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Wakefield adopts FEMA-driven floodplain ordinance after public hearing
Summary
After a public hearing and questions about project costs, the Wakefield City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 3-2026 to identify and regulate floodplain, floodway and flood fringe areas; Administrator Mogus and City Attorney Henderson said the changes were driven by FEMA requirements.
The Wakefield City Council opened a public hearing at 5:34 p.m. on April 8, 2026, for Ordinance 3-2026, which updates the city's floodplain, floodway and flood fringe maps and related regulations. Resident Jim Litchfield asked several questions about project costs; Administrator Mogus said JEO is preparing cost estimates and should provide figures to the Administrator next week.
Administrator Mogus and City Attorney Henderson told the council that "the changes outlined in Ordinance 3-2026 were set up by FEMA, and the City has no choice in the matter," and the hearing closed at 6:03 p.m. Council Member Hansen introduced the ordinance, Council Member Geiser seconded, the council waived the three readings and then voted to adopt Ordinance 3-2026 (roll-call recorded Brenn absent; Geiser, Hansen, Nelson aye).
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