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Ordinance 08-023 City Counclk 1126110 (2) Any alteration of an "historic structure," provided that the alteration will not preclude the structure's continued designation as an "historic structure." For the purpose of this Ordinance, "historic structure" shall be as defined in 44 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 59.1. SECTION 4. The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby amends Title XV: Land Usage; Chapter 152: Floodplain Management, by repealing Chapter 152 of the City Code (Sections 152.01 through 152.14) in its entirety. SECTION 5. The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby amends Chapter 152 to add the following language: II III' : ►1/:\: 1/1 ► III\:► A Flood Insurance Rate Map has been published for the community and the Regulatory Floodway boundary is shown on this map. A separate Flood Boundary and Floodway Map has not been published. § 152.01 STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION, FINDINGS OF FACT AND PURPOSE Statutory Authorization: The legislature of the State of Minnesota has, in Minnesota Statutes Chapters 103F and 462 delegated the responsibility to local government units to adopt regulations designed to minimize flood losses. Therefore, the City of Lake Ehno of Washington County, Minnesota does ordain as follows: (A) Findings of Fact: (1) The flood hazard areas of Lake Elmo, Minnesota, are subject to 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. (2) Methods Used to Analyze Flood Hazards. This Ordinance is based upon a reasonable method of analyzing flood hazards which is consistent with the standards established by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. (3) National Flood Insurance Program Compliance. This Ordinance is adopted to comply with the rules and regulations of the National Flood Insurance Program codified as 44 Code of Federal Regulations Parts 59 -78, as amended, so as to maintain the community's eligibility in the National Flood Insurance Program. (B) Statement of Purpose: It is the purpose of this Ordinance to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare and to minimize those losses described in Section 1.21 by provisions contained herein.