HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 372A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MEDINA, WASHINGTON
AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE KING COUNTY REGIONAL HAZARD
MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE
WHEREAS, all of King County has exposure to natural hazards that increase the risk to li'll
property, environment and the County's economy; and
WHEREAS', pro -active mitigation of known hazards before 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 posit -disaster hazard mitigation programs; and
WHEREAS; a coalition of King County, Cities, Towns and Special Purpose Districts with li
planning objectives has been formed to pool resources and create consistent mitigati
strategies within the King County planning area; and I
WHEREAS, the coalition has completed a planning process that engages the public, assesses
the risk and vulnerability to the impacts of natural hazards, develops a mitigation strategy
consistent with a set of uniform goals and objectives, and creates a plan for implementing,
evaluating and revising this strategy.
1 .) Adopts in its entirety, Volume 1 and the introduction, chapter 2b the Medina jurisdictional
annex, and the appendices of Volume 2 of the King County Regional Plan Update
(RHMP).
2.) Will use the adopted and approved portions of the RHMP to guide pre- and post -disaster
mitigation of the hazards identified.
3.) Will coordinate the strategies identified in the RHMP with other planning programs and
mechanisms under its jurisdictional authority.
4.) Will continue its support of the Steering Committee and continue to participate in the
Planning Partnership as described by the RHMP,
5.) Will help to promote and support the mitigation successes of all RHMP Planning
Partners.
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Aimee Kellerman, City Clerk
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