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A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, approving and adopting the updated Pinal County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2016 and replacing all previously approved mitigation plans. Discussion and Action.
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION
The Hazard mitigation plan is a process through which hazards that threaten communities are identified, the impacts of those hazards are determined, mitigation goals are set, and appropriate strategies to lessen impacts are determined, prioritized, and implemented. The multi-jurisdictional plan geographically covers the communities within the Pinal County boundaries. The Plan documents the planning process employed by the Planning Team. The Plan identifies relevant hazards and risks, and identifies the strategy that will be used to decrease vulnerability and increase resiliency and sustainability.
This Plan was prepared to guide hazard mitigation to better protect the people, property, community assets and land from the effects of hazards. This Plan demonstrates the participants’ commitment to reducing risks from hazards and serves as a tool to help decision makers direct mitigation activities and resources. This Plan was also developed to make the participants eligible for certain types of Federal disaster assistance and hazard mitigation grant funding.
Staff recommends approval of this item.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
City Manager recommends approval of this item.