HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-052 Council ResolutionCITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 17-52
ADOPTING ANOKA COUNTY MULTI -JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD
MITIGATION PLAN, ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE PLAN,
AND EXECUTION OF THE PLAN
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota has ordained that every county and incorporated
municipality in the state is required to have a Hazard Mitigation Plan approved by the Minnesota
Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, to maintain eligibility for state
disaster assistance after November 2004; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) under the Disaster
Mitigation Act of 2000 has ordained that every county and incorporated municipality within the
county is required to have a Hazard Mitigation Plan approved by FEMA in order to be eligible
for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Funding for Presidential disasters declared after November
2004; and
WHEREAS, under the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) has issued an Interim Final Rule that details the minimum criteria for local
hazard mitigation plans; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lino Lakes agrees with the concept of and necessity for hazard
mitigation planning; and
WHEREAS, the Anoka County Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee recommends the
adoption of the Anoka County Multi -Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
and the Federal Emergency Management Agency have conducted a review of and approved the
Anoka County Multi -Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan; and
WHEREAS, on June 24, 2014, the Anoka County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution
#2014-73 adopting amendments to the Multi -Jurisdictional Plan for Anoka County and
additional text was added to the Anoka County All Hazards Mitigation Plan to include the
construction of safe rooms and storm shelters or the retrofitting of existing structures to be
utilized as safe rooms or storm shelters; and
WHEREAS, these amendments include all jurisdictions in Anoka County participating in the
All Hazards Mitigation Plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by The City Council of The City of Lino Lakes that
the city hereby adopts the Anoka County Multi -Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and its
Amendments and authorizes the execution of that Plan.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Council Member
Manthey and was duly seconded by Council Member Maher and upon vote being
taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Manthey, Maher, Rafferty, Reinert
The following voted against same:
none (absent — Kusterman)
ATTEST:
ne Bartell, City lerk
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Jeff Reine , Payor
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM 4A
STAFF ORIGINATOR: John Swenson, Public Safety Director
MEETING DATE: June 12, 2017
TOPIC: Resolution 17-52 Approving Lino Lakes Participation in Anoka
County All Hazard Mitigation Plan
VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5
INTRODUCTION
The City of Lino Lakes approved participation in the Anoka County All -Hazard Mitigation
Plan process in 2003, which led to the FEMA approval of the county -wide plan in 2007. The
plan must be reviewed, updated, and re -approved every 5 years. We are requesting the city
council approval to remain a part of the Anoka County plan.
BACKGROUND
The City of Lino Lakes has historically worked with other cities in Anoka County, as well as
the county itself, in addressing the needs that present themselves when disaster strikes. In 2003,
the city passed a resolution entering into a formal All Hazard Mitigation Planning with Anoka
County. The purpose of the All Hazard Mitigation Plan are:
• To involve members of the county, cities, townships, public, private, and other agencies
to draft and adopt an action plan that serves as the blueprint for future development and
preparedness activities across the county.
• To identify the possible risks and hazards that may affect Anoka County through
systematic hazard identification and risk assessment process.
• To prioritize loss reduction and emergency preparedness activities for disasters.
• To determine areas within Anoka County that may be vulnerable to various hazards.
• To develop strategies and the best practices to avoid and mitigate the impact of hazards.
In 2007, a plan was officially approved and has since been reviewed and updated by all those
entities involved. The Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) requires this
plan to be reviewed and approved every 5 years. One of the steps in this approval is that each of
the participating cities must re -approve their involvement in the plan. In order for a city to
receive federal disaster assistance, they must have an approved All -Hazard Mitigation plan. By
approving our involvement in the Anoka County plan, we will have met this federal
requirement. This is also a requirement for the City of Lino Lakes to be eligible for various
FEMA grants that may come up that would be utilized for mitigation projects.
Approval to participate in the ongoing plan does not restrict the city from developing one
independently, nor does it prevent the city from applying for grants independent of other Anoka
County government entities. Approval of the plan provides an avenue to define strategies and
resources to address the effects of a disaster, and it is drafted and designed with the agencies
and personnel we would most likely utilize in the event a disaster strikes Lino Lakes.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Resolution 17-52 affirming the City of Lino Lakes will remain a part of the Anoka
County All -Hazard Mitigation Plan.
ATTACHMENTS
Anoka County All Hazard Mitigation Plan — City of Lino Lakes section Resolution 17-52
Anoka County All Hazard Mitigation Plan - 2013