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16. Resolution 4333 - Flood EmergencyAgenda -May 5, 1997 AGENDA ITEM 16 - RESOLUTION 4333-FLOOD EMERGENCY BACKGROUND/CONSIDERATION: Clarence will explain at the meeting. RESOLUTION NO. _.433_3__ A RESOLUTION DECLARING AN EMERGENCY FLOOD PROCLAMATION FOR THE CITY OF KALISPELL, MONTANA. WHEREAS, record winter snowpack with record water content has accumulated within the City of Kalispell river drainages, and WHEREAS, scientific data collected by Flathead County Interagency Flood Task Force members postulate a high probability of significant urban and riverine flooding, and WHEREAS, Flathead County Interagency Flood Task Force members estimate that "average" amounts of spring precipitation could exceed the current flood of record, and WHEREAS, any significant change in weather conditions producing a rapid or prolonged warming trend, accompanied by rain could lead to serious, immediate, flood conditions, and WHEREAS, many local jurisdictions and agencies have begun serious efforts to organize county -wide resources to prepare and respond to flooding, and WHEREAS, the availability and utilization of all necessary city government services, equipment and supplies will further the efforts to protect health and safety and to preserve the lives, property and resources of the people of the City of Kalispell, and WHEREAS, the existing and increasing probability of flood occurrence of unprecedented size and destructiveness necessitates a country -wide emergency management system that authorizes and provides for all aspects of disaster prevention, preparedness, response and recovery coordination of local, state and federal resources and agencies, and WHEREAS, the term "emergency," as defined in section 10-3- 103(6), M.C.A., means the imminent threat of disaster causing immediate peril to life or property that timely action can avert or minimize. j\wp\res\flood 1 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL AS FOLLOWS: SECTION__I. That an emergency is hereby proclaimed pursuant to Section 10-3-402, M.C.A. SECTION_1I. That copies of this resolution be filed with the Flathead County Clerk & Recorder, County Assessor and the Montana Disaster and Emergency Services Division located in Helena, Montana. SE.CTI0NL_=I_I. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage by the City Council and approval by the Mayor. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS DAY OF , 1997. Douglas D. Rauthe, Mayor ATTEST: Debbie Gifford, CMC Clerk of Council j\wp\res\flood 2