COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
SUBJECT:
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Resolution 2025-R-34: Acceptance and Support for the Volusia County Local Mitigation Plan 2025.
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DEPARTMENT:
Development Services
SUMMARY:
The Local Mitigation Strategy is a plan required by FEMA that is required to be updated every five years. The plan outlines community-based efforts to prevent and reduce vulnerabilities and build more resilient communities. The Local Mitigation Strategy enables the City to be eligible for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), Community Rating System (CRS), and grants including HMPG, EMPH, EMPA. These are federally funded grants. Most importantly, approval of the Local Mitigation Strategy is required to be part of the Volusia County Local Mitigation Strategy Working Group. This body meets to vote and rank HMGP grant applications for funding consideration County wide.
BUDGETED ITEM: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve Resolution 2025-R-34.