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AGENDA RECOMMENDATION |
5.J.
City Council Regular Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 12/08/2025
Agenda Item:
Resolution adopting the 2025 Blue Earth County Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Recommendation/Action(s):
Adoption of the attached resolution.
Summary:
The updated plan has been completed and approved by FEMA. Adoption by the City of Mankato is required to maintain eligibility for federal hazard mitigation grant programs. The attached resolution formally adopts the plan on behalf of the City.
Additional Background:
Blue Earth County Emergency Management Director Eric Weller notified us that FEMA has officially approved the updated Hazard Mitigation Plan. Adoption by the City of Mankato is required to maintain eligibility for FEMA mitigation grant programs, including:
• Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
• HMGP Post-Fire
• Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)
• Flood Mitigation Assistance
• Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund
Additional Background:
Blue Earth County Emergency Management Director Eric Weller notified us that FEMA has officially approved the updated Hazard Mitigation Plan. Adoption by the City of Mankato is required to maintain eligibility for FEMA mitigation grant programs, including:
• Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
• HMGP Post-Fire
• Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)
• Flood Mitigation Assistance
• Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund