Georgia Regional Commission to update the county hazard mitigation plan, a recurring five-year requirement under grant terms.
The Lowndes County Board of Commissioners authorized the chairman to sign a service agreement with the South Georgia Regional Commission (SGRC) to update the county's hazard mitigation plan.
Ashley Tai (listed in the packet as Mr. Tai) and staff explained the county received a grant to hire a contractor to assist with the update. County staff said SGRC performed the prior two updates and has been satisfactory. When asked by a commissioner how often the update is required, staff answered, “Every five years.” The board voted to authorize the chairman to sign the agreement by voice vote.
Why it matters: Maintaining an up-to-date hazard mitigation plan is often required to remain eligible for federal mitigation funding and to align local planning with emergency management requirements. The plan update will be funded by a grant and performed by the regional commission contracted by the county.
Next steps: Staff will finalize the agreement and begin the planning process with SGRC; the board will receive updates as the work proceeds.
