HomeMy WebLinkAbout15802RESOLUTION NO. 15802
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2024 PUEBLO COUNTY
HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Pueblo, a Colorado Municipal Corporation,
recognizes the threat that natural hazards pose to the people and property of the City of Pueblo;
and
WHEREAS, Pueblo County has prepared a multi-hazard mitigation plan known as the
2024 Pueblo County Hazard Mitigation Plan in accordance with FEMA requirements found at 44
C.F.R. 201.6; and,
WHEREAS, the 2024 Pueblo County Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies mitigation goals
and actions to reduce or eliminate long-term risks to people and property in Pueblo County from
the impacts of future hazards and disasters: and
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demonstrates its commitment to hazard mitigation and achieving the goals outlined in the 2024
Pueblo County Hazard Mitigation Plan; and
WHEREAS, City Council finds that this Resolution is necessary to protect the public
health, safety and general welfare of the inhabitants of the City and is in the best interest of the
City; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1.
The City of Pueblo hereby adopts the 2024 Pueblo County Hazard Mitigation Plan, as
approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, -Hazard Mitigation
Plan, and resolves to execute the actions in the Plan.
SECTION 2.
The officers of the City are authorized and directed to perform any and all acts
consistent with the intent of this Resolution to effectuate the policies and procedures described
herein.
SECTION 3.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon final passage.
INTRODUCED: October 28, 2024
BY: Regina Maestri
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED: __________________________
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY: ________________________
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
City Clerk's Office Item # M4
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 28, 2024
TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Heather Graham
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Barb Huber, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2024 PUEBLO COUNTY HAZARD
MITIGATION PLAN
SUMMARY:
This Resolution approves the Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan for Pueblo County,
Colorado (2024)
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Reference Resolution 13684. Approved 2017 Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan
BACKGROUND:
The Disaster Mitigation Act (DMA) mandates proactive, pre-disaster hazard mitigation
planning as a condition for specific funding under the Robert T. Stafford Act. This
legislation promotes collaboration between state and local governments in disaster
preparedness. The planning framework established by the DMA enables local
authorities to define precise mitigation needs, leading to quicker funding allocation and
more efficient risk reduction initiatives. Hazard mitigation encompasses both long- and
short-term tactics aimed at minimizing loss of life, injury, and property damage during
disasters. This involves planning, policy adjustments, programs, projects, and other
measures to lessen the impacts of hazard
the timing, location, or severity of disasters, strategic planning and cooperative efforts
among governmental bodies, stakeholders, and the public can reduce disaster-related
losses. Various parties, including homeowners, businesses, and governmental entities
at all levels, bear responsibility for implementing hazard mitigation measures.
In Pueblo County, a coalition of local governments and organizations has sustained a
hazard mitigation plan (HMP) to mitigate risks from natural disasters and align with
DMA requirements. The 2024 update of this plan extends prior community efforts and
outlines the mitigation tactics that Pueblo County and its local governments will
implement over the ensuing five years
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not applicable.
ALTERNATIVES:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
None