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Council gives first reading to Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance 2024-19
Summary
The council unanimously approved the first reading of Ordinance 2024-19 to adopt flood damage prevention measures that would make residents in qualifying floodplains eligible for federal flood insurance and FEMA recovery funding.
City staff (Speaker 5) introduced Ordinance 2024-19, telling the council the ordinance would allow qualifying property owners to purchase federal flood insurance and make the city eligible for FEMA recovery funding in a declared flood event. The staff member said the recommendation followed regional pre-disaster mitigation planning and noted FEMA had sent similar letters to other towns regarding adoption.
Council members asked about the local extent of floodplain in Alcester; staff said it is limited mostly to the north and south ends of town and does not affect large residential areas but that adoption would align the city with recommended standards. Council then moved to approve the ordinance's first reading and the motion carried by voice vote.
