Committee forwards FEMA-derived flood-penalty language to council, will seek FEMA clarification
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Summary
Committee members reviewed penalty language taken from FEMA, noted it may not reflect Louisiana-specific enforcement references, and voted to forward the language to the full council for introduction while seeking clarification from FEMA.
Committee members reviewed proposed changes to Chapter 115 (flood hazard reduction) that include penalty language taken from FEMA boilerplate and discussed the need to confirm whether the wording is appropriate for Livingston Parish and consistent with state law and the Community Rating System (CRS).
Staff reported the language was provided by FEMA and that additional context from FEMA would help clarify enforcement intent and any state-specific references. Members discussed striking language that referenced court orders or non-local statutory frameworks and agreed to forward the draft to the full council for introduction so the council can consider it and adjust if FEMA recommends different wording.
Councilman Wascom moved to adopt the language as committee recommendation and forward it to the full council; Councilman Erde seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Members said they will consult with FEMA and modify the language at the council stage if necessary to avoid jeopardizing the parish’s Community Rating System standing or creating unintended enforcement consequences.
No final enforcement policy was adopted at the committee level; the committee’s action was a procedural recommendation to send the FEMA-derived language to the council for introduction and further review.
