HomeMy WebLinkAbout12070RESOLUTION NO. 12070
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE NATURAL HAZARD
MITIGATION PLAN FOR PUEBLO COUNTY, COLORADO
(2010)
WHEREAS, the Natural Hazards Mitigation Steering Committee ("Committee")
under the supervision of the Pueblo County Office of Emergency Preparedness, of the
Pueblo County Department of Public Safety and Operations, is charged with the
responsibility to prepare plans and develop guidance for mitigating the perils arising as
a result of any natural disaster or emergency; and
WHEREAS, the Committee has caused to be prepared and published a Natural
Hazard Mitigation Plan for Pueblo County, Colorado (2010) (the "Plan") which
constitutes a mitigation plan for various agencies, departments, individual government
officials, and supporting agencies in Pueblo County designed to coordinate available
resources and foster cooperation among governmental entities to mitigate natural
hazards to the extent reasonably possible.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO,
COLORADO, that:
SECTION 1.
City Council hereby finds and declares that the Plan, a true copy of which is on
file and available for inspection in the Office of the City Clerk, is a useful planning
document for coordinated mitigation activities, and as such, is in the best interests of the
residents of the City. Council further finds that the Plan is not an intergovernmental or
interjurisdictional agreement and is not intended to modify the terms of any existing
intergovernmental agreements by or among the governmental entities referenced in the
Plan.
SECTION 2.
The Plan is hereby approved solely as a planning document providing general
guidelines for action necessary to prevent, minimize the effects of, and/or assist in
recovery from, certain identified emergencies or disasters; provided, however, that no
expenditure of City's funds shall be made, committed or obligated in any manner without
prior separate authorization by the City Council; and provided further, that nothing
contained in said Plan shall preempt or interfere with operation plans of City bureaus or
departments, nor shall said Plan be construed to limit or relinquish City's independent
authority under C.R.S. 24-32-2101, et seq. and the City Charter, to declare or respond
to any local disaster as City deems in the best interest of its citizens.
SECTION 3.
All agencies, departments and individuals who are assigned responsibilities,
specifically or by implication, in the Plan, and who fall under the direct legislative control
of City Council, are hereby urged to recognize the Plan as an expression of public policy
and that the responsibilities assigned therein shall constitute an integral part of their
official functions; provided however, that no employee or agent of the City shall take any
action thereunder without the prior approval of the City Manager or his duly authorized
representative.
SECTION 4.
Minor revisions, as determined necessary by the Coordinator of the Pueblo
County Office of Emergency Preparedness, may be incorporated into the Plan as the
need arises without recourse to formal action by City Council, provided such changes
are fully consistent with the basic doctrine and concept of the Plan as approved herein.
Any revisions to the Plan which may affect City policy or the operations of City bureaus
or departments shall require approval by City Council in order to become effective.
SECTION 5.
This Resolution shall become effective upon passage and approval.
INTRODUCED: January 24, 2011
BY: Larry Atencio
Background Paper for Proposed
RESOLUTION
AGENDA ITEM # M-11
DATE: JANUARY 24, 2011
DEPARTMENT: Christopher P. Riley, Fire Chief
TITLE
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE NATURAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN FOR
PUEBLO COUNTY, COLORADO (2010)
ISSUE
Should City Council approve a Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan for Pueblo County
(2010)?
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the Resolution.
BACKGROUND
The Natural Hazards Mitigation Steering Committee is currently under the supervision of
the Pueblo County Office of Emergency Preparedness of the Pueblo County
Department of Public Safety and Operations. This office is in charge of preparing plans
and developing guidance for mitigating the perils arising as a result of any natural
disaster or emergencies. This committee has developed a 2010 Natural Hazard
Mitigation Plan for Pueblo County. This plan needs to be adopted by the City of Pueblo
in order for the City of Pueblo and other agencies to operate cooperatively in the case of
an emergency. Approval of this plan will enable the City of Pueblo to apply for FEMA
grants.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
No Impact