HomeMy WebLinkAbout24-251 Resolution No. 24-251
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE KANE COUNTY
NATURAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
WHEREAS,the mission of Kane County and the participating jurisdiction of City of Elgin,
Illinois include the charge to protect the health, safety, and the general welfare of the people of the
County and municipalities; and
WHEREAS, Kane County, Illinois, is subject to flooding, tornadoes, winter storms, and
other hazards; and
WHEREAS, pro-active mitigation of known hazards before and after a disaster event can
reduce or eliminate long-term risk to life and property; and
WHEREAS, The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-390) established new
requirements for pre- and post-disaster hazard mitigation programs; and
WHEREAS to remain eligible to receive mitigation monies, Kane County prepared a
Hazard Mitigation Plan (the "PLAN") for the County and all communities in the County; and
WHEREAS, Kane County and the City of Elgin, Illinois have participated in and
completed a planning process that engages the public, assesses the risk and vulnerability to the
impacts of hazards, develops a mitigation strategy consistent with a set of uniform goals, and
creates a plan for implementing, evaluating and revising this strategy.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City of Elgin, Illinois:
1. Adopts in its entirety the Kane County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (Plan), and
specifically Volume II of the Plan as it pertains to this jurisdiction.
2. Will use the adopted and approved portions of the Plan to guide pre- and post-disaster
mitigation of the hazards identified.
3. Will coordinate the strategies identified in the Plan with other planning programs and
mechanisms under its jurisdictional authority.
4. Will continue its support of the Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee and continue to
participate in the planning partnership as described by the Plan.
5. Will help to promote and support the mitigation successes of all planning partners.
s/ David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: November 20, 2024
Adopted: November 20, 2024
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 8 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
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