ROSWELL NEW MEXICO
AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Item No. 22.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 11/13/2025
COMMITTEE:
Legal
CONTACT:
Hessel Yntema
CHAIR:
Ed Heldenbrand
ACTION REQUESTED:
Ordinance 25-06: Hold a public hearing to consider adopting proposed Ordinance 25-06: Amending Chapter 11 of the Roswell City Code Regarding Flood Damage Protection. (Heldenbrand/MacCornack)
BACKGROUND:
Initiated by: James MacCornack
City of Roswell had a Community Assistance Visit from FEMA personnel. During this visit, required updates were identified to the City Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance to enable the City to remain compliant with National Flood Insurance Program regulations. The proposed changes are directly from language in Code of Federal Regulations Title 44 and FEMA guidance documents. Proposed changes will not affect current process or procedures in flood plain administration.
City of Roswell had a Community Assistance Visit from FEMA personnel. During this visit, required updates were identified to the City Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance to enable the City to remain compliant with National Flood Insurance Program regulations. The proposed changes are directly from language in Code of Federal Regulations Title 44 and FEMA guidance documents. Proposed changes will not affect current process or procedures in flood plain administration.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION
None.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City attorney has reviewed this ordinance.
BOARD AND COMMITTEE ACTION:
The Legal Committee recommended approval 4-0 at their meeting on September 25, 2025.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Proceed as presented.
Attachments
- Ordinance 25-06 Flood Ordinance Amendments Red Line
- Ordinance 25-06 Flood Ordinance Amendments - Clean