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GARLAND
CITY COUNCIL ITEM SUMMARY SHEET
Agenda Item 7.
City Council Regular Session Agenda
Meeting Date:
01/10/2023
Item Title:
Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Adoption Resolution
Submitted By:
Mistie Gardner
Summary of Request/Problem
Council is requested to consider adoption of the City of Garland updated and revised Hazard Mitigation Action Plan (HazMap) This plan was developed to meet the planning requirements set forth by the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), and the planning requirements set forth by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Local governments are required to develop a Hazard Mitigation Action Plan as a condition for receiving certain types of non-emergency disaster assistance, including funding for mitigation projects. The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Public Law 93-288), as amended by the Disaster Mitigation Act (DMA) of 2000, provides the legal basis for state, local, and tribal governments to undertake a risk-based approach to reduce risks from hazards through mitigation planning.
This item was scheduled for Council consideration at the January 9, 2023 Work Session.
Recommendation/Action Requested and Justification
Staff recommends adopting the updated and revised Hazard Mitigation Action Plan.
Attachments
Resolution COG EOC HazMap Resolution 2022 FY2023
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Approval Pending Adoption Letter-City of Garland Plan
City of Garland Updated Hazard Mitigation Action Plan
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