Resolution 6248 - POSTPONED INDEFINITELY - Regional Mitigation PlanPOSTPONED INDEFINITELY
04/07/25
RESOLUTION 6248
ADOPTING THE 2024 WESTERN MONTANA REGION HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of Kalispell recognizes the threat that natural hazards pose to people and
property within our community; and
WHEREAS, undertaking hazard mitigation actions will reduce the potential for harm to people
and property from future hazard occurrences; and
WHEREAS, an adopted Hazard Mitigation Plan is required as a condition of future funding for
mitigation projects under multiple Federal Emergency Management Agency pre -
and post- disaster mitigation grant programs; and
WHEREAS, the City of Kalispell resides within the Planning Area, and fully participated in the
mitigation planning process to prepare this Hazard Mitigation Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the city council hereby adopts the Western Montana Region Hazard
Mitigation Plan, as an official plan.
SECTION 2. That the City of Kalispell will submit this Adoption Resolution to the
Montana Disaster & Emergency Services and Federal Emergency
Management Agency, Region VIII officials to enable the Plan's final
approval. While some content may require revisions to meet the plan
approval requirements, changes occurring after adoption will not require the
City of Kalispell to re -adopt any further iterations of the plan.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS 7TH DAY OF APRIL, 2025.
Mark Johnson
Mayor
ATTEST:
Judi Funk
Deputy City Clerk