Agenda Item # 1
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
5/8/2012
Agenda Report # 045
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: Muscogee County Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Plan
INITIATED BY: Riley Land, Deputy Director, Emergency Management Division
Columbus Fire and Emergency Medical Services
Recommendation: Approval is requested for the adoption of the Muscogee County
Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Background: The Georgia Emergency Management Agency requires that this
agreement be adopted in order to meet Federal Emergency Management Agency and
Georgia Emergency Management Agency requirements and to make Columbus eligible
for federal and state aid in the event of a disaster or emergency and is to be
updated every five (5) years.
Financial Considerations: There is no cost for the agreement but without the
agreement the city would be liable for all costs and expenses in the event of a
declared disaster or emergency.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement: N/A
Legal Considerations: Council is the approving authority on this agreement.
This agreement has been approved as to form by the City Attorney's Office.
Recommendations/Actions: Approval is requested for the Council to adopt by
resolution the Muscogee County Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Plan.
A RESOLUTION
NO. _____
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia and the City of Columbus are vulnerable
to a wide range of natural and man-made disasters and local jurisdictions are
required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and The Georgia Emergency
Management Agency to make certain and specific plans to address local hazards
and threats; and,
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Plan is to
identify these threats and hazards, conduct evaluations of emergencies and
disasters that have occurred within these jurisdictions and to make
recommendations for mitigation actions and strategies to address these hazards
and threats; and,
WHEREAS, the Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Plan is complete and has
been approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and The Georgia
Emergency Management Agency; and,
WHEREAS, the completion and approval of the Pre-Disaster Hazard
Mitigation Plan is required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the
Columbus Consolidated Government to be eligible for federal disaster
reimbursement funds and assistance in the event of a federally declared
emergency or disaster; and,
WHEREAS, the Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Plan must be adopted by the
Council of Columbus, Georgia to be valid and in effect.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES:
That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the Pre-Disaster Hazard
Mitigation Plan as a valid and recognized plan for the Columbus Consolidated
Government, City of Columbus and a copy of this resolution will be forwarded to
the Georgia Emergency Management Agency by the Emergency Management Division of
the Columbus Fire and Emergency Management Agency to signify this act.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia,
held on the _____ day of _________, 2012 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of _______ members of Council.
Councilor Allen voting __________.
Councilor Baker voting __________.
Councilor Barnes voting __________.
Councilor Davis voting __________.
Councilor Henderson voting __________.
Councilor Huff voting __________.
Councilor McDaniel voting __________.
Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.
Councilor Thomas voting __________.
Councilor Woodson voting __________.
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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council , Mayor
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