R2013-103 ADOPTING THE MACON COUNTY, ILLINOIS MULTI-HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN

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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES MEMORANDUM Memo No. October 2, 2013 TO: Honorable Mayor Michael T. McElroy and City Council FROM: Ryan P. McCrady, City Manager Billy Tyus, Assistant City Manager Mark L. Smith, Senior Planner SUBJECT: Adoption of Macon County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the subject Mitigation Plan be approved. Staff believes adoption of the Plan is in the best interests of and will benefit residents, property owners, first responders and emergency personnel in Decatur and Macon County when emergency situations arise. BACKGROUND: In October of 2009, the Macon County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) brought representatives of local governments throughout the County together to begin creation of a countywide mitigation plan. Mitigation plans identify and assess disaster risks, create policies and action steps needed to reduce damages to lives, property, and the economy from future disasters. On June 21, 2010, the Decatur City Council adopted Resolution 2010-133, which expressed the City's intent to participate in the mitigation planning process. The completed Plan was submitted to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) late in 2012. FEMA approved the Mitigation Plan on September 13, 2013, The City is now being asked to approve and adopt the subject Plan, a copy of which is attached. POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS: No known objections. INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: Cities, villages, townships, schools and educational institutions, fire and emergency responders, public utilities, conservation and resource management entities, surveys, conversations with numerous small to large stakeholders, and an extensive public review and comment period. STAFF REFERENCE: Questions concerning this item should be forwarded to Mark Smith at 424- 2790 or mismith@decaturil.gov. BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: None.