Resolution 5203 - Resolution of Intent & Call for Public Hearing - Flood Plain OrdinanceRESOLUTION NO.5203
A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO ADOPT A NEW MANDATED FLOODPLAIN
ORDINANCE AND MAPPING, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING AND DIRECTING THE
CITY CLERK TO PROVIDE NOTICE THEREFORE.
WHEREAS, the City of Kalispell's participation in the National Flood Insurance Program
(NFIP) is based upon a mutual agreement with FEMA (Federal Emergency
Management Agency). In return for the local adoption and enforcement of
floodplain management regulations that meet the minimum criteria of the NFIP,
FEMA provides the availability of flood insurance coverage within the City of
Kalispell; and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell City Council finds that it is in the best interests of the citizens of
Kalispell that they be able to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program and
that it is therefore in the best interests of the citizens of Kalispell that the Kalispell
City floodplain ordinances comply with the requirements of FEMA; and
WHEREAS, the City Council should consider the draft Flood Plain Ordinance, input from the
public and thereafter adopt a Flood Plain Ordinance that is in compliance with FEMA
requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL AS FOLLOWS. -
SECTION I. That there is hereby set a Public Hearing on the 4th day of June, 2007, at 7:00
o'clock p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Kalispell, Montana, to
discuss the draft flood plain ordinance.
SECTION II. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to make, publish and
distribute notices of said Public Hearing in conformity with state law. The
City Clerk shall further make the draft flood plain ordinance available to the
public by posting the same on the City of Kalispell web site and by providing
a paper copy to the public upon request and payment of copy fees.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF THE
CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS 21 ST DAY OF MAY, 20 :--\
ATTEST:
T eresa White
City Clerk