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Council Member Kuether introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: CHAPTER 1103 FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE No. 12-95 1103.01 Statutory Authorization, Findings of Fact and Purpose 1103.02 General Provisions 1103.03 Definitions 1103.04 Administration 1103.05 Establishment of Zoning District 1103.06 Floodplain Overlay District Uses 1103.07 Standards for Flood Plan Overlay District Uses 1103.08 Subdivisions 1103.09 Manufactured Homes/Travel Trailers and Travel Vehicles 1103.10 Amendments 1103.01 Statutory Authorization, Findings of Fact and Purpose. Subdivision 1. The legislature of the State of Minnesota has, in Minnesota Statutes Chapter 104, delegated the responsibility to local government units to adopt regulations designed to minimize flood losses. Therefore, the City Council of Lino Lakes, Minnesota does ordain as follows: Subd. 2. Findings of Fact. A. The flood hazard areas of the City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota are subject to the periodic inundation which results in potential loss of life, loss of property, health and safety hazards, disruption of commerce and governmental services, extraordinary public expenditures or flood protection and relief, and impairment of the tax base, all of which adversely affect the public health, safety, and general welfare. B. The City Local Water Management Plan (LWMP) is a comprehensive planning tool that specifically identifies goals and policies for water management. Standards for flood control, erosion and sediment control, water quality enhancement, and the preservation of natural features have been identified. The plan also includes flood plain delineation, necessary freeboard requirements and recommended building elevations. This ordinance is based upon the recommendations of the LWMP, which is hereby adopted into this ordinance by reference and