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New Rockford Commission approves first reading of Chapter 19 flood-plain ordinance to align with FEMA guidance
Summary
The New Rockford City Commission approved the first reading of the Chapter 19 Flood Plain Management ordinance on Jan. 6, 2025, changing its effective date to Jan. 31, 2025 to comply with FEMA guidance; the motion passed unanimously.
City Attorney Peterson told the New Rockford City Commission on Jan. 6 that the effective date for the Chapter 19 Flood Plain Management ordinance must be changed to Jan. 31, 2025 to meet Federal Emergency Management Agency guidelines. Commissioner Belquist moved to approve the first reading of the ordinance with that effective date; President Stuart Richter seconded and the motion carried with all members voting in favor.
The change was presented as a technical amendment to align the ordinance's effective date with FEMA requirements. The commission did not record extended debate or amendments during the meeting; the item was approved at first reading and will follow the city’s standard ordinance-adoption process for subsequent readings and publication.
The commission's action addresses timing and administrative compliance with FEMA guidance but does not, at this meeting, adopt final text beyond the first reading. No additional staff reports or public comments specific to the flood-plain ordinance were recorded in the meeting minutes. The commission scheduled no further explicit public hearing on this item during the session.
