R2010-133 AUTHORIZING STATEMENT OF INTENT

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Development Services Memorandum No. 10-50 June 16, 2010 TO: Honorable Mayor McElroy and City Council FROM: Ryan P. McCrady, City Manager Greg C. Crowe, Assistant City Manager Mark L. Smith, Senior Planner SUBJECT: Intent to Participate in Macon County Mitigation Planning Process SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the attached Statement of Intent which provides official notice to the Macon County Emergency Management Agency and FEMA that the City intends to participate in the development and implementation of the Macon County Hazard Mitigation Plan. BACKGROUND: Decatur and Macon County have experienced numerous natural disasters in many different forms. During and in the aftermath, the consequences have inconvenienced the public, interfered with transportation, disrupted business, destroyed property, damaged public and private infrastructure, and caused injury and loss of life. Although, there is no way to eliminate natural disasters from occurring, there are measures which can and should be taken to lessen the impacts on people and the community. The public and private costs incuned and the negative effects of disasters can be somewhat anticipated, reduced and recovery accomplished more efficiently if a mitigation plan were in place. Macon County has been seeking cooperation from other units of local government in its efforts to secure grant funding and then develop and implement a mitigation plan. A qualified consulting firm will be hired by Macon County to facilitate and develop the Mitigation Plan. This planning endeavor is intended to be multi jurisdictional. Each entity choosing to participate in the planning process will authorize a similar Statement of Intent. The Statements will become part of the County's funding application to FEMA. Adoption of the Mitigation Plan will provide the foundation for a more efficient, cost effective and timely response to natural disasters and other events. Participating governments will be eligible for Federal disaster relief and it will provide the basis for monetary and technical assistance to home, business and property owners within the City. A 21 page Frequently Asked Questions document is available at the following website: http://www.state.il.us/iemalplannin�/Documents/Plan IEMAFAQ.pdf. POTENTIAL OBJECTION: There are no known objections to this ordinance. INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: Macon County EMA & Regional Planning Commission STAFF REFERENCE: Mark L. Smith, Senior Planner, 424.2790 or mismith(�Ldecaturil. o�v. BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: The required 25% match is intended to be met using "soft match" methods, divided between the participating entities. Page � 1